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Julian-Cuyamaca Fire Department Town Hall Meeting
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5th Grade Gets Up Close At StarFest
The Julian Cuyamaca Fire Protection is hosting a community meeting at the Julian Town Hall starting at 6:30 PM on August 19, 2015. The purpose of the meeting is to update the community on current activities and events pertaining to the current and future operations of the District. This will not be a formal Board meeting, but a chance to get updated on the latest information on progress of the new fire station, budget, ambulance service and other activities of the District. It is also a chance for you to ask questions and stay informed because this is your Fire Department. Hope to see you all there. Sincerely, Rick Marinelli - Chief, JCFPD Forty fifth grade students at Julian Elementary School were invited to an early viewing at the Julian StarFest on Friday, August 14th! They took detailed science notes as they rotated through three stations. Each student viewed the sun through multiple telescopes, observed the sun up-close with computer imaging, made posters as they discussed the learning, and finally enjoyed ice cream together in the shade! The staff from Julian StarFest and FOCUS were available to answer as many questions that our fifth graders were eager to ask! This outstanding local field trip kicked off the science unit about our solar system during the first week of school. What a great opportunity in our own "backyard"!
August 19, 2015
Julian, CA.
ISSN 1937-8416
The Young And Restless Eagles Welcome Freshman Class
by H “Buddy” Seifert
Your Eagles now have 10 days of practice under their belts and are on their way to a winning season. With 12 freshmen, the Eagles are going be a young team. But, not inexperienced. Let me introduce you to your new Eagles. Shane Cranfield and Colton Regalado have been with the Eagles for several years as waterboys and managers and are experienced in the ways of the Eagles. Shane is working as a quarterback and Colton is working as a defensive back and a wide receiver. Shane and Colton are good, developing athletes. Frankie Alvarado may be the smallest Eagle right now, but his moves bring to mind Danny Woodhead, dancing through the smallest of gaps in the defense. Adam Berrun has the size and quickness to be a force as a linebacker or tight end. Caleb Biliunas is tall and slender. He is currently working with the defensive backs and receivers Ben Elliot is a big 9th grader. He is working with the O line and D line and is learning to move his opponent all over the field. Teddy Krieger is working with the receivers and DB’s and is making good progress. Lauren Linton, following in the steps of her older brother OL standout John and her dad, one of my favorite Eagles smashback, Bobo, has joined the Eagles as a Manager. Lauren will be an asset on the sidelines. Joey Romano is a big, very polite force on the O Line and D Line. Joey’s Grandpa Joe was a long time coach for the Eagles. Joey will be blocking for his cousin Nino, another Eagles legacy. The Romano’s have been involved with Eagles football for 30 years. Roman Sanders joins the Eagles this year, working with the receivers, running backs and defensive backs. Roman brings a natural athleticism and is working with the receivers and defensive backs. Tyler Smith is a quiet young man. He is showing steady progress at receiver and defensive back and will be playing this year. CJ Flesser just joined the team on Thursday, the 13th. Coming back as Waterboys are the White brothers, Ty and Brodie. Ty won’t be a waterboy next year. He will be a 9th grader and an Eagle player. Brodie still as a few years to go. Next week, we will introduce our returning players and a recap of the Eagles adventures at the San Pasqual Academy Football Carnival on Saturday, August 22. The Eagles season kicks off on Friday, August 28 at home, against Calvary Christian Academy of San Diego. Be There
70 Years On, WW2 Vet Recounts His Experiences
4th Annual Julian Film Festival This Weekend
Starting Friday, August 21st and running through Saturday, August 22nd, don't miss the 4th Annual Julian Film Festival benefitting and sponsored by Volcan Mountain Foundation (VMF). An All Events Pass is $35 and available at the door on Friday or Saturday or at www. JulianFilmFestival.com. Tickets for individual sessions or parties are also available for $10. One of the featured films, 'OR7-The Journey' has sold out all of its previous screenings throughout the west. Erin Hunt and Karin Vardaman from Julian's own California Wolf Center will be sharing their work dedicated to wolf recovery in the wild, following the screening of this inspiring story of OR7--the first confirmed wolf in western Oregon since 1947, and the first in California since 1924. The film reinforces the importance of wildlife corridors, and the conservation partnerships that work diligently to protect these corridors, habitat and wildlife that they support. The Volcan Mountain Range is an important part of north-south and east-west wildlife corridors that extend from north of Los Angeles to Baja California and from the coast to the desert. Local filmmaker, Bill Wisneski, will be here for the screening of his documentary, 'Breaking Point', and to share more about the critical situation at the Salton Sea, and what needs to be done to avert potentially the worst ecological disaster in US history. This is literally in our backyard. The headwaters of San Felipe Creek start on the eastern face of Volcan Mountain and flow into the Anza-Borrego Watershed and onto the Salton Sea. Aspiring filmmakers can also learn more from Bill about creating their own documentary films. Professional rock climber and freelance writer and producer Abbey Smith will also be sharing her contributions to 'I Heard'--a Seuss-esque journey into some of the 110+ million acres of designated American wilderness that we have to enjoy. In the ever growing and urbanizing San Diego County, protecting and preserving our open and wild places, like the Volcan Mountain Wilderness and Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserves remains as important as ever. The festival starts on Friday evening with an Opening Night Party from 6-8:30pm at Julian Station in Wynola (4470 Julian Road-Hwy 78), a popular local food and watering hole and historic apple packing facility and cider house. Filmgoers can enjoy local, organic food and beverages from Mr. Manitas Taco Bar & Fruteria, The Cooler, Golden Coast Mead, and Julian Hard Cider before enjoying the films on an continued on page 7
photos by Marisa McFedris
Volcan Mountain Foundation Benefit Dinner
Dinner in the Meadow at Pazzo Grande to Benefit the Volcan Mountain Foundation On Saturday, August 29th the Volcan Mountain Foundation's very popular series of Fab Feast events for 2015 will conclude in grand fashion with Dinner in the Meadow at Pazzo Grande (less than a mile northwest of the historical Julian townsite). Hosted by Marti Montbleau, the magnificent Volcan Mountain Range will provide the backdrop to this unique dining experience featuring the finest local farm-to-table fare. In the spirit of Outstanding In The Field dinners, guests will connect with the land, dine al fresco in the Pazzo Grande meadow, and share a twilight Italian family-style feast under the August full moon. As part of the Dinner in the Meadow community experience, guests are asked to each bring a bottle of wine to share. Seating is limited to 50 guests at $125 per person. Marti's dinners are truly fabulous and have always sold out...so, don't miss out! Contact the Volcan Mountain Foundation (VMF) office at info@volcanmt.org or 760-765-2300 to make your reservations right away. VMF's Fab Feast events are an annual series of privately hosted culinary occasions with proceeds benefitting the Volcan Mountain Foundation. For over 25 years VMF has engaged people and partners to ensure that the vital watershed sources, wildlands and wildlife of the Volcan Mountain Range remain protected, pristine and wondrous for all generations. Thank you to all who attend, and especially to our generous hosts for opening up their homes and donating their time and talent to support VMF's fundraising efforts in such a fun and delicious way! Visit the Volcan Mountain Foundation's website at www.VolcanMt.org for ongoing updates of events and activities on and around the Volcan Mountain Range.
On August 26, 2015 the Julian Historical Society will host Bud Fink as he recounts his memories of one of the most heroic battles of WWII. See events through Bud Finks eyes as he reprises his recent American Legion comments of June 27th and shares his story as a 17 year old Tank Commander in Patton 's vaunted Third Army as its armored spearheads a race against time to relieve the embattled American forces at Bastogne. The Ardennes Offensive, The Battle of the Bulge or the Battle of Bastogne as this epic engagement came to he known was a last cueat effort hy Nazi Germany to delay the Allied Invasion of Europe and perhaps create favorable conditions for an armistice or German surrender. Set in the otherwise picturesque Ardennes Forest region where Belgium, France, Germany and Luxembourg conjoin, this bloody conflict unfolded in the dead of a record cold winter of 1944/ 1945 with surrounded elements of the Hundred and First Airborne Division (Band Of Brothers fame) facing overwhelming odds and a defiant General Anthony McCalough proclaiming "Nuts" to a German demand for surrender. Come back with Bud. Listen to the thoughts of a quickly passing "fraternity of arms". Learn of their deeds and sacrifices. Plan on attending, particularly if you are a WWII Veteran and perhaps share some memories or let us thank the "Greatest Generation" of whom it has been said, "did nothing less than save the world." Historical Society is located at 2133 4th Street, presentation starts at 7pm, refreshments will be served.
Saturday, SEPTEMBER 5 - 19TH GRAPE STOMP and FESTA 11 wineries/breweries - 11 to 5 cost = $25/person - 760 765 1857 tickets