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Wednesday
1985 November 18, 2015
Julian, CA.
Volume 31 - Issue 15
www.JulianNews.com
ISSN 1937-8416
Let The Decorating Begin
Spotlight On The Kumeyaay
— Megan Clancy, Registrar San Diego Museum of Man
Did you know that San Diego County has more Native American reservations than any other county in the United States? The over 20,000 Native Americans that live on those reservations are collectively known today as the Kumeyaay (also called Tipai-Ipai, Kamia, or formerly Diegueño), though they live in thirteen different bands. The thirteen different bands are primarily grouped together based on a shared, Yuman-based set of languages. The languages are all very similar but do vary in regional dialects. Archaeological evidence tells us that the Kumeyaay have inhabited San Diego County for at least 10,000 years! Their traditional lands spanned the length and width of the greater San Diego area and extended down into Baja California, where some groups still live today. The traditional Kumeyaay way of life made excellent use of the natural resources in San Diego County. Wooden throwing sticks, known as rabbit sticks, were used to kill small game, while longer wooden poles were used as shovels and all-utility implements. Pottery was an important product of the Kumeyaay. Clay was gathered from local river and stream banks to create large coil pots called ollas. The ollas were largely undecorated save for smoke rings from the fires that hardened the clay. Ollas were generally used for food storage, water storage, and sometimes even cooking. Perhaps the most spectacular of the Kumeyaay arts are their baskets. The Kumeyaay were, and remain to this day, sophisticated basket weavers. The baskets were woven from juncus, willow, or pine. The tightly woven juncus baskets are particularly well known and often feature traditional designs and clan signs; the rattlesnake design is a renowned example of this type of decoration. The baskets were used for food storage and preparation, or could be given away as gifts. With the arrival of Spanish settlers in the mid 1700s, Kumeyaay lifeways had to change and adapt, often by force. Today, the Kumeyaay are present in thirteen bands located on reservations throughout San Diego County, with four additional bands in present day Baja, Mexico: • Campo Band of the Kumeyaay Nation • Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians • Barona Band of Mission Indians • San Pasqual Band of Indians • Inaja Cosmit Indian Reservation • Capitan Grande Indian Reservation • Santa Ysabel Band of Diegueño Indians, aka Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel • Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians aka Cuyapaipe • Manzanita Indian Reservation • La Posta Indian Reservation • Jamul Indian Village A Kumeyaay Nation • Mesa Grande Indian Reservation • Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation In Baja, Mexico: • La Huerta • Juntas de Nejí • San Antonio Necua • San José de la Zorra The exhibit explores traditional Kumeyaay lifeways, featuring the art of pottery and basket making, food procurement, dress and adornment, traditional medicine, games, and ceremonies. Artifacts and photographs from the museum’s collection highlight the rich cultural heritage of the Kumeyaay, offering a glimpse of the life of the ancestors of today’s present day people. The exhibit remains popular with school groups from throughout the county. The San Diego Museum of Man is privileged to house a large collection of Kumeyaay artifacts. A number of these are on display in our permanent exhibit entitled “Kumeyaay: Native Californians.” The exhibit explores traditional Kumeyaay lifeways and features the art of pottery and basket making, food procurement, dress and adornment, traditional medicine, games, and ceremonies. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, come by SDMoM and catch a glimpse into the fascinating history of the Kumeyaay!
Traveling Along The Scenic Highway 79 Native Americans once migrated along the area that Highway 79 traverses around the fridge of the boundaries of AnzaBorrego State Park. Bed rock mortars from its early inhabitants can be viewed along this route near Cuyamaca. California State Highway 79 runs north to south from Interstate 10 in Riverside County to Interstate 8 in San Diego county. The historic towns of Warner Springs and Cuyamaca City is between this route. This spectacular stretch of highway is a favorite for travelers.
Many travel trailer hobbyists journey along Highway 79 to vacation in the various RV resorts that lay near Julian. Pinezanita RV Resort has both modern and vintage RV amenities, a store, cozy cottages and campgrounds for "car camping". Kings and Queens mine was one of the largest mining operations that used to be be where the present Circle Y Ranch is and offers all of the above with Five Star accommodations with outside recreation and facilities that offer continued on page 3
Julian celebrates the start of the Christmas holiday season on Saturday November 28, with performers set for appearances up and down Main Street, as well as the traditional setting in the Pioneer Museum Park. Starting at 1PM, the day will culminate with lighting the 80 foot Christmas tree and the arrival of Santa and Mrs Claus as the sun sets. A touch of chill in the mountains is the best way to kick off the season, with San Diego county's favorite getaway decorated with thousands of lights, wreaths and garlands. Julian's quaint shops, restaurants, wineries and tasting rooms are not to be missed year round; the hiking, horseback riding, and horsedrawn carriages add to the magic. Country lodging options include bed and breakfasts, country inns, lodges and hotels. The award winning Julian Charter School Choir performs at the park and along Main Street, and several other musicians are set to offer a large variety of tunes throughout the day for shoppers and diners. Julian's Charter School singers have been honored with an invitation to perform in New York City's Carnegie Hall in March 2016, and are thrilled to share their talent with their hometown residents and visitors. Come on out and help our visitors enjoy the country charms of rural San Diego county. Julian: much more than just apple pie!
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California Survey Sees Lower Rate of Illegal Tobacco Sales to Minors in 2015 California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith announced today that a survey has found that the California rate of illegal tobacco sales to minors has decreased. According to the 2015 Youth Tobacco Purchase Survey, illegal tobacco sales to minors at retail outlets occurred at a rate of 7.6 percent, compared to last year’s rate of 9 percent.
Julian Arts Guild
iPad Art: Free Demonstration
Artist Ed White will demonstrate using an iPad to create digital art. On Tuesday, November 24th, artist Ed White will present a free demonstration on the process of using the iPad and Apple's Draw Free program to create digital works of art. The program begins at 6:00pm in the Community Room of the Julian Library, and is free to attend. Ed White says working with the Draw Free program "opens up endless possibilities of creativity, and has so many applications. This program allows them to create, erase and change the work as needed" and, when using a photograph for a template "everything is in proportion, without the need to draw it out on paper." Over the years Ed has explored his passion for both art and sports; he spent 17 years as an NFL player with the Chargers and Vikings, followed by 10 years of coaching in college and pros. Since his retirement he has devoted his life to art. Ed's paintings are found in many private collections, and most recently his painting Dark Night was awarded The 2015 Best of Show At the NFL Super Bowl. The last Fifteen years Ed has been the Executive Director of a non-profit, The Oak Lake Art Center. So join us on November 24th for this introduction to digital art, and bring your iPad if you have one, but if you don't, there will be iPads available to borrow. This free demonstration is hosted by the Julian Arts Guild.
When the state first started monitoring illegal sales of tobacco in 1997, teens participating in the survey were able to buy tobacco products during 21.7 percent of tobacco purchase attempts. “For seven consecutive years, the rate of illegal tobacco sales to minors has remained under 10 percent. However, the Healthy People 2020 target is to reduce this to 5 percent or less which indicates that California still has room for considerable progress. I’m concerned that too many stores, especially certain types such as tobacco-only stores and convenience stores, are willing to illegally sell tobacco products to youth,” Smith said. Notably, stores specializing in the sale of tobacco products, commonly known as tobaccoonly stores, had the highest illegal sales rate, with 14.8 percent in 2015. Other stores with high rates of illegal tobacco sales include: • Convenience stores without gas (9.5 percent) • Convenience stores that sell gasoline (8.8 percent) • Less common retail outlets, such as discount and gift stores, gas stations without convenience stores and car washes (8.6 percent) The difference between the rate of sales at non-traditional tobacco retail stores and the rate at more traditional retailers continues to narrow, and is only separated by 0.2 percentage points (7.7 percent vs. 7.5 percent, respectively). Supermarkets and drug stores/ pharmacies had the lowest rate of illegal sales at 3.9 percent and 0 percent, respectively. This annual survey of illegal sales of cigarettes to minors is conducted to gauge the rate of illegal tobacco sales across California and to comply with the Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement (STAKE) Act. All U.S. states and territories are required to assess their rate of illegal sales of tobacco to youth, pursuant to the Federal Synar Amendment. Besides conducting the annual survey, the California Department of Public Health, Food and Drug Branch, conducts ongoing illegal sales compliance checks. The survey of 733 stores throughout the state is conducted by monitoring more than 100 youth who are sent to retail outlets to attempt to purchase tobacco products. California retailers caught selling tobacco products to minors during these enforcement operations may be subject to fines up to $6,000 for repeated violations.
Cross Country
Saturday, November 21 San Diego CIF Championships @ Morley Field
Girls Basketball
Tuesday, December 1 - 4:00 Mountain Empire Thursday, December 3 - 4:00 @ San Diego Jewish Academy Tuesday, December 8 - 4:00 Escondido Charter Friday, December 11 4:00 @ Rock Academy Friday, January 1 - TBA @ Touranment Friday, January 8 - 5:00 @ Calvary Christian Academy Tuesday, January 12 - 3:00 @ West Shores Thursday, January 14 - 4:00 @ Warner
Boys Basketball
Tuesday, December 1 - 5:30 Mountain Empire Thursday, December 3 - 5:30 @ San Diego Jewish Academy Tuesday, December 8 - 7:00 Escondido Charter Friday, December 11 - 4:30 @ Rock Academy Friday, January 12 - TBA @ Touranment Friday, January 8 - 5:00 @ Calvary Christian Academy Tuesday, January 12 - 4:30 @ West Shores Thursday, January 14 - 5:30 @ Warner
Girls Soccer
Thursday, December 3 - 3:15 Brawley Tuesday, December 8 - 3:15 @ Rock Academy Thursday, December 10 - 3:15 Guajome Park Academy Tuesday, December 15 - 3:15 Tri-City Christian Thursday, December 17 - 3:00 @ Brawley Tuesday, January 12 - 3:15 @ Maranatha Christian Friday, January 15 - 3:00 @ Tri City Christian
Boys Soccer
Monday November 30 - 3:30 O’Farrell Community Thursday, December 3 - 3:00 @ Del Lago Academy Friday, December 4 - 3:15 The Rock Academy Tuesday, December 8 - 3:15 Palo Verde Thursday, December 10 - 6:00 @ Army-Navy Academy Tuesday, December 15 - 3:00 @ Christian Friday, December 18 - 9:00 @ Tournament Friday, December 18 - 2:00 @Tournament Saturday, December 19 - 10:00 @Tournament
Wrestling
Saturday, December 12 - 9:00 Rancho Buena Vista Freshman Thursday, December 17 - 4:30 Tri-meet; Julian Christian, The Rock Academy Wednesday, December 30 - 9:00 Mission Hills Tournament
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Wednesday, November 18 - Lake Cuyamaca Restaurant - 8am