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High School Finals
December , 15, 16, 17 - Minimum Days
Winter Break For Schools December 21 - January 8, 2016
How The Kumeyaay View The Night Sky
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Julian Wrestlers Ready To Rumble This Thursday
Julian High School wrestlers will host The Rock Academy and Hamilton High for a “Tri-Meet” this Thursday afternoon, December 10th, at our home gym. Wrestling begins at 4:00 pm. Pictured above is this year’s team (left to right: Coach Tony Massa, Josh Tunnell, Nic Ritchie, Paige Smith, Alejandra Abarca, Levon Arabian, Joey Romano, Greg Conitz, David Rittberg, and Rachel Ritchie). The team has been practicing and conditioning relentlessly and has shown dedication and determination towards mastering the age-old sport of wrestling. Come out and show your support for these young grapplers this Thursday afternoon. Please join us at the Julian branch library as we welcome Michael Connolly Miskwish as he speaks on the Astronomy of the Kumeyaay Indians on Saturday, December 12 at 10:30 AM. The Kumeyaay lecture will explore how the Kumeyaay people utilized rock structures and constellations as tools to predict seasonal change and manage land resources. Mr. Connolly will share his research on the astronomy of this fascinating people including the terms for celestial events, constellations, observatories and practical uses. He utilizes his degrees in economics and engineering to reintroduce traditional environmental management into modern land Michael Connolly Miskwish conservation. Like almost every society, the Luiseno and Kumeyaay also watched the sky to determine the seasons and the best time to plant, harvest, gather or hunt different foods. Because the Earth is tilted, the sun is farther south in the sky in winter than summer, making winter days short and summer days long. The Indians marked the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, with the biggest celebration because the days begin to lengthen afterward, heralding spring. According to one member of the Kumeyaay tribe, "Winter solstice is a key element in most cultures because it's the turning point of the year, it's when new life comes back." Connolly is a member of the Campo Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. He is an economist, historian, and engineer who provides consulting services in the fields of environmental protection, economics, energy, and land management. He writes and teaches on Kumeyaay history, astronomy and traditional ecological knowledge. He has two published books and many published papers on Kumeyaay history, environmental economics, natural resources and renewable energy. He is adjunct faculty at San Diego State University and a Board Member of Kumeyaay Community College. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. This lecture and slide presentation was planned to be near the Winter Solstice, adding educational value to the upcoming celebrations. Please join us on Saturday, December 12 at 10:30 am at the Julian Library. The library is located at 1850 Highway next to the High School. For more information, please contact the library at 760-765-0370.
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Volume 31 - Issue 18 ISSN 1937-8416
Time Is Running Out Get Your Tickets For Home Tour The Julian Woman’s Club is hosting their 30th annual Holiday Home Tour this Friday, December 11, 2015. There will be two tours on Dec. 11th. We will meet at the United Methodist Church on Hwy 78. At the Church you will have the opportunity to purchase gifts for Christmas from our wonderful crafters. Baked goods will also be available to buy. Proceeds for these items go toward scholarships for Julian High School seniors and for other charities we support. Refreshments will be served before each tour begins. You will be assigned to a car and driver to enjoy the tour. Don’t miss this wonderful tour. The homes this year are lovely. Every home is a treat to see. Two are located in Julian Estates, one in town and two are fabulous continued on page 7
Santa Came A Calling At The Town Hall
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 Thursday, January 21 - 4:00 Warner Friday, January 22 - 3:30 @ Gompers Prep
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 Thursday, January 21 - 5:30 Warner Monday, January 25 - 5:30 Borrego
The Triangle Club’s Annual Community Christmas once again saw long lines, good treats and smiling children with Santa.
Girls Soccer
Aviation Education Program Set To Take Off In Warner Springs
Burn Permits Available Effective Monday, December 7, 2015 at 8:00 A.M., the burn permit suspension in San Diego and Imperial Counties will be lifted. CAL FIRE San Diego Unit Chief Tony Mecham is formally cancelling the burn permit suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can now resume burning on permissible burn days. Agriculture burns must be inspected by CAL FIRE prior to burning until the end of the peak fire season. Inspections may be required for burns other than agriculture burns as well. This can be verified by contacting your local Air Quality Management District. CAL FIRE burn permits will be required until the end of peak fire season. While cooler temperatures have helped to diminish the threat of wildfire, we are still in our fourth year of drought. Property owners and residents are asked to use caution while conducting debris or agriculture burns. Always use caution when burning, follow all guidelines provided, and maintain control of the fire at all times. Individuals can be held civilly and/or criminally liable for allowing a fire to escape their control and/or burn onto neighboring property. Residents wishing to burn MUST verify it is a permissive burn day prior to burning by calling your local CAL FIRE Fire Station or AQMD at 858-586-2600. Pile Burning Requirements • Only dry, natural vegetative material such as leaves, pine continued on page 12
December 9, 2015
New plans are on the horizon to start a Career Technical Education Pathway in Aviation known as the S.O.A.R. (Schoolbased Occupational Aviation Readiness) program at Warner High School. To get the program off the ground, the school is off to a good start with the donation of a single-engine Cavalier Aircraft by Dr. Art Peterson, Ph.D. Home to a local glider port, Warner Springs has many community members that are passionate about aviation. As a former college president, Dr. Peterson is one such enthusiast. He was hired by the Thomas Walthen Foundation, as the president of the Aviation Academy, a high school program geared toward a career in aviation, located at Flabob Airport in Riverside. As a current Warner Springs resident, Dr. Peterson is volunteering his time to develop the S.O.A.R. Program at Warner High School, as well as an aviation club for students in grades K-8, known as Warner Wings. Both programs are based on an FAA-approved curriculum. A welcome reception and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at Warner Unified School District on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 11:00 am. For more information, please call 760-782-3517.
The Julian Community Choir Presents Handel’s Messiah Sunday, December 20th On Sunday, December 20th @ 7pm in our town hall, there will be a musical presentation of Handel's Messiah. The Julian Community Choir will sing all the beautiful choruses from the Christmas portion of this famous oratorio. Soloists from around the county will sing the arias, and our wonderful Evans String Quartet and pianist will provide accompaniment. This year we are also adding a trumpeter and timpanist for the "Hallelujah Chorus." Please plan to attend this exciting production which has become a tradition during our holiday season. The concert is supported by the Community United Methodist Church of Julian and The Julian Arts Guild. Your free-will offering is also most welcome.
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 Tuesday, January 19 - 3:15 @ West Shores
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
Thursday, December 10 - 4:30 HOME, Tri-meet; Julian Christian, The Rock Academy Saturday, December 12 - 9:00 Rancho Buena Vista Freshman Wednesday, December 30 - 9:00 Mission Hills Tournament
Holiday Home Tour Friday, December 11th Methodist Church Parking Lot: Morning Tour – meet at 8:30am and leave at 9am Afternoon Tour – meet at 12:30pm and leave at 1pm