Juliannews 31 23

Page 1

ESTABLISHED

50¢

The Only Weekly Newspaper Serving the Backcountry Communities of Julian, Cuyamaca, Santa Ysabel, Shelter Valley, Mt. Laguna, Ranchita, Sunshine Summit, Warner Springs and Wynola.

1985

(46¢ + tax included)

Wednesday

Effective Monday, January 11, 2016, the hours that burning permits will be valid, has changed. The new hours are from: 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M..

www.JulianNews.com

January 13, 2016

Julian, CA.

Volume 31 - Issue 23 ISSN 1937-8416

JCFPD And County/CalFire Team Up To Better Cover Areas Emergency Medical Needs

Lots of Moisture All Over

Girls Basketball

The back country saw the most rain for the entire county, with storm total approaching six inches. Another series of storms is expected by the end of the week, once again snow is in the forecast.

Snow Shots

courtesy of Facebook

Lake Cuyamaca

photo by Bobby Morgan

Julian residents and visitors now have around-the-clock access to paramedic engine service, thanks to an agreement reached among the region’s lead rural fire agencies and Julian fire officials. The Julian Cuyamaca Fire Protection District (JCFPD) recently entered into a pact with the San Diego County Fire Authority to place a new paramedic engine staffed by CAL FIRE near downtown Julian. The upgrade builds on County and CAL FIRE efforts in recent years to raise the level of professional, 24/7 firefighter staffing across rural East County. “This big boost in paramedic service is not only good news for Julian residents, but for all those who visit our beautiful backcountry each year,” said County Supervisor Dianne Jacob. “It’s great to team up with the Julian Cuyamaca Fire Protection District on this latest initiative to strengthen fire and emergency medical services in our rural areas.” The new engine joined CAL FIRE’s Station 50, located just outside downtown Julian, on New Year’s Eve. Julian is one of eight rural communities to receive new paramedic engines since 2014, joining Jacumba, Descanso, Otay, Jamul, Lake Morena, Pine Valley and the Intermountain area northeast of Ramona. The new paramedic engine in Julian joins two full-size fire engines, two rescue vehicles and one smaller fire engine

staffed by the Julian fire district volunteer firefighters. The improvement is part of a broader agreement recently struck between County Fire and the Julian district to bolster fire and emergency medical services. Six professional CAL FIRE firefighters will staff the new engine, including a fire captain paramedic, two fire apparatus engineers and three firefighter paramedics. At least two will be on duty around-the-clock, including at least one paramedic. They are trained and the engine is equipped to provide “Advanced Life Support,” meaning patients will be able to receive a sophisticated level of emergency medical services, such as a variety of medications, as well as IV and emergency cardiac equipment including EKG monitors, pacemakers and chest compression kits. Julian Cuyamaca Fire Protection District Chief Rick Marinelli said he is “pleased to welcome this new resource to the community. Firefighters from the JCFPD operate two other fire stations in the area. The addition of this paramedic engine will enhance fire protection and EMS to residents and visitors of Julian Cuyamaca. We will be better able to handle our increasing call volume with both our volunteers and CAL FIRE. This will raise the level of service and provide advanced life support to the area when the ALS ambulance is committed to other calls. We will also have faster response times

and increased fire suppression capabilities. The addition of this fire engine will not only benefit residents and visitors of Julian – Cuyamaca, but the entire region.” The Julian district’s Station 56 and 57, along with CAL FIRE’s Station 50, serve a 50-squaremile area that is home to about 5,000 people. Julian is a popular tourist destination for San Diegans as well as out-of-state visitors, with busy state Routes 78 and 79 leading into the area. This incoming traffic unfortunately has resulted in numerous traffic-related incidents requiring medical intervention and paramedic response. In addition to Station 50, CAL FIRE’s Station 51 is located near Lake Cuyamaca just off state Route 79. County Fire reserves can back up CAL FIRE’s professional staff when needed. The upgrade in Julian is a key addition to County Fire’s comprehensive efforts to improve fire protection in the backcountry since it was created eight years ago. County Fire and CAL FIRE San Diego Unit Chief Tony Mecham said placing this paramedic engine in Julian will help citizens and also advance the cooperative fire protection services in the area. “This places an engine in a strategic location that is going to help us respond more quickly to not only Julian but to nearby areas like Banner Grade, Shelter Valley and Cuyamaca,” Mecham said. “This could help save lives.”

High School Considering Contracts For Students

by Michael Hart

Parking

photos by Tom Skibinski

Highway 79 into town

photo by Gus Garcia

The Julian High School board of directors is reviewing numerous ways to insure better behavior from students, after a number of incidents which occurred during the first semester. One of the options being explored is a contract between the students and the school to help insure students know ,and have guidelines for, their responsibilities to the school. A number of these contracts was presented to the board (including the one shown here) to start the conversation on student behavior and explore methods that give the administration an opportunity to appropriately discipline students should the need arise. There has not been a deadline for a decision, the board has expressed a desire to have some system in place before the start of school next year. The issue is currently only a discussion item on the agenda and will be discussed further before any action is taken. Student and parents are encouraged to express their sentiments at future board meeting or by writing the Superintendant.

Tuesday, December 1 L 24-68 Mountain Empire Thursday, December 3 L 30-32 @ San Diego Jewish Academy Tuesday, December 8 L 39-48 Escondido Charter Friday, December 11 L 62-19 @ Rock Academy Friday, January 1 L 36 - 28 Liberty Charter L 64 - 13 El Cajon Valley Saturday, January 2 L 57 - 13 Mission Vista 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 W 42-38 Mountain Empire Thursday, December 3 L 61-37 @ San Diego Jewish Academy Tuesday, December 8 L 38-68 Escondido Charter Friday, December 11 L 61-44 @ Rock Academy Wednesday, December 16 L 66-28 @ Calapatria 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

Girls Soccer

Thursday, December 3 T 4-4 Brawley Tuesday, December 8 - 3:15 @ Rock Academy Thursday, December 10 W 4-1 Guajome Park Academy Friday, December 11 L 3-0 @ Imperial Tuesday, December 15 - 3:15 Tri-City Christian Thursday, December 17 L 5 -0 @ 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 L 12-0 @ Del Lago Academy Friday, December 4 L 4-1 The Rock Academy Tuesday, December 8 - 3:15 Palo Verde Thursday, December 10 L 6-2 @ Army-Navy Academy Tuesday, December 15 L 10-1 @ Christian Friday, December 18 L 5-0 @Palo Verde (Tournament) Saturday, December 19 L 6-1 @ Xavier (Tournament) Thursday, January 14 - 3:15 Calipatria

Wrestling

Example of a “Senior Contract” as used in another California School District to control student misbehavior.

Saturday, January 9 - 9:00 San Pasqual Ladies Invitational Thursday, January 14 - 4:00 @Army-Navy Academy, Guajome Park, Mountain Empire Thursday, January 21 - 4:30 Army-Navy Academy, @ Guajome Park, Mountain

Julian Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting

www.julianca.com

held on the third Thursday (January 21) of each month beginning at 6


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.
Juliannews 31 23 by Julian News - Issuu