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It takes half your life before you discover life is a do-it-yourself project. — Napoleon Hill
Wednesday
Hoskings Ranch Is Redefining The Everyday Subdivision
ISSN 1937-8416
California Native Michael McNevin
Please join us for Music on the Mountain on Tuesday, February 2 at 6 PM as we welcome Michael McNevin to the Julian branch library. A native of the San Francisco Bay area, McNevin is a powerful songwriter, where you want to listen with your eyes closed, to make sure you are getting all of the words and absorbing the meaning of the songs. You hear a little folk, Americana and true individualism of a talented songwriter. Michael McNevin's songs read like short stories, with a keen eye for detail. Accomplished guitar work and seasoned vocals underscore the characters and towns he comes across in his travels. A California native, he's shared hall stages with Johnny Cash and The Carter Family, Donovan, Shawn Colvin, Utah Phillips, Christine Lavin, Richie Havens, and hundreds of others on the US songwriter circuit. He's been a main-stager at the High Sierra, Strawberry, Kerrville, and Philadelphia music festivals. He is a winner of the Kerrville New-folk award in Texas, six-time winner of the "Song of the Year" from the West Coast Songwriters, and a "Top 12 DIY Artist of the Year" in The Performing Songwriter Magazine.
Approximately 1,200 acres of biological open space. This open space represents approximately 85 percent of the project site. The dark areas show the 213 acres of developed lands, including building pads, internal circulatory roads and driveways. A plan to subdivide 1416 acre space, ensure the rural character mile around the property. The piece of vacant land into 24 for future generations, and ability for the groundwater to parcels will be considered for protect local wildlife and natural recharge was based on rainfall approval at the next Planning resources. The Julian Planning totals going back more than 30 Commission hearing. This Group, The County of San years, and included worst case project represents over 12 years Diego, and Genesee Properties scenarios such as drought and of cooperative effort between have worked together in support maximum buildout of the General The Julian Planning Group, The of a project that has less of an Plan. The County of San Diego County of San Diego, and the impact on local resources, and agrees that this project’s design honors the recommendations of surpasses all their standards for owners, Genesee Properties. ground water storage capacity. The area is known as Hoskings the local planning group. Upon approval of the project, Local residents have Ranch, just south of State Route 78/79 and west of Pine Hills Ranch expressed concerns over well Genesee has no immediate Road. The project is unique water on this project. County- plans for the residential use in that it provides agricultural approved groundwater experts of the property other than to parcels with large separations performed extensive well tests maintain the pristine terrain and They between the homes. The homes which determined these homes current cattle grazing. are intended to support a viable could be supported without remain steadfast and committed neighboring wells. to preserving the sites rural agricultural operation, or modest affecting These tests were conducted appearance while maintaining farming opportunities. The land is restricted by a both on the property and ¼ of a the integrity of the land. Williamson Act contract which offers tax relief to property owners who agree that their land be primarily used for open space and agriculture. This encourages property owners to preserve nature and engage in agriculture, each of which are often difficult and costly pursuits. Prospective buyers of the parcels would be required to participate in agricultural operations through an agreement with the Homeowners Association, such as the current grazing/breeding arrangement. Currently, the majority of property can be used for widespread agricultural use such as grazing, grape growing, or fruit trees. As responsible stewards of the land, Genesee has declined profitable offers to lease the land to large-scale vineyards and apple orchards due to the impact on local water resources. The proposed project would preserve 85% of the land as open
World Records Camp
by Livia Limon, JUHS Senior
As a fourth year track and field athlete at Julian High, I have been given so many opportunities to excel my particular event (Triple Jump). So whenever you hear that a small town doesn’t have much to offer, I can beg to differ. I had the pleasure of attending the World Records Camp this winter at the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center sponsored by Coach Bill Porter. This was my second time attending this truly remarkable camp, however I was accompanied this time with three other fellow student athletes (Will Hatch, Cary Gannon, and Chelsea Huggins). All of us being League Champions in our events, we represented Julian High School wonderfully. This World Records Camp is put on by Olympic Gold Medalists who are also experienced
coaches. Around seventy other high school student athletes had specialized training with wellknown names of Olympians such as Willie Banks (Triple Jump), Mike Powell (Long Jump),
Dick Fosbury (High Jump), and Mac Wilkins (Discus & Shot Put). Mr. Fosbury was the most inspirational coach to me, not only because he revolutionized the High Jump by being the first
Girls Basketball
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 - L 35-21 @ Warner Thursday, January 21 - 4:00 Warner Friday, January 22 - 3:30 @ Gompers Prep Monday, January 25 - 4:00 Borrego Wednesday, January 27 - 4:00 Calvary Christian
Boys Basketball
Tuesday, January 12 - L 71-21 @ West Shores Thursday, January 14 - W 62-40 @ Warner Thursday, January 21 - 5:30 Warner Monday, January 25 - 5:30 Borrego Wednesday, January 27 - 5:30 Calvary Christian Tuesday, February 2 - 5:30 @ San Pasqual Academy Friday, February 5 - 7:00 St Joseph Academy Tuesday, February 9 - 5:30 Escondido Adventist Friday, February 12 - 5:30 San Pasqual Academy Tuesday, February 16 - 4:30 @ St Joseph Academy When he's not touring, he owns and operates "The Mudpuddle Shop", a converted 1920's 15'x15' barbershop in his hometown of Niles, in the SF East Bay hills of Fremont. Now in its tenth year, the shop is a creative hive for concerts, swaps, jams, and songwriting workshops, hosting over 150 listening concerts, and 350 jams. He's also an Etch-A-Sketch artist of some renown (not kidding) - he illustrates his lyrics, dumfounding audiences with the little red toy. Some of his art hangs proudly on the Mudpuddle Shop walls, waiting for an earthquake. He started performing in New York City, but after six months returned his roots of California. He is a veteran of the folk music scene, performing for 20 years with concerts across the United States. He has a seasoned voice, accomplished steel string guitar work, and a vivid brand of storytelling. He is a past winner of the Kerrville Newfolk award in Texas, a 6-time winner of the West Coast Songwriters Association "Song Of The Year" ('91, '92, '97, '98, '05, '09). When reviewing pictures on his website, there were many faces of wonderful performers that have already graced the Julian library’s stage and a couple what are booked for the very near future. McNevin participates in many of the songwriter events and I am sure you will find his songs to be thought provoking and entertaining when you come to the library to hear him perform. Please join us for this free concert in the acoustically blessed Julian library. Join us on Tuesday, February 2, at 6 PM for another fabulous Music on the Mountain performance. The library is located at 1850 Highway 78, next to the High School. For more information, please call 760-765-0370. man to go over the bar backwards but because of his attitude towards life. It really struck me when he told us athletes that “You define your limits” because that’s probably the best advice I’ve ever heard. Sometimes the only person standing in your way is you. This experience wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of Coach Bill Porter. Even though he is a retired coaching legend, he has still found a way to impact the lives of the track and field student athletes at Julian High. Without the support of this truly benevolent man, I would have
not had such opportunities. I cannot thank him enough for all he has done for me personally, and I think I’m speaking on behalf of my fellow athletes when I say that Coach Porter’s kindhearted spirit is still making difference.
Baseball Sign Ups January 30th from 11-2 at Jess Martin Park at the covered picnic table area. $90 and please bring proof of residency and a birth certificate.
Girls Soccer
Tuesday, January 12 L 6-5 @ Maranatha Christian Friday, January 15 W 3-1 @ Tri City Christian Tuesday, January 19 - 3:15 @ West Shores Thursday, January 21 - 3:15 Mountain Empire Friday, January 22 - 3:15 Rock Academy Tuesday, January 26 - 3:00 @ Palo Verde Thursday, January 28 - 3:15 Vincent Memorial Friday, January 29 - 3:30 @ Guajome Park
Boys Soccer
Thursday, January 14 - L 6-2 Calipatria Tuesday, January 19 - 3:15 San Diego Academy Thursday, January 21 - 3:30 @ Mountain Empire Tuesday, January 26 - 3:15 Tri City Christian Thursday January 28 - 3:30 @ Ocean View Christian Tuesday, February 2 - 3:15 Calvary Christian(SD) Thursday, February 4 - 3:15 @ San Diego Academy Tuesday, February 9 - 3:15 Mountain Empire Thursday, February 11 - 3:15 @ Tri City Christian
Wrestling
Thursday, January 21 - 4:30 Army-Navy Academy, @ Guajome Park, Mountain Empire Thursday, January 28 - 4:30 HOME, Citrus Quad Meet Army-Navy Academy, Guajome Park, Mountain Empire
Julian Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner
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Volume 31 - Issue 25
www.JulianNews.com Music On The Mountain by Dave Pettycord
January 27, 2016
Friday February 5 - 6pm — Reservation Required, Tickets available at the office