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February 17, 2016 Volume 31 - Issue 28
Julian, CA.
ISSN 1937-8416
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High School Board Meeting Thursday - 6pm
Friends Of The Julian Library Annual Meeting Plus Music
www.JulianNews.com Julian Historical Society Presentation Cleveland
National Forest To Restrict Trails Throughout Back Country
Charles Hatfield The “Rainmaker” And The Great Flood Of 1916
Girls Basketball
Unauthorized trails at Inaja that would be closed.
Forest-wide Unauthorized Route Decommissioning in Cleveland National Forest
The Friends of the Julian Library is pleased to host the Navy Band Southwest perform for the Friends Annual Meeting on Saturday, February 20 at 1:00 PM at the Julian Library. First, you get to listen to fabulous music, then there will be a short business meeting and election of officers. The Woodwind Quintet is one of Navy Band Southwest’s two superb chamber ensembles. Led by Musician First Class Paul Roberts, this group has an extensive repertoire perfect for public concerts. In addition to MU1 Paul Roberts, this quintet includes: MU 2, Holly Carlton, Saxophone; MU 2, Rodney Hampton, Clarinet; MU 3, Glencora Ermer, Oboe, and MU 3, Jennifer Neese, Flute. Petty Officer First Class Paul Roberts is originally from North East, Maryland and began playing the bassoon at age 13. He attended Towson University where he earned a Bachelor Degree in Music Education in 1992 and enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1994. Deciding to pursue music, full time, as an active duty musician, he enlisted in the Navy in 1996. He has served in Navy Bands in Hawaii, Virginia, Florida, Rhode Island, and currently, California. Petty Officer Roberts lives in the Tierrasanta area of San Diego with his wife, Andrea, and two children. He has enjoyed visiting local places such Yosemite, San Francisco, Los Angles, Anza-Borrego, and Disneyland while stationed on the west coast. Originally from Jacksonville, FL, MU2 Rodney Hampton studied Jazz Performance at the University of North Florida. He enlisted in the Navy as a musician in 2010. Prior to Navy Band Southwest, he was stationed at the U.S Fleet Forces Band in Norfolk, VA. Rodney spends all of his free time raising his two daughters, Sarah (7), and Gracie (2). He enjoys road trips, cooking, and repairing musical instruments. MU2 Holly Carlton grew up in Holyoke, MA and attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst for her undergraduate degree in music. She earned her Master of Music Degree in Saxophone Performance from the University of Houston and went on to tour for 2 years with the Broadway show, Blast II: MIX, where she met her husband. In 2012, MU2 Carlton joined the Navy Fleet Bands and just moved to San Diego for her second tour of duty. In her spare time, MU2 Carlton enjoys running, reading, and playing with her 15 month old daughter. MU3 Glencora Ermer holds a Master of Music Degree in Oboe Performance from Mannes College of Music and a Bachelor of Music Degree in Oboe Performance from Temple University. She also pursued undergraduate studies at Indiana University-Bloomington and holds a High School Certificate from the Juilliard School. MU3 Ermer serves as principal oboist of the San Diego Winds and is an active freelancer in the San Diego community. As a devoted teacher, MU3 Ermer maintains a private teaching studio and has conducted numerous clinics for young oboists. Outside of music, MU3 Ermer is a figure skating coach and enjoys spending time with her husband, Charles. MU3 Jennifer Neese has her Bachelors of Music Degree in Flute Performance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. MU3 Neese also holds a minor in business. While attending college, MU3 Neese performed with various ensembles across the state of North Carolina. In 2014, MU3 Neese joined the Navy Music Program to travel around the world and enjoy a career in music. In her short time in San Diego, MU3 Neese has discovered a new love of paddle boarding. She also enjoys hiking and snowboarding in the winter months This ensemble blends the individual sounds of the flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone to create a highly eclectic sonic palette. They bring this unique sound to works from various genres including music from the Classical and Romantic eras, the contemporary music of Broadway and Hollywood, and the works of many modern composers. We invite you to come for the outstanding music and stay for the meeting and wonderful refreshments. If you are not currently a member of the Friends of the Julian Library, it only costs $10 for an individual membership or $25 for a family. Larger donations to the friends are gladly accepted. All money raised directly supports the Julian Branch library by funding programs and purchasing library materials. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, February 20 at 1 PM at the Julian Branch Library. For additional information please contact the branch at 760-765-0370.
As the Responsible Official, Forest Supervisor William Metz prepared a draft Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact (DN/FONSI) for the Forest-wide Unauthorized Route Decommissioning Environmental Assessment (EA).The project would decommission roughly 70 miles of unauthorized motor vehicle routes and make minor adjustments to the National Forest Road and Trail Systems throughout the Cleveland National Forest. The EA and draft DN/FONSI are available for review at the Supervisor’s Office at 10845 Rancho Bernardo Road #200, San Diego, CA 92127 or online at: http://www.fs.fed. us /n e pa /n e pa _ p r oj e c t _ ex p. php?project=43836 This proposed decision is subject to objection pursuant to 36 CFR 218, Subparts A and B. Objections will only be accepted from those who submitted projectspecific written comments during the designated scoping or comment period. Issues raised in objections must be based on previously submitted comments unless based on new information arising after the designated comment periods. Electronic objections in common formats (.doc, .rtf, .pdf, or .txt) may be submitted to: FS-objectionspacif icsouthwest-regionaloffice@fs.fed.us with Subject: Forest-wide Unauthorized Route Decommissioning. Objections may also be faxed to (707) 562-9229 to the attention of “OBJECTION: Forestwide Unauthorized Route Decommissioning,” sent by mail to the following address, or hand-delivered during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays: Regional Forester, ATTN: Objections, USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Regional Office, 1323 Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94594. Objections must include (36 CFR 218.8(d)): 1) name, address and telephone; 2) signature or other verification of authorship; 3) identify a single lead objector when applicable; 4) project name, Responsible Official name and title, and name of affected National Forest(s) and/ or Ranger District(s); 5) reasons for, and suggested remedies to resolve, your objections; and, 6) description of the connection between your objections and your prior comments. Incorporate documents by reference only as provided for at 36 CFR 218.8(b). For additional information, contact Jeff Heys at (858) 6742959 or jaheys@fs.fed.us.
It’s been one hundred years ago now since the drought-fearing city councilmen of San Diego hired a rainmaker. For a handshake pledge of $10,000, Charles Hatfield built a wooden tower, set up equipment at Lake Morena, and began “milking the skies.” Julian Historical Society will give a presentation on the days leading up to the flood and the days that followed… nearly 30 inches of rain. On January 5, 1916 heavy rain began - and grew gradually heavier day by day. Dry riverbeds filled to the point of flooding. Worsening floods destroyed bridges, marooned trains and cut phone cables - not to mention flooding homes and farms. Two dams, Sweetwater Dam and one at Lower Otay Lake, overflowed. Rain stopped January 20 but resumed two days later. On January 27 Lower Otay Dam broke, increasing the devastation and reportedly causing about 20 deaths (accounts vary on the exact number). You are invited to come and hear the strange story about an itinerant sewing machine salesman turned rainmaker, who claimed the historic rainfall as “an act of Hatfield.” Hatfield's story inspired the 1956 Burt Lancaster film The Rainmaker. Hollywood invited Hatfield to the premiere. Did the rainmaker produce the epic storms of January 1916? This presentation is open to all and free of charge. Refreshments too. February 24, 2016, Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Julian Historical Society 2133 Fourth Street, Julian
Thursday, January 21 - W 39-28 Warner Friday, January 22 - 3:30 @ Gompers Prep Monday, January 25 - L 43-29 Borrego Wednesday, January 27 - L 63-27 Calvary Christian Tuesday, February 2 - L 45-23 @ San Pasqual Academy Friday, February 5 - L 33-30 St Joseph Academy Tuesday, February 9 - L 51-32 Escondido Adventist Friday, February 12 - L 42-46 San Pasqual Academy Tuesday, February 16 - 4:00 @ St Joseph Academy Friday, February 19 - 4:00 @ Escondido Adventist
Boys Basketball
Thursday, January 21 - W 58-55 Warner Monday, January 25 - W 69-42 Borrego Wednesday, January 27 - L 67-65 Calvary Christian Tuesday, February 2 - L 45-23 @ San Pasqual Academy Friday, February 5 - W 58-23 St Joseph Academy Tuesday, February 9 - L 64-48 Escondido Adventist Friday, February 12 - W 50-35 San Pasqual Academy Tuesday, February 16 - 4:30 @ St Joseph Academy Friday, February 19 - 5:30 @ Escondido Adventist
Girls Soccer
Tuesday, January 26 - W 6-0 @ Palo Verde Thursday, January 28 - W 7-0 Vincent Memorial Friday, January 29 W 3-1 @ Guajome Park Tuesday, February 2 - W 8-0 @ Borrego Springs Thursday, February 4 - W 6-1 West Shores Tuesday, February 9 W 2-1 @ Mountain Empire Friday, February 12 W 6-1 @ River Valley Tuesday, February 16 @ Vincent Memorial Thursday, February 18 - 3:15 Borrego Springs
Boys Soccer
Volunteers Needed for California’s Road Charge Pilot
Report outlines statewide pilot to study potential long-term replacement for the state’s gas tax SACRAMENTO – California is actively seeking 5,000 volunteers to take part in a free study that could shape the way drivers are charged for road usage. Called for by the Legislature in 2014, the Road Charge Pilot Program will produce information for further study on the concept of a “road charge” program. State officials aim to recruit continued on page 9
Thursday, January 21 - W 5-4 @ Mountain Empire Tuesday, January 26 - L 4-2 Tri City Christian Thursday January 28 L 3-2 @ Ocean View Christian Tuesday, February 2 - W 4-3 Calvary Christian(SD) Thursday, February 4 - L 2- 1 @ San Diego Academy Tuesday, February 9 - 3:15 Mountain Empire Thursday, February 11 - L 4-1 @ Tri City Christian Tuesday, February 16 - 3:15 Ocean View Christian Thursday February 18 - 3:15 @ Calvary Christian
Wrestling
Wednesday, February 3 - 4:30 Citrus Quad Meet Army-Navy Academy, Guajome Park, @Mountain Empire Saturday, February 13 - 9:00 Girls CIF Finals Freshman County Wrestling Saturday, February 20 - 9:00
Board Of Directors Meeting - Town Hall Thursday, February 18 @ 6:00 pm — 8:00 pm