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Periodical • Wednesday
1985
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March 30, 2016
Volume 31 - Issue 34
Julian, CA.
ISSN 1937-8416
Julian Cuyamaca Fire District Puts New Station Out To Bid
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from Rick Marinelli, Chief JCFPD
After many years of planning, designing, redesigning, overcoming obstacles and obtaining funding, the construction of the new Julian Cuyamaca Fire Protection District Station is finally out to bid. The bidding will be for the entire project including grading, administrative building/barracks and garage. The bidding opened on March 21, 2016. This project is made possible by Proposition S which was passed by voters in November of 2006 after much hard work by former Fire Chief Kevin Dubler and the JCFPD Board of Directors. Also, through generous contributions from many residents and property owners’ including a
Busy Day For JCFPD
by Chief Rick Marinelli
On March 22, I was returning to Julian after taking care of some errands in Ramona. It was a typical day when the call went off for a residential structure fire at about 2:00PM in the afternoon. The District had one duty officer covering while working his normal job in Pine Hills and we also had two reserves covering the station in town along with the ambulance crew. The call went out by Cal Fire who is our dispatching agency and the appropriate resources were sent along with me responding from about 3 miles west of Santa Isabel. What is special about this particular incident is not so much as we had a fire but it was followed by three medical aids, all in the jurisdiction of the Julian Cuyamaca Fire Protection District (JCFPD). What is more significant than having multiple calls is the recent agreement that was reached with the San Diego County Fire Authority (SDCFA), Cal Fire and the JCFPD. Because of this agreement, the SDCFA has financed a fully staffed structure engine provided by Cal Fire, with a paramedic in Julian 24 hours a day, seven days a week and also has given us access to move up and cover resources for multiple incidents occurring at the same time. So on this particular day, because of this new agreement, we had two fully staffed Cal Fire engines, a JCFPD rescue unit, ambulance and duty officer on scene of the structure fire within minutes of the dispatch which provided an aggressive, coordinated attack of the fire preventing a total loss and potential spread to surrounding vegetation and structures. Shorty after the structure fire, the first medical aid was dispatched and the JCFPD ambulance crew was able to cover the call because they did not have to commit to the structure fire. Minutes after, another medical aid was dispatched and units that were in route to cover Julian from the County were dispatched to cover the call. And shortly after that, another medical aid was dispatched, and again, mutual aid from other agencies was dispatched and covered the call along with one JCFPD volunteer firefighter. That many calls in such a short duration of time are rare but do happen. As a fire chief we try to prepare for any type of emergency. On this particular day, the outcome for all these calls was positive because of the availability of appropriate resources to cover all the calls.
recent donation from Greg Dohm who donated a very generous, $120,000.00 which is earmarked for the build out of the apparatus garage including, lockers and locker room, storage facilities, work out facilities and other amenities. For more information on the
bidding processes please call John Wilson from GAFCON at 858-405-6839. We are on track for construction to begin sometime in late May or early June provided we are successful in attaining a qualified bidder.
Music On The Mountain
Tugging The Harp Strings With Mair Rathburn Please join us on Tuesday, April 5 at 6 PM as we welcome Mair Rathburn who will perform on the Harp and sing at the Julian Library. She will perform a variety of types of music. Mair has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Dominican College in San Rafael with an emphasis in voice since has aa wonderful four-octave voice. She is in constant demand as a vocalist as well as a harpist. She was a featured vocalist with San Francisco Civic Chorale and was a vocal soloist with the Golden Gate Park Band. Mair was the Sunday soloist at the Airman Memorial Chapel, Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar. Mair's main performance harp is a 2014 Lyon and Healy style 23, mahogany and bronze harp. She also has a 1905 Gold Lyon and Healy Harp that she uses for special occasions. She totes her own harp to every performance. Each harp weighs about 78-85 pounds and she says having a large car and good dolly are essential. When originally introduced to the harp – she took two lessons and decided not to go in that direction. Then she heard a CD of Irish music and voice and it really struck a chord with her. She began on an Irish harp then progressed to the pedal harp. When she started playing, she created her own technique, loves to arrange her own music by using piano music and chord chart. Mair approaches the harp a little differently than other harpists, if there is a piece of music that she likes, she will arrange the music so that it is playable on the Harp. The harp is primarily a melodic instrument. For a piece to work on a solo harp, it has to have a clear, well- defined melody. Her music cannot be categorized into Folk, Classical, or Pop. In an interview with Mair Rathburn she tells about her style of performance. “If I hear a beautiful, clear melody in any style of music, I have to try it on the harp. If it works, it stays in my repertoire. I have chosen music with people for all events from Baptisms to Funerals, and without exception the people themselves have wanted a little of this style, a little of that. They don't even know they are being eclectic, they just know what they like. One thing that is consistent with these people and me is a clear melody that catches the heart. I always chose songs that have lyrics that are personally meaningful to me, and will not sing something that isn't.” Ms. Rathburn has been picked up by Muzak, Syrius, XM, JMX radio stations. She has released three CD’s – a Christmas Instrumental, Early California, and Sacred Music. Mair started playing the piano as a child. The harp is like a piano standing up. Music has been a passion since she was a small child. She has been married to another fabulous local musician, Joe Rathburn, for almost thirty years. Asked if they ever perform together, the answer is no. Their music really does not go together. They both appreciate each other’s style and profession and both make a living with their music. Please join us as we welcome Mair Rathburn to the Julian Branch library for an excellent evening out. The performance is at 6 PM on Tuesday April 5. The Julian library is located at 1850 Highway 78. All performances are free and enjoyable! For more information, please call the branch at 760-765-0370.
This is a direct result of the tremendous commitment from our volunteer firefighters and the hard work and support from the SDCFA, County Supervisor Diane Jacob and Cal Fire Unit Chief Mecham for their support of our recent agreement and the efforts of the JCFPD Board of Directors for their commitment to provide the community with the best protection possible. As the Chief I simply want to
be able to provide the best level of coverage with the resources I have available. On this particular day, we were able to meet the demand because of the support provided by the County, Cal Fire and JCFPD volunteers and all personnel worked in a very professional, well coordinated manner in the true spirit of mutual aid from the dispatchers to the people on the ground getting the work done.
High School Board Appoints New Member
Baseball
The Julian High School board; New member Richard Wolf, Greg Schuett, Tom Skabinski, Dennis Cantor and President; Katy Moretti Three candidate interviewed for the vacant position on the JUHS board at Tuesday’s (March 22) special meeting. After each answered the prepared questions from the board, Richard Wolf was selected as the initial candidate to vote on, 3-1. Greg Shuett expressed concerns about Mr. Wolf being the husband of a teacher on staff and possible conflict. The objection was answered by Ms. Morretti “he, like any board member, with a potential conflict could recuse himself from the discussion and subsequent vote on the issue”. Other candidates: Art Cole and Linda Stringfellow were thanked for their interest and willingness to serve before Mr. Wolf was sworn in and the full board seated. Next scheduled meeting is Thursday April 21.
Eagles Baseball Continues Winning Ways Against Rams
March 4 ,Friday L 6-2 @Borrego Springs March 8, Tuesday L 17-0 San Diego Jewish Academy March 10, Thursday W 11- 1 Army-Navy Academy March 15, Tuesday W 10-0 @West Shores March 17, Thursday W 9-6 @Borrego Springs March 25, Friday W 6-3 Borrego Springs March 31, Thursday 3:30 @San Diego Jewish Academy April 8, Friday At Petco Park 4:00 vs. Calipatria April 12, Tuesday 3:30 Borrego Springs
Softball
March 14, Monday L 8-3 @Borrego Springs March 16, Wednesday L 16-10 Foothills Christian March 18, Friday W 16-4 Lutheran March 22, Tuesday L 16-17 Borrego Springs March 30, Wednesday 4:00 @Escondido Adventist Academy April 13, Wednesday 3:30 @Vincent Memorial April 15, Friday 3:30 Mountain Empire
The Eagles baseball team notched it’s fourth win of the season behind the pitching of Sophomore Eddie Phillips, beating Borrego 6-3
Easter Egg Pickin’
Track & Field
March 19, Saturday 13th Annual Elmer Runge Inv @Patrick Henry High School Martch 26, Saturday TBA @Mt Carmel/Asics Track Inv April 1, Friday 11:00 @Trabuco Hills Invite April 2, Saturday TBA @Trabuco Hills Invite April 15, Friday 3:00 Citrus League Meet #1 Calvary Christian Academy, Lutheran, Mountain Empire, San Pasqual Academy, West Shores April 16, Saturday TBA Jaguar Invite @Valley Center High School April 22, Friday 3:00 Citrus League Meet #2 @Mt. Empire High School Calvary Christian Academy, SD, Lutheran, Mountain Empire, San Pasqual Academy, West Shores April 29, Friday 3:00 Dennis Gilbert Small School @Mt. Empire High School April 30, Saturday TBA Dick Wilkins Frosh-Soph Inv @Del Norte High School
Golf
Home Course: Warner Springs Resort
The Miss Julian Pageant and Lion’s Club egg hut at Frank Lane featured over 100 children running about and picking up eggs with treats and candy to help celebrate,
Taste Of Julian
March 31, Thursday 3:00 St. Joseph Academy April 5, Tuesday TBA @Borrego Springs April 7, Thursday TBA @Escondido Adventist April 12, Tuesday 3:00 Vincent Memorial
Saturday, April 9th from 1pm to 5pm