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May 4, 2016
Julian, CA.
Volume 31 - Issue 39 ISSN 1937-8416
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Two More Join The Eagle Scout Ranks
The little troop that that could... still does! You can count on Julian Boy Scout Troop 690 every year to produce, whether it is “Top Troop” Awards at camp outs or quality young men, every year they produce. This year is no exception, two more Eagle Scouts have been earned under the tutelage of Scout Master Keith Stringfellow and Assistant Ley Ley. Gregory Conitz and Ethan Elisara have climbed the ladder to the highest pinnacle of scouting and earned their wings. Awarded on Sunday at a Court of Honor at the Methodist Church, the pair where celebrated with family, friends at mentors. The ceremony which is all celebration for the newest Eagle Scouts to enjoy and relish as they move forward in life.
Living With Big Cats Tuesday Night At The Library
Mothers Day Spring Art Show
Baseball
May 3, Tuesday
The Julian Arts Guild will host their annual Spring show on Mothers Day weekend, May 7th and 8th, at the Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main Street, Julian, CA. The show will open each day at 10:00 am and close at 6:00 pm. Talented artists from Julian and nearby communities will present their paintings, photography, mosaics, ceramics, printmaking, jewelry and other works of fine art. Admission to the Julian Arts Guild show is free, and many of the artists will be available to discuss their work.
This photograph by Cynthia Hedgecock is representative of the fine art that will be on display at the annual Mothers Day Spring Show hosted by the Julian Arts Guild. The Julian Arts Guild was created more than 30 years ago, with the goal of supporting local artists, stimulating artistic pursuits, and expanding the cultural interests of the community. The Guild presents two art shows during the year, and hosts the October Open Studios Tour where local artists open their studios to the public. In addition, the Guild sponsors workshops, demonstrations and speakers at monthly meetings. We hope you'll join us for our Mothers Day Weekend show, and see these beautiful works of art. To learn more about the Julian Arts Guild, visit our website at www.julianartsguild.org.
Ethan Elisara
Project: Showers for Cyclists
The United Methodist Church of Julian hosts traveling groups of bicyclists who stay overnight at our church. These groups (Ride for World Health, Bike and Build, etc.) ride across the country doing eduation and service projects and when they arrive we provide them with dinner and a place to sleep. Now they have a way to get a hot shower as well! My Eagle Scout project was to build two hot waterequipped shower stalls that can be collapsed and stored in a custom storage shed we also built to house all the pieces of the units (poles, curtains, mats, propane heaters, etc.) By supporting these bike groups, my church is helping to advance the work of these cyclists while offering hospitality.
A presentation about “Julian’s Lions” by Dr. Winston Vickers of the UC Davis Wildlife Center and Southern California Puma Project will be held on Tuesday evening, May 10 at the Julian Library from 5:307:30. This important meeting will provide information about the status of our resident mountain lions. The Mountain Lion Foundation (MLF) will launch an ongoing project concentrating on the Julian area. Dr. Vickers will be presenting his latest study data, which includes the research started in 2001 by Ken Logan and Linda Sweanor, Puma researchers who were also affiliated with the UC Davis Southern California Puma Project and lived in Julian when they studied the lions in and around the Cuyamacas. Vickers continued and expanded this study of our pumas, again through radio-collared satellite data devices installed on the pumas in San Diego County and throughout Southern California. Dr. Vickers’ maps and data points of lion locations, corridor use, and mortality causes are particularly interesting and key to our learning. Robin Parks, our local field representative from the MLF, will discuss “Neighborhood Safety”. Lynn Cullens, Director of the Mountain Lion Foundation will talk about “The Value of Lions”, and Jane Santorumn will introduce the Julian Mountain Lion Project, a five- year community based program supported by the MLF. “There are real issues that need calm heads and sciencebased data to learn proper animal husbandry and how we can live harmoniously with the wildlife we are fortunate to have in our city and our state”, said Leigh Bittner, Editor of Wild News and Managing Director of the Wildlife Research Institute headquartered in Julian. “Julian is ground zero for finding solutions. We are fortunate to be working with Dr. Vickers and the Mountain Lion Foundation as they launch a pilot program to work on these issues.” Please join us at the Julian Branch library on Tuesday, May 10 at 5:30 pm and become better informed about the Mountain Lions of the area and see some interesting data and photography of Pumas in the area. There will be a question and answer period following the presentation. The library is located at 1850 Highway 78, Julian.
Annual Talent Show Showcases Diverse Abilities Of Students
High School Board Takes Next Steps Thursdays special meeting of the High School Governing board was their first step in hiring a new Superintendant, approving the County Office of Education to advertise the position and begin the process of screening candidates. The board approved the tentative schedule which could bring the new person on board by July 1. The board also approve a tentative agrement with the Teacher Association to roll back their salaries 1½% to go into effect July 1 and continue through the 2019-19 school year. Cuts are also being made in the Extra Duty Stipends for coaching and advisor positions saving the district approximately $25,000 per year. The classified staff is still in negotiation and the board approved a resolution for the lay off of some classified personnel. One of the issues brought up during the public comment was the bus schedule for next year and how it will sink up with the Elementary school as far as run times and class times to insure the safety of all students.
Zander Helm, grade 4
3:30 @Lutheran May 10, Tuesday 3:30 Mountain Empire May 19, Thursday 3:30 Ocean View Christian Academy
Softball
May 4, Wednesday 3:30 @Mountain Empire May 6, Friday 3:30 Calipatria May 11, Wednesday 3:30 @West Shores May 13, Friday 3:30 Borrego Springs
Track & Field
May 6, Friday 3:00 Citrus League Meet #3 Calvary Christian Academy, Lutheran, Mountain Empire, San Pasqual Academy, West Shores May 12, Thursday 2:00 Citrus League Finals Calvary Christian Academy, Lutheran, Mountain Empire, San Pasqual Academy, West Shores May 21, Saturday TBA CIF Prelims @Mt. Carmel High School May 28, Saturday TBA CIF Finals @Mt. Carmel High School 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,
Mr. Marisugi
Mrs. Bakken thanks the audience for their support as the winners lined up and took a bow. Kyla Osuna, Haley Simonds, Emily Wilt - grades 4 & 5
Gregory Conitz
Project: Operation Fishing
The Girl Scout Camp Winacka in Julian expanded their lake in 2014 and planned to introduce a fishing program. Although they stocked the lake with fish, they were in need of additional infrastructure to begin offering a fishing program: an equipment storage shed, improved lake bottom habitat and better access to and storage of the fishing canoes. Over a weekend in September of 2014 we built everything they needed. This was the perfect project for me because it combined my love of fishing with my desire to expand fishing opportunities for other Scouts as they enjoy the mountains of San Diego County. I recently had the opportunity to test how the fish are doing—they are doing very well indeed.
The Sophomore Class taking a bow for a production well done.
Julian Chamber Mixer
With 19 acts in three division the talent show was heavy on acrobatics, dance and theatrics. Elementary: 1. Zander Helm; 2. Liberty Sissons & Haley Simonds; 3. Caiya Regalado & Jaqueline Parragil. Jr Hi: 1. Kyla Osuna, Haley Simonds, Emily Wilt; 2. Jenah Fletcher & Jessica Bakken; 3. Giovanny Gaytan & Dusty Flack High School: 1. Alyssa Canales; 2. Alec Helm & Zander Helm; 3. Vlad Wong 7 Liva Limon
Julian Auto Repair May 5th, 5:30 p.m. www.visitjulian.com