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June 29, 2016
Julian, CA.
Volume 31 - Issue 47 ISSN 1937-8416
Independence Day: Americans Celebrate The Birth Of Their Nation
Hip Hip Hooray Celebrate The 4th The Julian Way It is true. “The Greatest Little Small Town Parade” will again grace the main street of Julian on Monday, July 4, 2016. The Julian Parade Committee has been hard at work all year planning a parade for parade lovers who want to celebrate and honor our nation’s birth. This year’s theme is “Independence Day, The Julian Way”. Pre- parade activities will begin at 10am and include the following: 10:00 – The Doves and Desperados will try to rob the bank but will run afoul of the law resulting in a noisy shoot out. 10:20 A musical presentation by Euphoria Brass Band 10:45 – First Flyover Vintage Aircraft Four T-34 U. S. Military Training Planes 11:00am – M u s i c a l Presentation by the San Diego Firefighters Emerald Society Pipes and Drums 11:30am – Remarks – State Senator Joel Anderson, California’s 38th Senate District 11:35am – M u s i c a l Presentation – “In the Heart of America” – Julian Elementary School 11:45am – M u s i c a l Medley - Julian Arts Chorale – Director, Garnet Welsh 11:55am National Anthem – Julian Arts Chorale 11:55am – Rendering Honors – U.S. Marine Color Guard, Headquarters Battalion, First Marine Division. C a m p Pendleton, CA 12:00pm – Second Flyover – Vintage Aircraft Three YAK Soviet Training Planes The parade will begin with the United States Marine Corps Color Guard and Veterans from Julian’s American Legion, Post 468. American Flags and those from various states will adorn the parade route. Dignitaries include: The Grand Marshall, Jim Baker accompanied by his wife, Janet; Supervisor Diane Jacob; Congressman Duncan Hunter from San Diego’s 50th District; State Senator, Joel Anderson representing California’s 38th Senate District; Merchant of the Year, Stacy Peyakov; David Davis from KUSI, T.V; and Miss Julian and her court. Beautiful horses and their riders and vintage automobiles will pass down Main Street along with entries representing clubs and organizations from Julian and surrounding communities. Marching bands will add to the sense of patriotism we feel as we celebrate our country’s birth. We are so lucky to be able to enjoy the music provided by the Emerald Society Pipes and Drums, the Gold Drum and Bugle Corp, Euphoria Brass Band and the Continental Mariachi Band, De San Diego. Tee shirts commemorating the parade will be sold in front of the bank and near the town hall. At the end of the parade, hungry parade goers will find a wonderful deep pit barbecue put on by the American Legion continued on page 14
It's Independence Day! All across the United States, people are wishing each other a happy Fourth of July. On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence. “The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.” — John Adams Adams's prediction was off by two days. From the outset, Americans celebrated independence on July 4, the date shown on the much-publicized Declaration of Independence, rather than on July 2, the date the resolution of independence was approved in a closed session of Congress. Historians have long disputed whether Congress actually signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, even though Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin all later wrote that they had signed it on that day. Most historians have concluded that the Declaration was signed nearly a month after its adoption, on August 2, 1776, and not on July 4 as is commonly believed.[ Though it is the Constitution that provides the legal and governmental framework for the United States, the Declaration, with its eloquent assertion "all Men are created equal," is equally beloved by the American people. On the Declaration's first anniversary, many citizens of Philadelphia had a spontaneous July 4th celebration. But it wasn't until after the War of 1812 that observing Independence Day became commonplace. The night before the Fourth was once the focal point of celebrations, marked by raucous gatherings often incorporating bonfires as their centerpiece. In New England, towns competed to build towering pyramids, assembled from barrels and casks. They were lit at nightfall, to usher in the celebration. The highest were in Salem, Massachusetts (on Gallows Hill, the famous site of the execution of 13 women and 6 men for witchcraft in 1692 during the Salem witch trials, where the tradition of bonfires in celebration had persisted), composed of as many as forty tiers of barrels; these are the tallest bonfires ever recorded. The custom flourished in the 19th and 20th centuries, and is still practiced in some New England towns. In the past, large public events were arranged to take place on July 4 in order to coincide with the holiday. The ground breaking ceremonies for the Erie Canal and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad both took place on July 4. But even without these events, Americans have long celebrated Independence Day with great fanfare. Picnics and parades fill the day while fireworks fill the night sky. A band may play one of John Philip Sousa's marches,
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And The Search Continues
by Michael Hart
The Julian High School District is still in search of it’s next Superintendant. That was the announcement from the board meeting Thursday evening(6/23) as all candidates who had applied where no longer available. The district will continue to search, with the County Office Of Education’s help to secure a Superintendant, most likely utilizing an interim Superintendant until the position can be filled. (Mr Schlottman’s last day is June 30). Also announced at the board meeting was the district budget. After many deep and painful cuts to staff and a hiring freeze, plus cut backs to outside services and supplies, the district certified positive for the 2016-17 school year. The projected budget does show a continued issue that will need to be addresses of the district out spending revenue, part of which is attributable to state mandates, especially in Special Education. Teacher ,Scott Munson, speaking as himself, expressed the attitude changes in the student body as one of a positive, looking ahead, prepared for new challenges, and that staff was also viewing the turmoil as something behind them. “This is a time to look ahead and build toward the future” School starts August 10. such as "The Stars and Stripes Forever." Friends and families barbeque, hold contests and races, wave flags, sing, or listen to patriotic speeches. By the 1870s, the Fourth of July was one of America's most important holidays. In 1859, still in the days of slavery, the Banneker Institute of Philadelphia urged African Americans to celebrate Independence Day, even though it recognized that the ideals of the Declaration of Independence were in conflict with the practice of slavery. Nonetheless, the institute expressed the hope that soon, "our long lost rights will be restored to us." Firework shows are held in many states, and many fireworks are sold for personal use or as an alternative to a public show(Not in San Diego County). Safety concerns have led some states to ban fireworks or limit the sizes and types allowed. In addition to safety concerns local and regional weather conditions may dictate whether the sale or use of fireworks in an area will be allowed. Some local or regional firework sales may be limited or prohibited because of dry weather, drought conditions, or other specific concerns. On these occasions the public may be prohibited from purchasing or discharging fireworks, but professional displays (such as may be found at sport events) may still tale place provided that certain safety precautions have been taken. Illicit traffic transfers many fireworks from less restrictive states. A salute of one gun for each state in the United States, called a “salute to the union”, is fired on Independence Day at noon by any capable military base. The first week of July is typically one of the busiest American travel periods of the year, as many people utilize the holiday for extended vacation trips.[ The Fourth of July became a legal holiday in 1941. Every year the celebration of the American ideal that--"all Men are created equal"--continues.
Music On The Mountain
Gregory Page Next Tuesday At The Library Gregory Page is returning to Julian! The Julian Library is honored to present Gregory Page for Music on the Mountain concert on Tuesday, July 5, at 6:00 pm. Page originally performed at the library in 2011 and immediately won a loyal following from the audience. A singer-songwriter, with his unique style, compelling lyrics, and winning personality, Page has smooth vocals that delight and enchant listeners. Growing up in London, Page was surrounded by family members who performed and recorded swinging Jazz music. He was heavily influenced by Al Bowlly, Glenn Miller, Hoagy Carmichael, and Cole Porter. As a teenager, he dreamt about the day that he would grow up to become a female AfricanAmerican blues singer like his hero, Billie Holiday. Page states that he is “a product of his own imagination.” Page is actually the product of two musician/singers and music was in his blood. Born in London, to an Irish mother, Moyra Page of “The Beat-Chicks” and Armenian father Gregory Hovelian of the group “The Martians.” His parents met at when they were both performing in Lebanon. Unfortunately, Page did not meet his father until 1999. Page has a number of famous musician relatives, his uncle, Dave Page Jr. was the original drummer for Tom Jones and appeared with his band on the Ed Sullivan Show. His mom’s group opened twice for the Beatles in 1965. Page released his 21st full album “One Way Journey Home” during this past summer. First released in America in July, then on September 1 in the Netherlands, he has been playing to rave reviews. As listed on Page’s website - Occasionally you slide a CD into the player, which grabs you from the first
second and does not let go. The world exists only of the music that you hear. It happened with “One Way Journey Home” from the American / Irish singersongwriter Gregory Page. His 21th album (not counting the EPs) sounds as if it was his first album. Made with the passion of a young dog, but coupled with the wisdom of the 53-year-old that Page is. He shines in all twelve numbers, not a second flattens or collapses. Gregory Page delivers twelve wonderful miniature stories in a lovingly recorded CD produced and recorded by Jason Mraz. There is no better example of the universal appeal of Gregory Page’s music than the rare and historic opportunity that was presented to him at the conclusion of his winter 2016 Tour of Europe. Mr. Page was invited to perform a solo concert
at the largest refugee camp in all of Europe. Over 3,000 homeless immigrants displaced from their own culture received the music Gregory Page chose to share with understanding and hope for the future. Gregory Page turned to Louis Armstrong for inspiration and opened his performance with “The Home Fires”, a song which conveys the meaning of ‘home’. That old saying is true. “Home is where the heart is.” But from Pages point of view, “Home is where the guitar is.” Please join us at the Julian Library on Tuesday, July 5, at 6:00 pm, to enjoy the incomparable Gregory Page! The library is located at 1850 Highway 78, Julian. For more information, please call the library at 760765-0370. Please look at his website www.gregorypage.com to get a flavor of his personality and musical styling.
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