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Periodical • Wednesday
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July 13, 2016
Julian, CA.
Volume 31 - Issue 49 ISSN 1937-8416
Interim Superintendent Selected At High School A special board meeting was held July 5th to approve the interim Superintendent to start the school year. The board approved the selection of Dr. Lou Obermeyer, formerly with Valley Center, Pauma Unified School District where she served as Superintendent from 2006 to 2014. Obermeyer taught middle school English and Home Economics and held various administrative posts in Riverside County and Temecula. She was also the superintendent at Atwater Elementary School District for two years before moving to Valley Center. She took over at VCPUSD when it was in a budget crisis and oversaw steep budget cuts yet at the time of her retiring have very
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Bringing Home The Blue Ribbons The beginning week of July was time for the FFA students at Julian High School to exhibit their animal projects and compete at the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar, CA. Caitlin Sanders and the boys, Richard Braun, Ray Rapue, Zach Schuett, Teddy Krieger, and Roman Sanders brought their lamb projects to show. Roman won Champion in the Super Heavy Weight class, while Ray won Reserve Champion in the Super Heavy Weight class and Richard won Reserve Champion in the Medium Weight class. Roman went on to win FFA Reserve Grand Champion. All lambs were sold at the auction Saturday afternoon. In the beef competition, Caitlin won Super Heavy Weight Champion with Ernie, a 1439 pound Charolais steer. She competed in Steer Showmanship, making the cut twice and finally ending up in 8th place overall. Also showing were Zach Schuett and Jacob Sheppard. Jacob stepped in mid-year to help his sister Samantha Sheppard with her beef project after she had surgery on her broken wrist and was unable to finish out the year with her project. Jacob placed high in his Light Weight class with Mark the Hamburglar, another Charolais steer.
Caitlin Sanders showing her steer for the judge
Julian FFA team waiting with their steers for the judge
high reserves, and she accomplished it without having to have furlough days for teachers or fewer school days for students or roll backs in salaries for employees. Obermeyer was also awarded the prestigious Superintendent of the Year award in 2011 by the Association of California School Administrators. The district is still advertising for a permanent Superintendent and how long Mrs. Obermeyer is here will be determined by finding a qualified candidate.
In a new to the fair ultrasound competition, where the animals receive an ultrasound to determine carcass/muscle ratio, Zach Schuett won the beef ultrasound competition with his Charolais steer, Buckshot. Jacob and Samantha sold their steer at auction in Del Mar, while Caitlin and Zach took their steers home to compete in the Ramona Jr Fair. Ray Rapue was granted the Don Diego scholarship from the Fair Board for all his years of participation at the Del Mar Fair, his leadership, and other successful FFA endeavors.
Roman Sanders and his reserve Grand Champion lamb
Plan A Magic Day At The Library
Teddy Krieger recieves congratulations from judge
Summer Reading Children’s Programming Continues with Magician Amazing Dana, San Diego’s most amazing and hilarious magician will be performing his many acts of magic July 14th at 11:00 AM for children and teens at the Julian branch Library. The summer reading theme is Read for the Win. Amazing Dana the Magician will bring out the creativity in young readers. See magical tricks and learn how to perform your own magic tricks. Amazing Dana is known as a magical comedian and his shows are filled with hilarious moments. Amazing Dana uses members of his audience for a laugh-out-loud, one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. The shows are family oriented and include such magic tricks as having money appear from nowhere, a magic baseball game, having a child float in the air and much more. Join us in the Julian Branch Library’s community room for another fantastic summer reading program. Dana Law is a favorite programmer, whether it be talking about his hiking experiences or his magic shows. We encourage you attend the program on Thursday, July 14. At 11 AM. Following the program, lunch is served for youth aged 1-18. If you have any questions, please contact the branch at 760-765-0370.
Jacob Sheppard and his steer “Mark the Hamburgler”
Zach Schuuett in the shoiw ring
Ray and Richard will be taking two other lambs along with Rachel Rapue and Catherine Skibinski and their lambs to the Ramona Jr Fair. Along with other 4-H and FFA chapters, Julian FFA and Warner Springs FAA will be competing at the Ramona Junior Fair August 2nd - August 5th, with auction day, Saturday, August 6th at the Ramona Fair Grounds at 11:00 am. More Ramona Junior Fair information can be found at www.ramonajuniorfair.com. Times are lean at both schools, and the kids could really use your support! Auction proceeds are scholarship donations received by the 4-H and FFA exhibitors. All animals bought at auction are tax deductable. And you get a great piece of home grown meat!
Julian Chamber Annual Merchants Picnic
Wednesday, July 20th,www.visitjulian.com 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Menghini Winery