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July 27, 2016
Julian, CA.
Volume 31 - Issue 51 ISSN 1937-8416
The “Sippers” Are Coming Saturday On Saturday, July 30th, 2016, the Julian Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2nd Annual ‘Sip of Julian’. The Sip features eight of Julian’s alcoholic beverage purveyors. Proof that we’re not just about apples and great pie, we have growers and producers of wine, craft beer, delicious hard cider, and mead, an ancient honey-based beverage, offering up a sampling of their delicious hand-crafted specialties. Like last year, the event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and gives the tasters time to enjoy their samples paired with small bites at each venue, take in the scenery, and spend a relaxing day enjoying the sights and sounds of Julian. “Summer is a beautiful time in Julian and this event allows you to sample the region’s fine crafted beverages, taste gourmet bites, and explore the backcountry,” says Ed Glass, president of the Julian Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a perfect excuse to book a quaint room and make it a weekend adventure!” Tickets are available in advance beginning July 1st, exclusively at Brown Paper Tickets (juliansip2016. brownpapertickets.com) for $25.00 each, ages 21 and up only. Sales are limited and the event sold out last year. Age verification, along with distribution of maps and logo, glasses begins at 10:00 a.m. the day of the event at the Julian Chamber of Commerce located at Town Hall, 2129 Main Street. Shuttle service information can be found on the ticketing site. Joining the Sip of Julian are Golden Coast Mead, Julian Ciderworks, Julian Hard Cider, Menghini Winery, Nickel Beer Company, Orfila Winery, Volcan Mountain Winery, and Witch Creek Winery. This event is a fundraising benefit for Julian’s Annual Country Christmas and Tree Lighting Celebration happening Saturday, November 26th, 2016. This free annual event ushers in the holiday season with music, dancers, lighting the town Christmas tree, and culminates with the arrival of Santa & Mrs. Claus to listen to all the kids Christmas wishes. For additional information and links to ticketing, please contact Julian’s Chamber of Commerce at 760-765-1857, or online at www.visitjulian.com.
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Shelter Valley Fire Coverage Called Into Question After Latest House Fire
Merchant Of The Year Don Brown Of Don’s Market
by Michael Hart
The fire station was less that a mile from the site of a house fire Tuesday. Only one County Firefighter was at the station and he could not respond except to hitch a ride with someone because he was not certified to drive the truck. Shelter Valley has a coverage problem, and residents are not pleased. The results from Tuesday was it took over 30 minutes for continued on page 7
Music On The Mountain
Fred Benedett Classical And Spanish Guitar The staff and Friends of the Julian Library are proud to present Fred Benedetti for the August 2nd Music on the Mountain performance. He will perform Classical and Spanish guitar for an evening of fabulous entertainment on Tuesday, August 2, at 6 PM. Benedetti is one of the premier guitarists and instructors in San Diego County. He is cochairman of the Music Department at Grossmont College where he heads the guitar studies program, and is the guitar chair program at San Diego State University with colleagues George Svoboda, Robert Wetzel and Celin Romero. He plays every genre, performing alone, or with one or two of his colleagues and plays with dozens of different groups. Fred Benedetti was born in Sasebo, Japan and began playing the guitar at age nine. In 1986 he was one of 12 guitarists chosen worldwide to perform in the Master Class of Andres Segovia at USC where Guitarra Magazine wrote, "...Fred Benedetti amazed the audience with his performance of the (Bach) Chaconne..." He has also been a performer for the master classes of Pepe Romero, Christopher Parkening, Federico Moreno-Torroba, George Sakellariou, and David Grimes. Fred has performed in the United States, England, Germany, the Czech Republic, Canada, Taiwan and Mexico and locally with the San Diego Symphony, the San Diego Opera, the Starlight Opera, the American Ballet Company, the Old Globe Theatre, with Luciano Pavarotti, and jazz artist Dave Brubeck. Equally at home playing classical music or contemporary music, he records on the SBE label and Domo Records with five noted ensembles: Camarada (chamber ensemble), Keltik Kharma (a Celtic band), The Odeum Guitar Duo, given the honor by the magazine, Acoustic Guitar, as being one of the ten best independently produced guitar CDs for the year 2000, "Blurring the Edges." Benedetti was recipient of the 1994 San Diego Music Awards "Best Pop-Jazz" album of the year featuring jazz musicians Peter and Tripp Sprague, and the acclaimed Benedetti/Svoboda Guitar Duo. Benedetti also plays with the Benedetti Trio, with Benedetti accompanying his daughters Regina and Julia who sing popular songs. They are regulars at the Four Seasons Hotel in Carlsbad and the Grand Del Mar Resort in Carmel Valley. As a BMI affiliated composer, Fred has written numerous contemporary pieces for the international CD library company Network Productions and as a studio musician for 20 years his playing is featured on over 100 CD's, numerous movie soundtracks, and TV commercials. He has shared the stage with Mason Williams, Eric Johnson, Doc Watson, Albert Lee, Doyle Dykes, Dan Crary, Art Garfunkel, Basia, Michael Franks, Mark O'Connor, Michael Hedges, and Ottmar Liebert, and has recorded with Willie Nelson, Juice Newton, Paul Overstreet, Patty Loveless, Tom Barabas, Big Mountain, Matthew Lien, Ronny Robbins and William Lee Golden. He has performed for dignitaries such as the King & Queen of Malaysia, Mikhail Gorbachev and Ravi Shankar. Fred performs on guitars built by Miguel Rodriguez, Jose Ramirez, Simon Marty, James Goodall, Gioachino Giussani, Andy Powers, Bob Taylor and Len Laviolette. Benedetti’s schedule shows that he plays a minimum of four evenings a week in addition to his full-time job as a Professor of Music and Guitar studies. For more information, check out his website at www. fredbenedetti.com. Please join us at the Julian Library to hear the remarkable guitar virtuoso, Fred Benedetti. He will wow you with his repertoire of musical compositions and amazing guitar techniques. Refreshments will be served following the concert. For more information, please call the Julian library at 760-765-0370. The library is located at 1850 Highway 78, Julian.
Don Brown, founder and namesake of Don’s Market was honored as “Merchant of the Year” for his long service and dedication to the entire community at Wednesday nights picnic and awards ceremony at Menghinin Winery hosted by the Julian Chamber of Commerce. The Tenth Annual “Merchant Of The Year” Picnic/BBQ and Awards Ceremony took place Wednesday evening (July 20) at the Menghini Winery with all the usual pomp and circumstance, bad jokes and good hearted ribbing that seems to have become a tradition. The big announcement of the evening was Don Brown of Don’s Market being honored for his service to the community since 1991, his top priority is serving the local community, and he and his employees pride themselves in their speciaty meats department, fresh produce, great selection, and reasonable prices. Don had been involved in the grocery business since 1954, starting as a bagger and eventually becoming the manager of Alpha Beta in Ramona. Don is a proud member of the Julian Chamber of Commerce, and he is committed to providing Santa Ysabel, Julian and the surrounding area with a quality grocery experience. Married for over 50 years, Don and his late-wife Pat, have two daughters, one son,. and seven grandchildren. Don and Pat have given a lot to their family and their community. Other awards presented: 2016 Business Excellence Awards - These are individuals or businesses that really shine when it comes to promoting Julian and really provide excellence in their business. Wynola Pizza & Bistro Julian Mining Company Orange Book Marketing Apple Alley Bakery Jack’s Grocery continued on page 5
Folk were not shy in the food line, chicken, ribs and pulled pork from Wynola Pizza and Bistro filled their plates.
One they got their plate filled the local business community sat down to some eating, drinking and conversation
“A SIP OF JULIAN”
Saturday, July 30th, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm - ages 21 and up only www.visitjulian.com