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Periodical • Wednesday

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Time Sensitive Material

December 7, 2016

Volume 32 — Issue 18 ISSN 1937-8416

December 7th

commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese. It is the “day of infamy” that plunged the world into the cataclysm of World War Two.

CAL FIRE, California State Parks To Conduct Prescribed Burn At Cuyamaca Rancho State Park JULIAN, Calif - CAL FIRE and California State Park officials are preparing for a prescribed burn at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. "The prescribed burn will occur sometime within the next month or so. The timing depends upon when conditions are favorable for a safe burn," said Superintendent Best. "A prescribed burn on Middle Peak will be visible to the majority of San Diego County residents, and I want to assure the public that this joint agency effort is being planned and managed in coordination with CAL FIRE. We'll have fire trained personnel on-site, round the clock looking after it." The burn is in preparation for planting approximately 30,000 native conifer seedlings this winter. The ongoing activities are part of a larger reforestation effort aimed at restoring the mixed conifer forest, 95% of which was devastated by the catastrophic 2003 Cedar Fire. "As a result of decades of fire suppression efforts, the prefire forest had become quite dense," said Kevin Best, Sector Superintendent of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. "In addition to the high density of trees, there was also a thick build-up of downed wood and leaf litter on the forest floor, so all of these heavy fuels resulted in a high intensity fire over a widespread area." At the time, the Cedar Fire was the largest wildfire in California's recorded history. The cone producing canopy and the seed bank on the forest floor were significantly impacted by the fire and little natural regeneration of conifer seedlings was observed. As a result, the long-term survival of this unique Southern California "sky island" forest ecosystem is threatened. A multi-agency, multidisciplinary reforestation team guides the project which is designed to create a mosaic of reforested areas at various elevations, species mixes and densities. The goal is to restore the park's diverse native forest to be less dense and more resilient to the stress of climate impacts as well as future wildfires. As these stands mature, they will become ?centers for seed dispersal and are expected to speed further recovery of the larger pre-fire conifer forest. The reforestation team has been working to clear the dense regrowth of brush at this year's reforestation site on Middle Peak in order to provide space to plant the seedlings. Burning the site will also return nutrients to the soil and is consistent with the natural ecology of this fireadapted habitat. The prescribed fire will mimic the natural conditions that occur after a fire of less intensity, when a greater number of seeds would survive to germinate. After this prescribed fire, native conifers continued on page 12

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Island Of The Blue Dolphins Revisited Next Tuesday

Did you know that Newbery Award winning children’s novel, Island of the Blue Dolphins has ties to Julian? Author Scott O’Dell lived in Julian when the book was written. The home, on Pine Hills Road, still has some of the original manuscripts belonging to family. Sara Schwebel, Associate Professor of English at the University of South Carolina, will be at the Julian Branch Library on Tuesday, December 13 at 6 PM to speak about this book, which she thoroughly researched to provide annotations. Come to hear what she has uncovered! Schwebel has finished editing a critical edition of Scott O'Dell's landmark children's novel, Island of the Blue Dolphins (1960) which was released in October 2016 by University of California Press. In collaboration with partners including the National Park Service, Channel Islands National Park, and the University of South Carolina Center for Digital Humanities, is building a virtual museum and digital archive centered on the novel and the historical actor upon whom it is based, the so-called Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island. Schwebel was also involved and featured in the recent PBS special, West of the West: Tales of the Channel Islands. Come to learn more about one of the most read Children’s novels and learn why it is an important part of history and still being used in today’s school curriculum. This is a rare opportunity to have an educator who has delved deeply into O’Dell’s award winning novel. Schwebel has also made her mission researching children’s literature and making sure teachers have information to bring these books to life and are still relevant today. Schwebel also authored the book, Child-Sized History: fictions of the past in U.S. classrooms. Please join us for an exciting evening with Sara Schwebel and learn more about island of the Blue Dolphins, the Channel Islands and author Scott O’Dell. This event will be at the Julian Library located at 1850 Highway 78, Julian. For more information, please contact the branch at 760-765-0370.

Santa’s Annual Visit To Town Hall

photos by Michael Hart

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Waiting for baby’s first chat with the Jolly Ol’ Elf

31st Annual Holiday Home Tour The Julian Woman’s Club is hosting their 31st annual Holiday Home Tour this Friday, December 9, 2016. There will be two tours on Dec. 9th. We will meet at the United Methodist Church on Hwy 78. At the church you will have the opportunity to purchase gifts for Christmas from our wonderful crafters. Baked goods will also be available to buy. Proceeds for these items go toward scholarships for Julian High School seniors and for other charities we support. Refreshments will be served before each tour begins. You will be assigned to a car and driver to enjoy the tour.

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Santa collecting his list

Don’t miss this wonderful tour. The homes this year are lovely. Every home is a treat to see. Three are located in Julian Estates, one in town and one just outside of town all decorated for the holidays.

A perfect night for a carriage ride, Courtesy Julian Carriage Company

Ms Colleen and the library set up coloring and crafts table

The cost of this tour is $20.00. Please call Sherry Lutes for reservations 619 504 3508. The first tour leaves promptly at 9 AM, so be at the church at 8:30AM. The second tour leaves the church at 1 PM, so be there at 12:30 PM. The crafts & baked goods will not be available for sale after the afternoon tour so those of you who are going on the afternoon tour should come early so that you can shop!

Monday, November 28 3:15 Home - Maranatha Christian Wednesday, December 6 3pm Home - High Tech (NC) Friday, December 9 3pm @ Guajome Park Academy Tuesday, December 13 3pm Home - Borrego Springs Friday, December 16 3:15 @ Maranatha Christian Thursday, January 12 3:15 @ High Tech (NC) Friday, January 13 3pm Home - Tri-City Christian Wednesday, January 18 3pm Home - Vincent Memorial Friday, January 20 3:15 @ Mountain Empire Wednesday, January 25 3pm Home - West Shores Friday, January 27 3:15 Home - Borrego Springs Friday, February 3 3:15 @ Vincent Memorial Wednesday, February 8 3:15 Home - Mountain Empire Friday, February 10 3pm Home - West Shores Wednesday, February 15 3pm @ Borrego Springs

Tuesday, December 6 6:30 @ High Tech (CV) Friday, December 8 5:30 Home - High Tech (SD) Monday, December 12 4pm Home - West Shores Thursday, December 15 4pm @ Calipatria Tuesday, December 20 TBA @ El Cajon Valley Tuesday, December 27 TBA @ El Captian Tuesday, January 10 5pm Home - Mission Vista Friday, January 13 4pm Home - Calipatria Tuesday, January 17 4pm @ San Pasqual Academy Friday, January 20 5pm Home -High Tech (CV) Tuesday, January 24 4pm Home - Warner Friday, January 27 4pm Home-St Joseph Academy Saturday, January 28 1:30 Home - El Cajon Valley Tuesday, January 31 4pm @ Escondido Adventist Academy Friday, February 3 4pm Home - San Pasqual Academy Friday, February 10 4pm @ Warner Tuesday, February 14 4pm @ St Joseph Academy Friday, February 17 4pm Home -Escondido Adventist

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Wednesday, November 30 5pm Home - King-Chavez Community Wednesday, December 7 5:30 @ Guajome Park Academy Monday, December 12 5:30 Home - West Shores Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, December 13, 14, 15, 16 Warner Mountain Classic Tournament TBA Monday, December 19 5:30 @ West Shores Thursday, December 22 6pm Home - Mountain Empire Continued on Page 8

A Triangle Club elf awaits the rush for sweets

Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” Returns To Town Hall Opening Night Friday - December 9th, 7:30 www.visitjulian.com


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