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Periodical • Wednesday
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February 8, 2017
Volume 32 — Issue 27 ISSN 1937-8416
Julian, CA.
1985
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Auction Time Again At High School
Celebrating Julian’s Black Pioneers America Newton (Dyer Newton) was a woman who was one of the original AfricanAmerican pioneers who helped launch the former mining town of Julian, California. Newton was a former slave who provided laundry services in Julian during its gold rush days and beyond. She resided in Julian for more than 50 years. Newton arrived in Julian in 1872, having come from Independence, Missouri. America Newton owned an 80acre (320,000 m2) homestead near Julian. She died of pneumonia in 1917. A. E. "Fred" Coleman was a former slave credited with discovering gold in Julian, California and thus launching a minor gold rush in that area. Coleman was employed as cattle herder and living in the Julian area with his Kumeyaay wife Marian and eleven children. [1] In the winter of 1869, Coleman, while watering his horse in a small creek, noticed flecks of gold in the stream. Coleman had previously worked in the gold fields of Northern California. Within weeks more than 800 prospectors flooded into what was named the Coleman Mining District; he was elected its recorder.[2] In present day Julian, the creek where the gold was discovered has been named Coleman Creek although it is overrun by brambles and trees and essentially hidden from view. Coleman Circle, a nearby street, is also named after A.E. Coleman. Coleman was one of several African Americans who made significant contributions to early "gold rush" Julian. Other pioneering African Americans from the area include Albert and Margaret Robinson, founders of the Robinson Hotel, and America Newton. Albert Robinson and Margaret Tull Robinson started, in 1887, a business originally entitled the "Robinson Restaurant and Bakery." This business quickly became popular during the relatively brief gold rush that Julian experienced. Their hotel, which is still in operation under a different name (the Julian Hotel), and is the oldest continuing operating hotel in Southern California. The original hotel was constructed in 1897,[2] with the bakery-restaurant structure having been razed to make room for the hotel. During the construction process, Albert planted cedar and locust trees around the hotel, which survive to the present day. The hotel has stayed in business for over a hundred years and has repeatedly been expanded and improved, with air conditioning being a major new improvement added in the 21st Century. The building is currently known as the Julian Gold Rush Hotel. Albert was a former slave who came to Julian with his former slave owner. During the continued on page 7
Mrs Bakken gets a photo for the record of all the Seniors, before the doors open for the bidders.
Sam Sheppard, Lizzy Newgard, Marissa Jasper and Alysa Lucas ready at the refreshments table
Club Jaguar Meets The Falconer
photos by Thomas Relaford Bidders signing in and getting their bid sheets and paddles.
Julian Wrestlers Finish Strong
from Coach Massa
Local Master Falconer Cisco Clibourne recently performed a falconry demonstration at the Julian Union Elementary campus for Pathway's Club Jaguar Literacy Program. It was an absolute hit with kids as the entire performance was filled with cheers and excitement. What makes this demonstration so exciting and unique is how involved the crowd is. Cisco has a background in education and knows how to engage the kids. He allows all children the rare opportunity to get up close and personal with these raptors to experience falconry first hand. These birds have a very special bond with Cisco and it is completely apparent as you watch them follow Cisco around and perform amazing flight demonstrations. Cisco has three raptors that are apart of these flight demonstrations. Pancho is his peregrine falcon, which is known to be one of fastest animals in the world and who is compared to a Ferrari. Pancho once released gains height and then shows off his speed with a lure demonstration. Cisco swings the lure and Pancho comes swooping down from above and flys in and out of the crowd until he throws the lure. Secondly he fly's his 2 Harris Hawks J.J. and Julian, which are brothers. Harris Hawks are the only pack hunting hawks with a very social nature. Cisco shows off their hunting style in a simulated hunt as they differ from the Peregrine falcon who returns to the lure. Harris hawks in falconry return to a falconry glove. What makes these birds and the sport of falconry so fascinating is that these birds have the free-will and ability to fly free at any given time with no warning. During the 20 years Cisco has been a falconer he is reminded that these birds will return once in free flight due to knowledge that he provides a good life for them that is built on trust, partnership that can be gained by countless, time, patience and passion. Cisco has recently combined his passion with his new business called Talons. He uses his trained falcons and hawks to provide professional bird abatement, entertainment, and educational services. Currently he will be performing the next 3 Saturdays at the Ramona Hawk watch. For more information and amazing pictures you can visit his website www.toptalons.net.
Soccer - Girls
Thursday, January 12 3:15 @ High Tech (NC) Friday, January 13 L 4-0 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
Basketball - Girls
Tuesday, January 10 L 62-22 Home - Mission Vista Friday, January 13 L 40-28 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
Basketball - Boys
Citrus League Co-champs at 195 lbs. Blake Jarrell (Mtn. Empire) and Julian’s own Nic Ritchie Our small squad of 5 wrestlers left their mark in the final week of the regular season by posting some impressive wins at our home meet held on January 26th, the Westview Tournament on the 28th, and at the Citrus League Finals on February 2nd. Captain Nick Ritchie (195 lbs) pinned both his opponents at our home meet, took 2nd place at Westview, and earned Co-League Champ honors by pinning his opponent from Army Navy Academy at the Finals. Senior Cary Gannon (184 lbs.) fired up the home town Julian fans by pinning his opponent from Army Navy through a series of aggressive takedowns which wore down the ANA wrestler and led to the stunning victory. Sophomore Joey Romano (162 lbs) saved his best for last with a commanding performance over his opponent (also from Army Navy) at the League Finals. Freshmen Horst Williams (126 lbs) and Noah Muller (172 lbs.) continued to face more experienced opponents, yet handled defeat with courage and honor. Coach Massa wishes to thank all the families, friends, local businesses, and the Julian News for their inspirational support over the past 5 years.
Wrestlers and Families from 4 high schools enjoy fresh apple pie after the home meet on January 26(complements of Julian Pie Co)
Wednesday, January 11 W 65-21 Home - Ocean View Christian Thursday, January 12 L 65-52 Home - Calipatria Tuesday, January 17 6pm @ San Pasqual Academy Friday, January 20 6:30 Home -High Tech (CV) Tuesday, January 24 5:30 Home - Warner Friday, January 27 5:30 Home-St Joseph Academy Tuesday, January 31 6:30 @ Escondido Adventist Academy Friday, February 3 5:30 Home - San Pasqual Academy
Soccer - Boys
Tuesday, January 10 L 7-2 @ Foothills Christian Thursday, January 12 3pm Home - Borrego Springs Wednesday, January 18 3:15 @ Calvary Christian (CV) Thursday, January 24 3:15 @ San Diego Academy Friday, January 25 TBA @ San Diego Academy Friday, January 27 3pm @ Ocean View Christian Tuesday, January 31 3:15 Foothills Christian Wednesday, February 1 3pm @ Mountain Empire Friday, February 3 3:15 Home - Calvary Christian (CV) Continued on Page 7
Julian Chamber of Commerce Board Of Directors Meeting - February 16, 6pm www.visitjulian.com