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Periodical • Wednesday
Time Sensitive Material
July 26, 2017
Julian, CA.
Volume 32 — Issue 51 ISSN 1937-8416
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JCFPD To Hold Public Workshop On Future, Thursday Night At New Fire Station
Ryan and Gina Cross - Julian Mining Company
In 2001 after college graduation Ryan came out to Oak Glen ca to his Grandpa's living family farm called "Riley's farm" where he started and ran a very successful gold rush program for 4th graders as well as a pioneer tour and civil war era program. Ryan and Gina met at the farm while gina was working for Ryan's uncle. Grandpa Riley died and ryan's business was bought out by another family member. Ryan and gina found Julian to be similar to Oak Glen, a quaint Apple community and destination to surrounding city folk so they moved here to start over. 10 years ago this sept. Ryan and Gina started Julian Mining Co. JMC offers gold rush, American Revolution, civil war, and pioneer field trips to schools on weekdays here in Julian. With school budget cuts Ryan and Gina had the idea of bringing the programs to the school's playgrounds. When there is not a field trip going on at JMC Ryan and employees travel as far as Stockton to perform these living history programs teaching children all about California's rich history through exciting activities and all the while plugging Julian. Every weekend JMC is open to the public for gold and gem mining and other old fashioned activities like candle making, woodworking, tomahawk throwing and visiting the animals. Ryan is currently constructing a mine train and recently put the roof on his bottle house with wine bottles collected from Orfila tasting room. Ryan planted 400 apple trees at JMC for u-pick also. Ryan and Gina's good friend Bill Storum has opened a farm stand at the mining company where he sells fruits grown by himself and his farm manager's Ray and Helen Meyer. Bill and Ryan love to talk apples. Every fall Ryan and Gina plant a big pumpkin patch with corn and sunflowers and open for hayrides and apple cider pressing. Gina sets up a tent store and sells her homemade candles, soaps and potpourris. This fall business grew and is now located by Wynola pizza on 24 acres where Ryan has planted more apple orchards. Before having children, Ryan coached the Julian high school boys basketball team for 7 years and started an "open gym basket ball night" for anyone wanting to play. Ryan also enjoys the Julian softball league.
Gina enjoyed serving on the JMA board for 2 years and with the help of Tracy Turner and Barbara Hederick has been hosting Gold Rush Days the last several years.
Ryan and Gina and their two children go to Julian Calvary chapel and enjoy attending their home fellowship. They love this community and are grateful to live here among such wonderful people.
Civic awards: Julian Library, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Country Christmas Decorating Committee, SAL, James Hubbel(Ilan-Lael Foundation), California Wolf Center, Julian Triangle Club, Volcan Mountain Foundation
Business excellence: Mountain Gypsy, Julian Pie Company, Miners Diner, The Barn, Warm Hearth, Julian Book Store, The Bird Watcher
2017 Volunteer(s) of the Year Award: Tracy Turner and David Klumpf
Julian Triangle Club Presents:
In response to community requests the board of Julian Cuyamaca Fire Protection District will hold and information only meeting Thursday July 27 to start at 6:30pm at the new fire station, 3407 Highway 79 in the apparatus bay. The meeting will once again feature a presentation by San Diego County Fire Authority Chief / CalFire Section Chief Tony Meacham and County Fire administrator Herman Reddick. The meeting will allow the community to get an update on the proposal by the County Fire Authority to incorporate the district into County wide Fire protection and emergency services. Question may be asked after the presentation. The board is not scheduled to take any action at this time.
Weekend Fire In Sunshine Summit #LostFire
Around 3 O'clock Saturday afternoon, a fire broke out in Warner Springs/Sunshine Summit, eventually closing Hwy 79 at Indian Flats Rd., Chihuahua Valley Rd. and Puerta LaCruz Rd. Multiple firefighters (CalFire, US Forest Service, San Diego County Fire) are on the front lines, and continue to encounter steep terrain, access problems and high temperatures. A strong attack on the fire is being made from the air and ground. Over 400 firefighters are currently assigned to the incident. As of Sunday evening the fire was reported as 255 acres and 40% contained with all evacuation orders lifted.
Music On The Mountain
Going Country With Trevor McSpadden The Friends of the Julian Library and the Julian branch staff are pleased to be hosting Trevor McSpadden and David Berzansky on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 as they bring another style of music to Music on the Mountain. McSpadden’s roots are deep in the heart of Country. Recently, Trevor McSpadden attended a book release event at the Julian library in support of fellow musician and new author, Mark Jackson. Gregory Page was also in the audience. Business cards were exchanged, music and credentials researched, and this event was booked as we search for notable musicians that bring something new to the Julian stage. Amarillo native Trevor McSpadden, moved to Chicago in 2005 initially for an acting job. Within a few years he found kindred souls and landed a gig that would launch his career. Between 2008 and 2013 McSpadden served as lead singer for local country institution the Hoyle Brothers, pushing a solid band toward greatness. His first solo album, Western Automatic Music was released in 2013. Following a brief stint in Nashville, McSpadden packed his bags for San Diego and just recently dropped his second solo album, The Only Way (Chaparral Street Music). A blast of soulful twang, with frequent Tex-Mex flavors, the record was produced by Pete Anderson, the guy who guided Dwight Yoakam’s sound for many years. McSpadden came to San Diego when his wife was transferred to work for the Federal Attorney’s office. During the day, his time is spent with his two young daughters, leaving evenings and weekend free for him to perform and create a following. He manages to perform live, and continue to write new songs. earlier this year, McSpadden released his 3rd solo recording, “Let’s Fall Together.” It shows again that McSpadden has no interest in reinventing honky-tonk, instead preferring to find new wrinkles deep within the genre—here a crisp rhythm attack in combination with the woozy pedal steel and flanged rhythm guitar of the 70s surrounds his unfussy singing. The arrangements and
instrumentation belie the disc, but all of the tunes put McFadden’s best attribute forward: his voice. There is a faint echo of (George) Jones there, but more of a twang, while he has the same comfort and authority. Western Automatic Music is an impressive introduction to Trevor McSpadden’s ability to write, play, and sing country music. “He and his songs don’t seem to fit the modern mold, which may be a good thing.” says one reviewer.
McSpadden will be accompanied by Dave Berzansky on the Pedal Steel Guitar who has been playing for the Hacienda Brothers. Raised in Lompoc California, Berzansky is now lives
in San Diego. A multifaceted musician, he reports being able to pick out a tune on quite a few different instruments. He plays a little guitar, bass, drums, played trumpet when he was younger and there was always a piano in the house when growing up. The steel guitar is the instrument he has put the most time into and his style keeps growing. Berzansky says, “I was so lucky when I started playing, to meet some of the guys that have been playing country music in San Diego for forty years or more. I could not have had any better mentors and friends than these guys that taught me how to play real country, western swing, pop and rock and roll music, the way it should be played. All of these great musicians are still working hard all around San Diego. We hope you will come out to the Julian Library and support another wonderful evening of Music on the Mountain, scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 6 pm. Concerts are always free and followed by refreshments. The Julian Branch is located at 1850 Highway 78, Julian. For more information, please call the branch at 760765-0370.
“A Fatal Night at the County Fair”
July 28, 29 and August 4, 5 on the Town Hall Stage www.visitjulian.com