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County Funding Will Add Five New Mountaintop Camera Systems and Boost Broadband Speeds Connecting More Than 60 Backcountry Fire Stations The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has agreed to invest an additional $437,174 to install wildfire-spotting cameras on five more mountain peaks and boost the capability and capacity of the High Performance Wireless Research and Education Network (HPWREN) operated and maintained by University of California, San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The request to invest in expanding and improving the partnership was brought forward by Chairwoman Kristin Gaspar and Supervisor Ron Roberts and approved unanimously by the board at the January 23 meeting. “The HPWREN network proved its value again during the Lilac Fire, giving our firefighters real time views of the blaze from key locations throughout North County,” said Chairwoman Gaspar. “I want to thank my colleagues for once again stepping up to fund an expansion of this valuable regional resource.” Supervisor Roberts said the project will ensure firefighters have the best data available when they set out to battle a wildfire. “In an era of more extreme weather conditions, we have a duty to arm the brave firefighters with the kind of accurate and timely information this technology will provide,” said Supervisor Roberts. “I’m especially proud to be continuing this long collaboration not only with UC San Diego and Scripps Institution of Oceanography, but also with all the other public and private partners we have, from CAL FIRE and the U.S. Forest Service to San Diego State University and San Diego Gas & Electric.” “UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography is committed to research programs that support the community’s resilience to hazards,” said Margaret Leinen, Vice Chancellor for Marine Science, UC San Diego and Director, Scripps Institution of Oceanography. “As the County of San Diego and the broader State face a longer fire season and continued impacts on public safety, I am encouraged by the tremendous leadership the Board of Supervisors has shown with its investment to enable this region to be more responsive and resilient to wildfire threats than ever before.” The board’s action continues the effort to position San Diego County among the nation’s most natural disaster resilient regions by embracing new technology. The Board of Supervisors has twice before – in 2010 and 2012 – approved investment and expanded partnerships in the system that connects firefighters and federal/ state agencies with real-time fire activity information across a broad geographical area. The existing network of more than 60 HPWREN/AlertSoCal stations utilizes more than 180 cameras to provide high quality, on demand time-lapse HD imagery that helps spot fire outbreaks and prevent them from reaching a catastrophic size by supporting proactive firefighting. “Our firefighters use this network daily to communicate among stations and monitor conditions in times of quiet and to fight fires when they arise,” said San Diego Regional Fire Authority Chief Tony Mecham. “These improvements will provide a valuable upgrade in the ability of our back country fire stations to have high speed internet access and share information during both routine and emergency incidents. The upgraded backbone allows us to transmit high speed data in areas without reliable commercial internet and the cameras are remotely controlled from our 911 dispatch center.” The HPWREN’s cameras offer first responders a range of capabilities including live video, time-lapse scenarios, night vision, pan, tilt, and zoom functions, and help fire officials monitor and confirm when fires are at their earliest stages. The HPWREN is the backbone for the Advanced Situational Awareness for Public Safety Network (ASAPnet), which also provides vital real time information to command teams managing emergency response personnel in the field. When initially deployed in 2001, the HPWREN network used microwave telemetry (45 Mbits/sec) to connect cameras on key mountaintops. Since then, technology has moved forward and the current generation telemetry has much higher bandwidth (220-500 Mbit/sec), allowing the deployment of more cameras providing better coverage of San Diego County. This action would allow for these telemetry upgrades to provide improved bandwidth and reliability to the ASAPnet internet service connecting 62 remote fire stations in San Diego County. Additionally, Scripps Oceanography scientists and emergency response partners utilizing AlertSoCal data have identified five priority locations in need of increased hazard detection coverage: 1) Sierra Rojo 2) Cowles Mountain 3) Cuyamaca 4) North Peak 5) White Star The HPWREN has proven time and time again to be an extremely useful resource during fire emergencies, including the recent Lilac Fire. County staff at the Emergency Operations Center had immediate and valuable visibility of the fire from two different HPWREN camera angles within seconds of the fire being reported. In these moments when a delay of minutes can translate into lives and homes being lost, real-time information can provide the situational awareness to act swiftly and confidently. Being able to see the fire and its movement patterns can provide the necessary intelligence to make quick response decisions. The HPWREN network is managed by UC San Diego, and is the only network of its kind in San Diego County. Check out the current cameras at http://hpwren.ucsd.edu/

Volume 33 — Issue 26

Senior Class Auction Saturday

“Many Strings” And The Roots Of American Folk Music

In February, we are pleased to be hosting Many-Strings, the musical collaboration Jamie and Chris Burns. Jamie performs on the hammered dulcimer* and Chris on guitar. They will be performing ‘Roots of American Folk Music’ and this musical journey will include beautiful selections from the Renaissance, the Irish and Celtic worlds, Colonial America and gorgeous American Folk melodies Their instrumental music is a delightful mix of Renaissance, Celtic, American and classical melodies. The rich interaction between their instruments creates a sound that is simultaneously upbeat and melodic. Jamie is inspired by the traditions of folk and Irish music. Chris' contributions reflect the diversity of the classical world along with his love for instrumental music. He has taught “history through music” for 40 years. To most Americans, the hammered dulcimer is an unfamiliar instrument. Even people who know much about American music often confuse the hammered dulcimer with the three- or four-stringed "mountain" or "plucked" dulcimer, although the two have nothing in common except their name. The Hammered Dulcimer is usually a trapezoid shape. The hammered dulcimer, which is an ancient ancestor of the piano, at one time enjoyed widespread popularity throughout the US, although its origins likely date back to 900 AD in the Middle East. They became more known in Europe in the 1200’s. Many-Strings performs regularly at Liberty Station's Public Market, has a full schedule performing at many venues for OASIS, and many other special venues. Many-Strings also provides concerts and music education experiences for libraries, The San Diego History Center, and other community-based organizations. They have performed at the San Diego Airport Arts stage, ARTWALK, December Notes, and many other special events. Listeners praise their sound as "magical" (Spanish Village), with "perfectly blended notes that float through the air" (Grants Grove), "fantastic, joyous sound" (Dan McGeorge Gallery), "timeless and delightful" (Big Sur Coast Gallery) and a "unique and beautiful"(Coronado Eagle and Journal). For a complete list of our concert schedule, please check out their website at www.manystrings.com. The Staff and Friends of the Julian library invite you to attend a wonderful celebration of music, and enjoying an instrument that has not been played here before. The concert will begin at 6 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 6 in the Main library. The library is located at 1850 Highway 78. For more information, please call the branch at 760765-0370. We look forward to hosting you!

The senior class at Julian High School will be holding a Silent and Live Auction, on February 3, 2018, at 6 pm - silent auction and 7 pm live auction. Some of the items that will be shown at the auction are handcrafted gourds, paintings, various baskets, ski lift tickets; as well as Seaworld, USS Midway, Maritime Museum, and Fleet Science Center admission tickets. Also in our inventory are gym and yoga memberships, Borrego Springs Resort vacation, plus Lake Cuyamaca Cabins, and fishing boat rentals. We encourage you to come and support our senior class by participating in the auction. If you are willing to donate to help our senior year be memorable, please contact our high school at 760-765-0606.

Julian Junior High Held Winter Formal

by: Mac Moretti (Julian Junior High ASB Historian) The Julian Junior High was scheduled to have an evening winter formal. However, due to the very high winds that week and the power outages it was rescheduled and held when school was back in session. It was held on Tuesday December 12, 2017 during the day. The dance was started at lunch time. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grades all attended the dance. All three classes were able to cast votes for a prince and princess of each class. The prince and princess of the 8th grade were: Jacob Moniz and Nataley Raines. The prince and princess of the 7th grade were: Willy Lopez and Haley Simonds. The prince and princess of the 6th grade were: Mac Moretti and Gracie Flack.

Exploring The Dark Sky Starry, Starry Night… Does this make you think of Van Gogh’s famous painting? Don MacLean’s tender song? The Julian Dark Sky Network would like you to think of OUR starry, starry, nights here in the beautiful back country, too. One of our many goals is to share HOW to preserve our beautiful night sky here in Julian. The Julian Dark Sky Network on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 1-3pm at the Julian Library for an event, Why We Need Natural Darkness, including a video presentation by Paul Bogard, author of End of Night. We are proud to be hosting a live presentation by Paul Ericson, a lighting design professional with 40 years of experience designing lighting for commercial, institutional and municipal projects. Mr. Ericson is the Chair of the San Diego section of the International Dark Sky Association, and as a dedicated advocate for dark sky preservation, he played a very important role in enabling Borrego Springs to attain its designation as a Dark Sky Community. Mr. Ericson’s talk will cover Outdoor Lighting and Starry Skies – Can we Have continued on page 3

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County Supervisors Expand Fire Safety Technology Partnership With UC San Diego And The Scripps Institution Of Oceanography

January 31, 2018

Winter Sports Schedules Girls Basketball

Wednesday, Dec 20 L 38-11 @ Classical Academy Thursday, Jan 11 L 46-21 @ Guajome Park Academy Tuesday, Jan 16 L 33-12 Home vs San Pasqual Academy Thursday, Jan 18 L 33-11 @ San Pasqual Academy Friday, January 19 L 39-17 Warner Wednesday, Jan 24 L 51-27 @ Hamilton Friday, January 26 4:00 Home vs Hamilton Tuesday, January 30 4:00 @ Borrego Springs Friday, February 2 4:00 @ West Shores Tuesday, February 6 4:00 Home vs Vincent Memorial Friday, February 9 4:00 Home vs Borrego Springs Tuesday, February 13 4:00 Home vs West Shores Friday, February 16 TBA

Boys Basketball

Wednesday, Dec 20 L 55-49 @ Classical Academy Spartan Classic Tournament Wednesday, Dec 27 L 71-39 @ Olympian High School Thursday, Dec 28 L 74-46 @ Bonita Vista Friday, December 29 @ Health Sciences Saturday, Dec 30 W 61-52 @ Southwest San Diego Wednesday, Jan 3 L 66-43 @ Chula Vista High School Thurs, January 11 L 28-70 Home vs Guajome Park Academy Friday, January 19 W 57-47 Home vs Warner Tuesday, January 30 5:30 @ Borrego Springs

Girls Soccer

Animal Services Gets Go-ahead for Managed Competition

by Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office

County Animal Services got approval Tuesday to compete in providing services to the unincorporated area of San Diego County. Currently, Animal Services offers animal welfare, public protection, code enforcement, adoptions and sheltering for the unincorporated area and six contract cities. The County notified the cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, San Diego, Santee and Solana Beach in May 2017 that those contracts won’t be renewed when they expire on June 30, 2018. The County took initial steps to outsource animal services for the unincorporated area based on Board of Supervisors’ approval in March 2017. But the department and SEIU Local 221 subsequently decided to pursue the managed competition process. The Board’s authorization Tuesday will allow both Animal Services and the San Diego Humane Society and S.P.C.A. to compete for the work. The entity that offers the most economical and efficient proposal while still providing the best animal care will ultimately provide animal services in the unincorporated area. A final decision is expected in August.

Julian Chamber of Commerce Board Installation Dinner February 9, 2018 at Town Hall. 760-765-1857 www.visitjulian.com

Tuesday, January 9 L 1-5 @ High Tech High (NC) Thursday, January 11 W 2-1 @ Foothills Christian Friday, January 12 L 2-6 @ Tri-City Christian Thursday, January 18 L 1-4 Home vs Mountain Empire Friday, January 19 L 1-6 High Tech High (NC) Tuesday, January 23 W 2-1 @ West Shores Thursday, January 25 W 4-1 @ Vincent Memorial Wednesday, January 31 4:00 @ Borrego Springs

Boys Soccer

Thursday, January 11 Home vs Army-Navy Tuesday, January 16 Home vs West Shores Thursday, January 18 @ Borrego Springs Tuesday, January 23 @ Calipatria Thursday, January 25 Vincent Memorial Tuesday, January 30 @ Foothills Christian Thursday, February 1 @ West Shores Thursday, February 8

RSVP by Feb 2nd

3:15

L 11-0 L 4-2 L 0-11 L 0-16 3:30 5:00 TBA


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