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An Independent Weekly Newspaper Serving the Backcountry Communities of Julian, Cuyamaca, Santa Ysabel, Shelter Valley, Mt. Laguna, Ranchita, Sunshine Summit, Warner Springs and Wynola.
Julian News
PO Box 639 Julian, CA 92036
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December 11, 2019
Volume 35 — Issue 19 ISSN 1937-8416
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‘A Christmas Carol’ Opens Friday Night A miserly and miserable man, Ebenezer Scrooge greets each Christmas with “Bah! Humbug!” until he is visited one Christmas Eve by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. Charles Dickens’ timeless tale continues to be a perennial favorite and holiday tradition here in Julian that invites audiences of all ages to celebrate the merriment of the season with their family and loved ones. Presented by Julian Theater Company at Julian High School Little Theater, this limited engagement will play December 13th,14th, 20th, 21st at 7PM and two matinees on Sunday, December 15th and 22nd. Get your tickets now! For preferred seating, order on-line thru: https://bpt.me/4426947 or call 800-838-3006. Tickets available at the door for general seating with cash or check. For more info: 760-765-1688. Happy holidays!
Julian, CA.
Santa Ysabel Nature Center Grand Opening This Saturday
Winter Sports Schedules Boys Basketball
Cratchit’s with Scrooge and Ghost of the Future from L to R: Gwendolyn Finley, Rosalia Romano, David Finley, Leland Bowman, Alexis Mussen, Cassi Nelson, John Culver, James Tarbert.
Leland Bowman as Schoolboy Scrooge, John Culver as Scrooge, Aryana Relaford as Scrooge's sister Fan.
This Saturday - December 14, you have an oppotunity to explore the new Santa Ysabel Nature Center. The County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation owns and operates Santa Ysabel Preserve, a 6,347-acre span of land that includes some 20 miles of trails for recreation, along with opportunities for habitat protection, enhancement and education. In 2010, The Nature
‘Narrator’ Eric Jones leads you through the show.
Sing Hallelujah - Sunday On Sunday, December 15, the glorious oratorio, the Messiah, composed by Georg Friedrich Handel, will be performed at 7:00 o’clock in the Julian Town Hall. This has been part of our Christmas season each year since 1986! The Julian Chorus, four professional soloists, including DeLynn Ketcherside, and a string quartet, have performed with us for many years. This will fill the town hall with joyful music. Please make your plans to join friends and neighbors! Come early for the best seating. There is no admission charge, just passing the basket. After the performance, join us downstairs for good food and conversation. This has been an annual event, supported by the Community United Methodist Church of Julian.
San Diego County Burn Permit Suspension Lifted Effective Friday, December 6th, 2019 at 8:00 AM the burn permit suspension in San Diego County will be lifted. CAL FIRE San Diego Unit Chief Tony Mecham is formally cancelling the burn permit suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can now resume burning on permissible burn days. Agriculture burns must be inspected by CAL FIRE prior to burning, and inspections may be required for residential burns as well. This can be verified by contacting your local CAL FIRE station. CAL FIRE burn permits will be required for all agriculture or residential burning. Cooler temperatures, higher humidity and the chance of winter weather have helped to begin to diminish the threat of wildfire. Property owners and residents are asked to use caution while conducting debris or agriculture burns, follow all guidelines provided, and maintain control of the fire at all times. Individuals can be held civilly and/or criminally liable for allowing a fire to escape their control and/or burn onto neighboring property. Residents wishing to burn must verify it is a permissive burn day prior to burning and record their intention to burn by contacting their local CAL FIRE station. Safe residential pile burning of forest residue by landowners is a crucial tool in reducing fire hazards. State, Federal and Local land management and fire agencies will be utilizing this same window of opportunity to conduct prescribed burns aimed at improving forest health and resiliency on private and public lands. For more information on burning, visit the CAL FIRE website at www.fire.ca.gov.
Conservancy donated an 84acre parcel to the County for the purpose of constructing a nature center. The parcel is an ideal location; set within an open oak savannah, between mature Engelmann oaks, and facing out to rolling grasslands, the property showcases the beauty of the land, trees, vegetation and wildlife that thrive on site. Guests can explore interactive and educational exhibits, bound
about on nature play attractions, participate in programs in the amphitheater, travel along 2.5 miles of new trail, and book event space for up to 99 people in the state-of-the-art community room. The 6,000-square-foot LEED Gold and Zero Net Energy facility also holds a staffed information desk, restrooms, small service kitchen and Wi-Fi indoors, with an EV charger, ADA and general parking on site.
Prescribed Fire Burns Planned At Cuyamaca Rancho State Park The California Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire protection (CAL FIRE) and other agencies are planning to conduct prescribed burns and pile burns in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park between Dec. 16, 2019 and April 30, 2020. These burns are part of a forest health and recovery program including vegetation management, hazardous fuel load reduction, reforestation, watershed and wildlife habitat improvement, and other ecological benefits. This treatment will enhance the health of the forest by restoring essential nutrients to the soil and reducing the chance of a catastrophic wildfire. The prescribed burns and pile burns are being planned and coordinated with the San Diego Air Pollution Control District in order to minimize the smoke impacts on surrounding communities. All burning depends on weather and air quality conditions that are favorable for smoke dispersal. If the conditions, such as weather or vegetation are not conducive for burning, the burns will be rescheduled. Some public trails near the burn area may be closed the day of the burn. Fire suppression equipment will be staged in the vicinity on the days of the prescribed burning. People traveling near the fire burn areas may see smoke from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the day of the burn or may smell smoke as they pass through the area for three to six days after active burning. County officials urge you to take precautions and use common sense to reduce any harmful health effects by limiting outdoor activities. Prescribed burns produce significantly less smoke than a wildfire does. If you see or smell smoke in your surroundings, officials recommend avoiding strenuous outdoor activity and remaining indoors as much as possible. These precautions are especially important for children, the elderly and people with respiratory and heart conditions. Please use extreme caution while driving near prescribed fire operations due to fire personnel and equipment in the area.
Innovative, entertaining and energy-efficient, the Nature Center is poised to boost recreation opportunity while offering new connections to local history, wildlife, and preservation efforts. Beginning at 10:30 a.m., attendees of the Santa Ysabel Nature Center Grand Opening event will enjoy site tours, animal encounters, junior ranger activities, live music, artistic displays, kids crafts and games, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony – among other entertainment. Tentative Schedule: 10:30 a.m. – Donn Bree performs 11 a.m. – Exhibits and attractions open + drinks available for purchase 11:30 a.m. – Formal Presentation 12:10 p.m. – Birds of Prey demonstration + Celia Lawley performs + pie is served 12:30 p.m. – Architectural Tour + Junior Rangers 1 p.m. – Nature Loop Trail Hike Parking: Parking is limited (about 50 spots) and will be available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Equestrian trailers can be parked further down the 79 at our staging area, and take the trail in. All other visitors can park in our overflow lot – located across the street and north of Julian Pie Company. Volunteers will be directing traffic, and free shuttles will be circling to and from the center every 15 minutes, beginning at 10:15 a.m. The reqular seasonal hours of the Nature Center will be: November. 1 – March 31: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday to Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. April 1 – October 31: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.and Friday – Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The opening of the Nature Center adds another destination for visitors to the back country. Plus, a opportunity for locals to become more familiar with the biosphere that is right here in our back yard. It has been a long time in planning and a welcome addition.
‘A Christmas Carol’ – Performances:
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December 13th & 14th, at 7pm / Sunday Matinee December 15th at 2pm December 20th & 21st, at 7pm / Sunday Matinee December 22nd at 2pm
Tuesday, November 19 L 17-46 @ Calvary Christian Thurs., November 21 L 43-54 Home vs Bonsall Thurs., December 5 L 59-23 Home vs Guajome Park Monday, December 9 6:00 @ Bonsall Tuesday, December 10 6:00 Home vs Horizon Prep Tuesday, December 17 5:30 @ Horizon Prep Thursday, December 19 7:00 @ Guajome Park Tuesday, January 14 6:00 @ Vincent Memorial Wed., January 15 6:00 Home vs Calvary Christian Thursday, January 17 6:00 @ Borrego Springs Tuesday, January 21 6:00 Home vs Mountain Empire continued on page 4
Girls Basketball
Tuesday, November 19 L(f) 0-2 @ Calvary Christian Thursday., December 5 ? Home vs Guajome Park Tuesday, December 10 4:00 Home vs Horizon Prep Thursday, December 12 5:00 Silent Night Game Tuesday, December 17 5:00 @ Horizon Prep Thursday, December 19 5:00 @ Guajome Park Tuesday, January 14 4:00 @ Vincent Memorial Wednesday, January 15 4:00 Home vs Calvary Christian Thursday, January 17 4:00 @ Borrego Springs Tuesday, January 21 4:00 Home vs Mountain Empire Friday, January 24 4:00 Home vs West Shores Tuesday, January 28 4:00 @ Warner Friday, January 31 4:00 Home vs Vincent Memorial continued on page 4
Girls Soccer
Wed, November 20 ? Home vs Foothills Christian Wed., December 11 3:30 @Foothills Christian Thursday, December 19 3:30 Home vs Borrego Springs Friday, December 20 3:30 @ Borrego Springs Thursday, January 16 3:30 Home vs Hamilton Tuesday, January 21 3:30 Home vs West Shores Thursday, January 23 3:30 Home vs Mountain Empire Tuesday, January 28 3:30 @ Vincent Memorial Thursday, January 30 3:30 Home vs Borrego Springs Tuesday, February 4 3:30 @ Hamilton Thursday, February 6 3:30 @ West Shores Tuesday, February 11 3:30 @ Mountain Empire Thursday, February 13 3:30 Home vs Vincent Memorial