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March 18, 2020
Julian, CA.
Volume 35 — Issue 33 ISSN 1937-8416
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Showing An Abundance Of Caution YEARS
Installation Dinner Goes On Despite Virus Fears
Board Chairperson, Michael presenting Supevisor Jacob with a wooden plaque in recognition of her 28 years of service to the community. “Thank You Supervisor Jacob for all the years of Support and Service to the Julian community. We salute your commitment to the public good, and your dedication to providing all communities with an effective government.” Julian Chamber of Commerce, March 2020 photo by Colleen Baker Even with the looming threat of Carona virus the Julian Chamber of Commerce held their Installation Dinner Friday night at Julian Station with food by “Colt’s Burger Bar.” With over 50 people in attendance (under the threshold of 250 for groups) and although a number chose not to attend. Those who did enjoyed the food, presentations amd information that was shared by the 2020 board of directors. Supervisor Jacob also highlighted projects she has in the works including the expansion of the library, County investment in the “Town Square Project, and others that she wishes to complete before her term is over. As always the board promised to work proactivly with the Supervisor to promote Julian and the area.
Starting last Wednesday local events and organizations began contacting us about the dangers of the Corona virus, then they started canceling their events. After the Thursday news conference with County Health officials the flood gates opened. The annual Julian Family Fiddle Camp and Concert series, The Volcan Mountain Dinner Dance, last Saturday’s Founder’s Day celebration at the Pioneer Museum, the March 25 meeting for the Julian Historical Society, The annual Daffodil Show at town hall, all canceled. On Friday, more cancelations - Per San Diego County Library Director Migell Acosta: “On the guidance of the CA Department of Public Health and San Diego County’s Public Health Office, we are canceling all library sponsored and co-sponsored events, programs, and classes effective immediately and continuing through the end of March. More information will be forthcoming in the coming days.” The libraries themselves will remain open for access to all materials, computers and general use. Then later on Friday the local schools (Julian Elementary, Spencer Valley and Julian High School) all announced they would be starting spring break two weeks early (Monday, March 16) and still not returning until April 5th or 6th. Borrego Springs and Warner Unified School Districts will resume classes on March 30. All of the districts stressed that they would be reassessing as they approach the planned restart dates. Additionally all sporting and other student events are postponed with the hope of rescheduling once the Health Officials deem it appropriate. The CIF is meeting with all State commissioners to determine the way forward.
The 2020 Chamber board being sworn in (left to right) Joe Connolly, Dawn Glass, Doreen Cross, Supervisor Jacob, Jan Paulson, Tracy Turner, Robin Boland, Pat Straube, not in attendance Keith Krawiec. photo by Michele Harvey
Playwright Festival 2020 Julian Theater Company Playwright Festival 2020 on Saturday, March 7th presented at the Julian High School Little Theater was a great success! After receiving 36 submissions, 12 were qualified for the competition and were delivered to 7 readers judging the works. Two plays were chosen as the two finalists. Both plays were presented as a staged reading before 3 Performing Arts Professionals acting as the judges along with a supporting audience! First Place, $1,000 was awarded to Jonathan Retz from Julian for his play, “A Day in August’ and 2nd place, $500, was awarded to Kathleen Holen from Borrego Springs for her play, ‘The First Step’. Scott Kinney, Director and Deb Kinney Producer invite you to stay tuned for the next ‘Performing
Scott Kinney with two finalists: Kathleen Holen and Jonathan Retz Arts Event’ presented by Hansen, Skylar Simser, Jonathan Julian Theater Company. For Retz, Dani Phillips, Anndrea updates please check: www. Retz, Jonathan Mittleman, Alec juliantheatercompany.com or call Helm, Andrew Retz, Sharon 760-765-1688. Crosswhite, Anthony Soriano, Cast for the reading of ‘A Day in Colleen Bradley. August’ written by Jonathan Retz. (see photo “The First Step” page 3) L to R Simon Hansen, Kymm
Spring Sports Schedules
Classroms will be empty in response to the Carona virus protocals. Julian Charter School has put out some suggestion for parents to help keep students learning, if you have internet access, each school has its own online learning that students can take advantage of. So what are you to do? • Practice everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including: • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. • If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. It should be at least 60% alcohol. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces often. • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. • If you are sick, stay home and keep your distance from others
to protect them from getting sick too. • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. • Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food. Scientists think the main way COVID-19 spreadis is through close person-to-person contact, within 6 feet, with someone infected with the virus. The virus seems to be spreading easily in the community of affected areas. Investigations are ongoing to learn more about how it spreads. The latest updates are on the CDC’s webpage< https://www. cdc.gov/>. Symptoms Patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection have reported mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of: * fever, * cough, * shortness of continued on page 8
Governor Isuues Order For Public Meetings Early Thursday Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order announcing that he has suspended meeting requirements of the Brown Act and Bagley-Keene Act in response to the increasing threat posed by the Coronavirus. The order authorizes state and local bodies to hold public meetings by teleconference and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public seeking to attend and to address the local or state agencies. The Governor further ordered that "all requirements in both the Bagley-Keene Act and the Brown Act expressly or impliedly requiring the physical presence of members, the clerk or other personnel of the body, or of the public as a condition of participation in or quorum for a public meeting are hereby waived." Both the Brown Act and Bagley-Keene Act contain safeguards for the public when a state or local agency meets by teleconference. The Governor expressly suspended these safeguards in the Executive Order. Specifically, the following teleconference requirements are suspended until the Governor lifts the emergency: A. State and local bodies notice each teleconference location from which a member will be participating in a public meeting; B. Each teleconference location be accessible to the public; C. Members of the public may address the body at each teleconference conference location. D. State and local bodies post agendas at all teleconference locations; E. At least one member of the state body be physically present at the location specified in the notice of the meeting; and F. During teleconference meetings, at least a quorum of the members of the local body participate from locations within the boundaries of the territory over which the local body exercises jurisdiction. The Executive Order requires state and local agencies that meet by teleconference under the order to: (i) Give advance notice of each public meeting, according to the timeframe otherwise prescribed by the Bagley-Keene Act or the Brown Act, and use the means otherwise prescribed by the Bagley-Keene Act or the Brown Act, as applicable; and (ii) Consistent with the notice requirement in paragraph (i), each state or local body must notice at least one publicly accessible location from which members of the public shall have the right to observe and offer public comment at the public meeting, consistent with the public's rights of access and public comment otherwise provided for by the BagleyKeene Act and the Brown Act, as applicable (including, but not limited to, the requirement that such rights of access and public comment be made available in a manner consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act). In addition to the mandatory conditions set forth above, the Executive Order urges all state and local bodies to "use sound discretion and to make reasonable efforts to adhere as closely as reasonably possible to the provisions of the Bagley-Keene Act and the Brown Act, and other applicable local laws regulating the conduct of public meetings, in order to maximize transparency and provide the public access to their meetings." The Order does not affect other key provisions of either act, including requirements to notify the public on each agenda of what is to be discussed at an open or closed session of the teleconferenced meetings, or the ability of the public to obtain agenda packets or other documents used by decision-makers for the meetings. Nor does the order change what the respective bodies are required to publicly report after they meet in closed session.
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Saturday, March 7 — Mt Carmel Field & Distance at Mt Carmel HS Friday, March 13 3:00 Citrus League Meet #1 Home Saturday, March 21 8am 17th Annual Elmer Runge Invitational at Patrick Henry HS Saturday, March 28 10am Calvin Christian Small Schools Invitational at Escondido HS Saturday, April 11 8:30am 4th Annual Jim Cerveny Invitational at Mission Bay HS Thursday, April 16 3:00 Citrus League Meet #2 Home Friday April 24 3:00 Dennis Gilbert Small Schools Invitational at Mountain Empire HS continued on page 4
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Friday, February 28 W 17-0 Home vs Victory Christian Friday, March 6 W 12-2 @ Victory Christian Tuesday, March 10 rain out @ Calvary Christian Thursday March 12 rain out Home vs San Pasqual Academy Thursday, March 19 3:30 @ San Pasqual Academy Tuesday, March 24 3:30 @ Mountain Empire HS Thursday, March 26 3:30 Home vs Vincent Memorial Tuesday, March 31 3:30 @ Warner Thursday, April 2 3:30 Home vs Calapatria Tuesday, April 7 3:30 Home vs Borrego Springs Thursday, April 9 3:30 @ West Shores Thursday, April 16 3:30 Home vs Mountain Empire continued on page 4
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Friday, February 28 L 0-5 Home vs Victory Christian Friday, March 6 W 7-3 @ Victory Christian Tuesday, March 10 rain out @ Coastal Academy Wednesday, March 18 3:00 @ St. Joseph Academy Tuesday, March 24 TBA Home vs Coastal Academy Friday, March 27 3:00 Home vs St Joseph Academy Tuesday, April 7 3:00 Home vs High Tech HS Wednesday, April 8 3:00 @ West Shores Friday, April 10 3:00 Home vs Bayfront Charter Tuesday, April 14 3:30 Home vs Ocean View Christian Wednesday, April 15 3:00 Home vs Calapatria Wednesday, April 22 3:30 Home vs Vincent Memorial Friday, April 24 3:30 Home vs West Shores Wednesday, April 29 3:00 Home vs Bayfront Charter continued on page 4
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