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An Independent Weekly Newspaper Serving the Backcountry Communities of Julian, Cuyamaca, Santa Ysabel, Shelter Valley, Mt. Laguna, Ranchita, Canebreak, Sunshine Summit, Warner Springs and Wynola.
Julian News
PO Box 639 Julian, CA 92036
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Wednesday
June 17, 2020
Julian, CA.
Volume 35 — Issue 46 ISSN 1937-8416
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Graduation - A Little Different This Year, But Memorable
Julian Junior High held a “Zoom meeting” graduation for the 8th graders
Warner High started and ended with a parade around the football field and a drive-in graduation
Julian High held a parking lot celebration for their graduates.The class of 2020 let out a cheer when it was completed. Each school in the back county did their own thing for this year’s pandemic induced graduation ceremonies. On Monday, the Junior high held a “virtual” graduation for the 8th grade. A “Zoom Meeting” for all to see (if you had the link) which featured each home room teacher acknowledging the students from their class. The traditional year end video was also on view. Mr. Duffy had delivered diplomas to all the eighth graders prior to the ceremonies. Over at Warner it was an afternoon of celebration on Wednesday. First at 2pm the Preschoolers had their promotion. Then at 3pm 6thgrade promotion. 4pm 8th-grade promotion. At 5pm they concluded with the 12th-grade graduation. Students and parents paraded around the football field in their vehicles, parked in front of the stands at the 50 yard line and individually came to the stage to get their diplomas. Once all the speeches had been made and each graduate recognized, it was once more around the track with horns blaring. On Thursday evening Julian High finished off graduation week with their interpretation of a “socially distanced” ceremony. Instead of using the quad area, the stage was reversed and all of the students, family and a few friends were related to the parking lot for viewing. The faculty and board of directors entered from the administration building, as opposed to the gym, and sat appropriately distanced on either side of the stage. Each speaker took the stage when called and with the exception of the traditional “jack-in-the-box” routine during the class history the ceremony was memorable for its’ feeling of accomplishment, the students were gratified that they had completed this first step toward adulthood. The parents and friends got to cheer them on. The pandemics effects on this years end of school events, although substantial - no spring sports, no prom, no senior trip, everyone adapting to “on-line learning.” In the end did not put a damper on any of the graduations, and may have actually made them more memorable when everyone looks back on the year 2020. It could also help break away from staid traditions and give new life to the mundane ceremonies which we have become accustomed. Student may decide they want something different, a more creative approach. This could have been a teachable moment for all involved, a time when plans had to be revised and a new way was discovered. ESTABLISHED
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County Opens Cool Zones To Help San Diegans Beat The Heat
by County News Center, County of San Diego Communications Office
A select number of County Cool Zones are opening Monday to provide much-needed relief from soaring temperatures. The seven Cool Zones are air-conditioned and located throughout the hottest areas of the County. The locations are: • Borrego Springs Library • Fallbrook Community Center • Lakeside Community Center • Potrero Branch Library • Santa Ysabel Nature Center • Spring Valley Community Center • Valley Center Branch Library All sites will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Animals, except service animals, are not permitted at any of these Cool Zone locations. The libraries are offering their sites only, no library services. Due to COVID-19, safety measures will be in place to protect the health of Cool Zone visitors and staff. Anyone entering a County Cool Zone will have their temperature taken. All visitors and staff must also wear face coverings and practice social distancing. “Although we need to take
steps to keep seniors safe, it still remains important to also keep them cool,” said Supervisor Dianne Jacob. “Cool Zones provide a refuge during the hot summer months, so it’s helpful the County has developed a plan to get them open.” The Cool Zones program is offered in partnership with the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency Aging & Independence Services and
San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E). It was started by Supervisor Jacob in 2001 to allow seniors and people with disabilities to escape extreme heat during the summer. Homebound individuals, those lacking transportation, and those who decide to stay home due to the risk of COVID-19, may be eligible to receive a free electric fan. The County, in partnership with SDG&E, provides fans to
San Diegans who are living on limited incomes. To be eligible for a free fan, a resident must not have access to an air-conditioned space at their home or apartment building. To learn more about the fan program or to request a fan, call Aging & Independence Services at (800) 339-4661. “We want to thank our SDG&E community partner for making this program available to give some relief from the heat to our more vulnerable residents,” said Supervisor Jim Desmond, whose district covers parts of North County out to the desert. “SDG&E appreciates and supports the County of San Diego for initiating the Cool Zones program back in 2001 and for making it such a success,” said Jessica Packard, SDG&E communications manager. “The County’s leadership has benefitted our region for almost 20 years and SDG&E is proud to be a part of this program since its inception.” For more information about the Cool Zones program, visit www. CoolZones.org.
CONGRATULATION GRADUATES JULIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE