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Volume 17 • Number 11
JULIAN WILL HAVE A BANK AGAIN
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By Ann Reilly Cole ~ the journal
Doug Sollosy at the Curiosity Peak Observatory. PHOTO BY ANN REILLY COLE
JULIAN’S STARRY STARRY NIGHT
Amateur Astronomers Share the Sky
By Ann Reilly Cole ~ the journal
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ong winter nights are the perfect time to experience one of nature’s most phenomenal natural resources — the dark, starlit sky. As one of the best places in the county to stargaze, Julian offers two ways to help you do just that: Curiosity Peak Observatory and the Julian Dark Sky Network, or JDSN. Both aim to help folks
appreciate quality dark-sky areas and to conserve this precious resource that is at risk of disappearing. Founded by amateur astronomers Doug Sollosy and Todd Rogelstad, Curiosity Peak Observatory promotes the enjoyment and preservation of Julian’s dark night sky through public astronomy activities — including an
annual star party — and shares scientific breakthroughs that deepen our understanding of the universe. More information is available at www.curiositypeak.us and www.juliandarkskynetwork. com. Since 2014, the Curiosity Peak Observatory has “opened See AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS continued on page 14
Where the big commercial banks saw lack of profit as a reason not to open a branch in Julian, a small bank from Imperial County saw an opportunity to build profitable relationships. After months of groundwork, Community Valley Bank is well on the way to opening its fourth branch, right on Main Street. Progressing through the rules and regulations required to open a bank is no small accomplishment. Opening a bank with modern conveniences that customers expect, in a protected historic district, adds an additional layer of challenges. Overcoming obstacles to realize a vision doesn’t keep CVB President and CEO Jon Edney from achieving success. Along with other business owners who have a
Community Valley Bank President and CEO Jon Edney. PHOTO COURTESY OF CVB
combined experience of 250 years in running small businesses, Edney opened CVB’s El Centro branch in October 2007. Their goal was to bring community banking back to the Imperial Valley. Two months later, the worst economic downturn since See CVB PROVES ITSELF continued on page 9
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ulian Branch Library announced that it will host a play about the life of children’s book character Pippi Longstocking. The presentation is from the Swedish Center and its affiliates, and eight children from the Swedish School of San Diego will be part of the performance, set for Jan. 14
at 2 p.m. at the library, 1850 Highway 78. Following the play, there will be activities for children and youth. In the community room, a lecture for adults by San Diego State University professor Carole Scott will focus on the importance of international literature. Swedish author Astrid
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cursory acquaintance with the stories of Pippi and their author. They are often surprised to see Lindgren’s books at the House of Sweden and to learn of the Swedish origins of the author and her stories. “Few understand the impact that the books of Astrid Lindgren have had on worldwide social and political opinion and culture since they were written in the
ABF Promotes ‘5 Hikes For 50 Years’ The Anza-Borrego Foundation and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park are celebrating the foundation’s 50th anniversary by launching a “5 Hikes for 50 Years” campaign to introduce visitors to California’s largest state park. Hikers are invited to complete five designated hikes on their own, which include the Borrego Palm Canyon Nature Trail; The Slot; Pictograph Trail, with optional Smuggler Canyon Overlook Extension; Calcite Mine; and
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The Slot, off Buttes Pass Road. PHOTO COURTESY OF ANZA-BORREGO FOUNDATION
they completed and the dates the hikes were completed. Those who complete all five hikes by June 1 will receive a signed certificate and a commemorative 50th anniversary sticker. Certificates may be picked up at the State Park Store about a week after emails are submitted. State Park Store hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Wednesday. Although most of AnzaBorrego Desert State Park is free to enjoy, there is a dayuse fee of $10 per vehicle associated with Borrego Palm Canyon Nature Trail. Information about the campaign is available online at www.theabf.org/5hikes, or call 760-767-0446 ext. 1003. n DECEMBER 29, 2016
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Assemblyman Brian Jones Says Farewell
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Voepel, who was elected in November. Jones shared a list of what he considers to be his greatest accomplishments during his time in office. • SB 312 — A bipartisan effort to ease regulations for California manufacturers, as it aligns California’s laws for using the term “Made in America” with the rest of the country. • AB 2172 and co-authorship of AB 1295 — Reforms regulations for San Diego County’s and the state’s distillery and home-brewing industries, making it easier for small businesses to grow. • AB 1146 — The bill defines that “other-wheeled recreational devices,” such as non-motorized bicycles, scooters, in-line skates, roller skates and wheelchairs, may be used
in skate parks. Assemblyman Jones says he is proud to be known as an “unwavering defender of the Constitution” who stood up to Sacramento special interests when they threatened to take away Constitutionally protected rights. His tireless work to protect the Second Amendment — including holding an annual Second Amendment Awareness and Appreciation event — led to him being named the California Rifle & Pistol Association’s Legislator of the Year in 2016. In addition to his legislative accomplishments, Assemblyman Jones’ office points to his work serving constituents on a personal level. During his time in office, he and his staff report that they have helped more than
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in the super-minority, I was always honored to serve in the Assembly. There were many nights that I would walk up to the capitol building, with its dome and cupola lit up and visible for miles, and with a great sense of humility and gratitude I would say to myself, ‘I can’t believe that I get to work here.’” Jones says that his first priority for every vote he cast was making sure that the legislation would make the lives of his constituents better — regardless of party preference or special interest group. “From the bottom of my heart, I want to truly thank the citizens of the 71st Assembly District for giving me the privilege of a lifetime to represent you in Sacramento.” n
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Winery Catering Rules Eased She also said that the Board of Supervisors recently took steps to help area boutique wineries and craft breweries. “We approved new rules that give more flexibility and opportunity to caterers, food vendors, wineries and breweries looking to grow and expand,” she said. Under the procedures, caterers are allowed to handle food service for wineries, breweries and businesses that don’t have full-service capabilities, while making sure the food is properly handled. County staff recommended the new rules following a study of catering events at wineries, breweries and private functions. Visit www.diannejacob. com, call 619-531-5522 or email dianne.jacob@ sdcounty.ca.gov. n
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ranch manager. In 1888, Downey leased the rancho to Walter Vail, a cattleman who had interests in Temecula and Arizona, and his partner, Carol W. Gates. Vail and Gates operated the ranch until 1913, under various managers, including James Walsh, James Knight and Sam B. Taylor. During this period, Downey, who still owned the ranch, repeatedly tried to remove the Indians. In about 1880, some of them had left the springs and moved their stock and homes into Lost Valley on the opposite side of Hot Springs Mountain. By 1892, Downey began proceedings to have the Indians removed permanently and completely from the hot springs. After many years of legal maneuvering, he succeeded in having the governments forcibly remove them on April 21, 1903. They
ON MEMORY’S BACK TRAIL
Warner Ranch History By Darrell Beck ~ the journal
‘Lovely, historic, grand old Warner Ranch; this inland principality, girdled with towering peaks and dotted with silvery lakes, across whose broad llanos soft breezes blow as fresh as the airs that ruffled the fig leaves in the garden of Eden when this old world was young, was occupied solely by the Indians when the Padres came in 1769.’ — James A. Jasper, pioneer editor, historian and county supervisor
In 1836, Silvestre de la Portilla received a grant of 17,634 acres to the south called “Rancho Valle de San Jose.” In 1840, Jose Antonio Bernardino Pico, brother of Andres Pico and Pio Pico, received the northerly grant of 26,668 acres called “Rancho San Jose del Valle.” However, Pico soon abandoned the land due to frequent troubles with the indigenous people. In 1844, John Trumble Warner, who had married Anita Gale, a ward of Pio Pico, became a Mexican citizen and assumed the name of Juan Jose Warner,
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hile old Warner Ranch was surely as idyllic as described by Jasper, it was also an historic crossroads on the Southern Emigrant Trail. It was the first welcome relief where weary travelers could get supplies and regain their strength after crossing the unforgiving desert. It was a place where Native Americans had gathered around the hot-sulphur springs for generations. It was a way station for the Butterfield Stage and a place of uprisings, rustlers, vigilantes, shootings, feuds, murders and military activity, including a temporary site for Camp Wright, and stopovers by General Stephen Watts Kearney and the Mormon Battalion. And it was a vast open range for sheep and cattle, and where some of the last great cattle drives of the Southwest originated. Occupation of Alta California began in 1769, when Father Junipero Serra, Capt. Gaspar de Portola and their men arrived to establish the Spanish missions and garrisons. At first, the Catholic Church had little influence on American Indians living within the interior, however by 1818, they had founded the mission at Santa Ysabel and were attempting to convert the native people to Christianity. According to Roscinda Nolasquez — who lived at the hot springs until 1903, when the Indians were forcibly relocated to Pala — the place was known by the Indians as “Wilakal,” or “Woyeahonit.” Spaniards called the place “Agua Caliente,” or “Cupa,” and the Indians were known as “Cupeños.” In 1823, Spaniards lost control of Alta California when Mexico won its independence from Spain. Then in 1833, Mexico ratified the Act of Secularization that in effect abolished the power of the Padres, which had previously held the land in trust for the Indians. As a result, in 1834, the Mexican government began granting large parcels of land to Mexican citizens, thus beginning a colorful but brief period of Mexican land grants. The first Mexican land grants at Agua Caliente consisted of two contiguous parcels totaling 44,322 acres. DECEMBER 29, 2016
Ralph Jasper, center, and George Sawday, right, are pictured in the 1930s with an unknown man at Warner Ranch. PHOTO COURTESY OF DARRELL BECK, SAWDAY FAMILY COLLECTION
acquiring the Pico grant. It is believed that Warner and his wife lived in an adobe hut at the springs for a while and then built the original adobe ranch house about four miles from the hot springs near the fork in the main trail to avoid conflicts with Native Americans who had occupied the hot springs for centuries. In 1851, while Warner was absent, leaving Bill Marshall in charge of the ranch, Indian Chief Antonio Garra, who was angry over unjust taxes imposed by the San Diego County Sheriff, raided the ranch with other Indians, aided by renegade Bill Marshall. They drove off or stole Warner’s livestock and burned the house and trading post. Garra was captured, tried and executed, but Warner never recovered from the financial loss. He abandoned the ranch and moved to Los Angeles about 1855. The Portillo portion of the grant, Rancho Valle de San Jose, came under ownership of Dona Vicente Sepulveda Carrillo in 1858. The Dona raised sheep, cattle, horses, oxen, mules, wheat and barley, and was said to have rebuilt the Warner Ranch house in 1859, but in a somewhat different location. The Dona remained on the rancho until 1869, at which time she moved to Anaheim, and the rancho was taken over by absentee owner John G. Downey, the former Governor of California, who continued raising stock under the watchful eye of foreman Charles Ayres until 1880, when Andrew Linton took over as
were taken by wagon to a new location near Pala. After Walter Vail died in 1911, the ranch was acquired in 1913 by George Sawday, who proceeded to build the largest cattle empire in the region. Sawday hired Ed Grand as the ranch foreman. He supervised the operations that brought yearlings from Arizona, where they were grazed for two or three years and then driven overland to Temecula for shipment by rail to market in Los Angeles. For years, the old Warner Ranch House was the center of activity and headquarters for ranching operations. Old-timers tell tales of famous people who visited the ranch, including Will Rogers, who was there in the 1930s, and John Wayne, who came in the 1940s and who exchanged hats with George Sawday. In 1935, Hans Starr, Sawday’s sonin-law, became foreman and was there until 1960, when the ranch was purchased by the Vista Irrigation District. Today, the area is a thriving resort community, enhanced by Warner Springs Ranch Resort’s fully restored golf course. The old Warner-Carrillo Ranch House located along the old emigrant trail is now a historical site. It had gradually slumped into a state of decay until it was restored by The Vista Irrigation District. It is now operated by Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) of San Diego. The cowboys, the large herds of cattle and the dusty cattle drives northward to the railhead are but shadows of the past. However, the rural Warner Springs area still beckons visitors who find rest and restoration in the beautiful backcountry. n
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Prescribed Burn to Help Cuyamaca Reforestation Efforts
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Cal Fire Captain and Public Information Officer Kendal E. Bortisser.The burn is part of an effort to restore the park’s conifer forest by planting native seedlings. In 2003, the Cedar fire
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burned 95 percent of the park’s forest at such a high intensity that the seed bank and cone-producing forest canopy were destroyed, Bortisser said. Little natural regeneration has occurred, so a reforestation effort was started in 2008. The prescribed burn will
reduce the dense brush that grew in after the fire and open up space to plant the seedlings. It will also suppress the competition of adjacent vegetation and reduce the fuels in the area so that a potential future wildfire will be less intense, giving the restored forest a better chance
for survival. To date, approximately 1,450 acres of the 2,500-acre reforestation project have been planted with native Jeffrey pine, sugar pine, Coulter pine, white fir and incense cedar seedlings. n
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ONGOING EVENTS American Legion Post 468 hosts fundraising dinners and breakfasts at 2503 Washington St. to benefit community groups and clubs. 760-765-0126 Anza-Borrego Foundation educational programs, hikes and more. www.theabf.org Julian Backcountry Quilt Trail along Hwys. 78 and 79 and other roads in Julian, Santa Ysabel, Warner Springs and Ramona. Look for painted wooden “quilt” blocks on homes and businesses, including the Julian town area. www.julianbackcountryquilttrail. org Julian Doves and Desperados award-winning historical comedy skits Sun. at 1, 2 and 3 pm (weather permitting) at the stage area on Main Street. 760-765-1857 Jeremy’s on the Hill music Sat. and Sun. 5 pm; Mon. 6 pm, 4354 Hwy. 78. 760-765-1587 www. jeremysonthehill.com Music at Julian Station Sun. live music 1-4 pm; wine, beer, hard cider and mead tasting rooms; outdoor patio and restaurant. Julian Station, 4470 Hwy. 78. www.julianstation.com Music on the Mountain first Tues. 6 pm at Julian Library 1850 Hwy. 78. 760-765-2239 Santa Ysabel Store & Backcountry Visitor Center Fri.Sun. 11-5, 30275 Hwy. 78, Santa Ysabel. sohosandiego.org/sygs/ index.htm Warner-Carrillo Ranch House Sat.-Sun. 12-4, 29181 San Felipe Rd., Warner Springs. sohosandiego.org/main/ warnercarrillo.htm Wynola Pizza & Bistro live entertainment Fri.-Sat., 6–9 pm, at 4355 Hwy. 78. Music calendar www.wynolapizza.com. 760-765-1004
Guided Nature Hikes schedule and information at hikes@sdrvc. org. 858-674-2275 ext. 12 Volcan Mountain Foundation art adventures, trail explorations, lectures, educational hikes. 760-765-2300 www.volcanmt.org MEETINGS Anza Valley Artists third Sat., art-related field trips, art shows and sales. Sundee Ziegler, 951-208-5045 Architectural Review Board first Tues. 7 pm, in Town Hall, 2129 Main St. 760-765-1343 Intermountain Republican Women Federated welcomes members, spouses and guests from Julian, Santa Ysabel, Ramona and backcountry. 760-788-6342 www.inter mountainrwf.com Julian Arts Chorale Rehearsals Mon. at 6 pm at Julian Community United Methodist Church. Updates on “Julian Arts Chorale” Facebook page. Julian Arts Guild meetings second Wed. 4 pm and demonstrations fourth Tues. 6 pm (except Dec.) at Julian Library, 1850 Hwy. 78. www.julianartsguild.org Julian Chamber of Commerce Mixers first Thurs. 5:30– 7:30 pm. Location 760-765-1857 www.julianca.com Julian Chamber of Commerce Board third Thurs. 6 pm, Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St. 760-765-1857 Julian Chamber Networking Breakfast third Wed. 8 am. Location 760-765-1857 Julian Community Planning Group second Mon. 7 pm, Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St. Julian Lions Club second and fourth Thurs. 7 pm in Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St. Joe Conolly, 760-533-6242
Julian Historical Society fourth Wed. 7 pm, 2133 Fourth St. 760-765-0436 Julian Union High School District Board Meetings third Thurs. at 6 pm unless specified. Room 4, 1656 Hwy. 78. www. juhsd.org/district/board-ofeducation Julian Woman’s Club first Wed. 1 pm, 2607 C St., except July and August. 760-765-4702 www.julianwomansclub.org Julian Woman’s Club first Wed. 1 pm, 2607 C St., except July and August. 760-765-4702 www.julianwomansclub.org Palomar Health free and lowcost health education classes and screenings. 800-628-2880 www. palomarhealth.org/classes January 2017 12: Julian Union High School District Special Meeting www. juhsd.org/district/board-ofeducation 28: Julian Union High School District Board Meeting at 6 pm, 1656 Hwy. 78, Room 4. www. juhsd.org/district/board-ofeducation JULIAN LIBRARY Julian Branch Library is open Tues. through Sat. at 1850 Hwy. 78. Return overdue materials the last Fri. of the month and fees will be waived, with the exception of Circuit, Link+ and interlibrary l oan items. Feeding America produce and staples distribution second and fourth Wed. at 10 am at the library. Laura Silveria, 619-481-9695. Friends of the Library Bookstore is open from 11-5, Tues.-Sat. 760-765-2239 Library Activities & Events call 760-765-0370 or visit www.sdcl. org/locations_JL.html. n
Ramona Library Sets New Deadline for Art Show Submissions Ramona Library is collaborating with 2Create Gallery and Ramona Art Guild to hold quarterly juried art shows at the library, and has extended the deadline for submissions to Jan. 10.
Each show will have a theme and will feature works of up to 15 Julian and Ramona artists. The first show will be wall art only, with a theme of “Ramona, a Wonderful Place
to Live.” Subjects may include vineyards, horses, old cars, landscapes and historic sites. Artists may email libraryramona@gmail.com to receive an application and information. n
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the surface of the meat. Insert a meat thermometer and place in the oven until the beef registers 120 to 125 degrees F for medium-rare/rare. Beef will probably cook in 20 to 25 minutes, depending on its temperature before it goes in the oven. While the meat is roasting, melt the butter with the garlic in a small skillet, and allow the butter to slightly brown. Remove the garlic and discard. Remove the meat when it's done and pour the garlic butter over gently (it should sizzle when it hits the meat). Cover the meat loosely with foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
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Start Off Your Garden on the Right Foot
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s winter slowly winds down, many gardeners cannot wait to soak up the springtime sun and get their hands dirty in the garden. Such excitement is not just good for gardeners, but can benefit the garden in the months to come, as well. Late winter or early spring is a great time to get a head start on the gardening season. Even if warm days and nights are yet to arrive, completing the a few projects ahead of time may ensure your garden gets off on the right foot.
Examine the Soil
Soil plays a significant role in whether a garden thrives, or struggles. Examining the soil before the season starts can help gardeners address any issues before they plant. Ignoring the soil until a problem arises can turn the upcoming gardening season into a lost opportunity, so test the soil to determine if it has any nutrient or mineral deficiencies. This may require the help of a professional, but if a problem arises, you might be able to adjust the acidity or alkalinity of the soil and still
can take on as they get ready for the season. When edging plant and flower beds, be sure to use a spade with a flat blade or an edger designed to edge flower beds. Such tools will cut deep enough so grass roots that may eventually grow into the flower bed are severed. Depending on how large the garden is, edging can be a timeconsuming task, so getting a head start allows residents to spend more time planting and tending to their gardens once the season hits full swing.
Fight weeds Though some weeds may not survive the winter’s frost, many do, and will begin to spread with abandon
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Clear Debris One of the best things you can do for your garden is to clear it of debris. Cold weather can be especially harsh on a landscape, and gardens left to the elements are often filled with dead leaves, fallen branches, rocks and even garbage that blew in on the winter winds. It can all pile up. Clearing such debris likely won’t take long, but it’s a great first step toward restoring the garden before the time comes to cultivate and plant once again.
enjoy a successful gardening season. Another way to examine the soil is less complicated, but it can help shed light on when would be a good time to get back to work. Reach into the soil and dig out a handful. If the soil quickly crumbles, you can start preparing for gardening season. But if the soil is still clumped together, it needs more time to dry out before you can begin your prep work.
Initiate edging Edging is another task gardeners
the Great Depression hit our nation. Nevertheless, through wisdom learned from running these businesses in good times and bad, CVB pressed on to open a branch in Brawley shortly thereafter. Two years ago, a branch in Palm Desert was added. When CVB decided to look into opening a branch in Julian, Edney reached out to the Julian Chamber of Commerce. He credits Chamber President Ed Glass — who immediately responded with helpful suggestions and offered assistance in organizing Town Hall meetings — as being instrumental in bringing the new branch to Julian. “Without that local support, establishing a branch is a big struggle,” Edney said. Over several months, Edney met with residents to understand the community’s banking needs and introduce his banking philosophy of providing individualized service. He assured potential customers that once the branch is open, his staff would know and greet each customer by name in short order. “At CVB, we are not just about transactions,” he said. “We build
as the days warm up. As inevitable as weeds may be, gardeners can take steps to prevent them from turning beautiful gardens into battlegrounds, where plants, flowers and vegetables are pitted against unsightly and potentially harmful invaders. Spring is a good time to apply a pre-emergent weed preventer, which can stop weeds before they grow. Though such solutions are not always foolproof, they may drastically reduce the likelihood of weed growth. Though gardeners might not be able to start planting in late winter or early spring, they can still get outside and take steps to ensure their gardens thrive once planting season begins. n
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She said that 27 volunteers helped throughout the day, and even more volunteers sorted through toys and food items in the days before the distribution. “People are still coming in to get their toys, as the rain caused a problem,” she said, noting that residents of
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Many people feel the dawn of a new year provides an opportunity to “clean the slate” and begin anew. That notion can be applied in any number of ways, including around the house. Cleaning the slate at home may involve reducing clutter around the house. Clutter can gradually overtake a home’s interior, turning a once-pristine home into one overwhelmed with nonessential items. Clearing a home of clutter may seem like a monumental task, but a few helpful ideas can help homeowners and apartment dwellers make the year ahead clutter-free. • Scan important documents and save them on a computer. Some documents cannot be discarded, but that does not mean they have to be stored in bulky file cabinets or desk drawers. Consider scanning medical receipts and tax returns and saving them on your computer, where they won’t take up any physical space. Purchase an external hard drive as a safety net where you can store backups of important documents in case your main computer crashes and the data is lost. • Thin out DVD and CD libraries. Thanks to streaming services and digital music players, DVDs and compact discs have become somewhat obsolete. Discard or donate DVDs that you can just as easily ACCOUNTING stream through your television, BUSINESS CONSULTING and convert compact discs to digital files that you can play FINANCIAL STATEMENTS on your computer and MP3 player, ultimately donating the TAX PLANNING & PREPARATION discs and clearing space. • Purchase furniture that doubles as storage. Storage ottomans and benches can help clear common areas and
bedrooms of clutter such as blankets and bed linens that can make rooms feel more claustrophobic. Storage furniture might not get excess items out of the house, but such furnishings can create a more comfortable, welcoming environment. • Switch to e-statements for bank documents and utility bills. Paper is a big contributor to household clutter. That’s still the case, even though many adults now pay the majority of their bills online. When given the chance to choose between paper and e-statements, opt for the latter, so bills and bank statements don’t pile up on your desk or throughout your home office. If you still want to keep important bills and bank statements, download them to your computer and keep them in a designated folder on your desktop. • Adopt an “out with the old, in with the new” mantra. Resolve to discard old items after purchasing new ones or receiving birthday or holiday gifts. Hanging on to old items because they can still function and serve some utility is a recipe for a cluttered home. Anytime you or a family member brings a new item into your home, make sure the item it’s replacing finds its way out the door. Clearing clutter is a goal for many people at the dawn of a new year. As intimidating as clutter can seem, discarding it is easier than it may appear. n DECEMBER 29, 2016
How Much will My Medicare Cost in 2017? By Cate Kortzeborn
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ot long ago, I had dinner with a group of friends from college. One of the big topics of conversation was Medicare, for which we’ll all be eligible in the next several years. One of the biggest questions about Medicare was,“How much is it going to cost me?” Like private health insurance, Medicare has premiums, deductibles and co-pays. These costs can — and often do — change from year to year. What you actually pay depends on your work history, income and inflation. Only about 1 percent of people with Medicare pay a monthly premium for Medicare Part A, which covers inpatient hospitalization, skilled nursing care and some home health services. That’s because they paid Medicare paycheck deductions for 40 quarters or longer during their working lives. Most people do, however, pay a monthly premium for Medicare Part B, which covers doctor fees, outpatient treatment, durable medical equipment and other items. Part B premiums are rising for next year, but for most people, the increase won’t be very much. The law protects most seniors from Part B premium hikes if the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in their Social Security benefit doesn’t go up in a given year. Since the Social Security COLA for 2017 will be 0.3
percent, about 70 percent of Medicare beneficiaries will pay an average Part B premium of $109 per month in 2017. That’s up from $104.90 for the past four years. The remaining 30 percent of Medicare’s 58 million beneficiaries will pay the standard Part B premium of $134 for 2017, a 10 percent increase over the 2016 premium of $121.80. This smaller group is not protected under the statutory “hold harmless” provision linked to the Social Security COLA. It includes people who don’t receive Social Security benefits; enroll in Part B for the first time in 2017; are directly billed for their Part B premium; are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid and have their premiums paid by a state agency; and pay higher premiums based on their higher incomes.
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This year, as in the past, the government has worked to lessen projected premium increases for these beneficiaries, while maintaining a prudent level of reserves to protect against unexpected costs. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will work with Congress as it explores budget-neutral solutions to challenges created by the “hold harmless” provision. Part B also has an annual deductible, which will rise to $183 in 2017 (compared with $166 in 2016). After your deductible is met, you typically pay 20 percent of the Medicare-approved amount for most doctor services (including services while you’re a hospital inpatient), outpatient therapy and durable medical equipment. The Part A deductible, which you
pay when admitted to the hospital, will be $1,316 per benefit period in 2017, up from $1,288 in 2016. This deductible covers your share of costs for the first 60 days of Medicarecovered inpatient hospital care in a benefit period. People with Medicare pay coinsurance of $329 per day for the 61st through 90th day of hospitalization ($322 in 2016) in a benefit period, and $658 per day for lifetime reserve days ($644 in in 2016). For beneficiaries in skilled nursing facilities, the coinsurance for days 21 through 100 in a benefit period will be $164.50 in 2017 (versus $161 in 2016). Since 2007, higher-income people with Medicare have paid higher Part B premiums. These income-indexed rates affect about five percent of people with Medicare. So, for example, a person with Medicare who files an individual tax return showing an income between $85,000 and $107,000 will pay a Part B premium of $187.50 per month next year. Some people choose to get their benefits through privately-operated Medicare Advantage health plans, or purchase a Medicare Part D plan to help cover their prescription drug costs. Many of these plans carry their own monthly premiums. n Cate Kortzeborn is Medicare’s acting regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and the Pacific Territories. Call Medicare at 800-MEDICARE.
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A Spot of Christmas Tea Adds Humor to the Season
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Christmas Carol,” The Julian Theater Company’s production of the Charles Dickens’ classic, returned to Julian Town Hall to appreciative audiences. Eight performances were held in the weekends before Christmas. In this scene, the Cratchit
family gathers to celebrate “Christmas Present,” with Mrs. Cratchit mocking Mr. Scrooge’s stingy ways. The Cratchit children look on with humor, while Mr. Cratchit gently reproaches his wife for her un-Christian behavior in front of the children on Christmas Day. n
Staff members of Ramona Home Journal and Julian Journal enjoyed the 22nd Annual Victorian Christmas Tea at Julian Tea & Cottage Arts. Standing, from left, are Mary Van Doren, Annette Williams and Sarah Hine, and seated are Ann Reilly Cole, publisher Carol Kinney, Angela McLaughlin and Lori Mould. PHOTO BY JAN BYRNE
Did You Know? Portraying the Cratchit family are, back row from left, Alec Helm as Peter, Stacy Hodo as Mrs. Cratchit and Natalie Romano as Martha, and front row, Joseph Romano as Bob Cratchit, Toby Hodo as Tiny Tim and Rosalia Romano as Belinda. PHOTO BY ANN REILLY COLE
A Christmas or New Year’s proposal inevitably leads to a flurry of decisions a bride must make, including what to wear for her wedding. The idea that the color of a wedding gown symbolizes innocence and purity is often cited as the reason they are traditionally white. However, a 2014 exhibit at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London suggested that white wedding dresses were a symbol of wealth, and had
little to do with purity. The exhibit, titled “Wedding Dresses 1775-2014,” noted that, during the 18th and 19th centuries, white wedding
dresses were an indication that a family could afford to buy a dress the bride might wear only once. White dresses were especially difficult to clean, which made them impractical for any but the wealthy. England’s Queen Victoria, who married Albert of SaxeCoburg in 1840, is widely credited with popularizing the white wedding dress. White gowns remain a popular choice today, though many brides opt for shades of ivory or cream, or an entirely different color. n
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he beginning of a new year tends to be a time when we reflect on the previous 12 months. In fact, many are inspired to launch a new career. One way to do so is to turn hobbies and other interests into ventures that can make money or possibly serve as a fulltime job.
Earning a living doing something you love is the ultimate goal for many people. However, before one tries to turn a hobby into a career, a lot of thought and analysis should go into the decision. All hobbies cannot be adapted into a lucrative business, especially those that are very niche-oriented. There are, however, a few techniques that may help
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someone turn a hobby into a career. • Streamline and perfect your skill. Before trying to turn a hobby into a career, obtain further training or education, if necessary. Just because you’re qualified to do something as an amateur does not mean you can do it as a professional. Determine if you
This can help spread the word about your ventures and open up your work to an extended network of likeminded individuals. • Listen to feedback. Take criticism and other feedback from as many people as you can. This will help you fine-tune and professionalize your hobby. Try brainstorming with people, remaining open to what others have to say about your potential business. • Start small, start simple. Getting your feet wet in the business world takes an investment of time and money. It’s easy to follow the mentality “go big or go home.”
But with the goal of turning a hobby into a career, you may want to start slowly, taking the bunny hills before skiing down the expert-level slopes. Start selling items or services
need more schooling and pursue that schooling if you do. • Appeal to other hobbyists. Hobbyists tend to be enthusiastic and passionate about their work. Therefore, your first client base may very well be those who share your interest. Attend street fairs, carnivals and other gatherings that bring hobbyists together.
in the community, expand to a website and keep track of your profit margin before you grow your business even further. You must be realistic in your ability to make enough money to fully support you and your business. • Write about your interests. You may be able to make money through your hobby without performing the hobby. Become a freelance writer and share expertise through a blog or by contracting with newspapers and magazines. Sharing your expertise can be a lucrative and less-costly way to turn a hobby into a new career. Turning a hobby into a profession may not result in instant success. But with dedication, your dream may come true. n
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Amateur Astronomers the door to the universe” to enjoy breathtaking views of the night sky. The observatory was built by Sollosy and Rogelstad, with the help of others who share their love of all things celestial. It has two components. A carpeted and fenced outdoor area was designed for use by people with portable telescopes or binoculars, or to view the sky with the naked eye. An indoor facility with a removable roof houses permanently installed telescopes fitted with digital cameras for producing astrophotography and computer stations for working with captured images. This month, stargazers will find spectacular constellations to the east. Taurus the Bull will be visible to the naked eye, as will the open star cluster
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Pleiades, also called “the Seven Sisters.” Planispheres, which are rotating star locators, can help new stargazers make identifications. They may be borrowed from the Julian Library. The best time to stargaze is when there is no moon and late in the evening when most people have turned out the lights. Bill Carter and Kaleigh Kaltenthaler, founders of the JDSN, hope that by engaging citizens with the beauty of the starry sky, they will become interested in protecting it. Excessive lighting impairs the visibility of the night sky, endangers wildlife, negatively affects human health, compromises safety and wastes energy. Urban sky glow spreading out from populated areas is intruding on the backcountry, and excessive light
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or brightness may cause confusion and visual discomfort for both humans and animals. Harmful lighting disrupts the foraging, mating and migration of nocturnal animals. For humans, too much artificial light at night can disturb circadian rhythms and biological functions, such as eating and sleeping. Over extended periods of time, this has been linked to obesity, depression, diabetes and cancer. Rather than increasing safety, bright lights can cause glare and cast shadows that make it harder to see and may impair the natural ability of the eye to adjust to dark conditions. Poorly designed lighting costs billions of dollars annually in wasted energy and produces tons of carbon dioxide. In spite of these things, JDNS does not propose the elimination of
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lighting. The group believes that simple changes may dramatically preserve the night sky, save energy and provide more than adequate light for safety and convenience. Hoping to follow in the footsteps of Borrego Springs, which is officially designated as a dark-sky community by the International Dark-Sky Association, JDNS is working to earn the same designation for Julian. Members of the program are available to advise homeowners and businesses on ways to reduce light pollution without sacrificing necessary light. For those who bundle up to brave winter’s chill, a few minutes spent gazing skyward during December’s long nights may provide a different kind of light show and the inspiration to protect the dark sky. n
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ardwood may be one of the oldest building materials known to man, yet architects, designers and homeowners are always finding fresh ways to use it in the modern home. What’s the appeal? Flexibility and variety, for starters. Traditional woods such as oak and walnut are being employed with renewed flair and imagination. Subtle tweaks can turn something from familiar to innovative. The current trend is to take a classic hardwood application, like paneling or flooring, and give it a stylish, up-to-the-minute twist. Here’s a look at what’s trending. Wide-plank Flooring Perhaps no recent trend has been more influential than the use of wide-plank hardwood flooring. Traditional plank widths, ranging from 2 1/4 to 3 1/2 inches, are still popular. But today’s homeowners often ask for widths between 5 and 7 inches, and there is even demand for up to 10 or 12 inches. Wider floorboards can make a space look larger and more modern. With fewer seams, these floors can be treated like a canvas: ebonized oak or walnut for a sleek, dark look; light woods like ash or maple for a chic, urban vibe; weathered-gray tones for a slightly rustic affect — the possibilities are endless. Wood Ceilings It used to be that hardwood planks primarily went on floors or walls, but today they’re appearing on residential ceilings, too. Simple poplar beadboard, painted white or with a light natural stain, looks crisp and airy overhead, adding visual interest while remaining quiet and unassuming. For a more assertive effect, specify tongue-and-groove walnut or hickory, woods that provide a degree of drama. For that reason, they’re best reserved for large, high-ceilinged rooms that are not easily overwhelmed. In smaller, lower spaces, a ceiling with too much personality can feel oppressive. Mix and Match Architects and designers, who once avoided using different varieties of hardwood in a single residential space, now mix and match them with newfound enthusiasm. Clearly contrasting wood tones — blond maple and black walnut, for example — create a striking effect that can work well in both traditional and contemporary settings. This is particularly true in kitchens, where a favorite configuration features upper cabinetry in a lightcolor wood such as birch, and lower cabinetry in a dark-color wood like cherry. The result is a space that has strong visual interest, and is light and airy, yet solidly grounded. Gray Stains and Finishes Gray is a classic “neutral” that never truly goes out of fashion. It’s currently one of the most popular colors, ranging from pale smoke to deep charcoal, showing up in hardwood flooring, paneling and cabinetry. Whether light or dark, gray stains bring out any wood’s natural grain and texture. Grays are versatile and timeless — quiet and soothing colors that recede into the background without losing personality or becoming faceless. That’s why they work in any style décor, yet always look modern. Distressed Hardwoods Homeowners drawn to the popular look of weather-beaten rustic and elegantly timeworn are turning to distressed hardwoods — new product to which scrapes, nail holes, notches, saw marks and other signs of wear and tear have been carefully applied, often by hand. Manufacturers are able to reproduce convincing facsimiles of anything, from the burnished walnut floorboards of an 18th century salon to the rugged oak-plank siding of a 19th century Pennsylvania barn. It’s a distinctive look that offers a wide range of aesthetics. n DECEMBER 29, 2016
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SDG&E Announces Clean Energy Milestone
an Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) announced that as of Nov. 30, it has connected more than 100,000 private rooftop solar systems to its power grid. “Connecting 100,000 private solar rooftops is a clean energy milestone worth celebrating and signifies this community’s commitment to increasing energy from sources that help reduce our environmental impact for the benefit of future generations,” said Caroline Winn, SDG&E’s chief energy delivery officer. “It is our job and commitment to expand access to clean energy innovation that delivers cleaner air for our customers. As part of this commitment, we are the top investor-owned utility in America for renewable energy sales. Our effort also extends to our ongoing work to aggressively expand electric vehicle charging to allow more of our consumers to drive on sunshine.”
More than 75 percent of new private solar customers are taking advantage of SDG&E’s Fast Track application process that allows customers to interconnect their private solar panels the same day the city or county approves their facility — a streamlined process that makes the solar installation
process easier for customers by eliminating the need for an additional inspection. SDG&E also invented its Renewable Meter Adapter, which helps customers avoid thousands of dollars in electrical panel upgrades that are typically required when installing solar on homes built before 1995. n
One-day Delay for Residential Disposal Cart Collection Ramona Disposal Service will observe the New Year holiday on Monday, Jan. 2. As a result, residential cart collection in Julian will be delayed by one day all week, and the buyback center and customer service office in Ramona will be closed.
Commercial and residential Dumpster service will take place on the regularly scheduled service day, and the public disposal site will be open Jan. 2. Visit www.ramona disposal.com. n
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