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JANUARY 26, 2017
Volume 17 • Number 12
SWEDISH CULTURE COMES TO JULIAN
Chamber Aims for Changes
‘Pippi Longstocking’ Entertains Library Audience
By Johnny McDonald ~ THE JOURNAL
A concerted marketing campaign to improve summer business and a grant program with the goal of upgrading the Town Hall are major projects on the Julian Chamber of Commerce agenda for 2017. “We have blocked out money in the budget to
upgrade the Town Hall,” said Chamber President Ed Glass. “We’re going after more public and private grants.” In addition, webcams have been installed to paint a picture of this unique town. The Chamber’s webcam feed may be viewed at
See CHAMBER AIMS FOR CHANGES continued on page 13
An engaged audience watches Emma Akesson, left, portray Pippi Longstocking as she attends school for the first time. PHOTO BY ANN REILLY COLE By Ann Reilly Cole ~ THE JOURNAL
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t five minutes to show time, Julian Branch Library Manager Colleen Baker sought to squeeze in a few more chairs, as the library filled up with the young and not-so-young who arrived to cheer on the
antics of Pippi Longstocking, Astrid Lindgren’s beloved storybook character. A special performance based on the books was sponsored by the Swedish Center of San Diego and presented by the Swedish School of San
Diego to promote Swedish culture and literature. The show was brought to the library by a grant from the Swedish Council of America and private donations. See ‘PIPPI’ LONGSTOCKING’ continued on page 11
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Get Back to Balance and Leave Stress Behind
oliday celebrations and traditions provide opportunities to enliven ordinary days with soulful experiences and happy memories. But they can also lay burden to unmet expectations, disappointment and increased stress. Last year’s indulgences
the past and the future can take on new perspectives of satisfaction and hope. The backcountry offers plenty of resources to refresh and rejuvenate after a busy holiday season.
need not result in this year’s downfall, however. With a little resolve and some course corrections, balance can be achieved. Identifying and understanding the sources of stress may help provide clues as to the best way to treat it. With a renewed equilibrium, both
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Take in Nature Beautiful vistas are a big part of the local landscape, but they can be taken for granted. To enjoy the natural world, do more than just drive by it. Take a three-minute break from televisions, computers and devices, look out the window and observe “nature’s show,” contemplating its beauty and mystery. Take a 10-minute walk through your neighborhood or a longer stroll on one of the many area trails, paying attention to the flora and fauna with which you share the land. Spend time in a garden. Count the clouds, the stars or the minutes to sunset, as you let go of the stresses of the day and prepare for a relaxing evening. Gretchen Reynolds of the New York Times reported a study by Gregory Bratman, a graduate student at Stanford University, which showed that volunteers who walked along quiet, tree-lined paths improved their moods. Take Care of You Relax at a spa. The recently redesigned gardens at La Casa del Zoro in Borrego Springs provide a serene backdrop for lounging at one of the five pools and Jacuzzi or enjoying a moisturizing facial to take care of winter skin or a massage by one of their specially trained masseurs. Spa manager Diane Linthicum says, “A myofascial release massage applies slow pressure in and slow pressure out to increase circulation, relax muscles and reduce tension in the neck, shoulders and lower back — and is a great way to de-stress.” Take Time with a Friend Increase your sense of wellbeing by getting together with a friend at a local eatery or public place to talk or share an activity you both enjoy. Texting doesn’t offer the same opportunity for the kind of intimacy that is essential for human happiness. Friends who spend time together typically will enjoy more laughter and a physical and emotional connection, JANUARY 26, 2017
of significant health problems, including depression and high blood pressure, and are likely to live longer than their peers who have fewer connections.
which will have lasting, positive effects. The Mayo Clinic Newsletter says that adults with a strong social support system have a reduced risk
Take Care of Your Space The post-holiday season is the perfect time to spruce up your home environment. Make room for new holiday gifts by clearing out old clothes, toys and household items. Create a “re-charge zone” away from the noisy or distracting places in your life where you can spend time each day and zone-out. Allowing your mind to relax, wander, pray or meditate even a few minutes each day will reduce stress. The best way to keep stress at bay is to know what triggers tension and be ready to release it in ways that bring joy, instead. Scheduling down time is an important step in creating and maintaining a balanced life.
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Palomar Park Group Sets Goals for 2017 The Friends of Palomar Mountain State Park was the guiding force behind a number of improvements made in the park last year. Directors and supporters look forward to even more projects in 2017. The nonprofit group plans to refurbish an amphitheater adjacent to the Doane Valley Campground and convert one of the unused park ranger residences into a visitor center. Last year’s efforts included the funding of an Eagle Scout project to replace a ramada next to Doane Pond, helping pay for the
Boucher Hill road resurfacing, and covering expenses for materials to replace a bridge at the Doane Valley Campground. The group also supported the park’s Apple Festival in October and the hiring of a part-time seasonal park interpreter, who provided educational programs and outreach to park visitors. The organization’s website and presence on social media have also been expanded and updated. Visit www.friendsofpalomarsp. org. n
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Going GREEN in 2017 By Angela McLaughlin ~ THE JOURNAL
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many folks also use cloth handkerchiefs rather than disposable facial tissues.
One of the simplest changes is converting from paper to cloth napkins. Not only will guests be impressed, but it will save you money. You may not be using plastic bags to carry out groceries, but what about your produce? Organic or recycled cotton produce bags are making their way to the market — they are not only environmentally friendly, but they also keep produce fresh while avoiding the excess buildup of condensation that can spoil your fresh foods. Cloth hand towels and drying towels are common in most households, but
Taking it to the Next Level Perhaps you are reading this and thinking about how you’ve already taken many of these steps toward a greener life. In that case, here are a few more ideas for consideration. One of the largest wasteproducers is take-out food. According to the National Park Service, Americans use 500 million drinking straws
every day! Straws may seem insignificant, but that number adds up quickly, especially when they are not accepted at many recycling centers. For those seeking another option, reusable, stainless steel straws may be found online and are a waste-free solution. Another idea for reduced take-out waste is to assemble a reusable kit for food. In a small cloth bag, carry a glass food-storage container, collapsible spork, cloth napkin and stainless-steel straw. Store this in the car for all of your foodrelated outings. Ready for 2017 These are just a few of many practices that will help everyone live an eco-friendlier lifestyle. Start 2017 off right by using these steps to go green in the new year! n
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Planting Trees for the Future By Angela McLaughlin ~ THE JOURNAL
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Places such as William Heise County Park, Santa Ysabel County Preserve and Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve are important areas of focus. According to Quinn, if faced with a wildfire, these parks, “Will have catastrophic effects on the surrounding environments and the community. Since the beginning of the oak borer infestation at Heise Park, more than 3,000 trees have been removed due to safety concerns.” The department understands the important role that trees play — and the potential safety hazards — and has developed a plan to help. “Our countywide Heritage Tree Program was initiated to catalog existing trees and establish requirements for maintaining tree density and diversity in all county parks,” said Brian Albright, DPR director.
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Quinn added that inspections of potentially hazardous trees are completed on a daily and weekly basis. “Inspections include visual assessments to locate signs of death or illness in trees. Once a tree is identified as ‘dead or dying,’ they are put on a list for removal,” he said. “If the tree poses an immediate hazard, the tree is either removed immediately, or the area is blocked off.” The Heritage Tree Program uses a three-to-one replanting ratio. “The goal is to replace all trees that have died because of drought and related factors with new ones,” said Quinn. “By planting three trees where every one tree is lost, we’re increasing our chances for a healthier, stronger tree canopy.” The results of this program are already noticeable in many
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This cedar grove at the park is packed with young saplings, many of which were transplanted to areas where oak borers caused damage.
“Another positive to this project is that cedar trees have proven to be fairly resistant to insect infestations,” Moniz added. He also stated that they have an overall goal of transplanting a minimum of 5,000 trees in 2017. This is a large project for the county to take on, so how can the public help prevent tree loss in local parks and campgrounds?
By preventing the spread of invasive species. “It’s important to purchase firewood at the source, if you’re camping at a park like Heise, so any invasive species that may have burrowed into the wood are not transported to an area where infection does not yet exist,” said Geiszler. “For the most part, cut firewood comes from trees on site.”
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those who are healthy and those with medical problems. Late-enrollment penalties are meant to ensure that people join the risk pool when they’re healthy, not just when they get sick. Thus, premiums paid by healthy people help offset the costs of those who have illnesses, keeping the program’s overall expenses as low as possible for everyone. Late-enrollment penalties can add up. Your Part B premium may go up 10 percent for each full 12-month period that you could have had Part B but didn’t sign up for it. Note that you don’t usually pay a late penalty if you defer Part B while you’re covered by employer insurance. So please remember: If you don’t sign up for Part B when you’re first eligible, you may have to pay the late penalty for as long as you have Part B. Late penalties also apply to Medicare Part A, which covers hospitalization. Although the vast majority of people with Medicare don’t pay for Part A, those who do must sign up when they’re first eligible or face a potential penalty. You can also get hit with a penalty for late enrollment in Medicare Part D, which helps pay for prescription drugs. The way it’s calculated is more complicated than Part B, but this penalty can add up, too. For details, see the 2017 Medicare & You handbook, mailed to every person with Medicare in the fall. It’s also online at https://www.medicare.gov/pubs/pdf/10050Medicare-and-You.pdf. Or call us toll-free 24 hours a day at 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227). n Greg Dill is Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and the Pacific Territories.
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‘Pippi Longstocking’ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
Youngsters from the school opened the show with a sweet rendition of the “Pippi Longstocking” song, sung in the Swedish language, followed by the students and their teacher performing two scenes from the “Pippi Longstocking” play.
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Emma Akesson as Pippi lets teacher Ylva Elias know what she thinks of being in school. PHOTOS BY ANN REILLY COLE
In the opening scene, the audience was introduced to Pippi, played by Emma Akesson, when the neighbor children, Tommy, (Gabriel Elias), and his younger sister, Anika, (Anna BenChaim), meet the new girl who has moved into the ramshackle house next door. They quickly learn that Pippi is no ordinary child. With a mother who is an angel in heaven and a father who is a pirate on the high seas, Pippi lives alone, apart from the company of
her monkey, “Mr. Nilsson,” whom she carries around with her, and her pet horse, who eats in the kitchen. Tommy and Anika thoroughly enjoy their new friend’s tall tales and lively personality, and invite her to join them at school. She’s reluctant at first, but they win her over after Pippi learns that she can take summer vacation — but only if she goes to school. In the second scene, Pippi arrives unannounced at the class, which is already in session. An unschooled but clever and free-spirited child, Pippi quickly turns the tables on the teacher (Ylva Elias), who tries unsuccessfully to get her to conform to expected classroom behavior. Akesson wholeheartedly embraced the character, giving a vibrant performance that conveys a sense of joy and confidence as she thwarts the teacher’s every attempt to make her follow
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“I also make my class laugh a lot,” she said, observing a personality trait she shares with her character. Of performing at the library, Ben-Chaim said, “That’s pretty cool. Libraries are usually pretty quiet, and we made a lot of noise.” Last Halloween, the student actors performed the play for trick-or-treaters in Balboa Park. This time, they appreciated having an audience who came specifically to see them perform, instead of those who happened to be passing through the public park. Elias, who is not only the teacher in the play but also the youngsters’ teacher at the Swedish School of San Diego, said she was impressed with how well her students helped each other with their lines, and that it was a pleasure to be part of the play. n
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Chamber Aims for Changes CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 www.visitjulian.com/julian-ca-webcam, and the Julian Pioneer Museum’s live feed is available at www.julianpioneer museum.org/web-cam. Glass highlighted these projects before the Chamber prepares to install four new board members at an installation dinner on March 10. “The installation of a webcam from Town Hall allows people to check weather and traffic conditions on
“We had 10 people apply for the four vacant board positions,” he said. “The best times for us (the town) are Labor Day through the end of the year, but it tapers off after that.” He added that this is the main shopping period and noted that apple pies are one of the top attractions, but said, “We need to find ways to improve business into summer.” The organization’s marketing reach
“After all, we’re just 90 minutes from San Diego,” he added. As the proprietor of two cottages in the local bed-and-breakfast colony, he has a good idea why people come to visit. “They usually stay two to three days,” he said. “And why not drop by before they head for the beach?” The Chamber is working on a stronger summer marketing program. He doesn’t believe adding more events is the answer. “We have six or seven now, and they need a lot of volunteers,” he said. “We have to focus on business travelers for seminars. Maybe a couplehundred participants who also will fill up our restaurants and lodgings.” The recent snow was an attraction, Glass said. “But when we get snow on a holiday, we are inundated, and it’s not really a positive for our community. For two weekends it was crazy
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$30 million check, the amount at stake. Now, it would appear that there are several possibilities among the many young drivers who might carry the company colors to the victory circle. Eric Jones, a 20-year-old who battled veteran Kyle Busch in the XFINITY series, heads a list that includes Ryan Reed, Ty Dillon, Darrell Wallace and Ben Kennedy. However, they’re ticketed for some major teams, so the company would have to offer a contract full of incentives. There would only be two or three Dodges in the field —
too few to finance the operation with customer cars. After all, it can cost $100,000 per race to lease an engine from a top supplier. “There is some interest by a couple of different manufacturers,” NASCAR busman Brian France told the motoring press. “A lot of the car companies are understandably looking at the terrific job that Toyota has done by partnering with NASCAR, and the success, and all the things that come along with that. “But there’s interest, and this is obviously the biggest opportunity in auto racing in North America — and, we would probably say, the world — so it’s always on some attention span one way or the other.” France was less optimistic about the prospects of a new raceway joining the 23 facilities that currently host NASCAR Monster Cup Series
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percent, Buick rose 2.8 percent, and Cadillac increased 3.2 percent. • Few people who buy the Ford GT, at roughly $450,000, are going to care what kind of gas mileage it gets, but the EPA has rated the supercar, anyway. The GT is no fuel-sipper. But the numbers are close to the last-gen GT, despite the new model making more power. The 2017 GT is EPArated at 11/18 mpg city/highway. That’s less than the 2005 Ford GT, which was rated 12/19 mpg. Both cars have the same 14-mpg combined rating, likely due to the EPA averaging the pre-rounded numbers. The upcoming 2017 model is powered by a high-output, twin-turbo, 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 that makes at least 600 hp and is backed by a sevenspeed, dual-clutch transmission. The first Ford GT used a supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 that made 550 hp and 500 poundper-foot of torque, which came paired exclusively with a six-speed manual. n Johnny McDonald’s book “San Diego Motorsports 100 Racing Years — A Johnny McDonald Collection” is back in print, published by Williams Savage Books and available on Amazon. com.
Sen. Anderson Announces State Senate Fellowship Applications Deadline California State Senator Joel Anderson announced that applications for the 2017-18 California Senate Fellows program are available. The deadline for submitting an application is Feb. 13, and 18 Fellows will be selected in May after applications are screened and finalists are interviewed. The program provides college graduates an opportunity to become fulltime Senate staff members at the State Capitol in Sacramento for 11 months, beginning in October 2017. Fellows are assigned to the personal or committee staff of a senator and also participate in academic seminars with senators, senior staff, journalists, lobbyists and state government officials. The fellowship program is jointly operated by the California Senate and the Center for California Studies at Sacramento State University.
Fellows are paid a stipend of $2,627 per month, plus health, vision and dental benefits. They earn six units of graduate credit from Sacramento State for the academic portion of the program. “Being a Fellow provides an excellent opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of the legislative process,” said Anderson. “Whether your career goals are in the public or private sector, the Senate Fellows program provides valuable training.” Former Senate Fellows include current members of Congress and the California Legislature, judges, and other elected officials and community leaders. Anderson says that Fellows are able to experience the broad range of activities conducted in busy Senate offices. Responsibilities include
researching public policy issues, helping develop legislative proposals, analyzing and staffing legislation, assisting with constituent inquiries and casework, participating in meetings as the Senator’s representative, writing press releases and speeches, and performing other delegated tasks. A five-week orientation at the beginning of the program provides background on state government, the legislative process, and major policy issues. Anyone who will be at least 20 years of age and a graduate of a four-year college or university by Sept. 1, 2017, is eligible to apply, regardless of their major. Individuals with advanced degrees and those in mid-career are invited to apply. For information or to apply, visit www.csus.edu/ calst/senate. n
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Author Don Winslow to Speak at Annual Library Meeting The Friends of the Julian Library group announced that internationally acclaimed author and local resident Don Winslow will be the speaker at its annual meeting, set for Feb. 25 at noon at the library. Winslow, who will talk about story structure and the tricks of the trade, is a New York Times bestselling author. His most recent novel, “The
Cartel,” was awarded the LA Times Book Award and the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award, and is slated to be a film, directed by Ridley Scott. “Locally, Don is known for his involvement in theater by directing and adapting plays for younger performers,” said Julian Branch Library Manager Colleen Baker. “These include ‘A Christmas Carol,’ the
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Shakespeare play at Spencer Valley School, and musical and theatrical productions at Julian Union High School.” He has written 17 novels, including “The Kings of Cool,”“Savages,”“The Winter of Frankie Machine” and the highly acclaimed “The Power of the Dog.” Two of his books have been made into movies. The meeting will begin
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THE LONG AND SHORT VIEW
By Ann Reilly Cole ~ THE JOURNAL
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How One Artist Sees Volcan Mountain
ust as the rainwater flows down from the top of Sky Island Trail at the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve on its way to the deep blue Pacific Ocean, a suite of 10 paintings by Laguna Beach artist Cynthia Fletcher is working its way along the very same watershed in a series of exhibitions that Cynthia Fletcher’s began at the paintings are on exhibit Julian Library at Ramona Community in December, Library. and continued on to Ramona Community Library in January. Her paintings will be on display through Jan. 31 at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Examples of her work are available on her website, www.cynthiafletcherart.com. With eyes firmly focused in the present moment and a goal to protect what she sees for future generations, Fletcher seeks to celebrate life on the mountain and inspire its preservation through her paintings. Fletcher created the paintings over the past year as the inaugural artist in residence of the Joseph and Marjorie
Rubenson Endowment for Art and Science at Volcan Mountain, which is sponsored by the Volcan Mountain Foundation. She is the first recipient to be awarded this opportunity for the purpose of promoting public appreciation of Volcan Mountain through art or scientific activities. In monthly treks to the preserve, Fletcher carefully observed and photographed the seasonal changes in the plant life along the Five Oaks Trail. A third-generation artist, Fletcher studied at the Laguna Beach School of Art, University of California at Santa Barbara and Saddleback Community College. VMF sustaining members Rubenson and Carol Pike discovered Fletcher and her work at the Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts and struck up a casual conversation with the artist. Her interest in the seasonal development of indigenous plants and trees, familiarity with the northern San Diego area, her love of wilderness hiking and her mission to protect the wild lands all made her the ideal candidate for the residency they had in mind. So they invited her to consider applying for the position. Fletcher agreed and wrote up a proposal to study the plant life on Volcan Mountain over “Gooseberries”
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the course of one year and create a series of paintings depicting its beauty during that time. Her eye for tightly focused scenes is matched by her ability to paint highly detailed imagery, right down to the veined wings and fuzzy body of a honey bee, the peeling bark of a manzanita tree and seed pods that dance on the stems of the sun-dried summer grass. Using photos from her hikes as reference material, Fletcher begins by coating her panels in brown midtone. From there, she uses a brush to create a line drawing, then lifts off paint where she wants highlights and applies dark brown for the lowlights. At this point, the artist takes time to settle on the final composition before applying a broader spectrum of color to complete her work. “The final image tends to be a composite of several photos,” said Fletcher. “I am remembering more than any one specific photo is telling me.” Impressed with the people of the VMF, its efforts and accomplishments, Fletcher was thrilled that, with this project, the VMF could lift her work from a commodity to an advocacy for their important work. “It made magic in me,” she said. “I loved the change.” Fletcher is pleased that her paintings capture brief moments in the cycle of life on the mountain in order to inspire its preservation for lifetimes to come. n
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