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Volume 17 • Number 9
TREE LIGHTING KICKS OFF Country
Christmas Season
By Annette Williams ~ THE JOURNAL
decorative and colorful lights and busi businesses are decked out in holiday finery — merchants, restaurants, bakeries and lodging establishments extend a warm welcome to shoppers and guests. It’s the perfect opportunity for visitors to look for one-of-a-kind gifts in the unique shops, many housed in structures built in the 1870s. Hot chocolate and spiced cider offer welcome warmth, and a slice of apple pie — Julian’s specialty — is always a treat. At approximately 1 p.m. at Julian Pioneer Museum Park on Washington Street, musical acts will begin to perform. Among this year’s scheduled entertainers are the Julian Arts Chorale, the Ramona/Julian Academy of Dance, and a jazz combo, bluegrass group and folk singers. As darkness falls, everyone is ready for the lighting of the tree, which takes place “about 5-ish,” according to Glass. Santa Claus’ arrival on a fire
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he Country Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration — set for Nov. 26 — is the town’s first and largest event of the holiday season. It’s Julian’s way of inviting everyone to start “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” — and hundreds of guests regularly join the celebration! Julian Chamber of Commerce President Ed Glass heads up the team that makes it all possible. After 18 years of decorating duty, he knows how to get things done. In early November, Glass and Mike Menghini, also known as the “boom boys,” put a 135-foot-tall boom lift into service and start decorating the 80-foot-tall cedar tree in Pioneer Park. The process takes about two weeks, Glass says. Meanwhile, Johnny Hake will participate in day-to-day decorating; Kirsten Starlin will be in charge of the Country Christmas program set-up; and Tracy Turner will line up
2015 Country Christmas Tree Lighting.
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help,” Glass said. “We’re always looking for extra volunteers, so anybody who’s got time, we always appreciate that.” On the day of the event — as the town sparkles with thousands of
vendors and take care of the general organization of the event, he says. Finding enough helpers can be difficult. “We’d love people to come out and
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f the hometown traditions that mark the seasons in Julian, the Triangle Club’s annual production of the Melodrama and Olio is one of fall’s best picks.
them know that their mission was to throw the actors off their game, understanding it’s all part of the fun of the show. Welch also filled time between acts with bits of Julian history and chose songs for the chorus reflective of
during a current presidential election that could result in the first female president. This year’s play, “the Stalwart Surveyor,” a revival of a Melodrama first staged in 1957, and written by Julian residents Patsy and Wally
Patsy MacFarlane, pictured in the 1970s, started the Melodrama tradition. PHOTOS COURTESY OF JULIAN TRIANGLE CLUB ARCHIVES
Every October for the past 60 years, audiences gather to hoot, holler and interact with the stage players. Each year without fail, a villain plots to swindle the townsfolk of a rural mountain village and steal the heart of the heroine, while the hero unwittingly goes about his business until the moment he realizes that his intended is in grave danger and the town’s fortune hangs in the balance. Between acts, the Olio spotlights a variety of local talent who entertain with music, dance and jokes. The plots may be predictable, but the performances sure aren’t, especially the more the audience got involved. Master of ceremonies and pianist Garnette Welch warmed up this year’s audience with instructions and cues for their participation in the historical comedy, letting
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MacFarlane, loosely told the story of a real-life 1870 land dispute among Julian miners, land speculators and residents of San Diego.
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Patsy started the Melodrama because she thought it would be more fun than a bake sale. Stellar performances by a cast of newcomers and veterans to the Julian stage made for an enjoyable afternoon, or evening, on the town. Stacy Hodo directed the ensemble and played the heroine with great comedic talent. A villain the audience loved to hate, Joseph Romano, deftly snarled and schemed his way into audience members’ hearts. Kevin O’Connor’s goofy portrayal as a tipsy husband of the stern “Prudence Jones,” played alternately by Mary Morris and Nancy Harding, was the perfect setup for his beautiful, show-stopping operatic duet with “Rosina Rubylips.” For her first time in a starring role, Lindsey Wagaman nimbly portrayed the clever farm-girl-turnedsweet-love-interest for folksy miner Anthony Soriano. The adult chorus, affectionately known as the “Floozies,” and can-can girls continued the long tradition of local girls and women dancing and singing to raise money for worthy causes in the community, with some young ladies following in the footsteps of their mothers and aunts who performed the can-can in years past. The Melodrama is the main fundraiser for the Julian Triangle Club. Historically, the JTC supported needy families. Today, the club supports scholarships for youth and adults, local charities, and an annual children’s Christmas party with Santa Claus in Town Hall. n
TREE LIGHTING CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 truck adds to the fun, and youngsters eagerly line up to tell him what’s on their wish lists. More than 1,000 people from all around San Diego and neighboring counties come to enjoy the annual festivities.
Anaheim and other places well north of here who say they’ve been coming for years,” said Glass. “It is wonderful! The smell of apple pie and apple cider, jingle bells on a horse-drawn carriage, and hopefully a nice chilly day — it’s a classic, small-town Americana Christmas celebration.” n
2015 Country Christmas Tree Lighting. JULIAN JOURNAL FILE PHOTOS
On the day of the tree lighting and throughout the season, costumed Victorian carolers add an extra dose of holiday cheer, and a living Nativity at the corner of Main and B streets is sure to offer inspiration. Guests may even catch a glimpse of snow on the Cuyamaca Mountains surrounding town. It’s a labor of love for Julian residents, and their efforts are well received. “I’ll hear people from Murrieta,
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Bluegrass Festival Focuses on America’s Musical Heritage By Angela McLaughlin ~ THE JOURNAL
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luegrass music is often regarded as American roots music and is deeply imbedded in the history of the United States. Stemming from the styles of music brought over from those who migrated to this country, bluegrass music became popular around the mid-1900s. According to the International Bluegrass Music Museum and the Bluegrass Heritage Foundation, most believe that the classic bluegrass sound came together in
late 1945, after Earl Scruggs, a banjo player from North Carolina, joined Bill Monroe’s band, the Blue Grass Boys, and played the “three-finger picking” style on the banjo that became so popular. Monroe has often been referred to as the “father of bluegrass music.” Bluegrass is traditionally played with acoustic and stringed instruments such as the five-string banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and upright bass. Due to its harmony of sounds and instrumentals, it is appealing to a wide range of listeners.
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love to listen to bluegrass, bluegrass music was a favorite I love the people in blueof their parents or someone grass, and I love to play they knew.” bluegrass music.” This change seems to be Terry Brewer of the embraced by folks in Southern Southwest Bluegrass California. Spilman said that Association says that on the he is aiming for this event East Coast, bluegrass music to become a mainstay in is very popular, but on the Julian, and next year, they West Coast, it’s almost a plan on expanding it into a hidden jewel, with very two-day affair. little of it found on the radio Brewer said, “There is no or television. better place to take the kids “With Internet radio and or grandkids and involve social media, this is slowly them with our country’s changing,” he said. “Most fans music heritage.” on the West Coast were raised It looks like Julian Bluegrass in homes where country or Festival is here to stay! n Guests of the festival enjoyed6SDG13580_CARE_Bryon__JULIANJOURNAL__Run:03_24_16__7.94x10 beautiful weather and entertainment.
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lion loan and $620,000 in the bank, the JCFPD Board voted to earmark $250,000 to cover any shortfall between now and completion of the station. Fire Chief Rick Marinelli is hoping not to have to use all of the earmarked funds. The Julian Fireplugs are working to secure donations to furnish the building with office equipment and beds, while the Julian Volunteer Firefighter Association is committed
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onstruction of a new fire station for the Julian Cuyamaca Fire Protection District is well under way. Project superintendent Mike Prida of Southwest Construction Services of Lakeside is pleased with the progress so far and projects a completion date by the end of January 2017 — especially if the weather holds up. “Every inspection has passed on the first visit, with no corrections,” says Prida. The structural work for the occupied building of the fire station is completely done, with just the interior finishing and painting remaining. The septic system is completed and has been signed off. Caltrans has hydroseeded the roadside entrance to the site and was on schedule to finish the asphalt work by the end of October. One hiccup has been a six-week delay in the San Diego County Building Department issuing permits for the manufactured apparatus building, which was finally obtained the third week in October. Prida could not order the building until he had that permit in hand. By the time the apparatus building is delivered mid- to late November, he will have the concrete foundation poured, the asphalt done, the site hydroseeded and a sprinkler system installed. Once the building arrives, it should take another three to four weeks to build interior framing, create work areas, do finish work and paint.
The wood-framed occupied building was built from the ground up and is ready for the finishing touches.
Even though the occupied building will be ready in November, building codes will not allow anyone to move into the building until every aspect of the project is completed and has been approved. “We would have had the project finished in time for Thanksgiving dinner if the building department hadn’t held up the apparatus building permit so long,” Prida said. Nevertheless, he is thrilled that the construction should all be done before the winter rains start. That will help keep mud out of the project and maintain clean working conditions, as well prevent costly delays. A break-in mid-October that resulted in the theft of a computer, iPhone, calculator and chop saw for cutting metal caused another minor setback.
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The groundwork has been completed in preparation for pouring concrete for the apparatus building of the new Julian Cuyamaca Fire Protection District station. PHOTOS BY ANN REILLY COLE
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creating a significant hardship on the community,” the company stated. “The citizens of Julian warmly welcome Community Valley Bank to our historic town in the mountains of San Diego County,” said Julian Chamber of Commerce President Ed Glass. “We look forward to the opening of their newest branch on Main Street, and thank their executives for working with the Chamber of Commerce to make this all happen.” The bank noted that a Julian branch fits squarely within its historical mission. “We could not be more excited with the opportunity to bring banking services back to the community of Julian,” said CVB Board Chairman Ron Rubin. “The ability to assist the many small businesses in and around Julian, coupled with the expansion of the CVB brand of community banking, seems the perfect match.” The Julian branch is expected to open at 2019 Main St. in early 2017, subject to regulatory approval. n
Time to Review Your Medicare Coverage By Cate Kortzeborn
In late October, I hosted what I call the 12th Annual Friends of Elaine Kortzeborn Medicare Open Enrollment Party. Every year since 2005, I’ve helped a dozen or so of my mom’s buddies review their Medicare Part D prescription drug insurance and make sure it still works for them. At first, I ran into some resistance. Mom’s friends didn’t want to bother. They had coverage and didn’t see why they needed to keep checking their drug plans. After a couple of years, though, that attitude disappeared. We kept finding that, every year, their health needs changed, and so did the list of drugs covered by their plans. Shopping among the numerous plans and choosing the right one could mean saving hundreds of dollars a year. Now, everyone’s on board to make sure they have coverage that’s right for them. Ramona Home
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All this is just my way of reminding you that Medicare’s annual open enrollment season began Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. This is the time every year when you can sign up for a new Medicare drug or health plan, or switch the one you have now. Any new coverage you select will take effect Jan. 1, 2017. In addition to Part D drug plans, open enrollment applies to Medicare Advantage health plans, which are essentially managed care plans run by private insurers approved by Medicare. If you have Original (traditional) Medicare and you’re satisfied with it, you don’t need to do anything during open enrollment. If you have a Medicare Advantage health plan or Part D drug plan, keep in mind that these plans can make changes each year, including what they cover, how much they charge for monthly premiums and deductibles, and which doctors, hospitals and pharmacies are in their networks. Always review the materials your health or drug plan sends you, like the “Evidence of Coverage” and “Annual Notice of Change.” Make sure your plan still meets what you anticipate will be your health needs for next year. If you’re satisfied with your current plan, and your insurer is still offering it in 2017, you don’t need to make any changes. Here are resources to help you compare your current coverage with new plan offerings for 2017. • Visit www.medicare.gov to review drug and health plans — including costs — available in your area and enroll in a new plan if you decide to. This information went live Oct. 1 (also on www.cms.gov.) Medicare rates the plans on a scale of one to five stars. Open enrollment information also is available in Spanish. • Call 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227) for aroundthe-clock assistance to find out more about your coverage options. TTY users should call 877-486-2048. Counseling is available in a variety of languages. • Review the Medicare & You handbook. This handbook is mailed to the homes of people with Medicare each See MEDICARE COVERAGE continued on page 14 NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Mountain Bikers Ride to Raise Awareness By Ann Reilly Cole ~ THE JOURNAL
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small band of nature-loving adventure-seekers skipped the traffic and commerce of the concrete jungle to pedal their way from the base of Volcan Mountain to the salty seaside of Del Mar along the Coast to Crest Trail last month.Their goal was to draw attention to the trail and the work that the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy is doing to connect existing segments.To date, 45 miles of the planned 70-mile trail in the San Dieguito River Park are open to the public. The five-person mountain biking team, assisted by two support people, took two days to complete the ride, camping out overnight at
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Bandy Canyon in San Pasqual Valley, a little more than halfway down the mountain. “It will be a tough ride,” said Susie Murphy, executive director of the San Diego Mountain Biking Association, at the start of the trip. One Wild Life, a company committed to getting people out of the office and into nature, sponsored the trip, collaborating with filmmakers at Salcido Visuals to document the experience on film. Outfitted with digital video cameras on their helmets and bikes, the bikers filmed existing and proposed trail sections during their ride to highlight the diverse natural beauty of the San Dieguito watershed and create a visualization of the completed trail. One Wild Life will host a premiere of the film, to be held at Patagonia in Cardiff to benefit the conservancy. The group will then donate the film to the conservancy for use in promoting its mission to complete the trail. “At OWL, our goal is to get people into the outdoors, and once they are there, we bet they’ll want to stay awhile,” said co-owner Ryan Woldt. The conservancy partners with the SDRV Joint Powers Authority, citizens, landowners, governments and other stakeholders to protect both natural resources and private property rights. The groups have worked for 28 years toward the goal of making the 92,000acre River Park and its trail a reality. To obtain the necessary permits to travel the interrupted path, and to
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avoid traversing the public parts of the trail during busy weekend usage, the group had to schedule the trip to take place mid-week. Bikers took time off from their jobs to volunteer for the task. David Hekel, River Park ranger, not only helped secure permission for the excursion, he also biked the whole 70 miles. Riding along with him were OWL co-owner Tim Stempel, Susie Murphy, filmmaker Steven Salcido and Jill Hamilton of Petal Power. For troubleshooting and support, Austin Attencio, part of the SV film team, and Woldt, who drove the “Adventure Lab,” set up camp, took care of meals and cleaned the bikes. The Coast to Crest Trail excursion marks the first event using OWL’s brand-new Adventure Lab, a specialized van designed to accommodate the needs of outdoor adventurists. n
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Dianne Jacob Hosts Town Hall Meeting By Ann Reilly Cole ~ THE JOURNAL
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upervisor Dianne Jacob opened her recent Town Hall Meeting with general comments about issues that could impact backcountry residents before going on to find out what was on the minds of those who came to meet with her.
neighborhoods and community groups. Standing beside a map of San Diego County, Jacob spoke about what is being done to keep the unincorporated areas of the county protected from wildfires in terms of purchasing equipment, and building
understanding it to be a priority that affects city-dwellers as well. With rising energy costs, Jacob beat the familiar drum for solar power. Before the 2001 energy crisis, electric rates were less than five cents per kilowatt-hour. Today, they are nearly 40 cents per hour for higher-tier customers. She pointed out that while a permit is required to install solar panels to make sure that products and installation are up to code, the county does not charge a fee for the permit. She also encouraged residents to consider the PACE energy program, which allows loan payments for the cost of installing solar power to be made through property tax bills.
In this way, the loan stays with the property if the owner sells the house before it is paid off. Some 24,000 solar energy permits have been issued to date. Jacob raised awareness of two hottopic ballot issues: Proposition 64, which seeks to legalize marijuana use, and Measure B, the proposed Lilac Hills Ranch development. After studying the results of marijuana laws in Colorado, Jacob is convinced that it would be a mistake for California to follow suit. With regard to medical marijuana dispensaries, she outlined options to place See TOWN HALL MEETING continued on page 16
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Colleen Bradley of the Volcan Mountain Foundation talks about the Santa Ysabel Nature Center that the county will be building in 2017. PHOTO BY ANN REILLY COLE
Jacob spoke on the topics of fire prevention preparedness, energy and senior care, as well as issues before the voters on the Nov. 8 ballot. For their part, residents came prepared with questions and comments on matters pertaining to
and staffing fire stations. She acknowledged that while this has long been a topic of concern to backcountry residents, her colleagues on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors have come on board since the 2003 fires,
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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.julianbackcountry quilttrail.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
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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/boardof-education 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 November 2016 4-6: Colorado Desert Research Symposium in Borrego Springs. www.theabf.org/2016-coloradodesert-natural-history-researchsymposium 5: Wildland Fire Operations Workshop from 8:30-4:30 at Jeremy’s on the Hill, 4354 Hwy. 78. Register www.firesafesdcounty.org 6: ‘Baroque to Folk’ Concert at 4 pm at Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St. See “Julian Arts Chorale” on Facebook
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11: Veterans Day American Legion Post 468 potluck and service at 11 am at 2503 Washington St. 15: Palomar Health Flu Shot Clinic from 8-10 am at Warner Springs Community Center at 30951 Hwy. 79. www.palomarhealth.org/flu 17: Julian Union High School District Board Meetings third Thurs. at 6 pm unless specified. Room 4, 1656 Hwy. 78. www.juhsd.org/district/boardof-education 26: Tree Lighting Celebration & Country Christmas activities begin at 1 pm at Julian Pioneer Museum Park, 2811 Washington St. Tree lighting at about 5 pm. www.visitjulian.com/tosee-do/special-events/ country-christmas 30: Palomar Health Flu Shot Clinic from 2 to 4 pm at Julian Library, 1850 Hwy. 78. www.palomarhealth.org/flu 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 loan 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
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Fire Safe Councils to Host Wildland Fire Workshop
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Veterans Day potluck and service beginning at 11 a.m. Guests are asked to bring a dish to share and help celebrate active and retired members of the military. The public is welcome. n
Observed annually on Nov. 11, Veterans Day is a day to honor and celebrate America’s veterans for their patriotism and willingness to serve. Local American Legion Post 468, at 2503 Washington St., will host a
Chorale to Present ‘Baroque to Folk’ Concert
Julian Arts Chorale will present its “Baroque to Folk” concert on Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. in Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St. Director Garnette Welch will lead the community choir, which will feature a violin, flute and piano accompaniment. Guests are invited
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Town Hall Meeting CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 on an issue that faces the community of Vista. During introductions, residents got up to seek support from Jacob on local issues. Pine Hills resident Janet Bragdon asked what the county could do to help residents with the removal of dead trees, citing that backcountry
more restrictions on those businesses. The issue of medical marijuana dispensaries will be before the planning commission on Nov. 4, adding that an outright ban on medical marijuana establishments is not off the table if one more supervisor would join her and Supervisor Horn in the effort to vote down the issue.
redo eight roads in 2017, and that anyone with a road complaint should get it onto the priority list with the Julian Planning Group so the county can address it. Several people expressed concern about — and others expressed support for — the controversial Hoskings Ranch development. Jacob said that she voted in support of the project, understanding that it is inevitable that the land will be developed. She said that the vote would ensure that no residence will be built for 10 years, and then only 24 residences will be permitted. She added that her office would make sure that all the conditions on the development would be met. With regard to concerns about water use and water supplies, Jacob was loath to get involved with
restricting any property owner’s use of their own well water. She did, however, agree that it might be time to do a formal water study and recommended asking the county to conduct a study through the JPG. On a bright note, Jacob was happy to talk about the new Santa Ysabel Nature Center scheduled to begin construction in the fall of next year on the county-owned preserve. It will provide an indoor/outdoor area that would allow people to get the most out of their visit to the rural area. Other topics that were brought to Jacob’s attention were the desire for a designated leash-free dog park, an advisory group to reduce light pollution, and the need for a 3-D printer at Julian Library, which Jacob agreed to look into and do what she can to support. n
Julian resident Herb Daekermann asks for help from the county regarding a neighborhood road. PHOTO BY ANN REILLY COLE
With regard to the Lilac Hills Ranch development, Jacob said that the measure sets a dangerous precedent. According to Jacob, if the measure passes, it will send a message to wealthy developers who don’t get their way that they can bypass the process and go to voters to try to get what they want. To add insult to injury, people from all 18 cities and all unincorporated areas will decide
homeowners are already paying a fire tax to the state and that removal costs are prohibitive for many homeowners. Jacob agreed that the state needs to do more in this regard and is working to hold them accountable for this “illegal tax.” Other Pine Hills residents expressed concerns about the conditions of the roads. During the meeting, Jacob reported that the county will
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