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MARCH 15, 2014

Pastor Cindy Arntson A Call That Led Her Home

By Ann Reilly Cole ~ the journal

Above, a mammoth collection of boulders forms what has been dubbed “Eagle Rock.” Right, a sign posted at the backside of the Eagle Rock entry point identifies where the Pacific Crest Trail continues. Photos by Tracy Rolling

The Eagle Has Landed

By Tracy Rolling ~ the journal

hough it never stretched its wings and soared over Julian, Ramona, or any part of the backcountry, the eagle has landed. Speculated to have been carved over many centuries, the rock formation affectionately known as Eagle Rock earned its name because of its majestic resemblance to an eagle. It is said to have been engraved by natural elements, including wind, water and other processes of erosion. But the striking resemblance to an iconic bird of prey is nothing shy of eerie. While it’s situated just a few miles southeast of Warner Springs, it technically belongs to the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), which vertically spans the U.S.

continent from the Mexican border to Canada. During the spring months, thousands of hikers will trek north, many of them making a point to visit these bulky boulders along the way. And just as hard as it is to track down any part of the rock’s history, so, too, does it require perseverance for hikers attempting to get a glimpse of the symbolic sight. Temecula resident Wendy Carter heard about the rock from coworkers a few years ago. She has hiked to it several times since and brought her daughter Alexis and her daughter’s boyfriend, Matthew Bustamante, to see the phenomenon for themselves. “It’s amazing!” she said,

adding that it took them a couple of hours to reach the rock, and without determination and adequate supplies, such as water and proper foot attire, it can be very challenging. Local access can be found through the south side of the Warner Springs fire station off Highway 79, approximately one mile south of town. Parking is limited, with a few unmarked spots along the west side of Highway 79 near a PCT sign or in a small shaded lot north of the fire station. Though there is little published about the trail, what information is available See The Eagle Has Landed continued on page 11

Assigned to lead the Community United Methodist Church of Julian, Pastor Cindy Arntson instantly felt a familiarity when she arrived in town six months ago to begin her ministry. Normally, Methodist pastors serve wherever the bishop sends them. When Arntson knew, however, that a position was opening in Julian, she let her supervisor know of her interest. No stranger to the back roads of Julian, Arntson had enrolled her children in summer programs at Camp Cedar Glen over the years, and later they served as staffers. Julian had been a favorite camping spot for the whole family for years. “We’ve always thought we’d like to live in the mountains,” said Arntson. “I am genuinely inspired to be here.” Arntson feels that she and the congregation are a good fit for each other. She values being in relationship with wonderful people who care and demonstrate their faith in supportive ways. She looks forward to building on the vitality of the church and to reaching out to those in need. She is a pediatric nurse by profession, and it took a while for her to answer the call to serve God as a member of the clergy. In fact, she initially resisted the idea. She became an intentional Christian in 1981, after the birth of her first child. She joined the Methodist Church, actively helping as a

layperson before it occurred to her that God had something else in store. She felt God was saying that it was time for a big change, which she thought might mean going to graduate school to advance her nursing career, until, out of the blue, someone asked when she would be going to seminary. The following week a different person posed the same question. “I didn’t want to be a pastor. I had a perfectly good job,” she said, thinking it would be asking too much to give up weekends and spend two years at seminary while her

Pastor Cindy Arntson of Community United Methodist Church of Julian. Photo by Ann Reilly Cole

children were young. Still, she was miserable. When a colleague in the clergy suggested to her that though she had tried telling God “No,” what might happen if she told God “Yes,” she reconSee Pastor Cindy Arnston continued on page 9

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and around the resort. Warner Springs Ranch Resort will offer resort golf packages, tournaments, a new practice facility and a series of teaching seminars and lessons. Check for updates at www.warner springsranch resort.com. n

Spotlight on Daffodils By Annette Williams ~ the journal

The annual Daffodil Show, set for March 22 and 23, is the perfect showcase for the brilliant-yellow blooms Julian is famous for. Not only do grownups share their blossoms, but school-age gardeners get in on the act, with three full tables of youth entries. “It’s just a delight that we’re getting young gardeners,” says Sally Snipes, who leads the Daffodil Project. The show will also feature a children’s art exhibit. Daffodil planting is a labor of love for the nonprofit beautification group, and Snipes places orders for bushels of bulbs each year. Last year, she says, “We ordered 68 bushels, with about 250 bulbs per

bushel, based on volume.” She says that students plant bulbs in the fall and return to see how they’re growing. This year’s drought and extremely warm weather are bringing daffodils to bloom faster than usual. “While daffodils can bloom for between two and 2 ½ months, they’re coming on quickly,” she says. For this reason, she encourages everyone to bring in their daffodils for judging this year. Entries will be accepted Friday, March 21, from noon to 5 p.m. Show hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, at Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St. Call Julian Chamber of Commerce at 760-765-1857. n

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It’s A Wrap!

Local Director Celebrates Completion of Filming By Ann Reilly Cole ~ the journal

month after the final slap of the clapboard for the filming of “Carving A Life,” the cast and crew reunited at a wrap party in San Diego, where director Terry Ross premiered a trailer for the film. While a significant

the characters, present the problem, and offer hope without revealing the solution. Ross addressed the crowd before previewing the trailer. She spoke of the hard work, dedication and sacrifices it took to get the project to this point. She thanked everyone involved for putting his or

The trailer quickly reveals that Mitch’s alcoholism not only threatens his marriage, but his very life, and ends with him realizing that he doesn’t want to lose everything he loves. When it was over, the audience begged for more, and Ross obliged with a second viewing of the trailer.

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s spring approaches, so do hundreds of visitors attempting to hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), which spans more than 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada.

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Steckel said the hikers typically arrive between April and May, but that a few have already stopped in. “One of the early hikers said rangers in Canada have already issued 1,000 permits for people hiking the trail,” she said, explaining that their start time depends on the snow pack, and speculates that this year it will be light. Beginning at the southern tip of the trailhead in Campo, south of San Diego, hikers will travel 109 miles to Warner Springs. The center will be the first stop of many and boasts features

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Shakespeare at a Young Age ‘All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.’ — ‘As You Like It,’ by William Shakespeare

pply those meaningful words, if we may, to the achievement of 34 Spencer Valley elementary schoolchildren who will perform in Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar.” “All the kids from kindergarten to the eighth-graders in our little two-room schoolhouse will acquire roles — speaking parts and either as citizens or members of the army,” said teacher/director Heidi Schlotfeldt, who has taught third- through seventhgraders at the school for 11 years. A dinner show performance will be on March 26 at 5 p.m., with stage presentations March 25 and 27 at 6:30 p.m. The dinner theater cost is $35 per person, available only in advance. The dinner theater is the main fundraiser for the Spencer Valley Educational

Association, Inc., that underwrites the production costs and other programs at the school. Funds raised by the production support enrichment programs, assemblies, field trips, gardening, music, art, books, special student needs and scholarships at the Santa Ysabel school. Adaptation to the language and early study about the Roman Empire period were prerequisites before rehearsals began. This marks the 17th year of Shakespearean productions, so some of the performers are well aware of the Bard’s work. “Although other schools may choose to conduct Shakespearean plays, this one might be considered unusual,” she said. “We added some African drums and a few animals, taking Shakespeare and putting a little twist on it.

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The children made their own masks for the play, according to School Superintendent Julie Weaver. “Everyone’s kind of an animal this year,” she said. “This is a tradition, so they know what to expect each year. They can do some really amazing things. They impress me how well they do.” Proudly, she commented that the students are comfortable with it, but agreed it takes some rehearsal time. Daily rehearsals started after the winter break. “Building up to it, they begin with a character analysis and discussions about the story of Ancient Rome,” she said. “We explain the words they are saying and teach them about where the

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“We distributed them on our commodities days, and everyone was very appreciative.” Anticipating that more donations will come as the resort continues its renovations, she describes how Warner Springs is on the cusp of evolving and says visitors can expect the area to change a lot during the next five years. “It’s going to come back to life!” Meanwhile, the center prepares to welcome nearly 1,000 hikers, 250 more than they did last year, and hundreds more than they did their first year welcoming them. “We expect more, since this is the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act,” she said. Signed into law on Sept. 3, 1964, by then-President Lyndon B. Johnson, the Wilderness Act established the preservation of land, and designated 9.1 million acres of wild land be set aside for the use and enjoyment of the American people. Gaining support from outdoor enthusiasts today, Congress has added more than 100 million acres to this unique land preservation system.

While the PCT hikers enjoy their time in Warner Springs, pitching tents in an oak grove adjacent to the center, they typically only stay a couple of days before returning to the trail. “We’ve had people come from nearly every country and corner of the world,” Steckel said, adding that they have met some of the nicest people

and have a scrapbook full of cards postmarked in Canada. The postcards serve as a cheerful reminder that their short-term guests have safely reached their destination, and that the welcome wagon in Warner Springs was a precious part of their journey. n

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sidered her vocation. Interestingly, a scholarship opened the way for her to attend seminary just when she opened herself to the possibility. “I loved seminary. Really, I am more suited to this work than nursing,” she said. Being in community can be a challenge, as not everyone thinks alike. What is important, she says, is that each person should question, grow and stay in community as they find their own way in faith. Arntson intends to spend her first year in Julian getting acquainted with the people and the identity of the church. Then she would like to explore how the church can match up different gifts and personalities with the needs of the community. “I don’t want the church to be an

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MEETINGS Architectural Review Board 7 pm the first Tuesday at the Witch Creek School. 760-765-1343 Julian Arts Guild 3 pm the second Wednesday in Community Room at Julian Library, 1850 Hwy. 78. www.julianartsguild.org Julian Chamber of Commerce Mixers from 5:30–7:30 pm the first Thursday. Location 760-765-1857 www.julianca. com Julian Chamber of Commerce Board 6 pm the third Thursday downstairs in Julian Town Hall,

2129 Main St. 760-765-1857 Julian Community Planning Group 7 pm the second Monday downstairs in Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St. Julian Grief Therapy Group 760-765-1090 www.Dr-Colbert.com Julian Historical Society 7 pm the fourth Wednesday at 2133 Fourth St. 760-765-0436 Julian Merchants Association 8 am networking breakfast the third Wednesday. $8/$10. Location 760-765-1857 Julian Planning Group 7 pm the second Monday at Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St. Julian Spiritual Journeys Group 760-765-1090 www.Dr-Colbert.com Julian Woman’s Club 1 pm the first Wednesday at 2607 C St. 760-765-4702 New Baby/Breastfeeding Support 760-877-9939 www.wisdomwithin wynola.com Shelter Valley Mobile Clinic Services from 8-11 am third Tuesday at Shelter Valley Community Center. www.borregomedical.org Warner Springs Mobile Clinic Services from 8-11 am third Wednesday at Warner Springs Resource Center. www.borregomedical.org March 2014 22-23: Daffodil Show from 11−4 in Town Hall, 2129 Main St. Free admission. 760-765-1857 24: Intermountain Republican Women Federated at 10:45 am at Jeremy’s On The Hill at 4354 Hwy. 78. RSVP 760-765-1725 25: Julian Arts Guild Auction at 6 pm at Julian Library, 1850 Hwy. 78. Items include art and art supplies. Open to the public. 25-27: Shakespeare at Spencer Valley School presents “Julius Caesar.” Tues. & Wed. show 6:30 pm. Thurs. dinner theater 5 pm. 760-765-0336 31: 4th of July Parade Fundraiser from 5:30-8 pm at Wynola Pizza & Bistro, 4355 Hwy. 78, Wynola. April 2014 9-13: Julian Family Fiddle Camp instruction in fiddle, mandolin and

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HERO Racing Finishes First in San Felipe 250 It might have been “impassable” but not “impossible.” That was the word of the day at the 28th running of the SCORE San Felipe 250 that concluded March 2. Julian’s own HERO Racing team finished in first place in the Class 40 and Class 50. Paul Thomas, Mike Carter, John Griffin and Giovanni Spinali took their 410X 450 Honda through the 219-mile course in four hours and 46 minutes at an average speed of 28.72 miles per hour. The course was shortened to 219 miles from the original design of 274, because the weather at the sumDeadline mit made the roads impassto File able. It took SCORE a couTaxes is ple of hours to April 15 find a way of correcting the situation, as

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chase teams, pit personnel and racers waited, adjusting their race plans to fit the shortened course. Spinali said, “I didn’t do very well in my section and these guys (teammates Thomas, Carter and Griffin) pulled through for me, even with the issue of a detour. The bike just wasn’t set up for me, and I went off the course several times. When the race was stopped, we were five minutes out of first, but we were able to come in about 10 minutes ahead.

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he Julian Woman’s Club will hold a meeting April 8 at 6 p.m. in the Julian Library Community Room to talk about the creation of a Julian Backcountry Quilt Trail. According to committee members, a quilt trail is a series of painted wooden quilt-style blocks installed on barns, outbuildings and residences along a driving route. “You don’t have to be a hiker or quilter to appreciate a quilt trail,” says chairperson Nancy Weber. “Developed mainly as a means to improve economic development in rural areas, the simple beauty, grassroots involvement, personal stories and historical roots have made each a source of community

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Julian Arts & Crafts Fair, sponsored by the Julian Cuyamaca Fire Protection District (JCFPD) and organized by the Julian Fire Plugs, is a local marketing event for area artists, artisans and crafters. The fair will be held April 19 in the Rabobank parking lot, 2033 Main St. The location offers “an excellent opportunity to introduce not only our local residents but visitors from out of town to the many artists and crafters from the area,” says Cathy Ozbun of the Julian Fire Plugs, a nonprofit organization of community volunteers working to support the JCFPD. “The parking lot has high visibility, and we expect a large number people will be in town on this Easter weekend.” Interested vendors may contact julianartscraftsfair@ gmail.com for an application. Cost is $25 for a 10-by-10 area, and space is limited. Funds raised will support the JCFPD. “Even if you’re not a vendor,” says Ozbun, “come see us on April 19 at the Julian Arts & Crafts Fair. There will be a lot to see, and should be a lot of fun!” n

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pride as well as a traveler’s delight.” There are more than 120 such trails in the nation, with 43 states participating. The presentation will provide background for development of a local quilt trail, with Julian at the center and the quilt trail branching out along routes through

communities within 25 miles in every direction. A quilt trail in San Diego’s backcountry would become the first in Southern California and only the third in the state, says Weber, who adds that it would be a new and unique attraction within the county, directing visitors to rural communities. n

An example of a quilt trail building in Paintsville, Ky. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

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