An Independent Weekly -. 7 Wednesday,
for the San Diego Baekeountry i001
• April 9, 2003
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Our l g b Year, No. 33
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Permit No, 30
Julian CA
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SHERIFF'S DEPT. RURAL COMMAND
RECEIVES COMMENDATION FOR ACTIONS,
JILL ANDERSON FOR 20 YEAR SERVICE
San Diego County Sheriff Bill Kolender presented Julian resident Jill
Anderson a 20 year service award on Feb. 25 .
Larry Bowen of Julian presents a 20 year service pin to Jill Anderson.
Twenty six officers and personnel from the San Diego County
Sheriff's Dept. (Rural Command) were honored for their actions and
service during a S.D. County Awards Ceremony held on Feb. 25 th. A
plaque inscribed "Meritorious Unit Citation Award" and listing the
names of the personnel from Julian, Ranchita, Pine Valley and Campo
Sheriff's substations was presented to Lt. Grey Reynolds by San Diego
County Sheriff Bill Kolender for actions and service on July 29, 2002
(the first day of the Pines Fire).
Julian resident Jill Anderson was also recognized at the same
ceremony for her 20 years as a County employee. Anderson has worked
for a multitude of County Depts. including: Revenue and Recovery,
Child Support and Revenue, Public Works, Gillespie Field, Social
Services, Adult Protective Services, Mental Health, Gain Program,
Child Protective Services and Julian Sheriff's Dept. (current). Anderson
joined the County as an employee in 1980 and stated: "Working with a
wide variety of departments for the county has been very educational and
rewarding for me."
Congratulations to Jill and our rural Command personnel on their
achievements.
CAN J U MAN BE MADE
SAFER FROM FUTURE FIRES?
by Richard Caputo, Contributing Writer
Good question. In a way, we have a
leg up on this problem thanks to the
uncontrolled burn we had last summer.
A lot of combustible material was
burned, many fire breaks were
constructed, many homeowners thinned
out the vegetation on their property, etc.
But, as we all know, all it would have
taken was a one-day wind reversal
during the three weeks of fire to turn
Julian into toast.
So what can we do to protect
ourselves? One thing, and possibly the
best thing, is to form a Fire Safe
Council for Julian. What's that you ask?
Well, it is a combination of private and
public parties that are interested in
wildfire prevention and fire loss
mitigation. Once a Fire Safe Council is
formed, it can apply for and recei,e
grants. Apparently, there is a bunch of
money out there that Julian could apply
for right now. The grants would go for
projects that your community agrees
would do the most to make it safer from
fires.
What kinds of projects are likely?
After accessing your community needs
it could be things like fire breaks, ladder
fuel reduction, property clearing and
chipping, emergency evacuation plans,
accurate neighborhood maps and signage
for fire crews, emergency contact
telephone tree, etc.
So, what is needed to get started in
Julian? What is needed initially are a
few people from each geographic part of
Julian who are interested in making
Julian a safer place. We need. a few
folks from the different parts of town
such as Pine Hills, Whispering Pines,
Kentwood I, Kentwood II, Wynola,
Cuyamaca, Julian Estates, the Julian
townsite, and Harrison Park to step
forward and help get things started. If
you care about Julian safety, please
contact Richie Caputo at 765-3157 or on
the web at RichardC@julianweb,com.
Also, you are invited to our next get
together on April 15th, a Tuesday at 7
PM at the All Seasons Lodge on Rt 79
near the entrance to KQ Ranch. For
more general info you can look at
http://www.firesafecouncil.org/or call
619-562-0096.
FIRE AND WATER DISTRICTS CONSIDER
DEAL FOR NEW FIRE STATION
Trade for Five Acre Site is Possible
by Bob Stuart, Contributing Writer
The chairmen of the Julian/Cuyamaca
Fire Protection District (JCFPD) and the
Julian Community Services (Water)
District (JCSD) met with The Julian
News on March 27th. The purpose of'
the meeting was to provide information
for the community on discussions that
have been taking place about how best
to allow for the construction of a new
fire station. Buddy Seifert of the fire
district and Greg Sallee of the water
district were joined by fire chief Kevin
Dubler.
The existing fire house on Farmer
Road sits on a one-quarter acre parcel
leased from the water district. It is part
of'Frank Lane Park, all which is owned
by JCSD. This is inadequate for needed
expansion to provide services not
anticipated in 1985, when the existing
lease was established.
The water district also has needs that
have grown with the community. Its
office is used for board meetings and
this space is often strained if more than
a couple of members of the public wish
to attend a meeting.
The existing fire house was not built
to accommodate sleeping for ambulance
personnel, since the Sheriff provided
emergency medical service at the time
of construction. Also, the fire district
has two ambulances and other new
equipment that needs to be garaged now.
The water district has a five-acre
parcel adjacent to Jess Martin Park that
was purchased for possible ground water
needs. It is being suggested that this
parcel be traded to the fire district in
return for the water district obtaining
the existing fire house structure, with
the latter district retaining the water
rights under the five acres. This parcel
is sloping upward to the north from the
park facilities and about one and one-
half acres is actually usable; much more
land than the quarter acre the fire
- district now leases in Frank Lane Park.
The water district Paid $90,000 for
the parcel adjacent to Jess Martin Park
and about $60,000 was spent
constructing the existing fire house. The
latter figure was possible because of the
extensive use of volunteer labor. The
fire district is hoping to again benefit
from such volunteers when the new
facility is constructed.
If this arrangement is formally agreed
upon, the water district would furnish
untreated water to the fire district and
the fire house would rely on a septic
system for its sewage disposal. A water
storage tank would be installed and the
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JACOB HOLDS AIRPORT MEETING
Airport Authority Agrees to Meeting 4/19
by Bob Stuart, Contributing Writer
County Supervisor Dianne Jacob
recently held a meeting in her Et Cajon
office with a variety of interested parties
on the status of events involving the San
Diego County Regional Airport
Authority's inclusion of Ramona on its
list of possible sites for a regional
airport.
Ramona's Assemblyman Jay La Suer
has introduced Assembly Bill 77, which
would require that Ramona be removed
from the Authority's site selection list
for an international airport.
Jacob said she has met with Chairman
Joe Craver of the Airport Authority and
the Supervisor's appointee to that
Board, William Lynch, to urge them to
delete Ramona from the site list. Jacob
was told that that would probably not be
considered until at least September.
However, Craver has agreed to attend
a public meeting in Ramona, which La
Suer is organizing. It will be held on
April 19th, which is a Saturday, at 9
ANOTHER FIRE SEASON JUST AROUND CORNER
Lined up and ready to roll! This is a photo of vehicles owned by B.L. Murphy and Son, a Julian business
profiled in the April 2 edition of The Julian News. The family business provided fire support services for
agencies fighting last year's disastrous Pines Fire. With this year's fire season approaching, Barney Murphy
and his family are preparing once again to respond to calls for support in San Diego, Riverside, Orange, San
Bernadino counties or beyond. (Photo courtesy B.L. Murphy and Son)
a.m. in the Olive Pierce Middle
School's Charles R. Nunn Performing
Arts Center. This facility was offered by
Peter Schiff, who is the Superintendent
for the Ramona Unified School District.
Wendell Cutting, who is an aid to
Congressman Duncan Hunter, said the
Congressman will be flying back from
Washington to attend this meeting,
national conditions permitting since
Hunter is now Chairman of the House
Armed Services Committee and member
of the Homeland Security Committee.
Those attending the meeting were told
that Joe Craver, who chairs the
Authority board and Paul Nieto, who
chairs its Site Selection Committee, will
be in attendance at the April 19th
meeting. Following the meeting, The
Julian News confirmed with Bill Lynch,
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JULIAN LIONS MIXER APRIL 10
- PUBLIC WELCOME "-
The Julian Lions are announcing their upcoming mixer
scheduled at Town Hall on Thursday, April 10, at 6 p.m., inviting the
public for an evening of fun, entertainment, food, and membership
information. According to Tim Heinlein, vice president, "The Julian
Lions are looking for new members of all ages who would enjoy
joining a volunteer organization, seeing firsthand the results of their
labors, and of course, having a bit of fun along the way."
Most Julian residents aren't aware of the behind-the-scenes
activity the Julian Lions perform. They award many scholarships to
students. They also assist local students with free eye
examinations and glasses. Last year a few Lion members built the
small well house in front of the Julian Drug Store. They sponsor
students in an exchange program with a trip to Julian's sister city in
Austria each year.
Over the many years, they built the stage and snack bar (and
recently added concrete handicapped access) for the Frank Lane
Park amphitheater area. The Julian Lions built the downstairs area
of the Julian Town Hall Including the kitchen facilities.
President Dave Baker adds, "The Julian Lions Club members
volunteer their time and effort to produce the wonderful two-day
Bluegrass Festival (the 34th this year!), and the Mayfest in Julian.
The Lions have two meetings a month: the second Thursday of
every month is their Board meeting while the fourth Thursday of
every month is their "fun' meeting. (The Julian Lions have been
known to turn members literally upside down to collect their "tail
twisting' fines.) Also, usually present at those meetings is a wide
selection of guest speakers."
Come to the mixer and learn more about the Julian Lions Club
and how you can help this year's events and plans.
Recent concrete handicapped access to Frank Lane Park Amphitheater
thanks to Julian Lions Club.
CALL CONTINUES FOR BLOOD DONORS
As U.S. troops continue to protect
our country overseas, the San Diego
Blood Bank is urging local residents to
become "Heroes on the Home Front" by
donating blood for area hospital
patients.
"In time of war, people often feel
helpless. Donating blood is something
Obituary
VIRGINIA R. CEAGLIO
Renowned Astrologer
Santa Ysabel Resident
Virginia R. Ceaglio, 84, died on
March 29, 2003 in San Diego. A
resident of Santa Ysabel for the past 14
years, Virginia was born January 21,
1919 in Kemmerr, Wyoming. She was
a renowned astrologer, philosopher and
lecturer. She had the first astrological
school in San Diego, was past president
of the International Society of
Astrological Research and owner of
Pegasus Tapes. Virignia is survived by
her daughters, Susan Mary Klaesson,
Catherine Coral Cavalli; two
grandchildren Kristine Susan, Russell
Michael; two great grandchildren, Erica
Kristine, Courtney Elizabeth and pet,
Lulu Ling. Virginia was pre-deceased
by husband, James P. Greenleaf.
Graveside services were held at
Haven of Rest Cemetery, Julian, on
Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at i :00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made in memory of Gina to San Diego
Hospice, 4311 Third Avenue, San
Diego, CA 92103.
Bonham Bros & Stewart Mortuary
assisted the family.
THE NEW "ALTITUDES" SKATEPARK
A true story by Di Rose
Our skatepark is now up and running. We're successfully managing the details
of our first year of operations. The management, led by Dana Pettersen of IPR
(Intermountain Parks and Rec, Inc.), is working hard. The process of wanting,
needing, really needing, and finally getting the skatepark was a long one. It took
many people to contribute their time and talent to make it happen. The people
you see now are just the tip of the iceberg. The process was much like a relay
race where it started with a few people who passed the skatepark project "baton"
to the next few people who passed the "baton" to the next folks, and so on. The
people who started it have moved on to other projects, or moved away, or their
kids are high school graduates and are on with their adult lives.
We needed three things* to get a skatepark: money, alocation, and insurance.
I've compiled this chronology of the steps it took to get our skatepark. After
checking details with Jeff Jones, Chuck Kimball, Tom Shultz, Patrick
McDonough, and the IPR Board, I submit it for your information. For a small
town, it took a lot of people and a lot of time good things don't come quickly.
This is a note of appreciation to all of you from those of us who wanted our kids
and your kids to have a safe place to skate.
1993 - Kids start skating on Frisius Rd. in pine Hills.
• 96 - Kids start skating in town.
"97 - Parents start meeting to provide a safe place to skate. The 4-Seasons
Program is formed as part of IPR to coordinate ride sharing to skateparks down-
the-hill. Involved with 4 Seasons was the Rose family, Jeff and Doug Jones, the
Continued on page 7
we can do rlglat now to help protect the
people of our community," said Lynn
Stedd of the blood bank.
People can now call the blood bank's
new toll free number, 1-800-4MY-
SDBB (San Diego Blood Bank), to
schedule an appointment or for more
information.
All donors who give blood during the
month of April will be awarded a
limited edition "Heroes on the Home
Front" T-shirt.
Anyone who is at least 17 years old,
in good health and weighs at least 110
pounds may be eligible to donate blood.
A good meal is recommend prior to
donation.
Established through the support of the
San Diego County Medical Society in
1950, the San Diego Blood Bank, a non-
profit organization, is the region's
largest blood collection agency and the
blood safety net for San Diego County.
A member of America's Blood Centers,
a national network of community based
blood banks, the San Diego Blood Bank
serves patients in some 50 hospitals in
Southern California. For more
information, please call 619-296-6393
or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
JULIAN DA TEBOOK
BANNER QUEEN GALLERY, at the
Old Trading Post, 36766 Hwy 78,
Julian, 760-765-2168. Artwork by
Robert Freeman, Julian and
Ramona Artists. Open Friday,
Saturday and Sunday 1-5PM and by
appt.
SANTA YSABEL ART GALLERY,
Hwy 78 & 79 Santa YsabeL
Featuring many Iocai area artists.
Painting, sculpture and more. Call
for info (760) 765-1676.
HELGA O GALLERY & SHOPS,
4470 Hwy 78, Julian (Wynola).
Featuring many of the finest artists
from San Diego County. Most
unusual gifts - great Western "leak
furniture - selective books & lots
more. Now open 5,000 sq.ft. Antique
Mall. First Sat. of each month-
SIDEWALK SALE: Open Wed-Sun
10AM-5PM. Call for info 760-765-
4600.
JULIAN TRADING POST &
ORCHARD. Features local artists
and crafters, greeting cards, home
decor, yard art. New: Heirloom
furniture made from rare Brazilian
cherrywood. Open Wed-Sun 10AM-
5PM. Painting classes Sat 1-4PM.
3411 Hwy 79 (1 mile south) (760)
765-3555.
LIVE MUSIC NIGHTS, Wynola
Pizza Express, 3 miles west of
Julian 6-9 PM. Every Friday evening
6-9pm - Music with Tony Harris
(D.J.) April 12 - Linda Hummer and
guest Tom Schwend..
WEEKEND BAZAAR every Fri, Sat
& Sun at St. Elizabeth's Church.
11AM-5PM. collectibles, toys etc. 4
& B streets.
