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Wednesday June 3, 2009 Julian, CA.
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Sons Of The American Legion "The Dance" 2009
"The Dance", a new tradition
started a couple of years ago
has quickly become entrenched
in the mindset of Julian. The
first Saturday of June brings
the most anticipated local event
of the spring. The Sons of the
American Legion' haVe been
at work for months prior to the
event. For the past two years,
the art contest to develop the
logo for "The Dance" begins in
February. Participation is up,
prizes have been increased and
the quality of the work that was
submitted is evidenced by the
logo that graces the posters for
the event.
The excitement has begun.
People are buying tickets in
advance to avoid the lines at
the gate. There's a buzz about
dance lessons and excitement
about the great band that's
coming. The dance floor has
been sanded, filled and painted.
Electrical is being run and lights
strung. The deep pit for BBQ
will be fired with seasoned oak
the day before. Cold soft drinks
and beer are ordered and are
tapped the morning of the event.
The food preparation has begun.
The ladies are lining up delicious
deserts. Warming fires for the
cool evening are being prepped.
Hay bales and tables are being
run in and the jail is being built.
Did we forget anything? Only
you. Get ther ,,, arly, stay late
and let's have some fun.
The Sons report that, even in
this tough economy, merchant
participation in banner sales
is up, more than making up
for the reduction in the price
of the banner. Merchants
and individuals that purchase
banners for this event, is what
makes "The Dance" happen. By
the time June rolls around the
money entrusted to the Sons
during the year is nearly gone.
If your children went through
the Julian school system or if
you or your organization had
legitimate special need and you
came to the Sons no one was
turned away empty handed.
A partial list of contributions
made by The Sons over the
past year included; The 4th
of July Parade Committee,
Vee Lumpkins Christmas Box
Project, The Leg Up Ranch
Project, FFA Fair Fund for
Julian participants, Junior High
Graduation Dance Fund, Junior
Class Jr./Sr. Prom Fund, Julian
scenes from last year "The Dance"
This Weekend
by Bill Fink
Community Preschool, Project
Teddy Bear for Afghani Children,
The Boy Scouts, Trina Cauzza,
A hospitalized SAL member,
Julian H.S. for Continuing Adult
Education, Julian H.S. Boy's
Basketball Team, Boy Scouts
Catalina Camping Trip, Jenny
Rainey to attend a National
Woman's Basketball Training
Camp, Warner Springs 4-H,
Julian H.S. Cheerleaders,
Kaitlyn Deverman, Bruce Kelley
annual scholarship for continuing
education for Julian youth
who have completed military
service, The Warrior Foundation
(Wounded Warriors).
This partial list represents
approximately $25,000 in
donations made by the Sons with
the money and effort entrusted
by you. Stands to reason that the
bigger and better "The Dance"
is attended the better the Sons
can deal with the special needs
of Julian in these difficult times.
We're ready, let's have the
biggest, most fun Julian party
ofthe year. Special note to all
SAL members, all hands need
to be present Friday and no later
than early Saturday the day of
the event. Call the Legion for
information. Anyone else with
questions or comments, call the
Information Line at 760 752-5044
and leave a message.
Governor Proposes Closing
Parks To Make
On Thursday Governor Arnold
Schwarzenegger proposed to
close 220 of California's State
Parks to save $70 million in
2009-10 and help close a $24.3
billion budget deficit.
Critics of the Governors
proposal point out that the money
saved would also increase the
deficit from the lack of taxes
generated in the communities
(like Julian) that are adjacent to
the parks.
Last year, there were over 80
million visitors to state parks.
Indications are that this year
with the economic uncertainties
many Californians where
planning vacations to visit parks
and undoubtably increase the
• numbers.
Beginning July 1st, the
Governor's plan will cut the
parks core funding in half and
then eliminate all core funding
in twelve months. Without this
money, there will be no choice
but to close the majority of the
park system.
Anza-Borrego, Cuyamaca
Rancho and Mount Palomar
State Parks are all on the
proposed list to be closed. The
criteria based closing parks on
self-sufficiency, if a park can not
through the fees charged visitors,
campers and the like cover it's
cost and expenses, or if it does
not have funding from an outside
source, the park is scheduled to
be closed
The General Fund budget that
state parks receive accounts for
less than 1/10 of one percent of
the entire state budget. It has
Newest Incarnation Of An Old
Destination Brings Wynola Alive
Wynola Farms property owner Albert Lewis and the new
signage for the Marketplace.
Wynola Farms Marketplace,
the old apple packing warehouse
formerly known as Manzanita
Ranch, has re-opened its doors
for business. Now owned and
Celebrate National Trails Day
On June 6th At Laguna Mountain
Recreation Area
Join the Laguna Mountain Volunteer Association (LMVA) and the
San Diego Mountain Bike Association (SDMBA) in a day of service
and fun June 6, 2009 celebrating National, Trails Day. LMVA and
SDMBA are cosponsoring needed trail maintenance work to portions
of the Big Laguna Trail located within the Laguna Mountain Recreation
Area on the Cleveland National Forest.
The event will start at 9:00 am and finish early in the afternoon.
National Trails Day is an Adventure Pass Free Day, so stay after the
event for a hike, a bike ride, or a relaxing afternoon in the mountain
air and cool pines.
For required sign-up and meeting location please contact Jeannie
Hine with LMVA at jehforest gmail.com or Mark Constantino with
SDMBA at mark@sdmba.com.
Volunteers should bring gloves, eye protection, boots or sturdy
shoes, two quarts of water and a snack. Long sleeves and pants are
also recommended.
Laguna Mountain Recreation Area is located about an hour's drive
from San Diego and is popular for hiking, mountain biking, horse back
riding, camping, picnicking and sight seeing. The Recreation Area
boasts over 20 miles of multi-user trails, several campgrounds, two
picnic grounds, two mountain resorts, a visitor center and more.
operated by local residents
Albert Lewis and his wife Lydia
Frausto, this historic collection
of buildings is the place to stop
before and after venturing
into the town of Julian. If you
already live in Julian, you will
find an array of new products
and services to add to the list of
local Julian merchants. Wynola
Farms Marketplace is now
home to many new and existing
community business including
Wynola Farms GREEN STORE,
Mountain Top Cedarworks
and Antiques, In the Pines,
Palooka Joe's, Buffalo Sage,
Apple Junction Realty, Mountain
Beadworks, Orfila Winery and
the much anticipated Mountain
Beadworks Activity and Learning
Center, in addition to a new coffee
shop called Wynola's Daily Perc,
scheduled to open this summer.
Wynola Farms GREEN
STOREis a small earth-friendly
gift store run by Albert and
his family featuring American-
made products, gifts from Julian
and San Diego County based
companies, jams, organic
chocolate and ice cream hemp
clothing; organic bodycare
products, music CD's and locally
-SDG&E .Moving Forwa
During
This week, SDG&E will be
sending out information packets
about our Community Fire Safety
Program to approximately 60,000
customers who live in high-
risk fire areas in the San Diego
region - communities that could
be subject to their proposed
Emergency Power Shut-Off plan.
These materials include details
about the shut-off plan, what to
do in the evem of a power outage,
portable generator safety and
other emergency-preparedness
tips.
In the letter from Richard
M. Morrow; Vice President,
Customer Services, the
company spells out some of the
step they are taking to lessen the
Impact and probability of a fire
being started by the companies
equipment, "...replacing wood
poles with sturdy steel poles,
increasing inspections of our
electric system, expanding tree-
trimming and taking a number of
other steps to be better prepared
for fire-related emergencies."
Also included in the information
will be tips on selecting, caring
for and properly using a portable
electric generator.
In the accompanying
information the company states
"Outages under the Emergency
Power Shut-Off plan could last
from 12 to 72 hours. If the power
is turned off, SDG&E will work
with the American Red Cross to
by Michael Hart
promptly set up local Community
Care Centers where residents
can go for information food and
limited emergency supplies.
To help residents on limited
incomes or who have special
needs through an emergency
power shut-off, debit cards of up to
$250 will be provided by SDG&E
to customers who qualify. In the
event an emergency power shut-
off is called, additional assistance
such as transportation to and
from appropriate facilities to
special needs customers who
have mobility restrictions will also
be available."
How this all wil work is yet to
be tested, for now all we have is
the plan, and wait for the weather.
grown organic nuts, fruits and
produce when available.
NEW - Magna Car Wash and
Detailing will be opening in the
parking lot on the Grand Opening
and will be open afterwards
permanently on Thursdays,
Fridays and Saturdays.
Mountain Top Antiques
has opened a second store,
featuring mountain top cedar
works. Unusual custom made
Cuyamaca cedar log shave been
fashioned into: tables, benches,
coffee tables, bed head boards,
side tables, hat racks, hall trees,
night stands and custom cedar
fireplace mantels-made to order.
Of interest, Patricia McConnell,
an artist, will be carving the face
of her special order mantels
on site. Stop by and chat and
watch her carve: animals, oak
leaves, mountains or any special
orders. Patricia also makes and
specializes in new and vintage
turquoise jewelry. Mission
style antiques, assorted oak
furniture and Art Deco Antiques
are scattered throughout the
warehouse for savvy antique
collectors.
In the Pines has relocated
there as well, carrying decor and
gifts for Cabin and Lodge. Also
new is Palooka Joe's, situated
around the buildings' original
1943 soda fountain and featuring
nostalgic toys and treats. Orfila
Winery, also housed in the
complex offers wine tasting and
wonderful cheeses, crackers
and various related winery items
for sale. Mountain Beadworks,
owned by Patty and Dale Strong,
have expanded their selections
of beads, crystals, findings
and tools for the avid beader,
Beads, gifts, classes and family
activities make this a must stop
destination. Buffalo Sage carries
authentic Native arts & gifts and
has expanded out front facing
Highway 78. Apple Junction
Real Estate, owned by Paul
Bicanic and formerly located on
Highway 79, has opened a new
realty office at the Marketplace
as well.
Several new and unique shops
will be opening soon, in addition
to the Julian Certified Farmer's
Market. There is something for
everyone n Wynola, including
free and expansive parking!
Open everyday from 11-5.
4470 Highway 78, just north
of King Leo's. Retail space is
stil available. Call for more
information: 760.885.8364.
WYNOLA FARMS
MARKETPLACE Grand Opening
Activities include: Karate Demos,
Face Painting, Caricature
Drawing, Arts & Crafts Vendors
& Live Music with local Singer-
Songwriter Don Felps.
Weekend specials include:
Wynola Pizza is offering10% off
one meal with a receipt from any
of the following Wynola stores:
Mountain Beadworks, Wynola
Junction Antiques, Mountaintop
Antiques, Country Cellars, Orfila
Winery and Wynola Farms
Green Store.
Orfila Winery is offering buy
one bottle of "Seasons" Syrah
and get a second bottle of the
same free!
by Michael Hart
been calculated that the State
Parks generate $2.35 for the
state's General Fund for every
dollar spent on park funding
through econom)c activities in
the communities surrounding the
parks. According to the California
State Parks Foundation, a non
profit support group, that means
eliminating all funding for state
parks could actually result in the
state losing over $350 million
dollars in revenue from sales
taxes and other fees.
We in Julian understand
that the ripple effect of a park
closure, it is only now that our
local economy is starting to
recover from the Cedar Fire after
it closed Cuyamaca Rancho. The
folks down in Borrego are looking
at this as a fight for survival if
Anza-Borrego is closed.
Under the closures, parking
lots, visitor centers and all
facilities would be shut down.
State Parks and Recreation
spokesman Roy Stearns said
hikers should be able to visit the
sites as long as they use them
"with respect" and accept that
drinking fountains and bathrooms
will be closed park rangers will
be absent and trash won't be
picked up.
"If people carry trash in, we'd
urge them to pack it out," Stearns
said.
For the most part the parks
that would remain open are
state beaches and parks popular
among users of motorized
vehicles such as boats, 4x4s and
ATVs. With gas prices increasing
one has to wonder for how long?
