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Volume 28 - Issue 07
Wednesday September 26, 2012 Julian, CA.
ISSN 1937-8416
56th Annual
Melodrama
This years play is "B" Mine
Forever or I Get the Mine
and You Get the Shaft. Lovely
Melody Moonstruck, her good
friend Prudence Poorhouse, and
handsome hero Digger Malone,
all own gold mines. At least they
are supposed to be gold mines
but so far all they have come up
with is a small amount of silver.
And they need to strike it rich so
Melody can marry Digger. Then
why is the evil villain known as
Blackie trying to obtain the mines
by hook or crook (Mostly crook)?
And can Blackie really trust his
accomplice, wicked La Verne
Laredo?
Between acts will be an "olio"
(variety show) featuring junior
cancan dancers, a variety of local
talent acts, and/or the famous
Triangle Club Chorus (a.k.a.
Julian Floozies), entertaining
with hilarious old-time songs.
Olio acts may differ for each
performance.'
The audience is always
encouraged to participate by
booing the villain, cheering the
hero, and crying "awwww" for
the sweet heroine. Sometimes
the characters need warning or
advice -- but keep it clean -- it's
a family show!
Participation in the all-volunteer
amateur production requires a
huge time commitment, which
has been shared for more than
half a century by almost every
family in Julian. Former director
Bobbi Green, who was involved in
the melodrama for 46 or so years,
thirty five of them as director, has
finally decided to retire and has
turned her director's chair and
megaphone over to Garnette
kNech who has been producer
and director of most of our Julian
High School plays.
The melodrama is presented
every weekend throughout
October during Julian Apple
Days, a great community effort
that demonstrates the lively
spirit of our town. Proceeds
from the melodrama go toward
scholarships for Julian graduating
seniors and for sponsorship of
local youth organizations and
activities. Profits are also used to
help sponsor local events such
as the old-fashioned 4th of July
Parade and a visit from Santa
Claus to the Julian Town Hall for
the children's Christmas party.
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Motorcycle, Accident Causes Fire
by Bill Everett
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The view of smoke from the Town Hall
photo courtesy Julian Chamber of Commerce
Another Bullet Dodged - As the sun set last Friday evening the acrid
smell of smoke permeated every household in Whispering Pines. By
that time however, aircraft and ground crews had contained a fire
that started earlier in the day as a result of a motorcycle missing
a turn on Farmer Road and ending up in the dry grass and brush.
Its hot engine immediately set fire to the vegetation. The rider was
transported to the hospital as his bike was turned to ashes.
Within seconds, the fire raced up the steep slope to the east and
soon reached the crest between Farmer's Road and Highway 78.
At that point, the fire was in extremely thick brush and even timber.
Flame lengths reached nearly 100 feet as fire authorities mobilized
all available resources, It took over ten minutes for aircraft to reach
the scene, but soon four aerial tankers out of Ramona were joined by
two helicopters in an intense air attack.
Immediately, Farmer Road was closed, as well as Wynola Road
heading west from Highway 78. Soon, Wynola Road was re-opened to
divert traffic while Highway 78 was closed. Fire bosses recommended
the evacuation of approximately 25 nearby residences, but apparently
few if any heeded the advice.
Perhaps the only saving grace was that the wind out of the west was
gentle and did not easily drive the fire downslope towards Highway
78. This could have been a catastrophe for Whispering Pines and
beyond, but again a bullet was dodged. Fire crews remained on the
site overnight, mopping up hot spots and assuring no chance of re-
ignition. At least 15 acres were burned, within feet of the lightning fire
that erupted north of Camp Stevens several weeks ago.
Fire season so far this year has been challenging, with the most
difficult times potentially still to come.
Music On The Mountain
Jazz Piano Featured Tuesday
Friends of the Julian Library is
proud to present renowned jazz
pianist Mikan Ztatkovich for a
Music on the Mountain concert
on Tuesday, October 2, at 6:00
pm at the Julian Branch Library!
When watching Mikan
Zlatkovich play the piano, the
first thing you will notice is his
mastery of the keyboard - the
way he expresses himself
with confidence, freedom, and
creativity. He has the ability to
bring his fellow performers and
the audience into the moment:
discovering unexpected
harmonies, making music that
encompasses the essence of
jazz.
Born in Pristina, Serbia, Mikan
listened to American radio in
Eastern Europe as a young child.
His father, an amateur guitarist,
exposed him to the jazz greats
and he was instantly fascinated.
Together, they captured this
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Volleyball Continues To Soar
In Wednesday's league battle, ,,s.w, ..... • • ,
the host Julian Eagles volleyball ".--
team scored a 3-0 triumph ...............
over the Calexico Mission
RoadRunners.
The Eagles (4-1) swept
Calexico Misson in 3 games.
Highlights OH Jasmine Madeyski I I
scored 16 points serving 10 of
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them aces. Setter Hannah Elliot
had 23 assists and scored 19
points serving, 5 of them aces.
OH Eden Tunnell had 5 kills.
On Thursday the Eagle girls
hosted Borrego in hard fought
match. "Borrego came to play
and served very well and dug
everything we hit. They were a .;. ...
challenging team to play" siad photo byJosephMunson
Cgach D.
Borrego took the first game 18-25. The girls of Julian came back to
take the next two; 25-16 and 25-18. the fourth game was a nail biter
to the end with Borrego prevailing 22-25.
The fifth game was back and fourth with the Eagle girls pulling it out
15-12 to take the match 3-2.
Scarlett Szymnski was recoginzed as player of the match for her
consistent play.
Eagles Get Their Wings Clipped
by H. "Buddy" Seifert'
Sometimes you just wish that
you had a "do-over" button. I
know two Eagles that wish they
did.
The young men have paid their
penalties by getting benched for
a major portion of of the game
and they've done their crime, paid
their time and made their sincere
apologies to their teammates. To
publish their names would not
be to anyone's interest, so we'll
leave it at that.
Our team didn't do so well in
Escondido on Friday night And
it started badly at 7:20 on Friday
morning. Two of our starters
I. dcided to take up a friend's offer
to buy them breakfast to celebrate
a recent birthday. Unfortunately
they were scheduled as office
or teacher's aides for their first
period class. So they ditched.
They did make it back to school
for their remaining classes. It
came to a head during the pre-
game team meetings and the
following questions were posed
to the entire team: 1. Should the
players be benched for the entire
game? 2. Should the players
be benched as starters, but only
allowed to play on special teams?
3. Or just let their punishment
from the School Administration
suffice? The team could reach
no consensus, so Coach White
had to put his Solomon hat. Not
only would the boys be subject
to the punishment from Mr.
Schlottman, but also they would
play only on special teams. They
might be allowed to return to the
game only in the latter stages of
the second half.
If this had been a motocross
event, Julian would have won.
They lost the first half soundly
but did the only scoring in the
second half. It's how you finish
the second half that counts
in professional motorsports.
Unfortunately, not in prep football.
The Calvin Christian Crusaders
won the coin toss and elected
to receive the opening kick-off.
Brian Garcia put his leg into the
kick and the ball disappeared into
the darkness in the Crusaders
endzone. First and ten at the
Crusaders 20.
Calvin's first run up the gut was
squashed after one yard but the
inexperienced Eagles defensive
line leaked like a sieve on their
next play allowing a 53-yard slice
through the other side of the
defense. There was an additional
10 yards tacked on because of
a late Eagles hit. They couldn't
capitalize on their gains and
after two runs to nowhere, an
incompletion and a delay of
game penalty, shanked their field
goal attempt low and wide right.
Eagles ball on downs at their
own 20.
Garcia picked up a quick first
down with an 11-yard scamper
through heavy traffic and on
the next play, picked up 1 more
yard. Hunter was under heavy
pressure on his next two passing
attempts and there was no first
down on this series. Brian came
back in and booted a high end
over end punt that went out of
bounds on Calvin's 42.
The Crusader's first rush was
met in the backfield for a 2-yard
loss, but they came back with a
38-yard slice and a first down at
the Eagles 22. They picked up
another 12 and finished of the
drive with 10-yard pass into the
Eagles endzone. Their PAT was
good; with 5:22 left in the 1st
quarter it's Calvin 7, Julian 0.
Calvin's kicker was rather weak
and their attempted onside kick
went straight into the hands of
the up linemen, Skyler Brothers.
Skyler wrapped up the ball on
Calvin's 49.
The Eagle's young o-line was
having one of those nights and
Brian got caught 5 yards deep
for a loss. Under even heavier
pressure than the first series,
Hunter was forced to throw it away,
just missing Kellen Regalado
and twin Austin McConnell for
incompletions. The Crusader's
got a finger on Brian's boomer,
and the ball kicked out of bounds
at Calvin's 38.
Calvin's offense got on a roll
and put together two first down
rushes and a galloping 31-yard
sprint and scored. Their PAT
was flat so no joy there. Calvin
13, Julian 0.
Calvin's anemic kick off flip-
flopped to the Eagles 39 and
was recovered by Jaren Bell for
no return. Actually not a bad
starting position when the entire
team is available.
Brian's first rush of the 2nd
quarter went for 2 yards in heavy
traffic, but on his second, he was
captured in the backfield for a 19-
yard loss. To add insult to injury,
the Eagles were flagged for an
illegal procedure, but the penalty
was declined. Hunter couldn't
find an open receiver and was
continued on page 7
Julian
Eagles
Athletics
Football
Friday, August 31 L 22-30
Borrego
Friday September 7 L 41.- 0
Hamilton (Anza)
Friday, September 14 W 34-10
, Lutheran
Friday, September21 L 42- 13
Calvin Christian
Friday, September 28
HOME
Sherman Indian School
Teacher & Staff
Appreciation Day 3PM
Saturday, October 6 away
Classical Academy
at Orange Glen HS 7 PM
Friday, October 12 HOME
Calvary Christian
HOMECOMING 2:30 or 7PM
Friday, October 19 HOME
San Pasqual Academy
Senior Night - 2:30 or 7PM
Friday, October 26 away
Borrego 7PM
Friday, November2 away
Vincent Memorial 7PM
Volleyball
Thursday, August 30 W 3-1
San Diego Jewish
Academy
Tuesday, September 4 W3-2
Classical Academy High
Thursday, September 6 W3-1
Ocean View Academy
Saturday, September 8
Joshua Springs Tournament
Third Place
Wednesday, September 19
W3-O
Calexico Adventist Mission
School
Thursday, September 20
W 3- 2
Borrego Springs
High School
Saturday, September 22 1-3
Pacific Ridge Tournament
Monday, September 24 away
Escondido Adventist
5:30
Wednesday, September 26
away
Vincent Memorial High
Wednesday, October 3 away
Calipatria High School
Friday, October 5 HOME
Mountain Empire
High School
Wednesday, October 10 away
Warner Springs • High School
Thursday, October 11 away
Calexico Adventist Mission
Wednesday, October 17 away
Borrego Springs
High School
Friday, October 19 HOME
Vincent Memorial
High School
Monday, October 22
HOME
Warner High School
CrossCountry
Saturday, September 15
Mt.Carmel Movin Shoes
Invitational
Friday, September 21
Citrus League #1
at Julian
Friday, October 5
Citrus League #2
at Lake Morena
Friday, October 19
Citrus League #3
at Guajome Park
Friday, November 2
Citrus League #4
at Borrego
Friday, November 9
• Citrus League Finals
at Lake Morena
Saturday, November 17
* San Diego CIF Finals
at Morley Field
Thursday October 4, 5:30pm Behind Julian Fitness Center
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