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Periodical • Wednesday
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October 5, 2016
Volume 32 - Issue 09
Julian, CA.
ISSN 1937-8416
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Earth Quake Swarm At Salton Sea Raises Alarm
Julian’s Night Sky, …Light Pollution Not Welcome!
by Doug Sollosy and Bill Carter
Last Saturday, thanks to the Julian Dark Sky Network (JDSN) and the Volcan Mountain Foundation, we were fortunate to have not just one, but a whole panel of very knowledgeable, and dedicated speakers addressing the “whys” and “how” of preserving the starry night skies that Julian has become known for. After some welcoming remarks by Doug Sollosy of the JDSN, Colleen Bradley, Exec. Director of the VMF, kicked the program off by helping us understand that the nocturnal
Almost 200 earthquakes were recorded in Southern California's Salton Sea in roughly a 24-hour period, geologists said Tuesday. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the quakes that began Monday and persisted throughout the day. The strongest quake had a magnitude of 4.3, officials said. Most of the earthquakes were small but three had a magnitude of 4.0 or greater and nine of at least 3.0, the USGS said. Seismic activity near the Salton Sea is not uncommon, since the 350-square mile body of water is located near numerous fault lines, including the notorious San Andreas. Scientists say earthquakes that occur near fault lines increase the chance that a larger quake will follow. The Salton Sea is located about 160 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 125 miles northeast of San Diego. On Friday the California Office of Emergency Services issued an earthquake advisory for Southern California following the swarm of small quakes in the region earlier this week. The advisory warned residents and officials in Ventura, San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Los Angeles, Kern and Imperial counties that
there was a greater possibility of a major earthquake through Oct. 4 “California is earthquake country. We must always be prepared and not let our guard down,” said Director Mark Ghilarducci. “The threat of an earthquake on the San Andreas Fault hasn’t gone away, so this is
another important opportunity for us to revisit our emergency plans and learn what steps you need to take if a significant earthquake hits.” The California Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Council -- an advisory committee of earthquake experts that analyzes seismic data -- Scientists
estimate the probability of a quake with a magnitude of 7.0 or higher on the southern San Andreas fault being triggered is as high as 1 in 100 and as low as 1 in 3,000. The average chance for such an earthquake striking on any given week is 1 in 6,000. That heightened probability will last through Tuesday(10/4).
the JDSN, ended the program with an excellent overview of the actual sky conditions in and around Julian. He pointed out that we do have excellent skies compared to the rest of Southern California, but that we are seeing the emergence of very serious light pollution from Ramona, Brawley, El Centro and Tecate that is coming our way. Bill asked for volunteers to participate in a crowd sourced sky quality monitoring project to create a data base for measuring the
darkness, as well as changes in the sky quality over a three year period. In addition the JDSN’s new logo, designed by Valerie Eddy, was introduced in the form of vinyl stickers with the phrase “Julian Night Sky…Unforgettable! which we hope will start become a part of Julian pride. The JDSN also had on hand many articles and lighting samples which are available by contacting us at juliandarkskynetwork@gmail. com
Opening Night Friday For This Years Melodrama
Build a Pen! Save a Lion!
darkness is an inseparable part of the habitat that has enabled our diverse wildlife to survive up here in our mountain wilderness. Lisa Bruhn, of the San Diego chapter of the International Dark Sky Association (IDA), talked about the history of the IDA, which began decades ago, and now has chapters in many countries around the world. She went on to talk about the circadian rhythm, which has evolved as part of our biological makeup, and discussed some of the research which is currently being cited by the AMA, which shows very detrimental effects to mental and physical well-being, when humans are deprived of real darkness at night. Consider Singapore, where the entire population has lost their night vision, because of the extreme level of light pollution there. Our featured speaker, Betsy Knaak, of the Borrego Dark Sky Coalition, and director of the Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association, started out by saying that Borrego Springs had the distinction of being the first designated dark sky community in California earn the designation by the IDA of Dark Sky Community, in 2009. She welcomed our efforts in Julian to join with Borrego, and eventually other back country communities to form an entire dark sky region, where the wonders of
the night sky can be viewed by all, residents and visitors. In this respect, she pointed out that both Borrego Springs and Julian have economies that are based largely on tourism, and mentioned that since Borrego’s designation in 2009 there has been an increase in eco-tourism, which has given a boost to its economy. Betsy also gave us a vivid picture of the diverse allies, including astronomers, naturalists, chamber of commerce people, that came together, and the steps that were gone through, for Borrego to be designated a DSC. Importantly she made the observation that because of our astronomy activities, and numerous partnerships, we in Julian are fairly far along in fulfilling the requirements for DSC designation. We know we still have a lot of work to do however and the JDSN is asking for all who value our beautiful starry nights to join in this effort. We also learned a lot about nocturnal wildlife and the disastrous effects of light pollution on bird migration thanks to Dave Bittner, of the Wildlife Research Institute. Greg Hill, a youth camp counselor and community educator also spoke, telling a poignant story of a young girl who cried on her last day in camp because she was returning to the city where she would no longer see the stars at night. Bill Carter, an active member of
Another lion proof animal pen goes up in Julian! Members of the Mountain Lion Foundation, the Julian Mountain Lion Project and the Wildlife Research Institute team up for a morning of pen building fun and mountain lion conversation. As part of the Julian Mountain Lion 5 year Project, this is the official 2nd pen build in the area. The goal is to build completely enclosed pens for our lovely furry farm animals, while allowing mountain lions safe passage through territories of tolerance. Both can coexist with just a little more effort on our part! This pen has been designed to house from 3-5 goats when then are not grazing under supervision. Strong side fencing along with a secure and sturdy roof provide the necessary protection from our fellow resident mountain lions who are capable of easily scaling fencing over 10 feet high when enticed with a meal on the other side. Protecting our pets and livestock is a crucial step in keeping our local lions out of trouble. Remember the lions are a very important part of keeping our environment healthy and it is up to us to find answers that increase the safety of our neighborhoods while also fostering a sustainable lion population. If you need some labor/help building your pen, and would like to become part of the pen-building team please call. We can be reached at (760) 230-3301 or email us at julianmoutainlion@gmail.com for the Julian Mountain Lion Project. You can also schedule a free home visit for specific suggestions on making your property less attractive to a lion. More tips and ideas are available at www.mountainlion.org
Come join us for 90 minutes of old-fashioned inexpensive fun and entertainment and support your neighbors who have volunteered two months of their lives to bring this 60 year tradition to Julian for another year. Will it be the last? Better make it a point to come, just in case! This is a very special Year for the Julian Melodrama – our 60th anniversary! The play that director Staci Hodo has chosen for this momentous event is the first Melodrama that was written specifically for and about our town. This comedy play, written by the late Julian residents, Patsy and Wally McFarlane, was first performed 59 years ago in 1957 as Julian’s 2nd Melodrama and has been brought back by popular demand several other times over the last 5 decades. As usual, the story is loosely based on the history of Julian and features a heroine in distress with the handsome, robust hero rescuing her from the evil Villain. The Stalwart Surveyor or The Man who sank the Cuyamaca Float is a comedy about actual events surrounding a property dispute that took place in the Julian-Cuyamaca Lake area; about an evil-dooer trying to acquire land through shady, illegal means and the surveyor who persevered to save the land for it’s rightful owners. Of course, there is romance brewing and tense moments when danger lurks and all seems lost. Participation in the allvolunteer amateur production is a huge time commitment, which has been shared over the past 60 years by, it seems, almost every family in Julian and some going on the 3rd generation! Proceeds from the Melodrama go towards scholarships to Julian graduating seniors, and an adult returning to school. Opening night proceeds go to the Bobbie Green Scholarship for someone going to school for ranching, nursing or the arts. The Triangle continued on page 13
Football
Friday, August 26 W 60-0 @ Warner HS Friday, September 2 L 0 - 40 Home vs Avalon Friday, September 9 L 6 - 26 Home vs Foothills Christian Thurs., September 15 L 22 - 34 Home vs San Diego Jewish Academy Friday, September 23 W 38-0 Home vs Calvary Christian Friday, October 7 7:00 Homecoming vs West Shores Friday, October 14 7:00 @Borrego Springs Friday, October 21 7:00 @ St Joseph Academy (Connors Park, San Marcos) Friday, November 4 TBA Home vs Ocean View Christian
Cross Country
Saturday, August 27 √ @ Vaquerro Stampede Saturday, September 10 √ @ Bronco Round-up Saturday, September 17 √ @ Mt. Carmel/ Movin Shoes Invitational Friday, September 23 √ @ South Bay Invitational Friday, September 30 tba @ Coach Downey Classic Friday, October 7 tba Citrus League #1 Friday, October 14 tba Citrus League #2 Friday, October 21 tba 69th Mt. SAC Cross Country Invitational Friday, October 28 tba Citrus League #3
Volleyball
Tuesday, August 23 L 0-3 @ Ocean View Christian Tuesday, August 30 L 0-3 Home - Borrego Springs Friday, September 16 L 0-3 @ West Shores Wednesday, September 19 L 0-3 Home - Ocean View Christian Wednesday, September 21 L 3-0 Home - West Shores Friday, September 23 L 0-3 @Borrego Springs Wednesday, September 28 W 3-2 Home - San Pasqual Academy Friday, September 30 L 0-3 @ St Joseph Academy Tuesday, October 4 tba @ Warner HS Wednesday, October 12 4:00 Home - Escondido Adventist Academy
Julian Chamber Mixer - Thursday October 6 at 5:30 hosted by Julian Lodge Bed n Breakfast www.visitjulian.com