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An Independent Weekly Newspaper Serving the Backcountry Communities of Julian, Cuyamaca, Santa Ysabel, Shelter Valley, Mt. Laguna, Ranchita, Sunshine Summit, Warner Springs and Wynola.
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Volunteers vs JCFPD In Court This Week
It’s back to court for the JCFPD and the volunteers this week to either continue the cases the volunteers filed in 2018 or possibly bring all to a conclusion. First up is Tuesday at 8:30 when Judge Trapp will review the County and LAFCO’s request to join the cases: 1) County of San Diego Ex Parte Application for Leave to Intervene 2) Defendant LAFCO Ex Parte Application for Leave to Intervene 3) Order to Show Cause Re: Determination of Related Cases: a) The Court to hear arguments of counsel. Upon the Court’s inquiry, there is no opposition to this Court hearing all three related cases. The Court will hear the following related cases: 37-2018-00020015-CU-MC-CTL Julian Volunteer Fire Company Association v. Julian Cuyamaca Fire Protection District 37-2018-00034179-CU-WM-CTL Crouch v. Julian-Cuyamaca Fire Protection District 37-2019-00018076-CU-MC-CTL Julian-Cuyamaca Fire Protection District v. San Diego County Local Agency Formation Commission Thursday, April 25 at 8:30am - 37-2019-00018076-CU-MC-CTL, possible preliminary ruling. Friday, April 26 at 11am - 37-2018-00020015-CU-MC-CTL, County of San Diego and LAFCO Motion to Intervene is scheduled. This may be decided in Tuesday’s hearing, or be proceeding to trail as part of the request to combine all cases into one. The Court will allow County of San Diego and LAFCO to file Motion for New Trial to preserve statutory time frame. The Court notes $347,000.00 in Attorney Briggs trust account shall remain in the trust account until further order of the Court. As of Sunday there were still “volunteers” hanging out at the fire station with no apparent security present from the County. All we can do is wait for the Court to decide who has the stronger arguments in all cases. If the former board did, as they are accused, violate the Brown Act. Or did the new attorney for the District, Cory Briggs, comit a fraud on the Court in obtaining the order to grind everything to a hault. We can only wait and see.
San Diegans Encouraged to Get Rid of Painkillers, Other Rx Drugs
By José A. Álvarez, County of San Diego Communications Office
San Diegans will once again have an opportunity to get rid of unused or unwanted medications during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s spring Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 27. On Thursday, County officials and representatives from the DEA, the Sheriff’s Department, the District Attorney’s Office and other law enforcement agencies gathered outside the County Administration Center to encourage people to help prevent overdoses and deaths by safely disposing of their prescription drugs, especially painkillers. The Take Back Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27. San Diegans can dispose of their medications anonymously, and there’s no charge. Call (800) 882-9539 or go to www.DEATAKEBACK.com for a location near you. “Prevention through education and action gets the best results,” said Supervisor Kristin Gaspar. “All of us have an opportunity to save a life today.” There will be more than 40 locations around the county for the event to drop off unused and unneeded medications, including the JULIAN SHERIFF'S PATROL STATION. No sharps or needles accepted. Unwanted or expired prescription drugs can be dangerous to the community by falling into the wrong hands. “A big part of the success of Take Back Day has happened here where San Diegans have participated with increasing response,” said Colin Ruane, assistant special agent in charge for the San Diego division of the Drug Enforcement Administration. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a way for law enforcement agencies to addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. One Saturday last October, at over 5,800 locations around the country, almost a million pounds of unused and unneeded medications were collected. Since the DEA began the twice-a-year National Take Back Days, almost 11 million pounds—nearly 5,500 tons—of unused medication have been properly disposed. According to the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about 6 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from their home’s medicine cabinet. “We must stay alert against the precursors to drug misuse and abuse because these people are our family members, friends, colleagues and neighbors,” said Assistant Sheriff Kelly Martinez. County Deputy District Attorney Terri Perez added that “We have a huge problem with young people believing that prescription drugs are safe.” In 2017, a total of 273 San Diegans died from prescription drugs. More than 7,000 ended up at local emergency room in 2016, the most recent data available shows. “Many of those who have become addicted, and many who have died from overdose are first exposed to powerful opioids from home medicine cabinets,” said Luke Bergmann, director of Behavioral Health Services for the County Health and Human Services Agency. “They then move on to other substances, including heroin when their home supplies run dry. We encourage people to safely dispose of their unused pharmaceuticals. We also encourage people who are misusing medications to talk honestly to their physicians, and to seek treatment. Drug treatment is available in San Diego County and it works.” If you can’t participate in Prescription Drug Take Back Day, you can always drop off unwanted prescriptions at any Sheriff’s station or substation during normal business hours. Drug treatment is a component of Live Well San Diego, the County’s vision for healthy, safe and thriving residents and communities. To speak with a trained counselor, call the County’s Access and Crisis Line at (888) 724-7240.
The UCSD Shiley Eye Institute Eyemobile Visits Julian
April 24, 2019
Volume 34 — Issue 38 ISSN 1937-8416
Miss Julian/Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Once again the children of Julian were treated to an egg hunt at Frank lane park - courtesy of the Miss Julian Pageant and the Lions Club
Spring Sports Schedules
Each year, schools around the country need to perform mandated vision screenings for particular grades. From these screenings, parents are alerted to their child’s vision needs. This year, children at Julian Union Elementary School District were able to not only have a vision screening, but those that needed a more extensive vision exam received it along with a free pair of glasses! Hilary Ward, the Executive Director of Julian Pathways, Inc. reached out to the UCSD Shiley Eye Institute for help with this year’s annual vision screenings. She learned of the Shiley Eye Institute’s Eyemobile program and quickly got JUESD signed up. The Eyemobile provides vision screenings at schools throughout the San Diego County. Their mission is “to give young, underserved children the vision they need to succeed in school and in life by identifying, treating, and preventing vision disorders.” When the Eyemobile learned about the District’s student demographics and needs, they were more than excited to come out to the school. So in December, two vision screeners from Eyemobile visited the elementary school and performed 177 screenings in a single day. Students filed into the school’s multipurpose room and lined up to have their vision tested with state of the art equipment. Those who failed the test received a letter from the school and an offer to have a more extensive screening when the Eyemobile came back out. For two days in March, the Eyemobile recreational vehicle made its way to the campus and parked on the playground area. The students were instantly intrigued by the colorful addition and were eager to get a chance to see the inside. The RV is a selfcontained mobile optometry office complete with all of the necessary testing apparatus. Although some students were nervous about the process and having their eyes dilated, the Eyemobile staff made sure child was comfortable. Hilary Ward commented, “We were so lucky to have the Eyemobile visit our school district. So many of our children were in desperate need of glasses. This program provided them with an exam and glasses that they would have otherwise missed out on. It’s such a wonderful service and the Eyemobile staff was great!“
In April, the students received their glasses and proudly wore them in class. They were so excited to be able to see better in class and one student even commented that he could now clearly see Volcan Mountain. Julian Pathways, Inc. and the Julian Elementary School District students would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation for the UCSD Shiley Eye Institute.
Eagles Track
Friday, March 1 Home vs Mountain Empire Friday, March 8 Crusader Classic at Calvin Christion HS Saturday, March 16 Elmer Runge Invitational at West Hills HS Friday, March 22 3:00 Citrus League #1 at Julian HS Saturday, March 23 10:00 Calvin Christian Small Schools Invitational at Escondido HS Friday, April 12 3:00 Citrus League #2 at Julian HS Friday, April 26 3:00 Dennis Gilbert Small Schools Invitational at Mountain Empire HS Saturday, April 27 8:00 Dick Wilkins Frosh-Soph Invitational at Del Norte HS Thursday, May 2 3:00 Citrus League Finals at Julian HS Saturday, May 11 9:00 San Diego CIF - Prelims at Mt Carmel HS Saturday, May 18 11:00 San Diego CIF - Finals at Mt. Carmel HS
Girls Softball
Friday, March 1 W 8-5 @Avalon Tuesday, March 5 L 2-12 Home vs Foothills Christian Thursday March 7 3:30 Home vs St. Joseph Academy Tuesday, March 12 3:30 Home vs St. Joseph Academy Wednesday, March 13 L 1-5 @ Guajome Park Academy Friday, March 15 3:30 Home vs Guajome Park Academy Tuesday, March 19 3:30 Home vs Vincent Memorial Wednesday, March 20 3:30 Home vs Calvary Christian Monday, March 25 3:30 @ St Joseph Academy
Boys Baseball
Tuesday, February 26 3:30 @ Ocean View Christian Tuesday, March 5 3:30 @ St. Joseph Academy Thursday, March 7 3:30 Home vs Ocean View Christian Thursday, March 14 F @ Calvary Christian Monday, March 18 L 0-1 @ Escondido Charter Wednesday, March 20 F Thursday, March 21 F @ Ocean View Christian Wednesday, March 27 L 8-1 @ Rock Academy Tuesday, April 9 W 12-7 Home vs High Tech NC Wednesday, April 10 L 10-16 @ High Tech NC(San Marcos) Friday, April 12 L 9-15 Home vs St. Joseph Academy Tuesday, April 16 3:30 Home vs Calvary Christian Wednesday, April 17 3:30 @ St Joseph Academy Teen Miss Julian Britney Vargas helping the youngest egg hunter
Julian Doves and Desparados Performing
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Historic skits on Sundays at 2pm in front of the Julian Jail. (weather permitting)