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FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Volume 18 • Number 1
Showcasing the Flower of Hope By Angela McLaughlin ~ THE JOURNAL
Meals on the Go drivers Melanie Klika, Maureen Symonds, Kurt Boettcher and Petra Boettcher pack meals for delivery.
I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Alfonso Guillen delivers meals on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. PHOTOS COURTESY OF JEFF HOLT
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Nutrition Ministry Delivers More Than Food
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By Ann Reilly Cole ~ THE JOURNAL
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our community. With its Meals on the Go ministry, the church has become a dependable presence in the backcountry, reaching out and improving the lives of those in need. The church works in partnership with Ramona Senior Center’s Ramona Meals on Wheels program, under its grant umbrella. The center delivers nutritious prepared meals in a truck equipped to carry hot and cold foods to
ore than two years into a ministry that has become much more than a meal delivery program, folks at Community United Methodist Church of Julian have truly learned that man does not live by bread alone. Over time, the brief exchanges of greetings, smiles and hugs — along with a hot, cooked meal — have led to beneficial relationships and a deeper understanding of the needs of some seniors in
the church, where volunteer drivers take the meals directly to the homes of individual recipients 60 years of age and older. On Mondays and Wednesdays, clients receive a hot meal for that day and a frozen meal for the next day, while on Fridays, they get one hot meal and two frozen meals. In addition to food from See NUTRITION MINISTRY continued on page 9
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s the dark days of winter wane and the warm rays of spring appear, bright flowers begin to emerge from the soil, working their way through the tough ground and standing sturdily along roadsides and pathways, and in fields and gardens. Also referred to as “narcissus,” daffodils are often considered the “flower of hope.” As one of the hardiest flowers, they are habitually one of the first to bloom in spring and can withstand harsh cold snaps and neglect by inexperienced gardeners, among other hardships. “They can get beat down
by snow and rain, and can be standing up the next day,” said Sally Snipes, who started planting daffodils in 1990, and is the event organizer for the Daffodil Show in Julian. “They tolerate us.” Though they may be found in an array of colors, these trumpet-shaped blooms are most frequently recognized for their traditional sunny yellow variation. “The whole family is native to the Mediterranean foothills and the mountains of Spain,” said Snipes, who is commonly known as the “daffodil lady.” See FLOWER OF HOPE continued on page 5
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utensils and other items. We also established a gift registry at Target for residents to purchase some of the items necessary to set up housekeeping and turn the station into comfortable living quarters. The gift registry can be accessed through the station’s official website, www.JFCPD. com, which also includes information about the donor tree. Finally, the Fire Plugs group is assisting JCFPD in the planning of the fire station grand opening. This event will take place on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the station, 3407 Highway 79. We will have a program that will include music and a ribboncutting ceremony, followed by grilled hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks, prepared and served by volunteer firefighters and the Julian Fire Plugs. This event is free, and all residents of Julian and Cuyamaca are invited to come, bring children and enjoy a celebration that has been a long time coming. Please join us and be prepared for a day of fun and entertainment. n Patricia Landis is a member of the Julian Fire Plugs, which also includes members Jan Payne, Cathy Ozbun, Greg Hidley, Brian Kramer, Sheana Fry, Barbara Nigro, Kathy Payne and Ron Ozbun.
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A Long Way from Ike Green’s ‘Swinging Door Saloon’
By Darrell Beck ~ THE JOURNAL
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t the turn of the 20th century, the settlement called Ramona was limited to the 600 and 700 blocks of Main Street, which at the time was but a meandering, dusty trail leading to the backcountry and the Julian gold mines. Situated in the 600 block on the north side, from west to east, was the Jerman Drug Store, which was torn down and replaced by the Rexall Drug Store, which became Ramona Pharmacy and now, Affordable Treasures; the Jerman residence, which today houses a number of businesses; the Verlaque House, now home to the Guy B. Woodward Museum; the Verlaque General Store, now an antiques store; and Ike Green’s Swinging Door Saloon, now home to Ramona Home Journal and Julian Journal in the west wing, and CC Cycles in the east. Isaac “Ike” Green, who was born in Poland in 1856 and naturalized as an American citizen in 1867, was listed on the 1880 census as a farmer and a resident of Ballena. The 1900 census recorded him as a resident of Ramona, where he was described as a saloonkeeper. It is presumed that sometime prior to 1900, he built the saloon building located at 619 Main St., and he may have operated it until 1920. That’s when Prohibition was enacted, which ended the sale of alcoholic beverages in the United States
until 1933. He also built a two-story home on the corner of Sixth and B streets, where he and his wife, Cecelia, raised their family of six. After Ike died and his widow married James Robinson, the house became known as the Green-Robinson home. Over the years, two annexes were added to the original saloon structure, including the storefront to the west — at 621 Main St. — and the covered entryway, making it functional for many different uses. Stanley Murdo Bachelor, who was born in Ramona in 1901, remembered a poolroom being in one wing. He also told of being a pinsetter at a miniature bowling alley situated in one of the wings when he was a child. Dr. Ruben Tellam operated a dentist office in the west wing for many years, from the late 1930s through the mid-1950s. Tellam was the primary dentist in Ramona for many years, and he used the old backcountry methods of dentistry. I can say for a fact that people today are very lucky to have the services of modern, painless dentistry, because frontier dentists like
Pictured in 1902, Ramona’s Main Street is home to many businesses, including Ike Green’s saloon on the far right. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GUY B. WOODWARD MUSEUM
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See THE JOURNAL’S NEW HOME The Journal office is now located at 621 Main St., in Old Town Ramona. continued on page 8
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or the first time in years, Lake Jessop is full and will be open to campers at YMCA Raintree Ranch and Camp Marston.The lake was improved a few years ago in anticipation of a rainy winter — which finally arrived. According to YMCA staff members, teens will be able to enjoy canoeing, fishing and raft-building this summer. “It filled up and was overflowing in eight days of rain — approximately 24 feet,” said YMCA program director
Ryan James. “We are really excited to finally have water back in Lake Jessop. We haven’t had kids canoe on the lake in more than 4 ½ years, so we’re really excited for that.” He said that they expect the lake to be in service for awhile. “We had some repairs done to it a few years ago, and we’re hoping that it will remain full.” n
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Rain Brings Desert Wildflowers
ith the heaviest winter rainfalls in a decade at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, wildflower experts are predicting a record bloom from February through mid-April. This year is the Anza-Borrego Foundation’s 50th anniversary of protecting the park, and representatives say that the flowers are the perfect decorations for the occasion. “ABF’s work over the past five decades has included securing 54,000 acres of privately-owned property within the park, so that visitors can view these wildflowers, along with wildlife and other assorted plant life, undisturbed,” said ABF media contact Ashley Weaver. In honor of its anniversary year,
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As they are native to this area, both the Greeks and Romans historically grew them, and many cultures around the world hold different uplifting meanings for this cheerful flower — meanings that center around new beginnings, rebirth and the coming of spring.
This year marks the 13th annual Daffodil Show, which will take place March 4 and 5 from noon to 5 p.m. at Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St. As the flower for the month of March, the show comes at the perfect time. Sponsored by the Julian Chamber of Commerce, the event is free to visitors of all ages who are invited
to “come celebrate spring with the flower of hope.” The annual event showcases beautiful blooms from local gardeners. With typically more than 1,000 entries on display, the show offers an impressive gathering of this fascinating flower. Experts from the American Daffodil Society will be on hand to answer questions — with 25,000-plus named hybrids, there is a lot to learn about these popular plants. Those who are interested in submitting their daffodils for display and judging should bring them on March 3 from noon to 5 p.m. The show encourages entries from both adults and youths, and invites submissions from people in neighboring communities. Snipes adds that the entries are what really make the show a success and urges people to bring them, “Even if it’s only one or two.” If the weather is poor, she suggests picking the flowers earlier and preserving them in a garage or refrigerator until submission day. “We’ve had some really good rain this year,” she said. “That should make them strong and happy and make for a good show!” n
Desert wildflowers bloom following recent rains. PHOTO BY JERRY VAUGHN, THE ANZA-BORREGO FOUNDATION
VMF to Host Dinner Dance & Auction Fundraiser Volcan Mountain Foundation’s Annual Dinner Dance and Auction is set for Sunday, March 26, at 4:30 p.m. Organizers expect this year’s silent auction to be bigger and better than ever. There will be a welcome reception with appetizers and beverages from Volcan Mountain Winery, Nickel Beer Company and Julian Hard Cider. The banquet dinner and special award presentation will be followed by music and dancing to the sounds of the Zzymzzy Quartet, which specializes in tunes from the 1920s
and ‘30s. Reservations are $75 per person if received by March 12, and $85 after. The event will be held at Camp Stevens, 1108 Highway 78. The fundraiser will help support the Volcan Mountain Foundation’s mission to conserve and acquire land and practice respectful stewardship through education, public outreach and resource management, and to preserve Volcan Mountain in its natural state for future generations. Visit www.volcanmt.org. n
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Winter Fun Means Staying Safe As the county continues to receive rain and mountain snow, the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation suggests ways to help residents remain safe.
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San Diego Supervisors Promote Public Safety By Dianne Jacob
It was my great honor to recently deliver the 2017 State of the County address. Our county government is strong, and we will continue to make public safety our top priority. But we also have a lot of work ahead of us.
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In my speech, I an-nounced seven initiatives that I’d like the county and region to pursue this year: • Let’s be street wise: Ramp up funding to improve county roads within five years. • Green light for green projects: Create a sustainable endowment fund to support parks.
• Confronting the pension challenge: Pursue changes in employee benefits to ensure fiscal health. • Prepare for the silver surge: Hire a “senior czar” to steer improvements in senior services. • There’s an app for that: Graffiti? Potholes? Gas price gouging? Try the county’s new Tell Us Now! app. • Stay battle ready: Tools and tactics to fight crime, wildfire and sex slavery. • Building a bond: Work with schools to improve community and cop relations. We will continue to do all we can to keep our communities safe, to remain fiscally sound and to maintain a county government that serves the people and does them proud. n Supervisor Dianne Jacob serves San Diego County’s District 2. Visit www.diannejacob. com, call 619-531-5522 or email dianne.jacob@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Assemblyman Voepel Introduces Veterans’ Jobs Legislation
Assemblymember Randy Voepel announced that he has introduced AB 353 — the Veteran Employment Parity Act (VEPA) — that would establish a voluntary preference for employers to grant to veterans during the hiring process. “Today’s law only allows for employers to give preference to Vietnam-era veterans when it comes to hiring decisions,” said Voepel. “My bill would expand this law to include Assemblyman all veterans, regardless of Randy Voepel when they served. This ensures that, if they desire, employers can give preference to veterans who have served since the end of the Vietnam War, ensuring
that veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan and other conflicts receive preference when it comes to employment. “As a member of the Veterans Affairs Committee and a Vietnam veteran myself, this piece of legislation is close to my heart. The Veteran Employment Parity Act will ensure that veterans across our state, no matter when they served, have equal opportunity to quality employment.” AB 353 is the first bill Assemblyman Voepel has introduced, and it has attracted nine co-authors so far in the Assembly and Senate. n
Assemblyman Randy Voepel represents the 71st Assembly District, which includes the communities of Ramona, Julian, Santa Ysabel, Warner Springs and Borrego Springs, among others.
Sen. Anderson Compiles List of Scholarship Opportunities California State Senator Joel Anderson, his staff and interns have put together a list of grants and scholarship opportunities in an effort to help college students and their families who could use financial assistance. “As you or your children begin to prepare for college or other education, I am aware of the financial barriers that many of us as parents or students face,” said Anderson. “Having three children go
through this process, I understand the value behind scholarship opportunities and the importance behind financial assistance. “For this reason, my staff has assembled a list of financial resources available for you. The list is meant to aid you in the ultimate goal of continuing your educational careers.” Constituents who have information about other resources they would like
to include on the list may email michael.botello@ sen.ca.gov. Anderson noted that scholarships and grants have deadlines that must be met. The list is a service provided by his office and is not officially endorsed by the State Senate. The list is available at http://district38.cssrc.us/ content/grant-andcholarship-informationsenator-anderson. n FEBRUARY 23, 2017
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Architectural Review Board first Tues. 7 pm, in Town Hall, 2129 Main St. 760-765-1343 Intermountain Republican Women Federated welcomes members, spouses and guests from Julian, Santa Ysabel, Ramona and backcountry. 760-788-6342 www.inter mountainrwf.com Julian Arts Chorale Rehearsals Mon. at 6 pm at Julian Community United Methodist Church. Updates on “Julian Arts Chorale” Facebook page. Julian Arts Guild meetings second Wed. 4 pm and demonstrations fourth Tues. 6 pm (except Dec.) at Julian Library, 1850 Hwy. 78. www.julianartsguild.org Julian Chamber of Commerce Board third Thurs. 6 pm, Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St. 760-765-1857 Julian Chamber Networking Breakfast third Wed. 8 am. Location 760-765-1857 Julian Community Planning Group second Mon. 7 pm, Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St. Julian Lions Club second and fourth Thurs. 7 pm in Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St. Joe Conolly, 760-533-6242 Julian Historical Society fourth Wed. 7 pm, 2133 Fourth St. 760-765-0436
Julian Union High School District Board Meetings third Thurs. at 6 pm unless specified. Room 4, 1656 Hwy. 78. www. juhsd.org/district/board-ofeducation Julian Woman’s Club first Wed. 1 pm, 2607 C St., except July and August. 760-765-4702 www.julianwomansclub.org Julian Woman’s Club first Wed. 1 pm, 2607 C St., except July and August. 760-765-4702 www.julianwomansclub.org Palomar Health free and lowcost health education classes and screenings. 800-628-2880 www.palomarhealth.org/classes February 2017 25: Author Don Winslow at Friends of Julian Library annual meeting. Meeting at 12; Winslow to speak at 1 p.m. March 2017 Daffodils, lilacs and desert wildflowers in bloom
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ONGOING EVENTS Live Webcam Views of Julian Julian Chamber of Commerce, www.visitjulian.com/julianca-webcam. Julian Pioneer Museum, www.julianpioneer museum.org/web-cam. American Legion Post 468 hosts fundraising dinners and breakfasts at 2503 Washington St. to benefit community groups and clubs. 760-765-0126 Anza-Borrego Foundation educational programs, hikes and more. www.theabf.org Julian Backcountry Quilt Trail along Hwys. 78 and 79 and other roads in Julian, Santa Ysabel, Warner Springs and Ramona. Look for painted wooden “quilt” blocks on homes and businesses, including the Julian town area. www. julianbackcountryquilttrail.org Julian Doves and Desperados award-winning historical comedy skits Sun. at 1, 2 and 3 pm (weather permitting) at the stage area on Main Street. 760-765-1857 Jeremy’s on the Hill music Sat. and Sun. 5 pm; Mon. 6 pm, 4354 Hwy. 78. 760-765-1587 www.jeremysonthehill.com Music at Julian Station Sun. live music 1-4 pm; wine, beer, hard cider and mead tasting rooms; outdoor patio and restaurant. Julian Station, 4470 Hwy. 78. www.julianstation.com Music on the Mountain first Tues. 6 pm at Julian Library 1850 Hwy. 78. 760-765-2239 Santa Ysabel Store & Backcountry Visitor Center Fri.-Sun. 11-5, 30275 Hwy. 78, Santa Ysabel. sohosandiego. org/sygs/index.htm Warner-Carrillo Ranch House Sat.-Sun. 12-4, 29181 San Felipe Rd., Warner Springs. sohosandiego.org/main/ warnercarrillo.htm Wynola Pizza & Bistro live entertainment Fri.-Sat., 6–9 pm, at 4355 Hwy. 78. Music calendar www.wynolapizza. com. 760-765-1004 Guided Nature Hikes schedule and information at hikes@sdrvc. org. 858-674-2275 ext. 12 Volcan Mountain Foundation art adventures, trail explorations, lectures, educational hikes. 760-765-2300 www.volcanmt.org MEETINGS Anza Valley Artists third Sat., art-related field trips, art shows and sales. Sundee Ziegler, 951-208-5045
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visitjulian.com/chamber/ member-information 18: St. Elizabeth Emerald Ball at 6 pm at Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St. Tickets in advance, 760-765-1725. 26: Volcan Mountain Foundation Dinner Dance at 4:30 pm at Camp Stevens, 1108 Banner Rd. $75 in advance. www.volcanmt.org
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Celebrate the Season at the Emerald Ball
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church invites guests to enjoy the season of shamrocks at its 35th Annual Emerald Ball, set for March 18 at 6 p.m. in Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St. The event will include live and recorded music, along with a meal of corned beef and cabbage, dessert and beverages.
Suggested donation is $15 for adults, and $5 for children under 10 years old. Tickets will not be sold at the door and are available by calling 760-7651725. They will also be sold at the church following masses. n
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In the event of a life-threatening emergency, residents should not hesitate to call 911. But when members of the public observe non-emergency problems — such as roadway debris, graffiti, potholes and rockslides, and issues with signals and street signs — the County of San Diego has made it easier to submit notifications by using its new “Tell Us Now!” app, available for iPhones and Android devices.
The app also allows residents within the unincorporated areas to report problems related to pricing and scales, such as at gas pumps and grocery stores; air quality; and code compliance, such as graffiti and abandoned vehicles — and to track the progress of a complaint. For a list of San Diego County’s mobile apps, visit www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/dmpr/gfx/ appcenter/index.html. n
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The Journal’s New Home CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 and packaged these Tellam were very primiremedies and sold them tive and uncomfortable. in her shop. My uncle, During the 1930s Warren Harper, collected and ’40s, Harriett Miles some of these natural occupied the original herbs from my grandfasaloon building, where ther’s ranch in the hills she bought, bartered east of Ramona and had and sold all kinds of a good market for them fancy embroidered, crocheted, knitted and sewn articles from The Ramona Home Journal local women and had and Julian Journal office them on has recently moved to display in her store. 621 Main St.,Ramona, My grandmother a building that’s rich Janneva Harper often with local history. made hooked rugs for her to sell. at Miles’ store during Miles also purchased the Depression years. herbs, plants, roots, My grandfather was a bulbs, seeds and Indian remedies from boys who beekeeper and also sold some of his sage and collected the natural medicinal plants — mint, buckwheat honey there. About 1941, Dr. willow bark, sage, sumac, Robert Stelle moved to wild garlic and onion, Ramona and brought and herbs — from nearhis school of higher phiby springs, creeks and losophy, known as the foothills. She processed
Lemurian Fellowship. About 1943, the Lemurian Fellowship opened a shop in the east wing, where they displayed and sold their superb wood-crafted articles for many years. In 1956, the local branch of the county library moved from its old location at 579 Main St. to 621 Main. The library remained there under the supervision of longtime librarian Kathryn Thomson, until it moved to 1406 Montecito Rd. in 1976, where it stayed until the new library at 13th and Main was built in 2011. Other businesses that have recently occupied this Ramona landmark include Kirk’s Bike Shop, the Survival Store and Art about Africa, among others long forgotten. n
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the senior center, each recipient gets a pizza donated by Wynola Pizza & Bistro every other week. Those who can afford it are asked to pay a suggested donation of $4 per meal to help defray the cost of the program. The program serves the communities of Julian, Harrison Park, Wynola, Pine Hills, Kentwood, Whispering Pines and Shelter Valley. Residents of these areas may call the church at 760-765-0114 for information. The volunteers, who deliver the meals at their own expense, participate in a two-hour training program and must pass a test on proper food handling and program rules. The level of commitment is flexible, and volunteers may sign up for the days and routes they prefer — as frequently as once a week, up to once a month, or as a substitute driver when needed. At the start, 30 volunteers delivered the weekly meals to 15 recipients. Over time, the numbers in both groups have fluctuated, with people dropping out or joining the program as circumstances change. Pastor Cindy Arntson is very proud of the program she coordinates for the church. “We see people who are not normally seen, people who are forgotten, and there is value in that,” she says. Thanks to the committed volunteers and the support from Ramona Senior Center, Meals on the Go has been very successful, and problems have been rare. Arntson described how even with a brief exchange of just a few minutes for each delivery, clients and volunteers have grown to care for each other. One time, when Arntson was late with a delivery, she was surprised to find that rather than being angry, the client had been worrying about Arntson’s safety and well-being the whole time she was waiting. Initially, there was reluctance on the part of some seniors to engage. Gradually, as they became more comfortable, the exchanges blossomed into what Arntson calls “hug relationships.” “If I was just a delivery person, they wouldn’t hug me,” she says. “So there is something more happening.” n FEBRUARY 23, 2017
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their quality. Nursing facilities receive an overall star rating based on three types of performance indicators, each of which has its own star rating: • Health inspections: Nursing homes that participate in Medicare or Medicaid undergo unannounced, comprehensive inspections about once a year. CMS bases health inspection ratings on the number, scope and severity of deficiencies found during the three most recent inspections, as well as on results of complaint investigations during the most recent 36 months. • Staffing levels: CMS bases staffing ratings on two components: registered nurse hours per resident day, and total staffing hours (registered nurse, plus licensed practical nurse, plus nurse aide hours) per resident day. The staffing measures are adjusted for different levels of resident care needs. • Quality measures: These ratings are based on how a nursing home performs on 16 of the 24 quality-of-care measures currently posted on Nursing Home Compare. The measures reflect if residents got flu shots, are in pain or are losing weight. We also look at how well the facility controls pressure ulcers (bed sores), whether it overuses antipsychotic medications and other indicators of how residents are treated. A facility’s overall star rating is a composite of the
ratings on the measures above. The core of the overall rating is the health inspection rating, which is adjusted up if the facility receives high staffing or quality-of-care ratings, or down if those ratings are low. You can compare multiple facilities on Nursing Home Compare, as my colleague did when looking for the best spot for her mother. But keep in mind that star ratings are intended to be combined with other sources of information — such as a doctor’s recommendation — and shouldn’t substitute for visiting the nursing home in person. Indeed, after my coworker identified two possible facilities, she visited the one that had an available room and was pleased to learn it had high ratings for food service, something very important to her mother. At www.medicare.gov, you’ll also find “compare” websites for hospitals, home health services, dialysis facilities, medical equipment suppliers and Medicareapproved health and prescription drug plans. Choosing a nursing home for yourself or a loved one is a complex, personal and often emotionally draining decision. With that in mind, we developed a detailed brochure, “Your Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home or Other LongTerm Care,” which you can find online at www.medicare. gov/Pubs/pdf/02174.pdf. Among other things, the brochure provides a checklist of questions to ask nursing home managers, alternatives to nursing home care, and the legal rights and protections of nursing home residents. I’m glad to report that my colleague’s mother is on the mend! n Greg Dill is Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and the Pacific Territories.
Julian Women Invited to Valley Club Meet & Greet The San Vicente Valley Club in Ramona will host a Meet and Greet party on Feb. 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and invites women from the Julian area to see what the club is all about. The get-together will be held in the home of President Mary McDonald, where the group will serve appetizers, beverages and wine. Call Pam Molthen for directions at 760-789-6659 or email her at psmolthen@ sbcglobal.net. Over the years, the club has raised more than $300,000 dollars to provide scholarships for students in Julian, Ramona and the surrounding areas, and to assist with other 10 JULIAN JOURNAL
local needs. The club is well known for its luncheon meetings that feature entertaining and educational speakers. Meetings are held the last Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. at the San Vicente Inn, in Ramona. Also popular are special interest groups, such as the Book Marks book club, Sunday Theatre Group, Monday Movie Group, Thursday Scrabble, Bunco Night, Lunch Bunch and the Dining Divas. The club welcomes women who enjoy life and want to give back to the community. n FEBRUARY 23, 2017
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Elephant ears can be grown in containers as well as in the garden, so if space is an issue, try some of the more compact varieties like Hawaiian Punch. You’ll appreciate the impact this three-
foot-tall plant makes with its red stems and bright-green leaves with darkred veining. Or go big with six-foot-tall Black Stem. Its smooth, blue-green leaves are displayed atop striking purpleblack stems. Variegated varieties are another option. The unusual foliage of Mojito is decorated with blue-black dashes and splashes. No two leaves are alike on this beauty. For even more color and drama, don’t miss Black Magic. Its dark, blue-black leaves measure two feet across and can grow up to five feet tall. These are just a few of the many varieties that are well suited to home gardens. In USDA plant hardiness zones 9 to 11, elephant ears may be grown outdoors year-round. In zones 4 to 8, the plants are grown as annuals or may be brought indoors for the winter. Give these bold beauties a space of their own or combine them with other interesting foliage plants, such as caladiums, coleus, larger begonias, trailing sweet potato vines and other annuals. The fine leaves of ornamental grasses, such as shade-tolerant Japanese forest grass and sedges, contrast nicely with the elephant ears’ bold leaves. Elephant ears are tropical plants that need warm soil and plenty of moisture
Julian Library Welcomes Author Don Winslow The Friends of the Julian Library group will welcome guest speaker Don Winslow to its annual meeting this Saturday, Feb. 25. Winslow is a New York Times bestselling author and Julian resident whose most recent novel, “The Cartel,” was awarded the LA Times
all season long. They are happy to grow in sun or shade, though in hot climates, the leaves need to be protected from midday sun. Fertilizing every two or three weeks will help your plants reach their full potential. Check the longfieldgardens.com website for information on elephant ear varieties, planting tips and lots of inspiration. Elephant ears are available as springplanted bulbs or as potted plants. The baseball-sized tubers can be planted outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to at least 65 degrees. Prepare the soil by adding compost or other organic matter prior to planting. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the tuber and plant it pointy side up. The top of the tuber should be about an inch below
the soil surface. To get an early start on the season, plant the tubers in containers filled with well-drained potting mix and grow them in a warm, sunny window for four to six weeks. Move the plants outdoors when the soil is warm and the danger of frost has passed. Just choose a few containers or locate some spots in the garden where you can include these bold-leafed beauties. Before you know it, you’ll be sipping your favorite beverage in your very own tropical garden. n Melinda Myers is the author of more than 20 gardening books, a columnist for Birds & Blooms magazine, and the TV and radio host of “Melinda’s Garden Moment.” Visit www.melindamyers.com.
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DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line the glass loaf pan with bacon, centering the strips lengthwise in the pan, letting the ends hang over the short edge. Lightly beat the eggs in a large bowl. Add ketchup and sour cream and mix. Add breadcrumbs, onions and garlic, stirring to incorporate, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix in the sausage, breaking it up to season the egg mixture evenly. Mix in the ground beef, using your hands to mix gently but thoroughly.
Press the meatloaf mixture firmly into the loaf pan with the bacon, shaping the meat into a loaf shape. Unmold the meatloaf by turning the pan upsidedown, and tapping the bottom to release. Tuck the bacon under the loaf, and place it bacon-side-up on a foiled or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until the meat registers 160 degrees F, 50 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with Mustard and Sour Cream Gravy. Mustard and Sour Cream Gravy: In a saucepan, heat butter over medium heat, add the onions and saute until they are soft, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle flour on top of the onions and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Turn up the heat to mediumhigh and whisk in the stock and 1/2 cup water. Cook at a simmer, whisking frequently, until the gravy begins to thicken. Turn off the heat and whisk in the sour cream, and then the mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Taste before adding salt and pepper. Pour over the meatloaf.
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1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided 6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 pounds total) 3/4 pound spaghetti, uncooked 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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Focus on Fitness Which Sports Might Save Your Life?
those who participated in aerobics; and 15 percent lower among cyclists. The risk of death from cardiovascular disease
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mericans love sports, but some sports are not “lifetime” sports in the sense that they will provide lifetime health benefits. They might be challenging and enjoyable in a certain season of your life, but they are probably not the kind of sports that you would want to — or be able to — continue as you age. While some might offer lifesaving benefits, others might be detrimental to your long-term health. So, what sports might provide long-term benefits? According to a recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, an international collaboration of researchers found that swimming, cycling, aerobics and
racquet sports such as tennis, squash and badminton offer lifesaving benefits, compared to running and football. The study, headed by the University of Sydney, examined more than 80,000 adults above the age of 30, with an average age of 52, over a span of 16 years between 1994 and 2008, to explore the link between these specific sports and death. The study found that death from cardiovascular disease was reduced in people who participated in swimming, racquet sports and aerobics. Moreover, compared with study participants who did not participate in the corresponding sport, the risk of death from any cause was
47 percent lower among those who played racquet sports; 28 percent lower among swimmers; 27 percent lower among
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Taken together, SDG&E’s transportation electrification proposals aim to jumpstart the EV sector and test cutting-edge technology. The larger residential project would focus on customer homes and smart-charging, with special EV rates to encourage off-peak charging. As part of its commitment to improve air quality and reduce harmful emissions created from the transportation sector, SDG&E announced in December that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with XL Hybrids, a developer of hybrid truck solutions, to purchase up to 110 of its first-of-its-kind, plug-in electric hybrid truck systems between 2017 and 2020, in an effort to upgrade SDG&E’s own fleet of vehicles. The system will convert commercially available gasolinepowered trucks into electric hybrids, powered in part by energy generated by the sun and wind. The conversion will deliver a 50 percent improvement in miles driven per gallon, reduce operating costs, extend the life of the vehicles and increase the overall range of SDG&E’s fleet. n
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among swimmers; and 36 percent lower among those who participated in aerobics. According to senior author Associate Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis from the Charles Perkins Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences and School of Public Health at the University of Sydney, “Our findings indicate that it’s not only how much and how often, but also what type of exercise you do that seems to make the difference. Participation in specific sports may have various benefits for health.” So, while almost any form of physical activity will provide benefits that enhance your quality of life and overall health, your choice of exercise might be a factor to consider for actual lifesaving benefits. n Jim Evans is a 49-year veteran of the health and fitness industry and internationally recognized fitness consultant. He may be reached by email at pacsd@ aol.com.
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Barona Drag Strip Maintains Traditions
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here’s an old saying in drag racing that,“You run what you brung.” You might say this still applies at the busy Barona 1/8 Mile Drag Strip, just off Wildcat Canyon Road. It’s a throwback to the pioneering days of National City’s Paradise Mesa, where they raced on an abandoned World War II airfield in the 1950s. That’s where some of the rules were set. At an eighth of a mile, Barona is half the size of the standard National Hot Rod Association-sanctioned drag strip — but the excitement is still here. Darrel Ruskin and two of his buddies, Rick Reynolds and Duncan Patterson, are partners in this swift venture. Ruskin says it’s a tough road to hoe. “It costs a lot of money to do this stuff,” he said. “Have to have a lot of volunteers to run this place.” All three are from Clairemont, and they maintain their day jobs. Ruskin is a landscaper, Reynolds works on boats, and Patterson is in the heating and air business. Competition at the track seems to thrive, with between 100 and 125 STAT E
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competitors at most meets. Along the way, the program might include a jet car run, junior races, Match Race Madness and antique drags. “Those old dragsters are something to see and a big fan favorite,” Ruskin said. “Not many tracks deal with nostalgia. We’ll schedule the antique drags in April and again in September.” Sometimes, there are track surprises, like last year, when national Funny Car champions Ron Capps and Bill Worsham zoomed down the track. He said that the two men have kids in the junior program. “On a quarter-mile, they go past 330 miles per hour,” Ruskin said. “Here, they got up to 201 in 2.3 seconds.” As for the fastest track speed, it was 213, set by a jet car in an exhibition run. “Our season goes from the middle of January to early December,” Ruskin said, adding that they will switch to night racing on May 29. Ruskin said they’ll alternate weekends with nearby Barona Speedway. “The circle track next door to us has night races from March until October. We swap weekends. Had AR T
between 3,500 and 4,000 people here on Memorial Day weekend. “We’re trying to schedule a lot of junior events early because we are pretty well booked up. Our fans love to see them again.” He said that Match Race Madness meets three times a year for those who wish to wager on who’s best. “We’re a friendly track and we enjoy doing it,” Ruskin said. “We know what the guys want, and we try to accommodate their wishes.” An awards banquet will be held at the end of the season. Then, it’s time for drivers to challenge others at Bakersfield, Fontana and Las Vegas. Adding and Subtracting NASCAR has tossed out the Chase scoring system for one that appears more complicated. No wonder it’s now called the “Monster” series. Officials maintain that it’s what the fans want. The only people keeping track are the television broadcasters. It’s strange how the change affects Jimmy Johnson. He wins his sixth title in 2013, and the next year they change the points structure. He wins his seventh crown last year, and now they make points adjustments. The new call? “Drivers, start your calculators.” n Johnny McDonald’s book “San Diego Motorsports 100 Racing Years — A Johnny McDonald Collection” is back in print, published by Williams Savage Books and available on Amazon.com.
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The 55th TDS Desert Safari is coming up March 3 to 5, with a return to the Truckhaven 4×4 Training Center this year. Desert Safari is an exciting weekend of off-road experiences hosted by the Tierra Del Sol Four Wheel Drive Club. It offers fun and challenging trails and rides, vendors, a popular raffle and fireworks. “TDS holds the largest weekend event, and the proceeds assist us in fighting to keep public lands open,” organizers say. They invite guests to come and experience “the magic and splendor of Southern California’s finest wheeling.” Register at www.tds4x4. com. n
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Explaining the Layers of the Earth’s Atmosphere
Many people are familiar with the term “ozone layer.” But some may not know that the Earth’s atmosphere consists of several layers. The lowest layer of the Earth’s atmosphere is the troposaphere, which the U.S Environmental Protection Agency notes extends from the Earth’s surface to roughly six miles in altitude. The troposphere is where nearly all
human activities occur. Even climbers who make it to the peak of Mt. Everest are still in the troposphere, as Everest is fewer than six miles high. But anyone who has ever boarded a commercial flight has likely left the troposphere and entered the stratosphere, where the majority of commercial airplanes fly. The stratosphere begins at six miles above the Earth’s
surface and extends to about 31 miles above the surface of the planet. The EPA notes that most atmospheric ozone is concentrated in a layer in the stratosphere that’s roughly nine to 18 miles above the Earth’s surface. The ozone layer in the Earth’s stratosphere absorbs some of the sun’s radiation, including the UV and UVB radiation that have been linked to cancer.
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The third layer of the Earth’s atmosphere is the mesosphere, which extends from 31 miles to roughly 53 miles above the surface of the planet. The height of the next-highest layer, the thermosphere, varies due to changes in solar activity. The exosphere, which contains many of the satellites that orbit the Earth, is the outermost layer of the Earth’s atmosphere. n
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CALTRANS UPDATE
State Route 67 Construction Traffic Delays to Continue Through Mid-March
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tate Route 67 commuters are well aware that traffic has been heavily impacted by construction in the State Route 67, Dye Road, Highland Valley Road Improvement Project zone in Ramona, with Highland Valley Road particularly affected. As a result, drivers are experiencing longer travel times. Project construction began in May 2016 to make improve-
ments and widen State Route 67 from two to four lanes through the intersection. In January, crews began widening the eastbound side of intersection, which required reducing the travel lanes on a portion of Highland Valley Road from two lanes to one lane in each direction. The lane reduction resulted in increased queues and traffic delays during peak
and that landscaping will take another year. Motorists are reminded to watch for highway workers and moving construction equipment in the project area. The work schedule is subject to change depending on weather conditions. Caltrans says it continues to monitor traffic signal operations at the intersections, but that fog and rain
commute times. Some relief is expected in mid-March, when construction activities shift to the westbound side of the intersection. During this final stage of the project, crews will open two eastbound lanes and one westbound lane on Highland Valley Road. Caltrans representatives say that they expect construction to be completed this summer,
may affect vehicle detection. If this occurs, contact Caltrans Public Information Officer Cathryne Bruce-Johnson at 619-688-6670. Information about the project is available at www. dot.ca.gov/d11/projects/67_ DyeRoad.pdf. n
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