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Will Windmills Tilt Toward Julian?      By Bobbi Zane The specter of power-generating windmills marching along the crest of Volcan Mountain brought about 100 Julian residents out to a Town Hall meeting to discuss a proposal for meteorological test towers on the hillside above Banner Grade. More ... Julian Woman’s Club 2004 District and State Awards      By Amber Ward The Julian Woman’s Club has received well-deserved recognition for its efforts in public charity, education and community service, winning 11 first-place awards at the California Federation of Woman’s Clubs’ district and state conventions. More ... Villa De Valor Nets Fourth Award      By Ruth Lepper Valorie Ashley is popping her buttons with pride. Her bed and breakfast inn, Villa de Valor/Hildreth House, has received its fourth honor from Arrington’s Inn Traveler, a publication read throughout the United States and Canada. More ... The Julian Lion’s Club Presents the 35th Annual Julian Bluegrass Festival & Banjo/Fiddle Contest      For more than 30 years the Julian Bluegrass Festival has brought the traditions of bluegrass music to the hearts of Americana music lovers and “festival-goers” who make the journey to the Cuyamaca Mountain each fall. For two-days music is the language that unites people from across the state. The fe More ... Author to Mark Library’s First Birthday      By Bobbi Zane Atalk by best-selling author Victor Villasenor will mark the first anniversary of the opening of the new Julian library. More ... YMCA Fitness Team Flexes Muscles This Fall      By Bobbi Zane The YMCA Health and Fitness program in Julian has announced a new series of Group Exercise classes, according to Misty Dornan, the high-energy aerobics instructor who heads up a team of four instructors. More ... Adult Literacy at the Julian Library      The Julian branch of the San Diego County Library will offer adult literacy tutoring, in a program beginning Sept. 21 at the building, 1850 Highway 78. More ... Local Couple Find Sitters While Homeowners Are on Vacation      By Ruth Lepper Planning to be away from home for an extended period of time? Pat and Rich Richardson are the people to call. They have been running Home Sitting Services of San Diego County for more than 20 years. They hire senior citizens to do the work, with about 25 people on call thr More ... Arts & Music Festival Returns to Menghini Winery       B y Ruth Lepper The 16th annual Arts & Music Festival will be in full swing Sept. 24 and 25 under the apple trees at Menghini Winery. More ... September Almanac A Time of Change By Clinton S. Powell, Naturalist      September is an interval of time where changes — big changes — begin. Summer fades, but not without a daily reminder of hot mountain heat, as you will see later. More ... Ice Cream Social      By Amber Ward The Julian Pioneer Museum will host its annual fundraiser, “Sundae on Sunday,” from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 18 in the picnic area next to the museum. More ... High School Scholarship Fundraiser Set for Nov. 5      By Amber Ward Mark your calendars for the inaugural Miner’s Blowout — a Julian High School scholarship fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 5, sponsored by the Julian Woman’s Club. More ... Mr. San Diego at Santa Ysabel Art Gallery      At Santa Ysabel Art Gallery, September 3 through October 9, 2005 will be Mr. San Diego, an exhibit featuring the paintings of well known San Diego artist Stan Sowinski. On exhibit will be Sowinski’s plein air landscapes and studio oil paintings, large and small. Opening reception for Stan Sowinski’s More ... Equestrian Drill Team Prepares For Halloween Festival At Warner Springs      By E.A. Barrera Janet Worts loves horses. The Mission Bay High School alum may have liked surfing and beach life while growing up, but she always had an affinity for horses and preferred the saddle to the long board when given the chance to choose. More ...