Letter From the Julian Merchants Association
      The 2007 Firestorm was frightening, to say the least, with nearly everyone in the county evacuating - we all have our own "war stories" to tell of narrow escapes, evacuating animals, traffic snarls, power outages and water issues. Early in October, the Julian Merchants were telling stories o...
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Letter From the Julian Chamber of Commerce
      I have three wishes I want to express. Wish number one is that the fires of Firestorm 2007 had failed to ignite. Wish number two is that the trials and hardships that endure from the Cedar Fire have in some way, forged an easier path for those currently on the road to recovery.
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Julian Pathways:
Making a Difference One Family at a Time
By Amber Ward
      Together with school staff, families, public and private agencies, local businesses and community members, Julian Pathways is meeting student and family needs by providing a variety of free programs. Pathways goal is to ensure that each child receives the physical, emotional, and intellec...
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Borrego High School Center Hosts 671 Evacuees
By Bobbi Zane
      For some residents fleeing Julian during the Witch Creek fire, mandatory evacuation seemed like deja vu. Here they were once again on the grassy campus of Borrego Springs High School, waiting for another fire to be contained so they could return to their homes.
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County Library World Music and Cultural Arts Series Continues
      On Sunday, November 18 at 1 p.m., the Julian Branch of the San Diego County Library, 1850 Highway 78, Julian 92036 will host a two-part San Diego County Library World Music and Cultural Arts program, originally scheduled for Sept. 16, but cancelled because of wildfires that weekend.
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A Julian Love Affair:
Alpine Physical Therapy's Matt Kraemer
By Bobbi Zane
      Matt Kraemer's love affair with Julian began the first moment he stepped into town. A physical therapist with a thriving practice in Alpine, he visited Julian shortly after interviewing a prospective employee who lived in Harrison Park. Struck by Julian's beauty, he paid a visit to ...
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Disabled Families Conquer Evacuation Challenges
By Bobbi Zane
      It wasn't always easy or pretty. However, three Julian families report that they were able to conquer their challenges and evacuate during the Witch Creek fire. Reports from the couples in which one member had significant mobility problems illustrate the value of preparation.
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      Julian Café again set up to feed firemen, police and anyone hungry.
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Chuck Serna Retires
      Engineer Chuck Serna,of the Sunshine Summit Volunteer Fire Department, has retired after six years of volunteer work, according to Chief Dennis Parry. Serna, a resident at Stone Ridge Estates in Warner Springs, was a very dedicated individual. He is knowledgeable, has seen a lot of fire...
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Retirement is a Few More Laps Away
By Johnny McDonald
      When you think of retirement that usually means travel, fishing, golf or a multitude of outdoor activities. Right? Wrong! Well, not if you are Julian residents Steve Logan, a former CHP officer, and Robert Engberg, who taught history in high school.
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Town Hall Meeting
      "We lucked out," Julian Cuyamaca Fire Chief Kevin Dubler told a group at a Town Hall meeting on October 30. Discussing Julian's mandatory evacuation during the Witch fire, Dubler said, "things were not looking good on Tuesday" when residents were told to leave town.
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Wild Turkeys Inhabit Julian
By Amber Ward
      The wild turkey is an American icon. Not only does it grace Thanksgiving tables each November, it once was favored as the national bird, over the bald eagle, by Benjamin Franklin. The turkey has made its place in history, as well as in the backcountry.
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The First Thanksgiving
By Amber Ward
      For many Americans, Thanksgiving dinner features a roast turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberries and pumpkin pie, but for the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians, the first Thanksgiving had a very different menu. In 1621, the colonists and the Indians shared an autumn harv...
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Not Just a Cup of Tea
By Amber Ward
      Julian Tea & Cottage Arts is not your average teahouse. Located in a turn-of-the-century home, Julian Tea & Cottage Arts offers a chance at an elegant tea in a charming setting, while also offering an extensive collection of tea and tea accessories.
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Annie Dover Featured Artist at Santa Ysabel Art Gallery
      "Intimate Views" will be on display at the Santa Ysabel Art Gallery, November 17 through December 30. Intimate Views is a one-person show featuring new work by painter Annie Dover. On exhibit will be Dover's oil paintings and figurative studies in oil on paper. The show will include in...
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Flu Shots Available
      Dr. Merrick at the Julian Medical Clinic has announced that flu shots are now available. The Julian Medical Clinic is open Mondays through Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the flu shots. The clinic is located at 2721 Washington Street in Julian; for more information, call 760-765-122...
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Microsoft to the Rescue
By Bobbi Zane
      That big truck in the library parking lot with Microsoft plastered all over it brought much needed Internet access to Julian in the week following the Witch Creek fire. Carrol Ruffell, a categorical/ alternative education specialist at Julian High School, was able to complete project...
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