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An Independent Weekly Newspaper Serving the Backcountry Communities of Julian, Cuyamaca, Santa Ysabel, Shelter Valley, Mt. Laguna, Ranchita, Canebreak, Sunshine Summit, Warner Springs and Wynola.
Julian News
PO Box 639 Julian, CA 92036
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April 1, 2020
Julian, CA.
Volume 35 — Issue 35
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ISSN 1937-8416
Covid-19 (CoronaVirus) Is No Fools Joke
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Julian Schools Update At the Elementary/ Jr High:
We have been impressed by the reports of ongoing learning this week. You, the students, and our teachers have been working hard to continue the education. I am so proud of our teachers and the families at home. Next week is Spring Break. While your student will be able to relax for a week, our teachers will be preparing for the distance learning to continue on Monday the 6th. We do not have a date to return to our school seats at this time, but a more comprehensive version of our distance learning continued on page 3
Girls Softball
California DMV Closing All Field Offices To Public To Stem Spread Of Coronavirus Julian Pathways Provides Extra Support During Crisis
Boys Baseball
by Kim Simas
This current pandemic is just another opportunity for the local nonprofit organization, Julian Pathways, Inc. to step up to the challenge. Getting resources to those in need in a rural community is a daily struggle however, the staff at Julian Pathways is very familiar with struggles. When schools in the local districts began to close, Julian Pathways staff sprang into action by contacting the San Diego Food Bank to confirm arrangements for continued food delivery and offered to assist the schools with lunch delivery. A page full of educational and useful links (https://www.julianpathways.org/home/ resources) was even added to the Pathways’ website. Carmen Longoria, Resource Coordinator at Pathways, regularly coordinates with local families to make sure that they have access to food, clothes and household items that they need. With supplies flying off the shelves at grocery stores and paychecks being limited, the Julian Pathways’ Diaper Bank has become a lifesaver for many families. Longoria also helps families receive a variety of services and items. Whether it is school supplies for students to use at home or a selection of books for those with unpredictable internet service. The uncertainty of the end to the health crisis is creating a lot of anxiety for many in the community. Krystin Erickson, Pathways’ licensed marriage and family therapist, is offering her counseling services free of charge via phone during limited hours. Erickson offers specific tools for managing emotions and stress during these quickly changing times. With everyone working remotely, Julian Pathways, Inc. staff can be reached via Facebook or Instagram (@julianpathwaysinc) and email (info@julianpathways.org).
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Friday, February 28 W 17-0 Home vs Victory Christian Friday, March 6 W 12-2 @ Victory Christian Tuesday, March 10 rain out @ Calvary Christian Thursday March 12 rain out Home vs San Pasqual Academy Thursday, March 19 3:30 @ San Pasqual Academy Tuesday, March 24 3:30 @ Mountain Empire HS Thursday, March 26 3:30 Home vs Vincent Memorial Tuesday, March 31 3:30 @ Warner Thursday, April 2 3:30 Home vs Calapatria Tuesday, April 7 3:30 Home vs Borrego Springs Thursday, April 9 3:30 @ West Shores Thursday, April 16 3:30 Home vs Mountain Empire continued on page 4
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The Julian Woman's Club has a dozen women who are expert quilters. While sheltering-in-place and waiting out the Coronavirus, we wanted to be helpful. We had been thinking we might be able to make masks and/or hospital gowns and, then, we heard on TV that a health center in Oklahoma put out a request for people who can sew to make face masks. They referenced a website with a pattern and tutorial that they deemed appropriate. The only change is they recommend the masks have four layers of fabric for protection from this virus. These masks could be used by medical professionals, patients, recovering patients, essential workers and "worried well."
Providing these fabric masks leaves the professional masks for the medical staff while they are available, while creating a stockpile of masks in the event they run out. Some large organizations are finding a supply but smaller organizations, such as nursing homes, have an immediate need. The Julian Woman’s Club has volunteers who are sewing, volunteers doing outreach to obtain fabric from community members, a nurse who is coordinating resources with hospitals, nursing homes, community clinics and the Office of Emergency Services. If you would like to make masks, the site for the mask tutorial is: https://buttoncounter.com/2018/01/14/facemask-a-picture-tutorial/
GIFT CERTIFICATES Now available for Julian Businesses
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Saturday, March 7 — Mt Carmel Field & Distance at Mt Carmel HS Friday, March 13 3:00 Citrus League Meet #1 Home Saturday, March 21 8am 17th Annual Elmer Runge Invitational at Patrick Henry HS Saturday, March 28 10am Calvin Christian Small Schools Invitational at Escondido HS Saturday, April 11 8:30am 4th Annual Jim Cerveny Invitational at Mission Bay HS Thursday, April 16 3:00 Citrus League Meet #2 Home Friday April 24 3:00 Dennis Gilbert Small Schools Invitational at Mountain Empire HS continued on page 4
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Women’s Club Filling A Void
Eagles Track
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The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). This occurs through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. Every person has a role to play. So much of protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense: • Washing hands with soap and water. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. If surfaces are dirty, clean them using detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection. • Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands. • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your elbow. • Avoiding close contact with people who are sick. •Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough. • Following guidance from public health officials. • Please consult with your health care provider about additional steps you may be able to take to protect yourself.
For health or testing related questions, contact your healthcare provider. For general questions about COVID-19, information about community resources, or if you are uninsured, call 2-1-1 San Diego or access on line through www.211sandiego.org.
Friday, February 28 L 0-5 Home vs Victory Christian Friday, March 6 W 7-3 @ Victory Christian Tuesday, March 10 rain out @ Coastal Academy Wednesday, March 18 3:00 @ St. Joseph Academy Tuesday, March 24 TBA Home vs Coastal Academy Friday, March 27 3:00 Home vs St Joseph Academy Tuesday, April 7 3:00 Home vs High Tech HS Wednesday, April 8 3:00 @ West Shores Friday, April 10 3:00 Home vs Bayfront Charter Tuesday, April 14 3:30 Home vs Ocean View Christian Wednesday, April 15 3:00 Home vs Calapatria Wednesday, April 22 3:30 Home vs Vincent Memorial Friday, April 24 3:30 Home vs West Shores Wednesday, April 29 3:00 Home vs Bayfront Charter continued on page 4
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The County has extended its existing public health order. The order was set to expire on March 31 and has been extended indefinitely. The order mandates the closures of non-essential businesses, including bars, restaurant dining areas, schools, gyms and fitness centers. Under the order, San Diegans may leave their homes for essential reasons. This includes buying food, picking up medications and exercising. People are being asked to continue practicing socialdistancing and keep six feet apart from individuals other than their household members. Social distancing has been proven to slow the spread of pandemics so that numbers of sick people don’t overwhelm the local health care system and emergency care remains available for non-COVID patients. The goal is to flatten the curve of COVID-19 and lessen the number of people who contract the virus and need hospitalization. Doing so will give the local health care system time to increase its capacity to care for the expected influx of people who become ill.
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Friday, March 27 at noon - not what you would expect on a “Snow Day”
Spring Sports Schedules
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Julian Calendar
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Back Country Happenings
Miner’s Diner Forced To Remove Old Friend From Window
CALENDAR LISTINGS If you are having or know of an event in Julian, Lake Cuyamaca, Ranchita, Warner Springs, Santa Ysabel, Shelter Valley Sunshine Summit or elsewhere that should be listed in the Backcountry Happenings column, please contact the JULIAN NEWS at PO Box 639 Julian, CA 92036, voice/fax 760 765 2231 email: submissions@ juliannews.com or bring the information by our office.
ONGOING EVENTS
Julian Community Planning Group 2nd Monday Every Month Town Hall - 7pm Architectural Review Board 1st Tuesday of the Month Julian Town Hall Downstairs - 7pm Julian Chamber of Commerce Mixer - 1st Thursday of Month Board - 3rd Thursday of Month Town Hall - 6pm 760 765 1857 Julian Community Services District Third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 A.M. at the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, Julian Substation, Public Meeting Room, 2907 Washington Street, Julian Julian Women’s Club 1st Wednesday - 1pm 2607 C Street information: 760 765 0212 Julian Historical Society The Witch Creek School House and the Julian Stageline Museum are open the first weekend of the month 11am to 4pm. Historical presentations, 4th Wednesday of the Month - Julian Historical Society Building, 2133 4th Street - 7pm Julian Arts Guild General Meeting: Second Wednesday of the Month, Julian Library - 4:00pm Program: Fourth Tuesday of Month Julian Library - 6:00pm
April
Monday, April 6 Tentative Return To Schools Wednesday, April 8 Feeding San Diego Free produce and select staple items. No income or eligibility requirements.- DRIVE THRU Julian Library - 9:30am Shelter Valley CC - 11:30am Wednesday - Sunday April 15-19 Julian Family Fiddle Camp Thursday, April 16 Julian High School Board Meeting - 6pm Tuesday, April 21 D violin, Mari Black (multi-style ELE C N fiddle champion) CA - 6pm Julian Library Wednesday, April 22 Feeding San Diego Free produce and select staple items. No income or eligibility requirements. Julian Library - 9:30am Shelter Valley CC - 11:30am Friday, May 1 International Workers’ Day Sunday, May 10 Mother’s Day
Zumba Aerobics with Gaynor Every Monday and Thursday Town Hall - 5pm, info: 619 540-7212 Julian Arts Chorale Rehearsals at JCUMC Monday @ 6:15pm
Thursday, May 21 Julian High School Board Meeting - 6pm
Every Wednesday @ Julian Library 10:30am - Preschool Story Time and Crafts 11:00am - Sit and Fit for Seniors - Gentle Stretching and flexibility exercises with Matt Kraemer 2:30pm - After School STEM Flex your brain muscles with fun, educational activities for kids & teens. Second and Fourth Wednesdays Feeding San Diego Julian Library parking lot - 9:30am Shelter Valley CC - 11:30am Fourth Wednesday Julian Indivisible Community United Methodist Church of Julian - 2pm Julian Historical Society Witch Creek School - 7pm Every Thursday Beginning Spanish for Adults Learn basic Spanish at the library. - 2:30pm Every 2nd and 4th Thursday Julian Lions Club 7pm downstairs at the town hall Every Saturday Ebook Workshop Learn how to download Ebooks & audiobooks from the library for free! - 11am Techie Saturday at Julian Library - We now have a 3D printer! Come in on any Saturday and get individual instruction and assistance. Every Sunday (Weather permitting) Julian Doves and Desperados historic comedy skits at 2 pm – In front of the old Jail on C Street Every day during business hours – Vet Connect VA services available at Julian Library. Call 858-694-3222 for appointment.
Be aware that with the States new rules to close bars, all music shows are canceled until further notice - the restaurant will be closed to seating. Wynola Pizza has added Curbside Pickup... for your convenience! When placing your take-out order... let us know you would like Curbside Pickup!
May
Wednesday, May 13 Feeding San Diego Free produce and select staple items. No income or eligibility requirements. Julian Library - 9:30am Shelter Valley CC - 11:30am
Every Tuesday Healthy Yoga with Lori Munger HHP,RYT Julian Library - 10am
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ACTIVITIES & LODGING
Saturday, May 23 ED L Julian Fiddle C &E Pickin’ ContestCAN Town Hall
Julian Historical Society
Monday, May 25 Memorial Day Holiday
Monthly presentations on the fourth Wednesday of the month Temporarily In The The Historical SocietyCommunity Building Library 2133Room 4th Street
Wednesday, May 27 Feeding San Diego Free produce and select staple items. No income or eligibility requirements. Julian Library - 9:30am Shelter Valley CC - 11:30am
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Saturday, May 30 Grad Nite at Disneyland JUHS Seniors
June
Wednesday, June 10 Feeding San Diego Free produce and select staple items. No income or eligibility requirements. Julian Library - 9:30am Shelter Valley CC - 11:30am Wednesday, June 10 Julian High School Board Meeting (Wednesday, prior to graduation – LCAP, Budget Approval)- 6pm
Now you see him ... The “Bob’s Big Boy” statue that graced the windo at Miner’s Diner has been relplaced with an anamatronic Miner eating a burger, it won’t be the same - then again they lawyers won’t get involved!.
Thursday, June 11 JUHS Graduation - 6pm Sunday, June 14 Julian Historical Society Wine, Cheese & More Party plus silent auction Wynola Pizza 5-8pm Sunday, June 21 Fathers Day
July
Saturday, July 4 Independence Day Parade Noon
August
Wednesday, August 20 Julian High School Board Meeting - 6pm *** Neither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope. — Epictetus ***
• On March 30, 1867, U.S. Secretary of State William Seward signs a treaty with Russia to buy Alaska for $7 million. Despite the bargain price of roughly 2 cents an acre, the Alaskan purchase was ridiculed as "Seward's Folly" and "Seward's icebox." • On March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower is dedicated in Paris in a ceremony presided over by Gustave Eiffel, its designer, and French Prime Minister Pierre Tirard. At 984 feet, the Eiffel Tower remained the world's tallest man-made structure until the completion of the Chrysler Building in New York in 1930. • On April 2, 1902, the first American theater devoted solely to movies opens in Los Angeles. Housed in a circus tent, the venue was dubbed "The Electric Theater." A ticket cost 10 cents for a one-hour show. • On April 4, 1913, Chicago bluesman Muddy Waters is born in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Born McKinley Morganfield, he wrote "Rollin' Stone," "Hoochie Coochie Man" and "Got My Mojo Working," songs that would later inspire Bob Dylan. • On April 5, 1931, Fox Film Corp. drops John Wayne from its stable of actors after he failed to impress the studio in a series of bit parts. In 1939, Wayne had his breakthrough in "Stagecoach," and 30 years later he would win an Oscar for "True Grit." • On April 3, 1955, the American Civil Liberties Union announces it will defend Allen Ginsberg's racy book "Howl" against obscenity charges after 520 copies of the book were seized entering the U.S. from England. American publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti was later arrested and tried for promoting obscene material, but was found not guilty. • On April 1, 1970, President Richard Nixon signs legislation officially banning cigarette ads on television and radio. Nixon, who was an avid pipe smoker, supported the legislation at the increasing insistence of public health advocates. © 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Eagles Track (cont)
Saturday, April 25 8am Dick Wilkins Frosh-Soph Invitational at Del Norte HS Thursday, April 30 3:00 Citrus League Meet #3 Home Saturday, May 8 3:00 Citrus League Finals at Julian HS Saturday, May 16 9am San Diego CIF - Girls Prelims at Mt Carmel HS Saturday, May 16 2:00 San Diego CIF - Boys Prelims at Mt Carmel HS Saturday, May 23 9am San Diego CIF - Finals at Mt. Carmel HS
Girls Softball (cont)
Friday, April 17 3:30 Home vs Calvary Christian Tuesday, April 21 3:30 @ Vincent Memorial Thursday, April 23 3:30 Home vs Warner Tuesday, April 28 3:30 @ Calipatria Thursday,April 30 3:30 @ Borrego Springs Tuesday, May 5 3:30 Home vs West Shores
Boys Baseball (cont)
Friday, May 1 @ Calipatria Tuesday, May 7 @ High Tech HS Wednesday, May 8 @ Vincent Memorial
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April 1, 2020
EAST OF PINE HILLS
My Thoughts by Michele Harvey
People Helping People
by Kiki Skagen Munshi
Kitty Comfort There is a lap crisis in the house. No, not a shortage of reindeer herders—that’s two “p”s and a capital “L” though this one “L” lap probably deserves a capital, too. It’s that important. The problem is, at base, one lap and five cats. The lap appears in two places (but not at the same time, which is a problem) with two different degrees of Cat Comfort. One place is in front of the computer and is suitable for one cat. The other is in front of the TV (or by the reading lamp) which chair has a footstool. This lap can accommodate two cats but it isn’t recommended, especially if Goldie (who is both Very Large and Quite Combative) is one of them. However, beggars… So we’re back to one lap/one cat or at the most two in a five cat household. It used to be a six cat household but poor little Faux Siamese Nixie has disappeared, presumably eaten by one of the huge coyotes that pass regularly. Having other cats eaten is not, we hasten to say, an acceptable solution to the Lap Crisis. The only answer is to work out a rotation system, each cat to get x minutes per y amount of time. Unfortunately, the cats looked at that solution and rejected it. “Sounds too much like algebra,” said Toofie. “What is algebra?” asked Tabby Two. We tried to explain but they decided not to listen. In general, cats seem to be better at meowing than listening. So back to the beginning. At least there is enough room for everyone to sleep on the bed, although it gets a bit crowded for the human. Oh well, just another of the perils of cat custody.
Remote Bidding Now Open For Revised Version Of VMF's Annual Auction It would have been this weekend, that we would have been gathering for VMF's annual Dinner Dance & Auction. Not only is this normally a time to celebrate with VMF's passionate community, but it's also VMF's most important annual fundraiser. We're looking forward to rescheduling the annual event when it's possible to do so. In the meantime, we have almost $33,000 worth of auction items on hand that would have been a central part of VMF's spring fundraiser -- and an essential part of funding VMF's important conservation work. Please go to VolcanMt.org/2020Auction and take a look at the revised catalog and then email or phone in your bids to the VMF office. All bidding will end at 5:00pm Friday, April 3, 2020
As we progress through our new challenges, many of us find that a quieter life suits us. I’m fortunate because I don’t have to go to a job. My income is diminished somewhat, but it didn’t amount to much to begin with. Our governor mandated that we stay home and stay isolated. This doesn’t mean that we can’t go outside and enjoy fresh air, but apparently too many people took this too far and crowds of people converged on parks and beaches to the point where the parks and beaches had to be closed. When we are told by the head medical people in our country and by the governor of our state to stay at least six feet away from each other, then we should stay at least six feet away from each other. Last weekend one of the pie shops had a line of people to buy pies. I’m sure this helped pay some wages, but did it endanger the employees? We have been told by our governor and by medical experts to stay at home unless we have to leave the house for essentials. I don’t think driving to Julian for a pie is considered essential. Please don’t get angry at me for saying this, but some of us have very fragile health. A number of people driving up from their hugely populated areas to visit our little covid-19 free town is not a good idea. We have one doctor and the tourists have already stretched our emergency services too far. The weekend after Governor Newsom told us all to isolate in place and to distance ourselves six feet apart, lots of hikers hit the trails to Three Sisters and to Cedar Creek Falls. Three people had to be airlifted out and the trails had to be closed. All beaches and parks are now closed because people disregarded the mandate. A mandate is an order, a directive, a command and just shy of an actual law. Do people think its okay to disregard rules, mandates and consider them mild suggestions? Young people think they can’t get ill that the covid-19 virus only affects old people. Wrong. As of March 27th, in San Diego, two infants took sick and two teenagers took sick. 40% of all cases in the US are between the ages of 24 and 40. This is not just an old people’s disease. The good news is that people are helping people. My sister belongs to a group that helps neighbors by communicating called Nextdoor. “Nextdoor is the neighborhood hub for trusted connections and the exchange of helpful information, goods, and services.” You can look it up on nextdoor.com. People within a neighborhood help each other in different ways. A person might offer to get groceries for a neighbor, a person might offer to walk a dog or watch a house while the owners are gone. Check it out. It makes people feel like they are part of a tighter community. Our local Julian Women’s Club is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and has been since the beginning in 1926. This year, because of the covid-19 virus, they have had to cancel some of their springtime events. Staying at home has given them the opportunity to sew medical masks. I’ve been told that they are close to sewing their little fingers off. Some masks have already been delivered to Julian Medical Clinic and to Grossmont Hospital. So few commercially made masks are available and so many more are needed. I heard that women’s clubs across the country are making medical masks. Also some companies are switching from their regular production to production of needed items to fights this pandemic. It’s a way to keep employees employed and on the payroll. For instance a company in San Diego that normally makes triathlon clothing has switched over to making items that will help in this fight against the virus. Rosie Gonzalez who owns Rosie’s Calico Cupboard has posted a tutorial on her facebook page so people can make medical facemasks. Just look for Rosie Gonzalez on facebook. Look up Quilt in a Day, Eleanor Burns quilt shop and you will find the same tutorial plus more. I read that JoAnne’s Fabrics will bring medical mask kits to people’s cars so people can take the kits home, sew them together and return them so JoAnne’s can donate the masks where they are needed. Friday, March 27th I listened to some of the Los Angeles News on my radio. The bad news is that they expect the virus to reach the same numbers of infected people as New York within a week. The good news is that the Mercy ship will dock in San Pedro so that all non-virus infected patients can be transferred there out of harm’s way. Los Angeles put out a call for doctors whose offices are closed and for retired nurses to help. As of Friday morning they got 2000 positive responses. San Diego is also ahead of the curve in finding ways to help us all keep safe. Remember to isolate at home and away from people you don ‘t live with. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least twenty seconds. This is the amount of time it takes to sing the Happy Birthday song twice and don’t rush it. I keep hand sanitizer next to me in my living room because even though we are told not to touch our faces, eyes, noses and mouths, I do, so I use the sanitizer often. Last week I printed some useful recipes and here I repeat them. On facebook I saw two recipes that may help. I haven’t tried them yet, but they sound safe for adults. For a hand sanitizer, use 2 parts rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol) to 1 part Aloe Vera gel. For a disinfectant, add 1 tablespoon of household bleach to 2 cups of water. Naturally you will want to keep these away from children. We can all help ourselves and each other as long as we don’t panic and as long as we act logically. These are my thoughts
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Feeding San Diego Adapts To New Rules
The bi-weekly “Feeding San Diego” food distribution went off without a hitch, some even liked it better, on Wednesday as recipients where asked to stay in their cars and got their food placed directly in the trunk. CERT volunteers helped coordinate the logistics, and kept the line moving.
Mountain Mana At Methodist Church
by Michele Harvey
This past Saturday Sherri Pope and her Mountain Manna crew of volunteers did their first drive thru food distribution and it was well organized and outstandingly done!
Planets Steal The Show In April continued from page 3
in the constellation Ursa Major (the Big Dipper), and M82 (the Cigar Galaxy) is an irregular galaxy nearby. You can locate the galaxies by drawing an imaginary diagonal line from the bottom left star to the top right star of the “saucepan” in the Big Dipper and extend that line an equal distance to the Northwest. M81 will definitely appear oval and M82 will be cigar-shaped with a dark rift in the center. This dark rift is actually a shockwave of star formation started when the two galaxies passed close to each other. Both galaxies are about 12 million light years from Earth. Finally, move your binoculars or small telescope to the constellation Coma Berenices (the inverted L-shaped constellation named for Queen Berenice II). Just below the star Gamma Berenices (the northwest star of the L) is the open star cluster Melotte 111. You may also simply scan west from the bright star Arcturus and you cannot miss this cluster. You will see about 80 stars in a large five-degree field of view. If you are interested in learning more about what you can see in the night sky right now, visit the www.astronomy.com website and click on “The Sky This Week”. If you want more information about astronomy events in the Julian area you can go to www. juliandarkskynetwork.com. You may email the Julian Dark Sky Network at juliandarkskynetwork@gmail.com.
Other Food Options Julian Beer Company - Open for Take Out Orders Soups and Such - Take Out Only, Regular Hours Wynola Flats Produce - We will be open regular hours for the foreseeable future. We have been cleared by the County to operate with the only restriction being that 6 feet of social distancing must be maintained. We are exploring food box delivery and may offer this ourselves or through partners in the near future. In the meantime if you learn of anyone who is homebound and cut off from food supplies please let us know ASAP. I am committed to making sure that all of us can access healthy food within our own community. I will be happy to take special requests and stock items that may be essential to your household. I am already making a weekly food run and I should be able to get most things that you may need through one source or another. We will also be continuing to work with the Santa Ysabel Farmers Market and we hope to offer an alternate sales point for their produce until the County has lifted the restrictions on Farmers Markets and normal operations have resumed. Any questions? Just ask. We are blessed to have each other and we will get through this together. Mike