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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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Wednesday

March 25, 2020

Julian, CA.

Volume 35 — Issue 34 ISSN 1937-8416

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Chamber Asks Visitors To Stay Away

State Postpones Tax Deadlines Until July 15 Sacramento — The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) today announced updated special tax relief for all California taxpayers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. FTB is postponing until July 15 the filing and payment deadlines for all individuals and business entities for: To align with the IRS special tax relief, I have authorized FTB to postpone until July 15, the deadline to file and pay taxes continued on page 10 ESTABLISHED

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What is Telehealth? Telehealth is the use of digital information and communication technologies, like computers, tablets and smartphones, to access and manage your health care away from your healthcare provider’s office. These may be technologies you use from home or that your provider uses to improve or support health care services. ​Why use Telehealth for a video visit with my healthcare provider? SAFE. EASY. CONVENIENT. CONFIDENTIAL. Who can be scheduled for a Telehealth visit? Any Borrego Health patient who has a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop with video/audio abilities and stable internet connection. Not all your healthcare visits are appropriate for Telehealth. Your clinic can help you schedule the best type of appointment for your healthcare needs, call 1-855-436-1234 for help getting you scheduled. How much does Telehealth cost? There is no additional fee for a Telehealth visit versus an in-person visit. Borrego Health will work with your insurance to get these visits covered. How to schedule a Telehealth visit with your healthcare provider? Just three easy steps: Step 1: Schedule a Telehealth appointment by calling your clinic to request a Telehealth visit from the comfort of your own home. Step 2: If you are using a laptop or computer with audio and video you are good to go! If you are using a smartphone or tablet, you will download the Microsoft Teams app, no need to create an account. Step 3: Once you schedule your Telehealth appointment, you will receive an email from us. Click/tap the "Join Teams Meeting" button in your confirmation email when it is time to start your video visit with your provider and join as a guest. What to do if you get disconnected? Simply click/tap the "Rejoin" button to reconnect with your health care provider. If you continue having issues with connecting, your provider will call you. To find out more call your clinic today! Call 1-855-436-1234 to see if your visit meets the criteria for a Telehealth visit.

Julian Clinic Updating Perscription Policy

from Gary S. Rotto, Borrego Health Vice-President of Policy

To help all Julian residents comply with the Governor’s “Shelter in Place” order, Borrego Health will extend its pharmacy services to both patients and non-patients alike, starting this Monday, March 23rd. For current patients, please call the clinic in advance of your arrival, to see if your prescription has been filled. If so, stop by the clinic, knock on our door, and a Borrego Health staff person will bring your prescription out to you. You do not have to enter the clinic, but you will have to come to our door to pick up your prescription. As a reminder, our clinic hours are Monday-Friday from 8 am to noon and from 1 pm to 5 pm. Another option we're offering is home delivery of your prescriptions, via FedEx. Patients will be responsible for paying FedEx shipping charges, in addition to the cost of their prescriptions, if any. If you're interested in having your prescriptions delivered, please call our pharmacy at 760-767-3047 to arrange this service. For non-patients who would like to utilize our pharmacy services, please have your prescription transferred to Borrego Health by calling our pharmacy at 760-767-3047. A member of our staff can arrange for your prescriptions to be transferred to our Julian clinic, free of charge. continued on page 3

Spring Sports Schedules Eagles Track

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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

Girls Softball

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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Call 1-855-436-1234 to see if your visit is eligible for Telehealth

There is no question that every day life has changed for all of us over the past several weeks. It can be difficult to manage our increased anxiety and fear amidst the uncertainty that has come along with this time. As control of our day-to-day life changes, it can feel overwhelming to maintain a sense of normalcy. While there are many things we cannot control, it is important to remember the aspects of our lives in which we do still maintain agency. The following are some tips and strategies on how to support your emotional and mental wellbeing during these quickly changing times: Keep A Daily Routine With the loss of structure provided by school, work and our ‘normal’ daily lives, it’s easy to lose sight of any routine at all. Try to maintain regular sleep and wake times, replace gym time with an at home work out, read a chapter of your favorite book before bed, take a soothing shower, get dressed, and try to be productive during the day (but be kind to yourself if you aren’t - this is new for all of us!). Routine creates comfort and control and is especially important for families with children. Lean Into The Things That Bring You Joy While this is a uncertain time for many of us, we can still find joy in various aspects of our days. For many of us, the recent change comes with extra time in our dayto-day lives. Use some of this time to lean into your most treasured hobby, try something you haven’t done before, cook that dish you’ve been wanting to try, get outside and enjoy the beauty of nature and sun coming our way! Be creative! Try To Limit Exposure To The News And Media Staying informed allows us to maintain a healthy understanding of how to protect ourselves and our community, however, excessive intake of news can feed into an increase of anxiety and fear. Set boundaries on how often you access the news and media, and be mindful of which outlets you choose. Reputable sources include the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Conversations With Your Children Most of our school-aged children already have knowledge of COVID-19; therefore, we need to understand the most appropriate ways to support them during this time. Model Calmness; children will react to what you say and how you say it. Be available to listen to your child’s feelings and thoughts. Limit your child’s exposure to the news. Teach and practice actions to reduce the spread of germs. Provide developmentally appropriate and truthful responses to questions your children might ask about the pandemic. The CDC provides a guide and more detailed information on how to talk to your children about COVID-19 at cdc.gov/coronavirus. Reach Out To Friends, Family And Loved Ones Often While physical distancing is highly recommended to stop of the spread of the virus, we do not need to socially isolate. Technology makes it easier than ever to stay in touch with our friends and family through text, video chat, e-mail and phone. Be creative; start a virtual book club, live stream your favorite shows together, make a point to reach out to someone every day. Making time for those we love can reduce anxiety and fulfill our need for human connection. I’ve only recently become part of the Julian community, but in that short time I’ve witnessed our immense ability to band together when times get tough. Times of crisis often provide unique opportunities to come together as a community - let this be our moment to strengthen the backcountry bonds that bring us all together. Krystin Erickson LMFT #118449 Marriage & Family Therapist Manzanita Mental Health

Boys Baseball

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

Stay Safe - Stay Socially Responsible

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During Coronavirus (Covid-19) Outbreak, Borrego Health/Julian Clinic Is Making Telehealth Appointments Available To You

by Krystin Erickson LMFT

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The spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has all of our attention. We continue to monitor the virus closely and want to assure you that the health and safety of our patients and employees is our top priority. At Borrego Health, we have a standard protocol in place for any infectious disease, including Coronavirus (COVID-19). We continue to follow the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local and state health officials. If you are concerned that you have been exposed to COVID-19 or are worried about cold or flu symptoms: ​ ​You may be evaluated prior to entry at a Borrego Health clinic. If you show symptoms or have traveled to a country on the CDC watchlist (click here for more information), you may be asked to wait in a designated area and provided with additional instructions. ​If you are not ill with cold or flu symptoms and have a routine appointment already scheduled, you may still come to the clinic. There is the possibility of a location change to keep your risk of exposure low. Please call your clinic to confirm where to go. Currently, we have limited supplies of coronavirus test kits. Please call the clinic prior to coming in to ensure we direct you to the proper location for COVID-19 testing.  Help stop the spread of illness by taking everyday preventive actions: • Avoid shaking hands to prevent the spread of germs. • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 ​ seconds. If soap and water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. ​• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. ​• Avoid close contact with people who are sick. ​• Stay home when you are sick. ​• Cover your entire mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands. If a tissue is not available, cough or sneeze into your bent elbow. ​• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Metal As Well As Physical Health Needs Attention

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Procedures For Accessing Julian Medical Clinic

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March 20, 2020 - Julian, CA We’re asking anyone who is not a resident or propertyowner in the Julian community or providing essential services to our residents to postpone your immediate visit to Julian for the time being. With the Governor’s order to shelter in-place from Thursday night, there really is no alternative. Like many small mountain communities our healthcare system would be taxed with an outbreak of COVID-19. With our being in close proximity to San Diego and other major urban population centers, we know that Julian seems like an attractive place to practice social distancing in the outdoors. We also fully understand the inclination to seek escape in the outdoors during difficult times, the reality is that doing so right now risks the lives of our residents and puts undue strain on our limited services. Additionally, regular services and activities are currently extremely limited. Restaurants (excluding takeout services), bars, tasting rooms and wineries and other public spaces are temporarily closed due to county-mandated health orders. Public gatherings have also been prohibited by the local, county and state government. Like many communities whose lifeblood is travel and tourism this is a hard message for us to send and runs against the very mission which our organization exists: to welcome visitors to Julian and support our business community. We know how many of you cherish Julian, its’ history, the pie and the natural areas that surround it. We ask you to respect our community and this request to stay home for now. Keep in mind the people of Julian, Lake Cuyamaca, Santa Ysabel and the natural areas that surround it remain a short drive away and will be welcoming you back with open arms (and elbow bumps) as soon as possible. If we all work together to do the right thing during this public health crisis today, then we all will be able to resume a normal life that much sooner. For additional information from local health organizations we have posted a COVID-19 resources page on https:// visitjulian.com/covid-19/. We appreciate your understanding as we navigate this challenging time. The Board of Directors of the Julian Chamber of Commerce


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