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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.
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Awards Are Now Open Applications for the County of San Diego Housing and Community Development Services 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards are now open! Depending on the project, federal money may be available for your community. Residents and non-profit entities working in the unincorporated area of the county may propose projects for CDBG funding that benefit lowand moderate-income persons and align with the County's Consolidated Plan. CDBG funds are granted by the federal government and used to develop urban communities through providing decent housing and a suitable living environment. The Consolidated Plan also includes examples of previously funded projects. Applications are open and available online from September 30 – Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 5pm. To apply, please send the completed application to: County of San Diego Housing and Community Development Services Community Development Division 3989 Ruffin Road San Diego, CA 92123 For more information about the CDBG program, please visit our online CDBG page. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Marco De La Toba (858-694-8724, marco. delatoba@sdcount y.ca.gov), Freddy Villafan (858-6948747, freddy.villafan@sdcounty. ca.gov), or Sarah Snook Brunson (858-694-8756, sarahsnook. brunson@sdcounty.ca.gov).
Julian, CA.
Volume 36 — Issue 10
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Your Ballot Is In The Mail
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October 7, 2020
Some time this week, you should be receiving you ballot /voter information pamphlet in your mailbox. Unless you requested that the information guide be sent to you by email. Then you only be betting your actual ballot. For some this is standard procedure since several precincts were designated as “vote by mail” only years ago. If you are in one of them, your option to vote in person will be to go to one of the With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic a number of procedures are different this year – you are being encouraged to vote by mail would be foremost among them. If you decide to vote in-person don’t be surprised: Lines may be long. Make sure you go to your assigned polling place (in Julian ONLY Town Hall is acting as a polling place). You can find your assigned polling place on the back of your Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet or you can look it up online<sdvote.com>. Be prepared. Mark your selections on your Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet in advance so you can quickly fill in the official ballot in the voting booth. We especially encourage older adults and people with underlying medical conditions to avoid long lines and crowded polling places by
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Town Hall Rejuvination Thanks to all the amazing volunteers who came out on this Saturday morning to help spruce up Town Hall. Led by Chamber Board member/coordinator Keith Krawiec, Dana Pettersen and Thurston Thompson, Britney Vargas, Claire Grindall, Steve Uram and Adam Brice.
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Guidance For Celebrating A Safe Halloween During The COVID -19 Pandemic
How to Fight The Two: COVID-19 And Influenza
by José A. Álvarez, County of San Diego Communications Office
The novel coronavirus and influenza may be different viruses, but they can be fought in many of the same ways. The primary difference is there is a vaccine available now to protect you against the flu, while we wait for one to arrive for COVID-19. Today, with influenza season on its way, County health officials are encouraging San Diegans to get vaccinated to prevent getting the flu. “Influenza and COVID-19 are both respiratory illnesses. You must do all you can to prevent getting both at the same time,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. “Get a flu shot now and continue taking the recommended precautions that work at preventing both viruses.” Where to Get a Flu Shot The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot every year. It takes about two weeks for immunity to develop. The influenza vaccine is now available at doctors’ offices and retail pharmacies and is covered by medical insurance. People with no health care coverage can get vaccinated at one of the County’s six public health centers or a local community clinic. To find the nearest location, visit www.sdiz.org or call 211 San Diego. The Julian Library will also be providing Flu Shots thoroug Palomar Health on Friday, October 16 and Tuesday, November 17 from 1 - 3 in the afternoon. “The influenza vaccine is safe and effective,” Wooten said. “Get vaccinated now so that you can get protected when influenza begins to spread.” Tips to Prevent the Flu and COVID-19 The novel coronavirus and influenza are both spread from person to person, especially indoors and in crowded places. Here are some tips to help you prevent COVID-19 and the flu: • Wash your hands properly and regularly or use a hand sanitizer. • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, throw it away and wash your hands. • If you’re sick, stay home and isolate yourself from others. • Use a face covering when in public and close to others. They prevent spreading germs and viruses. • Maintain physical distance from others. • Avoid crowded places to decrease your risk of exposure. Last season, a total of 20,711 lab-confirmed flu cases were reported in the region and 108 San Diegans died from complications from influenza. Through Sept. 30, a total of 47,180 COVId-19 cases have been reported in San Diego County, including 783 deaths. For more information about influenza and COVID-19 is available at www.sdiz.org and w w w. c o r o n a v i r u s - s d . c o m , respectively.
To minimize the spread of COVID-19 and ensure children have a fun, safe Halloween, the County of San Diego offers guidance for the most common activities to protect you and your loved ones. Halloween Activities Not Allowed (in-person gatherings and events are currently not allowed under the County of San Diego Public Health Order) • In-person gatherings, events, or parties with non-household members are not permitted, even if they are conducted outdoors, since maintaining 6-feet of distance between participants cannot be easily maintained. • Carnivals, festivals, petting zoos, and live entertainment are not allowed because frequent interaction with high-touch surfaces by children and participants increase the risk of infection to the community. Not Recommended • Close contact, door-to-door trick-or-treating or “trunk-or-treating,” and leaving bowls of candy for others to grab is not recommended, because it is difficult to maintain proper social distancing guidelines. • Haunted Houses are not recommended because they put an increased amount of people in typically tight, poorly ventilated areas that make it difficult to maintain 6-feet of distance from others. Recommended • Online parties/contests (e.g., costume or pumpkin carving) and drive-through events and car parades. • Dressing up homes and yards with Halloween-themed decorations. • Halloween movie nights with your own household or at drive-in theaters. • Pumpkin patches where people use hand sanitizer and maintain 6-feet of distance from others. Safer Alternatives Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween listed below. • Make fall recipes and crafts as a family for creative dinners and spooky decorations. • Participate in drive-through events or contests where individuals dress up or decorate their vehicles and receive scores from “judges” that are maintaining appropriate physical distance. • Visit pick-your-own fruit/vegetable operations that follow California Department of Food and Agriculture guidelines. • Participate in one-way trick-or-treating, where individually wrapped goodie bags are lined up for families to grab while continuing to social distance (such as at the end of a driveway or at the edge of a yard). • Consider distributing treats other than candy, which parents can then sanitize before giving to kids: stickers in cellophane packaging, pencils, mini pumpkins, erasers, etc. Personal Protection Measures However you celebrate, please continue to follow the County of San Diego Public Health Order, California Department of Public Health Guidance and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Halloween Guidelines, maintain safe distance and wear a face covering to keep children and adults safe. To stay safe during the 2020 Halloween holiday, please remember to: • Wash or sanitize your hands often. • Clean frequently touched items regularly. • Avoid close contact – stay at least 6 feet away (3 or more adult steps) from all other people who are not part of your own household. • Avoid indoor spaces that don’t allow for easy distancing of at least 6 feet between you and others. • Correctly wear a face covering to prevent disease spread when outside your home and around others that are not part of your household. • Stay home and away from others, if you are sick, or you have been in contact with someone who is sick with or has symptoms of COVID-19. For questions, please contact SafeReopeningComplianceTeam@ sdcounty.ca.gov.
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