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PERMIT NO. 30 JULIAN, CA
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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
1985
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The Newspaper of Record.
For the Community, by the Community.
Wednesday
December 2, 2020
Volume 36 — Issue 18
Julian, CA.
ISSN 1937-8416
www.JulianNews.com
Wave The Magic Wand - Christmas 2020 Style
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Back Country Covid Cases as of November 28
Julian = 26 (+4) Ramona = 746 (+84) Ranchita = 6 (+1) Warner Springs = 26 (+3) Santa Ysabel = 18 (+1) Borrego Springs = 25 (+4) Descanso = 29 (+7) Alpine = 361 (+45) Poway = 597 (+92) Lakeside = 773 (+123) Total Confirmed cases in Unincorporated San Diego County = 10,563 a total rise of 1,196. If you believe you have symptoms please get tested. Most testing locations do not require an appointment. To find information on a testing location near you or call 2-11 (toll free) or on the web 211sandiego.org .
With all the restrictions this year it bcame evident back in October that the traditional Country Christmas that the Julian Chamber of Commerce put on at Pioneer Park was not going to be the same. Budget cuts due to - well, you know - made bringing in the boom truck to decorate the big tree in front of the Museum an issue, combined with the need to upgrade/replace much of the lighting proved it to be a fools errand. So the Chamber board pivoted to a different concept. No all day celebration in the park, but they still wanted to have a tree as a focal point of the towns decorations. After much discussion and some negotiations the open area infront of the Julian Garage was decided on. The big spectacle of the lighting the tree would be reduced to only a few. Still having the Merchant of the Year (Scott Brown from Don’s Market) do the honors. So without the usual fanfare they gathered at the tree and precisely at 5:30 Saturday night Scott waived his majic wand (courtesy of his wife) and the holiday season was officially started.
Scott Brown, Merchant of the Year and his daughter are joined by the Miss Julian’s and Keith Krawiec from the Chamber of Commerce board to wave his majic wand and light this years tree.
Medical Clinic Update
Supervisors Approve More Funds For Businesses Impacted By COVID-19
by Michael Hart
By José A. Álvarez, County of San Diego Communications Office
The County Board of Supervisors today voted to provide more stimulus funds to businesses forced to close indoor operations after the region was placed in the Purple Tier. At a special meeting, the Board gave the green light for $20 million in general funds to be added to the Small Business Stimulus Grant Program established in May. The funds will be available to businesses and nonprofit organizations in the following industries: • Restaurants • Gyms and fitness centers, including yoga studios • Movie theaters • Museums • Zoos and aquariums • Event planners (weddings, festivals, fairs, etc.) Businesses in these industries had to close or stop indoor operations to limit the spread of COVID-19. The financial relief will help them to reverse some of the disproportional impact on their operations and keep some from having to close permanently. The County’s five supervisorial district offices will review and recommend applicants for $4 million in funds each. Applications are available at the Small Business Stimulus Grant Program website. Award recipients will also be posted on the site. Businesses that submitted a previous application do not need to reapply. This is the fourth time the Board has voted to provide stimulus grant funds for restaurants and other small businesses. In past months, the Board approved a total of $27.5 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security or CARES Act funds.
Simple Packing Tips To Ship Holiday Gifts (NAPSI)—Packing and shipping gifts across town, across the country or around the world for the holidays is easy, provided you follow simple tips from the United States Postal Service. To ensure items arrive safely, leave space for extra cushioning inside the package. Stuff glass and fragile, hollow items, like vases, with newspaper or packing material to avoid damage. Mailing a framed photo? Remove the glass and wrap it separately. Items powered by dry-cell batteries may turn on during handling and make noises or emit light. Make sure the device is turned off or package the batteries separately, preferably in the original manufacturer’s packaging. For rules on shipping Hazardous, Restricted and Perishable Mail, please see Publication 52. Once the box is packed, make sure the address is printed clearly on the outside. Include all address elements, such as apartment numbers, directional information (ex: 123 S Main St. Apt. 2B), and the ZIP Code. Don’t forget to include a return address. Also, place a card inside the package that contains the delivery and return addresses. This ensures the package can be delivered or returned should the mailing label become damaged or fall off. For information on sending packages internationally, visit the USPS International Shipping page. Also, check for restrictions on what can and can’t be mailed. The Postal Service has a website that provides information on hazardous, restricted and perishable mail. It’s advised to not reuse boxes because they can weaken in shipping. Instead, you can get free Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express boxes at your local Post Office. If customers choose to reuse boxes, it’s important to note that logos and all extraneous markings or labels must be covered or removed. If you can’t get to the Post Office to mail your packages, the ClickN-Ship feature and other online services allow customers to order free Priority Mail boxes, print shipping labels, purchase postage and even request free next-day Package Pickup. Priority Mail includes delivery between one to three days, Priority Mail Express includes delivery between overnight up to two days. Tracking is also included. For more information and restrictions visit usps.com. The Postal Service also offers shipping tips in a variety of online “how to” guides. Each video is less than three minutes long and shows how to address packages, ship packages and pack a box so items arrive safely.
The California State Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has placed a payment suspension on BorregoHealth’s Medi-Cal claims due to the ongoing investigation by the Department of Justice. In a statement Chief Medical Officer and Interim CEO Edgar Bulloch MD stated, “Our entire Executive Team alongside our appointed legal counsel and elected officials are working diligently to appeal this decision. At this time, we are working on scheduling a meeting with DHCS to discuss our case and our hope is that we get this on the calendar as early as next week. We continue to work with health plans to ensure we have their full support to prove to DHCS the need for Borrego Health to continue to provide healthcare services to our most vulnerable patients. The goal is to have DHCS lift the current suspension of payment until the Department of Justice has made a final decision on next steps. “ Back in October BorregoHealth offices and clinic in Borrego Springs were paid a visit by the FBI and California Department of Justice. The offices of Premier Healthcare Management Corp. and two dental offices that have contracts with Premier Health and BCHF were also targets of the sealed warrants. Dr Bulloch also stated’ “We ask that you continue to provide the services that our patients have come to expect from us in an effort to remain committed to our mission. Know that the challenges we have been presented with are being faced together as an organization, team, and family. As more information is made available to us, we will keep you updated every step of the way. This has not seen a direct impact on services offered at the Julian Clinic. The clinic continues to operate under COVID-19 restrictions. Although most paitent interactions have switched to virtual and the waiting room remains closed.
Miss Julian adding a little more to the tree with a personalized ornament
Volunteer of the year Mark Boland, son Riley and Tyler Stamets setting up the tree on Main Street infront of the Old Julian Garage
Welcome December! Interested in helping decorate Julian, email chamber@julianca.com
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