La Mesa Courier, March 27th, 2020 by San Diego Community Newspaper Group

VOLUME 10 ISSUE 3

2020

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SCRIPPS HEALTH LAUNCHES COVID-19 NURSE LINE

B FOOD & DRINK Old school spaghetti

Nicolosi’s still serves the same authentic Sicilian-styled recipes it has since 1952. Page 10

B FEATURE Gardening with purpose

A chalk mural by La Mesa resident Molly Robb and her neighbors offers thanks to community members working or affected by the coronavirus quarantine. (Photo by Molly Robb)

La Mesa during COVID quarantine By JEFF CLEMETSON | La Mesa Courier

Trish Watlington is making a difference at Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center. Page 12

March’s book titles celebrate the writings and achievements of women. Page 13

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weeks of “flattening the curve” without being one of the unlucky few to catch the virus and suffer its symptoms. As of March 25, the San Diego County Health and SEE COVID, Page 2

Chamber honors heroes at annual event

B BOOKS Women’s lit

Opinion Politics Education Business & Services Classifieds Puzzles

[Editor’s note: Because reaction to the coronavirus by state, county and city officials is changing rapidly, some of the information in this article may be out of date.]

The COVID-19 outbreak has changed life as we knew it. Across the country, shelter in place orders and self-quarantines keep people inside, hunkering down and stockpiling food and essential supplies in hopes to make it through these

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The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce held its 12th annual Salute to Local Heroes dinner on Thursday, March 12 at Sycuan Casino. The annual celebration honors the brave men and women that are chosen by their respective emergency services organizations for their accomplishments. This year’s heroes honored were: American Medical Response paramedics Chris Torres and Paramedic Keenan Wayne; Heartland Fire & Rescue Captain Chip Tidball; La Mesa Police Department Crime Prevention Specialist Claudia Ortega and SEE HEROES, Page 4

BLOOD BANK ISSUES PLEA FOR BLOOD DONATIONS

(l to r) Top row: Chris Torres, Keenan Wayne, Cpt. Chip Tidball and Officer Colin

Atwood; Bottom row: Mary England, Pat Olow, Tita Boatright and Claudia Ortega (Photo courtesy La Mesa Chamber of Commerce)

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Scripps Health has launched a COVID-19 nurse line, 888261-8431, that connects patients to a team of nurses dedicated to screening people with symptoms associated with the new coronavirus. Patients with fever and/ or respiratory symptoms s hould call the dedicated phone line first before coming to any Scripps facility. They should not just walk in and should not use the Scripps online scheduling system for appointments. Anyone who calls the nurse line will be connected to a nurse at the COVID-19 call center who will ask a series of questions designed to evaluate the caller's potential risk for coronavirus infection. As warranted, the caller will be connected to a provider via video chat for further evaluation. The nurse line is based at the organization's corporate headquarters in La Jolla, and is staffed from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

School closures and workfrom-home policies have resulted in canceled blood drives. San Diego Blood Bank collects more than half of its blood supply on bloodmobiles. An additional strain on the blood supply is expected in the coming weeks. “The U.S. is on the verge of a serious blood shortage that will lead to blood rationing and triage. We need healthy people to come out to donate SEE NEWS BRIEFS, Page 9

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Human Services Agency reported that La Mesa had zero cases of COVID-19, but like everywhere else, businesses, residents and city government are reacting to this new reality as best they can.

MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE

La Mesa residents have found a variety of activities to help them cope during the quarantine. For Molly Robb, it was a “chalk your walk” project her family and neighbors created. “It’s basically having your sidewalk decorated so neighbors can get exercise and still interact, while being in quarantine,” she said, adding that she was inspired to do the project from a viral post she saw online. “I took that idea and wanted to do a more inclusive project. I began taping off areas, and kids started coloring.” The chalk mural, which depicts a stained glass heart with the words

“La Mesa Strong! Thank you hospital, grocery, truckers, tradesmen, 1st responders, teachers, essential staff” took three days to complete “because I wanted to get all the neighbors involved,” Robb said. “It’s an activity that we’re able to keep our distance and still get some fresh air,” she said, adding that it was hurried because of the rain. “The piece is gone now,” she said. “It was washed away last night. I’m not disappointed or discouraged. I have a new blank slate. All of this is temporary, the chalk, quarantine. What lasts is our love for our community and our perseverance. I already have a plan for what I’m going to do next, I definitely I have a lot of time. I want to thank my family, neighbors, especially my wonderful neighbor Tina, to help me finish.”

BUSINESSES ADAPT

On March 20, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered Californians to stay at home except for essential services such as grocery stores, pharmacies, food banks, convenience stores, banks, laundromats and restaurants offering takeout and delivery. While some of the more upscale La Mesa restaurants like Farmer’s Table and BO-beau kitchen + garden opted to temporarily close down during the outbreak, others have Free temporary parking in the Village (Courtesy stayed open to offer takeColin Parent) out and delivery.

For longtime La Mesa Village staple Johnny B’s, offering delivery was a brand new service for customers. “I just activated Doordash this past week and it’s been pretty good, but there’s no barometer I can use because it’s a whole new way of looking at things,” said Johnny B’s owner John Bedlion, adding that when things get back to normal he will look to see if it is still worth offering delivery. Johnny B’s never offered delivery before because the restaurant was often too busy to add extra orders. Overall, Bedlion said, customers have still been supportive of his business. “The response has been pretty damn good. I’m pleasantly surprised,” he said. “That being said, I’m still very cautious. But the customers have been wonderful to our servers and generous with their tips.” In addition to takeout meals, Johnny B’s is also taking advantage of a temporary rule allowing restaurants to serve takeout alcoholic beverages. “The cocktail thing took us by surprise,” Bedlion said. “Over the weekend we sold more that I thought we would. It’s not flying off the shelf, but it’s another opportunity to make some more money, which is great.” Despite the community support, the quarantine has still had an effect on Johnny B’s staff. “I’ve cut hours. I had to,” Bedlion said, adding that he offered his senior employees the most

opportunity and that he is currently employing two people per shift. “It’s really just a crap shoot. I’m trying to give them as many hours as I can and they can still go collect unemployment. Most of them are very happy that that’s happening.” A Mystery Art Box (Courtesy Art Beat San Diego) For customers and employee safety, Bedlion said he with various themes geared to is wiping everything down in the different age groups and sells for restaurant every time someone $60. After Boe, an art teacher in comes and leaves. La Mesa, offered her art boxes “We’re taking all the precau- on social media to parents now tions we can take,” he said. dealing with an extended spring Although Johnny B’s is doing break, the business took off. relatively well during the quar“I’ve had a wonderfully warm antine, Bedlion recognizes that response from the community,” his decades long presence in the she said. “I sold 60 mystery art Village that has built him a loyal boxes in the first day. Nearing customer base is a major factor. 100 Mystery Art Boxes sold in the “It’s tough times for everyone, week. It’s been wonderful deliverwe’re all in the same boat,” he said. ing art boxes all over La Mesa and “Some small businesses are suffer- San Diego, and receiving emails ing worse than we are — they’re and photos from parents thanking closed. I’m not closed. I’m lucky.” me for the service.” With traditional brick and mortar retail businesses closed during THE CITY REACTS the stay stay-at-home order, some On March 13, Mayor Mark local online businesses are find- Arapostathis formally declared a ing luck and seeing an uptick in state of emergency in the city. customers. “In order to ensure that the City Kristel Boe is the owner of Art of La Mesa is eligible to receive any Beat San Diego (artbeatsandiego. available and necessary disaster com), which offers art classes, relief funds, we have declared art parties and other art-related a formal state of emergency,” services. One of her products is he wrote in a statement. Mayor a Mystery Art Box that contains Arapostathis also stressed folmaterials and instructions to lowing state guidelines of social complete three unique art projects distancing six feet apart. “The most important guidance is that if you are sick please stay home. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in keeping our community healthy and safe,” the statement concluded. In the days following, the city also took other unprecedented actions. On March 17, the city announced that effective March 18 at noon, City Hall and other city facilities were closed to the public until further notice. Essential services are provided by appointment only. To make an appointment, email or call: • Planning: sthompson@cityoflamesa.us or 619-667-1348 • Building: kcarlos@cityoflames.us or 619-667-1176 • C o d e Compliance: 619-667-1189 • Engineering: pweng@cityoflamesa.us or 619-667-1166 • Cashier: ebullers@cityoflamesa.us or 619-667-1111 Also on March 17, City Manager Greg Humora issued an executive order limiting evictions in the city. The order is in effect through May 31, unless extended. Other actions the city has taken include suspending parking enforcement for street sweeping and allowing free 5-minute parking in the Village for residents and visitors to pick up takeout orders from restaurants. On March 24, the city announced it would waive all second quarter fees for Downtown Village parking permits, as well as this:

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NEWS sdnews.com Census count begins in San Diego County

The 2020 Census launched this month. As the COVID-19 health pandemic continues on, it serves as a resounding reminder to ensure an accurate and complete count of our communities to allocate the federal, state, and local funding that each family, community, school district and business industry needs. This year marks the first time the census can be done online, as well as over the phone or by mail — all without having to meet a Census taker.

HIGH RATES OF HARD-TOCOUNT PERSONS Getting a full and accurate count in San Diego and Imperial Counties (Region 10) is vital for our vibrant, growing region — not only for us, but for future generations to come. “If everyone in our region is counted, it could help bring more money to our region for transportation, housing, and community programs,” says Ray Major, SANDAG Chief Data and Analytics Officer and Chief Economist. “In addition, census data helps SANDAG analyze commute patterns and plan for improvements to our region’s transportation network.” When compared to the results of the 2010 Census, San Diego County is the 21st hardest county to count, and Imperial County is identified as the most undercounted region in the entire state of California. According to data from the State of California, San Diego and Imperial Counties have more than 255,000 individuals who are considered extremely hard to count. However, data from the Advancement Project tells us this number could be even higher, with as many as 783,277 people at risk of not being counted in 2020 in San Diego and Imperial Counties. The region was awarded more than $4.4 million by the State of California to fund their efforts to increase Census participation in the 230 Census tracts most at risk of undercount. An additional $400,000 was provided through San Diego Grantmakers. “ Nonprofits and community members, funders, and government agencies have been talking about how to make sure that we reach our hardest-to-count neighbors for nearly the past two years,” says Megan Thomas, vice president of collaborations and initiatives, at San Diego Grantmakers.

EVERYONE TO BE COUNTED

Community groups came together to start the non-partisan Count Me 2020 Coalition in early 2019. United Way of San Diego County is the Administrative

Community Based Organization (ACBO) for Region 10 that oversees the collaborative work of the Count Me 2020 Coalition, which is a group of more than 150 civic and community-based organizations from San Diego and Imperial Counties. Member organizations are committed to ensuring a complete and accurate count of the 14 populations identified by the State of California as “hard-to-count.” “Our region has some of the highest hard-to-count populations, which include various ethnic groups, immigrants, refugees, military veterans, the LGTBQ community, seniors, young children, individuals and families experiencing homelessness, and residents of traditionally disadvantaged neighborhoods,” says Michele Silverthorn, project lead, Count Me 2020 Coalition. “Members of the Count Me 2020 Coalition offer valuable lines of communication to encourage Census participation within their respective constituencies and the community as a whole partners.”

HOW TO TAKE THE 2020 CENSUS

Starting in mid-March 2020, households will receive an invitation in the mail informing them of the options for filling out the Census questionnaire. The invitation will contain a unique ID number to use when filling out the Census. However, if you misplace your number, you can still take the Census using your home address. Once the invitation arrives you can respond for your home in one of four ways: Online: Complete the questionnaire at the official website, my2020census.gov on your desktop computer or mobile device, or through Questionnaire Assistance Centers and Kiosks hosted by libraries, governments, and community groups at various locations around the region. A full list of locations will be posted to countme2020.org in the next few weeks. The online self-response form is provided in 12 languages plus English, and 59 other language assistance guides are provided online, including in Braille and large print Phone: Response can be made by phone. Depending on the language preferred (12 languages plus English), there is a toll-free number a resident can call. Call the Census Bureau Customer Service Center at (800) 923-8282. Paper Questionnaire Form: If requested, a paper form can be provided in Spanish and English, as part of the update/leave campaign and for those who do not receive mail at their physical address. See map here: www.censushardtocountmaps2020.us. In-Person: In-person home visits by official Census enumerators will begin in April 2020 to visit college students who live on campus, people living in senior centers, and others who live among large groups of people. In May 2020, Census enumerators will begin visiting homes that

Census coronavirus precautions Members of the Count Me 2020 coalition are adapting their outreach strategies to limit person-to-person contact and comply with the orders and recommendations from the State of California and the County of San Diego, yet encourage San Diegans to take the 10 minutes to complete the 9 question survey. • Community outreach staff and volunteers continue their outreach work from home, providing “virtual assistance centers” run by trusted community members, where they are still answering questions on the phone and directing community members to online tools. They plan to be in remote operation for the next few weeks and hope to open their doors as soon as it is safe to do •so, and welcome their communities to complete the nine question survey at a Questionnaire Assistance Center or Kiosk. Many of the sites will have an online kiosk or phone line where persons can respond, and a dedicated person to answer questions from the public. • Some partner locations are open for emergency services, and will be available to answer questions and provide information on how to complete the 2020 Census survey online or on the phone. • Organizations are making calls, sending emails, and using social media channels like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok to spread the word! #CountMe2020 #CountMeIn • Outreach and promotion tactics are being adjusted to be appropriate and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coalition members hope to incorporate traditional means of advocacy and education (canvassing, events, town-hall meetings, use of Mobile Questionnaire Assistance Kiosks, etc.) once it is safe to do so.

haven’t responded to the 2020 Census by April 30, 2020, to help make sure everyone is counted. If you are filling out the Census for your residence, you should count everyone who is living there as of April 1, 2020. Be certain to count babies and children (all ages), close or extended family members, people who are not related to you, and people staying with you without a permanent place to live. Learn more about who to count and any special circumstances at bit.ly/2THmQOL. On March 30 and April 1, 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau will count people who are experiencing homelessness. As part of this process, the Census Bureau counts people in shelters, at soup kitchens and mobile food vans, on the streets, and at non-sheltered, outdoor locations such as tent encampments. After this period, people experiencing homelessness can visit a community-run center to submit their information, call to respond over the phone, or complete it on their own personal smart device. SEE COUNT ME, Page 4

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Regardless of the participation method, all community members regardless of status are encouraged to self-report and respond early. “Count Me 2020 Coalition members provide outreach education support and access to ensure completion of the Census questionnaires, including assistance to individuals in their native language,” says Silverthorn. The U.S. Census Bureau will also support linguistically diverse populations language access, depending on the response format.

Master Officer Colin Atwood; and La Mesa Police Department Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol officers Tita Boatright and Pat Olow.

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INFORMATION COLLECTED IS CONFIDENTIAL The Census is known for having one of the strongest guarantees of confidentiality in the federal government. “There are many measures in place to keep Census information private,” says David Bennett, San Diego media specialist, U.S. Census Bureau. “It cannot be used for law enforcement purposes, immigration enforcement, or to determine personal eligibility for benefits. Under Title 13 of the U.S. Code, the answers collected are used only to produce statistics and are kept anonymous for 72 years. Security breaches can result in jail time and $250,000 fine if information is shared.” For a list of important 2020 Census dates, censusoutreach.org. In the near future, the Count Me 2020 website will have locations of the Questionnaire Assistance Kiosks and community run assistance centers, as well as a full list of Census-related events and volunteer opportunities in various neighborhoods. In San Diego and Imperial Counties, the majority of 2020 Census efforts are coordinated through the Count Me 2020 Coalition, led by the United Way of San Diego County, with support from SANDAG and the County of Imperial. For additional information on the 2020 Census in our region please visit countme2020.org, californiacensus.org or 2020census.gov.

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support skills and medications and successfully resuscitated the patient who was alert and talking as he arrived at a local hospital and made a full recovery.

CAPTAIN CHIP TIDBALL — HEARTLAND FIRE & RESCUE LA MESA

CHRIS TORRES, PARAMEDIC — Cpt. Chip Tidball is a 20-year AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE veteran of Heartland Fire & Chris Torres has been a paramedic with American Medical Response San Diego since 2018. He has been assigned to Medic 255 serving the citizens of La Mesa his entire career. He recently married his Wife, Cindy and purchased a home in Fletcher Hills. Torres was recognized for a cardiac arrest “save” that occurred in La Mesa in February of 2019. He responded to a call to assist a male patient found to be in cardiac arrest after ingesting a substance initially believed to be cocaine, but was later determined to have been cocaine laced with Fentanyl. Based on a thorough assessment and their clinical experience, Torres and the first responders from Heartland Fire and Rescue Engine 11 administered Narcan to the patient, while performing CPR and other advanced life support interventions. They successfully resuscitated the patient on scene. The patient was safely transported to a local hospital and made a full recovery.

KEENAN WAYNE, PARAMEDIC — AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE Keenan Wayne has been a paramedic with American Medical Response San Diego since 2016. He is also a part-time flight paramedic and is pursuing a degree in molecular biology. He has worked at many of the medic units stationed in La Mesa and around East County. Wayne is being recognized for a cardiac arrest “save” that occurred in La Mesa in September of 2019. Working in conjunction with the crew from Heartland Fire end Rescue Engine 12, he played an instrumental role in saving the life of a 59-year old male found in cardiac arrest by his wife. By using his knowledge and experience and working collaboratively with the other first responders, Wayne was able to apply advanced life

Rescue La Mesa where he serves as a member of the Wellness and Peer Support Team. He travels the United States and Canada lecturing on behavioral health topics. As an IAFF Master Instructor, he also assists fire departments with creating peer support programs. Recently, he and another PEER Support member traveled to El Paso, Texas to assist other PEER Support teams that were helping first responders that had responded to a mass shooting incident. Captain Tidball has been instrumental in the success of the department’s behavioral health program. He is also a veteran of the United States Airforce and served during Desert Storm.

MASTER OFFICER COLIN ATWOOD — LA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT Master Officer Atwood joined the La Mesa Police Department in 1999. During his 21-years of service, Officer Atwood has worked as a patrol officer, a field training officer, and a traffic officer. Since 2005, he has been a certified Emergency Vehicle Operations I n st r uctor a nd Fi rea r m s Instructor training the men and women of the La Mesa police Department in these two critical areas. He is also a member of the La Mesa Police Department’s Peer Support Team, and assists his peers heal from trauma they experience on and off duty. Officer Atwood has a longstanding dedication to community outreach programs benefitting children. For more than 17 years, he has been involved in the ShopWith-A-Cop program and helps with the planning, organizing and fundraising for this annual event. For the past 10 years he has organized and participated in the Tip-A-Cop program, which benefits the Southern California Special Olympics. In 2019, he also

organized a fundraiser benefitting St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Officer Atwood’s dedication to public safety is evident in his long-standing efforts to detect and apprehend drunk drivers. He has been the recipient of the MADD DUI Officer Award seven times. During his 21-years of service, Officer Atwood has arrested more than 600 drivers who were under the influence of drugs and/ or alcohol.

CRIME PREVENTION SPECIALIST CLAUDIA ORTEGA — LA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT

TITA BOATRIGHT, RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PATROL — LA MESA POLICE CPS Ortega has been with the DEPARTMENT

La Mesa Police Department since 2013 and is a valuable asset within the Community Resource Unit and the La Mesa Police Department. She comes to work with a can-do attitude and is always willing to assist her peers when requested. She was selected as the La Mesa Police Department Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2019 for her excellent performance. During that time, on two separate occasions CPS Ortega has assisted other agencies in identifying and arresting two suspects. CPS Ortega has demonstrated on two separate occasions, her ability to work with other jurisdictions. She assisted in the arrest of a burglary suspect in San Diego and a burglary suspect that she had recognized while working and notified the Oceanside Police Department, which led to that suspect’s arrest. In 2019, CPS Ortega coordinated two sessions of Life on the Beat. She had 30 participants that were able to experience four different aspects of a day in the life of a police officer. She also coordinated a new session of the KidzWatch Program at LMPD, coordinated the Youth Leadership Camp, the Citizen’s Academy, Coffee with a Cop, the Safety Fair, National Night Out and several other events. She also volunteered to be the head of the Department’s Social Media Team maintaining the department’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. As the head of the Social Media Team, she works diligently with the entire team to create content that encourages community interaction.

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CPS Ortega continued her goal of becoming a Crime Analyst by working overtime on her days off and assisting Crime Analyst Jones in identifying emerging crime trends. She filled in for the Crime Analyst while she was on maternity leave and performed that job, as well as her own with neither one suffering. She also continued her education by attending the Crime Analysis Conference and several classes related to Social Media.

Tita Boatright joined the La Mesa Police Department RSVP program in October of 2018. During her year and half of dedicated service, she has contributed more than 525 volunteer hours to the La Mesa Police Department. She is the agency’s first fully crosstrained retired senior volunteer who can perform patrol duties, LiveScan operations, and works with homebound La Mesa residents though the You Are Never Alone (YANA) program. In addition to her regular duties, Boatright routinely volunteers to work special events, such as the La Mesa Flag Day Parade, Oktoberfest, Safety Fair and DUI checkpoints. She has also assisted several other law enforcement agencies on other special events throughout San Diego County. In April 2019, Boatright underwent extensive training to become a volunteer with San Diego’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). CERT teaches citizens to educate families, neighbors, businesses and communities to respond to the first hours or days, when emergency services are overwhelmed.

PAT OLOW, RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PATROL — LA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT Pat Olow oined the La Mesa Police Department RSVP Program in May 2012. During her nearly eight years of dedicated service, she has contributed more than 640 volunteer hours to the La Mesa Police Department. She works exclusively with the You Are Never Alone (YANA) program and has become a vital lifeline between homebound seniors and the community resources available to them. YANA clients have come to rely on Olow’s weekly calls and strong friendships have resulted. Her attention to detail is evident when asked a question about a client. She can tell coworkers where they live, the hobbies they enjoy, and who their emergency contact is. She is so dedicated to seniors, she even keeps a calendar listing all of their birthdays. In addition to her volunteer work with the Police Department, she is also a Lead City Volunteer with the City of La Mesa. In that capacity, Olow assists with public inquires, volunteer timekeeping, and Adult Enrichment Center membership database management.

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“Some San Diego County cities have beaches. The city of La Mesa has the Secret Stairs. The Secret Stairs are our beaches and they are being heavily used at the moment. Unfortunately, it is difficult to practice proper social distancing while using the stairs. Therefore, the city will be temporarily closing the Secret Stairs.” To receive up-to-date information from the city of La Mesa, visit bit.ly/3bpFUZe.

A HOSPITAL IN NEED

Across the country, hospitals are running out of needed supplies

to safely handle the coronavirus outbreak. Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa is no exception, although is meeting the community’s needs in terms of hospital bed capacity. “Sharp Grossmont Hospital has long managed San Diego’s busiest emergency room and our staff is meeting the added challenge of the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure patients have the care they need,” said Sharp Grossmont communications director Bruce Hartman. “The capacity issue has seen some relief since elective and non-emergent procedures have been cancelled, allowing staff to backfill other areas where they are needed.” The hospital is asking the public to donate any of the following common items, new or used:

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• Disposable facemasks • N95 masks, sometimes called

Open restaurants and businesses in La Mesa respirators The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce and the La Mesa Village association • Eye protection including face have compiled information on their respective member restaurants and shields and safety goggles businesses that are open for takeout or delivery during the quarantine. Also, • Disposable gowns San Diego Restaurant Week and the California Restaurant Association have partnered to keep an up-to-date guide to restaurants that are still serving • Disposable gloves, especially customers. Follow the links below to get important contact information, non-latex hours of operation and more. • Disposable surgical caps • Disposable foot covers • La Mesa Chamber of Commerce member restaurants: conta.cc/39cqCWi • W i p e s : bleach or • La Mesa Village Association restaurants and businesses: antimicrobial lamesavillageassociation.org. Follow the link under the COVID-19 Update. • Hand sanitizer • CA Restaurant Association: SanDiegoRestaurantWeek.com More specialized items the hospital needs: • PAPRs (powered air-purifying respirators) and PAPR hoods Wakarusa Ave., La Mesa, between FAQs, visitor restrictions, health • Nasal testing swabs the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. information, etc. Visit sharp.com/ Monday–Friday. • Viral testing kits services/coronavirus.cfm. Also, Sharp created content on Items can be dropped off at —Reach editor Jeff Clemetson at Sharp’s Brier Patch Campus ad- its website for the community to jeff@sdnews.com. jacent to the hospital, at 9000 get the latest updates on Covid-19, 20SDG16324_Pipeline Safety Print Ad__SDCNN La Mesa__RUN: 03_27_20__1/2V 4C__TRIM: 6.1” x 10.96”

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It is an utterly eerie sight looking down our city streets. Once bustling with happy diners, shoppers and bar hoppers, the empty sidewalks at both night and day are a grim reminder of just how much impact this virus outbreak is having on all our lives. But life must go on. We still must eat. We still must clean. We still must entertain ourselves and our children. In other words, we still must buy the essentials, and even non-essentials, to make living possible and tolerable during these difficult times. The instinct for many during this health scare may be to use the modern convenience of ordering products online from places like Amazon and Walmart. Or perhaps, it is to rush to big box stores like Costco or Target for essentials. Those are great choices for some items. But when it’s possible, residents should consider the impact supporting locally-owned

businesses during this time will have. According to JP Morgan Chase, 99% of all businesses in the U.S. are small businesses and 48% of all people are employed by small businesses. And this crisis is going to affect them in a much more severe way that it will multi-national conglomerates. Of course, safety is of paramount concern and no one should be ignoring CDC guidelines or the recommendations of state and county health officials — it is their guidance we need at this time to insure that the virus does as little harm to our vulnerable populations as possible. But there are ways to support local businesses who are feeling more than just a pinch from this economic inactivity. • Order food/beverage delivery from delivery services like GrubHub, DoorDash, Postmates, etc. The San Diego region is full of delicious dining options – it’s

News from your County Supervisor Dianne’s Corner By DIANNE JACOB Covid-19: For the latest local information and resources on coronavirus, visit and bookmark coronavirus-sd.com. Home sweet home: The county is making solid progress addressing the region’s lack of affordable housing, thanks in part to a trust fund we established in 2017 to encourage construction. The initiative has funded the development of over 1,100 homes for low-income residents, including seniors, veterans and the developmentally disabled. About $41 million of the $50 million fund has been committed, helping to leverage more than $400 million in projects. Projects include the 54-unit Villa de Vida apartment complex in Poway and the future 38-unit Alpine Family Apartments in Alpine. Supporting v ictims: The state’s system for handling and housing sexually violent predators is badly broken. That’s why I’m calling on Sacramento lawmakers to approve SB 1023, a bill that would open up to the public critical hearings related to a

possible SVP placement in the community. It would ensure transparency in a process that is rigged against the public and victims of sexual abuse. I have asked my colleagues on the Board of Supervisors to join me in endorsing the bill. We need a system that puts the safety of communities and residents above the rights of dangerous predators. Big plans in Ramona: The Board of Supervisors recently approved funding for a $12 million county health and human services complex on Main Street, next to the Ramona Library. We’re also working to place a senior center nearby. These amenities will bring together our kids, elderly, families and others on what we’re calling the Ramona Intergenerational Community Campus. The RICC! Thanks to all those working hard to make this project a reality. —Dianne Jacob is chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and represents District 2. For more District 2 news, go to diannejacob.com or follow her on Facebook and Twitter. For assistance with a county issue, call 619-5315522 or email dianne.jacob@ sdcounty.ca.gov.

one of the perks of being a vacation destination. And many of our local restaurants are struggling right now, but are remaining open in whatever way they can to serve their customers and take care of their staff. Since all restaurants in the county have been mandated to only offer delivery or takeout at this time, patronizing in this way is the only source of income they will see to pay bills and employees. Most restaurants these are partnered with mobile delivery services and would love to have your business. You can use websites like Yelp! for information on what delivery services each restaurant uses. • Purchase gift cards. Many businesses offer gift cards, and purchasing them is a great way to help your favorite businesses maintain some cash flow right now when they need it most — and as as bonus, you’ll have a shopping/ dining visit to look forward to

later or you can give them as gifts. • Shop online. Many retailers throughout the county have online stores where you can shop from the comfort of your own home. Many are even offering free or discounted shipping, delivery, and in-store/ curbside pickup to make your experience as safe and easy as possible. • Share on social media. Local retailers are struggling to get the word out that they are open for business. Visit your favorite business’ social media pages and share their posts to help spread the word that they are open for business, and any current specials they have to support their customers. Of coarse, in these rapidly changing circumstances, these suggestions may change or become obsolete. But remember: When this crisis passes, we will want and need our local businesses to get life to return to normal. So shop local.

Dems celebrate primary victories, prep for November By TINA RYNBERG and JEFF BENESCH

The board of directors of the La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club has voted to cancel our Campaign Kick-off meeting on April 1. Our May 6th meeting is to be determined at a future time. “Changing our actions for a short period of time will save the life of one or more people you know,” said Governor Newsom. “That’s the choice before us. Each of us has extraordinary power to slow the spread of this disease. Not holding that concert or community event can have cascading effects — saving dozens of lives and preserving critical health care resources that your family may need a month from now. The people in our lives who are most at risk – seniors and those with underlying health conditions — are depending on all of us to make the right choice.” If “Dump Trump” is the clarion call for all Democrats running for national office this fall, then “Our Blue County” is the appropriate slogan for most San Diego area elections this cycle. Democrats dominated the March 3 primaries, with great results from north to south and even out East County way. With a couple of exceptions — the District 2 County Supervisor seat to replace termedout Dianne Jacob will go to a Republican and the 71st Assembly

seat shows our Liz Lavertu a tremendous underdog — the election results are pretty darn encouraging. Even Ammar Campa-Najjar in the heavily Republican 50th Congressional District had a great showing, garnering the most votes against two out-of-district, well-funded Trumpers. It’s still going to be a very uphill battle, but one has to give him at least a chance against disgraced former Congressman Darrell Issa. In our immediate backyard, the 53rd Congressional District, vacated by a retiring Rep. Susan Davis, will pit former Obama staffer Sara Jacobs against San Diego City Council President Georgette Gomez. While Jacobs garnered the most first-place votes, there were many Democrats in this race, so it will be most interesting to see how the votes are allocated in the fall. We are guaranteed to be represented by a great Democrat in either case. The local state races show our incumbent Assembly member Shirley Weber with an almost insurmountable lead over her Republican opponent in the 79th Assembly District, and Senator Toni Atkins is running unopposed in Senate District 39. Council member Chris Ward is way ahead of another Democrat, Sarah Davis, in the 78th Assembly District race and will face her again come November. And club favorite Lorena Gonzalez has again dominated in her 80th Assembly District race. SEE LMFDC, Page 7

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Liz Wheeler to speak at Republican Women meeting By PAT BOERNER

Navajo Canyon Republican Women of California is postponing its planned meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at the Carlton Oakes Country Club. When it is rescheduled, Liz Wheeler, host of “Tipping Point with Liz Wheeler” on One America News Network, will be the featured speaker. Anyone who has watched the TV series knows that Liz is one of the most outspoken and pithy television personalities and is best known for being no-nonsense and straight talking. In addition to her TV career, she is also an established author and has published her book, “How To Topple The Left’s House of Cards,” in 2019. All are welcome and encouraged to join us to meet and mingle with other like-minded conservative thinkers. There will be lots of spirited conversation as we have just finished the March primary and are now looking ahead to November with great optimism.

The cost is $30 and that includes a gourmet burger bar dinner. Cash and checks are accepted, but no credit cards. There will be a no-host bar. As an added attraction to the evening, we will have our annual “Road Show” with used treasures offered at a silent auction. Reservations are required as we do anticipate a large crowd. Please RSVP to RSVPrwcnc@ gmail.com or call Marjie at 619-990-2791 for questions or to confirm your reservation. The June lunch meeting of Navajo Canyon will feature Trevor Loudon, acclaimed speaker, author and political activist speaking on “Enemies Within.” Details to be announced soon, but you will want to save the date Tuesday, June 9, to hear this dynamic speaker. Please visit our website at rwcNavajoCanyon.org and check us out on Facebook at Republican Women of California-Navajo Canyon. We have been exposed to a whirlwind of political advertisements and promises the past several weeks and, of course, there will be many more to come. Voting in our representative republic/ democracy is a privilege and

responsibility, not just to vote, but to be an educated voter. It is not easy to sort out the truths from the untruths during an election cycle, but please take the time to do some research and make wise choices. If indeed, your vote is your voice, then be aware that an uninformed voice is no better at the ballot box than anywhere else in public life. When you are being asked to vote for change, you must take into account how much better things are now than just three to four years ago. Our economy is booming, unemployment is at record low levels, middle class taxes are reduced, our military is stronger, the wall is being built and doing what it was intended to do, and our trade deals are being renegotiated and made fairer to the United States. The list goes on and on. We don’t need change — we need to continue on the current path and be grateful that we have found our way to a stronger nation and more respected status in the world. —Pat Boerner writes on behalf of the Navajo Canyon Republican Women of California.

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And in the San Diego mayor’s race, it looks like Assembly member Todd Gloria will face Republican Scott Sherman in the fall, though fellow Democrat Barbara Bry is not mathematically eliminated as of this writing. Either way, Gloria appears to have an insurmountable lead to become San Diego’s next mayor. Even more locally, in San Diego’s 7th Council District, club member Raul Campillo out-performed Republican and chicken wing entrepreneur Noli Zosa, and a few fellow Democrats to appear to be the presumptive favorite to win the seat in the fall. Zosa received less than 31% of the vote, while the Democrats in the contest totaled almost 70% of the votes cast. While the Republicans are sure to pour thousands of dollars into this city race, the math doesn’t look good for them at this time. There’s a similar scenario playing out in the city’s 5th Council District, so it’s not out of the question that the Democrats could see an 8-1 City Council majority and a Democratic mayor — an unprecedented occurrence in San Diego political history. In Districts 1, 3 and 9, all November contestants are Democrats. This Democratic wave was seen in the South Bay where the Supervisor District 1 race will feature two Democrats squaring off in the fall, and a near sweep of all the Council races in Chula Vista, along with Juan Vargas’ overwhelming showing in Congressional District 51.

To the north, Mike Levin and Scott Peters are comfortably ahead in their respective Congressional races, as is Brian Maienshchein in his Assembly District 77 race. The Board of Supervisors District 3 race shows the two Democrats totaling many more votes than the incumbent Trumper, Kristin Gaspar, and the Newland Sierra measure was soundly defeated by voters. Even the countywide court contests looked good for our endorsed judicial candidates Alana Wong Robinson and Michelle Ialeggio, both winning their seats outright. Tim Nader, in Superior Court Office 30, will survive the primary to face a challenger in the fall. Our County Board of Education seats, along with the Community College and San Diego Unified contests, were largely dominated by endorsed Democratic candidates. —Tina Ryneberg is president and Jeff Benesch is vice president of programming for the La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club.

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EDUCATION Foothillers prep for 100 year celebration events March 27 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 23, 2020

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Foothiller Footsteps By CONNIE BAERÂ and LYNN BAER

September 1920, Grossmont High School opened; however, for its first two years, while the original school (now the district office) was built, students attended classes at their temporary home, the old Riverview High School campus in Lakeside. On Sept. 25, 1922, Foothillers first attended classes in the granite â&#x20AC;&#x153;Castleâ&#x20AC;? that has been an iconic landmark in East County since its completion. This fall, Grossmont will celebrate its 100th anniversary, part of a yearlong celebration of the traditions of being a Foothiller.

â&#x20AC;˘ Carl Quicksall, GHS Pioneer Educator 1920-1944 â&#x20AC;˘ Eva McCarthy Quicksall, GHS Pioneer Educator, 1922-1962 â&#x20AC;˘ Gloria Jones, Legendary History Teacher 1962-2000 and ASB Advisor 1967-2000

The first date to be circled on your calendar is the GHS vs Sweetwater High School football game on Friday, Sept. 18. In 1920, Sweetwater High was the first school that Grossmont played in football, the beginning of a fierce 41 year rivalry from 1920-1961, which was documented over the years on the perpetual trophy we call the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bucket Trophy.â&#x20AC;? Amazingly, Sweetwater High School is also celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2020. During its 100th Anniversary Celebration, Grossmont will induct 12 new members to its Hall of Honor, bringing the total Hall of Honor members to 51 alumni, staff, and community members who distinguished themselves, bringing honor to Grossmont High. The 2020 Hall of Honor inductees are:

ALUMNI â&#x20AC;˘ Gene Chubb, Class of 1948,

GHS Benefactor â&#x20AC;˘ John Lawrence Colonghi, Class of 1965, Financial and Public Affairs Consultant to American Indian Tribes and Chief Fundraiser for the Smithsonian Institutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) â&#x20AC;˘ Scott Lippman, M.D., Class of 1973: Director of Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health, Professor of Medicine, Senior Associate Dean and Associate Vice Chancellor for Cancer Research and Care, Chugai Pharmaceutical Chair in Cancer â&#x20AC;˘ James P. Zumwalt, Class of 1974, Member of the State Department beginning in 1981; Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal and the Republic of Guinea Bissau from 2015-2017 â&#x20AC;˘ Lora Cicalo, Class of 1979: Journalist; Managing Editor of The San Diego Union Tribune â&#x20AC;˘ Darcy Arreola, Class of 1986, NCAA Four Time Track and Cross Country Champion â&#x20AC;˘ Paul Wright, Class of 1987, MLS Player and Legendary San Diego Soccers Indoor Soccer Player â&#x20AC;˘ Kristin Rhodes, Class of 1993, 8-Time winner of the Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Strongest Woman Title and a 3-Time Strongest Woman World Champion.

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When notified of their selection to the GHS Hall of Honor, the honoreesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reactions validated its importance. Jim Zumwalt responded, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I a m hu mble d to be honored with so many other illustrious graduates.â&#x20AC;? Scott Lippman, 2017 Bucket trophy: Bailey Wilcox, Savannah Baird, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you for Chase Karlo, Connor Selander, Alyssa Chong, Kaeli your kind invita- Thompson tion. I have very fond memories of Grossmont.â&#x20AC;? SATURDAY, OCT. 17 Anita Garrison Hensley, Great â&#x20AC;˘ 100th Anniversary Hall of Niece of Eva McCarthy, will Honor Induction Ceremony. 10accept on behalf of the three 11:30 a.m. early Educational Pioneers: â&#x20AC;˘ GHS Museum Open. 11 a.m.Carl Quicksall, Eva McCarthy 3 p.m. Quicksall, and Ethel Prosser, a Tentative school wide activities dear friend of theirs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sounds include a car show, food trucks, like a wonderful celebration,â&#x20AC;? she local historical societiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; displays, stated. tours of the 1922 original school, The 100t h A n n iver sa r y performing arts performances, Committee, including both the and more. We hope to see you next school cities of La Mesa and El Cajon, is currently planning the spe- year for our yearlong celebration cific details of the celebratory as we reflect on the 100 year jourweekend. Despite the present ney we have taken as a school and coronavirus outbreak, we are as a community. hopeful that these events will To learn more about GHS, past and present, visit the GHS occur: Museum website at foothillermuFRIDAY, OCT. 16 seum.com. Due to the coronaviâ&#x20AC;˘ Grand Opening of the GHS rus, the GHS Museum is currently Museum in its new location. closed, but we are checking our 4-6:30 p.m. emails at ghsmuseum@guhsd. â&#x20AC;˘ Homecoming Pregame ac- net and our phone messages at tivities at 6:30 p.m. and the GHS 619-668-6140. vs Granite Hills Football Game at 7 p.m. with designated alumni â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Connie and Lynn Baer write viewing areas. on behalf of the GHS Museum.

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Just two weeks ago, Helix students were completing finals and heading into a two-week spring break. With the ongoing issues surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, so much has changed since that time, and it is important that our community be aware of the plans in place for Helix students and staff. This information is accurate as of the time of this writing, but as is true with just about everything during this crisis, these plans are fluid and can change as information becomes available. While Gov. Gavin Newsom opined that it is possible that schools will not reopen until the fall, at this time there is no decision regarding the length of school closures in California. Decisions regarding school closures are still being made at a

local level, and Helix is following directives set by San Diego County officials. While classes were scheduled to resume on Monday, March 30, in compliance with the most recent orders, Helix will be closed to students until Friday, April 10. As of this writing, classes are scheduled to resume on Monday, April 13. However, decisions regarding reopening will be made in conjunction with local public health officials. The protection of our students, families, staff, and community is a top priority. There have been some decisions that will affect the remainder of the school year. As of today, here is what is in effect: • March 30 through April 10, Helix teaching staff will be providing enrichment learning opportunities to students using Canvas, the online course platform used by students and teachers at Helix. • Grossmont College has moved all Grossmont Community College-Helix Dual Enrollment courses to online platforms through the end of the spring semester. Students who are taking

college courses on the Helix campus will complete these courses online. • All extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, sporting events, practices, rehearsals, and meetings are cancelled through April 10. Further cancellations may be deemed necessary depending on the evolving information and directives. The prom, originally scheduled for April 18 will be cancelled and rescheduled if possible. • Meal service will begin at Helix at the end of spring break, Monday, March 30. Meal service will be set up at the school, where drive-up and walk-up service will be available. Meals will be available Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Families will be able to take breakfast and lunch for each child at the point of service. • Due to potential safety issues related to completing Senior Projects in the community, the Senior Project graduation requirement is waived for the Class of 2020. Students who have completed their Senior Project may receive graduation distinction, honors, and recognition.

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Senior Boards are still scheduled to occur May 26–27, and we are still seeking community members to serve as judges. Of course, this remains a tentative plan, and adjustments will be made as necessary. • Due to potential safety issues related to participating in community service, the community service graduation requirement is waived for the Class of 2020. Students that have already completed their community service hours may receive graduation distinction, honors, and recognition. The community service requirement for the other graduating classes will continue, however we ask that students not participate in community service until county public health officials eliminate the social gathering and distancing requirements. The Helix Administration will continue to assess information and directives from local officials to address any further concerns related to COVID-19, and decisions will be made in accordance with their guidance.

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Trish Watlington has always held a passion for gardening and farming. “I grew up in a farming community. In fact, I consider myself more of a small farmer than a gardener,” she said. “The ability to put tiny seeds in the ground and feed our family and community in a healthy and environmentally responsible way is extremely important to me. It’s my ‘why.’” The Maryland native spent 17 years as a family therapist

after studying psychology at the University of Rochester and then a masters program at the University of Maryland. After working in Maryland and Indiana, Watlington moved to La Mesa in 1997. For last year, she has worked as chair of the Ol ivewood Ga rdens & Learning Center where she is advancing efforts to provide high quality garden and nutrition education to San Diego families in need. She also leads Farm to Fork San Diego, a community-based organization that supports

local farmers, fishermen and the businesses that support them. La Mesa Courier recently caught up with Watlington to learn more about this commu7nity Difference Maker:

to build healthy families and a healthy environment. We do this through science based environmental education lessons, hands-on gardening, and hands-on cooking for students and families from underserved communities.

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Farm to Fork San Diego is a membership organization that promotes and supports farmers, fishing families and the San Diego restaurants and other businesses that support them. Farm to Fork San Diego sponsors San Diego Farm to Fork Week in September which is intended to raise the profile of San Diego County food agriculture and the restaurants, chefs, wineries and breweries that support it. Farmers, Chefs and Fishermen, a local tasting event, will kick off Farm to Fork Week on Sunday Sept. 13, 2020. I am the founder and CEO.

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Book titles celebrating women By CHELSIE HARRIS

March is Women’s History Month and the library is celebrating books by and about trailblazing females. For our youngest readers, we recommend “Every-Day Dress-Up” by Selino Alko. The protagonist in this colorful picture book loves playing dress-up. But, instead of cliché princess garb, she dons costumes inspired by historical females, such as Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, chef extraordinaire Julia Child, and jazz queen Ella Fitzgerald. “Remarkable Women of San Diego” by Hannah Cohen and Gloria Harris highlights local women that made their mark on the city we know and love. Learn about how Ellen Browning Scripps founded the Scripps Oceanography Institute, Belle Benchley became the first female zoo director, and how Bertha Pendleton became the first female and first African American San Diego school superintendent. The

same authors go beyond San Diego in a similar read: “Women Trailblazers of California.” In 2017, “Hidden Figures” hit the big screen and took the movie industry by storm. Based on the book by Margot Lee Shetterly, the story details the lives of the women known as “human computers” that were responsible for many of NASA’s successful rocket launches. On top of their work as mathematicians, the four women navigate the Civil Rights movement, the Cold War, and the movement for gender equality. History meets modernity in Karen Karbo and Cheryl Strayed’s “In Praise of Difficult Women.” Explore the legacies of 29 women – past and present – that navigated the world without apology. From the iconic Amelia Earheart to the always hilarious Amy Poehler, you’ll find inspiration at the turn of every page. Finally, for those that appreciate profanity and NSFW (Not Safe For Work) content, comedian Ali Wong

recently released her memoir, titled “Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets and Advice for Living Your Best Life.” Written as a series of letters to her two young daughters, Wong goes into gritty detail about her childhood, sexual adventures, and the challenges that come with being a successful comedian and mother. These books – and so many more – are available for free at the La Mesa Library. To put any of these on request give us a call at 619-4692151 or visit sdcl.org. Prefer to read on your smartphone or tablet? The titles in this article are also available as ebooks – download the Libby app for free from your smartphone or tablet’s app store. No library card? No problem. You can sign up for an Instant Digital Card at no charge. Visit sdebooks.org for more information. —Chelsie Harris is managing librarian of the La Mesa Branch Library.

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Four easy ways tech can help grandparents bond with younger family members Grandparents: a word often associated with presents, special outings, yummy food and unconditional love. Yet many Americans don’t talk to, or see, their grandparents as often as they’d like. Here are four ways technology can help you connect with your grandparents.

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3. Gaming and Creativity Apps Apps like Magisto and PhotoFunia allow you to personalize photos and videos. Looking for some friendly competition with your grandparents? Try a gaming app like Wheel of Fortune or Minecraft. Or keep your grandparents updated with an app like Keepy, an interactive platform for sharing school projects and artwork. Use family tree apps like Ancestry to discover photos and stories together as you navigate your family history.

4. Social Media Start a private Instagram account where you can post photos and videos. Grandparents have lots to share as well, so encourage them to make their own Instagram handles and record their stories. This can be a unique way to learn about your grandparents’ past, pass down family memories or share family recipes.

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How to Help Your Grandparents Only 44% of grandparents identify as tech-savvy. Teaching non-tech-savvy family members how to use video chat and social media can be a bonding experience. You can also set your grandparents up with useful home features like the SURE Universal Remote, which allows them to control their TV and other devices from their smartphone. Less tech-savvy grandparents may not realize they can watch their cable TV content from their mobile device or schedule DVR recordings with apps like Cox Connect. Giving your elders the power to connect helps build relationships with the people you love most, and that’s priceless at any age.

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