INSIDE Singin’ City Council THIS ISSUE the Blues Responds to B NEWS Report on Scrumptious Safety Away May Riots

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Black History Month reads. Page 17 INSIDE Singin’ City Council THIS ISSUE the blues responds to B NEWS report on Scrumptious safety away May riots

By KENDRA SITTON | La Mesa Courier

At the La Mesa City Council meeting on Jan. 26, the firm Hillard Heintze presented their final after-action report based Girl Scouts adopt COVID measures for on the events of May 30, 2020. annual cookie sales. Page 4 The report was already made public but this was the first time the City Council had an opportunity to discuss it with B FOOD & DRINK the firm and La Mesa Police Smoke on the water Gary Burt, who performs under the moniker ‘The Frank Guy,’ has been holding regular concerts for neighbors during Department Acting Chief Matt the pandemic. (Courtesy photo) Nicholass. The report was made Local entertainer brightens neighborhood with weekly concerts based on briefings with the City Council, staff, LMPD, By JEFF CLEMETSON | La Mesa Courier over the Christmas holiday his Frank Guy.” But through all of Heartland Fire, citizens, busi- wife was sick with heart trouble that, Burt has maintained a realness owners and Citizen Public Gary Burt has weathered and he couldn’t visit her. Also, ly upbeat attitude by sharing his Safety Oversight Task Force a particularly difficult storm he couldn’t work his usual gig vocal talents with his neighbors members. In addition, Hillard during the pandemic. He lost a of singing Frank Sinatra songs Heintze held a community Smokey & The Brisket opens on sister to COVID in October and under his stage moniker “The SEE FRANK GUY, Page 3 listening session and viewed Lake Murray Boulevard. Page 10 video files and listened to dispatch recordings from the night in which two banks and B EDUCATION Stay home orders an architecture firm’s building Forties Foothillers were burnt down. In addition, resident Leslie Furcron lost an disrupt local restaurants eye to a police beanbag round. The report praised the po- By ELAINE ALFARO | La Mesa Courier impacted businesses state- lice department for showing wide. They advocated for re- restraint during the protests On Dec. 3 a statewide stricted COVID-19 enforce- and riots on the night of May stay at home order was an- ment actions until scientific 30 despite little training with nounced by Gov. Newsom. data proves their business- crowd control. The citizens It went into effect Dec. 6. es’ activities pose a health in charge of dispatch also re- A look back at Grossmont High School These restrictions have risk. Anderson said this was ceived high acknowledgement during the WWII era. Page 12 drastically impacted restau- to encourage the distinction for remaining calm while the rant owners due to the clos- between “political science, windows near their desks were ing of outdoor dining. or medical science.” broken. B ALSO INSIDE On Jan. 20, San Mary England, president However, the report also Opinion 6 Diego County District 2 and CEO of the La Mesa had scathing indictments of Politics 7 Supervisor Joel Anderson Chamber of Commerce, the department’s policies, or A&E 16 met with La Mesa restau- attended the meeting and lack thereof, and the commu- Business Directory 18 rant and business owners said, “It’s easy to look at a Even restaurants with outdoor patios like Curbside nication breakdowns during in response to the Dec. 6 in the La Mesa Village were ordered closed from Classifieds 18 Dec. 6 to Jan. 25. (Photo by Jeff Clemetson) stay at home order that has SEE RESTAURANTS, Page 9 SEE POLICE REPORT, Page 16 B CONTACT US Editorial (858) 270-3103 x130 [email protected]

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www.sdnews.com San Diego Community Newspaper Group Jan. 29 – Feb. 25, 2021 2 La Mesa Courier NEWS City commemorates Fred Korematsu Day La Mesa vet turned George Takai, Korematsu’s daughter made guest presentations 101 on New Year’s Day By KENDRA SITTON | La Mesa Courier

La Mesa joined other regional governments, including National City, the City of San Diego and County of San Diego in declaring Jan. 30 Fred Korematsu Day. The date would have been the 102nd birthday of Fred Korematsu who defied the executive order sending Japanese Americans to Karen Korematsu addresses City internment camps after the attack Council via internet connection. (City on Pearl Harbor. He took his case of La Mesa) to the Supreme Court to challenge the order and eventually lost, al- sent to the swamps of Arkansas. though the Supreme Court later There was no trial. There were no Fred Korematsu (korematsuinstitute.org) apologized decades later. charges. Fred Korematsu defied the At the City Council meeting that executive order and took on the full in the land ruled against him. This resulted in the commemoration, might of the United States govern- history is both a tribute to Fred and Mission Healthcare nurse Shelly Duplaga-Gardella, RN (Photo courtesy major state and national figures ment because he held dearly the Korematsu’s determination and Mission Healthcare) came to speak about the impor- core principles of our democracy: faith in the ideals of democracy tance of Korematsu’s legacy, includ- rule of law, equal justice under the as well as the ultimate resilience Throughout his 101 years, Grayson with a pinning cere- ing “Star Trek” actor and former law and due process,” Takei said. of our principles of democracy. Ollie Greyson endured life as a mony and a framed certificate internment prisoner George Takei. “Fred Korematsu took this all on Ultimately, they prevailed.” black man in Louisiana; serving thanking him for his service. “70 years ago, America was in and he challenged it all the way to Takei recently wrote a graph- in WWII (during which, he was He also celebrated with a drink chaos with fear and suspicion. the Supreme Court of the United ic novel titled “They Called Us shot in the eye and leg); and now of whisky and with his family, Panic laced with racial preju- States and in 1944 while the war Enemy” about his time in the continues to persevere through whom he says is his proudest dice swept the nation... We were was still raging, the highest court internment camps that is a part the COVID-19 pandemic. accomplishment of his long life. of the One Book, One San Diego Grayson currently lives with Grayson also shared some ad- challenge through the library. his daughter, Ashley, in La Mesa vice to those pursuing a long, When You’re Sick of it being Done Wrong, call: The City Council was enamored where he receives hospice care fulfilling life: “Be a good per- Serving La Mesa for 30 Years! by the celebrity guest. Councilman from local home health and son.” He added that his fondest Commercial/Residential Colin Parent wore a Star Trek pin hospice organization, Mission memory from his military ser- Lic. #882763 Interior/ Exterior on his lapel in Takei’s honor. Mayor Healthcare. vice was meeting and speaking Fully Insured Property Management [email protected] Mark Arapostathis interrupted For his birthday, and to hon- with General Patton in Africa. INC. Clean & Professional Done-Rite-Painting.com Winner of 2020 the proceedings to thank Takei or him for his service, Mission Staples remarked that Grayson Best of La Mesa FREE ESTIMATES Award for for being the first person ever to Healthcare's veteran coordina- is a kind, energetic, amazing GLEN GILES Professional tor, Derrik Staples, presented man and “a real hero.” OWNER (619) 977-0241 services SEE KOREMATSU DAY, Page 4

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*individual results may vary Jan. 29 – Feb. 25, 2021 sdnews.com FEATURE La Mesa Courier 3 Frank Guy Wh Homeowners eave Thosands CONTINUED FROM Page 1 ehind When Selling Their Homes on most Sundays throughout the La Mesa – A new report has just been released which pandemic. reveals 7 costly mistakes that most homeowners make Before the COVID crisis, Burt when selling their home, and a 9 Step System that can padded his pension from his years help you sell your home fast and the most amount of working in a power plant in St. Lois money. by working as professional entertainer at retirement facilities in the This industry report shows clearly how the traditional region, singing the Sinatra catalog. ways of selling homes have become increasingly less and “There’s a pretty steady market less effective in today’s market. The fact of this matter is for that,” he said. “I wasn’t making that fully three quarters of homesellers don’t get what a lot of money — a hundred bucks they want for their homes and become disillusioned and a pop — but even so, two or three Gary Burt sporting the long hair and beard he’s been growing since the worse financially disadvantaged when they put their of those a week and you’re retired beginning of the pandemic. (Courtesy photo) homes on the market. that’s not too bad an income. Then As this report uncovers, most homesellers make 7 deadly about March all my gigs went poof. pandemic. He set a goal of grow- out there singing, they’re stopping mistakes that cost them literally thousands of dollars. The This thing hit hard, they locked ing out his hair and beard until and listening, I’m getting to know good news is that each and every one of these mistakes is everybody down, but I needed to he either gets both his vaccination them and they’re getting to know entirely preventable. In answer to this issue, industry keep my chops up.” shots or April Fools’ Day, whichev- their other neighbors,” he said. insiders have prepared a free special report entitles “The 9 Burt kept his chops up taking er comes first. The community building that Step System to Get your Home Sold Fast and For Top inspiration from a local opera “I tell you what, I made a terrific his shows has brought to himself Dollar”. To order your FREE copy of this report, call singer who was entertaining Santa Claus. I looked the part. I and his neighbors was especially toll-free 1-800-270-1494 and enter 1000. You can call neighbors in San Diego’s Hillcrest cloned him, I really did,” he said. important to him over the hol- anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. neighborhood. He decided to do Burt also put out a box for food idays when his wife was in the his own shows “until the city runs donations to a homeless shelter hospital recovering from heart Get your free special report Now to find out how you can me off or they tell me not to do it,” during his shows and has col- complications. get the most money for your home. he quipped. lected enough donations to feed “I was still out here singing be- He put on weekly concerts near- a family for a month. cause I couldn’t go to the hospi- ly every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. “So I feel pretty good about tal. I was feeling pretty glum,” he Courtesy of Dan Smith eXp Realty BRE 01346593 from his home near the corner of that,” he said. said. “But I got out here singing 71st Street and Stanford Avenue Since he began his free con- and people found out my wife was up until the summer. certs, Burt said he has gained a in the hospital and they’d come by Learn more about MesaView Senior Assisted and Independent Living! “It got miserably hot so I kinda little following on Facebook and and they reassured me.” Located in downtown La Mesa, MesaView Senior Assisted Living offers quit. I didn’t get out there when coupled with time away from reg- Burt started singing in high Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services in a it’s 100 degrees. It’s too much,” he ular gigs, the new notoriety has school when a teacher told him smaller, home-like environment. Experience the comforts of home said. “But it started getting nice prompted him to begin working he had a natural baritone voice. while benefiting from trained staff who put your safety, health, and out and by November, I had all on new material and begin re- He began studying with a vocal well-being first every day. Completely remodeled and updated, my Christmas stuff ready to go so cording an album. But he points coach who encouraged him to MesaView’s quaint and inviting feel is met with extensive outdoor I started doing my own Christmas out, recognition is not the main sing Sinatra. Singing took a back- space and gardens, as well as newly designed living spaces. MesaView show.” motivation that drives him to per- seat when he started his family, promotes the physical, social, and spiritual aspects of its residents’ Besides singing for his neigh- form his weekly concerts. but he still recorded “here and lives, embracing cultures and celebrating their experiences. The well- bors, Burt also entertained them “If there’s only one person, I there” over the years solo or in trained and compassionate staff offer individualized care and support by playing Santa Claus over the don’t care. One or none — I’m gospel groups. services to the residents. A short walk to local stores, restaurants, and holidays. still out there singing. I’ve had In the 1980s, Burt dove into the coffee shops, MesaView offers independent living services for those “I began reading ‘The Night some big crowds and I’ve had karaoke craze in St. Lois, where who are able to live on their own but want to live in a community set- Before Christmas’ for the little kids some small crowds. Every week it he gained a following singing the ting or prefer a living situation that includes housekeeping, social ac- out there and acted it out. They had changes,” he said. large catalog of Sinatra that ka- tivities, dining, transportation, security, or the option of reminders of a good time. I took my grandson What is important to Burt are raoke made available to singers. daily tasks or medical needs. Schedule a tour to learn more about with me and he was my elf because the connections his shows are cre- “That’s the thing: How do you MesaView Senior Assisted and Independent Living! he was on to me last year,” he said. ating in his neighborhood. become a Frank Sinatra singer? Burt literally grew into the “I know who my neighbors are Think about it, if you don’t have 619-466-0253 • 7908 La Mesa Blvd. La Mesa, Ca 91942 role of St. Nick because he decid- now. They come by and we talk. a big band, how are you going to ed to not cut his normally well- People used to walk up and down do that from scratch? Well, kara- coifed hair after his wife shaved the street and they didn’t know oke made it possible for me to sing it off at the very beginning of the who each other were. When I’m with a big band because it’s all re- Senior Apartments in the Heart of La Mesa corded,” he said. When the COVID crisis is past him, Burt said he looks forward to returning to entertaining beyond his front yard and also sharing his new album, which he views as another silver lining for him in an otherwise cloudy period of time. For more information about Gary “The Frank Guy” Burt, visit thefrankguy.com.

—Reach editor Jeff Clemetson at The Frank Guy mobile (Courtesy photos) [email protected]. Community garden receives grant The San Diego Foundation re- outdoor spaces and buildings, technical support from The San cently awarded a $30,000 Age- community support and health Diego Foundation. Offering senior (55+) Independent Living services in single level cottage Friendly Community grant to services, respect and social inclu- This grant will help fund the re- style apartments around a secure courtyard in downtown La Mesa. the La Mesa Park and Recreation sion, communication and infor- maining infrastructure needed for Foundation towards the La Mesa mation, and civic participation, the first public community garden Offering: meals, laundry, housekeeping, medication reminders, access to transportation Community Garden. The Age- and employment. The City of La in the City of La Mesa, located at and social activities, activity room and patio, all apartments fully renovated including Friendly Communities Program Mesa is recognized as a global MacArthur Park, centrally lo- walk in showers, kitchens & access to awake staff 24/7. promotes systems-level change Age-Friendly Community and in cated close to La Mesa’s historic to prioritize age-friendly initia- 2019 adopted the Livable La Mesa CALL TODAY! 619-466-0253 • 7908 La Mesa Blvd. La Mesa, Ca 91942 tives in transportation, housing, Age Friendly Action Plan with SEE GARDEN, Page 11 Jan. 29 – Feb. 25, 2021 4 La Mesa Courier NEWS Girl Scouts adopt COVID safety for cookie sales 55 By MARY DOYLE As a Girl Scout living in Clairemont and Santee, young Nicole Ries enjoyed the rituals of the cookie program: ringing door- bells, setting up a card table at her church, and making a personal pitch to employees at her parents’ workplaces. Years later, when she discovered she was pregnant with the first of her two daugh- ters, Nicole began investigating Girl Scout volunteer opportunities. Now she leads Troop 5909, a group based at Clay Elementary in La Mesa and includes her daugh- (l to r) Rosie and Lily Ries (Photos courtesy Girl Scouts) ters, Lily and Rosie, and their troopmates in grades K-2. their neighborhoods, a classic way In addition to raising operating Last year, Lily topped the La to market their wares. They are revenue, the cookie program also Mesa Service Unit in number of also putting their tech badge skills helps Girl Scouts develop these five cookie packages marketed by a to good use with digital market- skills essential to their own lead- Daisy Girl Scout. During cookie ing, ordering, and payment accep- ership and success in life: setting season, she insisted on wearing tance. Digital Cookie is an order goals, decision-making, money her sash everywhere and stocking taking website and app that helps management, people skills and the car with inventory at all times Girl Scouts safely and effectively business ethics. Support Small Business in La Mesa: because — as she explained to her manage their cookie businesses All net cookie proceeds stay Takeout/Delivery, Retail Shopping & More mother — encountering potential online. Customers can opt for di- in San Diego to fund local pro- customers without have cookies rect delivery by FedEx or USPS. grams, activities, and the finan- available would be “rude!” This In some cases, girls will provide cial assistance that helps all girls year, as an 8-year-old Brownie Girl contactless delivery by dropping participate. Troops fund activities Scout, the young entrepreneur is off orders at doorsteps or creating like field trips, summer camps, hoping to set a new personal best. a safe pick-up point. membership dues, and service To ensure the safety of Girl Cookie fans who know a Girl projects with cookie money. Lily Scouts and cookie buyers alike, Scout can ask her for an invita- and her troopmates who became troops are following the county tion to her secure and personalized Brownies this year are proud health guidelines established to Digital Cookie site. Otherwise, they that their new uniforms were Explore our small business community today! help reduce COVID-19 transmis- can visit sdgirlscouts.org/cookies purchased with a portion of their sions. Therefore, Lily and other Girl where, beginning Feb. 1, they can 2020 cookie money. Visit LaMesaVillageAssociation.org for more information Scouts are approaching the cookie download a Cookie Finder app. Many San Diegans opt to donate program a bit differently this year, Nicole Ries says that La Mesa cookies through ‘Operation Thin using both time-honored and in- residents “are very welcoming and Mint,’ a program that sends “a novative techniques in a social- supportive of Girl Scouts. Surfrider taste of home and a note to show ly-distanced manner to provide a Pizza, the Joann store, and many we care” to deployed U.S. service contactless cookie experience. other fantastic businesses gra- members and local veterans. Since Girls are dropping flyers and ciously host cookie booths for it originated 20 years ago, military door-hangers outside homes in our local troops.” Booth sales are personnel serving our country not permitted at this time, as the in places like Iraq, Korea, Diego county is in the purple risk level. Garcia, and the Arctic Circle have Customers have a brand-new received over 3.25 million pack- option this year. A national part- ages of America’s favorite cookies. nership that begins in February Nicole noted that La Mesans are will allow people to order and pay particularly generous about donat- for cookies through Grubhub’s ing Operation Thin Mint cookies. website or app. Girl Scouts will Girls ages 5-17 are welcome to gain hands-on experience, “learn- join Girl Scouts at any time. For ing and utilizing e-commerce information, visit sdgirlscouts. technology as they use Grubhub’s org or email customercare@sd- back-end technology to track or- girlscouts.org. ders and manage inventory,” said A masked Thin Mint symbolizes the Carol M. Dedrich, chief executive —Mary Doyle writes on behalf Scouts’ commitment to safety. officer of Girl Scouts San Diego. of Girl Scouts San Diego.

liberties and upholding the con- Korematsu Day stitution even in times of terror. CONTINUED FROM Page 2 The proclamation was brought forward by La Mesa’s newest City pronounce his name correctly Councilman Jack Shu who is with the proper Greek dialect. Asian American. Korematsu’s daughter, Karen “History is not just dates, times Sweet Treat Hedgehog Korematsu, who helped champi- and names. History is a tool — the on the State of California declar- story of Fred Korematsu to help Only $19.99 ing Jan. 30 Fred Korematsu Day us deal with racial tensions in our with purchase of 3 cards alongside San Diego then-Assem- community, to look at how we can bly member Marty Block 10 years improve government, how we can George Takai (Photo by Gage Skidmore, ago, also spoke. move ahead and not just deal with courtesy Wikimedia Commons) “We feel now especially we need hate and fear in our communi-

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JONATHAN SPERO, M.D. This starts at home, where parents can help prevent EDITOR CONTRIBUTORS By SHARP HEATLH NEWS TEAM more detailed guidelines for how COVID-19 cases are the spread at schools by Jeff Clemetson x130 Connie Baer [email protected] Lynn Baer and SIMONE VALANCIUTE to protect yourself and your family. surging across the U.S., a keeping children home who Robin Dohrn-Simpson harsh reality that students, are showing COVID-like CONTRIBUTING Jennifer Osborn Less than a year after the novel HOW LONG WILL I NEED parents, teachers and staff symptoms or have been in EDITORS Bonnie Owen coronavirus appeared in the U.S., TO WEAR A MASK AND feared would happen when close contact with someone Kendra Sitton x136 Sean Quintal Tom Melville x131 Jamesa Selleck we now have two safe vaccines PHYSICALLY DISTANCE? many schools opened for fall with COVID. At schools, ev- Dave Schwab x132 Dr. Jonathan Spero, M.D. against COVID-19 approved by the Vaccinated people should still sessions. As a result, schools eryone returning should be Simone Valanciute EDITRIAL INTERN FDA for emergency use—the fast- wear masks around others, and throughout the nation have screened on a range of symp- Julie White Elaine Alfaro est major vaccine development ev- avoid crowded indoor gatherings, closed and shifted to remote toms. Those with symptoms Haley Zamora er seen. The previous record-hold- for at least the next several months. learning in recent weeks. should be sent home and re- WEB & SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING er was the mumps vaccine, which This is because scientists are still What will it take to return ferred for testing. Jeff Clemetson CONSULTANT still took four years to create. While trying to figure out whether peo- kids to the classroom and • COVID surveillance Heather Fine x 118 this is an amazing accomplishment, ple who have been vaccinated can keep schools open? Though testing. Though this is PRODUCTION the pandemic is far from over. Even still spread the virus to others, even vaccines have been approved, rarely being done in K-12 MANAGER BUSINESS Chris Baker x107 CONSULTANT though older adults are in the if their risk of getting sick is now it may be months before schools, frequent asymp- [email protected] David Mannis first priority group to receive the much lower. children, their families, and tomatic testing of the stu- COVID-19 vaccine, they still need to school personnel are vac- dent population is a very ACCOUNTING PUBLISHER Heather Humble x120 Julie Main, x106 take precautions to keep themselves WHEN CAN I VISIT MY FAMILY cinated. Until then, imple- effective way to limit the [email protected] [email protected] and their families safe. AND FRIENDS? menting a plan that includes spread of the virus in the Here are some answers to the top You should wait until at least processes for virus detection school. Positive test results questions seniors may have as states two weeks after your last shot with and response is paramount. necessitate the immediate begin to distribute the COVID-19 either vaccine. However, most pub- The problem that schools need to perform contact vaccine. lic health experts strongly advise are facing is there is still a tracing with the goal of OPINIONS/LETTERS: La Mesa Courier against resuming visits with fam- significant prevalence of identifying everyone who encourages letters to the editor and guest editorials. Please email submissions to HOW DO THE COVID-19 ily and friends until all of them are COVID in many commu- was in close contact with [email protected] and include your phone VACCINES WORK? ARE THEY vaccinated. nities. Schools need to do the infected student. number and address for verification. We SAFE? everything they can to pre- • Daily prevention pro- reserve the right to edit letters for brevity Both the vaccines currently be- WILL WE EVER GO BACK TO vent student outbreaks; oth- tocols. Prevention mea- and accuracy. Letters and guest editorials do not necessarily reflect the views of the ing given, from Pfizer/BioNTech “NORMAL”? erwise it’s going to continue sures include mask-wear- publisher or staff. and Moderna, are mRNA vaccines, The novel coronavirus will likely shutting down schools. ing by all students and staff which mean they contain genetic continue to spread until a large ma- But on top of that you throughout the school day, SUBMISSIONS/NEWS TIPS: Send press material from the novel coronavi- jority of the population (at least 70 have to deal with a tre- frequent disinfection of releases, tips, photos or story ideas to [email protected]. rus. When someone gets an mRNA percent) is vaccinated or has devel- mendous amount of anxi- surfaces, the availability COVID-19 vaccine, their body’s cells oped natural immunity after sur- ety. The students, parents, of hand sanitizers in class- For breaking news and investigative story basically get instructions on how to viving infection. The vaccines will faculty, and staff are all on rooms, frequent remind- ideas contact the editor by phone or email. create the proteins unique to the not be an immediate ticket back to pins and needles because ers to wash hands, and as DISTRIBUTION: La Mesa Courier is distrib- virus—and because those cells rec- the way life was in 2019. Many ex- they are feeling insecure much social distancing as uted free the fourth Friday of every month. ognize that the virus shouldn’t be perts agree that it’s better to think about their health. The on- possible in classrooms. COPYRIGHT 2021. All rights reserved. there, they produce antibodies that about how we “move forward” in- ly way to address all of this Positivity rates in the help them fight off infection if they’re stead of “getting back to normal.” is through a comprehen- community need to be ever exposed to the virus again. In the meantime, it’s important for sive health security strate- held to a reasonable level Both vaccines were tested in all of us, but especially older adults, gy that can work when so for schools in an area to clinical trials according to rigor- to continue taking care of ourselves many variables are in play. be open. And when they ous safety standards established and staying safely engaged with In my capacity as an are open, there are a lot of by the FDA. The makers of both the world around us, even if we’re expert on pandemic pre- moving parts for school of- vaccines have reported a 94-95 isolating at home. Seek out virtual paredness and experience ficials to deal with in order percent efficacy rate in preventing volunteer opportunities, such as tu- delivering COVID-19 test- to avoid an outbreak. But if severe illness. Learn more about the toring or phone banking, and stay ing to K-12 schools in New they’re not dealt with, ulti- COVID-19 vaccine in this article by in contact with family members York City through my com- mately your school could be Sharp HealthCare. To find out how, through phone calls and video chats. pany InHouse Physicians closing again. when and where you can get the Additionally, learning new skills and (inhousephysicians.com), I vaccine please visit the San Diego meeting new people keeps you cog- offers these suggestions to —Dr. Jonathan Spero County COVID-19 Web page. nitively sharp and is good for your safely open schools while (inhousephysicians.com) is mental health. Many organizations, navigating the continuing a physician and an expert on WHAT CAN I DO IF I’M including San Diego Oasis, offer free COVID-19 crisis: pandemic preparedness and VACCINATED? or low-cost online classes in a vari- • Daily temperature employee health. For over 30 If you’re older than 75, or older ety of topics, from dance and fitness checks. They’re not a fool- years he has been the CEO of than 65 with certain health con- to art and technology. proof way to see if someone InHouse Physicians, which ditions, you will likely be vacci- We’ve all been challenged in has COVID. A significant is dedicated to protecting the nated before many of your family 2020. Continuing to take all nec- number are asymptomat- health and well-being of em- members and even some friends. essary precautions as we wait for ic, but fever is a common ployees and meeting attendees This means that until most of the most of the population to get vacci- symptom, and because it is, around the world. InHouse population is vaccinated, your lives nated will take more patience, but temperature checks should Physicians regularly sup- probably shouldn’t change much. it’s how we will move forward to the be a fundamental daily ports some of the highest-pro- LA JOLLA Certain things will be safer for other side of this pandemic—and procedure. I suggests two file corporate sales, incentive, you to do, though, such as going to hopefully, to healthier, more bal- ways to organize the tem- and executive programs in the the grocery store and running oth- anced lives in the years ahead. perature-checking process world, including the Olympic er errands. However, you will still at schools: Games and World Cup. During need to take precautions against —Simona Valanciute is the 1. Designate some staff the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. COVID-19 until most of the U.S. President and CEO of San Diego Oasis, members, who can each Spero and InHouse Physicians population is vaccinated. This in- an award-winning nonprofit organiza- scan 200-300 students an have been delivering employ- cludes wearing a mask around tion serving people age 50 and better, hour; and ee health services to critical others, physically distancing from who pursue healthy aging through 2. use thermal scanners, infrastructure corporations, others, avoiding crowded indoor lifelong learning, active lifestyles, and a device that can scan 400- offering medical care and gatherings, frequently washing community service. Learn more at 600 per hour. COVID testing. Dr. Spero com- your hands and refraining from sandiegooasis.org. To learn more about • Screening for symp- pleted his medical training at touching your face. The CDC has Sharp, visit sharp.com/health-news. toms and close contacts. the University of California. Jan. 29 – Feb. 25, 2021 sdnews.com POLITICS La Mesa Courier 7 Call to action GOP lies incite domestic terrorism, and reflection as Dems prepare to govern

examination of what we did or of anti-patriotism was the logi- Republican senators, were joined didn’t do that brought us to this cal conclusion of his years-long by more than 100 GOP represen- dangerous moment in history. campaign of self-serving lies, and tatives in the House to object to ac- The genesis? We can all pro- calumnious conspiracy theories. cepting the votes of the American By JAMESA SELLECK duce significant policies, politi- By SEAN QUINTAL But Trump’s lies alone would have people. Lawmakers who hours cians, and events that ushered been insufficient fuel for that trea- before had cowered on the floor, The Navajo Canyon in socialism. Jan. 6, 2021, will appear in sonous fire to burn. The confla- fearing for their lives, still voted to Republican Women of California Painful as it is to admit, we American history books for gen- gration drew its oxygen from the dishonor the will of the American (NCRWC) will continue to meet were asleep, spineless, and in- erations, alongside dates like cynical enabling of Republican voters. on Zoom and return to our dolent. We either preferred ig- Dec. 7, 1941 and April 14, 1865 senators and congresspersons. For For all of them, may their names in-person meetings as soon as norance or excused self-dealing — days that become seared into months, GOP officeholders either always be remembered for this sin possible. and corruption. our national psyche by events that expressly endorsed Trump’s ridic- against our nation. May their rep- When faced with shame- both inflame the conscience and ulous claims of election fraud, or utations be forever lashed with an NCRWC CALL TO ACTION ful, harmful policies and fiscal encumber the heart. coyly muttered limp ambiguities, iron cord to Trump’s repulsive leg- Our first duty is to purge the pork from leftists, we readily lie On Jan. 6, the world watched never expressly condemning the acy. And may history’s judgment voter rolls. No more dead people down. For some unknown rea- in horrified disbelief as a sitting lies. of them be harsh and unforgiving. voting. son, we are deficient with words U.S. president incited a mob of Thus, on Jan. 6, a ceremonial Their disgrace and ignominy will It is also our task to actively and messages. We play by the followers to attack the hallowed recording of votes became a ve- be well deserved. pursue more members and as- Marquis of Queensbury rules home of our democracy. Scores of hicle for political preening by the Jan. 6 was momentous for an- sociates, and add to our chapter. and wonder why leftists batter mostly white people stormed the wretched likes of Ted Cruz and other, more hopeful reason. That We need to care more about local conservatives into the dirt. U.S. Capitol building, charging Josh Hawley; both former clerks day the nation learned that Jon government than federal. Our Enough! This is a different beneath flags that bore the sigil for U.S. Supreme Court justices, Osoff and Raphael Warnock had best opportunity to effect change time! and surname of the object of their they knew that the outcome of the won both of Georgia’s U.S. Senate is to act on a local level. We have been bloodied and it’s nihilistic idolatry. The sinister mo- vote counting was not change- seats. Critically, this gives the our charge to rise and take back tivation of the riotous rabble was able. But they knowingly lied to Democrats majority control, with REFLECTION the America we love. literal sedition: conspiring to in- Trump’s frothing supporters to Vice President Harris’ tie-break- January brought shock and The GOP needs an internal as- terfere with the constitutionally fundraise, and to burnish their ing vote of the Senate. This pro- disbelief. sessment. Where have we failed required democratic process being credentials for the lunatic vote in vides the Biden administration the “Freedom is never more than one throughout the decades? What conducted at that moment in the the 2024 presidential contest. The opportunity to achieve import- generation away from extinction” made us impotent? What are chambers of Congress. frothing Trump supporters heard ant legislation for all Americans. — Ronald Reagan our specifics for a stronger, more What ensued was a sordid affirmation of their demagogue’s First priorities will be to correct We are looking socialism in strategic, effective conservative spectacle of vandalism, dese- lies, and unleashed mob violence the failures and underfunding of the eye and stunned to realize it movement? We must produce cration, mayhem and murder. to intentionally subvert both the Trump’s COVID vaccine distri- is our fault. It is the GOP’s fault. actionable items. Throughout, Trump refused to Constitution and democracy itself. bution, to provide much needed Now it is time for reflection. seriously condemn the maraud- Even after the insurrectionists stimulus money to American Time to look at things a differ- —Jamesa Selleck writes on ers, or to ask them to desist. And were cleared from the Capitol, workers and small businesses, ent way. It’s time for honest in- behalf of the Navajo Canyon he could not have done so au- and the vote counting resumed, trospection and an unvarnished Republican Women of California. thentically, since the paroxysm Hawley, Cruz and five other SEE LMFDC, Page 18

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To give La Mesa citizens a better tier of closure,” she said. “I asked “If there’s anything I want to understanding of the “hit home the city, I have asked the county, come of this, it is to be able to have effect” England spoke of, three ‘Come out to look at my property.’ permanent sidewalk seating,” she restaurant owners vocalized the The entire Curbside restaurant is said. “Let everyone see we’re re- reality of the situation due to the made to be COVID-19 friendly. I sponsible as businesses. La Mesa is second round of restrictions from am still condemned, threatened a great little community. I am for- the stay at home order. with fines. The fines they are tunate that my business is here.” La Mesa business represnetatives and Supervisor Joel Anderson present a Gy Kirk, owner of Sheldon’s talking about are substantial La Mesa Village Association plan to curb business closures at a press conference on Jan. 20. (l to r) East County Chamber of Commerce finance chair Brian Shull, La Mesa Chamber Service Station, spoke about his and we can’t afford it. We can’t chair Teri Favro also noted the dif- of Commerce president Mary England, Mattress Makers co-owner Pablo business hardships. afford it.” ficulty restaurants in the Village Hernandez, District 2 County Supervisor Joel Anderson and La Mesa Chamber “My experiences through the As far as the future for these have been going through. of Commerce board member Brain Sack. (Photo by Jeff Clemetson) last year have impacted my busi- businesses and the solutions to the "It’s been a difficult year for ness with loss of revenue on a problems business and restaurant our restaurants, cafes and bars also reluctant to get too excited When asked how La Mesa citi- daily basis,” he said. “We haven’t owners shared, Kirk offered some in Downtown La Mesa with the and to jump the gun. We’ve been zens can do their part in helping changed the [business] model suggestions. constant changes in COVID guide- on this road so many times,” she local businesses upon reopening, from the initial hit. We have a “The city has been supportive lines ranging from in person/ said. “What people might not re- Leek said, “The general public strong positive following that and can only do so much since outdoor dining to takeout/deliv- alize, especially our elected gov- has already been overwhelm- keeps our hopes alive. Our time is their model has also been impact- ery only,” she stated in an email. ernment officials, is what it takes ingly supportive. For Curbside or spent on staying viable, while still ed by pandemia. I believe the City “While some venues are not able for a restaurant to open and close. other restaurants, just be patient. being consistent to standards.” Council is putting forth efforts to to remain open, we commend Restaurants have seven agencies We’re all starting over again. Give The common thread among lock in rates for third party deliv- the efforts of those who are able that we have to stay in compliance us a minute. It’s not just my staff restaurant owners is this daily ery services. That is very helpful,” to provide dining to our La Mesa with and everything changes at but overall everyone. There are conflict to just maintain their he said and added that there is a Village community while keeping the beginning of the year. I don’t a lot of components in service. services without sacrificing the need to lock rates. “Delivery is a safety a top pri-ority in order to just open a restaurant. I mean I Everything is brand new.” dining experience. However, the tough thing. If we’re working with stay viable. We can only hope that am excited, but it’s an insult to the dining experience has indeed some of these bigger companies all of our restaurants will be able industry. You think it’s that easy to —Editorial intern Elaine Alfaro changed with the stay at home like Uber Eats and Yelp, they take to reopen once it is deemed possi- open up? There are so many rules is a student at Point Loma Nazarene order. Outdoor seating was shut up to 30% of a cut from the bill, ble to do so." and restraints for us to follow.” University. down. which, as you can imagine, makes Just five days after the meet- “Trying to figure out ways of it nearly not profitable at all.” ing with District Two Supervisor doing takeout even without the Bottom line, according to Kirk, Anderson, the state-wide stay at patio, cut down a lot of business, is that the rules have become too home order and it’s restrictions not only for us, but a lot of oth- complex for small businesses to were lifted on Jan. 25. er people in the industry,” said weather. Despite the return to outdoor STAY INFORMED! 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Throughout the 1940s, ar- ticles in the Grossmont High School news[a[er Foothill Echoes reveal the shifting emotions of 1945 View of GHS by William Bledsoe, Class of 1940 Edited 1948 Auto Shop Students Foothillers as they faced never seen before challenges. to the ultra-modern “Platter Nearly every noon in the Quad. peaceful Pearl Harbor. The bay was time, we have established traditions Sept. 10, 1940, in the column Dances” —dance a la phono- Let’s keep it up.” now almost hidden from view by the and ideals that have grown with us, “Pick-Ups” by Ben, the students’ graph. Boy what a line up! Kay Reality becomes inescapable in thick clouds of billowing smoke from and become imbedded in the very soil lightheartedness is expressed in Kyser, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, the Jan. 21, 1942 column “I Saw the flaming USS Arizona.” of our America. jokes such as this one: Freddy Martin, Benny Goodman, Pearl Harbor Bombed; Gael Keene The article mentions that, “Now we are fighting to preserve Coach Mashin, “Have any of you Tommy Dorsey … where dancers Tells of Oahu Escape.” “Killed in action in the Pearl these beliefs that are fundamental to boys taken a shower?” sway with Sammy Kaye. Yessir! Gael Keene, a newly enrolled Harbor raid of Sunday Dec. 7, the nature of freedom loving people Jerry Kibbey student at Grossmont, were Howard Carter, Class of ‘36; of every nation and creed. To back up (Freshman), “No, is who had recently Frank Remick, class of 37; Edward this statement the Foothill Echoes there one missing?” moved from Oahu, Estrada and Rowland Smith, class editorial staff, in conjunction with A year later, the stated: of ’39.” In a later issue of Echoes, the Bond Selling committee, is mak- Oct. 14, 1941 col- “I was there when the Estrada was noted to be “still ing plans for a revolutionary Bond umn “Letting off Japanese bombed Pearl alive and kicking. ‘Lemme at ‘em’ Campaign.” Steam” by the editor Harbor. The crash of is the commentary of this pseudo A subsequent issue publicizes Bob Nichols head- bombs, the screaming ghost.” one fundraising effort — a new lined “It’s a Record” of planes fighting high Foothillers’ wartime patriotism bond and stamp campaign “Be a begins, “Grossmont in the sky, the rolling was shown on the Jan. 20, 1943 ‘Bombardier” with the minimum is keeping right in roar of heavy artillery, front page with a large drawing of goal of every student selling or the swing this year. and the wail of the fire Uncle Sam rolling up his sleeves buying at least one war bond with Not only winning its sirens rudely awakened and the headline, “We’ve been in honorary military titles given to football games and me on that memora- business since 1776 an’ we intend students according to their bond keeping astride with ble Sunday morning… to stay!” The article begins: selling success. the latest fashions, Rushing from the house, “For 166 years free Americans the school has taken 1947 Bobby Sock Girls (Photos courtesy GHS Museum) I gazed down on a once have lived together … during this SEE FOOTHILLER LIFE, Page 13 Jan. 29 – Feb. 25, 2021 sdnews.com EDUCATION La Mesa Courier 13 BECOME PART OF OUR Helix application process announced Foothiller life HISTORIC CAMPUS CONTINUED FROM Page 12 In honor of our historic 100 Interested families are re- STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS Years of Excellence Celebration, quired to attend the virtual meet- Eight of the top competitors The April 2, 1945 Echoes the GHS Educational Foundation ing. The recording can be ac- on the Helix Speech & Debate sports section headline proclaims is sponsoring a scholarship fund- cessed by emailing helix2025@ team were invited to represent “Grossmont 23, Ohio State 21, In raising program. “$100 for 100 helixcharter.net, and stating that Helix at one of the top compe- Rose Bowl Game.” It continues, Years” donors will have their you would like to start the appli- titions in the country, the MLK “Roaring Crowd Witnesses Thriller names, their families’, or their cation process for the 2021-22 Invitational, hosted by James As Grossmont Scores in Last businesses’ names engraved on Helix Highlights school year. The team will email Logan High School in the Bay Second.” The team finished the 2-by-4-inch gray tiles, which By JENNIFER OSBORN you a link to the recording. After Area. Many of the top teams in season undefeated after playing will be displayed on a wall near viewing the recording, email the California were there and sev- opponents such as Washington, the front of the school. Helix staff members are busy team for further instructions. eral from other states. The stu- Navy, Alabama, U.S.C., and Army. To order your tile, visit dona- preparing for the beginning of The Grade Level Team members dents did very well. Results were The article ends, “Hundreds of tionbricks.com/ghs100year- the 2021-22 school year. The en- will also host a question and an- as follows: loyal Grossmont students carried scholarships. Or write a check rollment process is in full swing swer session on Tues, Feb. 2 at 6 • Ruby Anderson – Fourth four fearless Foothillers off of the payable to GHS Educational and it is important for families to p.m. for those who have viewed the place in Dramatic Interpretation gridiron after their heroic efforts Foundation and mail to Connie be aware of the details if they are recording and still have questions. (73 competitors) during the game.” Yes, it is an April and Lynn Baer, 5990 Avenorra interested in sending their child Those wishing to attend the Q&A • Ruby Anderson – Fool’s Day column. Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942. On the to Helix next school year. can register at helixcharter.net. Semifinalist in Humorous The March 2, 1948 column check memo, please indicate All new students wishing to Interpretation (68 competitors) “Your Opinion!” begins: “scholarship fund” and include attend Helix next year need to HELIX HIGH SCHOOL • Owen Dahlkamp – “The crowded conditions of the text of your tile with your participate in the lottery process. FOUNDATION NEWS Semifinalist in Dramatic Grossmont’s halls tend to make them check (up to three lines, 20 spac- All incoming freshmen who ap- The Helix High School Interpretation (73 competitors) very noisy, as most of you realize. es each). ply by the deadline of March 5 Foundation is pleased to • Laila Del Rio – Therefore, this week we are asking, Also, if you would like to or- will have a chance to be offered announce the return of Quarterfinalist in Program Oral ‘What can be done to alleviate this der a GHS 100th Anniversary one of 670 spots with the class of the Highlander Open Golf Interpretation (53 competitors) situation?’ (A school built for 800, commemorative ornament, face 2025. Students for other grades Tournament. The tournament • Stone Eastman – Fifth now has over 2,000 students.)” mask, T-shirt, hoodie, and more, also need to apply to the lottery will take place on Saturday, place in Original Prose Poetry As you might imagine, humor please visit foothillerfoundation. – openings at those grade levels May 22 at Carlton Oaks Country (42 competitors) pervaded the responses: com and download the 100th vary. Club. This tournament is the • Lucas Osborn – Tenth Mickey McGuire (Junior): “Have Anniversary Newsletter on Due to the restrictions on Foundation’s biggest fundraiser, place in Student Congress (83 a seven-day weekend.” the home page and make your holding gatherings, the admin- helping to fund approximately competitors) Marvin Goodman (Senior): “Kick purchases. istration has made available a $50,000 in scholarships each • Rachael Sharp – the freshmen out!” Due to the coronavirus restric- recorded meeting designed to year for graduating Helix seniors. Quarterfinalist in Oratorical Charles Banks (Junior): “Walk tions, the GHS Museum is cur- meet the Class of 2025 Grade Sponsorship opportunities Interpretation (73 competitors) down the halls carrying a pitchfork.” rently closed, but we are check- Level Team and discuss import- are available for as low as $100. • Rachael Sharp – The GHS Museum’s collection ing our emails at ghsmuseum@ ant topics such as Helix Charter Donations for auction items and Semifinalist in Original Prose of bound newspapers is a priceless guhsd.net and our phone messag- High School’s mission and vision prizes are also needed. For more Poetry (42 competitors) “treasure trove” of memories and es at 619-668-6140. of the 5 A’s: Academics, Athletics, information on participating as of history. We sincerely thank the Arts, Activities, and Attitude; a golfer or a sponsor, visit the —Jennifer Osborn writes newspaper advisors who had the —Connie and Lynn Baer write and an overview of the applica- Foundation website at helixhigh- on behalf of Helix Charter High foresight to preserve them as doc- on behalf of the Grossmont High tion process/priority enrollment. schoolfoundation.com. School. uments of Foothiller life. School Museum Jan. 29 – Feb. 25, 2021 14 La Mesa Courier sdnews.com

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By KENDRA SITTON | La Mesa Courier “I really see it as a way to move of the United Methodist Women of our city forward together,” said La Mesa First UMC. La Mesa City Council newcom- Shu. “All elements of the city need Norton is referencing a passage er Jack Shu is already working to to work together to make sure we in the resolution that calls for envi- meet his campaign promise of im- meet out climate action goals.” ronmental justice to be at the heart proving the city’s Climate Action He explained many actions are of the climate action plan being im- Plan. At his very first meeting as already taking place. This would plemented, including by consult- a city councilman on Jan. 12, Shu elevate the emergency of it and ing race-based organizations about brought forward a resolution to de- make sure all parts of the city are future steps. This is due to climate clare climate change an emergency. helping implement the Climate change adversely impacting mar- The proposed resolution was ap- Action Plan. ginalized neighborhoods. proved by all five members of the Over 20 people called or wrote All but one public comment- City Council, so city staff and rel- into the City Council to share their er, former City Council candidate evant commissions will review it opinion about the resolution. Laura Lothian, were in favor of the ahead of the Feb. 23 City Council Several members of the La Mesa measure. meeting. At the next meeting, Shu First United Methodist Church “The real emergency facing La and supporters hope the draft res- gave public comment in favor of Mesa is reopening La Mesa, not olution will be approved. In order the resolution. taking action to combat climate to speed the approval along, the “Our faith-based organization change,” Lothian said. Council created a sub-committee calls for sound stewardship of While the official proposal’s adop- with Shu and Council member the earth and environmental- tion could face delays, the Council, Bill Baber to move the resolution ly-friendly lifestyles that preserve spearheaded by Shu’s efforts, is aim- forward. creation for present and future ing to have the next draft on the The goal of the resolution is to generations. We applaud the Feb. 23 agenda of the City Council. ensure all city departments and whole resolution and especially commissions are treating climate item three to commit to ensure —Reach contributing edi- change as a dire crisis the city’s de- environmental, economic and tor Kendra Sitton at kendra@sd- The City of La Mesa’s plan to implement the Climate Action Plan can be cisions affect. judicial justice,” said Lois Norton news.com. found at cityoflamesa.us/1488/Climate-Action-Plan.(Courtesy City of La Mesa)

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By August when someone of higher rank should have Hillard Heintze is an organization across San Diego County. there was another protest in the been in charge, especially the police made up of law enforcement experts Atkinson has always city, that policy expanded to fill a chief who on May 30 was spending and their perspective. They reviewed By BONNIE OWEN loved to travel, exploring all few three-ring binders. In addition, his time trying to be a diplomat be- through the lens of law enforcement. seven continents and visit- the firm found LMPD does not have tween the agencies. There's really nothing wrong with Debbie Atkinson has ing over 75 countries with robust written policies and strate- Acting Police Chief Nicholass said that and I welcome that but that is been named the Featured her husband Lee, over their gies directly related to community that is being addressed by naming a very limited,” Shu said. “This inci- Artist for the Foothills Art 45 years of marriage. She policing, community engagement Public Information Officer and hav- dent included lots of people. What Association for the month of applies her close attention to and biased policing. ing an officer in charge of logistics would this report look like if we February 2021. detail and keen eye for color “We are forming our oversight during a similar event so the chief went to the fire department and Atkinson began her art and composition to artisti- committee and it’s very clear our can be in command. asked them? What would it look like career in 2005 after “re- cally capture the memories protocols and procedures are outdat- Council member Colin Parent … through the eyes of business ... the tiring” from her job in the of her travels. Her artwork ed and definitely need to be reviewed praised the department for already faith community? I think it would computer software industry. highlights nature from lo- and brought up to standard,” Council improving ahead of the August look quite different.” She had always wanted to cations worldwide. member Dr. Akilah Weber said. “One protest. He was bothered by the Mayor Arapostathis said, try painting in watercolors. Atkinson’s art expresses of the things I am disappointed about San Diego Sheriff’s Office, who took “Although this was new to all of us, ev- Marilyn Grame, who the feelings she experienced is the fact that the use of force policy command of the riot response after erything could have been done better. shares Atkinson’s love as a visitor among nature’s and the community policing policies midnight on May 30, not cooperat- I think that communication is key.” of wildlife, mentored her animals and natural beau- were not up to standards. They were ing with Hillard Heintze’s investiga- He noted in the future that he as she explored painting. ty. The unique expressions, out of date. This was something I had tion. The department refused to hold wanted to be better about releasing Eventually Atkinson ex- colors, and natural environ- addressed previously when I had ad- interviews and eventually responded information when it was available panded into oil, colored pen- ment of her subjects are each dressed the incident that happened to a few written questions, unlike the and openly admitting when the city cil, and scratchboard medi- carefully recreated in her at Helix High and I asked the chief at more robust response from LMPD. staff did not know something. He ums. Her award-winning art, providing us a visual re- that time about updating the use of “I’m troubled that we haven’t had also called for another listening ses- minder of the hum- force policy and I was told then that full participation from our partners sion so the community can respond bling experience we it was going to happen.” at the Sheriff’s Department,” Parent to the report’s findings. all have amidst na- In addition, the firm found that said. Acting Chief Nicholass said, “We ture’s true art. there was no clear central command He requested the city manager are taking the recommendations se- Vie Atkinson’s art on the night of the riot and people send on the after-action report to the riously and we will use this report as at foothillsartasso- doing intelligence gathering did not Sheriff’s Department in case it could a guide for our efforts in the future. ciation.com. have someone clear to report to. The inform their policy as well. we are committed to serving this firm found there was a lack of com- Council member Shu, the only community and we will strive for —Bonnie Owen munication to rank and file police of- council member who was elected improvement as we move forward.” is editor of Footnotes, ficers as well as the City Council. The after the protests, said he thought the monthly newslet- command post that did exist was in- the report should have taken into ac- —Reach contributing editor Kendra “First Steps” by Debbie Atkinson ter of the Foothills side the police department building count the Helix High School incident Sitton at [email protected]. (Courtesy image) Art Association.

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