Law Enforcement Related Death Study

Family Members Needed for Study on Law Enforcement Related Deaths

The Investigative Sociology project at Sonoma State University (SSU) and Media Freedom Foundation are conducting a study on the commonalities of law enforcement related deaths in the San Francisco Bay/Northern California Area. We are seeking to interview individuals in families of people who have died in a law enforcement related incident within the past twenty years. Students from the spring 2010 SSU Investigative Sociology class will be conducting confidential one-hour interviews with family members in April. The purpose of the study is to evaluate support programs for families who have experienced such a tragedy, and the lowering of the overall number of law enforcement related deaths.

SSU professors supervising the study include: Peter Phillips, Sociology Department, Tryon Woods and Diana Grant in the Criminal Justice Department.

To arrange a confidential interview or refer a family contact—e-mail, Dr. Peter Phillips: peter.phillips@sonoma.edu

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Reform Immigration Campaign for Support

Our broken immigration system is hurting our economy, American families, and all American workers. Comprehensive immigration reform is the solution. President Obama supports reform. But only Congress has the power to pass legislation.

On Thursday January 14th, over 80 supporter of immigrants rights gathered in the historic Sonoma Plaza, to kick off the Reform Immigration for America campaign. Young students spoke of their experience being denied options to higher education, faith based leaders referred to the immigrant Jesus and the common struggle being undertaken, The United Farm Workers spoke about the importance of Ag Jobs to the farmworker population, supporting wineries donated bottles as symbols of support, which were to be then donated to Congressman Mike Thompson (Dist. 1) as gratitude for past support of immigrants in northern California. The action was also in coordination with 55 other actions across California between January 12th- 14th, as well as over 100 across the country in 28 different states.




We need to win comprehensive immigration reform in 2010, but we need to make sure we're organized first. Come support!

Text the word Justice to 69866 for regular local and national updates from Reform Immigration for America

Call Mike Thompsons office, thank him for his support, and let him know you support comprehensive immigration reform (anti- immigrants outnumber our calls 10 to 1).

Napa - (707) 226 - 9898
Mendocino (707) 962 - 0933

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Save State Parks Petition Training

Save our State Parks Signature Gathering Training for Petitions

Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods will sponsor a training on Friday, January 22 at 4:00pm and at 5:00pm for those who want to help us gather signatures to get the California State Parks and Wildlife Preservation Trust Fund Act of 2010 on the November ballot. You can come to either training time and we will distribute petitions and acquaint you with the scheduled signature gathering locations throughout Sonoma County, which you can sign up for. The training will take place at Armstrong Redwoods at the Stewards Office. When you get to the park you will drive past the entrance station (don’t need to pay) - stay to the right and follow the signs to the picnic area. Then continue to your right past the picnic area to the parking lot where our office is located. Please RSVP with Michele Luna mluna@mcn.org or (707) 869-9177.”

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Relay for LIFE Kick-Off in Sebastopol

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Sebastopol/West County is holding a Community Kickoff Open House on Thursday, February 11th from 6:00-7:30 pm at Fairfield Inn & Suites, 1101 Gravenstein Hwy South in Sebastopol.

All are welcome at the open house where we will be signing up teams for the Relay For Life and signing up survivors to walk in the survivor lap.

Light refreshments will be served.

The American Cancer Society, Relay for Life
Kickoff Open House

Thursday February 11, 6:00-7:30pm

Fairfield Inn & Suites
1101 Gravenstein Hwy. South, Sebastopol, CA

For information on the February 11th Kickoff, or if you would like to volunteer on the Relay For Life committee, please contact Ashley Copeland, 916-220-1652.

You can also visit www.relayforlife.org.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a fun-filled, overnight event that mobilizes communities throughout the country to celebrate survivors (anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer), remember loved ones and raise money for the fight against cancer.. Teams of eight to 15 members gather with tents and sleeping bags to participate in the largest fundraising walk in the nation.

Relay For Life brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools and churches. Teams seek sponsorship prior to the Relay, all with the goal of fighting cancer. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated.

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. For more information, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

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Red Cross Volunteer Training and Earthquake Preparedness

Red Cross offers FREE classes in Santa Rosa

FREE Earthquake Preparedness class on
Wednesday, January 20, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
All are invited. To reserve a seat, register by calling 577-7603.
You are also welcome to show up at the door.

Red Cross Volunteer Training, interested individuals are encouraged to attend a free local class, "Fulfilling Our Mission," at 5297 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa (Chapter headquarters). Monday, February 1 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

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January 20:“Following a 6.5 earthquake and numerous aftershocks in Humboldt County, it’s a wake-up call that we must be prepared for serious earthquakes in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties, too,” said Rodger Doncaster, Director of Disaster Services. “Being prepared and knowledgeable is the best way to minimize property damage, injury and even death. We’re hoping that raised community concern about earthquakes will let us train as many people as possible on January 20.”

Topics covered will include:

What to do when the earthquake hits
· How to reduce hazards related to earthquakes
· Build a kit: what to include in a disaster kit for one person or an entire family
· Make a plan: ensuring that all members of the household including pets are considered.
· Be informed: what training you should get that can save the life of a family member, neighbor, co-worker, or community member
· Lifesaving safety tips you can use in earthquakes or any emergency.

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American Red Cross Pledges Haiti Relief

SEE http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=Red+Cross+Haiti for updated photos

Please visit this site if you would like to use some of the powerful photographs taken by Red Cross workers in Haiti.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/americanredcross
Another site you may find useful is http://newsroom.redcross.org/

The Red Cross is contributing from the International Response Fund to support the relief operation, and has opened its warehouse in Panama to provide tarps, mosquito nets and cooking sets for approximately 5,000 families.

In addition to Red Cross staff already in Haiti, six disaster management specialists are being deployed to the disaster zone to help coordinate relief efforts. At this time, the American Red Cross is only deploying volunteers specially trained to manage international emergency operations.

February 1: To begin Red Cross volunteer training, interested individuals are encouraged to attend a free local class, "Fulfilling Our Mission," at 5297 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa (Chapter headquarters). The next is Monday, February 1 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

There has been an outpouring of support from the public. To help, people can donate funds to the American Red Cross International Response Fund as follows:

In Sonoma and Mendocino Counties

Online at www.arcsm.org/donate
By phone: (707) 577-7627 (Sonoma County) or (707) 463-0112 (Mendocino County)
By mail or in person: 5297 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Red Cross donation cans will be available beginning Thursday afternoon at Friedman’s Home Improvement stores in Santa Rosa, Ukiah and Sonoma, and Berry’s Market on Aero Drive in Santa Rosa.

National Red Cross

Online at www.redcross.org
By phone: 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767).
By texting “Haiti” to 90999 to send a $10 donation to the Red Cross

Debris and collapsed bridges are making access to many areas extremely difficult. Telephone service and electricity are out in many places. Haitian Red Cross staff worked throughout the night to rescue people still trapped in their homes and provide first aid. The priority remains to provide food, water, temporary shelter, medical services and emotional support.

The American Red Cross already had fifteen staff in Haiti providing ongoing HIV/AIDS prevention and disaster preparedness programs. All are reported to be safe and responding to the disaster.

The International Committee of the Red Cross has established a family linking Web site, enabling persons in Haiti and abroad to search for and register the names of relatives missing since the earthquake. www.icrc.org/familylinks.

While communication with those in Haiti is still difficult, people should contact the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens Services at 1-888-407-4747 or 202-647-5225 if trying to reach a U.S. citizen living or traveling in Haiti. If trying to reach a Haitian citizen, callers should continue to call or contact other family members who live nearby. Telephone, Internet and other communication lines are often disrupted in times of disaster.

To date, there have been no requests for blood products from the government of Haiti. However, some patients at an affected facility in Haiti have been moved to a Guantanamo Bay hospital, and the Armed Services Blood Program has asked both the Red Cross and Florida Blood Services for support for those patients. In addition, the American Red Cross will be sending a shipment of blood products to the United Nations Mission in Haiti.

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Despite extreme challenges, the American Red Cross has dozens of disaster specialists in Haiti, assessing the damage, addressing urgent needs and establishing the foundation for a long-term recovery operation. These individuals joined the 15-person staff who were already in country, and 12 Red Cross teams from other countries who arrived on Thursday. Among these teams are engineers, surgeons and family linking specialists. These teams will establish field hospitals, restore water and sanitation systems, distribute supplies and restore family links facilities.

Two planes carrying Red Cross humanitarian assistance are due to land Friday afternoon in Port-au-Prince. The first carries a field hospital, and the second carries tarps, blankets, hygiene items, buckets, shelter supplies and kitchen sets.

NATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EVENTS

The $37 million raised so far includes $9 million contributed nationwide via texting. There is no current report of how much has been raised locally through texting.

A telethon is planned for MTV (also broadcast on ABC and NBC) on Friday night, January 15, to be hosted by George Clooney. First lady Michelle Obama has been featured on a public service announcement encouraging donations to the American Red Cross.


LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS & EVENTS (partial list)

So far, more than $13,000 has been donated through the American Red Cross, Sonoma & Mendocino Counties, with people continuing to call, donate online, mail in donations, and bringing contributions directly to the Santa Rosa headquarters.

Local Chapter headquarters at 5297 Aero Drive in Santa Rosa will be open to accept donations on Saturday and Monday from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Phone, online, fax donations will also be processed on those days.

Special Red Cross Haiti relief accounts have been established at both Sonoma Bank (all nine Sonoma County locations) and Redwood Credit Union (all 15 North Bay and San Francisco branches) for donations. All are welcome to donate, whether they have accounts at the companies or not.

On January 16 and 17 in the town of Sonoma, most merchants on East Napa Street have agreed to donate 10 percent of proceeds to the Red Cross Haiti relief effort.

On January 16, Steve Seskin performs at the Petaluma Arts Council, 230 Lakeville St. and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the relief effort.

Mark West Elementary School and Sonoma Charter School are both collecting funds to donate to the relief fund.


CONTINUING DONATIONS

The best way to help is for people to donate funds to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, and designate their gifts to Haiti relief.

In Sonoma and Mendocino Counties, to donate:

* Online at www.arcsm.org/donate

* By phone in English: (707) 577-7627 (Sonoma County) or (707) 463-0112 (Mendocino County); in Spanish (707) 577-7600

* By mail or in person: 5297 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

* To put on a fundraising event: contact Emily Buller, (707) 577-7627.

* Red Cross donation cans are available at many locations, including Friedman’s Home Improvement stores in Santa Rosa, Ukiah and Sonoma, Berry’s Market on Aero Drive in Santa Rosa, Ray’s Food in seven Cloverdale locations, Starbucks in two Cloverdale locations, in Healdsburg at Ferrari-Carano, Alexander Valley School, Hamburger Ranch, Harvest Markets in Fort Bragg and Ukiah.

To donate to national Red Cross

* Online at www.redcross.org in English;
www.cruzrojaamericana.org in Spanish.

* By phone: 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) English; 1-800-257-7575 Spanish.

* By texting “Haiti” to 90999 to send a $10 donation to the Red Cross

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While donations are coming in for Haiti relief, the initial American Red Cross response is made possible in part by contributions from members of the Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP). The following partners designate a portion of their ADGP commitment to the International Response Fund: American Express, John Deere Foundation, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Morgan Stanley and State Street Foundation.

ABOUT THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, SONOMA & MENDOCINO COUNTIES

American Red Cross is a neutral, humanitarian organization that provides relief to victims of disasters, and prepares people to prevent and respond to emergencies. The Sonoma & Mendocino Counties chapter, like all Red Cross chapters, is self-sustaining. The Chapter receives no funding from the national organization or United Way, and minimal government funding. All disaster assistance and assistance to members of the Armed Forces provided by the Chapter is free and is made possible by voluntary donations of time and money by the people of Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Donations can be made online at www.arcsm.org, via mail to 5297 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, or by phone at (707) 577-7600. Mendocino residents can call (707)463-0112.

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Guerneville News & Events Jan 2010

This is my first stab at attempting to inform the masses about the “what’s up” in Guerneville, so I’d like to take this time to apologize up-front, in lieu of any mistakes or forgotten events I will most likely commit.

First, in light of the passing holidays, I’d like to make a shout out to the entire community and the visitors who came for the Merchant Open House/Town Tree Lighting and the 9th Annual Parade of Lights. Of course credit is due to the organizers (Valerie Hausmann, to name one) for all their time and effort (and money) that is 100% volunteered. But attendance at this year’s parade was noticeably swollen, in comparison to the past few years. The lights were magnificent and the music was fun! And besides some complaints that the music wasn’t “Christmasey enough” I thought it was an overall successful and delightful event for our community.

But that is over, and the New Year is here: now what? In January, the river seems to slow down a bit more and everybody is tucked away in their respective corners, not to reveal themselves until the first break of sunshine and heat sometime in May. Not true; the winter months are jam-packed with live music, art displays/events, theatrical productions and gorgeous, delicious foods from our restaurants. I recently went to the Rio Nido Roadhouse to dine on state-of-the-art appetizers and dance to “The Pulsators” and had an awesome time! Then there’s Open Mic Night, Wednesdays at Club Yamagata where you can go venture for local talent and a good cocktail. And contrary to popular belief, Club Yamagata is a “bar for all,” not catering to only one exclusive group of people. Although their doors will be closed for a while, we get to look forward to their relocating to a new home, still in Guerneville. Details to come next month. But there’s always live music at the Bull Pen or the cabaret at Main Street Station; the point is, there’s ALWAYS someplace to go and something to do.

I’d like to take time to make mention of a fantastic family who graced the River with their presence some 5 years ago. Brad and Andrea Moran, who own and operate Mill Street Thrift, have been generously giving to the community on a consistent basis since their doors first opened. Originally located on Armstrong Woods Rd in a quaint little house directly across the street from the Senior Center is now the centre point of generosity and “good-will-toward-all” on Guerneville’s Mill Street. They operate a small food bank, providing various foods, from canned goods to loaves of bread and fresh vegetables and fruit (locally grown during the summer months). This food provides hot meals for local homeless individuals and hard-to-do families with small children. In addition to food, they also do a Sock & Blanket drive every Winter and hand these items out to the homeless. I can honestly say that this is “hands down” my absolute favorite thrift store (and I’ve been to plenty, myself); they carry modern, sophisticated, unstained women’s and men’s clothing & shoes, an entire room packed with children’s clothing and toys, kitchen items (ironically organized in the building’s kitchen area), electronics, accessories, movies and music and a wonderful array of household items and furniture who’s collection is constantly changing. Overall you are guaranteed to find something there that “tickles your fancy” and the best part is it’s all at thrift store prices! And a personal request: if you have any old blankets or Men’s jeans or Men’s shoes that are just taking up space in your home, drop them by Mill Street Thrift, ‘cause it’s guaranteed that there’s somebody in your community who could use them.

One more gab before I sign off for the month: Anybody out there who owns an apple tree or persimmon tree: share the wealth. If you do already, AWESOME! If it never crossed your mind, think of this: it’s food rotting in your back yard; food that a child could be eating. Stick up a sign on your fence saying “Respectfully Help Yourself” or leave a boxful on your driveway. But please, no more wasted food.

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Recycle Holiday Trees - Three Options for Sonoma County

COUNTY REMINDS RESIDENTS TO RECYCLE HOLIDAY TREES

~ Unincorporated County residents benefit from new
Christmas tree disposal options ~

Keep Sonoma Clean, a multi-agency Sonoma County program designed to reduce illegal dumping, reminds Sonoma County residents to recycle their Christmas trees.

Three convenient options are available for tree recycling:
- cut the tree into pieces and place it in your green waste container
- call a nonprofit to collect the tree
- or drop the tree off for free at one of many locations throughout the County.
Complete details can be found at www.recyclenow.org/r_christmastree.html, the Sonoma County Waste Management Agency Web site.

This year, residents in the Unincorporated County have an additional option for Christmas tree disposal. As a result of a new contract with North Bay Corporation, residents in the Unincorporated County may place a whole Christmas tree at the curb for pickup.

This service also is available in Healdsburg, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa and Windsor. Residents may visit www.recyclenow.org/r_christmastree.html for curbside pickup dates and details, or contact their local recycling and garbage disposal provider.

In order for trees to be recycled through any of the collection programs, they must be free of decorations, tinsel and stand (metal or wood). Flocked trees will not be accepted.

“Sometimes people think that it’s okay to dump Christmas trees, because over time they decompose,” noted Patrick Carter, Waste Management Specialist for the Sonoma County Waste Management Agency. “But just because a waste product degrades doesn’t make it legal to throw it by the side of the road or in a creek. Roadside dumping is unsightly, trees discarded in a ditch or creek can cause flooding, and dead trees can create a fire hazard.

“Keep Sonoma Clean has now installed approximately a dozen surveillance cameras at common illegal dump sites throughout the County,” Carter added. “Regardless of how difficult times are, it’s always important to dispose properly of your waste to keep our families and neighbors healthy and safe. We offer so many options for recycling your Christmas tree; there is no excuse for dumping it illegally.”

For complete information about proper disposal or recycling of unwanted goods other than Christmas trees, consult the Keep Sonoma Clean Web site at www.KeepSonomaClean.org. To report an illegal dump site, visit the Web site or call 877-565-DUMP (3867).

Keep Sonoma Clean is a cooperative effort between the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, Environmental Health Division; the Sonoma County Department of Transportation and Public Works, and the Sonoma County Sheriff, and is funded by a grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board.

Zero Waste – You Make It Happen!

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Sonoma County Artist Awards for Performing, Music and Literary Arts for 2011

The Sonoma County Artist Awards for Performing, Music and Literary Arts for 2011 is a long way away as regards the actual giving of the award, but the process begins in 2010 and the application process and more have changed. Artists OF ALL KINDS need to be aware of these changes so they can prepare their work for the application process.

These awards are for Sonoma County artists only!

Firstly, everything is going virtual. Nominations, applications, submissions and judging. (It is possible that there will be a gathering in Santa Rosa for conference of many of the judges either in person or, for some, via Tele-Conferencing, to finalize their decisions.) There are several reasons for this and the biggest one is convenience for all.

The second is that we have a greater chance of not losing anything. Not that we did last time but you never know.

Thirdly we wish to expand the outreach for applicants, nominators and judges and to make the ability for their participation more convenient.

Finally, for those artists who already have much of their work memorialized online in social networks or sites such as My Space,Vimeo or You Tube, Music or Literary sites etc, artists will be allowed to reference them via URL rather than duplicate a submission. They will be asked to date stamp such references or performances.

The most important change is that we will no longer be asking nominees to submit hard copy such as DVDs, CDs or print material. That is, there will no longer be a need for an artist to create or copy any print material and submit it via the postal service with all the inconvenience that implies. Those whom we invite to be nominators will be asked to nominate on line, again saving time and lessening the inconvenience of submitting hard copy nominations. All artists' videos, audio and print material may be submitted via an online application form.

To that end I am asking you to spread the word among your respective artistic communities and to take note yourselves, that should the possibility of a $5,000 award appear enticing, artists should begin to think of memorializing their work on video or audio or by transferring it to digital. For Musicians from all genres that may not be a hard thing to do. For Performing artists, such as Theatre people, Dancers, Opera or Musical Theater performers, Street performers etc, recording their work on video or audio is getting to be far more common. Of course, getting the relevant permissions, will be a pain, but a pain worthwhile if an artist becomes a finalist. Last year many videos were submitted on DVD and I'm sure that followed the rules of the game. For Literary artists, without making any presumptions, many writers already have their work in digital format and therefore it shouldn't be a problem.

The rules, regs and restrictions for the awards will be posted online on the Artist Awards website early in 2010 and an email will go out to well over a hundred Sonoma County artists, organizations and commentators inviting them to nominate one Sonoma County artist from the categories defined. Those nominated artists will then be invited to apply for the awards. There will be a $25 submission/application fee, also payable online, to cover the costs of administering the awards program. By making the submission process an online experience the cost on postage, time and inconvenience will, we believe, be alleviated.

Finally, this award is the largest single monetary award, given out to any single artist, from each of the three categories, from any Sonoma County Arts organization. Based on a peer recognition process, the Arts Council and Community Foundation Sonoma County administer this program to encourage and promote the county's artists and to reward overall excellence, as suggested by the nominators and as adjudicated by the independent panel of judges. No member of the Board or Staff of either Arts Council of Sonoma County or Community Foundation Sonoma County will be allowed to apply for an award or have any influence or input in the final adjudication of the three winners.

So to summarize, The 2011 Sonoma County Artist Awards of $5,000 each to one Sonoma County artist each from the Performing, Music and Literary disciplines will be an all online affair. We ask that you spread the word within your community of artists to record their careers on video, audio and digitized formats to enable them to apply for this award. The award may be used in any way the winning artists deem useful and is not a grant for work to be produced but a recognition of the excellence of the artist. Many of you will be invited to nominate such an artist you think merits this award so, until then, please enjoy your festive season, keep healthy and we'll be in touch in the new year.

Thanks for all you do.

John

ps. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 707-579-2787. The council offices will be closed from December 24th until January 4th 2010.
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JOHN A MORAN
Performing, Music and Literary Arts Manager
The Arts Council of Sonoma County
404 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
t:707.579.2787 ext 102
f:707.542.3412
c:707.548.4148
jmoran@artscouncilsc.com

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Sonoma County Hay Assistance Program for Horses

Help get the Word Out
- Feed the Hungry Horses

Sonoma Action for Equine Rescue needs help in getting the word out about the Hay Assistance Program. Despite the hopeful reports on the financial pages of our nation; around the NorthBay economic hardships continue to cause heartbreak and our horses continue to be shipped out to slaughter. They cannot wait for an economic upturn. They gotta eat today.

Our Donate A Bale program in all the feed stores; as well as a grant from the national ASPCA folks, have allowed us to distribute hay and feed to needy horse owners. Please help us get this information to the folks that need it. We are targeting family pets that still have homes but whose fodder is becoming beyond the means of their owners.

Basic Guidelines and Application can be found on the front page of www.saferhorse.com.
Safer 707-824-9543

HAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR HORSE OWNERS

SAFER (Sonoma Action For Equine Rescue) has a program to help horse owners who are trying to hang on to the family's horses during these hard times. Hay and Feed are donated through the Donate A Bale program at all the local feed stores as well as supplied through a grant written by SAFER and granted by the national ASPCA. Criteria are as follows.

1. No Breeding of any kind in two year period.
2. Situation must be short term (3 months or less). Hay is provided one month at a time. SAFER may not be able to supply ALL the feed needs for that time period.
3. Assistance is granted when a complete application is submitted and a site check done. Documentation must be complete. This will include financial information as requested.
4. SAFER will also assist in rehoming horses if that is a better solution. SAFER has a free web site and email alert list that actively tries to find homes for the animals. See SAFER Horse for instructions on how to list your horse or sign up for the email alert list.
5. Participants will receive a “Gift Certificate” to a local feed store.
7. Feed must be used for the designated horses for the time indicated. Feed must be protected from rain and rodents. Feed must not be sold, given away or shared with animals not so indicted on the application.

HAP is provided by donations from the public to a registered charity.
SAFER has the SOLE RIGHT TO DETERMINE ELEGIBILITY.

Application and complete guidelines are available on the website. All donations to SAFER are tax deductible.

ALSO:
Donate A Rail
Now at Martin's Ranch Supply and
Wine Country Ranch Equipment

We need to construct some temporary pens at a foster ranch to hold horses from the auction and from surrender. NorCal Equine Rescue up in Oroville has a well known adoption facility. They will intake our auction horses but they can only come down once a month to get them. If you have any panels you can donate please do think of us and donate a few bucks at these wonderful Ranch Supply companies that are supporting this effort for the Horses.

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Access Taylor Mountain Permit & Planning begin

To provide interim access to Taylor Mountain during the park-planning process, the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District, in partnership with the Sonoma County Regional Parks Department and LandPaths, is offering a permit program for the public interested in enjoying the 1000+ acre Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve.

The permit program, similar to the model developed by LandPaths for the Willow Creek addition to Sonoma Coast State Park, and the program used for Tolay Lake Regional Park, will include access for hikers, equestrians, and bicyclists.

Seasonal trail restrictions are in effect; mountain bike and equestrian uses not permitted until further notice.

To obtain a permit, you must first attend a 1-hour orientation session. RSVP required.

Please visit www.landpaths.org or call 707.524.9318 to reserve space or for more information.

ORIENTATION DATES:

JANUARY:
Saturday, Jan 9 at 11am
Monday, Jan 18 at 11 am
Saturday, Jan 23 at 10 am

En español: Domingo, 31 de enero – 1 pm

La Montaña de Taylor ya está abierta con permiso especial!
Para tener acceso a este terreno favor de llamar a 707-544-7284 x11
En español: Domingo, 31 de enero – 1 pm

FEBRUARY:
Wednesday, February 3 (10 AM)
Saturday, February 13 (2 PM)
Sunday, February 21 (11 AM)

MARCH:
En Español: Domingo, 7 de marzo (1 PM)
Sunday, March 21 (1 PM)
Wednesday, March 31 (5:30PM)

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Copenhagen Report-back: What Now?

Local activist and award-winning community organizer Evelina Molina will present her first-hand account as a credentialed delegate to the global climate negotiations in Copenhagen.
The event will take place Saturday, January 9th, 2010 from 2pm to 4pm at the Finley Community Center, 2060 West College Ave., Santa Rosa. Ms. Molina will be joined by Kevin Danaher, co-founder of Global Exchange and the GreenFestivals, and Norman Solomon, national co-chair of the Healthcare Not Warfare campaign.

“Copenhagen Report-Back: What Now?” Recently returned from the United Nations Climate negotiations in Copenhagen, local activist and award-winning community organizer Evelina Molina will present her first-hand account from the action in the streets, to the action inside the Bella Center where she was a credentialed delegate with Global Exchange. In addition to an analysis of what happened in Copenhagen, the event will focus on local action planned and underway in Sonoma County in response to climate change. She’ll present visuals and share her impressions of what happened and how we move forward from here. Ms. Molina will be joined by Kevin Danaher, co-founder of Global Exchange and the GreenFestivals, who, with his characteristic humor and wit, will offer his perspective and discuss essential local actions to address growing climate instability, the emerging green economy and the green collar jobs and careers that are a key component of this new paradigm. The discussion will be moderated by Norman Solomon, national co-chair of the Healthcare Not Warfare campaign, who will also share his analysis of the media’s coverage of Copenhagen and strategies for a "green new deal."


ADMISSION: $5-15 donation suggested, no one turned away for lack of funds

EVENT SPONSORS: Co-Sponsored by Global Exchange www.globalexchange.org and the North Bay Institute for Green Technology www.nbgreeninstitute.shutterfly.com

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Project Censored Looking for help

For 34 years Project Censored has been committed to bringing the most vital stories to public awareness with the belief that genuine democracy depends on freedom of the press. The new Censored 2010 yearbook has drawn international attention to some of the most important underreported stories of our times and we are researching many stories for our next book already. We continue to need your vital support of Project Censored as we transition and expand our work to bring forth the most important news stories of the year both in print and online.

Independent media, both on the local and national level, is at risk. This is just one of the reasons that Project Censored and the Media Freedom Foundation just gave Media Freedom Awards to the KPFA Flashpoints radio team at our recent book release celebration in Santa Rosa. Help us support the critical independent voices that cover the “news that doesn’t make the news.”

Project Censored is not only working on new underreported stories but spreading the word via our new Daily Censored website, Facebook page and Media Freedom Foundation PNN site which aggregates independent news from many of the most reliable sources around the world. We are also organizing the first Modern Media Dialogue Series to be held from February to May at Sonoma State University. This is the only university series in the United States devoted to dialogue and deliberation about the modern media.

Project Censored is also involved in an ongoing and growing collaboration with the college and university affiliates program through Media Freedom International. Peter Phillips and Mickey Huff not only continue to pursue censored media with this effort, but in addition there are also now over 30 affiliates with more on the way, including some from Latin America, Europe, and Asia. The 2010 book contains work from nine of the affiliates, with a few placing stories in the top ten. The MFI website will be a home base for affiliate work and continue to publish Validated Independent News stories and more detailed academic, investigative reports year round in the effort to combat censorship and the ongoing Truth Emergency in the United States and around the world.

As I begin my first year as Project Censored director I would like to personally ask each of you to consider a gift of support so that we may continue our work. Our project requires us to raise $150,000 every year and given the cutbacks in the California State system and on the Sonoma State University campus, your support is more vital to us now more than ever. Please make your tax deductible donation at http://www.projectcensored.org/about/support/

For this holiday period we have set a fund raising target of $10,000 for the next five weeks. You can watch our progress towards that goal on-line at www.projectcensored.org.

We are also offering our new Censored 2010 book edited by Peter Phillips and Mickey Huff for a special 20% discounted rate when you buy two or more for seasonal gifts. You can buy the discounted books at http://www.projectcensored.org/project-censored-2010-book-holiday-promotion

Sincerely,
Benjamin Frymer, Director Project Censored
In cooperation with Peter Phillips, President: Media Freedom Foundation

Media Freedom Foundation is the Fiscal Non-profit Fund Raising Corporation that Supports Project Censored and related Media Freedom Efforts.

Check out some of our most recent work at these links:

http://www.peterbcollins.com/podcast/PBC_20091203.mp3

http://www.dailycensored.com

http://www.projectcensored.org

http://www.mediafreedominternatinal.org

http://mediafreedom.pnn.com/5174-independent-news-sources

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California Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund Act

Wildlife Trust Fund
California State Parks Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund Act of 2010

By Michele Luna, Executive Director, Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods

On November 3rd a proposed statewide ballot measure was filed with the Attorney General’s office. The “California State Parks and Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund Act of 2010, would create a stable, reliable and adequate source of funding to protect state parks and conserve California wildlife.” - From the California State Park Foundation’s website

Initiative Basics:
The State Parks and Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund (“Trust Fund”) revenues could only be spent on state parks, wildlife, natural lands and ocean conservation programs.

The Trust Fund would be funded by an $18 annual State Park Access Pass surcharge on all California cars, motorcycles and recreational vehicles that would be collected by the Department of Motor Vehicles as part of the annual vehicle license fee. Larger commercial vehicles (those subject to the Commercial Vehicle Registration Act), mobile homes and permanent trailers would be exempt.

Vehicles subject to the surcharge and all occupants of those vehicles would have free day use admission to all state parks throughout the year.

Trust Fund revenues would amount to approximately $500 million each year (based on about 28 million registered vehicles) and 85% would be allocated to state parks and 15% to other state wildlife and ocean protection agencies.

With a new dedicated revenue stream in place, approximately $130 million of General Fund dollars, that provide a portion of overall state parks funding, would now be available for other vital needs, like schools, health care, social services or public safety.

The Trust Fund would be subject to an independent audit by the State Auditor and a Citizens’ Oversight Committee would be created to ensure funds are spent appropriately. Audit, oversight and administrative costs of this measure would be limited to 1% of the annual revenues.
With many State Park areas closed due to the current budget crisis, Californians are getting a glimpse of what is to come if we are not successful in passing this important initiative. Our parks will be lacking in all essential services and they will be trash-ridden and fouled by visitors who use the parks regardless. Our precious natural and cultural resources will not be protected and may be lost forever.

We need your help in getting this initiative on the ballot and then voted into law during 2010. After the Attorney General’s office provides a title and summary for the initiative, signature gathering can begin. We expect this to occur right after the New Year.

Volunteer Signature Gatherers Needed

The more volunteers we can recruit and train to gather signatures the more cost-savings there will be for a campaign that will cost in the millions. Stewards is proud to sponsor one of the first signature gathering workshops in the State in Santa Rosa on December 12, 2009. Anyone interested in gathering signatures MUST attend a workshop to become acquainted with the details involved with collecting signatures that will qualify the ballot measure. Please email stewards@mcn.org or call (707) 869-9177 with your name, preferred email address and phone number and we will get back to you with the details of where and when to meet. If you cannot attend this workshop please let us know and we will work on scheduling another one after the first of the year.
For more information about the California State Parks and Wildlife Conservation Trust fund Act of 2010 visit www.calparks.org.

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Russian River News Info

After several years on the market, a former successful manufacturing entrepreneur purchased the 19-room Applewood Inn.

Valerie Hausmann of the Russian River Chamber of Commerce is gathering information on people willing to volunteer their time to the community

New sessions are starting in January 2010. Directed by Sonia Tubridy and Jean Ashley, Russian River Children's Choir is accepting singers from ages 6-14.

Applewood Inn Purchased
After several years on the market, a former successful manufacturing entrepreneur purchased the 19-room Applewood Inn.
Innkeepers Jim Caron and Darryl Notter are retiring from the hotel after 25 years at the helm and Ecuadorean native Carlos Pippa and his girlfriend Sylvia Ranyak assumed the reins earlier this month. He officially signed the deed Nov. 24.
In an interview, the 61-year-old said he plans to make a few cosmetic updates to rooms and the pool and spa area, but the name and layout will remain the same. He is also planning to install a large 80-to-100 kilowatt solar system on the property.
“Basically, I was retired after I sold my import business and I was bored and wanted to do something new,” he said.
“It was love at first sight when I saw the inn. I have traveled throughout the United States and the world due to business, and this is the one area I like the most. It reminds me so much of Italy, where much of my family is from.”
Mr. Pippa was born in Ecuador to an Italian father and French mother and moved to the U.S. in 1964. Previously, he founded and led a company called Global Finishing Solutions, which manufactured paint-spray booths for cars. He also owned a gourmet food retail business in Plano, Texas called World Delicacies.
Mr. Pippa lives on the property and will act as operating manager. The hotel will keep the same staff and chef, but he is adding regular lunch hours in addition to dinner. Ms. Ranyak is a commercial and residential interior designer.
Mr. Caron and Mr. Notter purchased the hotel, then called The Estate, in September of 1985, adding nine rooms to the site overtime. They added the “Piccola Casa” in 1994 and the new restaurant building and “Gate House” in 1999.

Now in the Russian River Redevelopment Project Area:
Small Business Assistance Program
In an ongoing effort to equip small businesses with opportunities to grow and prosper, the Sonoma County Community Development Commission and the Russian River Chamber of Commerce have partnered with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Santa Rosa Junior College, to provide no-cost professional business advising to local businesses. All appointments are one-to-one and confidential.
The SBDC can help with business planning, marketing, record keeping, accounting, management, taxes, cash flow, capital access and acquisition, pricing and cost control, and other areas of small business operations. In addition the SBDC will offer workshops customized to local business needs. Businesses located in the Russian River Redevelopment Project Area can participate at no cost.
For more information, or to make an appointment, contact the Russian River Chamber of Commerce @ 869.9000. All counseling sessions take place at the Chamber, 16209 First Street in Guerneville. Chamber membership is not required to participate in the business advising program
For more information on the SBDC see their website www.sbdcsantarosa.org or call 524.1770.

Russian River Children's Choir
New sessions are starting in January 2010. Directed by Sonia Tubridy and Jean Ashley, Russian River Children's Choir is accepting singers from ages 6-14.
Rehearsals are held on Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:00 PM at the Guerneville Community Church: 14520 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville.
The sessions include vocal training, ear training and songs from classical, folk and international literature.
This is a program of the River Choir.
Fee is a suggested $5-$20 a month.
For information please call 869-3273 or 865-2702

Russian River Volunteer Registry
Valerie Hausmann of the Russian River Chamber of Commerce is gathering information on people willing to volunteer their time to the community. With a roster of individuals, their skills and passions, she will be able to help match people with projects with volunteers who can help. If you are interested un registering – or if you need a few volunteers to complete your goals, please contact Valerie at 707-217-9613 or e-mail: vhausmann@msn.com. Valerie has registry forms she can e-mail you or you can pick one up at the Visitors Center 16209 First Street – on the Plaza in downtown Guerneville.

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Mitzvah Moments - Give to the Needy this Holiday

“Think outside the box.” Give someone the gift of giving to someone else. Here are some ideas.

• Blood Bank of the Redwoods. Give the gift of life - give blood, the need is especially great during the holidays. Call 545-1222 for blood bank hours and blood mobile locations.

• Give the ultimate gift - life to a local woman! Tracie Skaggs, who has lived in Guerneville for more than 30 years, still needs a kidney. Tracie and her husband, Mike, have given so much to the community. Remember her Halloween Haunted House fund raisers and “Elves with Attitudes,” where she and her partner at All About You Beauty Salon adopt several families at the holidays, making sure everyone in the household gets gifts.
Tracie has been on peritoneal dialysis for over a year, making it hard for her to work and continue her community service. She could wait more than seven years for a deceased donor, but a living donor is somewhere in our community. It’s easy to be a living donor––I know, because I am one––and a kidney from a living donor is the best option for Tracie. Please spread the word––may you or someone you know “share your spare.”
Find out more about kidney donation and see “The Gift of Life,” a video, at www.ucsfhealth.org/kidneytransplant/?gclid=CK_y6L6r3JkCFRwwawodjSVyWA or call 1-800-482-7389. www.kidney.org transplantation/livingDonors/info.cfm, is also good. Tracie needs a donor with type O or O- blood, but paired donation programs mean someone with another blood type could still donate. Leave Tracie a message at 707-695-7591 if you’re interested in being a possible donor.

• The Living Room, Santa Rosa’s daytime drop-in shelter for homeless women and children, needs gifts by December 15th––especially items for women (umbrellas, socks, combs & brushes, jewelry (may be used), gloves, wooly scarves & caps, small makeup or manicure kits) and teenage boys (movie passes, M & L sweatshirts, watches, hand-held games). Go to www.thelivingroomsc.org contribute.htm or call 707-579-0138 to donate money.

• The Volunteer Center’s Secret Santa Program delivered over 13,000 gifts in 2008. Adopt a Secret Santa Gift Heart––go to www.volunteernow.org; www.santa09.htm for where you can find them and more information.

• The Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program has many drop-off sites locally. Go to santa-rosa-ca.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/donate-toys.asp or call 707-584-5886 for locations and more information. You can donate online, too.

• Firefighters’ Toy Drives. Drop off new unwrapped toys at fire stations in Forestville, Santa Rosa, and Sebastopol (which also takes used toys in great condition.) Look for Graton firefighters’ donation barrels at the post office and Andy’s Produce.

• Sleep Train’s Secret Santa Toy Drive benefiting the Children's Village of Sonoma County and the Valley of the Moon Children’s Foundation ends Dec. 12th. Take any new, unwrapped toy or game to the Santa Rosa store at 2795 Santa Rosa Ave. or donate online at www.sleeptrain.com/page.aspx?nid=151. If you miss this opportunity, their (new) pajama drive is from January 4th to February 21st.

• Help a dad or mom in the service read to their kids. Support the USO’s “United through Reading” program, which has video cameras and libraries at most USOs, both in the US and overseas, so parents can read a bedtime story to their children via web cam. Or donate to help buy phone cards for “Operation Phone Home.” While you can’t specify who will get your gift, you can make it in honor or memory of someone. If you don’t know anyone in the service, check out the wall of honor at the main post office in Santa Rosa for a name or two. Check out other USO programs at www.uso.org or call 1-800-876-7469. If you are an American Airlines frequent flier, you can get 125 miles for every $25 you donate––you have to do this by phone.

Local Food Banks need your help all year, but especially now. See last month’s Gazette and and the website GazExtra! for one near you. Many local charities have benefits during the Holidays. See the Gazette’s calendar for information.

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Fire News & Holiday Events

4th Annual Bucket Brigade Blood Bank of the Redwoods
Fire departments around Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino counties have come together to participate in Blood Bank of the Redwoods' 4th Annual Bucket Brigade during December and January of this year. Last year 40 fire departments took part and we collected nearly 1155 units of blood, which was a huge boost for our community's blood supply.

Last year's winner, Geyserville Fire Protection District attracted a grand total of 102 donors.. Participating fire departments will recruit community members, colleagues, friends and family to donate lifesaving blood in an effort to win the Bucket Brigade Trophy. Of course the West County Firefighters would like to win the Trophy this year but we will need the help of the community to do so. To help us you can donate blood, through the Blood Bank of the Redwoods, anywhere in the county between now and the end of January and ask that the donation be made in the name of your favorite West County Fire Department. Blood drives in the West Count will be held on:
• December 16, 2009 from 3pm to 7pm at the Forestville Fire Station
• December 19th from 10am to 1pm at the Russian River Fire Station

Blood drives for Graton and Sebastopol fire stations has already occurred, but you can still donate at any blood bank event, or at their main office, and let them know which department you would like to support.

Preventing Christmas Tree Fires

Selecting a Tree for the Holiday
Needles on fresh trees should be green and hard to pull back from the branches, and the needle should not break if the tree has been freshly cut. The trunk should be sticky to the touch. Old trees can be identified by bouncing the tree trunk on the ground. If many needles fall off, the tree has been cut too long, has probably dried out, and is a fire hazard.
Caring for Your Tree
Do not place your tree close to a heat source, including a fireplace or heat vent. The heat will dry out the tree, causing it to be more easily ignited by heat, flame or sparks. Be careful not to drop or flick cigarette ashes near a tree. Do not put your live tree up too early or leave it up for longer than two weeks. Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times.
Disposing of Your Tree
Never put tree branches or needles in a fireplace or woodburning stove. When the tree becomes dry, discard it promptly. The best way to dispose of your tree is by taking it to a recycling center or having it hauled away by a community pick-up service.

Forestville Fire Protection District
The Forestville Firefighter's Association Toy collection for Toys for Tots, the Giving Tree and the Methodist Church is off to a very slow start this year. Your new and unwrapped gifts may be dropped off at the Forestville Fire Station up to December 23rd. Recalled or used toys can not be accepted.
We are Thankful Too
The full-time staff, volunteers and the Board of Directors of the Forestville Fire Protection District are thankful this year for the continued support of the Forestville Community. Because of your tax dollars we are able to provide a cost effective yet efficient emergency delivery service to the community. Your tax dollars allow the District to have sufficient paid staff to be on the road and responding to any emergency with our first engine company within 45 to 60 seconds from being notified by our Dispatch Center. Every request for service within the District also generates a response from home or work of our full-time and volunteer staff who respond to the station to either respond additional engine companies or standby in case there is another call for service. This occurs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year. As the District's emergency responses near the 700 mark annually this is a significant commitment of personnel and hours. Service and Sacrifice is alive and well in the Forestville Fire Protection District. Again all of the members of the Forestville Fire Protection District would like to thank our entire community for your support and wish you all a happy and safe Holiday Season and a wonderful New Year.

Graton Fire Protection District
Graton Fire Christmas Tree Farm: Thu-Sun 9-5
With the purchase of the Del Davis Christmas Tree Farm at 3750 Gravenstein Highway North in 2006, the volunteer firefighters and board members now find themselves selling Christmas trees. With over 9 acres of pine, fir, and spruce trees, we have lots to sell. The tree farm is open Thursday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm and all donations are going to support the new fire station. As a donation, your tree is tax-deductible as well. Trees are being sold by height, regardless of the type of tree. Pull saws and measuring sticks are available as are volunteer firefighters to help you cut, carry, trim, and net your tree. There are fire helmets and badges for the kids. If you have further questions, please call the firehouse, 823-7939. Thank you for supporting the new fire station.

Toy Drive Deadline is 12/21
Our annual toy drive continues through Monday, December 21st. Each year, Graton volunteer firefighters work with Oak Grove School and local charities to determine needy families in our district. This holiday season, we are collecting new, unwrapped toys for over 30 children up to age 12. We will also accept cash donations, wrapping paper, tape... whatever you can spare. Items can be dropped off at:
• Graton Post Office
• Graton Christmas Tree Farm (Thu-Sun, 9-5)
• Andy’s Produce Market

Thank you to everyone who donated last year and helped make another family’s Christmas a reality. We look forward to your support again this year. Questions? Call 823-7939.

Sebastopol Fire Department
Sebastopol Fire Department is collecting toys for our Christmas helping program until December 15th. Please bring new (or like new) toys to the fire station and help share the spirit of the season.

Russian River Fire Protection District
The Russian River Firefighters are collecting toys for the holiday season. Like many others we are seeing a decline in toy donations, but we are thankful for what arrives, and we know our residents will do everything they can to help out. So feel free to drop off your unwrapped toys at the fire station.
As a reminder please be careful when hanging your holiday decorations and use only Underwriters Laboratory (UL) listed appliances, devices, and lights.
The Russian River Fire District Board of Directors and staff continue to deal with revenue losses beyond our control. We continue to look at cost effective ways to serve you at the same levels you have come to expect. The Board of Directors reminds you to attend the regular Board meetings held here at the Fire Station on the third Tuesday of each month. The meeting in December (12/15/09 at 7pm) is very important since we well be discussing a tax measure we expect to go to the voters on June 8th of next year. The first public hearing specific to the tax measure will be held in early January. We will keep you posted.

Bodega Bay Fire Protection District
The Bodega Bay Firefighters are collecting toys for the holiday season.
Please keep an eye out for our annual report in early February.
Thank you and best wishes for the holiday season.

Drive Safely
Please be very careful out on the road this season. Driving your vehicle is most dangerous this time of year, with rainy, icy weather and often restricted vision due to fog. Please drive carefully and remember to plan ahead with a designated driver if you plan to tip your glass at your favorite Christmas party.

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Local Fire Departments Come Together in Friendly Competition to Collect Lifesaving Blood for Patients in Need

Fire departments around Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino counties have come together again to participate in Blood Bank of the Redwoods’ 4th Annual Bucket Brigade during November, December and January. Participating fire departments will recruit community members, colleagues, friends and family to donate lifesaving blood in an effort to collect the most blood and win the Bucket Brigade Trophy. The competition will help blood inventory levels during the winter months, which are greatly effected by seasonal illnesses, weather conditions and family travels.

Last year 40 fire departments competed in 34 blood drives with a total of 1155 participating donors. The 3rd Annual Bucket Brigade Trophy was proudly carried away by Geyserville Fire Department, who won the contest with 102 donors. We are very thankful to all of our donors for their care and continued support toward local patients and Blood Bank of the Redwoods!

The notion of a Bucket Brigade originates from the Great London Fire of 1666, where lines of townspeople created “brigades” and passed buckets of water from the town’s water source to the fires that threatened their community. This contemporary Bucket Brigade brings our community together in the same way, not to fight fire but to save lives through blood donation.

Participating Fire Stations:
Anderson Valley Fire Department, Brooktrails FD, CAL Fire & Cloverdale FD, CAL Fire & Wilmar VFD, CAL Fire Napa, CAL Fire Ukiah, Covelo VFD, Forestville FD, Fort Bragg FD, Geyserville FPD, Glen Ellen FD, Goldridge FD, Graton FD, Healdsburg FD, Kenwood FPD, Lakeport FD, Lakeville FD and San Antonio VFC, Little Lake FD, Long Valley FPD, Mendocino FPD, Middletown FD and CAL Fire, Occidental FD, Petaluma FD, Rancho Adobe FPD, Redwood Coast FD, Redwood Valley-Calpella FD, Rincon Valley FD, Rohnert Park DPS, Russian River FPD, Santa Rosa FD, Sebastopol FD, Sonoma Developmental Center FD, Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue, South Coast FD, Ukiah FD, Ukiah Valley FD, Windsor FPD

4th Annual Bucket Brigade Competition

2009 - 2010 Blood Drives Listed by Date

Dec. 12th 10:00am - 2:00pm Middletown FD and CAL Fire Lake 21095 State Hwy 175 Middletown 95461

Dec. 13th 01:00pm - 4:00pm Santa Rosa FD 1775 Yulupa Avenue Santa Rosa 95405

Dec. 13th 11:00am - 2:00pm Long Valley FPD 44920 Willis Avenue Laytonville 95454

Dec. 14th 03:00pm - 7:00pm CAL Fire Petaluma & Wilmar VFD 3825 Bodega Ave. (Wilmar Station) Petaluma 94952

Dec. 14th 03:00pm - 7:00pm Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue 630 2nd Street Sonoma 95476

Dec. 15th 03:00pm - 7:00pm Fort Bragg FD 141 North Main Street Fort Bragg 95437

Dec. 16th 03:00pm - 7:00pm Forestville FD 6554 Mirabel Road Forestville 95436

Dec. 16th 03:30pm - 7:30pm Glen Ellen FD 13445 Arnold Drive Glen Ellen 95442

Dec. 17th 02:00pm - 5:30pm South Coast FD and CAL Fire Sea Ranch 38901 Ocean Drive Gualala 95445

Dec. 19th 10:00am - 1:00pm Russian River FPD 14100 Armstrong Woods Road Guerneville 95446

Dec. 20th 01:00pm - 4:00pm CAL Fire Ukiah 2690 North State Street Ukiah 95482

Dec. 20th 01:00pm - 4:00pm Little Lake FD 111 Commercial Street Willits 95490

Dec. 28th 03:00pm - 7:00pm Goldridge FD 4500 Hessel Road Sebastopol 95472

Dec. 30th 03:00pm - 7:00pm Ukiah FD 293 Seminary Avenue Ukiah 95482

Jan. 7th 03:00pm - 6:00pm Rancho Adobe FPD 11000 Main Street (Station 2) Penngrove 94951

Jan. 8th 03:00pm - 7:00pm Rincon Valley FD 45 Lark Center Drive Santa Rosa 95402

Jan. 8th 04:00pm - 8:00pm Geyserville FPD 20975 Geyserville Avenue Geyserville 95441

Jan. 9th 11:00am - 3:30pm Anderson Valley FD 14281 Hwy 128 Boonville 95415

Jan. 9th 11:00am - 3:30pm Redwood Coast FD 19601 South Hwy 1 Manchester 95459

Jan. 11th 03:00pm - 7:00pm Mendocino FPD 44700 Little Lake Road Mendocino 95460

Jan. 12th 08:00am - 12:00pm Petaluma FD 198 D Street Petaluma 94952

Jan. 16th 10:00am - 1:00pm Lakeport FD 445 N Main Street Lakeport 95453

Jan. 16th 01:00pm - 4:00pm CAL Fire & Cloverdale FD 1001 S Cloverdale Blvd. Cloverdale 95425

Jan. 19th 02:30pm - 7:00pm Healdsburg FD 601 Healdsburg Avenue Healdsburg 95448

Jan. 20th 01:00pm - 4:00pm CAL Fire Napa 1199 Big Tree Road St. Helena 94574

Jan. 22th 02:30pm - 6:30pm Rohnert Park DPS 5200 Country Club Dr. (Station 2) Rohnert Park 94928

Jan. 23th 10:00am - 2:00pm Windsor FPD 8600 Windsor Road Windsor 95492

For More information, contact Blood Bank of the Redwoods

707-545-1222

www.bbr.org

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