« Earl Richards wrote on Friday, Sep 03 at 12:47 AM »
The California Jobs Initiative (CJI) is an oil corporation farce and fraud. There is no connection, whatsoever, between greenhouse gas emission reduction and the loss of jobs. This notion is an insult to the intelligence of the people of California. In fact, there is job growth in the clean, renewable energy industry. Chevron employs 65,000 worldwide and CJI is not going to change this. The only jobs created by the oil industry are clean-up jobs after oil spills and deep water, blow-outs and pump-handler jobs. CJI will make fantastic profits for the oil industry, increase air pollution, especially in communities around their refineries, and there will not be lower gas prices. Both Valero and Tesoro are super Enrons. Since when did the oil companies start to show any concern for the unemployed and their families?
« no sh*t wrote on Thursday, Sep 02 at 07:17 PM »
Great letter. Thanks for writing. One correction is that Asha's baby was a girl, I believe. Does not take away from your vivid picture of a mother walking with her child. Rest in peace!
« lots of fun wrote on Thursday, Sep 02 at 06:02 PM »
It was a great time for my whole family funny every community event i go to Dene Bustichi is BBQing
Assemblyman, peregrine falcon to visit Bonny Doon
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Leading off, so that children can attend on a school night, Glenn Stewart and a live peregrine falcon will tell the story of the bird’s resurgence from near-extinction.
The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on the planet — its near-vertical dives in pursuit of prey often exceed 200 mph. “Peregrine” is also Latin for wanderer or foreigner, as some peregrines that breed in the upper Arctic migrate as far south as the high central plains of Argentina for the winter.
The magnificent bird of prey almost fell extinct because the pesticide DDT caused the shells of their eggs to thin and break. By 1970, no peregrine falcons could be found nesting successfully east of the Mississippi River, and just two pairs were found to have live young in California. The species has come back from near extinction.
At about 8 p.m., Assemblyman Bill Monning will be introduced for a town hall-style meeting. Monning will talk about the economy, education, parks and other topics that affect residents in the north county.
This will be Monning’s first visit to Bonny Doon since his election in 2008. Rural Bonny Doon Association representatives said he looks forward to familiarizing himself with the community. He will talk about both local and state matters and answer questions.
At a glance
What: Assemblyman Bill Monning and Glenn Stewart of the Predatory Bird Research Group visit the Rural Bonny Doon Association
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8
Where: Bonny Doon Elementary School, 1492 Pine Flat Road, in Bonny Doon.
Info: www.bonnydoon.got.net
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VCUM calls for support of woman with cancer
calls for support of woman with cancer
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Beyett, a 35-year San Lorenzo Valley resident, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009 and underwent radiation and a lumpectomy. Doctors gave her five years to live, and she set out to beat the odds. On June 19 this year, however, she collapsed and was returned to the hospital.
Her diagnosis was worse than expected. She learned that her breast cancer had metastasized into her lungs and liver, tumors had grown around her heart and the cancer had gotten into her bones. Doctors have told her she has a survival time of two to three years.
Beyett cannot return to work and has minimal temporary income — VCUM said she needs financial help to pay her bills, buy food and cover the cost of doctor and medication co-payments.
Beyett and her son, Reuben, have volunteered at VCUM throughout the years during fundraisers and winter storms. So a special fund has been set up at Valley Churches United Mission to help support Beyett through her difficult times.
Tax-deductable donations to the fund will be 100 percent used for her expenses, VCUM leaders say.
Cash and checks earmarked “Amanda” can be dropped off at VCUM, 9400 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond, or mailed to P.O. Box 367, Ben Lomond, CA 95005.
For information: 336-8258, ext. 221.
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