By "affordable healthcare" it was implied that he also meant forcibly hosing a "known cure" (contaminant) directly into everyone's water supply? Sounds free and easy to me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZmC...948gyQ&index=9
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ALSO, isn't fluoride a waste product from agriculture? Does Mike still have family/business ties to the agriculture industry? IF so, I would think some disclosures would eventually be expected? From where do they plan on procuring the fluoride -- that kind of thing. Just a thought and nothing else.
A few excerpts from his campaign website -- http://mikeforsupervisor.com/about.html
"Northern Sonoma County has been his family's home for three generations….Mike was raised right here in Sonoma County. His family farmed Alexander Valley lands – growing prunes and grapes – for almost a half century....Mike has worked his entire adult life to protect our environment and preserve our local agriculture heritage for future generations. He’ll continue to fight to protect our drinking water supplies and the fragile Russian River ecosystem, and to build partnerships with local communities to make the Sonoma County Water Agency a model for water conservation efforts.....As a co-founder of the Clean Water Coalition, Mike was a leader in the effort to stop the City of Santa Rosa from dumping billions of gallons of treated wastewater into the Russian River."
I wonder if he knows the Sierra Club is anti-fluoridation.
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Here's the link to last night's presentation. http://slidesha.re/19Ncq09 Thank you to all who attended, participated, and volunteered. We're regrouping now and looking at next steps. KOWS radio (107.3 FM and online at http://kows107-3.org/) is doing a call-in show on Friday, May 24 starting at 7 PM. Videotape will be available at a later date.
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Careful what you wish for. Let us not forget that in the last election, roundabouts were roundly and soundly rejected by the electorate of our neighboring city, Cotati. As I understand, the voters voted quite decisively to ban roundabouts from their town -- once and for all.
My advice to the Sebastopol City Council? Before proposing any roundabouts, reach out to the community and gauge the level of the support that our community has for roundabouts.
And I also have this advice: Proceed with caution.....
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When one of the presenters asked if people had heard the question, I, along with several others, answered, "No."
That's how I remember it. Perhaps I misheard.
Also, I do not believe that questions should be limited to 15 seconds in length. There was absolutely no time limit put in place as to the length of questions which would be allowed prior to the forum taking place. To do so after the fact would have been totally improper.
As for people using the forum to advance their cause, you are entitled to your opinion. But I will say this: At least they made an effort to show up. At least they made an effort to participate. At least they had the guts to get up and either ask a question or advance an idea. At least they made an effort to participate in this thing that we cherish that we call a democracy.
Just because you and others may not agree with them is totally irrelevant. To paraphrase a great statesman, I may not agree with what you have to say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.
Let us all remember and be guided by those exceptional words.
APPENDAGE TO ORIGINAL POST: When you review the tape of the proceedings, you will see that other members of the community expressed similar frustrations with being unable to hear the original questions posed by audience members as well as the lack of microphone access.
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Events, Classes and Meetings: Free Food in the Spirit of Community
From: Temeluch
Posted: May 18, 2013, 12:10 pm
Date & Time: Saturday May 25th 2013 at 11am Location: Glen Ellen
The Kindred Spirits will Meet on Saturday May 25th 2013 at 11am in the morning in Glen Ellen, in Sonoma County.
We will all share in the creation of a new vision
of an Earth Restored and a World at Peace.
All friendly voices do need to be heard and there is a place for all
that is good and right to be included.
We will meet right out in front of the
Jack London Lodge restaurant area right in the middle
of the tiny town Glen Ellen.
One topic will be the significance of the spirit of place that all
people have been wrestling with, and how we connect up into community.
Who are we in relation to our place and our community
and how can we collaborate to sustain what we have been
given and leave something workable to future generations.
It's all to be Positive and Constructive.
Collaboration and Companionship is Key.
You are all welcome to share some of
your own most elegant wishes and ideas on Community Creation.
All givers and No takers.
This is the place to make your Contributions known and I want you
all to be there with us. Look your best!
This is what the real Magic is all about:
Be alive, and share that with others.
Towards a Sustainable Way of Life in Community - T
Remember not to mock the list, or to inflame hatred for the group, as that is the whole Community, and so it is the Earth, which will go up in flames, when you go on the warpath, and not just the one person, when you pollute the commons with hatred, as we will all have to be entrusted, to be Peace Keepers here, in the Emerald Forest, where all must bring a contribution, and good words, in respect for the organizers, and the many who have died, just to help us to get this far.
We always honor the group, the original builder of the group, and the fine folks here, who provide us with the space. Many Thanks.
Mock the person, or the people, if you must, but not the list, and not the community, and not the forum.
This is the kind of sanity we expect to see here, to accept all criticism, with crystal clear recognition of the Truth, even if one is still but a child, and not to explode, and only to gently defend ones own pitifully small little self interests based reasoning, to get some kind of a reward for making a scene, because power cannot be given, to those who are not livin', and we will not support the green businesses, or the communities, of those who are caught out of line, and then will not apologize.
And those who will not apologize, and want to back paddle, or throw up a smoke screen of excuses, like Hilary Clinton, may well be deemed to be insane, as that kind of stubbornness in arrogance, really is pathological.
I watch over this group, and all who come here, come here with my approval. I know what goes on. And the good workers for the cause, will be given the highest honors, while the slackers will not be credited, or praised for their indulgences.
These things do need to be talked about, in some great depth.
But not caring enough to contribute, and to take ones losses, is no excuse for ones own failures, as we all must hold up our ends of the deal or perish. On the contrary, that is a sign of incompetence, carelessness and a willfully reckless disregard for order in the court.
And that brings up a good question. Is there a need for a really new sense of Loyalty and Honor, and Order, and Truth, in the Sustainable Community, which could all be based on something real? And who are the Real Native Americans? And should they ever be honored as the rightful Stewards of the Land?
We will talk about some of these things at the Meeting on Saturday, the 25th, at 11am in the Morning. I hope you can all make it. Love You All.
But come prepared with a good word to say, on a beautiful day.
We will have a box of Free Food for the Hungry and the Homeless. - T
Events, Classes and Meetings: Zane, Stafford to Host Town Hall Meeting May 22
From: Glia
Posted: May 18, 2013, 1:46 pm
Date & Time: 22 May 2013 @ 6:00PM Location: Rohnert Park Library, 6250 Lynne Conde Way , Rohnert Park, CA
From STC101 Coalition email sent 15 May 2013:
An hour & a half to discuss "issues of interest"!
Supervisor Shirlee Zane, & Rohnert Park Mayor Pam Stafford will host a Town Hall Meeting for an open dialogue on issues of interest to Rohnert Park residents and businesses.
It might be a good opportunity to ask these two elected officials who ran on anti-casino platforms why they didn't vote no on casino-related actions or why they didn't act pro-actively on the casino issue after they were elected.
WHAT: Town Hall meeting to discuss issues of local concern
WHEN: Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
WHERE: Rohnert Park Library, 6250 Lynne Conde Way , Rohnert Park, CA
Can't make the Town Hall meeting on May 22?
Email or call Pam Stafford and Shirlee Zane and let them know how you feel. Be sure to ask that your email or phone call be included in the official record of the Town Hall meeting
The Flip and the Flop
What Shirlee & Pam said about the casino during their campaigns
DID YOU KNOW? Both Shirlee Zane and Pam Stafford originally campaigned on anti-casino platforms, but both of them have always vote in favor of pro-casino measures.
Here's what Supervisor Zane said when she ran in 2008:
"I ensure you that if I am elected I will do everything I can to stop the increase of casinos in our beautiful County."
"As for the site...I think that is the main argument. They want to build in the middle of a family community, which is so inappropriate. I wish they had stayed back out by the raceway."
Email from Shirlee Zane, April 24, 2008
and
"I am opposed to the building of casinos for two fundamental reasons:
1) Community impacts and
2) Land Use
"The Community impacts on crime, traffic congestion and the exploitation of minorities, seniors, and low income all have been documented in much research data. The land use issues have environmental impacts on our watershed and on endangered species."
- Shirlee Zane, as posted on the December 4, 2008, version of her campaign web site .
Here's what Pam Stafford said in 2006:
"If elected I will support a community wide advisory vote so our state and national leaders will understand how the families of Rohnert Park feel about having a casino less than one mile from their front doors."
Pam Stafford, 2006 Campaign Position Paper, smartvoter.org
OAEC is a nonprofit organizing and education center and organic farm in Northern California’s Sonoma County. OAEC's programs combine research, demonstration, education, and organizing to develop collaborative, community-based strategies for positive social change and effective environmental stewardship.
Barry Pierce,MD 525-9045 is a Psychopharmacologist in Santa Rosa who I understand is a really nice person and excellent with meds. For male therapists I highly recommend Bob Dalzell, MFT, who has an office in Santa Rosa and Petaluma. I'd also recommend Michael Montgomery, MFT in Santa Rosa.
If you are a collector I have some treasures for you !
I have hand carved Hopi and Zuni Kachinas. Some are tall, some are medium height and some are minis. I have Sun Dancer, Eagle Dancer, Blue Corn Maiden, Mud Head, Crow Mother and 3- Horned . I have some Owl Kachinas too. Look at the pix of them, and call or email me if interested. Most are signed.
Blessings and Yatehay. Only serious buyers please. By appointment only.
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I am seeking a wonderful new place to live in a share rental with no more that 2 others. What is most important to me is that I feel like my new home is my home. That I am compatible with my housemates and that we share some similar values such as, being green, eating healthy (not vegi just healthy), enjoy connecting when we do, maybe share a meal every now and then, preferably people who are conscious and have a spiritual practice or meditate or just feel aligned with these types of things.
I prefer a home that is well kept, clean and has a good feel to it. Also, a room that is larger than average so that I can put a desk, queen bed, night table and dresser in it. Unless there is additional shared space for a desk and chair. Also, a large wall to wall closet or walk-in or 2 closets available as I do have clothes and coats. Some extra storage for boxes as I would like to let go of my storage space would also be great and my own bath. All of this is a preference and I am also flexible if you are I can be creative with space issues. Yes, I am open to sharing if the bathroom is a full bath and can accommodate 2 people comfortably. I have stuff to put into cabinets etc., and linen, and so I need space. I also would be ok sharing with a woman if the person is really clean. Otherwise my own bath if my first choice.
I would appreciate some outdoor living as well. A porch, a deck or a patio... with a view looking out onto a garden, land, or some scenery would be great! So living in a country like atmosphere where I could take a walk is what I really would like at this time. A place with a vegetable garden and a hot tub to share would be icing on the cake. Again, this is a preference and so I am open to other options and you don't have to have all of this.
I am in my mid-fifties, young in body, mind and spirit, have a positive attitude, am a good communicator and live a conscious lifestyle, am active and work part-time out of the house so I am at home some of the time too. I enjoy people but also like my privacy and will respect yours as well. I am considerate of the space that is shared and will keep it clean and organized for all to share, but not overly uptight about it. I am willing to share household chores and to just feel like this is my home and so I will take care of it not just my own space. I am the type of person that is a wonderful housemate and truly wish to create or be apart of a great place to live.
Need to move by or before June 1st preferably a few days before as my birthday is 31-1st and I am celebrating.
Also open to living: Petaluma, Cotati, NW SR, Northern Novato, Penngrove, Forestville Rent between $5-600 including utilities.
Beautiful Harmony Village location conveniently located at the foot of Graton Rd. & Bohemian Hwy.
Plenty of parking in a lovely landscaped parking lot surrounded by nature.
This is a shot facing west wall (windows north) Inside Space at the Vortex
with LaVelle's Congolese African Dance Class
This beautiful space wants you to bring joyful, healthy and spiritually uplifting dance, mind/body movement, yoga and similar workshops to actualize this Movement Center.
This is a shot facing east wall Inside Space at the Vortex
with LaVelle's Congolese African Dance Class
If you are a dedicated professional teacher looking to expand your following into the beautiful Occidental area, I am happy to work with you to create a marketing plan and get the word out.
I want to put 8'x15' mirrors on this east wall. I'll move those hanging physio-balls :)
The south wall with the alter & window is absolutely divine as is!
CONSCIENTIOUS CARETAKER Seeking long-term housesitting/ caretaking opportunity. I will lovingly nurture your pets, plants and gardens, manage mail, bills and anything else, so you can enjoy peace of mind during your travels... or while at home, if there is an apartment or cottage for me. I deally near Santa Rosa/Sebastopol.
I'm interested in health and nutrition and I love cooking. I'm a professional writer. My Masters in International Development allowed me to work extensively in Latin America. I'm fluent in Spanish.
My integrity, discretion and reliability is verified by excellent references, available upon request.
MARCH AGAINST MONSANTO May 25 .
Monsanto must be stopped from poisoning our food , environment and the bees with their GMOs and pesticides; it is insane and horrible how their greed for their profit has motivated them to be so dangerous to mankind .
Capitalism at its very worst - all greed and no consciousness for the common-good . Monsanto has corrupted our elected representatives in Congress , stacked the US agencies { EPA , USDA, FDA } that should have watched out for our interests and even has a representative active in the Supreme Court { Clarence Thomas }. This situation and their power have created a severe extreme that drastically threatens our well-being ; like the extremes that led up to the populist French Revolution , we will only overthrow Mosanto when we have a massive uprising of the population and regain our power .
Please join the March Against Monsanto on May 25 in Santa Rosa , 2:00 pm ; we need to assert ourselves against this dangerous multi-headed monster { the same deceiving , greedy people who brought/bring us Agent Orange , DDT , dioxin , Bgh cow hormone , Aspartame and PCPs }. For details : https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/6...40257/?fref=ts
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Here is a an invitation to from Steve of the occupy-sonoma-county-gmo-campaign. I signed it and hope everyone will. When we take action we are creating hope. Marilyn
Here's a petition to repeal the 'Monsanto Protection Act' on the White
House website (originated in Sonoma County):
'Section 735 of the "Consolidated and Further Continuing
Appropriations Act, 2013" or commonly known as the "Monsanto
Protection Act".
The specific provision (sec. 735) in this new law was included
anonymously by a publicly elected official. This method of 'hiding'
new legislature in larger, more popular laws only serves to protect
politicians from being held accountable for their actions.
Monsanto spent 100,000 dollars lobbying for this specific provision,
and 4.7 million on the bill in total. When a large corporation can
spend this much money to protect their profits, but the politician
they lobbied is anonymous, the people of this country are cheated.
This law should be repealed until the government can pass it in a
clear and transparent manor.'
Note: to add your name to the petition, you do have to create an account
on the website.
In case you missed it, this is a video clip re: the IRS scandal, taken from the May 16 edition of The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell.
O'Donnell's point: In 1954, Congress passed Section 501(c)(4) of the IRS Code to exempt social welfare groups from paying taxes, defining social welfare groups as “civic leagues or organizations not organized for profit but operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare.” Here's the scandal: since 1959, the IRS has been reading “exclusively” as “primarily.” O'Donnell's brief but thorough coverage of this issue certainly clarified it for me. Perhaps you'll like it too.
Tara
A boy told me
if he roller-skated fast enough
his loneliness couldn't catch up to him,
the best reason I ever heard
for trying to be a champion.
What I wonder tonight
pedaling hard down King William Street
is if it translates to bicycles.
A victory! To leave your loneliness
panting behind you on some street corner
while you float free into a cloud of sudden azaleas,
pink petals that have never felt loneliness,
no matter how slowly they fell.
- Naomi Shihab Nye
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Barry wrote:
