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EDITORIAL
Silent night
his will not be the first Christmas where many US. soldiers
I will be stationed and on guard at military bases far from
their homes and family. It was the case in 1776 at the Battle
of Trenton, at Valley Forge the very next year and, right up to
now, where 170,000 American military men and women are
deployed on active duty at 800 military bases all around the
world.
May we send them our Special wishes for peace and a speedy
return home. We pray for their safety.
Christmasand wars have been entangled in history for
centuries but we are only looking back here at the two-and-a-half
American centuries. General George Washington chose
Christmas Day in 1776 to mount a surprise attack on German
Hessian troops who were fighting for the British. History books
contain the vivid oil painting of Washington, his booted foot
perched on the bow of his troop vessel, “Crossing the Delaware
(River.)” The Battle of Trenton lasted just 90 minutes before all
2,000 Hessians had been captured and surrendered.
One year later, on Dec. 19, 1777, Gen. Washington bivouacked
12,000 troops at Valley Forge, northwest of Philadelphia, which
was occupied by the British. His troops were tattered, lacking
supplies and facing a long, cold winter away from their homes.
There is no mention in history books of that year’s Christmas
celebrations and perhaps there were none. Times were bleak.
This Christmas, we will see glimpses of our troops in
Afghanistan and maybe Iraq during TV breaks of football games.
It’s becdme a commercialized tradition, like the halftime shows
themselves.
The 75th anniversary of World War-H’s pivotal Battle of the
Bulge was marked in Belgium this month. It also was a battle
fought during Christmas in 1944. The battle commenced Dec. 16
when 200,000 German troops and 1,000 tanks attacked American
and allied troops. The battle front pushed back and forth at near-
stalemate conditions until the Germans fell back exhausted in
men and machines, losing 90,000 causalities while killing 19,000
Americans in one of histories bloodiest battles ever.
The most often told Christmas story during wartimeis about
the Christmas truces held during World War I between the allied
French and British and their enemies, the Germans. In 1914, as
many as 100,000 fighting troops filled miles of trenches on the
war’s Western Front. As, Christmas approached, soldiers
adorned their trenches with candles and decorated trees and
branches. Both the Germans and the Franco-British soldiers did
this. Christmas songs were sung in English, German and French.
A few brave or desperate soldiers left their trenches to approach
the “no man’s land” betWeen the armies.'This accidental
“truce”
was followed in 1915 with a more formal truce, announced and
agreed by leaders of both armies. The soldiers met, exchanged
drink and smokes and small souvenirs. Joint burial ceremonies
were held. Pope Benedict XV issued a Papal message “that the
guns may fall silent at last upon the night the angels sing.” Alas,
the bullets, bombs and killing resumed just days later. There
were no more Christmas truces during that war until the final
Armistice in November 1918.
There were several Christmas truces observed during the
Vietnam War. Both presidentsJohnson and Nixon made official
declarations. In 1971, Nixon ordered a 24-hour Christmas truce,
but he continued his secret bombing of Laos and Cambodia. In
1972, Nixon ordered massive B-52 bombings of North Vietnam,
but allowed for a 36-hour Christmas break before resuming the
non-stop barrage. Just one month later, the Paris Peace Accords
were signed, laying out the eventual end of the war four years
later.
For all of us comfortable in our homes and who have never
been deployed to foreign military duty, the idea of waking on
Christmas Day in a trench, tent or military barracks is hard to
define or imagine. Perhaps a Korean War veteran once said it
best: “It’s the 'loneliest day of the year.”
' —— Rollie Atkinson
HISTORY
Through theYears in
the Reveille
’ he following items are selected from
Tarchived issues of the Cloverdale
Reveille. ‘
December 22, 1906 113 years ago
A newspaper is in no sense a child of
charity. It earns twice over every dollar it
receives, and it is second to no enterprise in
contributing to the up-building of a community. Its patrons
reap far more benefits from its pages than its publishers, and
in calling for the'support of the community, in which it is
published, it asks for no more than in all fairness belongs to it,
though it generally receives less. Patronize and help your
paper as you would any other enterprise, because it helps you,
and not as an act of charity. . v
Joyce Mann I
December 18, 1969 — 50 years ago
December 26, 2019 The Cloverdale Reveille - Page 5 '
COMMENTARY
Forays into the Fourth '
District
My priorities for 2020
share his priorities for the coming
legislative year. We’ve split his
though ts in to two parts, check back next
week for part two. '
S upervisbr Gore was kind enough, to
James Gore
Becoming an energy resilient community ,
The new reality of power shutdowns reminded us all that
human-caused disasters can influence us as much as natural
disasters. The significant loss of business revenue from the
power shutdowns and the Kincade Fire itself rippled
throughout the North Bay region and showed once again the
need to hold our utility PG&E to account and continue our
efforts to partner around becoming an energy resilient
community.
While I am not a natural antagonist, I find myself in a
position cf spending far too much time fighting for
accountability with our utility and insurance companies,
caught in the mix of holding these institutions to account
and also partnering with them at the same time;
I support power shutdowns to mitigate wildfire risk;
however, the “how” of this conversation and operation is far
more important than the “what.” We need only look to our
neighbors in San Diego to see howa utility — in this case
San Diego Gas and Electric — can effectively implement the
required operational and infrastructure improvements to
run a de+energization program as a scalpel instead of a
mallet.
The combination of PG&E’s power shutoffs, its
bankruptcy and financial liability and operational morass
means that becoming a fire resilient community, and having
more authority over the management of our grid, is
absolutely imperative. I will champion this effort in my
position as Sonoma County Supervisor and as an elected
officer with the California State A3sociation of Counties,
Fire and emergency services
The Kincade Fire showed us yet again that we must
continue our fight to transition #SonomaStrong into
#SonomaReady and #SonomaResilient.
The preparation and response to the Kincade Fire from
the county, law enforcement, first responders, firefighters
and the community at large was downright inspiring.
Two years ago we got smacked in the face by the October
2017 fire siege, but this time we were ready. We had
established a network of fire cameras that allowed us to
maintain situational awareness at night. Funds had been
allocated by the Board of Supervisors and the state to up-
staff fire departments during red flag warnings. Our
Emergency Operations Center was awake and humming
with activity long before the fire began.
The alerts and warnings, the evacuations and shelters,
while not perfect, succeeded in creating the right conditions
for our firefighting crews to defend our population centers.
Without a doubt, these cumulative efforts saved thousands
of homes from burning in Windsor, Healdsburg and
northern Sonoma County.
In spite of all these gains and improvements we must
remember that the true grunt work of resilience still
confronts us. In addition to this systems-based preparedness
and response, we need to double down on the institutional
demands of resiliency. In this case that means fuel reduction
and management, home hardening and defensible space. As,
the former chair of the National Association of Counties and
California State Association of Counties resiliency
platforms, ,and a believer that this iszthe movement-of our 7
day, I will continue to advance those efforts locally,
statewide and nationally, and I ask you for your help.
As much as we focus on solutions driven by government,
business, nonprofit and civic groups, we must embrace the
difficult, incremental work that can only come from‘citizens‘
rising up and taking care of their own families and
properties. .
To empower this rise, we must continue to support the
development of citizen preparedness organizing, training
' . and funding. In my own district, we created a dynamic block
captain network of fire survivors after our 2017 disaster. As
inspiring as it was to organize people around recovery, we
immediately realized that we had to do the same for
resiliency and preparedness.
That realization led to a partnership between my office
and our fire departments to deploy COPE teams (Citizens
Organized to Prepare for Emergencies) throughout
Northern Sonoma County. This simple, organized approach
led to the creation of 14 COPE teams in just one area. This is
a great start. We need more.
Next week: Disruption in insurance markets.-
James' Gore is the County Supervisor for Sonoma County’s
Fourth District.
PUBLIC SERVICE
Off the Shelves
January events at the
Cloverdale Library
Programs especially for kids:
Wee Read Storytime. (ages 0 to 36
months) Mondays at 10:30 am. and
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 to 6) Mondays
at 11:30 am. throughout January and on
Wednesdays, Jan. 15, 22 and 29 at 10:30 am. is Family
Storytime. These programs will be full of stories, songs and
movement to help develop a love of reading. Note: We are
closed Monday, Jan. 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Bilingual Stories and Songs. Thursdays throughout
January at 10:30 am. with a special Bilingual Storytime with
Veronica on Wednesday, Jan. 8. at 10:30 am. Come explore
books, songs, rhymes and plays in English and Spanish.
Maker Studio: Making Movement. Friday, Jan.3 at 3:30 pm.
Explore parts of the bodyand how they work mechanically.
Make your own creation to take home. .
Family Yoga for ages 3 to 6.'Tuesday, Jan. 7 and 21 at 10:30
am. This is a high-energy class with simple yoga poses,
cooperative games, breathing and relaxation exercises.
Parents/ caregivers are encouraged to participate.
Animal Music. Thursday, Jan. 9 at 4 pm. Kids age 0 to 5 and
their families are invited to boogie along with Animal Music at
the Cloverdale Library. Get ready to sing, dance and have a
great time with Farmer Arann, Miss Dragonfly and Miss
Heidi.
Read to a Dog. Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm.
assistance dogs for PALS (Paws as Loving Support) will be at
the Cloverdale Library. Build confidence by reading aloud to a
friendly dog. >
Build Club. Friday, Jan. 17 from 3:30 to 5 pm. Kids provide
the creativity and the library provides the building materials.
These may include Legos, K-Nex, Cubelets, along with D.I.Y.
building projects.
Kids Yoga forages 5 to 12. Thursday, Jan. 16 and 30 at 3 pm.
This class introduces yoga poses using cooperative games,
breathing and relaxation exercises, as well as encourages self-
expression and building social skills.
Writing Club for Kids for ages 9 and up. Monday, Jan. 13 at
3:30 pm. Learn how to write a novel from a local author,
Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, who leads the group.
Baby Sign Storytime. Jan. 28 at 10:30 am. Join us for Signs,
Stories and Songs! Learn Sign Language from Certified ‘
Sign2Me Instructor, Clare Pryden. For babies and toddlers,
with parents and caregivers.
Donna Romeo
Tween/Teen events:
Glow in the Dark Teen Yoga. Saturday, Jan. 4 at 11:30 pm.
This playful teen yoga class is geared towards older kids. The
class introduces yoga poses with cooperative games, breathing
and relaxationexercises, as well as encourages self-expression
and building social skills. Active and fun, the class help teens
release energy, develop strength, flexibility and focus in a
social environment.
Computer Lounge Tuesday, Jan. 7, 14 and 28 from 3:15 to 5
pm. Tweens and teens can play interactive computer games
with other players in the room or with players online.
Game On! Friday, Jan. 10 and 24 at 3:30 pm. A place away ,
from home where you can hang out with friends, eat snacks,
and play video games. We will supply snacks, a Nintendo
Switch, Switch games and the space to play them.
For all ages: I
Homework Help continues. Wednesdays throughout the
school year from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Boost your knowledge and
your grades! Get free homework assistance at your loCal
library. If you interested in volunteering to be a homework
helper, contact Donna Romeo at 707-894-5271. ~
Magician Mike’s Winter Magic Show. Thursday, Jan. 2 at 3
pm. A magic show inspired by the most magical season of the
year. Come warm yourself with a little fun and a whole lot of
wonder! All ages are welcome to participate in this special
seasonal magic show. i ‘
Programs for teens and adults: .
American Sign Language (ASL) Mondays throughout
January at 6:30 pm. Learn basic sign language skills to better
communicate with deaf and hard of hearing people. Class is for
all ages. Note: We are closed Monday/J an. 20 for Martin
Luther King Jr. Day.
Job Skills Workshop. Saturday, J an, 4 at 1:30 pm. Meet
with experienced human resources and recruiting ‘
professionals, to learn firsthand how to be a standout in
today's competitive job market. This class will cover resume
writing, job hunting, Linkedln and netWorking, and interview
skills. .
Healthy Living at Your Library: Cooking with Seasonal
Produce. Saturday, Jan. 11 at 1:30 pm. Come learn how to
choose, cook, and eat more plants. This class will be taught by
Jill Nussinow, a registered Dietitian and cookbook author
whose tag line is Inspiring Ideas for Plant-Based Eating.
Programs for adults:
Yoga. Mondays throughout January at 4:30 pm. Join us for
basic yoga and relaxation! Beginners are encouraged to attend
EDITORIAL POLICY: The Cloverdale Reveille welcomes letters to the
editor and commentaries. All acceptable submissions are published
online weekly and in print as space allows. Letters should not exceed
400 words. Commentaries should not exceed 700 words.
Submissions must include a telephone number for verification.
Email to news@cloverdalereveille.com.
and no experience is necessary. Note: We are} closed Monday,
Jan. 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. ,
Healthy Living at Your Library: Chair Yoga. Fridays at
10:30 am. throughout January. Maintain and regain mobility
in this gentle form of yoga practiced while sitting on a chair.
Class may include some standing with support. Breath work
The Cloverdale Reveille and Geyserville Press assets have
been exchanged for Journal Printing Co. of Ukiah. Journal
Printing will own and operate the Cloverdale Reveille and
Geyserville Press starting with the January 8 issues of the
papers. Jerome J. Tupy has purchased Terry Thompson’s
share of Empire Publications in Cloverdale. Mr. Tupy will
continue to own and operate the commercial printing
department at Cloverdale. He will also own and operate
Journal Printing Company in Ukiah. The change has been
made to provide better service on both the papers and
commercial printing. The Reveille and Press will be printed by
the offset process, which will have better reproduction and be
more versatile for ad make-up. The commercial printing will
provide both letterpress and offset printing, better and faster
service. The names of the two papers will remain the same. No
major changes will be made.
December 21, 1994 — 25 years ago
The Cloverdale Reveille and Geyserville Press assets have
been exchanged for Journal Printing Co. of Ukiah. Journal
Printing will own and operate the Cloverdale Reveille and
Geyserville Press starting with the January 8~issues of the
papers. Jerome J. Tupy has purchased Terry Thompson’s
share of Empire Publications in Cloverdale. Mr. Tupy will
continue to own and operate the commercial printing
department at Cloverdale. He will also own and operate
Journal Printing Company in Ukiah. The change has been
made, to provide better service on both the papers and
commercial printing. The Reveille and Press will be printed by
the offset process, which will have better reproduction and be
more versatile for ad make-up. The commercial printing will
provide both letterpress and offset printing, better and faster
service. The names of the two papers will remain the same. No
OBITUARIES & MILESTONES Policy
The Cloverdale Reveille offers our readers and all others
the opportunity to have obituaries, memorials and other
important milestone events published in the newspaper
and provided online. This is a paid service. For ' .
information on how to submit, visit cloverdalereveillecom
and click on Obituaries. To be published in the weekly
edition, forms and information must be submitted no later
than Wednesdays for the following week’s edition. For
further information, call 707-894—3339.
'“l have learned that tube with those I
like is enough.”
Wait Whitman
and mindful movement will accompany gentle strengthening
and stretching. .
One-on-One Technology Help. Saturdays throughout
January from 3 to 5:30 pm. Get free one-on—one help with a
librarian. By appointment only. Sign up online, over the phone
(707-894-5271), or in person at the Cloverdale Regional Library.
Master Gardeners: Super Succulents for Sonoma County
with Anne Lowings. Saturday, Jan. 11 at 10:30 am. Anne will
discuss the best varieties of Succulents for Sonoma County
and how these tough and versatile plants can add year round
interest with little maintenance or water.
Book Discussion- “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah.
Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 2 pm. Noah's path from; apartheid South
Africa to the desk of The Daily Show began with a criminal
act: his birth. With an incisive wit and unflinching honesty,
Noah weaves together a moving yet funny portrait of a boy
making his way through a damaged world in a dangerous
time. Lending copies are available near the information desk.
All are welcome.
Jubilee Klezmer. Monday, Jan. 27 at 6 pm. Jubilee Klezmer
Ensemble (J KE) performs rockin' Klezmer tunes, traditional
Israeli dance numberse, and soulful Yiddish songs with local
musicians Alby Kass (vocalist), Paul Alexander (clarinet),
Sonia Tubridy (accordion), Juliette J avah‘eri (violin) and
Richard Saunders (bass).
Donna Romeo is a librarian at the Cloverdale Regional
major changes will be made. Library.
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