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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006- November File Copy • Jefferson County Board-of 3-feafth .Agenda Ivl inutes • November 16, 2006 • • JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Thursday,November 16, 2006 Main Conference Room Jefferson County Public Health 2:30—4:30 PM AGENDA I. Approval of Agenda II. Approval of Minutes of September 21, 2006 Board of Health Meeting III. Public Comments IV. Old Business and Informational Items 1. Additional Human and Animal West Nile Cases in Washington 2. Jefferson County Public Health Pandemic Flu Forum 3. State Association of Local Boards of Health Follow-up 4. Mobile Mammogram & Girls Night Out 5. Updated 901 Education Letter 40 V. New Business 1. 4410 Public Health Funding Update 2. On-Site Operation and Maintenance—Potential Changes 3. Discovery Bay Shellfish Protection District 4. Green Business Awards 5. Nominations for Substance Abuse Board VI. Activity Update 1. Public Health Heroes VII. Agenda Planning VIII. Next Scheduled Meeting: December 21,2006 2:30PM—4:30 PM Main Conference Room Jefferson County Public Health • • Board of 3-fealth Old Business .agenda Items # 1 • Additional3 Litman & .Animal "West Nile Cases in 147.51_ November 16, 2006 The fairness of the enforcement ordinance was questioned. Penalties for retail businesses and food service establishments differed with the latter facing possible suspension or their food service permits. The restaurant owners also felt there was no way to verify that a business was carrying out its responsibilities. A suggestion was made for the Board to revisit the enforcement guidelines. OLD BUSINESS First Confirmed Human West Nile Case in Washington Lisa McKenzie, Communicable Disease Program Coordinator, gave the Board an updated DOH News Press Release, which confirmed 3 additional cases of horse infection, last week, and 1 new magpie infection, bringing the total in Washington to 1 human, 4 horses and 1 bird showing positive for WNV. The West Nile Virus Newsletter was also given to Board as an informational item. Dr. Locke spoke concerning the first confirmed human WNV contracted in Washington State. There is evidence that the virus is in Washington State but at very low levels. We have over 300 birds that tested negative and none of the mosquito pools have tested positive to date. There is approximately 1 1/2 months left of the mosquito season, with September and October being the peak months for WNV transmission. Therefore, what we are seeing is either something that is very isolated or the beginning of a localized • outbreak in Western Washington. Member Westerman requested JCPH put out a press release informing the public we are still in the midst of mosquito season and to continue to use precautions such as turning over buckets and frequently cleaning bird baths and pet dishes. Lisa McKenzie also talked about the E. coli outbreak in spinach. To date there is 146 cases, 76 hospitalizations and 1 death due to the outbreak. In Washington there has been 2 confirmed cases, one in Cowlitz Co. and the other in Island Co. Several other potential cases are still being investigated. There has been extensive investigation in the Salinas Valley in CA but there is still no determination as to how the spinach may have become contaminated. Whether it's a factor of flooding the fields with stream water that was contaminated further upstream by animals or using manure fertilizer that wasn't cured enough or possible contamination during the packaging process has yet to be determined. Recalls are continuing. Beneficial Use of Biosolids in Jefferson County Mike gave a brief overview of Biosolids and stated that Biosolids are an excellent reuse of material. Biosolids are used locally by the Port Townsend Composting Facility. He pointed out that Jefferson County does not regulate the use of biosolids in the county rather it is overseen and permitted by the Department of Ecology. Biosolids that are used • JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES Thursday, September 21, 2006 Board Members: Staff Members: David Sullivan, Chairman—County Commissioner District#2 Jean Baldwin,Public Health Services Director Patrick M. Rodgers, Vice Chairman—County Commissioner Julia Dans kin,Nursing Programs Director District#3 Thomas Locke,MD,Health Officer Phil Johnson— County Commissioner District#1 Mike McNickle,Environmental Health&Natural Jill Buhler—Hospital Commissioner District#2 Resources Director Geoff Masci—Port Townsend City Council Sheila Westerman—Citizen at Large(City) Roberta Frissell—Citizen at Large(County) Meeting was called to order at 2:35 pm on September 21, 2006 by Vice Chair Rodgers in the conference room of Jefferson County Public Health. All Board members were present with the exception of Chair Sullivan. All staff members were present. A quorum was present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA • Vice Chair Rodgers moved to approve the agenda to reflect the following changes: New Business - adding Substance Abuse Nominations and Old Business and Informational Items - adding an update to the Mandatory Health Care Worker Vaccination Resolution to WSMA. Board Member Frissell seconded the motion to amend the Agenda,which carried by a unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Masci moved to approve the minutes as written. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion,which carried by a unanimous vote. Member Westerman commented that she would like to have seen more detailed information around the Budget discussion. PUBLIC COMMENTS Two local restaurant owners testified concerning enforcement of Initiative 901 which amended the Washington Clean Indoor Act to ban smoking in public places and places of employment. Questions were raised regarding the manner in which complaints are received and the enforcement steps that follow a complaint. Concerns were expressed regarding the "business owner"becoming the enforcer of a government regulation and possible inaccuracy of the time line referenced in a complaint letter. • • for fertilizer undergo continual monitoring by the DOE and meet the maximum contaminate level standards in ground water level testing. Mike McNickle pointed out that Jefferson County ships nearly 42 million pounds of solid waste to Roosevelt Regional Landfill, over 300 miles away, at a cost of over 1 million dollars, some of which can be reused. He expressed the need to expand our recycling capabilities to materials such as green glass and construction material and food waste. These issues are being looked at the by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. JCPH, partnering with Public Works, is looking into pharmaceutical waste reduction. Migratory Bird Testing Results Wildlife biologists have been watching Alaska as a probable entry point for high pathogenic Avian Influenza into the United States and the possible of co-mingling of Asian wild fowl with N. American wild fowl. To date there have been no detected cases. Hopefully this will give us at least another year to prepare for an Avian Influenza as a potentially deadly disease for poultry operations. Washington Smoking Rate Drops Washington has made a huge investment in smoking reduction with a return investment of a 21% drop in smoking rates. We are the 5th lowest in the country with the goal to , become the lowest, which equates to about 1.8 billion in health care costs. • Update-Mandatory Healthcare Worker Vaccination Resolution to WSMA Dr. Locke updated the Board on the Mandatory Healthcare Worker Vaccination Resolution. Although initially not met with a positive reception, the Health Officers were able to get the Resolution through the Washington State Medical Association's House of Delegates. The next step is the State Board of Health involving the State Legislature and the Governor. NEW BUSINESS Initiative 901: Jefferson County Responds Kellie Ragan, Program Coordinator, gave an overview presentation covering Initiative 901 - Clean Indoor Act. The purpose of this Initiative is to protect citizens of the State of WA, including workers, from the risks of second-hand smoke. In November 2005, I-901 passed by decisive majority of voters. In December 2005 the amended Clean Indoor Air Act became effective. In February 2006, Jefferson County Board of Health passed Ordinance 04-0216-06. Kellie touched on the smoking prohibitions regarding "Public Places" and"Places of Employment"as reflected in the Attorney Generals FAQ. According to the 2005 BRFSS, 1 out of 8 citizens in Jefferson County are current smokers. Kellie walked the Board through the steps involved with education/outreach, enforcement through citations, food permit suspension and revocation. Kellie pointed out that 17 educational packets were mailed out, 8 official complaint notices were sent or hand delivered, and there were 3 site visits. Out of the 11 complaints there was no action taken. One variance was applied for and denied. Jean Baldwin briefly explained the variance process and informed the Board that variance • packets are available to anyone who wanted to view them. There was a general discussion regarding enforcement. It was pointed out that complaints are not proof of a violation. An incident has to be witnessed by a JCPH staff member to be considered an enforceable violation. Kellie pointed out that a letter of complaint should not be construed as a citation. Other Tobacco Prevention highlights include the review and update of the County Tobacco Strategic Plan and an announcement that the Secondhand Smoke Task Force will convene within the next six weeks to plan future cessation efforts. The Board discussed public comments that had been made earlier in the meeting with respect to I-901 enforcement. Vice Chair Rodgers expressed his desire to have the legal counsel present at an upcoming board meeting for a more in depth explanation of the law surrounding I-901. In response to discussion regarding anonymous complaints, Mike McNickle explained that we do not accept anonymous complaints but we do let food establishments know that complaints have been made and offer technical support at that time. Anonymous complaints do not prompt inspections or notices of violation. Member Masci indicated there was confusion around the complaint letters being sent to food establishments. It was suggested that the letter be revised to make them more reader friendly. In addition Member Masci suggested, in regards to complaints,that the Board consider that downtown restaurants/bars will be more likely to have a higher volume of observed or anonymous complaints because of the tourist trade or visitors unaware of • county laws. He also suggested that if a restaurant/bar has clear signage that should be considered proof of compliance and expressed his concerns over restaurant/bar owners having to become the police. Member Westerman reminded the Board that food establishments who choose to expand their business by providing outdoor seating are responsible for compliance with regard to that seating area. Member Buhler raised a question as to the extent an owner of a food establishment has to go to be in compliance with the law. Is posting a sign enough or do they have to take further actions to assure that customers observe smoking restrictions? Jean Baldwin emphasized that the Attorney General's I-901 enforcement guidance document that has been used to clarify legal questions concerning roles and responsibilities of the various parties affected by I-901. To assure statewide consistency in I-901 enforcement, we are following this guidance as closely as possible. It was recommended that the letter be rewritten clarifying definitions of complaints and citations and owners responsibilities as relates to I-901 compliance. Vice Chair Rodgers asked for any of the Board members who wanted to make changes to the compliance letter, submit their changes to Jean Baldwin. The letter, with revisions,will be brought back at the next meeting for further discussion. • • 2007 Performance Measures Jean Baldwin reported that these were the Performance Measures that were submitted with the budget. Performance Measures are the deliverables connected to various grants and contracts, which fund a variety of services provided by Jefferson County Public Health. Jean referred to the graph, which indicates revenue, expenses and categorical justifications. Member Westerman suggested that the Goals for On-Site Sewage Programs Performance Measure be rewritten to clarify education of builder and installers/designers and clearly state that we are providing technical assistance not education. State Association of Local Boards of Health Proposal Dr. Locke referred to the letter from King County Board of Health. Julia Patterson, Chair of King County Board of Health, is proposing that Local Boards of Health convene as a state organization. In the letter, Chair Patterson is asking if this Board wishes to express interest. Interest was shown but questions were raised regarding funding. Member Masci proposed contacting Chair Patterson and expressing interest but share concerns and suggest private subscription funding, a tiered or general assembly, and organization that is devoted to education and training of Health Board members. Member Westerman stated lobbying for ongoing predictable funding would be crucial. In conclusion a letter will be drafted expressing interest and stating Board member concerns. • Report to City of Port Townsend Jean Baldwin referenced the 2006 Report to the City asking the City for prevention money only, which by the formula estimate of Substance Abuse Prevention money should be $34,000. This report was mailed to David Timmons and Mark Welch on September 15th. It was further pointed out that the Substance Abuse money goes to three programs, Prevention Coordination and Activities,Nurse Family Partnership and Healthy Communities—Big Brothers Big Sisters. Jean will submit a formal request to the City asking to participate in a workshop on Board of Health needs and the upcoming BRFSS. Substance Abuse Advisory Board Nomination The Board received the resignation of Linda Pfafman from the Substance Abuse Advisory Board and received a letter of interest from Connor Dailey. Member Westerman motioned to appoint Connor Dailey to the Substance Abuse Advisory Board. Member Buhler seconded the motion,which carried by unanimous vote. Activity Update- Co-Occurring Disorder Integrated Treatment Training— October 2,2006 Madrona Institute in conjunction with Jefferson Mental Health Services and Safe Harbor Beacon of Hope will be conducting a one-day training to learn about Jefferson County's new treatment program for Co-Occurring Mental Illness and Chemical Dependence. Madrona Institute has a contract with the County and receives 1/10th of 1% from County 411 Mental Health tax, which will subsidize this training. This outreach is open to the public. Meeting adjourned at 4:25 pm. Next Board of Health meeting is October 19, 2006. El JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Phil Johnson, Member Jill Buhler, Member Patrick M. Rodgers, Vice Chair Sheila Westerman,Member Roberta Frissell, Member Excused David Sullivan, Chairman III • -corse dies in King County from West Nile virus Page 1 of 2 0 King Count Home News Services Comments Search 4741• ra s r ' public Health , � / e : Site Directory Sø >> Successful Search Tips fl Public Health lir Home » Press Release Archives » 11-09-06: Horse dies from West Nile virus Webpage Directory ,��Tm � I ._,Clinic& Office Locations Horse dies in King County from West Nile virus For Care Providers Thursday, November 9, 2006 D_ For Health Care Providers KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON -A horse died in King County from West For Educators Nile virus on October 8th, providing additional evidence that the virus is EHealth Educators becoming widespread in King County. 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Human cases are listed by county of residence. Alert Level Definitions http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/ts/Zoo/WNV/Surveillance06.html 11/13/2006 West Nile Virus Surveillance Update Page 2 of • 1 Areas with no positive surveillance findings or cases in humans or horses indicating epizootic arbovirus activity in the current calendar year. 2 Areas with confirmed of arbovirus activity in wild birds or in sentinel flocks and/or • mosquito pools if used as surveillance tools. 3 Initial confirmation of horse or human cases and/or multiple positive birds, and/or multiple positive sentinel flocks and/or mosquito pools if used as surveillance tools. 4 Surveillance indicates an escalating epizootic in horses and birds, and multiple human cases likely to have been acquired locally due to a high level of arbovirus activity; abundant adult vectors. Conditions favoring continued transmission to humans. 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Page 1 of 2 ,,�, ; g ins slow � ' , °!, ealth Search I Employees You are here: DOH Home » News Releases Home » 09-159 For immediate release: October 11, 2006 (06-159) Contacts: r 360-240-3377 Jeff Smith, Communications Office 360-236-4072; pg Deanna Mill, Communications Office 360-236-4022 West Nile virus update: Clark County man is state's third human case Dead bird tests positive for West Nile infection in Island County d with West le virus within OLYMPIA—A Clark County man in his 50's is Washington'sin Shoreline were cthird person eoconfirmed todaylby the Centers state borders. Blood tests at the state Public Health Laboratories for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC). The man became ill in early September and did not travel out of the state during the time he was bitten by an infected mosquito. He developed mild symptoms—a rash a d fever—and has since recovered. The disease is not spread person-to-person so he is not a threat to public he Most people who are infected with West Nile virus don't get sick or have symptoms,yet it can be a very serious " ease for a small number of people, especially those older than 50. "This case reminds us of the importance ofprotecting rotectin ourselves from mosquito bites," said Jo Hoffman, state epidemiologist for communicable disease. "It's vital to take the simple precautions that can help protect you from West Nile infection." A dead crow in Island County was also confirmed today to be infected with the virus. The crow was collected in September near Oak Harbor and sent to the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at Washington State University for testing. Last month, the CDC confirmed two other human aseswithin West Nile thestate.infection in a man and woman in Pierce County —the first people reported to acquire the infection People can avoid mosquito bites by staying indoors around dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active; making sure that door and window screens are in good working condition; and using a mosquito repellent when outdoors in areas where mosquitoes are active. AlwaysYel arning over old buckets ns when rior g clans elto repellents.mptying water And it's important to reduce mosquito habitat around the home. from old tires and frequently changing water in birdbaths, pet dishes and water troughs helps eliminate the small puddles of water in which many mosquito species breed. West Nile infection can cause encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the spinal cord and brain). People over age 50 have the highest risk for serious illness. tOst Nile virus is primarily a bird disease. Mosquitoes become infected by feeding on infected birds, and then pass e virus to uninfected birds,humans, horses or other hosts. Crows,ravens, f gpies edeas of West Nile virus by jays are especially susceptible to dying from the virus. The Department of Health is monitoring p tracking mosquito samples,horses, and dead birds. So far in 2006,there have been five horse infections acquired in http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/2006_news/06-159.htm 11/13/2006 West Nile virus update: Clark County man is state's third human case - 10/11/06 - Washington State... Page 2 of 2 our state (more than 30 tested); there have been no positive mosquito samples (more than 1,200 tested)and two dead birds (more than 350 tested). The Department of Health West Nile virus information line 1-866-78-VIRUS (1-866-788-4787) and the agency's West_NilevirusWeb site (www.doh.wa.gov/WNV) are excellent resources for anyone who wants to learn more. The Department of Health is working with local health partners as well as other state agencies, including the Departments of Agriculture, Ecology, and Fish and Wildlife on West Nile virus monitoring,planning, control and prevention. ### DOH Home I Access Washington I Privacy Notice I Disclaimer/Copyright Information Contact Information for the Department of Health r. washington Last Update : 10/11/2006 05:25 PM Send inquires about DOH and its programs to the Heatth._Consumer_Assistance._Office Comments or questions regarding this web site? Send mail to the Webmaster . • http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/2006_news/06-159.htm 11/13/2006 • Board of 3-fearth Old Business .agenda Items # 117., 1 AdditionaC3-Curran & .minimal 'West Nile Cases in WA November 16, 2006 i • Board of 3-fealth Old Business .agenda item # IV., 2 Jefferson County Public 3-fealth Pandemic yfu Forum • November 16, 2006 • �� Region � ionR ry Pandemic what YOU Need to Know When: November 8, 2006 Doors open at 6:30 Presentation 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Where: The Community Center 620 Tyler Street - Port Townsend Why: Learn about the latest information regarding influenza, how to protect yourself against influenza and how to prepare for a pandemic. Who: Anyone who wants to learn more. For more information please call Julia Danskin, 385-9420 at Jefferson County Public Health. • • Board of 3-fealth Old Business Agenda Item # IV., 3 • State .association of Local Boards of Health joffowup November 16, 2006 • November 9, 2006 The Honorable Julia Patterson Chair, Seattle-King County Board of Health Dear Councilmember Patterson: I am writing on behalf of the Jefferson County Board of Health which discussed your thoughtful letter regarding a State Association of Local Boards of Health. The Jefferson County Board of Health is an "expanded"board with 7 members: 3 county commissioners, a City of Port Townsend councilmember, a hospital commissioner, and two appointed at-large positions. The Board's reaction to your letter was generally positive. Potential benefits of a statewide association include improved advocacy for a dedicated, stable public health funding source and a resource to provide training and education to new board of health members. Questions were raised about how such an association would be funded. I think you can certainly add Jefferson County to your list of local boards of health expressing an interest in a proposed State Association of Local Board of Health. On behalf of the Board, thank you for your leadership on this project. Sincerely, Tom Locke, MD, MPH Jefferson County Health Officer Also appended is correspondence between Jeanette Stehr-Green, Chair of the Clallam County Board of Health and Julia Patterson, Chair of the Seattle-King County Board of Health • ----Original Message From:Patterson,Julia[mailto:Julia.Patterson@METROKC.GOV] Sent: Thursday,September 21,2006 5:00 PM To:jstehrgreen@att.net Subject: RE: State Association of Local Boards of Health Hi Jeanette, I'm sorry for the late reply-this message just came before me today.I hope that my responses can still reach other Board of Health members and may answer questions raised at your meeting on Tuesday. -I have received positive responses from Island,Kitsap,Mason,Pierce, Snohomish,Yakima,and NE Tri Boards of Health. I have only received one'negative'response,from Okanogan County Board of Health, which feels as though their time and efforts are already stretched. After my staff recently spoke with Bill Vogler, of WSAC,I understand that this is a sentiment shared by a number of small Boards of Health, especially those whose membership consist solely of County Commissioners. -WSAC and WASLPHO have both expressed some concerns,primarily as they relate to how each organization will work together and share information. There was also some concern with a SALBOH hiring a lobbyist,but we are far too early in the exploratory process to even be considering this particular issue. My staff have worked with Bill Vogler to answer a number of questions Boards of Health have posed to WSAC,and are working closely with him in providing accurate information to those that have inquired. -This last question is one we will have to explore as a group. There are so many different directions we could take a state association, from participating as a sub-group of WSAC(as suggested by WSAC)to • forming a SALBOH with staff and resources. I do think there is value in formalizing a connection between local Boards of Health,however we choose to proceed. The Board of Health I chair strives to serve as a bully pulpit for health issues and utilizes our political and community connections to promote health. Boards of Health have a role unique to health and not easily wrapped into other state organizations. Thanks again for your email and I apologize for responding so late.Julia Original Message From: Jeanette Stehr-Green[mailto:jstehrgreen(aatt.net] Sent: Friday, September 15,2006 3:11 PM To:Patterson,Julia Subject: State Association of Local Boards of Health Hi,Julia. I am the chair of the Clallam County Board of Health. We will be discussing local interest in a Washington State Association of Local Boards of Health at our September Board Meeting(September 19). To aid in our discussion,I had a few questions: - What has been the response from other counties so far? - Have there been reactions from other groups(the State Board of Health,the Department of Health, WASLPHO)? - Do we really think that such an association will have a significant influence on the state legislature or governor where SBOH,DOH,and WASLPHO have had seemingly limited success? (What pressure/carrots/sticks do we have that the named organizations don't?) I would be most interested in your candid thoughts that will allow our Board of Health to have an informed discussion on Tuesday. Please feel free to respond to this email or give me a call(360-417-6988). (I work from home.) Once we have had our discussion on Tuesday,we will certainly share our thoughts back with you. Thanks. (And thanks for raising the idea to all local boards of health and sifting through the responses.) • Sincerely, Jeanette Stehr-Green,MD Chair Clallam County Board of Health • bully pulpit for health issues and utilizes our political and community connections to promote health. Boards of Health have a role unique to health and not easily wrapped into other state organizations. Thanks again for your email and I apologize for responding so late.Julia Original Message From:Jeanette Stehr-Green[mailto:jstehrgreen(a?att.net] Sent:Friday, September 15,2006 3:11 PM To:Patterson,Julia Subject: State Association of Local Boards of Health Hi,Julia. I am the chair of the Clallam County Board of Health. We will be discussing local interest in a Washington State Association of Local Boards of Health at our September Board Meeting(September 19). To aid in our discussion,I had a few questions: - What has been the response from other counties so far? - Have there been reactions from other groups(the State Board of Health,the Department of Health, WASLPHO)? - Do we really think that such an association will have a significant influence on the state legislature or governor where SBOH,DOH,and WASLPHO have had seemingly limited success? (What pressure/carrots/sticks do we have that the named organizations don't?) I would be most interested in your candid thoughts that will allow our Board of Health to have an informed discussion on Tuesday. Please feel free to respond to this email or give me a call(360-417-6988). (I work from home.) Once we have had our discussion on Tuesday,we will certainly share our thoughts back with you. Thanks. (And thanks for raising the idea to all local boards of health and sifting through the responses.) • Sincerely, Jeanette Stehr-Green,MD Chair Clallam County Board of Health • • Board of 3feaCth Old Business .agenda Item # IV., 5 1 llpdated.9oi Education Letter November i6, 2006 J1a FFERSON COUNTY • BOARD OF HEALTH November 13,2006 SUBJECT: Clean Indoor Air Act(RCW 70.160)/Initiative 901 Compliance Dear Jefferson County Food Establishment Owner, We,the undersigned members of the Jefferson County Board of Health,are writing to remind all owners and managers of Jefferson County Food Establishments of their obligations under Washington State's newly amended Clean Indoor Air Act. When a 63%majority of Washington State and Jefferson County voters approved Initiative 901 in November of 2005,the law was changed to prohibit all indoor smoking in public places and places of employment. In January of this year,the Jefferson County Board of Health passed an ordinance that establishes enforcement procedures for these new legal requirements. Since most of the food service establishments in Jefferson County are already smoke free,we anticipated very few instances where enforcement would be necessary. In fact, we prefer to help our food service establishments comply with the new regulations through technical assistance visits that are provided at no charge. We acknowledge that changes enacted by voters by adoption of I-901 may have a major economic impact on some food service establishments that previously allowed smoking by patrons. We also know that fewer than 1 in 5 Jefferson County residents are current smokers,that tobacco-related illness is the Nation's leading cause of preventable death,and that environmental tobacco smoke("second hand smoke")is a significant risk factor for heart disease,lung disease,and cancer. By regulation,Jefferson County Public Health responds to non-anonymous complaints of the Clean Indoor Air Act.If you are contacted by Jefferson County Public Health about a potential complaint,it is because a complaint has been filed with our office. If,after careful investigation,it is determined that smoking is being allowed within a prohibited indoor area or within 25 feet of a window,door,or air intake,we will work with you to assure you are in compliance with the new regulations. Maintaining a smoke free environment for workers and customers not only makes sense from a public health perspective,it is a legal responsibility. We strongly encourage you to take a proactive approach in assuring compliance with these laws. This may include firm reminders to patrons,visible signage,and strictly enforcing non- smoking requirements in outdoor seating areas(within 25 feet of doors or windows). While these measures may seem burdensome,it is important to note that enforcement action can and would be taken. However,Jefferson County Public Health encourages you to review the new regulation carefully to understand what is,and is not required. If you have any questions about this letter,the new regulation,or would like technical assistance or posters to comply with the new regulation,please contact Jefferson County Public Health at 360-385-9400. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, David Sullivan,Chairman Jefferson County Board of Health (aver) • 615 Sheridan •Castle Hill Center•Port Townsend• WA • 98368 (360)385-9400 Background Information: Initiative 901(1-901)passed by voter majority:,throughout Washington State and became law on December 8,2005. 1-901 amended the Washington State Clean Indoor Air Act(RCW 70.160)and now prohibits smoking in all public place and within 25 feet of doors, windows that open and ventilation intakes. Local Health Departments are charged with enforcement of RCW 70.160. To view RCW 70.160 or Jefferson County Ordinance 2006-04-0216-06 visit: http://wwwjeffersoncountypublichealth.org/index.php?tobacco • . • • Board of Health Wow Business .agenda Item #17., 1 • 4410 Public 3-fealt( Funding update November 16, 2006 Joint Select Committee on • _ PUBLIC HEALTH FINANCING November 2006 PUBLIC HEALTH ALWAYS WORKING FORA SAFER AND HEALTHIER WASHINGTON The bipartisan Joint Select Committee on Public Health Financing recently completed a year-long study of our public health system, and unanimously concluded: • There are genuine gaps in Washington's public health system. • The system has deteriorated due in part to uncertain funding that has not kept pace with inflation, population growth and the emergence of new problems. • The State of Washington should provide $50 million annually in dedicated public health funding increases, aimed at specific public health gaps. • Responsibility and funding for public health should continue to be a partnership between state and local government. The Committee's proposal targets gaps in basic local services. Priority areas are: • Communicable Disease—The most urgent priority statewide. • • Chronic Disease and Disabilities —Promoting healthier personal choices, addressing the greatest drivers of health care costs. • Healthy Families —Proven programs such as newborn screening and visiting nurse services to prevent illness while saving public funds. • Environmental Public Health— Safe water, food, air, homes and communities. A built environment that supports health. And preventing diseases transmitted from animals. • Preparedness for Health Emergencies —Responding effectively to public health emergencies, whether from pandemic disease, earthquake, flood or bioterrorism. • Access to Care— Working locally and statewide to help people access the health services they need. • Health Information —Analyzing our citizens' health to guide prevention efforts and measure the effectiveness of public health. Accountability would come with the $50 Million annual increase proposed by the Committee. Specific performance measures are required. These funds will not address all the gaps in our system. With Washington State now ranking 44th in per-capita public health spending, that would take much more. But this measure would produce meaningful improvement. Public health is basic community service. This well-targeted bipartisan proposal would • address basic community needs with accountability and local control. It deserves support even in a time of limited funding. Washington State Association of Local Public Health Officials—November,2006 S Board of 3-feaCth Netiv Business .agenda Item # 17., 3 Discovery Bay Shelfish • Protection District November 16, 2006 STATE I • 4'1 1889'QY OCT STATE OF WASHINGTON 1 72006 OFF�DECE oPARTM F Hf DEPAF RTMENT PROTECTIONrFJeffers ns t, °0 ChUht ON/ 1' PO Box 47824 • Olympia, Washington 98504-7824 •,ewth (360) 236-3330 • TDD Relay Service: 1-800-833-6388 October 13, 2006 Mike McNickle Environmental Health and Natural Resources Director Jefferson County Public Health 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, Washington 98368 Dear Mr. McNickle: We have to reclassify part of the Discovery Bay shellfish growing area from Approved to Restricted because water quality results at station 48 no longer meet National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) requirements. The Restricted classification requires oysters and clams to be moved to an Approved area to cleanse themselves of pollution before they can be harvested. Please see the • enclosed data summary and map. We will soon begin the process of reclassification. We'll first develop a report showing water quality results, describing sanitary conditions, and recommending classification boundaries. That report will be distributed to you and others for review. Next we'll issue an initial order of reclassification. That order will become effective 35 days later provided we have no appeals. After the final order becomes effective, two deadlines are imposed: • Under the Puget Sound Plan, state and local agencies are directed to develop a closure response plan within 60 days. • According to RCW 90.72,the county must form a shellfish protection district within 180 days after the order takes effect. Debby Sargeant, our shellfish restoration lead,will be glad to meet with you and discuss this process and assist you as she can. She can be reached at (360) 236-3320 or deborah.sargeant@doh.wa.gov. Please call me at(360) 236-3329 or e-mail me at Bob.Woolrich@doh.wa.gov if you have any questions. Sincerely, • Bob Woolrich, Manager Growing Area Section Enclosures • i • Map of the southern portion of the Discovery Bay growing area DISCOVERY BAY-1 01/06/06 \'` N�•�, ~ f® tie l`—\ ir.a ' - 4rY 1 ). °1 1\�,_,x. -., ,- 32 • • 1111 p,n -. •—•''',!•-1-'*®,. traaon ,c5 • IliNlik .41MIlts Io_ Y + x\41\``\\ d i�� i�\ •,: '"F^"� iAPPROVEDI t 'j Ii/j j;� 1 ( fb 1 ; ✓ •' ( \\ int 1 � \\004 • �� `�k it #'�"` �_` ).‘,) ', e a� � "S ' ii, ,,�1 � , t„ _- .\. -I ��( N. 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V 3 °It�T� / 4, ! fit✓ `b` 1 /' /, ! 1 \ r }�.�,r•ii r 0 �, r 1 t `.�; 1 '' 1. _� / - -• ,•'• ?uhf ,/)-/h `. � ,1 \J `�•'�r{ ,� 1} • h iii/ !t U' 1 �h :� � '.\I�r rr .ar ^V1 /if TN i.........._ try' oQwoaoBei o - - -- o0ot4rrts Map naisdwnh TOPOI!02003 N.fiofW Gaopapluc(www.rotnfrlgeogephic orltopo) OCT 17 2006 . • SUMMARY OF MARINE WATER DATA(SRS) Growing Area: DISCOVERY BAY Classification: Approved From 09/10/2001 To 07/11/2006 FECAL COLIFORM ORGANISMS/100 ML Station Classification Number Range Geometric Est.90th Meets Std. Number of Samples Mean Percentile 47 Approved 30 1.7-49.0 2.0 4.0 Yes 49 Approved 30 1.7-110.0 3.1 12.0 Yes 50 Approved 30 1.7-26.0 2.4 6.0 Yes 51 Approved 30 1.7-49.0 2.1 5.0 Yes 52 Approved 30 1.7-33.0 1.9 3.0 Yes 54 Approved 30 1.7-4.5 1.8 2.0 Yes 56 Approved 30 1.7-23.0 2.0 4.0 Yes 57 Approved 30 1.7-23.0 2.0 4.0 Yes 58 Approved 30 1.7-49.0 2.0 4.0 Yes III59 Approved 30 1.7-130.0 2.5 8.0 Yes 60 Approved 30 1.7-17.0 2.1 4.0 Yes 61 Approved 30 1.7-23.0 1.9 3.0 Yes 62 Approved 30 1.7-1,600.0 3.3 19.0 Yes 66 Approved 30 1.7-79.0 3.4 11.0 Yes 67 Approved 30 1.7-49.0 2.1 5.0 Yes 171 Unclassified 28 1.7-49.0 1.9 4.0 *WA 189 Unclassified 5 1.7-33.0 3.1 17.0 *WA All tides information is presented The standard for approved shellfish growing waters is fecal coliform geometric mean not greater than 14 organisms/100 ml and an estimate of the 90th percentile not greater than 43 organisms/100 ml.The above table shows bacteriological results in relation to program standards. * N/A-SRS criteria require a minimum of 30 samples from each station. ' t All samples have been verified. RECEIVED • OCT 17 Zoos Jefferson County Environmental Health Board of 3Cealth New Business .agenda Item # 17., 4 Green Business • Awards November 16, 2006 JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH /41-01 1 412 w Always Working for a Safer and Healthier Je f ferson ysNI�Q,Sp; September 22, 2006 Jefferson County Board of Health PO Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Dear Board of Health Members: The Green Business program is proud to announce two businesses that have obtained certification; the Monroe Street Medical Clinic and the Wholistic Skin Therapy Center. Each of these businesses is going the extra mile to conserve water, energy and other valuable resources. They are leaders in the Community and both businesses have developed unique ways to protect the environment while doing business. • After signing the award, please return them to: Anita Hicklin Jefferson County Public Health Solid Waste Management Program 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 Thank you for your continued support of the Green Business Program! Sincerely, Anita Hicklin Environmental Health Specialist COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENTAL NATURAL HEALTH HEALTH DISABILITIES RESOURCES (360) 385-9400 (360) 385-9444 (360) 385-9400 (360) 385-9444 615 Sheridan Street,Port Townsend, Washington 98368 fax (360)385-9401 web: www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org w45°� JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH 4 G• I x Always Working for a Safer and Healthier f e f ferson risk;xa ° • October 23, 2006 Jefferson County Board of Health PO Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Dear Board of Health Members: The Green Business program is proud to announce a new business that has obtained certification; Auto Works. This business is going the extra mile to conserve water, energy and other valuable resources. They are leaders in the Community and both businesses have developed unique ways to protect the environment while doing business. After signing the award, please return them to: • Anita Hicklin Jefferson County Public Health Solid Waste Management Program 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 Thank you for your continued support of the Green Business Program! Sincerely, Anita Hicklin Environmental Health Specialist COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENTAL NATURAL HEALTH HEALTH DISABILITIES RESOURCES (360) 385-9400 (360) 385-9444 (360) 385-9400 (360) 385-9444 615 Sheridan Street,Port Townsend, Washington 98368 fax (360)385-9401 web: www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org • Board of 3-CeaCth YIVI Substance Abuse .Advisory Board • Nleeting Nlinutes .august Zoos - .august 2006 November 16, 2006 Jefferson County Substance Abuse Advisory Board DATE August 8, 2006 3:30-5:00 p.m. Jefferson Mental Health Meeting Minutes Board Members Present: Laurie Strong, Caroleena Einarson, Catherine Robinson, Kimber Rotchford, Beth Wilmart and Pat Rodgers Board Members Absent: John Barth, Sherry Kimbrough, John Chiles, Dean Robertson, Linda Pfafman and Betty Harmon Staff Present: Ford Kessler, Kelly Matlock and Teresa Wirth Staff Absent: Julia Danskin Guests: Judy Tough, Andy Mackie, Connor Daily and Anne Winegar I. CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF AGENDA The meeting was called to order at 3:37 pm. Andy Mackie was added to the agenda under public comments. Beth and Ford irequested the six-year strategic plan be added to the agenda under new business. A motion was made to accept the agenda as amended. The motion was seconded and the agenda was approved. II. INTRODUCTIONS Judy Tough of the National Alliance on Mental Illness was introduced and she presented information on upcoming events aimed at raising awareness of Mental Illness in Jefferson County. Mental Illness Awareness Week is October 1 — 7 and there are free community events scheduled. This year's theme is Building Community, Taking Action. Judy provided handouts with information on the date, time and place of events. Beth Wilmart introduced Anne Winegar as the person selected to take over her position at the Community Network. Anne and Beth will be job sharing until Beth leaves her position. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JUNE MEETING No changes recommended for the June minutes. A motion was made to accept the minutes. The motion was seconded and the minutes were approved. • 1 IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS/FROM THE FLOOR/ANNOUNCEMENTS Andy Mackie shared information about the recent Annual Family Music Festival and the Scottish Highland Games. Andy is headed to the mid west for 3 weeks. Andy stated he had a lot of projects coming up in the fall; he is currently working on 25 guitars. Lastly, Andy reported sales of his guitar building video are going well. Beth Wilmart informed the group there is a Co-Occurring Disorder conference scheduled for September 18 and 19 in Yakima. Beth also announced her intentions of submitting her resignation from the Substance Abuse Advisory Board and her hopes that Anne Winegar will be considered for her position. V. OLD BUSINESS LAW AND JUSTICE —At the last Law and Justice Meeting there was a tour of the jail with a discussion about changes that have occurred recently. Ford noted that there was a lot of praise both from and to the jail personnel. There was also a discussion on the development of the advisory committee identified in the ordinance for the CODIT project. Concerns were voiced about the absence of a Mental Health professional to hold a place on this committee and who could fill this position. • PREVENTION SUBCOMMITTEE — PowerPoint presentation is progressing. The committee did meet to discuss guidelines for the presentation. Kelly has taken on the task of developing the presentation and is currently working on a draft. DATA/QUESTIONNAIRE SUBCOMMITTEE — No Report VI. PROVIDER REPORTS PREVENTION/PUBLIC HEALTH — Project Alert is gearing up to start in the fall. Kelly is waiting for school personnel to come back. Most of the first year of Project Alert has been scheduled. Kelly is waiting for feedback on booster sessions and to hear back from Quilcene. Kelly met with personnel from Grey Wolf Ranch to discuss the potential for working on a prevention program aimed at first through fifth grade. Kelly is looking into a P-Cap grant through DASA and the University of Washington. P-Cap is an intensive program that follows substance abusing mothers with young children and provides wrap around support. The idea of having someone on the peninsula 2 • receiving grant funds for this program is well accepted but it was felt Jefferson and Clallam counties may have to form a partnership to become eligible for this grant because both counties are considered too small to receive funding on their own. Kelly will be attending a conference on Prevention in Baltimore on August 21st and 22nd Beth announced that prevention/Intervention funds have been cut in the schools again. This will mean more cuts in programs in public schools. A meeting is scheduled for the first Wednesday in October with several schools to identify what the community can do to help the schools. Ford voiced a concern of how the schools tend to deal with mental health and substance abuse issues in house and the lack of adequately trained counselors to deal with the problems. SAFE HARBOR RECOVERY/CJTA GRANT/ COUNTY COORDINATOR'S REPORT— Ford presented information on Safe Harbor's recent Title XIX audit conducted by DASA. John Taylor and Tiffany Villines conducted the audit on July 25th. There were only two errors noted during the audit and they were fixed while the team was still on site. Ford acknowledged the entire team at Safe Harbor for their efforts in making Safe Harbor an agency that is "highly regarded" by the community, the courts, and the state. Ford specifically commended Teresa for her work on bringing the • delinquencies on the TARGET data entries down from seventeen percent to zero. John Taylor had informed the team that he had never seen an agency that had a zero percent in delinquencies. Safe Harbor is currently providing more treatment than there is funding for. The state has provided an additional twenty five thousand dollars and is looking in to providing an additional one hundred thousand dollars to cover treatment needs. The number of individuals and the demand for services continues to grow and allocated funding has not been able to meet this need. A combination of individuals repeating treatment and an influx of new people into treatment have created the short fall in funding. Teresa mentioned Safe Harbor had done 34 pre-employment and random U.A.'s last month and on a recent Monday nine intake packets had been completed by individuals seeking services. The schedule for evaluations is currently booked until mid September. The development of the Co-Occurring program is well under way and feedback from the state, county, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse communities have been very positive. Ford stated he felt developing and implementing this program is going to assist Jefferson County in future funding requests and in meeting the needs of this population. Ford provided information on the different funding sources including ADATSA, Title XIX, DOSA, Treatment on Demand, and private pay. 3 Ford also described how individuals access different types of treatment (inpatient versus outpatient, pre-inpatient, etc). • VII. NEW BUSINESS Beth would like the six-year strategic plan to be on the agenda on a permanent basis. The plan is coming up and it is going to be big and Beth feels there is a need for broader participation in community needs assessment. Probation, to be directlyhnvo ed in , Law Enforcement, and Public Schools all need this process. Conner Daley volunteered to be involved in the community needs assessment process. Ford will submit a proclamation about Recovery Month (September) to the Board of Commissioners for consideration. ADJOURN —The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 pm. The next meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2006. Respectfully submitted by Beth Wilmart i • 4 • JEFFERSON COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY BORAD DATE: June 13, 2006 - 3:30-5:00 p.m. JEFFERSON MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE ROOM MEETING MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Laurie Strong, Pat Rodgers, Sherry Kimbrough, Betty Harmon, Beth Wilmart, Caroleena Einarson, John Chiles, and Linda Pfafman BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Catharine Robinson, Dean Robertson, Kimber Rotchford, and John Barth STAFF PRESENT: Ford Kessler, Kelly Matlock, Julia Danskin, and Teresa Wirth STAFF ABSENT: GUESTS: John Fischbach and Jean Baldwin I. CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF AGENDA • The meeting was called to order at 3:35 pm. Betty Harmon requested she be added to the agenda as she would like to discuss recent conversations she has been involved in, concerning the making of and use of methamphetamine in Jefferson County. This topic was added to new business. John Chiles requested a discussion on the upcoming Healthy Youth survey concerning the Substance Abuse Advisory Board possibly advising the Department of Health in efforts of making sure people understand the questions being asked and what type of information they want to get out of the survey. It was agreed this item should be discussed in the body of the next board meeting so it can be voted on. Laurie requested summer vacation be added to the agenda under old business. Betty moved that the agenda be accepted as amended. The motion was seconded and the agenda was approved. II. INTRODUCTIONS Laurie introduced John Fischbach, County Administrator and went on to provide some background information on the ordinance that John would be presenting to the group today. (Ordinance NO. 08- 1003-05) John introduced Jean Baldwin to the group and then presented information on the draft report of the Expanded Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment & Therapeutic Court Funds (MHSA fund) utilizing funds from the tax increase of 1/10 of 1 %. • John provided a hand out to all members to review as he was 1 presenting the material. John confirmed that the first distribution of funds would be on July 1st, 2006. The Board of County Commissioners will appoint the Mental Health / Substance Abuse advisory committee to review and make recommendations to the board of County Commissioners. The members will be from existing boards that work with these issues and will include two members of Law and Justice, two members of the Substance Abuse Committee and two members from the Board of Health. A commissioner will represent the Board of Commissioners and the Mental Health Regional Support Network as well as serving as the chairman of the committee. Through out the presentation SAAB members were questioning the information and providing feedback on the information that was being shared. Laurie led a discussion voicing acknowledgment of the need to conduct studies as well as concerns around using this funding for evaluations of the plan because the funds are intended for treatment. John Chiles suggested writing performance measures in to contracts as that becomes the core of the evaluation process. John Fischbach went on to announce the availability of grant funding for up to one hundred thousand dollars to counties that have passed this tax as an addition to the funds realized from this ordinance. Lastly, John asked the Substance Abuse Advisory Board to continue to offers ideas and support for this plan. • III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MAY MEETING A correction to the Public Health report from the last meeting was noted. Project alert finished up at Chimacum Middle School not Chimacum High School. Sherry stated she had attended the DOSA meeting and had not spoken at the meeting as noted in the minutes. Beth made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Betty seconded the motion and the minutes were approved as amended. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS/FROM THE FLOOR/ANNOUNCEMENTS Beth announced she would be resigning from her position with the Community Network at the end of the year. Her position is currently advertised and they will be hiring someone to start part time in September. Beth and the new person will be job sharing until the end of the year. Beth will be moving on to start a new a non-profit, The Women's Health Project. Beth announced that for the past year the Community Network has funded a social services intern at the Boiler Room and plans on doing the same for the next fiscal year. The previous intern left at the end of May and a new intern, Becky Plant, has started contacting agencies in the community. • 2 • V. OLD BUSINESS Laurie announced that we did not get the Washington Health Foundation grant. Specific reasons for not being awarded this grant were not included in the letter she received. Laurie stated the Board usually takes a month off in the summer and requested a decision on whether it would be July or August. John Chiles made the motion to take July off; the motion was seconded and then approved. The next Substance Abuse Advisory Board meeting will be on August 8, 2006. LAW AND JUSTICE REPORT- Last month was the budget workshop at Law and Justice. This month all 3 Legislators will be attending the Law and Justice meeting on June 22. Pat Rodgers stated this meeting was well worth attending. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE REPORT- Ford has completed all speaking engagements. Ford informed the group that Safe Harbor is now providing drug screening for approximately 8 companies as a result of his speaking engagements. This report will be closed out as it has been completed. PREVENTION SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT— Beth informed the • group that the subcommittee's main task is the community education piece and they have been waiting to hear the results on the Washington Health Foundation grant. Beth will not be able to do anything with this project until July. Beth suggested regrouping and redistribution of the workloads because we are not going to have administrative help. Beth suggested a meeting be scheduled for August. Laurie will explore the availability of some volunteer administrative support hours. Kelly will take the lead on this subcommittee during the summer months as she has time available and Beth is busy finding her replacement. DATA/QUESTIONNAIRE SUBCOMMITTEE — No report. The Data/Questionnaire Subcommittee will schedule a meeting to discuss feedback from the minutes of the meeting the questionnaire was presented at. VI. PROVIDER REPORTS • 3 4 • PREVENTION /PUBLIC HEALTH— Project Alert complete. Kelly continues to finish up on the data input. Project Alert has been scheduled for next year at Blue Heron and Chimacum and she is trying to get it scheduled in Quilcene. Kelly has also met with the school administration for Chimacum to discuss having a Town Hall meeting in the fall. The follow up to the second Town Hall meeting was very well attended. Kelly has made a commitment to Mark Decker to facilitate a parent support group meeting during the monthly parent night for 4 months. Kelly has had email and phone conversations with Quilcene personnel. These two communities would like to have one collective Town Hall meeting in the fall at Chimacum. There is some Town Hall follow up funds that have been slated for media coverage such as signs on buses and flyers that would be stuffed in to grocery bags. Kelly has completed her investigation of the prevention program called Protecting You Protecting Me, which is being developed by M.A.D.D. and sponsored by State Farm Insurance. Unfortunately our county does not meet the criteria to be eligible for this grant. SAFE HARBOR RECOVERY/CJTA GRANT/ COUNTY COORDINATOR'S REPORT— Ford announced Safe Harbor's budget has been overspent. There has been a large increase in demands for assessments and treatment thus ADATSA funds have • been stretched. A recent trip to Olympia facilitated moving funds allocated for next year in to this year's budget to cover some of the deficit to this fiscal year's budget. Ford commented that while the state will be providing funding it is also the responsibility of the local community to "step up to the plate" as well. John Taylor will be coming to Safe Harbor on July 25 to conduct an audit of the Title XIX funding. Tiffany Villines, his replacement as Region XI administrator, will join him. This will be the first audit Tiffany has participated in so John will be providing training in the audit process. Safe Harbor Recovery Center is celebrating 10 years of service in this community on July 15. Ford is in the planning stages of an open house to celebrate this 10-year anniversary. There is a Drug Court graduation scheduled for June 29, 2006 at 8:30 am. Invitations will be sent out to Drug Court alumni and community members. VII. NEW BUSINESS In the last month or so, 3 different people who have noted that they either have methamphetamine dealers or users in their neighborhood have approached Betty asking what else they can do to address this problem. Betty is wondering if there is a need to • 4 educate the community on how to deal with this issue. Linda spoke • on the problems encountered by law enforcement with having to show probable cause to search and take action. Linda informed the group that law enforcement agencies would be starting a program where they will be using planes to look for under aged parties. ADJOURN — The meeting was adjourned at 5:13 pm. The next meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2006 as the board has agreed to take the month of July off. Respectfully submitted by Beth Wilmart • • 5 Jefferson County Substance Abuse Advisory Board DATE May 9, 2006 3:30-5:00 p.m. Jefferson Mental Health Meeting Minutes Board Members Present: John Barth, Laurie Strong, John Chiles, Beth Wilmart, Dean Robertson, Sherry Kimbrough, and Kimber Rotchford Board Members Absent: Catharine Robinson, Caroleena Einarson, Betty Harmon, Linda Pfafman, and Pat Rodgers Staff Present: Ford Kessler, Kelly Matlock, and Teresa Wirth Staff Absent: Julia Danskin Guests: Kellie Ragan, Assessment Coordinator, Jefferson County Public Health and John Newport I. CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF AGENDA The meeting was called to order at 3:39 pm. Kelly requested moving • the Prevention/Public Health report ahead of the Safe Harbor/CJTA Grant/ County Coordinator's report as she had a ferry to catch. II. INTRODUCTIONS Kellie Ragan was introduced as a guest presenter. Kellie will be presenting the outcomes from the Healthy Youth Survey. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE APRIL MEETING John Chiles requested correction to page three of the April minutes, replacing the word echoed with reiterated. Sherry moved that the minutes for April be approved. The motion was seconded and the minutes were approved. 2004 HEALTHY YOUTH SURVEY PRESENTATION/REPORT Kellie Ragan, Assessment Coordinator, Jefferson County Public Health, presented the recently released report to members and noted that the Fact Sheet template was developed by Thurston County Public Health epidemiology staff. Ragan walked members through the format of the report-each fact sheet contains the actual question asked of students, data highlights, response rates by grade level, data notes that include source of question—Form A, Form B, and/or Form C, technical notes specific to questions and contact information. Appendices A-H provides detail about the report and respondents. 1 Ragan noted that the statewide administration of the Healthy Youth survey is funded heavily through tobacco settlement dollars; analysis of local data was also heavily funded through local tobacco settlement dollars. Kellie went on to discuss the internal controls within the survey to control honesty-the following types of surveys are culled from the survey respondent pool: respondents who answered that they were not honest in filling out the survey, respondents who provide inconsistent answers (I have never used marijuana/the first time I used marijuana was when I was 11), Christmas-tree (or similar) pattern on scan form; respondents who report using a 'fake drug' (e.g. wagon wheels, derbisol). Ragan discussed the generalizability of the finding as set forth by the Joint Survey Planning Committee-with a 70% response rate results are likely to be representative of the population; 40%-69% response rate results are likely to be somewhat representative of the population; less than 40% of a response rate-use these results with caution. The Jefferson County Public School participation rates by grade are as follows: Grade 6-75%; Grade 8-72%; Grade 10-61%; Grade 12-56%. Also mentioned were caveats about the survey-this survey provides a snapshot in time and is gross measure of what is happening among the population; the survey does not track grade cohorts over time (e.g. HYS does not control for migration or attendance) therefore, the 6t grade respondents in 2002 should not be considered the 8t" grade respondents in 2004. Ragan reported that Chimacum, Port Townsend, and Quilcene School Boards, the Community Network and the Substance Abuse Advisory Board would be receiving presentations during the coming weeks. The entire report is available on the Public Health website at www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS/FROM THE FLOOR/ANNOUNCEMENTS Kellie provided handouts and announced that they are seeking artwork for the fourth edition of the Youth Yellow Pages. Contributing artists must be under the age of 25. IV. OLD BUSINESS LAW AND JUSTICE –An agenda for the rest of the year was provided at the last meeting. The last presentation was on Friendship Diversion Services which is diversion for adults. It is a contract service that the county has just contracted for non-violent offenders to basically do what they are currently doing with juveniles. There is a budget retreat scheduled for this months Law and Justice meeting. • 2 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE SUBCOMMITTEE — Ford presented to the Tri-Area Chamber of Commerce. Information was well received with several people approaching Ford after the meeting to discuss development of Drug Free Work environments. PREVENTION SUBCOMMITTEE - No report. DATA/QUESTIONNAIRE SUBCOMMITTEE- No report. VI. PROVIDER REPORTS PREVENTION/PUBLIC HEALTH — Tonight is the follow-up meeting to the Town Hall meeting. Tonight, individuals attending the meeting have been asked to bring two friends with them. Events planned for this meeting include some role playing and a teen panel. Kelly is looking into scheduling another Town Hall meeting in South County. The Strengthening Families series has been completed; there will be a "booster" follow up in October. Project Alert will be finishing up at Chimacum High and Blue Heron Middle Schools. Kelly has just finished class number nine out of eleven. Kelly is investigating a project sponsored by MADD and Allstate Insurance that is a new best practice called Protecting Me-Protecting IP You. Allstate will pay for the training of adults in the school system that would the train high school students to go in to grades K-5 to do a prevention program. Ford, Kelly and Beth attended training on the 6-year plan in Olympia. Beth provided new definitions of prevention, intervention, treatment and aftercare; all will be included in the plan. SAFE HARBOR RECOVERY/CJTA GRANT/ COUNTY COORDINATOR'S REPORT— The State has contacted Ford requesting a proposal for expanding services to South County. The state may make treatment expansion funding available for this program. Ford is compiling numbers of all the Title XIX funded clients including TANF, GAU and GAX in South County for this proposal. VII. NEW BUSINESS — Sherry attended the recent DASA meeting. Results of the 2006 Legislators session are available and Sherry will give to Teresa to copy and have available at the next meeting. ADJOURN - The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 pm with the next meeting scheduled for June 13, 2006. Respectfully submitted by Beth Wilmart S 3 Jefferson County Substance Abuse Advisory Board 111 DATE: April 11, 2006 3:30-5:00 p.m. Jefferson Mental Health Meeting Minutes Board Members Present: Laurie Strong, Sherry Kimbrough, Kimber Rotchford, Betty Harmon, Pat Rodgers, Linda Pfafman, John Barth, Dean Robertson, John Chiles and Caroleena Einarson Board Members Absent: Catharine Robinson and Beth Wilmart Staff Present: Ford Kessler, Teresa Wirth, Kelly Matlock and Julia Danskin Staff Absent: None Guests: Andy Mackie and John Newport I. CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF AGENDA The meeting was called to order at 3:37 pm. Laurie requested the addition of an update from the questionnaire subcommittee and the • community presentation subcommittee (under prevention subcommittee) to number V. Linda requested the addition of compliance checks to number VI. Betty moved that the agenda be approved as amended, Sherry seconded and the motion was passed. The agenda was approved. II. INTRODUCTIONS Dean Robertson was introduced as the newest board member. John Newport was introduced as a guest. All board members and staff introduced themselves. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MARCH MEETING Sherry moved that the minutes from the March meeting be approved with a correction to the spelling of Pat Rodgers name. Betty seconded the motion and the minutes from the last meeting were approved. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS/FROM THE FLOOR/ANNOUNCEMENTS Betty spoke of a recent article in the Port Townsend Leader concerning some "Some Good News in School's Alcohol and Drug Survey." One problem area noted in the article is that Jefferson County is exceeding the state level for 6th to 8th graders. Ford noted that the numbers for the 10th to 12th grades are questionable because of lack of participation. 1 • The article also mentioned the meeting facilitated by Kelly at Blue Heron Middle School. Julia reported the 2004 student response data from the Healthy Youth survey was now available and she passed around a copy she brought with her. This data is also available online at www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org. Julia also informed the group that the Community Readiness survey was now available. This survey was mailed out to 600 people in the county and 323 responses were received. Julia provided details about the data, sources, etc. Kelly M. provided some specific numbers from the Healthy Youth survey and stated the data had not changed much from the previous survey. Kelly voiced the concern that the numbers from this survey were higher in this county than other numbers from around the state. Concerns about "mixed messages" were voiced. Kelly Ragan will be presenting the data from this survey to the board at the next SAAB meeting. Andy announced he is having a benefit at the Upstage Thursday night and one in Brinnon on the 30th. Andy stated the benefits would help raise funds for a project at the High School, building 4 string guitars. Andy brought one of the guitars to show the group. Andy informed the group that this project is being filmed so it can be viewed and used in schools across the nation. Andy proudly announced that some of the students he has worked with in the past are now teaching new students how to play the harmonica. • V. OLD BUSINESS LAW AND JUSTICE — Ford attended the Law and Justice meeting in which the Hargrove Bill was supposed to be discussed but it was not. The Hargrove Bill will be discussed at next month's meeting. Topics for upcoming Law and Justice Meetings were discussed at this meeting. Several legislators are scheduled to attend the June meeting. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE SUBCOMMITTEE — Ford is scheduled to present to the Tri Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday April 26th at noon. The meeting will be held at the Inn at Port Hadlock. Several companies and business owners seeking assistance in developing drug free work places have approached Ford. Ford is currently working on creating manuals for implementation of a drug free work place. PREVENTION SUBCOMMITTEE — The community presentation subcommittee met after our last meeting, to develop an outline and strategy for the community presentation. Funding for equipment and administrative support will be known in May and would become •2 • available in July. An email was sent out on April 3rd to the Substance • Abuse Advisory Board members informing members of the status of putting together a PowerPoint presentation. The email also provided a rough outline of what the presentation will cover as well as a request for input. Laurie provided some background on the board retreat to new members to clarify the correlation between Beth's report and projects defined at the retreat. Laurie reported she had received a letter from the Washington Health Foundation acknowledging the receipt of the grant application. DATA/QUESTIONNAIRE SUBCOMMITTEE —The subcommittee members met and developed a questionnaire that they have named the Substance Abuse Advisory Board Four Square Questionnaire. Laurie provided copies of the questionnaire. John offered information on how the questionnaire would be used in the community specifically by police officers in patrol cars and emergency room personnel. The committee decided the questionnaire needed to be kept short to increase the feasibility of getting the questionnaire completed. Discussion, comments and questions on validity from the board members today led the subcommittee to decide to take the project back to the "drawing board" for more refinement. It was agreed that the Board of Health's approval of this questionnaire, perhaps through a "buy in" meeting, could facilitate agencies taking a more serious view of the questionnaire. VI. PROVIDER REPORTS SAFE HARBOR RECOVERY/CJTA GRANT/ COUNTY COORDINATOR'S REPORT — Ford attended a Methamphetamine conference in Los Angeles last week. Ford reiterated what a problem methamphetamine has become. Ford did not feel he learned anything new in the treatment end as the conference was geared towards the salesmanship of the Matrix program. The overall outcome is that the more intense the treatment process is in treating methamphetamine addiction the chances of treating the addition are increased. The attention span of a methamphetamine addict is pretty poor the first six months of treatment and they have found it begins to improve after six months. One of the best prevention programs is in Montana where they have mounted a mass media campaign that utilizes kids. This campaign is privately funded and is very powerful. The ads involve kids talking to kids and their logo is "Not even once." Ford has several meetings with the state coming up over the next couple of weeks. One of these meetings will be about the Six-year planning. Today, Safe Harbor received four referrals from the School District. • One of the local schools had a problem on their senior trip and the kids 3 involved were referred to Safe Harbor for evaluations. Ford attended the Join meeting today and this incident mentioned above was one of the topics. While at this meeting Ford reviewed a list of kids with substance using problems and he noted eighteen kids on this list and remarked he is not seeing them at Safe Harbor. Business at Safe Harbor has exploded recently. The agency did six assessments today and has bookings through May. Additionally, they are taking clients under the treatment on demand program through Title XIX in which a client can come in and demand an assessment and or treatment immediately. Ford reported the state has a "Secret Shopper" program in which employees are calling service providers requesting different services to evaluate how the agency is responding to requests from the community. Safe Harbor had recently gotten a "secret shopper" call from the state and had passed with a "gold star." PREVENTION/PUBLIC HEALTH —About 75 people attended the Town Hall meeting held at Blue Heron Middle School. Kelly expressed her gratitude to Safe Harbor and the Healthy Youth Coalition for coming up with a number of people who acted as facilitators. Kelly felt the meeting went really well from the standpoint that the goal was to start the conversation and to emphasize the need to work on this problem through networking. Kelly reported that the people that attended the Town Hall meeting expressed a strong desire for a follow up meeting. The follow up meeting has been scheduled for May 9th • Kelly is considering approaching the principle of Chimacum Middle School and Quilcene School District to discuss doing a similar meeting with them, as there was only one family from Chimacum at the last meeting. Strengthening Families is up and going very well. Project Alert is occurring at both Chimacum Middle school and at Blue Heron. Kelly reported she was not at the Board of Health meeting last month but Kimber spoke at the meeting. Kimber stated he felt there was a genuine agreement on the need for more Public Health involvement with the methamphetamine issues in our area. Pat Rodgers reported he felt he saw positive things resulting from Kimber's presentation. Pat also noted the timing of Kimber's presentation was "great. Beth attended the Board of Health meeting at which Holley Carlson, Network Board Chair, read a letter to the Board of Health asking them to expedite the release of substance abuse data to the community. John Chiles attended on behalf of the Substance Abuse Advisory Board and reiterated Holley's request. COMPLIANCE CHECKS -Compliance checks are running at 18% in this county. There have been four checks done since January 1st and we have had six sales. Linda informed the group that some of the business owners have been difficult to deal with because of their •4 attitudes specifically when they have been sited. Numerous excuses have been offered by employees caught selling to minors and one of the things that those that are sited may be required to do is participate is a responsible sales class. VII. NEW BUSINESS No new business was brought to the table. ADJOURN — The meeting was adjourned at 5:17 pm. The next meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2006. Respectfully submitted by Beth Wilmart • • 5 4. Jefferson County Substance Abuse Advisory Board DATE: March 14, 2006 3:30-5:00 p.m. Jefferson Mental Health Meeting Minutes Board Members Present: Laurie Strong, Sherry Kimbrough, Linda Pfafman, Caroleena Einarson, Betty Harmon, Pat Rogers, John Barth, Catharine Robinson, Beth Wilmart, and John Chiles Board Members Absent: Kimber Rotchford, Dean Robertson Staff Present: Ford Kessler, Kelly Matlock and Teresa Wirth Staff Absent: Kim Vasenda Guests: Conner Daily I. CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF AGENDA The meeting was called to order at 3:35. Beth requested the Cooperative Planning Process — Six year strategic plan be added to • the agenda. Laurie will provide an update on the grants that were submitted on March 10, 2006. Beth requested Turning Point Recovery be struck from the agenda due to lack of participation. Since Turning Point Recovery has not attended in over six (6) months it was agreed that Turning Point Recovery will be taken off the agenda starting next month. The agenda was approved. II. INTRODUCTIONS John Barth was introduced as the newest board member and board members were introduced to him. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY MEETING Betty requested her title be vice chair instead of co-chair as stated in the February minutes. Betty moved that the minutes be accepted with the change of title. The motion was seconded and passed. The February minutes were approved. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS/FROM THE FLOOR/ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no public comments or announcements from the floor. • 1 • V. OLD BUSINESS • LAW AND JUSTICE — Not much happened at the recent Law and Justice meeting. Ford, Sherry and Julie are going to read the entire Hargrove Bill, brainstorm it and report back to Law and Justice. One of the issues that Ruth Gordon brought up was the ability to set up a joint facility for chemical dependency issues for people in jail. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE SUBCOMMITTEE - Beth needs to contact the Tri-area chamber to schedule a presentation. PREVENTION SUBCOMMITTEE - Beth states she is unclear on what the Substance Abuse Advisory Board wants from the Prevention subcommittee. Two months ago Beth went to the Board of Health to inform them that a prevention subcommittee had been developed and asked what they would like from the subcommittee. As of today Beth has not heard back from them. Pat stressed he felt Beth would not be getting a lot of direction from the Board of Health and felt it was important for our Prevention Subcommittee to voice any needs rather than wait for the Board of Health to inquiry on what they may need. Beth stated she felt comfortable that as we go through the process of our action plan next year that things that seem to be prevention • oriented can be allocated to the prevention subcommittee for leadership. Pat feels prevention is what the Substance Abuse Advisory Board needs to be about. Kelly feels prevention needs to include really taking a look at what community norms are in this area. VI. PROVIDER REPORTS SAFE HARBOR RECOVERY/CJTA GRANT/ COUNTY COORDINATOR'S REPORT — Ford announce he recently spoke to a group of young people at the Boiler Room about talking to your family and friends about alcohol and substance abuse issues. The meeting had a good showing of community participants there including Narcotics Anonymous, Alcohol Anonymous, Grey Wolf Ranch, the School District Prevention Specialist as well as our County Prevention Specialist. Ford reported treatment is going well at Safe Harbor and that the agency is very busy. There is currently a wait list for Intensive Outpatient treatment. The State conducted an audit of Safe Harbor and the agency did very well. The auditor found Safe Harbor is following State guidelines and is providing appropriate treatment to its clientele. • 2 4 • Ford had invited Barb Carr to attend this meeting but she had another engagement and could not attend today. There is a concern about the lack of kids in this system. We know that kids are "partying" all over the county but we are not seeing them. Jefferson County will be hosting this month's County Coordinators meeting on March 16 at Fort Worden. John Taylor's position with the state as acting Regional Administrator has been changed to Regional Administrator. Ford also reported there has been a large influx of cocaine in the area recently. PREVENTION/PUBLIC HEALTH — Kelly announced there is a countywide town hall meeting scheduled on March 28 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at Blue Heron Middle School. Kelly handed out copies of a poster that is promoting this town hall meeting through out the county. The target of the town hall meeting is fifth and sixth graders and their parents. Everyone will meet together to discuss what the topics are and the ground rules and then parents and the students will be put in different rooms with facilitators. Each room will have tables set up and each table will provide information on different topics. At the end of the meeting the group will convene together again for a wrap up. Kelly is actively doing the Project Alert classes at Blue Heron and • Chimacum. TURNING POINT RECOVERY— No Report VII. NEW BUSINESS Laurie handed out the first three pages of the grant application narrative that was submitted last week. She also handed out the minutes from the retreat. Laurie strongly feels the Substance Abuse Advisory Board needs to "hone" what was done at the retreat and develop an action plan. Laurie went on to say that action steps need to be developed regardless of whether grant funding is provided. Beth suggested the prevention sub committee be assigned the task of developing a power point presentation. Beth and Betty volunteered to work on this project. Beth also suggested the idea of contacting Cheryl Bozarth and inquiring about her availability to assist with this plan of action, which was well met by the entire board. Sherry, Ford, Conner, and Kelly volunteered to work on the content of an outline for a presentation and will present a draft to the board. Laurie pointed out another important piece of the action plan that was discussed at the retreat involved Kimber's motivation around the whole methamphetamine issue and the fact that he got this • issue on the Board of Health agenda. It is important that the 3 4 A Substance Abuse Advisory Board not loose sight of the fact that . Kimber would like Dr. Locke, Public Health Officer for Jefferson and Clallam counties, to come meet with this board. Laurie, John C, Caroleena, and Sherry volunteered to be on a Data/Questionnaire sub committee. This sub committee will be responsible for identifying parameters, creating and capturing statistical information across Jefferson County. Conner will look into the option of Port Townsend Police Department providing data that tracks substance abuse crimes. Laurie asked John Chiles to assist with creating a questionnaire emphasizing the format of the questionnaire needs to be simple and it needs to include the what, where and how. Beth reminded the group that DASA is going to a six-year strategic plan for prevention intervention treatment and aftercare. This is due to start in the spring of 2007. Beth will be involved in this process as the Community Mobilization Coordinator and Ford will be involved as the County Coordinator. They will be working closely with Kelly as well. There is a training planned next month on strategic planning. ADJOURN —The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. with the next meeting scheduled for April 11, 2006. Respectfully submitted by Beth Wilmart, Secretary 4 Jefferson County Substance Abuse Advisory Board • DATE: February 14, 2006 Officers Election Meeting Jefferson Mental Health Board Members Present: Laurie Strong, John Chiles, Linda Pfafman, Caroleena Einarsen, Sherry Kimbrough, Betty Harmon, Catharine Robinson, Pat Rogers, Kimber Rotchford, Beth Wilmart Board Members Absent: None Staff Present: Ford Kessler, Kelly Matlock, Teresa Wirth, and Julia Danskin Staff Absent: Kim Vasenda Guests: Troy Surber, Port Townsend Police I. CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF AGENDA II. INTRODUCTIONS IP III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MEETING IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS/FROM THE FLOOR/ANNOUNCEMENTS V. OLD BUSINESS Laurie requested a vote on the nominations for new officers from the last meeting. Nominations included Laurie as chairperson, Betty Harmon as Co-chair and Beth Wilmart as Secretary. Sherry made a motion to accept the nominations and Catharine seconded and the motion was passed and voted on. New Officers have been elected. LAW AND JUSTICE — No report. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE SUBCOMMITTEE — No report. PREVENTION SUBCOMMITTEE — No report. • 1 VI. PROVIDER REPORTS SAFE HARBOR RECOVERY/CJTA GRANT/ COUNTY COORDINATOR'S REPORT — No report. PUBLIC HEALTH/PUBLIC HEALTH — No Report. TURNING POINT RECOVERY— No report. VII. NEW BUSINESS ADJOURN — The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 with the next meeting scheduled for March 14, 2006 at 3:30 pm. Respectfully submitted by Teresa Wirth • 2 • Jefferson County Substance Abuse Advisory Board DATE: January 10, 2006 3:30-5:00 p.m. Jefferson Mental Health Meeting Minutes Board Members Present: Laurie Strong, Pat Rodgers, Catharine Robinson, Linda Pfafman, Betty Harmon, Beth Wilmart, John Chiles, and Kimber Rotchford Board Members Absent: Sherry Kimbrough and Caroleena Einarson Staff Present: Ford Kessler, Teresa Wirth, Kelly Matlock, and Julia Danskin Staff Absent: Kim Vasenda Guests: I. CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF AGENDA Laurie called the meeting to order at 3:38 p.m. Kimber requested he be added to old business on the agenda so he could discuss Dr. 11 Locke. Linda requested she be added to old business so she could discuss the Reduction of Underage Drinking Grant. Betty moved to accept the agenda. The motion was seconded and passed. The agenda was approved. II. INTRODUCTIONS Laurie introduced Kelly Matlock as the new Prevention Specialist a position that was previously held by Heidi Dodds. Kelly provided information on herself and her background. Laurie then introduced Dr. John Chiles as the newest SAAB member. John provided some information about his background to the board and expressed his enthusiasm at being selected to be a board member. All of the current board members then introduced themselves to John and Kelly. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER MEETING Several minor changes were noted to the December minutes and then a motion was made to approve the December minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and passed. The December minutes were approved. IP 1 IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS/FROM THE FLOOR/ANNOUNCEMENTS Laurie wanted to remind everyone that the boards retreat would take place on February 14 from noon to 5:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Betty announced that John Fishbeck spoke at the Port Ludlow Chambers meeting and he mentioned a grant that he would be working with substance abuse and mental health on. V. OLD BUSINESS LAW AND JUSTICE — Kimber attended the recent Law and Justice meeting. Ford confirmed that the King County Bar Association presented the framework for a new drug policy during this meeting. Kimber went on to explain some of the specifics of the meeting stating he was very impressed with the speaker. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE SUBCOMMITTEE — Ford presented to the Brinnon /Quilcene chambers since the last meeting. Ford stated that he was well received as he was slated to speak for 10 minutes and ended up speaking for almost an hour. Ford acknowledged that the group had a number of good questions and was interested in the subject he was presenting. Ford has been asked to make a presentation to the Republican Party next • Tuesday night. PREVENTION SUBCOMMITTEE —This has been no meeting of the prevention subcommittee. Beth handed out copies of the flyer sent out to announce the Jefferson County Meth Action Team's upcoming presentation on Methamphetamine: What to look for in your patients. The targeted audience is health care providers but Beth stated that SAAB members are welcome to attend. Beth requested SAAB members inform her if they are interested in attending the presentation so she can check on space availability. Linda announced that there has been a trainer lined up to teach the strengthening families classes. The new trainer will probably be holding classes on February 16th and 17th or March 9th and 10tH Due to the potential of a high drop out rate it is hoped that at least 10 to 12 families with children in the 12 to 14 year old age range become part of the program. Baby-sitting will be provided for families with younger children. Single parent or two parent families are welcome to sign up. • 2 0 VI. PROVIDER REPORTS SAFE HARBOR RECOVERY/CJTA GRANT/ COUNTY COORDINATOR'S REPORT — Ford briefly went over the changes of positions at DASA he spoke of at the last meeting. Ford went on to report that there had been 4 individuals that graduated from drug court on January 5th. He went on to speak of how hard these individuals had to work while in drug court to get to the point of graduating from the program. Upon successful completion of drug court all felony drug charges have been dropped against the individuals that graduated. Ford offered a statistical piece of information in that there have been 10 people who have graduated from drug court and there have been 22 voluntarily discharged from the program. There will be a county coordinators meeting in Olympia this month that Ford will be attending, In March we will be having a meeting that will include the county coordinators, mental health, and developmental disabilities in Jefferson County at Fort Worden. PREVENTION/PUBLIC HEALTH — Julia provided information on the process of orienting Kelly Matlock to her new position as • Prevention Specialist. Julia also spoke about the child death review process the Department on Public Health is responsible for conducting. She reported there was a child death several weeks ago and it is in the process of being reviewed. She provided details on how the state has passed a law that gives authority to health officers to call together a child death review team in each community. The purpose of the team is to look at all of the components of an unexpected child death and decide if there had any systems problems or if there was anything that could be done to preventing such deaths in the future. Julia informed the group that prevention is the priority of the death review teams and supplied the example of warnings on 5 gallon buckets as they were an outcome of a child death review. Julia announced that at the last Board of Health meeting there was some outcome data from a recent healthy youth survey presented. The data is not available on the web site yet, but Julia can provide the data to anyone interested in reviewing it. Beth went on to inform the group that there did not seem to be many changes from the survey done two years ago. Julia went on to discuss the impact on the Department of Public Health of implementing the new 901 law (banning smoking in public • places). The state has sent the first information packets to all bars 3 l because there were numerous bars in the community that were not smoke free. Jefferson County Department of Public Health is responsible for enforcing the 901 smoke free environments. This task will be a multi leveled, as ordinances will have to be passed to assist in implementing the law. Julia reported that there have been complaints received, as there are several bars that are not complying with the new law. Individuals that are smoking within 25 feet of a public place, that have been notified by the owner that it is not permitted run the risk of receiving a ticket from law enforcement officers. TURNING POINT RECOVERY— No Report VII. NEW BUSINESS No new business was brought to the table. ADJOURN — The meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m. with the next meeting scheduled for March 14, 2006, as the retreat will be taking place on February 14, 2006. Respectfully submitted by Teresa Wirth • . 4 Jefferson County Substance Abuse Advisory Board DATE: December 13, 2005 3:30-5:00 p.m. Jefferson Mental Health Meeting Minutes Board Members Present: Laurie Strong, Beth Wilmart, Sherry Kimbrough, Kimber Rotchford, Catherine Robinson, Betty Harmon, Pat Rodgers, Linda Pfafman Board Members Absent: Caloreena Einarsen, Brent Wesenberg Staff Present: Ford Kessler, Teresa Wirth, Julia Danskin Staff Absent: Kim Vasenda Guests: Connor Daily, Port Townsend Chief of Police I. CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF AGENDA Laurie called the meeting to order at 3:37 p.m. Beth Wilmart requested • the Public Health committee be added to Old Business. Linda Pfafman and Kimber Rotchford requested the opportunity to make some announcements to the group and were placed on the agenda under item number IV. The agenda was approved. II. INTRODUCTIONS Laurie introduced Conner Daily, Port Townsend Chief of Police as a guest of Catherine Robinson's. Chief Daily stated Catherine felt it was a good idea for him to become familiar with the Substance Abuse Advisory Board. Introductions to all board members were made. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER MEETING Several minor corrections were noted in the October minutes. Betty Harmon moved that the October minutes be passed as amended. The motion was seconded and passed. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS/FROM THE FLOOR/ANNOUNCEMENTS Kimber Rotchford introduced the idea of C-mapping the brain to help organize an individual's thoughts. Kimber used this process to map his thoughts and ideas about methamphetamine dependency issues and what can be done about it. The result of this process was his attempt to convey how he looks at or thinks about this as an issue. Kimber • feels that better, more accessible treatment would be helpful and the issue is how to pay for it. Kimber stated one county had approached 1 • their county commissioners with the idea of giving a percentage of what was saved in arrests. Kimber feels it is important for the board to have further discussions on the subject of exploring options for funding treatment on demand and addressing barriers to obtaining treatment. This information will be further discussed at the upcoming board retreat. Beth Wilmart stated she believes this subject would be ideal for a policy sub committee to address as she felt this was really along the lines of a policy recommendation. Kimber feels it is imperative for Public Health officers to be involved in addressing this issue. Linda Pfafman announced she has a reduction of underage chemical use grant that goes through September of 2006. They are two parts to this grant, the first being law enforcement issues and the other part is the gaping hole of the strengthening families' program. Linda shared her concerns about losing Heidi Dodd as the person coordinating the strengthening families' component of the grant. Specifically, Linda is concerned about the potential need to submit budget changes to cover having someone available to teach classes as well as concerns about monies that have been allocated for this position being cut if there is no one in the county that can teach the classes. Linda stressed the existing budget had taken 6 months to get through the process and if it submitted well before she needs to re-do the budget she wants to g September. If anyone knows of anyone that may be interested in the program and wants to lead it please let Linda know. • Julia Danskin announced that there are funds available to fill the position of Prevention Specialist previously filled by Heidi Dodds. Interviews have been conducted and the position has been offered to an individual. The Public Health Department is waiting to see if this individual accepts the position and the new Prevention Coordinator position is slated to begin on January 1, 2006. V. OLD BUSINESS LAW AND JUSTICE — Beth announced that the 'big news' at Law & Justice is the King County Bar Association move toward a new drug policy framework that is going to be presented at the next Law & Justice meeting next week. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE SUBCOMMITTEE — Ford announced he has made several presentations in the community. Betty commented on the quality of discussion and presentation Ford made to the Port Ludlow chamber. This was the first time she had heard Ford speak publicly and she stated she felt there was a good response to his presentation. Ford informed the group that he has been contacted by a • couple of private businesses that are interested in pursuing the 2 • development of a drug free workplace. Ford is scheduled to present to the Quilcene/Brinnon chambers tomorrow. Ford is also having discussions with the Employee Assistance Program coordinator in the Brinnon area about doing an umbrella EPA program for people in the chamber of commerce. Laurie commended the job being done by the drug free workplace subcommittee in getting information out to the community. PREVENTION SUBCOMMITTEE — Beth announced that the prevention subcommittee has not met yet. Thus far, the subcommittee consists of Beth and Betty with Cheryl Bozarth offering to be an ad hock member. Beth did attend the board of health meeting to let them know about the prevention subcommittee and she kept track of what is happening with prevention funding. Beth also attended the city council meeting on behalf of the network to offer their assistance in sorting out the prevention funding. The methamphetamine action team is preparing some medical staff training in February and March. This training will include three separate speakers to talk directly to medical staff about methamphetamine. The first talk will be by Dr. David Baker from Harborview, the second talk will be by Dr. Chris Dunn from Harborview and the final talk will be by Jackie Rosenblatt from the Attorney Generals office and Dr. Yolanda Duraldi from Mary Bridges • Children's Center. The methamphetamine action team will be hosting and paying for this training. The training will be held at the Commons at Fort Worden. Beth will provide dates and times when they are confirmed. VI. PROVIDER REPORTS SAFE HARBOR RECOVERY/CJTA GRANT/ COUNTY COORDINATOR'S REPORT— Ford informed the group that there have been some changes in DASA. Ken Stark has taken a new position with the state and one of his assistants, Fred Garcia, has submitted his letter of resignation effective December 31, 2005. John Taylor will move from being the Regional Administrator for Region VI to the position previously held by Fred Garcia. At this time there is no information on who may be replacing John Taylor as the regional administrator. Ford feels "new blood" at DASA may prove to be a positive move. Ford informed the group that the substance abuse treatment offered in Jefferson County is highly respected by individuals at DASA. Ford also informed the group that Safe Harbor has over extended the services offered during this funding period and the state has offered to provide some funding reimbursement for services that were provided • by Safe Harbor for free. 3 There are over 30 people participating in the CJTA drug court at this • time. There is another graduation scheduled for January and as it stands now there will be 5 participants graduating from drug court. Ford will ensure all board members receive an invitation to the graduation once the date is confirmed. PREVENTION/PUBLIC HEALTH — Julia reported that the public health department is currently working with the 901 announcement banning smoking in public places. On Thursday the Public Health Board will be discussing the kids' survey that was completed at their monthly meeting. The meeting will be held in the Health Department conference room at 2:30. Pat pointed out that this is a public meeting and the public is given time to speak at this meeting. Laurie stressed the importance of the Substance Abuse Advisory Board maintaining a voice at the public health meetings and stated she will be out of town during this meeting and asked which members could attend this upcoming meeting. Sherry volunteered to attend this meeting. The data from the survey is available on the public health department web page. The public health department has three interviews scheduled to fill the vacant positions on the Substance Abuse Advisory Board. Laurie reminded the members that the board is legally required to have 25% membership filled by individuals that are in recovery and we are not currently meeting that requirement. Ford announced that he has discussed the vacancies with several individuals that are in recovery and they will be submitting letters of interest. Interviews for the vacant positions are scheduled for next Thursday so letters of interest need to be submitted as soon as possible. TURNING POINT RECOVERY— No report. VII. NEW BUSINESS Sherry handed out a newsletter with an article about making an impact on drinking in older people if they are properly educated. She wanted to alert the board to this issue and get it on the agenda for the upcoming board retreat to talk about what else can be done to educate this population. Beth suggested linking with the Area Agency on Aging as a means of addressing this issue. Ford stressed the importance of addressing drinking as well as the usage of prescription drugs in this population. Laurie initiated a discussion on the need to schedule the board retreat. Laurie provided a brief description on why the board has a yearly retreat to new board members. Sherry made a motion to have Laurie and Teresa organize the retreat, including where it will be held and providing lunch. The motion was seconded and passed. The board 4 4.- / u/ • requested Ford plan on speaking to the group during lunch. Ford will plan on speaking for approximately 1/2 an hour. There was further discussion on a date for the retreat and it was agreed the retreat would be held on February 14, 2006 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Laurie or Teresa will be responsible for informing all board members on the final decision for a location for the retreat. ADJOURN — The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. with the next meeting scheduled for January 10, 2006. Respectfully submitted by Teresa Wirth • • 5 14. • • • . Jefferson County Substance Abuse Advisory Board DATE: October 11, 2005 3:30-5:00 p.m. Jefferson Mental Health Meeting Minutes Board Members Present: Laurie Strong, Dick Gunderson, Caroleena Einarsen, Betty Harmon, Andy Mackie, Sherry Kimbrough, Beth Wilmart, Catherine Robinson, Pat Rogers Board Members Absent: Karrie Cannon, Kimber Rotchford, Brent Wesenberg and Linda Pfafman Staff Present: Heidi Dodd, Teresa Wirth Staff Absent: Ford Kessler, Kim Vasenda Guests: Julia Danskin, Cheryl Bozarth I. CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF AGENDA Laurie called the meeting to order at 3:38 p.m. There were several • additions to the agenda. The Board retreat was added to new business and Betty Harmon was added to Old Business The agenda was approved. II. INTRODUCTIONS Laurie introduced Cheryl Bozarth, the new Executive Director of the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program of Jefferson County. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER MEETING Several corrections were noted for the September minutes. Catherine moved that the minutes from September be approved as amended. The motion was seconded and passed. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS/FROM THE FLOOR/ANNOUNCEMENTS Betty presented an article called "Addiction Has Many Fathers, Science Finds." V. OLD BUSINESS LAW AND JUSTICE - Laurie reported that the CODIT proposal was passed unanimously at the Commissioners public hearing on the 3rd The Substance Abuse Advisory Board and the Board of Public Health • will meet with John Fishbach in the near future to prepare a budget. Funds will be available in March, 2006. Pat commended the board on • the quality of the presentation of the CODIT proposal. John Childs spoke at the hearing and voiced his interest in becoming a SAAB board member. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE SUBCOMMITTEE - Betty Harmon reminded the group that Ford will be speaking to the Port Ludlow Chambers in November. Beth Wilmart mentioned she is still waiting for conformation from Ford on his availability for speaking at the Brinnon Chambers meeting in January. Betty Harmon reported on her meeting with School Superintendent Blair. The Superintendent welcomes a link with the Substance Abuse Advisory Board and has asked Betty to get in touch with the school district's prevention and health specialist. There will be a community survey conducted by the Public Health Board about youth and adult views on substance abuse. This survey will be discussed on November 17, 2005 at 2:30 pm. ANDY MACKIE - Reported on the positive effects of his music classes with/for children, some of whom are on probation. Andy specifically mentioned he had been working with a boy who had been in a coma and now this young man was playing the harmonica himself. Andy notified the board that he is formally resigning his position on the board due to going to Michigan for an extended period of time. Sherry moved that Andy Mackie be made an honorary member of the board. The motion was seconded and passed. VI. PROVIDER REPORTS SAFE HARBOR RECOVERY/CJTA GRANT/ COUNTY COORDINATOR'S REPORT - Teresa informed the group that there had been a recent increase in referrals from the school district. A group of students had been caught with marijuana on school grounds and were referred to Safe Harbor for substance abuse evaluations and treatment recommendations. PREVENTIONPUBLIC HEALTH - Heidi informed the group that she has been offered and accepted the position of Prevention Manager for Region 6. Heidi will be moving to Olympia and starting her new position on November 1, 2005. Heidi will be attending The Washington State Prevention Summit in Yakima on October 20-22. Heidi encouraged members of the group to attend if possible. Numerous workshops will be available that are sponsored by DASA. Heidi will have brochures if anyone is interested in attending. 2 David Timmons, Port Townsend City Manager, has made a budget recommendation to change the funding realized from the city excise tax ($28,340.00). Mr. Timmons has recommended that this funding be added to the police general fund. Concerns around this action included: o Prevention hopes the city will follow current prevention guidelines o This funding currently pays for 1/2 of the Prevention Specialist position o Concerns about being able to fulfill the current DASA contract Laurie stated that because of Heidi's forthcoming departure and the need to move in a pro-active way she felt it would be a perfect time to develop a prevention sub-committee. The motion was made, seconded and passed to develop this new committee. Beth Wilmart was nominated to head this committee and the motion was seconded and passed. Betty Harmon volunteered to serve on the committee and Cheryl Bozarth volunteered to serve as an ad hock member on this committee. Heidi Dodd also volunteered her skills and experience. Once the committee is completely formed, planning will occur to identify what specifically the committee will address. Data from the current prevention program will be reviewed during this planning process. There is a Strategic Prevention Framework Grant opportunity coming up in the near future. Julia Danskin or Beth Wilmart will provide more • information on the grant. TURNING POINT RECOVERY— No Report VII. NEW BUSINESS - Sherry Kimbrough handed out a pamphlet entitled, "Putting a Positive Face on Recovery." Laurie requested ideas for the annual board retreat, as well as volunteers to help facilitate the retreat. It was agreed the retreat would take place on December 13, 2005 from 11:00 am to 4:00pm. Laurie and Teresa will firm up plans for the retreat and notify members. ADJOURN - The meeting adjourned at 5:04 p.m. with the next meeting set for December 13, 2005. Respectfully submitted by Teresa Wirth • 3 • Jefferson County Substance Abuse Advisory Board DATE: September 13, 2005 3:30-5:00 p.m. Jefferson Mental Health Meeting Minutes Board Members Present: Caroleena Einarsen, Betty Harmon, Pat Rodgers, Catharine Robinson (representing City of PT), Kimber Rotchford, Laurie Strong, and Beth Wilmart Board Members Absent: Dick Gunderson, Andy Mackie, Linda Pfafman, Karrie Cannon, Sherry Kimbrough Staff Present: Teresa Wirth Staff Absent: Ford Kessler, Kim Vasenda Guests: Heidi Dodd, Julia Danskin, and Norma Amends I. CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF AGENDA • Laurie called the meeting to order at 3:44 p.m. Board members and staff introduced themselves. There were no additions to the agenda. Beth moved that the Andy Mackie Foundation be permanently struck from the agenda as he has moved from the area. The motion was seconded and passed. The agenda was approved. II. INTRODUCTIONS Betty Harmon introduced Norma Amends as a guest. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST MEETING There were grammatical corrections noted for the August minutes under the provider's reports heading. The minutes from August were then approved. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS/FROM THE FLOOR/ANNOUNCEMENTS No public comments. V. OLD BUSINESS LAW AND JUSTICE - Laurie reported that she and Ford had submitted the CODIT proposal to the county Commissioners and there is a public hearing scheduled for September 26th. Laurie requested • that all board members try to attend the hearing to demonstrate a show of support for the proposal. 1 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE SUBCOMMITTEE - Betty Harmon II/ reported she has arranged a speaking engagement for Ford with the Port Ludlow Chamber of Commerce on November 2nd at noon at the Harbor Master restaurant. Betty would like the Drug Free Workplace subcommittee to provide a summary of the topic that Ford will be discussing by October 5th so it may be printed in the Port Ludlow Voice. VI. PROVIDER REPORTS SAFE HARBOR RECOVERY/CJTA GRANT/COUNTY COORDINATOR'S REPORT — No Report PREVENTION/PUBLIC HEALTH - Heidi informed the group that the Prevention Program will be starting in the Chimacum and Port Townsend High Schools tomorrow. Concerning a past question about a lack of referrals from the public schools to Safe Harbor, it may be attributed to a concern over having teens in groups with older individuals. Additionally, the schools have their own prevention specialist. The regional Prevention Manager for DASA, Pam Darby, will be leaving her position. Applications for her current position will be accepted until September 16, 2005. • The Washington State Prevention Summit will be held in Yakima, at the convention center, on October 20-22. Numerous workshops will be available that are sponsored by DASA. Heidi will have brochures if anyone is interested in attending. Chimacum High School will be opening a teen center. They are looking for board members and have planned a board development session on November 10th from 12:00 - 4:00 pm. interested individuals should note they are looking for at least a 1 year commitment. Heidi will start administering Project Alert for Port Townsend and Quilcene in February 2006. TURNING POINT RECOVERY - No report. VII. NEW BUSINESS- Laurie informed the group that it is time to schedule the annual board retreat for November. Laurie suggested the 2nd Tuesday in November but there were a number of members that were not going to be available on that day. Laurie suggested Teresa poll the SAAB members on the dates they are available and present that information at the October board meeting. 2 • Jefferson County Substance Abuse Advisory Board DATE: August 9, 2005 3:30-5:00 p.m. Jefferson Mental Health Meeting Minutes Board Present: Karrie Cannon, Caroleena Einarsen, Richard Gunderson, Betty Harmon, Sherry Kimbrough, Linda Pfafman, Pat Rodgers, Catharine Robinson (representing City of PT), Kimber Rotchford, Laurie Strong, and Beth Wilmart. Board Absent: Andy Mackie, Brent Wesenberg Staff Present: Ford Kessler, Wenkie Schultz and Teresa Wirth Staff Absent: Heidi Dodd, Kim Vasenda Guests: Julia Danskin I. CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF AGENDA • Laurie called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. Board members and staff introduced themselves. Laurie explained that the city had not yet selected a representative for the board. There were additions to the agenda. Beth requested time for the Hargrove Bill and Betty requested time to discuss healthy indoor air. The agenda was approved. II. INTRODUCTIONS III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JUNE MEETING There were corrections to June minutes. Kim Vasenda was listed in the minutes as a staff and should have been listed as a guest. Dick requested clarification of future board of health meetings and wanted to know if it will be the Substance Abuse Advisory Board on the agenda or the issue of substance abuse. Julia Danskin said that to contact Tom Locke, several weeks ahead, if the SAAB wanted to be placed on the agenda. The minutes from June were approved. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS/FROM THE FLOOR No public comments. • 1 V. OLD BUSINESS LAW AND JUSTICE - Ford attended the July meeting and Laurie Strong presented on the connection between mental ealth ed is get a substance abuse. Discussion about how essential handle on substance abuse because of it's involvement in the court system and the community. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE SUBCOMMITTEE - Beth contacted three local chambers. The August meeting, where Beth was going to present to the Tri-Area chamber was cancelled due to the resignation of its president. Beth will continue to try to get a hold of a new contact person. She will contact the Quilcene/Brinnon chamber at the end of summer (they take the summer months off). There is the possibility the subcommittee will also be able to get on the September agenda of the Port Townsend Chamber. Betty offered to get in touch with the Port Ludlow chamber because she is currently involved with them. Kimber asked what is involved with becoming a drug free workplace. Ford explained that a drug free workplace is an involved process and the services he currently provides for employers are only pre-employment or random urinalyses. VI. PROVIDER REPORTS • SAFE HARBOR RECOVERY/CJTA GRANT/COUNTY COORDINATOR'S REPORT - Ford discussed John Taylor visit last week. He and John are currently working on spending plans. Money allocated to Jefferson County wasn't enough as there has already been thirty thousand dollars added because of the amount of services provided. Ford also talked about Treatment on Demand services which began July 1st, 2005. This type of treatment allows medical coupon clients to directly seek treatment on their own. Discussion on youth treatment was also brought up. Safe Harbor is not getting referrals directly from the schools. Motion was passed for Betty to discuss issues of referrals from the four local school districts and to report back at the September board meeting. PREVENTION/PUBLIC HEALTH - Heidi Dodd was absent from this meeting and Julia Danskin was here in her place. Julia did not get a chance to talk to Heidi about what she was going to talk about at the meeting but Julia announced that she and Heidi were working on Health of All Ages. TURNING POINT RECOVERY - No report. I 2 I VII. NEW BUSINESS HARGROVE BILL- The Hargrove Bill was discussed and it was decided it would be sent out for review by Ford or staff before the special Substance Abuse Advisory meeting on August 31st, 2005 at 2:00 pm. ADJOURN - The meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m. with the next meeting set for September 13, 2005. Respectfully submitted by Richard Gunderson. i i 3 • Board of 3fealt( .Media Report 1 November 16, 2006 r Jefferson County Public Health September —November 2006 • NEWS ARTICLES 1. "Some oyster fields reopen",PT Leader, September 18,2006 2. "West Nile Virus found in three horses:First human case found in Washington"PDN,9/17/06 3. "West Nile virus in peak season",PT Leader,September 27,2006 4. "Girls' night in Port Townsend on Thursday",Peninsula Daily News,October 1,2006 5. "Mammograms: Service set for low-income women",PT Leader,October 4,2006 6. "Flu shot season opens",Peninsula Daily News,October 3,2006 7. "Flu shot clinics here for season",PT Leader,October 4,2006 8. "AIDS Pledge Walk Saturday",PT Leader,October 11,2006 9. "West Nile virus found in 7 more dead crows",Peninsula Daily News,October 15,2006 10. "Three numbers link callers with assistance",Peninsula Daily News,October 15,2006 11. "Jefferson,Clallam welcome new help line",Peninsula Daily News,October 17,2006 12. "Dentistry NW wins environmental award",PT Leader,October 18,2006 13. "Arms out for flu shots",PT Leader,October 18,2006 14. "Blue Heron partnership supports families",JC YMCA Newsletter,October 2006 15. "Homeless shelter finds home in PT",Peninsula Daily News,October 23,2006 16. "A threat to Quilcene oysters",Peninsula Daily News,October 20,2006 17. "Girls'Night Out fantastic",PT Leader, October 18,2006 18. "No trace of avian found in wild birds",Peninsula Daily News,October 20,2006 19. "Jefferson flu shot clinics delayed",Peninsula Daily News,October 25,2006 20. "Town Hall meeting tackles underage drinking,drug use",PT Leader, October 25,2006 21. "Port Townsend Main Street Donation",Peninsula Daily News,October 29,2006 22. "Bacteria discovery in bay",Peninsula Daily News,November 1,2006 23. Ad: "Jefferson County TIP LINE",PT Leader,November 1,2006 24. "Forum focus is women's health",PT Leader,November 1,2006 25. "Learn about pandemic influenza on Nov.8",PT Leader,November 1,2006 • 26. "Oral Health Center receives$18,000",PT Leader,November 1,2006 27. "Eagles told to fly through clean air",Peninsula Daily News,November 6,2006 28. "Dentist receives top state award",Peninsula Daily News,November 3,2006 L, , i , ir . E : , s e'r s4 d I. 41 'a 4, r fir, m Al t• «w ;1r ° s, O m 44 :* 1 4 v (1) 0 0 b pi a) OD a1 d >> q F.w O al « O 3 V.O ° 0_"734° k cc 1 • To cQ al $. w gin a a b n c.4' O 00ab 4 oIiIIli!. di i4 40 Am °' ya, C"m 0. c o^ .'V �.. (c) .E.,2:4 •a :� EA o �4sAo• ' m„ o ° • " o ' [ n� o� ao . 6 1 o ma b ax�xmUo • ., ._. a) -p .._ t0qiIr E ?+ ›,ni Q`o a) >,� o a) m q • tl .000� N px ° as ° x-5 o .,yo a) 0•. 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Since the Pierce County man Health nurse Liza McKenzie man in his forties tested posi- It's important to still reduce hadn't traveled outside the state told the`local board that once the five for West Nile virus,the first mosquito habitat around homes, during the likely infection time, disease has been introduced to human infection in the state. according to the state health state health officers concluded a state, the number of cases can Oddly, the peak of West department advisory.Residents that an infected mosquito prob- escalate sharply the next year.In Nile virus is in September and can help eliminate the small ably bit him.Four unvaccinated Idaho, there were just a handful October, at the end of the mos- puddles in which mosquito Washington horses have also of cases in 2005,but in 2006,the quito season, Jefferson County species breed by turning over been diagnosed with the dis- number of human infections has Public Health Officer Tom old buckets or cans, empty- ease in 20.06, three in the last amounted to 776 so far this year. Locke told the county health ing water from old tires, and month. 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U3 oa, 5o § ° 3 . 4. ovac ° ' o °0 . 5 a,00 . 4 CL, d' a, 0.n c,N c� 4. o al .44 Mammograms Service set for low income women; mobile unit in Quilcene Swedish Hospital's mobile mammogram facilities visit A 8 fa tot in Quilcene on Saturday, Nov. 11, g offering free mammograms to ea t a t r• low-income women. This is the fourth year that the local health "tincr°,woman's,chance aof yet department has brought the st Ce 1 litres = "Breast Express" to Jefferson xye.Cau County. WO?her sk by a '30 is.t "We are trying to increase 0O " • access to healthcare for.women $y' ' }y in under-served areas,"says Jean1ye�50 0t ' '4°f 50 Baldwin, director of Jefferson y 1.141)90.4:44 of 24, • County Public Health. "People SY=age 7d'-1°ut 414.. living in South County often BYage800=1outo#.1D have to travel long distances to Source'NCISEERNgcam4 1993 get services." Quilcene was the site of the first mobile screening event of eligibility and to reserve a spot. four years ago. Other screenings There are several known risk • have been held in Port Hadlock factors for breast cancer;howev- and Port Townsend. er, the majority of women diag- Low-income women who nosed have few risk factors if are uninsured, underinsured or any,and some women with many who have high insurance deduct- risk factors never get breast can- ibles can receive a free women's cer.For this reason it is important health exam, pap smear and for women to perform regular mammogram. Health exams are breast exams,have clinical breast taking place throughout October exams, and have routine mam- at the health department clinics mograms in order to detect any in Port Townsend and Quilcene. problems at an early stage. The Nov. 11 mammograms in This year's screening event is Quilcene take place next to the made possible by a grant from post office. the Susan G. Komen Foundation, There are a limited number of Washington's Breast and Cervical openings, and appointments are Health Program and local dona- necessary. Women are encour- tions from last year's Girls Night aged to call the health department Out, a yearly fundraiser of Port at 385-9400 to determine their Townsend's Main Street Program. A4 TUESDAY,OCTOBER 3,2006 111 Flu shot season opens No shortage ...,,,., ,, ,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,, ,,, ..,„,,,,,,,,„„„3..„„:„.,„,.,,,„,,,,,„,„„.....„,,„:„ „,,,,..,...„,,,,„,:,,,,p,..,,,,,,,, ,„,.,,,,,,,,.. _,F,,, ,..,.. .,,,,,,„,„,„,,,,,.„.,,,.„,„...,,,,, of vaccine is foreseen ,i''''''.:'-,:,,,',4.:..„-7,,,,4'- ,,t s 4 PENINSULA DAILY NEWS 'x €` -dam �Alstk• / AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS r r ' s; This week marks the begin- , fling of flu-shot season—and 1 b. 7 vaccination clinics are under g. Ir way at pharmacies, senior liv- 4.,i zo E ..,,,„(4,. ing centers, walk-in medical and even supermarkets ' � � in i _ ' ' �, Registered ties. efferson and Clallam coun- i ¢, �, • d nurse Susan Flu season typically lasts tt S: .' '`". of Jeff Scheid of Jefferson from October to March, and t ' Medical and can drag on into May. Y , Some physician offices and '• I: '." ' ". - � Pediatric ' .aa s Groupshows clinics are still awaiting ship- i , :� ' a viaof flu ment of their flu vaccine a i ' `', °` ei ° A 6 ' vaccine that be orders. r' ,% j i" a �, But, unlike previous years, r ` ,;,-4,.'' „l , ' • will availsoonable in t t^ Wt ,, °t ri t several in there's no shot shortage �., �� � �� � f �° expected—federal authorities ,4', " '. .A,4, „ several I . _,,„"r1 4.4..f.,,,— there's . •- throughoutlocoions say there will be 100 million ,,,,..4.° ,�, , <� doses available, 17 million 1 f: fi more than last year. • Jefferson 11' >. e October November is the ; - County. best time to get vaccinated, � i ri according to the U.S. Centers , # for Disease Control and Pre- ” .' I vention, but getting vacci- ; '• ,, nated in December or even , - ' i t `� ri { � , later will protect against circu- `� " .. J lating flu virus. ` q In addition, there's no 4r rationing of shots—you don'ts ` ", need a health condition that puts you at special risk to secure a place in line. The CDC urges just about everyone to get a flu shot, EVAN CAEL/PENINsuu DAILY NEWS including children age 6 months to 59 months. any shortage of flu vaccines," in Port Angeles, at 360-417- deaths in recent weeks. A normal flu season kills said Lisa McKenzie, Jefferson 2412. The concern is that the 36,000 Americans and hospi- County Public Health commu- Burks said the clinics are virus will mutate into a form talizes another 200,000, nicable disease program coor- usually used by people without that spreads easily among peo- according to the CDC. dinator. a medical provider. pie. Community flu clinics For more information, The shots will be$30, with Dr. Paul Glezen, a flu phone Jefferson County Pub- a reduced fee for those with expert at Baylor College of Those at high-risk for flu lie Health at 360-385-9400. lower incomes. Medicine in Texas, says two complications, as defined this Iva Burks, Clallam County out of the last three flu pan- year, are people 50 years and Department of Health and Still watching bird flu demics were caused by bird flu older, people with chronic Human Services director, said genetically mixing with medical conditions, pregnant Clallam's first shipment of Meanwhile,a different type human flu. women, residents of nursing vaccine for its community flu of flu — avian influenza — Flu shots area way of help- homes and long-term care clinics isn't due to arrive until remains a threat, even if pub- ing prevent that. facilities and health-care mid-October. lie hysteria has subsided. "Obviously, the less human 40 workers with direct patient To inquire about Clallam's Global health experts are flu that circulates, the less contact. flu clinics, phone Health and watching Indonesia and Thai- chance of avian(mixturevir)witus," h "This year, we're excited Human Services, which is at land, where there have been the human flu because there 'Should`not be 223 East Fourth St., Suite 14, 93 human cases including 69 he said. is • a- Flu shot clinics here for season Fall and flu season are 9 a.m.-noon. Medicare patients approaching and it's time for high- please bring Medicare cards.All risk individuals to get a flu vaccine. others,$20 cash or check.Private The Centers for Disease Control insurance will not be billed. reports that there should be plenty •Assured Hospice of Clallam df influenza vaccine available this and Jefferson Counties schedules year,with no shortages or delayed two clinics:Tri-Area Community shipments anticipated. Center, 10 West Valley Road in - Influenza can strike anyone Chimacum, Saturday, Oct. 14, and is especially dangerous for 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,&Port Townsend young children and the elderly, Community Center, 620 Tyler, who are at greater risk for corn- Monday,Oct.23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. plications from the flu. At best, Medicare will be billed.All oth • - catching the flu might result in ers,$22. fever,cough,and a few days lost •Brinnon Community Center, from work or school.At its worst, Highway 101. Friday, Nov. 10, flu can lead to pneumonia,hospi- 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Medicare patients talization and even death. please bring Medicare cards.All Vaccination against influenza others pay cash. is especially important for those at • Monroe Street Medical high risk for complications from Clinic,242 Monroe,PT.Limited the flu and their close contacts. supply for high-risk only, $25. Included are:all children 6 months Call 385-5658 for an appointment. through 4 years of age; all preg- No insurance will be billed. rant women; people 50 years of • QFC Pharmacy, 1890 age and older, especially those Irondale Road, Port Hadlock. age 65 and older; residents of Wednesdays &Thursdays, Oct. nursing homes or long-term care 11-12 and Nov. 1-2,noon-6 p.m. facilities; children over 6 months Medicare and Medicaid accept- old and adults of any age with ed. Flu shots, $28; pneumonia chronic health conditions,includ- shots,$40. ing heart, kidney, or lung condi- • QFC Store, 515 Sheridan, tions,diabetes,asthma,decreased PT. Wednesdays, Oct. 18, Nov. respiratory function, anemia, or I & Nov, 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; suppressed immune system;chit- Thursdays, Oct. 19, Nov. 2 & dren on long-term aspirin therapy; Nov. 16, 3-7 p.m.; Saturdays, healthcare personnel who provide Oct. 21, Nov. 4 & Nov. 18, direct patient care;household con- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Medicare and tacts and out-of-home caregivers Medicaid accepted. Flu shots, of children younger than 5 years $28;pneumonia shots,$40. old;household contacts and care- • Safeway Pharmacy, 442 givers of persons at high risk. fins Way, PT. Tuesday, Oct- 10 i Thursday,Oct.26,9-11:45 am. Local c' s 1:15-4:30 p.m. Medicare and Currently Fuen schallifelfinf - edicaid accep e . u s}rots,$25; za immunization clinics are: pneumonia vaccine also available. •Jefferson Medical&Pediatric FluMist available by request. Group, 834 Sheridan, PT. Saturdays, Oct. 14 and Oct. 28, For children only 9 a.m.-noon. Medicare patients State-supplied children's flu please bring Medicare cards.All vaccine will be available by mid- others,$20 cash or check.Private October for children ages 6 to 59 insurance will not be billed. months,high-risk children under • •Olympic Primary Care,1010 age 19, and children who are Sheridan,PT.Saturdays,Oct.21, household contacts of high-risk Nov.4 and Dec.9,9 a.m.-noon. persons. These Port Townsend Medicare patients please bring clinics will carry the vaccine: • Medicare cards, All others, $20 Jefferson County Public Health, cash or check.Private insurance 615 Sheridan;Jefferson Medical will not be billed. &Pediatric Group,834 Sheridan; • Port Townsend Family Olympic Primary Care, 1010 Physicians, 934 Sheridan, PT. Sheridan;Port Townsend Family Saturdays, Oct. 14 and Oct.28, Physicians.934 Sheridan ., 411 A 10•Wednesday,October 11,2006 A. . IDS PledgeVaIk Saturday•Client base notgrowing, but resources cut By Patrick J.Sullivan _______________ Leader Staff Writer electricity and housing. to the most needy of the actual "In fact, the JAS has served 18 people this people who are disabled by HIV/ year, a number that includes the AIDS and who are unable to The 16th Jefferson County reality is that all children of clients. Most JAS work,"Hernandez said. AIDS Walk this Saturday is the clients have income of no more The county health depart- primary fundraiser of the yearfor the volunteer agency helping of our clients are than$600 a month. ment, hit by budget cuts at the people disabled by AIDS. "We only have clients who federal, state and local level, is While there are fewer clients below poverty are diagnosed and disabled by asking JAS to help more with 'or AIDS and who are con- certain services. disabled by AIDS living here level. �� sidered low income,"Hernandez "We work together with who depend on the money raised by Services said. "In fact, the reality is that the county the best we can, (JAS),there Jeffersonis lessAIDS moneybeing Al Hernandez all of our clients are below v_ chairman erty level." p° but they're asking us for alle channeled through the county Jefferson AIDS Services these things that used to come health department to help those Hernandez said the group is from federal and state dollars," aware that some people might Hernandez said. "We're trying clients,so they depend more andtry more upon JAS. AIDS Walk amici ants have to take advantage of the sys- to maintain a quality of life for re good news is we are been solicWapledges,and other tem, but'the Jefferson County the clients we have for their seeing less clients, but the bed donations are welcome.Obtain a clients `have been here for other basic needs rather than pay news is the clients we do have pledge form from the JAS web- many years," so that is not a for services that used atbe the problem. responsibility of state and local are in greater need because of site at www jeffersonaidsservic- "These people aregove truly in governments." cuts in social services," said Al es.org,mail a donation to JAS at need,"he said. Hernandez,JAS chairman. P.O. Box 1686, Port Townsend, That's just another reason AIDS Walk registration WA 98368,or call Hernandez at The client base is changing why AIDS Walk donations are begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, 765-0700. because medications to control so important. The event is usu- Oct. 14 at Chetzemoka Park. Money raised is given direct- HIV "are working so well that ally staged in September, but Entertainment and refreshments ly to clients.Each client receives people are either going back to organizers bumped it to October are available before the two-mile an allowance to use for life- work or they are not qualifying due to competition from other walls begins at 11 a.m. sustainingneeds such as food, for disability because they are no festivals last month. Hernandez od, longer becomingdisabled." intment s. However, clients who have that expressed some businesses odecined already been physically disabled requests to display AIDS Walk • by the disease, clients for whom posters as they do posters for the pills do not work,and clients other events. who experience debilitating side "We are local people raising affects from the medication still money to help local people," need help. Hernandez. "Any type of sup- "We've really zeroed down port is appreciated." A. • _ _. _ . __ . - - - III , . C2 SUNDAY,OCTOBER 15,2006 ■WestNile virus found in more dead crows , PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Mosquito season typically NEWS SOURCES he number of new ends by the end of September. Seven dead crows from bird cases means that But this year's warmer temperatures mean that Seattle, Kent, Everett and West Nile cases likely chances of contracting the . elsewhere in Washington were will surface earlier during virus still exist,though they're infected with the West Nile dwindling. virus, health officials said Fri- next year's mosquito West Nile is carried by mos day season, which starts In. quitoes, which bite infected The discoveries are a good Ma birds and spread it to humans indication that the mosquito- y and animals. borne virus finally has estab- lished itself in the state—just ple nationwide since its first Symptoms of West Nile as mosquito season is winding U.S, detection in 1999. down. The virus does not spread Pierce montha The latest finds bring to Lastby direct .contact between • nine the number of birds County couple in their 40s an found in Washington with the were confirmed as Washing- hummals. s or contact with ani virus this year. ton's first human West Nile Mild symptoms of West Nile Just Wednesday, state and cases. are fever, headache, body federal health officials con- Maine is now the only state aches, nausea, vomiting, rash firmed that a Clark County in the continental United and swollen lymph glands. man had contracted the state's States without a confirmed Severe symptoms are high third human case of the West human case. fever,headache,stiff neck,stu- Nile disease and that a dead Three of the newest dead por, disorientation, coma, crow in Island County was the crows were found in King tremors, convulsions, muscle ' second bird case. County — one each in Seat- weakness, vision loss, numb- tle's Magnolia and Broad- ness and paralysis. Part of landscape view/Blue Ridge neighbor- These symptoms can last The spate of new bird cases hoods and one in Kent's East from a few days to several "signifies that the West Nile Hill neighborhood. weeks. virus is part of our landscape The four other birds were Birds in particular are vul- here," said Jeff Smith, a found in Everett, Kelso, nerable to West Nile. They die spokesman for the state Yakima and Union Gap, within days of contracting the Department of Health. Yakima County. virus. "We've been expecting this Smith said the number of If you find a dead bird (not for so long, so it's nothing new bird cases means that killed by a cat, for instance), new." West Nile cases likely will sur- report'it to health authorities Until September, Washing- face earlier during next year's — 360-385-9400 in Jefferson ton had largely escaped the mosquito season, which starts County, 360-417-2431 in Clal- virus that has killed 882 peo- in May. lam County. , .. r . 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Services, provide down, calls will be routed to Closer to home,the syste r, roE.'6._.';'cr' 7' t7 n "The city of Port Townsend the caller with its telephone one of seven other 2-1-1 call can connect callers with 2. o'm ''' n a r . had no problem,"said Peden. number, then do a "hotline centers in the state. agencies that serve the regio 5 o 2 , o a~5 Z r Residential phones would transfer" directly to the People can call 2-1-1 to give Moss said o m o B. tv o m agency help as well as receive it,Moss Foye added that the open `•w r '' 5 o not be affected,he added. In order for county employ• ha direct transfer, she said. tors know the lay of the lar o o ° 4 ees to dial out of their internal explained, is especially wel- Operators will be able to that stretches from Neah B a n n phone system to connect the come for people who may have connect volunteers with agen- to Olalla. m om•o 7 C o helpline,some type of been seeking help for hours. cies that need their services. "We have prowled the ar 5..,w ° o o yPchange "Sometimes they're.just at One third of funds to oper- in a car," she said, "and , w v o to the system will have to be the end of their rope and feel ate the system will come from know where everything is." o o a.m r" put into place,he said. the can't dial one more num- local sources — the United a G a O "I've got to work with the berg'Foye said. Ways of Clallam and Kitsap Reporter Jim Casey can be read o F- o .a z County and make sure For a hypothetical caller counties and United Good at 360.4t7.3538 or at jim.case P.( ° o• c w a employees can call out," he whose elderlyneighborneeded Neighbors . of Jefferson peninsetadairynews.00m. w ° < said Reporter Evan Cael can be read help maintaining his home, County. at 3603852335 or evan.car But the slight hitch in the mr'-• rz `a m c m Foyo said she'd connect to One-third will come from peninsuladairynews.wm. o ° E ro first official call from Jef <J ,.. c a. z o `<Y Catholic Chore Services. the state. son County doesn'tsaid.detract o y r ,o',: —m from the service,Peden said. Calls for help about sheat- Mose said 24th District leg- aQq 0 ,1 n.a- m .o 8' Dialing 2-1-1 puts a person ing bill would go to•Olympic islatora—state Sen.Jim Har• y m am) in touch with a person at the Community Action Programs, grove, D-Hoquiam, and state V� b call center in Bremerton. 01P-4-,-,•'' Reps.Jim Buck, R-Joyce, and ,< y E.a ti For now, 2-1-1 will be Lynn Kessler, D-Hoquiam — ° , e o m.9 a o • The call center will doter- m < staffed with as many as three already are firm supporters of .Ly 0 ,c7,_•• N mine what kind of help is operators from 7 a.m.to 7 p.m. 2-1-1. c $ o C�' needed, and where, and con- weekdays. A third will come from fed- nect the person to the closest Its organizers hope the sys- eral sources, and Moss asked o r ° ° m x 9't S m 'appropriate agency. ° `` Co r' ciz _ tem—which cost$8 million to residents to urge U.S. Rep. a r: m 3 a o NMI United Way, of which initiate—will operate all day, Norm Dicks, D-Belfair, and ° b p United Good Neighbors is a .year-round by the end of next U.S. senators Maria Cantwell, ° r r o �' • part, sponsored the service year D-Mountlake Terrace, and b b-. ai, m x CD along with Alliance for Infor- y Cell phone access is Patty Murray,D-Shoreline, to �Q° P,':N m motion Referral,said Peden. m co The 2-1-1 service exists in expected to arrive in 2007. approve funds for the help m '<? part or wholly in 38 states,he Until the system goes 24/7, network. o a o a o 0 m o after-hours and weekend Washington will be the first cc ° m co 0a r Peden said that the state callers automatically will be state with 2-1-1 interoperabil- m ° °n = a o Information Network director, transferred to the Crisis Line ity, Moss said, meaning that that Kitsap Mental Health someone in Forks, for m ^ ' Tom Page, told him that the o ° c d m three-county activation on the Services has provided to the instance, will be able to sum- '+ 7 _ _o a S. hOlympic Peninsula, three counties for years. mon help for a relative in an c. o g m a If the Crisis Line goes Spokane. �+ °o E-.004 0• .SentersInthe :tatere CD c ° eq . a ^-: operational, and serving 80 m m p; w 0 y•r°-5* r, percent of the population. ° 0 `- , 0 w.. a p _ In Port Angeles, Clallam C7. •-• r� ° -•o x S County Commissioner Mike G ;, co nB r o ccoi o m ;Doherty,D-Port Angeles,tried 'o O out the service. a �-w 0 o m a He asked a hypothetical ° 0 m °•r a E o question of what could be done �' a o a' • x o 3 to help an elderly aunt who'd 5 ,m g, c a'o < broken her hip. - = a c a e to'o. 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No •OlympicPrimary ary Care. 1010 llighway 101. Friday, Nov. 10, u.-rptcd. Flu slxus, S 1,41,-u-- shortage vtccrshortage of influenza vaccine is Sheridan,PT.Saturdays,Oct.21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Medicare patients monia vaccine also available. expected this year, according to Nov. 4 and Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-noon. please bring Medicare cards.All FluMist available by request. the Centers for Disease Control, Medicare patients please bring others pay cash. though some vaccines will not Medicare cards.All others, $20 • Monroe Street Medical For children only be shipped until later in the fall. cash or check. Private insurance Clinic, 242 Monroe,PT. Limited Small quantities of state-sup- Vaccination against influenza will not be billed. supply for high-risk only, $25. plied children's flu vaccines are is especially important for those • Port Townsend Family Call 385-5658 for an appointment. currently available in local din- at high risk for complications Physicians, 934 Sheridan, PT. No insurance will be billed ics.More children's vaccine will from the flu and their close con- Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-noon. • QFC Pharmacy, 1890 be coming throughout October tacts.Influenza can be especially Medicare patients please bring Irondale Road, Port Hadlock. and November. Call your pro- dangerous for young children Medicare cards. All others, $20 Wednesday & Thursday, Nov. vider for an appointment and to and the elderly. cash or check. Private insurance 1-2, noon-6 p.m. Medicare and verify that pediatric vaccines are will not be billed. Medicaid accepted. Flu shots, in stock. Local clinics •Assured Hospice of Clallam $28;pneumonia shots,$40. These clinics will have vac- • Jefferson Medical & and Jefferson Counties sched- • QFC Store, 515 Sheridan, cine for children ages 6 to 59 Pediatric Group, 834 Sheridan, ules a clinic on Monday,Oct.23, PT. Wednesdays, Oct. 18, Nov. months,high-risk children under PT. Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m.- 10 a.m.-2 p.m.at Port Townsend 1 & Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; age 19, and children who are noon. Medicare patients please Community Center, 620 Tyler. Thursdays, Oct. 19, Nov. 2 & household contacts of high-risk bring Medicare cards.All others, Medicare will be billed.All oth- Nov. 16, 3-7 p.m.; Saturdays, persons:Jefferson County Public Oct. 21, Nov. 4 & Nov. 18, Health, 615 Sheridan; Jefferson 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Medicare and Medical & Pediatric Group, Medicaid accepted. Flu shots, 834 Sheridan; Olympic Primary $28;pneumonia shots,$40. Care, 1010 Sheridan; Port • Safeway Pharmacy, 442 Townsend Family Physicians, Sims Way, PT. Thursday, Oct. 934 Sheridan. Le_o_cfiz,v. /O .. 1 ?_ a a • Jefferson County Family YMCA - ® Newsletter S Volume II Issue 4 October 2006 Blue Heron partnership supports families Blue Heron Middle School will offer parent education nights every 3rd Thursday every other month throughout the school year (excluding December) for parents of middle school students. The first in the series begins October 19th. The evening will start at 6 pm with a soup and bread dinner and a "meet and greet"with principal Mark Decker. Following the dinner, a parenting skills session will be offered on specific topics--the first being "communicating with your child". The skills sessions will be jointly facilitated in turn by school counselor Kathryn Kent, princi al Mark Decker Jefferson Coun revention coordinator K I and district prevention coordinator Pam Rogge. One hour parent to parent small group discussion will follow the skills sessions. The parent education nights will be announced in the school's monthly newsletter and online at the Port Townsend School District website. Members of the YMCA Mountain View girls' club will offer childcare, along with their club facilitator Julie Knott, during the education nights for all ages of children. There will be a games and activities room, while another room will be available to do homework. "We're just hoping that lots of parents will find [parent education night] interesting," says Kent, " and you don't have to attend the full series, only those topics relevant to you." Six busy weeks at Y Camp Grant Street Y-kids Summer Camp expanded to six weeks this year with a `Treasure Island' theme. Campers, ages 5 to 12, enjoyed daily , excursions that included both local fare, such as the Marine Science Center and North Beach, and farther a-field to weekly family movie day in Poulsbo, to pick raspberries in Sequim, swim at the YMCA pool in Bremerton and play at the Dream Park in Port Angeles. Community guests and outreach included visitors from Disability Awareness Starts Here (DASH), a beach activity day with Olympic Salmon Coalition, outdoor marimba music with Line, and the glo-germ activity with Yuko from the Health Department. A big thank you to everyone who helped make the camp one exciting adventure. • r .f o o1-3 it � m w wCD txi 25eo 0 q — c-, Mmi (in I .k. • tico-, 0 Sm5 —� � � PJ • 0CD0au, ttioox -� o - , cz a • m n (its � o O▪ cD ,--t 0 = 0 . . 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CM CD a•'wo 5 a.,- l° o cn Shelter: Hours could be extended CONTINUED FROM Al viding training for volunteer Having the shelter there night monitors and because Events planned in PT will also extend the hours, the building has wireless allowing it to open in the late Internet, it will also be able to afternoon instead of at 8 p.m., provide intake screening on- CHURCHES HOST- AN ORIENTATION when church meetings are site, Paysse said. ING THE homeless meets MEETING for shelter vol- . over, Capener said. Funding may be also be at 3 p.m. on the third unteers is planned 1 p.m. "In rural counties, the available to help pay for Thursday of the month at to 4 p.m. Saturday in the homeless tend to hunker down upgrades to the kitchen and St. Mary's Catholic parish hall of St.Mary's for make other improvements in Church. The next meeting Star of the Sea Catholic housing property manager for early,” said Steve Paysse, thespace, he said. is Nov:16. Church, 1335 Blaine St., Olympic Community Action The American Legion also Everyone interested is Port Townsend. Programs. wants to provide cots instead welcome. Volunteers to be Food-handlers training Paysse is liaison with the of mats, Paysse said, and lock- trained as night monitors and test will be offered. American Legion and has met ers so that guests have a place are needed. For more information, with John Ettensberger, post to secure their belongings. For more information, phone Alison Capener, 360- commander, about the plan. The basement-has a sitting phone Alison Capener, 360- 379-7290. area with a television, but it 379-7290. Peninsula Daily News Night monitors may not get much use from shelter guests, according to • Ettensberger also indicated Ken McMillen, who worked at basements on a rotating basis. that the Legion wants to help St. Mary's last winter. At whichever' venue, CHH provide night monitors, "The ones we've had eat Paysse said. dinner and go to sleep," is getting volunteers lined up A trained night monitor is McMillen said. to offer food and shelter every required to be on duty eachA previous effort to estab night starting Dec. 10 and night. lish a homeless shelter in the going through Feb. 25. Last winter, OIyCAP hired American Legion basement "Our nights are already people to do it,but that turned was stymied by fire code regu getting wetter, shorter and out to be too expensive,Paysse la• wns. colder," Capener said. said. According to Charles Lan- "There is a need." Only one person showed up dau, who was working with "Open Hearts, Helping the first night that shelter was organizers, the wiring needed Hands" was formed in 2003 in offered last winter, Capener to be brought up to code. response to the death of said, but by the end of the Stephen Gurbal, a Vietnam �J� ill month, there were seven. 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Ria,o °.c�.09.0 -O °u • cir o ro " ''� II N4 1 * • i i � is ii goy -' .... -.."',. - , . .. -... n 0 v `a0E • 1_4, HY} o 0.0Gua • CL) 'r:. A' 1 y t r i F 4. v5 = W to �, o ppW m E • Girls' Night Out fantastic Editor,Leader: Wow! Girls' Night Out was once again a fantastic event.The merchants, the many neighbors - shopping and the goodie bags gave our town a kind, generous glow on Thursday, Oct. 5. The money from the goodie bags will help local women have screenings for breast and cervical cancer. The sponsors and participants of Girls' Night.Out are "pub- lic health heroes" for providing funding for mamnmogramsand exams for more women in our community.Women between 40 and 64 with no access to health insurance are encouraged to call the Breast and Cervical Cancer screening program locally at 385-9400 at Jefferson County Public Health.Appointments are • available in Port Townsend and Quilcene. To Main Street and all the sponsors:Thank you for the time and the donations, but mostly thanks to all for the open-hearted caring our town presented this week. JEAN BALDWIN director Jefferson County Public Health Th l0 -19-dk • No trace of avian l r found in wild birds 2 - Federal and state agency spe- cialists tested more than 13,000 wild birds last year in their p Alaska breeding grounds for the deadly avian flu that killed wild birds, commercial poultry and '- more than 140 people in Asia, Europe and Africa. p "So far they turned up zero c evidence of the flu," said Dr. Tom Locke, Jefferson County's c health officer."We have another L year to prepare." o Earlier this year, U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA)specialists predicted the deadly avian flu could be carried. ,to the United States this year by nugatory birds. In the early summer, millions of songbirds, shorebirds and waterfowl arrived in Alaska from North America and Southeast Asia to breed.The Southeast Asian migratory birds • could bring the H5N1 (avian flu) virus that first appeared in Asia and now is in 50 countries. around the world, infecting the migratory birds that fly down the West Coast in late summer. The U.S. Department of the Interior and USDA tested the wild migratory birds in Alaska to give the lower 48 states early warning. "Although no high-pathogen- ic H5N l virus has yet been detect- ed,"said Department of Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne in a news release, "we must remain vigilant and thorough in this important detection and early warning program." As the birds from Alaska and Canada began their southerly. migration from these breeding grounds, state, federal and uni- versity biologists in Washington, California and other western states are beginning to sample .1)1 3.1 targeted species, reported the press release. However, migratory birds are not the only pathways for (0—020 . bringing avian flu into North � ( t America.The traffic in legal and illegal poultry, poultry products t and international travel could also introduce the devastating s= t virus. Jefferson flu shot clinics delayed BY JEFF CHEW Jefferson County's flu vac- Saturday at Jefferson Medical to those that have held up din- PENINSULA DAILY NEWS cine doses are manufactured by & Pediatric Group and Port ics in Jefferson County. sanofi pasteur. Townsend Family Physicians. He was unavailable for coin- PORT TOWNSEND—Two The temporary shortfall of McKenzie said the situation ment Tuesday. flu shot clinics that Jefferson vaccine, McKenzie said, should was not like two years ago Olympic Medical Center in Healthcare hospital scheduled be remedied with new ship- when a vaccine producer had to Port Angeles and grocery stores Saturday have been postponed ment by the clinics Nov.4. cancel all of its orders after the are already offering vaccines, for lack of available vaccine, a Jefferson Healthcare company lost its license. he said. Jefferson County Public Health ordered 600 doses, but has "November is still a fine Jefferson Healthcare also official said Tuesday. received only about one-third of time to be vaccinated," said scheduled clinics a Olympic • The hospital received only that,said Kathleen Brakebush, McKenzie."There will continue Primary Care, 1010 Sheridan part of its order, said Lisa pharmacy director at the hospi- to be plenty of vaccine." StPort Townsend from 9 a.m.- McKenzie, Jefferson County tal,on Tuesday. . While Jefferson County ' communicable disease program Another shipment is health officials have scheduled noon on Nov 4, and Dec. 9:Medicare patients must bring coordinator. expected by the end of the clinics to provide flu vaccines, their Medicare,cards.All others "The manufacturers have month, but that could be Clallam County Public Health 20. Private insurance will been shipping out orders-in two another third of the order or still awaits 2,500 doses ordered. Pay or three shipments instead of the full remainder of it, she Dr.Tom Locke,public health not be billed. all at once," said McKenzie, said. officer for both counties, said adding that one of the strains in The vaccine is coming in last week that Clallam is still Jefferson County Editor Jeff Chew the vaccine took longer to grow "shipment waves,"she said. awaiting about 2,500 doses of can be reached at 360-385-2335 or than anticipated. Postponed were clinics, this flu vaccine, for reasons similar Jeff.chew®peninsuladailynews.com. • • DtItk , fo-gcoff • • • • Wednesday,October 25,2006.8 3 Town Hal 1 meeting tackles anderadrinking,a gdrug use Jefferson County Public Health spon- p.m. at the Tri-Area Community Center in Meeting co-sponsors include Chimacum sors a town hall meeting to explore and Chimacum.Hearty appetizers are served. Schools, Quilcene Schools, Jefferson understand the issues of underage drinking The town hall meeting is part of a national County Community Network,Healthy Youth and drug use and their consequences on effort to increase the understanding of under- Coalition, Jefferson County Juvenile and Thursday,Oct.26. age drinking and drug use and to encourage Family Court, Jefferson County Sheriff's All interested youths in fifth grade and and empower youths, families, individuals Office, Port Townsend Police, Safe Harbor older, parents and community members are and communities to address the problem by Recovery Center and Beacon of Hope. welcome at the meeting, set for 6:30-8 building support networks. For information call 379-4476. • 62,642,- • PENINSULA DAILY NEws Peninsulallorthwest ......,,,...„,,...,,,.„.:.:„.3•.::,..1........r.,„,..:;:i. 774.7.ts:!.,.,:.:.::,..„‘:,,,....:.„....:.„.,i, „,„. 4,00.;111...i m.,,,,,......„„,..... , • 7`.---:'"'"1..'.''.:''. 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The donation came from proceeds from the recent "Girls' •Night Out"event in Port Townsend, where "goody bags" were sold for$5 each. . xr 10 ._,?-off' . S .____ ._ • Bacteria . discoveryo � vo0^ w ro� vro �W � ° > �' c� '�'_ a) o c o .. c a) inbayro ro2 5 .5 4....) ;b > w 0 b• y �, o 0P� `� � • oec ° `° � - ro 3 ° Shellfish ban placed UJ 5 Q .� p -rn " _� b w N ct • 4-� c 4' $ 2 m ° ti F. 75. O1 > cii cp on portion of waters �,.� ° ° -� . ro a �' X ° .4 0 3 , /'� co ro > ro y a 4 By EVAN CAEL CPENINSULA DAILY NEWS J '+ +' 'O O ::g a) U) i '2 c ro ',c,., y -5 DISCOVERY BAY—A portion of `+� 3 $-, 3 N: �° - •;a o 0 c).,°°o- c "..2 Discovery Bay will be restricted "'� r~ . 2 E 'd +°'�, ..� S +' o .' °q•. a) ro commercial shellfish harvest- w ti • a)>' 3 �, ° v w 0 o0 ca.-- from ing because high levels of fecal col- 4. o y o a.•� a) x a. n © .o a) iform have been found, said a repre- - v. ro ' a) o �>, o 1 2.6 o o c-0'd ro 6 64 ..c 2 sentative of the state Department of r 1 °o a, 3 c as o a) "'u9 a) L0 o.. 'o 5. C,..G E o a Health. `J „ y� s. a., �, ro.� ° �" n ° a „E-• „�o 5 U It's the first time pollution has �.� ro o � m'- v °' 'a ❑ ro closed any portion of Discovery Bay ° x c° Z +'',; ° °f-t o °x L o to shellfish harvesting, said Bob 0 �' `" ° > _ Q:°^ ° u Health state c growing areae classification �°' >°, w q 3 x ro , y 3 s as manager, and Mike McNickle, Jef- ferson County Environmental 0 ~>' o-6:2.)o a. ° •�' o a ro .�4 to s: o ° > a) b s- Health director. N _ �� The precise boundaries of the R-5 8 g v'� o 2 ° °a' ° 3 a a, ^ °o E restricted area have yet to be deter- V./ �' ° °'�= ° x o°o o v Q o Z c cn o`tea mined. �•1 ti 2ro� a)4,0a°odG7 � � a +., -0' .2 ... ° � ro- A sensor discovered the high level •r'�-1 °�' " )n ro d�" s. `� z .-Z> -- 6 ro of pollutant at the northwest part of $, ° y..,g> a°' �° ° o $. x o -- o a °' 0 ro o `0 Port Discovery. o 4'18 3 3 @j x °.4 4 ° +� 8,- . n. 0 z c "We notified shellfish " y a a o 3 b >> °D n' +' c,•_ a growers •' CL 6 a''.,1 o g„+''� a)-,.0- a).Ly ^ ro -6 0 y that we're going to have to close that I ,c g °�' .0 cd• �„ t~ -d „ c part of Discovery Bay for commer- 0 3 6 2 8 J o�'a$ a) c. 0 3.-6 o a) 0 Ci) a) U) riccih on Tuesday.harvesting," said Wool- 0:0E-id 0 U .o x 80 -,-,'S S a0i-0 00 r. y =+,a4 0 5 .5 • .0 a) 3 O.$ s°'. c°',W -i v L c o 5 "What we're going to need to do is see a change in water qualityin °�''[ x o: a) 0 0 a)^ w a) • -0 • o � 0.0 e � o � +i .c.c n g U,,F..0 �`°-,.o y to there before we can reopen it." Tests showed a count of 46 fecal 0 $. ° c° $6.,on a)Z °r~' �" s-o a ° coliform organisms •j ° g per 100 milli- «, a) a) .:o o_ J liters of water for the 90th percentile • w 'w . -s •,�°,a 5 I' o ro 7 y 3= c'5a a of samples. `� " ° !. 1;-- TURN TO BAY/A8 � � z ,$ c t o > > .�.c ro c s.°.4 0. c:7451) 030 � ' °°•8o a, ° $. s.+, rosn4• a,rl*473 y-c {-,.:.:b.0! gliio92 � a) ��w a� � a) U � o �� 3 .CC1Q_ E 4cu '-' a:0-c)4 3 a � O s, ro.o.r. '; 0 y cF• > r ' 7)1)k. II-I'Oh , • • Jefferson County TIP LINE 1-360-333-3869 • Please call the above number if you have any informa- tion regarding illegal, immoral, or civil rights violations by Jefferson County Government Officials, against any citizen, employee or property, owner. Persons with knowledge of Use and Sales of Narcotics are especially encQuraged to call. REWARD for useful information upon conviction or recovery. 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Lej- 2iw- D 1(- (—o • • Wednesday,November 1,2006•Be Forum focus is women s health A public discussion of the small groups around a table Women will help guide and targeted programming to pro- barriers that keep women and and gives them one question to inform the work of the Women's mote good health and prevent girls from achieving optimal ponder together.After 20 min- Health Project, a community-, specific health-defeating behav health and well-being takes utes,one person stays behind as based nonprofit corporation iors among women and girls, place on Saturday, Nov. 4, 9-11 table host,and the rest disperse whose purpose is to research the educate the community on issues a.m.at The Public House in Port to other tables. Groups are then barriers that keep local women related to health and wellness, Townsend. asked to ponder the same ques- and girls from achieving optimal and evaluate the effectiveness "We want to know what tion again, or a related ques- health and well-being, cultivate of all Women's Health Project women and girls in our corn- tion. Café conversations mu- partnerships with Osfing pro- activities. munity think are the biggest bar- ally include three "rounds" of viders to improve health and Contact Wilmart at info@ niers to achieving good health," conversation and a"town hall" wellness services to women and womenshealthproject org or said Beth Wilmart, executive full group discussion before girls, develop and implement 385-3627. • director of the Women's Health closing. Project, which hosts Saturday's Listening to Women is spon- "Listening to Women"event sored by Uptown Nutrition,The The intent of the forum is Food Co-op,Dale Fountain D.C., to foster collaborative dia- and Consumer Credit and Debt logue, active engagement and Counseling Services.Admission constructive possibilities for is free and includes breakfast. action. It uses the"world café" Minimum age for attendees is style of community conversa- 13. • tion, which places people in The results of-Listening to • -LeAteraAt— • .. Learn about pandemic influenza on Nov. 8 Concerns about avian influ- Many workers would be out of • enza and how best to prepare for the office for weeks. Schools, a possible global influenza pan- theaters, churches, sporting demic are presented at a commu- events—anywhere people gather nity forum'on Wednesday,Nov. in groups—would be disrupted. 8.Sponsored by Region 2 Public In the event of a pandemic, Health,the forum is 6:30-9 p.m. everyone will need to be pre- ... at Port Townsend Community pared for the worst. Center. "This means learning how to Health experts speak on how stock your home for an emer- individuals can protect them- gency and make a family emer- selves and their families against gency plan,"say health officials. flu,and the importance for every "Business owners and managers • individual, family and business need to do likewise for their ' to develop an emergency pre- businesses — pandemics can paredness plan. last three months or longer,and Explained are the three dif- keeping our community func- ferent forms of influenza—sea- tinning is a high priority." sonal,avian,and pandemic;how All are invited to the work- we can prevent ourselves and shop to learn more about our families from contracting this important health topic or spreading flu;what to expect and become part of local and from the local health department regional efforts to be better and city officials in case of a prepared for a future influenza major outbreak;what you can do pandemic.Call Julia Danskin at , • to protect your health and your Jefferson County Public Health, . family during a flu pandemic; 385-9420. f,. what to stock in your home for emergencies; how to make a plan for your family,your busi- ness and our community. Presently, the avian flu • known as H5N1 is the focus of intense international concern. There have not been any cases in the United States, but it has spread widely among bird pop- ulations in Asia and some areas of Africa. As of mid-October, 256 human cases of H5N1 have been confirmed and 151 deaths have occurred, accord- ing to Public Health officials. This type of avian flu does not spread easily from person to person, but if the H5N1 virus t' changes and becomes more contagious, it could signal the start of a new global influenza pandemic,they warn. . Pandemics During the 20th century,three influenza pandemics occurred — in 1918, 1957 and 1968. Public Health reports that unlike seasonal influenza, which usu- ally infects only 5 to 10 percent of the population, a pandemic influenza strain causes illness in as much as 25 to 30 percent of 7-r LastRArs the population.Death rates from influenza pandemics have varied I 1"-- I 6 from a high of 2.5 percent in • 1918 to a low of 0.1 percent in 1957 and 1968. Everyone_would be impact- ed by a large-scale influenza pandemic, warn Public'Health ' officials. Many people would get sick,hospitals and healthcare facilities would be overwhelmed, and fatalities would likely occur. • Oral Health Center receives $18,000 OIyCAP's Oral Health Center als and procedures to help area has received$18,000 to fund its emergency rooms stabilize den- "Partners in Proactive Dentistry tal patients and refer them into Project." The award was one the Oral Health Center, which of five in the state from the will do a comprehensive den- Community Services Block tal evaluation and help patients Grant Innovation Fund,awarded move toward a long-term plan. • through the Washington State The project will last one year, Department ofCommunity,Trade but the procedures and informa- and Economic Development. tion put in place will continue to The project will partner the help guide referrals. Oral Health Center with local OIyCAP is the peninsula's medical centers to move ewer- largest nonprofit community gency dental patients toward services agency, operating more proactive dental care that low- than 50 programs assisting low- ers costs and reduces the use -income individuals or families. of medical facilities for dental The Oral Health Center is locat- emergencies. ed in OIyCAP's Port Angeles Dr. Lonn DeMoss, who office; remote clinics using directs the project, said, "We portable equipment are held in hope to break the cycle of recur- Forks, Port Townsend, Clallam ring dental emergencies and Bay and Brinnon on a rotat- repeated hospital visits that are ing basis. The center accepts characteristic of people who are Medicaid coupons and uses a poor and uninsured." sliding-fee scale to determine Project staff members are patient charges. 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