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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007- October File Copy i Jefferson County Board of 3--CeaCth. .agenda .fit mutes • October 18, 2007 • JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Thursday, October 18, 2007 Main Conference Room Jefferson County Public Health 2:30—4:30 PM DRAFT AGENDA I. Approval of Agenda II. Approval of Minutes of the September 20,2007 Board of Health Meeting III. Public Comments IV. Old Business and Informational Items 1. Influenza Vaccination 2007-2008 Season 2. Food Service Newsletter V. New Business • 1. 2007 Community Health Assessment Data Re: Substance Abuse and Mental Health 2. Substance Abuse Advisory Board Report 3. On-site Sewage Operation and Maintenance Plan Public Meeting Report 4. Informational Items VI. Activity Update VII. Agenda Planning VIII. Next Scheduled Meeting: To Be Determined 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Main Conference Room Jefferson County Public Health • gel • r JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES Thursday September, 20, 2007 Board Members: Staff Members: Phil Johnson—County Commissioner District#1 Thomas Locke,MD, Health Officer David Sullivan—County Commissioner District#2 Jean Baldwin,Public Health Services Director John Austin, Vice Chairman—County Commissioner District#3 Julia Danskin,Nursing Programs Director Jill Buhler—Hospital Commissioner District#2 Mike McNickle, Environmental Health& Geoff Masci—Port Townsend City Council WaterQuality Director Sheila Westerman— Citizen at Large (City) Roberta Frissell, Chair—Citizen at Large(County) Meeting was called to order at 2:30 pm on September 20, 2007 by Chair Frissell in the conference room of Jefferson County Public Health. All members were presents with the exception of Member Buhler. A quorum was present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA • Board Member Sullivan moved to approve the agenda with the addition of two New Business Agenda Items: 2007 Shoreline Survey and Clean Water District. Member Johnson seconded the motion,which carried by a unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Westerman moved to approve the minutes of August 16,2007 as written. Board Member Austin seconded the motion,which carried by a unanimous vote. PUBLIC COMMENTS None OLD BUSINESS National Health Service Corps Provider Recruitment Member Buhler testified at the Rural Health Conference in Washington, D.C. Dr. Locke spoke to the Board about recruiting National Health Service Corps health care providers stating that it is a competitive process and that there are more requests than there are providers. Dr. Locke spoke of the success of the National Health Service Corp and the role it's played in covering the rural communities and said this may be a viable option for recruiting a position for South County. • Jefferson County Board of Health,September 20,2007 Page 1 of 7 Jefferson County Public Health in NACCHO (National Association of City and County Health Officials) News Jean Baldwin commented on the article in the NAACHO Issue Brief publication. Jefferson County Public Health was featured in the August 2007 article on Women's Mental Health: Local Health Department Strategies in Addressing Depression Among Pregnant and Parenting Women. NACCHO initiated a survey on the integration of mental health services in maternal health programs and followed up with an interview. Jefferson County was one of three counties featured. Jean reminded the Board about the continued work with our Kitsap County partners, focusing on mental health and substance abuse assessment data to determine community needs. JCPH is pursuing an electronic database with the capabilities of compiling maternal depression screening data to profile and produce a report for the Methamphetamine Action Team. This information will focus on methamphetamine use in the family and its community impact. Board Correspondence Dr. Locke complimented Mike McNickle and his staff on the hard work that was done on the On-site sewage Management Plan and On-site code revision. Both have passed review by the Washington State Department of Health. Mike McNickle commented briefly on the funding from the Department of Ecology which will help pay for the archaeological study and some construction costs at Beckett • Point. Member Sullivan said he spoke with Jim Parker from PUD and said the project is on schedule and due to be finished in November. NEW BUSINESS Policy Issues Related to Formation of JCPH District: Progress Report Dr. Locke introduced this agenda item as a follow up to a prior discussion with the Board. The Board instructed JCPH to gather additional information about formation of a Health District. Mike McNickle invited proposals from outside agencies to conduct a feasibility study and received two bids. Member Masci, Member Austin, Dr. Locke and Jean Baldwin conducted the interviews this morning. Jean Baldwin pointed out that there are a number of problems that formation of a health district may or may not be a viable solution to. Workforce recruitment and retention issues remain a big part of the problem and complicates JCPHs ability to recruit public health nurses and other specialty positions as well as environmental health positions. We are in a market where qualified people can make a much better income working for a hospital or working in the private sector, making it difficult to recruit and retain staff • Jefferson County Board of Health,September 20,2007 Page 2 of 7 Dr. Locke noted that with each passing year we find ourselves with more responsibilities • and there is no reason to believe these trends are going to reverse. Current revenue streams are unable to keep up with the pace of rising service demands. This is something a health district could potentially address by broadening the base of funding for local public health. Performing services that fulfill our core mission to protect and improve community health is increasingly a multi jurisdictional problem. The health district feasibility study will look at a variety of different issues and provide an opportunity to discuss what the future of public health should look like in Jefferson County. Ultimately, formation of a county health district is a decision of the county legislative authority, i.e. the Board of County Commissioners. Member Sullivan spoke to the issue of funding, stating the funding and budget comes through the commissioners. Dr. Locke referred to the statutes and pointed out that each county has a governmental responsibility to fund mandatory public health services. Member Westerman expressed her view on city inclusion and feels there is a perception that city residents do not feel included, even though they come to the health department and access all of the services available. A Health District it is not a county or the city entity, it's about public health services and everybody that lives in the district. Member Masci noted that we should not approach this as out-sourcing another • governmental function for the convenience of the budget,but rather because it's the right thing to do for residents and it's the right thing to do for public health of the entire county. We need to be clear about why we are doing this. We need to be prepared with facts and the reality that this is for everybody and that everybody will be served equally. Member Masci moved to move forward with the feasibility study of becoming a health district. Member Johnson seconded the motion,which carried by unanimous vote. Jean Baldwin asked for volunteers to work on the next step. Members Westerman, Masci, Sullivan and Frissell volunteered. Public Health Emergency Preparedness Funding Cuts Federal funding received by local health departments for emergency preparedness fell 20% last year and will decrease again next year by another 20%. We have argued that to improve and sustain emergency preparedness capacity would take a long term investment. The political reality is that as the years have passed, funding for this has become less of a priority and it now appears that we have passed the peak of funding. With federal funding came a broad and detailed list of deliverables that were not fully covered by federal funding. In most cases existing staff were used to complete deliverables and most of the staff came from communicable disease control. Dr. Locke referred to the NAACHO Executive Summary findings showing that only 19% of LHDs • feel that they are now highly prepared for an emergency with 77% feeling that although they have made improvements, more improvement is needed. Dr. Locke says that with Jefferson County Board of Health,September 20,2007 Page 3 of 7 regional funding of$25,000 we were not going to purchase a lot of real emergency capacity. We have put almost all of it into building linkages and increasing staff training • in preparedness and communications technology. Jean Baldwin feels that we have made strides in preparedness but notes there is room for growth and that building partnerships has been one of the best investments. 2008 Jefferson County Public Health Budget: Impact on Programs and Staffing Veronica Morris-Nakano, Chief Operations Director, gave an overview of the proposed 2008 Budget for JCPH. Veronica commented that the 2008 Budget reflects the addition of a new Public Health Nurse and an Environmental Health Specialist. She stated that there are unutilized grant dollars because of the level of staffing which also impacts our administration. There have been changes since the draft was produced. John Fischbach and Allen Sartin made some changes in the amount requested from the general fund. They have removed some funding for the public health nurses and the drinking water program. Jean Baldwin reminded the board about the performance measures stating that they are clearly tied to the budget. They are also tied to deliverables. Veronica explained one problem with the current funding formula. JCPH currently receives Substance Abuse Prevention contributions from the County and the City. The County's contribution has remained flat at$28,000 - $33,000 over the last 10-15 years. JCPH has proposed that the county contribute to Substance Abuse Prevention using the same formula as the city, which would provide an increase of$15,000 - $16,000. Dr. Locke stated that the budget is a County Commissioner responsibility but the impact of the budget ultimately reflects what we can or can't do as a health jurisdiction and that impacts the responsibilities of the Board of Health Another principle concern discussed was the increase in facilities cost. Member Masci raised the question of the disproportionate square footage rate between DCD, Public Works and JCPH and asked if the county used a base square footage charge levied across all departments. Veronica Morris-Nakano responded stating that the explanation she received was that the rate is not based on square footage. It is based on actual cost. At the end of the year totals are run to see how much time IT and maintenance staff spend in each facility. The totals are based on a cost analysis in 2005 for the 2007 budget. Veronica questioned whether it was reasonable for Public Works, who is as large a department as JCPH, to incur a charge of$10,893 when JCPH is being charged $80,943. Member Masci stated that it seemed that JCPH was being penalized for finding other sources of revenue, which alleviates the burden from the county. Member Masci suggested a more viable formula to determine facilities cost and would reward departments for bringing in outside revenue and allocate an overhead charge into those dollar amounts and defray facility costs. • Jefferson County Board of Health,September 20,2007 Page 4 of 7 • West Nile Virus Update: State Emergency Funding and Local GIS Data Dr. Locke talked briefly about West Nile Virus noting that we have not seen any positive human cases or mosquito pools that have tested positive for WNV. There have been 7 horses confirmed with WNV in the Yakima area. There are some isolated cases of infected birds. The new additions to the WNV plans this year is commitment of state funding if certain conditions are met: • Declaration of an emergency • Local capacity to contract with a company to conduct effective mosquito control • Demonstrated presence of the disease and serious threat to human populations • DOH evaluation that the proposed emergency mosquito control is deemed appropriate in ensuring public safety Also noted was the mapping and location of mosquito trapping in Jefferson County. Pipiens and Tarsalis mosquitoes, both potential WNV vectors, were identified but no samples tested positive for the virus. 2007 Shoreline Survey Member Sullivan shared the Department of Health 2007 Shoreline Survey with the Board. During August 2007, DOH conducted an evaluation of the shoreline and upland conditions along 9 marine miles in the Port Townsend Bay shell fish growing area. The evaluation was completed as part of a routine re-evaluation of the commercial shellfish growing area. The report stated that there were numerous potential sources of pollution • identified along the shoreline of approved growing area and within unclassified portions that may be classified for commercial/recreational harvest. With the exception of the area near the northern-most tip of Indian Island and the eastern shoreline of Marrowstone Island, the public beach around Fort Flagler State Park can be approved for commercial/recreational shellfish harvest. Clean Water District Update Member Sullivan informed the Board that the public hearing for the formation of a Clean Water District, scheduled for September 26th, will have to be rescheduled due conflicting appointments. The public meeting will open but there will be a request for a continuance. There were specific concerns discussed regarding different funding sources, including contract match dollars,property tax or a new parcel tax. Mike McNickle reminded the Board that we were under a deadline from a state requirement to form a Shellfish Protection District. Mike stated that he talked to DOH about Mats Mats Bay and explained that the reason that it's conditionally approved for shellfish is because of the boating population in the summer months and the concern about marine waste. Mike reminded the Board that the results from the data were samples collected in the winter months. Sampling is not done in the summer months when ambient water quality improves due to reduced surface runoff. The next round of sampling will include six samples taken over the next year. Mike also noted that Dosewallip tidelands are not only affected by the elk heard but also by a failing septic system in the park that has yet to be • repaired. Jefferson County Board of Health,September 20,2007 Page 5 of 7 Member Austin discussed the parcel tax and the difficulty in communicating its rationale • to the public. Mike replied that the original draft of the Clean Water District was written with options for multiple parcel discounts and senior discounts making it more equitable. Due to cost analysis,this was not feasible. ACTIVITY UPDATE None AGENDA PLANNING • November 15th BOH meeting schedule conflict. Will discuss at October 18th meeting. • John Barth- Substance Abuse discussion Member Westerman moved to adjourn the meeting. Member Sullivan seconded the motion,which carried by unanimous vote. Meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m. Next Board of Health meeting is October 18, 2007 . • Jefferson County Board of Health,September 20,2007 Page 6 of 7 • JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Roberta Frissell, Chair Sheila Westerman, Member John Austin, Vice Chair Geoff Masci, Member Excused David Sullivan, Member Jill Buhler, Member • Phil Johnson, Member • Jefferson County Board of Health,September 20,2007 Page 7 of 7 JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES Thursday September, 20, 2007 Board Members: Staff Members: Phil Johnson— County Commissioner District#1 Thomas Locke,MD, Health Officer David Sullivan—County Commissioner District#2 Jean Baldwin,Public Health Services Director John Austin, Vice Chairman—County Commissioner District#3 Julia Dans kin,Nursing Programs Director Jill Buhler—Hospital Commissioner District#2 Mike McNickle,Environmental Health & Geoff Masci—Port Townsend City Council Water Quality Director Sheila Westerman— Citizen at Large (Ciy) Roberta Frissell, Chair—Citizen at Large (Couny) Meeting was called to order at 2:30 pm on September 20, 2007 by Chair Frissell in the conference room of Jefferson County Public Health. All members were presents with the exception of Member Buhler. A quorum was present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Board Member Sullivan moved to approve the agenda with the addition of two New AAA Business Agenda Items: 2007 Shoreline Survey and Clean Water District. Member Johnson seconded the motion,which carried by a unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Westerman moved to approve the minutes of August 16,2007 as written. Board Member Austin seconded the motion,which carried by a unanimous vote. PUBLIC COMMENTS None OLD BUSINESS National Health Service Corps Provider Recruitment Member Buhler testified at the Rural Health Conference in Washington, D.C. Dr. Locke spoke to the Board about recruiting National Health Service Corps health care providers stating that it is a competitive process and that there are more requests than there are providers. Dr. Locke spoke of the success of the National Health Service Corp and the role it's played in covering the rural communities and said this may be a viable option for recruiting a position for South County. • Jefferson County Board of Health,September 20,2007 Page 1 of 7 Jefferson County Public Health in NACCHO (National Association of City and County Health Officials) News Jean Baldwin commented on the article in the NAACHO Issue Brief publication. Jefferson County Public Health was featured in the August 2007 article on Women's Mental Health: Local Health Department Strategies in Addressing Depression Among Pregnant and Parenting Women. NACCHO initiated a survey on the integration of mental health services in maternal health programs and followed up with an interview. Jefferson County was one of three counties featured. Jean reminded the Board about the continued work with our Kitsap County partners, focusing on mental health and substance abuse assessment data to determine community needs. JCPH is pursuing an electronic database with the capabilities of compiling maternal depression screening data to profile and produce a report for the Methamphetamine Action Team. This information will focus on methamphetamine use in the family and its community impact. Board Correspondence Dr. Locke complimented Mike McNickle and his staff on the hard work that was done on the On-site sewage Management Plan and On-site code revision. Both have passed review by the Washington State Department of Health. Mike McNickle commented briefly on the funding from the Department of Ecology which will help pay for the archaeological study and some construction costs at Beckett Point. Member Sullivan said he spoke with Jim Parker from PUD and said the project is L on schedule and due to be finished in November. NEW BUSINESS Policy Issues Related to Formation of JCPH District: Progress Report Dr. Locke introduced this agenda item as a follow up to a prior discussion with the Board. The Board instructed JCPH to gather additional information about formation of a Health District. Mike McNickle invited proposals from outside agencies to conduct a feasibility study and received two bids. Member Masci, Member Austin, Dr. Locke and Jean Baldwin conducted the interviews this morning. Jean Baldwin pointed out that there are a number of problems that formation of a health district may or may not be a viable solution to. Workforce recruitment and retention issues remain a big part of the problem and complicates JCPHs ability to recruit public health nurses and other specialty positions as well as environmental health positions. We are in a market where qualified people can make a much better income working for a hospital or working in the private sector, making it difficult to recruit and retain staff. • Jefferson County Board of Health,September 20,2007 Page 2 of 7 Dr. Locke noted that with each passing year we find ourselves with more responsibilities and there is no reason to believe these trends are going to reverse. Current revenue • streams are unable to keep up with the pace of rising service demands. This is something a health district could potentially address by broadening the base of funding for local public health. Performing services that fulfill our core mission to protect and improve community health is increasingly a multi jurisdictional problem. The health district feasibility study will look at a variety of different issues and provide an opportunity to discuss what the future of public health should look like in Jefferson County. Ultimately, formation of a county health district is a decision of the county legislative authority, i.e. the Board of County Commissioners. Member Sullivan spoke to the issue of funding, stating the funding and budget comes through the commissioners. Dr. Locke referred to the statutes and pointed out that each county has a governmental responsibility to fund mandatory public health services. Member Westerman expressed her view on city inclusion and feels there is a perception that city residents do not feel included, even though they come to the health department and access all of the services available. A Health District it is not a county or the city entity, it's about public health services and everybody that lives in the district. Member Masci noted that we should not approach this as out-sourcing another governmental function for the convenience of the budget, but rather because it's the right Alit thing to do for residents and it's the right thing to do for public health of the entire county. We need to be clear about why we are doing this. We need to be prepared with facts and the reality that this is for everybody and that everybody will be served equally. Member Masci moved to move forward with the feasibility study of becoming a health district. Member Johnson seconded the motion,which carried by unanimous vote. Jean Baldwin asked for volunteers to work on the next step. Members Westerman, Masci, Sullivan and Frissell volunteered. Public Health Emergency Preparedness Funding Cuts Federal funding received by local health departments for emergency preparedness fell 20% last year and will decrease again next year by another 20%. We have argued that to improve and sustain emergency preparedness capacity would take a long term investment. The political reality is that as the years have passed, funding for this has become less of a priority and it now appears that we have passed the peak of funding. With federal funding came a broad and detailed list of deliverables that were not fully covered by federal funding. In most cases existing staff were used to complete deliverables and most of the staff came from communicable disease control. Dr. Locke referred to the NAACHO Executive Summary findings showing that only 19% of LHDs feel that they are now highly prepared for an emergency with 77% feeling that although • they have made improvements,more improvement is needed. Dr. Locke says that with Jefferson County Board of Health,September 20,2007 Page 3 of 7 regional funding of$25,000 we were not going to purchase a lot of real emergency capacity. We have put almost all of it into building linkages and increasing staff training in preparedness and communications technology. 3 Jean Baldwin feels that we have made strides in preparedness but notes there is room for growth and that building partnerships has been one of the best investments. 2008 Jefferson County Public Health Budget: Impact on Programs and Staffing Veronica Morris-Nakano, Chief Operations Director, gave an overview of the proposed 2008 Budget for JCPH. Veronica commented that the 2008 Budget reflects the addition of a new Public Health Nurse and an Environmental Health Specialist. She stated that there are unutilized grant dollars because of the level of staffing which also impacts our administration. There have been changes since the draft was produced. John Fischbach and Allen Sartin made some changes in the amount requested from the general fund. They have removed some funding for the public health nurses and the drinking water program. Jean Baldwin reminded the board about the performance measures stating that they are clearly tied to the budget. They are also tied to deliverables. Veronica explained one problem with the current funding formula. JCPH currently receives Substance Abuse Prevention contributions from the County and the City. The County's contribution has remained flat at $28,000 - $33,000 over the last 10-15 years. JCPH has proposed that the county contribute to Substance Abuse Prevention using the h, same formula as the city, which would provide an increase of$15,000 - $16,000. Dr. Locke stated that the budget is a County Commissioner responsibility but the impact of the budget ultimately reflects what we can or can't do as a health jurisdiction and that impacts the responsibilities of the Board of Health Another principle concern discussed was the increase in facilities cost. Member Masci raised the question of the disproportionate square footage rate between DCD, Public Works and JCPH and asked if the county used a base square footage charge levied across all departments. Veronica Morris-Nakano responded stating that the explanation she received was that the rate is not based on square footage. It is based on actual cost. At the end of the year totals are run to see how much time IT and maintenance staff spend in each facility. The totals are based on a cost analysis in 2005 for the 2007 budget. Veronica questioned whether it was reasonable for Public Works, who is as large a department as JCPH, to incur a charge of$10,893 when JCPH is being charged $80,943. Member Masci stated that it seemed that JCPH was being penalized for finding other sources of revenue, which alleviates the burden from the county. Member Masci suggested a more viable formula to determine facilities cost and would reward departments for bringing in outside revenue and allocate an overhead charge into those dollar amounts and defray facility costs. • Jefferson County Board of Health,September 20,2007 Page 4 of 7 • West Nile Virus Update: State Emergency Funding and Local GIS Data Dr. Locke talked briefly about West Nile Virus noting that we have not seen any positive human cases or mosquito pools that have tested positive for WNV. There have been 7 horses confirmed with WNV in the Yakima area. There are some isolated cases of infected birds. The new additions to the WNV plans this year is commitment of state funding if certain conditions are met: • Declaration of an emergency • Local capacity to contract with a company to conduct effective mosquito control • Demonstrated presence of the disease and serious threat to human populations • DOH evaluation that the proposed emergency mosquito control is deemed appropriate in ensuring public safety Also noted was the mapping and location of mosquito trapping in Jefferson County. Pipiens and Tarsalis mosquitoes, both potential WNV vectors, were identified but no samples tested positive for the virus. 2007 Shoreline Survey Member Sullivan shared the Department of Health 2007 Shoreline Survey with the Board. During August 2007, DOH conducted an evaluation of the shoreline and upland conditions along 9 marine miles in the Port Townsend Bay shell fish growing area. The evaluation was completed as part of a routine re-evaluation of the commercial shellfish growing area. The report stated that there were numerous potential sources of pollution identified along the shoreline of approved growing area and within unclassified portions that may be classified for commercial/recreational harvest. With the exception of the area near the northern-most tip of Indian Island and the eastern shoreline of Marrowstone Island, the public beach around Fort Flagler State Park can be approved for commercial/recreational shellfish harvest. Clean Water District Update Member Sullivan informed the Board that the public hearing for the formation of a Clean Water District, scheduled for September 26th, will have to be rescheduled due conflicting appointments. The public meeting will open but there will be a request for a continuance. There were specific concerns discussed regarding different funding sources, including contract match dollars, property tax or a new parcel tax. Mike McNickle reminded the Board that we were under a deadline from a state requirement to form a Shellfish Protection District. Mike stated that he talked to DOH about Mats Mats Bay and explained that the reason that it's conditionally approved for shellfish is because of the boating population in the summer months and the concern about marine waste. Mike reminded the Board that the results from the data were samples collected in the winter months. Sampling is not done in the summer months when ambient water quality improves due to reduced surface runoff The next round of sampling will include six samples taken over the next year. Mike also noted that Dosewallip tidelands are not only affected by the elk heard but also by a failing septic system in the park that has yet to be repaired. • Jefferson County Board of Health,September 20,2007 Page 5 of 7 Member Austin discussed the parcel tax and the difficulty in communicating its rationale to the public. Mike replied that the original draft of the Clean Water District was written with options for multiple parcel discounts and senior discounts making it more equitable. Due to cost analysis, this was not feasible. ACTIVITY UPDATE None AGENDA PLANNING • November 15th BOH meeting schedule conflict. Will discuss at October 18th meeting. • John Barth - Substance Abuse discussion Member Westerman moved to adjourn the meeting. Member Sullivan seconded the motion,which carried by unanimous vote. Meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m. Next Board of Health meeting is October 18, 2007 4111k • Jefferson County Board of Health,September 20,2007 Page 6 of 7 eIN JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH 14-4_ Olt_Aez-{ Roberta Frissell, Chair Sheila Westerman, Member Unavailable for signature John eiustin, Vice Chair Geoff Masci, Member t Excused David Sullivan, Member Jill Buhler, Member .40(IPII)hdL Phil Jon, Member • Jefferson County Board of Health,September 20,2007 Page 7 of 7 • Board of Health Old Business .agenda Items # IV., 1 • Influenza 'Vaccination 2007-2008 Season October 18, 2007 • • Washington State Department of yr � News Release For immediate release: October 9, 2007 (07-173) Contacts: Dorm Moyer, Communications Office 360-236-4076 Michele Roberts, Immunization Program CHILD Profile 360-236-3720 Flu vaccine available; protect yourself and your family by getting vaccinated OLYMPIA—Influenza vaccine should be plentiful for the upcoming season as more doses are expected than ever before. Some vaccine has already arrived in Washington and shipments will continue in the coming weeks. The challenge will be to use it all, and everyone can do their part by getting vaccinated. Flu immunization rates are alarmingly low for children and adults. Washington rates are 22.8 percent for young children and 72.4 percent for adults over age 65 —slightly above the national IIIaverage but below national and state goals of 90 percent. National data show that just 40 percent of physicians and other health care workers get vaccinated, which helps protect their patients. Every year an average of 36,000 people in the United States die from flu-related illness and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized. "Flu vaccine is the best protection against this serious disease," says Secretary of Health, Mary Selecky. "You protect yourself from flu by getting vaccinated, and that protects your family and friends, too." Everyone can benefit from an annual flu shot, and for many people it's crucial. This includes young children,pregnant women, anyone over age 50, and people of any age with a chronic condition like diabetes, heart disease or asthma. Residents of nursing homes or long-term care facilities and people living with or caring for a high risk person, including health care providers, should also be vaccinated. The Department of Health provides flu vaccine for children under 19 who are high risk, are household contacts of a high risk person, and any child who wants to be vaccinated as supply Illpermits. The agency has ordered more than 355,000 doses—a record order for the state. Local providers will be receiving shipments over the next several weeks. The state vaccine is provided —More— Flu vaccine season October 9, 2007 Page 2 to the patient at no cost; however, health care providers usually charge an office visit or • administration fee. Adults should consult with their insurance carriers to check on coverage for flu vaccine. People are urged to use their regular health care providers for immunizations. For help finding an immunization clinic, call the Family Healthy hotline at 1-800-322-2588, or your local health agency (www.doh.wa.gov/LHJMap/LHJMap.htm). Adults can also check the American Lung Association Flu Shot Locator(http://flucliniclocator.org/). The Department of Health Flu News Web site (http://www.doh.wa.gov/FluNews/) provides additional information on flu vaccine. ### Visit the Washington Department of Health Web site at http://www.doh.wa.gov for a healthy dose of information. • • • Board of Health Old Business .agenda Item # 1V., 2 • food Service Newsletter October 18, 2007 • 4 r k ,.._-# re) '. c_'-Al - Y JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH Fait 200 SEPTEMBER ISNATIONAL F MONTH' This year's theme is: Viruses - They're in Your Hands. L., 1 Two Viruses easily transmitted through food are Hepatitis A & Norovirus: "'" ,. About I-tepatitLs A About NoroVLrus • Enters through the mouth,multiplies in the body,and is • Found in the stool and vomit of infected people and is easily passed in the feces(stool).Causes fever,nausea,abdominal spread from person to person. Causes vomiting and diarrhea. discomfort,followed by jaundice. • Can be carried on an infected person's hands and spread by • Can be spread by consuming food or drink contaminated by direct contact, or by consuming food or drink that has been infected food handlers. Outbreaks also have occurred from handled by the individual. eating undercooked oysters harvested from contaminated waters-cooking kills the virus.Drinking water contaminated by sewage can also be a source of these viruses. • Can also be spread by sexual contact or by consuming water • Can also be spread by touching surfaces or objects contami- or food(like raw shellfish or vegetables)contaminated by nated with norovirus, and then touching nose or mouth with- sewage. out washing hands. • The most effective way to prevent spread is careful hand • The most effective way to prevent spread is careful hand washing after using the toilet,changing diapers,or before washing after using the toilet,changing diapers,or before eating or preparing food. eating or preparing food. • Avoid eating raw shellfish taken from potentially contami- • Persons working in day-care centers or nursing homes should nated waters. pay special attention to children or residents who have noro- virus illness. This virus can spread quickly in these places. • Infected people should not handle foods during the conta- • Infected people should not handle foods during the conta- gious period. gious period. EFFECTIVE FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION January 2005• Food Safety In-Sight Volume 3, Number 1 •TM Environ Health Associates, Inc. • Lacie Thrall/FoodHandler Inc. Basic food safety in a restaurant kitchen is not rocket science, but it is critically important for the crew to take the time to learn about it and for managers to set the example each day. Customers never expect or want to see a manager, chef,or a crew member make a very visi- ble food safety mistake, like not washing hands before food prep and gloving,or touching their face or hair while prepping or handling food. Have we all seen it happen in our restaurant or as a customer elsewhere?Certainly.Are you using some creativity in your current training methods to help your staff"get it,"so to speak, and reflect positive behaviors regarding food safety?Effective food safety pro- grams tap the psychology of how people learn and make the education fun.Your well thought out training methods might also help reduce the employee turnover. Illustrate your points to the crew with real life examples from your experience and use humor.You can even use past mistakes to make a point. Food safety knowledge is such an important factor to a restaurant's success, but think of the old simple adage about learning: TELL ME I'LL FORGET; SHOW ME I'LL REMEMBER; INVOLVE ME I'LL UNDERSTAND. For each basic concept in food safety,teach the crew"who,what,where,why, and when". Sometimes managers stop at the"show me" step and don't take the time to involve the veteran crew along with a new crew member-particularly on the most simple food safety con- cepts like portioning, handwashing,when to use gloves, how to clean a piece of equipment, using a thermometer and learning what are the correct temperatures. Use colorful signage,videos,or workbooks to read, but don't stop there. Positive Reinforcement—Have you done a fun verbal quiz lately with your crew about what are the correct temperatures for your foods? Do YOU know them and are they posted in the prep area? Positive reinforcement affects behaviors the most,even though behavioral changes are difficult. Rewards/recognition for any training is needed with ongoing participation by management and employees. Examples&key tips: -REMEMBER-You get ALOT more with sugar than a baseball bat... •ny kind of recognition improves performance and daily-become watchful to catch the good actions -am building skills are needed in food service-the veterans need reinforcement too ention of their good practices on a colorful bulletin board - Newsletter mention or local newspaper article about training of group -Certificates of training or a"leader"job title -Ask the local health department for training assistance-usually it's free&onsite -Monetary rewards, movie passes, or any kind of incentives if possible -THANK YOUS! They're A Biggie!!The crew needs direct involvement in the food safety learning process-NOT JUST DO AS I SAY. page 2 FRU -200y- "Do I need to wash MY hands? I am putting gloves ow" zLL This is a question that is asked more than once during routine inspections.The truth is,even if you are wearing gloves,your hands must still be washed before putting on gloves. In Washington State one of the leading causes of food borne illness outbreaks is ill food workers handling ready- to-eat food. Barriers,such as gloves,must be used correctly to prevent the spread of germs. Here is an example:employee goes to use the restroom not knowing that the person before had vomited,wiped their mouth with their hand,opened the stall door with their hand,forgot to wash their hands and then opened _ the bathroom door.Employee uses the same bathroom stall,does not wash hands because it's the lunch rush, opens the door and heads back to work.When returning to the food prep area the employee puts the gloves on and starts preparing a yummy cold sandwich. What's Wrong With this picture?Well actually there are two items that are not correct. Washington State has a double hand wash policy. Employees must wash their hands in the restroom and again when they return to the food prep area.The other item was that the employee put on the gloves without washing his/her hands. When hands are contaminated and you handle the gloves to put them on,you have now contaminated the gloves.This is why hand washing before putting on gloves is so very important. The following are examples of incorrect use of gloves before handling ready-to-eat food items: Eating with gloves on,dropping gloves on the floor and still using them,storing gloves in your pockets,reusing gloves,blowing into gloves,or using torn gloves. These are just a few of the misuses of gloves that we have seen.Please do your part in preventing the spread of germs..... Wash before putting on your gloves!!! WQ your►,sods! Watt. • _• 7 ' s.wart►,yo'r If I use a hand sanitizer, do I need to wash my hands? c� YES! Hand sanitizers do not replace proper handwashing. Although hand sanitizers can effectively kill some germs on your hands, they do little to reduce the surface ten- sion between your skin and dirt/grease/germs. The sanitizer only has an effect on the outer layer of film on your hands. When washing hands, first wet your hands with warm water, lather with soap for at least 15 seconds, rinse with warm water, then dry with a clean towel. BEFORE GETTING SICK OVER PAID-LEAVE BILLS, OPERATORS SHOULD FOOD SAFETY * • FIRST CONSIDER THE BENEFITS 25.jun.07 • Nation's Restaurant News • Robin Lee Allen RESOURCES While San Francisco lawmakers are as yet the only ones to have passed a paid- sick-leave law, legislators in 11 states and the District of Columbia are currently, ON THE WEB: according to this story, weighing or have weighed measures that would require employers to offer qualifying employees paid sick leave. Food Safety Network: In addition, companion bills proffered by Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn. and Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., are pending at the federal level. And even though http://www.foodsafety.ksu.edu/en/ similar measures were defeated this year in Connecticut, Florida and Maryland, "Foodborne illness can be simply an unpleasant it's clear that the issue has momentum that's not likely to slow anytime soon. experience or can have more serious conse- Allen says that, by beating lawmakers to the punch and offering paid sick leave quences. Explore our website or contact us to as an employment benefit before it becomes a mandate, operators could differ- learn more about the safety of food,from farm entiate themselves from competitors, helping them to attract better employees to fork." (The main theme is also: "Don't eat and, in the long run, improving the perennial problem of employee retention. And given that hiring and training new employees can be more expensive than poop.") retaining them, there's the potential for cost savings right there. Second, with the recent headline-grabbing outbreaks of norovirus and hepatitis Marler Blog: spread by ill foodservice workers still fresh in consumers' minds, why would any http://www.marlerblog.com/ restaurateur want to encourage sick employees—many of whom come to work Seattle-based lawyer with current news on re- because they cannot afford to forfeit any paychecks—to jeopardize the restau calls illnesses and other current food news. rants reputation and sales? DeLauro herself suggested as much during a speech ' shortly after introducing her bill to the House of Representatives in late May, Iowa State University Food Safety stating, "We all pay the price for denying employees paid sick leave. That is what working parents learn when they go to work sick and infect their entire Page office—especially if they work in the field of health care or child care or handle htto://www.extension.iastate.edu/ food at a restaurant or food processing plant. foodsafety/ Indeed, only 15 percent of workers in the foodservice industry have paid sick "Food safety from farm to table." days, lower than every other major industry in our country, putting at risk hun- • dreds, even thousands of patrons." Most of the measures now under considera- Health Inspections: tion are similar in that they tie paid sick leave to earnings. The San Francisco Healthlnspections.com ballot measure, which was passed by the city's voters last November and was Videos of health department inspections across enacted in February, requires employers to provide paid sick leave to all employ- p p ees at the rate of one hour's pay for every 30 hours worked. The amount of paid the nation. sick days that employees can accumulate is capped at nine days. Page 3G�CC e200 FOOD WORKER CLASSES When& Where: Class is held Every Wednesday 4 PM-5 PM at the Health Department by the QFC in Port Townsend. fl° Also,the Fourth(4th)Thursday of the month at the Tri-Area Community Center from 3 PM-4 PM. mve 15 minutes early to check-in and reserve a seat for either class. Holidays may mean cancelled classes. Please call 385-9444 to check. Cost: $10 check or exact change please. Pre-Registration: Call to pre-register if you can (drop-ins are welcome, but seat is not guaranteed).When you pre-register you still need to arrive 15 minutes early to secure your seat.After quarter to the hour we give away your seat to drop-ins. Special Classes: During the off season(October to May)we will provide a class per request at your site if you have at least 10 people.We can no longer do this during the summer season due to our work load. Food Safety is Everybody's Business If you are a food worker with a special need for assistance(language, reading difficulty, or other needs), let us Your guide to preventing Foodbom,Illness know and we will assist you with a special class.We offer the class in several languages if requested. Your Food Worker Card: You will receive a 2-year Washington State Food Workers Card upon successful 49.'�; ; completion of the class. ***Keep a copy of the card at each place you work in food service. You will get a 3 year card if you renew within 2 11' ' u weeks of expiration of your previous Washington State Food Worker card.*** CALL 385-9444 FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP FOR A CLASS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PICK UP A WA STATE FOOD&BEVERAGE WORKERS'MANUAL TO STUDY FOR THE TEST. Washington Slate Food t Beverage Workers Manual !° r ( :r '! r < r jY < < (`(;( -!r(:r ('r yr,r ,:'(Y( r (:K k(-r r .(** *14*9T 93 yQ!-�`yQ**,,Il 4._A*t e:e'ex>Y UY 93 P4 * SERV SAFE MANAGER CERTIFICATION COURSE - _ _ FALL CLASS - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2007 * 10AM - 6PM * THE FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATION CLASS IS OFFERED TWICE A YEAR AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT (SPRING a FALL) '* $196 INCLUDES BOOK, INSTRUCTION, EXAM, 5-YEAR SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE, Et 5-YEAR WA FOOD WORKER CARD i * *MEETS REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSON-IN-CHARGE TRAINING* *. 7, 731111,hii * .!� PLEASE REGISTER BY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11TH TO GUARANTEE YOUR SEAT IN THE CLASS. * CALL 385-9444 OR STOP BY TO REGISTER. ' : ***READING THE BOOK PRIOR TO THE CLASS IS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN PASSING THE EXAM. ; PREVENTION IS KEY TO AVOIDING FOODBORNE ILLNESS OUTBREAKS•Food Service Employee Health and Hygiene Matters• May 2007 • http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/_.ear/rethygn.html(USFDA—Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition) The Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC)estimate that more than 76 million cases,325,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths occur annually from foodborne illness. Infected restaurant employees were identified as a contributing factor in more than 65%of U.S.foodborne illness out- breaks in restaurants in a 2002-03 study.The pathogens that cause foodborne illness can be transmitted directly from an infected food employee through food to the consumer.Clearly,employee health and personal hygiene is critical in protecting your customers and your business. Food service establishments can help prevent foodborne illness associated with infected employees.Train employees to: Understand what causes foodborne illness;Not work or handle food when infected;Practice good handwashing techniques,and, Not touch ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Managers and employees share the responsibility to understand the causes of foodborne illness and use effective hygienic practices to prevent the transmis- sion of bacteria and viruses to food. The greatest risk to consumers occurs when food service employees have specific symptoms(vomiting,diarrhea,jaundice,sore throat with fever and in- fected cuts or burns with pus)and they continue to work with food.There is also a risk of transmission if employees have been recently exposed or diag- nosed with certain foodborne illnesses and either recovered from or never developed symptoms.The risk of transmitting disease through food is also in- creased by: Employees exposed to specific pathogens by eating or working at a facility or event where an outbreak occurred;Employees living with someone who is diagnosed with certain foodborne illnesses Foodborne bacteria multiply in potentially hazardous food when the appropriate conditions and nutrients are present.Viruses and parasites only multiply in human beings or animals,so any contaminated food can transmit them to the consumer.Viruses can survive on hard surfaces for days or weeks,then con- taminate anything that touches those surfaces,e.g.,door handles,light switches,refrigerator door handles,etc.In the case of viruses,any type of food or surface can be the vehicle to transmit the organism. Washing hands effectively prevents the transmission of bacteria and viruses from hands to foods.The use of hand sanitizers is no substitute for proper hand- 'ling which requires the use of soap and warm(at least 100°F),running water,brisk rubbing for 10-15 seconds,followed by rinsing and drying with a II ary disposable towel or hand drying device. YS TO PREVENTION: 1.Identify employees who present a risk of transmitting foodborne pathogens to food or other employees,so they can be excluded or restricted from working with food. 2.Move restricted food employees to jobs where they do not come in contact with exposed food,utensils,food equipment,single service items or linens. 3.Frequent and effective handwashing Pcge FaGC . 007 ' • ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH STAFF Videos at JCPH-Check These Out • FOOD SAFETY:You Make the Difference(various languages) Director Mike McNickle,MPA,RS • ♦ DO IT RIGHT,SERVE IT SAFE(various languages) Administration Rachel Clark ♦ WASH YOUR HANDS Trish Grant Angela Pieratt Food Safety Tools For Purchase Digital long stem thermometer—waterproof $15.00 Drinking Water Susan Porto,RS Dial long stem thermometers $6.00 f Food SafetyRS /Pool Program Sarah Murphy, Refrigerator/Freezer thermometers(stick-on) $3.00 DanielNidzgorskiRS Refrigerator/Freezer thermometers(clip-on) $4.00 Test strips for measuring concentration Natural Resources Tami Pokorny of sanitizing solutions: chlorine $2.50 On-Site Septic Linda Atkins,RS quaternary ammonia $2.50 Alan Gardner Check Out Training Materials Randy Marx Glow Germ Hand Washing Awareness Tool Free Susan Porto,RS Food Allergy Training Guide CD-ROM Free Solid/Hazardous Waste Anita Hicklin WA State Food&Beverage Workers' Manual Free Margie Boyd FREE Food Safety Materials Water Quality Division Neil Harrington Various food safety materials(handwashing signs,cooking tem- Dana sen peratures, bare-hand contact,etc.). Call or stop by for details. Daniel Nidzgorski 8 West Nile Virus Alisha Hicklin II ❑HAVE A SAY!JOIN THE FOOD SERVICE ADVISORY BOARD!U 141 Get involved in policy-making,discuss current issues/concerns, I, Su�eslians???Commentr??? `.1 &help your community reduce the risk of foodborne illness! , Please contact the Environmental Health Food Safety Program @ I° jl Phone:360-385-94441. Next meeting:Fall 2007.E-mail envhealth r@r,co.jefferson.wa.us, 1.p E-mail:envhealth@co.jefferson.wa.us j. or call Sarah to get more information or to sign up. a In person:Jefferson County Public Health II. 11 615 Sheridan Street,Port Townsend,98368 } £a6ed smeN '8 uoi;ew.ioiul sse10 Z abed saoanosaN qe /6u!ysempueH "'aplSUl 1, e6ed u;uoW is ameS pooh n .suolloedsul luaoai)sow suoilein$aa salna • rayl uo pip a(ayl Mog suoiloadsul • Ino pug pun le aweu sliwaad tieaodwal • Aq saualea a;uone).do sluawgsilgels3 aoiMos iinJ aol sllwaad • )looi icew sallied palse luawgspgelse/aeaodwal ao -Jalul iallsgaM I lieaH applies-iin4 Mau a do$Mlles aoi.saultaPPO • ollgnd Alunoo uosial ienuew aaMaoM pond • -la[`eql uo pelsod Mou o4.ul spae3 aaSaoM pooj • aye moos uolloadsui ao.Ulleetlo!lgna/(lunoouosaagel•MMM it33M 3H1 NO win`uoi;ewaoiu!8.10U1.10d S32i00S N01103dSNI 1N3INHSI1BVLS3 a00. 4 Iv 89€86 b'M 'puasuMol pod a IGGJIS ubpuauS S 19 gi.ioaH ougnd Aluno3 uosialler Sii\k; UP ;atAii;s i S Board-of 3-Leath New Business Agenda Item # 'V., 1 2007 Community 3- eat ,Assessment Data Re: Substance .Abuse & ivlentafHealth. October 18, 2007 • The Health of Jefferson County 2007 Update, Part II: Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Use October 18, 2007 Jefferson Washington Source County State Year Total Population 28,600 6,488,000 2007 Female 50% 50% 2007 Male 50% 50% 2007 Age 0-17 18% 24% 2007 Age 18-34 12% 23% 2007 Age 35-64 49% 41% 2007 Age 65+ 21% 11% 2007 All ages in poverty 10.9% 11.6% 2004 Children age 5-17 in poverty 13.5% 15.0% 2004 Medicaid Paid Deliveries 57% 38% 2001-05 Free or Reduced Lunch Participants 37% 37% 2005-06 Median Income $43,056 $54,380 2006 Jefferson Washington Source Alcohol Facts County State Year Adults who had at least 1 alcoholic drink in the past month 7 in 10 6 in 10 2003-05 Adults who had 5+ alcoholic drinks at one time in past month 14 in 100 14 in 100 2003-05 Adult Alcohol Treatment Admission Rate (public) 35 per 10,000* 24 per 10,000 2003-05 Youth Alcohol Treatment Admission Rate (public) 2 per 10,000 2 per 10,000 2003-05 •dult Alcohol Related Hospitalization Rate 5 per 100,000 5 per 100,000 2003-05 Alcohol Related Death Rate 9 per 100,000 10 per 100,000 2001-05 Jefferson Washington Source Drug Facts County State Year Adult Marijuana Treatment Admission Rate (public) 13 per 10,000* 7 per 10,000 2003-05 Youth Marijuana Treatment Admission Rate (public) 9 per 10,000* 7 per 10,000 2003-05 Adult Methamphetamine Treatment Admission Rate (public) 18 per 10,000* 11 per 10,000 2003-05 Youth Methamphetamine Treatment Admission Rate (public) 1 per 10,000 1 per 10,000 2003-05 Adult Drug Law Violations 4 per 1,000 6 per 1,000 2003-05 Youth Drug Law Violations (age 10-17) 4 per 1,000 5 per 1,000 2003-05 Adult Illicit Drug Related Hospitalization Rate 2 per 1,000^ 4 per 1,000 2003-05 Drug Related Death Rate 9 per 100,000 12 per 100,000 2001-05 Jefferson Washington Source Mental Health Facts County State Year Adult average days of poor mental health in past 30 days 2.9 3.3 2003-05 Adults who had 14+ poor mental health days in past 30 9% 10% 2003-05 Psychoses Related Hospitalization Rate 3 per 1,000^ 4 per 1,000 2003-05 Adult Suicide Hospitalization Rate 5 per 10,000 6 per 10,000 2003-05 •uicide Death Rate 16 per 100,000 13 per 100,000 2001-05 *Jefferson County rate significantly higher than Washington State A Jefferson County rate significantly lower than Washington State October 12,2007 Packet Materials for Board of Health Meeting October 18,2007 0 Board of Health New Business Agenda Item #v, 3 On-site Sewage • Operation & Nlaintenance PCan Public .Meeting Report October 18, 20197 • On -Site Sewage System Operation and Monitoring Program Changes • Jefferson County Public Health Jefferson County PUD# 1 Soils Applications Inc. E-Onsite • • On-Site Sewage System Tonight's Topics Operation and Monitoring ■ Introductions Program Changes . MOS Program—Jim Parker • New O&M Program —Mike McNickle Jefferson County Public Health • Training and Certification — Ken Warren Jefferson County PUD#1 • O&M Reporting— Ed North Soils Applications Inc. • Q&A E-Onsite • Adjourn Why New O&M Program? Current MOS Program .Current MOS Program Changes ■ 1990's—State WAC 246-272 . Required monitoring of on-site sewage systems .State regulation change . Jefferson County Public Health MOS Program • 1990's-Implementation Situation • .Need for more options for . Limited number of alternative systems homeowners to meet requirements • Simple systems ■ Limited County staff for inspections • Limited PUD water customers and spread out water systems • Requirements of PUD: • Contract between home owner and PUD • Inspection notification/inspection • Follow-up reports and billing . PUD was not enforcement agency Changes In Program Since Start-up Costs Related to Program • Number of contracts • Contracts—includes a provision to deny access • Contract management • Sophistication of Systems • Actual inspection related costs • Inspection requirements—Sludge Judge,palm • Administrative Costs pilot,etc.,inspection ports • Personnel • Inspection frequency—new WAC • Liability Issues • Liability issues • Expectations- Public Relations • Monetary Cost of Program • • 1 • Example Costs For Monitoring Trip PUD withdrawal from MOS program • Post Card notification - $ 1.00 ❑ Health issue versus Utility issue • Travel to/from site-mileage- $ 20.00 • Travel time—employee $ 18.00 ❑ New WAC increases requirements • Inspection on site- $ 35.00 ❑ Unclear expectations • Report Results- $ 10.00 ❑ High number of non-inspections/pay • Billing $ 3.00 ❑ Personnel situation • Admin-employee $ 18.00 • PUD office overhead $ 5.00 ❑ Rising Costs—Large rate increase-$200 ❑ Opt-out Clause in contract • Total Costs per inspection $ 110.00 ❑ Opportunity to allow home owners more control Old State Regulation New State Regulation WAC 246-272-15501 WAC 246-272A-0270 Operation,monitoring,and a (1)The OSS owner is responsible for properly operating and maintaining the OSS,and shall: septic tank once maintenance-Owner responsibilities. (a)Determine the level of solids and scum in the every three years; p (b)Employ an approved pumper to remove the seprage from the tank when the level of solids ■ The OSS owner is responsible for operating aM scum md¢ates that atom,-al�srary; monitoring and maintaining the OSS to minimize • (c)Protect the OSS area and the reserve area from: the risk of failure,and to accomplish this purpose, (i)cover by structures or Impervious material; shall: (0)Surfacedrainage; • Assure a complete evaluation of the system components and/or property to determine functionality, (iii)Soil compaction,for example by vehicular traffic or livestock;end maintenance needs and compliance with regulations (iv)Damage by soil removal and grade alteration; and any permits: wasd) eep the flow of sewage to the OSS at or below the approved design both In quantity and • At least once every three years for all systems e sKerg h; consisting solely of a septic tank and gravity SSAS; (e)Operate and maintain alternative systems as directed by die local health officer;and • Annually for all other systems unless more frequent inspections are specified by the local health officer (f)area drains,such as fooling orrod drains,away from the arra where me OSS Is located. Proposed O&M Program Proposed Homeowner O&M Program Requirements Four Choices: Homeowners can continue with their PUD • Must attend O&M training contract until expiration or if they wish to • Must take/pass O&M certification exam terminate contract • Must have/get equipment to perform O&M 2. Homeowner can perform O&M on their own OSS • Notice to Title 3. Can hire a O&M Specialist from list of certified • Respond to Notifications(honor system) Specialists at time of inspection • Report inspection results(honor system) 4. Can"buy-in"to Private Third Party O&M • Repair as needed Contract for O&M inspections • CEUs? • 2 • Proposed O&M Specialist Program Third Party O&M Proposal To become a Certified 0&M Specialist . Must attend 2-day training course ■ Sent out RFP—one submittal . Must take/pass certification exam • Must have at least: ■ Highlights: • 1 year of documented experience in conducting O&M inspections or •Will inspect clean and monitor OSS per • 2 years of OSS design or OSS installation experience manufacturers requirements of . Furnish al reports to JCPH(e-OnSite) . Any combination of experience/training that would demonstrate the needed skills to perform O&M on all types of OSS • Provide homeowner education • Must be bonded .Set fee for 5-year period Third Party O&M Proposal O&M Reporting • Proposed Fees(per event): • Web-based reporting system (also paper) . Standard gravity:$125 • Minimal fees(Board of Health • Pump to Gravity:$135 determination) • Pressure Distribution:$150 • Sand filter: $150 • Presentation by E-Onsite • Mound:$150 • Glendon Pod: $150 •ATU's(depends on unit)range:$80-$150 • All fees include E-Onsite reporting fee Next Steps • Homeowner training dates/times/locations being QUestions set • O&M Specialist training dates/times/locations a n d being set • RFP still under review—on the website • Letter to go out through PUD describing all Discussion options/dates/fees etc. by end of October • Looking for input 3 • Board of Health Netiv Business .agenda Item #17., 4 InformationaC Items • October 18, 2007 • :, -: ' , ' j ' \\-----., ; ' ---A,-, _ 4,--4-f,,4f-..---f- - -'74,---:_-,,„e„„.-- --.,----*:--, \ Ar. -- ' -P ;:‘,,, ,:., 1-" 0, F WHEREAS, the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act was intended to guarantee the civil rights of47*: persons with disabilities including equal opportunities for employment; equal access togovernment services, �F programs and activities; and equal access to places of public accommodations; and ` WHEREAS, disabilities know no boundaries and affect people of all races, religions, ages, cultures, economic groups, and educational levels; and , WHEREAS, disabilities affect more than 5,130 people five years of age and older who live in ~" Jefferson County(or,more than 19% of the population) including sensory,physical, mental and cognitive disabilities; and, ,y ' WHEREAS, in Jefferson County residents with disabilities are unemployed at least twice the rate of ? non-disabled residents; and, F a WHEREAS,reducing physical barriers can often be easily achieved, while changing misperceptions i':2.01:44 ,:i and rejecting stereotypes can create the greatest opportunities for all, including those with disabilities; and � ;- - '-'i'':''''!-.:':'''' £ ;_ WHEREAS,reducing barriers to participation for persons with disabilities requires cooperative, 0„,'' . sustained and consistent effort, and is the responsibility of the entire community including the economic,`t� overnmental, educational, health care, criminal justice,religious and social welfare infrastructure, to ensure '' `' that people with disabilities can participate fully in the workplace and all aspects of community life; and -, ''-;' WHEREAS, Jefferson County recognizes the demonstrated benefits of a diverse workforce and the {° valuable contributions of people with disabilities in the workplace; - =� '.:,-I:',=-• NOW, THEREFORE, the Jefferson County Commissioners hereby proclaim October as tt-0 <_ ,a And ask everyone to participate in efforts to recognize the serious impact that physical and attitudinal barriers ,t ..� ' create to full community participation for persons with disabilities; to work to eliminate these barriers to ,,participation; to join in efforts to increase the accessibility of Jefferson County for persons with disabilities; ''illi; ., and:urge all citizens to join in observing this occasion. -' ,I' ©.CLJAIMED this 8th day of October, 2007. .44 . �, t E * ; JEFFERSON COUNTY O.1, IP • COMMISSIONERS tAiti*47 j/ �t Y = r it J�,lt%son, y,`, ; ' -e1 e y :�/i ,4 C Davis ulhv , —ember ar ' �ie Matthes, CMC -- eputy Clerk of the Board Joh" 'Austin, Member f -.i91%4. i Jefferson County Public Health & • Dr. Tom Locke Invite you to an Immunization Update Date: Thursday, October 11 , 2007 Time: 5:30-7:30 pm Place: Manresa Castle 7th & Sheridan Port Townsend, WA 98368 • Topics to Include: . 2007-2008 Flu Vaccine formulations & usage . New vaccine recommendations: Human Papillomavirus, Menactra Meningococcal, Rotavirus, Varicella #2 dose . Tetanus vaccines . Combination vaccines . Questions & Issues Please RSVP to: Jane Kurata, Jefferson County Public Health • (360) 385-9443 orjkurata@co.jefferson.wa.us Health Care Forum Nov. lath What's Wrong with America's Health • � System? • We spend twice as much as any other country, but rank 37th in health outcomes. • 47 million US citizens--have no health insurance and another 50 million areunder insured. • Private health insurance takes 30% of the health dollar for administrative expense and profit; Medicare • requires less than 3% administrative expense. • What are the drug companies doing for us and to us? Join us Nov. 13th 10 AM to 1 PM at Port Townsend Community Center Speakers Art Zoloth, Pharm D....."PilIs, Profits and Politics" Tom Locke, MD..... "Fixing a Broken System" Sponsored by JCCHCA-Jefferson County Citizens for Health Care Access Jefferson Healthcare will offer flu shots at the Forum. 0 Board of Health Media Report • October 18, 20197 • , • Jefferson County Public Health September — October 2007 NEWS ARTICLES 1. "Big crowd pulls plug on hearing," Peninsula Daily News, September 18, 2007 2. "Girls' Night Out on Oct. 4th is breast cancer awareness benefit," PT Leader, Sept. 19, 2007 3. "Discovery Bay shot with lead?" Peninsula Daily News, September 19, 2007 4. "Anderson Lake testing scheduled," Peninsula Daily News, September 21, 2007 5. "Jefferson to hire health district adviser," Peninsula Daily News, September 21, 2007 6. "Health official reports risk of West Nile small," Peninsula Daily News, September 23, 2007 7. "Commissioners to continue clean water discussion," Peninsula Daily News, September 23, 2007 8. "County may pare water district," Peninsula Daily News, September 25, 2007 9. "Water district showdown set," Peninsula Daily News, September 25, 2007 10. "Air Watchers group questions PT paper emissions," PT Leader, September 26, 2007 11. "Proposed district still in hot water," Peninsula Daily News, September 23, 2007 12. "Land and Water: Turnout urged," PT Leader, September 26, 2007 13. "Clean water district funding divides BOCC," PT Leader, September 26, 2007 14. "Sewage monitoring is public health topic," PT Leader, September 26, 2007 • 15. "`Hats off to Girls' Night Out' fundraiser Oct. 4th," PT Leader, September 26, 2007 16. "East county water district evaporates," Peninsula Daily News, September 27, 2007 17. "Mill emissions under study," Peninsula Daily News, September 30, 2007 18. "Flu clinics are now open," PT Leader, October 3, 2007 19. "Alcohol compliance check finds mistake," PT Leader, October 3, 2007 20. "Free discount prescription cards debut—with questions," PT Leader, October 3, 2007 21. "Girl Fun," Peninsula Daily News, October 5, 2007 22. 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Clean-water. talk put off; 1 s • � room too small for public • 7 ry 4 p 3r s'' BY EVAN CAEL y xf 5s .,; PENINSULA DAILY NEWS ‘��,° ' 4 & `'4447 + m PORT TOWNSEND —A public hearing Monday p �j on a proposed clean water district for East Jefferson � County was postponed after only a few comments were heard—all in opposition. . a The reason:An overflow crowd far beyond the 90- .,..„,-.7. R' , '- person capgcity of the Jefferson County Superior - Court courtroom violated the fire code. 7' 1 '� • ' V When Mats Mats resident and frequent county - critic Mike Belenski counted the number of people in the room,he called East Jefferson Fire-Rescue. 4 n45. 1; Attendance at the county commissioners'hearing l ;` ,i totaled 107 when Community Development Director ` ' Al Scalf, acting as county fire marshal, put the �4 damper on it. ? ,' _ The hearing was rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sept. ,ia,r 26 at the larger Fort Worden State Park Commons. 'FF W.74-44-,;f•- R tc £ kE�. rrq, F /444.1!-'' X,,, ,+.:;•:'_. ,' ', Tc.s ? .- Early comment s l,,`V X39 Before Scalf stopped the proceedings, some corn- ..,,;,1 ),. ,t'a ment against the clean water district was heard. t .'o *8t-7 :,, + 'V Jefferson County Public Health officials are ym , , , , V proposing creation of such a district to raise funds— t••‘ i;v through an$l8 annual parcel fee on property tax bills VL• l V - to control pollution in bays and watercourses a'' • -a . '-'7-1°':•4 -' around East Jefferson County. t7 JENNIFER JACKSON/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS - Of particular concern are bacterial pollutants from • '►4toden Boat Foundation and__ _ faulty, septic_,systems and animal waste that affect _ A • a�f �a C 4 rteit- - t 41 ,:* � D� WO m d yxs,s a� Sze ,s+ _,� 6> C ■ . O t0 O®+a ■ ,-x i` & e G c pQ t q , x a - �z o GS a i° O -p c.1.( -" , ;-.-:', ''',.,1*, ',4',W4.C.Z.4,4,.1.,r,' .1h. 1 7,1 -444,'. .;:, C.f.,e. A121 uk q C d y fix. ( 03 4) 'al y r „ To :itzr4vy. 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Brewing and includes the raffle screenings for women in need. historic districts for a day and Last year, about 500 women drawing and door prizes. In 2006, more than$2,800 was night of female camaraderie, attended the event. October is "Breast Cancer raised through goody bag sales. in-store events,treats and shop- Expect in-store specials, Awareness Month," and the Goody bags are sold for$5 or ping fun at the annual "Girls' trunk shows, live window mod- event includes the opportunity $25 for deluxe bags. Night Our on Thursday, Oct. eling, .holidaypreviews, later 'topurchasea"goody bag"filled 'Other sponsors ofGirls'Night 4. Dozens of Port Townsend store hours and much more. with.socks, candles and small Out are Jefferson Healthcare, stores offer special events, in- There is a raffle of a Christine gifts; proceeds help under- Dream City, Photography and store promotions and refresh- Alexander handbag and acces- write breast and cervical cancer participating merchants. ments from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., sories package valued at $500, with a wrap-up party at the end donated by Maricee Fashions. of the night. Raffle proceeds support activi- This year's theme is "Hats ties of the Port Townsend Main off to Girls' Night Out," and Street Program, sponsor of participants are invited to wear the event. 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K �F Q i.�Q.c o4:3 al ed x .rTh � p occa > n.c c, o.� (� 0. . o .,-rj to to al CW F- - CLUCto tic44 o � L aZJ ia) N `�opTJy+� °o �� - x ti � •V 2 -5_ ^ Q� (� 0 `' a E o �° Baca E o�,wE ami a�s ix 3 C o bn•^_ --i•— 0 OG a a,",::s a,z:. s..A 3 o c: o ai o ro f°n A..."---1 Lead CONTINUED FROM Al • Meanwhile, supporters and The site visit will take opponents of a proposal to place, "hopefully within the rezone 40 acres in the hills of calendar year," LaBaw said. Gardiner west of U.S. High- D'Amico said he has for- way 101 to allow SSNW to warded the request to access relocate its shooting range are • the site to his legal team for gearing up for tonight's public advice,admitting he is slightly hearing on that proposal, as leery well as others. "It seems like every time The Jefferson County Plan- we've opened the door and let ning Commission will host a people come out here, they've public hearing at 6:30 p.m. turned and used the informa- tonight at Chimacum High tion against us,"D'Amico said, School, 91 West Valley Road, adding, "We'll cooperate as to take public comments on ; much as possible." proposed comprehensive plan When D'Amico admitted amendments. Jefferson County Department Bailey has been circulating i of Community Development a petition opposing a proposed Istaff on the site in 2005, they comprehensive plan amend- noted three buildings that he ment that D'Amico has sub- built without permits. mitted to rezone about 40 He was issued a stop-work acres in Gardiner from rural order soon after,which led to a resident to commercial forest. legal battle with Jefferson This would allow him to County—throwing into ques- relocate the shooting range , tion SSNW's grandfathered two miles up the hill. status and number of employ- 110 The move is an attempt to : ees he can have — which is mitigate the noise neighbors . still tied up in court on hear from the gunfire. appeals. . • Bally said she has between previously, opposition has ' 150 and 200 signatures of ttose . focused on the noise emitted who oppose the proposal and from gunfire coming from the will turn them in at tonight's business. Jefferson County Planning In 2005, Jefferson County ' Commission meeting. Environmental Health person- The Seattle office of the '•nel, directed by Ecology who EPA recently sent a letter to received a complaint at that D'Amico requesting permis- • time, attempted to gain access sion to access the Gunstone ; to the site but was refused per- property he leases near Dis- mission by D'Amico. covery Bay. D'Amico said he didn't "We just look to see if there allow Environmental Health are, hazardous materials c ; on on the site, called Fort Discov- the site and if they could be ery, because he was not oblig- • seeping into the ground I ated to. ' water," said Joanne LaBaw, r The denial put Fort Discov- EPA site assessment manager. ery on Ecology's "confirmed She said that, during the ; and suspected contaminated preliminary assessment, EPA site list," said Kim Schmanke, representatives, with permis- ' Ecology spokeswoman. sion, would walk the site and take photographs. f f During this process,samples Reporter Evan Cael can be reached f would not be taken of dirt or at 360-385-2335 or evan.cael peninsuladailynews.com. other materials,LaBaw said. A report following the site • inspection would then recom- . mend more investigation or determine that there is insufficient hazard to warrant . , more investigation. • A6 .FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER 21,2007 •Anderson Lake testin scheduled State funds • g ry - • "a ' t Mt ih� 4:`, s', f 3' v; search for f N. INc ••,664 T ,.' , 1Ag'-,x`t r.4- �"rr�``a , 5 tr ',,e cit., toxin source l �r ,,R N a,. ,-'� r �>E7 BY EVAN CAEL } :OAT LAUNCH ell, 't 4 � ,-,.....;.--..z, c:.t , z I PENINSULA DAILY NEWS , lr s. } • *y a CHIMACUM—The Jef- , 1REA `°?` ' f:.,,,,,,::.7„,-,:......,,,,,.‘1,0,64,c,;.;..,,,,,,,,,„„„,t Iz _ ._ Jef- ferson County Department ' •, ij . `- ,, ,, at i1,1 x ,, ,$ d ry` of Environmental Health -- -. , A ' , ' r <.+< r� .I will soon begin a yearlong ' ' ., ':4-s, �'r ' �`� ,,, 4 '2: 4$. '7 study of Anderson Lake in , 3;, `v`f."� s '` ,. '�r ::: ` s- £; ,r,"--- rte y f•••z -°r an attempt to solve the mys WARNING 'V.%r:A�s'S -A-: � �" �; - tery of why the popular trout lake has produced A '" toxic blue-green algae the • „ry = . „,,;...,,,,, ,::44:,,i...;.: ;m -”- .._,_„---- past two summers. r ,.T 00M ic i _. Once theme .::-.,,..7„1„,,,,,,17,-- �. 11 Cfl Os iS a 0•" - "4:N741W, UCH MAW w Fws r."1-',..,'" "� �. 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E 4.,,..,,,.;;;_,,,,,..4,. • 0 8 � � � � 8 � �, �a 'P o o 0 o a. 5 0 .gir Q — v4; a%t.rellra 3, O Of NCDm q0 . m Yp,at.>3.ce0rF co , Health official reports � riskofWestN ■ t small f Tf, " 1 * ,*? :4 .Infections aititopv of humans here unlikelyvo - r • �y � �� , s� e�( ®g� '..EALf aIid flii,I7tan$ l'' iP ,i gil Pill ^ BY JIM CASEY a PENINSULA DAILY NEWS vicces worker` � t �'� e vaccinated 192 p fat t , i w`as crit The buzz on mosquito Satu.rday's'Olyn ,e1 ° . ff �� 1 a fi s ' p. borne West Nile virus says the sula Hea1' g g % e ;�t ; 1 s; t= North Olympic Peninsula isn't ,:Begum A *'` � qy 2 i� „..„:00,201t,...1 likely to report human cases of The se v m 8 sM � ?, the disease this year. stuck WWith.�?`if : �":„Things are wlt l d X1511# s w °” `: �� � 5dA�.; looking good" l the tettiit i'sIdl ' - f. � `wilcox , Dr. Tom Locke dlp it ei4ia C s, �' ` ® .. , i �� oaf said last week. r 1 2tiT i�bt►f � � Si � ,, i "We, as 8 �, ���� � +� ��� 57 � �� �u' % � s 3� ' 7�'�atp state, have 04i�e a 11 ��m4 ra! ° ?, cI { s.4:' t . dodged the its � �a �b� a«� x �� 3$9SXti � � bullet.” 7r ,'r 1peti ii $ �;diitnio ° , t" t1va b.oi Locke '''''',41'''t, is sii i ti ipiO ` 4pt fit'I u,`l health officer s g 3y , ,w i a v9 � g',-n o,:r�< . x .;, atter '� .s 's� �: :,> ',�I� ,r .3 £ for Clallam Locke t. .� a2,„m: 2° i, ``E .�... 411 and Jefferson p� Az '¢ ��.0 i $ ee counties, told the Clallam , li,teems• "° 2} �.4 � I , ; County Board of Health that Ke � 0y$1 t'. e0 1 d ' g there's a bit of concern in this e X5 4 04 02x .>h !If:, "�X`�c t a 0j9# 4 good news. • N. tf ' , K4•` That'sbecause — since : , m x $ ;v Washington has had no in Washington early in August DEBT and picaridin. human cases of the illness — and peakingin September, ■ Screen windows and humans here haven't Bevel- p ' oped immunity to it. Locke said. doors to keep out mosquitoes. "We're getting near the end I Empty standing water in Low chances of the season," he said. flower pots, buckets and bar- "We would expect it to drop rels, and change water weekly Eighty percent of people off in late September and in birdbaths. who contract West Nile virus pretty much be gone in Octo- Meanwhile, Washington show no symptoms but ber." remains the only state in the develop immunity, Locke said. The federal Centers for Dia- country to have no reported Most of the rest show flu- ease Control and Prevention human cases of West Nile like symptoms and sometimes has staged •a nationwide virus. a rash. "Fight the Bite" campaign of That, however, means About one in 150 people mosquito education. many Washington residents with the virus suffers a severe Mosquitoes bite and spread will be susceptible to it, Locke illness that can last several the virus among infected said. weeks and leave permanent birds, horses and, eventually, "This is a virus brand new neurological effects. humans. to North America," he said — Isolated cases of West Nile Prevention tips meaning that a wave of immu- virus among horses — whichnity follows the wave of the along with birds can harbor The CDC urges people to: disease. the illness — have been II Wear long sleeves and "We're in effect slowing • reported in eastern Washing- pants, especially at dusk and down the process," Locke said. ton, Locke said. dawn when mosquitoes are • If last year's eruption of the most active. 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Townsend Paper Corp.to operate. -, Reports from local residents are sought for a state Department of f-4;i4, K � " - Health(DOH)"consultation"process,according to Gretchen :4 � x * Brewer,spokesperson for Port Townsend AirWatchers.People "` are asked to contact a state DOH staff member soon so their .' ,: comments can be part of a special analysis. -S "We're in the midst of producing a health consultation that —. addresses the health concerns of Port Townsend residents" - = regarding air emissions from the paper mill,"said Elmer Diaz of 9 9 p p �,,,�,,,..the state DOH site assessment and pesticide section. ' "Many citizens have experienced harmful effects from the mill's ; ' �, r air pollution,"Brewer said.She contends that people have ,: =" reported headaches,eye irritation,respiratory issues,muscle The state Department of Health is reviewing public cramps,allergies,sleep disturbances,nausea,vomiting,cardiac comments about a possible connection between problems and seizures they believe are related to the mill Port Townsend Paper Corp.air emissions and emissions. health issues.Mill officials say the facility is The paper mill operates under a state Department of Ecology operating within its state Department of Ecology Title 5 permit,which requires monitoring and testing permit.—Photo by Patrick J.Sullivan,airplane requirements on a 24/7 basis,said Chuck Madison,PT Paper Wloted by Tim Snider vice president of human resources. e Title 5 air permit requirements are based on national emission standards developed under a variety of programs from the federal Clean Air Act. "These standards undergo rigorous review to ensure that emissions from units such as found on our mill site and on other sites around the nation have minimum impact on the air shed,"Madison said. AirWatchers AirWatchers is a grassroots organization created early this year to help support an appeal of a new five-year air-operating permit the paper mill has been issued.The immediate goal is to prepare for a state Department of Ecology hearing on that permit scheduled for February 2008. The group's long-term goal,said Brewer,is to examine any possible relationship between air quality and residents'health complaints.Brewer points to reports of elevated rates of asthma,respiratory and cardiac disease.She notes age-adjusted statistics from the Washington State Cancer Registry,which indicate that Jefferson County ranks in the top third of the state's 39 counties in 14 types of cancers. Brewer is not blaming the cancer rates on the paper mill.She knows there are factors at work such as age demographics, personal habits and health,and people who relocate here with pre-existing medical conditions.Still,Brewer doesn't believe enough is being done to determine what those health issues mean.Could there be a connection to the number of ships passing by and the bunker oil they burn?Could it be something from the mill?Or are other factors present? "We're hoping that somebody comes out and says these health issues are a valid concern and we need to get to the bottom of it,not in terms of finger pointing,but to create a healthy environment,"said Brewer,who moved here nine years ago and said she immediately began having health issues."We want someone to come out and check our air and our soil and our water and try to locate where health problems originate." According to the federal EPA's Toxic Release Inventory,the PTPC mill was the 10th largest producer of toxic air emissions in Washington in 2005,releasing 377,000 pounds of 16 selected toxic chemicals into the air. However,paper company officials report that money has been invested in recent years in new scrubbers and other equipment to maintain and improve operating systems related to air emissions.The fact that Ecology granted a new five- ear permit is proof the mill is doing its job well,Madison said. • filed by Cindy Buxton,a Port Townsend resident who then moved to Alaska to escape the paper mill emissions. The appeal has not changed how the paper mill operates,Madison noted."We continue to operate within the guidelines of the Title 5 permit,"Madison said. Members of PT AirWatchers want the permit to include increased monitoring of air emissions,monitoring of air emissions from the mill's settling ponds,easier public availability to records,and clarification of several areas of the permit. "Complaints about mill emissions are frequently countered with examples of the mill as a'good corporate neighbor,'" Brewer said."It is our opinion that being a good neighbor is not a license to pollute." Phone calls For more than two years,PT Paper has encouraged people who want to report a mill odor to call with the time and location.Chuck Madison takes those calls directly. Between Aug.1 and Sept.10 of this year,the mill received 27 phone calls regarding air quality,13 from the same person. 'We continue to invite those in our community to call during times they are bothered by odors that they believe are coming from the mill,"Madison said.Call him at 379-2155. Madison said he responds to every telephone message left about an air complaint if the caller says he or she wants a return call.He plots the report locations on a map. There is a fairly well defined"mill plume"path based on prevailing winds blowing to the west.However,certain weather • and atmospheric conditions make the paper mill's distinctive odor detectable in many parts of Port Townsend. Madison,who lives on the bluff a few hundred yards from the paper mill,said there can be a spike in reports simply because of wind shift-or the lack of wind. The paper mill has operated in Port Townsend since 1928 and is still the county's largest private employer.Modern technology has reduced emissions and smells,but some odor is simply part of the paper mill business.Mill officials express some frustration that no matter how they respond to public complaints,some people won't believe them. Brewer is skeptical of how the mill handles air quality complaints. "When people complain,they expect a long-term solution and that doesn't happen,"Brewer said."We want the mill to do something,not just track it as pins on a map." State DOH The state Department of Health has no regulatory authority on air quality issues.The DOH is involved with this Port Townsend issue to the extent of conducting an environmental health assessment,known as a consultation,which will be given to state Ecology.Such a health consultation comes under a cooperative agreement with the federal Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry. A health consultation is a written evaluation of previously collected environmental data,health data and related community concerns.The consultation is often used as a tool to identify data gaps,make recommendations,and prompt additional actions,said Elmer Diaz of the DOH site assessment and pesticide section. "Air quality is a major health concern for some Port Townsend residents,"Diaz told The Leader."We know that exposure to contaminants in the air may affect people and cause health effects.The likelihood of health effects depends on the type of pollutants and the concentrations of pollutants to which people are exposed.A health consultation addresses health concerns from citizens of Port Townsend related to emissions from the paper mill." Mail your written reports,this week,regarding air quality in the Port Townsend area to:Elmer Diaz,Office of Environmental Health Assessments,Department of Health,P.O.Box 47846,Olympia,WA 98504-7846. A public review draft of the health consultation should be available in October.The draft document will be sent to PT • Paper and the Port Townsend AirWatchers(ptairwatchers.org),Diaz said. (Contact Patrick J.Sullivan at psullivan@ptleader.com.) Proposed district still in hot water BY EVAN CAEL PENINSULA DAILY NEWS PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County commissioners received criticism at a recent Board of Health meeting for their handling of a clean water district proposed for • all of East Jefferson County. "The perception is that it's rushed," said Sheila Westerman,former Port Townsend City Council. member, addressing the Jefferson County Board of Health, on which she has long served, on Thursday. She recommends that Public Health directly involve county and city residents in the process. "You should have started earlier, and not over the summer," she said. TURN TO WATER/A8 • T-1)--7\—. 1\1 •• A8 SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 23,200,7-(J) Water: A ;rushedprocess CONTINUED FROM Al of the $18-per-parcel annual levels of fecal coliform pollu- 1 • fee proposed, which would tion. "All the concern is about raise about$500,000 a year for The decision was made to 1 the deadline and not the pub- monitoring every waterway in propose a clean water district lic." the eastern portion of the to encompass all of East Jef- A hearing took place on county. ferson County instead of iso- Monday in the Superior Court Morris said she felt the lating the district solely to Dis- courtroom regarding the clean process had been rushed, spe- covery Bay. i water district. cially because she would need Sullivan said that, even It was delayed and reached- to receive direction by Oct. 1 though much opposition has uled because the more than to put the fees on the property been heard against the 100 people who showed up for tax bills if they would be col- expanded district, he's still in • the hearing wouldn't fit in the lected next year. support of that option. 90-person capacity courtroom. "Everybody in.the county The hearing was reached- Sell idea slowly benefits because this is basic uled to this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.at the Fort Worden State Health Board member and public health and environmen- Park Commons, 200 Battery sitting Councilman Geoff talhealth infrastructure," Way,Port Townsend. '' Masci on Thursday agreed Sullivan said. Having served in an elected with Westerman on the slow He added that, although a capacity, Westerman said get- selling of an idea through the Per-parcel fee is not the only ting the message across to peo- Process. option for funding such a dis- ple takes a long time. - He cited that after two trict, he thinks it is the best She said other agencies Years of process over the city's option. needed to back the proposal proposal for traffic circles on Although the county has and health board members upper Sims Way, he still gets access to $490,000 of banked should have been enlisted as late-night calls from people capacity, Sullivan wants to advocates for Public Health asking, "Where the hell did save that money for a sewer officials who were trying to this come from?" system in the Tri-Area. sell the Clean Water District. Public Health Director "I have guarded the banked No matter what happens, Jean Baldwin said the clean capacity,"Sullivan said. Westerman told county corn- water district proposal has `I'm still committed to • missioners and health board been "a really good lesson for that. That's our number one members,"You're going to pay us. priority, getting that sewer a political price." "It's not about doing the in." If opposition to a clean work, it's about doing the Last Monday, the commis • - water district leads to his process,"she said. sioners approved a contract political downfall, said Com- "It's about the politics.We, between,the county and the missioner David Sullivan, D- as a staff,are very much in the state Department of Ecology Cape George, "I was OK middle." for funding a Discovery Bay before I was a commissioner Sullivan pointed out that shellfish district plan. and I'll be OK after." the Environmental Health The contract would have He is up for re-election next Department has hosted six the county paying about year. workshops in various locations $55,000 a year for three years, He added that he doesn't. throughout the county to edu- while Ecology would match believe county residents would cate residents about the pro- that with about $162,212 a vote against him solely posed district. year for three years to clean because of the clean water dis- "There's been a lot of up and monitor Discovery Bay. trict issue. opportunity for people to learn The commissioners Only a few people were able about this,"he said. approved the contract on Mon- to speak at last week's hearing State Department of Health day without having a funding before Al Scalf, acting as has restricted shellfish har- source in place. • county fire marshal, ordered vesting in the southern por- • the meeting be stopped tion of Discovery Bay, and is because of fire code violation. requiring the county to create Reporter Evan Cael can be reached All the speakers who spoke a shellfish protection district at 360-365-2335 or evan.cael@ opposed the district, including there. peninsuladadynews.com. Jefferson County Treasurer Monitors in the bay last Jefferson County Editor Jeff Chew Judi Morris,primarily because winter detected heightened contributed to this report. • urgedLand. .& water .• Turnout 0Bi meetings s on clean water district, it-to- pier resort in Brinnon Big gp p By Allison Arthur c.- " Leader Staff Writer -,;,?,,,.:„4.11e-'449,4:::'" It's beginning to look a lot like an p 1,: �. election season, as people are being ,r" --.:4::.,11° urged to get out today and tomorrow ff._ �` `` to have a say in how Jefferson County '" r decides the fate of two controversial ; " 2' water and land-use issues. "This week we are asking YOU to - ! '' a 4 • - be politically active.The two meetings ;: ' ® s �f'pn. r er , held at Fort Worden will probably have t!� ui ,-`. ... r political consequences," wrote Teri a gip' -'' • n. Nomura, chairwoman of the Jefferson ' ....,..,--.4.:.''.. ` . ,, # s t 1 ., x p 1 a w.v, County Democratic Party, in an email a $ � r a 5� Monday ''"' , � ` "We need YOU — Democrats — to 4� :.: i • <t' : ,e be in the audience to get a better under- s i` standing of this water district decision C 0' J "" and to be in support to the commission- ' Ws 1 ; ' pl� ers that we elected," Nomura wrote. • All three county commissioners are �/ �ra� T Democrats. ��' '�� / One meeting tonight, Wednesday, k, *i'p �! ;` ^ 6:30 p.m.at the Fort Worden State Park �,,A� �.�, ,,.® �� Ile6.,;,:::. `T � Commons, could decide the fate.of a �-" (f f �� � �-�• . ;.. proposed clean water district. ' �� 1 '� x�p { X. .,...t,::„.... ``,, °;'� Comments taken during ameeting � f �omorrow night, Thursday, will deter- ���IIiiiiiii� t , ,! 1 %W.., k ,= t -' : 't 1 mine the scope of an environmental Jefferson County Planning Commission member Bud Schindler called Jean Johnson out of order at a meeting Sept.18 in Brinnon after she impact statement (EIS) for Fred Hill commented that she was against foreigners and foreign companies such as The Statesman Group,which is proposing a resort in Brinnon. Materials' proposed pit-to-pier gravel After the meeting,Schindler said Johnson came up to him and was mad and told him never to call her out of order again.Johnson says she project on Hood Canal was told Statesman would go awayif50 signatures were collected on a petition.She said she had that and more.George Sickel started Nomura said not all Democrats sup- a petition supporting the proposal.There will be another public meeting Wednesday,Oct.3 at Brinnon Community Center to hear com- port the clean water district proposal, com- m • ents. by Allison Arthur but everyone should be aware of how web. Olympic Stewardship Foundation must also turn out!" was one of the comments she used to the issue will impact them and the members note their organization is for Bradford said yesterday she also has encourage people to attend tonight's county as a whole. everyone,not just people of a particular urged people to get out and question the meeting. Democrats who heed Nomura's political party. proposal. The Olympic Stewardship advice will be joined by Republicans and In response to Nomura's email ask- "The commissioners can't afford Foundation,created in June to promote members of the Olympic Stewardship ing Democrats to show up tonight,Barb another sheriff's deputy, but they can "healthy ecosystems through voluntary Foundation. Those groups also are Bradford, chairwoman of the Jefferson dump a $500k special district on us. stewardship efforts as an alternative to drumming up support via email and the County Republican Party, wrote, "We Citizen wallets—the new general fund," See PUBLIC,Page 12 '--7-re-0 7 ... . , • ..• �' t`+o 6R '+ �• w �' C�'. .51 GvL"O �� tCCn� Fd'. O y .10 t f9 In Q4 n $ n n fn d ry R - ' " ,"y n a.y _V ro cu 6A J < � z < ro0g 'Co' g go .� -' 00v0cr og. , w o' ro ro 6 . a �„p� d o w c�,o o `( .w b ry o' o g, < 911 .ro, a y /�►� 8 EEro O w -. to. O O• ` cwo• 0 F. 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Center on Oct.24,6-8 p.m. Because of changes in state For more information,contact law and the fact that Jefferson Jefferson County Public Health County Public Utility District at 385-9444 or visit www.jeffer- 1 will no longer be conducting soncountypublichealth.org. the MOS.program as of Dec.31, 2007, the county health depart- ment is proposing three options for homeowners with on-site sewage systems to have O&M performed on their systems: 1) • Homeowners can perform O&M on their own system(after prop- er training and certification is • acquired); 2) Homeowners can choose an O&M provider from a list of certified O&M providers; 3) Homeowners may be able to "buy in" to a five-year contract with an O&M provider. These options will be dis- cussed at the following scheduled meetings: Quilcene Community • • o .1r'' 4 ,-,,g S N N e g < M .v p o 5• m n N g . . p �, f .0 " �° E. abo �O � Za.S aO w 0gi • O Q. 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' our wa r district,, evaporates • - , ... .. ;'"' '' Commissioners r i. �A �fY'�M1 9 r` t t'Aq rw 4���i.'R� 'I,:,' to let tax bill • 'dii A/,� � 1 0.0."f t A i -ry "at ; vA t''' Ax A:, - '/ �%i'*4 £s a,t i"" �m ;a :,40 4, tm , I� ',..,++)+0. i r'r a trlg4.n4'•+'�7, .. deadline pass ' .r 1Y IAmi rg� y,r1 d 011 r"�p X �+�&;�A� 41.. , 5r'�£f i Y BY EVAN CAEL y� r� 4G� w PENINSULA DAILY NEWS * +ii"� < """11 .;• + o •N, 3 Z4140.4 PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson i d>.p e A ri 2 � � � � A9w � iso \�.,r��w���� C' 44:140 County commissioners postponed a • 'x'^A a e ..v;j-r" . �-., �A - ' ..decision on a proposed clean water ( A*� '� A� i F '.:17 .tl A 'Am $ YF Fe 3V�1 '4'.., 1.4"7'.4v.7.4?:;..."; A '' . yr district on Wednesday night, and so ,,•' % k &A� will miss a deadline for putting a new 4'.:.','".:17,1"4',:':',",z0.),(1?14- 4,5' 61 9,. ` district fee on 2008 property tax bills. ,�, 1:,,....1.1;•4.• . .,•,,i. ,‘,41.,k,140,,,, ¢ i r tis , .,: • "Obviously, we did make a deci- i YA * {�, A x A x ; , sion tonight bynot deciding," A`' �r� � � UlNars,G t £0 ��� ����"" t�� Q��`l'��'��'"s B gF� said Afi. F; "�x,f { ,_ f,4i t s A t Commissioner David Sullivan, D- ;YA t fi a a. ',1 • t -� J .„7„,,b r '1:,- I M V RE , , Cape George. �� , , l Qv 1 ' , County Treasurer Judi Morris s gra �` r* s a 3 A A3 has said she would have to receive . yrL'fx+ A� '� _* VO TI � h ,,., direction by Monday to have ade- .,',1.4,,.<:',,..!•:;. .... AA`k aw l i -i3 iT t 4s1`'£1 `� dna 4� quate time to put the.fees on next tr l x r, . *,r; n t 1 r gxt.�. i l a year's property tax bills. ` `' The three county commissioners EVAN CAsUPsxiNsuu DAILY Newsy will not make a decision on the dis- Edna and George Porker'of Port Townsend hold signs during • trict before that time,Sullivan said. Wednesdays hearing on a proposed clean water district for all of East Jefferson County. TURN TO COUNTY/A7 • • * 9 o aIiIIiI -,-,oE1 ! - dIbIkPII$U , G w as ti9 on o c.°'� c°� 2a'] o'-`�' O 9 . .,m m .° ,p-=N ° O ?ti ry ..1 5.N”-.7 4. 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Madison said the mill emits Brewer points to a State Brewer said the group has about 15 different smells, indi- Cancer Registry age-adjusted • 150 members, eating different chemicals. study that shows Jefferson Brewer said she has been in Gases released from the mill County ranks in the top third touch with several people who include hydrogen sulfide, a of counties in the state for inci- report headaches, breathing weak acidic gas; methyl mer- dents of 14 different kinds of problems, cramps, burning captan, a reduced sulfur corn- es and skin,sleepdisruption, cancers' eyes P , pound; dimethyl sulfide and "This. is not saying the mill vomiting and seizures believed dimenthyl disulfide. is causing this Brewer Contin to be connected to the mill Hydrogen sulfide smells like , emissions, rotten eggs. Methyl mercaptan ued. "The health complaints are also carries a disagreeable'odor. "What's causing it. That s what are motivating the whole Both gases are flammable what we're asking." action," Brewer said. and can require venting from Comments can be sent to State Health intends to use the mill to avoid explosion, Elmer Diaz, Office of Environ- the report to lobby state Ecol-: Ecology officials have said. mental Health Assessments, ogy to require more stringent Department of Health,P.O.Box monitoring of the emissions, MIII projects ' 47846, Olympia,WA 98504. said Gary Palcisko,toxicologist A $3.5 million project con- For more information about ' for the Health Department's eluded in March 2006 upgraded Port Townsend AirWatchers, Office of Environmental the mill's wastewater. treat- visit its Web site at ptair Health Assessment8. pondaeration s y watchers.or "People feel that they're The mil mhasworked since 8 mstem. being impacted [by the emis- 2000 to cut odors and ComP 1 cions]," Palcisko said.. Y Reporter Evan Cael can be reached at "We have no reason to think with federal guidelines. 360-385-2335 or evan.cael® they're making that up, but at The total cost of the project peninsuladailynews.com. the same time we don't have - evidence showing that. All we have right now is complaint data." State Health has no author- • ity over air emissions. Palcisko said that the report so far includes only the resi- dents' comments because it could not acquire monitoring data from eitherPort Townsend Paper Corp. or from Department of Ecology.. "We'll hope to work with DOE to answer some of these questions about what's being emitted and where it's going," Palcisko said. Legal levels • Chuck Madison, Port Townsend_Paper Corp.'s vice president of human resources, said on Friday the mill's emis- sions are monitored and are at legal levels. "It's monitored to show we're in'compliance with the law," Madison said, "The emissions we have are within the requirements set[in the DOE permit]." • Madison said on Friday that he regularly takes callsfrom residents complaining about • the smell coming from the mill, and that he had received three that day. "I've been •answering calls • from the community-regarding the odor for the past five • years,"Madison said. ' The .complaint hotline is • Flu clinics are now open Fall is here, the weather is patients please bring Medicare getting cooler, and flu season is cards. All others, $20 cash or approaching. It's time for high- check.Private insurance will not risk individuals to get immunized be billed. against influenza. The Centers • Port Hadlock Medical • for Disease Control reports that Care, 121 Oak Bay Road, Port there should be plenty of influ- Hadlock. Avoid long lines; call enza vaccine available this year. 379-6737 for appointment slots. Estimates predict about 130 mil- Medicare and Medicaid billed. lion doses will be available in Please bring your cards. Flu the United States, more doses shots$25.Public welcome. than ever before. At this time, • Port Townsend Family there are no shortages or delayed Physicians, 934 Sheridan, Port shipments anticipated. Townsend. Saturdays,Oct.20& Influenza can strike anyone 27, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1, 9 a.m.- but is especially dangerous for . noon. Medicare patients please young children and the elderly, bring Medicare cards.All others, who are at greater risk for corn- $20 cash or check.Private insur- plications from the flu. At best, ance will not be billed. • catching the flu may result in • QFC Pharmacy, 1890 fever, cough and a few days lost Irondale Road, Port Hadlock. from work or school.At its worst, Wednesdays, Oct. 10 & 24, flu can lead to pneumonia,hospi- noon-6 p.m.;Thursdays, Oct. 11 talization and even death. &25,noon-6 p.m.Medicare and To ask questions about flu Medicaid accepted;please bring vaccines or influenza, contact cards.Flu shots$28.Pneumonia your personal healthcare pro- shots$40. vider, Jefferson County Public •QFC Store,515 Sheridan-'St, Health, or the CDC seasonal flu Port Townsend. Saturdays, Oct. website at www.cdc.gov/flu. 6& 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Medicare and Medicaid accepted; please Flu shot clinics bring cards. • Jefferson Medical & Flu shots $28. Pneumonia Pediatric Group, 834 Sheridan shots$40. St, Port Townsend. Saturdays, • Safeway. Pharmacy, 442 Oct.20&27 and Nov.3,9 a.m.- Sims Way, Port Townsend. noon. Medicare patients please Saturdays,Oct. 13 &27,9 a.m.- ' bring Medicare cards.All others, 5 p.m.;Friday,Nov.30,9 a.m.-7 $20 cash or check.Private insur- p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.- ance will not be billed. 6 p.m. Some walk-in appoint- •Olympic Primary Care,1010 ments available. Call 385-2860 Sheridan. St, Port Townsend. for scheduling. Medicare and Saturdays, Oct. 20 & 27 and Medicaid accepted (except Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-noon;Medicare Healthy Options). Some insur- ance billed. Bring insurance • card. Flu shots $28. Pneumonia shots $45. Clients must be at least 11 years old. fT. (i24-12 (O.3o7 Alcohol compliance check finds mistake A local alcohol compliance alcohol to a minor receive a check Sept. 26 resulted in the criminal citation.Liquor licens- issuance of one citation. A ees receive either an adminis- server at Bread and Roses in trative violation notice (AVN) • Port Townsend furnished alco- or a written warning from the hol to a minor. Liquor Control Board, based Another five stores in Port on past offenses. Townsend refused to sell and The first-time AVN penalty were awarded compliance for selling alcohol to a minor activity appreciation certifi- is a five-day suspension or a cates honoring those clerks $500 fine, a second offense is and servers for their part in a seven-day suspension with reducing underage drinking in no monetary option, a third the community: Uptown Pub offense is a 30-day suspension &Grill,Wild Coho Restaurant, with no monetary option, and Lanza's Ristorante and a fourth offense is a license Pizzeria, Safeway, and Fins cancelation. Coastal Cuisine. Concerns or complaints The compliance check was regarding alcohol sales to conducted by the Jefferson minors can be voiced by calling County, Sheriff's Office and the Washington State .Liquor , 411 the Washington State Liquor Control Board's toll-free tip Control Board.Clerks who sell line at 888-838-3956. 10--6-a7 • S Free discount prescription , . cards debut with questions • By Allison Arthur ed him about participating, although NACo lists Leader Staff Writer him as a participating provider. Hoglund, who is affiliated with Caremark Don Hoglund of Don's Pharmacy in Port through another program,said yesterday that since Townsend and 70-year-old Reva Baskett of Port no one had yet to present the county's discount Hadlock are both wondering today just how a card to him, it's too early for him to determine its free discount prescription program that debuted impact on his business. Monday will impact them. "I haven't had anyone come in and sample it Jefferson County signed up to participate in the for reimbursement,"Hoglund said."It's premature Caremark discount program through the National to make a d;=ermination at this point. I'd like to . Association of Counties(NACo),and about 10,000 see how it gc,es and reserve the prerogative to not of the discount cards were printed. acce•;,it." Distribution of the cards started late Monday, H.glund said he was trying to keep an open with Jefferson County Public Health Nursing mind about it. He said some discount cards, such Director Julia Danskin making them available at the as one offered to patients for$7.95 a month called county library in Port Hadlock, the city library in People's, imply that the provider of the card is Port Townsend,at the county health department and sharing the cost of the lower-cost prescription at the commissioners'office in the Courthouse. when,in fact,it is not—and the pharmacy ends up The cards were not available at Don's Pharmacy, absorbing the discount. and Hoglund said no one from the county contact- See CARDS,Page 3 ar r that county discount card at her said Monday that the informa- any benefit to the pharmacist. IJ local QFC. Pharmacists there tion she had was that the library, NACo lists Don's Pharmacy Continued from Page 1 - said they would try the card city hall,municipal offices, din- and Safeway as participants. A Reva Baskett already has a for her even though they aren't ics and some pharmacies had the Safeway spokeswoman could . People's card and she's won- listed as'a program participant. card. She could not name the not be reached for comment dering if the county discount "I want to see if.it helps," pharmacies or the clinics. yesterday on whether the Pon card — which she couldn't find $askett,said, adding she's been She also said people do not Townsend store had processec anywhere in Port Hadlock on told she and her husband don't have to call the toll-free number any prescriptions. Monday morning—will offerjust qualify for other discount pre- — 800-364-6331 - to activate A spokesman for QFC,where as good a discount and allow her scription programs. the card. Baskett shops,said the pharmacy to stop paying$7.95 a month. "Once the member uses the there will accept the cards. Where they are card, it will activate it," she Baskett hopes that when sh, Consumer hopes . Danskin said she distribut- said. presents the county's card n wii Baskett says any savings .ed the cards by about 4 p.m. - The Caremark spokeswom- offer a better discount than wha would help. Monday,to the county library an said her information is that she has now. "I can't afford the copay and thecity library, and they've the card should save users an — on Plan:D," Baskett said,of a been available- in English and average of 20 percent on medi-. Medicare plan. Other than the in Spanish, at the county health cations: But she noted that it People's discount .card,. she department- next to the Port can't be used in conjunction says she can't afford any of the .Townsend QFC grocery. She with other insurance programs. drug plans she's seen so far,and also said.people could call the. In other words, people can't her medication can run $400'a health.departmeht at 385-9400 use the People's card and the month. Her and her 80-year-old if theyneedsa card mailed. The Jefferson County card together, husband's Social Security ben- county librasaid it also will or the county card and'an insu r- efits are .being stretched as.far carry the cards on the bookmo- ance card together. as they can, as food and electricbile forthose in outlying areas. The Caremark spokeswoman costs go up. ,.I Aspokeswoman for Caremark did not know whether there was It's the beginning of the • month, time to pay bills, and ' ' Baskett was doing that Tuesday • morning,trying to figure out her. budget for;the month. "I was'just figuring out how much I have left.Right now I fig- (O--3_o7 ured out I have $216 for grocer- t ies this month and my husband's medication,"Baskett said. • Next week,when her.nrediea-` ninsula_"\N Vv � • (i:` ii,L'1 .3 2007 A9 V a. kF5 -u a1 rI s r�wAt,aCr� s • :,.'1.::;',210,-,'- ' „„, ,,„.„ .,,,,:;4_,, 'fi.,..4•••,<, :-',•.41'`i,,''''4....:( :•:. .4Y,..i--4 ..,,,,,.i.o!4 y e. 7 Colo° ,,,, ,,,..„,,,,,,,,,,,,,„, „, :!-A.' 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Ressam's attorne s insist " :' Qa ,,.....„;,,44.;;•..;',I,,„ r ' tx7' .hat the government's inter ��� �' „s Z� ,,. ;',r1>'-':"''''''''''''' '''''T-!4.',7'"%s:1£ iretation would lead to a non y g �. , ,ensical result: The law would r ' ?unish the coincidental pos- k i :`' �t x � session of explosives during a ,f,,,..„,„:,,,,,,.....,„, } Y # { k Qz felonyas harshl as the actual _ '_ s . , ` '"0 ,t k harshly.as r t Y 1 .4° r- 's7iae ti s 1 - ase of explosives during rs✓ ! r �.s ,, fi as r� < ., Y another felony. �� � u ri fi r�,. r-o-°•,,- ",r `' 'ts 3k',yh 3+ .y:.x.�.t tF,.q5.{` i fl.� , S i Y �r,4,11: Congressional intent to 1=, A , 'z,,r � 'Si•,,3 x 7 I.impose such a harsh sentence .� 0b x`F, s {� f-eyee'' ayi $ :'�i``aE. N `�� would not be served by mak- ..rr ,b,, ;,° 7, y ,� }w� � F , z`` i �i l.' ; gi- ing it available simply because � y�kz n� �, ';xY " a f-"`- tai•:ir.,:°i r'r* ' , ,4drt �*s '^3 - cr �,i, .ti �F� explosives are being carried � F 4,, ay'x€ , -:1 4:. S �`#' 3 T 1 I ' � •� Y i d Yi>,� �' yr� ""' �� 4" �', .� the time a wholly unrried at, , , f z ,> y, , , r� e` ,' x j " nonviolent felony is commit x � t m ted," they wrote in their trial ' ° `' h �� n f ,i ...` ., ,se brief. ���cAEL PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Ressam was convicted in 2001, then decided to tell it FUN investigators what he knew about al-Qaida in an effort to Jennifer Tracer, left, gives Kathleen LeMaster of Port Townsend a hand win a shorter sentence. massage inside About Time, 839 Water St., in Port Townsend as part of His testimony helped con- Thursday's Girls'Night Out sponsored by the Port Townsend Main Street vitt one of his coconspirators, -Program. but his cooperation carne to Dozens of uptown and downtown Port Townsend shops participated by halt by early 2003, forcing the providing spec romotions and b selling " ood bags" with various gifts government to dismiss cases p g P P y g y against two of his alleged inside.. coconspirators, Samir Ait Proceeds from the bags will go to the breast and cervical health program of Mohamed and Abu Doha. ti e fferson County Department of Public Health. Port Townsend Main Street Program has donated more than $6,000 to the county department since it Associated Press legal affairs writer be 'an Girls'Night Out three years ago. Gene Johnson,in Seattle,contributed to this report. g • , c earin .�z� h# , ";�"` �..a�a r• •'.'� of Se aim about 10 ears a O ::-t--, ,.; . `` n ,- ,. x F S0. az q Y g 6T Ya��, �� gr � �.,. " � t .• s ;� ? m�z, 3� �' �.��'73 � in planning its sewer system r ,,f' �; • y ,, , a 1 after the city lost a legal battle : n ; j with Protect the Peninsulas F '; Future. z _ � PPF filed suit against the N a ::•',„4:1!,4 N city of Sequim, saying that its - , ' " y '' , .,, ";' then inadequate sewage treat ,. -,`, ' X' ,- ,E�` � { '' �r ment facilities were threaten ; , ,�k,*f "mak ,, :r �' h, � � ',a 8 mg clam beds near the mouth y ^: k S ,, ,,v ,;` i...-,!,:,••;;';•'•'•',.-„,,� , �� . c ,,..,....,...:7(..;, ,,,1 .,,'!„.,::1,,,:,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,., $ { x s, ;� zre '+s p a $..',4,74,1•‘,„,c'4 .,'': .` � P� � o ' of Sequim Bay � tt g , A... �L_ `-�` , .,K#�'.•�fi s.�y�.,.:, &"w.,,c; a, f. „cs' H' :i.rt�ss ., ,., .:,,g rtz°„°', g^ s«� ' • Port Townsend&Jefferson County Leader Hospice_____ ., ,,.. , .... vo 0 , , Are you longing to do work program operated b that comes from the heart Healthcare. — work that allows you to The organization form a deep connection with for volunteers toro U ' 0 others? If so, join the volun- hours a week oP p �. • teers at Hospice of Jefferson family support, such County, a nonprofit hospice errands, staying with • `P ' Flu cllopenower oft - sec nl c s of its Anyone who wishes to avoid ' shots$25. Public welcome. Oct. 2 0 wo�j� n catching the flu can get an influ- Port //Gen A. Townsend Family 12 enza shot. Vaccination against Physicians, 934 Sheridan, Port influenza is especially important Townsend. Saturdays,Oct.20& The Women's Health Project partners with local T ad therapist Judith Alexander to offer a workshop n for those at high risk for corn- 27, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1, 9 a.m.- in .m.- titled "TransformingP to w plications from the flu,and their noon. Medicare patients please y° Life ran 3 Health: The Oct. all oto f Power of Self-Care," 10 a.m.-4 o_ 20 at Dundee Hill Center in Port Townsend. Included groups are all chil- $20 cash or check.Private incur- Women often need personal time and encour execs close contacts. bring Medicare cards.All others, its dren from 6 months to 5 years ance will not be billed. In agement to see the importance of their own self- first 2 old; all people 50 years of age care habits, which can make caring for others whist is and older; women who will be IrondalQeFRoad,Port Hadlock. armacy, 1890 much more effective and sustainable in the long nifiu pregnant during influenza sea- Wednesdays, Oct. 10 & 24, said Alexander. son; children and adolescents noon-6 p.m.; Thursdays, Oct. 11The m0 other: on long-term aspirin therapy; through teaching afva variety of self-caredtools, lackE &25,noon-6 p.m.Medicare and residents of nursing homes or Medicaid accepted; please bring c ar long-term care facilities; anyone cards. Flu shots$28.Pneumonia mg participants to advocate for their own health, the se establishing and committing to new healthy habits, in the and learning to balance caring for others with car- in including heart, kidney, lung or •QFC Store,515 Sheridan St, To with chronic health conditions, shots$40. ing for oneself. metabolic conditions, diabetes, Port Townsend. Saturday, Oct. ject.oi te asthma or anemia; anyone with 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Medicare and s a weakened immune system due Medicaid accepted; please bring Redto medical treatment or HIV Cross le anyone with a condrhon' ' cards' c 1 a s that can Flu shots $28. Pneumonia The American Red Cross adult CPR review fc it lead to breathing or swallowing shots$40. offers these upcoming classes currently certified in Rt y problems, such as seizures or •Safeway Pharmacy,442 Sims in Jefferson Coun It cerebral palsy; healthcare per- Way, Port Townsend. Saturdays, • Wednesday, Oct. 17, 6-10 is$20 ho need to rene sonnel,as vaccination is strongly Oct. 13 & 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; p.m., adult CPR is recommended to protect vulner- Friday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; • Thursday, Oct. 18, 6-9 are $45, payable F able patients; healthy household Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. 6 CPR and first aid contacts and caregivers of chit- p.m. p.m., first aid p Y in a. f Some walk-in appointments avail- • Saturday, Nov. 10, 8 a.m.- oClnfirmedass seru ti l dren younger than 5 years of able.Call385-2860for scheduling. 4 p.m., adult CPR/first aid until n the { age or of adults over age 50; p` gMedicare and Medicaid accepted • Monday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m., Keychainlreceived ce shiel n healthy household contacts and (except Healthy Options). Some caregivers ofpersons with medi- insurance billed. Bring insuranceProj ecal conditions that put them at card. Flu shots $28. Pneumonia e t linushgher risk for complications of shots$45. Clients must be at least J s e e influenza; all persons who wish 11 years old. "Make a Difference Day"to Peninsula Chapter of to reduce their risk of becoming ill with influenza or of transmit Children's clinics 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday,benefit Project Linus is from Linus. Since it bega • ting influenza to others. State-supplied children's flu Gardiner Community cC nt. 8ter, bchapter leer has distributeditls, To ask questions about flu vaccines.have not yet arrived but 980 Old Gardiner Road. Children's ens Hospitals, inc vaccines or influenza, contact should be available soon at theChildren's Hospital in j your personal healthcare pro- following Port Townsend clinics it organization Linus that provides is a tims inrof- as well the to fire victim vider, Jefferson County Public for children ages 6 to 59 months, warm blankets to children who tragedy, 9/11 vi Health, or the seasonal flu high-risk Katrina Hur wealth, atr thCDC seasonal children younger than are seriously ill or trauma- special situations. anc g 19, and children who are house- tized. ` hold contacts p People also are invil Fin ohm-„1;„: -risk persons: Residents are AClfPri *„ r,,.;„,,. 1.,,,I_ .-_ • r Flu Shot e--:-. -i Jefferson County Public Health xevc}, rid • s;hyitie�M tags to the blankets Jefferson'• Medical & 615'��leridan; Jefferson Medical '"'washable"arid niac able your own needle, thi: Pediatric Group, 834 Sheridan &Pediatric Group,834 Sheridan; blankets for the Washington scissors. Participants v I St, Port Townsend. Saturdays, Olympic Primary Care, 1010 Oct.20&27 and Nov.3,9 a.m. Sheridan; Port Townsend Family _ � „,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, :,,,,,„,,,,,,,,,„cc, � ,r # ' noon. Medicare patients please Physicians,934 Sheridan. �� 4 z bring Medicare cards.All others, • ” '1'4' ��� �y $20 cash or check.Private incur a A ' k= � ` ance will not be billed. �,_ci'`a ' � ,, ; ,F � • Madrona Hill Urgent Care �, ' � to ���r � � ,.; 2500 Sims Way,Port Townsend o-_„,„,„,,,,,,,,41. • -,,,v Y ,-4L-us,,,,;!?.,./1<s!,,:‘ ,- R y ?e wit ,,,ss,, r s,�� ? ,, . " � k Flu vaccine available during ����` ' u a£ , �� Viz^ � 4aF „,,„;,:„..,,,,,w,;;,„. clinic hours Monday-Friday, 9 k r a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m 4 � �e;�a, � , ��� , �:•,,,,, ,,,,' x ���� sky ���� � 1 r' � , � s`� ; p.m.;and Sunday, 10 a.m.2 p•m ,, ......„,„, ,,,,,,,,,;,•,,,;,.)..,,5,:s q � x , 0 l i Flu shots are $25 and are for N.9 �y clients age 4 and older. Fs �� : n Monroe Street Medical r �ce � Clinic, 242 Monroe St., Porte I. Townsend. There is a limited I' supply of preservative-free for • 5 l 1t high-riskpatients only. Cost is , �� Si',:: Y gh Y ` $30 per shot. Please call 385 y �� 5658 for an appointment. No insurance will be billed. �s •Olympic Primary Care,101ICItiktmg 0 fAMILY �, Jefferson Healtllea Sheridan StPort Townsend. •.ilito Saturdays,Oct.20&27 and Nov 3,9 a.m.-noon:Medicare patients for your immediate please bring Medicare cards.All � � others,$20 cash or check.Private ° ExpressCare• Beginning O be insurance will not be billed. • Port Hadlock Medical services through our Emerg y . Care, 121 Oak Bay Road, Port 10 p.m., this service will dedicate Hadlock. Avoid long lines; call 4� 3 ys� 379-6737 for appointment slots '' ` �' discharge of patients with less sev Medicare and Medicaid billed Care, which will be closing on Oc Please bring your cards. Flu ;” dependable service for treating m tions•sinus infections•sore throat Dr. Frederick Leist and the nausea/vomiting/diarrhea•euts/lai Olympic Plastic Surgery Center service will be in a temporary loci in Bremerton are pleased to announce the arrival of "g 3 Same-Day Care: Beginning Oct THOMAS J. MEEKS, •D.O. y g ;,, ,, , • will offer same-day appointments ,-' 0Wil`"-3,1 effective October 15,2007 ,,r ti ,, for patients who are unable to set • � .fir ' i sonal provider, and for patients w provider. To schedule a same-day Dr.Meeks graduated from the Des Moines University Osteopathic Same-dayservices will be providf Medical Center in 2001,followed by general surgery residency at the Ohio University'College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctors Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Meeks recently completed a • plastic and reconstructive surgery residency also at Doctors Hospital. Dr.Meeks is board eligible in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery by the American Osteopathic Association. • Dr. Meeks is currently accepting patients. e f Appointments can be scheduled by calling 834 Sheridan St. 360-479-4370 Port Townsend,WA 98368 -:\.' i HARRISON MEDICAL CENTER •_ '%' . .Girls ' Nig t Out raises ' over $3 . i .ovefor Hundreds of women turned - j'- r, glittC*Lj � out for a day and night of shop- ' a e .,x'� ,' 4 it(:(°1 ping fun at Thursday's fourth F r y � 1. " r V r �h��'� a' � &, a� "3:" � < a fire-& annual Girls Night Out,present- ed by the Port Townsend Main '',.z„r °,-, '� g ,. 'Street Program.There were live 'r 5 v ft T'A 1 'x 4, e "```- ”' I window models,hand massages, �- z { ;r {` giftwrapping demonstrations, 2f . , prizeI drawings for $100 shop- :r> I ping sprees, chocolate tastings %' I and mini-facials. . ` -, 1 Thirty-four Port Townsend ' -businesses Uptown and s� / '- Downtown participated withki, i Ai�� ' i �. ,special events, in-store specials �' il and refreshments from 11 am. „,i,,,N- ' '', : I to 8 p.m.Oct.4.The goal of the ops event was to bring women out to It �� shop and enjoy each other's corn- IP?' t 4 k pany on a weekday in October as f well as to support local women's , healthcare during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Natalie Hutton of Port Townsend (center) won the Christine Alexander ( Nineteen merchants donated bag/accessories prize from the Port Townsend Main Street Program's 154 Pgenerously to the 500 event Girls'Night Out raffle.She is pictured with Gail Boulter(left),owner of The "goody bags" to raise money Clothes Horse,who donated 500 pairs of socks to the popular goody bags, A Yi th t for the Jefferson County Health and Jean Schoessler(right)of Maricee,which donated the accessories to go Coup. Department Breast and Cervical with the sparkling bag contributed by the designer.The handbag,sandals Health Program, which helps and Girls'Night Out hat were decorated with Swarovski crystals,and the 0 .fund cancer screenings for prize package was valued at$525.Inside the purse was a new$25 Main Hoerw.a,b �,E :local women in need.The bags Street Town Dollars Gift Card,which can be used at dozens of stores in Port ,:were available for a$5 or$25 Townsend. Submitted photo donation (deluxe edition), and ,their sales raised $3,366 this Jaz l •year. • "- "The deluxe goody bags , � t , s � were extremely popular and 'sold out by midday," report- ,„ 4 < , "`,. ,\, '" ed Mari F. Mullen, executive � . �� director. of Main Street. "The rest the bags sold out Eby 7 p.m." kip' ,fir•pot! r. ,: � ,, , Since the first Girls' Night �tag l ` Out began in 2004,Main Street, '` e� {fit SKIN CARE 'with the help of participating , '�, " k r ,, merchants has raised $10,447 ;# i';;K'S‘ a r` t 4J r _ _ i for the local program. il r Seventy-two women attended the wrap-up Patty at Water Street r `� `, Y ��� With CIX Brewing, where Natalie Hutton '..ti .,�,�; • tl ou of Port Townsend won the taf- Julian"Hugh"Arthur,serving refreshments at Maricee,gets a kiss on ' Cr28E ,fle for the Christine Alexander the cheek from Nadine Jonientz,one of the window models for Girls' ,designer handbag and accesso- Night Out, ries package valued at$525.The Photo by Elizabeth I Becker rafle raised$503 and benefited Health & Hospice, Dream City sors, merchants and volunteers ' 1 -the Port-Townsend:Main_Street _dhotography,Curves forWomen as well as the women who .2,000systemsi. -Program. and participating merchants. attended Girls' Night Out and L _ " " Sponsoring Girls' Night Out Main Street expresses appre- bought goody bags and raffle were Jefferson Healthcare Home ciation to all participating spon- tickets. $5 • 3e"r4kt. 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