Plumas County Grand Jury
2008-2009
From the annual report
The consolidated year-end volume. The individual investigations it contains are listed separately below.
📑 Year-End Report
The full consolidated volume; individual reports are listed below.
Individual reports (8)
Findings & Recommendations
7 findings
F1:
Each member of the Board of Supervisors expressed in one manner or another, their interest in having an open and more transparent relationship with their constituency. The Grand Jury discussed the mechanics of how the Board members could provide that accessibility and transparency.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1:
The Grand Jury recommends the Board take the following steps in order to accomplish that accessibility: publish a weekly notice in the newspaper that includes the Clerk of the Board's and their own telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and business hours. In addition, we highly recommend they conduct quarterly town hall style meetings, with time, place and agenda published in the newspaper.
F2:
Although the California Association of County Governments states that "The Board oversees most of the county departments and programs..." we found not all Supervisors were familiar with the heads of the departments under their supervision.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2:
The Grand Jury recommends quarterly meetings (following Brown Act protocol) be held between the Board of Supervisors and the heads of all departments to discuss personnel issues, department needs, budget requirements, etc. Jail Advisory Committee
F3:
The geothermal heating system does not work properly. The three contractors responsible for the system are no longer in business. Facilities personnel are working to correct the problems.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3:
The Board should consult experts in this field to help the county correct the problems.
F4:
Some effort is currently underway to What else could the Annex be used for? A Chamber locate new permanent tenants for the Annex. mixer; art show; meeting rooms for civic groups;
Related Recommendations (1)
R4:
We recommend that the designated office space for Board of Supervisors? county actively pursue other tenants by advertising both inside and outside the county, subsidizing the rents, and moving other county departments into the building.
F5:
It is our understanding that no efforts have been made to use the building for temporary events.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5:
As permanent tenants are being located, the Grand Jury recommends that this beautiful building be used by the citizenry for a multitude of purposes, and that the Board actively publicize the availability of the space for community use. Alcohol and Drug Program
F6:
What action do you think the Grand Jury should take? Signature: IT IS A CRIME TO REPORT TO THE GRAND JURY THAT A CRIME HAS BEEN COMMITTED KNOWING THE REPORT TO BE FALSE. (Penal Code No. 148.5.d) ATTACH COPIES OF PERTINENT DOCUMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE (USE AND ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY) The Grand Jury may also review and acknowledge all written, dated and signed citizen complaints. Within the time allowed by its established investigatory priorities, the Grand Jury may investigate complaints where appropriate. All complaints are treated confidentially. This applies to the written documents as well as the testimony of witnesses and participants. The complainant may be asked to appear as a witness. Note should be made that the sitting panel functions only as a civil Grand Jury and does not deal with criminal matters. If a complaint appears to involve the criminal court system, the matter is handed over to the office of the District Attorney for review and investigation. Citizen Complaint forms may be obtained on-line at the Grand Jury page of the Plumas County Website or by sending a written request to: Appendix D - Note to Respondents/Requirements for Response As a result of Grand Jury investigation and reporting, certain agencies, entities, departments, districts, and functions of county government may be the subject of the final report which outlines findings and
Related Recommendations (1)
R6:
What action do you think the Grand Jury should take? Signature: IT IS A CRIME TO REPORT TO THE GRAND JURY THAT A CRIME HAS BEEN COMMITTED KNOWING THE REPORT TO BE FALSE. (Penal Code No. 148.5.d) ATTACH COPIES OF PERTINENT DOCUMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE (USE AND ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY) The Grand Jury may also review and acknowledge all written, dated and signed citizen complaints. Within the time allowed by its established investigatory priorities, the Grand Jury may investigate complaints where appropriate. All complaints are treated confidentially. This applies to the written documents as well as the testimony of witnesses and participants. The complainant may be asked to appear as a witness. Note should be made that the sitting panel functions only as a civil Grand Jury and does not deal with criminal matters. If a complaint appears to involve the criminal court system, the matter is handed over to the office of the District Attorney for review and investigation. Citizen Complaint forms may be obtained on-line at the Grand Jury page of the Plumas County Website or by sending a written request to:
F8:
Senior Nqutroiti1o~J n 2008-2009 Plumas Co.unty ~· _J,u GRAND JURY REPORT Hospital DON'T MISS IT! ~Distsric ts 1 Plumas County Grand Jury Post Office Box 784, Quincy, California 95971 Honorable Judge Ira Kaufman Honorable Judge Janet Hilde Presiding Judge of the Superior Court Supervising Judge of the Superior Court County of Plumas County of Plumas State of California State of California Dear Judge Kaufman and Judge Hilde: The 2008-2009 Plumas County Grand Jury is pleased to present the final report to you and the citizens of Plumas County as stipulated by California Penal Code Section 933. With this report, we complete the work of the 2008-2009 Plumas County Grand Jury. The nineteen members of this panel have conscientiously pursued the tasks before them, bringing to bear the experience and expertise of their varied backgrounds in law enforcement, health care, industry, real estate, education, aeronautics, engineering, banking, fire service, management, and human services, plus a combined total of 220 years as residents in Plumas County. Some have lived in the county for five years or less, others have lived here for more than 50 years. The activities performed by this Grand Jury include extensive research, interviews, attendance at committee meetings and general meetings, and tours of various facilities. Specifically, this panel: Reviewed and followed up on required responses to the 2007-2008 Plumas County Grand Jury final report, conducted an inspection of the Plumas County Jail, reviewed all written and signed citizen complaints and followed up as appropriate. We interviewed witnesses, visited sites related to inquiries and investigations where appropriate, reviewed documents, policies, procedures, memoranda of understanding, and operation manuals as appropriate to investigations, met in committee sessions and met in general session twice monthly. The effectiveness of a Grand Jury is determined, not only by the selection of topics, agencies and entities to be reviewed, but also by the sitting panel’s thorough and attentive commitment to detail and accuracy so that a factual and clear report is produced. To that end, I thank this team who came together motivated to do the job well. The 2008-2009 Plumas County Grand Jury is sincerely grateful to all of the interviewees who took time to share information with us so that we might have a clearer view of our county government and, ultimately, issue a report that informs and educates the citizens of Plumas County. We thank those who filed citizen complaints with the Grand Jury. We commend your honesty and citizenship. We also thank the folks in the various county offices who assisted us throughout the year. The 2008-2009 Plumas County Grand Jury is proud to have served the citizens of Plumas County. Respectfully submitted, Linda L. Rean, Foreperson Table of Contents Foreperson's Cover Letter........................................................................................2 Table of Contents.....................................................................................................3 2008-2009 Grand Jury Members and Committees..................................................4 Introduction..............................................................................................................5 Grand Jury Investigations Board of Supervisors....................................................................................7 Plumas County Sheriff's Correctional Facility (Jail).................................14 Law and Justice..........................................................................................17 Senior Nutrition Program...........................................................................19 Hospital Districts.......................................................................................25 Participation on County Audit Committee................................................31 Complaint Summaries................................................................................32 Appendices Appendix A - County/City Departments/Agencies/Etc.............................34 Appendix B - Penal Code Section 888 et seq............................................36 Appendix C - Citizen Complaint Form......................................................37 Appendix D - Requirements for Respondents to Respond........................38 Appendix E - Grand Jury Report Distribution List....................................39 In the spirit of the times, the 2008-2009 Grand Jury is proud, at year's end, to be able to return a generous portion of our budget to the Plumas County General Fund. Plumas County Grand Jury Members 2008-2009 Linda Rean, Foreperson..................................................................................................................Chester Rachel Bartosz, Foreperson Pro Tem...............................................................................................Portola Martha Huber, Recording Secretary.....................................................................................................Clio Ronald Shafer, Treasurer......................................................................................................Lake Almanor Thomas Cannon...................................................................................................................Lake Almanor Sandra Carr, Chairperson.................................................................................................................Quincy Kathy Combs-Jeffries......................................................................................................................Quincy Michael Curry, Chairperson.............................................................................................................Maybe Lynn Desjardin, Chairperson...........................................................................................................Portola Howard Johnson..........................................................................................................................Cromberg Laurence Kellett, Chairperson...........................................................................................Meadow Valley Diana Lindsey-Grace..................................................................................................................Greenville Bobbi May.......................................................................................................................................Quincy Christy Randall, Chairperson...............................................................................................................Clio Lace Van Devender.........................................................................................................................Chester Carolyn Widman............................................................................................................................Chilcoot Kent Williams..................................................................................................................................Quincy Kathleen Wilson.........................................................................................................................Greenville Ceacel Wittorff.....................................................................................................................Crescent Mills Grand Jury Committees Board of Supervisors Law and Justice County Audit Committee Participation Plumas County Sheriff's Correctional Facility (Jail) Editorial Review Senior Nutrition Program Hospital Districts 4 Introduction The Plumas County Grand Jury is a body of nineteen Plumas County citizens charged and sworn to inquire into matters of civil concern within the boundaries of Plumas County and any incorporated city within these boundaries. Appendix A lists the County and City Departments that are open to Grand Jury inquiry. Grand Jury duties, powers, responsibilities, qualifications and selection processes are set forth in the California Penal Code Section 888 et seq. See Appendix B. The Grand Jury functions lawfully only as a body. No Citizen tax dollars are the lifeblood of individual grand juror may act alone and has no authority to act government, and one of the functions of alone. Meetings of the Grand Jury are not open to the public. the Grand Jury is to scrutinize the The Penal Code requires that all matters discussed before the management of those dollars. Grand Jury and all deliberations are to be kept private and confidential. The end result of all investigations into civil matters is released to the public in a final report, which sets forth the findings and recommendations of the Grand Jury. Participation in Grand Jury service is an opportunity for citizens from various communities within the county to work together, get an in-depth look at local government, and to make informed recommenda- tions which may improve and enhance services. The effectiveness of a Grand Jury is determined not only by the selection of topics, agencies and entities to be reviewed, but also by the sitting panel’s thorough and attentive commitment to detail and accuracy so that the findings in the final report are substantiated, provable and verifiable. Service on the Grand Jury is also a way to contribute and make a positive difference. Jurors serve twelve months and some jurors continue on to serve a second twelve months. The term of service runs from July 1 to June 30. The panel reviewed the investigative history dating back to the 1995-1996 Grand Jury. Based on that history and the interest of the current panel members, committees were formed to look at the topics we had chosen. Once the selections were made, the committees used a process known as TRIANGULA- TION to examine the various subjects of our investigations. RESEARCH TRIANGULATION: Key to a successful Grand Jury Investigation INTERVIEWS OBSERVATION 5 Research: Each investigative committee looked at budgets, minutes, agendas, policies, rules of operation, Memoranda of Understanding, and other appropriate documents related to that investigation. Observation: The committee members toured agencies, offices, and sites where appropriate, questioned facility usage, adequacy of space, and efficient use of quarters. Interviews: The committees, upon approval of the entire Grand Jury Panel, prepared appropriate questions, set up interviews, and followed up to clarify the information for accuracy of the final report. The term of the Grand Jury is limited and, by necessity, the panel must narrow its focus in order to be thorough. Therefore, the citizenry may question why certain issues are not covered in greater detail. If any citizen is concerned or interested in asking the Grand Jury to review a specific matter, the citizen complaint is the method, and the forms are available at the Plumas County website. Whether the issue is a complaint or simply a concern, this is the venue by which citizens may be heard and a response may be made. A sample Citizen Complaint form and directions for submission may be found in Appendix C. This final report represents the work that has been done by the 2008-2009 Grand Jury, a body of research, observations, and interviews that have allowed this panel to formulate their findings and
Additional Recommendations
3
Not linked to specific findings.
R95-96:
Agriculture Commissioner Airport Operations
R98-99:
Assessor Auditor/Controller Χ Χ Χ Χ Χ Χ Board of Supervisors Building & Panning Services Χ Χ Cemetery Districts Clerk/Recorder Inc. Community Services Districts Χ County Counsel
R99-00:
Χ Χ Χ Fair Χ Farm Advisor Feather River College Χ Inc. Fire Departments Χ Χ Χ Foll. up Flood Control/Water Conservation Χ Χ Health Dept./Env. Health Χ Hospital Districts Χ Housing & Comm. Development Human Resources
Findings & Recommendations
6 findings
F1:
Each member of the Board of Supervisors expressed in one manner or another, their interest in having an open and more transparent relationship with their constituency. The Grand Jury discussed the mechanics of how the Board members could provide that accessibility and transparency.
F2:
Although the California Association of County Governments states that "The Board oversees most of the county departments and programs..." we found not all Supervisors were familiar with the heads of the departments under their supervision.
F3:
The geothermal heating system does not work properly. The three contractors responsible for the system are no longer in business. Facilities personnel are working to correct the problems.
F4:
Some effort is currently underway to What else could the Annex be used for? A Chamber locate new permanent tenants for the Annex. mixer; art show; meeting rooms for civic groups;
F5:
It is our understanding that no efforts have been made to use the building for temporary events.
F6:
What action do you think the Grand Jury should take? Signature: IT IS A CRIME TO REPORT TO THE GRAND JURY THAT A CRIME HAS BEEN COMMITTED KNOWING THE REPORT TO BE FALSE. (Penal Code No. 148.5.d) ATTACH COPIES OF PERTINENT DOCUMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE (USE AND ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY) The Grand Jury may also review and acknowledge all written, dated and signed citizen complaints. Within the time allowed by its established investigatory priorities, the Grand Jury may investigate complaints where appropriate. All complaints are treated confidentially. This applies to the written documents as well as the testimony of witnesses and participants. The complainant may be asked to appear as a witness. Note should be made that the sitting panel functions only as a civil Grand Jury and does not deal with criminal matters. If a complaint appears to involve the criminal court system, the matter is handed over to the office of the District Attorney for review and investigation. Citizen Complaint forms may be obtained on-line at the Grand Jury page of the Plumas County Website or by sending a written request to: Appendix D - Note to Respondents/Requirements for Response As a result of Grand Jury investigation and reporting, certain agencies, entities, departments, districts, and functions of county government may be the subject of the final report which outlines findings and
Additional Recommendations
9
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The Grand Jury recommends the Board take the following steps in order to accomplish that accessibility: publish a weekly notice in the newspaper that includes the Clerk of the Board's and their own telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and business hours. In addition, we highly recommend they conduct quarterly town hall style meetings, with time, place and agenda published in the newspaper.
R2:
The Grand Jury recommends quarterly meetings (following Brown Act protocol) be held between the Board of Supervisors and the heads of all departments to discuss personnel issues, department needs, budget requirements, etc. Jail Advisory Committee
R3:
The Board should consult experts in this field to help the county correct the problems.
R4:
We recommend that the designated office space for Board of Supervisors? county actively pursue other tenants by advertising both inside and outside the county, subsidizing the rents, and moving other county departments into the building.
R5:
As permanent tenants are being located, the Grand Jury recommends that this beautiful building be used by the citizenry for a multitude of purposes, and that the Board actively publicize the availability of the space for community use. Alcohol and Drug Program
R6:
What action do you think the Grand Jury should take? Signature: IT IS A CRIME TO REPORT TO THE GRAND JURY THAT A CRIME HAS BEEN COMMITTED KNOWING THE REPORT TO BE FALSE. (Penal Code No. 148.5.d) ATTACH COPIES OF PERTINENT DOCUMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE (USE AND ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY) The Grand Jury may also review and acknowledge all written, dated and signed citizen complaints. Within the time allowed by its established investigatory priorities, the Grand Jury may investigate complaints where appropriate. All complaints are treated confidentially. This applies to the written documents as well as the testimony of witnesses and participants. The complainant may be asked to appear as a witness. Note should be made that the sitting panel functions only as a civil Grand Jury and does not deal with criminal matters. If a complaint appears to involve the criminal court system, the matter is handed over to the office of the District Attorney for review and investigation. Citizen Complaint forms may be obtained on-line at the Grand Jury page of the Plumas County Website or by sending a written request to:
R95-96:
Agriculture Commissioner Airport Operations
R98-99:
Assessor Auditor/Controller Χ Χ Χ Χ Χ Χ Board of Supervisors Building & Panning Services Χ Χ Cemetery Districts Clerk/Recorder Inc. Community Services Districts Χ County Counsel
R99-00:
Χ Χ Χ Fair Χ Farm Advisor Feather River College Χ Inc. Fire Departments Χ Χ Χ Foll. up Flood Control/Water Conservation Χ Χ Health Dept./Env. Health Χ Hospital Districts Χ Housing & Comm. Development Human Resources
Findings & Recommendations
6 findings
F1:
Each member of the Board of Supervisors expressed in one manner or another, their interest in having an open and more transparent relationship with their constituency. The Grand Jury discussed the mechanics of how the Board members could provide that accessibility and transparency.
F2:
Although the California Association of County Governments states that "The Board oversees most of the county departments and programs..." we found not all Supervisors were familiar with the heads of the departments under their supervision.
F3:
The geothermal heating system does not work properly. The three contractors responsible for the system are no longer in business. Facilities personnel are working to correct the problems.
F4:
Some effort is currently underway to What else could the Annex be used for? A Chamber locate new permanent tenants for the Annex. mixer; art show; meeting rooms for civic groups;
F5:
It is our understanding that no efforts have been made to use the building for temporary events.
F6:
What action do you think the Grand Jury should take? Signature: IT IS A CRIME TO REPORT TO THE GRAND JURY THAT A CRIME HAS BEEN COMMITTED KNOWING THE REPORT TO BE FALSE. (Penal Code No. 148.5.d) ATTACH COPIES OF PERTINENT DOCUMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE (USE AND ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY) The Grand Jury may also review and acknowledge all written, dated and signed citizen complaints. Within the time allowed by its established investigatory priorities, the Grand Jury may investigate complaints where appropriate. All complaints are treated confidentially. This applies to the written documents as well as the testimony of witnesses and participants. The complainant may be asked to appear as a witness. Note should be made that the sitting panel functions only as a civil Grand Jury and does not deal with criminal matters. If a complaint appears to involve the criminal court system, the matter is handed over to the office of the District Attorney for review and investigation. Citizen Complaint forms may be obtained on-line at the Grand Jury page of the Plumas County Website or by sending a written request to: Appendix D - Note to Respondents/Requirements for Response As a result of Grand Jury investigation and reporting, certain agencies, entities, departments, districts, and functions of county government may be the subject of the final report which outlines findings and
Additional Recommendations
9
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The Grand Jury recommends the Board take the following steps in order to accomplish that accessibility: publish a weekly notice in the newspaper that includes the Clerk of the Board's and their own telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and business hours. In addition, we highly recommend they conduct quarterly town hall style meetings, with time, place and agenda published in the newspaper.
R2:
The Grand Jury recommends quarterly meetings (following Brown Act protocol) be held between the Board of Supervisors and the heads of all departments to discuss personnel issues, department needs, budget requirements, etc. Jail Advisory Committee
R3:
The Board should consult experts in this field to help the county correct the problems.
R4:
We recommend that the designated office space for Board of Supervisors? county actively pursue other tenants by advertising both inside and outside the county, subsidizing the rents, and moving other county departments into the building.
R5:
As permanent tenants are being located, the Grand Jury recommends that this beautiful building be used by the citizenry for a multitude of purposes, and that the Board actively publicize the availability of the space for community use. Alcohol and Drug Program
R6:
What action do you think the Grand Jury should take? Signature: IT IS A CRIME TO REPORT TO THE GRAND JURY THAT A CRIME HAS BEEN COMMITTED KNOWING THE REPORT TO BE FALSE. (Penal Code No. 148.5.d) ATTACH COPIES OF PERTINENT DOCUMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE (USE AND ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY) The Grand Jury may also review and acknowledge all written, dated and signed citizen complaints. Within the time allowed by its established investigatory priorities, the Grand Jury may investigate complaints where appropriate. All complaints are treated confidentially. This applies to the written documents as well as the testimony of witnesses and participants. The complainant may be asked to appear as a witness. Note should be made that the sitting panel functions only as a civil Grand Jury and does not deal with criminal matters. If a complaint appears to involve the criminal court system, the matter is handed over to the office of the District Attorney for review and investigation. Citizen Complaint forms may be obtained on-line at the Grand Jury page of the Plumas County Website or by sending a written request to:
R95-96:
Agriculture Commissioner Airport Operations
R98-99:
Assessor Auditor/Controller Χ Χ Χ Χ Χ Χ Board of Supervisors Building & Panning Services Χ Χ Cemetery Districts Clerk/Recorder Inc. Community Services Districts Χ County Counsel
R99-00:
Χ Χ Χ Fair Χ Farm Advisor Feather River College Χ Inc. Fire Departments Χ Χ Χ Foll. up Flood Control/Water Conservation Χ Χ Health Dept./Env. Health Χ Hospital Districts Χ Housing & Comm. Development Human Resources
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Additional Recommendations
2
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
To ensure all senior community members are kept informed, we recommend that flyers or other visible reminders of the program be posted in places such as libraries, churches, medical/dental offices, post offices, etc.
R2:
We recommend an Open House, Bring a Friend to Lunch Day, or other organized activities to introduce seniors to this great program. Advisory Board funds, as well as community business and private donations could potentially be used to support these activities. Advisory Board Members
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Findings & Recommendations
3 findings
F1:
District Attorney's Office The District Attorney reports that the District Attorney's Office is adequately staffed and funded at this time. The District Attorney has proposed the development of a Unified Family Court System that would coordinate court proceedings and services for families.
F2:
Probation Department The Probation Officers have an extremely heavy and growing workload. Adequate supervision of adult and juvenile offenders is critical to the safety of the citizens of Plumas County and decreases the number of probationers re-offending.
F3:
Sheriff Department The Sheriff Department is operating with the same number of officers today as it did in the 1980s. The county has not increased funding to provide staffing to keep up with increases in population, crime and drug activity. This lack of adequate staffing jeopardizes the safety of the citizens of Plumas County as well as the officers assigned to patrol the county. Communication in the field is inadequate and jeopardizes the safety of the officers. Many areas have intermittent or no communication, meaning that officers in an emergency cannot call for assistance if needed.
Additional Recommendations
3
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
District Attorney's Office The Plumas County Grand Jury supports the implementation of a Unified Family Court System. 17
R2:
Probation Department The County Board of Supervisors needs to fund one additional full-time Probation Officer to meet the workload required to supervise adult and juvenile offenders.
R3:
Sheriff Department The Plumas County Board of Supervisors and the Plumas County Sheriff should work together to complete a review of the staffing of the Sheriff Department. This review should consider current and future law enforcement needs, adequate backup and supervision for officers in an emergency, and support personnel for dispatch and administrative functions. A survey of radio communications within the county should be conducted and a plan developed to provide adequate radio communication in all areas of the county. This survey and plan must also include communications within the Plumas County Jail.
Additional Recommendations
2
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The Chief Administrative Officer, or his/her designee will establish a policy and procedure by which the incoming Grand Jury Foreperson is advised of the necessity to appoint two members of the panel to the Audit Committee, said participation to include attendance at all meetings of the Committee
R2:
At the first meeting of the incoming Grand Jury, two members of the panel will be selected by majority vote of the panel to serve on the County Audit Committee. 31
Additional Recommendations
2
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
New Jail The State of California has placed Plumas County on a list to receive future funding for a new courthouse. Properly designed, the new construction could provide for a new jail, as well as court facilities. The Board of Supervisors should actively engage in efforts to elevate Plumas County's position on the list and secure the funding. In addition, the Board should challenge its state representatives to support funding of a new combined facility. The Board of Supervisors has recently established a committee to meet with state representatives about possible locations for the new courthouse. We recommend that a citizens advisory committee be assigned to investigate and report other alternatives for the necessary replacement of the jail. The Sheriff should assign a task force from within the department to provide detailed documentation to support the need for a new jail facility.
R2:
Critical Need Additional fencing and signage need to be constructed to provide for an exclusion zone so that persons may not approach the inner, recreation yard fence. Staffing
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2
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R1:
To ensure all senior community members are kept informed, we recommend that flyers or other visible reminders of the program be posted in places such as libraries, churches, medical/dental offices, post offices, etc.
R2:
We recommend an Open House, Bring a Friend to Lunch Day, or other organized activities to introduce seniors to this great program. Advisory Board funds, as well as community business and private donations could potentially be used to support these activities. Advisory Board Members
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