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I strongly support and hope others will too her legislative efforts to help ensure that victims of domestic violence and their children can safely flee abusive environments.
We must end domestic violence and do everything possible to help victims, including the children, recover. So many parents yell and argue and fight in front of their children, which is emotionally damaging to them.
As Dr. Phil and his guests – including those from the National Network to End Domestic Violence – have shown, the need for domestic violence services is at record levels and shelters are unable to help every woman who seeks help. This usually sends women and their children back to the hands of their abusers which is so dangerous. We must not allow that to happen.
One little girl in my shelter in another county in the 1990s came into shelter with mom late one night and when she began our art therapy program, she only used the black crayon and proceeded to rip her paper with it.
After she had been with us awhile, I came to visit the shelter one day and said, “Who fed the horsey on the swing set?” There was grass in the horse's mouth! She ran to me saying, “I fed him!”, and she was smiling and proud. Her art now was multi-color happy drawings.
Together,we can make a positive difference in the lives of those caught up in the deadly storm of violence. Violence hurts the heart and kills the soul.
This is why I ask everyone to support Congresswoman Moore’s bipartisan legislation (HR 4116) to expand crucial services and programs for victims of domestic violence, especially the little children.
In addition, I also ask that you support every effort to bring the bill before the House of Representatives for the vote.
Beverly Owen lives in Clearlake, Calif.
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As your new district attorney, I will do everything in my power to efficiently deliver justice and to build an environment safe for residents and visitors alike.
Many, many people supported my campaign in various ways. I owe each and every one of you a huge debt of gratitude, especially my campaign team who has been with me since my decision to run for office almost a year ago.
I also want to thank the most faithful and cherished of my supporters, my family. Sacrifices too many to mention were made so that I could focus on campaigning. I am grateful for your commitment to me. I couldn’t be more proud of each and every one of you.
To the many individuals, businesses and organizations who contributed to my campaign, I extend my deepest appreciation. Your generosity made it possible to get our message out to the voters through the media, an essential aspect of our campaign.
Finally, I owe a very special thanks to Peter and MaryAnn Schmid, owners of the Lodge at Blue Lakes.
Peter and MaryAnn hosted our kickoff campaign and their generosity continues with a victory celebration from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at the Lodge at Blue Lakes, 5135 West Highway 20, Upper Lake.
This no-charge event is open to all and features appetizers, a no-host bar and live music by David Neft.
I have been blessed to have the support of so many caring and dedicated people. Please join me on Dec. 5 to celebrate our mutual victory.
Don Anderson is Lake County's district attorney-elect. He takes office Jan. 5, 2011.
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