Letters
When roller derby first came to the area, they said it would never work. But, with your support and devotion, we have made quite a name for ourselves.
Mendo Mayhem is recognized throughout the area and our league is respected and loved. We thank you all for your support as we have proudly carried the Mendo Mayhem name throughout the state, proudly representing Mendocino County in the world of Roller Derby.
We wouldn’t be where we are without you.
This last year has seen quite a few changes for our league. We changed venues, we had some new skaters join us and we had some of our long time skaters retire.
Memberships rise and fall in the world of derby and the future of our league is based upon the members continuing the traditions of the league.
Simply put, Mendo Mayhem will cease to exist if we do not build up the league. It costs a lot of money and takes a lot of work to have ladies roller derby in this community.
We need new members in our league and we need volunteers to help us promote roller derby and keep it going. We don’t want to close down the league, but we may be left with no alternative.
We are appealing to our fans. If you have ever considered joining Mendo Mayhem, try us out for free Monday night at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds at 7:30 p.m. All ages, shapes and walks of life are welcomed!
If you aren’t interested in skating, but are interested in helping our league spread the word in the community, send us a message. Buy a ticket to our bout. sponsor our league … whatever it takes to keep ladies roller derby alive in our community.
We need your help like never before!
Mary Ellen Chadwick and the Mendo Mayhem Ladies Roller Derby of Mendocino County, Calif.
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- Written by: Mary Ellen Chadwick and Mendo Mayhem
With the death of former state Sen. Pat Wiggins, thousands of California home wine and beer makers lost a true champion.
In 2008 the state Alcohol Beverage Control agency, citing a little-known legal ruling, threatened to shut down amateur wine and beer contests and exhibitions including the Napa Classic, the Lake County Home Wine and Beer Makers Festival, county fairs and even the State Fair, all of which had held such events for years.
Closure would have dealt a heavy blow to the many charities and other community groups who relied on these nonprofit events for their funding.
Pat Wiggins came to the rescue. In an incredibly short period of time she drafted curative legislation and then fast-tracked it through the state Assembly with virtually no opposition.
Labeled SB 607, it effectively legitimized activities that had taken place since the end of prohibition.
Now, unfortunately, in Sen. Wiggins' absence, the ABC is once again employing even murkier resolutions to curtail home wine and beer making.
Competitions have been eliminated from many fairs, and the Napa Classic – the major fundraiser for the Dry Creek Volunteer Fire Department – was canceled, while the Lake County event was revised to completely eliminate amateurs. The latter has threatened the viability of its sponsor Clear Lake Performing Arts and the fine music groups who have benefited from the festival in the past.
We can only hope that Sen. Wiggins’ successors will pick up her dropped torch and quickly pass additional legislation to once again permit our amateur wine and beer makers to resume their traditions.
Connel Murray is a member of Clear Lake Performing Arts. He lives in Kelseyville, Calif.
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- Written by: Connel Murray
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