Letters to the Editor 3-19-15

Call for jurors
Editor: The Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma is looking for members for the 2015-16 Civil Grand Jury. The 19-member panel will be convened for a 12-month term starting on July 1, 2015. Potential jurors must possess fundamental computer skills, an aptitude for investigative research, the ability to work collegially with others and be able to contribute a minimum of 20 hours per month. By law, a Civil Grand Juror must be a U.S. citizen; at least 18 years of age; a resident of Sonoma County for a minimum of one year; have sufficient knowledge of the English language to attend meetings, take notes and write reports and have no convictions for malfeasance in office or any felony or high crime. In addition to meeting the statutory requirements, a Civil Grand Juror should: be able to serve a one-year term from July 1 to June 30, have the ability to work with others and be tolerant of their views, have a genuine interest in community affairs, have investigative skills and an ability to write reports, have access to a non-public computer and have an email account and basic knowledge of a word processing program.
Grand jury service can be a rewarding experience, providing an increased knowledge of local government and the satisfaction of making a constructive contribution to the community.
The County Civil Grand Jury is supervised by the presiding judge of the California Superior Court and funded by the County’s General Fund.
To learn more about the Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury, or for an application, visit www.Sonoma.Courts.ca.gov. Applications are due April 8.
Sonoma County Courts
Donations needed for elite baseball camp
Editor: Baseball is a very important part of my life. I am excited to announce that I have been selected by MVP Baseball out of thousands of baseball players from around the country to participate in a weeklong training camp with current college coaches and former MLB players and scouts. I will be heading to Santa Barbara on June 14, 2015  to compete in the MVP Elite College Camp. There will be players from all over the United States learning from the top instructors in the country. This great opportunity will enable me to gain valuable knowledge from professionals and an experience of a lifetime. As you can see, this is why I am so honored to attend one of the best training events of the year. Now I need your help! For me to attend this event I must fundraise enough money to cover the camp, plane fare, uniform, and food cost. I am asking you to be a part of helping me achieve my long term goals, which are to go to college and become a collegiate athlete. I cannot do it alone and your financial support will mean a great deal to me. My goals are to play baseball in college and maybe someday after graduation to play professionally. I love baseball and hope you will be able to help me achieve my goals. To donate to me you can go online atwww.mvpbaseball.net/donate and click on my name, or make your check payable to MVP Baseball and mail it to me at 492 Jane Drive, Windsor, CA 95492. Thank you so much for your consideration and support.
Patrick Tappin
Windsor