Dear Editor, I believe there was an error in your article about
the 2009 Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras. It was mentioned that
Monterey Mushrooms was a no show with their mushroom display.
Monterey Mushrooms was there with a display and along with that was
our very own
”
Monte Mush
”
who brought smiles to all on Saturday May 23. We had mushroom
growing kits showing the different stages of mushroom growing and
many mushroom recipes for the public to enjoy.
Wait a minute, Monterey Mushrooms was at this year’s Mardi Gras
Dear Editor,
I believe there was an error in your article about the 2009 Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras. It was mentioned that Monterey Mushrooms was a no show with their mushroom display. Monterey Mushrooms was there with a display and along with that was our very own “Monte Mush” who brought smiles to all on Saturday May 23. We had mushroom growing kits showing the different stages of mushroom growing and many mushroom recipes for the public to enjoy.
So, yes Monterey Mushrooms was there and plans to be there every year to keep in the spirit of “The Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras”
Shelly Cotta, sales manager
Lupe Banuelos, sales coordinator
Misinformation reported in Medical and Dental Directory regarding CPR
Dear Editor,
In the Morgan Hill Medical and Dental Professional Directory published with the Friday, May 29, 2009 edition of the Morgan Hill Times, the inside front cover shows six steps to basic CPR. The sixth step states 15 chest compressions. A summary sentence at the bottom of the page states two breaths to 15 chest compressions. As of Nov. 2005, the American Heart Association updated basic CPR guidelines to a ratio of 30 compressions to two rescue breaths (30:2).
The following excerpt is found in an article from the American Heart Association entitled, “American Heart Association announces updated emergency care guidelines,” dated Nov. 28, 2005:
“The 2005 guidelines emphasize that high-quality CPR, particularly effective chest compressions, contributes significantly to the successful resuscitation of cardiac arrest patients. Studies show that effective chest compressions create more blood flow through the heart to the rest of the body, buying a few minutes until defibrillation can be attempted or the heart can pump blood on its own. The guidelines recommend that rescuers minimize interruptions to chest compressions and suggest that rescuers ‘push hard and push fast’ when giving chest compressions.”
“The most significant change to CPR is to the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths – from 15 compressions for every two rescue breaths in the 2000 guidelines to 30 compressions for every two rescue breaths in the 2005 guidelines. The 30-to-two ratio is the same for CPR that a single lay rescuer provides to adults, children and infants (excluding newborns). The change resulted from studies showing that blood circulation increases with each chest compression in a series and must be built back up after interruptions. The only exception to the new ratio is when two healthcare providers give CPR to a child or infant (except newborns), in which case they should provide 15 compressions for every two rescue breaths.”
For further information on CPR guidelines and CPR training for both individuals and care providers, visit the American Heart Association Web site at www.americanheart.org.
Rachel Pham, RN, BSN, Morgan Hill
Is closing state parks a retaliatory move for defeat of propositions?
Dear Editor,
Regarding the state budget dilemma:
Closing the State Parks would have a negative effect upon the budget deficit while having a most profound effect upon the citizens. Much of the work in the state parks is done by volunteers and docents (no cost to the state). People who visit state parks spend money in and around the parks, in addition to the admission fees to the parks themselves. The state would lose the tax revenue from all of the business lost due to park closures, not to mention the loss of admission fees.
Closing the state parks almost seems like retaliatory action to “pay the voters back” for defeating the propositions.
I recommend that the state cut off all services to illegal immigrants, we would probably be able to quickly solve the deficit. That means that if someone cannot prove that they are here legally, they could not enroll children in schools (smaller class sizes!), no subsidized housing, no scholarships, no free medical care except life or death emergency, no food stamps or other free food. Remove all illegal immigrants from prisons who are not there for capitol offenses and return them to their country of origin (cut the overburdened prison costs).
Nancie Barker, Morgan Hill
