Yes on V
Does it make sense to dismiss an issue because, “There are more important things to worry about,” as often is the default position for some Sonoma residents?
If I were not a woman I might think there are more important things to worry about than equal pay for equal work. If I were not a mother I might think there are more things to worry about than the rising rate of childhood asthma in Sonoma. If I were not at home during the hours of 9 to 5 I might think there are more things to worry about than the daily disruptive nuisance and air pollution caused by gas-powered leaf blowers.
Whatever your personal issue may be, someone will tell you that there are more important things to worry about. A few particular issues, however, allow for easy solutions with benefits to both physical and mental health practically overnight. Banning smoking in restaurants was one. The prohibition of gas-powered leaf blowers within city limits, while permitting electric and battery-powered blowers, is another. Vote yes on Measure V.
Anne Argula, Sonoma
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Designed to finish big cleanup tasks quickly, the Leaf Blower can be an important part of your yard maintenance.
The inline design of the Leaf Blower is such that it reduces stress on your arms and waists. Also, the fan on the left outside of the product helps you to maintain balance and avoid the situation of getting pushed back due to pressure.
Leaf blower operates on the power of centrifugal force. The electric motor or gas powered motor spins the fan rapidly and forces it through a smaller opening air vent. The size difference between the openings and the force of the fan pressurizes the air, which then leaves the blower through a nozzle at a high speed that is enough to clear off different kinds of debris.
Although it is called so, it can do much more than moving leaves. Leaf Blowers are best on jagged debris like thin twigs, raked thatch, and fallen leaves, but the range of its usage is not limited to this.
Leaf blowers have their place. And they can make it easier on your body as well… Adios to gas powered ones however. Long live the electric leaf blower !!!!!
Damn Rights George . People need to remove debris . You can’t just pick up a rake and put in hours on hours . I’ve tried it for 30 minutes and that was about as long as I could take .
On pages 168-169 of her book The Schwarzbein Principle, endocrinologist Dr. Diana Schwarzbein says high blood sugar/insulin can cause asthma due to the high level of hormones called eicosanoids that constrict the bronchial muscles. Also, the lungs have to work harder to expend the body of the carbon dioxide generated by the metabolism of carbs, as compared with foods like proteins & fats. The following cause an insulin release: stress, alcohol, tobacco, sugar of any kind, artificial sweeteners, carbs, grains/rice, starchy vegetables, caffeine, beans/legumes, high-sugar fruit/juice, dairy products, processed foods, insufficient exercise and insufficient food intake. This could be contributing to the rise in asthma cases in the Sonoma Valley & across the country.