“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” – Maya Angelou
“The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.” – Thomas Jefferson
In memory
Freedom is a beautiful thing, but it sometimes comes at a terrible price. While we cannot bring back those who lost in the fight for freedom, we can remember them and the sacrifices they made during their lives.
Traditionally Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May.
May we never forget: “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.” – President Harry S. Truman.
Teach your children that freedom is not free, but costs many everything they had.
Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Post 1900, and American Legion Lewis White Post 78, are again sponsoring a Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday, May 26, at noon at the Russian River Cemetery, 940 Low Gap Road, Ukiah.
The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces. Call Veterans Services (707) 463-4226 for more information
“They put on the uniform. They answered the call, knowing the risks. They stood alongside their brothers and sisters in arms. They made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Beyond all that’s lost, let us remember all they gave,” from the Posts.
To view posts from families of those who died in service to our country, here is a link to a website. www.fallenheroesmemorial.com/messages.php?messages=300
Joel Greenfield is Commander of VFW Post 1900, 293 Seminary Ave., Ukiah. Phone VFW: (707) 234-7392.
‘Respect Blooms’: Storytelling and art
Longtime educator Yidan Wang winds up a three-part storytelling series with craft on Saturday, May 24, 11 a.m.
The “Respect Blooms, Kindness Flourishes” event takes place in the library children’s room and will include a story time hosted by Yidan Wang followed by time to participate in a related craft or art activity.
This event is sponsored by IGDVS, the Ukiah Valley Friends of the Library, and Mendocino County Library and is free to the public and open to all ages, though the story time portion of each event will be geared toward ages 2 to 6.
For more information, visit the library website at www.mendolibrary.org or contact the library at 707-463-4490. No tickets or registration needed. Drop-ins are welcome.
Attitude of Gratitude event
Food and fun are on the menu for this FUNdraising party at Ukiah United Methodist Church in the social hall from 5-to-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 31. Parking and entrance are on the Bush Street side of the church. For more information, call Jone Duggan at (707) 489-5186.
Attendees will taste gourmet appetizers prepared by 12 local cooks and vote for their favorite. There will also be a silent auction and live music provided by local musicians.
Tickets for the event are $25 and include all 12 appetizers, desserts, and nonalcoholic drinks. Local wines and beers will be available for $5 per glass. Tickets are at Mendocino Book Company, Ukiah.
Ukiah UMC provides support for many of Ukiah’s important nonprofit organizations. By attending this event, you support the work of the church in our community. Through food, fun, and fundraising for the future, everybody wins. One local gourmet cook will win first prize and bragging rights. Come help choose the winning appetizer!
Express Yourself!
Near & Arnold’s School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education (SPACE) presents Express Yourself!, a dance/theater production featuring over 100 youth dancers ages 9 and up. This is an original show written by Amanda Rosenberg-Gutierrez and Laurel Near in 2016 and has since been adapted and directed by Rosenberg-Gutierrez. It is a journey through the emotional mind of a human, the twists and turns, the highs and lows, how to navigate, regulate and interconnect.
Guest choreographer alumni artists include: India Frey, Kira Gibson, Sofie Knight, and Liam Brewer. Other choreographers include Pearl Marill, Gwendolen van Wyk, Aisha Walls, and Amanda Rosenberg-Gutierrez. Singers coached by Sierra Gerstenkorn.
The performances are on Friday, May 23 at 6 p.m., Saturday, May 24 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 25 at 2 p.m. Shows will be held at SPACE Theater, 508 W. Perkins St., Ukiah. Tickets are available at The Mendocino Book Company, Brown Bear Toys, SPACE Box Office, and online at www.spaceperformingarts.org. For more information, call (707) 462-9370.
Young author scores
Danielle Brassfield Flynn has published seven books and is working on two more. The mother of three young children not only writes children’s books, but deeper adult-themed books, nonfiction and novels. For her adult works, she goes by the moniker ”D.M. Flynn.” Her latest book published is currently ranked number one on Amazon’s latest releases list. Danielle is the granddaughter of Frank and Midge McMichael.
Quilts of Valor
The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation (QOVF) is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. All veterans and service members are eligible.
“We are a local QOVF group, The Country Quilts Group, looking to award Quilts of Valor locally as a way of honoring their service to our country,” explained Group Leader Dee Pallesen.
Nominations of veterans can either be made at qovf.org or by calling or emailing Dee Pallesen: (707) 272-0233; [email protected].
Quilts are made when a nomination is received, and the quilting group works with the individual and their family and friends to schedule the award.
If you need more information, or have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Local gals run London Marathon
On April 27, two hometown girls, Kristy Hahn (formerly Getts) and Mariah Talso, took on the 45th TCS London Marathon, earning their second Gold Stars. In addition, they both became part of history (and the Guinness Book of World Records!) as the marathon took the title for the largest number of finishers in a marathon, with 56,640 people crossing the finish line.
In addition, the 2025 London Marathon set a new world record for the biggest annual one-day fundraising event ever with almost $100 million raised for charities. Mariah ran the marathon for Tusk; anyone interested in donating can do so here: ( tusk.org/donating-in-the-usa). She chose to run for Tusk, as the mission speaks to her heart, as it supports wildlife conservation and education throughout Africa.
Mariah described her experience: “While the London Marathon was my slowest marathon timewise, it was the absolute best experience running a race I’ve ever had. The weather was gorgeous, and the crowds were amazing. The entire course was packed with wall-to-wall spectators who were cheering the entire way. I couldn’t help but smile and feel so grateful for the opportunity to run London. I had a permanent smile all 26.2 miles of the race.
“While I know this was a once in a lifetime opportunity, running across Tower Bridge, in front of Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace, all to the tune of spectators cheering me on, lead to quite a few tears being shed and moments that will be forever engrained in my heart.
“Kristy and I have been best friends since we were at Calpella Elementary School and now, just a few years later, we are off chasing gold stars, making our own dreams come true, and hopefully, showing our children that we are strong and can accomplish anything we set our minds to (hopefully inspiring them to do the same).
“We’ve got our eyes set on New York, Chicago, Boston, Sydney, and Tokyo, which one will be next?”
Cheer-i-o… and “Thank You” to all who have served our country.
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