LAKE COUNTY
Loans for veterans
The US Department of Veterans Affairs urges all Veterans who are encountering problems making their mortgage payments to speak with their loan servicers as soon as possible to explore options to avoid foreclosure. Contrary to popular opinion, servicers really do not want to foreclose because foreclosure costs a lot of money.
Veterans with VA-Guaranteed Home Loans: The servicer has the primary responsibility of servicing the loan to resolve the default. However, in cases where the servicer is unable to help the Veteran borrower, Loan Guaranty has Loan Technicians in eight Regional Loan Centers and a special servicing center who take an active role in interceding with the servicer to explore all options to avoid foreclosure.
Veterans with non-VA Guaranteed Home Loans: For a Veteran or service member who may have obtained a conventional or sub-prime loan, VA does not have the legal authority to intervene on the borrower’s behalf. It is imperative that a borrower contacts his/her servicer as quickly as possible. Visit VA’s website (http://benefits.va.gov/ homeloans/) or call toll-free (877)827-3702 to speak with a VA Loan Technician for advice on approaches to take with your servicer.
For additional information on this or other issues, please contact the County Veterans Service Office at 707-263-2384.
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Flu vaccines
It’s “flu” season and the Lake County Public Health Division is happy to announce its community influenza vaccination clinic schedule.
Getting vaccinated is a great way to avoid getting the flu. Anyone 6 months of age or older is encouraged to get a flu vaccine. Being careful to use good hygiene is another way to protect yourself and those around you. If you cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or the crook of your arm instead of your hands. A virus can easily be passed from your hands to the things you touch. Wash your hands often and use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water aren’t available. Try not to touch your face with your hands. A virus can enter your system through the membranes of your eyes, nose and mouth. Protect yourself by avoiding close contact with anyone who is sick.
The symptoms of the flu include a temperature of over 100 degrees F combined with a cough, sore throat, body aches, headache and a lack of energy. If you are ill, stay home to keep from infecting others. Lake County Public Health is offering seasonal flu vaccines for $2.
Scheduled clinics for the seasonal flu vaccines are as follows while supplies last:
For the month of November we will be offering flu vaccines on Tuesdays from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the Public Health Division, 922 Bevins Court in Lakeport. Appointments are required. Please call 707-263-1090 or 800-794-9291 to schedule.
Flu vaccinations are also available in a variety of locations such as your primary care provider and local pharmacies.
The Lake County Public Health Division wishes you all a healthy and happy Fall and Winter season. Please call 1-800-794-9291 or 707-263-1090 with questions or concerns.
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LAKEPORT/COBB
Local author book signing event
With many authors clamoring at a chance to compose and edit the late Michael Jackson’s memoir, “Behind the Gates of Neverland – Conversations with Michael Jackson Ray hired local author Armstrong to compose the endearing memoir, which boasts never-before-seen-pictures. Armstrong will be signing books and answering your questions on Friday, Nov. 2 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Watershed Books (305 N. Main St., Lakeport, CA) and also signing at the Cobb Mountain Artists Artisan Fair at Twin Pines Casino Nov. 10 and 11. Armstrong was invited to speak Friday, January 11, 2019 at 5 p.m. on the KPFZ 88.1 FM Radio Show, Earthwise.
