Yes on Measure N
On November 5 I’m voting yes on Measure N so that when I dial 911 – for my family, friends or neighbors – we’ll get a quick response by a well-trained local firefighter.
To keep fires small and reach medical emergencies in time to minimize impact and save lives – our local firefighters need the best training and resources we can give them.
The multiple fires in recent years – especially the last fire that burned behind our homes in the North Shore and, sadly, in some cases reached homes and property – are a reminder of how important it is to support our fire district so that our first responders can be there for us when we need them.
And the recent PG&E power shut downs certainly punctuate that point. I could hear the fire sirens throughout that ordeal as our firefighters responded to calls and took comfort knowing they were there for our community.
It’s been said but worth repeating – $2.50 a week, the fee most homeowners will pay, is little to pay to support our life-saving first responders.
Lastly, fire and emergency services are provided to all who work, live, play or pass through our beautiful north shore. So while property owners pay the fee in Measure N, renters should also vote for this measure.
—Olga Martin Steele, Clearlake Oaks, CA
PG&E does not care about your safety
The Public Utilities Commission gave PG&E half a billion dollars to upgrade their infrastructure, but they decided to give half of it to share holders instead, and have been paying off our elected officials. Our Congressperson, for instance, has taken 50 donations from PG&E over the last 20 years, adding up to tens of thousands of dollars. That’s why we have “preventative blackouts.”
So when you see Andy Vesey, the CEO of PG&E on TV, saying they aren’t shutting off power because it’s easy, they care about safety, it’s dishonest. If PG&E really cared about our safety they would have placed cabled underground instead of lining their own pockets.
—Jason Kishineff, American Canyon Democratic Congressional candidate
Expressing gratitude to all vounteers and staff
At Community Methodist Church in Clearlake Oaks, we would like to express our gratitude to all our volunteers, church members, the staff of Big Oak Peer Support Center, Adventist Health with its dedicated employees and all who gave in support to our Blackout Care Ministry. Over the past five days our town Clearlake Oaks was without power. Only by the efforts of these dedicated members of our community, we served hot coffee, provided hot meals, supplied hot showers, gave out food boxes and a whole lot of love. It is our mission to “Be the Miracle” and with a grateful heart, we appreciate your support!
For more information on who we are or if you would like to volunteer please email Rev. Cory Paine at pastorcloumc@gmail.com.
—Rev. Cory Paine, Clearlake Oaks
