WASHINGTON D.C.
Thompson announces paid Wounded Warrior Fellowship
On Tuesday Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) announced he is now accepting applications for the House of Representatives’ paid Wounded Warrior Fellowship. Interested applicants can apply to work in any of Thompson’s district offices, including Napa, Santa Rosa, and Vallejo.
“As a combat Vietnam veteran, I am constantly working to find new ways to serve our veterans and ensure their expertise is reflected in my work in Congress,” said Thompson. “That’s why I am honored to announce a Wounded Warrior Fellowship in my office. All eligible veterans should consider applying and taking advantage of this opportunity to serve our district.”
The duties of the paid position could include but are not limited to working as a constituent services representative helping constituents resolve issues with federal agencies, attending local events and meetings on behalf of the Congressman, and performing legislative work. The Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program was established by the House of Representatives to provide employment opportunities for wounded or disabled veterans within member offices.
The program is limited to veterans who meet all of the following requirements:
Honorably discharged and released from active duty within the last five years, Terminal pay grades at or below E-5 or O-3, and 20% or greater service-connected disabilities (waived if you have a Purple Heart).
Please note that veterans who are in receipt of a 20-year or Temporary Early Retirement Authorization (TERA) retirement are not eligible for the program. Interested veterans should go to https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search “Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program” for more information and how to apply.
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KELSEYVILLE
Vendors needed for plant sale at the Lyons club May 10.
Vendors needed for Plant Sale on May 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lyons Club in Kelseyville. Bring your plants, trees, or garden accessories to sell out of your truck or trailers. Channel Cats swim club will be hosting breakfast to help raise funds for a new swimming pool. Proceeds for the plant sale will be donated to the Kelseyville Senior Center and the Channel Cats. Please call Pam Ayle (562) 533-1588 or email payle77@gmail.com
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KELSEYVILLE
Passover service at Galilee Lutheran Church, Sunday.
Jesus’ Last Supper was actually a Jewish Passover. Rob Wertheim of Jews for Jesus will re-create the traditional Passover service and explain how it foreshadowed Jesus’ death and resurrection in a presentation called “Christ in the Passover” at Galilee Lutheran Church on Sunday, March 8 at 10 A.M.
Wertheim will set a table with items traditionally used at the Passover meal and detail their spiritual significance. He will also explain the connection between the events of the first Passover in Egypt and the redemption that Jesus accomplished, as well as the deep bond between the ancient Passover feast and the Christian communion celebration today.
Jews for Jesus has presented “Christ in the Passover” at over 38,000 churches. It has been enthusiastically received by Christians who appreciate learning more about the Jewish backgrounds of their faith.
Rob Wertheim will be happy to answer questions after the presentation. Call (707) 279-4832 or visit http://www.galileekelseyville.org/ for more information. There is no admission charge.
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LUCERNE
David Cobb to present ‘Goodbye Wall Street, Hello Main Street’ at New Paradigm College on Friday
New Paradigm College (“NPC”) announced today an evening with David Cobb, co-founder of Move to Amend and Cooperation Humboldt. Cobb will share ways to build a solidarity economy, where people, community and place matter. The lecture will be held at “The Lucerne Castle” 3700 Country Club Drive, Lucerne, CA on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 7 p.m. A donation of $15 is suggested.
“Wall Street’s days are numbered.” Says Cobb. “ A solidarity economy empowers us to meet our needs in harmony with nature, and is restorative and regenerative without exploiting anyone.”
“Imagine co-creating an economy that serves people, local businesses and our surrounding natural systems,” said Denise Rushing, NPC Co-founder and executive director. “David Cobb shares ways we can create the future we most want.”
To learn more and secure your spot visit www.newparadigmcollege.org/winter2020.
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LAKE COUNTY
Hope Rising Leads Lake County’s Community Health Needs Assessment
Hope Rising leads the process for the first Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for Lake County that includes community member input and 19 agencies to determine the next three-year health priorities.
Hope Rising Lake County, convening 19 agencies, hospitals, health agencies, community-based organizations, County of Lake Government and community members, worked with Conduent Healthy Communities Institute to conduct the 2019 CHNA.
Hope Rising hosted focus groups and key informant interviews with tribal leaders, tribal members, youth, seniors, neighbors experiencing homelessness and multiple county collaboratives and coalitions. More than twice the amount of community input surveys was received to inform the 2019 CHNA than compared to previous years.
Findings from the 2019 CHNA will be used by Hope Rising, as well as all Lake County healthcare agencies, to identify, develop, and target strategies for the next three years to connect residents with services to improve health outcomes and the quality of life of residents in Lake County. Following a prioritization toolkit, participants scored identified health problems to create a significant health needs list. From that list, the four prioritized areas selected are: Homelessness and Housing, Substance Misuse, Cancer Screening and Prevention, and Community Engagement and Outreach.
“Collectively, our combined resources can spread wider and reach deeper into the areas where meaningful change can occur” says Allison Panella, Hope Rising Executive Director. “Our goals are simple. Meet each person, where they are with the resources they need.”
The County Health Needs Assessments can be found at the following websites:
Hope Rising Lake County (http://www.hoperisinglc.org/content/sites/clearlake/Reports/Lake_County_CHNA_v4.pdf) Sutter Lakeside Hospital (https://www.sutterhealth.org/pdf/for-patients/chna/slh-2019-chna.pdf)
Adventist Health Clear Lake Hospital (https://www.adventisthealth.org/documents/community-benefit/2019-chna/ClearLake_2019_CommunityHealthNeedsAssessment.pdf)
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