ST. HELENA
Thompson announces over 100 veterans registered for PACT Act benefits at local town halls
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that over 100 veterans, their families, or survivors registered for PACT Act benefits at his two town hall events in Vacaville and Santa Rosa.
“The PACT Act is a significant expansion of benefits for our country’s veterans, and it is essential that every veteran knows about what is available to them,” said Thompson. “I held town halls in our district to connect veterans with representatives from the Department of Veterans Affairs and to answer their questions about how to apply. Thanks to these town halls, we were able to help over 100 veterans, their family members, and survivors apply for the PACT Act before the August 9 deadline for retroactive benefits.”
Visit https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ to learn about the PACT Act and to file a benefits claim.
The PACT Act is one of the largest health care and benefit expansion in VA history. The full name of the law is The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. The PACT Act:
- Expands and extends eligibility for VA health care for Veterans with toxic exposures and Veterans of the Vietnam, Gulf War, and post-9/11 eras
- Adds 20+ more presumptive conditions for burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic exposures
- Adds more presumptive-exposure locations for Agent Orange and radiation
- Requires VA to provide a toxic exposure screening to every Veteran enrolled in VA health care
- Helps improve research, staff education, and treatment related to toxic exposures
If you’re a Veteran or survivor, you can file claims now to apply for PACT Act-related benefits.
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CLEARLAKE
Notice of vacancy and application for appointment to the Konocti Water District Board
The City Council will consider appointment to one vacant seat on the Konocti Water District Board at the August 17 City Council meeting. To be considered, applicants must reside within the Konocti Water District and be a registered voter. Interested applicants must fill out the Committee/Commission application on the City Council webpage and return it to Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk via email or in person at the City’s temporary offices located at the Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College, 15880 Dam Road Ext, Room 402 by Wednesday, August 16 at 5 p.m.
For more information, contact Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk at mswanson@clearlake.ca.us or 707-994-8201 x 106.
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LAKEPORT
Car and motorcycle show Saturday at Library Park
Operation Tango Mike and Curbside Car Show Calendar proudly present, Old Time Machines – a car and motorcycle show, on Saturday, August 12, 8 am to 4 pm at Lakeport’s Library Park.
The event is a benefit for Operation Tango Mike, an all volunteer nonprofit that has been shipping monthly care packages to deployed military personnel since 2003. To date, the organization has sent more than 25,000 care packages to American heroes.
This year’s show promises an impressive lineup of vintage street rods, custom cars, street machines, hot pickups and motorcycles.
Spectator admission is free and attendees will be treated to a wide array of vehicles.
Participants can enter vehicles at www.curbside.tv/lakeport-show. Entry can also be made at the registration booth on the day of the show. The donation fee is $30. All donations directly benefit Operation Tango Mike in the ongoing mission to support our troops.
As in previous years, attendees can participate in the awarding of prizes. Spectators are invited to vote for their favorite, choosing “best of show.” Handcrafted trophies are being created by local artists and makers. It’s always exciting to see the works of art!
In addition to the vehicles, added attractions include: DJ Ruben Mora playing your favorite tunes, and a special rendition of The National Anthem at noon, presented by Anthony Neves. KonocTees Custom Screenprinting will be onsite, printing souvenir show shirts.
Fantastic food vendors will satisfy a range of tastebuds. Crazy Quilt Farms, Terped Out Kitchen, Early Lake Lions and Lakeport Kiwanis, Cadillac Big Eats Grill, Ferrigno’s Italian Baked Goods, Rock N’ Rolled Ice Cream, Kelseyville High School Cheerleaders and O’Meara Bros Brewing Company will provide a wide array of choices.
Bring a chair and listen to the music! Cruise the show and enjoy a day in beautiful Library Park.
Plan to join your friends and neighbors at Old Time Machines and support your troops. For further information, call (707) 349-2838.
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UKIAH
Redwood Empire Fair livestock auction its it out of the ‘bull pen’
Over 220 exhibitors entered their livestock in this year’s Redwood Empire Fair, tempting buyers with poultry, rabbits, sheep, goats, swine and beef. And according to Fair CEO Jennifer Seward, though the exact totals will be available soon, Fair Staff are confident in reporting that this year’s auction totals broke another record, with sales projected to exceed $1,135,791.00 This figure does not include outright purchases.
This year’s entries totaled 225, compared to last year’s 201. Last year’s total sales were $1,126,603. The divisions of sales are divided into 11 sections- 4H Goat, Hog, Lamb and Steer, FFA Goat, Hog, Lamb and Steer and Market Turkeys, Poultry Meat Pen and Rabbit Meat Pen.
Sales of 4H Market Steer saw a decrease this year- from $253,860.00 in 2022 to $198,316.00. 4H Goat Sales also saw a decrease, with bids in 2022 totaling $27,994.00. Bids in 2023 totaled $17,838.00. But sales of 4H Market Swine increased significantly from $289,178 in 2022 to $328,580.00. Lamb also saw an increase from 2022’s total bids of $46,523.00 to $69,479.00 at Saturday’s auction.
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