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- Written by: Anja Koot
Monday evening, May 20, Hospice Services of Lake County had an enjoyable and successful fundraiser, "A Taste of Italy," at Park Place Restaurant. The funds raised help support our Wings of Hope Family Camps and school bereavement programs.
Thanks, first and foremost, go to the owners of Park Place Restaurant, Barbara Morris and Nancy Zabel and their staff, who donated their restaurant and service for the evening. The food was lovingly prepared and served. Guest were greeted by our host Luigi (aka Bert Hutt), enjoyed a wonderful three course dinner, and listened to the soothing sounds of the classical guitar played by Dr. Paul Farley.
My thanks to all of you who purchased raffle tickets and attended the dinner. We could not continue to serve our patients and their loved ones without your support and dedication.
Also, a special shout-out to Christine Hutt and Freda Hammes, who kept us organized and on task throughout the planning of this event.
We also extend our thanks to the Hospice Services of Lake County’s Board of Directors for donating wine, selling tickets, and taking the time to attend this event.
I would like to end with a quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer, philosopher and theologian who said, “In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.”
We have been enriched and we are grateful. Thank you, Lake County.
Anja Koot is executive director of Hospice Services of Lake County, based in Lakeport, Calif.
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- Written by: Craig Clausen
The Clearlake Police Department would like to thank the community for all the support during the recent search for Mikaela Lynch.
There were several hundred – if not thousands – of civilian volunteers who came to offer assistance for the search.
Countless local business and organizations donated drinks, ice and food to the searchers and the family of the missing child.
The Clearlake Mormon Church opened their entire facility to the search efforts and volunteered countless hours to provide support during the four-day search.
The use of this facility was instrumental due not only to its close proximity but to the vastness of the building itself. Thank you to the Clearlake Mormon Church and all of its members.
The following agencies provided staffing for the search:
Clearlake Police Department
Lake County Fire Protection District
Lake County Sheriff’s Office
Cal Fire
Marin County Sheriff’s Office
Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office
California Emergency Management Agency
Northshore Fire Protection District Dive Team
El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office
San Francisco Police Department
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Napa County Sheriff’s Office
Glenn County Sheriff’s Office
California Rescue Dog Association
Solano County Sheriff’s Office
Butte County Sheriff’s Office
Tehama County Sheriff’s Office
Contra Costa County Sheriff’s office
Bay Area Mountain Rescue
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office
California Explorer Search and Rescue
Kelseyville High School K-Corps
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office
Placer County Sheriff’s Office
California Highway Patrol
Reach Air Medical Services
You have my personal thanks.
Craig Clausen is chief of police for Clearlake, Calif.
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- Written by: Nelson Strasser
Last Friday and Saturday we began our initiative campaign to place rent control for senior mobile home parks on the ballot in 2014. We were anxious: How would our efforts be received?
But first, some background. Most of us live on a fixed income, and yet, our rents have increased, and they have increased at a rate that far exceeds inflation.
Normally, the market system would protect us: Ideally, the market would be the arbiter of price. For example, if the rents were set to high, tenants would move. Or, in the alternative, tenants could ask their boss for a raise, or get a second job.
But, alas we tenants are captives. Mobile homes are not mobile. In most cases, they cost more to move than they are worth. Mobile homes are difficult to sell, because as space rent goes up, the value of mobile homes goes down. if we have to move, we have to abandon our mobile homes, or sell them at “fire sale” prices. The “playing field” is tilted.
Our initiative simply ties rent increases to Social Security benefits: If benefits increase, the park owners can raise the rent. This is a win-win situation. We get more, they get more.
Back to our experience: Our fears were allayed. Overwhelmingly, people were sympathetic, and more than willing to take the time to sign our petition, and, in addition, voice their sympathy with our cause.
It was incredibly energizing to get the support of our community. I felt honored to be a citizen of the Lake County community.
In truth, there were a few nay-sayers, but, as the poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti said, “Even in heaven, they don’t sing all of the time.”
And, by the way, we have registered 10 people to vote, so far. We have the voter registration forms and can answer your questions. If you have moved in the last two years, you must re-register to vote.
We will keep coming out. We will be at the Lakeport Grocery Outlet and Safeway, Fridays and Saturdays, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., as well as other locals and other times. If you want to help us gather signatures, please contact me at
Nelson Strasser lives in Lakeport, Calif.
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- Written by: Jenny Senff
In honor of Nurse’s Week, we at St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake would like to publicly express our respect and gratitude for all of our nursing staff who work so tirelessly on behalf of the community.
They bring not only quality professional skills, but also heroic dedication and willing hands and hearts to work each day.
We know that our nursing staff is among the most caring anywhere, in part, because our patients tell us so.
Every day, we hear new stories about how they have welcomed patients and families, eased challenging situations, and provided comfort and safety.
Our nursing staff shares in both joyful and sad times. They are always ready to intervene skillfully, in critical situations, when patients are most vulnerable.
Whether they serve in the Emergency Department, ICU, Medical-Surgical, Women’s Care, Surgery Services, Case Management, Cardiopulmonary, Employee Health or the Rural Health Clinics, our nursing staff is a vital part of everything we do here at St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake.
Their leadership and vision create opportunities for a better patient experience. They care for the community: our family members, neighbors, and friends.
Daily, the St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake and Rural Health Clinic’s Nursing Departments reflect our mission to share God’s love by providing physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.
With deep appreciation, we acknowledge their selfless service.
Jenny Senff, FNP, Interim Administrative Director for Patient Care, and the Leadership Team, St Helena Clear Lake Hospital, Clearlake, Calif.