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- Written by: Jamie M. Ford
As a fellow media professional, with a BA in Journalism, I know what I'm talking about. I'm asking, that you take note of what you are writing, knowing that people close to the victim may be reading. Justin's untimely death at such a young age, has devastated me, and although I cannot speak for the remainder of his friends or family, I can assure you the feelings are shared. He will be missed by all.
Jamie M. Ford lives in Fort Wayne, Ind.
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- Written by: Georgina Lehne
There are many to thank. From those generous folks who bought tickets, those who labored to sell tickets and put the event together, the many vendors who gave so much, and the many who labored at the event to make the Pancake breakfast and barbecue happen.
The Fryed Brothers Band make our feet move and gave us a smile after a busy day.
Thanks to the following who gave so much to benefit our Youth Club: Joyce Overton, who gave so much of her time and talent and chaired the event; and to our sponsors, Conrad Hydroponics, Dick Michaels Insurance, Clearlake Veterinary, Airport Auto Brokers, Marvin Carpenters Insurance Services, City of Clearlake, Foods Etc., Lakeshore Lions, Holistic Solutions, Wal-Mart, Computer Geeks, Epidemic Construction Inc., Buckhorn, Perfect T’s, Clearlake Kiwanis, The Iron Doctors and Ironhorse Creations.
Georgina Lehne is executive director of Lake County Community Action Agency. The Aug. 18 Blue Heron Rally was a fundraiser to benefit the organization.
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- Written by: James Henderson
There seems to be blame all around, so to blame one and not the other is the problem for me.
James Henderson lives in Lakeport.
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- Written by: Lou Denny
In June of this year, the Lake County Administrative Office analyzed the cost to the county of the proposed California Universal Health Care Act, Senate Bill 840. Their analysis concluded that the County would save 52 percent or $1,663,824.00 per year in health care costs with the SB 840 single-payer plan. Based on this analysis, the Lake County Board of Supervisors endorsed SB 840 and communicated their endorsement to our state legislators and the governor.
I am recommending that the Lakeport City Council conduct a similar analysis that compares the city’s costs of health insurance for city employees of SB 840 with the current private insurance company financed system now in place. I also urge the Lakeport City Council to endorse SB 840 and communicate that endorsement and the analysis to our state legislators and the governor.
In my career work in health and human services, I encounter daily, innumerable individuals and families with insufficient health care coverage. The “working poor” would benefit from expanded coverage for themselves and their children. The aging population would realize a greater quality of life. The most vulnerable among us would be helped immeasurably.
Lou Denny lives in Lakeport.
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