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For a Lake County judge with a track record of sound judgment and political independence, cast your vote for Shanda Harry in the upcoming election.
I was fortunate to work alongside Shanda when she was a deputy district attorney at the Lake County District Attorney’s Office. There, she proved herself a capable criminal litigator who considered the greater impact of her decisions on public safety.
She gained significant experience, not just from jury trials, but by participating in the law and motion process – where bail decisions, sentencings and procedural motions are fought and decided on a daily basis in the courtroom.
Shanda’s deep understanding of the law was apparent in the quality of her work – she did not shoot from the hip or act on emotion; rather, she studied case law, prepared, and considered the evidence to arrive at just results.
She then joined the County Counsel’s Office, where she ensured the transparency and legality of the operations of local government. She represented the county in court on complex civil matters, engaged in contract negotiations, and conducted legal research under significant time pressure.
Additionally, she addressed the rights of incarcerated individuals by reviewing and responding to writs of habeas corpus initiated by inmates, and advising on policies of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Shanda has earned a reputation as an intelligent, reliable and trusted public servant with a strong work ethic. She has shown her ability to put in the necessary work, including long hours of research, to arrive at balanced decisions.
This is the candidate who has the right qualifications, intelligence and temperament to be a Lake County Judge.
Vote for Shanda Harry on June 5, 2018.
Sharon Lerman is a former Lake County deputy district attorney. She lives in Lakeport, Calif.
I was fortunate to work alongside Shanda when she was a deputy district attorney at the Lake County District Attorney’s Office. There, she proved herself a capable criminal litigator who considered the greater impact of her decisions on public safety.
She gained significant experience, not just from jury trials, but by participating in the law and motion process – where bail decisions, sentencings and procedural motions are fought and decided on a daily basis in the courtroom.
Shanda’s deep understanding of the law was apparent in the quality of her work – she did not shoot from the hip or act on emotion; rather, she studied case law, prepared, and considered the evidence to arrive at just results.
She then joined the County Counsel’s Office, where she ensured the transparency and legality of the operations of local government. She represented the county in court on complex civil matters, engaged in contract negotiations, and conducted legal research under significant time pressure.
Additionally, she addressed the rights of incarcerated individuals by reviewing and responding to writs of habeas corpus initiated by inmates, and advising on policies of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Shanda has earned a reputation as an intelligent, reliable and trusted public servant with a strong work ethic. She has shown her ability to put in the necessary work, including long hours of research, to arrive at balanced decisions.
This is the candidate who has the right qualifications, intelligence and temperament to be a Lake County Judge.
Vote for Shanda Harry on June 5, 2018.
Sharon Lerman is a former Lake County deputy district attorney. She lives in Lakeport, Calif.
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Adventist Health Clear Lake would like to recognize our talented, dedicated nursing colleagues during National Nurses Week, May 6 to 12. Adventist Health Clear Lake truly has a remarkable team of people working together to live our mission to inspire health, wholeness and hope in each interaction with our patients, their families and guests.
From nurses who welcome our newest patients in the Women’s Care Unit, those providing specialized care in our surgery suites, serving those in crisis in the Emergency Department and caring for the young and old on the Med/Surg and ICU Units, we are blessed with an experienced, compassionate team. We greatly value their commitment to patient care and the healing services they provide.
Our nurses understand that their work is more than a job. It is a full-time mission to live out our values of respect, excellence, integrity and compassion. They inspire me with their calling to serve in a setting that is full of challenges and change. The Adventist Health Clear Lake nurses provide hands-on care, but much of what they do is often overlooked or done behind-the-scenes. These women and men are selfless servants, and the letters and notes I receive from grateful patients in thanks for their life-saving work demonstrate they are making a difference.
Please join us in celebrating National Nurses Week by thanking the nurses in our community who have touched your life.
Colleen Assavapisitkul, RN, MSN, HACP, is vice president of patient care at Adventist Health Clear Lake in Clearlake, Calif.
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