KELSEYVILLE
Christmas Sing-A-Long in the barn
Join Us for A Merry Time!
Fiddler's Jam in The Barn Sunday, December 3. Music from noon to 2 PM. Gates Open at 11 AM
On a special visit from the North Pole will be Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus! They will be greeting everyone in the Museum.
There will be coffee and fresh popped corn in the barn and fresh-cooked hamburgers, hot dogs, chili, beer, wine, and pumpkin pie available. Sing along with some Christmas tunes!
We will have the Fiddler's Jam on January 7. See you soon!
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WASHINGTON
Thompson, Jeffries recognize 30th anniversary of Brady Bill
On Thursday, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) released statements recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act being signed into law.
"Thirty years ago, President Bill Clinton signed the Brady Bill into law, creating the requirement for background checks on all handgun purchases from federally licensed firearm dealers. Since this law was enacted, it has stopped millions of prohibited purchasers, people who are a danger to themselves or others, from obtaining firearms and has saved lives," said Thompson.
"Now 30 years later, we continue the efforts started by Jim and Sarah Brady to require background checks for all gun sales. House Democrats are leading the way to pass commonsense gun violence prevention measures, like universal background checks, that are overwhelmingly supported by the American people and will help keep Americans safe from people who are a danger to themselves or others."
"Thirty years ago today, the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act was sent to the President's desk," said Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. "This commonsense legislation has prompted hundreds of millions of background checks and has kept countless weapons out of dangerous hands. Last year we built on the success of the Brady Law by passing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. As we celebrate three decades of this landmark legislation, we acknowledge that our work is not done and House Democrats will not rest until we end the scourge of gun violence in our communities once and for all."
"For six long years, Jim and Sarah Brady came to the Capitol – with Jim in his wheelchair personifying the devastation of gun violence – and fought tenaciously through seven votes for the passage of the Brady Bill. In the 30 years since, Brady Background Checks have prevented nearly 4.9 million prohibited gun transactions, saving countless lives. Brady is proud to uphold Jim and Sarah's legacy and to see their fight carried on by champions like Rep. Mike Thompson and the entire House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. As we commemorate the 30th anniversary of this vital legislation, we call on Congress to honor the Bradys' life-saving advocacy with action. With modern technologies evolving to circumvent the current federal background check system, Congress must act to bolster the Brady Law. Now more than ever, we need our representatives to commit to defeating our nation's gun violence epidemic with the same zeal and passion as the Bradys," said Kris Brown, President of Brady.
Background on the Brady Bill
Jim Brady served as White House Press Secretary under President Ronald Reagan. However, his service was cut short on March 30, 1981, during an assassination attempt against the president. In addition to President Reagan, Jim and two law enforcement officers were shot. Jim suffered a serious head wound that left him partially paralyzed for life.
Jim and his wife, Sarah, began lobbying Congress to pass the "Brady Bill" to require background checks for all gun sales. The original Brady legislation was introduced in 1988. It took six votes over seven years and three presidencies until Sarah, Jim, and their team were able to declare victory.
On Nov. 30, 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the Brady Bill into law. Brady Background Checks would now be required on all handgun purchases from federally licensed firearm dealers. Since its enactment in 1994, the Brady Background Check System has blocked approximately 4 million prohibited purchasers from obtaining a firearm.
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LAKE AND MENDOCINO COUNTIES
MCHC encourages locals to apply for CSU Chico healthcare scholarship
California State University, Chico, is offering two scholarships to help people interested in attaining a Master's in Social Work (MSW) and eventually practice clinical social work in the medically underserved counties of Northern California, including Lake and Mendocino Counties. The MSW's 3-year "distributed" learning track allows students to take online evening classes with only two in-person weekend classes per semester.
"This is a great opportunity to earn an MSW without taking on much, if any, educational debt. It opens up the path to become a therapist for those who would not otherwise be able to attend university," Grainger said.
Currently, the nationwide shortage of providers across many sectors of the healthcare industry makes it difficult to provide adequate care, especially in small, rural communities. To combat this, MCHC and other FQHCs support programs and initiatives that lower barriers to entry into healthcare careers, especially when those programs and initiatives help local community members gain the education and skills they need for a meaningful career.
Chico State's MSW Behavioral Health program is an accredited program that meets all the requirements for students who wish to pursue becoming licensed upon graduation, and the vast majority of the program can be completed from home. Licensed clinical social workers often serve as therapists or primary care counselors in community health centers.
The two scholarships for Chico State's MSW program, available only to Northern California residents, are the Behavioral Health Expansion Program (BHEP), which offers a $10,000-per-year stipend, and the California social worker education center's public behavioral health program (CalSWEC's PBHP), which offers a $25,000-per-year scholarship.
The 3-year online MSW program option is considered an extended learning program with a tuition cost of $499.00 per unit. In addition to tuition, students pay University fees each semester. On average, a spokesperson for the Chico State MSW program estimated per-semester costs to be about $8,500. So, with the financial support of these programs, a student could have enough money to pay for books, tuition, and travel.
Anderson said, "In essence, the cost to the MSW student would mostly be the time they dedicate to earning their degree."
CalSWEC's PBHP is based out of the University California, Berkeley, and is focused on the retention and development of MSW graduates in publicly funded behavioral health programs. Chico State MSW scholarship recipients must serve one year at a public behavioral health agency for every year the scholarship is awarded.
Students who participate in the program will spend their practicum placement in a community-based behavioral health setting and their field training will focus on providing publicly funded behavioral health services. MCHC and other FQHCs satisfy the requirements for service during the MSW program at Chico State and the required post-graduate service.
The Chico State University MSW application deadline is January 15, 2024. For more information about the distributed learning program, contact Program Coordinator Molly Calhoun at macalhoun@csuchico.edu.
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