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Health Center End of Year Donation
The Health Center could not exist without the continuing support of our generous donors. We rely on donations and grants to provide 65% of the cost of bringing you the local high quality health care service you have come to expect.
This year, in order to maximize the donations we receive, we are participating in Monterey County Gives (MC Gives) a program sponsored by the Monterey County Weekly through the Community Foundation for Monterey County. MC Gives selected Big Sur Health Center as one of the charities to receive matching funds from the Weekly’s Community Fund at the Foundation.
You are receiving this email as we hope you will choose to make a donation through MC Gives. All donations made through MC Gives after November 13, 2014 will be matched by the Foundation at the close of the campaign on December 31, 2014. Last year, participating charities received an additional 14% through MC Gives.
You can make your donation through MC Gives in one of two ways:
If you choose to use your credit card, go to http://www.mcgives.com, select Big Sur Health Center from the list of participating charities, and follow the simple instructions;
OR
Mail your check made out to Community Foundation for Monterey County to the Big Sur Health Center at 46896 Highway One, Big Sur, CA 93920.
Community Foundation for Monterey County, a 501 (c)(3) organization, will send you a receipt for your taxes.
For more information on Monterey County Gives, please see the November 13th Special Edition of the Monterey County Weekly (www.MCWeekly.com)
Remember, no gift is too small. Your gift is important to us and, unless you wish to remain anonymous, will be acknowledged in our annual report. Many thanks for your generosity.
Big Sur Health Center | 46896 Hwy One | Big Sur | CA | 93920
Strange Lights Photo
This is an iPhone photo of the strange lights at least 10 people saw last Wednesday, November 5th at 6:30 and at 7:00 pm. This strange phenomena was seen by people from Cambria to Rocky Point.
This photo shows one light coming in (or going out) and another at its peak. It was taken with an iPhone only, and zoomed in, but not enhanced or changed in any way. It was submitted by Rick Borutta, but taken by his friend Eric. Eric saw the lights first, then went and got Rick.
A friend of a friend in Carmel saw and photographed the lights, too. If I can download, I will post. The Carmel person called the police, who told them to call a government agency, who told them it was under investigation, but was probably a military operation. Hmmm …
Upcoming weather
From my SLO weather person:
“The associated cold front is forecast to drop southward through
the Bay Area by late Wednesday, then slide down to Big Sur early
Thursday morning.
This cold front may be just strong enough produce a few light
rain showers in San Luis Obispo County by late Thursday morning.
Given the mild nature of the system, snow levels are expected
to remain above 6,000 feet with 3 to 5 inches of new snow possible
across the northern and central Sierra.
This cold front will be followed by strong to gale-force (25- to
38-mph) northwesterly winds along the coastline and clearing
skies. Another round of Santa Lucia winds will develop during
the night and morning hours Friday into Saturday.
The long-range models are suggesting a wet-weather pattern for
San Luis Obispo County for the middle and latter part of next
week (Nov. 18 through 21).”
And here is the prediction from NOAA, Monterey:
“TWO CHANCES FOR RAIN. THE FIRST WILL BE FOR LATE WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY WHILE THE SECOND EVENT SHOULD BE LATE NEXT MONDAY INTO WEDNESDAY. RIGHT NOW THE FIRST EVENT DOES NOT LOOK IMPRESSIVE AND MOST OF THE RAIN WILL STAY TO OUR NORTH, HOWEVER LOCALLY MORE THAN 1/2″ LOOKS LIKELY FOR THE NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS WITH GENERALLY .2″-.4″ AROUND SF BAY. THE SYSTEM NEXT WEEK IS LOOKING MORE INTERESTING AS A POSSIBLE ATMOSPHERIC RIVER MAY OCCUR. STILL QUITE A FEW DAYS DOWN THE ROAD, HOWEVER SOME OF THE SOLUTIONS ARE BRINGING HEALTHY AMOUNTS OF RAIN.”
Let’s hope they are right … We could certainly use more rain.
Foto Friday, Nov. 7th 2014
From the ‘hoodj
From the land where main was born:
So, I updated WP, and it is doing all sorts of strange things, as is my iPad, in general. Glad I could post SOMETHING!
Raining Cats and Dogs
Midnight … Ended up with 2.17″ for Halloween. Nice. Hopefully we will get more on Saturday. Enjoy.
4:30 pm – The storm front hit here at 3:25 pm, when the rain rate per hour reached 1.47″/hour. We have received .41″ so far today, and the rain rate per hour has been primarily between 1/2″ and 1 and 1/2 inch for the last hour.
I am SO glad I decided to take a pass on going out today … my ability to get home, of some concern to me. I have been able to enjoy the sound of this first real rain of the season, the company of my dogs, hot chocolate, and soon, a fire in the wood stove. The simple pleasures of living in the wilds of Big Sur …they nourish me .
Oops, just hit over 3 and 1/2″ per hour rain rate. Yeehaw!
Rain Forecast
For the period of Oct 15-19 – looks like a 40% chance of above average precipitation for Big Sur.
However, this morning’s forecast brings rain Tuesday night into Wednesday, and then the rest of the week is up for grabs.
” THE MEDIUM RANGE MODELS ARE STILL NOT IN AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE WEATHER BEYOND THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. THE GFS AND GEM MODELS HAVE GENERALLY FORECAST ADDITIONAL RAINFALL EITHER LATE IN THE WEEK INTO NEXT WEEKEND…BUT THE ECMWF CONTINUES TO BUILD AN UPPER RIDGE OVER CA NEXT WEEKEND AND KEEPS OUR AREA ALMOST ENTIRELY DRY AFTER WEDNESDAY. THUS THE FORECAST BEYOND THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK REMAINS VERY LOW CONFIDENCE.”
So far, Jade Festival weather yesterday was foggy in the am, then clear most of the afternoon before the fog rolled in late in the day. (I watched it from my ridge top all day for you!) now, it is down into the fog for me!
Jade Festival #23, 2014
Featuring the Gem of the South Coast – Jade! It starts tomorrow at noon, until 6 pm, Sat. 10-6, Sun 10-5 at a Pacific Valley School, brought to you since 1990 by the South Coast Community Land Trust. (1996 festival was canceled due to The Wild Fire)
This is from the first festival:
My, my, how we have grown!
Big Sur Health Center Health Fair
From Big Sur Health Center
Big Sur Health Center Announces Its Annual Health Fair and Celebrates its 35th Anniversary!
Tuesday, October 14th Noon – 5:00 p.m.
BIG SUR, CA — As the only medical facility between the Monterey Peninsula and Cambria, the Big Sur Health Center is critical to the wellness of its community. The Big Sur Health Center wants you to save the date for its 2014 Health Fair 2014 – Tuesday, October 14th, 2014, noon – 5:00 pm.
Open to the public, this health fair offers the following complimentary activities:
· Health screening opportunities
· Flu shots
· Blood sugar and cholesterol screens (provided by CHOMP)
· Blood pressure
· Dental checkups
· Nutrition counseling
· Weight management
· This year the Big Sur Health Center will be celebrating its 35th Anniversary as part of the health fair with a “healthy barbecue,” and fun activities for all!
The 2014 health fair will take place at the Big Sur Health Center located at 46896 Highway 1, Big Sur. For more information call (831) 667-2580.
Big Sur Health Center Celebrates 35 Years!
• 1979 The Big Sur Health Center (BSHC) was founded in September 1979, through a local, grassroots effort, to meet the needs of the rural community of Big Sur —its mission, to provide quality comprehensive medical care to all, regardless of ability to pay.
• 1985 The Big Sur Health Center became a 501(c)(3) corporation with a volunteer board of directors.
• 1985 The Health Center relocated from the Big Sur Grange Hall to its current location on the grounds of the All Saints Episcopal Church of Carmel, 1/8 mile south of the Big Sur River Inn.
• 2004 Through a community-wide fundraising and development effort by BSHC and volunteer members of the Big Sur community, along with financial support from the California Endowment, Community Foundation for Monterey County, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Harden Foundation, and Monterey Peninsula Foundation, BSHC opened a new 2,100-square-foot medical facility in November 2004 to replace an aging building that the center had outgrown.
• Today the presence of Big Sur Health Center is crucial to the welfare of the Big Sur community. As the only medical facility between the Monterey Peninsula (30 miles to the north) and Cambria (70 miles to the south), BSHC plays a vital role in the local community, serving the health care needs of the population by providing high-quality local, culturally and linguistically appropriate, affordable, medical care Background on The Big Sur Health Center:
As a nonprofit health-care facility since 1979, the Big Sur Health Center provides quality acute and preventive health care services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, and cost-effective. It is the Health Center’s quest to be a lifelong healthcare partner and provide care when needed.
The Big Sur Health Center provides:
• comprehensive, personalized services through conventional and holistic approaches that focus on patient needs;
• both preventive and urgent care, minor surgical procedures and basic laboratory and pharmaceutical services;
• assistance during emergencies, such as fires, storms and road closures that isolate Big Sur
• a bilingual staff that is committed to building strong, personal patient/provider relationships that empower individuals to reach their highest levels of well-being;
• a team that understands and embraces the diverse cultures and age groups that contribute to the richness of the Big Sur community;
The BSHC believes that health care should be available to everyone … and that is why they accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medical, and participate in a variety of subsidized and sliding-scale programs.
Hours:
Monday-Friday
10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m.
Phone: 831-667-2580
Address:
46896 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
Website:
http://www.bigsurhealthcenter.org/
Tony Sera, Criminal Defense Lawyer at HML
Join me to hear this fascinating man and speaker on Monday, October 13 from 3-6 pm. He is world renowned for his defense of notorious defendants. Hope to see many of you there. I may miss many HML events, due to parking issues, and starting at or near dark, but this one I will not miss!
