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He’s Going the Extra Mile for Mental Health! – Q&A with A Walking Testimony

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It’s not everyday that someone takes on a challenge for an important cause. But when they do, the world becomes inspired and is happy that it followed that person’s journey!

After years in and out of prison and addiction, Kyndal Ray Edwards (aka A Walking Testimony) was moved to change his lifestyle, and go on a journey-walking across America for mental health awareness and recovery.

This is Redwood Voice’s Monique Camarena here. While Kyndal was passing through, I got to ask him about his experiences so far, and from those experiences, what youth, specifically, could do to recover from addiction and help their mental health.

A Walking Testimony’s Social Medias:

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E.P.I.C. and Del Norte’s Listening Session on Poverty

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Poverty in California has many facets, some institutional, some historical, but what poverty essentially is, is the lack of something, something important and vital. Poverty in Del Norte County means the lack of access. Access to affordable housing, childcare, healthcare, and healthier food options. And like the rest of California, not everyone cares about the people who are affected by this lack.

But there are others who care deeply. Here’s Redwood Voice’s Monique Camarena’s report on EPIC, a non-profit organization who aims to End Poverty In California, and what they discussed at a listening session held in Crescent City.

Check out EPIC here:
• https://endpovertyinca.org/
• https://www.facebook.com/EndPovertyCA/

Big thank you to EPIC for letting us interview them, and True North Organizing Network for inviting us to the Listening Session on Poverty earlier in September!

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All About the WILD RIVERS FILM FESTIVAL 2023

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A very special event is coming to Brookings, Oregon this week! Grab some popcorn and take a seat at the first annual Wild Rivers Film Festival, from August 17 to the 20th! Redwood Voice’s Monique Camarena asked Sue Wright, a board member of the Wild Rivers Film Festival, about what you can watch, what to expect, and why independent cinema made in our area is so important!

For the full schedule of film showings, visit https://www.wildriversfilmfestival.com/

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A Celebration of Tolowa Culture on TVM-CHAA-ME’ DAY!

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On June 14, 2023, local, state, and federal park organizations and the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation came together to celebrate Tvm-chaa-me’ Day, as a kick-off to the 2nd Annual CA State Parks Week! Tvm-chaa-me’ is the Tolowa name for the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Day-use area.

For the first time in over 100 years, the people of the Tolowa Dee Ni nation were able to cook salmon traditionally at Tvm-chaa me’. They also demonstrated canoe making out of a fallen old growth redwood log. And overall, the tribe and state park staff brought home how sacred, significant, and unique this area is.

Video Produced by Redwood Voice Reporter Monique Camarena.

Education

“Harmony & Me Music” Offers Early Childhood Music Education

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Produced by Monique Camarena

In Brookings, Gold Beach, and Crescent City, the Harmony and Me Music Outreach is offering an Early Childhood Music Enrichment Program called Music Together®, where parents and guardians joined their children of ages newborn to third grade in weekly classes of singing, moving, chanting, listening, watching, and exploring musical instruments.

Redwood Voice’s Monique Camarena spoke with founder and executive director of the Harmony and Me Music Outreach, Tricia Bartlett, on how the internationally acclaimed Music Together® classes have been building a foundation of musical competence and musical literacy in our area. Head to www.harmonyandmemusic.com for the most current info on class schedules, class locations, and tuition prices. Or call Tricia at 541-661-2532. To learn more about Music Together® classes, visit www.musictogether.com

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Here’s Where You Can Vaccinated and Tested for COVID-19 in Del Norte County!

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Free COVID-19 vaccinations and tests are being given all across Del Norte County, with most clinics accepting walk-ins! Everyone 5 years of age and older are now able to get vaccinated and tested, so be sure to visit your local clinic or pharmacy.

In Crescent City, vaccinations and tests are available at:

-Sutter Coast Hospital on 800 East Washington Blvd. Mondays thru Fridays from 9am to 4pm.

-Elk Valley Rancheria on 2332 Howland Hill Rd. Vaccinations are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 1pm.

Testings are on Tuesdays at the Rancheria from 1pm to 3pm / Thursdays from 1pm to 3pm at the Elk Valley Casino on 2500 Howland Hill Rd.

-Open Door Community Health Center on 550 E Washington Blvd. Vaccines will be by appointment.

In Smith River, vaccinations and tests are available at:

-The Howonquet Hall at 101 Indian Ct. on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm . Testings will be held the same days at the same location from 8:30am to 11:30am. 

And in Klamath:

-Redwood Hotel and Casino at 171 Klamath Blvd has vaccinations and testings on Fridays from 9:30am to 11:30am.

Check out our video to see what the vaccination and testing sites look like! And for more information on where to get protected against COVID-19 in Del Norte County, visit https://www.covid19.dnco.org .

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Reasons Why You Might Need the COVID-19 Booster Shot

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Have you received COVID-19 booster shot?  The list of things that put people at risk of contracting the virus is long, which means that the list of people who need the booster shot is even longer.  

Check out our video to understand why receiving a COVID-19 booster shot may be worthwhile for your health. And for more information, visit https://covid19.ca.gov/ .

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What Parents of Del Norte Need to Know About Vaccinating their Children

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It’s the kids’ turn to get protected from COVID-19! In Del Norte County, all community clinics and pharmacies are able to vaccinate children from 5-11 years old.

Children can easily contract, spread, and eventually get very sick from the COVID virus, and they could suffer the long term consequences from a viral infection. Luckily, the benefits of a vaccination outweigh the risks for the majority of people.

Check out our video where we answer all the questions parents might have about vaccinating their kids! And for more information, visit https://covid19.ca.gov/ .

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What Expecting Mothers of Del Norte Need to Know About COVID-19 Immunization

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Expecting mothers are worried about how COVID-19 immunization will affect themselves and their growing baby during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Tens of thousands of pregnant women have been immunized with no complications, and they will pass along antibodies for COVID to the infant while nursing. 

Nevertheless, few pregnant women in Del Norte County are immunized against COVID-19. With our high rates of disease transmission and the fact that pregnant women get more sick when they contract the virus, immunization is urgent. 

For more information, check out our video and visit https://covid19.ca.gov/ .

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COVID-19 and How it Threatens the Homeless of Del Norte County

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Homelessness SUCKS. Food insecurity, exposure to the elements, and insufficient rest all contribute to that difficult life. And because of these factors, the COVID-19 pandemic is even more threatening to people who are homeless. 

Luckily, there are steps an unhoused person can take to protect themselves! Wearing a mask, using hand sanitizer, getting immunized, and safely socially isolating as much as possible are things they can do to help keep themselves safe. Del Norte county has many resources that offer help.

Masks and sanitizers are available at:

-Rural Human Services on 286 M Street

-The Department of Health and Human Services on 880 Northcrest Drive

-Community Assistance Network on 355 Standard Veneer