Chamber announces Memorial Day Parade winners

LAKEPORT, Calif. – On Saturday the Lake County Chamber of Commerce was pleased to present the annual Lakeport Memorial Day Parade.  

The event had great crowds and beautiful weather.  

The 2014 parade theme was “Honor the Red, White and Blue,” a tribute to all the Armed Forces and their families for all they have given and continue to give to keep freedom alive.

It takes a great many “hands” to put the annual parade together, and the chamber thanked the following for their assistance in bringing this traditional welcome to summer for Lakeport and Lake County: Lakeport Public Works and Police Department; Lake County Fairgrounds; Mendo Mill Lumber & Home Center for providing the judges' stage; and announcer Paul Reading.

In addition, the chamber extended its appreciation to this year's parade judges: Lakeport City Manager Margaret Silveira; Savings Bank of Mendocino Vice President Pete Dodson; and Diana Schmidt, member of Lake County Chamber Board of Directors. The equestrian judge was Kim Cipro of Lower Lake, representing the California State Horsemen’s Association.  

Assisting the Judges were tallyers, Mary Ann McQueen, Northport Trailer Resort; Shelby Posada, Lake County Arts Council; and John Burke, board member for Mendo Lake Credit Union.   

Stage setup was done by John and Melissa Fulton; Ginny Clinton, chair for the parade lineup for the 23rd year in a row was assisted by Mike Gomes of The Office Spot, Chamber member Randy Marsh, Mike Riley of Riley’s Cabs and Jack Buell of Sutter Lakeside Hospital. Equestrian Sanitation Chair was Ray Pato.  

Judge Pete Dodson and family members Frances Dodson, Ben, Mel and Cindy Trousdale were a great help in packing up the “stage” and loading all the gear.

The results for the Lakeport Memorial Day Parade are as follows.

DIVISION I

FLOATS/GROUPS

Best of Division: North Lake Medical Pharmacy

COMMERCIAL

First place: North Lake Medical Pharmacy
Second place: Mendo Lake Credit Union
Third place: The Beat Fitness Studio
                
ORGANIZATIONS

First place: Operation Tango Mike
Second place: Lakeport Lions Club
Third place: Lakeport Elks Lodge No. 2704

MILITARY

First place: Lake County Pearl Harbor Survivors    
Second place:     Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 951    
Third place: 40 & 8 Voiture 912 of Lake County

SENIOR/ADULT

First place: Lakeport Senior Activity Center
            
DIVISION II

VEHICLES

Best of Division: Corvettes of Lake County

CLUBS

First place: Corvettes of Lake County No. 1
Second place: Lake County Model A Club
Third place: Corvettes of Lake County No. 2
                
CARS

First place: Pat Sperling
Second place: Bob Lininger, Lakeport
Third place: Lakeport Speedway Pro Jammers

DIVISION IV

JUNIOR

Best of Division: Lakeport Cub Scout Pack 142

SPORTS        

First Place: Junior Giants

CLUBS/GROUPS

First place: Lakeport Cub Scout Pack 142

DIVISION V

MUSIC

Best of Division: Clear Lake High School Band

BANDS        

First place: Clear Lake High School Band

DIVISION VI

EQUESTRIAN

Best of Division: Lake County Rodeo Royalty

MATCHED PAIR

First place: Lake County Rodeo Royalty

NOVELTY MOUNTED GROUP    

First place: Rancho Californio

NOVELTY COSTUME

First place: Lonne Sloan

GRAND SWEEPSTAKES AND THEME WINNER: North Lake Medical Pharmacy

JUDGES CHOICE: Lakeport Senior Activity Center