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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County received a late blast of winter weather on Sunday, a day which saw intermittent showers of rain and snow countywide.
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning in effect for Lake County through 4 p.m. on Monday that said snow is possible in lower elevations.
Forecasters had predicted the possibility of snow showers on Sunday, and the predictions held true.
The snow showers resulted in accumulations in higher elevations in Cobb and Upper Lake, with the lower-lying areas of Kelseyville, Lakeport and the Northshore seeing snowfall that didn't stick or which melted off quickly, thanks to the sun that would break through from time to time during the day.
County residents also reported wind, rain and even hail throughout the day.
Early Monday, state highways in Lake County remained open, however, the California Highway Patrol reported that there was snow falling and sticking on Mount St. Helena, a major commuter route for many south county residents.
The National Weather Service said more snow is expected early Monday around Lake County, to be followed by rain showers. The rain is predicted to last from Monday night through Wednesday and bring relatively small amounts of precipitation, measuring well under a quarter of an inch for Monday alone.
Wind gusts into the mid 20s also are in the National Weather Service's Monday forecast.
Rain is then forecast to give way to a slight break – with conditions varying between cloudy and sunny – from Wednesday night through Friday night, when there could be more rain that extends through the weekend.
Nighttime lows – which dropped into the 30s this weekend – are forecast to rise into the low 40s this week, with daytime highs later in the week to rise into the low 60s on Thursday, during the break in the rain.
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Online shopping can be a great way to beat the winter blues. It’s been a few months since the holidays, but there’s something about a package delivered to your front door that brings back the festive spirit.
One thing that’ll dampen your mood, however, is if something goes wrong with delivery.
Getting something delivered has associated risks; from phishing emails and delivery scams to package theft.
Follow these tips from your BBB to ensure your packages are delivered safely and your personal and financial information isn’t compromised.
Be a savvy online shopper
· It’s easy for scammers to create fake Web sites that take your money but never send goods. In 2016, BBB Scam Tracker received more than 2,700 reports of online shopping scams, and 74% involved a monetary loss!
· Before shopping on a Web site, look it up on bbb.org to make sure it’s trustworthy. There, you can see its rating, complaint history and reviews from past customers.
· Make sure the site is secure – look for the “https” where the “s” stands for “secure” – and read its privacy policy. Check for a physical address along with both a phone number and email for customer service, and read the refund and exchange policies carefully.
Protect your packages from theft
· First off, don’t schedule deliveries unless you’ll know you’ll be home and not on vacation. If you can’t avoid having a package delivered when you’re not home, have it delivered to the post office or other carrier facility where you can pick it up, consider having it delivered to your work or ask a friend or trusted neighbor to pick it up from your home for you.
· It’s always a good idea to request a tracking number for your package and track it as it’s shipped – paying attention to estimated delivery dates. Save this number, along with order confirmations and other delivery information.
· You can sometimes choose to require a signature for delivery – this ensures that a package won’t just be left on a doorstep. You can also request that a package be delivered to a more secure back or side door.
Watch out for phishy delivery emails
· In 2016, consumers nationwide reported more than 1,200 phishing scams to BBB Scam Tracker, and the median loss was $400 – watch out!
· How it works: fraudsters, pretending to be from an identifiable shipping service, send “missed delivery” or “shipping confirmation” notices to unsuspecting email users. Recipients are instructed to click on a link or open an attachment to complete the delivery process. Unfortunately, the links and attachments will likely unleash a virus or other malware that can track your logins and passwords as you travel the internet or corrupt your computer files.
· Don’t open any emails you aren’t expecting or click on links or attachments within them. Even if you did order a package, legitimate delivery companies will leave a tag on your door if they’re unable to deliver, not send an email.
Don’t let a delivery scam steal your info
· The scam begins like this: a delivery person shows up at your door out of the blue with a gift basket. You don’t know who sent it, and neither does the delivery person. However, they inform you that you need to pay a nominal “verification fee” with your credit or debit card. The card scanner, however, is actually a skimmer and will collect your credit/debit card number and security code. Then, you may be subject to identity theft or fraudulent charges.
· Protect yourself by being wary of any packages delivered by an unrecognized delivery service or source – you should recognize the company. If you don’t, look it up on www.bbb.org . Unless you ordered the package and expected to have to pay, you should never be required to pay a fee to receive a package or gift. If you’re receiving alcohol, you may have to show ID, but never supply your card information!
Rebecca Harpster works for the Better Business Bureau serving the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern Coastal California.
Here's a poem by John Stanizzi, who lives in Connecticut, in which we get a good look inside middle-school culture in the 'sixties. But is it really any different today? This poet's most recent book is Hallelujah Time! (Big Table Publishing, 2015).
Cry To Me
We walked through some heartache in '62.
Gary liked Teresa but Teresa
asked Elizabeth to tell Peter that
she really wanted to go out with him
but Peter had been making out with Jane
in the theater, celebrating their
one month anniversary, so that was
out, and even though Jane broke up with Pete,
Peter kept asking Gail to talk with Jane
which Gail wouldn't do because she'd told
Brenda that she thought that Peter was cute
but Brenda wasn't listening to a word,
wrapped up in lonely teardrops shed for Greg.
The waters of 8th grade were never still.
American Life in Poetry does not accept unsolicited submissions. It is made possible by The Poetry Foundation ( www.poetryfoundation.org ), publisher of Poetry magazine. It is also supported by the Department of English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Poem copyright ©2016 by John Stanizzi, “Cry To Me,” (2016). Poem reprinted by permission of John Stanizzi. Introduction copyright © 2017 by The Poetry Foundation. The introduction's author, Ted Kooser, served as United States Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress from 2004-2006.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lakeport Elementary School has begun making appointments for Kindergarten Round-Up.
Round-Up day will be April 18, beginning at 8 a.m. Appointments are required.
If your child will be 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2017, he or she is eligible to register for fall enrollment at Lakeport Elementary School.
Registrations will be held on Tuesday, April 18, from 8 to 11:15 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.
Appointments are mandatory, so parents are asked to please call the Lakeport Elementary School office at 707-262-3005 to schedule an appointment and pick up a registration packet.
For those students that have a birthday that falls between Sept. 2 and Dec. 2, Lakeport Elementary School offers a transitional kindergarten class. You may contact the school office for more information regarding this program.
Please remember that a birth certificate, immunization records and proof of residence are requirements when entering school. Students will not start school without up-to-date immunization records on file.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Lagoons Clubhouse was a lovely place to be on Friday Feb. 10 as the Lakeport Women’s Civic Club hosted its annual new member tea party.
Ladies of the board prepare all of their favorite tea time treats and sandwiches and set a lovely buffet for the new members that have come on board during the last year.
New members get to mix and mingle with ladies of the executive board and learn about what each of those positions entails.
The executive board learns all about the new members and what qualities and passions each of them brings to the club.
This gathering provides a wonderful opportunity to welcome new members and encourage their participation on the committees that manage the very important event planning and fundraising activities that LWCC is responsible for each year like the Mad Hatters Luncheon in April and the Holiday Craft Fair in November, just to name a few.
Ten new members joined this year, putting total membership roster at 100.
The Lakeport Women’s Civic Club meets for lunch on the first Friday of the month at Riviera Hills Country Club Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. and they always feature and enjoy an informative speaker.
For membership information please call Carol Jordan at 707-900-5046.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – For patients recovering from the aftermath of a stroke, support is vital.
That’s why every patient who is treated for a stroke at Sutter Lakeside Hospital receives a followup call after discharge.
The calls aim to ensure patients are connected to the resources necessary for an optimum recovery.
Veteran nurse Yvette Neil follows a checklist of questions, but conversations sometimes go off-script.
“I ask patients about their experience with the hospital, their satisfaction, and if they know the signs of a stroke,” said Neil. “I also speak with family members to get a more complete picture of the experience. The calls last anywhere from thirty to sixty minutes, because patients and loved ones appreciate having someone to talk to.”
During followup conversations, Neil reiterates teaching about the symptoms of a stroke, because patients who have had a stroke are at a higher risk for another one.
During the call, Neil assembles a packet of information that will help patients care for themselves, and connect with community resources such as meal services, or equipment like wheelchairs.
For patients who easily identify stroke symptoms, Neil sends “BE FAST” cards, which serve as an education tool.
The cards help the patient educate friends and family members on how to identify a stroke using an acronym.
“BE FAST” stands for balance, eyes, face, arms, speech, and time; which refers to loss of balance, blurry vision, facial paralyzation on one side, the ability to only raise one arm, slurred speech, and the time symptoms began. The card comes with a tear-off key fob as an easy reminder.
“I send information depending upon the patients’ needs,” said Neil. “Some patients or caregivers struggle with depression or grief, so I tell them about the free support group that meets monthly at the hospital. Others are surprised to learn that they can advocate for more physical therapy sessions if the patient is showing progress.”
For Neil, the desire to help others comes from personal experience.
“My husband has had four strokes over the past two years. I know how frustrating and hopeless it can feel,” said Neil. “It’s important to be realistic, but also ask providers to list the positives of stroke recovery. The brain heals.”
Between emotional support groups and rehabilitation services ranging from physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, recovery can be possible.
“There are resources available in Lake County,” said Neil. “We help patients find them.”