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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Two local high schools will face off next week in a competition that tests students’ ability to argue the merits of a legal case in a real local courtroom.
The fifth annual Lake County Mock Trial Competition will take place on Monday, Feb. 13, at the Lake County Superior Court at the Lakeport Courthouse on N. Forbes Street.
Upper Lake and Middletown high schools will take part in this year’s event, according to Tammy Serpa of the Lake County Office of Education.
Middletown is returning as last year’s county champion.
Serpa reported that Judge Stephen Hedstrom and Judge Richard Martin will preside over the competition, which takes place in two rounds.
The first round of competition will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. in Department 4, with the second round scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. in Department 2.
The awards ceremony will follow the competition at 3 p.m.
The teams this year will argue the fictional court case “People v. Awbrey,” which involves human trafficking and false imprisonment.
The winning team will travel to the state competition in Riverside March 24 to 26.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The county of Lake will hold a community meeting on Sunday, Feb. 12, to discuss the flooding on Scotts Valley Road.
The meeting will take place from noon to 1 p.m. at the Lakeport Senior Center, 527 Konocti Ave.
Storms last month and this month have resulted in closures on the road due to persistent flooding.
Anyone who has questions is invited to call District 4 Supervisor Tina Scott at 707-849-4414.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – GW Alridge, 80, son of Henry Alridge Jr. and Savannah Marie (Hemphill) Jones, and loving husband of Linda Alridge, passed away on Feb. 6, 2017, at his home in Lakeport, after a long battle with cancer.
His wife, Linda, and two sons Anthony Bass and Gary Alridge survive him. Two grandchildren Christopher and Demetrius survive him as well as siblings Mary Crawford, Savanna Marie Banks, Dorothy Matthew, Jessie Lee Jones, Cootie May Myers, Archie Paul Jones, Effie May Jones and Glenn Jones, and numerous nephews and nieces.
GW served in the United States Navy for four years.
He also worked for the United States Postal Service for 25 years until his retirement in 1992.
In his younger years he was part of a motorcycle club named The Vagabonds. GW’s favorite past times were playing dominoes, riding motorcycles, and spending time with family and friends. His favorite sports teams were the Oakland Raiders, Oakland A’s, and the Golden State Warriors.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 9 to 11 a.m. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m.
For further information please contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .
Lori Elliott
Dec. 24, 1940 – Feb. 1, 2017
NICE, Calif. – There will be a memorial barbecue at the Boathouse in Nice on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m.
Please come and help us celebrate Lori’s life.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Cassie Pivniska, Realtor associate with Konocti Realty, is Lake County’s No. 1 residential Realtor for 2016 with sales in excess of $20 million.
A lifetime resident of Lake County, Pivniska prides herself on her desire to meet and exceed her clients’ needs and expectations. She has earned Konocti Realty Top Sales Producer for the past five years.
Pivniska has been in real estate since 2004, selling throughout Lake County.
“She’s created a business style that works for her and her clients while being an exceptional mother of three young children. You rarely see her out working without at least one of her kids,” said owner Stacey Mattina. “She’s worked this past year with a newborn and has made it work seamlessly.”
“I’ve worked really hard to create a business plan that allows me to be able to work full-time, even with kids at my side. Some days are long, but I’ve figured out how to multitask to get the job done for my clients, as well as my family,” said Pivniska.
Pivniska also gives back to the community by sponsoring multiple youth sports teams and other community fundraisers.
Konocti Realty was established more than 45 years ago and has consistently been a local leader in sales and providing an excellent experience.
With exceptional local knowledge and professional expertise, agents offer full real estate services throughout Lake County.
Contact Cassie Pivniska direct at 707-245-6514 or www.PivniskaRealEstate.com .
Visit Konocti Realty online at www.konoctirealty.com .
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
AND NOTICE OF PROPOSED MINOR USE PERMIT
BY THE LAKE COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lake County Zoning Administrator of the County of Lake, State of California, will consider approving Minor Use Permit 16-36 with no public hearing if no written request for a public hearing is submitted by 5:00 P.M., February 22, 2017 to the Community Development Department, Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport, California. Should a timely request for hearing be filed, a public hearing will be held on March 1, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in Conference Room C, 3rd Floor of the Courthouse.
Minor Use Permit 16-36. Location: 8805 Paradise Beach Drive, Glenhaven, APN 060-350-23. Applicant: Wayne Chatoff. Project: In accordance with Lake County Code to allow a collector’s permit (for the storage of collectibles) in a 1,440 square foot garage on an undeveloped parcel. Project planner: Mark Roberts, 707-263-2221 or
Copies of the application, environmental documents, all reference documents, and staff reports associated with each project are available for review through the Community Development Department, Planning Division, 255 N. Forbes Street, Lakeport, CA 95453; Telephone 707-263-2221.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Robert Massarelli, Director
By: ____________________________________
Michalyn DelValle, Principal Planner