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“Nature holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive and even spiritual satisfaction.” – E. O. Wilson
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lakeport's lovely Library Park is a world unto itself, sitting on three sprawling acres at 222 Park St.
While sitting on one of the many park benches, Clear Lake appears to effortlessly expand its shores with a view of Mount Konocti in the distance.
It's not hard to imagine what stories that sacred mountain could tell, if only it could.
Mount Konocti, a dormant volcano, erupted 300,000 to 600,000 years ago. This unique land formation played a special part in Lake County's Indian mythologies.
A stroll in Library Park reveals towering weeping willows. These provide cooling shade along the shores.
The park is home to a variety of flowering trees, including elegant dogwood trees.
Here at Library Park you will find a place to launch your kayak, you may take a swim, hold a barbecue, and the children may enjoy the playground structures.
Entertainment, in the form of music performances is frequently held in the park's handsome gazebo.
Many intriguing discoveries can be made in this little corner of our county.
The park's namesake is derived from the historic Carnegie Library building that graces the entrance on Park Street.
It opened its doors on Feb. 18, 1918. When space became limited in the Carnegie Library, Lakeport gained a new county library in 1986.
Since Lake County's Carnegie Library met the numerous criteria for historic value, it was listed on the National Parks Service's National Register of Historic Places.
In Library Park one can be privy to the voluminous heaving of cloud cover one minute, witness a pair of grebes rushing in another instant, then, without warning you may be privy to the loud language and comings and goings of the nesting black-crowned night herons in the park's trees.
Follow Library Park's Facebook page for updates about activities.
Kathleen Scavone, M.A., is a retired educator, potter, writer and author of “Anderson Marsh State Historic Park: A Walking History, Prehistory, Flora, and Fauna Tour of a California State Park” and “Native Americans of Lake County.” She also writes for NASA and JPL as one of their “Solar System Ambassadors.” She was selected “Lake County Teacher of the Year, 1998-99” by the Lake County Office of Education, and chosen as one of 10 state finalists the same year by the California Department of Education.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – California summers are an exciting time to enjoy traveling, vacations and road trips.
Many people consider the summer months a perfect opportunity to spend time with family and friends. During this time, vehicle traffic increases and so do the temperatures.
The California Highway Patrol wants everyone to have a safe and enjoyable summer. However, driving safely during the summer months requires some preparation.
“No matter how much you prepare for your road trip, something can always go wrong,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “By following a few simple safety tips, motorists can help minimize the risks associated with travel.”
The CHP encourages motorists to be prepared to manage the summer heat by adhering to a few safety tips:
– Never leave children or animals unattended in a vehicle. It only takes minutes for the interior temperature of a vehicle to reach dangerous levels and have tragic results.
– Make sure your vehicle is ready for summer travel. Check your vehicle’s tires and radiator system. Summer temperatures place extra demands on your vehicle and it should be properly checked to ensure safe travels.
– Be prepared. Even well-maintained vehicles break down sometimes. Carry an emergency kit, water, cellular telephone and charger, jumper cables, flashlight with extra batteries, a good spare tire and a jack.
– Get directions to your destination and check the road and weather conditions in advance. Consult travel applications on your mobile phone or visit either the CHP’s or California Department of Transportation’s Web site.
– Buckle up! Make sure everyone in your vehicle is wearing a seat belt. Young children must be properly buckled in a car seat or booster seat.
– Check your surroundings for children, pets, or other pedestrians before backing out of a garage or driveway. Driver visibility can be significantly reduced on sport utility vehicles, trucks and other large vehicles.
The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of safety, service and security to the people of California.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – This week at Lake County Animal Care and Control several big dogs and some small ones, too, are waiting for homes, just in time to kick off the summer with new families.
Dogs available this week to new homes include mixes of Chihuahua, Doberman Pinscher, Labrador Retriever, pit bull and terrier.
Dogs that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are either neutered or spayed, microchipped and, if old enough, given a rabies shot and county license before being released to their new owner. License fees do not apply to residents of the cities of Lakeport or Clearlake.
If you're looking for a new companion, visit the shelter. There are many great pets hoping you'll choose them.
In addition to the animals featured here, all adoptable animals in Lake County can be seen here: http://bit.ly/Z6xHMb .
The following dogs at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption (additional dogs on the animal control Web site not listed are still “on hold”).
Pit bull terrier mix
This male pit bull terrier mix is now listed as urgent, having been available for adoption since May 11.
He has a short brown coat.
Shelter staff said he does not jump and is very friendly, walking well on a leash, showing no food aggression, and allowing handling of his mouth, ears, paws and tail with no problems. He also enjoys a good tummy rub.
He would do great in a home with no cats.
He's in kennel No. 28, ID No. 4850.
Pit bull mix
This female pit bull mix has a short black and white coat.
She will be available on June 20.
She's in kennel No. 13, ID No. 5083.
Chihuahua mix
This female Chihuahua mix has a short tan and white coat.
She's in kennel No. 20, ID No. 5068.
'Mom'
“Mom” is a female Labrador Retriever-Doberman Pinscher mix.
She has a pretty black and tan coat, and a sweet personality.
She's in kennel No. 22, ID No. 4917.
Male pit bull mix
This male pit bull mix has a short black coat with white markings on his chest and toes.
He's in kennel No. 29, ID No. 5004.
Terrier mix
This male terrier mix has a short, all-black coat.
He's in kennel No. 30, ID No. 5076.
To fill out an adoption application online visit http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Dog___Cat_Adoption_Application.htm .
Lake County Animal Care and Control is located at 4949 Helbush in Lakeport, next to the Hill Road Correctional Facility.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visit the shelter online at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control.htm .
For more information call Lake County Animal Care and Control at 707-263-0278.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
Three crew members from the International Space Station returned to Earth at 5:15 a.m. EDT Saturday after wrapping up 186 days in space and several NASA research studies in human health.
Expedition 47 Commander Tim Kopra of NASA, flight engineer Tim Peake of the European Space Agency and Soyuz Commander Yuri Malenchenko of Roscosmos touched down southeast of the remote town of Dzhezkazgan in Kazakhstan.
The crew completed the in-flight portion of NASA human research studies in ocular health, cognition, salivary markers and microbiome. From the potential development of vaccines, to data that could be relevant in the treatment of patients suffering from ocular diseases, such as glaucoma, the research will help NASA prepare for human long-duration exploration while also benefiting people on Earth.
The three crew members also welcomed four cargo spacecraft, including one that delivered the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM), an expandable habitat technology demonstration.
The BEAM, which arrived in April on the eighth SpaceX commercial resupply mission, was attached to the space station and expanded to its full size for analysis over the next two years.
The BEAM is an example of NASA’s increased commitment to partnering with industry to enable the growth of commercial space, and is co-sponsored by the agency’s Advanced Exploration Systems Division and Bigelow Aerospace.
Two Russian Progress cargo craft docked to the station in December and April, bringing tons of supplies. Kopra and Peake also led the grapple of Orbital ATK’s Cygnus spacecraft to the station in March, the company's fourth commercial resupply mission, and the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft in April.
During his time on the orbital complex, Kopra ventured outside for two spacewalks. The objective of the first spacewalk was to move the station’s mobile transporter rail car to a secure position.
On the second spacewalk, Kopra and Peake replaced a failed voltage regulator to restore power to one of the station’s eight power channels. Kopra now has 244 days in space on two flights, while Peake spent 186 days in space on this, his first, mission.
Having completed his sixth mission, Malenchenko now has spent 828 cumulative days in space, making him second on the all-time list behind Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka.
Expedition 48 continues on the station, with NASA astronaut Jeff Williams in command, with crewmates Oleg Skripochka and Alexey Ovchinin of the Russian space agency Roscosmos. The three-person crew will operate the station for three weeks until the arrival of three new crew members.
NASA astronaut Kate Rubins, Russian cosmonaut Anatoly Ivanishin and Takuya Onishi of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency are scheduled to launch July 6 (Eastern time) from Baikonur, Kazakhstan.
Keep up with the International Space Station, and its research and crews, at http://www.nasa.gov/station .
HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. – The Hidden Valley Lake Ladies 40-9ers Golf Club held a flag tournament on June 9.
The results are as follows:
– Flight 1, first place, Joy Ryan, net 32; second place, Bonnie Eagleton, 36.
– Flight 2, first place, Mariana Bendinelli, 35; second place, Elaine Fauser, 44.
– Flight 3, first place, Liz Cummesky, 35; second place, Toni Stratton, 37; third place, Gwen DeRosa, 39.
– Flight 4, first place, Linda Millard, 39; second place, Denyse McCracken, 45; third place, Babara Carver, 46.
Curtis, Tina and Tenae Stewart would like to take this opportunity to thank all the good people of Lake County who supported our family and businesses for 23-plus years.
The Valley fire took it all from us.
We have all relocated to Sonoma County to be close to family, sold our property and sold Middletown Florist & Gifts, now the new owners can make new memories.
Not everyone is on Facebook and we feel we have left a lot of wonderful friends in the dark and we want to let them know we are OK, moving forward with life and making new memories, too.
If anyone would like to get in contact with us our new mailing address is P.O. Box 3952, Santa Rosa CA 95402.
Time heals – joy returns … ever so slowly.
Tina Stewart lives in Santa Rosa, Calif.