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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control has another varied selection of dogs this week needing new homes.
This week's available dogs include mixes of border collie, boxer, German Shepherd, hound, Labrador Retriever, pit bull, Pomeranian, retriever and Shar Pei.
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”).
Pomeranian mix
This female Pomeranian mix has a short black and tan coat with some white markings.
She's in kennel No. 2, ID No. 4830.
Male retriever mix
This male retriever mix has as a short brown coat.
He's in quarantine kennel No. 3, ID No. 4769.
Pit bull terrier mix
This female pit bull terrier mix has a short brown coat.
She's in kennel No. 4, ID No. 4850.
Shar Pei-pit bull mix
This male Shar Pei-pit bull mix has a short white coat with brown markings.
He's in kennel No. 5, ID No. 4855.
Male terrier mix
This young male terrier mix has a short brown and white coat.
He's in kennel No. 6, ID No. 4833.
'Patches'
“Patches” is a female pit bull terrier mix with a short brown and white coat.
She's in kennel No. 9, ID No. 4817.
Male boxer
This handsome male boxer has a short brown coat with white markings.
He's in kennel No. 11, ID No. 4802.
Pit bull mix
This female pit bull terrier mix has a short brown and white coat.
She's in kennel No. 12, ID No. 4854.
'Squid'
“Squid” is as male Labrador Retriever mix.
He has a short black coat with white markings.
He's in kennel No. 23, ID No. 4814.
'Missy'
“Missy” is a female border collie mix.
She has a medium-length black coat with white markings.
She's in kennel No. 24, ID No. 4813.
Hound-shepherd mix puppy
This male hound-shepherd mix puppy has a short brown coat.
He's in kennel No. 25a, ID No. 4845.
Hound-shepherd mix puppy
This male hound-shepherd mix puppy has a short brown coat.
He's in kennel No. 25b, ID No. 4846.
Hound-shepherd mix puppy
This male hound-shepherd mix puppy has a short brown coat.
He's in kennel No. 25c, ID No. 4847.
Female pit bull terrier mix
This female pit bull terrier mix has a short gray and white coat.
Shelter staff said she is very people friendly and good with other dogs, and would do best in a home with no cats.
She walks well on a loose leash and is not food aggressive. She allows handling of ears, mouth, paws and tail. Shelter staff said she would make a great family pet and would do well with kids.
She's in kennel No. 29, ID No. 4749.
'Rosie'
“Rosie” is a female boxer-pit bull mix.
She has a short brown brindle coat with white markings.
Her adoption fee will be less expensive due to already being spayed.
She's in kennel No. 32, ID No. 4670.
Female German Shepherd
This female German Shepherd has a short tan and black coat with white markings.
She's in kennel No. 33, ID No. 4812.
Male German Shepherd
This male German Shepherd has a short tan and black coat.
He's in kennel No. 34, ID No. 4811.
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.
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May is National Bike Safety Month, and the California Highway Patrol is reminding motorists and bicyclists to share responsibility for roadway safety.
California’s weather allows bicyclists to enjoy riding many months throughout the year. Although bicycle safety should be practiced every day, the month of May has been set aside to draw awareness to how we can all help minimize bicycle injuries and deaths.
“As important as it is for drivers to be mindful of bicyclists, those who ride their bicycles, must exercise safe practices and ride smart,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “With all roadway users doing their part, we can help reduce the number of tragedies.”
According to 2014 statistics from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, each year about 2 percent of collision victims are bicyclists.
In a majority of the bicycle deaths, the most serious injuries are to the head, highlighting the importance of wearing a bicycle helmet. Helmet use has been estimated to reduce the odds of head injury by 50 percent.
Bicyclists and motorists should be especially aware that a large portion of collisions that result in death occur in the late afternoon or evening.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 48 percent of bicyclist deaths occurred between 4 p.m. and midnight.
Bicyclists on the roadway have all the rights and responsibilities of a vehicle driver and are responsible for complying with the law.
Riders must also obey the laws of the road, such as stopping at stop signs and stop lights, and yielding to pedestrians.
Riders can increase their safety by wearing reflective clothing, wearing a helmet, watching for parked cars, staying alert at all times, looking before turning, and riding with the flow of traffic.
In recent years, California has implemented traffic safety laws to help improve conditions on the road for both bicyclists and motorists.
The “Three Feet for Safety Act” became operative on Sept. 16, 2014, and requires motorists to allow at least three feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist.
Also, effective Jan. 1, 2016, the slow-moving vehicle statute was clarified to require any vehicle, including bicyclists, proceeding upon a highway at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic, to pull off the roadway if it has five or more vehicles lined up behind it.
Motorists need to be aware of bicyclists on the roadways and take certain precautions when sharing the road.
Drivers should follow a few safety tips to help reduce bicycle-involved collisions, such as: slow down, be patient, share the road, look twice for bicyclists and expect bicyclists on the roadway.
Data from the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System shows that in 2013 there were 164 bicyclists killed in collisions statewide, which represents an 11.5 percent increase from the previous year.
Since 2013, the number of bicyclists killed in collisions has dropped each year. In 2015, there were 133 bicyclists killed in collisions statewide. This represents a 23-percent decrease from 2013.
Although the number of bicyclists killed has declined recently, there are still too many fatal collisions occurring throughout the state. There is work to be done on the part of both bicyclists and motorists.
“With the month-long promotion of bicycle safety awareness throughout the state, we hope to see the number of incidents involving bicyclists continue to decline,” added Commissioner Farrow. “Through education, mutual respect, and observance of traffic laws we can help make the roadways a safer place for all.”
“The Earth laughs in flowers.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“I must have flowers, always, and always.” – Claude Monet
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Spring has blessed us with a paradise of wildflower cover, as if to say, "All is not lost, I am still here."
Sometimes known as “fire followers,” some flowering plants which were dormant for years, need the intense heat for their seeds to sprout.
Botanists have discovered that there is a chemical reaction which occurs with the combination of ash, scorched wood and spring rains to help bring to life these living carpets of color.
Many other flowers thrive after fires have raced over the hillsides, since there is no competition to take up nutrients or shade them.
Of the more than 6,000 varieties of wildflowers in our state, we appear to have more than our fair share, here in Lake County.
Lake County's Mediterranean climate hosts hot and dry summers, then a rainy season which normally drops anywhere from 30 to 55 inches of rain.
We see an abundance and variety of color most years, due to our many micro-ecosystems. We have serpentine grasslands, chamise chaparral, riparian communities, and more.
During this time of Lake County's ecological and spiritual recoveries, the opulence of Lake County's flora is a true blessing.
Kathleen Scavone, M.A., is an 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. – The Lake County Public Services Department announced that the Eastlake Landfill and the Public Services office will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
All facilities are closed, and there is no garbage pickup. Curbside service will be delayed one day for the rest of the week.
Both facilities will reopen on Tuesday, May 31.
Normal operating hours at the landfill are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The Public Services office in Lakeport normally is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you have any questions regarding this subject or any of the solid waste issues in Lake County, please call 707-262-1618.
MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The Friends of the Middletown Library organization is having a gigantic book sale on Saturday, May 21.
The sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Middletown Library, 21256 Washington St.
This is the same day as the chili cook off in the park, located in front of the library, so you can enjoy both events.
Books for sale include best sellers, children’s, mysteries, spy intrigue, romance, cookbooks, self help, reference, audio tapes and CDs – and some surprise offerings.
Bring your own bag, fill it to the brim for only $3 for the bag.
All proceeds are for the purchase of new books and supplies for the library.
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Americana Dinner and Auction fundraiser on Saturday, June 25.
The event will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Clearlake Senior/Community Center, 3245 Bowers Road in Clearlake.
The Americana Dinner and Auction will feature live and silent auctions, raffle events and a good old-fashion barbecue dinner of chicken and tri-tip with specialty potato, macaroni and green salads, baked beans and dessert.
Plus, Lake County renowned band “Plaid Planet” will be reuniting to play all your dancing favorites to top-off the evening.
The feature prize in the live auction is a player piano, generously donated by the Art House Gallery, of Clearlake.
Additional auction prizes continue to coming in, including two tickets the Blue Wing Blues Festival at Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake in August.
Tickets to the Americana Dinner and Auction cost $25 in advance and $30 at the door. A table for eight can be reserved for $200 as well.
Tickets are available at the chamber office located at the front entrance of the Clearlake Senior/Community Center. The office is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Friday.
For more information, call the chamber office at 707-994-3600.