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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Evelyn was born in Upper Lake, Calif., and passed away after a long year of health issues.
In her life she had 10 children, always pushing for peace, unity and happiness.
She worked in banking for 10 years, retiring from tribal enrollment at Robinson Rancheria.
She is survived by her children, Jimmy, Susie, Louise, Gwen, Troy, Julie, Joyce, Jolene and Lisa; her sister, Freeda; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and many other family members.
She is predeceased by her parents, George and Hazel; sisters, Colleen and Mildred; her husband, Joseph; and her son, Myron.
We will miss her sense of humor and her quiet strength in difficult times.
Visitation will start on Thursday, April 21, at 2008 Flicker Circle in Nice at 11 a.m.
A funeral service will held at the Robinson Rancheria Gymnasium on Sunday, April 24, at 11 a.m. with graveside committal to follow at the Robinson Rancheria Cemetery on Mockingbird Lane in Upper Lake.
SACRAMENTO – California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith is reminding consumers not to eat recreationally harvested razor clams from Humboldt or Del Norte counties.
CDPH issued news releases in August 2015 and December 2015 warning against eating razor clams, and recent testing shows that dangerous levels of the domoic acid toxin continue to be present in these clams.
“CDPH is aware that people may have forgotten about this warning over the winter, and are anxious to take advantage of good weather and good clamming tides,” said Dr. Smith. “However, these toxins are still present so it’s very important that people pay attention to this warning.”
Razor clams are known to retain domoic acid for long periods of time, in some cases more than a year.
The toxin concentration found in razor clams from Humboldt County late last year was the highest ever recorded on the West Coast, and was more than 10 times the federal action level.
Domoic acid, also known as Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP), can cause illness or death in humans. No cases of human poisoning from domoic acid are known to have occurred in California.
Symptoms of domoic acid poisoning can occur within 30 minutes to 24 hours after eating toxic seafood.
In mild cases, symptoms may include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, headache and dizziness.
These symptoms disappear within several days. In severe cases, the victim may experience trouble breathing, confusion, disorientation, cardiovascular instability, seizures, excessive bronchial secretions, permanent loss of short term memory, coma or death.
These warnings do not apply to commercially sold clams, mussels, scallops or oysters from approved sources.
State law permits only state-certified commercial shellfish harvesters or dealers to sell these products.
Shellfish sold by certified harvesters and dealers are subject to frequent mandatory testing to monitor for toxins.
For the most current information about shellfish poisoning and health advisories, call CDPH’s toll-free “Shellfish Information Line” at 800-553-4133.
For additional information visit CDPH’s Preharvest Shellfish Protection and Marine Biotoxin Monitoring Program Web Page at http://www.cdph.ca.gov/healthinfo/environhealth/water/Pages/Shellfish.aspx .
LUCERNE, Calif. – Marymount California University Lakeside Campus in Lucerne is spotlighting its first group of graduates to complete their bachelor degrees in Lake County.
A commencement ceremony in May will honor and award degrees to 13 Lake County residents in the areas of psychology, business and liberal arts.
Every graduating student has completed a senior “capstone” project.
Capstone projects will be on display to the public at the Lucerne Campus starting Monday, April 25, from 6 to 8 p.m.
During this time, students will be available to answer questions and elaborate on their work, which will be presented in poster format.
Capstone projects will continue to be on display through May 11, with the public invited to stop by to see them on Monday through Thursday, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. each day.
The projects vary across programs and students, allowing for an individualized, culminating experience in each area of study.
Each project is an original which demonstrates a student’s mastery of their major area of study.
The capstone projects include such topics as economic development issues in Lake County, rural youth issues and opportunities, and a project looking at physical activities in Lake County.
For more information, call 888-991-5253 or www.marymountcalifornia.edu .
COBB, Calif. – A Cobb woman was flown to a regional trauma center on Monday after suffering injuries in a vehicle wreck.
California Highway Patrol Officer Kory Reynolds said Valerie Rodello, 43, suffered injuries as a result of the solo-vehicle crash, which occurred at around 1:15 p.m. Monday.
Reynolds said Rodello was driving northbound on Bottle Rock Road north of Sulphur Creek Road in a 2003 Ford Focus when she ran off the roadway and hit a tree.
He said he did not have information on how fast she was traveling at the time of the crash.
Rodello suffered lacerations to her head and was flown to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Reynolds said.
Reynolds said drugs and alcohol were not factors in the crash.
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COBB, Calif. – A teenager involved in a solo-vehicle wreck early Tuesday later was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
The 17-year-old Cobb resident's name was not released by the California Highway Patrol due to his age.
CHP Officer Kory Reynolds said the crash occurred at 4:40 a.m. Tuesday on Golf Road west of Cobb Boulevard.
Reynolds said the teenager was driving alone in a 1993 Lexus when he ran off the road and hit a power pole.
The teenager subsequently was placed under arrest for driving under the influence by the CHP, Reynolds said.
The teen had some facial injuries and was transported by ambulance to St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake for treatment, Reynold said.
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UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Lake County Wine Studio is hosting a book signing with local author Gene Paleno on Saturday, April 23, to celebrate the release of his self-published book, “Lake County History: A Mystical Adventure in Time.”
The signing event will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. at the studio, 9505 Main St., Upper Lake.
Paleno's nonfiction book contains true stories of Lake County and its people that span the centuries, from millions of years ago when Mount Konocti and Clear Lake were formed to the present day.
The book is a large format – 8.5 by 11 inches – with more than 400 pages of easy-to-read type and 120 photographs.
A master storyteller, Paleno will give a 20-minute talk on “The Lady Hermit of Upper Lake (1800s).”
Wine tasting during the signing will feature the studio's newest releases of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon from Dancing Crow Vineyards.
Refreshments will be served and wine will be available for sale by the taste or by the glass.
Artwork on display for the month of April is by Sunny Franson.
Lake County Wine Studio is a gallery for display of arts and a tasting room, wine bar and retail shop for the fine wines of Lake County.
Artists' shows are held on a monthly basis with art and wine receptions held the first Friday and subsequent Saturday of each month.