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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Legislation enabling nonprofit Clear Lake Performing Arts and other similar organizations to produce and use alcoholic beverages for their fundraisers recently was signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown.
Assembly Bill 1425 was drafted by Assemblymember Lois Wolk (D-Davis) and Assemblyman Marc Levine (D-San Rafael) to address concerns raised when the California Alcohol Beverage Control agency shuttered such events by charging that ticket sales to charity fundraisers was the equivalent of selling the homemade beverages.
AB 1425 is narrowly crafted to allow nonprofits to sell or auction off homemade wines and beers in fundraising events, subject to provisions that they be consumed only on premises and be appropriately labeled to prevent resale.
Since the Lake County event concentrates primarily on judging the products, and offering only tastes to the public, it conforms to the new law in all respects. The bill takes effect on Jan. 1, 2014.
“The Home Wine and Beer Makers Festival is the major source of funding for our Lake County Symphony and youth orchestras, as well as other youth music activities,” said Clear Lake Performing Arts President Ed Bublitz.
“This year many of our leading commercial wineries came to our aid when we received word of the ABC shutdown, and helped to keep us afloat, but having the amateurs back will certainly give our event a boost,” Bublitz added.
In its 10-year history, the Lake County event had raised many thousands of dollars to support CLPA programs.
Bublitz said they will start immediately to line up home wine makers and brewers from throughout Northern California to participate in the 2014 festival, which will take place on June 21 at Lakeport’s Library Park.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control has a number of young cats and kittens awaiting new homes.
The cats range in age from 9 weeks to 2 years old, and include tabbies and tuxedos.
In addition to spaying or neutering, cats that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are microchipped 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 there, hoping you'll choose them.
The following cats at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption (other cats pictured on the animal control Web site that are not listed here are still “on hold”).
'Mom'
“Mom” is a 2-year-old domestic long hair mix.
She has green eyes, is of medium size and has not yet been spayed.
She's in cat room kennel No. 44, ID No. 37995.
Male brown tabby
This male brown tabby is 5 months old.
He has a short coat and has not yet been neutered.
He's in cat room kennel No. 46a, ID No. 37986.
Brown and white male tabby
This brown and white male tabby is 5 months old.
He has a short coat and has not yet been neutered.
He's in cat room kennel No. 46b, ID No. 37985.
Female brown tabby
This female brown tabby is 1 year old.
She has a short coat and has not yet been spayed.
She's in cat room kennel No. 59, ID No. 37984.
Orange tabby
This male orange tabby is 14 weeks old.
He weighs 2 pounds, has blue eyes and has been neutered.
Find him in cat room kennel No. 81a, ID No. 37441.
Female tuxedo kitten
This black and white tuxedo kitten is 9 weeks old.
She has gold eyes and has not yet been altered.
Find her in cat room kennel No. 83b, ID No. 37993.
Male tuxedo kitten
This black and white tuxedo kitten is 9 weeks old.
He has green eyes and has not yet been altered.
Find her in cat room kennel No. 83d, ID No. 37998.
Female tuxedo kitten
This black and white tuxedo kitten is 9 weeks old.
She has green eyes and has not yet been altered.
Find her in cat room kennel No. 83e, ID No. 37997.
Adoptable cats also can be seen at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Cats_and_Kittens.htm or at www.petfinder.com .
Please note: Cats listed at the shelter's Web page that are said to be “on hold” are not yet cleared for adoption.
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, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The shelter is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 1 p.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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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Bikers from around Lake County and beyond got on their bikes and headed out on the 23rd Konocti Challenge bike ride Saturday.
The annual event is a fundraiser for the Lakeport Rotary.
Ride Director Jennifer Strong said they had a record number of riders this year, coming in at just under 800.
She called the turnout “just phenomenal,” especially considering that another large ride was taking place elsewhere in the region.
The bright, fall day turned out to be a perfect backdrop for the ride, with visiting bicyclists noting the county's beauty and the great weather.
Video by John Jensen.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Friends and family gathered early Saturday evening on the front lawn of Kelseyville High School to remember the life of a kind-hearted young man who died earlier this year as the result of a violent crime.
A monument and plaque on the school grounds – located at the base of his favorite tree – now commemorates the life of Forrest Seagrave, who attended the high school.
Seagrave, 33, was shot during a late-night robbery at Mt. Konocti Gas and Mart in Kelseyville on the night of Jan. 18. He died a short time later.
Seagrave's violent death rocked the Kelseyville community, with town halls and Neighborhood Watch efforts increasing in its aftermath.
In June, the US Attorney's Office charged Jonathan Antonio Mota of Kelseyville with Seagrave's murder. Mota remains in federal custody, awaiting trial.
On Saturday evening, the group remembered Seagrave for his kindness and humanity, which they urged others to emulate.
Former co-worker Veronica Smith-Sladek said she could not recall Seagrave saying anything bad about anyone.
Seagrave's brother, Nick Wainwright, told Lake County News after the ceremony that people always ask about his brother, and that the monument and tree dedication will help him be remembered.
Video by John Jensen.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Land Trust is moving forward with its campaign to purchase a 31-acre parcel of mixed wetland and grassland property on Clipper Lane near Kelseyville as part of the trust’s Big Valley Wetlands preservation project.
The trust has already raised or has pledges amounting to $45,000 towards the total $225,000 purchase price and is looking to the community to help in its efforts.
Purchase of this parcel is part of an ambitious effort to protect the remaining wetlands and riparian forests between Clear Lake State Park and the southern edge of Lakeport.
The land trust has developed a conservation plan for the area that is currently being reviewed by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife. The plan calls for purchasing conservation easements on properties or direct fee-title purchases, depending on what willing land owners wish to pursue, explained Lake County Land Trust president, Roberta Lyons.
Once the plan is approved by the department, then even more funding will be available for other parcels in the area, Lyons said.
The Clipper Lane parcel, owned by George Melo, includes beautiful native wetland and shoreline forest as well as upland wet meadow, pasture and oaks.
The Lake County Land Trust holds an option – valid until March 2014 – to purchase the property.
Contributions so far have come from The Pitzer Family Foundation in the amount of $10,000, which was part of the first option payment, and a contribution of $10,000 from the Robert Morse bequest that was given to the Lake County Land Trust several years ago after the passing of this popular local resident.
Some individual board members of the trust have each pledged $1,000 and an exciting recent contribution of $20,000 is coming from John Sheridan and Andrea DuFlon of Berkeley.
John Sheridan has been a long-time supporter of the Lake County Land Trust dating back to the trust’s first work in purchasing the Rodman Preserve.
Sheridan contributed to both the Rodman Preserve project and also the successful effort to preserve the Black Forest on the slopes of Mt. Konocti.
Now both John and his wife, Andrea DuFlon have stepped up to support this recent project. They have dedicated their donation to both Andrea’s parents, Bita and Alton DuFlon, and John’s former in-laws, Ron and Dorathy Grew.
The Grews moved to Lake County in 1975 and were the parents of John’s late first wife. At one time, Sheridan owned property here in Lake County and has often said over the years that he has a real “soft spot,” for the Lake County Land Trust.
“John Sheridan has been one of our most loyal and helpful supporters for almost 20 years and with this recent donation has helped to advance the mission of the Lake County Land Trust in an extremely significant way,” said Lyons.
Sheridan is a furniture maker and woodworking teacher at the San Francisco WoodShop. DuFlon is a licensed family therapist and fiber artist.
As a fiber artist, DuFlon has a strong appreciation of the beautiful skill and artistry of the baskets made by the early Pomo people of Lake County.
“When I visit the area, I like to imagine life as it was – small villages along the lake; people making boats of tule; baskets of willow, redbud, bear grass and other plants; foraging for food and medicines and hunting,” DuFlon said.
“That the Lake County Land Trust exists to preserve the integrity of the lake and surrounding area with its abundance of plants and wildlife is a huge blessing for us and generations to come, and a way to honor those who came before us,” DuFlon added.
Although Sheridan and DuFlon live in Berkeley, they always manage to make it to the Land Trust’s fundraising events and other activities.
One such event is coming up on Oct. 12; it is the annual Lake County Land Trust dinner which will be held at the The Lodge at Blue Lakes this year.
The public is invited to attend the dinner to learn about the Land Trust and enjoy a beautiful evening that includes live music and a silent auction.
For information about the dinner call 707-262-0707 or email
Reservations are required with payment in advance. Tickets are $65 per person and include wine.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A large group of dogs ready to go to news homes is waiting at Lake County Animal Care and Control this week.
Terriers, shepherds, and beagle and poodle mixes, ranging in age from 11 months to 8 years, are ready for adoption.
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”).
Chihuahua mix
This male Chihuahua mix is of undetermined age.
He has a short tricolored coat. Shelter staff did not report if he had been altered.
He's in kennel No. 4, ID No. 38061.
West Highland terrier mix
This male West Highland terrier mix is 2 years old.
He has a long coat and weighs 19 pounds. It was not reported if he had been altered.
Find him in kennel No. 6, ID No. 38016.
'Buddy'
“Buddy” is a male terrier mix of undetermined age.
He has a short white coat, weighs 16 pounds and has been neutered.
He's in kennel No. 9, ID No. 38124.
'Bosco'
“Bosco” is a 6-year-old blue heeler mix.
He has a short red and white coat, weighs 52 pounds and has not yet been neutered.
Bosco is in kennel No. 10, ID No. 38063.
Mini poodle mix
This miniature poodle mix is 4 years old.
He has a curly white coat and a docked tail, weighs nearly 13 pounds and has been neutered.
Find him in kennel No. 11, ID No. 38123.
German Shepherd mix
This female German Shepherd mix is 2 years old.
She has a medium-length black and tan coat, and weighs 73 pounds. Shelter staff did not report if she has been altered.
She's in kennel No. 13, ID No. 38108.
'Lexie'
“Lexie” is an 8-year-old beagle mix.
She has a short tricolor coat, weighs 42 pounds and has been spayed.
Find her in kennel No. 16, ID No. 38097.
Pit bull terrier mix
This female pit bull terrier mix is of undetermined age.
She has a short gray coat, weighs nearly 44 pounds and has not yet been spayed.
She's in kennel No. 20, ID No. 37919.
Male pit bull terrier mix
This male pit bull terrier mix is 1 year old.
He has a short brown brindle coat and weighs 64 pounds. Shelter staff did not report if he has been neutered.
He's in kennel No. 24, ID No. 38168.
Male shepherd mix
This male shepherd mix is 7 months old.
He has a medium-length tan and black coat, and weighs 44 pounds. It was not reported if he was altered.
He's in kennel No. 26, ID No. 38106.
Female Chihuahua mix
This female Chihuahua mix is 2 years old.
She has a short tan coat and weighs nearly 10 pounds. Shelter staff did not report if she has yet been altered.
She's in kennel No. 32, ID No. 37808.
Male pit bull terrier mix
This male pit bull terrier mix is 1 year old.
He has a short blue brindle and white coat, and weighs 68 pounds. Shelter staff did not report if he had been altered.
He's in kennel No. 33, ID No. 37809.
'Shatzie'
“Shatzie” is an 11-month-old shepherd mix.
She weighs 47 pounds, has a short black and brown coat, and has been spayed.
She's in kennel No. 34, ID No. 35594.
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, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The shelter is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 1 p.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