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LAKEPORT, Calif. – A Lakeport man was arrested on Monday after fighting with police and threatening to kill officers.
Markaus Lumley Vining, 33, Lakeport was arrested for possession of a concealed weapon – in this case a knife – threatening an officer and resisting arrest, according to Lt. Jason Ferguson of the Lakeport Police Department.
Ferguson said that at about 1:15 p.m. Monday officers found Vining lying in a driveway in the 3000 block of Lakeshore Boulevard.
Vining displayed erratic behavior, which led officers to believe he was under the influence of both alcohol and drugs, Ferguson said.
Officers learned that Vining had an outstanding warrant for his arrest and while attempting to apprehend Vining he physically resisted the officers by trying to kick and bite them, according to Ferguson.
Ferguson said Vining additionally threatened to “kill” the officers during the brief struggle.
Vining was eventually taken into custody and transported to the Hill Road Jail where he was booked for threatening an officer, resisting arrest, possession of a concealed weapon and public intoxication, Ferguson said.
Vining’s bail was set at $45,000. Jail records indicated he remained in custody on Wednesday.e
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Looking for a friendly adult cat to join your family?
This lovely mature feline has a sweet, calm disposition and would make a great companion.
She is 8 years old, weighs almost 8 pounds, has a short gray and white coat and big green eyes.
You can visit with her in the cat room, kennel No. 105, ID No. 36162.
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
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A local child whose fight against a rare disease touched the hearts of community members has died.
Ryland Robert Joseph died May 16 at the age of 7 months after contracting an infection following bone marrow transplant surgery.
Ryland will be remembered at a service that will take place beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Jones and Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, 16140 Main St. in Lower Lake.
A graveside service that will be open to the public will follow at the Middletown Cemetery. A reception will follow the graveside service in Hidden Valley Lake.
The tiny little boy, with huge eyes and an engaging smile, had captivated the many people who followed his story.
It wasn’t any regular story. It was one complicated by a rare illness – Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome – and the effort to find a cure so that Ryland could live a long life.
But, ultimately, it wouldn’t be Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome that took the little boy’s life, but an infection that attacked his organs, shutting them down in just a matter of days.
Ryland’s parents, Rodd and Kellie Joseph, had been given their son's diagnosis in February. That, for the young family, was devastating enough.
Without a bone marrow transplant, Ryland had five, maybe as many as eight years, before the disease weakened his body enough that another, more severe condition – like leukemia or another autoimmune disease – could take his life.
Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome also made him prone to excessive bleeding, meaning that without a cure, the rough-and-tumble world of childhood – complete with tree forts, roughhousing and playing sports – was, potentially, life-threatening.
Ryland entered the fight against Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome as the underdog, but he soon had a huge rooting section of people across the community and elsewhere – thanks in part to his parents' large circle of friends in their law enforcement profession – who had faith that a cure was possible.
His parents joined Facebook and posted daily – sometimes multiple times every day – documenting their battle to save their young son’s life.
The Joseph family also saw in their son's illness an opportunity to educate the community about his rare disease, which afflicts thousands of young boys across the United States.
In addition to raising the profile of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, the family also raised awareness about the importance of bone marrow donations, as a bone marrow donation was Ryland's only hope for a cure. A bone marrow drive was held in Ryland's honor in April in Clearlake.
At first, the hard part seemed to be in getting a bone marrow donor. Yet, it was soon discovered that his older sister, Brooklynn, was a match, a circumstance that a representative from the bone marrow registry Be the Match had told Lake County News was rare among siblings.
Ryland was admitted to the University of California San Francisco Medical Center University of California San Francisco Benioff Children's Hospital in late April, where medical staff began the process of preparing him for the bone marrow transplant surgery.
On May 1, Brooklynn underwent surgery to donate bone marrow to her brother. The surgery went well and Ryland had the new bone marrow he needed.
Over the next two weeks, Ryland's parents reported that he was doing well. He was eating better than he had in some time and they were told that the engraftment surgery appeared to be a success.
At the beginning of the second week of May, however, problems began to surface.
Ryland began to struggle with high fevers and oxygen saturation levels in his lungs. He had contracted an infection because his immune system was weakened from the chemotherapy treatments necessary for bone marrow surgery.
As his parents watched helplessly, Ryland's condition began to rapidly deteriorate. Friends and family organized prayer vigils and sent messages of encouragement to the family privately and through Facebook.
On May 16, the little boy went into full organ failure.
“We are saying our goodbyes,” the family said in a message to friends on Facebook.
Ryland's grieving family has invited the community to take part in his services this coming weekend. They've expressed their gratitude for the support they've received from the many people around the Lake County community and even farther afield.
To help his family with medical and funeral costs a benefit account has been set up at Mendo Lake Credit Union; the account is called the Ryland Robert Joseph Be The Match Fund. Donations can be made to any MLCU Branch.
There also are raffle tickets for a 10 day African Safari for $20 each. Ryland's sister will be drawing a winner July 2. To purchase tickets please contact Jocelyn Cook at 707-349-7394.
Ryland leaves behind his parents, Rodd and Kellie; sister, Brooklynn; grandparents, aunts and uncles; and many friends, some of which he never knew but who rooted for him and his family and who mourn his death.
Rodd Joseph said he plans to write about his son, as he wants to share Ryland's story and make sure he's never forgotten.
For those whose hearts were touched by the brave little boy and his loving parents and sister, it's a story they're not likely to forget.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Corvettes of Lake County's 10th annual “Run to the Lake” this past weekend featured great cars, fun, awards and community awareness.
One of the main events on Sunday was a donation to Lake Family Resource Center from the Corvettes of Lake County in the amount of $3,000.
The donation was made during the Sunday Run to the Lake car show at Library Park, which was part of a busy holiday weekend in Lakeport, beginning with the Memorial Day parade in downtown Lakeport on Saturday.
Boy Scout Troop 42 proudly carried the flags walking before the steady stream of Corvettes which came from all over California. Corvettes of Lake County made a donation of $300 to the Scouts.
A total of 71 Corvettes from all over Northern California attended this year with Boardwalk Chevrolet as the club's main sponsor. Many community businesses donated gifts and sponsorships which made the car show a huge success, according to club officials.
Starting the Sunday morning Run to the Lake Corvette show on Park Street was Jackie Hansen singing the national anthem with members of the Lake County Vietnam Veterans of America chapter holding the starts and stripes, according to club president John Yde.
Lake Family Resource Center Board members Andy Peterson, Ilene Dumont, Jim Hilton and Gail Salituri were present along with Gloria Flaherty, Lake Family Resource Center's executive director, accompanied by Stephanie Lilly, the center's program director, who accepted the donation.
Corvettes of Lake County member Sandy Thompson presented the check while Steve Cleveland, the club's treasurer, hosted the car show awards.
Flaherty said the agency is very honored to continue to receive the support of the Corvette club.
“Due to several years of funding reductions, this money will be very welcome to help pay for site maintenance and improvements, like gutters, or screen doors at the domestic violence shelter, and to help with expenses in covering the 24/7 crisis line for the Rape Crisis Center,” Flaherty said.
This is the third year in a row that the Corvettes of Lake County has made generous donations to the agency.
In years past, the donation has helped to fund a children’s playground and assisted with shelter rooms and the child abuse treatment programs, Flaherty said.
Representatives of the Corvette club expressed their commitment to supporting the services of Lake Family Resource Center.
They said they enjoy the activities and camaraderie of the organization, as well as giving back to the Lake County community. Their support of Lake Family Resource Center expresses their dedication to the county, club members said.
For more information about these organizations visit http://www.corvettesoflakecounty.org/ or http://www.lakefrc.org/ .
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Rodeo Association will host the 84th annual Lake County Rodeo on Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13.
The association is looking for young ladies between the ages of 16 to 24 years old to compete for the title of Lake County Rodeo Queen.
They are seeking younger ladies 9 to 15 years old to compete for the title of Lake County Rodeo Princess.
The contestants will compete in horsemanship, poise, personality and rodeo knowledge.
The Lake County Rodeo queen will receive a saddle, jeweled tiara and other awards. Lake County Rodeo princess will receive a custom breast collar, jeweled tiara and other awards.
There will also be horsemanship awards and participation gifts presented to all the contestants.
Contestants must reside in Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma, Napa or Colusa counties.
The Lake County Rodeo Association is proud to announce the sponsors for the 2013 Queen and Princess competition are Rob and Kim Brown of Kelseyville.
For queen or princess applications and information packages please contact Greg Scott at 707-263-5350 or e-mail
For complete information on the 84th annual Lake County Rodeo, visit www.lakecountyrodeo.com or contact the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at 707-263-5092.
CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – Community members and local agencies have partnered to get ahead of potential issues with algae buildup in Clear Lake.
The effort, which began late last month, is continuing, with more phases ahead, according to Clearlake Oaks resident and “Save the Keys” member Leroy Dubrall.
Dubrall said the volunteer effort to reduce the spread of cyanobacteria and West Nile Virus got under way on April 30.
Volunteer groups, Lake County Vector Control, as well as concerned neighborhood citizens consisting of the Save The Keys organization represented by Ed Legan and Leroy Dubrall, the property owners association for Clearlake Oaks Keys residents represented by board members Joe Stella, Barbara Higman, Admiral Douglas Smith, Jim Salvatori and with several POA volunteers, and Lake County Vector Control representatives provided by Dr. Jamie Scott worked to place 1,500 feet of booms borrowed from the county, Dubrall said.
Last year, testing in the Keys by Lake County Vector Control demonstrated that the area was a prominent breeding ground for the West Nile Virus, Dubrall said, due to the stagnant water from the large floating masses of foul-smelling cyanobacteria, a type of blue green algae.
A report by Dr. Jamie Scott of Vector Control was a compelling reason for the acquisition of booms from the county, first pursued more than nine months ago, according to Dubrall.
The cooperation of Lake County Department of Water Resources Director Scott De Leon, Water Resources Program Coordinator Gary Hanson, Invasive Species Program Coordinator Carolyn Ruttan and County Supervisor Denise Rushing also were instrumental in gaining approval to loan the booms out to protect The Keys and the community, he said.
This project was to include three phases, Dubrall said. The third was a section of booms to be placed between the Clearlake Oaks County Water District and across to the peninsula containing the trailer park.
The goal was to prevent the cyanobacteria from reaching the launch area and water district, Dubrall said.
Unfortunately, due to lack of funding to purchase appropriate navigational lights for the area, this part of the project has to be put on hold indefinitely until additional funding is found or donated, according to Dubrall.
However, Dubrall said the first phase has been completed.
With more than 30 volunteers on a total of six vessels – one Lake County Vector Control boat, two property owners association spray boats and three privately owned vessels – approximately 1,500 feet of protective booms have been securely placed at the mouth of the Keys extending from the tip of the M & M Campground peninsula to the opposing tip of the peninsula owned and approved by Tony Lamperti.
Community members thanked Lamperti for his permission to use his launch ramp, which allowed the booms to be connected together before entering the water.
The second part of this boom project will begin soon, Dubrall said.
It will include blocking the bridge near the Clearlake Oaks public lunch ramp with an additional boom so that the algae will not access that entrance of the Keys. Dubrall said appropriate lighting and signage will be placed near the bridge on both the lake and keys side of the bridge.
Dubrall said the mission would not have been successful without all of people involved. He said it is an ongoing process that involves, money, time and dedication.
He said the goal is to execute the third phase near the water district and launch ramp for better water on the lake for the benefit not just of the community but the many visitors who wish to enjoy Clear Lake on their vacations and fishing excursions.