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- Written by: Lake County Marketing Department
Utilizing coordinating colors and beautiful photos, the Web site is geared toward the visitor to Lake County, with top-level categories that most visitors first seek – accommodations, planning a trip, things to do, and information about the area.
While much of the work was done in-house, two local firms assisted with the design, including bitSculptor and MAX Design Studio.
The Lake County Marketing Program is a division of the County Administrative Office and promotes tourism to and commerce in Lake County.
The Marketing Program’s promotional efforts range from advertising and print materials to travel shows and media relations.
Funding for the Lake County Marketing Program is derived from local Transient Occupancy Taxes (hotel bed taxes) collected in the unincorporated areas of Lake County, as well as through participation
agreements with other entities including the city of Clearlake, the city of Lakeport, Big Valley Rancheria, Robinson Rancheria and others.
For more information, contact the Lake County Marketing and Economic Development Program at 707-263-2580.
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LOWER LAKE – Kaj and Else Ahlmann are celebrating the 20-year anniversary of their discovery of what is now Six Sigma Ranch in Lower Lake.
“Acquiring the Ranch and uncovering its potential has been a terrific journey,” said Kaj Ahlmann.
“Every year the vineyards come into balance to a greater degree, and even more so since we've transitioned to organic farming,” added Six Sigma Vice President Christian Ahlmann. “The maturing of the grape vines is reflected in added complexity of the wines.”
Three new vintages have been released in celebration of the ranch’s 10-year anniversary: 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Rooster Vineyard (crisp and dry with notes of passion fruit and pink grapefruit); 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Michael’s Vineyard (oak fermented, hints of apricot and pear, with a silky finish); and 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Six Sigma Vineyards (raspberry, plum and dark cherry with a finish of sweet tannins).
Guests are invited to visit Six Sigma Ranch, taste the new releases, and peruse the selection of 2009 holiday gift packs – highlighting Six Sigma wines and locally produced Dancing Treepeople Organic Walnuts, Villa Barone Olive Oil and Holdenried Ranch dried pears.
The tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and located at 13372 Spruce Grove Road in Lower Lake.
For more information call 707-994-4068.
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The STORAGE Act would provide a tax credit to individuals and businesses when they purchase energy storage systems.
Energy storage systems allow consumers to keep excess energy generated by things like solar panels or wind turbines when energy is in low demand and then use it during periods of peak demand, reducing consumers’ electricity bills and greatly enhancing the reliability of alternative energy sources.
“We need to do more to create new green jobs and promote clean, renewable energy,” said Congressman Thompson. “These tax incentives will help save people money on their electricity bills while also helping our environment, which is a win-win. It will also spur innovation, because it incentivizes the development and use of new technologies.”
Businesses and individuals would both be eligible for tax credits under the STORAGE Act. Businesses and factories that generate energy via large compressed air systems, flywheels, and large arrays of fuels cells and batteries would be eligible for a 20 percent tax credit. Households and businesses that purchase energy storage systems for their property would be eligible for a 30 percent tax credit.
The tax credits would also help improve our alternative energy infrastructure.
The current alternative energy electricity infrastructure is highly inefficient. Right now, alternative energy sources are often shut down if the energy cannot be used immediately.
Energy storage systems can help fix this problem by storing energy temporarily and delivering it when it is needed. Energy storage systems also help cope with peak demand.
By allowing consumers to store energy, rather than draw on the system during peak demand time, it can reduce the number of power plants that are needed.
This bill will be assigned to the House Ways & Means Committee. Companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Ron Wyden.
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The meeting will be held a the Live Oak Senior Center, 2502 Foothill Blvd. on The Plaza in Clearlake Oaks.
There will be a appetizers, a gourmet dinner and the music of John Zimmerman.
Please bring an unwrapped gift for the Toys for Tots. All are invited.
Please RSVP before Dec. 12 by calling 707-998-9563.