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- Written by: Jack Baxter
I would like to endorse Frank Taylor for the Clearlake City Council.
I have worked with Frank and always found him to be a fine, dedicated man who tries to serve the interests of our community.
He has been a good ambassador for Lake County through his tireless efforts to promote business and encourage tourism.
Frank is a fiscally conscious man who has come up with innovative ideas, which would make better use of our tax dollar.
In today’s stretched economy we need people like Frank Taylor to step up to do their part in making our community a better place to live and to work.
I encourage everyone to take the time to talk to Frank, hear his ideas and offer your own suggestions. I am confident he will to an excellent job in serving the people of Clearlake.
Please vote for Frank Taylor on Nov. 2.
Jack Baxter lives in Lakeport, Calif.
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- Written by: Jaclyn Ley
These volunteers learned about postpartum depression and how they can help local mothers using compassion and empathy.
The training was fun and informative, thanks to the wisdom and guidance of our trainer, Toni Jordan, MFT.
Mother-Wise is accepting volunteers and mothers throughout Lake County. Please call 707-349-1210 for more information.
Jaclyn Ley is the program coordinator for the Lake County Mother-Wise program.
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- Written by: Dana Kearney
He said he’d require psychological exams for concealed weapons permits before he changed his mind after hearing “push-back” from voters. What will he do if elected?
He wanted to do away with the take-home-car policy before feeling the “push-back,” so now he claims he'll keep it. What will he do if elected?
He accused the entire department of racism and racial profiling on KGO TV; then later backpedaled to just a few deputies, then to just one, then to well … None. Even that claim turned out to be false. What will he do if elected?
He said he was going to fire all of the “good old boys” deputies, but has recently said that everyone will start with a clean slate. What will he do if elected?
The only thing consistent about Francisco Rivero is that he is consistently changing his story – about everything.
Dana Kearney lives in Kelseyville, Calif.
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- Written by: Becky Curry and Wanda Harris
Our event this year honored the lifetime career and contributions of Sen. Pat Wiggins. Lake County is a better place, thanks to the Senator's tireless leadership.
We are grateful that our Democratic legislative representatives – Congressman Mike Thompson, Assemblyman Wes Chesbro and Assemblywoman Noreen Evans – were able to attend.
The community support is always appreciated and this year our thanks go to Shannon Ridge, Shedhorn, Guenoc, La Brenta and Tulip Hill Wineries.
The Saw Shop, Girlfriends Salon, Backyard Garden Oasis,the Edgewater Resort, Bikram Yoga, Happy Garden Restaurant, Lakeport English Inn, Watershed Books, Butterfly Skin Essentials, the Main Street Bar & Grill and David Engle Hair Designs supported us by donating to the silent auction. Their contributions are invaluable.
Support from our labor sponsors, the Classified School Employees Association, North Bay; the California Teachers Association; North Bay Labor Council; Operating Engineers Local 3 Unit 10, IBEW Local 551, SEIU Local 1021, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake Building and Trades Council, and
United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 38, is gratefully appreciated.
Special thanks go to Assemblyman Wes Chesbro and Assemblywoman Noreen Evans for their generous contributions, as well as local sponsors, Audrey Perry and Wendy White.
Thanks to Clearlake City Council candidate Joey Luiz for leading the ceremonies.
Local musicians, Sarah and David Ryan, the Blue Moon Duet, brightened the day by lending their special talents to the day's activities and we are grateful to them for providing entertainment for our guests.
The barbecue could not have happened without the hard work of the members of the Democratic Party of Lake County.
Luisa Acosta and Evan Willig provided the excellent meal. Celesta and Norm Deter once again organized and mounted a beautiful silent auction.
Mark Wickhamshire, chair of the Stonewall Democratic club, and Stonewall members, and Carol Bettencourt, chair of the Lake County Democratic Club and the members of that club, were all tireless in giving their support.
Lakeport City Councilwoman Suzanne Lyons, Lakeport City Council candidate George Spurr, Clearlake City Council candidate Jeri Spittler, Lake County District Attorney candidate Doug Rhoades, Lake County Democratic party members James Evans, Laurel Groshong, Paula Mune, Wanda Quitiquit, Jennifer Popovich, Shirley Howland, Jack Troyer, Wendy White and numerous others deserve our gratitude.
Melissa Swanson with the city of Clearlake was great to work with and we look forward to having the event at the Clearlake Senior Center again next year.
Thanks to everyone who attended and we look forward to seeing you at another successful event next year.
Becky Curry and Wanda Harris are co-chairs for the Lake County Democratic Party's annual Democratic Legislators Barbecue fundraiser.