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- Written by: Herb Gura
On Saturday while broadcasting live for KPFZ from the Bluegrass Festival at Anderson Marsh, I talked about the “history of Anderson Marsh” in an attempt to help gather support for opposition to the State of California’s plan to possibly close Anderson Marsh to the public because of budget cuts.
I made a brief comment based upon my own personal recollection of the political events that took place during my 30 some odd years in Lake County. I went back as far as the late 70s, when the place that is now the park was a privately owned ranch.
I talked about developers’ efforts to turn that land into an apartment complex. I told the story of how archaeologist John Parker had mounted an effort to save that land from destruction and how his efforts and the support of the community ultimately saved the land from the bulldozers and preserved it as a public resource. It is an inspiring story and true one.
Unfortunately, I made no mention of the rich history of the native people on that land that preceded the Anderson Ranch. John Parker’s archaeological interest in the Pomo people’s history played an important role in both his desire and ability to get that land set aside. More importantly, my attempt to recount the “history” of Anderson Marsh without talking about thousands of years of native history was insensitive.
I didn't hear Jim Brown’s KPFZ radio show Tuesday but I heard second-hand that Jim had commented about my failure to acknowledge his people’s important role in the history of Anderson Marsh.
Although no disrespect was intended on my part, my mistake is one too often made by non-native people and I apologize for it.
Herb Gura lives in Clearlake Oaks.
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- Written by: Kirk Macdonald
The first year we were able to help with food baskets for the needy during the holidays and with cash awards for the winners of the “Patriots Pen” writing contest at the local school.
This year we were able to help a graduating high school senior with a $1,000 scholarship, food baskets for the needy, help two veterans in need of money for car repairs, and help a veteran in need of funds for rent.
Also we were able to help a woman and her family coming out of a domestic violence center that had nothing but the clothes they were able to carry when they fled their home. Through the donations we receive for our yard sales we were able to help with furniture, beds and bedding, clothes and kitchen ware.
With our last yard sale coming up in less than three weeks, Oct. 3 and 4, we once again found ourselves in a position to help a disabled veteran who had moved to our county and was in need of house wares also. Working with Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 951, in a matter of hours from the time we found out about her needs, we filled her empty cabin with furniture, a bed and bedding, kitchen table and chairs, TV, microwave, stereo, kitchen ware and a check for $200.
It is through the generosity of the people and organizations in our local community and members of our VFW Post 2015 that we are able to help others in need in our local community. Thank you all who help and supporting us.
Kirk Macdonald is adjutant of VFW Post 2015 in Lakeport.
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- Written by: Sandra West
What can you do as a concerned business owner and/or citizen to encourage a speedy sale of this property, thereby limiting the affects upon our local economy? I suggest a grass-roots letter writing campaign to encourage prospective new owners of our countywide support of them.
Please address your letters of support to “Prospective New Owners” and mail them to Marsha Holder, Coldwell Banker Towne and Country Realty, 102 S. Main St., Lakeport, CA 95453.
Take a few minutes and become part of the solution. Your letters will play an important role in the economic health of our great County of Lake!
Sandra West is co-owner of Edgewater Resort in Kelseyville and co-facilitator of Mt. Konocti Facilitation.
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- Written by: Lori Peters
We would like to thank the following businesses who helped us provide the event tickets, raffle prizes, and sponsorships towards this great event: Amerigas, BiCoastal Media, Cache Creek Casino, DJ's Pizza, Epidendio Construction, Featherbed Railroad, Firehouse Pizza, Foods Etc., Hidden Valley Lake Golf Course, Kelseyville Pizza, Konocti Dance Academy, Lake County Furniture Consignment, Lakehouse Bistro, Lakeside Herbal Solutions, Lavendar Hill Spa, Lisa's Sizes 30-60, Main Street Pizza, Paradise Pizza, Perfect Printers, RAH Signs, Shannon Ridge Winery and Tasting Room, Michaele Snelling, Thomas Hewlett DDS and Wild About Books.
Thank you for your support in our community and in our youth!
Lori Peters is executive director of the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce.