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- Written by: Randy Ridgel
Thank you, Phil Smoley, for being our guest speaker. Your topic on Kit and Lindsey Carson – and now we learned of Andrew Jackson Carson – was fascinating. The members and gathered guests were spellbound hearing your interesting talk and maps on the lives of the Carson brothers.
A thank you to Dave Morgan, author of “It’s Lonely at the Top,” the Historical Society’s newest book, for attending, telling us about his book and having signed copies available.
A special thank you to everyone attending, despite the weather, and for bringing a dish to share.
Thank you to our committee members for all the work they did to put on this event: Jean Beeson, Michael Anderson, Bonnie Skee, Florence Peck, Shelly Skee, Vi Smoley, Pat and Becky Ridgel, Mike Weeden, Kevin Engle, Floraine Chalk, Penny Lunt, Patricia Wilson, Linda Morrison, Tony Marchese, Pat George, Carole Givich, Jinjer Hearn, John Smoley and Sheralyn Riewerts.
Randy Ridgel is president of the Lake County Historical Society. He lives in Kelseyville.
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- Written by: Naomi Bruce
Marty Yzaguirre prepared an excellent meal and everyone enjoyed the make-your-own ice cream sundae bar while listening to the excellent music of Kustom Cuts.
Thanks to the following groups, individuals, and businesses that contributed to the success of the event: Marty Yzaguirre for preparing the food; La Fiesta Market for making such great tamales; Bonnie Weiss and Master Gardeners Jane Jacobs, Gabriele O'Neill, April and Paul Lynch, Linda Morrison, Barbara Starke for their tireless help; Wildhurst Winery, Bella Vista Farming and Julia Fetherston for the excellent wines; Jim Abell and Jim Gonzales for bartending; Chapel of the Lakes for sponsoring the great music by Kustom Cuts; Steve Estrada for procuring horseshoes for the horseshoe games; all the wonderful 4-H members who helped decorate, serve food and monitor the kid's hands-on activities and the bouncy house; and Faith Hornby for the fun face painting.
Thanks to silent auction donors: Big Valley 4-H Club, Blue Heron 4-H Club, Walt Christensen, John Eells, Falkenberg Family, Steve Hajik, Hornby's Furniture Restoration, Jane Jacobs, Asia and Ethan Jones, Rick Jones, Naomi Key, Lake County Farm Bureau, Langtry Estate & Vineyards, Paul & April Lynch, Don McCown of Clearlake Leathercraft, Linda Morrison, Julie Nodine, Sandy Robertson, Skin Fitness, Bryan Smith, Six Sigma Winery, Steele Winery, and Strings & Things.
Thanks to balloon grab donors: Ag Unlimited, Buckingham Golf & Country Club, Margaret Eutenier of CWA, Head Quarters for Hair, Hornby's Furniture Restoration, Shelly Fifield and Denise Bastian of Kabanas Salon, Kelseyville Lumber, Linda's Hallmark, Rainbow Ag, RB Pest Control, Kori Nex, Amber Rose, Joelle English, Kris Jones of Rose & Co., the Saw Shop Gallery Bistro and Janice Hornby of Skin Fitness.
There were a multitude of local events on June 6 for people to attend; the foundation board of directors and the University of California Cooperative Extension want to thank everyone for choosing to attend this one. Your support is truly appreciated.
Naomi Bruce is chair of the Lake County Farm, Home & 4-H Foundation. She lives in Lakeport.
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- Written by: Tina Stewart
The entertainment provided by Robert Stark and Hank Lescher was fresh and engaging and, of course, the food at both Gracias Taqueria and Middletown Pizza was delicious.
The participating merchants of Middletown Plaza had their doors wide open and welcomed guests into their shops, including Beauty Center, Bower Chiropractic, Century 21 House of Realty, Middletown Florist & Gifts and Ravid Clothing.
Wine tasting was provided by Six Sigma Wines and was superb, as was the service displayed by each and every one of the vendors who offered everything including art, potter, temporary tattoos and even spiritual healing.
This first event sponsored Operation Tango Mike. Check out www.middletownplaza.com often as the site is updated almost daily. Hope to see you at the next event, July 2.
Tina Stewart is owner of Middletown Florist & Gifts and a supporter of the Middletown market.
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- Written by: Lenny Matthews
Once again fire season is upon us.
As I was driving from Lucerne into Lakeport Monday, I observed three drivers toss lit cigarettes out of their windows. Not only is this horrible for the environment but it is very dangerous. I just don’t understand. What’s even more frustrating is these people would never do this in view of an officer that could site them.
Are these idiots aware that the first time fine is $3,400 and after that it’s $20,400?! This is serious stuff. They know it is wrong and harmful and just don’t give a damn.
Coming off at 11th Street there was an woman coming off of Highway 29, having traveled north attempting to make a right hand turn. She tossed out her cigarette and turned in behind me. She followed me into the Bank of America parking lot. I approached her and her beautiful SUV asking why she tossed her cigarette out the window? I attempted to raise her consciousness and she told me to mind my own business.
This is my business, it’s everyone’s business for it affects us all.
Think about that the next time you go to toss out your butt. If it doesn’t catch anything on fire it will sit there in an attempt to biodegrade for approximately seven years! Thanks a lot.
Lenny Matthews lives in Lucerne.