Another local business is closing its doors.

Sandy's Rock Shop has been a welcoming site to all visitors driving through Highway 53/29 intersection since 1998.

For anyone coming into Clearlake for business or pleasure you could not miss the signs that advertized, “Clearlake Diamonds,” which is one of Clearlake's oldest attractions for Clearlake tourism.

When I first moved to Clearlake I went to Sandy's Rock Shop to find out how I could get in touch with other rock enthusiast in our community.

What will be missed the most about Greg and Connie Burton, the current owners, is their helpfulness to me and to our community.

They directed me to the Lake County Rockhounds Club. I became a member of that club and now I am president of it.

Our club is sad that Greg and Connie have to close their doors. We will miss their expertise about minerals, rocks and jewelry making of the Clearlake diamonds and local rocks.

You will be able to contact them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and they will be selling some of their rock collections on eBay. Give them a call 707-350-2248.

We will miss you.

Diane Debartolo lives in Clearlake, Calif.