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- Written by: Vicki Deates
Your generosity and continued support will help us reach our goal of fully renovating the theatre.
Major sponsors include Savings Bank of Mendocino, Lake County Record-Bee, Blue Wing Saloon & Cafe
Wines: Ceago Vinegarden, Steele Wines, Robledo Family Winery, Six Sigma Winery, Gregory Graham Winery, Adobe Creek Vineyards.
Live auction donors: Lakeport English Inn, Park Place Restaurant, Jan and Barry Parkinson, Chris and Enrico Frediani, George and Ann Linn, Tallman Hotel, Judy’s Junction Restaurant, Gracious Ladies, First & Main Antiques, Expressions of Faith and Kour Thai Restaurant.
Silent auction donors: Mackey Tire, Under The Sun, Michelle Himenes of Ceridono’s, Jane Tyler, The Kitchen Gallery, Marty Squire, Sheri Angelini of Ceridono’s, Quail Run Fitness Center, Dr. Browning, Park Place Restaurant, Brad Barnwell, Buckingham Golf & Country Club, Richard Seisser, Ray Farrow, John Eells, Meredith Gambrel, Linda Solomon, Wilda Shock, Susie LaPointe, Lakeport Furniture, Rosa d’Oro Winery, Envy Salon & Tanning Boutique, Saw Shop Gallery Bistro, Tulip Hill Winery, Lakeview Supermarket & Deli, Debi Freeland, Vickie Jolliffe, Steele Wines and Mildred Pickersgill.
Servers: Dawn Alvarado, Erin Callen, Colleen Harris.
Other Contributors: Main Street Nursery, Lakeport (centerpieces), Mendo Mill, Lakeport (plants), Ferndale Resort (various kitchen items), Hank Smith (background music), Bob Sprouse, Gene Veenstra, Marta Fuller, Phil Kirby and Susan Mesick.
Thank you again for all your support.
Vicki Deates is chair of the Soper-Reese Community Theatre Fundraising Committee in Lakeport, Calif.
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- Written by: Ingrid Larsen
She stated it was not the costume wearing, parades or parties. She shared it was a “Perfect Attendance” reward her class was to receive that day.
In the utmost detail, she described the delicious, nutritious and homemade meal she and her friends would share in the comfort of their classroom with Mrs. Facey.
She explained to me that not only were they getting this delicious meal, but that it was homemade by the cafeteria workers. She stated they make it with their own hands because they care.
She described the fruit platter, the salad and the homemade pizza that each student would eat together. It sounded like a meal I would want to eat!
Here’s what this young student so magnificently pointed out: At Kelseyville Elementary they care if she’s there or not, they care about her health, and they make her feel special, everyday!
Thank you to Enrico Frediani, Michelle Malm, the talented chefs and to our community for modeling how a caring school can make a student want to be their best.
Ingrid Larsen lives in Kelseyville, Calif.
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- Written by: Penny Lunt
In fairness, Thompson had not agreed to this debate; he had been branded a “no-show” by the Hanks group because he had avoided all debates except two, very late in the campaign. Hanks and the Libertarian, Mike Rodrigues, were exciting, articulate and humorous.
It had taken months for Hanks to get Thompson to agree to appear at two debates, both in very liberal territory. For ages Thompson has been relying on rigged telephone “town hall meetings” with no hard questions and no follow up. Back when he would personally appear, he responded with goofy answers. Example: Question – “What will you do about illegal immigration?” Answer: “We must make Mexico rich so they won’t want to come.”
When George Bush tried to repair Social Security, Thompson came here to speak in opposition. The Record-Bee requested a rebuttal to his positions. Thompson stood for a minute or so and said, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” A woman then spoke. No questions for Thompson. How does one rebut that?
His only public debate with an audience was in Woodland on Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Woodland Community Center and I was surprised that he didn’t dodge it.
Thompson is kept in office mostly by extreme liberals out on the coast and he knows where his political bread is buttered. After last census his district was expanded to include a block of super liberals down in Yolo – the idea being that he could safely vote as leftists pleased. Businessmen here would be horrified to learn they have supported a congressman who voted 98 percent with Pelosi.
But this time he is running scared. “Pelosi’s Puppet” signs are appearing in Thompson’s district, and Obama’s and Pelosi’s chickens are coming home to roost. Furthermore, Air Force Major Loren Hanks is a very credible challenger.
Penny Lunt lives in Clearlake Oaks, Calif.
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- Written by: Randy Ridgel
Karen Brooks is a third-generation Californian who grew up in Southern California and eventually moved to Bayside, where she has worked and raised a family for the past 30 years.
As the former spokesperson for the Humboldt County Tea Party Patriots, she ensured the group's message and call for new, independent leadership in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento.
She is highly committed to her community with her involvement in the local Trails Trust of Humboldt Bay.
Her love of horses includes her 25-mile and 50-mile endurance horse competitions throughout the region.
She is a constant steward of her environment and understands the need to preserve the land and to be mindful of the footprint we leave on nature.
For more information and to view Karen's platform, “Vision 20/20” – which addresses environmental, educational, tax reform, budget and other issues, go to her Web site, www.karenbrooks2010.com.
Her bid for the Assembly seat in District 1 is against a career politician with a large reelection war chest at his disposal.
Vote for Karen Brooks on Nov. 2.
Randy Ridgel is chairman of the Republican Party of Lake County. He lives in Kelseyville, Calif.