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- Written by: Michelle Borzoni
I walked 26 miles around San Francisco – from Golden Gate Park to Mill Valley and back to Golden Gate Park in two days.
Words cannot describe what participating in this walk has done for me, emotionally, spiritually and physically! I not only committed myself to walking I committed to raising the minimum amount of $1,800 and I raised it all with the help of some absolutely amazing people.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank them all: Tamara and Fritz Fontenot; Heather and Tim Liebig; fellow members of the Lake County Democratic Central Committee, Becky Curry, Wanda Harris, James Evans and Shirley Howland; Jim and Hettie Hendrickson of Lake County Clover Dairy; Sherry Lacy; Julie Vonada; Gabrielle and Gary Leggitt; Ronnie Gleason; Russ and Donna Sage; Kathy Joseph; Joy Birum; Susan Krones of Lake County’s own Community Radio Station 88.1 fm KPFZ; California State Assemblyman Wesley Chesbro; Gwen and Jim DeRosa; Marlene Lampert; Alberto and Anna Cipollina; Pete McGee; Ron and Beatrice Barber; David Neft of Neft & Neft Realtors; Wayne “Da Barber” Nelson; Leticia Trent; Robert Alverio; and Jack and Karen Lair of Hidden Valley Food Mart.
A special thank you to Diane Campbell and Maryanne Wedner for giving me your extra donations that you raised! We never got to meet but you two were in my thoughts all weekend long!
Thank you all so very much for your generous donations, encouragement, love and support.
Just in case you were wondering there were 2,800 walkers this year and combined we raised $6 million. I am doing it again next year!
Michelle Borzoni lives in Middletown.
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- Written by: John G. Daniels
I suggest to my neighbors that Lake County government should remove the unwanted algae and weed growth in Clear Lake.
Our county government has done a lot of education and talk, but has taken no positive action to deal with the algae and weed overgrowth.
I believe that just as snow belt communities have reoccurring snow removal, Lake County should, at each and every occurrence, harvest and remove (to shore compost piles) the natural occurring and unwanted weed and algae overgrowth.
Why? Some natural occurrences require correction for the safety, health and economic benefit of the community. This effort should be funded by the Lake Bed Management fees collected from lake front property owners that is in addition to the their property taxes. These fees annually provide Lake County with $259,000+. (See the 08-09 Lake County Budget Book, schedule 4, financing by source, by fund, page A-10, item 133).
Should you agree, please write, email or call your county supervisor.
John G. Daniels lives in Lakeport.
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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.