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- Written by: Anna Jones
Over the past couple of months I have been asked to participate in several luncheon fashion shows sponsored by different civic groups within the county. These shows took place in Lower Lake, Hidden Valley and Lakeport.
While it's always an honor and a privilege to be able to help support the good work that these organizations provide to our community, I must confess, however, that I came away more than a little puzzled ... and here's why.
My role in these events was to present apparel and accessories modeled for the attendees during the luncheons. This is certainly an amazing opportunity to showcase my merchandise, specifically contemporary ladies apparel.
The presentation was very well received by the audience on all occasions. Many guests would inquire about the shop and our location (Accents On The Lake in the Riviera Shopping Center).
Now here comes the puzzling part. When told the location, way more than a few responded, “We never get over that way.”
Now, I've lived in this county for a long time, and while the topography is no doubt unusual and sometimes challenging, I'm certain that any point in Lake County is closer to any other point in Lake County than it is to Ukiah, Santa Rosa, Napa or even any of the Northern California Costcos.
So here's my point: After factoring in your time, fuel costs, and wear and tear on you vehicle, why wouldn't you want to “stay local” if possible?
There are so many wonderful and unique businesses in this county that we should be anxious to patronize as often as possible.
If the Blue Wing in Upper Lake depended only on residents “over that way,” do you think they would be still in business? If golfers never “got over that way” do you think Hidden Valley Lake Golf Course would be busy all the time?
We are very fortunate to live in such a beautiful county. We don't have to put up with the traffic and congestion of the big metropolitan areas. We can actually enjoy the countryside as we drive to a fabulous place like Brassfield Winery.
If you've never “made it over that way” you owe it to yourself to check it out. Not only do we have some of the best air in the country, we have some of the best wineries, restaurants and small businesses.
Making the effort to “get over that way” has a positive effect on our entire county. Here's what happens when you “get over that way” and shop local:
• You keep you dollars in our local economy;
• You help create local jobs;
• You embrace one of our unique communities;
• You localize your tax dollars;
• You create more choice;
• You take advantage of our talent and expertise;
• You invest in entrepreneurship;
• You may meet new people and make new friends;
• You consider the environment;
• You make us a destination.
Enough said, and thank you for taking a moment to read this
Anna Jones is “over that way” in the Riviera Shopping Center in Kelseyville, Calif.
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- Written by: Dave Gebhard
Billions to divert San Joaquin river water under the Sacramento River is highway robbery.
The federal government has contracted the Sacramento River water to Central Valley farms, so the Southern California swimming pools must be filled with San Joaquin River water, expensively moved under the Sacramento River. This is another attempted hijacking of our water.
This would devastate the delta, as the fresh water influx into San Francisco Bay would be extremely diminished.
The salt water would reach higher into the delta, rendering thousands of acres of prime farmland worthless.
Also, the money would be much better spent on education. Money spent of education multiplies. Somewhat like the Malthusian Theorem, knowledge invested in our people’s intellectual piggy bank increases exponentially.
Education makes people more employable, thus less likely to commit crimes and brings the level of civility and empathy up for everyone a more enjoyable environment.
I think Southern Californians could stop watering lawns, washing cars and pay a surtax on swimming pools. Perhaps a surtax would help pay for a desalination plant such as the one being built in San Diego.
I realize two-thirds of the voters reside in Southern California, but dams, tunnels and Northern California water will never keep up with the population explosion in our deserts.
Desalinization is the answer, combine that with a little “Yankee ingenuity” and tax money could be spent on a final solution without harming the Northern California environment.
Dave Gebhard lives in Lakeport, Calif.
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- Written by: Anja Koot
Monday evening, May 20, Hospice Services of Lake County had an enjoyable and successful fundraiser, "A Taste of Italy," at Park Place Restaurant. The funds raised help support our Wings of Hope Family Camps and school bereavement programs.
Thanks, first and foremost, go to the owners of Park Place Restaurant, Barbara Morris and Nancy Zabel and their staff, who donated their restaurant and service for the evening. The food was lovingly prepared and served. Guest were greeted by our host Luigi (aka Bert Hutt), enjoyed a wonderful three course dinner, and listened to the soothing sounds of the classical guitar played by Dr. Paul Farley.
My thanks to all of you who purchased raffle tickets and attended the dinner. We could not continue to serve our patients and their loved ones without your support and dedication.
Also, a special shout-out to Christine Hutt and Freda Hammes, who kept us organized and on task throughout the planning of this event.
We also extend our thanks to the Hospice Services of Lake County’s Board of Directors for donating wine, selling tickets, and taking the time to attend this event.
I would like to end with a quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer, philosopher and theologian who said, “In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.”
We have been enriched and we are grateful. Thank you, Lake County.
Anja Koot is executive director of Hospice Services of Lake County, based in Lakeport, Calif.
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- Written by: Craig Clausen
The Clearlake Police Department would like to thank the community for all the support during the recent search for Mikaela Lynch.
There were several hundred – if not thousands – of civilian volunteers who came to offer assistance for the search.
Countless local business and organizations donated drinks, ice and food to the searchers and the family of the missing child.
The Clearlake Mormon Church opened their entire facility to the search efforts and volunteered countless hours to provide support during the four-day search.
The use of this facility was instrumental due not only to its close proximity but to the vastness of the building itself. Thank you to the Clearlake Mormon Church and all of its members.
The following agencies provided staffing for the search:
Clearlake Police Department
Lake County Fire Protection District
Lake County Sheriff’s Office
Cal Fire
Marin County Sheriff’s Office
Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office
California Emergency Management Agency
Northshore Fire Protection District Dive Team
El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office
San Francisco Police Department
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Napa County Sheriff’s Office
Glenn County Sheriff’s Office
California Rescue Dog Association
Solano County Sheriff’s Office
Butte County Sheriff’s Office
Tehama County Sheriff’s Office
Contra Costa County Sheriff’s office
Bay Area Mountain Rescue
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office
California Explorer Search and Rescue
Kelseyville High School K-Corps
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office
Placer County Sheriff’s Office
California Highway Patrol
Reach Air Medical Services
You have my personal thanks.
Craig Clausen is chief of police for Clearlake, Calif.