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Published: 07 August 2011

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Calpine Corp. will hold public informational meetings to present progress reports on the construction of the U.S. Department of Energy and Calpine’s Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) Demonstration Project currently under way at The Geysers.

The meetings will be held at the Calpine Geothermal Visitors Center, 15500 Central Park Road, Middletown.

The first will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, while the second will take place at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4.

Contact the visitors center for more information, 707-987-4270, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., www.geysers.com.

Visit the Geothermal Technologies Program Web site at www.geothermal.energy.gov for more information on the program, EGS and existing EGS sites.

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Published: 07 August 2011

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2011 – The U.S. Forest Service has opened for public comment through the Federal Register a draft report that outlines its policies and procedures on Indian sacred sites.

The 60-day comment window follows ongoing dialogue between the Forest Service and tribal representatives on sacred sites.

The Forest Service will accept public comments on the draft report while honoring its responsibility to consult with Indian tribes.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack requested an internal review and consultation with tribes to determine if existing law, regulations and policies affecting sacred sites provide a consistent level of protection.

“I cannot overemphasize the value of government-to-government consultations with the tribes,” said Vilsack. “These discussions continue to produce information critical to developing land management strategies that respect and protect America’s sacred lands.”

Opening the draft report for public review and comment is in keeping with President Obama’s commitment to government transparency.

Public comments on the report will be accepted from Aug. 5 to Oct. 4. Afterwards Forest Service officials will review and consider all suggestions received.

The draft report is available for review at www.fs.fed.us/spf/tribalrelations/sacredsites.

Public comments can be sent to:

U.S. Forest Service

Office of Tribal Relations

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Mailstop Code: 1160

Washington, DC 20250-1160

Comments also may be submitted by fax to 202-205-1773 or e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The final report is expected to be completed this winter.

Draft 2011 US Forest Service Sacred Sites Report

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Published: 06 August 2011

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The Quilt and Textile Exhibition at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum has welcomed two additional groups to this year’s show.

In addition to the Clear Lake Quilt Guild, weaver Sheila O'Hara and her students, and members of the Sheep Thrills Spinning and Weaving Guild, the exhibition will also have quilts by the Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, curated by Jane Alameda.

Another fine display entitled “Quilts for Wounded Warriors,” is organized by Donna Hodges. These quilts are made locally and given to injured soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

The exhibition is sponsored by the Lower Lake Historical School Preservation Committee and runs from Aug. 6 through Aug. 27.

An Artist’s Reception will be held Saturday, Aug. 13, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., so come and meet the artists.

For more information, call the museum at 707-995-3565.