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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Following its Dec. 16 Christmas luncheon meeting, the Konocti Lioness Club delivered to the Kelseyville Fire Department gaily wrapped Christmas gifts to brighten the day for needy youngsters of Lake County.
Pictured above is Fireman D. J. Kennedy and Konocti Lioness Bunny De Lope.
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Officials for the coming year include President Mary Heare Amodio, Vice President Jacqueline M. Snyder and Secretary Rebekah J. Turney.
The association also adopted new by-laws that will take effect in January 2011.
The Lake County Bar Association is an unincorporated organization of local attorneys who live or work in Lake County.
They do not have a legal referral service available, but if you would like additional information, please call 707-263-5759 or e-mail the association at
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SACRAMENTO – The Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California (MVCAC) is being honored by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) for its advanced practices in mosquito and vector prevention and management.
The IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Innovator Award recognizes California organizations’ efforts to
practice pest prevention while reducing health and environmental risks associated with pesticide use and sharing these successful strategies with others. This is the association’s first IPM Innovator Award.
“The success of MVCAC really lies in the efforts of our members,” said MVCAC Executive Director Catherine Smith. “Receiving recognition for our members’ efforts to reduce vectors and vector-borne diseases throughout the state is a great honor,” she stated.
The innovations MVCAC is being recognized for include:
California Surveillance Gateway: Member contributions to this online portal for statewide data surveillance entry and analysis hosted by the University of California, Davis.
CalSurv online resource: MVCAC and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) collaboration providing statewide surveillance data for current and historical vector and vector-borne disease incidence.
Dead bird reporting hotline: MVCAC support and promotion of CDPH hotline and Web site (www.westnile.ca.gov) that provide clear, concise, and up-to-date information for all California residents and provide resources for residents to identify their local agency. The use of the hotline and website allows MVCAC members to coordinate and provide a uniform message to the public.
MVCAC assistance and outreach: Ongoing, proactive outreach to many state and federal agencies, environmentalists and anti-pesticide advocates to solve complex management issues. MVCAC has tackled Fish and Game wetlands management, created the Southern California Vector Control Environmental Taskforce, mobilized to address new NPDES permitting requirements and has worked with CDPH to develop the document “Best Management Practices for Mosquito Control in California.”
Regulatory outreach: MVCAC provides critical input at the state and federal levels regarding legal challenges to pesticide use in waters of the U.S. MVCAC members are currently collaborating with the State Water Resources Control Board and the EPA to address statewide NPDES permitting and monitoring requirements for mosquito control.
MVCAC will receive the IPM Innovator Award during an awards ceremony to be held Jan. 27, 2011, at the CalEPA headquarters.
MVCAC represents 63 special districts and other subdivisions of local government responsible for mosquito and vector control, surveillance of West Nile virus and other vector-borne diseases, and public education programs to help Californians protect themselves from vector-borne diseases.
MVCAC advocates safe, effective and environmentally-friendly methods of mosquito and vector control.
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This winter season, Cal Fire is advising all drivers to take extra precaution while behind the wheel.
Last year alone, CAL FIRE responded to over 6,000 vehicle accidents in the months of November, December and January.
These accidents are often caused by motorists driving at unsafe speeds for the conditions of the road.
Officials warn that it’s important to use the surrounding road conditions to gauge safe speeds, rather than relying solely on the posted speed limit.
“The winter season represents a very dangerous time of year to be behind the wheel of a vehicle,” said Battalion Chief Dave Teter, Cal Fire's safety officer. “With the increase in road hazards during these cold months, it’s more important than ever to ensure you take the extra precautions necessary to make every drive a safe one.”
“Its imperative that your vehicle is in good working order,” said John Carrier, Cal Fire's fleet manager. “A car that's not maintained can be extremely dangerous on a wet and slippery roadway.”
To help steer clear of vehicle accidents this winter, Cal Fire recommends the following:
Use weather conditions as a guide to slow down.
Avoid sudden stops and quick direction changes, and be sure to leave additional distance between your vehicle and the one ahead.
If visibility is limited, slow down and keep a constant watch for other vehicles.
Be mindful of icy roads. Black ice can be nearly invisible and temperatures do not have to be below freezing for ice to form on the road surfaces.
If the vehicle begins to slide while driving on ice or snow, avoid using the break. Instead, slowly release the gas pedal and steer the vehicle in the right direction.
For more information on life and fire safety, visit our website at www.fire.ca.gov.