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MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Public Services Director Kim K. Clymire announced that the Middletown Pool has closed for the season due to a major waterline repair, the lifeguard quitting prematurely and the start of school on Aug. 17.
Hardester’s Market in Middletown once again generously donated free swim passes for children who are 12 years of age and under.
Hardester’s has donated to date $35,014.75 in free pool passes to Middletown children since 1988. Clymire offered his sincere appreciation to the Hardesters for their continued, unselfish support to the community.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the department at 707-262-1618.
Director Clymire and his Public Services staff thanks everyone who has assisted in making this swim season safe and successful.
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HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. – The HVL Men's Niners Golf Club continued with match play and sweeps competitions on Aug. 12.
Fourteen competitors remain in the hunt for club champion in match play.
The sweep results were:
Purple flight: Stan Kalata was first at net 31, while John Jones, Randy Brown, and Tom Gibbs tied for second with 34.
Gold flight: Mason Butler finished with 32, and Mike Casolo and Byron Hoss tied at 34.
Closest to the par 3 pins were Brian Panizzera and Stan Kalata.
Chip-ins were scored Ron Clark (twice), Carl Dennis, Byron Hoss and Stan Kalata.
Fifty one men participated in the day's events.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Junior Ranger program for children ages 7 through 12 will continue Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. through Sept. 4, at Clear Lake State Park, 5300 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.
There is no pre-enrollment or cost for participation.
Children should arrive at the visitor center auditorium by 10 a.m. for each session.
The summer session began in July and has already given 212 children exciting nature experiences in the park.
Lake County parents are encouraged to bring their children to the park to join with children of park visitors for this fun way to learn about the natural world in a setting not available in ordinary classrooms.
Each day participants will explore Lake County’s extraordinary natural and cultural resources. Daily programs vary.
As children discover the wonders of their local environment, they will earn awards for their accomplishments. They also will get a peek at what state park rangers have to know to protect our beautiful state parks.
Clear Lake State Park Interpretive Association funds the Junior Ranger program. If you have questions about the program, please call Val Nixon at 707-279-2267.
The visitor center will open from noon to 2 p.m. each Friday following the Junior Ranger program. Saturday and Sunday visitor center open hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the summer.
Volunteers operate the visitor center and assist with programs. Members of the community are encouraged to participate in park activities by becoming volunteers. Additional volunteers are needed.
To learn about the benefits of volunteering and how to join this dedicated group, please leave your name and contact information for Val Nixon at 707-279-2267.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Residents in the Redbud area of Clearlake are used to an occasional bass fishermen launching from the multi-lane ramps located at the end of the park.
And what they have heard all this week in terms of anglers launching from the park’s ramps to pre-fish, pales in comparison to what they are going to hear this Saturday morning, Aug. 14, just before the dawn, as well over 100 high-powered (and low-powered) bass boats kick their rigs into hi-gear to grab what could be their piece of a very nice “stash of cash” in the fifth event of the 2010 Future Pro Tour’s season, dubbed the Thunder Valley Outdoors – “Big Bass Brawl.”
Although this is a regular season event, a unique twist has been added to challenge anglers, as there will be two weigh-in periods – 5 a.m. to 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Only the top 40 teams with the heaviest weights will participate in the second period, and will have the opportunity to fish amongst themselves during some prime late evening hours for the hefty cash purse, and a chance at winning a coveted FPT Open title.
For those that desire to be better prepared for this elimination-style event, on Friday, beginning promptly at 4 p.m., at Clearlake Bait and Tackle (707-994-1499), the FPT will host an optional pre-registration seminar featuring some of the top pros that fish Clearlake almost exclusively.
Multi-Pro-Am champion Wayne Brazele, 13-time -West Coast Bass Classic Qualifier (and 2x WCB Classic Champion) Jerry “the Godfather” Tilton, FLW Champion Mark Crutcher, as well as “big fish” hunter and local guide Larry Hemphill, will be on hand to share with everyone, how to catch bass in the summertime heat.
Larry Hemphill will offer some special advice on how to effectively fish thru the heavy algae deposits that are currently prevalent on Clearlake, so you don’t want to miss out on what he has to say.
Len Vinci, of Johnson Outdoors, will also be on hand to help you adjust/program your fish-finders, and has some very effective techniques he would like to show you on how to use Humminbird’s Side-Imaging feature to locate fish on Clearlake!
Don’t forget on Saturday, between the two weigh-in periods (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), the Clearlake Chamber of Commerce will host a free barbecue for all FPT participants – those who will be moving onto the second round, as well as those that won’t be moving on.
While you enjoy the barbecue, a big raffle will be held, and Marine Unlimited’s Scott Green, will be on-site offering free demo rides in the new Ranger 520 series boat, where you will have the opportunity to see – firsthand, why Ranger Boats is still at the top of the pyramid in the bass boat business.
Not a Future Pro Tour member?
No problem. Remember, you can always pay the limited membership fee of just $5 dollars per person, and get in on all the fun for just $90 per team. Late registrations will be taken the morning of the event at Redbud from 4 a.m. to 7 a.m.
Visit www.futureprotour.net.