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Kevin Ostern's (#39) family hosted a tri tip barbecue for the drivers and crew.
The season is winding down and the talk is who is going to make the top 15 for the 2011 season shirts.
Mike Bourbon returned after a hiatus in the Black No. 4. He was welcomed back both by the competitors and staff.
Berndt Akerstrom, sporting the blue No. 37, also returned to Lakeport Speedway for the first time this year. This is why the AABLM is a fun class to race in, the drivers can have time with their family and race at different the facilities.
The fast time plaque sponsored by Speedy Signs went to Corey James, who qualified first quick with an 11.981. Next was Mike Lovell, who brought an 11.998, Mike Doss with a 12.006, Kevin Ostern with 12.081 and Jeremy Hopkins rounded out the top five with 12.115.
Clay Caturegli won the B dash over Berndt Akerstrom, Dallas Shane and Mike Bourbon. Mike Lovell won the A Dash, followed by Corey James, Mike Doss, Eric Graham, Jeremy Hopkins and Kevin Ostern.
Airport Auto Brokers Late Models returned to Lakeport Speedway for the “Treasure Cove Pizza 75 laps Feature Event.”
Akerstrom had the pole with Jim Stillman Jr. on his outside. Stillman got the jump on the start and led the first four laps. On lap five, Hopkins took the lead over from Stillman.
The first yellow was for Graham, who spun in turn one, at the start finish line racing to the yellow. Lovell was able to pass Doss for second. On the restart, Hopkins led the field to the green followed by Lovell, Doss, Ostern and Stillman.
Hopkins and Lovell were battling for the lead, when on lap 26 they both spun in turn 3. Ostern inherited the lead after Doss checked up for Hopkins and Lovell.
It was déjà vu again on lap 37 when Hopkins and Lovell spun again, but this time in turn 4.
Speaking of déjà vu, last year at this time is when the big rivalry started between Hopkins and Lovell. It looked like AABLM’s version of NASCAR’s Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart rivalry, but a lot friendlier.
Ostern led the field to the green, followed by Doss, James, Stillman and Akerstrom.
Doss took over the lead on lap 41 and led the next 34 laps while Lovell moved quickly through the field on a mission. By lap 69, Lovell passed Ostern for second and was gaining on Doss, but ran out of time.
Doss took his third win of the season and Lovell finished second, followed by Ostern, James and Hopkins.
The next race is at Ukiah Speedway featuring Rental Solutions Modifieds, Bud Bombers Street Stocks and of course the Airport auto Brokers Late Models. It is also fan appreciation night
On a side note, a year ago intern Caity Miller jumped into her first race car after spending the season watching the AABLM action an got her first taste of a circle track and drove in the Jammer division.
What a difference a year makes; she just won her sixth feature event in the Jammer and now races a bomber.
Miller would like to say thanks to all the AABLM drivers and crew for their help and encouragement.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Continuing to get folks to visit the great outdoors, Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell is offering his agency's second fee waiver weekend this summer on Saturday, Aug. 14, and Sunday, Aug. 15.
“The Forest Service is working to ensure as many visitors as possible have the opportunity to experience the great outdoors and take advantage of the many recreational activities national forests have to offer,” said Tidwell. “By waiving fees, everyone will have the opportunity to enjoy the wonder and rejuvenation of recreation on national forests.”
These fee waivers are offered in cooperation with other federal agencies under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (REA) and aside from the August waiver, other dates throughout the year will be fee waived as well.
The remaining Fee Waiver dates for 2010 are as follows:
• Back-to-School Season – Aug.14-15; fees will be waived for Saturday and Sunday.
• National Public Lands Day – Sept. 25; this fee waiver is offered every year.
• Veterans Day – Nov. 11, 2010; this fee waiver is offered every year.
The fee waiver weekends support the goals of President Obama's America's Great Outdoors Conference and First Lady Michelle Obama's “Let's Move” initiative by actively supporting and promoting programs, projects and initiatives that encourage the use of the outdoors by the public.
The waiver will allow people to explore our nation's forests, which offer a wide range of recreation and educational benefits such as: improved physical and mental health, emotional well being, a concern for nature, and a conservation ethic.
Traditionally, fees are not charged on 98 percent of national forests and grasslands and over two-thirds of developed recreation sites can be used for free.
Many recreation opportunities such as camping, sightseeing and hiking can be enjoyed throughout the year at no cost.
The Forest Service operates about 17,000 recreation sites. Of those sites, approximately 6,000 require a fee at recreation sites which provide visitor services, needed maintenance/repairs, and recreational facilities and services.
The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.
The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world.
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The class will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. downstairs at the Fellowship Hall, 755 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.
Anyone interested in learning more about boating safety and seamanship is encouraged to attend this class.
The enrollment fee is $25 which covers the cost of the training book which participants will receive.
For additional information, please call the flotilla's information line at 707-513-5122.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Knights of Columbus have announced the winners of their recent gun raffle.
The winners of the raffle, which took place on July 17, were:
First place: Raymond Painehaud of Clearlake, won a Remington 700 SPS.
Second place: Eian Fyhrman of Willits won a Marlin .22.
Third place: Doyle Head of Lake County won Steiner binoculars.
The group thanked all the people who purchased tickets and the following establishment that sold tickets for them in Clearlake: Lakeshore Bait and Tackle, B and G Tires, Clover Hydroponics Supplies, Tatonka Trading Co. and Radio Shack; Clearlake Oaks, BSG Corp.; Lower Lake, Days Supply; Middletown, CSJ Ranch Supply, Middletown Barber Shop; and in Lakeport, Lake County Guns and Rick’s Gun.