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MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Lake County Jazzercise honored 42 of its class members and instructors this month for attending at least 150 classes in the calendar year of 2018.
These clients averaged three classes per week to attain their goal and were awarded a special Club Jazzercise shirt that states “Could, Should, Would, DID.” They also realized improved health and fitness for their efforts.
Lake County Jazzercise is celebrating its 13th anniversary in the south county area this month.
It offers 25 classes per week (ten of these have childcare available) at 15642 Armstrong St. in Middletown.
Six certified instructors teach all the classes in a 2400-square-foot fitness center with sprung hardwood floors.
“Some people still think legwarmers and leotards when they hear Jazzercise, but we left the 80s behind a long time ago,” said Judi Sheppard Missett, Jazzercise founder and CEO. “Jazzercise is the original dance party workout and 50 years later we continue to transform the bodies and lives of our customers because we know how to get results and keep it fresh.”
“We have a lot of exciting classes and announcements planned for this January,” added Lake County Jazzercise owner and instructor, Beth Rudiger. “For starters, we offer anyone, regardless of age, gender, or fitness level, a free week of unlimited classes to see how much fun you can have getting and staying fit! Come on in to any class to get started.”
To learn more about Jazzercise and see the Middletown class schedule, go to www.jazzercise.com, or contact Rudiger at
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What does it mean to take urchins ‘by hand’?
Question: The regulations state that sea urchins "may be taken only on hook-and-line or with the hands." Does "with the hands" mean that I can use pliers, a knife or any hand-plying tool to help in gathering the urchins, or do I have to do this bare-handed? I am allowed to wear gloves? (Kin)
Answer: You may be incorrectly referring to the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 14, section 29.10, which applies to mollusks. It states that mollusks "may be taken only on hook-and-line or with the hands."
Sea urchins are not mollusks. They fall into the general category of invertebrates, for which there is no specified method of take. You may use tools to assist in your harvest of sea urchins if you like. You will find that urchins do not attach themselves strongly to the substrate the way abalone do.
With some caution, they are fairly easy to pick up by hand and put into your dive bag. But we strongly suggest that you wear protective gloves when urchin diving/picking, as their spines are very sharp and painful if they poke you.
Are my California licenses still valid if i move out of state?
Question: I'm moving to Nevada but I have been hunting and fishing in California my whole life. I already bought both a fishing and hunting license for this year. When I move and become a formal Nevada resident, will I be able to use my licenses to fish and hunt here still or do I have to upgrade to a non-resident license? As you can imagine, I would rather save the money. (Jim)
Answer: We wish you well on your move. There are some wonderful, dedicated people at the Nevada Department of Wildlife on both the science and law enforcement sides. We work with them regularly. Thanks to their effort, and those of conservation-minded hunters and anglers, you will have some excellent fishing and hunting opportunities there too. Let's start by answering your question in the immediate term.
California Fish and Game Code (FGC), section 70, defines a "resident" as any person who has resided continuously in the State of California for six months or more immediately prior to the date of his application for a license or permit, any person on active military duty with the Armed Forces of the United States or auxiliary branch thereof, or any person enrolled in the Job Corps established pursuant to the United States Code Title 29, section 2883.
So if you purchase a hunting or fishing license as a resident of California, it is valid until it expires, whenever you return to California, no matter where you move and establish residency. Let us plant an idea for you to consider (and answer your question from a long-term perspective): If you think you will return to California to hunt and fish often over the years to come, you may want to consider purchasing a lifetime license.
If you purchase a lifetime license while you are still living here as a resident, California will honor your license and whatever additional privileges you purchased for the rest of your life.
A good example would be when a grandparent purchases a lifetime hunting or fishing license for a grandchild, before the grandchild moves out of state due to a parent's job transfer.
Ownership of a lifetime license will hopefully coax the grandchild back to California time and again, both to visit family and continue to enjoy all of the wonderful fishing and hunting opportunities California has to offer.
Is it legal to shoot a pellet gun from a car?
Question: Is it legal to shoot a pellet gun out of a car in California? It would be in a hunting/pest removal situation. (Barry)
Answer: No. CCR Title 14, section 251 (a) states: No person shall pursue, drive, herd or take any bird or mammal from any type of motor-driven air or land vehicles, motorboat, airboat, sailboat or snowmobile.
A related statute can be found in FGC, section 2006, which prohibits shooting a loaded long gun from a vehicle, but refers only to shotguns and rifles, not pellet guns. There are exceptions to this for mobility impaired disabled persons with proper signed documents from a physician.
If you are hunting, you must abide by the required legal methods of take for the animal you are hunting.
If you have a question for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, email
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Hidden Valley Lake Golf Course, popular with local and regional golfers, was named No. 21 with a 4.6 out of a possible 5.0 rating.
The Golf Now and Golf Channel sister company said the Best-of lists “are compiled by analyzing the ratings and reviews submitted by members of the golfing community throughout the year. The company uses the Golf Advisor Index logic that weights newer reviews and combines them with a course's weighted subcategory averages.”
In Golf Advisor’s six scoring subcategories, reviewers rated Hidden Valley Lake a 4.5 or higher in Amenities, Conditions, Layout and Pace.
The course was rated a 4.8 in the Friendliness and Value subcategories.
The 4.6 average bested several previously highly-rated courses such as the Players Course at Indian Wells Golf Resort and the Stadium Course at PGA West, both in SoCal.
The local 18-hole, Par 72, semi-private/public course covers 140 acres and has been frequently described as “a mostly flat front nine, but the back 9 has lots of slope and requires planning on most holes to have a chance to get on in regulation.”
Hidden Valley Lake Golf Pro Richard Pritchard said, “It’s an incredible honor to be named as one of the top destinations to play in California, especially in light of the tremendous competition.”
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This national-led effort encourages people to experience the beautiful natural and cultural resources found in the outdoors with a seasoned guide so that they may be inspired to take advantage of these treasures throughout the year.
Clear Lake State Park will again participate in this event.
Led by Brad Barnwell, the hike begins in front of the visitor center on Tuesday, Jan. 1, at 10 a.m.
Wear sturdy shoes, and bring cameras or binoculars, water and snacks.
The hike will take one to two hours, and participants are welcome to walk part way and make an early return at their own pace.
Rain will cancel this event.
Clear Lake State Park is located at 5300 Soda Bay Road.