Disrespectful of the county
I am writing in response to the article printed in the Ukiah Daily Journal titled “Lady Cats Dramatic Comeback,” and written by David Taxis. First, it should be noted that his motivation for this piece was driven by the Coach Wingler’s decision to not allow him to sit in a lawn chair in foul territory. I’m sure this decision was made more for the safety of the players than it was for the protection of some low level sports writer that could actually benefit from a line drive to his melon.
He begins the article with, “We all have our impressions of Lake County,” and his tone is obviously not complimentary. I can assure him that, based on the kindness and generosity of the good people of Mendocino County during the last six months in the aftermath of the Valley Fire, their impression is obviously much different than his.
He also describes the “mule trails” above Clear Lake and I am guessing that his reading skills are equal to his writing talents and he misread the directions on the best route to Lakeport and ended up driving over Cow Mountain instead. He also mentions “Lakeport’s reputation aside,” as if he is qualified to be critical of the good people of this town.
This editorial of the geographic area is bad enough but it is his disrespectful editorial and personal comments that proved to be incredibly irresponsible and tasteless. He offers an insulting physical description of the umpire and, after looking at Mr. Taxis Facebook page, I found it ironic that he would be able to be judgmental of anyone’s personal appearance.
The part of this article that I found to be the most offensive was his misogynistic and disrespectful treatment of the young women from both teams. As a father of two daughters and as a high school coach of young women, I am deeply offended and I would expect more from the Ukiah Daily Journal than to allow that kind of work to make it to their readers.
While I am not from Lakeport and I actually coach a rival team of Clear Lake High School, I have the good fortune of being friends with many of the players on their softball team as well as a deep respect for their coach, Doug Wingler. It makes me grateful for the exceptional, thoughtful and respectful coverage that our local Lake County news sources give to our youth sports.
I would hope that the UDJ would reconsider who they send to cover a game in the future, their readers deserve better and certainly our kids deserve better.
Rob Brown, Kelseyville
Gax tax explained
Jeff Hansen doesn’t understand gas tax verses cost of gas (RB 3-30).
If the CA gas tax is 20 cents per gallon and the price of gas is $5 per gallon then California collects 20 cents per gallon. If the price of gas is $2 per gallon then California collects 20 cents per gallon. The California Legislature can raise the tax on the sale of a gallon of gas but cannot control the price of gas.
Where did all that money go when gas cost $5 per gallon? To the gas companies.
Kevin Bracken, Kelseyville
March for Meals
I would like to take this format in order to thank as many of those who participated, sponsored Marchers, and/or assisted in our “March for Meals” at the Middletown Senior Center as possible.
To all of our Marchers: Barbara Agnew, Harry, Rilla, and Traci Krall, Pat and Jon Meyer, Nicolas Espinosa, Helen Whitney, Jim Cissell, Monica Rosenthal, Michelle Allen, Wiley Weiss, and Dennis McDonough.
To those who did all of the usual/necessary grunt work: Mark Tourville (chef), Nicolas Espinosa, Malori Ortiz, Tessie Espinosa, Orval Young, Darlene Simmons, and Helen Whitney.
A special thank you to all of our business and individual sponsors (too many to list plus illegible signatures). Also, to our larger sponsors of over $50 (again too many to list plus illegible signatures): Reynolds Systems, Middletown Luncheon Club, Middletown Rancheria, Peter Ventura, Bill Wright, T. Hoberg, Happy Smiles, Neft & Neft Realtors, HVL Pharmacy, Celia Hoberg, Amy Marks, Morgan Lane Real Estate, Mary Beth & Carl Ingvoldstad, Middletown Lioness Club, Rotary Club, Bower Chiropractic, Rosales Market, Five Star Towing, Braden & Associates, Tom Delfino, Hidden Valley Food Mart, LaTrease’s Sassy Scissors, Sanat Kumara, Nishka Yudnich, Nathan Duff, and Shangri-La.
Middletown, Cobb, and Hidden Valley, you are the best—thank you, thank you, thank you.
Lori Tourville, Director, Middletown Senior Center
Adult prom success
The Lake County Theatre Company is thrilled to report that our inaugural adult prom was a smashing success! The theme was “Travel Through Time,” and attendees certainly dressed the part! We saw everything from Steampunk attire to flapper dresses to 80s poof and lace gowns. The Fargo Brothers kept the crowd entertained all night, and the dance floor was rarely empty. Prom-goers also enjoyed the wide variety of choices at the bar, as well as the portrait corner. It truly was a fun and enjoyable event for all, and we have every intention of making it an annual one. We would like to thank all those who attended the prom, and especially would like to express our gratitude to our sponsors, Kathy Fowler Auto Center, Blair Drywall and Painting, Hillside Power Sports, NorCoast Life, Prestige Tattoo and Piercing, Lakeport Safeway, Jonathan Davies MD, Neils Construction, Pieces Boutique, The Soap Shack, O’Meara Bros., and Don Angel Cellars, as well as Anthony Fernandez for being our DJ and Laurie Ann Martin for taking prom portraits. Adult Prom was a fundraiser for the Joshua Phillips-Blair Memorial Theatre, the future dream home of the Lake County Theatre Company. LCTC is Lake County’s only nonprofit community theater group. We have been without a permanent theater home for 30 years, and are ready to settle down.
Thanks again to everyone who supported this event, and continues to support the Lake County Theatre Company.
Laura Barnes, LCTC Secretary
