LAKE COUNTY
Replacement benefits from CalFresh
CalFresh recipients who lost food due to power outages in October 2019 may receive replacement benefits for each power outage. A majority of CalFresh households already received an automatic mass replacement on October 24 for the power outage that began October 9. The state will not issue additional automatic mass replacements for subsequent outages in October 2019. However, CalFresh recipients who experienced additional power outages in October that resulted in food loss may request replacement benefits for each additional event on a case-by-case basis by contacting Lake County Social Services.
The deadlines to request replacement CalFresh vary from November 4 to November 8, depending on outage dates. To request replacement CalFresh or to apply, contact Lake County Social Services:
Toll Free Phone: 1 (800) 628-5288
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BLUE LAKES
Lake County Land Trust annual dinner
The 21st Lake County Land Trust annual dinner saw an enthusiastic attendance of 160 people at the Lodge at Blue Lakes on Saturday, Oct. 19. Land Trust supporters from all over the county came to the event to celebrate the Land Trust’s achievements, visit with friends, bid on silent auction items and participate in a new addition to the Land Trust’s fundraising efforts: a “paddle raise” which gave guests the opportunity to donate to the Land Trust’s core mission and brought in $70,000.
“This was one of our most successful events ever,” noted Lake County Land Trust president Val Nixon.
“Not only did we host a record number of people, but we also were able to raise the funds we need to continue the work of the Land Trust.”
Honored at the event as the Lake County Land Trust’s “Supporters of the Year,” were Bernie and Lynne Butcher of Upper Lake, who were credited with kicking off the initial fundraising campaign for the Wright Property acquisition with a $40,000 matching gift that was a substantial portion of the Land Trust’s funding needed to apply for a grant from the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB), the state agency that funds many of the Land Trust’s projects.
The Lake County Land Trust is a local, 501 c (3) organization that protects and stewards open space and valuable wildlife habitat in Lake County. The Trust owns and operates the Rodman Preserve near Upper Lake where it holds twice-monthly nature walks. The Land Trust also owns a 30-acre wetland in the Big Valley area and the small Rabbit Hill Park in Middletown. Visit www.lakecountylandtrust.org for more information.
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MIDDLETOWN
Free show for the community this weekend at Twin Pine Casino and Hotel
Twin Pine Casino & Hotel has made their ‘America’s Got Talent’ performers Dan Meyer & Loop Rawlins show this Saturday, November 2, free and open to all ages.
“We have always put the community first, we hope by making this event free; our friends, family & neighbors can have somewhere to escape and unwind during these stress-filled and challenging times.” Kyle Lewis, Director of Marketing said via a press release for the event.
Dan Meyer is the 40-time World Champion sword swallower and has performed on ‘America’s Got Talent’. Loop Rawlins is one of the most versatile Western performers in the world today. His unique act of trick roping, whip cracking and fancy gun spinning has thrilled thousands of audiences. Recently, he appeared on the summer hit television show, ‘America’s Got Talent,’ on NBC making it to the quarterfinals.
The show will be held at Twin Pine Casino & Hotel’s Event Center this Saturday, November 2. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Space is limited so arrive early to ensure your family has a seat.
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Sonoma County
Salvation Army serves thousands Of Kincade fire evacuees
The Salvation Army continues to serve thousands of meals per day to Kincade Fire evacuees in Napa, San Rafael and Petaluma. They served breakfast at five shelters Wednesday morning and were planning to serve lunch and dinner at four shelters Wednesday night. The Napa Valley College shelter was planning to close so the school could reopen, and evacuees were to be asked to move to Napa Expo after breakfast. More than 100,000 people are still under evacuations from the Kincade fire. Thousands more have been put on notice to evacuate as winds were expected to pick back up again.
At press time Wednesday, CAL FIRE reported the Kincade Fire at more than 75,000 acres and was 15% contained. It started early Friday morning northeast of Geyserville. The fire agency reported at least 124 structures have been destroyed and 23 others damaged. More than 4,500 fire personnel were working to keep this fire from spreading into heavily populated areas.
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