KELSEYVILLE
Fiddler’s Jam a success
The day was warm, 13 fiddlers were out with their instruments all tuned up to perform for about 65 guests and volunteers. All masked and socially distanced. It was GOOD to be back again.
Considerable work went into making sure everyone was safe. Tables were placed 6 feet apart, wiped down after each use, each stations had its separate location to minimize congestions, and sanitation station were available.
We appreciate everyone’s trust and generosity. As a fundraiser, it far exceeded our expectations. Thank you!
If the Lord is willing and the creek don’t rise… we will be back on Sunday, August 2. We hope to see you then.
Adopt a wagon
The Ely Stage Stop has a number of wonderful old wagons looking to be restored. We also have the possibility of eager Kelseyville High School students who are willing to do the work, when they return to school. What do we need? We need donations for the materials. Let us know if you would like to help. Contact: (707) 533-9990.
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LAKE COUNTY
Clear Lake’s Cyanotoxin Monitoring Program: Highlights, Resources, Next Steps’ topic of Sierra Club Lake Group general meeting
The Sierra Club Lake Group will host Sarah Ryan, Deputy Tribal Administrator and EPA Director of the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 6 P.M. via Zoom video conference and live-streamed on Facebook.
The presentation, ‘Clear Lake’s Cyanotoxin Monitoring Program: Highlights, Resources, Next Steps’ will reflect the ongoing collaborative effort with Elem Indian Colony since 2014 to assess and address cyanobacteria (commonly called “Blue-Green Algae”) in Clear Lake.
On June 23, 2020, water samples from 26 Clear Lake locations were tested, with eight evidencing toxins at the “caution” level or above. Elevated levels of cyanobacteria can pose health risks, and it is strongly recommended that people and pets avoid contact with lake water in an algae bloom area.
“Since we’re full on into bloom season,” noted Victoria Brandon, Sierra Club Lake Group Conservation Chair, “we thought this a vitally important topic to bring to the community.”
The event will be presented live and interactive via Zoom video conference. You can register (RSVP) at the Sierra Club Lake Group’s website: https://www.sierraclub.org/redwood/lake by choosing “Cyanobacteria presentation” in the calendar. The event will also be live-streamed on the Sierra Club Lake Group’s Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/sierraclublake.
The Sierra Club Lake Group represents more than 400 Sierra Club members living in Lake County and is part of the Redwood Chapter of the Sierra Club that represents the northwest region of California. The group works to preserve Lake County’s wild heritage; protect and restore Clear Lake and its watershed; and promote smart growth, sustainable practices and environmentally friendly development. It also fosters a meaningful connection to the environment for the community to value and enjoy through guided hikes and community events. For more information about the Sierra Club Lake Group, visit www.sierraclub.org/redwood/lake or call 707-994-1931.
Founded in 1892, the Sierra Club is the most enduring and influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States. With more than three and a half million members and supporters, their charge is to defend everyone’s right to a healthy world. Through activism, education and outdoor activities, the Sierra Club plays an important role in influencing conservation policy and environmental history. For more information on the Sierra Club, visit www.sierraclub.org.
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LAKE COUNTY
Note: A clarification from Lake County re. openings and closures
Bars, brewpubs, breweries, and pubs remain open if they are offering sit-down, outdoor dine-In meals; takeout, curbside pickup, shipping and delivery also remain permitted
Per State officials, “Bars, brewpubs, breweries, and pubs must close all operations both indoor and outdoor statewide, unless they are offering sit-down, outdoor dine-in meals. Alcohol can only be sold in the same transaction as a meal.”
https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap-counties/
In other words, indoor sit-down meals and/or beverage service and on-site seating for alcoholic beverage service, only, even if outdoors, are prohibited.
Breweries with restaurant operations, for example, are able to continue offering outdoor dining, takeout, and curbside pickup. Shipping and delivery-based operations may continue, as well.
The Order was also not intended to prohibit breweries from brewing beer, which is considered an essential food manufacturing activity.
More information on the new statewide restrictions added yesterday by Governor Newsom is available here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR20-158.aspx
If you continue to have any questions regarding what services are allowable under State Public Health Orders, please reach out to MHOAC@lakecountyca.gov, or call 707-263-8174 during business hours.
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LUCERNE
Lucerne Area Town Hall on July 16
The LATH meeting will be held again this month as a conference call will be tonight (July 16, 2020) at 7 P.M. To dial in please call # 712-451-0692 and use pin No. 569139
On the agenda are the following items:
- Discussion on Virtual meetings, pros and cons on various platforms like Zoom or Google
- Update on Lucerne Harbor Project update by E.J. Crandall
- Update on the Potter Valley NOI group removal of Scott damn
- Update on overnight parking at Lucerne Harbor Park
- Consideration of local contributions to encourage support county marketing/TID efforts. Spotlight on Lucerne, feature on gateway status.
- Consideration of Dark Skies initiative, advice county of Lucerne support for the initiative and for Dark Sky appropriate lighting in Lucerne projects.
- Discussion of tax default properties, advise county of desire for tax sales
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