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Written by Leona Butts
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Monday, 05 October 2009 |
 Spectacular Going-To-The-Sun- Road across Glacier National Park is a thrill to remember. Courtesy of National Parks Foundation. CLEAR LAKE STATE PARK – Through the magic of film, visit Glacier and Grand Teton National Parks on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 1:30 p.m. as the Interpretation Association continues a five-Saturday series featuring eight of our glorious western national parks.
All ages will thrill to these awe-inspiring vistas that are set aside as our American heritage. If you have visited these parks, the series will help you relive your great experiences. If you have never visited these parks, it will be a great first experience for you.
In 1910, when Glacier became a National Park, the only way to explore this Montana gem, which straddles the Continental Divide, was by horseback.
In 1920, at a cost of $3 million dollars, the 52 mile Going-To-The-Sun-Road was opened to automobiles. Thrill to Logan Pass at an elevation of 6,646 feet. Today, there is easy access for their 2 million visitors each year.
Lake County began as scraped off ocean sediment and Glacier National Park began as sediment deposited in an ancient sea. As you view this film, compare the areas as you enjoy high mountain adventure, alpine lakes and wildlife.
Next, we will visit Grand Teton National Park, which encompasses approximately 310,000 acres in northwestern Wyoming.
We often hear of “Jackson Hole.” What is referred to by “hole” is a high altitude plateau, 8 to 15 miles wide and 40 miles long, ringed by majestic mountains. As a reference, Clear Lake is approximately 9 miles wide at widest point and 19 miles long, but Lake County is not a high altitude plateau ringed by mountains that reach 7,000 feet above its valley. The Teton Mountain Range dominates this park’s skyline.
To give park visitors more opportunity to attend programs and view the museum, the interpretive association is opening the Visitor Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Saturday through October. The museum is one of Lake County’s great treasures of natural history.
At this time, there is no entrance fee to Clear Lake State Park for participating in walks, programs or visiting the museum.
Visit www.clearlakestatepark.org for program schedule, great photos and park information.
Clear Lake State Park is located at 5300 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 05 October 2009 )
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Walk and ranch tours planned at Anderson Marsh Saturday |
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Written by Editor
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Monday, 05 October 2009 |
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LOWER LAKE – The Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association is sponsoring a guided nature walk and three ranch house tours at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park on Saturday, Oct. 10.
The guided nature walk will begin at 9 a.m. from the parking lot.
The three ranch house tours will begin at noon, 12:45 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Each tour is limited to 15 participants.
For more information, please call 707-995-2658. |
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Realtors association announces golf scramble winners |
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Written by Editor
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Sunday, 04 October 2009 |
LAKE COUNTY – Lake County Association of Realtors President Anita McKee is proud to announce the results of the Scramble Golf Tournament, held Sept. 25.
The event had a great turnout at Buckingham Golf Course. Several teams played an exciting round of golf. Congratulations to the winners: Gary Lopez, the putting contest champion, and the winning team consisting of Bobby Rowe, Dick Ogden, Stuart Yeomans and Peter Wagschall.
The winners received donated from several members of the Lake County business community. Aardvark Termite donated a generous gift basket just days before the tournament and it was awarded to our winning team of golfers.
The association will apply the funds, totaling $1,355, to its 2010 Lake County High School Scholarship Fund.
They thanked all of their tee sponsors, raffle ticket purchasers, golf teams and thanked local business owners for donations. A special thank you was sent to Buckingham Golf and Country Club for use of the course and the fabulous spaghetti dinner after the event.
The association also thanked the event organizers from the LCAOR Scholarship Committee: Leslie Kirschner, Kayln Noble, Shevaun Stanfill, Rob Ishihara, Julie Alves and Ann Marie Borges. Their planning and participation made this fun-filled event successful beyond their expectations.
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HVL Men's Niners report on local tournaments |
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Written by Ron Hallman
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Friday, 02 October 2009 |
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HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE – The Hidden Valley Lake Men's Niner's Golf Club have been keeping busy on the golf course.
The group held low net tournaments on Sept. 17 and 24, and Oct. 1.
Results for the events were as follows.
– Sept. 17: First flight – Jerry Sullivan had a low net 32, and Bob Brossier, Stan Kalata, and Arch Madsen tied with net 33; second flight – John Jones had the low score of the day 30, and Carl Dennis had 31 and Jim Hodges 32; third flight – Bill Ferris had 31, Dick Kistner had 32 and Bill Combs 34. Closest to the par three pins were John Jones and Carl Dennis. A chip-in was scored by Jim DeRosa. Thirty-eight men participated in this event.
– Sept. 24: First flight – Tom Gibbs had a low net 33, Kevin Martin had net 34 and Olie Smith had 36; second flight – Juergen Haller posted the lowest net of the day, 31, while Brian Rudy had 32 and Bill Stricklan had 34; third flight – Dennis Day had 32, Bob Costello had 33 and Bill Lyon, 34. Closest to the par 3 pins were Gary Faulkner and Stan Kalata. Chip-ins were scored by Mike Higman, Byron Hoss, and Bill Lyon. Forty men participated in the day's events.
– Oct. 1: First flight – Rick Conrad had the lowest net of the day, 31, while Cliff Hughes had net 33 and Joe Vallee 36; second flight – Jim Cary and Tony D'Agosta tied with net 33, and Paul Bertlin had 34; third flight – Gary Pickrell and Byron Hoss tied with 32, and Sam DeBone had 33. Closest to the par 3 pins were Brian Rudy and Tom Gibbs. A chip-in was scored by Wayne Baker. Thirty-six men participated in this event. |
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Lake County Milers offer second helping of beer and bratwurst at Oct. 17 event |
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Written by Editor
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Saturday, 26 September 2009 |
 Runners taking part in the 2008 Beer and Bratwurst Run. Courtesy photo. MIDDLETOWN – Showing that good things come in twos, the Lake County Milers will host the Crazy Creek Beer and Bratwurst Run for the second year in a row on Saturday morning, Oct. 17, at Crazy Creek Glider Port near Hidden Valley Lake.
The Milers, a running and walking club that promotes outdoor fitness and exercise, is pleased to announce that this year’s run/walk will again be sponsored by Crazy Creek Air Adventures and Mount St. Helena Brewing Co., along with new sponsors Health Spa of Napa Valley, Heart & Sole Sports of Santa Rosa and Whispering Pines Mountain Pure Spring Water.
The Oct. 17 event, which opens at 8:30 a.m. for late registration, will include a pre-race warm-up by local Jazzercize instructor Beth Rudiger at 9:15 a.m., followed by a 0.5-mile challenge run for kids ages 10 and under beginning at 9:30 a.m. and then the 5K run and walk and 5-mile run at 10 a.m.
The course is mostly flat, with paved and compacted dirt-and-gravel surfaces.
Following the awards ceremony, a lunch of bratwursts or hot dogs along with beer or soda and chips will be served to all participants. Race-goers will also have the opportunity for post-race mini massages donated by massage therapist Carole Christe of Hidden Valley Lake.
Crazy Creek Glider Port is about three miles north of Middletown on Highway 29, at 18896 Grange Road (take the Grange Road exit off Highway 29 and follow the signs).
Unique prizes from Health Spa Napa Valley and Heart & Sole Sports of Santa Rosa will be awarded to the three top runners overall in male and female divisions in the 5K and 5-mile races. Additionally, medals will be given to those who place first, second and third in their age and gender divisions, including the kids’ 0.5-mile event.
“I am thrilled about the Crazy Creek Beer and Brat event this year,” said Milers President Jeanine Burnett. “The Milers have again stepped up to the plate, offering a can’t-be-beat family-fitness event, in a gorgeous venue, with a very reasonable fee.”
Early registration for this year’s Crazy Creek Beer and Bratwurst Run is in effect through Oct. 12 (postmark accepted if mailed). The 5K run/walk and 5-mile run through that date is $15, and the entry fee for the kids’ challenge is $5. Late entry after Oct. 12 and on event day is $5 more for all races.
Participants can also register online at www.allsportcentral.com . (A small surcharge will be assessed for each online entry.)
For information, visit the Milers’ Web site: www.lakecountymilers.com. For an entry form and other instructions, call 707-987-3229 or email
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The Milers running and walking group meets in the parking lot of Hardester’s Hidden Valley shopping center (Hartman Road exit off Highway 29) at 8 a.m. every Saturday, and the public is warmly invited. Additionally, a new group of walkers and runners meets in Kelseyville Saturdays at 8 a.m., in front of Studebaker’s Coffeehouse, 3990 Main St.; call 707-279-8913 for information.
To find out more about the Lake County Milers call 707-987-3229 or visit www.lakecountymilers.com .  Johnny Wagner and Kassi Agapoff in a recent competition. Courtesy photo. |
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