KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Kelseyville Presbyterian Church will host a special communion and worship song service to celebrate Jewish Passover on Friday, April 22.

The service will begin at 6 p.m. at the church, 5340 Third St.

Pastor Steve Nesheim will be serving communion with matzo, an unleavened flatbread that forms a central part of the Passover festival.

According to the Old Testament, the Israelites were told to eat unleavened bread, “the bread of affliction,” as part of the Passover feast in commemoration of escaping bondage in Egypt, when they had to leave Egypt so hastily that they did not have the time for their bread to rise.

In addition to the communion service, Carolyn Wing Greenlee will lead 20 minutes of praise and worship in the church's Fireside Room.

Greenlee said the service is meant to “nourish the spirit and calm the heart, reconnecting people with their Savior in a sweet, safe place.”

For more information contact Kelseyville Presbyterian Church at 707-279-1104.

Follow the church on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Kelseyville-Presbyterian-Church-115524678457648/?fref=ts .

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Law Library Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on on Thursday, April 21.

The board will meet at noon at the Law Library, 175 Third St. in Lakeport.

Agenda items include the financial report ending March 31, the law librarian's report, a worker's compensation update, and board approval for antique books for the Courthouse Museum exhibit.

Board trustees include President Mike Ewing, Secretary Dennis Fordham, Judge Andrew Blum, Judge Michael S. Lunas, Shanda Harry and Mary Heare Amodio.

The Law Library Board's next meeting is May 19.

Visit the Law Library online at www.lakecountyca.gov/law .

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Evelyn was born in Upper Lake, Calif., and passed away after a long year of health issues.

In her life she had 10 children, always pushing for peace, unity and happiness.

She worked in banking for 10 years, retiring from tribal enrollment at Robinson Rancheria.

She is survived by her children, Jimmy, Susie, Louise, Gwen, Troy, Julie, Joyce, Jolene and Lisa; her sister, Freeda; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and many other family members.

She is predeceased by her parents, George and Hazel; sisters, Colleen and Mildred; her husband, Joseph; and her son, Myron.

We will miss her sense of humor and her quiet strength in difficult times.

Visitation will start on Thursday, April 21, at 2008 Flicker Circle in Nice at 11 a.m.

A funeral service will held at the Robinson Rancheria Gymnasium on Sunday, April 24, at 11 a.m. with graveside committal to follow at the Robinson Rancheria Cemetery on Mockingbird Lane in Upper Lake.

UKIAH, Calif. – The Mendocino College Art Gallery cordially invites the public to view various art forms presented by Mendocino College students.

Paintings, ceramics, photography and sculptures will be on display.

Don’t miss out on the college's largest and most popular show of the year as well as a wonderful opportunity to support your local artists.

Earlier this semester students were able to enter up to three pieces of their artwork to be juried by a secret juror. 

The chosen pieces will be displayed at the Mendocino College Art Gallery from April 21 through May 18. Much of the artwork will be for sale.

The gallery will host an opening reception on Thursday, April 21, from 4 to 6 p.m.

This exciting opening will also feature a special collaboration with the Mendocino College Dance Department, featuring student dancers posing for artists who will be sketching outside the gallery.  

Regular gallery hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and by special appointment.

Call 707-468-3207 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information.

SACRAMENTO – California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith is reminding consumers not to eat recreationally harvested razor clams from Humboldt or Del Norte counties.

CDPH issued news releases in August 2015 and December 2015 warning against eating razor clams, and recent testing shows that dangerous levels of the domoic acid toxin continue to be present in these clams.

“CDPH is aware that people may have forgotten about this warning over the winter, and are anxious to take advantage of good weather and good clamming tides,” said Dr. Smith. “However, these toxins are still present so it’s very important that people pay attention to this warning.”

Razor clams are known to retain domoic acid for long periods of time, in some cases more than a year.

The toxin concentration found in razor clams from Humboldt County late last year was the highest ever recorded on the West Coast, and was more than 10 times the federal action level.

Domoic acid, also known as Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP), can cause illness or death in humans. No cases of human poisoning from domoic acid are known to have occurred in California.

Symptoms of domoic acid poisoning can occur within 30 minutes to 24 hours after eating toxic seafood.

In mild cases, symptoms may include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, headache and dizziness.

These symptoms disappear within several days. In severe cases, the victim may experience trouble breathing, confusion, disorientation, cardiovascular instability, seizures, excessive bronchial secretions, permanent loss of short term memory, coma or death.

These warnings do not apply to commercially sold clams, mussels, scallops or oysters from approved sources.

State law permits only state-certified commercial shellfish harvesters or dealers to sell these products.

Shellfish sold by certified harvesters and dealers are subject to frequent mandatory testing to monitor for toxins.

For the most current information about shellfish poisoning and health advisories, call CDPH’s toll-free “Shellfish Information Line” at 800-553-4133.

For additional information visit CDPH’s Preharvest Shellfish Protection and Marine Biotoxin Monitoring Program Web Page at http://www.cdph.ca.gov/healthinfo/environhealth/water/Pages/Shellfish.aspx .

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Lake County Wine Studio is hosting a book signing with local author Gene Paleno on Saturday, April 23, to celebrate the release of his self-published book, “Lake County History: A Mystical Adventure in Time.”

The signing event will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. at the studio, 9505 Main St., Upper Lake.

Paleno's nonfiction book contains true stories of Lake County and its people that span the centuries, from millions of years ago when Mount Konocti and Clear Lake were formed to the present day. 

The book is a large format – 8.5 by 11 inches – with more than 400 pages of easy-to-read type and 120 photographs.
 
A master storyteller, Paleno will give a 20-minute talk on “The Lady Hermit of Upper Lake (1800s).”

Wine tasting during the signing will feature the studio's newest releases of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon from Dancing Crow Vineyards.

Refreshments will be served and wine will be available for sale by the taste or by the glass.
 
Artwork on display for the month of April is by Sunny Franson.
 
Lake County Wine Studio is a gallery for display of arts and a tasting room, wine bar and retail shop for the fine wines of Lake County. 

Artists' shows are held on a monthly basis with art and wine receptions held the first Friday and subsequent Saturday of each month.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Francis Herbert Fields entered into rest in Clearlake on Friday, April 15, 2016, at the age of 74.

Born in Nebraska City, Nebraska, he had lived in San Francisco and Arizona and was a resident of Lake County for 35 years. Herbert graduated from the University of the Americas in Mexico City, Mexico.

He was a kind and gentle person who lived a simple but academic life.

Herbert was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn H. Fields, and his father F. Herbert Fields, D.O., and is survived by his brother, Joel H. Fields of Portland, Ore. Herbert is also survived by his friend and longtime caregiver, Carol Wallerman.

No services will be held. Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel.

Please share your loving memories of Herbert by signing his online guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .

UKIAH, Calif. – The Devil Pups Youth Summer Camp tryouts will take place at noon on Sunday, April 24.

The parent/applicant orientation and tryouts will be held at Ukiah Karate Studio, 3001 South State St.

Tryouts are open to boys and girls ages 14 through 17 at the time of this year’s encampment.

Wear running shoes and clothing appropriate for the physical fitness testing that will immediately follow the meeting.

Devil Pups Inc. is sponsoring its 2016 Youth Summer Camp to be held at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base. The youth camp will be held from July 21 to 30.

This program was first developed in 1954 and is a youth-citizenship development program where youth will learn leadership and team building skills. Attendees will meet with other youth from all over California and Nevada and learn how to live, work, and have fun with others, in a military setting. 

Under the guidance of Marines who have volunteered to chaperone the youth, boys and girls ages 14 through 17 will experience a variety of exciting activities that are designed to build self-confidence and their ability to work with others.

The local Ukiah Devil Pups Liaison Representative is David Silvers, a former U.S. Marine and instructor/owner of Ukiah Karate Studio.

Silvers said that when he was an active duty Marine he had been assigned as a Devil Pups instructor during one of the youth program’s Camp Pendleton training sessions.

He explained that the Devil Pups adventure can be a very positive influence in shaping a young person’s character.

Applicants must be healthy, non-delinquent boys or girls ages of 14 and 17 at the time they depart for the camp in July.

The tryouts will consist of a competitive physical fitness test and an interview.

At present there are a few openings for Lake and Mendocino county youth. Candidates will be ranked in order of their fitness test scores and their level of involvement in the training process. Most of the costs of food, lodging, and travel are paid for by Devil Pups Inc.

Call David Silvers at 707-463-1347 for more information on the orientation meeting as well as the encampment.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Robert R. “Bob” Memory, age 90, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Lakeport.

A native of Lodi, Calif., Bob served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, being stationed in Burma, riding “Over the Hump” while serving with the 1880th Engineers Battalion. He was awarded the Good Conduct, WWII Victory, Asiatic Pacific Campaign, and European African Middle Eastern Campaign medals.

Upon discharge from the Army, he became employed by Piggly Wiggly Markets, which were later purchased by Safeway Stores.

While working in Ukiah, he met Elizabeth Lynch and they married on July 4, 1947. They were together for more than 65 wonderful years until her death in 2013.

While with Safeway, he worked in Ukiah, Eureka, Lakeport, and finally Clearlake. He was the manager of the Clearlake store from its opening in 1962 until his retirement in 1982.

During his retirement, he enjoyed many years traveling with his Lake County friends and family to locations throughout the western US.

Bob was also a longtime member of the Clearlake Lions and Clearlake Rotary.

Bob’s family wishes to thank the entire staff at Rocky Point Care Center for the excellent care he received during his stay. We wish to also thank the Salter family for their long and enduring friendship to both Bob and Betty for over 50 years.

Bob is survived by his daughter, Beverley (Michael) Love of San Mateo; granddaughter, April (Keith) Croce of Gilroy; grandson, Robert (Rolyn) Love of Daly City; great-granddaughters, Ashleigh, and Gabrielle; and great-grandson Landon.

Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife Elizabeth Memory and daughter Katherine Marie Memory.

Friends and family are warmly invited to attend graveside services to be held Friday, April 22, at Lower Lake Cemetery beginning at 1 p.m.

Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel.

Please share your loving memories of Robert Memory by signing his online guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .

Bob’s family requests you make a donation to the charity of your choice in honor of Bob.