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Lake County Land Trust hosts annual dinner, community celebration
LUCERNE, Calif. – The Lake County Land Trust hosted more than 125 people at its annual dinner this year on Saturday, Oct. 3.
The event is an opportunity for Land Trust supporters to gather, socialize and honor members of the community for their contributions.
The Marymount California University Lakeside Campus in Lucerne was the setting for this year’s dinner and silent auction. Everyone enjoyed getting a chance to see this interesting and beautiful 1920s iconic building, also known as “The Castle.”
Every year the Land Trust honors its “Supporter of the Year.” This year’s honoree was Victoria Brandon.
Brandon was recognized for her contributions to the Lake County Land Trust by serving on the organization’s lands committee and for her many other contributions to the community, including her activities with the Redwood Chapter of the Sierra Club, her work on the Cache Creek Watershed Forum steering committee, the Lake County Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee, the California Invasive Species Advisory Committee and as a member of the Tuleyome Land Trust’s Board of Directors.
She was presented with a plaque from the Land Trust and a Congressional Certificate from Congressman Mike Thompson’s office.
Although Thompson was unable to attend the dinner, he made a point of asking his field representative Maira Ayala to attend.
Ayala related to the crowd how much Thompson appreciates Brandon’s activities in Lake County and knows how important her contributions have been.
Preceding the dinner Land Trust supporters enjoyed visiting, bidding on silent auction items, and touring the historical building that now houses Marymount University.
Social hour music was provided by Tom Nixon and Harry Lyons. Dinner was catered by Chic Le Chef of Hidden Valley Lake.
Sponsors for the event included Homestake Mining Co.; Law Offices of Dennis Fordham; Katzoff and Riggs LLP; Six Sigma Winery, John Wise and Evelyn Wachtel; Brad and Kathy Barnwell; and Roberta and Harry Lyons. Lake County Wines were served during the social hour and dinner.
Many volunteers contributed their time and effort to presenting the dinner, including students from Kelseyville High School.
“We appreciate these students and other community volunteers very much and thank them for their help,” noted Land Trust board member, Roberta Lyons. “It was also great working with Marymount’s executive director, Michele Scully, and facilities director, Leanne Harvey.”
Guest speaker was local archaeologist Dr. John Parker, who spoke about “The Saving of Anderson Marsh.” It was the story of a “whole community pulling together for a common goal,” which is the theme of what much of the Lake County Land Trust pursues.
The Lake County Land Trust is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of natural habitats and open space in Lake County.
For more information, go to www.lakecountylandtrust.org or “like,” the Land Trust’s Facebook page.