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 .

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.

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 .

AMERICAN CANYON, Calif. – Saturday, April 16, was the 19th annual United States Girls Wrestling Association (USGWA) and United States Boys Wrestling Association (USBWA) National Championship Tournament.

This year’s event was also attended by international team members from the Philippines.

Both the USGWA / USBWA are each separated into three divisions – elementary, middle and high school – with medals awarded to the top six placers in each division’s weight classes.

Brother Jacob Pyorre (120 pounds, Boys High School Division) and sister Mavis Pyorre (103 pounds, Girls Middle School Division) from Lakeport began the day recognized by the tournament director in the opening ceremonies as siblings getting a chance to compete together in this national wrestling family community.

Then, after some tough battles Jacob won a third place USBWA medal and Mavis won a fourth place USGWA medal. 

Jacob’s first match was against the eventual champion Anthony Arcilla Jr. of Safehouse Wrestling from Manila, Philippines and was beating him 2 to 1 at the end of the second period.

Jacob took down in the third period, almost had a switch, then tried again, but forced too much and got sucked back losing near fall points; he fought to the end, but ran out of time. Jacob gave the champ his toughest match of the day, but lost 2-4.

Next up Jacob pinned an opponent from Vallejo, with a nice double leg lift to a half. In another match Jacob was up 6-2 in the second period against an opponent from American Canyon, got a little tired and lost a quick escape and takedown.

Up 6-5 starting the third period, Jacob then fell behind 6-10, but fought back with a switch and turned his opponent to his back. Jacob was only able to get 2 near fall points, sending the match into over time, tied at 10 -10.

The battle for the winning takedown was on. Each wrestler was exhausted, but continued to shoot, block and spin. Jacob’s arm ended an awkward position losing the takedown, the match 10-12 in OT and unfortunately reinjuring his elbow, leaving him in quite a bit of pain. Jacob finished the tournament winning the 3rd Place USBWA Medal.

Mavis’s first match was against Colts wrestler Emma Lopez, this year’s Girls State 103 pound silver medalist from Fairfield.

Mavis was beating her 2-0 going into second period, driving her around the mat, but got a little too high, held on too long, got caught and pinned.

Next match Mavis pinned her Vallejo HMS Springtowne Lady Wildcat opponent with a nice duck under to a modified barbed wire. Then (with the round order messed up) Mavis wrestled the eventual champion and this year’s Girls State fourth place medalist at 107 pounds, Miranda DiBenedetto from Double Dragon Wrestling in Sacramento.

Mavis had to fight out of a vicious head and arm a couple times, then in the second period Mavis scored a reversal, gave an escape, got a takedown with 3 near fall points and almost pinned her opponent. Mavis held her scoreless in the third period and won the match 9-4. Mavis was the only one to beat the champion DiBenedetto at the tournament.

The next match (the original round opponent) was against a hometown American Canyon wrestler and Mavis was called up just as she finished wrestling her previous match. At the end of the first period Mavis was up 4-2. In the second period Mavis rode her all over the mat, but just missed near fall by a count.

In the third period the opponent got an escape, but Mavis was still up 4-3. Then, Mavis received a penalty point because her opponent was grabbing her head gear and was up 5-3. The opponent came in fast and aggressive to the head again. Mavis a little tired and worn, tried to fight off the takedown, but similar to her first match, held on too long and was caught, losing the match by fall.

Mavis finished the tournament winning the fourth place USGWA medal. 

“Both Jacob and Mavis had some close exciting matches throughout the day, while some did not go their way; I am extremely proud how hard they fought. A couple mistakes is all that kept them from the championship; all very fixable,” said their dad and coach, Rick Pyorre.

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.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Tickets are still available for Redbud Audubon’s annual Heron Days event.

Pontoon boat tours lasting for 90 minutes are offered on two consecutive Saturdays, April 30, and May 7, from 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Bird guides accompany each tour.

This is Redbud Audubon's 21st year of offering these popular tours.

You will have the opportunity to see a variety of bird life on Clear Lake including great blue herons nesting, cormorants and blackbirds.

Other probabilities are various raptors, grebes, ducks, woodpeckers and much more.

On April 30, boats depart from Lakeside County Park which is just west of Clear Lake State Park.

On May 7, boats depart from Redbud Park in the city of Clearlake. The fee for the pontoon boat tour is $25.

Go to www.redbudaudubon.org and click on the Heron Days tab to learn more and to register.