The new Lake County Association of Realtors Board is sworn in. Courtesy photo.

COBB – The Lake County Association of Realtors held its annual awards night and installation of officers at Rob Roy Golf Club, Saturday evening, Dec. 6.

It was a wonderful evening enjoyed by Realtors and affiliates from all of Lake County with excellent food and wines.

A silent auction was held reaping in over $1,730 for the scholarship fund for Lake County students sponsored by the Realtors each year.

Past President Larry Heine discussed the many issues facing Lake County and was highly optimistic for the future of the county.

Highlight of the evening was the award to Dorothy Bowen who arrived with her son Harlan Bowen, a local contractor.

Dorothy Bowen received the Hazel Pluth Award for her many, many years of outstanding service to her community and fellow Realtors.

Now in her 90s, Dorothy Bowen was the broker and owner of Bowen and Associates in Kelseyville until she retired in 2003.

Anita McKee announcing the winnter of the Affiliate of the Year.

Other Awards were: Agent of the Year – Tom Pelandini, CPS; and Affiliate of the Year – Laura Youles, Fidelity National Title.

Officers installed were President Leonard Lea; President Elect Anita McKee; Past President Larry Heine; Directors Victoria Gindele, Tom Pelandini, Linda Lindeblad, Rick White, Kat MacDowell, Elizabeth Davis, Mary Benson, Janie Ultsch, Cheryl Marinaro and Anna Macomber.

“I am honored to be President of this, The Lake County Realtor Association in its 62nd year,” Lea said. “It is the local Realtor Association that 'walks the walk,' so to speak. We work here, hire local people at the association and contribute back to the community in many ways with Scholarship Awards. LCAOR helps many with the canned food drive, supporting local events such as the political debates and issues facing Lake County.”

“As we face another tough year in jobs and sales in every corner of the real estate market, and other aspects of business in Lake County, it is nice to count on your neighbors for past and future business as we work our way through the dips in the road.”

Lea said LCAOR will continue to work for all of Lake County businesses, always keeping its eye on the next 62 years … not just today’s sale.

“Most of all, I am thankful for being able to enjoy Paradise every day here in Lake County and I look forward to keeping it that way for the generations to come,” Lea added.

Lake County Association of Realtors President Leonard Lea. Courtesy photo.

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