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A new bee service is provided by GetBees, based in Northern California.
Giving the common home owner an opportunity to purchase a beehive with an ongoing service needed to maintain the hive throughout the years.
The service includes medicating, feeding, as well as extracting and bottling honey produced from your own hive.
The average GetBees client is expected to receive 40 to 50 pounds of pure raw honey each year.
For those who want a more hands-on experience, beekeeping lessons can be given during the time of hive maintenance. Extra bee suits are provided to avoid the rare but painful bee stings.
The need for these marvelous pollinators has never been more important. The honeybee has been devastated in the past three years by an unknown cause, and losses are occurring worldwide with numbers dropping nearly 40 percent. Possible explanations for these losses include pesticides, stress and poor nutrition.
Allen Larson, owner and sole operator of GetBees, believes that beehives kept in the backyard is one of the best defenses against undo stress.
Keeping the hive in one location allows the bees to collect pollen and nectar from backyard gardens throughout the neighborhood. This with proper maintenance gives the bees a fighting chance against the unknown.
Larson has been around bees most of his life. He was raised on a small family run apiary where he learned the ins and outs of the lost art of keeping bees. In recent months, he has seen the rising concern for the pollinators and peoples willingness to help; this is that opportunity.
To get your own hive or obtain more information go to www.GetBees.net or contact Allen Larson, telephone 530-510-6181, e-mail
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CLEARLAKE – Tom and Geri Todd's Lake County Furniture Consignment recently celebrated its opening with a Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 23.
The store is located in the old Brothers Interior building, 14270 Lakeshore Drive.
This large furniture store has everything from bedroom sets to kitchen tables to decor.
Geri Todd takes consignment on beautiful furniture, which she sells at reasonable prices.
The store is a great place to get that extra bed or that unique piece that fits perfectly into your homes decor.
Inventory comes and goes frequently so if you see it, get it, and if you don't see it stop by again.
For more information contact Lake County Furniture Consignment, 994-2526.
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LAKE COUNTY – Popular television program “Eye on the Bay” will air a Clear Lake travelogue on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. on San Francisco’s KPIX Channel 5 with featured stops that include the Featherbed Railroad, a unique bed and breakfast that features themed rooms in historic antique railroad cabooses.
Eye on the Bay’s Liam Mayclem spent an afternoon at the Featherbed Railroad touring the unique themed suites crafted from antique railroad cabooses.
The Clear Lake travelogue should give locals a new perspective on the area and is hoped to bring new visitors to this burgeoning wine-growing region of California. With agritourism, wine growing, water sports, fishing and history, Lake County has become an increasingly popular destination for families, wine enthusiasts and those seeking a more relaxed pace.
During the visit, Mayclem spent time interviewing Featherbed TRAINee Tony Barthel who is no stranger to on-camera interviews. While there is no telling how many of the funny comments will actually make the air, the number of puns exchanged by the two would make even seasoned comedians groan.
The Featherbed Railroad will host a viewing party on Nov. 20 with free popcorn and snacks. Reservations are required and can be made on the Featherbed Railroad Web site at www.featherbedrailroad.com.
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Guests who attend the event will enjoy the Shannon Ridge wines matched with a variety of foods prepared by the Saw Shop Bistro of Kelseyville.
Additionally, the event will include an exclusive barrel tasting of future vintages of Shannon Ridge and festive holiday entertainment.
Each guest who attends will be entered into a raffle drawing and prizes include two dinners for two at a local Lake County restaurant, a mixed case of Shannon Ridge wine and other various wine samplings. Children are welcome to attend the event.
In addition to the holiday party, and in an effort to support the spirit of the holiday season, Shannon Ridge is also offering special prices on its wines throughout November and December.
Now through Nov. 30, the Shannon Ridge tasting room is selling the winery’s 2006 Cabernet for $99 a case, regularly $228. Beginning Dec. 1 and through Dec. 15, the Shannon Ridge 2006 Syrah can be purchased for $99 a case, regularly $228. And, from Dec. 15 through 30, the winery will offer a special price of $45 for any three bottles, mix and match.
“During this special wine sale, we are doing our part to offer consumers a discounted price on our wines during this tough economic time. Shannon Ridge supports the community and consumers across the country,” said Joey Luiz, Shannon Ridge’s Tasting Room manager.
Please RSVP by Nov. 24 by calling 707-998-9656 or emailing
The cost is $10 for wine club members, and $15 for guests.
Visit Shannon Ridge online at www.shannonridge.com.
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