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LAKE COUNTY – Jon Provost, who starred as Timmy Martin in the “Lassie” series, is scheduled to be interviewed on the local online talk show, Power Networking, at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17.
Provost will be talking about his just-released autobiography, "Timmy's in the Well: The Jon Provost Story.”
This program will be recorded as a podcast and added to the iTunes Music Store Podcast Directory for distribution as well as on Talkshoe.com. Anyone with a phone and high-speed Internet access is encouraged to participate in the audience and actually ask Jon Provost questions.
All you need is your own personal invitation. To get that invitation, simply send an e-mail request to
However, it is recommended that everyone desiring to be on the program visit www.talkshoe.com prior to Nov. 17 to freely register and play the Web site demos. That way you become familiar with how the system works.
You will be allowed to call in and access the talk show beginning at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17. The show should begin promptly at 9 a.m. After about the first 15 minutes, the phone lines should be open for questions from the audience.
"Timmy's in the Well: The Jon Provost Story" is written by Jon Provost and his wife, Laurie Jacobson. Fall 2007 marks the 50th anniversary of Jon Provost's debut as Timmy Martin on "Lassie."
At age 7, he was already a seasoned professional, having appeared in 10 films and TV shows with stars like Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby, Jane Wyman, Anita Ekberg and William Holden.
Both Hollywood and NY critics named him the top kid movie actor of 1958. Yet, while Provost portrays part of an idyllic television family, he and his own family were deeply and irrevocably changing as a result of his skyrocketing fame.
The exciting and chaotic life of TV's first child superstar is told against the backdrop of 1950s and 1960s Hollywood: the collapse of the studio system, the burgeoning industry of television, rock and roll, the Sunset Strip and a life as far from the Martin farm as Provost could get.
Peppered with names like Lucille Ball, Elvis Presley, Natalie Wood, Kurt Russell, Sal Mineo, Davy Jones and more, and combined with dozens of interviews with co-workers, peers, friends and fans, Provost's fascinating story gives a real insider's view of Hollywood, the lowdown on one of television's most enduring shows and the effects of fame on a typical American family.
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The new Langtry Vineyard Tour Program gives visitors the opportunity to customize their visit to Langtry Estate by selecting from two different tour options that focus on the vineyards, the history of the property and the wines.
This is the first time that the winery has offered property tours. Guests will ride in battery-operated Global Electric Motorcars during the tour. The vehicles are a clean, green transportation alternative.
Visitors with an appetite and a taste for adventure can opt for the Tephra Vineyard Lunch Tour, offered Tuesday through Saturday at 11:30 a.m.
This tour travels to the high elevation Tephra Ridge Vineyard, which boasts a spectacular view of Guenoc Valley. Guests are able to learn about the prized Bordeaux grape varieties that grow on Tephra Ridge. A lunch is then served at the vineyard, accompanied by a tasting of Langtry Estate and Guenoc wines. The cost for the Tephra Vineyard Lunch Tour is $40 per person.
For guests interested in Tephra Ridge but not a full lunch, Langtry Estate offers the Tephra Tour at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. This tour focuses on the vineyards and why they are the source of Langtry Estate’s best Cabernet Sauvignon. A wine tasting and cheese pairing are included with the tour. The cost for the Tephra Tour is $25 per person.
Reservations are required for the Langtry Vineyard Tour Series and can be made by calling the hospitality office at 707-987-2385.
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The Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians, who owns the casino, will be celebrating Twin Pine's 13th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 24.
In October, the tribe embarked on a 90,000-square-foot expansion of Twin Pine, which grew out of an alliance Middletown Rancheria formed with the Mohegan Tribe.
The new facility will include 50,000 square feet of gaming space to accommodate up to 700 gaming slot machines, 12 table games, 10 poker tables, a 60-room hotel, retail space, a wine tasting room and three food areas, as Lake County News previously reported.
The Nov. 24 celebration will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. There will be free gifts, free food and cash drawings.
In November and December, Twin Pine also plans an effort to help fill local food banks.
From Nov. 1 through Dec. 23, the casino invites visitors to bring in two cans of food or other nonperishable food items and receive a drawing ticket. The limit is two tickets per day.
Twin Pine Casino is located on Highway 29 at Rancheria in Middletown, telephone 800-564-4872. Visit them on the Web at www.twinpine.com.
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The community event is Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Blanche Horner Park, 19210 Hartmann Road, Hidden Valley Lake (HVL).
Wiloth Equine Therapy and Riding Center offers equine-facilitated therapy, mainstream horseback riding lessons, trail rides, and horse rescue and placement. A member of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, the program is endorsed by many local charities and was nominated for Lake County’s 2007 Humanitarian of the Year.
Special Pets Rescue is dedicated to mixed-breed dog rescue, primarily in Lake County, to help decrease pet overpopulation. Other animals are occasionally available for adoption, for example purebred dogs, cats and kittens, and barnyard animals.
The two organizations join Val’s Pet Paradise of Middletown and Lake County Animal Control at the pet fair.
Additionally, Lake County’s Outstanding Teen Lauren Berlinn will be the fair’s special guest. When crowned last summer, Berlinn said she “hoped to improve the lives of the animals in Lake County and also of the people who reside here.”
Co-sponsored by HVL’s Stables Committee and Dog Owner’s Group, with VIP Petcare Services, the event will provide free rabies shots and free heartworm testing for dogs and cats and microchip pet identification for $20, a $19 savings, and other low-cost pet services and vaccinations.
A local veterinarian and two technicians will be on site to provide the pet services. All dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers.
For more information, call 707-987-8868 or 707-987-9811.
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