MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Former District 1 Supervisor Ed Robey will appear as speaker at Gibson Museum’s monthly Fireside Chat on Saturday, July 14, at 3 p.m.

Robey is expected to offer insights into the pros and cons of the proposed construction of a Dollar General store in Middletown and other efforts toward the area’s reconstruction and development following the Valley fire.

Robey grew up in Lower Lake, where he first became involved in community improvement, and then served as councilman and mayor in Clearlake.

He was first elected in 1996 as Lake County supervisor for District 1, the southern portion of the county containing a sliver of Clearlake, Lower Lake, Hidden Valley Lake, Middletown, Anderson Springs and at that time Cobb, following eight years on the Planning Commission.

An enviable record of achievement led to reelection in 2000 and 2004.

Robey spearheaded funding for Middletown’s new community center and park, which houses its senior center and library.

He was active in development of the Middletown Area Plan and instrumental in the completion of the Full Circle pipeline that carries treated wastewater to The Geysers to insure consistent production at the world’s largest geothermal power plant. The project became a worldwide model for environmentally sound wastewater treatment.

Fireside Chats are free of charge, although donations to support Gibson Museum are welcomed. The talks begin at 3 p.m. the second Saturday of each month. Questions are welcomed after the speaker’s initial presentation.

Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to view the exhibits, enjoy refreshments and chat with friends.

Gibson Museum is located at 21267 Calistoga Road (HIghway 29), across the street from Middletown Square.

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