How to resolve AdBlock issue? 
Opinion
I'm writing this letter to try and dispel some of falsities that are being perpetuated on us everyday by people like Tom Guthrie and others who are attempting to undermine two measures that are on the ballot in November.
They first want to try and convince all of us that all marijuana growers are evil and are putting up grows next to schools and churches, which is simply not true.
Are there some bad apples? Of course, but that is the case with anything, from retail business to politics.
But to pigeon hole everyone who grows their own medicine as evil, child-corrupting devils only shows the true ignorance and intent of the people who are outright lying to try and get their way.
The falsities are so ridiculous that I can't figure out how they keep getting put out.
One article said growers use 10 to 15 gallons of water everyday. That is the most ridiculous statement I have ever read.
I would challenge anyone to put that much water on any plant, regardless of what kind and watch what happens; the plant – any plant – will die.
Then Mr. Guthrie and others want to try and say growers are stealing water, and draining the aquifers, another outright lie.
One letter stated 12 growers used 150,000 gallons of water in four months. Besides the fact that every single one of those growers have their own wells bought and paid for by them, the usage was less than what was allowed.
Let's do some math: 150,000 divided by 12 = 12,500 per grower in four months. Now let's divide 12,500 by 4 = 3125 gallons used per month. Now one more time, 3,125 divided by 30 days in a month = 104 gallons per day. Even the places with the harshest water restrictions are allowed 400 gallons per day.
So they used their own well water and used one-quarter of what is allowed everywhere else, doesn't sound like water stealing to me, does it to you?
So in closing I would just like to point out that when people are going to such lengths to discredit something by using lies and propaganda to promote their own agenda you might want to ask yourselves why?
Time to change the status quo. I urge all of you to actually read the measures entirely then make a educated decision based on facts not on lies and propaganda being spread by people who know nothing about growing or about community.
Jake Templeton lives in Kelseyville, Calif.
- Details
- Written by: Jake Templeton
The Upper Lake Union Elementary School would like to thank Mr. Joe Fernandez and the community members for their generous donation of 15 mini iPads for our students use at school.
We appreciate all our parents and community members that make our school such a great place to learn.
Valerie Gardner is superintendent/K-5 principal at Upper Lake Union Elementary School in Upper Lake, Calif.
- Details
- Written by: Valerie Gardner
I would like to take this time to thank my constituents for their support in the June election.
Though I did not make it to the run off for District 2 supervisor, I plan on staying very active in the community.
I have combined my efforts for a better Clearlake with Supervisor Jeff Smith to start moving Clearlake forward one step at a time.
Some of our projects will be the Clearlake Youth Center, where Supervisor Smith was able to convince the Board of Supervisors to grant us $10,000 towards a new roof.
Though this is not enough to complete the roof project, Supervisor Smith dedicated himself to help raise the rest of the funds needed.
In just one month he has raised another $2,000 and is still going strong on the efforts.
Smith and I will be working on creating the community garden that we all want, and need.
Supervisor Smith was again able to convince the board to grant $40,000 to help fix the well, install a pump, fencing and run lines for this garden.
This year we will be working together to open this garden to the public.
Future projects will be to create a park that represents Clearlake.
Trees, green grass and a place where the community can come together and enjoy.
This is not something that Supervisor Smith and I can do alone; we will need the help of the community and businesses in Clearlake.
Working together we can create the future for our children and our grandchild.
Supervisor Smith and I will work hard this next four years to help move Clearlake in a positive direction.
If you are interested in helping move Clearlake forward please help me support Jeff Smith for reelection on Nov. 4.
Together we can make a difference.
Joyce Overton is a member of the city council of Clearlake, Calif.
- Details
- Written by: Joyce Overton
Do you care about your community and the legacy you’ll leave for our community’s children? If so think about making a small investment in that future.
I am a small farmer and business person in Lake County. More importantly I am a local resident who cares about Lake County and its greatest natural resource, Clear Lake.
I am also a strong supporter of Measure S.
Measure S presents an opportunity to invest in our future. It will help to insure the health of the lake which, in turn, will provide for a healthy economy and a vibrant community.
This small investment now will provide returns that will benefit all sectors of our economy. It will also demonstrate that a community that cares for its environment and its future generations has the will to take action that will create a positive future.
If you care about your community, if you are concerned about the future we will pass on to our children than I encourage you to join me and vote yes on Measure S.
Dan Desmond lives in Lower Lake, Calif.
- Details
- Written by: Dan Desmond