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Scully: Bountiful gift boxes a great success

The Bountiful Gift Box Fundraiser for the Lake County Hunger Task Force was a great success.


Our goal was to sell 100 boxes and we sold 96 in little over two weeks. People also made donations to the fundraiser without making a purchase, which was wonderful and above and beyond our expectations.


People’s enthusiasm for the idea and the kind words of encouragement expressed were very heartwarming. It was exciting to receive emails expressing support for the wonderful community efforts of the Hunger Task Force.


An unexpected bonus was hearing back from people who had received one of the boxes as a gift and who took the time to write to say that they loved the Lake County products and that they looked forward to receiving a gift box in the future!


None of this would have been possible without the generosity of all those who donated products for the boxes: Six Sigma Ranch, Vineyard and Winery, the Snyder family of Lake County Walnuts, Colleen Rentsch of Seely’s Farm Stand, Brassfield Winery, Wildhurst Winery, Randy Krag and Erika Lundquist of Round River Farm, Scully Packing Co., Shannon Gunier, Lake County Winegrape Commission and Lake County Winery Association.


A special thanks to Christian Ahlmann of Six Sigma, Mark Burch of Wildhurst, Kelseyville Rotary, C and S Waste Solutions, Lorrie Gray of the Hunger Task Force, and special “guest” packers Tammy Alakszay, Sally Evans and Mary Beth Woodard.


As always, our wonderful Lake County community responded with tremendous support and kindness. Thank you for your generosity and enthusiasm!


Michelle Scully lives in Lakeport, Calif.

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Mezoui: Thanks for 'Polar Bear Plunge' participation

What a wonderful tribute to Zino! Thank you to all the people who attended the first-ever “Polar Bear Plunge” on Jan. 1 – in spite of the weather!


We are already planning on how to make next year’s plunge bigger and better.


Seven very brave plungers and almost 100 people donated close to $1,000 for a scholarship to a culinary student at Yuba College in Zino’s name. It helps to know that Zino’s memory is still very much alive.


For those who weren’t brave enough to jump in January, plan on joining us on Sunday, July 10, for a “Chicken Plunge” at 1:30 p.m.


We are open Wednesday through Monday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., for dinners through the winter. Hope to see you soon!


Jan Mezoui is owner of Zino’s Ristorante in Kelseyville.


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