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- Written by: Mike and Julie Wilson
We know that Jim Comstock will make certain the county government considers and meets the needs of the south county. We need his fresh ideas and common sense financial leadership on the Board of Supervisors!
We will be enthusiastically casting our votes for Jim Comstock for Supervisor in the Nov. 4 election.
Mike and Julie Wilson live in Hidden Valley Lake.
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- Written by: Nicole Gentry
The Lake County 4-H Program would like to thank the No Name Car Club for their generous donation to the 4-H program and for letting us participate at the No Name Car Show this past year.
The 4-H Youth Development Program is committed to helping youth reach their fullest potential; it is with generosity like yours that we are able to help them reach that potential.
We look forward to being able to participate at the No Name Car Show event next year.
Nicole Gentry is 4-H Youth Development secretary.
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- Written by: Kenny Parlet
I am strongly and adamantly opposed to any restriction on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or genetically engineered (GE) materials. In fact, I think the counties and politicians that slam the door on GMOs are short-sighted fools.
If you can genetically modify a plant or crop to be drought resistant, insect resistant, vitamin fortified, protein enhanced or improved for the benefit of mankind, then we need to do it!
The farmer needs every edge they can get to constantly meet the needs of our global consumers. GMOs are just the 21st century's answer to "grafting" and artificial insemination only at the molecular level. This is one of the main reasons we all studied science and biology in the first place. To deny ourselves the opportunity to benefit mankind from the research and advancements in GMOs is irresponsible and just plain stupid.
I strongly support the Farm Bureau and farmers everywhere who are on this cutting edge of agriculture. I cannot abide people who constantly use scare tactics and "junk science" to restrict research, development and the use of GMOs.
Kenny Parlet lives in Lakeport.
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- Written by: Peter Luchetti
The Luchettis have been next-door neighbors of the Comstocks since my dad bought our ranch from Jim’s dad in 1968, 40 years ago. During the last 40 years we have gotten to know Jim very well. We share a common values and beliefs about hard work, family values and a deep love of the land and the environment. There have been no efforts or attempts by either the Comstocks or the Luchettis to pursue the development of either of our properties because we share a deep commitment to the preservation of agriculture and the natural beauty and environment in Lake County.
This commitment extends to the community at large where we have worked together with the Hidden Valley Lake Community Services District and the Callyomi Water District in Middletown on the restoration and operation of water monitoring and supplemental water delivery systems aimed at preserving and improving the environment and habitat in Putah Creek. The ongoing effort by both families and the water agencies offers an excellent example of local ranchers reaching out and working with the community to plan for and solve complex and important water resources issues impacting residential, business and agriculture users.
Beyond ranching, water and agriculture Jim Comstock has served on the school board for 18 years. In a larger urban community this might not be as important as it is here in the south county. Our school system is one of the largest institutions, either public or private in our community. Through this experience Jim Comstock has dealt with some of the most challenging and sensitive financial, social and everyday practical issues faced by families in the community.
Taken together, Jim Comstock’s track record and experience cut across a broad range of issues and offer exactly what Lake County needs in order to balance residential and commercial development with preservation of agricultural and environment resulting in a better quality of life for all members of the community.
Jim Comstock is not a representative of landowners and businesses – he represents the whole of the community and has a demonstrated track record of walking the talk, in balancing stakeholder interests resulting in better outcomes.
As Jim has shaped his campaign I have personally had many talks with him about his platform and am convinced that the same values that I have come to know in him over the last 40 years will be brought to bear on his service to the community as Supervisor for the South County.
Peter Luchetti's family owns a large ranch near Middletown. He lives in Sausalito.
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