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- Written by: Lori Peters
Teams were put together to work targeted areas, the goal was to pick up trash, pull weeds in walkways, clean signs, sweep rocks off walkways, and get the dirt out of the gutters.
Saturday was a bit windy, but sunny. The wind didn’t deter our purpose one bit. People arrived early to pick up their supplies and get started. There were youth groups working Austin Park and all ages were represented in the crews of helpers.
In writing this, it is my goal to thank everyone who helped in cleaning our town. From the local businesses that supplied the cleaning supplies for free or low cost. The business groups, social clubs, church organizations and youth groups. The City of Clearlake employees, a very special thank you to you! Not just for helping but also for keeping us safe while we worked! I saw just how easy it was to get lost in thought while you work, forgetting you are on the side of the road! Thank you for keeping us safe! There are so many people to thank, and for that, I feel truly blessed to live in Clearlake!
Lori Peters is executive director of the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce and owner of Wild About Books.
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- Written by: Dallas Cook
Thanks to all the FLOW folks that contributed time, money, talent, and other resources – not to mention cookies, cupcakes, brownies, cheesecakes and Easter baskets.
A special thanks goes to donors from the Queen of the Rosary Catholic Church in Lucerne. The diverse array of sweet treats were sold out before the end of Saturday, making the two-day sale a great success.
Thanks also to the many people who stopped by the table to sign our petition to the California Public Utilities Commission regarding California Water Service Co.'s pending rate hike for the new treatment plant.
Dallas Cook is president of Lucerne FLOW.
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- Written by: Jetta Meadows
For many, pets are like members of the family. Animal Control has stepped in to help. Recently, Animal Control picked up and cared for a dog that was left unattended inside a patient's home when he came to the emergency room and had to remain in the hospital. They took the dog to the Animal Control kennel in Lakeport, where it was fed, walked and slept in heated kennels.
They even offered to transport the dog back and forth from the kennel to the hospital, so that the patient could have a brief visits. When the patient left the hospital, Animal Control officers were available to help re-unite the dog with his owner and provided all the necessary dog-related transportation.
In a second recent instance, an emergency department patient was extremely worried about her cats when she was transferred to another hospital outside the county. Because of the emergency, several cats were left inside the house without food or water and she was unable to provide next of kin or other contact information. Animal Control worked with the police to gain entry to rescue the indoor cats, provided food and water for the outside cats and they even helped locate next of kin.
In both these instances and many others, Animal Control has gone out of their way to help our patients and their pets. We are grateful for their help and support. Their genuine concern for the people and animals within our community is heartwarming.
Jetta Meadows is a social worker with Redbud Community Hospital.
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- Written by: Donna Christopher
A new G.I. Bill was necessary as the old one worked fine for the 1940s and 1950s, but not so good for 2008. We owe our sons and daughters no less.
I've been publicly busting your chops over it so the thanks should come in no less a form. Better late than never so THANK YOU Mikey T.
Donna Christopher lives in Lucerne.
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