LAKEPORT – Public Services Director Kim K. Clymire announced that county staff and Mt. Konocti volunteers will continue their series of meetings to assist in the development of policies and procedures, and resource and fire management plans for the use of Mt. Konocti.

The final in this series of meetings is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Aug. 12, and Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers.

Initial meetings have already taken place in Lakeport in March and in Lower Lake in June.

The creation of these policies and procedures will be used to create a master plan.

Restrictions that come with the sale of the property, that county staff supports, include day use only, except by special arrangements, no motorized vehicles, except by authorized use, preservation and conservation.

The agenda for the two upcoming meetings will be the same as previous meetings, with more specific meetings focused on issues such as wildlife and rare and sensitive plant species scheduled for the fall and next spring.

For more information contact the Public Services Department at 707-262-1618.

LAKEPORT – The Lakeport Kiwanis and the Lakeport Fire Department are joining forces to hold a No Fireworks Pancake Breakfast to help offset the loss of funding for the Channel Cats and Miss Lake County Pageant when the Lakeport City Council canceled fireworks sales this year.

 

With the loss of funding, both organizations turned to the community to help them replace their funding shortfall. The Channel Cats leader Jennifer Hanson responded to the offer from the Kiwanis with a resounding yes; count us in! So, the breakfast idea was born.

When the fire chief was asked if he would host the breakfast at the firehouse, he turned the decision over to the volunteers. They agreed and set the date for Saturday, Aug. 8.

Local businesses strongly support the pancake breakfast; Bruno's Shop Smart, McDonald's Restaurant, Kelsey Creek Coffee Company just to name a few. If your business wishes to assist in donating raffle items, please contact Eric Wheaton, president of the Lakeport Kiwanis, at 707-279-4840. A raffle prize drawing opportunity is included with each pancake breakfast ticket.

 

Tickets are available through each Channel Cat swimmer (Jennifer Hanson at 707-263-3131), any Kiwanis member (Arlin Pischke at 707-263-5412) or at the Lakeport firehouse on N. Main St., Lakeport.

Tickets also are available at Kelsey Creek Coffee Co., on N Main.

For more information, check out the www.kiwanislakeport.org Web site.

 

 

NEWPORT BEACH – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez is the keynote luncheon speaker Saturday, Aug. 8, during the National Women’s Political Caucus (NWPC) convention in Newport Beach.

The 19th biennial convention, hosted by the California Caucus, is at the Radisson Newport Beach Resort Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7 through 9.

NWPC’s aggressive statewide fundraising effort was critical to Congresswoman Sanchez’s win during her first congressional run in 1996. She’s now in her seventh term in the U.S. House of Representatives. She represents California's 47th Congressional District in Orange County.

A recognized leader on national security, intelligence, and counterterrorism issues, Sanchez serves as the Vice Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism. She is also a member of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.

A panel discussion Saturday morning, Aug. 8, is on Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. It will be moderated by Karen Humphrey, executive director of California Postsecondary Education Commission. Panelists include Diane Milutinovich, associate athletic director emeritus of California State University Fresno, who filed a Title IX law suit against Fresno State, and Margie Wright, National Collegiate Athletic Association division 1 softball coach, who recently reached a Title IX settlement with Fresno State.

Afternoon breakout sessions are on health care reform; fair pay; reproductive health: accessibility and affordability; women elect: filling the pipeline; money management for women; and small group conversations with women leaders.

The Saturday evening gala, Aug. 8, features California State Controller John Chiang, who will receive the “Good Guy” award and be a keynote speaker. Controller Chiang has long championed financial literacy and is using his position to empower working families.

Silent auction items for Saturday night festivities include two signed lithographs by March Fong Eu, California Secretary of State, 1975-1994; beautifully framed and signed colored pencil drawing by U.S. Senator Diane Feinstein; and a week’s stay at a three-bedroom home in Mazatlan, Mexico.

Convention registration of $200, through Aug. 3, includes Friday Diversity Reception, Saturday breakfast, keynote luncheon, breakout sessions and evening gala. Register at www.nwpc.org or www.nwpcca.org .

A special Saturday-only pricing of $125 includes three meals plus plenary and break-out sessions, subject to availability. Contact Clare Giesen before August 3, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 202-785-1100.

Hotel reservations must be made directly with the Radisson Newport Beach Resort at 949- 833-0570 or www.radissonnewportbeach.com .

The National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC) is a multi-partisan, multicultural grassroots organization dedicated to increasing women's participation in politics and creating a political power base to achieve equality for all women. Founded in 1971, NWPC prides itself in increasing the number of pro-choice women elected and appointed into office every year.

For more information, see www.nwpcca.org or www.nwpc.org .

 

 

LAKE COUNTY – The commander of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary was hosted by Lake County Flotilla 8-8 at its recent meeting.

Commander David K. Chareonsuphiphat made an official visit to Flotilla 8-8 on July 11.

During the meeting, Chareonsuphiphat presented flotilla member Bob White with the Auxiliarist of the Month Award from the US Coast Guard.

 

 

 

 

LAKEPORT – St. Mary Immaculate Church in Lakeport will host the “Christmas in July” fundraiser on Friday, July 31, and Saturday, Aug. 1.

The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parish hall, 801 N. Main St., Lakeport.

There will be bargains galore on books (from art to travel), collectibles, vacuums, tool box (complete with tools), printers and paper shredder, computer games, tape deck player, CDs (50s music to classical), faux flowers and trees, baskets, vases, oodles of Christmas tree ornaments, trees, wreaths, decorations, wrapping paper and ribbon, household items and furniture (chairs, ottoman, tables, stands, computer chair) and much more.

LAKEPORT – The Lake County Democratic Central Committee will meet Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Lakeport Senior Center

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

Meetings are open to the public and committee membership is open to all registered Democrats.

The Lakeport Senior Center is located at 527 Konocti Ave., Lakeport.

Contact the Democratic Party of Lake County at 707-277-0713 or by email

at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The committee's Web site is www.lakecountydemocrats.org .