MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The South Lake County Fire Sirens and the South Lake County Volunteer Firefighters Association are sponsoring their annual Bucket Brigade Blood Drive on Sunday, Dec. 10.
The blood drive will take place from noon to 4 p.m. at the fire station, located at 21095 State Highway 175.
Blood donations typically drop during winter months so they need your help. Come out and help this great lifesaving cause by donating blood.
The SLC Volunteer Firefighters Association will be hosting a barbecue and the Fire Sirens will be providing salads and desserts.
Blood donors will receive a Golden State Warriors-inspired t-shirt, "Dub City Donor-Warrior for Life" and a bucket brigade t-shirt.
To schedule an appointment, visit www.bloodheroes.com , click "Donate Blood" and enter sponsor code: Middletown. You can also call 888-393-4483 to make an appointment.
SACRAMENTO – For Giving Tuesday, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on has provided tips to Californians on how to avoid becoming the victim of charity scams.
The California Attorney General has the primary responsibility for supervising charities and the professional fundraisers who solicit on their behalf.
Under Government Code section 12598, the Attorney General may investigate and bring legal actions against charities that misuse charitable assets or engage in fraudulent fundraising practices.
“As Californians give back to our communities this holiday season, it’s important to ensure the charities that support causes near and dear to our hearts are the real deal,” said Attorney General Becerra. “Unfortunately, some bad actors will try to take advantage of this generosity. I urge all Californians to be vigilant and do a little research to ensure that their charitable giving goes directly to those who need the help and not to unscrupulous scam artists.”
Donation tips
Check registration status: Charities operating in California and telemarketers soliciting donations in California are required to register with the Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts. They are also required to file annual financial reports. Confirm that the charity is registered and up-to-date with its financial reporting by searching the Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts at www.oag.ca.gov/charities.
Give to organizations you trust: Do your research before giving. Review the charity’s purpose and its financial records, available on the Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts, and find out how it spends donations. How much is spent directly on the charitable cause? How much goes to overhead and employee compensation? Research charities in your community and support those charities that make a positive impact.
Don’t be pressured by telemarketers; ask questions before donating: If you receive a call from a telemarketer, ask for the name of the fundraising organization, whether it is registered with the Attorney General’s Office, the name of the charity benefitting from the solicitation, how much of your donation will go to charity and how much to the telemarketer, and the direct telephone number of the charity. If the telemarketer tells you the donation is for your local animal shelter, hospital, school, police, firefighting or other public safety agency, check directly with the benefitting organization to confirm that it authorized the solicitation and will actually benefit from your donation. Don’t fall for pressure tactics or threats. Remember you have the right to reject the donation appeal and if you feel pressured or threatened, just hang up.
Be cautious of "look-alike" Web sites: These fraudulent websites may have a slightly different web address (URL). Similar looking URLs are sometimes purchased to lure in would-be donors. These sites may ask for personal information or install harmful material onto your device.
Watch out for similar-sounding names and other deceptive tactics: Some organizations use names that closely resemble those of well-established charitable organizations to mislead donors. Be skeptical if someone thanks you for a pledge you never made. Check your records. Remember: current registration status with the Attorney General’s Office does not mean the Attorney General endorses or has approved the activities of the organization.
Be wary of social network fundraising: If you are planning to donate through a social network solicitation, find out what percentage is going to the charity, whether you will be charged a fee, or if a percentage of your donation will be paid to the platform Web site.
Protect your identity: Never give your social security number or other personal information in response to a charitable solicitation. Never give out credit card information to an organization unfamiliar to you. Some organizations sell or rent their donor lists to other organizations, including organizations that are not charities. Look at the charity’s privacy policy and learn whom the charity might share your information with before you provide it.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Public Works Department reported that N. Forbes Street between 11th Street and Clearlake Avenue is closed Monday due to a water main repair .
Marj Sweeney’s wall-hanging, “Banty Rooster,” took Best of Show, Best Innovated and First Place ribbons at the 2017 Falling Leaves Quilt Show. Photo by Barbara Haddon. LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild thanks the community for its participation and attendance at the 16th annual Falling Leaves Quilt Show held in Lewis Hall at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lakeport on Oct. 7 and 8.
An estimated 800 people attended the show.
Viewers admired row after row of quilts ranging from art quilts showing nature or a picture, innovative quilts, traditional and modern quilts, baby quilts, wearable items and miniature pieces.
Attendees voted for their favorite quilt. The winner of the Viewer’s Choice was awarded to Catherine Stone for her quilt, “Violet.”
Each year local VIP judges select their favorites, quilts “that you would like to go home with.” Gordon Haggett, land surveyor county of Lake, chose Julie Scribner’s “Van G’ode: Wind, Sun & Stars” for its “warm colors of day blended with the coolness of night.”
Linda Miller of Linda’s Tips ‘n Toes chose Shirley Liskey’s “Hopscotch” which reminded Miller of the quilts made for the missionaries at her church as a young girl.
“Yellowphants” by Marj Sweeney was Dave Faries of the Lake County Record-Bee’s choice because “the colors pop and the elephants are both whimsical.”
Catherine Stone’s “Violet,” quilted by Marian Drain, was well received by those in attendance. It was awarded both the Viewer’s Choice award and a VIP ribbon by VIP judge Lynne Bruner. Photo by Barbara Haddon.
Lynne Bruner, CPA, liked Catherine Stone’s “Violet” for the “fabulous color shading.”
Being prior military, Todd Williams from Prime Time Construction chose Judy Oliver’s “Congratulations Jordan” with it’s subtle use of military fabric and it’s fall colors.
The guild thanked the VIP judges for taking the time to visit the show and share their thoughts and memories for the quilts they chose.
The show included more 170 items in 28 categories. While quilters don’t have to submit their work for judging, many quilt makers find the judge’s comments beneficial and use the suggestions to improve their work. The judges awarded 86 ribbons this year.
First place winners were Christy Bengston, Patti Cox-Frankenfield, Pat Dandy, Marian Drain, Betty Fessler, Dee Goodrich, Patricia Hacker, Linda Jensen in two categories, Peggy Johnson in two categories, Kitty Jones, Lynda Jones, Sandra Leggitt, Carolyn McLaren in two categories, Linda Morrison, Jackie Owens, Susan Schedler, Julie Scribner in two categories, Martha Showers, Marj Sweeney, and Bernadette Willoughby.
Second place awards went to Jane Alameda, Christy Bengston, Sandra Daggett, Pat Dandy, Martha DeLeon, Marian Drain, Lori Erickson, Lynn Goos in four categories, Donna James, Linda Jenson, Cheri Jones, Kitty Jones in two categories, Dee Dee Long, Alice McCombs in two categories, Marj Sweeney and Wilma Taylor.
“Van G’ode: Wind, Sun and Stars” by Julie Scribner and quilted by Sue Fox captured the hearts of show judge Jan Soules and VIP judge Gordon Haggatt as it received ribbons for Judge’s Choice and VIP Choice Award as well as First Place ribbon in its category. Photo by Barbara Haddon. Pam Ayle, Patti Cox-Frankenfield, Barbara Dore’, Lynn Goos in two categories, Claire Grieve, Connie Hunnell, Donna James, Linda Jensen, Suzanne Lee, Sandra Leggitt, Linda Morrison, Debbie Pryor, Mary Ann Riley, Marj Sweeney, Carol Corwin Weiss and Bernadette Willoughby took home Third Place ribbons.
Quilts by Jane Alemeda, Gail Coyle, Sandra Daggett, Betty Fessler, Connie Hunnell, Linda Jensen, Peggy Johnson in two categories, Kitty Jones, Dee Dee Long, Alice McCombs in two categories, Connie Mitchell, Martha Showers in two categories, Barbara Stocks, Catherine Stone and Wilma Taylor received Honorable Mention ribbons.
Judges also chose their favorites for the Judge’s Choice ribbon. Show Judge Beth Foust picked “Tangled Geese” by Cheryl Breneman while Show Judge Jan Soules chose Julie Scribner’s “Van G’ode: Wind, Sun & Stars.
Special ribbons were awarded to the best quilts in three categories. Linda Jensen received the Best Art Quilt for “Happy 70th Anniversary.” Best Innovative Quilt was awarded to Marj Sweeney for “Banty Rooster.” While Marian Drain received the Best Traditional Quilt for “Returning Home.”
A very surprised and delighted Martha DeLeon won the Opportunity Quilt. Marian Drain won the door prize of a Brother’s sewing machine.
The Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild welcomes all quilters and quilt lovers to the 17th annual Falling Leaves Quilt Show in 2018.
More information about our guild can be found on our website at http://www.llqg.org.
Suzanne Lee is a member of the Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild and publicity chair for the quilt show.
“Tangled Geese” by Cheryl Breneman was the quilt chosen by show judge Beth Foust as her personal favorite. Photo by Barbara Haddon.
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