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LOWER LAKE, Calif. – Anderson Marsh State Historic Park remains open and the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association (AMIA) continues to hold its monthly guided nature walks, followed by a tour of the Historic Ranch House Museum, on the second Saturday of the month.
The next walk is scheduled for Saturday morning, March 10.
Join Park docents and AMIA volunteers Gae Henry and Henry Bornstein for the ADA walk that will go through the riparian area over the boardwalk out to Cache Creek.
Henry and Bornstein will share their will share their knowledge of the geology and natural history of the area, and history of Native American and European settler habitation at the park.
Some of the recently sighted birds have included black-shouldered kites, Lewis’ Woodpeckers, phainopepla, robins, western bluebirds and wood ducks.
Bring your binoculars and meet in front of the Ranch House at 8:15 a.m. for time to experience the early morning wildlife to be found in the ranch house and barn complex yard – walk begins at 8:30 a.m.
Tour of the historic ranch house museum is immediately after the walk.
If rain cancels the walk, the ranch tour will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Highway 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake.
For more information about the walks, email
For more information about the park, you may also visit http://www.andersonmarsh.org .
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Beautiful weather at Haverty Field on Saturday, March 3, helped fans enjoy both playoff games for Glory Days Flag Football League action.
Aces defeated Mobb Squad 28-20 in a contest that was intense down to the last few seconds.
The later game was controlled by Upper Lake from the beginning with Robinson Warriors finally scoring in the last two minutes to avoid being shut out 53-6.
Hopefully, the weather will cooperate for the GDFFL championship game which is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 10.
Football fans are encouraged to attend for free.
The day will include pregame activities starting at 12:30 p.m. and a halftime show hosted by local DJs.
Call League Director Bob Hopkins, 707-350-1411, or Vince Lamb, 707-295-0223, or visits www.HTOsports.com/?GDFFL1 for more information.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County's own Cummins Karate Club, Clearlake, took home plenty of bling last weekend in Santa Rosa for a wine country regional karate tournament.
Andrew Scharnagle, competing in the 8-12 years intermediate level took first in sparring, and second in form.
Jeremiah Barreda, competing in the 8-12 years advanced, placed first in sparring and second in form.
Deven Bonge, competing in 8-12 years beginner scored first in sparring.
Brendan Maninger, 14 years old with a red belt, took first in the 14-17 advanced level. Maninger also competed in the men's black belt division, scoring third overall and winning two of his three matches against a third degree and sixth degree black belt, respectively.
Asia Firebaugh competed in the 13-17 female brown belt division taking first in sparring.
Tina Hixson competed in 35 and older beginner division, taking home first place in form.
Competitor Sam Cunningham, 15, a brown belt and the team's highest ranking athlete with a developmental disability, was unable to compete due to illness.
While competitors with developmental disability are generally limited to participating in self-defense and forms, Cunningham is training to be one of the first West Coast athletes to spar with a fellow special needs competitor from a competing club rather than doing a demonstration with a team member.
Cummins Martial Arts Methods Karate Club is headed by Master Larry Cummins, eighth degree black belt assisted by his son, Robby Cummins, second degree black belt, and Brian Maninger, first degree black belt.
Cummins Karate Club has operated for 25 years in Clearlake, and 20 years in the Bay Area. The Club accepts students of all ages and abilities.
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MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – The state of California Department of Parks and Recreation and the Mendocino National Forest have maintained a successful partnership for over 29 years.
This partnership has provided funding assistance for the management of off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation on National Forest system lands through the California State OHV Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program.
Current regulations mandated by the State of California require annual public participation in this fund allocation process.
The purpose of this notice is to share information and to solicit public input specific to the Mendocino National Forest’s upcoming grant application for the 2012-2013 Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program with the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division.
The agreements support OHV management activities, with categories including Ground Operations (trail maintenance and facility operation and maintenance), Restoration and Law Enforcement.
“The Mendocino National Forest offers over 200 miles of designated OHV trails providing exciting riding opportunities for a wide range of ability levels and vehicle types. In addition, over 1,300 miles of roughly graded roads are available for use by OHV enthusiasts,” said Tricia Christofferson, Mendocino National Forest Recreation Officer. “We appreciate your support and comments on our grant request. Your comments will help the State determine the level of funding to provide the Mendocino National Forest for on-going trail maintenance, facility maintenance, law enforcement, and restoration projects.”
Preliminary applications will be available for review and comment via a link on the State of California Web site at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov under the Grants tab. Comments may be provided between March 6, 2012 and April 2, 2012.
Instructions for providing comments will be provided on the state of California Web site, or you may mail your comments to the address listed above.