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MIDDLETOWN – After running classes since September while continuing to remodel Armstrong Hall, Lake County Jazzercise will celebrate its official grand opening on Thursday, Jan. 21, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
The celebration will feature a special sign-up price of only $20 per month with a six month auto-pay registration.
A one-time joining fee of $40 will complete your registration and allow you unlimited access to all of the 23 classes held weekly at Armstrong Hall, 15642 Armstrong Street in Middletown. The hall is two blocks behind the U.S. Post Office.
Armstrong Hall was built originally as a church in 1947. After months of renovation, it now features a sprung wood floor to cushion Jazzercisers’ joints during their workouts, climate control with central heat and air conditioning, a premium sound system, ceiling fans and on-site babysitting at selected classes.
The grand opening will include introductions and will honor the many Lake County businesses that contributed to the reconstruction.
Door prizes by area businesses including Amazing Bath by Gigi, Star Gardens, Arlene Grimes’ Cookie Lee Jewelry, Bullion Creek Winery and Jazzercise will be awarded. Refreshments from Chic Le Chef, wine from Beaver Creek Vineyard and a short Jazzercise demonstration will round out the evening’s festivities.
“I would like to thank the Lake County businesses that made this Jazzercise Fitness Center possible. It was a pleasure working with Mendo Mill, Tri-Counties Bank, Turner Insulation, Pure Air Heating and Cooling, and Ric Johnson, handyman extraordinaire,” said center owner, Beth Rudiger. “The center turned out beautifully. My fellow instructors, Mary-Grace McMahon, Reikor Deacon, Marla Drake, Amanda Boman and I love teaching Jazzercise in this space!”
A 60-minute Jazzercise class includes a warmup, high-energy aerobic routines to current music, muscle-toning and a cool-down stretch segment. Jazzercise combines elements of dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing and more to create programs for people of every age and fitness level.
Additionally, Lake County Jazzercise offers Jazzercise Lite, a 60-minute low impact class that pairs moderate aerobics with exercises that are designed to improve strength, balance, and flexibility.
“The easy-to-follow routines make Jazzercise Lite inviting to anyone new to exercise, and the aerobic portion of the workout can get the heart rate up without stressing the knees, legs and lower back,” said Rudiger. “The Jazzercise philosophy has always been that exercise is for everyone, and by using effective movements, jazz dance, and popular music, we continually strive to make it fun for participants, too.”
For the class schedule go to www.lcjazz.com or contact Rudiger, telephone 707-987-1923 or e-mail
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Minnows, minnows, MINN-O's are the name of the game for quality winter bassin' on Clear Lake. We're seeing the same thing for the crappie. They're doing the trick for big cats, too. So, come brave the not-so-tough winter elements (compared to the rest of what the country is seeing) and get on a really dang good bite at Clear Lake.
Bassers are still enjoying a moderately good bite. Shallow water (3 to 5 feet near drops), mid-depth (12 to 15 feet), and deep water tactics are all working for folks soaking live bait. By live bait, I mean JUMBO MINNOWS. The folks working artificials are having a bit more of a tough time with it. Some folks have had a limited amount of success working small offerings on a drop shot rig. I've heard the mighty Senko mentioned this week but it was in relation to actually knocking the bass on the head to get results.
Guys and gals ... this is winter bassin'. If you want your rod to go bendo grab yourself some fresh jumbo minnows – they're the best imitation of a swim bait I've got!
Crappie ... interesting subject. The calls come in every day, "What are the crappie doing?" and "Are the crappie biting?" They're swimming! With no pressure on the lake and very few anglers working for them they're happy as can be to be left alone. They haven't left the lake. The other fisheries on the lake are doing great. The lake itself is in phenomenal shape (albeit we could certainly use more water).
Folks, if you want crappie they're here for the taking. Start with live minnows – free line 'em or put 'em under a slip float, and target deep water areas along Leubow Point, Frazier Point (Konocti), Kono Tayee and Shag Rock.
And catch this ... Our Crappie Challenge! I'll give a FREE Shimano Convergence or Clarus rod to the first angler or team of anglers that brings in a limit (25) of Clear Lake crappie to be photographed at our store. Find the fish – win a rod!
Catfish action has surged with the recent rains and milder conditions. Jumbo minnow action for cats has been producing some nice fish. We're right back to having our bass anglers complain that they're catching big nasty cats between every five or six bass. Love it!
Calling all duck hunters: The Clear Lake Ducks Unlimited chapter is gearing up for our Feb. 20 banquet. Merchandise – that's prints, sculptures, knives, guns and more – has been chosen and ordered. The banquet reservations have been made. Dinner and raffle tickets are on sale.
There's still much to be done and we would love to have you get involved in our nation's leading waterfowl conservation organization. The group will meet here in our store, Lakeshore Bait & Tackle in Clearlake, this coming Monday (Jan. 11) at 5 p.m. Come join your Clear Lake DU chapter and be a part of something fabulous in 2010.
Bob Rider is owner of Lakeshore Bait & Tackle, 14913 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake, telephone 707-994-FISH (3474). Visit the store online at www.994Fish.com .
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LAKEPORT – Beginning this week, Westshore Little League is holding baseball and softball signups.
Signups will be held on the follow dates and times:
– 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Lakeport Elementary, 150 Lange St., and Sentry Market, Highway 20, Nice;
– 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Lakeport Elementary School;
– 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at Lakeport Elementary School.
Signup fees are $65 for one player, $45 for each additional brother or sister
Please bring your insurance information, proof of residency and birth certificate.
PLEASE NOTE: Insurance information is required for all players. Proof of residency and birth certificates are only required for new players in the league. Proof of residency (utility bills, etc.) must list correct street address. Players must be at least age 5 by April 30.
If you have any questions please call 707-263-6111.
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The winter fishing on Clear Lake is wonderful for those who are willing to use live bait and enjoy having their rod bend with plump healthy bass at the other end of the line. Crappie anglers are starting to take interest again. Catfish anglers have dreams of tying into the now new lake record catfish that was released and swims the depths of Clear Lake.
We start the sporting report – and the new year – with our Crappie Challenge, news of a hunter safety class, and Clear Lake Ducks Unlimited chapter and banquet information.
Bassers are still finding a wonderful, yet surprising, bite in shallow water. The key to our unusual shallow water bite is finding skinny water near that ever so important drop off to deep water. Live bait rules the roost this time of year.
A tournament angler friend mentioned to me just Thursday that I should have warned him about the fishing. I should have told him that it takes minnows to get bit. While he did manage a few nice fish on artificial offerings they were few and far between. I gave him some of my best trained jumbo minnows (because most tournament guys will never admit to buying them) in hopes that he would make the most out of his trip to Clear Lake from San Diego.
Crappie action looks like it is picking up. Reports are still isolated, but those that are out looking for them are finding a few. Last week we introduced our “Crappie Challenge – Find the fish, Win a Rod!” Our challenge continues. We'll offer your choice of Shimano Convergence or Clarus rod to the first angler (or team of anglers) that brings in a limit of 25 Clear Lake crappie between now and the end of January. That's right ... Find the fish, win a rod! Watch our Web site at www.994Fish.com for pictures to appear or come to Clear Lake and take the challenge!
Catfishing remains slow. However, there are nice fishing being caught and our lake record fish caught just a couple of weeks ago is out there taunting anglers to try their hand. Jumbo minnows are top dog this time of year for cats, too.
The Clear Lake Ducks Unlimited chapter is gearing up for our Feb. 20 banquet. Merchandise – that's prints, sculptures, knives, guns and more – has been chosen and ordered. The banquet reservations have been made. Dinner and raffle tickets are on sale. There's still much to be done and we would love to have you get involved in our nation's leading waterfowl conservation organization. The group will meet here in our store, Lakeshore Bait & Tackle in Clearlake, on Jan. 11 at 5 p.m. Come join your Clear Lake DU chapter and be a part of something fabulous in 2010.
We are offering a Hunter Safety class in February. The five session class will take place at the Brick Hall in Lower Lake. The class runs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (Feb. 16, 17, 23 and 24) and Saturday, Feb. 27. The weekday classes run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and the Saturday class runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pre-registration for the class is required. Register at the gun counter at Lakeshore Bait & Tackle. Call 707.994.FISH (3474) or email
Bob Rider is owner of Lakeshore Bait & Tackle, 14913 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake, telephone 707-994-FISH (3474). Visit the store online at www.994Fish.com .