Recreation
SANTA ROSA – The chill air of fall has not stopped these Cats from swimming their best.
Lake County Channel Cat swimmers put forth strong performances at the recent Santa Rosa Neptune Fall Classic swim meet held over the weekend of Oct. 11-12.
Despite foggy weather and cool conditions, a core team of six, challenged the competition of over 500 Bay Area athletes, earning ribbons and achieving personal best in multiple events.
On the same weekend, LCCC swimmers Kim and Koren English traveled south to Morgan Hill and competed at the Mako swim meet where both sisters continued to improve upon their impressive swim records.
Allison Hanson placed first in the 200 free, taking eight seconds off her best time, and placed second in the 200 back and 400 IM.
Sarah Merodio placed second in the 100 back and third in the 50 back (girls 11-12).
Lauren Rudnick placed first in the 100 back, third in the 50 back and swam a new best time to first place in the 200 IM (girls 9-10).
Charlie Adams improved his time in seven of eight events, edging out the competition to take first place in the 25 back and 100 free (boys 8 and under). Adams also collected second place wins in the 25 free, 50 free, 25 breast and 100 IM.
Youngest swimmer Robin Adams was awarded first place in the 50 yard free (girls 6 and under).
Channel Cats achieving new PC A times and distinctive medals: Allison Hanson (girls 13-14: 200 free), Kim English (girls 9-10: 100 free, 200 free) and Koren English (girls 9-10: 50 fly, 100 fly, 100 IM).
Swimmers achieving new PC B times: Allison Hanson (200 back, 400 IM), Kim English (100 IM), and Koren English (100 breast).
The Channel Cats practice daily at the Westshore Pool in Lakeport. Those interested in Channel Cat swimming or activities may contact Jennifer Hanson at 707-263-3131.
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- Written by: Sue Smith Adams.
CLEAR LAKE STATE PARK – See Yosemite National Park in all of its glory at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, in the visitor center auditorium. This 55-minute film will complete our Western National Parks series.
Enjoy the amazing features of this world-renowned park for the first time or relive your Yosemite experience. See granite domes that rise 3,000 to 4,000 feet above the valley floor. Hear the rush of Yosemite Falls, a falls 13 times higher than Niagara. See this geologically elegantly carved work of art right here in California.
As I reviewed the film, I recalled being one of three lead persons going into Yosemite to scout the locations of birds for a community college Birds of California class. It was my first experience in mountain driving and also camping in Yosemite.
The first morning, we arose long before dawn to experience the “dawn chorus” of amazing bird vocalizations. The bird of the trip was the gray-crowned rosy-finch sighted high on a canyon wall.
Some years later, crossing Tuolumne Meadows, at an approximate elevation of 8,600 feet on the last day before winter closure, is an experience both my husband and I will always cherish. The region was exquisite in fall dress.
After viewing the film, browse our museum to look for similarities. Yes, there are some. We both share Mediterranean Climates, flora and fauna. Geological history shows how movements of the North American Plate influenced both.
The Visitor Center is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Saturday through October. The museum is one of Lake County’s great treasures of natural history.
At this time, there is no entrance fee to Clear Lake State Park for participating in walks, programs or visiting the museum.
Visit www.clearlakestatepark.org for program schedule, great photos and park information.
Clear Lake State Park is located at 5300 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.
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- Written by: Lake County News Reports
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