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LAKEPORT – The monthly meeting of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 88 of Lake County, will hold its next meeting on Saturday, Aug. 1.
The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Lakeport Yacht Club located at the Fifth Street launching ramp in Lakeport.
Anyone interested in joining this active flotilla is encouraged to attend.
The flotilla offers many different facets of interest so come join the meeting and become one of America's Volunteer Life Savers.
For additional information, please call the flotilla's information line at 707-513-5122.
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Now, the national 501(c)(3) nonprofit group needs your help in creating a 2010 photo calendar with images of children wearing the life jackets and staying safe on the water. By offering the photo calendar contest on the new Foundation Facebook page the boating safety and environmental organization hopes to educate and reach out to more boaters, as well as generate funds for this much needed program that has saved three children’s lives.
The contest is simple. Borrow a free life jacket from one of the BoatU.S. Foundation's Kid’s Life Jacket Loaner Program sites, snap a picture of your child in the jacket and upload it to the Foundation page on Facebook (or email to
In Lake County, the program site is located at Ferndale Resort, 6190 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville, telephone 707-279-4866, e-mail
In November, judges will select the best photos to be featured in a 2010 BoatUS Foundation Calendar that will be offered for sale on www.BoatUS.com/Foundation .
The organization also plans to use some of the images to continue to promote the popular program, which allows parents and boaters to borrow for free a right-sized life jacket for the day or weekend.
The BoatU.S. Foundation Facebook page provides updates on all Foundation programs, discussions on boating safety and clean boating topics, short practical safety videos and much more.
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CLEAR LAKE STATE PARK – Dr. Harry Lyons, professor of ecology and biology at the Yuba College Clear Lake Campus, will present his popular “Myths and Music of Clear Lake” at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, July 25.
This entertaining program mixes biology, humor and music to tell the story of Clear Lake. A story few have heard.
What’s that green stuff? Who eats cyanobacteria? Should you stay out of the water on certain days? Shouldn’t this lake have disappeared years ago? Dr. Lyons tells the intriguing story of Clear Lake as only a marine biologist can tell it. Lyons’ musical talent and humor round out an exceptional program.
There is no entrance fee to the park for attending scheduled programs, walks or visiting the museum. The visitor center, including the gift shop where you will find many interesting items, will open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer.
On Sunday, July 26, meet Dr. Cliff Johnson at 8:30 a.m. at the visitor center ramp for a walk in the park.
Johnson has taught classes on birding for Mendocino College at Clear Lake State Park. As a worldwide birder, he has an amazing record on sightings. Guided walks in the park take place on the second and fourth Sunday at 8:30 a.m.
Visit www.clearlakestatepark.org for great photos, activity schedule and park information.
Clear Lake State Park is located at 5300 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.
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PETALUMA – Gusty winds may have ruffled a few feathers last weekend at the Westside Aquaduck swim meet in Petaluma, but Lake County Channel Cats stayed smooth and speedy in the water.
Coached by Agustin Merodio, a core team of six Channel Cats raced the clock alongside more than 300 swimmers representing 18 North Bay Area swim clubs in this rewarding long-course competition.
Allison Hanson, 13, took the lead to win first place in 50M freestyle, 200M backstroke, and 200M butterfly. She earned second place wins in the 100M freestyle, 100M butterfly and a pair of third place ribbons for her efforts in the 100M backstroke and 200M freestyle.
Despite aging up to faster time standards, Hanson wasted no time in achieving her first A-time medal for 50M freestyle in the girls 13-14 year old division.
Nikki Hanson, 9, also faced the added challenge of aging up a division, yet swam a neat 50M course of butterfly placing as high as ninth.
Sarah Merodio, 12, picked up her fourth A-time medal in the 100M freestyle. In addition, she earned a rainbow of ribbons representing second place wins in 50M butterfly, 200M breaststroke, 100M freestyle, as well as third- and fifth-place wins for 50M backstroke and the 200 IM.
Lauren Rudnick, 9, kept the competitive spirit and a smile on her face, tackling eight events and taking home five third place wins in the 100M freestyle, 200M freestyle, 50M backstroke, 50M breaststroke, 100M backstroke and the 200M IM.
Matteo Merodio 15, improved upon A-times in the 50M and 100M freestyle, just narrowly missing Junior Olympic designation by the slimmest of .06 seconds in a fast and furious 50M dash to the finish.
Charlie Adams, 8, was awarded a distinctive A-time medal for his quick pace in the 50M backstroke event. He took home four first place ribbons for 50M freestyle, 100M freestyle, 50M backstroke and 50M breaststroke in the boys 8 and under division. He placed third and sixth, respectively, among boys 10 and under for 100M backstroke and 100M breaststroke.
The Channel Cats would also like to welcome everyone to their new Web site at www.lakecountychannelcats.com .
The Lake County Channel Cats swim four evenings a week at the Westshore Pool in Lakeport. For more information regarding the Channel Cats team, swim lessons, or events, contact Jennifer Hanson at 707-263-3131.