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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Hospice Services of Lake County is launching Hike for Hospice, a fundraising event, on Saturday, June 20.
People who want to participate in the hike are encouraged to preregister at the Web site www.lakecountyhospice.org prior to the event.
Once registered, a hiker’s packet that includes sponsorship forms and “sponsor me” buttons will be mailed to the hiker along with details of the event.
Hikers, or teams of hikers, are asked to have family and friends sponsor their hike by making a donation to Hospice Services of Lake County.
The hiker collects the donations in an envelope provided in the hiker’s packet, and delivers the donations on the event date as they check in to hike.
The hike will take place from 9 a.m. to approximately 11 a.m. at Highland Springs Park.
Check-in begins at 9 a.m. at the picnic area near the reservoir. Hikers may choose one of three predefined hiking trails through the park that are one, two or three miles long.
When all the hikers have returned, awards will be given for most money raised by an individual, most money raised by a team, most creatively dressed individual and most creatively dressed team. creative apparel is highly encouraged.
The event is expected to finish by 11:30 a.m.
Highland Springs Park is located at 3600 E. Highland Springs Road in Lakeport, off of Highway 29 past the Lampson Field Airport.
Donations from this event help provide medical care and support services to residents of Lake County in their last months of life.
All donations are fully tax-deductible.
For more information, to register to hike or sponsor a hiker, go to www.lakecountyhospice.org or call 707-263-6222.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Join Brad Barnwell on Saturday, June 20, for a bird walk along Cole Creek, Kelsey Creek Outlet and Kelsey Slough at Clear Lake State Park.
The two-hour walk will start at the visitor center parking lot at 7:30 a.m.
The walk will be at a slow pace and cover about one mile of paved road and trails.
They will look for the young osprey and juvenile green herons as well as other birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles.
Participants should wear sturdy shoes and should bring binoculars/scopes, birding guide and water. Rain will cancel the walk.
Clear Lake State Park is located at 5300 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville. Entry into the park is free for those attending the walk.
Anyone having special needs should contact the Clear Lake State Park Sector Office Tuesday through Thursday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 707-279-2267.
For further information on California State Parks go to www.parks.ca.gov .
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HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. – The 40-9ers Ladies Golf Club held a flag tournament on June 11.
The results are as follows:
– Flight one: Deby Braun and Joy Ryan tied for first place with a net 34; second place, Adele Curtin with net 37.
– Flight two: First place, Hank Kistner with net 41; second place, Kit Hoss with net 42; third place, Liz Cummesky, net 44.
– Flight three: First place, Diana Schneider with net 39; second place, Toni Stratton, net 40; three-way tie for third place, Gwen De Rosa, Nan Rudy and Marla Peterson all had net 42.
– Flight four: First place, Barbara Carver, net 35; second place, Carol Surber, net 44; and third place, Pat Bright and Linda Millard tied with net 46.
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HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. – The HVL Men’s Niners Golf Club held a stroke-play tournament on June 11.
The results were:
– First flight: Bob Chesnut took first with net 34. Al Burrows, Don Herndon and Fred Figg finished tied for second, 35.
– Second flight: Ron Clark was first, 31. Paul Peterson and Bill Surber tied for second, 34.
– Third flight: Bob Costello and Phil Tyler tied for the top spot with the lowest net of the day, 28. Dick Kistner finished third with 37.
Closest to the Par 3 pins were Don Herndon and Rick Conrad. Fred Figg scored the only chip-in.
Forty-one men participated in this event.
Ron Hallman is publicist for the HVL Men’s Niners Golf Club.
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