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The potluck is at 6 p.m., with the meeting at 7 p.m.
The group will meet at its usual location, at Saint Mary Immaculate Parish Hall, 801 N. Main St., Lakeport.
In conjunction with the Nov. 10 Marine birthday, the chapter will be honoring all Marine Corps vets. Also planned for the agenda will be preparations for the holiday dinner slated for the Dec. 11 meeting.
All Vietnam era veterans, veterans of all eras, their families and friends, and members of the general public are all cordially welcome.
For more information email
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During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
He is the son of Roger and Janeen Powers of Clearlake Oaks, and brother of Mark Powers of Pacifica.
Powers is a 1992 graduate of Terra Nova High School, Pacifica.
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During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
He is the son of Gary E. Worthen of Bradley Court, Burlington, Wash., and grandson of Grace Flora of Upper Lake.
Worthen is a 2007 graduate of Burlington Edison High School.
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Staff Sergeant Josh Bryant, just home from Afghanistan, paid a visit, meeting his formerly unknown supporters.
He expressed his gratitude, explaining how the care packages he received helped raise morale. Bryant said the packages from Operation Tango Mike meant a great deal as they came from virtual strangers, making the effort to share their time and send support to him. He also mentioned that nothing received is wasted and troops receiving packages always share with their buddies.
Bryant, a 1999 graduate of Middletown High School, was thanked for his service and was honored with a proclamation from the Lake County Board of Supervisors.
Supervisor Rob Brown presented the Airman with his proclamation as well as presenting one to Denise Wilson, the mother of Lance Corporal Ivan Wilson. Though the Lance Corporal has returned from Iraq, he is not currently in Lake County.
Denise Wilson also thanked the volunteers of Operation Tango Mike, saying how much she appreciated knowing Lake County residents were caring for her son while he was deployed.
Bryant absolutely stunned his supporters when he turned the tables and presented a gift. A neatly encased American flag, accompanied by a beautiful full color certificate was presented. The flag is certified as having flown over the skies of Afghanistan on a mission in an F-15E “Strike Eagle” supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Bryant offered the gift as a token of his appreciation for the support he received while deployed.
Jeannie Hadley then made another presentation. She and her husband, DJ, supplied a check in the amount to cover a full month’s shipping. Jeannie has been a participant in Operation Tango Mike “packing parties” and said her husband and she wanted to contribute to what they believe is a very worthy cause.
When the evening concluded, 68 boxes had been lovingly packed with food, snacks, hygiene items, correspondence and Halloween goodies. They were sealed and addressed and on Friday, Sept. 28, the boxes began their journey to troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Earlier in the week, the Lakeport Lions and Kelseyville Lioness also made donations. The Lake County Correctional Officers Association has also made a contribution. The employees at Fosters Freeze in Lucerne have elected not to accept tips. Instead, they place the would-be tips in a donation receptacle for Operation Tango Mike.
The Lakeport Safeway store has contributed a gift card to be used for purchasing care package supplies. Many individuals have also been contributors and with the holiday season quickly approaching, these monies will be designated to ensure special Thanksgiving and Christmas shipments to the troops. Those packages will include tasty treats from the Girl Scouts of Northern California (Lake County troops and leaders).
Operation Tango Mike has launched the “Hug a Hero” campaign. The quest is to secure sponsors for talking bears that will be sent in every Christmas care package. The bear reads letters of support and addresses every military branch. Currently, a display bear can be seen and heard at Umpqua Bank on 11th Street in Lakeport. Bears may be sponsored for $20 each.
As always, volunteers are welcome to join the troop support effort. Correspondence remains the most requested item for care packages. Please feel free to deposit cards, letters and notes in any “drop zone” donation barrel.
Many “thank you” cards, letters and messages have come to Operation Tango Mike. Many of these are directly from the troops receiving the care packages and support. Some are from their families. Knowing the care packages and support make a difference in the daily life of a U.S. service member is the best thank you any volunteer could get.
Donations are welcome and may be made payable to Operation Tango Mike at 5216 Piner Court, Kelseyville, CA 95451. If you have questions or wish to make cash contributions, please contact Ginny Craven at (707) 349-2838.
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During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.
He is the son of Brett and Marion Hopkins of Kelseyville.
Essex is currently attending Kelseyville High School.
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The potluck is at 6 p.m., with the meeting following at 7 p.m.
The group will meet at its usual location, at Saint Mary Immaculate Parish Hall, 801 N. Main St., Lakeport.
Topic of discussion will be "Honoring Naval Veterans," Guest speaker Rick Thomas, Flotilla Commander, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, will discuss water safety.
All Vietnam era veterans, veterans of all eras, their families and friends, and members of the general public are all cordially welcome.
For more information contact Genevieve Snow, 263-3740 or e-mail
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MIDDLETOWN – Army Pvt. Steven E. Hays has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
Hays, a 2003 graduate of Middletown High School, is the son of John Hays of Cobb.
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LAKEPORT – Operation Tango Mike volunteers showed up in a force – 32 strong – for the most recent packing party. Sixty care packages were assembled and packaged for shipment to U.S troops serving in Iraq.
The event took place at Umpqua Bank in Lakeport, the new “headquarters” for Operation Tango Mike.
A generous donation of space for storage and for packing parties has made life much easier for the group. Donations are now sorted and stored at the bank and care packages are assembled there as well. Since 2003, goods had been stored in the home and garage of this author and transported to separate locations for packing parties.
Round Table Pizza and Umpqua Bank also generously provided pizza and beverages for the dedicated volunteers. Families of deployed troops, Lake County Sheriff’s Office volunteers, Vietnam Veterans of America members and many wonderful Lake County citizens volunteered their time for the labor of love.
The next packing party will take place near the end of September. Operation Tango Mike strives to give the troops a “touch of home” and in that regard will send Halloween themed boxes at the next shipping. Anyone wishing to volunteer, to contribute goods or monetary donations is welcome to do so.
“Drop Zone” donation barrels can be found at the following locations:
Kelseyville: Riviera Foods, 9730 Soda Bay Road; Riviera Hills Golf and Recreation Club, 10200 Fairway Drive.
Middletown: Hardester’s Markets; Highway 29 in Middletown, Hidden Valley at 29843 Hartman Road and 16295 Highway 175, Cobb.
Clearlake: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2237, 3980 Veterans Lane; American Legion Post No. 437, 14770 Austin Road; Foods, Etc. at 15290 Lakeshore Drive.
Clearlake Oaks: Red and White Store, 12580 East Highway 20; Tower Mart 12583 East Highway 20.
Lucerne: Lakeview Market, 6068 East Highway 20.
Nice: Sentry Market, 2265 East Highway 20; Boathouse Bar & BBQ, 2685 Lakeshore Blvd.
Upper Lake: Country Carpets, 9465 Main St.; Judy’s Junction, 375 East Highway 20.
Lakeport: Mackey Tires & Spas, 2102 S. Main St.; The Inks Spot, 95 Third St.; Kerrie’s Quilting, 1853 N. High St.; The Iron Worker Gym, 325 20th St.; Safeway, 1071 11th St.; Bruno’s Shop Smart, 355 Lakeport Bldv; and Umpqua Bank, 805 11th St.
Monetary donations are always a tremendous help in covering the monthly shipping costs, which average $550.
Donations can be in the form of checks made payable to Operation Tango Mike, are tax-deductible and may be sent to P.O. Box 1313, Lakeport, CA 95453.
If you wish to make a cash donation or desire further information, please contact Ginny Craven at 707-349-2838 or
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Enjoy a beautiful ride around the county and enjoy a steak barbecue and a band afterward. A no-host bar will be available.
The cost is $25 for one rider, $40 for those ridin' two up, and $40 for automobiles, street rods or other vehicles.
The proceeds go to the chapter's memorial scholarship fund.
Register between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sept. 15 at Ironhorse Creations, 1190 S. Main St., Lakeport.
For more information, call Dave or Patty, 995-1742.
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