Friday, 29 March 2024

Recreation

UKIAH, Calif. – It was a beautiful weekend for the 2013 Fall Classic Oct. 19-20 at Ukiah Speedway.

The racing was kicked off with an open practice session on Friday night along with a barbecue for all the racers and crews in attendance.

The action started with the Jammers racing for one of the few money shows on the year.

For the first time this season they took the track to qualify with the fast time, 15.708, set by Keith Hopkinson Jr. The heat race win went to Hopkinson.

In the main event the track promoter decided to put the Mini Stocks and Jammers together to give the fans a more exciting race.

For the Jammer division, Hopkinson and Wayne Young started in the front. Hopkinson took the early lead and never looked back to take the win, followed by Young and Keith Hopkinson Sr.

In the Modifieds the fast time was set by Richie Potts, with a 13.184. The heat race wins went to Potts and Andy Vanderveer, which put them on the front row for the main event on Sunday.

Potts took the early lead in the main event, retiring early in the race due to mechanical problems, which gave the lead to Vanderveer.

There was only one yellow during the entire 50 lap main event, with a solo spin of Sierra Furia on lap No. 10.

On the drop of the green flag Vanderveer pulled ahead of David Lyndall. At the drop of the checkers it was Vanderveer who took home the Eagle trophy, along with a special gift from out-of-town racing team sponsor Muerto Tequila.

In the Mini Stock division James Stillman dominated again, setting the fast time of 15.181. He also took home the heat race win and slid to an easy win, taking the eagle trophy home for the main event.

The Extreme Asphalt Outlaws only raced on Sunday, allowing for local driver Kyle Tellstrom to compete in a late model race at Madera Speedway, where he finished 10th.

The fast time went to Steve Taylor with a 13.619. Heat race was won by Sean Sweeney, putting him on the pole for the main event next to Tellstrom. On the drop of the green flag Tellstrom was fighting hard on the outside lane to take the lead away from Sweeney, but Sweeney was able to keep his lead.

The main event went without a caution, with Sweeney taking home the Eagle Trophy along with a special gift from Muerto Tequila.

The Pro-4 Modifieds took to the track for two complete race shows over the weekend.

On Saturday night the fast time went to Codi Barba with a 13.790. Heat Race wins went to Ken Gifford and Nick King. In the main event Timber Cookson took the pole with Nick King on the outside.

Cookson took the early lead but King fought hard to pass her. It did not take Barba long to get to the front from the back. By lap No. 8 he was up to second place.

Gifford followed him to the front but did not have quite enough time before the checkers fell with Barba taking the win followed by Gifford, Sorrels and King.

On Sunday afternoon it was Gifford who set the fast time with a 13.726. Heat race wins went to Ed Cudney and Jimmy Sorrels.

In the main event King and Curt Lewis were on the front row when the green flag flew. Lewis took the early lead over King. By lap 11 Barba was up to lead from the middle of the pack.

When the checkers fell it was Barba who came across first again to take home an Eagle trophy. He was followed by Gifford, Sorrels and Lewis.

The Bomber division also had two complete days of racing action.

On Saturday, Roseville driver of Erick Ray took the fast time with a 14.670. Heat race wins went to local drivers Denny Cashada and Ron Duke Sr., who earned spots on the front row of the main event.

Duke took the early lead but Cashada was not ready to give upjust yet. Cashada took the lead away from Duke on lap No. 7 with a yellow flag following. On the drop of the green Cashada kept his lead but tangled with Duke causing another yellow flag.

When the race resumed Gino Buchignani and Matt Manolis battled for the lead for more than 15 laps. At the drop of the checkers it was Ray who took the win followed by Manolis, Duke and Bob Mook.

On Sunday Denny Cashada set the fast time with 14.712. Heat race wins went to Cody Rickard and Ray.

In the main event Rickard and Ray set the pace for the rest of the field. At the drop of the green Ray took the early lead over Rickard.

The two battled the entire race but Rickard didn’t have enough to take the lead from Ray, who went on to win another Eagle trophy for the season. Following Ray was Rickard, Duke and Cashada.

In the Legend division Cameron Austin set the fast time with a 14.105. Heat race wins went to Austin and Cody Winchel, who went to the front row to set the pace for the field.

At the drop of the green flag Austin took the early lead with Barba following him. Barba did not have enough to give Austin a challenge as Austin took the win at the checkers, followed by Barba, Roger Fletcher and Ian Elliott.

Action continues on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Lakeport Speedway for the Rock Crawlers, Jammers and boat races, which will be the final race for Lakeport Speedway's asphalt track for 2013.

For complete event details make sure to visit www.ukiahspeedway.com or like the track on Facebook.

Deer hunting from a boat


Question: Is it legal to hunt deer from a boat drifting down a river? If so, what are the parameters? Do you have to be a certain distance from shore? (Eric S., Redding)

Answer: The main requirement when hunting from a boat is that the boat cannot be under power or still moving as a result of power. In addition, engines must be shut off and out of the water. Once you’ve done this, the boat may be drifting, beached, moored, resting at anchor, or propelled by paddle, oar or pole.

Aside from the requirements of using the boat as a platform, the shooter must consider what else may be around and beyond the deer.

You cannot hunt or shoot a firearm within 150 yards of an occupied dwelling, or hunt on private property or within prohibited areas such as municipalities. It is important to research your specific hunting area and know legal access points.

No person shall pursue, drive, herd or take any bird or mammal from any type of motor-driven air or land vehicles, motorboat, airboat, sailboat or snowmobile (California Code of Regulations Title 14, section 251). There may also be some Penal Code restrictions regarding loaded firearms in vehicles.

Handicapped abalone diving

Question: My dad is handicapped and someone told him if he gets a license and abalone report card, he can then have someone else catch abalone for him and hand it to him either while he’s on a boat or once back on shore. Is this true? (Janet R., Sacramento)

Answer: Unfortunately, no. A person who is unable to take their own abalone cannot purchase an abalone report card and have someone else take abalone for them using their report card.

A person licensed to take abalone can give some of their own catch to your father as long as the abalone are tagged and recorded on the actual diver’s report card.

Taking control of coyote problems

Question: I live in Fullerton and am having coyote problems. A coyote recently killed my cat, and some other pets have also been killed and/or attacked.

Is it legal to kill a coyote in my neighborhood if I feel it is a viable threat at the time? I'm not seeking them out and not trying to hunt. I just don’t want to lose any more animals.

We want to comply with all laws but aren't getting anywhere talking to the local police department or the animal shelters or humane society.

I’ve never had a hunting license and my parents’ licenses are expired but can be renewed if need be. We have registered handguns, rifles and shotguns that are all legal. I just want to make sure we won’t get into trouble with the law.

What are our rights? (Christina, Fullerton)

Answer: Under Fish and Wildlife laws, coyotes are classified as non-game animals and may be taken throughout the year with a hunting license. The offending animals may also be taken if they cause property damage.

That being said, laws generally prohibit the discharge of any firearm or other weapon in urban areas. You may want to verify this with your local police or sheriff’s agency. Some communities have hired licensed trappers to remove nuisance coyotes.

Limpet regulations

Question: What are the true regulations for collecting limpets? From what I can gather from reading the regs, there is no size limit, the bag limit is 35, and they can only be collected by hand or by hook and line.

In Hawaii, it is common practice to use a butter knife to pry the limpets or "opihi" off the rocks, and this is the most effective method. Without a knife, it’s pretty much impossible.

Therefore, is it legal to use a knife to collect limpets? If not, can the regulations be changed so that limpets are an exception? I don't believe that regulation was made with limpets in mind. (Orion G., Santa Barbara)

Answer: You are correct. You may take up to 35 limpets year round and you are allowed to take them only on hook and line or with the hands (CCR Title 14, section 29.10(a)). If you think this regulation should be changed, you are encouraged to propose amendments to the Fish and Game Commission.

For a list of upcoming meetings or to contact them directly, please go to www.fgc.ca.gov/ .

Carrie Wilson is a marine environmental scientist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. While she cannot personally answer everyone’s questions, she will select a few to answer each week in this column. Please contact her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Kelseyville Tennis Club held a doubles fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Gard Street Courts in Kelseyville.

There was a good turnout for the event. They had a great time and look forward to the Spring Fundraiser Tournament to be held in March.

The group held a raffle for prizes that were donated.The group would like to thank the following merchants for their generous donations: Studebaker’s Coffee House, Wildhurst Winery, Chacewater Winery and Olive Oil, Disney’s Watersports and Awards and Kelseyville Pizza.

The players made donations to the Kelseyville Unified School District in order to contribute to the court repair fund. This is an ongoing effort and future tournaments will be held.

Anyone wishing to donate to the fund can make a donation in the name of the tennis club to the Kelseyville Unified School District. The club offered thanks for support of the community tennis courts.

For any person interested in becoming a member and gaining access to the tennis courts, please call Larry Larson at 707-279-8680.

The resolution of the federal government shutdown Thursday will restore waterfowl hunting opportunities at National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) in California.

State Wildlife Areas were unaffected by the shutdown and remain open to hunting during the regular waterfowl seasons.

All NWRs had been closed during the federal government shutdown, including those designated as Type A areas for which the state draws reservations and operates the check stations.

The following NWRs have confirmed that they will open by Saturday.

For more information, hunters can contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or call the refuge they wish to visit.

• Colusa NWR, 530-934-2801
• Delevan NWR, 530-934-2801
• Kern NWR, 661-725-6504
• Merced NWR, 209-826-3508
• Sacramento NWR, 530-934-2801
• San Luis NWR, (including Kesterson, Bear Creek, Freitas North), 209-826-3508
• Sonny Bono Salton Sea NWR, 760-348-5278
• Lower Klamath NWR, 530-667-2231
• Tule Lake NWR, 530-667-2231
• Modoc NWR, 530-233-3572
• Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NWR, 510-792-0222

The South Freitas Unit of San Luis NWR is closed due to road construction at its boat launch site. The Department of Transportation project is scheduled to be completed and the unit to be opened by Oct. 26. Hunters can call the refuge at 209-826-0463 to confirm its reopening before leaving on a hunting trip.

The below Type A and B State Wildlife Areas (and all Type C wildlife areas that permit waterfowl hunting) are open for waterfowl hunting. A few of the wildlife areas below are located in waterfowl hunting zones which opened on Oct. 5. Most are scheduled to open Saturday, Oct. 19, when the rest of the state opens for waterfowl hunting.

• Gray Lodge Wildlife Area (Type A)
• Grizzly Island Wildlife Area (Type A and Type B Units)
• Los Banos Wildlife Area (Type A)
• Mendota Wildlife Area (Type A)
• North Grasslands Wildlife Area (Including China Island, Salt Slough and Gadwall Units) (Type A)
• San Jacinto Wildlife Area (Type A)
• Upper Butte Basin Wildlife Area (Including Little Dry Creek, Howard Slough and Llano Seco Units) (Type A)
• Volta Wildlife Area (Type A)
• Wister Unit of Imperial Wildlife Area (Type A)
• Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area (Type A)
• Ash Creek Wildlife Area (Type B)
• Butte Valley Wildlife Area (Type B)
• Honey Lake Wildlife Area (Fleming and Dakin Units) (Type B)
• Shasta Valley Wildlife Area (Type B)
• Willow Creek Wildlife Area (Type B)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has posted a Frequently Asked Questions page on its website at https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=73964&;inline=1 .

For further information, please visit CDFW’s Web site at www.wildlife.ca.gov .

boggsmountain

BOGGS MOUNTAIN, Calif. – The Lake County Big Read Program, together with the Friends of Boggs, is presenting a “Hike and Read” event on Sunday, Oct. 20, at Boggs Mountain State Forest.

The Big Read provides citizens with the opportunity to read and discuss a single book at various events within their community over a period of a month.

The Lake County program month is October, and the reading selection is the popular “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan.

The Lake County Big Read is a grant-funded program of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) designed to restore reading and the role of literature in American culture and to encourage citizens to read for pleasure and enlightenment. The NEA presents The Big Read in partnership with Arts Midwest.

To nurture these goals, the Boggs Mountain Event will feature a 2.9-mile hike, and at the half-way point, the group will take a break and enjoy a snack as they discuss “The Joy Luck Club” and share one of their favorite passages in the novel and listen to the readings presented by others.

This will be a moderate-level hike on moderate terrain with some elevation and will be led by the director of the Big Read for Lake County, Robin Fogel-Shrive, together with Darlene Hecomovich, a member of Friends of Boggs.

Attendees will have the additional benefit of exercise while they hike through the Douglas fir/ponderosa pine forest enjoying lovely vistas and the beauty of fall in the forest.

Wear sturdy shoes, dress appropriately for weather conditions, and bring water, your snack as well as a bundle of enthusiasm.

Meet at the parking lot kiosk promptly at 9 a.m. The forest entrance is located off Highway 175 just 1½ miles north of Cobb Village. Turn at the blue State Fire Station/Boggs Mountain Forest sign.

For further information phone Darlene at 707-928-5591 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

leatherbackturtle

In an effort to bring awareness and protect the population for generations to come, California has designated Oct. 15 as Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtle Conservation Day.

As one of largest migratory sea turtles, the Pacific leatherback sea turtle (leatherback) mark an incredible journey each year, traveling more than 6,000 miles from nesting beaches in Indonesia to feed on California jellyfish during summer and fall months.

Listed as threatened on both federal and state lists, the species faces threats from capture in fishing gear, harvesting of eggs on nesting beaches, plastic pollution and climate change.

“Despite being listed as an endangered or threatened species since 1970, the leatherback population has decreased by approximately 90 percent over the last 20 years,” said CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham. “Our hope with this celebration is to bring awareness to the plight of the leatherback to preserve it for years to come.”

Passed by the Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Brown in September 2012, Assembly Bill 1776 established leatherbacks as the official state marine reptile.

The bill encourages public schools to include leatherbacks in their curriculum and urges state and federal agencies to take proactive conservation measures to prevent further threats.

Scientists and government representatives from California and Indonesia will also convene in Monterey, California Oct. 14-16, 2013, for an historic summit on leatherbacks.

The conference will host more than a dozen Indonesian delegates, providing the opportunity to reaffirm each country’s commitments and forge new partnerships to prevent the extinction of this magnificent species that call both regions home.

Leatherbacks are the deepest-diving, longest-living and largest sea turtle.

An adult can weigh up to 2,000 pounds and measure more than 6.5 feet in length and can easily be differentiated from other turtle species by its lack of a bony shell.

According to National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) scientists, there are less than 5,000 leatherback breeding females left in the world today.

Upcoming Calendar

30Mar
03.30.2024 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lakeport Community Cleanup Day
30Mar
03.30.2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Second annual Bunny Brunch
30Mar
03.30.2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Lake County poet laureate inauguration
31Mar
03.31.2024
Easter Sunday
31Mar
03.31.2024 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Lakeport Rotary Club Easter Egg Hunt
1Apr
04.01.2024
Easter Monday
1Apr
10Apr
15Apr
04.15.2024
Tax Day

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