LAKEPORT, Calif. – Officials at the Lake County Fair announced the winners of the third annual Lake County Spring Fair Classic Car Show. 

The People’s Choice favorite was a 1970 Pontiac Firebird locally owned by John Mathies Jr. from Clearlake Oaks.

A multi-award winner for best paint, best convertible and ladies choice was a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro owned by Jenifer Campbell of Lakeport.

Lake County Spring Fair guests were given the honor of judging over 50 classic cars and trucks; multiple vintage trailers created their own Trailer Town.

“Fair guests had a tough time picking their favorite” said Lake County Fair Chief Executive Officer Debbie Strickler.

All 12 awards were made from recycled bowling pins donated by Charlie Richardson and creatively designed through the efforts of Gary Milhaupt and Lee Campbell.

Other awards and winners were: 

– Best Hot Rod: 1927 Ford T Roadster Pickup owned by Brian and Heidi Vincent of Lakeport.
– Best Vintage Trailer: 1960s Aristocrat Lil Loafer owned by Donn and Donna Marschall of Kelseyville.
– Best Engine and Best Interior: 1955 Chevrolet 210 Pro Street car owned by David Lakatos of Kelseyville.
– Best Make Out Vehicle: 1956 Chevy Sedan Delivery owned by John and Denise Alderman of Kelseyville.
– Best Truck: 1940 Ford Pickup owned by Bill Sauer of Kelseyville.
– Best Tear Drop Trailer: Self-built by George Elliot of Clearlake.
– Best Oldie But Goodie: 1939 Chevrolet Coup owned by Rick and Carol Maneros.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Branch 168 of Sons In Retirement held its monthly meeting at the TNT's Restaurant in Lakeport on June 12.

Golf Chairman Jim Cary announced that the annual summer tournament would be held in Reno on June 16 through 18.

The Little SIR, Frank West, reported that many members have volunteered to help with various activities at the annual picnic, to be held on Oct. 9.

The only thing remaining on West’s wish list is for a few volunteers to help with the set up around 10 a.m. on the day of the picnic.

West also announced that he had arranged for Michael Petry of Chase Investments to be the guest speaker at the next luncheon on July 10.

Larry Powers, the membership chairman, reported that the group's current membership is 92. Powers also introduced the newest member, Randy Whitt. Welcome, Randy!

Meanwhile SIR Branch 133’s next luncheon meeting is scheduled for June 19 in the Greenview Room at Hidden Valley Lake. The guest speakers will be from Cal Fire and the Lake County Probation Department. The board meets at 10:30 a.m. and the doors to the Greenview room open at 11 a.m. with the lunch served at noon.

The branch is holding a golf swap meet on June 26. Members can bring their old clubs and exchange them. Anyone who would like to donate clubs should know that all donated items will go to the Junior Golf  League at Hidden Halley Lake.

Sons In Retirement is a social organization for men of retirement age who are pursuing the goal of enjoying their later years. It has 142 branches with 18,000 members throughout the state.

Branch 168 holds a luncheon on the second Friday of each month at the TNT Restaurant in Lakeport.

Branch 133 holds its luncheons on the third Friday of the month in the Greenview Room at Hidden Valley Lake.

Anyone interested in learning more about the Sons In Retirement is encouraged to contact Larry Powers, chair of the membership committee of Branch 168, at 707-263-3403 or John P. Jones, chair of the membership committee of Branch 133, or visit the state Web site at http://sirinc.org/sirhappenings/ .

NORTH COAST, Calif. – The Anderson Valley Foodshed and KZYX will present the sixth annual Not-So-Simple Living Fair July 24 to 26 at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville.

The event will feature three days of rural living skills education, and back-t-the-land demonstrations.

This is a family event featuring wholesome local food, socially conscious vendors, dancing out under the stars and much more.

The weekend features a wide variety of workshops, including alternative energy, beekeeping, dairy culturing, natural building and fermentation.

Friday night starts out with the Gypsy Campout Cabaret. Local talent performs fireside. Please bring an instrument, story, or talent to share.

Saturday night's celebration begins with “the world's best potluck,” followed by music with Joe Craven and MamaJoWali.

Sunday's keynote speech will be given by Starhawk.

Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com and cost $30 per day or $40 for the weekend presale, and $35 per day or $50 for the weekend at the gate.

For Saturday night only, tickets cost $15. Camping is $10 per car per night. No dogs, please.

For more information, or to volunteer, go to www.notsosimple.info or call 707-901-7080.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Green Party of Lake County will meet on Sunday, June 21.

The meeting will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. at Round Table Pizza, 821 11th St. in Lakeport.

The group has invited John Stoddard, a candidate for the Board of Supervisors seat representing District 5, to speak.

Steven Greenberg from Hidden Valley Lake will discuss issues facing the south county.

Everyone is welcome. There will be no host food and drink.

For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ; visit www.facebook.com/lakecountygreenparty , www.cagreens.org or www.gpus.org ; or call 707-263-3391.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Historical Society (LCHS) will hold its June barbecue meeting from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at the Ely Stage Stop & Country Museum.

The museum is located at 9921 State Highway 281 (Soda Bay Road) in Kelseyville.

Being that the meeting falls on Father’s Day, the LCHS welcomes and honors all dads, granddads and great-granddads.

The highlight of the meeting will be the dedication of a plaque honoring Randy Ridgel, whose drive and vision helped bring about the Ely Stage Stop & Country Museum.

Ridgel served as LCHS president for about eight and a half years and left a significant legacy of service to the society.

Patrick Ridgel will talk about the San Francisco cable car that is on display at the Ely Stage Stop Museum.

The cable car lived at the Lake County Fairgrounds for many years and now makes its home at the Ely.

The LCHS will supply hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, plates, utensils, napkins, bottled water and soft drinks. Please bring a dish to share. If your dish needs to be cold keep it on ice.

There is no charge for LCHS members; admission for guests is $5 at the door. If guests join the LCHS at the barbecue, the $5 will apply to their memberships.

The Ely Stage Stop is on Highway 281 about 1 mile north of the traffic signal at the Kit’s Corner intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 281. Watch for the Ely sign beside the road.

For more information contact Bonnie Skee at 707-262-1432 or Jackie Ridgel at 707-279-4062.

The LCHS Web site http://www.lakecountyhistory.org/ has information about the society’s programs and activities.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A Super Bowl champion will appear at the Lake Youth Youth Center next month as part of a new youth empowerment seminar.

Lake County Youth Services Junior Giants, will host the presentation from the organization, Pros & Cons for Kids, from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1.

This event will be held at the center field of the Little League Fields on Ball Park, and is open to the public of all ages.

 Seating is limited so please bring your own folding chairs. 

Eason Ramson, director of Pros & Cons for Kids and a retired 49er Super Bowl champion, will give a presentation on the problem with low self-esteem, alcohol and substance abuse, the importance of knowing how to deal with negative peer pressure and the facts on drinking.

Along with the presentation, Ramson will bring his Super Bowl ring for the children to see. He is excited to bring his program to Lake County.

For more information contact Steve Flanagan, 707-696-6473.