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Dam Level Update as of Monday, 2/8/10

The elevation of the spillway (Glory Hole) at Monticello Dam is 440 feet.

As of 2/7/10 the water is now 23.66 Feet below the top of the spillway.

Lake Berryessa has had 17.35 inches of rainfall at Monticello Dam since July 1, 2009.

The lake has now risen 9.42 feet since it’s low point of 406.92 feet on 1/11/10.

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Park Manager, Janet Rogers, is leaving Lake Berryessa.

From Peggi Brooks, Chief, Recreation Resources Division: “Janet Rogers has announced that she has accepted a career position with the National Park Service at Mount Lassen National Park.  Before coming to Reclamation, Janet worked for the Park Service at Haleakala National Park in Maui, HI as well as at several other National Parks. We wish Janet the best in her new position and appreciate all she has done while at Lake Berryessa.  Until we can recruit and hire her permanent replacement, Mr. Dan Kolda will serve as the acting park manager at Lake Berryessa.”

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For Berryessa Highlands residents, the Residents Committee has posted the slides from the Jan. 28 meeting. These include before and after photos of the system improvements. Go to http://www.berryessahighlands.info/Engineers__Report.php  to see it.

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The 2010 Census offers short-term jobs: $20/hr

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The Census Bureau Goes to Church: Representatives from the US Census Bureau will be at the Community Church of Lake Berryessa on Thursday February 18th from 10:30am until approx 3:00pm to provide materials and answer any questions in regards to the upcoming census in March. In addition the Census Bureau has chosen the church to serve as the local Questionnaire Assistance Center during the census from March 19th through April 19th. Click here for details.

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Cucina Italiana Music Night (Feb. 6) - Two New Theme Songs Introduced!

CUCINA: Words by Bill Scholer. Sung to the melody Maria from West Side Story

THAT'S CUCINA: Words by Peter Kilkus. Sung to the melody That's Amore

Stefano, Gary, Martha, Bill

Sharyn, Gary, Bill

The Audience Roars It's Approval!

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Persistence and presence create truth online. Fact and fiction carry the same intrinsic weight in the social networking marketplace. Unfortunately, reality has no advertising budget.

If Facebook buys Twitter and the two combine, they should change their name to Fritter, since that's what most people are doing with their time there.

Think what Facebook is going to be like in the future when robots start asking humans to friend them and human-like robots start unfriending robot-like humans - and no one can tell the difference!

That’s So Stupid!

Calendar of Events

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A Community Meeting - Capell Valley School Closing
Capell Valley Firehouse, February 11th, 7:00 p.m.

After more than 100 years serving our community the Napa Valley Unified School District has made the decision to close Capell Valley Elementary. This is a very sad time and we as a community need to come together to plan for the future. Everyone is encouragd to attend to discuss what is to happen with the school facilities and their use. They are also putting together a slideshow of the many memories of Capell Valley School. To share pictures and memorabilia contact Kristine, 966-9892, kcfields02@att.net

February 13: Trout & Salmon Derby, Spanish Flat Country Store at 4318 Berryessa Knoxville Road. Call Marcia Ritz at 966-1600. Click here for details.

Sunday, Feb. 14, Cucina Italiana Valentine's Day Dinner

Saturday, Feb. 20, Gypsy Station Potluck Party in Pope Valley

Saturday, Feb. 27, Open That Bottle Night at Cucina Italiana.

Saturday, Feb. 27, Jeff Parady for Supevisor Fundraiser, St. Helena

March 3: Napa County Taxpayer Association, 6:30 PM, General membership meeting, everyone invited. Location is Monticello Deli. 1810 Monticello Rd. Email: NAPATAX@yahoo.com

March 13: Berryessa Lions Club Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage fundraiser at Turtle Rock. Drinks at 6:00 followed by dinner.

March 20: Corned Beef and Cabbage Potluck, Easter Basket Raffle, Berryessa Senior Center, 6 P.M., 925-699-3729 PM or 707-966-0206

March 22: 3rd District Supervisor Candidates Forum, 7 PM, Berryessa Senior Center, 4380 Spanish Flat Loop Rd.

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Markley Cove Resort is Open!
The closest resort to Monticello Dam, Markley Cove offers cabin rentals, a convenience store, food service, marina services, boat slips, boat and jet ski rentals, boat gasoline. No day use picnic area.

(707) 966-2134

Pleasure Cove Marina is Open!
Pleasure Cove Marina operates from the south end of the lake just off Hwy 128 and offers houseboat rentals, cabin rentals, tent & RV camping, boat slips, boat and jet ski rentals, boat gasoline.
No day use picnic area.

(707) 966-9600

Free Public Facilities are Open: Oak Shores/Smittle Creek Day Use Parks are open. (Download Brochure: Oak Shores Park) Oak Shores and Smittle Creek offer more than 100 picnic sites equipped with BBQ grills. Two hand launches for non-motorized car-top boats are also available.

707-966-2111

General Information

Past Issues Past Photo Albums

Bureau of Reclamation Information & Maps

Legendary Napa Valley Web Site Hiking Trails & Paddling Guide
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Winters Chamber of Commerce

Visit Winters Informational Web Site

Click for Napa, California ForecastClick for Pope Valley, California Forecast

This Napa Weather Station is at Yountville.   This Weather Station is at Berryessa Estates.

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Welcome to The Lake Berryessa e-News!

We strive to bring you the news and events of the Greater Lake Berryessa Region and our Napa Back Roads.

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Peter Kilkus, Owner/Editor
1515 Headlands Drive
Napa, CA 94558
pkilkus@gmail.com, 415-307-6906

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Peter Kilkus
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Napa, CA 94558

Last Updated on February 8, 2010

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