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I D2-NAPA VALLEY REGISTER Thursday, December 12, 2002 Click From Page D1 Carl From Page D1 The volunteers of the Wildlife Center and the Board of Directors of the Suisun Marsh Natural History Association are holding their annual open house. Each year at this time, the association opens its doors to its membership and the community. Tours will be given and refreshments offered to all who come. It is Dec. 14 from 1 1 a.m.

to 4 p.m. The center is located at 1 171 Kellogg Suisun, across from the public boat launching ramp. For more information, call 429-HAWK. Napa Valley Register outdoors columnist George Carl can be reached at 253-0665 or wlneguy 54 aolxom some brush and standing water. The first weekend of this hunting opportunity has been reserved for junior hunters.

Two-day pig hunt permits will be issued by drawing only for the following weekends: junior hunters (12-and-over wjunior license), March 8-9, 2003; general (adults or juniors may apply), March 15-16, March 22-23, March 29-30, April 5-6, April 12-13. For more information, call 944-5500. Triple over the years. Well-known professional photographers, including Darrell Guline, Lewis Kemper and Leonard Lee Rue III, have all journeyed to Montana to shoot the animals at Triple D. And each year, Popular Photography magazine runs a photo trek, staffed with professional photographers and open to amateur photographers, to Montana that includes a visit to the game farms.

Visitors to Triple and Wild Eyes usually spend several days in the area, also exploring and photographing Glacier National Park, with its stunning scenery. For jaunts in the park. Id recommend bringing a wide-angle lens, a polarizing filter and a tripod so you can photograph the breathtaking mountains and lakes from sunrise to sunset. If you go, be prepared to take some great wildlife pictures, and be prepared to listen carefully very carefully to the handlers during the photo sessions. And if you get a great shot and have the opportunity to have it published, follow the old motto: Honesty is the best policy.

In the credit line for the photo, state that you photographed the animal in captivity. Thats something that the American Society of Media Photographers stresses: honesty in journalism. up my leg! Not to fear. Experienced handlers were nearby to protect me. At both game farms, you must have a guide and handler with you at all times.

You simply cant walk around on your own. And you cant always depend on the animals to pose for your camera. Just like children, the animals are not always in the mood to have their pictures taken. So, patience and understanding are required if you visit the game farms. Because of the nearness of the animals, you dont necessarily need super telephoto lenses to get great photographs.

I shot most of my pictures with a 70-200mm zoom lens on my digital SLR camera. For some very tight head shots, I used my 300mm lens. Experienced handlers keep a watchful eye on the animals as well as on the guests who experience the wildlife encounters. They stress that the animals are basically wild, and they encourage people not to make any sudden moves or loud noises. In addition, each participant must sign a liability release.

Englebright Dam modification should protect endangered fish ASSOCIATED PRESS A baby brown bear climbs up the leg of a photographer at Wild Eyes Animal Photo Adventures, a game farm near Kalispell, Mont. The game farm allows photographers to get up close and personal with wild animals under the supervision of experienced guides. "MARYSVILLE Yuba County water officials plan to install a $6 million dollar bypass valve at Englebright Dam. The valve is expected to protect chinook salmon and steel-head trout both listed as threatened on the endangered species list in case the hydroelectric generator fails. In the past, the failure of the hydroelectric generator has caused the Yuba River water level to drop suddenly, stranding the fish and their redds, or nests.

The valve set to be installed in 2004 would keep water flowing below the dam when the hydroelectric generator shuts down, said Steve Onken, Yuba County Water Agency systems manager. The agency will spend $1.5 million for the bypass. Calfed, the Bay Delta restoration effort, has awarded a $4.3 million grant for the projectyAP The wildlife encounter is unique, indeed. In fact, professional photographers might have to wait days in the wild to get the same kind of pictures they can get at these games farms. That type of availability has drawn film crews from National Geographic, Disney, Nature, the BBC and other cinema productions to NAPA VALLEY CLUBS.

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES p.m., at 3460 Villa Lane. Information, call 944-0815. SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF NAPA, SUNRISE Wednesday at 7 a.m., The Meadows of Napa, 1800 Atrium Parkway. Our name translates to the best for women and we are a service club specializing in projects that benefit women and children. Actively seeking new members.

For information, call Jean Crawford, 224-3178. NAPA HIGH TWELVE NO. 238 Third Wednesday at 11 a.m., Mrs. McDonalds Restaurant, 3392 Solano Ave. Information, call Stanley Waggoner, 226-1138 or Marvin Richardson, 224-3646.

RETIRED MENS CLUB OF NAPA VALLEY Friendship, social interests and activities among retired men. Weekly luncheon meetings each Thursday at noon (except the first week of each month meetings and lunch are on Friday), at Napa Elks Lodge, 28840 Soscol Ave. Retired men invited. Information, call Fred Liedtke, 258-1860 or Chuck Rathjen, 224-1987. WEEKLY BUSINESSMENS FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL (CHRISTIAN) Luncheon meeting each Thursday, noon to 1 p.m.

at Mrs. McDonalds Restaurant, 3392 Solano Ave. WINE COUNTRY SINGLES Single RVers group. Enjoy camping and caravaning while exploring new areas and meeting new friends. New members and guests welcome.

Information, call Pat Martin, 252-3972. KIWANIS CLUB OF NAPA Each Thursday at 12:15, Napa Elks Club, 2840 Soscol Napa. Information (800) 698-0997. CALISTOGA ROTARY CLUB Luncheon meeting each Thursday, 12:15 p.m., Napa County Fairgrounds, Crop Building, 1435 Oak St. NAPA BUZZSTEPPERS Square dancing Thursdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m..

Welcome Grange Hall, 3275 Hagen Road. Steve Myers, caller. Plus level. Visitors welcome. Information, call Jerry, 224-2753.

LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE Thursday, 8 p.m., Moose Hall, 3275 Browns Valley Road. NAPA SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB Thursday, 7 a.m., Silverado Country Club, Royal Oak Restaurant. Visiting Rotarians welcome. NAPA AG BOOSTER CLUB Meeting the third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Vintage Farm on Trower Avenue.

Information, call Pat Nastek, 258-2632. KIWANIS CLUB OF AMERICAN CANYON Meeting the first and third Thursday at noon, Jonesys Restaurant. Information, call Erin Bom-melje, 557-0775. COMETE MEXICANO DE BENEFICENCIA A bilingual social club meeting the third Thursday each month at 7 p.m., home of Mrs. Ruby Leija.

Information, 255-0200. NAPA HOST LIONS CLUB Meeting the first and third Thursdays, 7 p.m., Sea Scout building, 402 Riverside Drive, Napa. Information, call 226-9357. NAPA VALLEY GENEALOGICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY Third Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St. Public welcome.

Refreshments. Information, 252-2252. NAPA VALLEY MODEL RAILROADERS Fridays, 7 p.m. to midnight, Quonset inside the Third Street gate at Napa Valley Expo (use Burnell Street if Third is closed). Feel free to drop in and see how an HO scale model railroad is built and operated or join the club and help with the operation.

Membership open; must be at least 14 years old. Information, call 253-8428 or John Rodgers, 226-2985 or www.nvmrc.org VINEYARD TRAILS CHAPTER, NAPA SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Third Saturday luncheon meeting at noon, speaker to follow. Information, call Joan Barber, 224-9046. Governmental bodies spie, 252-1665. AMERICAN CANYON LIONS CLUB Meeting the first and third Mondays at 7 p.m., at American Canyon Mobilehome Park, Recreation Room, 260 American Canyon Road.

Information, call Emma Suite, 648-0155 or Betty Grundvig, 642-4896. NAPA VALLEY BARBERSHOP CHORUS Always looking for men who like to sing and perform. The chorus meets each Tuesday at 7 p.m., under the direction of Craig Rode, at Church of the Nazarene, 3395 Linda Vista Ave. Information, call Bok Reitzel, 224-3674 or Foster Pritchett, 226-7081. Visitors welcome.

CRIBBAGE CLUB Each Tuesday at 6:55 to 9:45 p.m., Yountville Veterans Home, Lincoln Building, second floor, rear center of the building. Nine games against nine different opponents. All ages and skill levels welcome. Information, call Roland, 253-8168 or e-mail rolandh29hotmail.com FRIENDSHIP CLUB Open to everyone, each Tuesday, beginning with a sing-along at 12:30 to 1:30 with Evalyn Rohrkemper at the organ at the Napa Senior Center, Social Hall, 1500 Jefferson St. Games and social time to follow.

Free; refreshments are served. Information, 255-7498. NORTH NAPA ROTARY CLUB Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.. River City Restaurant, 505 Lincoln Ave. Information, call Ema Stevenson, 255-2515 or Larry Renner, 253-7247.

NAPA PATHFINDER LIONS CLUB Breakfast meeting Tuesdays at 7 a.m., Mrs. McDonalds Restaurant, 3392 Solano Napa. New members welcome. Information, 226-7262. SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF NAPA A group of professionals and business leaders supporting womens issues, and assisting the local community through fund raising and community service.

Meeting Tuesdays at noon, Napa Elks Lodge, 2840 Soscol Ave. Information, call Carol Cunningham, 224-9174 or Alice Schueler, 255-3654. WIDOWED PERSONS ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA Welcomes you to join a chapter with other widows and widowers for support, friendship and activities. Four to seven events each month. Breakfast each Tuesday at 9 a.m.

at Bakers Square. Information, call Joan, 253-2011 or Bill, 944-2030. NAPA LADIES GOLF Play day every Tuesday at Napa Golf Course at 8:30 a.m. New golfers welcome. Information, 963-3718.

SILVERADO AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Meeting the third Tuesday each month at 7:30 p.m., Lee Lounge at the Veterans Home in Yountville. Information, call Don, 226-7736 or monitor 441.8 pi 15 1.4. RETIRED MILITARY WIVES CLUB Providing social activities for wives of retired military personnel. Open to all branches of the service and all ranks. Meetings are a buffet lunch on the third Tuesday each month at noon at the Conference Center at Travis AFB (old Officers Club).

Reservations required, call 448-1484 or 447-0980. NAPA BOOTS AND BELLES Plus and advance dancing with this square dance club each Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Welcome Grange Hall, 3275 Hagen Road. Dave Hobaugh, caller. Guests welcome.

Information 226-2500 or 255-2078. NAPA ELKS LODGE 832 Wednesday at 8 p.m., 2840 Soscol 255-4522. NAPA ROTARY CLUB Wednesday at noon, Elks Lodge, 2840 Soscol Napa. Information, call Tom Mills, 255-3721. KIWANIS OF GREATER NAPA Guests and prospective members invited to meet each Wednesday, 7:20 a.m., Lyons Restaurant, 1175 Trancas St.

Information 252-9560. KIWANIS CLUB OF YOUNTVILLE Wednesday, 12:15 p.m., Compadres Mexican Bar and Grill, 6539 Washington Yountville. ST. HELENA TOASTMASTERS Every Wednesday, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Silverado Orchards, 601 Polk St. Helena.

Learn to speak effectively. Information, call 965-0347. NAPA TOASTMASTERS Improve your rnib-lic speaking skills. Meeting each Wednesday it 7. Places to go, things to do CHRISTMAS POTLUCK DINNER Napa Senior Citizens serve a Christmas potluck dinner Dec.

25 at 1 p.m. at Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St. The dinner is for seniors over 50 years who would like to be with others and not make a big meal for themselves or a few family members. Bring either a starch, vegetable, salad, dessert, bread and also your own plate, cup, knife, fork and spoon. Turkey, coffee and tea will be provided.

So the cooks will know how much to prepare, call 226-6317 if you are planning to attend. CYBERMILL CLUBHOUSE PARTY Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance at CyberMill Clubhouse holiday party Dec. 13 between 6 and 9 p.m. at 3299 Claremont Way, Napa.

Prizes, a sing-along with Santa and Cyber-Mill youth will be teaching parents how to use computer software to create a holiday project. The youth will be receiving awards and showcasing their multi-media projects. Public invited. Information, call 258-8884 or visit www.cybermill.org. TOYS FOR TOTS The S.

Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots gift drive. Collection barrels are in various locations. All toys collected will be distributed in Napa County. Donate a new, unwrapped toy at one of their sites. Call 254-9001 for locations.

LOW-COST SHOT CLINICS Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Napa Animal Shelter, 942 Hartle Court (behind Target off Gasser Drive). All shots and micro-chipping available. Have cats in carriers, dogs on a leash. For information, call 253-4382.

Dog licenses will also be available. PEACE VIGIL Ongoing vigil each Sunday between 7 and 8 p.m. The candlelight walk begins from Veterans Park at Third and Main Streets. Information, call Mimi, 253-2173. BALLROOM DANCING Napa seniors offer ballroom dancing each Tuesday, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

at Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson $6 per person. Manny Gutierrez Combo plays for the Christmas potluck and dance Dec. 17. No dances Dec. 24 and Dec.

31. Information 252-6258. STORIES WITH GRANDMA JEAN Saturday storytimes with Grandma Jean for children 4 and up, Dec. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at the American Canyon Library.

Information 253-4070. MEDITATION RETREAT A one-day silent retreat Dec. 22 at Christian Brothers Retreat Center, Mont LaSalle in Napa. Open to both beginning and experienced meditators. Includes instruction in insight meditation, interviews and energy work.

Cost $30 full day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $15 half-day. Information, call Napa Valley Dhamma, 253-9361, ext. 4. DRUMMING Unity in Napa Valley host a Drum Circle Dec.

15. Information, call 255-6881 OAK PLANTING AT LYNCH CANYON Solano Land Trust winter habitat restoration group meets to plant acorns along Lynch Creek. The open space is between Cordelia and Vallejo and encompasses 1,039 acres. Information, 432-0152, ext. 110.

Clubs and activities ALLIANCE FRANCAISEDE NAPA Fete de Noel, Sunday, Dec. 22, 6 to 10 p.m., Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St. At 6 p.m., Pete Noel welcomes children at the door; Claudette and Real Gratton sing French songs, dinner 7 to 8 p.m. Holiday fun, gift exchange 8 to 10 p.m. For the gift exchange, members $10 adults, $5 youth 14 to 18, free for children under 14; non-members, $15, $7.

Reservations required by Dec. 15, call Patricia Minn, 255-5917. For information on Alliance Fran-caise, call 252-2673. VALLEY REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEDERATED Christmas meeting Dec. 12 at Kuffinos Restaurant, 645 First Napa.

Registration and social at 1 1 a.m., meeting at 1 1:30, luncheon and program at noon. President, Northern division of CFRW, Dottie van Eckhardt, shares her Vision for women and politics and will install the 2003 incoming officers. Program fy Opus II Singers is a medley of Christmas songs. Elephants Trunk drawing and surprises for all at this meeting. Bring a check or nonperishable food item for Salvation Army donation.

Sue Plant, secretary of NVRWF and chair of Mamie Eisenhower Project, presents four books and two videos to Olive McCardle Kulas, director of curriculum for NVUSD, as the current contribution project. CYBERMILL CLUBHOUSE Hours of operation during December: Monday through Friday, 2:30 to 6 p.m., except Wednesdays from 1:30 to 6 p.m. The Clubhouse will be closed Dec. 23 through Jan. 2.

Information, 258-8884 or visit www.cyber-mill.org. NAPA VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD Second Saturday at Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.; business and fellowship at 10 a.m. Dec. 14 Christmas potluck with fabric and handmade ornament exchange.

Guests all ages welcome. Information, call Jean, 255-7449. JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NAPA VALLEY Information-organizational meeting Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. in a private home.

A newly formed cultural and educational organization will research and document early history of Napa Valleys Jewish community. The first project is a book. Lin Weber, authority on Napa Valley History, has been selected as author. All those interested in meeting the author, learning about the book project and being involved are invited. No charge.

Zoe Kahn, co-chair, will discuss SFBay Area Jewish Genealogical Society. Information, call Donna Mendelsohn, 259-5332. FRENCH CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Interested in learning about France, meeting other Francophiles and speaking French? Alliance Francaise de Napa is accepting new members. Information 252-2673 or visit the website www.afnapa.com. NAPA VALLEY ROCK AND GEM Members and guests meet and have a catered Christmas dinner party Thursday, Dec.

12, at 6:30 p.m. at Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St. Prior reservations required. Other information about the club, call 933-8639. NAPA BRANCH AAUW Thursday, Dec.

12, at 7 p.m.. First United Methodist Church, 625 Randolph St. A musical program by the Bonner Bells and raffle of gift baskets donated by branch sections to benefit the Legal Advocacy Fund. Refreshments will be served. Cost $5.

Prior reservation required. Information call 253-2324. SMALL PLEASURES Do you have time to help arrange or deliver floral arrangements to shut-ins. Brighten someones life and enjoy the company of others while making bouquets. For information on this group and service, call 257-6405.

MOMS CLUB A nonprofit support group for at-home mothers. There are two chapters in the Napa area. For information on Napa, American Canyon and Yountville, call Nancy Link, 554-6548. For information on St. Helena and Calistoga, call Melissa Vito, 478-9132.

The clubs offer a variety of activities and opportunities for moms and their children. SKYLINE WILDERNESS PARK Volunteer trail patrol is in effect in Skyline Park, 2201 Imola Napa. Information, call Viola Jackson, 253-1792. SINGLES OF THE NORTH BAY Seeking new members. Come join the weekly activities games, barbecues, house parties, etc.

Information, Janice, 226-9070 or Will Smith, 257-1719. EAGLES AUXILIARY 161 Information, call Hilda at 224-8084. NAPA VALLEY MAGA Mexican American Golf Association invites men and women to play once a month at various golf courses and in tournaments. Information, call Bob Leal, 944-2884. NATIVE SONS OF THE GOLDEN WEST, NAPA PARLOR 62 Each Monday at 7:30 p.m., NSGW Hall, 937 Coombs St.

NAPA VALLEY NINERS A womens nine-hole golf club playing each Monday at Vintners Golf Club, 7901 Solano Yountville. New members welcome. Call Karla Bailey, 255-3419. NAPA VALLEY BONSAI CLUB Meeting the third Monday each month at Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St. Class for beginners at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30.

Information, call JinS Gille NAPA COUNTY COMMISSION ON JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVEN- See CLUBS, Pagejp3.