CLEARLAKE – The Public Education & Government (PEG) Committee will meet this Wednesday, Sept. 2.

The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.

Agenda items will include public comment and the PEG manager's report.

Under business, the committee will consider the Aug. 5 meeting minutes, discuss reports of planned fundraising projects and look at forming a PEG Committee meeting frequency policy.

LAKEPORT – There’s gonna be a party, and you’re invited!

Rob and Kim Brown of Kelseyville are hosting “Spur of the Moment Round Up” – a benefit dinner, live auction and concert to raise support for Sutter Lakeside Hospital’s Mobile Health Services Unit (MHSU).

The Spur of the Moment Round Up will take place Saturday, Sept. 12, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

“Kim and I feel strongly about programs that benefit kids and seniors. The (Mobile Health Services Unit) seems like a perfect opportunity to do both,” explained Rob Brown.

Money raised during the live auction will help fund the MHSU’s ongoing general medical care programs provided primarily to seniors, but also will provide medical care to children and other underserved populations throughout Lake County.

“Meeting the health care needs of the community we serve is the cornerstone of Sutter Lakeside Hospital’s not-for-profit mission,” said Elyse Donald, MD, program lead and MHSU clinical coordinator. “That mission also extends to those who cannot afford health care and to supporting programs and services to those in financial need.”

The mobile unit is a working example of Sutter Lakeside Hospital fulfilling its mission as a community benefit organization.

In addition to a ranch-style barbecue dinner prepared by Chef Rosie Martin, the Spur of the Moment live auction will feature items such as rounds of golf, a weekend in Las Vegas, SF Giants tickets, an electric guitar autographed by Toby Keith , several gift certificates to local restaurants and many other items.

Adding to the fun will be live music from the California Cowboys who will play an evening concert on the Browns' ranch.

“What better way to spend an evening than to ‘Round Up’ some friends and have dinner and dance under a beautiful Lake County starlit sky,” said Brown. “Especially when it is for a cause like this.”

Tickets are $50/person, which includes dinner and entertainment. Call 707-279-2063 to purchase tickets or for more information.

Sutter Lakeside Hospital’s community benefit programs are organized to work collaboratively with others in the community to address specific community health needs and improve the health of everyone in the community.

LAKE COUNTY – Lake County is developing a Konocti Regional Trails plan, which will guide the county in creating a network of trails and community pathways on and around Clear Lake, with the goal of making connections to local communities.

 

The plan will incorporate:

• Future hiking, biking and equestrian trails;

• Safe routes between neighborhoods, work and schools utilizing bike lanes, sidewalks and walking paths;

• Water paddling trails on Clear Lake;

• Existing trails and trailheads on public lands and in our state, county and city parks.

To assist us with the planning process, the county would like your input. Please take a few minutes to answer the following survey: www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=EK70chQk_2fgN7_2fx8L8c90lQ_3d_3d .

 

The survey can also be accessed from the website at www.konoctitrails.com .

 

The trails system will utilize public lands, or private lands by willing property owners – there will not be any eminent domain.

LAKEPORT – Officials at Lake County Fair have just announced that admission to the fair will be free for the first hour on Friday, Sept. 4.

The Lake County Fair traditionally occurs Labor Day weekend each year at the fairgrounds in Lakeport.

The 2009 fair dates are Thursday, Sept. 3, through Sunday, Sept. 6.

The Fair theme for 2009 is "Fun in the Sun!"

The free admission promotion begins when gates open on Sept. 4 at 4 p.m., and runs until 5 p.m. Regular admission prices will apply beginning at 5 p.m.

Regular admission prices for the 2009 Lake County Fair are $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 through 11.

Children under 6 years old are admitted free everyday. Children through age 11 are admitted for $2 on Thursday, Sept. 3 only, for "Kids' Day."

Seniors will be admitted on Sunday, Sept. 6, for $4. Admission prices are unchanged since 2007.

 

“We recognize that economic times are tough, and because of that some families might not have included the Fair in their Labor Day weekend plans this year,” said fair Chief Executive Officer Richard Persons.

“Even though admission prices haven't gone up in several years, we're hoping that some people who might not have traveled from the more distant parts of the Lake County will take advantage of this promotion,” Persons said. “The Lake County Fair is a great way to kick off a great weekend in Lake County, and this promotion allows families to get onto the fairgrounds for free to enjoy Friday evening and start off the weekend right.”

The traditional Demolition Derby is the grandstand entertainment on Friday evening. Other grandstand events at the fair include the Lake County Invitational Sheep Dog Trials on Thursday evening, Mud Bog Races on Saturday evening, and the California State Finals of the WGAS Motorsports Tuff Truck and Buggy Races on Sunday evening.

All grandstand shows start at 7:30 pm, and are sponsored by Robinson Rancheria Bingo and Casino. Local participants are also encouraged in the mud bog races and the tuff truck races, and entry forms are available at the fairgrounds office.

Stage acts on Friday include the LC Diamonds on the Theatre Main Stage, and the Bottle Rock Blues and Rhythm Band on the Enhance H2O Stage.

 

Strolling acts at the fair will include Chaz Marquette, the 22-foot unicycle guy; Mickey the Clown; Ken Garr, the Street Corner Magician; and Cotton Andrade, the Balloon Animal Man.

 

The carnival at Lake County Fair offers a Pay-One-Price promotion each day of the event, with unlimited ride wristbands selling for $25 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday on site. The wristbands are $22 on Thursday for Kids' Day.

A variety of presale admission and carnival tickets are available at locations throughout Lake County until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2. For a list of presale ticket locations, check out the fair's Web site at www.lakecountyfair.com .

Lake County Fair is one of Lake County's favorite summertime events, and is enjoyed by more than 37,000 people each year. The Fair features a variety of entertainment, food, exhibits, a carnival, and livestock shows.

NICE – Enjoy a fiesta on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Sons of Italy Club Hall, 2817 E. Highway 20 in Nice.

The Mexican food buffet will include everything to make a taco just the way you like it with freshly prepared ingredients plus rice and beans. Of course chips and salsa for an appetizer will be available.

The bar is open for socializing at 5 p.m., then dinner will be served at 6 p.m.

Enjoy dancing to music performed by John Zimmerman right after the meal.

All tickets cost $14 at the door. Everyone is welcome.

For information about this event or renting the hall for your own, call 707-274-9952.

NORTH COAST – Caltrans reports that the following road projects will be taking place around Lake County during the coming week.

Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters.

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– A highway widening project from Government Street to Rancheria Road will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 20-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

– Caltrans will perform guardrail repair from 0.2 mile east to 0.9 mile east of New Long Valley Road beginning Monday, Aug. 31. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Willits Towing and recovery of Willits has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for incident cleanup near Gravel Plant Road on Friday, Aug. 28. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. One-way

traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– A roadway realignment project from 1.4 miles east of the North Fork Cache Creek Bridge to 1.6 miles west of Walker Ridge Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

Highway 29

– A highway widening and lighting project at Spruce Grove Road will continue. A shoulder closure will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists are advised to drive with caution through the area and may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

– Bridge deck repairs at Kelseyville Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 6 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. of Stockton.

Highway 175

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from the Lake/Mendocino County line to the junction of Route 29/175 near Lakeport on Friday, Aug. 28. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Evan Stamenov of Lantana, Texas, has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to install a road approach between Sunrise Vista resort and Salmina Resort beginning Tuesday, Sept. 1. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– Malan and Karen Sjolund of Manchester have been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to install a road approach about 0.1 mile north of Creamery Lane beginning Monday, Aug. 31. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Bridge deck repairs at Alder Creek Bridge, Elk Creek Bridge, and Russian Gulch Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect at one bridge at a time. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. of Stockton.

– Elk Volunteer Fire Department has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to hold the annual Great Day in Elk parade from just north of Philo Greenwood Road to about 0.3 mile north of Elk on

Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Construction of a retaining wall about three miles north of Elk will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should

anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

– Bridge deck repairs at Casper Creek Bridge and Hare Creek Bridge will continue. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 10 a.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect at one bridge at a

time. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. of Stockton.

Highway 20

– Construction of a retaining wall 0.4 mile east of Three Chop Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

– Anthony Faga of Fort Bragg has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to install a road approach between 0.7 mile west of Old Lake County Road and Old Lake County Road. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

Highway 101

– Storm damage repair from 0.5 mile north of the Mendocino/Sonoma County line 1.6 miles south of East Side Road will continue. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – North Bay Construction of Petaluma.

– Bridge deck repairs at the Hopland Overhead will continue through Friday, Aug. 28. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. of Stockton.

– Roadway repair due to pavement deterioration and a slipout from 1.1 miles north of Reeves Canyon Road to Ridgewood Ranch Road will continue. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of

travel 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – North Bay Construction of Petaluma.

– Storm damage repair near the Arnold Overhead bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Mendocino Construction Services Inc. of Willits.

– Storm damage repair 1.5 miles south of Rattlesnake Summit will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may

experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Mendocino Construction Services Inc. of Willits.

– Bridge repairs at the Rattlesnake Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Parsons Walls of Roseville.

Highway 128

– Bridge deck repairs at the North Fork Navarro River Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute

delays. Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. of Stockton.

Highway 162

– A bridge widening project at Outlet Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

Contractor – Viking Construction Co. Inc. of Rancho Cordova.

– A highway reconstruction and realignment project 1.6 miles east of Rodeo Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days

per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

Highway 253

– A culvert replacement project from Butler Ranch to Stipp Lane will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute

delays. Contractor – Coast Construction Inc. of San Rafael.

For information pertaining to emergency roadwork or for updates to scheduled roadwork, please contact the California Highway Information Network (CHIN) at 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623).