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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — On Oct. 27 Lake County’s AgVenture class experienced a day of learning and discovery highlighted by a visit to a walnut orchard during harvest, expert presentations on the walnut industry, food safety, modern pest control, regulatory and legislative affairs, and ag education in Lake County.
Shannon Douglas, vice president of the California Farm Bureau Federation, opened the day with an overview of current issues facing farmers today and the Farm Bureau’s role in educating and advocating for its members.
Fidel Perez, Lake County native and environmental program manager of the Enforcement Branch, Northern Region, of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, or DPR, gave an in-depth presentation of how the DPR monitors, tests and enforces safety standards in the food chain, from farm to retail outlet.
A pest control advisor, or PCA, panel followed. PCAs Steve Thomas, Nick Sysock and Lake County Agricultural Biologist Janice Luke joined forces to explain federal and state pesticide and fertilizer regulations for both conventional and organic crops.
They covered product development and field testing, inspecting, monitoring and advising growers on product use according to their science-based observations, and enforcement of all regulations pertaining to pest control and fertilizer applications. A robust question and answer period followed.
Robert Verloop, executive director and CEO of the California Walnut Commission brought attention to the walnut industry, including marketing challenges in today’s economy and insights on new ideas for marketing the California crop in the domestic and global markets.
Walnuts are particularly vulnerable to tariffs, since about 65% of the crop is exported.
The class took a break and enjoyed a lovely buffet lunch in the courtyard of the Blue Wing Saloon and Café, courtesy of Bernie and Lynn Butcher.
Colleen Rentsch and her daughter and son-in-law Jessica and Jordan Mihaelenko led a fascinating walk through their walnut orchard in the midst of harvest operations.
The class witnessed machines shaking the trees, sweeping the nuts into wind rows between the trees, and picking up the nuts and blowing the leaves away. The nuts are then conveyed into a bin which is pulled out of the field by a tractor.
They talked about cultivation methods, pest control and irrigation efficiency. Soil moisture readers are placed throughout the orchard, and Jessica demonstrated the use of a pressure chamber which extracts moisture from a leaf and indicates the amount of water being used by the tree. These tools save water while providing for optimal tree health.
Erica Boomer, head of the Upper lake High School Agriculture Department, and Chris Decker, ag mechanics instructor, both Future Farmers of America advisors, led a tour of Upper Lake High School’s ag and vocational education campus, highlighting the tremendous opportunities available to ULHS students to learn practical job skills.
The community passed a bond in 2018 that enabled the school to fund an impressive large modern building, and grants subsequently funded state of the art instructional equipment, including a blueprint design program accessible to every student, massive workbenches built by the students themselves, and numerous welding stations where students can become efficient in both MIG and TIG welding.
The campus also boasts a garden, soon to be enhanced with raised beds donated by Bernie and Lynn Butcher, and space for members to raise their FFA project animals.
Two-thirds of the ULHS students are enrolled in Ag related classes, and 80% are involved in the Future Farmers of America program.
The AgVenture Program in presented by the Lake County Chapter of California Women for Agriculture, or CWA, and is guided by a steering committee of seven CWA members, including Rebecca Harper, Colleen Rentsch, Toni Scully, Bonnie Sears, Debra Sommerfield, Katherine VanDerWall and Sharron Zoller.
CWA is the most active all-volunteer agricultural organization in the state, with 20 chapters and more than 1,300 members. Sharron Zoller is the current state president.
To become a member, please visit www.lakecountycwa.org.
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- Written by: Kelseyville Presbyterian Church
The dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall.
There will be regular chili and clam chowder, as well as vegan chili, plus cornbread, beverages and dessert.
The cost for a full meal is $10 per person for adults, and $5 for children under age 10.
For dessert and a beverage only, the cost is $5 for all ages.
Kelseyville Presbyterian is located at 5340 Third St., at the corner of Third and Church streets.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — The Taylor Observatory-Norton Planetarium will present the full dome movie “Mystery of the Christmas Star” this holiday season.
Showings are planned for 7 and 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Dec. 15.
Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater, “Mystery of the Christmas Star” allows audiences to journey back 2,000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus.
This modern retelling of the Christmas story is sure to charm and captivate audiences of all ages.
The planetarium is a perfect place to study this because of its ability to reproduce the skies exactly as seen from Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago.
The film is a fun-filled activity for you and your Thanksgiving and pre-Christmas guests.
Shows are followed by night sky telescope viewing, weather permitting.
The planetarium theater has a 32-seat capacity.
Admission is $10 for adults and free for all Lake County students.
The Taylor Observatory-Norton Planetarium is located at 5725 Oak Hills Lane, Kelseyville.
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Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters, as well as work in Del Norte and Humboldt counties.
Caltrans advises motorists to drive with caution when approaching work areas and to be prepared to stop at traffic control stations.
The Caltrans Traffic Operations Office has reviewed each project and determined that individual project delays are expected to be less than the statewide policy maximum of 30 minutes unless noted otherwise.
Caltrans will suspend most work on Northern California highways from Thursday, Nov. 23, through Sunday, Nov. 26, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
However, in the case of unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary for Caltrans crews to respond to emergency situations.
For updates to this list check QuickMap at www.dot.ca.gov or 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623).
LAKE COUNTY
Highway 175
Route 175 (19.5) – Bridge work in Cobb at Bottle Rock Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C175RA
MENDOCINO COUNTY
Highway 1
Route 1 (75.4/76.1) – Emergency work south of Westport at the Blues Beach Trailhead Overlook will begin on Monday, November 27. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1TA
Route 1 (87.8/90.8) – Road work in Rockport from the South Fork Cottoneva Creek Bridge to Usal Road will occur on Friday, December 1. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C1QA
Route 1 (90.8/93.9) – Road work north of Rockport from Usal Road to north of the Dunn Creek Bridge will occur on Thursday, November 30. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C1QA
Route 1 (93.9/96.7) – Road work north of the Dunn Creek Bridge to Westside Road will occur on Wednesday, November 29. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C1QA
Route 1 (96.7/100.1) – Road work from Westside Road to Redwood Forest Foundation Inc Road will occur on Tuesday, November 28. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C1QA
Route 1 (100.1/103) – Road work from Redwood Forest Foundation Inc Road to south of the South Fork Eel River Bridge will occur on Monday, November 27. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C1QA
Highway 20
Route 20 (16/17.1) – Utility work will occur at Road 50 on Wednesday, November 29. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P20BA
Route 20 (32.8) – Bridge work in Willits at the Broaddus Creek Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C20HA
Route 20 (33.9/44.1) – Utility work east of Calpella from Road 144 to the Lake County Line continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C20OA
Route 20 (37.9) – Bridge work at the Cold Creek Bridge continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. A full on ramp closure will also be in effect. LC#C20HA
Route 20 (38/44.1) – Utility work from Potter Valley Road to the Lake County Line will begin on Monday, November 27. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C20OA
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (22.1) – Bridge work at the South Ukiah Overhead will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#C101WD
U.S. 101 (31.8) – Bridge work at the Forsythe Creek Bridge will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#C101WD
U.S. 101 (33.7/43.2) – Road work south of Willits from Route 20 to Uva Drive in Redwood Valley will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#M101QD
U.S. 101 (96.4) – Utility work at the Dora Creek Bridge will occur on Monday, November 27. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P101HA
U.S. 101 (102.4/103.8) – Sign work in Piercy at the Standley Creek Undercrossing will occur on Thursday and Friday, November 30 and December 1. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101YD
Highway 162
Route 162 (11/12.6) – Road work south of Dos Rios near the Rodeo Creek Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. weeknights. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C162IA
Route 162 (16.6/17.5) – Emergency work west of Laytonville Dos Rios Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#T162BA
Route 162 (28.2/30) – Electrical work in Covelo from Wattenburg Road to the Cal Fire Covelo Fire Station will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C162CA
Highway 271
Route 271 (19.5/20) – Road work in Piercy continues. A full lane closure is in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should use an alternative route. LC#C271IA
DEL NORTE COUNTY
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (8.3/8.6) – Bridge work between Peine Road and Old Hunter Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101KB
U.S. 101 (22.7/23.8) – Emergency work south of Crescent City from Hamilton Road to Humboldt Road continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#C101EB
U.S. 101 (35.7/36.4) – Bridge work at the Dr. Fine Bridge will begin on Monday, November 27. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101WA
Highway 199
Route 199 (19.9/31.1) – Emergency work east of Gasquet from the Grassy Flat Bridge to the Collier Tunnel Rest Area will continue. One-way traffic control is in effect weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to one-hour delays. LC#T199CA
Route 199 (33.5) – The Collier Tunnel Rest Area is closed. LC#T199CA
HUMBOLDT COUNTY
Highway 36
Route 36 (11/11.5) – Bridge work from Pamplin Grove to Redwood House Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA
Route 36 (11/11.5) – Utility work from the Van Duzen River Bridge to Jaymar Lane will occur on Monday, November 27. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P36BA
Route 36 (25.3/25.4) – Bridge work at Little Larabee Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA
Route 36 (37.2/37.4) – Slipout repair near Burr Valley Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C36DA
Highway 96
Route 96 (12.4/12.8) – Electrical work in Hoopa at Hostler Field Road will occur on Sunday, November 26. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C96BA
Route 96 (27/27.6) – Construction work near Bluff Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C96LA
Route 96 (28.1/28.3) – Bridge work at Aiken Creek Bridge and Bluff Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C96KA
Route 96 (29.9) – Bridge work at Slate Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C96KA
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (0/0.9) – Slipout repair from Route 271 to Hartsook Inn will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101IA
U.S. 101 (27.8) – Bridge work at South Fork Eel River Bridge will continue. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101CF
U.S. 101 (77.3/78.5) – Various improvements between Broadway and ‘E’ Street will continue. Northbound lane closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101HD
U.S. 101 (88.3) – Ramp work in Arcata at Route 299 will continue. A full northbound on ramp closure will be in effect and motorists should use an alternative route. LC#C101KD
Route 101 (90.1/109.5) - Construction work from McKinleyville to Big Lagoon continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101CA
Highway 169
Route 169 (31.1/32.6) - Electrical work near Lower Weitchpec School Road will occur on Friday, December 1. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#P169AA
Highway 211
Route 211 (77.2/78.5) – Bridge work at Fernbridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C211CA
Highway 254
Route 254 (3.2/4.3) – Bridge work between State Park Road and Fish Creek Road will continue. A full closure of this portion of highway will be in effect. Motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#C254CA
Route 254 (4.3/4.8) – Road work north of Fish Creek Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C254DA
Highway 299
Route 299 (1.8/5.5) – Off ramp repair work west of Blue Lake continues. Full westbound off ramp closures at Route 200, Exit 3B to Essex Lane, and Exit 4 to Glendale Drive, and a full westbound onramp closure at Glendale Undercrossing will be in effect weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#C299HA
Route 299 (15.9/17.1) - Utility work from Private Road to Lord Ellis Summit will begin on Wednesday, November 29. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C299QA
Route 299 (17.1/18.3) - Utility work at Lord Ellis Summit will occur on Monday November 27. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#C299BA
Route 299 (20.6/28.3) - Utility work from Chezem Road to the Berry Summit Vista Point will begin on Wednesday, November 29. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C299BA
Route 299 (26.3/27.4) – Emergency culvert work east of Chezem Road will begin on Wednesday, November 29. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C299OA
Route 299 (32.1/32.5) - Construction work near East Fork Campground will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C299LA
Route 299 (34/43) - Utility work from Cedar Ed Road to the Trinty County Line will continue. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#P299BA