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

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

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from 0.4 mile east of Blue Lakes Road to Scott Valley Road through Friday, May 24. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Bridge rehabilitation at the Morrison Creek Bridge will begin Wednesday, May 29. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Wednesday evening through Friday morning. A shoulder closure will be in effect. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cucamonga.

Highway 29

– Lower Lake Community Action Group has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for the Lower Lake Annual Parade and BBQ near the junction of Routes 29/53 on Sunday, May 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Turns onto Morgan Valley Road will be restricted.

Highway 53

– Lower Lake Community Action Group has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for the Lower Lake Annual Parade and BBQ near the junction of Routes 29/53 on Sunday, May 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Turns onto Morgan Valley Road will be restricted.

– Bridge rehabilitation at the Cache Creek Bridge will begin Tuesday, May 28. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. A shoulder closure will be in effect. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cucamonga.

– Highway widening and rehabilitation from 40th Avenue to the junction of Routes 20/53 will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. Tuesday morning though 3 p.m. Friday afternoon, 24 hours per day. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – Teichert Construction of Davis.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

Route 1 (20.6) – PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs near Creamery Lane on Tuesday, May 28. Work hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Replacement of the Greenwood 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 – Golden State Bridge Inc. of Martinez.

– Slipout repairs 1.6 miles south of Navarro Bluff Road 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 – Green Right O'Way Constructors of Willits.

– Bridge painting at the Salmon Creek Bridge and the Albion River 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 – Jeffco Painting and Coating of Vallejo.

– Replacement of a culvert with a bridge at Dunn Creek 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 – Shasta Construction of Redding.

Highway 101

– Caltrans will perform slide repairs near the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge (near Frog Woman Rock). Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Bridge rehabilitation at various locations from the Pieta Creek Bridge to the Route 20/101 interchange will begin Tuesday, May 28. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cucamonga.

– Vegetation removal just south of the Haehl Overhead Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – DeSilva Gates Construction of Dublin.

– Bridge rehabilitation at the Haehl Overhead Bridge will begin Wednesday, May 29. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. A shoulder closure will be in effect. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cucamonga.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Reynolds Highway to Ryan Creek Road. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Southbound traffic will be restricted to one lane. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

Highway 128

– Metal beam guardrail repair at various locations from Navarro Ridge Road to the Robinson Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Coral Construction of Wilsonville.

– Tetra Tech Inc. of Rancho Cordova has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for spill cleanup 0.1 miles west of the Mendocino/Sonoma County line beginning Wednesday, May 29. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 162

– Metal beam guardrail repair at various locations from the junction or Routes 101/162 to Eberle Street will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Coral Construction of Wilsonville.

Highway 253

– Metal beam guardrail repair at various locations from Singley Cattlepass to the Robinson Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Coral Construction of Wilsonville.

Work on all these projects is weather permitting and subject to change. 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 above.

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).

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Yacht Club is excited to announce the sixth annual 2013 Duct Tape Regatta on the Fourth of July in Library Park in Lakeport between First and Third Street.  

This event has grown in size and popularity each year the club has had it. It started out as an idea by member Larry Wiggins and others but blossomed into featured articles in travel magazines and a great conversation about activities for the fourth of July.

The race starts at 11 a.m. but be early if you are registering the day of the event to fill out the application.    

There will be the following age classifications: 5 to 12, 13 to 18 and 19 to 100 years old.  

Important rule: Parents in the boat with their children may not paddle or assist in the movement of their boat.  

Also boaters must start and finish in their own boats. The most important requirement is the vessel must only be made of duct tape and cardboard plus everyone must wear life jackets. Permanent markers may be used for identification of the boat only.  

Please contact Larry Wiggins at 707-263-4601or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Ed Posada at 707-263-1871 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for application information and additional questions.
     
    

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The winning two tickets for the Konocti Lioness Club Mother's Day Gift basket were drawn at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11.

The winners were James C. Smith and Val Nixon, both of Clear Lake Riviera.

The fundraiser was a success with more than $1,000 raised for the Konocti Lioness Club Service Account, which benefits needy children of Lake County.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – On May 18, Habitat for Humanity Lake County celebrated their latest new home dedication on 37th Street in Clearlake.

Joined by family, friends, neighbors and volunteers, the Pelayo family was welcomed into their new home.

Habitat for Humanity President Richard Birk spoke briefly about the needs of the community and how each individual could help make a difference in the lives of someone else.

After a brief key passing ceremony where each guest present was asked to lay their good wishes for the family upon the key to the new home, the event was marked by a bountiful meal and fellowship between all.

Said new homeowner Danny Pelayo, “When we put in our application, we never expected something to come out of this. We owe so much to all of those people who have helped get us here. This is a huge blessing.”

If you would like to donate to Habitat for Humanity Lake County towards future builds and repair projects, or to volunteer your time, please contact the Habitat office at 707-994-1100 or come by their office at 16285A Main St., Lower Lake, CA.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Flotilla 88’s life jacket giveaway – held on Saturday, May 18, at Redbud Park in Clearlake – was a successful event.  

Flotilla member Dorothy De Lope collected information while members Dan Fish and Gary Jolley weighed and fitted 78 youngsters ranging in ages 6 months to 12 years old.  

Whistles were attached to each life jacket  as a safety precaution.  

Safe boating information was passed out by Flotilla members George Torngren and Corey Jones to the adults including orange ski flags which are required when water skiing.    

At the launch ramps, 17 free vessel exams were performed by Flotilla vessel examiners  Anita and Wayne Farnholtz.

The free life jacket giveaway was the ninth year this was made possible by a $1,500 grant from Walmart to Flotilla 88 of Lake County.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – If you're planning on watching the parade in Lakeport this Saturday, take a moment to stop by the Time Bank of Thrive Lake County office on Main Street next to Watershed Books between 10 a.m. to noon.

They will have refreshments for your enjoyment, and people available to answer your questions about time banking – a bank where people exchange time instead of cash.

For more information about the Time Bank of Thrive Lake County, visit http://thrivelakecounty.org/time-bank.html , email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 707-413-0220.