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Items on the agenda include:
The fiscal year 2007-08 budget.
Nice Park on Hammond Avenue and master plan development.
Nylander Park improvements schedule.
Riviera school property park development status.
Hinman Park improvements in Nice.
Alpine Park improvements in Lucerne.
Hartman Road Park update, Middletown.
Playground equipment installation; Lucerne Harbor, Hammond Avenue and Nylander Parks are scheduled for fall, with Hinman park scheduled for spring of 2008.
Proposed water park update.
New position recruitment status: Park maintenance worker and extra help ranger positions.
Update and review “No Alcohol in County Parks” ordinance that sunsets Dec. 8.
Update from Joel Witherell on Black Forest fire prevention project.
Discussion requested by Board Member Witherell on Community Task Forces, “Creation, Management, Care and Feeding.”
Review and discussion of the North Ridgeline Trail Grant Application submitted to the National Parks Service.
The group is next scheduled to meet on Nov. 14.
For more information contact the Public Services Division, 262-1618.
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The weather has been much more favorable for the angler as daytime highs are in the low to mid 90s. (Yep, for us folks that live here that’s a considerable summer time cool down from the 105+ mark.)
OK bass fishermen, ready your tackle boxes. You’ll need it all to keep the bite going throughout the day. Jigs, Senkos, spinner baits, top water lures, drop shot rigs – keep ‘em all handy. To be successful this week you’ll need to be willing to change up frequently. Most anglers have reported that the bass are biting well as long as the constantly offered them something new. You can switch back, but you’ll have to keep it fresh.
Crappie fishermen are still enjoying a reasonable (unseasonably) good bite. The Four Poles have cooled off a bit, Konocti is still kicking out a nice mixed bag of crappie, bass and catfish. The real news is that the deeper standing docks over along Luebow Point, Jago Bay and Baylis have produced some quality crappie action. The preference appears to be on minnows but they’re taking Panfish Assassin jigs in Crystal Shad color as well.
We’re getting plenty of reports of smaller (2-8 pound) catfish being caught all over the lake. Clams, nightcrawlers and mackerel have been our best sellers lately. Austin Park is a popular shore angling spot. Boaters have enjoyed catching cats from Indian Island & Bass Alley, to Monitor Point and Island, right on out to Konocti Bay and up to Windflower Point.
Our next CatFest event is on Aug.t 25th. We’ll be meeting here around 4 in the afternoon, gathering for a raffle right before closing time and heading down to the launch ramp right around 5:15 pm. The plan is to fish together on our boats until around 11 p.m. Some folks will come in then and others may move off on their own at the point. Come join us!
Bob Rider owns Lakeshore Bait & Tackle in Clearlake. Visit his Web site at www.994fish.com or call him at 994-FISH (3474).
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RODMAN SLOUGH – The Lake County Land Trust is continuing its Saturday morning walks at the Rodman Slough Nature Preserve at the corner of West Lake Road and the Nice-Lucerne Cut-off.
The walks start at 8 a.m. on Saturday and take one to two hours over moderate terrain.
Land Trust board members and volunteers lead the walks which are an enjoyable way to appreciate the wildlife and scenery at the preserve.
To get to the preserve, take Highway 29 north from Lakeport. Turn onto the Nice-Lucerne Cut-off, head east and turn left onto West Lake Road. The walks will continue through September.
For information, call Roberta Lyons at 994-2024 or Pamela Bordisso at 279-0923.
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The lookout is located on the Upper Lake Ranger District of the Mendocino National Forest. This year is the lookout will only be rented through the online process by going to recreation.gov. The process is easy to complete.
The rustic lookout was constructed on the western shoulder of Pine Mountain overlooking the Van Arsdale area. It is located on a rock outcrop at 4,000 feet in elevation, in a mixed conifer forest setting. Bucknell Creek and the Eel River are the major drainages in the area.
The lookout was originally constructed in 1933, after lumber mills in the Van Arsdale area were destroyed by fires and later rebuilt. The lookout has an unusual 180-degree view to the west, northwest. Most lookouts have a view of 360 degrees.
Rental of this facility is by reservation only. Group size will be limited to six persons at one time. Renters must bring their own water, food, bedding and utensils and pack out all garbage.
The minimum stay is two nights and the maximum stay is seven days. The fee is $50 per night. Check in time is 2 p.m, with checkout time at noon.
Facilities at the lookout include: Dining table with chairs, pedestal grill, fire ring, sink, touch lights, vault toilet, one bunk bed and four cots, four metal chairs, picnic table, cabinets and a pantry.
You will need to bring your own bed rolls (air mattresses, mats, sheets, blankets, pillows, etc.) and you must bring any water you may need and garbage bags to pack out your garbage. Warm clothes for cool nights is recommended.
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