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The group will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Redbud Library Community Room,14785 Burns
Valley Road, Clearlake.
Meetings are open to the public and committee membership is open to all registered Democrats.
Contact the Democratic Party of Lake County at 707.263-4529 or by email at
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LAKE COUNTY – The seventh annual Saw Shop Bistro Benefit Dinner and auction for Habitat for Humanity Lake County, held on the evening of Nov. 11 was a great success.
The attendees all had a great time.
“This Saw Shop annual benefit has raised more than $50,000.00 in the last seven years and is a major factor in our mission of eliminating substandard living conditions in our community,” President Richard Birk. “We give special thanks to owner Marie Beery and her staff for donating their time to producing this event and that the food and wine were also donated.”
Major contributors this year were Saw Shop Bistro; WestAmerica Bank; Dr. Keith Long, DDS; North Bay Association of Realtors; Physio and Massage Therapist for Humans and Horses, Carol Christie; Bank of the West; Twila Bechler Insurance Agency; Kelseyville Lumber; and Pacific Gas and Electric.
Two handmade quilts were auctioned off, one made by the Hidden Valley Lake Quilters and the other by volunteer Julie Nodine.
Those interested in supporting with funds and/or donating their time to Habitat for Humanity, Lake County, please telephone 994-1100 for further information.
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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.
Many Caltrans crews observe the Thanksgiving holiday during the Nov. 27-30 time period. Caltrans wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday.
LAKE COUNTY
Highway 20
– A highway widening project from Polk Jones Cattlepass to Nice-Lucerne Cutoff Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.
– 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 slide repair project from the Lupiyoma Creek Bridge to Bar X Ranch 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 – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.
– Mohammed Hussain of Nice has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for paving at the junction of Route 20/29. 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 281
– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from 0.9 miles west of Tenino Way to the junction of Route 29/281 beginning Friday, Nov. 21. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
MENDOCINO COUNTY
Highway 1
– PG&E of Eureka has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for tree trimming from Iversen Road to Stonebord Road on Monday, Nov. 24, and Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
– AT&T of Fort Bragg has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for an aerial crossing between Philo Greenwood Road and the north limits of Elk. 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.
– Caltrans will continue geotechnical drilling at Ocean Meadows Circle (south). 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 20
– A highway widening project from Old Willits Road to Gravel Pitt Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 20-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.
Highway 101
– A pavement repair project from 0.1 miles north to 1.5 miles north of Comminsky Station Road will continue. Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.
– Roadway repair due to pavement deterioration from 3.6 miles south of Ridgewood Ranch Road to 1.9 miles south of 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.
– Majajo LLC of Willits has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility installation between Oak Avenue and San Francisco Avenue through Friday, Nov. 21. Work hours are 8 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.
Highway 162
– A bridge widening project at Outlet Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal is in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Viking Construction Co. Inc. of Rancho Cordova.
Highway 253
– A bridge widening project at Anderson Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal is in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Viking Construction Co. Inc. of Rancho Cordova.
– A bridge widening project at Soda Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal is in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Viking Construction Co. Inc. of Rancho Cordova.
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LAKEPORT – Take the opportunity to make a child’s dream come true.
Umpqua Bank is once again promoting the Christmas Wish Tree for children under the care of Child Protective Services in Lake County.
These children range in ages from 2 months to 17 years. There are approximately 150 names on the trees located at the Lakeport and Kelseyville branches of Umpqua Bank. Hurry to get your choice of tags!
The bank and its staff are reaching out to the community with the hope that you can join them to achieve the goal of giving a child their wish this Christmas season.
It is so easy to do. Simply come into either of the local Umpqua Banks, pick a child’s tag and sign the register. Then return your gift by Dec. 10, wrapped and with the tag on it. It’s very easy and so rewarding.
If you don’t have the time to purchase a gift, you can make a monetary donation and bank staff will be happy to do the shopping for you.
Umpqua Bank is located in Lakeport at 805 11th St., and in Kelseyville at 4280 Main St.
For more information call Umpqua Bank at 262-3342.
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