NORTHSHORE – The new Northshore Lions Club is inviting area residents to become charter members.

The club values interest and desire to give back to the community, and is soliciting residents' knowledge of the community concerns that a service organization like the Northshore Lions Club could address.

To share these concerns and to learn more about the Lions International Organization, come to the group's orientation meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at Lucerne Community Church, 5870 Highway 20.

For those who already have decided to join, please bring the $30 charter fee made out to Lions International.

Those lacking knowledge to make an informed decision, prior to committing, will find the meeting staffed with officers of the organization able to answer all of your questions.

The Lions are very exited about the renewed spirit of optimism and the many new businesses along the Northshore of Clear Lake.

Along with this, comes many new community members who are not so fortunate.

There are children and adults with health and vision problems not currently being solved by existing organizations or government programs.

Lions International’s Motto of “We Serve” those less fortunate is a realistic mission statement in today's economy and environmental arena.

For more information contact Harry De Lope, telephone 707-277-9177 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The display will take place at approximately 9:25 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.

Due to lack of entries, the Lighted Boat Parade scheduled for July 4th off Library Park has been canceled.

The street fair sponsored by the Lakeport Main Street Association opens at 10 a.m. on July 4. There also is also the cardboard and duct tape boat race at Library Park at 11 a.m. There will be lots of fun for everyone.

Lakeport Regional Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Melissa Fulton said the chamber hasn't yet raised the full amount needed for the fireworks display, but the Fireworks Committee – olice Chief Kevin Burke, Mayor Ron Bertsch, Leslie Firth, Ross Kauper, Sinda Knight, Barbara Breunig and Fulton – is confident everyone will chip in what they can to help pay for the 2009 display.

To date, $10,084 has been raised.

Donations can be made at various merchants around the north end of the lake; the chamber will collect them through next week.

Fulton extended the committee's thanks to all who have donated to date.

Donations can be made online at www.lakeportchamber.com .

Fireworks donations as of Monday, June 29:

Miscellaneous

Anonymous – $20

Cory and Mary Arden Hyatt – $20

Lakeport Speedway and David Furia – $200

Jimmy’s Deli & Taqueria – $25 (Jimmy’s challenges all other bar and grills, delis and restaurants to meet or beat their donation)

Bicoastal Media at June 26th Concert in the Park – $319

Betsy Ross level ($50)

Kevin Burke

Bob and Tary Myskey

Main Street Gifts

Edgewater Resort

Peter and Patricia MacRae

Joe Casteel

Don Errigo, Pleasanton

Thomas Jefferson level ($100)

Jan and Barry Parkinson

Lakeconews.com

Rotten Robbies

Roy and Diane Parmentier

Jim and Sharon Hubman

Lakeport Yacht Club

Ron and Barbara Bertsch

Steven Brookes

Bob Bartley Pump Inc.

Janet McWilliams

Bob Rumfelt

Brian Grey, DDS, MSD

Gary Dickson

Lakeport Christian Center

Jacole Morgan

Abraham Lincoln level ($250)

Lake County Correctional Officers

George Washington level ($500)

Lakeport Rotary Club

County of Lake

Uncle Sam level ($1,000)

Gossett Alarm Inc.

North Lake Medical Pharmacy

Premier sponsors:

Lakeport Main Street Association, $2,200

Furia Construction and Lakeport Speedway, $2,000

Management Plan.

A small group with varied recreational interests attended and an interactive discussion was held that allowed everyone present to discuss and list their ideas for the development of the mountain’s master management plan.

Representatives from the Boy Scouts of America as well as Supervisor Comstock and the general public were in attendance.

When complete, which will probably take one to two years, the plan will govern the park’s use, conservation and preservation.

Types of use, policies and procedures, resource and fire management plans and more were discussed, as well as, restrictions that come with the sale of the property, including day use only, except by special arrangements, no motorized vehicles, except by authorized use, and preservation and conservation of the mountain.

County staff anticipates having the basics of the master management plan decided on prior to opening the trails to the public late this year or early next year.

The final two meetings will take place Wednesday, Aug. 12, and Wednesday, Aug. 26, in Lakeport from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers at the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.

For more information contact the Public Services Department at 707-262-1618 or visit

www.preservekonocti.org .

Rebecca Dierssen is an analyst with the Lake County Public Services Department

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

Caltrans will suspend work on Northern California highways Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day weekend. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary for Caltrans Maintenance forces to respond to emergency situations.

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– A highway widening project from Government Street to Rancheria Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 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 routine maintenance from Hillside Lane to Keys Boulevard beginning Tuesday, July 7. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. 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 five-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

Highway 29

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from 0.5 mile south of the junction of Route 29/281 to the junction of Route 29/281 on Monday, July 6. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Bridge deck repairs at Kelseyville Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday evening through Tuesday morning. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should

anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. of Stockton.

Highway 175

– Caltrans will continue routine maintenance from the junction of Route 29/175 near Kelseyville to Kelsey Creek. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1 – PG&E of Eureka has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility maintenance from 0.5 mile south of Ocean View Drive to 0.2 mile south of Haven Neck Drive beginning Monday, July 6. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. Intermittent one-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– The city of Point Arena has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit to hold the annual Independence Day Parade between Curley Lane and Main Street in Point Arena on Saturday, July 4. A road closure will be in effect from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.

– 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.

– The City of Fort Bragg has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to hold the July 4 fireworks from North Harbor Drive to Hazel Street on Friday, July 3, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Turns onto Ocean View Drive will be restricted. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Storm damage repair about nine miles north of Hardy Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Maggiora and Ghilotti Inc. of San Rafael.

Highway 20

– A highway widening project from Trailer Cove Road to 0.1 mile east of Gravel Pitt Road 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 – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

– A paving project from 0.8 mile to 1.1 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 – MCS Construction Inc. of Willits.

– Bridge deck repairs at the Redwood Valley Undercrossing will continue through Friday, July 3. Work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday evening through Friday morning. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. of Stockton.

Highway 101

– Storm damage repair from 0.6 mile to 0.8 mile 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. Contractor – Mendocino Construction Services of Willits.

– Bridge deck repairs at the Hopland Overhead Bridge will continue through Friday, July 3. Work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday evening through Friday morning. One-way traffic control will be in effect.

Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. of Stockton.

– A pavement repair project from the West Road Overcrossing to Moore Avenue will continue. Southbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, from midnight Sunday to 3 p.m. Friday. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Professional Concrete Services of Pleasant Hill.

– 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.

– The city of Willits has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to hold the Frontier Days Parade between Franklin Avenue and Commercial Street on Saturday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A

full road closure will be in effect. A detour will be provided.

– A pavement repair project from Big Trails Drive to the Long Valley Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Windsor Fuel Co. of Pittsburg.

Highway 128

– A culvert replacement project 0.2 mile east of the Shearing Creek Bridge will begin Monday, July 6. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 8 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).

Donna James, chairman of the show committee, reminds quilters, “Remember, the item does not have to be finished already, just entered!”

The guild is inviting entries now to give quilters time to prepare for the show.

The deadline to submit entry forms is Saturday, Aug. 8, and quilts must be ready for display Oct. 1.

Entry forms and details are available from the quilt guild’s Web site www.LLQG.org , or contact Donna at 707-263-1201. Mail completed entry forms to LLQG, P O Box 875, Kelseyville, CA, 95451.

Quilters may choose to have their quilts judged for a small fee, or to enter quilts for free without judging.

Many quilters find it beneficial to have their quilts judged, learning much from an impartial evaluation. The judge will award ribbons in several areas

Show organizers expect to display more than 200 quilts in this show, which will be held at the Lake County Fairgrounds Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4.

Among the other attractions will be the works of featured quilter Patricia Knoechel, vendors, prize drawings, a silent auction and the Country Store boutique. Watch for more publicity as the time grows near.

LLQG welcomes all quilters, prospective quilters and quilt lovers to its meetings and events.

For more information about the quilt guild, contact Dottie at 707-462-7036, or visit the Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild Web site at www.LLQG.org .

This effort is supported by Alta Planning + Design, a national consulting firm specializing in trails, with assistance provided by the National Park Service, Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program.

A group of more than 30 individuals with varied recreational interests attended.

An interactive, fun workshop was held that provided an opportunity for everyone present to reflect on, discuss and list their ideas for the development of the county’s Regional Trails Plan.

Representatives from the Lake County Sierra Club, Redbud Audubon, the Elem Tribe, Supervisor Rushing, key county staff and the general public were in attendance.

When complete, the Regional Trails Plan will guide the county in establishing needed bike lanes, sidewalks and walking paths in the unincorporated areas of the county, as well as hiking, biking and equestrian trails throughout the county.

The trails plan will incorporate existing routes on Bureau of Land Management land, in the National Forest and state parks, as well as help the county to plan for future trails and pathways to special vistas, safe routes between neighborhoods and schools, water trails on Clearlake and other trails of interest to the public.

The public is strongly encouraged to attend future workshops to help the planning team gain an understanding of all communities in Lake County and their specific needs.

Additional workshops will be held this fall and next spring.

For more information and to get on the notification list for future workshops contact the Public Services Department at 707-262-1618 or visit www.konoctitrails.com .

Rebecca Dierssen is an analyst with the Lake County Department of Public Services.