Thursday, 28 March 2024

Community

KELSEYVILLE – Local 28 Chapter of ABATE (American Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education), comprised of motorcycle enthusiasts in Lake County, will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Benjamina's Pizza in Kelseyville.

All riders of motorcycles are invited to join the group for its regular monthly meeting. They have started planning some rides for 2009, single day rides and weekend rides. Some destinations for day rides discussed are to the coast to Pt. Reyes and Fort Bragg, Winters for lunchand Alexander Valley.

On March 15 they will ride to Esparto for the Almond Festival for the day. They also are planning on supporting other ABATE Chapter runs to Vacaville, Fairfield and Davis.

ABATE of California is a legislative organization advocating for the rights of the motorcycling enthusiast and has been very effective in combating legislation that would infringe upon riders' rights. The group usually can share some information to keep all riders alert to pending legislation that can affect rights to customize motorcycles.

Local 28, Lake County Chapter has been responsible for several years in having the cities of Clearlake and Lakeport and the county of Lake issuing resolutions to declare the month of May as “Motorcycle Awareness Month.” This draws attention to the driving public to the increased presence of motorcyclists on the roads and highways during the warm months of the year. Safety education is a primary goal of ABATE and we encourage all riders to take the CHP motorcycle training course, whether you're a new rider or been riding for many years.

Local 28 has begun planning for the 2nd Annual Northern California Regional Rally being held at Kelly's Kamp on July 17 and 18. For more information on our meetings, rides and community activities, contact Local 28 president, Melissa Fulton at 263-1845.

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CLEARLAKE – Lakeshore Lioness is hosting its 39th annual fish fry on Sunday, March 1.


The event takes place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Howard's Grotto, 14732 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake.


The cost to attend is $8 per person.


Lakeshore Lioness needs your help in continuing to help with charitable donations.


Every year the group helps local fire departments, K-9 units, Clearlake Police, Lower Lake High School Sober Grad Night, Hospice Services of Lake County, local senior centers, nursing homes, community care and Independence Day fireworks.


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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.


LAKE COUNTY


Highway 20


– The county of Lake has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for sidewalk upgrades from Fourth Street to Sixth Street. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3 a.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.


– Storm damage repair from 1.4 miles east of North Cache Creek Bridge to 1.6 miles west of Walker Ridge Road will occur on Wednesday, March 4. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 a.m. 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 Lupiyoma Creek Bridge to Bar X Ranch will continue beginning Thursday, March 5. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 a.m., weekdays. A shoulder closure will be in effect. Motorists are advised to drive with caution through the work area and may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.


– Caltrans will continue routine maintenance from Bar X Ranch to Hidden Valley Road. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 a.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.


– Caltrans will continue routine maintenance from Cole Creek Bridge to Hill Creek Bridge. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 a.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 tree trimming from 0.2 miles north of Airport Road to 0.3 miles south of Abalobadiah Circle beginning Tuesday, March 3. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 a.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.


Highway 101


– 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.


– Brian Shuster of Willits has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work at California Street. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 a.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.


Highway 162


– PG&E of Eureka has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for tree trimming from 0.3 miles east of Outlet Creek Bridge to 0.8 miles east of Corral Creek Bridge on Tuesday, March 3, and Wednesday, March 4. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Intermittent one-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.


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).


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LAKE COUNTY – Public Services Director Kim K. Clymire has announced that county staff and Mt. Konocti volunteers invite the public to attend a series of hearings to assist in the development of a master plan for the use of Mt. Konocti.


The initial meetings will take place Wednesday, March 11, and Wednesday, March 25, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers at the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.


During the meetings policies and procedures, and resource and fire management plans will be created.


Restrictions that come with the sale of the property include day use only, except by special arrangements; no motorized vehicles, except by authorized use; and preservation and conservation of the mountain.


County staff wants to have the master plan decided on prior to opening the trails to the public later this year.


For more information contact the Public Services Department at 262-1618.


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LAKEPORT – US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 88 of Lake County will hold its next meeting on Saturday, March 7.


There has been a change for the upcoming meeting. The flotilla will have a potluck lunch at noon followed by the official meeting at 1 p.m. at the Lakeport Yacht Club, located next to the Fifth Street launch ramp in Lakeport.


The flotilla invites anyone interested in learning more about this active group to join them for lunch and then attend the 1 p.m. meeting.


For additional information, please call the flotilla's information line at 513-5122.


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From left to right, Arbor Project Director Sharon Anderson, Habitat for Humanity Lake County President Richard Birk and Teresa Wold, Arbor career coach. Courtesy photo.



 


LAKE COUNTY – Habitat for Humanity of Lake County and the Arbor Education & Training group have teamed up to provide the Arbor clients an opportunity to obtain employment skills in all phases of construction.


The majority of Arbor Education & Training clients are receiving some public assistance from the county of Lake.


In this partnership, people are not only fulfilling their time required by the state and federal guidelines for receiving cash aid, gaining the necessary training to learn some valuable job skills, but through their work, they are making a difference in their community.


This is a great pairing of services to provide Habitat clients with quality housing.


“This is a wonderful opportunity for people on public assistance to have a meaningful and dignified job while at the same time helping their community,” said President of Habitat for Humanity of Lake County Richard Birk.


In this time of high unemployment it appears that the number of people requesting public assistance will be increasing, so the partnership between Habitat for Humanity and Arbor is a very important step in providing a way for people in our community to contribute to the county of Lake.


“The Arbor staff is working to assist all our clients maintain or acquire employment. This partnership adds a new level of awareness for the Lake County Community, by combining work experience and community support; this can help us all through these tough economic times,” said Sharon Anderson, Arbor project director.


Employers wishing to find out more information about supporting a work experience person at their site are encouraged to call Teresa Wold at 995-9012, Extension 410.


For those interested in volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, please call their office at 994-1100. Habitat is a volunteer grassroots based organization and is always in need of people who want to help their community.


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