Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Community

CLEARLAKE – The Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce will once again be sponsoring the annual Christmas Light Parade and Decorating Contest, and it's not too early to start planning your entry.


Applications to enter a parade entry are available online at www.clearlakechamber.com under downloads or at the chamber office, 4700 Golf Ave., Clearlake.


The Christmas Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6 will begin at 6 p.m. and follow Lakeshore Drive to Austin Park for the Christmas tree lighting ceremony and a visit by Santa Claus.


Deadline to enter your float, group, etc. is Friday, Nov. 21.


Volunteers are needed to help with the parade. Call the Chamber at 994-3600.


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LAKE COUNTY – On Saturday, Oct. 25, Steve and Catherine Elias will host Carol Cole-Lewis on their 10 a.m. “Saturday Salon” radio show, broadcast on KPFZ 88.1 FM.


Cole-Lewis is president of the Lake County Unitarian Universalist Community. She will discuss the history of the community both globally and here in Lake County, what the community believes and her thoughts on how we can protect ourselves in a failing economy.


She also will discuss such issues as the environment and marriage equality from a Unitarian Universalist perspective.


Calls will be taken at 263-3435 and the program will be replayed on Monday, Oct. 27, at 9 a.m.


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From left, educator Karl Reichman, inventor Jan Rippingale, Middletown Rotary President Korby Olson, and insurance broker David Riccio. Reichman, Rippingale and Riccio are all new members of Middletown Rotary. Photo by Helen Whitney.




MIDDLETOWN – The Middletown Rotary Club recently inducted three new members.


Club President Korby Olson, who also is Middletown Unified School District's superintendent, inducted the newest Rotarians.


They include educator Karl Reichman, inventor Jan Rippingale and insurance broker David Riccio.


For more information about the Middletown Rotary Club's current projects, events and membership, contact Helen Whitney, 928-9812.


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LAKE COUNTY – A number of county road projects are under way and local drivers should plan ahead to avoid delays.


The Lake County Public Works Department reported that Bartlett Springs Road between the Lake/Colusa County Line (at Four Corners and Walker Ridge Road) to Mile Post Marker 28.5 will be closed to all traffic for an emergency bridge replacement.


The closure is expected to last through the middle of November. Signs and barricades are in place to alert the traveling public of the need to use alternate routes.


Kelsey Creek Drive at mile post marker 2.9 will be subject to single-lane traffic control with 20-minute maximum delays between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. in order to complete storm damage repairs. Work on this project also is expected to last through the middle of November.


Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, and lasting through Friday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m., Kelsey Creek Drive at mile post marker 2.9 will be closed to all traffic. Signs and barricades will be in place to alert the traveling public of the need to use alternate routes.


The Department of Public Works asks drivers to use caution in these areas, and thanks the public in advance for its patients and understanding while repairs take place.


For more information contact the Department of Public Works, 263-2341.


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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


– A highway widening project from Polk Jones Cattlepass to Nice-Lucerne Cutoff 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 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 6 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 20-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.


Highway 281


– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from 0.9 miles west of Tenino Way to 1.0 mile west of the junction of Route 29/281 beginning Friday, Oct. 24. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.


MENDOCINO COUNTY


Highway 1


– A paving project from Walnut Street to Pudding Creek Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.


– The City of Fort Bragg has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to install a new sewer line between Elm Street and Airport Road. Work hours are 7 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.


– The Hopland Passport Association of Hopland has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to hold the annual Hopland Passport event from the Rosetti Creek Bridge to 0.2 miles north of Hewlitt and Sturtevant Road on Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Traffic will be stopped intermittently to allow pedestrians to cross at the Center Street crosswalk. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.


– A paving project from Center Street to the junction of Route 101/253 will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Martin Brothers Construction of Sacramento.


– 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.


– The City of Willits has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to install a water main between California Street and Commercial Street. Work hours are 7 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.


– AT&T of Ukiah has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility repair from 0.2 miles south to 0.3 miles north of the Outlet Creek Bridge beginning Tuesday, Oct. 28. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.


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.


– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from the South Eel River Bridge to Laytonville Dos Rios Road through Friday, Oct. 24. 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.


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.


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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