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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Gordon Worra, 73, died April 11, 2017, at Bill’s Saw Shop in Lakeport.

He had moved to Lake County from El Monte with his family in 1973.

Mr. Worra was born May 13, 1943, in Minneapolis, Minn.

He was the proud owner/operator of Bill’s Saw Shop for 43 years and enjoyed all the friends he made while doing a job he loved.

One of his favorite pastimes was fishing and he planned an annual family trip every year to Rock Creek, Calif.

Gordon served in the United States Army from March 1965 to January 1967 as a heavy equipment mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Pat, in 2000.

He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Worra of Lakeport; son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Kim Worra of La Mesa; brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Carole Worra of El Monte; brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Carol Worra of Groveland.

There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 18, at Hartley Cemetery with a reception immediately following at Gordon’s house.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to California Department of Fish and Wildlife, 1701 Nimbus Road Rancho Cordova, CA  95670 (please specify fishing).

For further information, please contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On April 4, 2017, Lynn Rushford was taken from us to be with our Heavenly Father.

Born in Minneapolis, Minn., she moved to California, married and raised her family. She became a DNS in long term care facilities.

She is survived by husband, Daniel Rushford; sons, Drew, Miles, Garth, Zack and Kaidan.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

SOUTH LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Community socials sponsored by Lake Family Resource Center will be presented twice this month.

The first one will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 17, at the Middletown Methodist Church, 15833 Armstrong St.

The second one will be on the following Monday, April 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cobb Elementary School, 15895 Highway 175.

These events are free family fun, featuring a free meal, fun activities and music, including an open mic.

NORTH COAST, Calif. – Caltrans reports that the following road projects will be taking place around Lake County and the North Coast during the coming week.

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

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– Curb and sidewalk repairs from the Morrison Creek Bridge to Ogden Road will continue. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.
 
– Emergency highway repairs at various locations from Ogden Road to Bruner Drive will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

Highway 29

– Emergency culvert repairs from Spruce Grove Road to Hofacker Lane will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 175
 
– Emergency highway repairs from Grouss Springs Road to Emerford Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Emergency highway repairs from east of Arroyo Vista Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Utility surveys from Anderson Springs Road to the Dry Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility repairs from Haven Neck Drive to Old Stageroad Drive on Wednesday, April 19. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Emergency slide removal near Leggett will continue. A full road closure is in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should seek an alternate route.

Highway 20

– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility repairs about 0.7 mile east of Wildwood Campground through Friday, April 14. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Bridge deck repairs at the East Fork Russian River Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect overnight from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 25-minute delays.

Highway 101
 
– Routine maintenance near Frog Woman Rock will continue. Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.
 
– Emergency slide repairs on the westbound Route 20 to southbound Route 101 connector ramp will continue. Intermittent ramp closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Emergency slide removal near Hermitage Vista Point will continue. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

– Emergency slide removal near the Dora Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 20-minute delays.

– Emergency slide removal near Piercy will continue. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

Highway 128
 
– Roadway repairs from Fish Rock Road to Yorkville will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 162

– Emergency storm damage repairs near The Middle Way will continue. One-way traffic control with temporary stop signs will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 175

– Emergency storm damage repairs 2.0 miles and 5.0 east of Buckman Drive will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays at each location.

Highway 253

– Emergency roadway repairs from Booneville to Ukiah will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

The Caltrans Traffic Operations Office has reviewed each project and determined that individual project delays are expected to be less than the statewide policy maximum of 30 minutes, unless noted otherwise above.

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).

COVELO, Calif. – There will be no sales at the Covelo Ranger District office of the Mendocino National Forest the week of April 17 to 21.

During this week, the office located at 78150 Covelo Road, will be open for visitor information but the public will not be able to purchase forest maps, passes or permits for products such as firewood.

The public may obtain these services at forest offices in Upper Lake, Willows and Stonyford.

In addition, forest maps are available online at https://www.nationalforestmapstore.com/ .

If you have questions, please contact District Ranger Frank Aebly at 707-275-1401.

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health has lifted the Feb. 2 toxic shellfish health advisory for Mendocino County.

The advisory had warned consumers not to eat recreationally harvested bivalve shellfish due to dangerous levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning, or PSP. Recent tests indicate shellfish in these areas are now safe to consume.
 
Advisories remain in effect for Humboldt County (sport-harvested razor clams) and Del Norte County (sport-harvested razor clams, sport-harvested bivalve shellfish and crab viscera).
 
While there have been no reported illnesses associated with these events, dangerous levels of PSP toxins can cause illness or death.
 
PSP toxins affect the central nervous system, producing a tingling around the mouth and fingertips within a few minutes to a few hours after eating toxic shellfish.

These symptoms are typically followed by loss of balance, lack of muscular coordination, slurred speech and difficulty swallowing.

In severe poisonings, complete muscular paralysis and death from asphyxiation can occur.
 
For current information on shellfish advisories and quarantines, call CDPH’s toll-free Shellfish Information Line at 800-553-4133.

For additional information, please visit the CDPH Marine Biotoxin Monitoring Web page.