Mel Aust was elected to the executive board in 2002.

Aust is a director for the California Rural Water Association, member of the Association of California Water Agencies Federal Affairs Committee, member of the California Department of Water Resources Drought Preparedness Committee Representing Small Rural Systems and general manager of the Hidden Valley Lake Community Services District.

He is one of eight elected officers and will preside as Treasurer of NRWA Executive Board.

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Both programs will be hosted by Steve and Catherine Elias.

The conversation with Ralph (Jake) Warner and Toni Ihara will range from Berkeley in the 1960s to the present day, and will cover such subjects a how Nolo got started, some of the high water marks in the history of Nolo and self-help law, and ongoing projects at Nolo of interest to people in Lake County and beyond.

Calls will be taken at 263-3435.

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Chuck Gillingham won a 2008 Honda motorcycle on Oct. 5 at the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Ride for Kids in Woodland. Courtesy photo.

WOODLAND – Clear Lake Road Rider Chuck Gillingham was the winner of a 2008 Honda motorcycle at the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Ride for Kids in Woodland on Oct. 5.

Gillingham and 19 members of the Clear Lake Road Riders attended the annual fundraising event in Woodland.

Each $300 donation receives an opportunity to win a motorcycle.

Gillingham's win was icing on the cake for the Clear Lake Road Riders as they were also honored with second place donations in excess of $25,000.

For more information about the Clear Lake Road Riders or how to donate to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation please call 263-9000.

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Pro-carver Bob King captured the Echo Cup for the third consecutive year at the Echo Chain Saw Carving Series Championship held Oct. 3-5 at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Among the competitors was Lakeport resident Mark Colp, who won the People's Choice category.

Eight world-class chain saw carvers from across the U.S. and Japan competed in the fourth Echo sponsored Championship after placing in the top rankings of one of four qualifying events. They competed in New Mexico to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Mexico and to win cash/prizes totaling more than $75,000.

The final sculptures were judged on Sunday, Oct. 5 and then auctioned with all proceeds benefiting the Make a Wish Foundation of New Mexico. The event raised $34,700. The organization grants "wishes" to children who have a life threatening medical condition. Eight wishes were identified for funding from proceeds at the championship.

The carvers had 20 hours over three days to produce masterpiece sculptures based on their interpretation of the theme "Launching Dreams."

The pieces were judged and ranked on how well the carver interpreted the theme, the difficulty of the design and craftsmanship Visit www.echo-usa.com/carvingseries to view the beauty of the pieces and the unique style each carver chose to build a competitive advantage.

First Place: Bob King of Edgewood, Wash. with his piece "Innocent Dreams."

Second Place: Terry Ahola of Grands Pass, Ore. with his piece "Make a Wish."

Third Place: Dayton Scoggins of Heidelberg, Mass. with his piece "Soaring Dreams."

Fourth Place: Hiromu Kurita of Ichihara City, Chiba, Japan with his piece “Future in the Sky.”

Fifth Place: Zoe Boni of Ridgway, Penn. with her piece "Dream Launcher."

Sixth Place: Mark Herrington of Wilkeson, Wash. with his piece "Sacred Calling."

Seventh Place: Jeff Samudosky of Columbia, Conn. with his piece "Sweet Dreams."

Eighth Place: Mark Colp of Lakeport, Calif. with his piece "Sky Dreamer."

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The training will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Narrows Lodge in Blue Lakes.

The team will train with the Mendocino Dive Team.

All are welcome to attend and observe the team in progress.

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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 2 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 29

– A shoulder widening project from Hofacker Lane to 0.5 miles north of Hofacker Lane will continue on Tuesday, Oct. 14 and Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – North Bay Construction of Petaluma.

Highway 53

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance at the intersection of Route 53 and 40th Avenue/Lakeshore Boulevard beginning Monday, Oct. 14. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. The connector ramp from eastbound 40th Avenue/Lakeshore Boulevard to southbound Route 53 will be closed. A detour will be available.

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.

– A paving project from Center Street to the junction of Route 101/253 will continue. Work hours are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday evening through Friday morning. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. 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.

– Bridge deck rehabilitation on the South Willits Overhead will continue. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel 24 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – American Civil Constructors of Benicia.

– Bridge deck rehabilitation on the Long Valley Creek Bridge will continue. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel 24 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – American Civil Constructors of Benicia.

– A paving project from Long Valley Creek Bridge to Harwood Road will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 12 midnight, weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Mercer Fraser of Eureka.

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, 7 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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