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LAKE COUNTY – Members of the Lake County Chapter of California Women for Agriculture recently participated in the organization's annual statewide meeting in Sacramento.
Chapter President Toni Scully and Janine Grothe, both of Lakeport, talked with state CWA President Celeste Settrini, in front of the governor's office in the state capitol.
During a day-long session, the local women also met with Assemblyman Wes Chesbro, staff from the office of Assemblywoman Noreen Evans and with several urban legislators.
Members of the all-volunteer organization were at the capitol to present information about the Williamson Act and other agricultural issues to elected members of the Legislature and their staff.
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LAKEPORT – Entries for the mutton bustin’ event at the 81st Annual Lake County Rodeo are still open for youngsters age 8 and under.
The children must weigh no more 50 pounds when they weigh in on either Friday or Saturday evening.
Call 707-245-7431 to confirm there are still slots available.
The annual Rodeo Parade takes place on Saturday, July 10, at 11 a.m. in Lakeport on Main Street.
The 2010 Grand Marshall is Monte Montana Jr., the TV cowboy star.
This year the parade is open to all equestrian related entries, antique tractors, farm equipment and there will be a pet parade as well.
There is a special raffle for all entrants in the parade and there is a rumor that Davey Crockett will be in the parade. Entry forms are available around Lake County.
The parade lines up at the fairgrounds and for parade related questions, contact Parade Chair Lonne Sloan at 707-995-2515 or 707-349-0820.
A list of CCPRA participants who have signed up for the parade has been received by the Lake County Rodeo Association and it reflects a large increase in the number of cowboys and cowgirls coming to Lakeport and Lake County for the 81st Annual Lake County Rodeo.
For general rodeo information, contact the Lake County Chamber at 707-263-5092 or 707-245-7431.
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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.
Caltrans will suspend work on Northern California highways Friday, July 2, through Monday, July 5, 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
– The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake have been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for installation of light poles near Government Street beginning Tuesday, July 6. Work hours are 8 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.
– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Ogden Road to Hillside Lane. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
Highway 29
– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Hartman Road to 0.3 mile south of Hofacker Lane. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
Highway 281
– North Bay Construction of Petaluma has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for paving on Soda Bay 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.
MENDOCINO COUNTY
Highway 1
– The city of Point Arena has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit to hold the annual Independence Day Parade between Iverson Lane and Main Street in Point Arena on Sunday, 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.
– Paving from 0.1 mile north of Navarro Ridge Road to Woodstock Drive will continue. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.
– The Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to hold the July 4 fireworks from the junction of Highways 1 and 20 to South Street on Saturday, July 3, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Turns onto Ocean View Drive will be restricted. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.
– PG&E of Ukiah has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for an aerial crossing at Airport Road on Thursday, July 8. Work hours are 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Intermittent full road closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
Highway 101
– A culvert repair project form Waterplant Road to the Haehl Overhead Bridge will continue. Work hours are 8 p.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.
– The city of Willits has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to hold the Frontier Days Parade between Franklin Avenue and Commercial Street on Sunday, July 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A full road closure will be in effect. A detour will be provided.
Highway 162
– A bridge widening project at Outlet Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – Viking Construction Co. Inc. of Rancho Cordova.
Highway 222
– Replacement of the Russian River Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays during work hours and five-minute delays at other times. Contractor – CC Myers of Rancho Cordova.
– Rogina Water Co. of Talmage has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to install a water line from Sandford Ranch Road to Talmage Court. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Intermittent one-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
Highway 253
– Construction of a retaining wall from Singley Cattlepass to the Soda Creek Bridge 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 – Mendocino Construction Services of Willits.
– A bridge widening project at Soda Creek Bridge 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 – 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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LAKEPORT – Chef Christina Basor will teach a class using raw foods on Sunday, July 11.
The class will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hartley Lodge, 375 N. Main St., Lakeport.
The cost is $35, which includes lunch.
Basor will teach a class about raw foods that includes essential raw kitchen equipment, where you get your protein, how to open Thai coconuts, energy packed super foods, green and fruit smoothies, fresh almond nut milk, whole food dressings and will share a recipe for German chocolate cake.
Call Basor at 707-489-3600 or email