KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 88 of Lake County will meet on Saturday, July 21.

The meeting will take place beginning at 9 a.m. at the Konocti Bay Sailing Club building, located at Braito's Marina at the end of the Buckingham Peninsula in Kelseyville.

The meeting is open to anyone 17 years or older who would like to join this active group.  

For additional information, call the flotilla's information line at 707-513-5122.

The Lake County Historical Society thanks its members and guests for attending and helping with the annual picnic at the Ely Stage Station and Country Museum.

In the shade of the oak grove there the crowd enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs and chili as well as an abundance of delicious potluck dishes.  

Special thanks go to Bruno’s Shop Smart, which provided the hamburgers, hot dogs and buns. Also thanks to Abid Hussain, 3 Brothers Travel Plaza, for ice; University of California, Cooperative Extension of Lake County for the loan of 15 tables; and Bud Boyce for the use of his huge barbecue cooker.

Thanks to John Parker who led a delightful skit about the Cole Creek Gang, Lake County bandits who were busy robbing on the roads during the heyday of the Ely Stage Stop.  

His cast included himself, Bent Nose John Parker, Big Gun Greg Blinn, Gangly Greg Dills, Rebel Phil Smoley and Rattlesnake Randy Ridgel.

They represented the gangs of real Lake County robbers, Buck English and Charles Boles, also known as Black Bart.

The group’s next meeting is on Sunday, Sept. 23. They hope to hold their picnic next year near the top of Konocti.

Lake County has a captivating history and the historical society’s meetings are informative and fun.

If you wish to join them call Nick Voegtly at 707-349-7233. Annual membership dues are $15 a person or $20 a family.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Phones have been buzzing and emails keep coming in, all about robots.

The Taylor Facility hosted Robotics workshops Feb. 18, June 23 and June 30.

The response was overwhelming and because the interest is strong, the Taylor Observatory-Norton Planetarium is looking at initiating Lego robotics clubs starting in September 2012.

Robotics promotes team building, problem solving, creativity, and analytical thinking with a hands-on philosophy that incorporates the Lego Mindstorms technology.

Depending on response and support, participation in FIRST Lego League (FLL) is an option (http://www.firstlegoleague.org/) .

Teams of six to eight students strategize, design, build, program, experiment, test and refine a fully autonomous robot capable of completing pre-assigned missions.

Teams research a predefined scientific subject and develop a presentation on a specific topic in that field.

No prior experience is necessary. The clubs will be open to Lake County students 9 to 14 years old. Coaches, mentors, parent volunteers and sponsors are needed. Training will be provided.

Provide your child a foundation for learning Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fundamentals using Lego Robots.

Contact Barbara McIntyre, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , for more information.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its next regular meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 12.

The commission will meet in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.

Commissioners are Lynn Andre, Cindy Ustrud, Ronald Bertsch, Ann Blue and Suzanne Russell.

There will be reports on Library Park, Westside Park and Westshore Pool.

The commission also will set its next regular meeting for 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9.

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

– Construction of a roundabout at the Route 20/Nice Lucerne Cutoff Road intersection will continue. Temporary all-way stop signs are in place. A shoulder closure will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists are advised to drive with caution through the area and may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Granite Construction Inc. of Ukiah.

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 Avenue and Main Street in Point Arena on Sunday, July 8. A road closure will be in effect from noon to 1 p.m. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.

– Replacement of the Greenwood Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Golden Gate Bridge Inc. of Martinez.

– The Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to hold the July 4 fireworks from the junction of Route 1/20 to South Street on Saturday, July 7, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Turns onto Ocean View Drive will be restricted. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

Highway 20

– A pavement repair project from Road 300 to Three Chop Road will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 13:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

Highway 101

– Caltrans will perform slide repairs near the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge (near Frog Woman Rock). Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Installation of rumble strips from Old Sherwood Road to Steele Lane will begin Monday, July 9. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – CCFG Construction of Sonora.

Highway 128

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Philo  Greenwood Road to the Caltrans Boonville Maintenance Station beginning Monday, July 9. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– PG&E of Ukiah has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility repairs near Road 150B beginning Monday, July 9. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– AT&T of Walnut Creek has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to relocate utilities 0.5 mile east of the Elkhorn Creek Bridge beginning Monday, July 9. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 162

– Slipout repairs 1.6 miles east of the Rodeo Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week.  Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Mendocino Construction Services of Willits.

Highway 175

– A pavement repair project from the junction of Routes 101/175 to the Lake/Mendocino County line will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

– Beckstoffer Vineyards of Talmage has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to install entrance walls just west of the Russian River Bridge beginning Monday, July 9. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 253

– Slipout repairs about 5.6 miles west of Butler Ranch will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Mendocino Construction Services of Willits.

Work on all these projects is weather permitting and subject to change. Caltrans advises motorists to drive with caution when approaching work areas and to be prepared to stop at traffic control stations.

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).

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The California Department of Fish & Game will conduct a Hunter Education Class at the Lakeport Fire Department this month.

Students must attend all three night classes, the Saturday morning class and pass a written exam to receive full credit for the course.

The course will be limited to 25 students, and will be held at the Lakeport Fire Protection District’s main office, 455 N. Main St.

The classes will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, July 23; Tuesday, July 24; and Thursday, July 26; and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 28.

To sign up for the course, please call Warden Mike Pascoe at 707-263-7468. Leave a message if there no answer to reserve your seat or seats.

Spaces will be filled in order calls/messages are received.