Presented by the Lake County Farm Bureau (LCFB), “For the Love of the Land” is scheduled for Saturday, July 30, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Rancho de la Fuente, 2290 Soda Bay Road in the heart of Lake County.

“Come taste why we love the many flavors of Lake County,” says LCFB director and event committee member Diane Henderson.

Guests will be treated to Mexican cuisine prepared by Lakeport restaurant Taqueria La Mexicana, samples of homebrewed beer by Lake County beer makers, fine wines produced by Lake County winemakers, and vintage rock and blues music by the LC Diamonds with pianist David Neft of Middletown joining the popular band of local musicians.

“For the Love of the Land” will also feature a silent auction and a marketplace showcasing the county’s farming, art and other community talents, activities and personalities.

Tickets are $30 per person or $300 for a Reserved Rancher’s Table for eight. Tickets may be purchased online at www.lakecofb.com.

Stop by the Lake County Farm Bureau office at 65 Soda Bay Road in Lakeport for more information or call the Farm Bureau office, 707-263-0911.

Event sponsorships are also available through the Lake County Farm Bureau office. Levels of sponsorship are “Farm” for individuals wishing to donate to the silent auction, “Pasture” ($200), “Orchard” ($500), “Vineyard” ($1,000), and “Elite Vineyard” ($5,000 or more). Businesses and individuals interested in sponsoring are requested to call the Farm Bureau office.

“’For the Love of the Land’ will be a fun and festive occasion offering something for everyone. All proceeds will benefit the land,” states LCFB President Craig Shannon.

A special scholarship silent auction table will benefit students pursuing career opportunities in farming, ranching and sustainable land management.

Similarly, a separate silent auction table will benefit one of the newest Lake County groups, the Young Farmers & Ranchers of Lake County.

At a meeting on Thursday in Sacramento, the Executive Committee of the Strategic Vision announced that they are accepting applications for the stakeholder advisory group.

The stakeholder advisory group represents a diverse range of interests affecting state policies that manage fish and wildlife, including individuals representing fishing and hunting interests, nonprofit conservation organizations, nonconsumptive recreational users, landowners, scientific and educational interests, and others dedicated to habitat conservation and protection of public trust resources.

The stakeholder group will advise and support the executive committee, among other tasks.

Applications can be found at www.vision.ca.gov and will be accepted through July 13.

The California Fish and Wildlife Strategic Vision began from legislation (AB 2376, Huffman) signed into law last year that requires the Natural Resources Agency to convene a committee to develop a strategic vision for DFG and the Fish and Game Commission.

The goal is to provide real solutions to improve and enhance DFG’s capacity and effectiveness in fulfilling its public trust responsibilities for the protection and management of the state’s fish and wildlife, for their ecological values, and for the benefit of the people of the state.

“We are pleased that the process is under way,” said DFG Acting Director John McCamman. “We ask our many partners, stakeholders and other interested parties to help shape this vision, and to take this opportunity to share what has worked and what hasn’t in the department’s more than 100 years of existence.”

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

Caltrans will suspend work on Northern California highways Friday, July 1, through Monday, July 4, 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

– Bridge deck repairs at the Middle Creek Bridge and the Clover Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 3 a.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Wahlund Construction of Eureka.

– AT&T of Ukiah has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility repair from the Morrison Creek Bridge to Lakeshore Boulevard. 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.

– T&T Paving of Redwood Valley has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to install bus stops at Twelfth Street beginning on Wednesday, 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.

– Mediacom California LLC of Clearlake has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work from 0.5 mile east of Sulphur Bank Drive to 0.1 mile west of the junction of routes 20/53 South. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Slide repairs west of Gravel Plant 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 five-minute delays. Contractor – Figas Construction of Eureka.

Highway 29

– Bridge deck repairs at the Scotts Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 3 a.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Wahlund Construction of Eureka.

Highway 53

– Highway widening from Crawford Avenue to Olympic Drive will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Sierra Equipment Rental of Glenn.

Highway 175

– Metal be a.m. guardrail repair from 0.5 mile to 1.7 miles east of Buckman Drive will begin on Wednesday, July 6. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – Stewart Dirt and Aggregate of Fairfield.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Fish Rock Road to Stonebord Road. 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.

– 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 Saturday, July 2. A road closure will be in effect from noon to 1 p.m. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Little Lake Road to Ocean Drive beginning Tuesday, July 5. 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.

– The Mendocino Coast Ch a.m. ber of Commerce has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to hold the 4th of July Fireworks from the junction of Route 1/20 to South Street on Saturday, July 2, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Turns onto Ocean View Drive will be restricted. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Storm damage repairs near the Union Landing Viaduct 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 – Valentine Corp. of San Rafael.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from 1.6 miles south to 1.4 miles north of Hales Grove beginning Tuesday, July 5. 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.

– A maintenance project on the South Fork Eel River 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 – NY Blastco of Gardenia.

Highway 20

– Highway widening from 2.3 to 3.3 miles east of Gravel Pit Road 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 seven-minute delays. Contractor – Team Ghilotti Inc. of Petaluma.

– CAL FIRE has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to install a road approach about 0.6 mile east of Parlin Fork C a.m. p Road. 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.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Three Chop Road to the Broaddus Creek Bridge/Bridge 10-54 beginning Tuesday, July 5. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Bridge deck repairs at the Russian River Overhead and the Redwood Valley Undercrossing will continue. Work hours are 7 p.m. to 3 a.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Wahlund Construction of Eureka.

Highway 101

– Bridge deck repairs at the Russian River Bridge just south of Geysers Road will continue. Work hours are 7 p.m. to 3 a.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Wahlund Construction of Eureka.

– Slide repairs north of the Korean War Veterans War Memorial Bridge 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. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

– Installation of cable median barrier from the El Roble Overcrossing to the junction of routes 20/101 will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Ghilotti Brothers of San Rafael.

– A pavement repair project from the Robinson Creek Bridge to Uva Drive will continue. Work hours are 4 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Granite Construction Inc. of Ukiah.

– Repair of a slipout from Reeves Canyon Road to Ridgewood Ranch Road will resume on Tuesday, July 5. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Southbound traffic will be restricted to one lane. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Granite Construction Inc. of Ukiah.

– Installation of metal beam guardrail from Reeves Canyon Road to 0.5 mile south of Black Bart Drive will begin on Wednesday, July 6. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Southbound traffic will be restricted to one lane. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Jeff Parrish of Stanton.

– Metal beam guardrail repair at various locations from 0.5 mile south of the Haehl Overhead Bridge to 0.7 mile south of the junction of Routes 1/101 will continue. Work hours are 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel and motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Wahlund Construction of Eureka.

– The city of Willits has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to hold the Frontier Days Parade between Franklin Avenue and Commercial Street on Monday, July 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A full road closure will be in effect. A detour will be provided.

– A bridge maintenance project at the Arnold Boh and Long Valley Creek Bridges will begin on Tuesday, July 5. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel and motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Certified Coatings Co. of Fairfield.

Highway 128

– Culvert repairs from the Beebe Creek Bridge to the Sonoma County Line will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – Team Ghilotti of Petaluma.

Highway 175

– Storm damage repair from 2.0 miles east of Buckh a.m. Drive to 0.4 mile west of the Lake/Mendocino County Line will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

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.

Highway 253

– Culvert repairs from Butler Ranch to the junction of Route 101/253 will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – Team Ghilotti of Petaluma.

Work on all projects are 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).

Presenter Zane Jensen, who recently returned from a Civil War battlefield tour, will review the events leading up the battle, the battle itself, and it's impact on the rest of the war.

The group will also review how "Stonewall" Jackson got his nickname at this battle.

An additional presentation will be by Janis Traub who will consider the effect of railroads on the Battle of Bull Run and how their use impacted the Civil War more than any other war up to that point.

She will review how the North's superiority in railroad mileage and rolling stock gave them a decisive advantage in logistics and combat operations.

The roundtable will be held on Tuesday, July 5, at the Tallman Hotel in historic downtown Upper Lake and will begin at 6:15 p.m.

The group was formed to help commemorate the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War and at each monthly meeting they discuss what happened that month 150 years ago.

For more information, contact Phil Smoley at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Zane Jensen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The meeting will begin at 11 a.m. For reservations call Mary at 707-739-7068.

The speaker will be Roseann Slonsky-Breault who is now serving as second 2nd vice president and liaison director for the Northern Division of the California RWF.

Slonsky-Breault is past president of the Piedmont chapter of the Republican Women Federated.

She will speak on the long and proud history of the Republican Women Federated organization.

Please come for a learning experience.

The concept of a net zero energy home (ZEH) is to reduce electrical loads to the point that the home's photovoltaic system annually supplies as much electricity to the utility grid as the home uses.

Not only does it require a clear understanding of the climate, building enclosure and internal loads, but the house also must be monitored upon completion to evaluate its actual performance.

This intermediate- to advanced-level class is intended for architects, builders, home performance contractors, designers, engineers and utility staff who are interested in or have experience with ZEH projects.

It will cover the history, challenges, and realities of designing and building ZEHs.

Researcher Danny Parker will astonish, enlighten and entertain with his fascinating perspective on why, how and what it really takes to achieve a ZEH.

Topics include energy gauge modeling, performance monitoring, rebates and incentives.

“Planning a zero energy new or existing home in California” will be held Thursday, July 21, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The Lodge at Blue Lakes, 5135 Highway 20 in Upper Lake.

Registration is required. Please visit the Lake County Energy Watch Web page at www.energy.co.lake.ca.us, select classes for professionals on the left had side to register.

In addition to providing this energy education, “Lake County Energy Watch” which was launched on Nov. 5, 2010, has partnered with Richard Heath and Associates (RHA) who oversees the Energy Fitness Program, an energy efficiency program available to all non-residential PG&E customers in Lake County whose electrical demand is 200 kW or less including city, state, and federal facilities located in Lake County – as well as non-profit organizations, small businesses and special districts.

The Energy Fitness Program offers lighting retrofits (remove and replace existing lighting for high energy efficient lighting) at no- or low-cost.

The retrofits include 4- and 8-foot linear fixtures, high bay fixtures, Energy Star compact fluorescent lamps, LED exit signs or retro kits, occupancy sensors, vending machine controllers, faucet aerators, as well as additional LED and other cost effective savings measures.

Most of these measures are at absolutely no cost – including removal and installation – with just a few of the options requiring a nominal surcharge.

Lake County Energy Watch was awarded $10,000 by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to assist 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Lake County with paying any applicable surcharge for lighting retrofits.

When a 501(c)(3) nonprofit receives services from RHA through the Lake County Energy Watch program, RHA will invoice Lake County Energy Watch on behalf of the eligible organization.

For residential customers, Lake County Energy Watch is helping to promote A.B.S, an Energy Savings Assistance Program contractor previously known as the Energy Partner Contractor with PG&E that can provide residents with free energy education and weatherization on homes, apartments, or mobile homes which can include attic insulation, weather stripping, caulking, energy-efficient lighting and refrigerators, window repair and more.

Lake County Energy Watch is administered by PG&E using funding from California utility ratepayers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. Energy Watch partnerships are designed to help local governments and their communities lower their energy bills and enjoy a cleaner environment.

For more information about the Lake County Energy Watch program, contact Michalyn DelValle at 707-263-2221 or visit www.energy.co.lake.ca.us.