LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The Lower Lake Historical School Preservation Committee will host its 19th annual Quilt and Textile Exhibition from Aug. 4 through Aug. 25 in the Weaver Auditorium.

The public is invited to bring quilts and fiber artwork for display.

Items will be accepted at the Museum during regular business hours, 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday.

The Schoolhouse Museum is located at 16435 Main Street in Lower Lake.

For more information please call 995-3565.

LAKEPORT – The May packing party brought out a number of very special guests for Operation Tango Mike.

Brianna Dutcher, just home from a year at New Mexico Military Institute, announced that she had been appointed to the United States Air Force Academy. Dutcher is a Clear Lake High School alumna.

Laura Wold, home from Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia, where she is studying via a Navy ROTC scholarship, announced that she has been accepted to the nursing program. Wold is an Upper Lake High School alum.

Sergeant First Class Charles Cossette, just home from his fifth deployment, attended with his family. Cossette, assigned to Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) told the crowd that his soldiers had to deal with an average of six to twelve improvised explosive devices (IEDs) every day of their deployment.

Cossette, who had been surprised with a welcome home reception earlier in the week, expressed his gratitude for the homecoming, the care packages, and most of all for the community’s support. He explained, as only a veteran of deployments could, how much every card, letter and care package impacted him.

Marine David Gonzalez, a local recruiter, was in attendance with a large contingent of poolees, young men and women in the delayed entry program. They pitched in, packing boxes and supporting the troops.

In addition to the personal visits, a number of messages of gratitude have been received from the frontlines.

Matthew Ochoa wrote, “My name is SSgt Matthew Ochoa. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your support. I have received care packages from you on 2 separate deployments, multiple ones on the one I am currently on. I don’t know if you know how much of an impact it makes on us out here to get packages from stateside. There isn’t always much to smile about in a deployed environment, but being on the receiving end of your hard work, getting that package. It warms the heart, and puts a much needed smile on faces out here. I would like to send a special shout out to whomever is donating the Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies, THANK YOU!!! Best wishes to you all and thanks again, Staff Sergeant Matthew Ochoa.”

David Combs put it like this, “You guys send some great care packages. Keep up the good work. 764 EOD 1st Platoon loves you.”

No one prepares a care package, writes a letter or donates an item with the expectation of thanks from our troops. However, hearing from those serving in faraway lands in difficult conditions, extreme temperatures and dangerous situations is heartwarming.

The gratitude expressed serves to motivate individuals to continue the effort to support those who are sacrificing time away from their families in service to our country.

Operation Tango Mike will host SUDS-4-SOLDIERS, a car wash, on Saturday, June 30th from 8 a.m. to noon at Umpqua Bank, 805 11th Street, Lakeport.

Proceeds will pay shipping fees which average $800-$1,000 per month.

Donations for shipping fees and to purchase items to fill care packages are always welcome and may be mailed to Operation Tango Mike, 5216 Piner Court, Kelseyville, CA 95451 or may be made at Umpqua Bank, or at www.operationtangomike.org .

The June packing party will take place on Thursday at 6 p.m. at Umpqua Bank. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

To add a name to the care package recipient list or for more information, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 707-349-2838.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Summer of Peace is the first in California to be honored by the International Cities of Peace as part of a global celebration throughout all continents, the largest call to peace in the history of mankind.  

This festival of events will be held between June 22 and Sept. 21, the International Day of Peace as declared by the U.N. in 1984.

Proclaimed by the Lake County Board of Supervisors and the cities of Lakeport and Clearlake as an all-county, all-city event, the festival is designed to bring a convergence of ideas and opinions from Lake residents and visitors to our rural county.

Events will include tours of your choice of our 35 wineries and vineyards, permaculture workshops, exercise and other healthy choices for stress reduction, family court mediation, “From Bullying to Buddies” and other workshops and events of your choice that relate to inner and outer peace, productivity and prosperity.

Lake County’s goal is to cultivate, inspire and radiate peace throughout the local and worldwide community through the seeds of peace: music, film, video and stage events, all planned around the comfort, beauty and welcome of our region as a vacation destination for individuals, couples, families and groups.  

Following a military honor guard, and the welcome, Pomo Elder Thomas Leon Brown will open the ceremonies with Pomo Indian prayers; Wanda Quitaquit, member of one of the prominent native families disenrolled from the Pomo tribe, will speak on forgiveness; and sacred renaissance music by Mio Divas, a women’s chorale led by Claudia Listman, will be sung throughout the program.

The voice and wisdom of Dr. Eugene Tazo, noted biblical scholar and international teacher of Ancient Christian Mysteries, will highlight the program.

Workshops and programs on the multi-faceted components of peace and prosperity will follow throughout the summer. Various musical and other stage, video, lecture, music and  theatrical, entertainment and educational events are now forming to create and inspire a new and expanding culture of peace that magnetizes tourists and other visitors to Lake County.

Dr. Tazo will also host forums at various venues around the county throughout the summer to provide an opportunity for everyone to speak publicly about their ideas and projections of peace, including dreams and plans for education, health, technology, food (local growth, production, preparation, distribution and service), environmental innovations and other concepts that promote sustaining health and community well-being.

As prosperity and governance are vital components of peace, local businesses, government and the military, especially returning combat veterans are involved in the development and expansion of a culture of peace. You will find specials, store fronts, sales and other events honoring the Summer of Peace.

For more information about sharing your messages of peace, prosperity and justice at the Lake County Summer of Peace, please call 707-262-0400 or go online to the www.lakecountysummerofpeace.com or www.peacecenter.us .

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

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Mid Lake Road to Saratoga Spring Road on Monday, June 25. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– 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.

– AT&T of Fort Bragg has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility work near First Street through Friday, June 22. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. A shoulder closure will be in effect. Motorists are advised to drive with caution through the area and may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– PG&E of Ukiah has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility work from 0.3 miles west of New Long Valley Road to just east of Gravel Plant Road. 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.

Highway 53

– Highway widening and rehabilitation from Wilson Street to Kugelman Street will continue through Friday, June 22. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Teichert Construction of Davis.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– 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.

Highway 20

– A pavement repair project from 0.7 mile west of Road 300 to Irmulco Road will continue. Work hours are 6 a.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.

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.

– NRC Environmental Services Inc. of Chico has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for spill cleanup 0.3 mile north of the railroad crossing through Friday, June 22. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays.

– A shoulder widening project near Ryan Creek Road will continue through Friday, June 22. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Legg Inc. of Livermore.

– Installation of signs for a paving project from Rattlesnake Creek to the Cummings Road Undercrossing will occur on Wednesday, June 27. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. A shoulder closure will be in effect. Motorists are advised to drive with caution through the area and may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

Highway 128

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Elkhorn Creek to the Mendocino/Sonoma County line through Friday, June 22. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-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 4 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 4 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

– Beckstoffer Vineyards of Talmage has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to install entrance walls near the railroad crossing beginning Monday, June 25. 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 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).

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Auxiliary, Flotilla 88 of Lake County, will hold a life jacket giveaway on Saturday, June 30, in front of Walmart in Clearlake.

The flotilla was awarded a $1,000 community grant by Walmart which was used to purchase the life jackets.

This is the eighth year Walmart has supported this project. An additional $99 was donated by Walmart and Flotilla 88 added a donation which resulted in 82 life jackets being purchased for this project.

The life jacket giveaway is for children 12 years and younger who must be accompanied by their parent or guardian and will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until supplies are exhausted.

The children will be weighed, fitted for the proper size, instructed in the correct way to wear the jacket and how to take care of it. The life jackets are free and supplies are limited.

The auxiliary is the civilian volunteer arm of the USCG.

Flotilla 88 members donate their time and efforts to promote recreational boating safety for the public.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Star Chapter 442 motorcycle club will hold its next ride on Sunday, June 24.

The group will meet at X-site at 14883 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake at 10 a.m.

Visit the group's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Star-Chapter-442/146399068773126 .