LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Cub scouts, Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts and Venture Crew Scouts are out and about in Lake County.

They are hoping that you will support their efforts to raise money for activities such as the Pinewood Derby, Scout Camp, Cub Day Camp, backpacking trips and achievement awards, to name a few.

For many years Lake County BSA Scouts have been putting on a “hometown” style carnival for kids and families in our area.

This year's carnival will again take place on the second Saturday in March, March 10, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport.

The doors are open from noon to 5 p.m. and the door prize drawings start at 4 p.m.

The scouts and their families work hard to create and gather fun and sometimes crazy games like Free Willy, Chicken Fling, Football or Beanbag Tosses, and Car Bashing.

Scouts also learn about food service by making the traditional tri-tip sandwiches, chili, nachos, popcorn and, of course, snow cones.

The Lake County Scouts hope that you will bring your family and enjoy the carnival. But even if you can’t make it, the “Carnival Ticket” is a great deal.

If you eat pizza, presale tickets pay for themselves. Each ticket is only $1 and it has a pizza coupon for a $2 discount on a large pizza at almost all of the pizza restaurants in Lake County. The same dollar includes a coupon for five activity tickets at the carnival and a chance to win a door prize.

This year Guy Strohmeier’s Auto Center is again donating a used car for first prize, Allen’s Furniture continues to donate a new recliner for second prize, last year Deanna and Lyle Madeson began donating one of their fine framed photos for third prize and all of the scout groups provide more than 20 additional prizes. You do not need to be at the carnival to win the door prizes.

Scouts in your part of the lake have tickets they would love to sell you. If you need help finding them, or would like more information about scouting in Lake County, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 707-279-2129.

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The Lake County Historical Society will hold its general membership meeting on Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum, 16435 Main St.

Join them at 1 p.m. to relax and enjoy an extraordinary PowerPoint program by Barbara White, archaeologist with the Mendocino National Forest, and Bob Weaver, archaeological technician, on the discovery and excavation of a prehistoric Yuki Village in Lake County.

This prehistoric village at a secret location in Lake County was first recorded in the 1970s.

Careful, delicate excavation with hand tools began in 2004 by a volunteer organization known as Passport in Time, followed by washing and cataloging artifacts.

All Lake County Historical Society members and guests are invited to attend. The public also is invited; you need not be a member but you may join while there if you desire.

Refreshments will be available. Donated cookies and cake to share would be appreciated.

If you have any questions please call President Phil Smoley at 707-349-1008 or Vice-President John Parker at 707-274-2233.

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 on Monday, Feb. 20, in observance of President’s Day. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary for Caltrans maintenance forces to respond to emergency situations.

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 29

– A pavement repair project from Spruce Road to Putah Lane will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

Highway 175

– A pavement repair project from the junction of Routes 29/175 near Kelseyville to the junction of Routes 29/175 in Middletown will continue through Friday, Feb. 17. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– PG&E of Santa Rosa has been issued a Caltrans encroachment permit for utility work from Gualala to Old State Highway beginning Tuesday, Feb. 21. Work hours are 8 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.

Highway 20

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from the Cold Creek Bridge to Potter Valley Road through Friday, Feb. 17. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

Highway 101

– A pavement repair project from Gobbi Street to West Road will continue. Work hours are 5 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.

Highway 128

– PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for tree trimming from 0.1 mile west of Philo Greenwood Road to Philo School Road beginning Tuesday, Feb. 21. 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.

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 –In March Lakeport Library is featuring quilting with a display of “Quilted Fiction” books and on Wednesday, March 7, the library will present a quilting program for adults and teens from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Kerrie Hershey will open the program by demonstrating how to make the “Fence Rail” pattern with quick cutting and sewing methods.

Hershey, the owner of Kerrie’s Quilting at 1853 N. High St., Lakeport, has been quilting for 31 years and teaching quilting for 21 years.

Following Hershey’s demonstration Jan Cook of the library staff will discuss color and design in traditional quilt patterns. In this section of the program the audience will design and color quilt blocks on paper.

No sewing skills are needed for this program, which is free to the public. No library card is needed to attend library programs.

Contact Amy Patton, the library’s coordinator for adult programs, at 707-263-8817, Extension 17105, for more information.

Lakeport Library is located at 1425 N. High St.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Green Party of Lake County will meet at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19.

The meeting will take place at the Lakeport Lagoons community building, 1800 S. Main St., Lakeport.

The agenda will include several speakers who are running or considering running for the Board of Supervisors.

The election of the county council will be discussed and signatures collected on nominating papers.

All Greens and non-greens are invited to attend.

Call Joanne at 707-263-3391 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The state Web site is www.cagreens.org; the national party Web site it www.gpus.org.

Green Party does not accept corporate money and supports the move to amend to revoke corporate personhood.

There will be a light potluck; bring something to share if you wish.

SACRAMENTO – The Legislature’s Joint Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture’s 39th annual Fisheries Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Room 4202 in the State Capitol in Sacramento.

“The Fisheries Forum is the primary opportunity in California for those involved in fishing and aquaculture to come together and speak directly to the Legislature about issues of critical importance to them,” said Assemblymember Wesley Chesbro (D-North Coast), who chairs the Fisheries Committee. “California’s fisheries and aquaculture industry are vital to the state’s economy and serve as an indicator of the health of our entire aquatic environment.”

Former Senate Majority Leader Barry Keene started the annual hearing, formerly known as the Fishermen’s Forum, in 1973. Initially established to address issues confronting North Coast commercial fishermen, the Forum has since expanded to cover issues statewide concerning commercial and sport fisheries, aquaculture and fisheries research.

Since 1981 the Forum has been hosted by the Legislature's Joint Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture. Many laws protecting fisheries, aquaculture and marine interests were developed as a result of information gathered at past Forums.

The public is welcome to attend the Forum. There is no cost.

After opening remarks by Chesbro and other legislators who serve on the committee, the agenda includes presentations from Charlton Bonham, director of the state Department of Fish and Game; Sonke Mastrup, executive director of the California Fish and Game Commission and Rod McInnis, regional administrator of the National Marine Fisheries Service.

The forum also will feature reports from the California Advisory Committee on Salmon and Steelhead Trout, the California Salmon Stamp program, the California Dungeness Crab Task Force, the Sea Urchin Commission and the Aquaculture Development Committee.

“We will also hear from many of our hardworking fishing men and women, members of the aquaculture community, and conservation groups,” Chesbro said.

There will also be time for public comments.

The final forum agenda will be released on Monday.