The club values community members' interest and your desire to give back to your community, and are soliciting knowledge of local concerns that a service organization like the Northshore Lions Club could address.

To share these concerns and to learn more about the Lions International Organization, the group will have an organization meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, at the Lucerne Community Church, 5870 Highway 20, Lucerne.

For those who have already decided to join, please bring the $30 charter fee made out to Lions International.

Those lacking knowledge to make an informed decision, prior to committing, will find the meeting staffed with officers of the organization able to answer all of your questions.

The group is exited about the renewed spirit of optimism and the many new businesses along the Northshore of Clear Lake.

Along with this, comes many new community members who are not so fortunate.

There are children and adults with health and vision problems not currently being solved by existing organizations or government programs.

Lions International’s Motto of “We Serve” those less fortunate is a realistic mission statement in today's economy and environmental arena.

For more information contact Harry De Lope at 707-277-9177 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

CLEARLAKE – The Lake County Stonewall Democratic Club will hold its next meeting on Monday, July 27.

The group will meet at 6:30 p.m. for potluck with the meeting to begin at 7 p.m. at the Redbud Library, Conference Room, 14785 Burns Valley Road, Clearlake.

Plans for the second annual AIDS Walk, sponsored by C-Chap, will be discussed at the meeting.

The Stonewall Club will also have a booth at the September 19 AIDS Walk.

The club is open to all Democratic LGBT members, and their friends and allies.

For more information call Bill Berkey, 707-995-3905.

Sisters Hannah and Kyley Garcia point out the tobacco litter surrounding their blanket. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY – The Lake County Tobacco Education Program, a state-funded program of the County of Lake Health Services Department and Lake Family Resource Center (Lake FRC), sponsored a “undo Tobacco Litter” event on June 20, with members of the Lake County Tobacco Education Youth Coalition.

As in previous years, tobacco product litter was the most common item found.

“It’s so gross,” said Hannah Garcia of Lakeport. “My sister and I put our blanket on the grass next to the water and there were cigarette butts everywhere we looked.”

Her sister, Kyley, added, “We wanted to clean up the park so people wouldn’t have to picnic and swim with all that litter. We mostly found cigarette butts and wrappers. In one hour, we completely filled our bags with cigarette butts.”

“I wish people didn’t smoke in parks,” added Hannah.

Dave Roush, youth coordinator for the Lake County Tobacco Education Coalition says, “Tobacco litter poses a serious health hazard to children and animals. The toxic residue in butts not only litters the environment, but seeps into underground water systems and poisons the soil. There are over 4,000 chemicals in each cigarette, with over 60 known carcinogenic. Examples of chemicals found in cigarette litter are: formaldehyde, arsenic, ammonia, nicotine (a natural occurring insecticide in tobacco leaves), acetone, carbon monoxide, and benzene. It is a complex mixture which cannot be changed by nature. There is no safe level of exposure of these dangerous chemicals.”

The “undo tobacco litter” is just one of several activities held by the youth coalition each year to educate the community about the dangers of tobacco use.

Another activity is the annual youth purchase survey, where youth coalition members, under the supervision of adult coalition members, attempt to purchase tobacco products at local retailers. This activity helps to educate retailers and their employees on the need to keep tobacco products out of the hands of children.

Other activities include speaking before the Board of Supervisors and city councils about the impacts of tobacco use on the residents, wildlife and environment of Lake County, making videos about tobacco issues, traveling to Sacramento to meet with legislators regarding local needs, and learning leadership skills.

If you would like further information about the Lake County Tobacco Education Coalition call Joy Swetnam, project manager, Lake County Tobacco Education Program at 707-262-1611 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Hannah and Kyley Garcia display the tobacco litter they picked up in one hour. Courtesy photo.

LAKEPORT – Lakeport Library, located at 1425 N. High St., will be the scene of a toe-tapping event on Friday, Aug. 7, from 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. as members of the Konocti Fiddle Club visit the preschool story time.

The fiddlers, who range in age from kindergarten to grandparent, will demonstrate what a fiddle can do and will perform some classic fiddle tunes.

Story lady Miss Barbara will read music-themed story books. Come on down to enjoy this family-friendly show!

Lakeport Library is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday noon to 8 p.m. The phone number is 707-263-8817.

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

– A project to add turnouts from the Blue Lake Motel to Witter Springs Road will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 3:30 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. Contractor – Team Ghilotti of Petaluma.

– A highway widening project from Government Street to Rancheria 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

20-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Bruner Drive to the entrance of Paradise Cove beginning Wednesday, July 22. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– A project to add turnouts from 0.1 mile east of Diane Court to 0.2 mile west of Catholic Church Road will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Team Ghilotti of Petaluma.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Sulfur Bank Drive to 0.3 mile west of Catholic Church Road on Monday, July 20, and Tuesday, July 21. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– A roadway realignment project from 1.4 miles east of the North Fork Cache Creek Bridge to 1.6 miles west of Walker Ridge Road will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 20-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

Highway 29

– Bridge deck repairs at Kelseyville Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday evening through Friday morning. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. Of Stockton.

Highway 175

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from the Lake/Mendocino County line to the junction of Route 29/175 near Lakeport. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– A pavement sealing project from the junction of Route 29/175 near Kelseyville to Kelsey Creek 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 – Northwest Paving of Redding.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– Construction of a retaining wall about three miles north of Elk 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 10-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

– The city of Fort Bragg has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for sidewalk and sewer upgrades from Walnut Street to Pine Avenue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. Southbound traffic will be restricted to one lane. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

Highway 20

– A highway widening project from Trailer Cove Road to 0.1 mile east of Gravel Pitt Road will continue through Friday, July 17. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

– Bridge deck repairs at the Redwood Valley Undercrossing will continue through Friday, July 17. Work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday evening through Friday morning. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – DeBruin Construction, Inc. of Stockton.

– A project to install rumble strips from 0.6 mile east of Potter Valley Road to the Cold Creek Bridge #4 will begin Monday, July 20. Work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control

will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 20-minute delays. Contractor – Linear Options of Menlo Park.

Highway 101

– Comcast of Ukiah has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for an aerial crossing at Happy Lane on Wednesday, July 22. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Intermittent full road closures will be

in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Storm damage repair from 0.5 mile north of the Mendocino/Sonoma County line 1.6 miles south of East Side Road will begin Monday, July 20. 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 – North Bay Construction of Petaluma.

– Bridge deck repairs at the Hopland Overhead Bridge will continue through Friday, July 17. Work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday evening through Friday morning. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. of Stockton.

– Roadway repair due to pavement deterioration and a slipout from 1.1 miles north of Reeves Canyon Road to Ridgewood Ranch Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. 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. During work hours southbound traffic will experience intermittent road closures, and motorist should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – North Bay

Construction of Petaluma.

– A pavement repair project from Big Trails Drive to the Long Valley Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Windsor Fuel Co. of Pittsburg.

– A culvert replacement project 0.7 mile south of the junction of Route 1/101 will begin Thursday, July 23. 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 – Robert J. Frank Construction Inc. of Redding.

Highway 128

– A culvert replacement project 2.7 miles west of the Shearing Creek Bridge will continue through Friday, July 17. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect.

Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Coast Construction Inc. of San Rafael.

– A culvert replacement project 0.9 mile east of the Dry Creek Bridge will begin Friday, July 17. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should

anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Coast Construction Inc. of San Rafael.

– A culvert replacement project near Mountain House Road will begin Monday, July 20. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate

10-minute delays. Contractor – Coast Construction Inc. of San Rafael.

Highway 162

– A pavement sealing project from the junction of Route 101/162 to the Bloody Run Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Northern California Paving Inc. of Yreka.

Highway 271

– A culvert replacement project 2.0 miles south of the Humboldt/Mendocino County line will occur on Tuesday, July 21, and Wednesday, July 22. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. One-way traffic control

will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Coast Construction Inc. of San Rafael.

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).