The HVL Milers, pictured above after Sunday’s race at Steele Wines, sporting the club’s 2008 Spring Has Sprung T-shirts. Courtesy photo.

KELSEYVILLE – Reaping their rewards from a summer and fall of preparation, the Hidden Valley Lake Milers claimed eight top prizes at the 19th Annual Vineyard Run for Literacy in Kelseyville on Sunday, Oct. 12.

Victorious Milers included Chiyako Ito, who placed first among all women in the 5K run, and Tyler Burnett, who came in second among all men in the 10K run.

In all, 16 members of the Lake County running group joined more than 200 other runners and walkers in the benefit for the Lake County Literacy Coalition.

The HVL Milers were one of two teams participating in Sunday’s race (the other being from Yuba Community College in Clearlake).

“These kinds of runs are great for our team,” said HVL Milers President Jeanine Burnett. “After all the group training for an event, each of us shares in the excitement and satisfaction of winning.”

Milers who placed first in their gender/age groups were Bill Burnett, Julie Castner and Erasmo Gonzalez for the 10K, and Rene De Feminis for the 5K. Chiyako Ito and Tyler Burnett also won first place ribbons for their gender/age levels.

Milers Heather Chrisp and John Sullivan each took second place in their groups for the 10K, as did Pat Bright for the 5K. Jeanine Burnett grabbed third place for her group in the 10K.

Other club members participating Sunday were walkers Kathy D’Agosta, Hilde De Feminis and Georgeann Tintorri as well as runners Annie, Dan and Giana Tyrrell.

Looking ahead, the Milers will host a one-of-a-kind 5k (3.1 mile) walking and running event Saturday, Nov. 8. The Crazy Creek 5k Beer and Bratwurst Run will be held at the Crazy Creek Glider Port (Grange Road exit off Highway 29, just south of Hidden Valley Lake).

The affordable, family-centered event will also feature a kids’ run with two different distances depending on the age of the child. To sign up, follow the link at www.hvlmilers.com, or call 707-987-3229 to have a form mailed or emailed.

The Hidden Valley Lake Milers is a running club promoting fitness and health in the Lake County region. The HVL Milers invite all runners and walkers throughout Lake County to join.

Located in Hidden Valley Lake (four miles North of Middletown) the HVL Milers offer a social running club, running clinics for beginners, and information on upcoming race events. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned veteran, the Milers have something for everyone.

For more details, see the group’s Web site, www.hvlmilers.com.

Chiyako Ito placed first among all women in the 5K run. Courtesy photo.

Tyler Burnett came in second among all men in the 10K run. Courtesy photo.

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The Lake County Public Works Department reported that Bartlett Springs Road between the Lake/Colusa County Line (at Four Corners and Walker Ridge Road) to Mile Post Marker 28.5 will be closed to all traffic for an emergency bridge replacement.

The closure is expected to last through the middle of November. Signs and barricades are in place to alert the traveling public of the need to use alternate routes.

Kelsey Creek Drive at mile post marker 2.9 will be subject to single-lane traffic control with 20-minute maximum delays between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. in order to complete storm damage repairs. Work on this project also is expected to last through the middle of November.

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, and lasting through Friday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m., Kelsey Creek Drive at mile post marker 2.9 will be closed to all traffic. Signs and barricades will be in place to alert the traveling public of the need to use alternate routes.

The Department of Public Works asks drivers to use caution in these areas, and thanks the public in advance for its patients and understanding while repairs take place.

For more information contact the Department of Public Works, 263-2341.

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Cole-Lewis is president of the Lake County Unitarian Universalist Community. She will discuss the history of the community both globally and here in Lake County, what the community believes and her thoughts on how we can protect ourselves in a failing economy.

She also will discuss such issues as the environment and marriage equality from a Unitarian Universalist perspective.

Calls will be taken at 263-3435 and the program will be replayed on Monday, Oct. 27, at 9 a.m.

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

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– A highway widening project from Polk Jones Cattlepass to Nice-Lucerne Cutoff 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 10-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

– 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 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 20-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

Highway 281

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from 0.9 miles west of Tenino Way to 1.0 mile west of the junction of Route 29/281 beginning Friday, Oct. 24. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– A paving project from Walnut Street to Pudding Creek 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. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

– The City of Fort Bragg has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to install a new sewer line between Elm Street and Airport Road. 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 20

– A highway widening project from Old Willits Road to Gravel Pitt Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 20-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

Highway 101

– A pavement repair project from 0.1 miles north to 1.5 miles north of Comminsky Station Road will continue. Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– The Hopland Passport Association of Hopland has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to hold the annual Hopland Passport event from the Rosetti Creek Bridge to 0.2 miles north of Hewlitt and Sturtevant Road on Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Traffic will be stopped intermittently to allow pedestrians to cross at the Center Street crosswalk. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– A paving project from Center Street to the junction of Route 101/253 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. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Martin Brothers Construction of Sacramento.

– Roadway repair due to pavement deterioration from 3.6 miles south of Ridgewood Ranch Road to 1.9 miles south of Ridgewood Ranch Road 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.

– The City of Willits has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to install a water main between California Street and Commercial Street. 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.

– AT&T of Ukiah has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility repair from 0.2 miles south to 0.3 miles north of the Outlet Creek Bridge beginning Tuesday, Oct. 28. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 162

– A bridge widening project at Outlet Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal is in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Viking Construction Co. Inc. of Rancho Cordova.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from the South Eel River Bridge to Laytonville Dos Rios Road through Friday, Oct. 24. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 253

– A bridge widening project at Anderson Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal is in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Viking Construction Co. Inc. of Rancho Cordova.

– A bridge widening project at Soda Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal is in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Viking Construction Co. Inc. of Rancho Cordova.

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).

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