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: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 10 January 2024 00:41; 10 January 2024

Kelseyville Girl Scouts lead annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony

From left to right, Mariana Rivas, Audrey Panella, Quinn Siefert, Admelia Kennedy and Maylee Antoni; bottom left to right, Maya Morris, Avery Gray Andrus, Gianna Fawn Biagi, Alexis Pollard-McGrath, Jocelyn Panella and Addilyn Kennedy. Courtesy photo.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — In a heartwarming tradition that embodies the true spirit of community and compassion, Kelseyville Girl Scout Troop No. 10145 took the lead in organizing and hosting the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony at Kelseyville Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 9 a.m.

For the eighth consecutive year, the troop, known for its dedication to service, collaborated with local businesses, friends, family, 4-H groups and fellow scouting organizations to continue the mission of remembering, honoring and teaching.

This year's event held a special significance as the troop not only hosted the ceremony but also organized it, showcasing their growing commitment to the cause.

The ceremony, filled with heartfelt moments, saw children from the troop taking center stage as they delivered poignant speeches and served as emcees.

“The mission here is to ‘Remember, Honor and Teach.’ What better way to learn than to do, and that's just what our kids are doing," said event coordinator Allison Panella.

The youth speakers for the ceremony included Mariana Rivas, Audrey Panella, Quinn Siefert, Chandler Johnson and Emily Anderson, representing not just the troop but also the broader community, with participants from Big Valley 4-H joining hands with Kelseyville Girl Scout Troop No. 10145 and No. 10490.

What sets the Kelseyville event apart is the active participation of children in every aspect, from organizing to leading the ceremony.

Following the moving tribute, all 13 troop members from Girl Scout Troop 10145 embarked on an inspiring act of kindness by shopping for every child currently residing at the Kelseyville Shelter.

“Today was a day of service and reflection for our troop. I am so impressed with the compassion and leadership every one of our girls poses; they are truly inspiring,” said Troop Leader Miasha Rivas.

The troop's goal for the year is to place wreaths on all 515 veteran graves at Kelseyville Cemetery, and they are inviting the community to join hands and hearts in this mission.

Sponsorship opportunities are available, and community members are encouraged to participate in the wreath-laying activity following the ceremony.

To be a part of this heartwarming tradition, sponsor a wreath, or contribute to the troop's mission, please visit Wreaths Across America - Kelseyville Cemetery or contact Allison Panella.

: Rotary Club of Lakeport; Posted On Wednesday, 03 January 2024 01:08; 03 January 2024

Rotary Club of Lakeport announces notable speakers for January luncheons

LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Rotary Club of Lakeport has unveiled an exciting lineup of distinguished speakers for its January luncheons.

The Rotary Club, known for its commitment to community service, invites members and the public to join these engaging sessions held at O'Meara Brothers Brewing Co. in Lakeport, 901 Bevins St., every Wednesday at noon.

If invited by a Rotarian, attendance is free, otherwise the cost is $17.

Kicking off the month’s meetings on Jan. 10, the Rotary Club welcomes Tim Stephens, the chief executive officer of Sutter Lakeside Hospital. Stephens will share insights into the ever-evolving landscape of health care, discussing innovations, challenges, and the hospital's role in serving the Lakeport community.

On Jan. 17, Mireya Turner, director of Lake County Community Development, will discuss the critical role of community development in shaping the future of Lakeport. Turner's presentation will cover ongoing projects, economic strategies and the importance of community collaboration for sustainable growth.

Wrapping up the month on Jan. 31, Carolyn Ruttan, co-founder of the Clear Lake Environmental Research Center, will share her expertise on environmental conservation and the center's efforts to promote ecological awareness. Attendees will gain valuable insights into preserving the natural beauty of Clear Lake.

The Rotary Club of Lakeport extends an open invitation to community members and local businesses to attend these informative luncheons, fostering a spirit of collaboration and shared knowledge.

: CALTRANS; Posted On Friday, 29 December 2023 02:39; 29 December 2023

Caltrans plans major roadwork through Jan. 4

NORTH‌‌ ‌‌COAST, ‌‌ ‌‌Calif. — Caltrans‌‌ ‌‌reports‌‌ ‌‌that‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌following‌‌ ‌‌road‌‌ ‌‌projects‌‌ ‌‌will‌‌ ‌‌be‌‌ ‌‌taking‌‌ ‌‌place‌‌ ‌‌‌around‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌North‌‌ ‌‌Coast‌‌ ‌‌during‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌coming‌‌ ‌‌week. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌
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Included‌‌ ‌‌are‌‌ ‌‌Mendocino‌‌ ‌‌County‌‌ ‌‌projects‌‌ ‌‌that‌‌ ‌‌may‌‌ ‌‌impact‌‌ ‌‌Lake‌‌ ‌‌County‌‌ ‌‌commuters, as well as work in Del Norte and Humboldt counties.
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Caltrans‌‌ ‌‌advises‌‌ ‌‌motorists‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌drive‌‌ ‌‌with‌‌ ‌‌caution‌‌ ‌‌when‌‌ ‌‌approaching‌‌ ‌‌work‌‌ ‌‌areas‌‌ ‌‌and‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌be‌‌ prepared‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌stop‌‌ ‌‌at‌‌ ‌‌traffic‌‌ ‌‌control‌‌ ‌‌stations. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌
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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. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

Caltrans will suspend most work on Northern California highways from Friday, Dec. 29, through Monday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year's holiday.

However, in the case of unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary for Caltrans crews to respond to emergency situations.

For‌‌ ‌‌updates‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌this‌‌ ‌‌list‌‌ ‌‌check‌‌ ‌‌QuickMap‌‌ ‌‌at‌‌ ‌‌‌www.dot.ca.gov‌‌‌ or‌‌ ‌‌1-800-GAS-ROAD‌‌ (1-800-427-7623). ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 175

Route 175 (19.8/20.8) – Tree work in Cobb from Forest Lake Drive to Arroyo Vista Road will begin on Wednesday, January 3. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P175DA

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

Route 1 (75.4/76.1) – Emergency work south of Westport at the Blues Beach Trailhead Overlook will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1TA

Highway 20

Route 20 (4.1/5.4) – Electrical work east of Fort Bragg near the Wildwood Campground and RV Resort will occur on Wednesday, January 3. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P20BA

Route 20 (39.6/44.1) – Utility work from the Cold Creek Bridge to the Lake County Line continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C20OA

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (33.7/43.2) – Road work south of Willits from Route 20 to Uva Drive in Redwood Valley will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#M101QD

U.S. 101 (92.5/93) – Utility work in Leggett from the Carl Burkey Hall/American Legion Post 815 to the Jitney Gulch Bridge will occur on Saturday, December 30. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P101HA

U.S. 101 (97.5/99) – Tree work in Piercy from the World Famous Tree House to Private Road will occur on Wednesday, January 3. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P101FA

U.S. 101 (100.4/101) – Utility work in Piercy from the Bear Pen Undercrossing to Rosewarne Road will occur on Saturday, December 30. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#P101HA

Highway 162

Route 162 (11/12.6) – Road work south of Dos Rios near the Rodeo Creek Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. weeknights. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C162IA

Route 162 (16.6/17.5) – Emergency work west of Laytonville Dos Rios Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#T162BA

DEL NORTE COUNTY

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (8.3/8.6) – Bridge work between Peine Road and Old Hunter Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101KB

U.S. 101 (22.7/23.8) – Emergency work south of Crescent City from Hamilton Road to Humboldt Road continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#C101EB

U.S. 101 (35.7/36.4) – Bridge work at the Dr. Fine Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101WA

Highway 199

Route 199 (19.9/31.1) – Emergency work east of Gasquet from the Grassy Flat Bridge to the Collier Tunnel Rest Area will continue. One-way traffic control is in effect weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to one-hour delays. LC#T199CA

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

Route 36 (11/11.5) – Bridge work from Pamplin Grove to Redwood House Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA

Route 36 (25.3/25.4) – Bridge work at Little Larabee Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA

Route 36 (37.2/37.4) – Slipout repair near Burr Valley Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C36DA

Highway 96

Route 96 (27/27.6) – Construction work near Bluff Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C96LA

Route 96 (29.9) – Bridge work at Slate Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C96KA

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (0/0.9) – Slipout repair from Route 271 to Hartsook Inn will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101IA

U.S. 101 (88.3) – Ramp work in Arcata at Route 299 will continue. A full northbound on ramp closure will be in effect and motorists should use an alternative route. LC#C101KD

Highway 254

Route 254 (3.2/4.3) – Bridge work between State Park Road and Fish Creek Road will continue. A full closure of this portion of highway will be in effect. Motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#C254CA

Route 254 (4.3/4.8) – Road work north of Fish Creek Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C254DA

Highway 299

Route 299 (1.3/4.5) – Road work from west of the Mad River Bridge to east of the Mill Creek Bridge will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect minor delays. LC#C299HA

Route 299 (24.3/24.7) - Emergency work near Chezem Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C299GA

Route 299 (32.1/32.5) - Construction work near East Fork Campground will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C299LA

: Lake County Office of Emergency Services; Posted On Tuesday, 09 January 2024 00:40; 09 January 2024

Ag pass and incident safety course planned for February

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Office of Emergency Services in coordination with local agencies to host ag pass and incident safety course for commercial agricultural lands or livestock producers and permitted commercial cannabis producers.

This informational course is optional but highly encouraged to understand how to obtain an Ag Pass to tend to properties during a wildfire evacuation.

The ag pass program is for any commercial agricultural lands or livestock producer (including cannabis) who may want to tend to their property during a wildfire evacuation.

The course will include an overview of the program, how to obtain and utilize the pass and an introduction to wildfire incidents as related to ag pass holders.

To encourage participation, courses are planned around the county. Attendees need only attend one of the following:

• Saturday, Feb. 10: Scotts Valley Women’s Club, 2298 Hendricks Road, Lakeport; 1 to 5 p.m., ag and livestock; 6 to 10 p.m., cannabis.

• Monday, Feb. 12: Lake County Fire Protection District, 14815 Olympic Drive, Clearlake; 8 a.m. to noon, ag and livestock; 1 to 5 p.m., cannabis.

• Thursday, Feb. 15: South Lake County Fire Protection District, 21095 State Highway 175, Middletown; 8 a.m. to noon, cannabis; 1 to 5 p.m., ag and livestock.

To register and for more information visit https://lakesheriff.com/1358/Outreach or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

: E Center Women, Infants and Children Program; Posted On Tuesday, 02 January 2024 02:04; 02 January 2024

WIC program announces January schedule

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The E Center Women, Infants and Children Program, or WIC, has released its January appointment scheduling notice.

The nationwide, federally sponsored WIC nutrition program provides nutrition education, support and help with breastfeeding, community and healthcare referrals, and supplemental food benefits to eligible pregnant women, new moms, postpartum women, infants, and children under the age of five.

WIC encourages enrollment of migrants and eligible women in the early months of pregnancy. Single fathers, foster parents and guardians of children under age five are also eligible to enroll their children.

The food packages include fruits, vegetables, eggs, cheese, milk, cereal, juice, whole grains, and beans or peanut butter, infant cereal, infant fruits and vegetables, and formula supplementation is available for infants.

WIC has generous income guidelines. For example, a family of four can have a yearly gross income of $55,500 or monthly income of up to $4,625 and still be eligible for the health benefits of the WIC program.

To enroll in the WIC program, schedule appointments, or for more information, call 707-263-5253 or 707-994-1151. The fax numbers are 707-263-4183 or 707-994-1152.

WIC families have the option to complete appointments in person or virtually, and can also complete nutrition classes online at wichealth.org. Bilingual staff and lunch-hour appointments are also available.

The January 2024 WIC Program clinic schedule is as follows:

• Lakeport WIC office, 831 Bevins St.: Monday, Jan. 29; Tuesday, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; Wednesday, Jan. 3, afternoon only; and Friday, Jan. 19. The schedule is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Clearlake WIC office, 14085 - 4 Lakeshore Drive: Monday, Jan. 8 and 22; Wednesday, Jan. 17; Thursday, Jan. 4, 11, 18 and 25; and Friday, Jan. 26. The schedule is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Middletown, at the First Baptist Church, 21244 State Highway 175: Friday, Jan. 5. The schedule is from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3 p.m.

• Lucerne, at the First Lutheran Church, 3863 Country Club Drive: Friday, Jan. 12. The schedule is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3 p.m.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Thursday, 28 December 2023 02:23; 28 December 2023

New year’s landfill closure planned

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — In observance of New Years, the Eastlake Sanitary Landfill in Clearlake will be closed ON Monday, Jan. 1.

The landfill will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 2.

Regular operating hours at the landfill are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

If you have any questions regarding this subject or any solid waste topics in Lake County, please call Lake County Public Services at 707-262-1618.

The Public Services Office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Community

Kelseyville Girl Scouts lead annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony

Rotary Club of Lakeport announces notable speakers for January luncheons

Caltrans plans major roadwork through Jan. 4

Ag pass and incident safety course planned for February

WIC program announces January schedule

New year’s landfill closure planned

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