CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Konocti Senior Support Inc. is offering monthly public educational opportunities throughout 2012 about issues facing seniors.  

The training on Tuesday, March 27, which takes place from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., is titled “Crones Don’t Whine: Archetypes of Elder Women,” which should lead to a lively discussion.

Join them for this enlightening topic.

The sessions will be facilitated by Konocti Senior Support Peer Counseling Program Director, Kim Baughan-Young, MFT.  

Konocti Senior Support Inc. is a nonprofit agency offering free services to seniors through the Peer Counseling Program and the Friendly Visitor Program.

All services are provided by trained volunteers and new trainings will be held for volunteers this spring.

Trainings take place the fourth Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 14310 Memory Lane, in Clearlake.

To RSVP and get more information about these informative sessions, to make referrals for our services or get more information contact Judy Morgan at 707-995-1417.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lakeport Senior Activity Center is participating in the Relay for Life Team “Precious Moments” to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.  

On Sunday, March 18, a dance, potluck and bake sale will be at the Lakeport Senior Activity Center from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. with proceeds going to the Precious Moments team.  

The center is located at 527 Konocti Ave. Admission is $10.

On Monday, March 19, the Meals on Wheels Thrift Store will reduce the price on its entire inventory to 50 percent off and the day's profits will be given the Precious Moments team.

There also will be a bake sale during the storewide sale.

The thrift store is located at 120 N. Main St. in downtown Lakeport and will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The store can be contacted by calling 707-263-6174.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Department of Public Works issued a report on local road conditions late Thursday afternoon.

The following conditions have been reported around the county, as of 4:35 p.m.

Kelseyville area

Holdenried Road: Holdenried Road at Hill Creek is closed to all traffic due to bridge closure. Please use alternative routes.

Seasonal creek crossings: Adobe Creek Crossing at Bell Hill, Dry Creek Cutoff, Renfro Crossing and Dorn Crossing on Kelsey Creek are closed for the winter.

Lucerne area

Twin Valley Road: Twin Valley Road, at Mile Post Marker 1.4, is closed to all traffic due to a landslide.

Nice area

Bartlett Springs Road: Four wheel drive only between Indian Valley Reservoir and Walker Ridge Road (Colusa County line) due to hazardous conditions of the road surface. It is strongly recommended that the public not travel through this area if it can be avoided (use Bartlett Springs Road from Highway 20 until repairs are made).

Road conditions are subject to change. Please use extreme caution driving on all county roads.

The Lake County Department of Public Works can be reached at 707-263-2341.

LUCERNE, Calif. – Lucerne FLOW will is holding its monthly meeting on Saturday, March 17.

The meeting will take place at the Lucerne Community Clinic, located at 6300 Highway 20 on the corner of 14th Avenue in Lucerne.

Pregathering starts at 10:30 a.m., with the meeting at 11 a.m.

Items to be discussed include a current California Public Utilities Commission proceeding that could affect local water rates, and an overview and summary of local water issues presented by the board president.

The public is welcome to attend and participate.

Lucerne FLOW meets on the third Saturday of each month.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Presbyterian Women of Kelseyville's Presbyterian Church will host its rummage sale at the church on Friday, March 30, and Saturday, March 31.

New hours on Friday will be from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.  

Hot dogs, chili and popcorn will be for sale for both lunch and dinner on Friday, and for lunch on Saturday.

The bag sale, always a favorite, will be held all day Saturday from 9 a.m to 4 p.m.  

Granny's Attic items are not included in the bag sale.

To donate items for the sale or for more information, call Sandy Mueller at 707-279-4415.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lake County Mediations has announced the dates and location for its first basic mediation training class for 2012.

The training consists of 32 hours of classroom instruction. A certificate of completion will be awarded to participants that complete all of the training.

Attorneys who complete the training will receive 32 hours of mandatory continuing education credit including one hour of elimination of bias credit.

The classes will be held at the Kelseyville United Methodist Church (corner of First and Main streets) for four consecutive Saturdays beginning on March 31.

Class sessions will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Saturday and will provide the participants with the basic skills necessary to work in both the community and court mediation programs operated by Lake County Mediations.

Students will be on their own for lunch each day. A reception will be held following the final session (April 21) to provide an opportunity for students to network with current mediators, volunteers and members of the legal community.

The cost of the training is $250, however a sliding-scale fee for the training is available based on demonstrated need and a commitment to provide volunteer hours to the organization as either a mediator or volunteer. The fee includes a training manual.

Nancy Ryan, esquire, is the lead instructor. Ryan is an attorney and renowned mediator who combines her mediation skills with her private law practice. In recent years her practice has been focused on issues involving the developmentally disabled and regional center matters.

Ryan is a dynamic and lively trainer who incorporates real-life experiences and lessons into the training, making each session relevant and applicable to everyday life.

She has extensive experience providing leadership and training to regional mediation programs in Sonoma County and at Santa Rosa State University.

Mediators from the organization’s mediator pool will participate in the training modules and assist with role-play and other class exercises.

Participants will receive training in communication and active listening skills; the role, value, types and history of mediation; the mediation process and dealing with dispute resolution in culturally diverse populations.

More information about Lake County Mediations and the upcoming training is available at http://www.lakecountymediations.org or by contacting Barbara Johnson, the executive director of Lake County Mediations, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone at 707-263-6800.