LAKE COUNTY – The Lakeport Regional Chamber of Commerce reports that several new nominations for this year's Stars of Lake County Awards have been submitted.

The updated list follows.

MAN OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by: Lake County Record-Bee

1. Andy Weiss, Lakeport

2. Duane Furman, Lakeport

WOMAN OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by: Northlake Medical Pharmacy

1. Yvonne Cox, Nice

2. Linda Fergusson, Hidden Valley Lake

3. Cheryl Robbins, Lakeport

4. Shirley Crawford, Kelseyville

5. Anita Grant, Lakeport

LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by: Bruno’s Shop Smart

1. Umpqua Bank, Lakeport & Kelseyville

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by: Food’s Etc.

1. Ting's Thai Kitchen, Hidden Valley Lake

2. Furry Tail's Pet Boutique, Kelseyville

3. Lake Event Design, Lakeport

4. Solo Flight Academy, Lakeport

5. Middletown Florist, Middletown

6. Studebaker’s Coffee House & Deli, Kelseyville

YOUTH ADVOCATE/VOLUNTEER

Sponsored by: Polestar Computers

1. Lorna Sue Sides, Kelseyville

YOUTH ADVOCATE/PROFESSIONAL

Sponsored by: Umpqua Bank

No nominees reported

MALE STUDENT OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by: McDonald’s~Lakeport

1. Benjamin Mullin, Lucerne

2. James Green, Kelseyville

FEMALE STUDENT OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by: Piedmont Lumber

No nominees reported

AGRICULTURE AWARD

1. JoAnn Saccato, Clearlake

2. Barrett Farms, Finley

ARTS AWARD/AMATEUR

Sponsored by: Shannon Ridge Winery & Vineyards

No nominees reported

ARTS AWARD/PROFESSIONAL

No nominees reported

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by: Barry Parkinson, attorney at law

1. Dick Michaels, Kelseyville

2. Bill and Carolyn Tobin, Middletown

3. Jan Parkinson, Lakeport

4. Myra Wendt, Lakeport; Pat Norcio, Lakeport; Bill Knoll, Lakeport; Beth Truman-Nunes, Clearlake Oaks; Barbara Lee, Lower Lake.

5. Brondell Locke, Jr., Clearlake Oaks

MARLA RUZICKA HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by: Cliff and Nancy Ruzicka

1. Faith Hornby, Lakeport

2. Mina Pierce, Clearlake Oaks

SENIOR OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by: WestAmerica Bank

No nominees reported

BEST IDEA OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by: Kathy Fowler Auto Dealerships

1. Mary McMillan, Kelseyville

ORGANIZATION-VOLUNTEER

Sponsored by: Strong Financial Network

1. Operation Tango Mike,Kelseyville

2. Soroptimist International of Clear Lake, Clearlake

3. KPFZ Radio, Lakeport

ORGANIZATION-NONPROFIT

No nominees reported

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT-WOMAN

Sponsored by: Lakeview Market & Deli

1. Dr. Frances Crary, Lakeport

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT-MAN

Sponsored by: Orchard Park Assisted Living & Memory Care

No nominees reported

HERO OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by: U. S. Representative Mike Thompson

1. Mike Botto, Clearlake

NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

1. Chic Le Chef, Hidden Valley Lake

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD

Sponsored by: Lake County Land Trust

No nominees reported

SPIRIT OF LAKE COUNTY

Sponsored by: John Tomkins

No nominees reported

For more information on the awards, call the Lakeport Regional Chamber of Commerce, 263-5092. Nominations also can be submitted online at www.lakeportchamber.com/stars/default.asp.

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MIDDLETOWN – Lake County 4-H invites the community to attend the annual Presentation Day on Sunday, Feb. 22, starting at 1 p.m., at Middletown Middle School, 20932 Big Canyon Road.

Presentation Day is a 4-H public speaking event with both competitive and noncompetitive categories.

There will be more than 30 presenters, and an impressive selection of demonstrations, educational displays, illustrated talks and public speaking presentations.

The youth who participate in this event may advance to sectional and state level 4-H public speaking competitions, and also qualify to apply to give their presentation at this year’s state fair.

4-H Youth Development is a program of the University of California Cooperative Extension. For more information on the 4-H program contact U.C. Cooperative Extension, 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport, 263-6838.

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LUCERNE – The Lucerne Booster Club and the North Shore Business Association are working with the local community to revive an historic event that has been in our community since the 1930s, the North Shore Alpine Arts Festival.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 2 at Lucerne Harbor Park.

Hopes are high that this interactive art and music event will help to bring community together while raising funds for local non-profit organizations.

The Alpine Arts Festival was designed to promote Lake County artists, businesses, nonprofit and school organizations. The event’s organizers are currently looking for local artist to show case their art and hand made crafts. They are also recruiting stage acts. Lake County Youth Writes will be hosting the 2009 Poetry Showcase during the event.

Lake County businesses, booster clubs and parent-teacher organizations are being asked to provide creative art projects for kids at their booth for a low cost to the child. It will be a great opportunity for local non-profit agencies to raise funds. Local food vendors are welcomed.

All booths will cost a low fee of $25. For more information or a booth application, please contact Lani Urquiza at 349-5457 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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The agency reported that Bartlett Springs Road is closed to all traffic due to downed trees and heavy snow.

Holdenreid Road is closed to all traffic at Hill Creek due to a bridge failure.

Bridge Harbor Road, four-tenths of a mile from Highway 29, is closed to all traffic due to bridge failure.

The public is asked to use alternate routes for areas where closures are reported.

Road conditions are subject to change. The public is urged to use extreme cautioni when driving on all county roads.

For more information call the Lake County Department of Public Works, 263-2341.

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Don’t miss the variety show at the Marge Alakszay Center, a benefit to support Clear Lake High School’s Sober Grad.

The evening promises fun-filled entertainment, with performances from Luanne’s Gymnastics, Miss Lake County and many others.

During intermission Guy Strohmeier will emcee the live auction with great lots such as a two-night stay at Meeks Bay in Lake Tahoe, an electric guitar kit from Bandbox Music and a concert package including two tickets to the Lost Boys/Eddie Money concert at Konocti Harbor, complete with overnight stay.

Bid on the senior graduation package which includes reserved parking and front row seating for graduation 2009.

If you don’t have a senior, we won’t let you be left out with the chance to win a family pass to all CLHS events.

This promises to be an enjoyable, affordable night out, with tickets for adults at $5, children $3 (under 5yrs free).

For more information, call Clear Lake High School, 262-3010.

Clear Lake High School is located at 350 Lange St., Lakeport.

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HIDDEN VALLEYLAKE – A $20 dues reduction for Lake County members of the National Women’s Political Caucus (NWPC) is now in effect through May 1, thanks to a membership stimulus package from the California NWPC (www.nwpcca.org).

Annual dues are reduced from $70 to $50, with memberships paid on a sliding scale to $20 for low-income people and students age 16 years and above.

Recent county supervisor candidate Susanne La Faver donated seed money for the local caucus from surplus campaign funds after she earned 47 percent of District 1 votes in a runoff Nov. 8.

“The donation demonstrates my personal legacy to local women, good government and public service,” La Faver said.

Three countywide organizational meetings, Feb. 21, and March 4 and 19, are scheduled at various times and places for the convenience of all interested members.

According to Wanda Harris, NWPC-Lake County Caucus membership vice president, there’s been an enthusiastic response to the local caucus even before its first meeting, Saturday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Hidden Valley Lake Community Service District board room, 19400 Hartmann Road.

In addition to the Feb. 21 meeting, others are Wednesday, March 4, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Upper Lake (place to be determined) and Thursday, March 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Main Street Grill, Clearlake.

Door prizes at the first two meetings are tickets to "Women Taking the Lead to Save the Planet," the 26th Celebration of Women's History Month, Sunday, March 8, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday Afternoon Club, 107 S. Oak Street, Ukiah.

The National Women’s Political Caucus is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, multicultural, grassroots organization dedicated to increasing women’s participation in the political process; teaching political leadership skills; and identifying, recruiting, training and supporting local women for election and appointment to public office.

For more information, please contact Susanne La Faver at (707) 987-1146 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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