Because Lake County Library shares in Sonoma County’s catalog and circulation system, patrons are contacting us to find out how this closure will affect service for library patrons in Lake County.

Sonoma County staff has assured Lake County Library staff that they will only turn off the Sonoma County portion of the system and that Lake County patrons should see little impact. Hold notifications and overdue notices will be sent as usual, but the pre-overdue emails will not be sent.

Patrons will still be able to search the catalog, place requests, and renew books, but books from Sonoma County will not be shipped during the furlough.

To access the catalog, go to the Lake County Library Web site http://library.co.lake.ca.us and click on “Library Catalog.” The Overdrive downloadable audiobook service will be turned off during the furlough.

Patrons who live in Lake County but use Sonoma County library cards will not be able to access Sonoma County’s online databases during the furlough.

If you have any questions about the furlough or any questions about library services, contact your local branch for assistance.

All Lake County Library branches will be open on the usual schedule.

Lakeport Library, located at 1425 N. High St., is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, noon to 8 p.m., telephone 707-263-8817.

Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road, Clearlake, 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 707-994-5115.

Middletown Library, 21267 Calistoga Road, is open Tuesday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., telephone 707-987-3674.

Upper Lake Library, 310 Second St., is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1p.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., telephone 707-275-2049.

The bazaar will take place from noon to 6 p.m. at the Eastlake Grange on Highway 20.

Featured will be handcrafts, art, gifts and fun.

Come and enjoy the spirit of the season and bring your friends.

For those interested in having vendor space, please call 707-998-1531 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Hours will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Events may be canceled due to rain.

Households can bring up to 15 gallons of toxic items free of charge.

A charge will be made for amounts above 15 gallons. Items that are accepted include paint, solvents, fuels, five-gallon propane tanks, pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, dry cell batteries, fluorescent light tubes (up to 60 feet for free) and other toxins that cannot be put in the trash.

Excluded items that cannot be accepted are televisions, computer monitors, ammunition, explosives, radioactive materials or infectious wastes. Used oil can be recycled year round at a number of sites in the county.

To learn how and where to properly dispose these items, please contact the Public Services office at 707-263-1980.

This is a residential service. Charges apply to businesses; phone 707-468-9786 for more information and business appointments.

The hazmobile program is subsidized by the Lake County Public Services Department Solid Waste Division.

If you have any questions regarding this or any of Lake County’s Solid Waste programs, please call 707-262-1760 or the Hot Line number at 707-263-1980.

Persons who contribute $10 or more to a local charity in Lake or Mendocino County between now and Christmas Eve will receive a free $10 gift card from Mendo Mill.

Mike Mayfield, the president of Mendo Mill, and Richard Cooper, the president of the Mendo Lake Credit Union, jointly announced the “Gift for Givers” campaign.

The two organizations teamed up last summer to raise $168,000 for local charities in a one-month Mendo Mill Charity Challenge.

“We learned from the Mendo Mill Charity Challenge that the spirit of giving runs broad and deep among the people of our local communities, and the holiday season is an appropriate time to ask for their help,” said Mayfield.

“This is a timely appeal to the generosity of the compassionate people in this area who recognize that many individuals as well as charitable organizations are struggling in the current slow economy,” Cooper added.

Mayfield said the free gift card process is simple and easy. “From now until Christmas Eve, just bring the receipt from your charitable contribution to any Mendo Mill store. Our cashiers will issue a free $10 gift card, no purchase necessary, limit one card per individual, and we will keep the name of the charity confidential.”

He added, “The $10 card may be used by the individual who has made the charitable contribution or may be donated to that person’s favorite charity.”

Cooper said that posters announcing the campaign will be displayed in the Credit Union’s offices in Ukiah, Fort Bragg and Lakeport, and cashiers will begin handing out reminders Nov. 16.

“We want to give this campaign maximum visibility from now until Christmas Eve” said Cooper, adding “All of our personnel are enthusiastically involved in the effort and will have complete information for our customers.”

Mayfield said posters will be displayed at the Mendo Mill stores in Ukiah, Fort Bragg, Clearlake and Willits and cashiers begin handing out information Nov. 16.

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

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– Lake County Special District of Lakeport has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to repair a water main from the entrance to Paradise Cove to 0.1 mile east of Gladys Street Monday,

Nov. 16, and Tuesday, Nov. 17. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from 0.2 mile west of Long Valley Road to 1.0 mile west of Walker Ridge Road beginning Monday, Nov. 16. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays.

One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

Highway 175

– Nancy Kayman of Lakeport has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to install a driveway near Forestry Station Access Road. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

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.

Highway 20

– Construction of a retaining wall 0.4 mile east of Three Chop Road 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 five-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

Highway 101

– Roadway repair due to pavement deterioration and a slipout from 1.1 miles north of Reeves Canyon Road to 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. Contractor – North Bay Construction of Petaluma.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Ryan Creek Road to Big Trails Drive through Friday, Nov. 13. 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.

– Bridge deck repairs at the Cummings Road Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. of French Camp.

Highway 128

– AT&T of Walnut Creek has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility relocation from 1.5 to 3.5 miles east of Mountain House Road. Work hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic

control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 162

– A highway reconstruction and realignment project 1.6 miles east of Rodeo Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

– PG&E of Eureka has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for an aerial crossing 0.5 mile east of East Lane on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Intermittent full road closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 175

– PG&E of Eureka has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility repairs at Buckman Drive on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

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).