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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — The Lake County Father-Daughter Dance Committee is delighted to announce its 21st annual Father-Daughter Dance, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 15.

Open to participants of all ages, this magical event invites families to come together for a memorable evening celebrating the cherished bonds across generations.

This year’s theme is “Butterfly Garden,” promising a vibrant and whimsical atmosphere filled with music, laughter, and treasured moments.

Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy:

• A professional photo shoot with a keepsake souvenir.
• A lavish box of sweet treats and refreshments.
• Exciting prizes donated by local businesses, including a special limousine ride and frozen yogurt outing for one lucky winner and eight friends, sponsored by Lake’s Limos and Polka Dot Yogurt Shoppe.

The festivities will take place at Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, 5340 Third St. on Feb. 15.

There will be two dances on the same evening to ensure everyone can attend:

• First dance: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Second dance: 8 to 10 p.m.

Tickets are $30 for one adult and one child, with additional tickets for extra adults or children available for purchase. Each child will receive a carnation flower to commemorate the evening.

Get your tickets early, as this popular event typically sells out every year. Tickets can be purchased at Studebakers Coffee and Deli in Kelseyville, online through the Kelseyville Father-Daughter Dance Facebook page, or via Eventbrite.

Join us for an enchanting night of community spirit and family fun at the 21st annual Lake County Father-Daughter Dance. All proceeds from this event help fund post-high school scholarships for students in Lake County.

For more information or to make a donation, please contact Jessica King at 707-245-0436.

The Father-Daughter Dance Committee is dedicated to fostering joy and togetherness in our community, with 100% of the event proceeds supporting scholarships for local students.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Synergy Family Services, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting adoptive and community families, announced its wraparound, no-cost services designed to support adoptive youth and their families experiencing health or behavioral challenges.

This comprehensive program provides comprehensive support to families in Mendocino, Lake, Sonoma and Humboldt counties.

The new initiative offers a range of services, including family-led mental health services, in-home support, educational advocacy and resources, and crisis intervention. These efforts aim to wrap the family in support, strengthening family connections and promoting stability during challenging transitions.

“We are committed to empowering families in our local communities by providing the tools and support they need to thrive,” said Tabitha Kuehne, LMFT, founder and executive director of Synergy Family Services. “This program reflects our dedication to creating long-lasting impacts in our community through honesty, compassion, and high-quality services.”

Families seeking more information or with an interest in joining their program, community members interested in upcoming events or with an interest in applying to become board members, or learning more about how to support their mission, please visit www.synergyfamilyservices.com, or contact Tabitha Kuehne, LMFT, at 707-407-6360 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Gary Jolley of Lake County Flotilla receives a $2,000 check from Konocti Women’s Service Club co-presidents Debbie Kellner and Trudy Nagy on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. Courtesy photo.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — On Jan. 16, Gary Jolley of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 8-8 of Lake County was guest speaker for the Konocti Women’s Service Club at the Riviera Hills Restaurant.

In the presentation, Jolley briefly described the Auxiliary which is a nationwide volunteer organization with over 30,000 members.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary operates under the direction of the Commandant of the USCG and is part of Federal Home Land Security.

The Lake County Flotilla is part of the 11th Coast Guard District serving Northern California, Nevada and Utah.

The Konocti Women’s Service Club, or KWSC, formerly the Konocti Lioness Club, has donated funds to the Flotilla to purchase lifejackets for the children of Lake County since 2019.

The life jackets are given away free at a publicized annual event in which the children accompanied by the parents are weighed by KWSC members and then properly fitted by the Flotilla members.

Proper wearing instruction is given to the parent along with other Boating and Safety on the water information.

A presentation of a certificate of appreciation and a beautiful engraved plaque was presented to the KWSC accepted by co-presidents, Debbie Kellner and Trudy Nagy.

In return, the co-presidents presented the Flotilla with a $2,000 check for the purchase of lifejackets for the life jacket giveaway program to be held this coming boating season.

The KWSC and Flotilla 8-8 look forward to their continuing partnership and the free lifejacket program which benefits the children of Lake County.

Dorothy De Lope is public information officer for Lake County Flotilla 8-8.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Winter time efforts to help replenish our local food banks are under way.

The Redwood Empire Food Bank and Lake County Democrats are combining their efforts during the month of February to specifically increase the supply of healthy and easy to serve peanut butter.

The peanut butter drive is aptly named “Spread the Love.” Every jar donated will make a difference.

In collaboration with the Redwood Empire Food Bank and for the convenience of donors, Lake County Democrats have established drop off sites at homes in many of our local communities. Those sites, which include Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, are found on https://lakecountydemocrats.org/.

Just take your donation of peanut butter, no glass jars please, to any of the designated sites. Any kind of nut butter and other nonperishable food items are welcome.

At the end of February, Lake County Democrats will deliver the donated food to the Redwood Empire Food Bank. Distribution of collected food will take place at the Redwood Empire Food Bank’s established sites and schedules around the lake. That information is found on refb.com.

Participation by a variety of organizations is encouraged. Those who attend regularly scheduled club or social meetings and religious services are encouraged to plan a peanut butter collection during the month of February.

Items collected can then be taken at any time to one of the drop off sites posted on lakecountydemocrats.org.

Providing high protein nutrition, while reducing food insecurity among our community members, is something everyone can support.



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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. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

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

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

Route 20 (1.1/2.4) – Construction work from Blue Lakes Road to Irvine Avenue will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#P20KA

Route 20 (15.2) – Utility work in Lucerne will occur at Bartlett Springs Road on Friday, January 24. Lane closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#P20AA

Route 20 (18.5) – Utility work in Lucerne at Bell Ray Avenue will occur on Tuesday, January 28. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#P20AA

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

Route 1 (4.9) – Road work in Anchor Bay at Bayview Drive will occur on Friday, January 24. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P1BA

Route 1 (11.2/11.7) – Road work in Gallaway at the Schooner Gulch Bridge 10-111 continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1DA

Route 1 (13.8) – Utility work south of Point Arena near Warren Drive will occur on Monday, January 27. 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#P1BA

Route 1 (31.1/31.6) – Bridge work at the Elk Creek Bridge 10-120 continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1WA

Route 1 (51.4/51.9) – Bridge work north of Mendocino at the Jack Peters Creek Bridge 01-43484 from Lansing Street to south of Road 500D. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1VA

Route 1 (51.9/52.1) – Culvert work north of Mendocino from the Jack Peters Creek Bridge 01-43484 to Road 500D will begin on Monday, January 27. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1VA

Route 1 (70.3) – Tree work south of Newport will occur at Ocean Meadows Circle on Friday, January 24. 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#P1BA

Route 1 (75.4/76.1) – Emergency work south of Westport from the Blues Beach Trailhead to the Overlook will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 30-minute delays. LC#C1TA

Route 1 (82.2/82.9) – Road work from the Portal Rock Vista Point to the Devonte Vista Point continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1BB

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 8 p.m. and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#M101QD

U.S. 101 (48.9/55.2) – Guardrail work south of the North Willits Railroad Crossing to Big Trails Drive continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 20-minute delays. LC#M101QD

U.S. 101 (59.3/59.9) – Bridge work south of Laytonville at Jct Route 162 continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C101SB

U.S. 101 (97/97.9) – Tree work north of the Dora Creek Bridge 10-264 will occur on Tuesday, January 28. 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

Highway 162

Route 162 (7.9/8.4) – Bridge work at the Eel River Bridge 10-236 continues. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C162HA

Highway 253

Route 253 (1.7/2.3) – Road work near Boonville at Bald Hills Ranch will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C253DA

DEL NORTE COUNTY

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (35.8/36.5) – Construction at the Dr. Fine Bridge near Smith River will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C101WA

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

Route 36 (4/6) – Tree work from Fisher Lane to Hayfield Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C36IA

Route 36 (11/11.5) – Bridge work near Pamplin Grove will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA

Route 36 (15.7/16.3) – Slide removal near Devil’s Elbow Picnic Area will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C36HA

Route 36 (20.7/23.8) – Concrete work from Bar W Road to Kneeland Road will conclude on Friday, January 24. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C36BA

Route 36 (25.3/25.9) – Bridge work east of Bridgeville will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA and C36FA

Highway 96

Route 96 (.01/.07) – Utility work in Willow Creek from Jct Route 299 to Mayfair Street will conclude on Friday, January 24. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#P96BA

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (82.7) – Construction work at the Indianola Cutoff will continue. Southbound 101 access is currently unavailable due to a median closure. Southbound motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#C101FD

Highway 254

Route 254 (3.2/4.2) – Slipout repair between Hodges Road and Fish Creek Road will continue. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C254JA

Route 254 (18.4/19.1) – There is a full closure from Lum Street to half a mile north of Marin Garden Club Grove due to emergency work. Motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#T254AA

Highway 299

Route 299 (11/11.4) – Construction about 11 miles from U.S. 101 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C299FA

Route 299 (30.6/33.2) – Utility work between Cedar Creek Road and the East Fork Willow Creek Bridge 4-115 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#P299BA

Route 299 (31.4/33.1) - Construction work west of the East Fork Campground will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C299LA

Route 299 (36.3/39.4) – Utility work west of Willow Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#P299BA



Route 299 (40.3/40.5) – Utility work near Willow Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Travelers should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#P299BA
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Hospice Services of Lake County recognizes the challenges of purchasing durable medical equipment, or DME, when individuals need it the most.

Long waits for insurance approval, an accident resulting in reduced mobility, backorders or other similar or other similar situations may delay access to necessary equipment to stay safe.

The Durable Medical Equipment Lending Closet provides loans of clean and sanitized recycled durable medical equipment at no cost to community members.

The most frequently requested items are wheelchairs, walkers with seats, shower chairs, hospital beds and bedside commodes. These items are needed now.

Equipment is available by appointment. Often same day requests are available. Items can be picked up from the Lending Closet in Lakeport and from the three thrift stores located in Clearlake, Lakeport and Middletown. As schedules permit, equipment may be delivered to infirm individuals by Hospice retail drivers.

The DME Lending Closet is made possible from an extraordinary joint effort of the Kelseyville Sunrise Rotary and Lakeport Rotary Clubs. Members purchased and installed the structure for storing DME, painted and created safe access to the equipment.

Project Lead Tom Dodd was the inspiration behind the lending closet after a family member receiving treatment from cancer desperately needed several items at the time he was discharged home from the hospital.

DME inventory is made available through generous donations from community members and Hospice Services is committed to maintaining inventory to meet community needs.

Hospice is actively seeking equipment for the lending closet including clean and operable manual wheelchairs, transfer chairs, walkers with seats, hospital beds, bath benches, “reachers,” quad canes and more.

Some DME is not considered safe to loan without medical oversight. Please call-in advance to learn if your donation may be accepted.

Tax-deductible donations may be made at any of the three Hospice Services thrift stores or 1862 Parallel Drive.

For more information, to borrow equipment or donate equipment call 263-6222 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Hospice Services of Lake County’s mission is to support people by providing the highest quality physical, emotional and spiritual care that helps patients and their families who are navigating end-of-life’s journey.

For more information, call Hospice Services of Lake County, 707-263-6222. Find us on Facebook or visit the organization’s website at www.lakecountyhospice.org.

Janine Smith-Citron is development director for Hospice Services of Lake County.

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