The sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the library grounds, 21267 Calistoga Road.
A grocery bag full of books is just $5 and paperbacks are $3 per bag.
Funds from the book sale will be used to purchase materials for the new library.
The sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church, 5340 Third St.
There will be an incredible selection of clothing, shoes, toys, furniture, kitchenware, jewelry and collectibles.
Don't miss this twice-a-year chance to save big on items for your home and family.
If you have items to donate, please bring them to the church beginning on Monday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or call 707-279-1104 to arrange pick up on large items.
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Lake County Public Service Director, Caroline C. Chavez, announced today that the Eastlake Landfill, will be closed Monday, Oct. 10, in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.
The Landfill and Public Services office will reopen Tuesday, Oct. 11.
Normal operating hours at the landfill are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
The Public Services office's normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you have any questions regarding this subject or any of the solid waste issues in Lake County, please call 707-262-1760.
The HazMobile will be at Kmart, 2019 S. Main St., in Lakeport from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Households can bring up to 15 gallons of toxic items free of charge.
Fees will be charged for amounts over 15 gallons. Items that are accepted include paint, solvents, fuels, five-gallon propane tanks, pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, batteries, fluorescent light tubes (up to 60 linear foot) and other toxic materials that cannot be put in the trash.
Items that cannot be accepted include televisions, computer monitors, ammunition, explosives, radioactive materials or infectious wastes.
To learn how and where to properly dispose these items, please visit www.recycling.co.lake.ca.us or contact the Recycling Hotline at 707-263-1980.
HazMobile services are provided to residential households by the Integrated Waste Management Division of the Lake County Public Services Department and the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, (CalRecycle).
Businesses also are welcome to use this convenient service to properly dispose of hazardous waste and protect our environment, however, businesses must pay for this taxpayer-funded service and first make an appointment.
Business appointments can be made by calling the Mendocino County Solid Waste Authority, the contracted agency that provides this service in Lake County at 707-468-9786.
Free recycling options for residents and businesses:
Recycled paint is available to both residents and businesses at Lake County Waste Solutions on first-come, first-served basis in five gallon containers. Colors include tan, brown, gray and pink.
Used cooking oil can be dropped-off by businesses and residents, which will be recycled into BioDiesel by Yokayo BioFuels. Drop-off at Lake County Waste Solutions, South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center, and the North Shore Fire Protection District station at 6257 Seventh Ave. in Lucerne.
Used motor oil can be dropped-off by residents for recycling year round at a number of sites in the county. Visit www.recycling.co.lake.ca.us for locations.
Electronics (E-Waste) can be dropped-off at Lake County Waste Solutions, South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center, and monthly at the Goodwill E-Waste collection held in Lakeport.
Lake County Waste Solutions
230 Soda Bay Road, Lakeport
888-718-4888 or 707-234-6400
Monday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., www.candswaste.com
South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center
16015 Davis St., Clearlake
Open daily 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
707-994-8614
The HazMobile program is subsidized by the Lake County Public Services Department, Integrated Waste Management Division and CalRecycle as a public service to Lake County residents.
For more information about recycling, reusing and reducing, please visit www.recycling.co.lake.ca or call the Recycling Hotline at 707-263-1980.
MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – In honor of the Barbara Bush Literacy Program being celebrated during September, the Lake County Republican Women Federated collected and donated 15 books on American history and politics to Middletown High School's library.
On Monday, Sept. 26, Lake County Republican Women Federated Vice President Sherrye E. Schwarz presented the book Middletown High School Librarian Tamah McQueen.
Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters.
LAKE COUNTY
Highway 20
– Robinson Rancheria of Nice has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit to construct a road approach near Reclamation Cutoff. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
– A pavement repair project from the junction of Routes 20/53 to the North Fork Cache Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to noon, weekdays. In two-lane sections, one-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. In three-lane sections, traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel and motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.
Highway 29
– A pavement repair project from the Lake/Napa County line to Spruce Grove Road will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.
Highway 53
– Highway widening from 40th Avenue to the junction of Routes 20/53 will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Sierra Equipment Rental of Glenn.
Highway 175
– A pavement repair project from the Lake/Mendocino County line to the junction of Routes 29/175 in Kelseyville will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.
Highway 281
– Clear Lake Riviera Community Association of Kelseyville has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit to pave a road approach near Broadmoor Way. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
MENDOCINO COUNTY
Highway 1
– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance at the Big River Bridge on Tuesday, Oct. 4, and Wednesday, Oct. 5. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
– Installation of a roundabout at Simpson Lane will continue. A shoulder closure will be in effect. Motorists are advised to drive with caution through the area and may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Fedco Construction Inc., of Santa Rosa.
– Storm damage repairs near the Union Landing Viaduct 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 – Valentine Corporation of San Rafael.
Highway 101
– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance at the Hopland Overhead Bridge beginning Thursday, Oct. 6. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
– Installation of cable median barrier from the El Roble Overcrossing to the junction of Routes 20/101 will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Ghilotti Brothers of San Rafael.
– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance at the Moss Cove Rest Area on Monday, Oct. 3. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rest area will be closed.
– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Big Trails Drive to the southern Long Valley Creek Bridge on Monday, Oct. 3. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.
– Construction of retaining walls from Bell Springs Road to 0.7 mile south of the Cummins Road Undercrossing 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 – J F Shea Construction Inc. of Redding.
– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Confusion Hill to the Humboldt/Mendocino County line. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.
Highway 128
– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance at various locations from the junction of Routes 1/128 to the Mendocino/Sonoma County line beginning Monday, Oct. 3. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
– A pavement repair project from Philo Greenwood Road to Philo will resume Monday, Oct. 3. Work hours are 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction Inc. of Ukiah.
– Culvert repairs from 0.6 to 1.3 miles east of Mountain House 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 – Team Ghilotti of Petaluma.
Highway 175
– Ashlin Pacific Construction of Petaluma has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility work just west of Harrison Street beginning Monday, Oct. 3. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
Highway 222
– Replacement of the Russian River Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays during work hours and five-minute delays at other times. Contractor – CC Myers of Rancho Cordova.
Highway 253
– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance at various locations from the junction of Routes 128/253 to 101/253 beginning Monday, Oct. 3. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
– Culvert repairs from Cattle Pass to the junction of Routes 101/253 will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – Team Ghilotti of Petaluma.
All these projects is weather permitting and subject to change. Caltrans wishes to advise motorists to drive with caution when approaching work areas and to be prepared to stop at traffic control stations.
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).
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