MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Celebrate Middletown Days on Saturday, June June 15, and stop by the former Gibson Library, located across from the new library and Senior Center.

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. stock up on good reading for summer or vacation.

Come and browse the best selection of books in town at incredibly low prices.

Books will be sorted in groups such as best sellers, children's books and mysteries to help you find what you want.

All proceeds go towards the purchase of books for the library and enhancement to the children's reading section.  

While you are there, consider becoming a member of the Friends of the Middletown Library. Everyone is welcome.

NORTH COAST – Caltrans reports that the following road projects will be taking place around the North Coast during the coming week.

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

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– Bridge rehabilitation at the Morrison Creek Bridge will continue. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. A shoulder closure will be in effect on Friday, May 31. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. One way traffic control will be in effect on Sunday, June 2, through Tuesday, June 4. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cucamonga.

Highway 53

– Bridge rehabilitation at the Cache Creek Bridge will continue. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday through Tuesday. One way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cucamonga.

– Highway widening and rehabilitation from 40th Avenue to the junction of Routes 20/53 will continue. Work hours are 8 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday through Friday. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Teichert Construction of Davis.

Highway 175

– PG&E of Ukiah has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility at Matthews Road beginning Wednesday, June 5. 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

– Paving from Curley Lane to Pacific View Drive will begin on Monday, June 3. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

– Replacement of the Greenwood Creek Bridge 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 – Golden State Bridge Inc. of Martinez.

– Slipout repairs 1.6 miles south of Navarro Bluff 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 – Green Right O'Way Constructors of Willits.

– Bridge painting at the Salmon Creek Bridge and the Albion River Bridge 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 – Jeffco Painting and Coating of Vallejo.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from the Hardy Creek Bridge to the Georgia Pacific Picnic Area beginning Monday, June 3. 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.

– Replacement of a culvert with a bridge at Dunn Creek 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 – Shasta Construction of Redding.

Highway 101

– Caltrans will perform slide repairs near the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge (near Frog Woman Rock). Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Bridge rehabilitation at various locations from the Pieta Creek Bridge to the Route 20/101 interchange will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. At the Pieta Creek Bridge, one way traffic control will be in effect, and motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. At other locations, traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel, and motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cucamonga.

– Vegetation removal just south of the Haehl Overhead Bridge will continue. A shoulder closure will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – DeSilva Gates Construction of Dublin.

– Bridge rehabilitation at the Haehl Overhead Bridge will continue beginning Monday, June 3. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. A shoulder closure will be in effect. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cucamonga.

– Vegetation removal from 0.4 miles north of Casteel Lane to the North Willits Railroad Crossing will begin on Monday, June 3. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – DeSilva Gates Construction of Dublin.

Highway 128

– Metal beam guardrail repair at various locations from Navarro Ridge Road to the Robinson 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 five-minute delays. Contractor – Coral Construction of Wilsonville.

Highway 162

– Metal beam guardrail repair at various locations from the junction or Routes 101/162 to Eberle Street will continue. 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. Contractor – Coral Construction of Wilsonville.

Highway 253

– Metal beam guardrail repair at various locations from Singley Cattlepass to the Robinson 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 five-minute delays. Contractor – Coral Construction of Wilsonville.

– Bridge rehabilitation at the Route 253/101 Separation Bridge will begin on Wednesday, June 5. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cucamonga.

Work on all these projects is weather permitting and subject to change. Caltrans advises motorists to drive with caution when approaching work areas and to be prepared to stop at traffic control stations.

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 above.

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).

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Soper-Reese Community Theatre’s Classic Movie Series will feature the James Bond film “Goldfinger” on Tuesday, June 11.

The film will be shown at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre, 275 St. Main St. in Lakeport. Donations are gratefully accepted.

For the matinee showing, doors open at 12:30 p.m., with the show starting at 1 p.m.

For the evening showing, doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the film starting at 6 p.m.

“Goldfinger,” released in 1964, stars Sean Connery as James Bond.

Bond is on the trail of gold magnate Auric Goldfinger (Gert Fröbe), who is smuggling gold. Bond discovers that Goldfinger has plans to attack Fort Knox, where the United States Bullion Depository is located.

Popcorn, candy, soda, water and coffee will be available for purchase.

The Classic Movie Series runs on the second Tuesday of every month. The Soper-Reese Community Theatre is a restored, historic, performing arts venue established in 1949 and seating 300 patrons.

Check the theater's Web site, www.soperreesetheatre.com , or call 707-263-0577 to see what other classics are coming up.

SACRAMENTO – The State Assembly on Thursday approved AB 881, a bill by Assemblymember Wesley Chesbro (D-North Coast) to save California’s Oiled Wildlife Care Network and the state’s Oil Spill Prevention and Preparedness Program.

“The Oiled Wildlife Care Network is the state-funded program that responds to oil spills to protect and save wildlife. Since 1995 the program has saved more than eight thousand birds and mammals injured by more than 80 oil spills in California,” Chesbro said.

“The Oil Spill Prevention and Preparedness Program has several important duties, including reviewing and approving oil spill contingency plans, conducting unannounced oil spill drills, developing plans to improve vessel traffic safety, monitoring billions of gallons of fuel transfers each year and developing safety and engineering standards,” Chesbro added.

AB 881 saves these programs by extending a small per-barrel fee on oil imported to marine oil terminals or piped in from state oil platforms.

“I received broad support for this bill, from the shipping industry, environmentalists, state agencies and zoos and aquariums,” Chesbro said.

AB 881 now goes to the Senate for its consideration.

MARYSVILLE, Calif. – On Thursday, May 23, a team of Lake County Probation officers attended the 2013 Northern California Probation Advanced Tactical Handgun Course hosted by the Yuba County Probation Department in Marysville.

The course consisted of shooting, training, scenarios and competitions in which 11 probation departments participated and competed.  

The course included a combat fire course with reactive targets, an electronic firearms training simulation course, and shooting courses where speed and accuracy were scored.

Lake County Probation Department’s team consisted of Deputy Probation II Officer Jose Martinez, Deputy Probation Officer III Dennis Reynolds, Deputy Probation Officer III Teddi Walker and Assistant Chief Brian Martin.

In addition to the training provided, individual students and teams were scored as part of an overall competition.  

Lake County Probation’s team was awarded “Top Team,” and Assistant Chief Brian Martin was awarded “Top Shot.”  

All team members felt honored to represent Lake County in this capacity.

All course attendees received eight hours of training certified by California Standards and Training for Correction. Ongoing training is mandatory for all probation officers in California.  

In addition to Lake County Probation, the following probation departments from Northern California participated:

– Butte County Probation;
– Glenn County Probation;
– Nevada County Probation;
– Placer County Probation;
– Sacramento County Probation;
– Sierra County Probation;
– San Joaquin County Probation;
– Tehama County Probation;
– Yolo County Probation;
– Yuba County Probation.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Democratic Central Committee will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, June 6.

The monthly meeting will take place beginning at 6 p.m. in Lakeport at 1210 S. Main St.

The agenda includes reports from representatives for Congressmen Mike Thompson and John Garamendi, Assemblywoman Mariko Yamada and State Sen. Noreen Evans, as well as reports from the Stonewall Democratic Club Chair Mark Wickhamshire and representative from the Lake County Democratic Club Paula Mune.

Current issues to discuss will be the recall effort of Sheriff Frank Rivero and senior/mobile home park initiatives.

And remember the annual Lake County Democratic Central Committee barbecue is Oct. 6.  

The group invites public participation.  

Meetings are open to the public and committee membership is open to all registered Democrats.

The Lake County Democratic Central Committee is the official governing body of the Democratic Party in Lake County.

For more information about the Democratic party in Lake County visit www.lakecountydemocrats.org .

Contact the Democratic Party of Lake County at 707-533-4885 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .