Pictured from left to right Donna Wood, Westwind Mobile Home Resort manager; Donald Morris, maintenance technician; Bette Marston, assistant manager; and county Public Services Director Kim K. Clymire. Courtesy photo.

LOWER LAKE – In honor of the recent celebration of Earth Day, County Public Services Director Kim K. Clymire recently met with the Westwind Mobile Home Park staff management and presented them with a certificate of appreciation.

The Lake County Public Services Department honored the park and its staff for their successful efforts in recycling approximately 15 tons of paper, cardboard, aluminum, plastics, metals, green waste and other recyclable materials annually.

Clymire said he was impressed by the Westwind Mobile Home Resort staff and residents for their unselfish and exemplary volunteer efforts to help reduce the park's waste stream that will help to save our natural resources and extend the life of the county's landfill.

He went on to say that he is appreciative of all Lake County’s residents and businesses that recycle because they are contributing to Lake County’s successful recycling programs.

Clymire thanked Bob Pestoni and his staff at South Lake Refuse and Recycling Company for providing the extra recycling bins for the Westwind Mobile Home Resort residents' recycling needs.

If you have any questions or need additional information regarding any of Lake County’s recycling programs please contact the Public Services Department at 707-262-1760.

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

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

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– AT&T of Ukiah has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility repairs between Spring Street and Manzanita Road. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Ogden Road to Butler Street beginning Monday, April 26. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Clearlake Oaks Water District has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility repairs near Glenhaven Drive on Tuesday, April 27. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance at the junction of Route 29/53 on Friday, April 23. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The off-ramp from eastbound Route 20 to southbound Route 53 will be closed. A detour will be provided, and motorists may experience minor delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– A culvert replacement project from Cliff Ridge Road to Navarro Ridge Road 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 – Kapel Construction of Willow Creek.

– PG&E of Eureka has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility maintenance in Westport beginning Thursday, April 29. Work hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 101

– AT&T of Fort Bragg has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for an aerial crossing between Walker Road and Forestry Entrance Road on Sunday, April 25. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Intermittent full road closures 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 will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Beginning Wednesday, April 28, 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 5-minute delays at other times. Contractor – CC Myers of Rancho Cordova.

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 – The Clear Lake High School's Sober Grad Committee will host a yard sale on Saturday, May 1, and Sunday, May 2.

The fundraiser will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days at Holder Ford, 2575 S. Main St., Lakeport.

There will be lots of great items from which to choose.

Come out and support the Class of 2010 in having safe, alcohol-free activities.

LOWER LAKE – The Lower Lake Historical School Preservation Committee will hold its annual Treasures and Trash Sale on Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum, 16435 Main Street, Lower Lake.

Small appliances, tools, books, live plants and gently used household and kitchen goods will fill the auditorium for this one-day, rain or shine event.

Donations are welcome for the sale.

To donate items, please contact the museum during regular business hours, 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, 707-995-3565. No large appliances or clothing please.

LAKEPORT – The monthly meeting of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 8-8 of Lake County will be held on Saturday, May 1, at the Lakeport Yacht Club, located at the Fifth Street launch ramp in Lakeport.

The meeting will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

On the agenda will be plans and discussion about the upcoming boating season and National Safe Boating Week which is May 22 through May 28.

A proclamation is scheduled to be read at the Board of Supervisors' meeting on May 11 at 9:30 a.m.

Also on the agenda will be the children's life jacket giveaway scheduled in May.

Flotilla 8-8 encourages anyone who is interested in joining this active group to attend the meeting and learn how to become one of America's Volunteer Lifesaver.

LAKEPORT – A Cinco de Mayo fiesta will be held on Sunday, May 2, in Library Park in downtown Lakeport.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There will be fun for the whole family – including great food, folkloric dance and music, and community agency information.

For more information contact Shushan 707-279-4152 or Ana at 707-994-6447, Extension 2915.