Festivities include an introduction of the time bank and its services, a “ribbon cutting,” and the opportunity to participate in a fun, interactive game open to everyone present (no movement required!). KPFZ will also be on hand to broadcast the event.

Steve Elias, a Time Bank of Lake County co-coordinator, explained, “The Time Bank is a place where members can give and receive help from one another. Time is traded instead of money, and an hour of time is the same regardless of whether you're designing a Web page or driving someone to the doctor.”

Carol Cole-Lewis, the other co-coordinator, added, “We're excited by opportunity the Time Bank provides for Lake County residents to help one another by 'paying it forward' rather than feeling obliged to return a favor. Although much of the Time Bank is online, we're encouraging those with computers to earn time dollars and act as 'Internet buddies' to those who don't have them.”

For more information, visit the Time Bank of Lake County at http://timebanklakeco.com, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone Carol at 707-587-4277.

The Landfill and Public Services office will re-open Tuesday, May 31.

Normal operating hours at the landfill are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

The Public Services office is normally open 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.

Lake County Rodeo Queen Ashley Johnson and Princess Kimberly Fischer will be on hand at the Lake County Rodeo Association's barbecue and dance on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Courtesy photo.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Rodeo Association is holding a special rodeo kick off dinner/dance on Saturday, May 14.

The event will take place in Fritch Hall at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St. in Lakeport.

“This dance is a fundraiser,” said Rodeo Association President Steve Estrada, “so we may have sufficient funds to help us bring the rodeo to the community.”

Tickets for the dinner and dance are $25 per person, with dinner being served from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight, featuring Lake County’s own LC Diamonds.

Lake County Rodeo Queen Ashley Johnson and Princess Kimberly Fischer plus current contestants for the 2011 Lake County Rodeo Queen and Princess Contest will be on hand to meet everyone.

Applications for the always popular mutton bustin’ event will be available, ages 4 to 8 years.

Dance co-chairs Angel Purdy and Lou Riccardi have put together a great program, with good food, raffle prizes, dancing and just plain fun for the entire evening.

There is a chance to win a one week stay at one of four different Lake Tahoe area resorts, in addition to over 30 raffle prizes.

The association directors voted to offer $1.50 per glass beer for the first hour of the dance.

tickets for may 14 are available from Rodeo Directors or at the Lake County Chamber, 875 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport at Vista Point.

Call 707-263-5092 for more information.

Konocti Lioness Club President Carol Thompson and President-Elect Anna Jones present the Mother's Day gift basket to winner Jenn Mandeville. Courtesy photo.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – On Saturday, May 7, the Konocti Lioness Club held a drawing for the winning ticket for the Mother's Day gift basket.

The lucky winner was Jenn Mandeville of Clear Lake Riviera in Kelseyville.

The donations for the raffle tickets raised $436 toward the club's campership fund and other programs which benefit the youngsters of Lake County.

The Konocti Lioness Club wishes to thank everyone who purchased raffle tickets and especially those individuals who personally thanked our club for the service work we do as Konocti Lioness.

The ride will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Highland Springs Park and Recreation Area, located off of Highland Springs Road outside of Lakeport.

In addition to the ride, there will be a barbecue and live music with Brother En and Kurt McKelvey.

For more information contact Denise Claiche, 707-279-0732, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.saddlesoar.wikispaces.com .

PG&E will conduct the patrol, weather permitting, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The patrol will identify sagging lines, fallen tree limbs, vegetation overgrowth, potential fire hazards and other problems.

Issues identified from these patrols will be corrected to ensure system safety and reliability going forward.