LUCERNE, Calif. – A caregiver support group for families dealing with memory loss or other cognitive impairments will meet on Thursday, Jan. 2.

The group meets at the First Lutheran Church, 3863 Country Club Drive across from the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Social worker Jenny Johnson is the facilitator.

The group is sponsored by Redwood Caregiver Resource Center (1-800-834-1636) and the Social Day Programs in Lake County.

For more information call Jenny Johnson at 707-350-3030 or Caroline Denny at 707-263-9481.

Respite is provided by the centers at no charge.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Public Services Director Caroline C. Chavez announced holiday hours for garbage disposal and curbside service for the New Year’s Holiday.

Wednesday, Jan. 1

All facilities are closed, and there is no garbage pickup. Wednesday pickup will be delayed until Thursday.

Thursday, Jan. 2

All offices and disposal facilities are open, but curbside service is delayed one day. Normal Thursday pickup will be Friday; normal Friday pickup will be Saturday.

Christmas tree drop-off and curbside pickup

Free drop-off of Christmas trees starts Friday, Dec. 27, and continues through Saturday, Jan. 11.

Drop-off sites include the Lakeport Transfer Station and the recycling yard at the entrance of the Eastlake Landfill.

Curbside pickup is available for residential customers beginning Friday, Dec. 27, and continuing through Friday, Jan. 10.

Place your tree in to your green waste container on your regular pick up day make sure the tree is a loose fit and the lid will shut.

Please remove all ornaments, lights and tinsel for all Christmas tree recycling, no flocked trees will be accepted.

For more information visit the county web site at www.recycling.co.ca.us or call 707-262-1618.

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.

In observance of the Christmas holiday, Caltrans crews and contractors will not be performing any activity on state highways that would include lane closures on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25. However, Caltrans will respond to emergency situations with traffic control as required.

Have a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season.

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 53

– Highway widening and rehabilitation from 40th Avenue to the junction of Routes 20/53 will continue through Saturday, Dec. 21. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor ‐ Teichert Construction of Davis.

Highway 175

– AT&T of Santa Rosa has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs from the Cobb Post Office to Anderson Springs Road through Friday, Dec. 20. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– 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.

– 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.

– PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs just south of Confusion Hill on Friday, Dec. 20. Work hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 128

– PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs 0.2 mile west of Hutsell Road on Monday, Dec. 23. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 271

– PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for tree trimming utility repairs from Cummings to the Big Dann Creek Bridge on Friday, Dec. 20. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

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 first shipment of beautiful, full color Lake County calendars have arrived.

This calendar has been created and produced by Strong Financial Network with all of the beautiful photographs submitted by their amazingly talented clients.

Strong Financial Network is donating these calendars to local charities and nonprofits to sell with 100 percent of all proceeds going directly to that charity or non-profit organization.

These 18-month calendars are available for a minimum donation of $10 each.

If you are a member of a local charity or nonprofit group that is interested in selling these calendars to support their group, please call Strong Financial Network for more details at 707-262-1880.

The following organizations have calendars available for purchase: Lakeport Senior Center, Northshore Christian Fellowship, Clear Lake Trowel & Trellis Club, Lakeport Christian Center, 4-Legged Friends Animal Rescue, Operation Tango Mike, Hospice Services of Lake County, Cole Creek 4-H Club, Lake Family Resource, Delta Iota Tau Sorority, Grace Church Kelseyville, People Services, Lake County Chanel Cats and CLHS Sports Foundation.

Calendars also can be purchased at Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Linda’s Hallmark and Ceago Winery, as well as Strong Financial Network, located at 1105 N. Main St., Lakeport.

When you stop by the office to make your purchase, please bring a check made payable to that charity, as they cannot accept cash payments in our office.

For more information, call Strong Financial Network at 707-262-1880.

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The Community Alliance to Ban Illegal Cannabis Cultivation (CABICC) is holding a community meeting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21.

The group will meet at Garden Emporium, Highway 175 in Middletown.

The meeting is being held to discuss a referendum on Lake County's recently passed ordinance, which bans outdoor cannabis cultivation in community growth boundaries and on vacant parcels, and limits indoor grows to 100 square feet.

A draft referendum is being prepared and will be presented at the meeting.

CABBIC is part of the Emerald Unity Coalition, which include UFCW, CANORML, Americans for Safe Access, Patients Rights Coalition, Emerald Growers and California Cannabis Industry Association.

CABBIC is seeking to rid the community of transient criminal growers through responsible regulation of the legitimate medical cannabis industry.

To find out more call 707-295-0999.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The winners of the Lakeport Lighted Holiday Decorating Contest were announced Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Lakeport City Council meeting.

Barbara Breunig, president of Lakeport Main Street Association, handed out the awards.

The event was sponsored by the city of Lakeport, Lakeport Main Street Association and the Lake County Chamber of Commerce.

In the residential category:

• First place and $200 went to Lonnie Griffin and Janice Mills for their home, located on N. Brush Street.
• Second place and $100 went to the Hansens for their home, located on 20th Street.
• Third place and $50 went to Matthew Harrell for his home on Page Street.

In the business category:

• First place and $200 went to Pieces Boutique, located at 155 N. Main St.
• Second place and $100 went to Rocky Point Care Center, located at 625 16th St.
• Third place and $50 went to Sanducci’s Cottage restaurant, located at 1090 N. Main St.

The event sponsors thanked all of the residents and businesses who participated this year. It was a close competition and their hard work and planning showed in each and every lighting display.

The city, association and chamber also extended a special thank you to the judges who gave of their time and attention to judge this year’s competition. It was a difficult task we know, so the sponsors offered their thanks for this service to the communitywide event.

It also was stated that there were many other competition-worthy displays out there in the city of Lakeport that should have been in the competition. It's hoped that next year more community members will join this annual event.