LAKEPORT, Calif. – The members of the Lake County Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Commission invite guests and curious citizens from all areas of Lake County to visit with and learn more about the commission at its next regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 21.

The meeting takes place beginning at 12:15 p.m. in Room C on the third floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.

The panel, under the direction of chairperson Valerie La Bonte, has for several years worked to help coordinate several of the Lake County and state of California programs that provide services to Lake County's youths and their families.

The JJDPC would like to expand the commission with the addition of under 18 year old members as well as adults who have the time and motivation to include themselves and their expertise in diverse and sometimes complicated programs.

The programs have been designed to help the county's youth avoid the many elements that influence troublesome behavior, as well as provide serious advice and assistance to them and their families when trouble has become part of the lives.

The commission meets at 12:15 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the courthouse.

For more information contact La Bonte at 707-245-8455.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – “And the winners are…” going to be announced on Tuesday, Feb. 12, during the big reveal of the 2013 song nominations for Who’s Who Celebrity Lip Sync.  

The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lakeside Family Fun Center, 872 Lakeport Blvd.

Come and see who made the cuts so far and be next in line to sign up for selected acts.

That’s right, they're still in need of performers so now is the time to act and sync your way to stardom.

If you’ve had a secret longing to “be on stage,” join the crowd on Tuesday.   

It’s your passport to fun as they gather for food, no-host bar and masterminding the debut of Syncing Around the World with the Who’s Who of Lake County (who are those three stooges anyway?), according to Lake County Chamber President Jim Magliulo.

If you can move your lips, shake your hips and laugh all the way home, you’re just the syncer the chamber is looking for.

Join in the fun with your favorite local business owners, friends and colleagues for this comical fundraiser for the Chamber of Commerce, taking place April 20-21 at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre.

Call the chamber for more information or to RSVP, 707-263-5092, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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

There is no major roadwork scheduled for Lake County from Friday, Feb. 8, through Thursday, Feb. 14.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs 0.5 mile south of Lighthouse Road on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– 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.

– Caltrans will perform slipout repairs 1.6 miles south of Navarro Bluff Road. One-way traffic control with temporary stop signs will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– AT&T of Sacramento has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs 0.7 mile north of the junction of Routes 1/128 on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Metal beam guardrail repair at various locations from Blue Slide Gulch to the junction of Routes 101/271 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 20

– A pavement repair project from 1.4 miles west of Little Lake Road to Three Chop Road 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 – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.

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.

Highway 271

– Metal beam guardrail repair at various locations from the southern junction of Routes 101/271 to the Humboldt/Mendocino County line 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.

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).

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Mediations has announced the dates and location for its basic mediation training class for 2013.

The training consists of 32 hours of classroom instruction.

Classes will be held at the Lower Lake High School Library for four consecutive Saturdays beginning on April 6 and continuing on April 13, 20 and 27.

Class sessions will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and will provide the participants with the basic skills necessary to work in both the community and court mediation programs served by Lake County Mediations.

The cost of the training is $250, which includes the training manual.

Lake County Mediations offers a sliding-scale fee of $125 that is available to anyone who has a demonstrated financial need and agrees to a commitment to provide 25 volunteer hours in return to Lake County Mediations.

Individuals seeking the sliding-scale rate will participate in an interview prior to acceptance into the class.

Participants will receive training in communication and active listening skills, the role, value, types and history of mediation, the mediation process and dealing with dispute resolution in culturally diverse populations.

The training uses a combination of classroom instruction and role-playing to enhance student’s skills. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to the participants who complete all of the classes.

Attorneys who participate in the training will receive 32 hours of Mandatory Continuing Education Credit (MCLE) for their participation.

The participant may seek other professional continuing education credit for participation in the training.

More information about Lake County Mediations and the upcoming training can be found on its Web site at www.lakecountymediations.org or by contacting Barbara Johnson, executive director of Lake County Mediations, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 707-263-6800.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The next HazMobile event will be held Friday, Feb. 22, and Saturday, Feb. 22, at Highlands Senior Service/Community Center, 3245 Bowers Ave., Clearlake.

Hours will be from 9 a.m. until 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 feet), 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 Northshore 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. - 4:00 p.m.
www.candswaste.com

South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center
16015 Davis Street, Clearlake
Open daily 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
707-994-8614
www.southlakerefuse.com

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.us or call the Recycling Hotline at 707-263-1980.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The second annual fifth grade science camp dinner/auction fundraiser is this Saturday, Feb. 9.

The event begins at 5 p.m. at the Kelseyville High School Student Center, 5480 Main St.

The enchilada dinner starts at 5 p.m. with student performances at 5:30 p.m., silent auction from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a live dessert auction to follow.

There also will be a live auction for ceramic plates made by each of the fifth grade classes.

Silent auction items include gift certificates, wine, a ladder, half a cord of firewood, photographs, art glass and more.

Tickets are available at either of the Kelseyville elementary schools or at the door.

Dinner donation is $8 adults, $4 children fifth grade and under. Churros are available for $1 each.

The funds will help students attend science camp, which costs $220 per child.