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LOWER LAKE – Habitat for Humanity Lake County is starting its next home in partnership with a family in Clearlake.

Since 2000 when the Habitat for Humanity Lake County was founded, 11 new homes have been built.

Would you like to volunteer with Habitat for a family in need? Well, here is how … You can either call the group's office to schedule and appointment, or you can visit their Web site and print out the volunteer application and send it by mail, fax it or bring it in yourself.

When you turn in an application Habit for Humanity would like to set up a volunteer orientation with you, which they old once every month. This is an opportunity for community members to learn more about how Habitat works and how to become a volunteer. Many people are unaware of Habitat and its purpose.

Volunteer orientations will be held at two different times: on Wednesday, March 25, at the Habitat office from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. the same day.

Come and learn more about Habitat — find out about plans for the future and how individuals and groups can get involved in supporting Habitat's work.

For more information contact Habitat for Humanity Lake County at telephone 994-1100, fax 994-1450, visit them online at www.lakehabitat.org, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the group's office at : 15382 A. Main St., Lower Lake.

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Details: Written by: Editor; Published: 19 February 2009

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 Sacramento has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work just east of the Junction of Route 20/29 beginning Monday, Feb. 23. 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.

– The County of Lake has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for sidewalk upgrades from 4th Street to 6th Street. Work hours are 8 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.

Highway 29

– Caltrans will continue routine maintenance from Bar X Ranch to Hidden Valley Road. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Caltrans will continue routine maintenance from Cole Creek Bridge to Hill Creek Bridge. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

Highway 175

– PG&E of Eureka has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work from 0.4 to 0.1 miles west of Loch Lomond Road on Monday, Feb. 23. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– PG&E of Eureka has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work 0.7 miles west of Dry Creek Road on Monday, Feb. 23. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– PG&E of Eureka has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work 0.1 miles south of Creamery Lane on Monday, Feb. 23. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 101

– Roadway repair due to pavement deterioration from 3.6 miles south of Ridgewood Ranch Road to 1.9 miles south of Ridgewood Ranch Road will continue. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Brian Shuster of Willits has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work at California Street. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

Highway 128

– AT&T of Walnut Creek has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work from 1.4 to 2.6 miles east of Dry Creek Bridge through Friday, Feb. 20. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Please keep in mind work on all these projects is weather permitting and subject to change. Caltrans wishes to advise motorists to drive with caution when approaching work areas and to be prepared to stop at traffic control stations.

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).

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Details: Written by: Editor; Published: 19 February 2009

LAKE COUNTY – The Lakeport Regional Chamber of Commerce reports that several new nominations for this year's Stars of Lake County Awards have been submitted.

The updated list follows.

MAN OF THE YEAR

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Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers

Major roadwork scheduled through Feb. 26

Update: More 'Stars' nominees reported

Public works reports on road closures

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