REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – On Saturday, March 12, the Terrace Vikings sent 16 wrestlers – eight boys and eight girls – to compete in the Eagle Peak Invitational Middle School Wrestling Tournament. 

The Vikings won 14 total medals – five golds, four silvers and five bronze.

First place

Among the boys, Enzo Torres went 4-0 with one pin to win his gold medal.

For the girls, Mavis Pyorre was 3-0 with three pins, Carlie Green went 2-0 with one pin, Teagan Miller and Ashley Vasquez each went 2-0 with two pins to win their gold medals.

Second place

Donald Mingo went 3-1 with three pins and Frank Weiler had one pin to win their silver medals.

Alyssa Gray and Delia Shirley (who had one pin), each won silver medals.

Third place

Elijah Alvarez, Raymond Gonzales-Shoaf, Dominic Legendre and Jesse Lewis (who had one pin), each won bronze medals.

Mackenzie Markham won her match by decision for her bronze medal.

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The Gibson Museum Fireside Chat on Saturday, March 26, will feature local archaeologist Dr. John Parker.

The event will take place beginning at 3 p.m. at the museum, located on Highway 29 directly across the street from the Middletown Community Center and Park.

Parker appears frequently throughout the area to explain his archaeological work. In the hands of a skilled archaeologist, a piece of broken pottery can tell a story.

Hoberg’s Resort will be Parker’s focus in this appearance.

Hoberg’s played a central role in Lake County’s tourism business for more than 80 years. Its resort buildings were totally destroyed, along with family homes on the property, in the Valley fire. Parker has been analyzing artifacts found in the ruins.

In 1885 Gustav and Mathilde Hoberg settled on a 160-homestead on Cobb Mountain, which inadvertently became a place where early settlers stopped by for good food and frequently for overnight.

Their son Max, and his wife Teresa, built on that modest beginning to create a resort that attracted visitors from far away. Their sons added amenities and expanded to create a resort known throughout California by 1940.

Dr. Parker was influential in programs in the 1970s and 1980s that gained $4 million in state appropriations for the purchase, preservation and interpretation of 38 archaeologically significant sites that became the Anderson Marsh State Historic Park.

He has developed and run archaeological education programs for elementary, secondary and college students, American Indian groups, the general public, as well as for federal, state and local agency officials.

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St. Patrick’s Day is a time of celebration with family and friends that often includes the consumption of alcoholic beverages. If you’ve been drinking on St. Patrick’s Day, AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah will take you and your car home for free.

AAA’s Tipsy Tow program is open to everyone. You do not need to be a AAA member to take advantage of this service to the community.

AAA will offer the service to drinking drivers from 6 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17 to 6 a.m. March 18 in Northern California, Nevada and Utah.

Drivers, potential passengers, party hosts, bartenders, and restaurant managers can call 800-222-4357 (AAA-HELP) for a free tow home of up to 10 miles. Just tell the AAA operator, “I need a Tipsy Tow,” and a truck will be on its way.

“Many people enjoy getting into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, which tends to involve plenty of celebrating,” said Cynthia Harris, spokesperson for AAA Northern California. “If you’ve been drinking alcohol, don’t get behind the wheel. Give AAA a call and we’ll make sure you get home safely.”        

The service will provide a one-way ride for the driver and vehicle to the driver’s home. If there are additional passengers who need a ride, they will be taken to the driver’s home as long as there is sufficient room for them to be transported safely in the tow truck. You cannot make a reservation.          

According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) drunk-driving crashes account for about 36 percent of highway deaths nationwide of young people age 16 to 24 per year.

The rate of drunk drivers is highest among 26 to 29 year olds. In 2013 NHTSA reported 867 California highway deaths of which 29% were due to illegal alcohol levels.

Last year on St. Patrick’s Day, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) made more than 120 arrests statewide for driving under the influence and a total of 64,335 arrests for the entire year.

AAA estimates that a first-time DUI conviction in California can cost approximately $15,649 or more in fines, penalties, restitution, legal fees and increased insurance costs.

Costs related to DUI have risen sharply in recent years mostly due to a large increase in fines and insurance for DUI drivers.

The estimated cost of a first-offense misdemeanor DUI for those under age 21 is $21,500. You can’t put a price tag on a crash that causes an injury or death.

LUCERNE, Calif. – Friends of Locally Owned Water, or FLOW, will meet Saturday, March 19.

The group will meet for its board meeting at 11 a.m. at the Northshore Community Center – formerly the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center – located at 10th and Country Club.

Public comment is welcome at the close of executive business at 11:25 a.m., followed by the FLOW general meeting.

NORTH COAST, Calif. – 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

Highway 20

– Pavement repairs from Rosemont Drive to the junction of Routes 20/53 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work 0.3 mile east of Rosemont Drive Monday, March 21, and Tuesday, March 22. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
 
– Rocky Fire repairs from Gravel Plant Road to the Lake/Colusa County line will continue through Friday, March 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 29

– Valley fire recovery work from the Lake/Napa County line to Hidden Valley will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

Highway 175

– Valley fire recovery work from the junction of Routes 29/175 in Middletown to Loch Lomond will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 7 days per week. Motorists should anticipate 30-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY
 
Highway 1

– Bridge painting at the Navarro River Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
 
– Soroptimist International of Fort Bragg has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to hold the annual Whale Run and Walk Race on Saturday, March 19, from 7 to 11 a.m. Turns onto Laurel Avenue will be restricted. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.
 
– Highway repairs just north of Ocean Meadows Circle 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.
 
– Emergency slide repairs just south of Juan Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
 
Highway 20

– Emergency pavement repairs from the North Calpella Overcrossing to County Road 260 will continue through Friday, March 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.
 
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.
 
– Pavement repairs from County Road 307 to Rattlesnake Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.
 
– Emergency slide repairs just south of Standish-Hickey State Park will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
 
Highway 222

– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work near East Side Road on Monday, March 21. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

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. – Robert Boccabella, certified interior designer, will speak at the Middletown branch of Lake County Library on Saturday, March 19, about how to handle changes when an interior design project has been knocked off balance.

This program, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 1 p.m. at the library, located at 21256 Washington St.

Boccabella’s program, “Designing to Fit the Vision: Addressing Interior Design Challenges,” will cover questions that many people in Lake County are now facing.

Lives have been turned upside down and people are struggling to rebuild their lives and their homes.

Boccabella had this to say, “A disaster can be as big as the Lake County wildfires, or as 'small' as a change in relationships, a tragic personal event or a major change in work or career. When such things land in your life, funding suffers. Sometimes, agreements you depended on fall apart.”

He is an expert when it comes to re-grouping, re-thinking, and re-planning interior design projects that have been knocked off balance.