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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Friends of the Lake County Library in Lakeport invites all its members and the public to their book sale.
This year the sale will be held on the second Saturday of the month, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., but members may enter at 9:30 a.m. Members also will be entitled to a free book.
The categories available to choose from are novels, mysteries, nonfiction of different types, biographies, histories and how-to books.
Also available this year is a large selection of young children's books.
Chico Bags will be on sale for $5 or $10 dollars. Canvas bags with the Library logo will sell for $15 each. There will also be a table to sign up or renew as a Friend of the Library.
The library is located at 1425 N. High St.
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake has been recognized by the Collaborative Alliance for Nursing Outcomes (CALNOC) for exemplary work in reducing hospital-acquired conditions in 2015. The Performance Excellence Awards were presented at the 2016 CALNOC Conference, Oct. 23 to 25.
The hospital was awarded “Best Performance” designation for 2015 in the following clinical areas:
• Best Performance in Preventing Injury Falls;
• Best Performance in Preventing Hospital Acquired Infections – CLABSI Total Facility;
• Best Performance in Preventing Hospital Acquired Infections – CLABSI Critical Care;
• Best Performance in Preventing Hospital Acquired Infections – CAUTI Critical Care;
• Best Performance in Preventing Hospital Acquired Infections – MRSA Total Facility.
These designations demonstrate the effectiveness of the hospital’s emphasis on quality and infection prevention efforts.
“Preventing injuries and infections during a hospital stay is key is to helping patients heal and return home as quickly as possible,” said Colleen Assavapisitkul, vice president of Patient Care at St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake. “Our staff is trained to provide the best patient care to our community, and these recognitions are a great way to know that we are making a difference.”
CALNOC is a national registry tracking nursing patients that collects data from hundreds of hospitals on different quality and prevention measures, including Central Line-associated Blood Stream Infection (CLABSI), Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus areas (MRSA) rates.
St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake ranked in the lowest 25 percent of all CALNOC hospitals for these hospital-acquired infections.
Erin McNabb, a registered nurse, is dedicated to continuing the hospital’s performance as director of Quality, a role she began in 2016 after previously serving as St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake’s Infection Prevention Specialist.
“Because we are a small hospital with an experienced team, our frontline staff are able to collaborate closely to ensure we avoid patient falls and hospital-acquired infections,” said McNabb. “Great patient care takes a whole team.”
Visit www.sthelenahospitalclearlake.org for more information about the hospital.
MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – In honor of Veterans Day, the Mendocino National Forest will waive fees at all Forest Service managed campgrounds and the Red Bluff boat launch on Friday, Nov. 11.
The fee waiver will not apply to campsites at Lake Pillsbury that are operated under concessionaire through PG&E.
“We are pleased to offer this fee free day in honor of veterans and invite folks to take this opportunity to get outdoors and explore the Mendocino,” said Mendocino National Forest Supervisor Ann Carlson.
Carlson adds that it’s important to plan ahead for your trip to the forest. Please call the office nearest your destination to purchase maps and obtain current information.
Mendocino National Forest offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of the Veteran’s Day holiday and will resume regular business hours Monday, Nov. 14.
For more information visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/ .
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake Ministerial Association will present “A Service of Thanksgiving” on Sunday, Nov. 13.
The service will begin at 6 p.m. at Galilee Lutheran Church, 8860 Soda Bay Road, in the Kelseyville Rivieras, one-quarter mile south of Konocti Harbor Inn.
A special thank-offering will be taken to support the association's homeless warming center.
Just in time for the Thanksgiving holidays, California fuel prices are predicted to dip further this month, according to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report.
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) weekly report recently revealed that West Coast gasoline supplies are hitting record lows, which can likely be tied to the fall maintenance schedule. Most West Coast refineries are set to come back online this month.
On Tuesday the average price of California unleaded regular gas was $2.79, the same price as one month ago.
Northern California’s average price for regular gasoline this week is $2.69, a decrease of $0.06 from a month ago.
Of the California cities surveyed by AAA, Marysville posted the lowest price at $2.36, and South Lake Tahoe has the highest average at $2.93.
“Prices have been relatively steady over the past week despite tightened supply in the California market and the wrap up of planned maintenance on the Olympic pipeline early last week in the Northwest.” said Cynthia Harris, AAA Northern California spokesperson. “BP shut down operations on its Pacific Northwest pipeline system to conduct planned maintenance October 27 and reopened the line a few days later.”
The national average price for gasoline remains relatively flat compared to one week ago, although pump prices have been pressured higher in some regions due to disruptions on the Colonial Pipeline. This week's average price for regular unleaded gasoline is $2.21 per gallon.
Last week, following the explosion and shutdown of Colonial Pipeline Line 1 crude oil was trading higher, but the company quickly announced that Line 1 was scheduled to restart on Nov. 7.
The restart announcement had a chilling effect on the market and crude oil prices dropped below $45 dollars a barrel.
Colonial Pipeline could face congressional scrutiny after the deadly pipeline incident. Several Members of Congress are requesting a comprehensive examination of Colonial Pipeline and the company's management as it relates to the maintenance and integrity operations of the system.
Also weighing on the market are the continued negotiations amongst OPEC and non-OPEC members.
The secretary-general of OPEC announced Tuesday that the group was still committed to developing an output deal to cut oil production, but no formal agreement has been reached. Traders will keep a close eye on the Colonial Line 1 restart and upcoming OPEC meetings.
At the close of Friday’s formal trading session on the NYMEX, WTI was down 59 cents to settle at $44.07 per barrel.
To get the best mileage possible, AAA recommends keeping tires at the proper pressure suggested by the vehicle manufacturer, performing routine maintenance and making sure fluids are clean and belts and hoses are in good repair. The way you drive can also impact fuel economy. Smooth driving to avoid sudden stops and starts, combining trips and lightening your load also help conserve gasoline.
AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report is the most comprehensive retail gasoline survey available, with over 100,000 self-serve stations surveyed every day, nationwide. Data is provided in cooperation with OPIS Energy Group and Wright Express LLC.
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Authorities are investigating the cause of a Friday morning apartment complex fire in Clearlake that claimed a life and displaced the remaining residents.
The fire at 3891 Country Club Drive was first reported at about 5:45 a.m., according to Lake County Fire Protection District Chief Willie Sapeta.
Sapeta said one apartment was partially involved when firefighters arrived.
He said his agency sent a total of four engines, two medic units, one water tender and himself, with resources from Northshore Fire and Cal Fire also responding.
The fire necessitated extended road closures in the area of Lakeshore Drive and Country Club Drive while firefighters were at work, according to the Clearlake Police Department.
Sapeta said the firefighters made an aggressive offensive attack and knocked the fire down, keeping it to the unit where it originated.
However, Sapeta said one person was found dead in the apartment where the fire started.
Red Cross responded right away to assist the residents who were displaced by the fire, with the property owner also responding, Sapeta said.
All fire resources cleared the scene at around 9:30 a.m., with investigators staying on scene for a few more hours, according to Sapeta.
He said investigators are working to make final determinations on the fire's origin and cause, noting, “It wasn't suspicious in nature,” and appeared not to be accidental but rather unintentional. “So there are no criminal components to it.”
As for the identity of the fire's victim, the Lake County Sheriff's Office was still working on Monday to confirm it.
“We believe we know who it is,” said Lt. Steve Brooks, noting the man was badly burned.
An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday at which time the medical examiner also will work on identification, Brooks said.
Due to the damage to the apartment complex, the building was red-tagged on Monday, according to Lee Lambert, the city of Clearlake's code enforcement officer and building inspector.
The three-story complex has a unit on the bottom floor, and six units each on the top two stories. Lambert said he did not know if all of the units were occupied at the time of the fire.
Lambert said he met with the property's insurance agent at the complex on Friday, with indications being that repairs are to get under way soon.
Before the city lifts the red tag, Lambert said it will require a structural engineer to sign off on repairs to the building.
He did not have an estimated time for when the repair process would be complete. However, he said a structural engineer is scheduled to visit the complex early this week.
Friday's fire is the second apartment complex fire involving a fatality in the county this year.
An August fire in Lakeport damaged a senior apartment complex on Bevins Street and took the life of a woman, as Lake County News has reported.
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