From left, North Coast Opportunities Executive Director Patty Bruder with Head Start Program Director Corrine Lindgren. Courtesy photo.
NORTH COAST, Calif. – In honor of its 50-year anniversary, North Coast Opportunities Inc. is planning an upcoming celebration.
The organization is hosting a family-friendly, class-reunion style picnic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 25.
Past and present staff, board members, clients, local officials, and the broader community is encouraged to join NCO at Todd Grove Park in Ukiah for this free, summertime event.
A variety of local vendors will offer fresh food and children’s activities. DJ music will be provided as well as a commemorative NCO photo booth. Local officials will share their appreciation for NCO and the positive impact it’s made within the community. NCO’s History Walk will be a place of exploration to learn how NCO has impacted Lake, Mendocino, and neighboring counties over the past 50 years.
NCO is the community action agency that supports Lake and Mendocino counties as well as parts of Humboldt, Sonoma, Del Norte and Solano counties.
This large, open-air, family-style, 50th anniversary picnic is an opportunity for all communities served to celebrate NCO’s impact today and into the future.
NCO is one of one thousand community action agencies throughout the nation helping people achieve self-sufficiency.
The organization actively seeks new ways to bring resources into the community in the form of grants and partnerships while securing local, state and federal funds. These resources are used to develop and support crucial programs that otherwise would not exist. NCO’s local community action projects are intended to aid those in our community who need it most and allow disadvantaged people to become self-reliant.
NCO identifies community issues by developing community action plans and seeks new ways to successfully implement change.
It serves thousands of people each year through a diverse range of projects spanning from volunteerism, disaster relief, childcare and development, food-sustainability, nutrition, and food security.
NCO encourages staff and volunteers to take part in local projects and strives to provide volunteers with high-quality experiences that fuel further action.
NCO’s goal is to have healthy, vibrant, compassionate and strong communities. Through community collaboration NCO makes a difference in the lives of the people they serve.
The mission of NCO is to demonstrate respect and integrity and treat individuals, including their ideas and expressions, with dignity, honesty, and fairness.
Mark your calendar and join NCO and your fellow community members from Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt, Sonoma, Del Norte and Solano counties from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 25 at Todd Grove Park.
Donations from local sponsors are being accepted. Call 707-467-3200 for more information or visit www.ncoinc.org to learn more.
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Clearlake Animal Control has several dogs that immediately need homes.
The available dogs are Apollo, Dingo, Sam, Tory, Titan and Trudy.
To meet the animals, call Clearlake Animal Control at 707-994-8201 and speak to Marcia at Extension 103 Monday through Thursday, or leave a message at any other time.
“Apollo.” Courtesy photo. ‘Apollo’
“Apollo” is a 1-year-old male who shelter staff said was rescued from a heartbreaking case of neglect.
He was severely underweight at 31 pounds – described as just skin and bones, and starving for attention – but since then he’s gained 12 pounds and “has come a long way in every way,” said staff, who added he holds a special place in the hearts of the officers who saved him.
Apollo is very friendly with people and would make a great dog for an active family. He has moments of low confidence and pushy, assertive behavior so Innovative Dog Training & Education is donating some free training to his adopters as well as some free playgroup sessions to his adopters to help nurture a confident social dog.
He is recommended as the perfect dog for a dominant female or stable male dogs who will take him under their wing and teach him a few things. Apollo also is good with both adults and older, respectful children.
“Dingo.” Courtesy photo. ‘Dingo’
“Dingo” is described by shelter staff as a happy, friendly boy who is a true people dog.
He is 2 years old, weighs about 45 pounds, and is good with both adults and children.
Dingo likes to be by your side, has nice manners and sits for treats like a true gentleman. He also loves to play ball and probably Frisbee, too.
Shelter staff said he is great with other nice dogs, but has low confidence and prefers people. He will benefit from more socialization.
“Sam.” Courtesy photo. ‘Sam’
Sam, also known as Big Bird, is a 1-year-old male Labrador Retriever mix, weighing 70 pounds with a medium-length black coat.
Shelter staff said he loves to play; he has extremely high energy and can be unruly, and so he needs obedience training.
However, he also loves everyone he meets and has an exuberant personality. Staff suggested he will need an active family to make sure he has an outlet for all that energy.
He’s selective with other dogs, good with adults and recommended for children over age 10 due to his size.
“Titan.” Courtesy photo. ‘Titan’
“Titan” is a male pit bull mix.
He has a short tan and white coat.
“Tory.” Courtesy photo. ‘Tory’
“Tory” is a 2-year-old female Lab mix. She weighs 50 pounds and has a short fawn coat.
Shelter staff said she is good with both children and adults, is nonreactive with cats and is “selective and assertive” with other dogs, meaning, she would do best with a social male or submissive female.
She’s reported to be calm and sweet, loves to take walks and is amazing on leash.
“Trudy.” Courtesy photo.
‘Trudy’
“Trudy” is a cute 1- to 2-year-old female Labrador Retriever mix who weighs about 45 pounds.
She had been adopted but was returned for wanting too much love, shelter staff reported.
Shelter staff said she loves to play in water, is social but selective with other dogs, and is good with adults and older, respectful children.
She is active and would be a great companion for adventure or a working sidekick on a ranch.
Trudy needs more socialization and would benefit from additional training and playgroups.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday that it has found a woman who went missing on Monday.
Sharon Foley, 67, was located, the sheriff’s office said.
Foley had last been seen at around 7:30 p.m. Monday when she was assisted into her vehicle, a white 2009 Ford Crown Victoria, displaying California license plate 6FYP475, the sheriff’s office reported.
The sheriff’s office did not report any other details about how Foley was located.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in locating a missing woman.
The agency said Sharon Foley, 67, suffers from depression and bipolar disorder.
Foley was last seen at around 7:30 p.m. Monday when she was assisted into her vehicle, a white 2009 Ford Crown Victoria, displaying California license plate 6FYP475, the sheriff’s office reported.
Authorities said Foley does not walk on her own, but can drive a vehicle.
When she was last seen, Foley was upset and said she was going to drive to a local Kelseyville, authorities said.
She is described as a white female adult who was last seen wearing a white and gray dress. The sheriff’s office said she also wears glasses.
If you see Foley or her vehicle, please contact the Lake County Sheriff's Office at 707-263-2690.
MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The Middletown Area Town Hall will discuss local projects and property tax at its meeting this month.
MATH will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 10, at the Middletown Community Center, 21256 Washington St.
Meetings are open to the community, and offer the opportunity for additional public input on items not included on the agenda.
On the agenda are discussion of property tax by Lake County Assessor-Recorder Richard Ford and a Harbin Hot Springs rebuild review.
There also will be a discussion about the Dollar General spearheaded by former MATH Board member Greg Von Oss.
The MATH Board includes Chair Joe Sullivan, Vice Chair Courtney Van Leuven, Secretary Marlene Elder and members Claude Brown and Lisa Kaplan.
MATH – established by resolution of the Lake County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 12, 2006 – is a municipal advisory council serving the residents of Anderson Springs, Cobb, Coyote Valley (including Hidden Valley Lake), Long Valley and Middletown.
Meetings are subject to videotaping.
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On the agenda is an application for a general plan amendment, zone change and parcel map on a previously approved project at 1255 Martin St. proposed by AMG and Associates.
The project is for a 24-unit affordable multi-family apartment complex on an approximately 3.5-acre portion of the main 10.5-acre property.
AMG and Associates also will ask for a minor modification to a previously approved architectural and design review and density bonus/incentive request for the project.
In other business, the commission will review and discuss general plan inconsistencies throughout the city and will review and discuss implementation of policies and programs in the Urban Boundary Element of the 2025 Lakeport General Plan.
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