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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Child Care Planning Council, in partnership with First 5 Lake and First 5 California is now accepting applications for the 2014-2015 Steps to Quality Program for child care providers and early childhood educators.
Steps to Quality offers generous stipends for completion of a year-long program designed to mentor child care providers, provide opportunities for professional growth, improve quality and reward those who are continuing their education.
For more information on eligibility and requirements, and to access the pre-application, visit www.lakecountychildcareplanning.com or contact the Lake County Child Care Planning Council at 707-262-4162.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Helen Ryan of Kelseyville has been named to the California State University, Chico Dean's Honor List for her academic achievements in the spring 2014 semester.
She achieved a 4.0 grade point average this past spring.
“This is a high mark of distinction and one for which you can be justifiably proud,” College of Humanities and Fine Arts Dean Robert Knight said in a letter to Ryan dated July 29.
Ryan also was on the Dean's Honor List for the fall 2013 semester.
A 2013 graduate of Kelseyville High School, Ryan was an academic standout who was a member of the school's winning academic decathlon team.
At Chico State, Ryan will begin her sophomore year in August.
Ryan is in the Honors Program, majoring in history and planning for certificates in cultural resources management, rural and town planning and public history.
She is the daughter of Sarah Ryan of Kelseyville and David Ryan of Clearlake.
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UKIAH, Calif. – Mendocino College graduate and student leader Jessica Rodriguez will serve as the master of ceremonies for the 2014 Mendocino College Gala Fundraiser.
The gala will take place on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Ukiah campus, 1000 Hensley Creek Road.
Rodriguez graduated from Mendocino College in May with a 3.5 grade point average and an associate of science degree in administration of justice.
Accepted at San Jose State University, she is working toward a degree in forensic science with a concentration in chemistry.
“Jessica leaves for SJSU in August but has graciously agreed to come back and emcee this year’s Gala,” said Katie Fairbairn, executive director of the foundation.
Event organizers decided it was time to really showcase a student leader and what better way than as the event emcee.
“I immediately thought of Jessica as a possible emcee. I have known her for the past two years, and she is one of the most dedicated and hard-working students I have ever known,” said Fairbairn. “Besides, she has a great sense of humor. Jessica will be a great emcee and example of what Mendocino College students can achieve at our school. She is so enthusiastic about this opportunity, that she is already planning her version of the Emmy’s and has indicated that multiple costume changes are planned.”
Born and raised in Ukiah, this 30-something-year-old worked in the automotive industry for many years before being laid off.
“Losing my job was the best thing that ever happened to me because it gave me the opportunity to enroll in college and work towards my goal,” said Rodriquez.
She added, “I am so excited to come back and participate in this year’s Gala because I will never forget where I came from, and I want to give back to the place that gave me every opportunity and tool to be successful.
For more information about the Gala or to participate in the foundation’s programs, call 707-467-1018 or visit http://foundation.mendocino.edu . Tickets can be purchased at http://www.mcfgala.com/ .
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LAKEPORT, Calif – The Lake County First 5 Lake Commission will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, July 24.
The meeting will begin at 2:30 p.m. in the Kesey Room at the Lake County Office of Education, 1152 S. Main St. in Lakeport.
Items on the agenda include the acceptance of Gloria Flaherty's resignation and consideration of the appointment of Dr. Laurie Daly, and a continued review of the First 5 Lake Strategic Plan.
Also on the agenda are the executive director's report, commissioners' reports, public comment and announcements.
For more information call the Lake County First 5 Lake Commission at 707-263-6169 or visit www.firstfivelake.org .