LAKE COUNTY
The Winter Reading Challenge will be coming to an end Saturday March 19
The Winter Reading Challenge, offered by the Lake County Library for card holders of all ages, will be coming to an end with Saturday, March 19, the last day for participants to log their reading. The Friends of the Library are happily donating a book to the library for each reader who reaches the goal of reading 1000 pages or 20 books.
At press time the 172 participants had earned a total of 138,331 points. The Winter Reading Challenge is just one example of the many programs the library provides and that the Friends strive to support. Staff is constantly innovating to meet the needs of county residents with different programs and resources for both adults and children. These include “contactless pick-up” and virtual programming during the pandemic, online access to an amazing number of resources for adults and children, and the impressive collection of books and other items at each branch. Did you know that there are an increasing number of Internet “hotspots” and chrome books available for check-out with a library card?
The Friends welcome community support for their efforts to support the library. Membership in the Friends is just one way to help. While active support is always welcome, simple membership helps and does not require attendance at meetings or any further activity. For more information about membership, inquire at your local branch or visit https://www.friendsofthelakecountylibrary.org. You can follow their Facebook page to keep up with their latest activities at https://www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheLakeCountyLibrary. In addition, donations of books in good, saleable condition are accepted at each branch and are sold for bargain prices. You will also see attractive book bags for sale. Participation in the “Adopt a Book” program allows a book or books to be donated to a branch collection in honor of an individual, noted with a commemorative bookplate. Arrangements can be made at each branch. And, of course, cash donations are always welcome.
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LAKEPORT
Dunia recognized with state association award
On Thursday Lake County Sheriff’s Detective Todd Dunia was recognized as the California Sexual Assault Investigator’s Association, Patrick Sullivan investigator of the year. This award is given annually and named after Fresno Police Detective Patrick Sullivan. Dunia is the 17th California Investigator to receive this prestigious award. The award recognizes Dunia’s professionalism, commitment to his community and his outstanding work in the field of Sexual Assault Investigations. Dunia has worked for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office for 15 years and has been the Sheriff’s Office Sexual Assault Investigator for 10 years. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is proud of Detective Dunia’s achievement and thanks him for his professionalism, commitment to our community, and dedication to the victims of Sexual Assault.
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WILLOWS
Forest front offices update hours for March, April
In March and April, the front offices for the Forest Supervisor’s office in Willows and the Upper Lake Ranger District will close on certain days due to limited staffing. These closures are temporary until the permanent visitor services positions are filled.
The Willows front office will be closed to the public on the following dates:
- Mar. 25
- Apr. 1
- Apr. 15
The Upper Lake Ranger District front office will be closed to the public on the following dates:
- Mar. 17-18
- Mar. 21-23
- Mar. 31
- Apr. 1
- Apr. 4-6
- Apr. 14-15
- Apr. 18-20
- Apr. 28-29
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