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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Fair Board has another new member.

Steven Brown, 33, of Kelseyville, has been appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown to the 49th District Agricultural Association's Board of Directors.

Brown, the son of Lake County Supervisor Rob Brown, has been an attorney at Crump, Bruchler and La Velle since 2010. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from the Empire College School of Law.

The position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Brown is registered without party preference.

“I thought it would be a good experience,” said Brown of his decision to apply after seeing a recent Lake County News story about the efforts to fill the seats on the board.

He said he thought he could offer the perspective of someone who was involved in youth organizations like 4-H, FFA and K-Corps.

Brown also has three young sons, one of whom is involved in 4-H and another involved in rodeo events.

“I just want to be an advocate for those important youth programs, and for the preservation of what I think are the traditional events that are community staples,” Brown said.

Brown was sworn in at the fair board's Monday night meeting, and got to meet other board members and administrative staff.

With the fair about a month away – it takes place over the Labor Day weekend – Brown said he expects he will be spending a lot of time at the fairgrounds in the weeks ahead and during the event itself.

He said he's excited about joining the board. “I think it's going to be fun.”

Brown's appointment to the fair board followed by nearly two months the appointment of another new member, Katherine McDowell of Cobb, and came a month after the reappointment of longtime members Janeane Bogner of Clearlake Oaks, Marcia Chauvin of Clearlake, James Cochrane of Kelseyville, Annette Hopkins of Lakeport, Meyo Marrufo of Upper Lake and Jerry McQueen of Lakeport, as Lake County News has reported.

The board has nine members, so one vacancy remains.

The fair board typically meets once a month on a Monday afternoon in the administration office at the fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport.

Anyone interested in serving on the fair board should go to the governor's appointment page at https://www.gov.ca.gov/m_appointments.php and submit an application.

Fair Chief Executive Officer Debbie Strickler also invites interested community members to call her for more information at the fair office, 707-263-6181.

Visit the Lake County Fair online at www.lakecountyfair.com .

Email Elizabeth Larson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Contra Costa County health officials and the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board are advising people in Discovery Bay to avoid playing in bodies of water in the area after preliminary field tests indicated the presence of potentially harmful blue-green algae.
 
Exposure to blue-green algae can cause rashes, skin and eye irritation, allergic reactions, gastrointestinal upset, and other effects.

At high levels, exposure can result in serious illness or death, according to the California Department of Public Health.

Dogs are especially vulnerable to getting sick and there have been several reports through the years of dogs dying following exposure.
 
“We want people in the area to be on the lookout for water with green material floating in the water,” Dr. Marilyn Underwood, the director of the Environmental Health Division of Contra Costa Health Services, the county health department. “Even if you’re not sure it’s blue-green algae, it’s best if your family and your dogs do not to go in the water. When in doubt, stay out.”
 
So far, no one in Discovery Bay has reported becoming ill because of the algae.
 
Blooms of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, can look like green, blue-green, white, or brown foam and scum floating on top of or suspended in the water.
 
County health officials performed the field tests in private-access areas of the man-made bay following complaints from residents.

Since the field tests indicated that the water may contain cyanobacterial toxins, samples have been sent to state and federal labs to confirm the preliminary findings. Those test results are expected back in about a week, said Dr. Underwood.
 
If test results confirm the presence of blue-green algae, Dr. Underwood said warning signs would be posted in Discovery Bay. Dr. Underwood added that potential contamination only affects recreational water areas, not drinking water from the tap in Discovery Bay.
 
For more information visit the following:

– California Department of Public Health: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/healthinfo/environhealth/water/Pages/Bluegreenalgae.aspx ;

– State Water Resources Control Board - California CyanoHAB Network: http://www.mywaterquality.ca.gov/monitoring_council/cyanohab_network/index.html ;

– California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, information on microcystin: http://oehha.ca.gov/ecotoxicology/general-info/information-microcystins ;

– US Environmental Protection Agency CyanoHAB Web site: https://www.epa.gov/nutrient-policy-data/cyanohabs ;

– US Environmental Protection Agency, Anatoxin-a report: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-06/documents/anatoxin-a-report-2015.pdf .

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072316tuleboatrace1LAKEPORT, Calif. – The practice of an ancient skill provided days of fun and cultural appreciation this past week, as dozens of Pomo tribal members of all ages took to the waters of Clear Lake to show off their tule boat racing prowess.

The 15th annual Tule Boat Festival took place Thursday through Saturday, and drew tribes from around the county and the North Coast region.

The festival celebrated past traditions set against the background of modern challenges, including climate change and protecting Lake County's rich natural resources.

The festival began in the summer of 2001 as the brainchild of tribal member and elder Nelson Hopper, who wanted to show the Big Valley tribal community traditional Pomo tule boat making skills.

That first summer, many people participated in the building of a boat, according to festival organizers.

It was so popular that the next year Big Valley decided to invite other area tribes to come and take part in the boat building, to race the boats, to dance and to share meals together.

Over the past decade and a half, the event has continued to grow and develop into a three-day festival of sharing traditional foods, hosting educational booths from local organizations including the Lake County Museum, artisan and food vendors, and, of course, the boat building and racing.

Big Valley reported that over the years the festival has drawn dancers from as far away as Chumash territory in Southern California.

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This year, it included an appearance on Friday by Melissa K. Nelson, Ph.D., president of The Cultural Conservancy and a professor of American Indian Studies at San Francisco State University.

It also featured a visit on Saturday from Arctic Youth Ambassador Brianna Riley, who traveled from Kiana, Alaska, with her mother Martina to participate in the festival: http://bit.ly/29X5Prq .

The lead up to the races started on Thursday, when team members from Big Valley Rancheria, the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, Pomo Nation, Robinson Rancheria, Graton Rancheria and Lake County Tribal Health met at Clear Lake State Park to collect the tules for the boats. Friday was the day for boat construction, back at Big Valley Rancheria.

On Saturday afternoon, it was time to put the boats on the water. Racers came from all age groups – from 6 year olds to seniors.

Broken up into age divisions, each group took turns racing out to buoys set up on Clear Lake and then back to shore.

After a few hours of racing, teams and individuals received ribbons, medals and trophies.
 
The full results are below, courtesy of Sarah Ryan, environmental director for Big Valley Rancheria. Ryan is a key event organizer who oversaw the Saturday races.

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15TH ANNUAL TULE BOAT FESTIVAL RESULTS

Racing teams:

Big Valley Rancheria
Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake
Pomo Nation
Robinson Rancheria
Graton Rancheria
Lake County Tribal Health

DIVISIONS

Girls, ages 6 to 8:

First place: Habematolel Pomo
Second place: Robinson Rancheria
Third place: Pomo Nation

Boys, ages 6 to 8:

First place: Habematolel Pomo
Second place: Big Valley Rancheria
Third place: Lake County Tribal Health

Girls, ages 9 to 12:

First place: Pomo Nation
Second place: Big Valley Rancheria
Third place: Graton Rancheria

Boys, ages 9 to 12:

First place: Pomo Nation
Second place: Lake County Tribal Health
Third place: Robinson Rancheria

Girls, ages 13 to 17:

First place: Pomo Nation
Second place: Robinson Rancheria
Third place: Graton Rancheria

Boys, ages 13 to 17:

First place: Habematolel Pomo
Second place: Robinson Rancheria
Third place: Lake County Tribal Health

Women:

First place: Graton Rancheria
Second place: Habematolel Pomo
Third place: Lake County Tribal Health

Men:

First place: Pomo Nation
Second place: Lake County Tribal Health
Third place: Graton Rancheria

Senior women:

First place: Lake County Tribal Health
Second place: Habematolel Pomo
Third place: Big Valley Rancheria

Senior men:

First place: Big Valley Rancheria
Second place: Habematolel Pomo
Third place: Robinson Rancheria

Team relay:

First place: Pomo Nation
Second place: Habematolel Pomo
Third place: Graton Rancheria

Email Elizabeth Larson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.

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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Local, state and nationwide unemployment rates edged up slightly in June, according to a new report.

Lake County's June unemployment was 6.7 percent, up from the revised 5.8 percent in May but still improved over the 7.2 percent reported in June 2016, according to the California Employment Development Department.

California's overall unemployment was 5.4 percent in June, compared to 5.2 percent in May and 6.2 percent in June 2015, the Employment Development Department reported.

Nationwide, June's unemployment rate was 4.9 percent, up from 4.7 percent in May and 5.3 percent in June of last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Lake County's unemployment rate ranked it No. 33 statewide. San Mateo County had the lowest rate with 3.3 percent, while Imperial had the highest, 23.7 percent.

The “total farm” category of employment in Lake County continued to show strong growth in June due to the summer harvest season. Jobs were up by 3.2 percent in June over May and rose 14.2 percent in a year-over-year comparison.

In the “total nonfarm” category, goods producing was up by 2.5 percent; private service producing, 0.5 percent; and service providing, 0.1 percent.

Across the state, in June nonfarm jobs totaled 16,459,700, an increase of 40,300 jobs over the month, according to a survey of 58,000 California businesses. The year-over-year change, from June 2015 to June 2016, showed an increase of 461,100 jobs, or a 2.9-percent increase.

In Lake County, the civilian labor force was estimated to be 29,520 in June, compared to 29,270 in May and 29,310 in June of last year.

The number of unemployed residents totaled 1,980 in May, compared to 1,700 in May and 2,120 in June 2015, according to the report.

On the state level, a federal survey of 5,500 households showed a decrease in the number of employed people, estimating that the number of Californians holding jobs in June was 18,078,000, down 4,000 from May but up 308,000 jobs from the employment total in June of last year.

The number of people unemployed in California was 1,022,000 in June, up 27,000 from May,
but down 160,000 from June of last year.

During the June survey week, 345,159 people throughout California were receiving regular Unemployment Insurance benefits, compared to 362,535 in May and 362,157 in June of 2016, according to the Employment Development Department report.

At the same time, new claims for Unemployment Insurance were 49,975 in June compared with 42,929 in May and 45,591 in June of last year, the agency said.

Email Elizabeth Larson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.

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UKIAH, Calif. – Mendo Lake Credit Union has been providing quality financial services to residents of Mendocino and Lake county since 1959.

The credit union’s vision is to empower both individual and community prosperity to assist in making Lake and Mendocino counties great places to work.

With that in mind, Mendo Lake Credit Union is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Golden State Wealth Management to expand the financial services available to credit union members.

Golden State Wealth Management is a team of well-established local financial advisors providing comprehensive investment strategies and retirement planning.

Together, Mendo Lake Credit Union and Golden State Wealth Management will be bringing expanded financial opportunities to the residents of Mendocino and Lake counties.

Members in all branches will enjoy free, comprehensive meetings with a registered financial advisor who will help them further their financial plan and define their financial goals.

Golden State Wealth Management advisors provide a range of services, including: equity investments, business retirement accounts, estate planning, life insurance, financial planning, and more.

"Mendo Lake Credit Union is excited to announce our partnership with Golden State Wealth Management,” said Richard Cooper, CEO of Mendo Lake Credit Union. “We look forward to them providing our members with investment opportunities, comprehensive asset management, and the added benefits of retirement and estate planning."

Golden State Wealth Management was organized in Mendocino County in 2005, and is a Registered Investment Advisor offering comprehensive investment strategies based on timely, unbiased research and industry-leading technology.

With founding partners that bring over 50 years of financial experience, they are dedicated to addressing the financial planning needs of individuals, businesses and families across the nation.

Golden State Wealth Management is aligned with LPL Financial, the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer, to provide comprehensive tools and research necessary in today’s complex markets.

“As a member of Mendo Lake Credit Union and a resident of Mendocino County, I am thrilled to provide our community with the services that our financial advisors offer,” said Daniel Catone, president of Golden State Wealth Management. “My hope is that this partnership brings further financial freedom and prosperity to Mendocino and Lake counties.”

Wealth manager Jim Goetz will be serving the Ukiah, Clearlake and Lakeport branches. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Goetz has been serving the financial needs of the residents of Mendocino and Lake counties for more than eight years.

Wealth manager Bradley Gardner will be serving the Fort Bragg credit union branch. Gardner has been a financial advisor for more than 15 years and is a founding partner of Golden State Wealth Management. He was born and raised in Northern California.

Credit union members can schedule an appointment by contacting their local branch. For more information, visit www.MLCU.org and www.GoldenStateWM.com/MLCU .

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LAKEPORT, Calif. – An evening of bluegrass and traditional American music on Saturday, Sept. 10, will benefit Anderson Marsh State Historic Park in Lower Lake.

The concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the Soper Reese Theatre, 275 S. Main St. in Lakeport.

Featured will be three Northern California groups that will provide a wonderful evening of entertainment: Blithedale Canyon from Marin County, the Thin Air String Band from Mendocino County and the California State Old Time Fiddlers.

Wine will be poured by Thorn Hill Winery, which will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of wine to the Anderson Marsh Interpretative Association. Snacks also will be available for purchase.

Tickets for this event are $25 and will be available before the event at the Soper Reese box office on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the Travel Center, 1265 S. Main St., Lakeport, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Other ticket sales locations will be announced soon.

All profits from the concert will go towards projects, expenses and improvements at the park.

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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Richard Lee Watson, born Dec. 29, 1955, and Karen Lynn Watson, born Dec. 24, 1955, have entered into eternal rest together on Sunday, July 10, 2016.

Richard and Karen are survived by their daughter, Kimberly (Mike) Pesonen; granddaughters, Caitlin and Carley; their son, Rich (Lorena) Watson; and grandsons, Joshua and Joey.

Friends are warmly invited to attend memorial services at the Lower Lake Brick Hall on Saturday, Aug. 6, beginning at 2 p.m.

Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel.

Please share your loving thoughts and memories of Richard and Karen by signing their online guestbooks at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .

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072316lakeportspeedwaybandolerosLAKEPORT, Calif. – After a three-week hiatus, the sound of engines, the smell of rubber and the excitement of racing returned to Lake County on Saturday, July 23.

Lakeport Speedway hosted the 17th race of the 2016 Lakeport Ukiah Challenge Saturday night featuring the Bandoleros, Taco Bell Bombers, T&T Towing Jalopies, Jammers and Legends for a hot night of racing action.

Bandolero driver Lane Anderson battled it out with the No. 3 of Trey Daniels to win both the heat and main events. Daniels is second place in points in the division with Lane Anderson in third. The upcoming races could be intense as the battle for champion continues.

Taco Bell Bombers brought action with 62JR of Roy Ingalls Jr. taking the heat race. Ingalls Jr.’s efforts to sweep the division for the night became just a wish as A division points leader Bob Mook took the checkered flag in his 88.

Mook and Ingalls Jr. are keeping the season intense as they hold the first and second places in Bomber A points. The battle for champion is going to come down to the wire. Brandon Verde is holding steady in the B Bomber Championship points but there are plenty of drivers challenging him for the win.

Fast becoming a fan favorite, the T&T Towing Jalopies slung some mud and entertained the crowd with their love taps. Tony Espicha drove his No. 2 to win the heat race. Wayne Hunt drove the number 1 hard and took the lead in the main event taking the win.

The action was intense in the Jammer division with the hard racing for first. Brandi Robertson pushed her number 14 to the lead and took the flag in the Heat Race.

No. 2 driver David Rogers lead the pack and won the checkered in the nine-car main event. Nine points separate the Pro Jammer division leaders with Elizabeth Ingalls in first, and Gene O’Dell Sr. close behind.

With two heat races, the Legends kept the crowd excited and entertained. In the first heat race, number 27 driver, Zach Frazer took the win in the first heat race and Bill Kistenmacher won the second heat in number 74.

James Stillman won the 11 car main event when the checkered flag came down on his number 43. Kistenmacher holds a 103 point lead over second place Frazer in the championship race. With four nights of Legend racing in the season, there is bound to be some exciting races in the future.

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Lakeport Speedway results – July 23

Bandoleros
Finish, number, racer
1   44    Lane Anderson
2   3     Trey Daniels

Main
Finish, number, racer
1     44    Lane Anderson
2     3     Trey Daniels

Taco Bell Bombers
Finish, number, racer
1     62JR  Roy Ingalls Jr
2     40    Bradley Brackett
3     88    Bob Mook
4     98    Dustin Kuhl
5     16X  Bobby Gilbert
6     58    Brandon Verde
           
Main
Finish, number, racer
1     88    Bob Mook
2     62JR  Roy Ingalls Jr
3     16X  Bobby Gilbert
4     40    Bradley Brackett
5     58    Brandon Verde
6     98    Dustin Kuhl

Jalopies
Finish, number, racer
1     2     Tony Espicha
2     107   Jose Lopez
3     7     Laura Hunt
4     14    Jose Horacio
           
Main
Finish, number, racer
1     1     Wayne Hunt
2     2     Tony Espicha
3     7     Laura Hunt
4     8     Rick Mollett
5     14    Jose Horacio
6     22    Chance Smith
7     107   Jose Lopez
8     5150  Mark Gordon

Jammers
Finish, number, racer
1     14    Brandi Robertson
2     2     David Rogers
3     20    Danny Helm Sr
4     51    Bo Robertson
5     48    Gene Odell Sr
6     62    Elizabeth Ingalls
7     88    Gene Odell Jr
8     77    Tiona Smith
9     22    Natya Hanson
           
Main
Finish, number, racer
1     2     David Rogers
2     14    Brandi Robertson
3     51    Bo Robertson
4     48    Gene Odell Sr
5     62    Elizabeth Ingalls
6     77    Tiona Smith
7     88    Gene Odell Jr
8     20    Danny Helm Sr
9     22    Natya Hanson

Legends
Finish, number, racer
1     27    Zach Frazer
2     43    James Stillman
3     8     Aidan Daniels
4     10C   Carlee Austin
5     18    Jon Santebanes
6     7     Steve Sprague
           
Heat 2
Finish, number, racer
1     74    Bill Kistenmacher
2     12    Kylie Daniels
3     86R   Jaden Fisher
4     4     Rob Alberigi
           
Main
Finish, number, racer
1     43    James Stillman
2     27    Zach Frazer
3     86R   Jaden Fisher
4     74    Bill Kistenmacher
5     8     Aidan Daniels
6     10C   Carlee Austin
7     12    Kylie Daniels
8     4     Rob Alberigi
9     18    Jon Santebanes
10    7     Steve Sprague
11    27C   Cameron Austin

Racing returns to the Ukiah Speedway Saturday, July 30, with Taco Bell Bombers, T&T Towing Jalopies, Jammers and Modifieds.

Check out www.lakeportspeedway.com or www.ukiahspeedway.com for more information.

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COBB, Calif. – The “Roadmap to Recovery” workshop to discuss “healing and dealing” at the one-year anniversary of the Valley fire will be presented Tuesday, Aug. 2.

The workshop will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Little Red Schoolhouse, located at 15780 Bottle Rock Road, Cobb.

The workshop is presented by United Policyholders, a nonprofit organization that helps disaster survivors.

Property owners and renters whose home were destroyed in the Valley fire are encouraged to attend.

Speakers will cover topics including insurance steps to take before the one-year anniversary, extending deadlines and knowing insurance legal rights, and “healing and dealing” – overcoming challenges after the first year.

Scheduled presenters are Karen Reimus, a 2003 Cedar wildfire survivor, and Robert Scott and Laura Ives of Newmeyer Dillion LLP.  A question and answer session will follow the presentations.

Fore more information, visit the United Policyholders Web site at www.uphelp.org/NorCalWildfires , call 1-800-286-5631 or email Emily Rogan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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SOUTH LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Many property owners impacted by the Valley fire need to remove dead trees and other woody debris from their land before they can begin to rebuild, but disposal is difficult at this season when burning is not allowed.

Not only is recovery impeded, the increased fuel load also heightens wildfire hazards for the current fire season.

Help is on the way. The Lake County Resource Conservation District has partnered with the Lake County Air Quality Management District to offer chipping of brush, branches and tree trunks up to 10 inches in diameter to owners of small parcels in the Valley Fire Recovery Area.

The service is available at no cost to the landowner, who must first cut down the trees, limb them out, and haul woody materials (please no blackberries or poison oak) to the edge of the road.

All owners of small residential parcels (one acre or less) in the Valley Fire Recovery Area are eligible for this free service, with scheduling priority given to those who intend to rebuild.

Properties of up to two acres will be considered as capacity is available, and owners of larger properties may also be able to participate on a cost-sharing basis.

Chipping services outside the recovery area can be provided for a fee.

For more details and to apply, download the application form from www.lakercd.org/lc-rcd-chipper-program.html or contact Lake County Resource Conservation District at 707 262-7089 and leave a message.

For general program information you can also call the Lake County Air Quality Management District at 707-263-7000.

This project is made possible by a generous donation from #LakeCountyRising, a collaborative fundraising effort of the Lake County Winegrape Commission, Winery Association and Wine Alliance.

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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County's summer sky was clouded on Tuesday due to smoke from a fire located to the south.

“The smoke we are seeing appears to be from the Soberanes fire in Monterey County,” said Lake County Air Pollution Control Officer Doug Gearhart. 

A satellite image from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, posted above, shows the smoke from the fire pushing to the northeast, over the Sacramento Valley.

“The smoke is circling up into the Sacramento Valley and pushing our way,” Gearhart said.

The Soberanes fire broke out on July 22. As of Tuesday afternoon, the fire was reported to have burned 19,311 acres, with 10-percent containment, according to Cal Fire.

Satellite images also showed the Sand fire in Santa Clarita in Southern California sending out large amounts of smoke that was traveling to the east, not the north.

In past years fires as far away as Montana and Idaho also have sent smoke into Lake County's air basin, as Lake County News has reported.

Email Elizabeth Larson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.

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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Mother-Wise program is looking for community members interested in volunteering.

Mother-Wise volunteers are trained to provide invaluable assistance for Lake County moms to help them ease into their new role, while giving their babies the best possible start.

Registration is now open for the next volunteer training, where ordinary women learn the skills needed to give extraordinary support to new moms as they adjust to the joys, challenges and demands of motherhood. 

The Saathi (Sanskrit for “companion” ) volunteers make home visits and help their moms through all kinds of challenges while building relationships and support systems powerful enough to change lives.

Since its beginning in 2010, this program has enriched and benefited moms and volunteers alike.

The upcoming training program will teach the basics of home visiting, including the special needs of mothers, effective communication with families, active listening skills and signs and effects of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression.

Following the training, Saathis are matched with a mom in their area. While they are trained to notice signs of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and make appropriate recommendations, their main role is simply being there for the mom they support. 

Current and past volunteers tell of how deeply satisfying it is to work with moms, new babies and the rest of their family.      

As Mother-Wise grows and serves more Lake County families, so does the need for caring volunteers. Not everyone can commit to being a Saathi, but there are many other ways to get involved.

They currently need a group leader for a weekly support and play group, fundraising help and extra hands for help with our free supply closet.

A short visit, a listening ear, delivering a meal, holding a baby, a simple walk – the gift of time is invaluable and leaves a lasting impression on our mothers and families.

The program welcomes all volunteers, but new Saathis are needed throughout the county.

The next Saathi training is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 13, at the Mother-Wise office at 180 N. Main in Lakeport.

If you have time and experience to share with a mom from our community, or want to help in another way, you can register by calling Jaclyn Ley at 707-349-1210.

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