LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lakeport Lions Clubs this month made a donation to help support the work of the Lake County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission.

Club member Kandee Stolesen presented commission Chair Valerie La Bonte with a check on Friday, Dec. 21.

The Lions Club has made such donations for several years, just in time for Christmas gifts to be purchased. Those gifts help make time spent at Lake County Juvenile Hall facility a bit more tolerable.

During a special surprise visit, for a few hours one evening near Christmas, members of the commission visit the facility near dinner hour with both hi-tech and conventional gifts as well as a variety of treats generously donated by Nick Norcio and crew at the Lakeport McDonald's.

Caring citizens have contributed gifts for the juveniles, game consoles needed to play the games that the youngsters are allowed have been acquired through the Game Shop in downtown Lakeport, and other items and basic supplies such as holiday cards and postage stamps are delivered ahead of the planned dinner.

Persons interested in learning more about the Lions Club may call Stolesen at 707-263-1352.

For more information about the commission call 707-533-4070.