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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A woman was hit by a vehicle in Clearlake Monday morning and flown to a regional trauma center, while the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance.
Kelli Nolan, 48, was injured in the incident, which occurred in the 15000 block of Lakeshore Drive, according to Sgt. Dominic Ramirez.
He said Nolan was flown to U.C. Davis Medical Center for further treatment. Nolan is reported to be in stable condition.
Ramirez said that at approximately 8:39 a.m. Clearlake Police officers were dispatched on a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision.
Witnesses at the scene placed Nolan in the crosswalk, walking north across Lakeshore Drive when she was struck by a 1999 Honda traveling eastbound on Lakeshore Drive, Ramirez said.
Ramirez said the Honda was driven by 18-year-old Clearlake resident Calvin Barnett.
Officer Paulsen, who has been assigned as the investigator of this traffic collision, subsequently arrested Barnett for driving while under the influence of a controlled substance believed to be marijuana, Ramirez said.
The collision is still under investigation and anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call Officer Paulsen at the Clearlake Police Department, 707-994-8251.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – November is National Family Caregivers Month and it’s still not too late to recognize family caregivers.
Now – and even throughout the year – is the time to acknowledge all who contribute to caregiving for a family member.
It is also an opportunity to focus on the many challenges facing family caregivers, to advocate for public policies that address family caregiving issues and to raise awareness about community programs designed to support family caregivers.
The National Family Caregivers Association began promoting the celebration of family caregivers in 1994.
President Clinton signed the first presidential proclamation in 1997 to focus attention on the more than 65 million family caregivers who provide 80 percent of the long-term care services in the United States.
As interest grew in family caregiving issues, National Family Caregivers Week became National Family Caregivers Month.
Who is a family caregiver? The 75-year-old man across the table from you at Burger King is a caregiver. Watch how he feeds his wife, who has Alzheimer’s Disease, small bites of her burger with a smile.
That young mother who campaigns for specialized therapy for her 2-year-old autistic son is a caregiver.
The wife guiding her husband as he practices crossing the street safely is a caregiver. Since he suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, their lives have been turned upside down.
Family caregivers juggle enormous responsibilities with everyday demands to meet the needs of their loved ones.
Caregivers play a crucial role in helping family members and friends get the care they need to overcome or cope with the daily challenges of a disabling or chronic condition.
Many caregivers are folks who graciously sacrifice their resources and time to provide for an ailing parent, sibling or friend.
A recent study by the AARP revealed that family caregivers provide nearly $400 billion each year in “free caregiving services” for older adults.
Celebrating family caregivers during the month of November enables all of us to:
- Acknowledge our appreciation of the efforts of family caregivers;
- Raise awareness of family caregiver issues;
- Advocate for increased support for family caregivers;
- Educate family caregivers about self-identification beyond their image as caregiver.
Caregivers deserve a lot of praise and should know that there are resources and programs in the health care, legal and financial field that may help them plan for their loved one’s long-term care.
Here are some tips for caregivers and for those who want to lend support:
- Organize a circle of support. Caregiving often lasts for years and caregivers may need different forms of support and assistance as one's caregiving responsibilities evolve. Even if you've been a solo caregiver, it's never too early or too late to organize a circle of support. Make a detailed list of all the responsibilities, tasks, appointments and errands you manage. Then decide which could be done by someone else. Invite family and friends to a meeting. Many people are pleased to hear you need their specific skills even if they can't provide direct care to the sick person.
- Divide your reserves of compassion wisely. Save some compassion, forgiveness and kindness for yourself. Express compassion by prioritizing time for your health and well-being. Forgive yourself for what you don't know, didn't do exactly right, didn't say kindly that time. Remember, you are only human.
- Update your self-image beyond caregiving. Caregiving can be all-consuming. Take stock periodically and update how you view yourself and how you want others to know you. Hold out a few hopes and dreams of your own. Take small steps to make them happen.
And here are some tips for supporters:
- Join a circle of support. It’s never too late to get involved. Offer companionship, help with errands, physical therapy, professional skills, etc. Specify whether your help can be one time, intermittent or ongoing. Support circles work best when expectations and offers are spelled out clearly.
- Get involved in a policy or political issue. Advocate for more funding for eldercare services. Call your elected officials and ask them to vote for funding for programs that educate and support family caregivers. Write a letter supporting the Strengthening Services for America’s Seniors Act.
- Offer a caregiver the chance to feel “normal.” Caregivers also appreciate humor, distraction or a chance to go out for fun and not talk about caregiving.
Family caregiving is an issue for all of us. It has been said that there are four kinds of people in the world – those who have been caregivers, those who are currently a caregiver, those who will be caregivers and those who will need a caregiver. Few of us will be excluded. Take action not only this month, but throughout the year to reach out and assist a family caregiver by providing a ride, a meal or some respite time for them.
If you would like to learn more about becoming a caregiver, contact Lake County Department of Social Services Adult Services division at 707-995-4680 and ask for the IHSS Public Authority Registry.
Todd Metcalf is the Adult Services Program Manager at Lake County Department of Social Services.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Some new kittens and cats have joined the pets available for adoption at Lake County Animal Care and Control this week.
Along with the kittens are several very cool adult cats that would love to be spend their fall getting used to a new home.
Cats that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are either neutered or spayed and microchipped before being released to their new owner. License fees do not apply to residents of the cities of Lakeport or Clearlake.
If you're looking for a new companion, visit the shelter. There are many great pets there, hoping you'll choose them.
The following cats at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption (other cats pictured on the animal control Web site that are not listed here are still “on hold”).
Gray male tabby
This handsome gray male tabby is 2 years old.
He has a fluffy medium-length coat, weighs nearly 9 pounds and has been neutered, so he’s all ready to join a new home.
Find him in cat room kennel No. 11a, ID No. 34357.
Female torbie kitten
This female kitten is 4 months old.
She has a short torbie-colored coat and gold eyes, weighs 3.6 pounds and has been spayed.
Find her in cat room kennel No. 20a, ID No. 34743.
Gray tabby kitten
This gray tabby kitten is 4 months old.
He has green eyes, a short coat, weighs 3.6 pounds and has been neutered.
He’s in cat room kennel No. 20d, ID No. 34746.
Buff-colored female kitten
This female buff-colored kitten is 4 months old.
She has a long coat, weighs 2.6 pounds and has been spayed.
Find her in cat room kennel No. 20e, ID No. 34792.
Domestic long hair mix
This black and white female domestic long hair mix cat is 3 years old.
She has green eyes, is of medium size and has been spayed.
She’s in cat room kennel No. 52, ID No. 34632.
Gray and white domestic long hair
This male domestic long hair mix is 1 year old.
He has green eyes and is a smaller-sized cat. He has not yet been neutered.
Find him in cat room kennel No. 54, ID No. 34655.
Gray female tabby
This female gray tabby is 4 years old.
She has a short cat, is quite friendly and personable, and has been spayed.
She’s in cat room kennel No. 63, ID No. 34571.
Male gray tabby
This male gray tabby is 1 year old.
He has a short coat and green eyes, and has been neutered.
He’s in cat room kennel No. 100, ID No. 34479.
Female torbie
This female torbie is 3 years old.
She has gold eyes, a short coat and weighs 5 pounds. She has been spayed.
Find her in cat room kennel No. 105, ID No. 34742.
Adoptable cats also can be seen at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Cats_and_Kittens.htm or at www.petfinder.com .
Please note: Cats listed at the shelter's Web page that are said to be “on hold” are not yet cleared for adoption.
To fill out an adoption application online visit http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Dog___Cat_Adoption_Application.htm .
Lake County Animal Care and Control is located at 4949 Helbush in Lakeport, next to the Hill Road Correctional Facility.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The shelter is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Visit the shelter online at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control.htm .
For more information call Lake County Animal Care and Control at 707-263-0278.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Sonoma County Sheriff’s officials assisted with the rescue of four adults and several children found with an overturned boat in Tomales Bay on Sunday.
Just before 1:30 p.m. Sunday the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Helicopter Unit (Henry-1) along with the Sheriff's Office Marine Unit responded to an overturned boat in the surf at the mouth of Tomales Bay just south of Bodega Bay, the agency reported.
Both units were focusing their patrols on the area because this weekend is opening day of recreational crab season.
Personnel from the US Coast Guard, the National Park Service (Rescue-29), Marin County Fire Department and the Bodega Bay Fire Department also responded.
The Sonoma County helicopter unit arrived in less than two minutes and found four people clinging to an overturned boat; one of them was holding a 3-year-old child, officials reported. None were wearing life jackets.
Sheriff's Pilot Paul Bradley landed on a nearby beach along with Deputy Sheriff Debbie Little and prepared for a long-line rescue.
The first person rescued was the 3-year-old, and then Pilot Bradley and Deputy Little returned to the overturned boat and, one by one, rescued the remaining persons from the hull of the overturned boat as it was being battered in the surf.
These five persons were long-lined to a nearby beach and turned them over to Marin County Fire Department personnel. The rescue of the first five took approximately nine minutes, Sonoma County Sheriff’s officials reported.
During the rescue, it was learned that two more children were trapped under the overturned boat. Due to the heavy surf, rescue personnel were unable to access the underside of the boat.
Rescue personnel from the National Park Service (Rescue-29) arrived and were able to tie the overturned boat to their rescue boat, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office reported. The overturned boat was towed to a safer location out of the surf and the two children were rescued.
All but one person on board the overturned boat were taken to an area hospital and treated for their injuries. The owner of the boat was from Elk Grove, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office reported.
This incident could easily have turned tragic. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office reminds everyone about the importance of wearing life jackets.
