Board Salutes Volunteers for Service to Community
The Board of Supervisors this week cited volunteers who have made a difference in the county in the past year. Those recognized were selected by the three county departments involved with community services.
The Probation Department honored the Sail for Life organization, which teaches troubled teens how to sail boats. More than 100 youths have gone through the program, which emphasizes teamwork, leadership and self-esteem, program founder Tom Hancock said.
The Health Care Agency recognized Jeffrey Isbell, a TV instructor at Rancho Santiago College in Santa Ana. He produces the cable show “Tails From the Shelter,” which features dogs and cats up for adoption at the county animal shelter.
About 90% of the animals featured on the show are adopted. The shelter houses 40,000 unclaimed animals each year.
The Social Services Agency cited Home Depot stores and their employees, who over the years have donated time and materials for various projects at Orangewood Children’s Home.
Home Depot employees built a temporary playground at Orangewood, complete with swings, slides and picnic tables. They also painted buildings and applied new floor coverings.
The Social Services Agency also recognized Joaline Stedman, who teaches an art class at Orangewood. A retired art teacher, Stedman has helped children create charcoal drawings, etchings and sand castings.
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