Senior News July, 2003 Vol. 23. No. 6

 

Published by the Humboldt Senior Resource Center in Eureka, California. HSRC is a non-profit community-based organization offering services for senior citizens, multi-generational families and caregivers.

Love of water leads to manufacturing and sharing with others

Well respected director takes helm at HSRC

Senior Employment Program is increased

Del Norte: Center provides information and guides to history and activities

Fortuna explores senior needs

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Del Norte Visitors' Center
Center provides information and guides to history and activities
by Sharon McKinney

Imagine my surprise that I don't know as much about Del Norte County as I thought I did! Since I have been volunteering at the Visitors' Center upstairs in the Cultural Center at 1001 Front Street and answering the interesting questions posed by tourists, I find that there are even more treasures here than I had previously experienced.
For example, a young man came in to find out about bicycling opportunities, and I learned that we have maps for bike riders and that there are scenic routes for them to enjoy.
Among the many brochures, maps and descriptions are a history of the tsunami, fishing regulations, camp site information, walking trails that are rated for difficulty, bus routes, where to find Internet access for visitors, the most productive tide pools and birding guides. We also give phone numbers and addresses of other information agencies such as Redwood National Park, Fish and Game, the Marine Mammal Center or the Senior Center.

What I want you to know is that this information is available to residents too. It is a good place to gather appreciation for our beautiful county. If the front stairs are daunting just press the button at the handicapped entrance of the Cultural Center building and someone will come and let you in and direct you to the elevator.

If you want a packet of information sent to a friend or relative, simply call 464-3174 or www.northern california.net and request a visitor packet or special information for people who are thinking about relocating here.

I enjoy talking with the visitors. Every day there are dozens of people from all over California, the whole United States, and many other countries. They like to tell about their trip, where they have been and where they are going from here. I find myself enjoying their travels and their stories with them.

Linda Ging, director of the Visitors' Center wants you to know that volunteers are welcome. She is a gracious hostess for our county, and I have found a place to give my time and knowledge about Del Norte County in a fun and enjoyable way.
Some days, in addition to talking with visitors and finding information for them, I might be folding a newsletter for mail, or assembling the packets that go out all over the world, or marking the gift items. It is a pleasant place to volunteer, and I encourage you to do some traveling right here at home by coming to the Visitors' Center and seeing for yourself what's going on.

Sharon McKinney is a long-time resident of Crescent City who regularly enjoys its pristine coastline with her two dogs, Cody and Dido. Her e-mail address is sjmck@earthlink.net.