Friends of the Fort Bragg Library Needs Volunteers

Everybody has driven, been driven, ridden, or walked over the Noyo River Bridge, but most of us don’t think about what is beneath our feet as we pass. There’s a lot to see and do at the North Harbor, but if you want to see everything, you have to go exploring. If you like to read, there’s a good reason to drive all the way to the end of the road.

The Friends of the Library runs a tiny hallway of a usedbook shop, open from 11:00 until 3:00 Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, just to the left of the Princess Seafood Restaurant (not the market/deli). The parking lot is reserved for restaurant customers, but you can park along the foot of the bluff and at the very end of the road, where people go to enjoy the mouth of the river.

The bookshop has more than books; it has magazines, LPs, CDs, and DVDs (including box sets). There’s a view over the dock to the river, and you can check out the mermaid mailbox, the unique awning (also with a marine theme), and the interesting posters (whales, maps). Everything, including the use of the shop space, has been donated, and the stock is grouped by medium and category (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, children’s, etc.). On the first Saturday of each month, The Friends accept material donations in the alley to the left and behind the Ft. Bragg Library (499 E. Laurel, at Whipple) from 9:00 until noon. (The library itself is not currently accepting donations.) In addition to running the used-book shop, The Friends holds sales every few months.

Most locals don’t know about this shop(!?), and tourists just stumble upon it. The prices are fantastic: $3 for hardcovers, $2 for softcovers, $1 for small paperbacks and magazines. Some of their offerings were written by local authors; some are very recently published. The Friends have a core group of volunteer staffers but would like to have more. To volunteer (shifts are two hours long), please email The Friends at ffblnews@ gmail.com.

age 87, of Westport, California, passed away quietly in her home on August 21, 2021 after struggling with numerous health issues and dementia.

Lucille was born on May 21, 1934, in Los Angeles, California, the only child of George and Bertha Naudon. She spent her childhood growing up in the Los Angeles area. After graduating from high school, Lucille worked at a five and dime store, as a roller skating clerk. Another job held was colorizing black and white photo portraits with color pencils.

But her most important job was being a mother and wife.

While attending college, Lucille met her husbandtobe, Martin. On January 28, 1954, they married. They lived in the Los Angeles area where their first two children, Mark and Cathy, were born. Needing a larger home, they purchased a new house in Fullerton, California and welcomed their third child, Susan.

Lucille’s hobbies included past president of the Fullerton Garden Club, Girl Scout leader, avid collector of antiques and enjoyed going to garage sales.

Lucille and family enjoyed camping, beach time and outings to the family desert cabin.

In 1997 they retired to Westport, California, where they built their dream home on 20 ocean view acres. Her home is surrounded by a garden of color. Many afternoons were spent on the porch enjoying the views.

Lucille lived a good life. She awoke each morning and fell asleep each night to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore until her last breath. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, 3 children, 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Lucille’s ashes were scattered throughout her beloved garden.

When your lips caress me I’m all aglow.

They tell me truly what I want to know.

So hold me close dear never let me go.

Let me hear you whisper I love you so. or possibly know the location of Snyder or anyone

who was inside the vehicle when the fire started.

Any information can be passed on to Officer Jarrod Frank at 707-9612800 x 139 or jfrank@ fortbragg.com.