LAKE OROVILLE BICYCLISTS ORGANIZATION
About Us
The Lake Oroville Bicyclists Organization or LOBO, was formed in 1996 from what was the Oroville Bicycle Advisory Board.
LOBO is a non-profit organization under federal 501 (c) (7) tax code.
Federal EIN: Available by request.
Lake Oroville Bicycle Organization's mission is to bring awareness that cycling benefits our health, families, economy and community, and that its fun. LOBO advocates for bicycle safety and access to California's trails.
LOBO is a non-profit organization under federal 501 (c) (7) tax code.
Federal EIN: Available by request.
Lake Oroville Bicycle Organization's mission is to bring awareness that cycling benefits our health, families, economy and community, and that its fun. LOBO advocates for bicycle safety and access to California's trails.
Christmas is found in the smiles of children.
Butte Sheriff's Office gives away bicycles
BY MARY WESTON - Staff Writer
Posted: 12/22/2009 12:12:12 AM PST
OROVILLE -- Many children got their first bicycles Monday at the 10th annual Butte County Sheriff's Office Christmas Bike Giveaway.
Children went into the bike room at the Sheriff's Office at 1 p.m. where they could pick out a new or reconditioned bike under the supervision of Sheriff Perry Reniff and the STARS — the Sheriff's Team of Active Retired Seniors.
A few children looked at every bicycle discriminately until they found just the right one. However, most went immediately to the bicycle they wanted.
"Without this program that's supported by so many businesses and individuals, a lot of kids wouldn't get bikes for Christmas," Reniff said. "That's what it's all about is these kids. See how innocent and excited they are."
Sheriff's crime prevention officer Miranda Bowersox said the children are also given helmets and treated to cookies, hot chocolate and a gift bag.
The Salvation Army provided the names to the Sheriff's Office of children who needed bicycles, she said.
Oroville Wal-Mart donated 35 bicycles and a $500 gift certificate to the program this year.
"With the economy the way it is, it's amazing they could do that," Bowersox said.
More than 20 businesses, service clubs and individuals donated money for bicycles.
Ann Dickman of Butte County Public Health said the children were also fitted with helmets. The helmet fitting is part of the Safe Kids of Butte County programs, Dickman said.
"We also teach the parents how to fit the helmets, so they know how to adjust the helmets later," she said.
The Lake Oroville Bicyclists Organization helped repair and recondition the bicycles. Lyle Wright of Lobo adjusted the seat levels Monday in the bicycle room.
Capt. Dorothy Russell of Gridley and Capt. Roy Johnston of Oroville were among the several STARS helping with the event.
By 2 p.m., Johnston said 37 children had picked out bicycles and they still had another 30 in the room.
"The bikes that are left over will go into storage for next year," Johnston said.
Equestrians and cyclist combine to present DPR with $500.
Our Founding Father
On a bicycle built for two
Working together to build a trail community.
Ride, Repair, Repeat.
LOBO recognizes Oroville as a great place to ride and to live, we choose to be involved in our community.
LOBO members, present and future!
LOBO recognizes Oroville as a great place to ride and to live, we choose to be involved in our community.
