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LAKE COUNTY – The Lake County Tobacco Education Program, a state-funded program of the County of Lake Health Services Department and Lake Family Resource Center (Lake FRC), sponsored a “undo Tobacco Litter” event on June 20, with members of the Lake County Tobacco Education Youth Coalition.
As in previous years, tobacco product litter was the most common item found.
“It’s so gross,” said Hannah Garcia of Lakeport. “My sister and I put our blanket on the grass next to the water and there were cigarette butts everywhere we looked.”
Her sister, Kyley, added, “We wanted to clean up the park so people wouldn’t have to picnic and swim with all that litter. We mostly found cigarette butts and wrappers. In one hour, we completely filled our bags with cigarette butts.”
“I wish people didn’t smoke in parks,” added Hannah.
Dave Roush, youth coordinator for the Lake County Tobacco Education Coalition says, “Tobacco litter poses a serious health hazard to children and animals. The toxic residue in butts not only litters the environment, but seeps into underground water systems and poisons the soil. There are over 4,000 chemicals in each cigarette, with over 60 known carcinogenic. Examples of chemicals found in cigarette litter are: formaldehyde, arsenic, ammonia, nicotine (a natural occurring insecticide in tobacco leaves), acetone, carbon monoxide, and benzene. It is a complex mixture which cannot be changed by nature. There is no safe level of exposure of these dangerous chemicals.”
The “undo tobacco litter” is just one of several activities held by the youth coalition each year to educate the community about the dangers of tobacco use.
Another activity is the annual youth purchase survey, where youth coalition members, under the supervision of adult coalition members, attempt to purchase tobacco products at local retailers. This activity helps to educate retailers and their employees on the need to keep tobacco products out of the hands of children.
Other activities include speaking before the Board of Supervisors and city councils about the impacts of tobacco use on the residents, wildlife and environment of Lake County, making videos about tobacco issues, traveling to Sacramento to meet with legislators regarding local needs, and learning leadership skills.
If you would like further information about the Lake County Tobacco Education Coalition call Joy Swetnam, project manager, Lake County Tobacco Education Program at 707-262-1611 or email
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The club values community members' interest and your desire to give back to your community, and are soliciting knowledge of local concerns that a service organization like the Northshore Lions Club could address.
To share these concerns and to learn more about the Lions International Organization, the group will have an organization meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, at the Lucerne Community Church, 5870 Highway 20, Lucerne.
For those who have already decided to join, please bring the $30 charter fee made out to Lions International.
Those lacking knowledge to make an informed decision, prior to committing, will find the meeting staffed with officers of the organization able to answer all of your questions.
The group is exited about the renewed spirit of optimism and the many new businesses along the Northshore of Clear Lake.
Along with this, comes many new community members who are not so fortunate.
There are children and adults with health and vision problems not currently being solved by existing organizations or government programs.
Lions International’s Motto of “We Serve” those less fortunate is a realistic mission statement in today's economy and environmental arena.
For more information contact Harry De Lope at 707-277-9177 or e-mail
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LAKEPORT – Lakeport Library, located at 1425 N. High St., will be the scene of a toe-tapping event on Friday, Aug. 7, from 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. as members of the Konocti Fiddle Club visit the preschool story time.
The fiddlers, who range in age from kindergarten to grandparent, will demonstrate what a fiddle can do and will perform some classic fiddle tunes.
Story lady Miss Barbara will read music-themed story books. Come on down to enjoy this family-friendly show!
Lakeport Library is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday noon to 8 p.m. The phone number is 707-263-8817.
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CLEARLAKE – The Lake County Stonewall Democratic Club will hold its next meeting on Monday, July 27.
The group will meet at 6:30 p.m. for potluck with the meeting to begin at 7 p.m. at the Redbud Library, Conference Room, 14785 Burns Valley Road, Clearlake.
Plans for the second annual AIDS Walk, sponsored by C-Chap, will be discussed at the meeting.
The Stonewall Club will also have a booth at the September 19 AIDS Walk.
The club is open to all Democratic LGBT members, and their friends and allies.
For more information call Bill Berkey, 707-995-3905.