CLEARLAKE, Calif. – On June 16, St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake’s Incident Response team, Lake County Fire Protection District and volunteers from the Red Cross and Spring Valley Community Emergency Response Team came together to perform a disaster preparedness drill on hospital grounds. 

The purpose of this activity was to have multiple agencies test their coordinated response to a situation requiring patient isolation, decontamination, creation of an alternate care site, communications, and resource requests in order to address the possibility of a large-scale public health emergency wherein many people would need to receive medical care. 

St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake thanked all agencies involved for their professionalism and collaboration in this important exercise.

The scenario, called the “Unknown Contamination Incident” was carried out with help from nine local students, who played the role of students who had been sprayed with an unknown chemical compound. 

Students were taken to an alternative care site set up in the lower parking lot of the St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake campus, where first responders from EMS and LCFPD conducted the decontamination portion of the drill so the patients could then be triaged and treated. 

Emergency preparedness drills of this nature are not required by any state or federal agency. 

“The drill went smoothly and, though post-event debriefing did identify areas to be improved upon, that was the whole point of the drill,” said Lake County Fire Protection District Chief Willie Sapeta. 

When asked for the kids’ perspectives, most of them said, “It was fun!”

For more information about the hospital visit www.StHelenaHospitalClearlake.org .

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – District 3 Supervisor Jim Steele will be the guest speaker at the Lake County Democratic Club on Tuesday, July 14.

The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Lower Lake Community United Methodist Church social hall, 16255 Second St., Lower Lake.

Steele will discuss goals for his first year and address current issues in the county. Time will be allotted for questions and answers.

Lake County Democratic Club meetings are open to the public. Membership is open to all registered Democrats.

The Lake County Democratic Club is an officially chartered club of the Democratic Party of Lake County.

Visit www.lakecountydemocraticclub.org or contact the club at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Lake County PEG TV 8 Board will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 8.

The meeting will take place beginning at 6 p.m. in the Clearlake City Council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.

Agenda items include interviews and the appointment to the board of two public members.

The board also will consider leasing studio space and fundraising events, and a possible invitation to MediaStar to make a presentation.

Also on Wednesday, the board will approve the minutes of the May 15 meeting, and hear reports from the programmers and chair.

LCPTV is Lake County's public, education and government Channel 8 on Mediacom.

Current board members include Chair Ed Robey and Vice Chair Martin Scheel, and board members Denise Loustalot, Vince Metzger and Eric Hoefler.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Senior Activity Center will hold its third annual “Hot August Nites” car show and concert on Saturday, Aug. 15.

The 1950s-themed event will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. at Library Park, 222 Park St. in Lakeport.

There will be raffles and contests throughout the evening, including a contest for those dressing in 1950s attire.

The schedule is as follows:

– 4 p.m.: “Cruise the Main,” informal cruise down Main Street, Lakeport. Vote for your favorite motorcycle, vintage car and truck.

– 5 to 9 p.m.: Visit the vendors stands for food, crafts, 1950s memorabilia and more.

– 6 to 9 p.m.: A free concert by one of Lake County's favorites, the LC Diamonds.

For more information call the Lakeport Senior Activity Center at 707-263-4218

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Sons of Norway Vikings of Lake Lodge No. 6-166 will hold its next heritage and culture event on Sunday, Aug. 16.

The group will meet beginning at 1 p.m. at the Galilee Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 8860 Soda Bay Road in Kelseyville.

The cost is a $5 donation.

The afternoon events include fellowship, interesting programs, a quick Norwegian language lesson and, occasionally, some dancing.

Visit the lodge's Web site at http://www.vikingsoflakelodge.org/ .

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Lake Family Resource Center is offering a 65-hour dual domestic violence and sexual assault volunteer and response training to interested community members.
 
The training will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 to 1 p.m. from Saturday, Aug. 1, through Saturday, Sept. 12.

The Office on Violence Against Women through Big Valley Rancheria is co-sponsoring and hosting the training at Konocti Vista Casino’s banquet room, 2755 Mission Rancheria Road, Lakeport.

This training is free and open to the public.

Persons who successfully complete the training will be considered certified domestic violence/sexual assault counselors and will have the opportunity to volunteer for Lake Family Resource Center’s Domestic Violence Program and Rape Crisis Center.

Volunteer responsibilities can include working at the shelter, answering the community crisis line, supervising children during adult activities, co-facilitating support groups; accompanying domestic violence/sexual assault victims to court, hospital and much more.

This training is only offered once a year so call today to reserve your spot for this exciting opportunity.

Lake Family Resource Center is determined to raise awareness of the devastation that domestic violence and sexual assault has had in our community and will continue to provide education, information, advocacy and support to those who have suffered. 

The organization provides a multitude of services to build family stability and strength. The agency supports Lake County residents in achieving stable, self-sufficient, and healthy families and communities. 

Call today at 707-279-0563 to find out more about the center's services.