LAKE COUNTY
Healthy smiles for National Children’s Oral Health Month
February is National Children’s Oral Health Month, a time to share and promote the benefits of healthy teeth in children and families. Implementing healthy habits early in childhood can contribute to healthy behaviors in the future. The County of Lake Health Services Department’s Oral Health Program is kicking off the month by promoting, “Tips to a Healthy Smile,” listing key points to healthy habits:
“Brushing teeth twice a day, flossing daily, eating healthy foods, drinking water, and seeing a dentist regularly all help keep a healthy smile for life”
In Lake County, about 2 out of 5 elementary school children have untreated decay, higher than the state average. In response to this, the Oral Health Program is focusing on improving children’s oral health. We are implementing strategies to decrease this rate primarily through prevention and education. During National Children’s Oral Health Month, we will be providing oral health education at various locations across the county.
For National Children’s Oral Health Month, the Oral Health Program will also be distributing free fluoridated toothpaste throughout the county. Using fluoridated toothpaste is one of the ways to prevent tooth decay.
In addition, the Oral Health Program has recently provided Oral Health kits (fluoridated toothpaste, toothbrushes, and floss) to Lake County AmeriCorps for use in their state preschool health and social-emotional curriculum. This curriculum was created through partnership between the Lake County Office of Education, First 5 Lake County, and the Lake County AmeriCorps program. This collaboration includes weekly lessons on oral health, nutrition, exercise, hygiene, safety, and kindergarten readiness, and will be continuing for the remainder of the school year. AmeriCorps members incorporate in-home participation by sending parents/guardians informational flyers to spark conversation with their children on lessons taught in the classroom.
For more information on the County of Lake Oral Health Program, please visit: http://health.co.lake.ca.us/Community/OralHealth.htm
The Oral Health Program can also be reached at 707-263-1090.
The County of Lake’s Oral Health Program is funded by the California Department of Public Health, under contract No. 17-10696.
To learn more about Lake County AmeriCorps’ commitment to education, visit lakecoe.org/AmeriCorps.
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LAKE COUNTY
Judge J. David Markham running for election to continue serving Lake County
Incumbent Judge J. David Markham is running in the March 3rd election to continue serving in the position of Lake County Superior Court Judge. A well-known Lake County attorney, Markham was appointed to the bench by Governor Brown in 2017.
“Due to a combination of factors, there was a failure in the filing notification process,” stated Markham. “Therefore, even though I am unopposed for the office of Superior Court Judge, I am required to conduct a write-in campaign in the March 3rd election.
“I want to confirm categorically that I am indeed running to retain my position as a Judge,” continued Markham. “I want to thank the many Lake County residents who are telling their friends and neighbors to write in my name in the vacant space on their ballots next to the office of Lake County Superior Court Judge.”
“We have already received commitments from dozens of local volunteers to assist with my write-in campaign. I encourage anyone interested in helping our efforts to visit my website at
JDavidMarkhamForJudge.com,” concluded Judge Markham.
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MIDDLETOWN
First exhibit of 2020 at Middletown Art Center, DREAMS opens Saturday
The Middletown Art Center (MAC) is opening its first exhibit of 2020, entitled “DREAMS” on Saturday, February 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. with a free public reception. Please join us to see a variety of work in many mediums that speak to the breadth of expression that only a dream state can produce. Light refreshments and beverages will be available.
“DREAMS marks the beginning of our 5th year of operation”, said Director Lisa Kaplan. “We have hosted over 34 exhibits featuring the work of more than 85 amazing artists, most of whom live in Lake County. The MAC itself is a DREAM come true as we continue to nurture local culture and provide a place for the arts to flourish.”
MAC’s opening receptions and exhibits are well attended and always free. DREAMS will be on view through the end of April 2020. Gallery hours are Thurs. 11 to 5, Fri. 11 to 6, Sat. 10 to 6, Sun. 11 to 5, or by appointment (707) 809-8118.
Artists wishing to learn more about exhibiting at MAC can visit middletownartcenter.org/calls-for-work. Calls for the 2020 EcoArts Sculpture Walk and June exhibit AIR will be posted soon.
The MAC is located at 21456 State Hwy 175 at the junction of Rt. 29 in the heart of Middletown. Visit www.middletownartcenter.org to stay up to date on all that is happening at MAC and learn more about upcoming calls for work, exhibitions, classes, events, and ways to help support and sustain MAC and its work weaving the arts into daily life in Lake County.
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