Freedom Riders turkey run
Another good year for the people who were lucky enough to have the hearts and understanding that the Freedom Riders in Lakeport at 2598 S Main Street, who have been renters at this location for a very long time, had the local community at heart.
I know a lot of them and they work hard daily and many are out of our county and work out of state, but they never forget their local community. I read in the paper, that they, and many friends from other clubs, collected 800 turkeys and donated every one of them to the Gleaners in Finley for a giveaway. That is something that cannot be overlooked. Many of those people that got some of those 800 turkeys would not have had a turkey for Thanksgiving without their big hearts and help. They are a community asset for any community and we are lucky enough to have them in our community. They and other riders band together and that is something that cannot be overlooked in any way, shape or form. Patrick Richie and all the Freedom Riders work very hard to make this work. God bless every single one of them.
Happy Thanksgiving to all those people that enjoyed the turkeys and before you know it will be time for the toy run to help the kids in the community. Every year they do a toy run because many parents cannot afford the things they would like to have for their kids from Santa Claus. For me that is priceless!
—Ron Rose, Lakeport
Keeping Lake County students safe
The Lake County Office of Education is working in partnership with local agencies to get information out to the community about the dangers of fentanyl to keep students and families safe from substance abuse.
According to the California Department of Public Health, Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It is a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in California and the United States. In 2021, there were nearly 6,000 opioid-related overdose deaths in California.
You can save lives and stop drug overdose by knowing the signs:
- Falling asleep or losing consciousness
- Doesn't respond to stimuli like shouting, a pinch or sternum rub
- Slow, weak or no breathing
- Choking or gurgling sounds
- Limp body
- Cold and/or clammy skin
- Discolored skin (especially in lips and nails)
- Small, constricted "pinpoint pupils"
It is crucial that we, as a community, work together to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, schools, and families.
I encourage parents to take an active role in their children's lives by maintaining open lines of communication, being aware of their activities, and setting clear expectations regarding substance use.
One pill can end a life. Please talk to your children today about the dangers of substance abuse.
Be safe.
—Brock Falkenberg, Lake County Superintendent of Schools
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