Pictured are Don Smith, president of the North Lake Garden Club; Marilyn Wafford, Penny Pines chair; and Henry F. Bethel, past president, (2008-09, 2009-10) North Lake Garden Club. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – At the recent holiday potluck, hosted by Sharon Thorne and Don Smith on Dec. 18, the North Lake Garden Club presented a Penny Pines certificate to Henry Bethel, past president, for his exemplary service to his club and community.

The Penny Pines conservation program was established to aid in the reforestation program, particularly in burned over areas.

By purchasing a $68 Penny Pines Plantation, a certificate is awarded. The money is sent to Mendocino National Forest, USDA Forest Service.

The Penny Pines donation will aid in planting trees in the Grindstone Ranger District and be utilized to reforest the area that burned in the Spanish Fire, about 5,000 acres burned in 2003.

A letter of thanks was sent to North Lake Garden Club from Forest Supervisor Thomas A Contreras, commending the club for their ninth donation in honor of Bethel.

Those members of the public wishing to support this effort for reforestation can donate monies to North Lake Garden Club, mailing it to North Lake Garden Club, attention Sharon Thorne, Treasurer, P.O. Box 517, Nice, CA 95464.