SOUTH LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The South Lake Fire Safe Council has kept busy this year working to protect the community from fire.

The group is offering its thanks to the community for supporting memberships this year. Such memberships help make it possible to protect the community.

Some examples of the the council's activities this year include educational programs and chipping more than 100 sites.

The council currently is working to update its Web site and is making plans for next year.

The South Lake Fire Safe Council meets on the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Middletown Fire Station on Highway 175. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

Visit the council online at www.southlakefiresafecouncil.org, where you'll find membership applications and chipping applications.