"Smoking In Your Car Is Hazardous To Your Friends And Family"

McHenry County College student Jim Anderson’s winning media design can be seen at local gas stations, drive-in and restrooms.  Chosen as one of the winners of the McHenry County Department of Health’s (MCDH) annual Billboard Design Contest, Jim’s design was entitled “Smoking in your car is hazardous to your friends and family”, depicting the damaging effects of second-hand smoke.  Other contest winners were seniors Megan Teresi, Woodstock High School, and Nate Prosser, Johnsburg High School.

The contest sought to highlight local talent while educating the community of the health effects of smoking.  Open to all McHenry County teens, designs were received under the following categories – tobacco prevention, secondhand smoke, and quit smoking.  Entries were judged on originality, peer appeal, and simple, colorful design.  Making the final selection were teens from Reality Illinois Anti-Tobacco Advocacy groups, members of the McHenry County “Tobacco Free” Coalition and MCDH’s Health Promotion staff. 

This project is made possible by funds received from the Illinois Department of Public Health.  Visit www.mcdh.info for information on smoking cessation classes or call 815-334-4510.