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44th Agricultural Association Honors Baber
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WILLIAMS FIRE PROTECTION AUTHORITY LOWERS INSURANCE RATING FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION
Concerts In The Park (Colusa) July 10 July 24 August 7 August 21 Lions Club Rubber Ducky Race for Woodleaf July 4 Fireworks Display July 4
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The livestock office at the Colusa County Fairgrounds was dedicated in memory of Jack “Jon” Baber at this years fair.
Speech Given By Carolan Meeks at Baber dedication ceremony In 1980, Jack W. “Jon” Baber, Jr, was selected by then Governor Jerry Brown, at the age of 20, as the youngest fair board director in the state of California, and had just completed his twenty fifth year of service upon his passing. Jon took his duties as a Director of the 44th DAA very seriously. He became actively involved in the Colusa County Fairgrounds. His passion was the youth of Colusa County. During his tenure as a Director, he developed the Junior Fair Board and he coordinated the Junior Livestock Auction Jon loved children, and not just his own. He worked tirelessly to process the Junior Livestock Auction each year. He could be found here, in this spot, working out of his pickup, processing Continued Page 11
CHP TARGETS SAFE JULY 4TH HOLIDAY ON HIGHWAYS
As California motorists head toward traditionally crowded highways on the Fourth of July holiday, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is urging drivers and passengers to protect themselves by avoiding alcohol, observing speed limits and wearing safety belts. “The summer is in full swing, and everyone wants to squeeze in as much fun as possible,” said Lt. Doug Uhlik, commander of the CHP’s Williams Area office. “Traffic volumes may be high, and unfortunately so is the potential for collisions.” Last year 18 people died in crashes during the 30-hour July Fourth holiday. CHP officers made 568 DUI Continued Page 17
Colusa County Air Quality Advisory Elevated levels of particulate matter (PM) caused by smoke and ash from the numerous files burning throughout Northern California are creating an unhealthy air quality in Colusa County. The Colusa County Air Pollution Office and Colusa County Public Health are advising residents to avoid physical exertion and limit their outdoor activities. Smoky conditions can be especially hazardous for young children, the elderly, individuals with heart conditions and those with respiratory ailments such as asthma, emphysema and bronchitis. Residents who suffer from chronic medical conditions or respiratory illnesses are strongly advised to remain indoors. The Colusa County Air Pollution Control District has issued the following recommendations to residents wishing to minimize their exposure to smoke:
On May 29th 2008 the Insurance Service Office (ISO) released a Summary Report on the Public Protection Classification (PPC) for the Williams Fire Protection Authority (WFPA). The report is in two parts. The first is for the area that has structures within 1000 feet of fire hydrants and the second report is for structures that exceed 1000 feet from a fire hydrant but are within 5 miles of the current Williams fire station. The current rating for the area within 1000 feet of fire hydrants is a PPC 6. This rating will be reduced to a PPC 4 on July 1 2008. The second rating for structures within five miles from the Williams fire station is currently a PPC 8B. This rating will be reduced to a PPC 6. Both these reductions should decrease insurance premiums to property owners. In November 2007 the WFPA went through an extensive inspection with ISO to accomplish this rating. The inspection is broken down in three parts. 1. Fire Department 2. Dispatching 3. Water Supply The WFPA was able to lower these two ratings with the updating of apparatus, adding paid firefighters that staff the station 24 hours a day, Colusa County Sheriff updating their dispatch system, completing a water shuttle with water tenders and the City of Williams updating their water system. The WFPA is asking property owners to contact their insurance providers after July 1, 2008 to ensure that property owners will be getting the new rates. If property owners have any questions they can contact Williams Fire at 530-473-2269
Keep windows and doors closed as much as possible. Use the recycle or re-circulate mode on the air Continued Page 8
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Fair Results... Pages 7, 8, 9 & 13 Fair Sponsors... Page 14 Community Calendar...Page 15 Classifieds...Page 16
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Ashley Ornbaun is pictured waiting patiently for her frozen treat at the Sacramento Valley Museum’s Ice Cream Social Fundraiser.