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Apology for Hanes, but none for Barrera
I would like to apologize to Catherine Hanes for implying that she, or any other member of the Glenn County Board of Education, knowingly did anything illegal. When I re-read my previous letter to this paper (“Barrera recall vital for county,”...
Good local support for mission project
Special thanks for the community’s support of our “Kenya Mission Project.” The yard sale fundraiser was very successful. Our goal of $1,000 was reached and many in our community received help. Adel, our beloved, will be leaving this...
Mondragon family appreciates support
We would sincerely like to thank the community of Orland and many surrounding counties for their support over the past few months. Many businesses and organizations were kind enough to help with the benefit and the memorial service, donating raffle prizes,...
Better ways to solve problems than recall
The recent recall efforts regarding Mr. Barrera are misguided. As former superintendent of the Stony Creek Joint Unified School District there have been many occasions when I have worked with Mr. Barrera. Whether it is a SELPA workgroup, superintendents’...
Letter gave 'false witness'
Dear Editor,I have served on the Glenn County Board of Education for 17 years. Never have I witnessed the animosity and false accusations that I have seen recently.Just a couple weeks ago, I read a letter in the newspaper accusing three of the board members,...
Everyone helped in Orland's time of crisis
Editor, During the recent fires in Orland, the city received a tremendous outpouring of help and support from a large number of agencies and individuals as well as the citizens and businesses of Orland. The following list is by no mean complete. Round...
Families thankful for fire assistance
Editor, The Christensen/Bayles family would like to give a huge thank you to Zips Towing and the Quintel family for donating two cars to our relatives who lost their mobile home and vehicles in the June 10 Orland fire. We can’t tell you how much...
Furtados offer their thanks
We would like to give our thanks to the Willows community and all those in the surrounding areas who have helped us during the hardest time of our lives with the loss of our son, Steven. All of the love and support that has been shown to us with...
Red Cross aids fire relief effort
On Tuesday, the Three Rivers Red Cross responded to two wildfires - one in Orland and one in Oroville. At the request of county offices we set up evacuation centers. The center in Orland closed after several hours, but we served many clients. ...
Thanks for help on city signs
I would like to let the citizens of the city of Colusa know I did not forget to acknowledge the two beautiful welcome signs recently erected on Highway 20 near the fairgrounds and Colusa Golf Course. I know each and everyone of you worked...
Citizens group didn’t fund Ash
A citizen of Williams recently accused the Citizens for a Better Williams group of contributing from their treasury of donations to the candidacy of Kevin Ash (for Colusa County supervisor). That could not be further from the truth and we invite...
More parking for Colusa fair?
(Colusa County) has outgrown the fairgrounds. Parking has grown from the fairgrounds parking lots to between Will S. Green Road to past Fremont and Ninth streets. Perhaps it is time to address some parking solutions: shuttle buses, a parking garage...
Recall comments missed the mark
I apologize that I made a comment about Michael Dennis being offered something for his activity in the recall. Mr. Dennis made me aware that he is no longer union president as of this past May.Byron Denton, Orland ...
Union steps in for management
Dear Editor: A sad day has arrived when (Willows Unified Teachers Association) union president Michael Dennis has to do management’s dirty work for them. It makes me wonder what he has been offered. As a former member of three different unions,...
Barrera recall vital for county
Dear Editor: I was delighted to read about the recall of Glenn County Superintendent Arturo Barrera. It’s about time someone did something about this guy. Mr. Barrera has been running amuck with our children’s education long enough. I am...
Make conservation part of energy plan
In 2001, Vice President Dick Cheney said, "Conservation may be a sign of personal virtue, but it should not be the basis of comprehensive energy policy." With conservation not in an energy plan for the country, one suspects motivation other than honorable...
What's happened to Orland police?
Orland's Mayberry-ish charm is quickly rubbing off for this returnee. As a clean-cut, middle-aged professional who's involved in bettering Orland, I'm outraged that the police, for the third time in the last few years, pulled me over for a supposed traffic...
Letter: Fly the flag with proper etiquette
The United States flag is to be flown at half-staff for the death of heads of state and as ordered by the president. This is called an executive order. As a soldier, it has been my privilege and honor to carry the flag (and Bible) with me during my “visits”...
OWIC Rummage Sale best yet
The Orland Women's Improvement Club 58th Annual Rummage Sale Friday, March 7th and Saturday, March 8th was the best one yet! We want to extend a big Thank You to everyone who brought in rummage and spent his or her money at our sale. Because...
Tank mechanic enjoys local paper
I'm a tank mechanic for the Army and I just wanted to thank you guys for the support. I'm from Orland and I hope that one day I will move back there. I always read the (Press-)Register when I can because it keeps me informed on what is happening...
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