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As Thanksgiving approaches, students in Trinity County are getting a varied menu from school to school and class to class as far as how the holiday is observed and what is taught. Some schools have no Thanksgiving celebration, while others partner with parents to put on a spread with turkey and all the trimmings for their youngest students. More ... Turkey trot begins day at Trinity High School The sixth annual Weaverville Turkey Trot begins at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, at the Trinity High School track. The two- or three-mile courses each wander through the trails surrounding the school (which may be muddy, so come prepared) and finish at the THS track. More ... Blood drive A Weaverville community blood drive is scheduled from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Weaverville Fire station, 100 Bremer St. Walk-ins welcome! Blood drive participants will receive a Season of Giving T-shirt and a coupon for a free small coffee from Mamma Llama Coffeehouse. More ... A couple of weeks ago, the compressor that operates the big walk-in kitchen refrigerator where the fresh food is stored quit working. The staff acted quickly and replaced the compressor at a cost of $1,300. That's a hefty bill for anyone and a huge challenge for the center. Requests for funds were sent out. More ... To honor veterans the preschool and primary classes (First Five Playgroup) of Coffee Creek School treated the Trinity Lake Lions to a special Veterans Day presentation. Dressed in white shirts and red cowboy hats and holding flags, the children sang their hearts out, each one knowing and singing all the words to "God Bless America," "America the Beautiful" and "You're a Grand Old Flag." Teachers Laura Umpierre and Mary Valls and aides Jamie Brinton and Samantha Seymoure taught the children hand motions to dramatize all the songs. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the older students took turns defining and giving meaning to each of the difficult words in the pledge. More ... 150 YEARS AGO SATURDAY, Nov. 26, 1859 Affair of Honor — On Monday morning Hon. R.T. Miller and Jas. Gallagher, of this place, met and exchanged shots, in the presence of several friends of the parties, near Shasta. Judge Miller was slightly wounded in both legs, below the knees, at the first fire, his shot striking the ground before reaching Gallagher. More ... Our deepest belated sympathy to Barney Culbertson and family at the passing of Linda Belden Culbertson on Oct. 12. Linda was so much a part of those of us who loved her; it was difficult to accept her absence. Whatever organization Linda joined, she participated with enthusiasm and ideas. We miss her and will remember her always. More ... Last Monday, Hyampom lost Dave Strong, a longtime member of the community, who succumbed to cancer. Since we have not yet had the chance to talk to Marrianna, we don't know anything pertaining to services, but will inform you when we do. More ... As I start to write this column, I can't help but think about the season and the reason. The leaves are falling everywhere and the colors of fall bring beauty to our county. The threat of snow last week makes us think of winter, but we still have a few days of fall. More ... Will he say "woof woof" or "ho ho ho"? "Santa Paws" in full red outfit will be played by Andy Aiello of Steiner Flat Road at the Trinity County Animal Shelter on Friday, Nov. 27. Mary Trancho of Ponderosa Pines will photograph our four-footed friends with a new Canon digital camera. The photo is framed and given to the owner for a $10 donation to the shelter. More ... Banners will fly again across our main drag in Hayfork, thanks to the generosity and cooperative spirit of several players. General manager Rick Coleman of TCPUD had to suspend hanging banners on the utility poles after he was made aware of the electrical hazard in high winds. More ... The start of the winter season has hit the North Trinity Lake area. Our hills have been dusted with the white stuff and our gardens have retreated into their winter sleep. More ... The 20th annual Lewiston Bridge Lighting and Fireworks Extravaganza happens this Saturday, starting at 3 p.m. in the Lewiston Historic District (some venues will oepn at 2). More ... Kids and clutter go together — especially at a new business in Weaverville that opened this month. It's actually two stores in one. Corrie Abercrombie of Weaverville and Pat Treadwell of Douglas City have teamed up to open VIP Baby & Kids and Clutter 2 at 1230 Main St., by Plotzke ACE Hardware. More ... |
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