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Bulletin, Progressive, Record, Reporter Wednesday, April 13, 2011 §B CHINA, from page 1B dancing and talking about dating in our separate cultures." Brianne Turner-Farnworth, who made a close friend in the art studio, said, "This life-changing journey demon- strated how words are not everything. I met Tom who captures the essence of language through art. He and I shared this rare and memorable chance to draw together. We found that we are no better than the other, but just different, in the best ways possible." For Ashley Arteburn, the trip was a reference point from which to understand her life as an American. The long school days and short vacations surprised her. Classes begin at 7:30 a.m. and continue until 11:15 p.m. with breaks for meals and a short nap. Boarding students whose families live nearby may go home for Saturday morning and afternoon, but return for evening classes that night. Since class is 6-1/2 days a week, many must wait for their biennial vacations to see family. Teachers move from class to class throughout the day, while students sit in the same classroom for all subjects, 11 months out of the year. The PCS group spent the final four days in Beijing, visiting an acrobatic show and historical sites: the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the emperor's Summer Palace, the 2008 Olympic complex, galleries for jade, pearl and pottery and, of course, the Great Wall. Lisa Farnworth said, "There is a reason the Great Wall is called the Great Wall. The steps themselves are a major undertaking to climb. None of the steps is the same height. They range from one brick high to about 15 inches high." Walking on the Great Wall, according to sophomore Nicholas Shirk, was "like walking through history." Students collected images from their trip in journals of snapshot detail. Robert Hopman wrote, "I loved the terraced hills that were set up for growing rice. I saw an old, wrinkled farmer wading through the swamps catching fish." Nicholas Shirk remem- bered the unusual trans- portation. "I saw four people on one moped going down the road and the driver, a teenage kid, was texting." "After spending time with the people that I did, I can now say I love China," senior Carson DeCrona said of the trip's impact on him. "Before this trip came up, I was a little prejudiced about the Chinese people. I realize now that I was arrogant and biased." Carl Robinette wa also influenced in her perspec- tive: "Our Chinese friends wanted us to leave with the best impression of their beautiful, kind country. Well, it's true. China did leave a good impression on all of us, so much so that everyone wants to go back." Even before the flight home left Beijing, students began planning a hoped-for return trip in 2013. Sophomore Victoria Lafayette, who could not go this time, will jump at the chance to return on the next voyage. "I have always dreamed of seeing the Great Wall," she said. "The pictures and stories the team brought back gave me the inspiration to make it happen." Senior Jonathan Robinette, who challenged his class- mates in 2010 to take this trip, is very satisfied with the outcome. "It has helped our school grow educationally," he said, '?Having traveled overseas twice now, I believe that a chance to educate and be educated in a foreign culture greatly enhances our understanding of the world." Jonathan said the trip opened his mind to a career in engineering that would take him out of the United States. John Sturley, PCS princi- pal, said, "The trip exceeded all expectations. They went out of their way to host us to a very memorable experi- ence." Sturley also issued an open invitation to the community. The students will give a presentation on their trip Sunday, May 1, at 4 p.m. at Springs of Hope Church, 59 Bell Lane. For more information, call the school at 283-0415. Fire safe council meets tomorrow in Quincy The Plumas County Fire afe Council's regularly scheduled monthly meeting will be held Thursday, April 14, at the Plumas County Planning and Building Services office, located at 555 Main St. in Quincy, from 9 to 11 a.m. At the April meeting the council will discuss progress toward current wildfire mitigation projects and implementation of the Com- munity Wildfire Protection Plan. Fire Safe Council members want to encourage Plumas County residents that when burning, in these beautiful spring days, do so safely and help reduce smoke impacts. While burn permits are not required until May 1, residents still need to: 1) choose a safe location with water available, 2) burn only on permissive burn days, 3) burn only cured (not green) material, 4) burn only dry piles that will burn hotter and produce less smoke, 5) don't put tires, processed wood, painted wood or garbage into burn piles and 6) completely extin- guish piles when finished burning. When residents don't follow these simple rules their fires can either escape, threatening others, or create smoke conditions that are a nuisance. Brian West, council chairman, says, "Unfortunately, every spring in our county we have early season wildfire caused by Federal judge upholds Caltrans program In a victory for the Califor- nia Department of Trans- portation (Caltrans), a U.S. District Court judge affirmed that Caitrans' Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Program was "clearly consti- tutional" in a recent ruling. Caltrans implements a DBE Program as a condition of receiving $3 billion in federal transportation fund- ing annually. The program ensures a level playing field for disadvantaged and small businesses competing for public contracts. In 2005, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals provided new guidance to states on implementation of DBE programs (Western States Paving vs. Washington State Department of Transporta- tion). In response, Caltrans conducted a study to identify the existence and scope of discrimination, if any, in the highway transportation contracting industry in California. The study was completed in 2007 and identified signifi- cant disparities in contract dollars awarded to African- American, Asian Pacific- American, Native American and women-owned firms. To address those disparities, Caltrans proposed the use of both race-neutral and race-conscious means in its Museum seeks volunteer staff In anticipation of its up- coming spring and summer activities, the Plumas County Museum will hold a volun- teer orientation meeting Wednesday, April 20, from 10 - 11 a.m. at the museum. The museum looks forward to enjoying a busy spring and summer and has many in- door and outdoor projects and events -- such as the annual Fourth-Grade Living History Days, summer Variel Home tours and First Peoples' Culture Days -- that rely on volunteer staffing. The museum cordially invites all past, present and future museum volunteers and docents to this orienta- • tion meeting to see what volunteer opportunities are available at the museum. The upcoming Fourth- Grade Living History Days, which are held in May, will also be discussed. The museum especially invites any new volunteers that may be interested in helping give tours of the museum's historic 1878 Variel Home to attend this meeting. If you have ever wanted to help at the museum, now is • your chance to find out about its programs. Come help the Plumas County Museum keep the history of Plumas County alive. The Plumas County Muse- um is located at 500 Jackson St. in downtown Quincy. For more information or to RSVP, contact the museum at 283-6320. contracting programs. In 2009, the Federal Highway Administration approved the proposal, which includes an overall goal of 13.5 percent DBE involve- ment. In June 2009, the Pacific Legal Foundation filed its complaint in federal court on behalf of Associated General. Contractors of San Diego, asking the court to declare Caltrans' DBE Program un- constitutional and order it halted. On March 23, 2011, Republican women host speaker The PluralS County Repub- lican Women Federated will hold its April meeting Thurs- day, April 28, at the Graeagle Meadows Golf Course club- house. The business meeting will commence at 10:45 a.m. with lunch at noon. There will be a baked potato buffet and choice of drink. Following lunch, members will hear from guest speaker Susie Iventosh, author of "Tax Bites and Tasty Morsels, Who's Been Eating My Pie?" One of Iventosh's pet peeves is the nation's tax structure and she has com- bined tax information with great recipes. As a special treat, she will provide dessert from one of her recipes in the book. The cost is $15 and reserva- tions can be made by calling Marlene Nelson at 836-1547. Folks can attend just for the luncheon and speaker. All are welcome! 1 m spayed & neutered cats and dogs! ee Friends of Plumas Animal Shelter will pay adoption fees .$. .$. .$. 'i" Tango Male These two Black Labs were an owner release and are both 6 months old Shelter hours are Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8am-5pm, closed 1-2pm for lunch and closed weekends. Plumas Animal Services charges a $10 fee and license fees are $5 per year. iOe_ An officer will deliver a pet to the adopting party's veterinary of choice to have the animal -r altered in completion of the adoption requirement. For more information, call 283-3673 or visit OO countyofplumas.com or pelflnder.com. O@e$  AMERICAN VALLEY ANIMAL HOSPIT----- oe ---',-i leee. ". Adopt a pet from the Plumas County a' AnimalShelter&receivea,0% ]'B  DISCOUNT on spay & neutering [ p,u, srs I lge 283-4500 0,  / ),2)2] V Alta & Lee Rd. Quincy : ° B' unextinguished piles when strong winds blow." Resi- dents can obtain recorded phone message information on permissive burn days from the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District in Chester, Green- ville, Portola, Quincy and Sierraville. The Pl'umas County Fire Safe Council is a coalition of citizens, businesses and representatives from local, state and federal government agencies which share a common interest in prevent- ing loss of life and minimiz- ing loss of property from wildland fires. The mission of the Fire Safe Council is: "To reduce the loss of natural and manmade resources caused by wildfire through Firewise Community programs and pre-fire activities." For more information on our council, Plumas County's Community Wildfire Pro- tection Plan, and other fire safe information, visit plumasfiresafe.org. Judge Mendez determined that the program satisfied constitutional requirements and denied the plaintiff's request. ............. Really cute and ,,..,. ' . ...: ...... fanciful cookie cutters by ............. 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