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6C Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Bulletin, Progressive, Record, Reporter
Four medals
Ethan Skemp was the only Quincy High School track
member to attend the Vern Regier Invitational in
Marysville on Friday, April 15. He won first in the high
jump with a final jump of 5 feet, 10 inches, second in the
400M run with a time of 55,36 seconds, third in the 300
hurdles with a time of 50.16 and third in the 200M with a
time of 24.43. Photo submitted
FRC players sign
Two Feather River College
women's basketball players
signed to play at Western
New Mexico University, a
Division II school located in
Silver City, N.M.
Heather Hamilton, FRC's
5-foot-ll-inch forward/post
from Ely, Nev., and Riann
Eckert-Taylor, the 5-foot-9-
inch small forward out of
Reno, will join the WNMU
Mustangs next season.
Hamilton was a first-team,
all-conference player in the
Golden Valley Conference
and averaged 38 percent
from the field, 12 points per
game and 7.5 rebounds per
game. She also averaged two
steals and two assists per
game.
Hamilton started all 24
games for the Golden Eagles
this year. She had a game
high 26 points and 19 re-
bounds against Porterville
College.
Eckert-Taylor averaged
three points and three re-
bounds per game. She wasn't
able to play the last three
games due to a concussion
suffered against Lassen Col-
lege.
Eckert-Taylor had a game
high 13 points against Col-
lege of the Redwoods, and
nine rebounds against Hart-
nell.
Heather Hamilton gets off a jump shot between two defenders.
Hamilton, along with teammate Riann Eckert-Taylor, signed
with Western New Mexico University. Photo by Lisa Kelly
Spring snowmelt prompts safety warning
Pacific Gas and Electric
Company (PG&E), the Califor-
nia Department of Boating
and Waterways (DBW) and
California State Parks warn
outdoor recreationists to take
precautions this spring sea-
son. This year's abundant
snowfall and spring snowmelt
will result in swift and cold
river flows that can create
treacherous conditions for all
recreationists -- waders,
swimmers, paddlers, boaters,
anglers and even hikers cool-
ing off at the water's edge.
The utility and state depart-
ments cautioned that the wa-
ter content of California's
mountain snowpack was at
163 percent of normal as of
April 1 -- the highest since
1995. As warmer weather and
longer days begin melting
snow in mountainous regions,
water temperatures will con-
tinue to drop and flows will
continue to rise in waterways
and reservoirs. Reservoir op-
erators have begun increasing
water releases in anticipation
of filling later in the spring.
Most PG&E reservoirs are ex-
pected to fill and water to flow
over dam spillways in the
May through July period.
"Those planning outings
near mountain streams,
rivers and reservoirs need to
be extra vigilant and take
appropriate safety measures,"
said Alvin Thoma, director of
PG&E's power generation de-
partment. "Water flows will
fluctuate with the warming
and cooling of the day so al-
ways be prepared for a change
in conditions."
"Even experienced swim-
mers can get caught in swift
river flows," said DBW's Act-
ing Director Lucia C. Becerra.
"Stay safe by checking local
conditions before taking a
boating trip, wear a life jacket
and avoid alcohol."
To check conditions, visit
cdec.water.ca.gov. Under the
River Stages/Flow tab, click
River Conditions.
"Spring is a wonderful time
to visit our beautiful lakes
and fast moving rivers," said
Ruth Coleman, director of
California State Parks. "But
please read the safety tips in
this water safety warning be-
cause making a mistake could
kill you or a loved one."
Know the water
Sudden immersion in cold
water can stimulate the "gasp
reflex" causing an involun-
tary inhalation of air or wa-
ter. It can even trigger cardiac
arrest, temporary paralysis,
hypothermia and drowning.
When faced with swift water,
even the strongest swimmers
may be easily overwhelmed.
Cold water entering the ear
canal can cause vertigo and dis-
orientation. This may confuse
swimmers, causing them to
venture deeper into the water.
Know your limits
Swimming in open water is
more difficult than in a swim-
ming pool -- people tire more
quickly and can get into trouble.
Cold water causes impair-
ment leading to fatalities. It
reduces body heat 25 - 30
times faster than air does at
the same temperature.
Many unseen obstacles can
be lurking below the water's
surface. Swift water can make
these obstacles even more
treacherous.
Wear a life jacket
Conditions change quickly
in open water and even the
best swimmers can misjudge
the water and their skills
when boating or swimming.
Wearing a life jacket can in-
crease survival time.
A life jacket can provide
some thermal protection
against the onset of hypother-
mia and keep you afloat until
someone can rescue you.
Parental supervision
Actively supervise children
in and around open bodies of
water, giving them your undi-
vided attention. Appoint a
designated "water watcher,"
taking turns with other adults.
Teach children that swim-
ming in open water is not the
same as swimming in a pool:
they need to be aware of un-
even surfaces, river currents,
ocean undertow and changing
weather.
Know the law
A 2010 boating law states
that children under age 13
must wear a life jacket when
on a moving vessel that is 26
feet or less in length.
Every person on board a per-
sonal watercraft (popularly
known as "jet skis") and any
person being towed behind a
vessel must wear a Coast
Guard-approved life jacket.
It is against the law to oper-
ate a boat or water ski with a
blood alcohol concentration
(BAC) of 0.08 percent or more.
You can be arrested even
when your BAC is less than
0.08 percent if conditions are
deemed unsafe.
About DBW
DBW enhances public ac-
cess to California's waterways
and promotes on-the-water
safety through programs
funded by vessel registration
fees, boating fuel tax dollars
and boating facility construc-
tion loan payments. For more
information, visit dbw.ca.gov.
First
place
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A group of young ladies representing Portola and Quincy took home first place in an AAU basketball tournament in
Sacramento. The ladies recorded three victories in the eight-team bracket by hitting the winning basket with 3 seconds
remaining in the championship game for an exciting 28-26 win. Evidence of their poise and hard work paid off for the
ladies, as the team faced heated competition from the San Francisco and Sacramento areas. The team is coached by Mike
Preston (not pictured) and Kyle Briggs. Back row, from left" Kyle Briggs, Bebe Briggs, Rachael Hannah, Alli Ramelli, Alicia
Silva, and assistant Dean Panfili. Front row, from left: Caitlin Chan, Brook Panfili and Brooke Selvaggio. Photo submitted
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