Archive for September 30th, 2010
CDPH ISSUES WARNING NOT TO EAT BANNER MOUNTAIN ALFALFA SPOUTS
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today warned consumers to not eat Banner Mountain Alfalfa Sprouts because the sprouts may be contaminated with Salmonella. Consumers should discard the sprouts or return them to the place of purchase. No illnesses have been associated with the Banner Mountain product at this time. Symptoms of Salmonella infection include fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea which may be bloody. Most infected people recover within a week. Some people may [...]
IVL Football Action Heats Up As Preseason Reaches Mid-Point
By Chris Furguson The local football action went from slow and tame to fast and furious last Friday as several teams prepared for the last pair of games before preseason ends and league action begins. The Brawley Wildcats held their home opener against the Christian Academy Patriots, but lost 28-10. Brawley’s scorers included Colton Tate, who scored off a 45 yd. pass from Donald Wharton, and Sergio Hernandez, who had a field goal and a PAT. The Wildcats next host the Coachella Valley [...]
In Other Words
Is Anybody Out There Paying Attention? A Paraprosdokian World Awaits IS ANYBODY OUT THERE PAYING ATTENTION? It would appear they aren’t. Here in Holtville and in other places, such as Brawley, subcommittees to the City Council go along without much recognition and mostly without much purpose. The Holtville Planning Commission is short members once again and finding those who want to service is getting to be a real chore. Small town living is supposed to mean participation in small town [...]
Peter Martinez Brings Experience To The IVC Board
(The following is a statement prepared and submitted by candidate Peter A. Martinez. It is presented in his own words.) A Candidate who is Ready to meet the Challenges Peter A. Martinez brings 15 years of academic experience working with California Community Colleges. He is currently the Director of Extended Opportunity Programs & Services including overseeing the CARE Program for Palo Verde Community College in Blythe. During his tenure at Palo Verde College, he has developed the [...]
Planning Commission Is Short Two As Another One Quits
By Luke Phillips City Manager Laura Fischer announced at a meeting of the Holtville City Council Monday that Planning Commissioner Martin Castanon has submitted a letter of resignation. Castanon is the second planning commissioner to resign over the summer after Jim Marquand left his position this past June, leaving two vacant seats which have yet to be filled. Fischer says the Castanon decided to resign because of conflicts with his work schedule. Fischer says that the two vacant seats [...]
