Letters to the Editor 5-8-14

Clean-up at Brooks
Editor: We had a terrific day, Saturday April 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Brooks. Over 65 students, parents, teachers, staff members and community members came to help with the landscaping! Weeds were pulled, bushes were trimmed and shaped, debris and dead leaves were removed, flowers were planted, wood chips were spread and more. What a difference all the hard work made. More than once, it was said, ‘Many hands make light work.’ There was so much goodwill and fun for everyone. Prizes were raffled and the free lunch was delicious! Brooks wants to acknowledge our fantastic School Site Council (SSC) for putting on this event! A special thank you goes to SSC members Claudia Kvamme, who gave countless hours to this project and Kim Szalai who assisted her in numerous ways. Ms. Jordan and her fourth grade had the most student representation. Parents who could not be present also contributed with financial donations. Wonderful organizations that supplied donations included The Ratto Group for the yard waste container; the Water Agency for mulch and bandanas; C*Star for hot dogs, buns, watermelon and potato salad; The Wells Fargo Center for the Arts for tickets to a May performance and water bottles; and Home Depot for gloves, gardening tools, container and tarps.
Kimberlee Kimes
Principal of Brooks Elementary
Free Art Course
Editor: Windsor is very lucky to have a new FREE SRJC course in Painting with Acrylics. The teacher, Deborah Little Bear, is wonderful. While designed for seniors, the class is actually open to all ages, and materials are provided. We are doing an interesting and fun variety of projects. It meets on Thursdays 1-4 p.m. at Bell Manor Clubhouse, 8780 Bell Rd., Windsor, CA. Come join us and check it out.
Lisa Bollman
Windsor