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Firebaugh - Mendota Journal

San Joaquin - Tranquillity West Side Advance

(Kerwest Newspapers)

Serving Northwest Fresno County Since 1906

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STEFFEN NAMED TO FID BOARD

Tom Steffen, a fourth generation Fresno County farmer, has been appointed to the Fresno Irrigation District Board of Directors.

Steffen, who lives in the Kerman area, will serve for the next two years. He fills a vacancy created in November when Robert Metzler, winner of last fall’s Division 4 balloting, declined the seat after learning his employment with the District would create a legal conflict.

He will take office Jan. 24, seceding Director Jacob Andresen who is leaving the Board after 24 years.

"The Board made the selection Tuesday after interviewing four excellent candidates," said Fill General Manager Gary Serrato.

Steffen is a member of the California Almond Board Production Research Committee and the Monsanto Agricultural Group consumer panel. He is a member of the Blue Diamond Growers Liaison Committee.

He will need to seek election in November 2008 for the term’s remaining two years.

EOC CAN HELP WITH HEATING COSTS

The Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission’is gearing up to help hundreds of Fresno County residents pay high heating bills incurred during this winter’s freeze. The program can pay up to $342 of a resident’s PG&E bill or assists residents by providing them with wood, propane or oil. To participate in UHEAP individuals must meet the following requirements:

. Fresno County Resident; . Low-income; . Social Security Card; . Income verification; . Personal ID such as a driver’s license

For more information call 559-2631135 or go to 1900 Mariposa Mall, Suite 111, Fresno, CA 93721.

New Chief Named to Head Fresno County Fire

Chief Becky Robertson

Oct. 30 - Chief Becky Robertson has been named to head up the Fresno County Fire Protection District (also known as the Fresno/Kings Unit of the California Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection). She will supervise a district which covers about 2500 square miles within the county.

Robertson started with CDF in 1984, and has served in all three division chief jobs in the Fresno/Kings Unit as well as on special assignments such as command of large fires and emergency incidents throughout the state.

Robertson has lived in Fresno County since 1986, and said "I am looking forward to my new appointment, and am pleased to serve the citizens of Fresno County."

Fresno County Board of Supervisors member Bob Waterson said, "The citizens of Fresno and Kings Counties can rest easy, knowing a solid profssional is in charge of their fire safety."