By Diana Van Der Ploeg Butte College President Oroville, Calif.
On behalf of Butte College I’d like to thank those in your fire department who responded to the Humboldt Fire in Butte County. They not only saved Butte College from serious and devastating destruction, but they protected our communities we all live in. Without their great efforts many more people would not have homes to return to, and much of our campus would not be available for providing education to those in our community. We’re very grateful for all of their help … they’re the greatest!
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 9, 2008. Read the original PDF.