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| Written by PI Web | |
| Friday, 25 April 2008 | |
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There’s more to do than ever in this town Patterson City Council’s decision last week to extend the city summer youth employment program is just the latest indication of a community that is reaching out to its youth. It’s a positive sign, as adults and teens alike are combating that age-old myth that there is nothing to do in this town. The city, schools, nonprofit groups and community volunteers all have stepped up to offer youth activities in recent months, creating far more opportunities for youngsters than existed even a few years ago. There are sports programs such as Little League and Patterson Youth Soccer Association, martial arts schools, Patterson Repertory Theatre, Patterson Teen Center events and church youth group activities, to name just a few opportunities. Programs at Patterson High School, such as the biannual Every 15 Minutes campaign against drinking and driving and the new Project FIITNESS, are helping promote healthy decision-making among teens. Meanwhile, the newly formed Youth Action Commission is soliciting input from teens, providing them a voice so they can improve the community. Maybe some of the focus on youth stems from a reaction to last year’s notorious gang fight at Patterson High School. Maybe it is just a natural result of growth, or maybe it comes from a general awareness that teens in this town are looking for something constructive to do. Regardless, it is great to see adults and teens alike stepping up and making this a community that has far more to offer than in the past. There is always more work that could be done. Perhaps teen hangouts, such as downtown coffee shops and restaurants, could stay open late on Friday nights or weekends, providing a venue for local bands. Some eateries could even host poetry slam nights or other cultural events. But there is no denying that the community has come a long way in its outreach to youth. During a time when gang activity seems to be on the rise and many young people grow up in broken homes, community members should be applauded for the good work they do to include all our young people. In short, keep up the good work. The quality of our community depends upon it. PATTERSON'S PAST 25 years ago — April 28, 1983 More rainfall this week upped the record 1982-83 season to more than 25 inches, eclipsing the previous mark of 21.36 inches set in 1957-58. O.N. “Ore” Minniear, who in 1916 served under Gen. John Pershing in Mexico, has celebrated his 90th birthday. He and wife, Hazel, have been married 65 years. Llamas are roaming a 20-acre plot on Fred Neerman’s farm on Sycamore Avenue. He started raising llamas as a hobby about seven years ago. Vincent Hooper, Frank Friedrich, and Steven Inaudi won this year’s Punt, Pass and Kick competition sponsored by the Lions Club. 50 years ago — April 24, 1958 Patterson’s new dump site at the end of Eucalyptus Avenue is now officially open. Fees are 50 cents for a pickup load and $1 for a full truck. Engineer W.F. Woolley will serve as Saturday’s Youth Day parade marshal, to be announced by Frank Soares. Florence Gray will be in the parade as Miss Patterson, along with attendants Patsy Brewer, Diane Leon, Margaret Homen and Marilyn Austin. The Las Palmas Elementary School will have its annual marbles tournament, sponsored by the local VFW. Donkey basketball, sponsored by the FFA chapter, will entertain fans next Tuesday night in the old Patterson High gym. Bruce Selander is the new VFW commander. 75 years ago — April 28, 1933 The FDES Society will build a new dance hall on its grounds. Plans call for it being ready for this year’s festival in late June. Police Chief Carl Busengdal has a new job added to his numerous duties and will now care for Plaza Park at an additional salary of $20 a month. He will use the sprinklers while he is on night duty. Farm commodities are gradually increasing in price. Butterfat has gone up from a low of 5 cents to 23 cents since April 7. Beans, peaches and apricot prices have shown signs of rising, while egg production is down 20 percent on the West Coast with prices remaining steady. The American Legion Auxiliary started Patterson’s first jigsaw puzzle party Wednesday. Old Dutch Cleanser was this week selling for 6 cents at the McConnell Market. Patterson Irrigator archives.
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