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About Angwin...
Angwin is a community of about 2500 residents on Howell Mountain. We are in a coastal range of northern California, about 70 mi. north of San Francisco.
The Village ranges from 1600 to 2200 ft. elevation, overlooking the scenic Napa Valley. It is surrounded by vineyards and forests.
Many Angwin residents work for Pacific Union College, a liberal arts college with a national reputation, or the nearby St. Helena Hospital.
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The Florence Howlett story
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The biography of Angwin-ite Florence Howlett, nearly 95 years old, has arrived in the College Bookstore. The title: her Chinese name, "Lotus Blossom Returns."
In the book, Florence reveals a life of danger and sacrifice, as the child of missionary parents in China, and later as a missionary herself. The years began for Florence in the walled city of Wai Chow where she and her parents faced bandits, kidnappers, battles and debilitating sicknesses. Florence knew the fright of war when the Nationalist army of Chiang Kai-shek swept across the interior, defeating the dozens of warlords, to unite the country.
On one occasion, when she was studying in her upstairs bedroom, a bullet buried itself in her desk.
As a teenager - home-schooled through her first year in college - she longed to become a real student in a real school. Her choice was Pacific Union College, where she finally enrolled in 1929, graduating in 1931 with a Bible Workers Certificate and as a nurse by correspondence from the Chicago School of Nursing. In 1933 she graduated with a B.Th. in Theology and finished her pre-med in 1935. Because of getting measles and scarlet fever she dropped out of medicine and graduated from the Medical Technology course at the Los Angeles General Hospital in 1938.
Florence has lived in Angwin for a long time since her retirement, now the wife of Rolland Howlett whom she first met in Loma Linda 58 years ago. They both served in French Indo-China and Vietnam at different times. Pacific Union College recognized them both with the Weniger Award in 2001 and as "Honored Pioneers" in 2004.
Her brother, Dr. Sherman Nagel, Jr., was another Angwin-ite in his retirement years. He served as a missionary doctor for 26 years in Nigeria and is back there again during the months of April and May, 2005.
Buy this book, titled "Lotus Blossom Returns," and give yourself several evenings of enjoyment.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT PUC
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String Quartet Gives Tsunami Benefit Concert
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The Pacific Union College String Quartet will give a benefit concert to aid ongoing relief efforts in tsunami-stricken areas. PUC Church at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. Reliefdonations will be taken at the concert.
The String Quartet will be performing a wide range of pieces, including works by Mozart, Mendelssohn and Dvorak.
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A New Generation of Artists
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From mosaic-covered garden sculptures to a graphic design project centered on Columbian cultural issues, the annual"Degree Projects" show at Rasmussen Art Gallery has an array of excellent and thought-provoking work. Opening on May 19 at 7 p.m., this exhibit features the senior projects of 22 Pacific Union College art, design and photography majors.
The opening and Gallery are open to the public and free of charge. Regular gallery hours are 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.
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Godzilla in Angwin
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In keeping with tradition, the Pacific Union College Symphonic Wind Ensemble promises to deliver yet another lively and delightful concert during their May 21 performance at 9 p.m. in Paulin Hall. The feature number will be "Godzilla Eats Las Vegas," complete with "extramusical" embellishments! Piano soloist Kristen La Madrid will be featured on "Rhapsody in Blue," and trumpet soloist Alex Caceres will play "Carnival of Venice."
The Symphonic Wind Ensemble, made up of PUC students, faculty and staff, and community members, always performs to a full house, so we recommend that you arrive early. This concert is open to the public and free of charge.
For more information on all of the above, call 707-965-6303.
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Recent Articles
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4/10/2005
Angwin Water Company President Rings Up "No Sale."
Muth Spells Out Problems Facing Angwin Water Company
3/28/2005
3/24/2005
3/6/2005
2/25/2005
2/16/2005
2/10/2005
1/15/2005
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Water Company Board Halts Negotiations for Purchase of Hospital Water System
Muth Resigns - Pease Elected President
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The directors of the Howell Mountain Mutual Water Company voted last week to terminate negotiations with the St. Helena Hospital for purchase of its water system. The proposal on the table would have cost the Angwin users $3 million. The condition of the Hospital system was never revealed, and many Angwin residents saw it as a "pig in a poke."
The Board action represents a complete victory by the Angwin water company membership, which has been opposing the purchase of the Hospital system for two years. In three actions during that period, the members of the mutual company have expressed their opposition to the Board's proposal. First, the majority responding to the Board's own advisory vote rejected the idea. Second, the membership voted by ballot 10-to-one to take the purchase decision out of the hands of the Board, and to make any deal subject to a vote of the full membership. Third, three out of four candidates for a new Board campaigned vigorously against the purchase and all three won the largest number of votes.
The full text of the motion to halt negotiations reads as follows:
RESOLVED: As of April 20, 2005, the HMMWC agrees to stop efforts to seek acquisition of the St. Helena Hospital water system. No further spending on this effort is authorized. The board authorizes its representatives to seek reimbursement of HMMWC expenses from St. Helena Hospital, as specified in the Memorandum of Understanding (hereafter "MOU") between St. Helena Hospital and the HMMWC. Further, the board authorizes termination of the MOU after negotiations for reimbursement are completed.
The water company board, over objections from the membership, spent $212,000 pursuing the purchase of the Hospital system, but never did undertake a study of the condition of the system.
In another action, the Board accepted the resignation of Gilbert Muth from the Board, and elected Adam Pease as president.
Muth was the most vocal advocate for purchase of the Hospital System. Without his leadership, the four remaining members of the old board are not expected to push the issue.
Pease brings a wealth of experience in Board governance to the company. He has been president of three different non-profit organizations, and is currently president of a software research company. He enjoys the confidence of the Angwin community.
On taking office, Pease repeated his campaign promise, to bring better judgment and a more democratic atmosphere to the Board. His statement to the membership is as follows:
"I look forward to being part of a more harmonious and accountable Board that truly serves its membership. We must provide full disclosure of all information about the state of the company to our membership. My goal will be to trim expenses and ensure prudent financial decisions that result in a stable water supply and the lowest possible water rates for the long term."
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Background on Adam Pease, new president of the Howell Mountain Mutual Water Company
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Founder and Owner of software consulting business. Adam has presented scientific products of the company in conferences around the world - China, Japan, and Europe, as well as the United States.
President for seven years of the Adobe Creek Condominium Assn., a 40-unit association. He directed numerous large capital improvements.
President for two years of the Zeta Psi Pi Tau Chapter Fraternity Alumni Assn., a 150-member organization.
President for two years of the Fortnightly Music Club, a 100-year old classical music performance club with 150 members. Adam increased funding and membership.
Director of a division of a software research company, with responsibility for staffing, sales, financial planning, marketing, management and technical direction.
Adam’s experience as a leader in the organizations mentioned above will be invaluable to the Angwin water company.
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Firefighters train, then
BURN HOUSE TO THE GROUND
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An Angwin property owner gave his old house last week for a training exercise by Napa County fire fighters. About 50 men and women took turns entering the building, under controlled burn, to learn what it is like to work through heat and smoke. After a day of such training, they torched the whole house for burning completely.
The owners will build a new house on the site, in the 500 block of White Cottage Road, South.
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Hose Practice 
Ready For Action
All Systems Go
Man Down
Angwin men and women in the training exercise
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