Run it Up the Flagpole Contest

Launching the "Run It Up the Flagpole" Contest
Yuba County Salutes Local Students and Artists
(news release issued October 1, 2002)

Seeking to tap home-grown artistic talent, the Yuba County Board of Supervisors recently requested a competition for local residents to create a flag that represents the County’s background and rich history. The completed flag or banner will be used for formal functions and local fairs, festivals, and parades.

Ric Teagarden, Superintendent of Schools for Yuba County has offered $100 to the grade 7 – 12 winner and $50 to the runner-up. Deb Biladeau Design, Inc. is providing her services to prepare the finalist’s artwork for the custom flag design. Additionally, the Yuba-Sutter Fairground and Regional Arts Council have donated tickets for various functions to the contest finalists.

“This is an exceptional opportunity for Yuba County students to gain an understanding of their common history and heritage in a creative, artistic format,” commented Superintendent Teagarden. “I enthusiastically support education-based projects like this that vividly illustrate how a community can be drawn together by understanding its roots.”

Contestants will be judged in two age categories, “Grades 7 – 12,” and “College and Community.” The contest begins October 1 and concludes November 15. A final winning selection, to be made into a custom flag or banner design, will be made by the Board of Supervisors in a public meeting.

“The flag’s design should incorporate the history and ambience of Yuba County using simple designs, primary colors and shapes,” explains graphic artist Deb Biladeau. “Artists will also be asked to provide a written interpretation of their work to assist the judges.”

The “Run it Up the Flagpole” Contest Committee has received input from a number of organizations, including the Yuba Community College District, Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce, Marysville Business Improvement District, Yuba-Sutter Regional Arts Council, and the Friends for the Preservation of Yuba County History.

To receive more information on the “Run it Up the Flagpole” competition, call 530 741-6280, email jfleming@yubacounty.org, or print instructions and an application at www.yubacounty.org.           

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