Local resident Kelly Peart was named July 2007’s “Woodlander of the Month.”

Peart was honored for two blood drives she organized to help 10-year-old Sammie Hartsfield, who is receiving chemotherapy treatment for Osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer.  Sammie is the daughter of Chris and Steve Hartsfield, close friends of Peart.

The blood drives in January and in March of this year each brought in over a 100 donors.  Peart plans to organize a third blood drive for Sammie who will need numerous more transfusions while she fights this disease.

The Woodlander of the Month Award, which recognizes outstanding community service, is co-sponsored by Woodland Mayor, David Flory; the Daily Democrat; and Yolo County Supervisors representing Woodland: Duane Chamberlain and Matt Rexroad.