01162009 by Williams Pioneer Review

Volume 2 Issue 2 En Español las páginas

January 16 - February 6, 2009

Community celebrates WPD grand opening

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COMING UP... Colusa County Youth Football & Cheerleading Annual Crab Feed January 17 Dutch Oven Cook-Off January 17 Colusa Firefighters Crab Feed January 24 Catholic Ladies Relief Society Bridge-Whist Luncheon January 24 Child Safety Seat Check January 30 Our Lady of Lourdes Spaghetti Dinner January 31 Colusa County Farm Show February 3, 4, & 5

What’s Inside Opinion......................Page 4 & 5 Looking Back...................Page 6 Home & Garden ..............Page 7 Commentary ..................Page 9 Community Calendar ...Page 11 Classifieds .....................Page 12

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Local dignitaries, residents, city council members and representatives from area law enforcement agencies, attended the ribbon cutting for the Williams Police Department’s much anticipated, new building. - Staff Photo

t was a very festive atmosphere at the new Williams Police Department building January 9, as local dignitaries, residents and area law enforcement agencies, came together for a much anticipated, ribbon-cutting ceremony.

James Saso “The council has been very supportive and they recognized that the building we had been using was too small for our needs.” The former home of the WPD was a small, modular trailer that was never intended to be a permanent structure, was where they “I’m impressed how well it turned out, operated out of for more than a decade. we are all very proud of it,” said Williams Mayor Pro-tem Angela Fulcher.

“It’s built with room for our department to grow with the city and we now have all the amenities of a working police station,” Saso said “We are a full service police station with an open door policy. Residents are more than welcome to stop by for a tour of our new facility.”

WPD Chief Recieves top Honor

The building is the former California Highway Patrol building that has been empty after a fire had gutted it years ago. The foundation and walls remained unharmed so the city council voted in favor of rehabilitating the building for the Williams Police Department. The reconstruction was completed mid September and the department moved into their new home on October 6. “It’s a dream come true for a lot of people. Here we had a building the city owned sitting empty, so we decided to make it a usable space,” explained Williams Mayor Patricia Ash “The contractors and engineers did a beautiful job.” “We finally have a facility the community can be proud of,” stated Police Chief Williams Police Chief James Saso receives a very special award from Department of Justice representative Michael Gomes (right), January 9 after the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new WPD building.

he Williams Police Department had more than just their ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate January 9, it was also a very special day for their police chief, James Saso. Department of Justice representative Michael Gomez made a surprise

appearance at the official grand opening of the new WPD building. Gomez was in attendance to present Saso with a very special award for his service, leadership and ethics in law enforcement. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

2 January 16 - February 6, 2009

Local Woman Makes a Difference.......................................................................................................................By Tami Coder

n the news today, so often one my mom lives in Red Bluff. I have one is greeted with horrors beyond sister who lives in Thermopolis, WY imagine. After with her family. watching even ten minutes of WPR: What did national news, it you want to be becomes hard to when you grew believe that there up? is any hope at Buffy: I wanted all for this crazy, to be a nurse to imperfect world. help others. But then, you hear about someone WPR: What were who rises above you like as a kid? the rest, and truly Buffy: Easy makes a positive Buffy Welch pictured with her children going. I was difference. Buffy Thomas and Megan. active in sports, Welch of Colusa cheerleading, and is one such person. Buffy operates the school related activities. I really enjoyed Impact Thrift Store at 622 Fremont school. Street in Colusa. This store makes clothing and various other items WPR: How long have you been active affordable for people without a lot in the community, and how? of discretionary income, and in this Buffy: We have lived in Colusa for economy, this group of people is 8 yrs. I have been involved with the rapidly growing. The WPR was able to Children’s Home Society and many talk to Buffy about herself and all she church activities. does for the community. WPR:How long have you been with WPR: Where were you born and Impact? raised? Buffy: 1 1/2 yrs. Buffy: I was born and raised in Chico for my younger years as a child. In WPR: What projects are you currently junior high we moved to Corning and working on? that’s where I graduated high school. Buffy: I am working on the “Princess WPR: What about family? Closet”, where girls can come and get Buffy: My dad lives in Corning and low cost formals for the prom. I am

also working on the Spring Fashion Show. Also, we will be featuring a local artist each month and their work will be on display at the store.

from paper goods to meats and vegetables. Where people in need can get what is necessary to make it to the next paycheck.

WPR: What about a husband and children? Buffy: My husband Tom Welch is a Firefighter in Mill Valley, CA. This year we will be celebrating 12 yrs. of marriage. I have 2 kids: Thomas, who is 7 yrs. old and in the 2nd grade, and Megan, who is 5 yrs. old and in kindergarten.

WPR: What do you hope to bring to the county? Buffy: I want people to know that Impact is here to make our community a better place to live. If a person has a need we will try our best to get that resource to them.

WPR: Anything else you want people to know? WPR: Does your family get involved Buffy: I would like to thank everyone in the community? who has supported Impact. You make Buffy: We are involved with church, this store possible. Kiawana’s, t-ball, farm league, and Impact Life. Thank you, Buffy, for providing a ray of hope into the lives of people who WPR: What are your future goals and need a helping hand. The Impact what do you hope for in the future? Thrift Store is open from 9 am to 3:30 Buffy: My hope for the Impact store pm M thru F, and 9 am to 4 pm on would be to have a full-on food pantry Saturdays. Donations are welcomed that will be stocked with everything and appreciated.

Spay and Neuter Reimbursement Program Now Available..............................................Staff Report funding is currently available thanks to the many un-sterilized dogs that have been roaming the county over the past few years. This reimbursement program will be available as long as there are funds available. When the current funding runs out the CCAC will have to halt the program until The program went into place on additional funding is available. December 1, 2008 and is run by the Colusa County Sheriff ’s Department- How it Works Animal Control Division. Following A spay/neuter reim-bursement is CA law F&A #30523 and #31751.7, available to any owner of a dog or cat CCAC has been collecting fees since residing in Colusa County. County 2005 on dogs that were picked up and residents are allowed reimbursement were not spayed or neutered. for two pets per fiscal year. Coupon availability will correspond Each time an animal is picked up, the with available monies in the Spay/ owner is fined an escalating fee, first Neuter Fund account. impound $35, second impound $50, Isaac and Meredith Moore help hold a cute border collie cross puppy who, along third and continuing impound $100. Process: with two others from the same litter, is currently available for adoption at the Colusa These fees are on top of the regular 1) The dog or cat owner presents County Animal Shelter. impound, boarding, and license fees. a copy of an invoice from a These monies are placed in a designated licensed veterinarian showing the or several years the Colusa encourage people to have their cats account. Per the above law the money sterilization fee, to the Animal Control County Animal Control has been and dogs spayed or neutered. Recently must be used for humane education or Department. pushing for a new program that would they got their wish. a low cost spay/neuter program. The CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 “It’s our goal to reduce the number of unwanted puppies and kittens. By reducing the pet over-population problem it will decrease the number of euthanized pets,” said Animal Control Officer Courtney Elliott.

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Williams Fire Protection Authority Cont. from Page 2: Awarded Grant..............................................Special to WPR Spay and Neuter................................................Staff Report

n January 2nd the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the awarding of a Regional Fire Act Grant for communication equipment in the amount of $185,144 to the Williams Fire Protection Authority (WFPA). Last March the WFPA applied for the grant on behalf of six fire departments in Colusa County. The ArbuckleCollege City Fire District, Colusa City Fire Department, Maxwell Fire Protection District, Princeton Fire Protection District, Sacramento River Fire Protection District, as well as the Williams Fire Protection Authority will all benefit.

The grant will allow the purchase of 31 new mobile radios, 114 pagers and 78 handheld radios that will be FCC narrow-banding compliant. Each department will provide a 10 percent match for the equipment. Communication is of the highest priority in the fire service. Having pagers to properly alert firefighters of emergency calls and being able to communicate on the fire grounds are major factors for fast response times and smooth operations. Fire Act Grants have made a big impact in Colusa County over the last several years, enabling several departments to make purchases ranging from safety equipment to fire engines. A cute litter of Corgi/Australian Shepherd/Beagle mix puppies are available to be adopted. CCAC hopes the new spay/neuter program will encourage people to help control the overwhelming animal population, hopefully leading to fewer unwanted animals.

Animal Control personnel will verify the work has been completed. 2) If the animal is a dog, the owner would need to license their dog at this time. 3) The spay/neuter coupon will be completed by the Animal Control Department. The first copy of the coupon will be given to the animal’s owner. The second copy will be attached to the claim form and later forwarded to the auditor. A third copy will be kept with the Animal Control records. 4) Animal Control staff will fill out a Colusa County Claim/Authorization Form for release of funds. The “It’s a very big deal,” said Gomez as animal’s owner will then sign the claim he explained the importance of the form. The claim will be for the cost certificate “They have been recognizing of the spay or neuter with a maximum officers since 1979 and each one is numbered, Jim is receiving number 1089.” So in the 30 years the D.O.J has been issuing these rewards, fewer than mpact Life in Colusa County, a not1100 people have received the award. for-profit thrift store and food bank, made the holidays warmer for 8oo area The committee that decides on recipients of coats, sweaters and vests. recipients of the award, is made up of The mid-November project made the 13 Governor appointees, the Attorney clothing available free-of-charge to General and the Governor himself. anyone in Colusa County needing to fend off cooler winter temperatures. Saso, who appeared moved by the honor, thanked everyone for their Distribution was made from Burchfield support over the years. Primary School, the Arbuckle Family Action Center, the Williams Family Action Center and the Grimes Boy Scout Cabin. Each recipient had a personal escort to assist in locating proper clothing, tending children and to offer support and encouragement.

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WPD Chief

allotment of $100. 5) Animal Control staff will forward the claim form, coupon, and copy of the sterilization invoice to the Sheriff ’s Dept. Fiscal Manager. The claim form will then be forwarded to the Auditor and the county will mail out a check. Checks will be mailed only to the name and address listed on the coupon. 6) Animal Control will maintain a spreadsheet or database of the coupons that will include the owner’s name and phone number. The reimbursement program is available to all Colusa County residents. In December alone over $2000 was reimbursed through the program. To learn more contact the CCAC office between 2-3 p.m. 530-458-0229.

Winter Coat Give-Away.................Special to WPR

Mayor Patricia Ash, City Administrator Jim Manning and Mayor Pro-tem Angela Fulcher were on hand for the much anticipated grand opening of the new WPD building.

More than 30 volunteers from the distribution locations and from the Colusa County Volunteer Citizens Service Unit, Veteran’s Services, Workforce Education & Training of Colusa County Behavioral Health, several high school and grade schools,

local churches, FBLA, Red Cross, and Impact Life staff worked together to ensure success of the project. The clothing had been collected throughout the year by Impact Life and stored for the event. Some leftover coats will be distributed, but most have been stored for distribution next fall. Organizers noted a shortage of children’s coats this year, and there is still a need. Donations of clean, warm coats, sweaters, and vests for children ages 12 and under may be brought to Impact Life on Fremont Street in Colusa. The major sponsors of the project are Impact Life, the Arbuckle and Williams Family Action Centers, Burchfield Primary School and Colusa County Behavioral Health. For information, contact Impact Life in Colusa County at 530-458-5776.

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opinion “Kids these days”.................................................................................................................................By Andrea Moore - Publisher & Editor

t’s amazing the things we can learn from our children. For instance, Meredith (my six year old daughter) educated me about dinosaurs the other day.

Then my four year old son Isaac has taught me to see the humor in many things. Case in point, did you know two of the funniest words in the English language are underwear and underpants. Listening to a back seat Apparently this is conversation between hilarious because Meredith and her just uttering the four year old brother word can set him Isaac the other day I off laughing for a heard her explanation good ten minutes. of the extinction of We aren’t talking little dinosaurs. giggles. This is a big time, belly laughing “A long, lonnnnng experience. Comedy time ago a meteor clubs of the future hit the kingdom and watch out. made the dinosaurs Aliens aren’t real fall into the water and according to Meredith, drown cuz they couldn’t breathe,” she who then retracted her opinion saying said in her most authoritative voice. “Well, perhaps they do exist but they

live a long way away.” Wouldn’t you know that the first thing that crossed my mind while listening to this conversation was since when does a six year old say perhaps?

is a constant fear that some sort of evil will touch our children. It’s scary to think that someone you may walk by on the street could be hurting his kids at home. I wish that they would all look like the monsters that they are so I am always impressed by what they everyone could be aware and protect are learning at school. Is it just me or their families. are they teaching things earlier these days. I remember being amazed at I will be praying for the families who my nephew’s spelling homework a have been devastated by one person’s few years ago, some of the words he depravity and hope they can grow up could spell blew me away. Sometimes I to lead happy, healthy lives. That’s all wonder if we just expect more out of anyone could wish for their children. our kids these days. With that in mind, lets hug our children Some horrible news rocked our tight and try to teach them how to be county earlier last week, a local man aware without taking away every shred charged with unimaginable acts of their innocence. Encourage them to against children. Just reading about it open up and talk about their thoughts was enough to freeze the blood in my and the everyday happenings in their veins. As a parent in today’s society it life.

“Tonight I’m Going to Party likes its 2009!”.........................By Nikki Hancock

can’t believe it’s 2009. It truly seems like just yesterday that I was graduating from high school. It was a big deal because that year was 1999, the last year of the millennium. High schools across the nation played Prince’s “1999” at their commencement ceremonies, and the world braced itself for the possible end of all being at midnight on January 1, 2000. I’m pretty sure we all survived.

phones, which, by the way, also send pictures, videos, and all this in four square inches and with touch-screens.

We survived tsunamis, hurricanes, the Mars Polar Lander, Martha Stewart going to prison, and the events on 9/11 that shook our country in a way that it will never be the same. We’ve embraced text messaging, PSPs, and iPods, and don’t let our Blackberrys out of our sight for fear we may be out of touch for even a moment. When I was in high school, internet became available for people in the general public to use, and those of us who were really “with it” had those newfangled email thingies on our turtle-slow dialup computers. Now we can Google at 30,000 feet from a jet liner on our cell

That’s why one of my new year’s resolutions is to really, truly enjoy every single day to its fullest; to live each day in the best and happiest way possible, because I’m sure the next 10 will go by even faster than the last.

I have become an adult in an extremely fast-paced and fastchanging society. But it really is true; it goes by in the blink of an eye. And from what I’m told by every person I’ve talked to who is my elder, it only goes faster the older you get.

I think Prince should remake his famous song this year. He would sell a lot of albums! We should all “party like it’s 2009!” Nikki Hancock may be reached via email at nhancockreporter@yahoo. com or by phone at (530) 518-4655.

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opinion Pets, Pets, and More Pets....................................................................................................................................................By Tami Coder

K, I admit it. Somewhere deep down inside of me is this fear that I will end up old and senile someday, living in a double-wide filled to the brim with cats, dogs, birds, snakes, rats, and all manner of four-legged and winged and finned creatures. Because when it comes to animals and pets, I am not the pickiest person in the world. I can picture it now: there I am in some Salvation Army building somewhere, sitting down with some bad coffee in an uncomfortable chair, choking on clouds of cigarette smoke (trust me, I am actually going somewhere with this), as I wait for my turn to speak at A.A. (Animals Anonymous)….. “Hello, my name is Tami, and I am an animal addict. It has been 4 days since my last animal. There I was in the pet store….I know, I know, bad place for me to be, but sometimes I just can’t help it. Anyway, there was this cute little puppy, a lab actually, and she was doing that adorable little puppy wriggle that they do, you know, where they wag their whole body? So, even though I knew it was a bad idea, I bent down and picked her up. Once

I smelled that puppy breath, I was a there is no crying in horseback ridinggoner. I paid the money and took her not even at three. home, I am ashamed to say. Anyway, I’ll keep coming back.” As I said before, I love ALL animals, including rats and snakes. When the OK, so it’s not quite that drastic, and I occasional garter snake would find its mean no disrespect to the actual 12 step way into my parents country home, I group A.A. However, as long as I can was the one down on my belly under remember, there have been the table trying to catch it. And frogs! I animals in my life. As my loved catching the little tree frogs that mother will attest, I was would come into the house the minute forever bringing various you opened the door. species of wildlife into the house. I remember One of my first pets was a domestic finding a nest of baby hooded rat named Pierre. I used to mice and putting them let him sit on my shoulder during in a shoebox, proudly breakfast and would feed him little bits showing them to Mom. of my pancakes. If you don’t know this To her credit, I don’t already, rats make wonderful pets for remember her screaming small children. They rarely bite (unlike at me, in fact, I think the hamster I used to have- she was she was even sympathetic mean!), they have no odor, they are when they invariably died. In our family extremely smart and sociable, and they photo album, there is a picture of me are actually very loving pets. I know bottle feeding my sister’s baby piglet, a lot of you are thinking I am weird with my own bottle in the other hand. and crazy, which may be true, but we What the picture doesn’t show is that have had pet rats in our house since I kept switching bottles. When I was my 14 year old daughter was 6. The sad three, my sister taught me how to ride thing is that they only have a lifespan a horse (behind my mother’s back). of about 2 to 3 years. If you can get She would put me up on Goldie, her past the long tail, you will never regret palomino mare, bareback, and when I having a pet rat. would invariably fall off, before I could start to cry Sheryl would warn, “If you Pet ownership requires great cry, I won’t let you ride her anymore.” responsibility. On a serious note, So, I found out at a very young age that unimaginable numbers of dogs and

Anniversarys Happy 23rd Anniversary Lloyd Sr. & Jennie Green Love, Lloyd Jr. & Travis!

On January 23, 1986, Lloyd married Jennie and started their beloved family of four. With two sons, Lloyd Jr. 22 and Travis 15, continue their happy marriage in Arbuckle California. Congratulations!

cats are euthanized every moment of every day. If you are not prepared to spend large amounts of money on your pet, stick with pet rocks. Even the most careful pet owners can run into large, unexpected vet bills. My blue heeler Lacie, back in ‘94 when she was six years old, loved to chase tennis balls. One day she just started looking very depressed and sick, and would not eat or drink. A trip to the vet and an X-ray showed a piece of a tennis ball blocking her intestine- the rubber turns hard as a rock when it gets into the stomach of a pet. $600 surgery later, she was fine. That is what you have to be prepared for when owning any animal. As soon as you take them home, they become your responsibility. Just like your children, you must provide everything for them. Pets are not disposable. So whether you are a hardcore animal nut like me, or just have a cat or two, the dedication must be the same. Remember, you are their whole world. Don’t let them down! One side note: Happy Birthday, Jess Turner! (On 1/23/09, my dad will celebrate his 80th birthday.) And Happy Birthday to my daughter Jessi! 1-5 on the 30th!

Memorials In Memory of

Lenard R. Green Sr.

October 24, 1938 – April 22, 2004 Months have grown day by day, It’s now been five years since he went away, Thoughts are full and hearts do weigh, Without him here to share the way, Time may dull the hand of fate, Memory forever recalls the date. Memorial contributions can be made to the:

Lenard R. Green Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund PO Box 871, Arbuckle, CA 95912

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Colusa County Farm Show: February 3, 4, & 5, 2009

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The news back then

FROM THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY MUSEUM Patricia Ash, Contributor

Williams Farmer, 1/23/1945BOONVILLE-WILLIAMS STAGE ROUTE STARTS TOMORROW The initial run of the WilliamsBoonville Stage will be made tomorrow afternoon. The first stage will leave Williams at 2:10 and arrive at Fort Bragg late in the evening. An advertisement in this issue of the paper will give the schedule of the route. The Williams Tavern has been designated as the depot and Nan Gilcrest as agent. P.B. Hackley Jr. manager of the new route was in Williams last week making arrangements for the opening of the route and will return to Williams next Tuesday for the dinner which is being given by the Kiwanis and the Williams Chamber of Commerce in celebration of the new line. Williams Farmer 1/24/1947ANOTHER G.I. STUDENT SOLOS AT DALTON ARIPORT THIS WEEK Taking advantage of the good flying weather, many of the veterans on the G.I. Flight training program at the Dalton Airport have soloed this week and others are progressing rapidly. True to the custom of the shirt-tail clipping when a student completes his first solo flight, the following veterans have contributed their shirt-tails to the fast growing collection of the pilots ready room at the field. Close behind Virg Tillotson, who was the first exG.I. to solo, Bob Wallace of Arbuckle made three nice landings. Next, Bill Lanthier of Colusa made his first solo flight, then Ernie McCoy of College City, Phil Vawter of Arbuckle, Merle Peart of Williams, Freeman Patton and Bill Wallace of Arbuckle. Among the new students enrolled in the veteran flight program at the Dalton Airport are Jack Bowden, Manuel Feriby, George Friel, Glenn Myers, Freeman and Vivian Patton, all of Arbuckle, and Ward Hunt of Dunnigan. Many others have made application to the Veterans Administration, for this flight training and will begin as soon as the necessary papers arrive. The government assumes all expenses for the flight and ground school training, and in taking advantage of the program, many veterans are getting something they probably could not afford otherwise. No previous flying experience is necessary and there is no age limit, provided the applicant is physically fit. Williams Farmer 1-18-1957-NEW NUGGET MARKET OPENING WELL ATTENDED

Williams’ newest market opens officially for business. Open house was held from four to eight o’ clock yesterday during which a crowd exceeding all expectations called to see the attractive, commodious and well stocked store, to meet the owners and store’s staff and enjoy refreshments. The many there from all sections of this area were impressed with the spacious building, arrangement of stock and display of vegetables and meats, and particularly the modern refrigeration cases. The staff of the Williams store includes Mr. and Mrs. Ted Howerton, Ray Seavers, Rosemary Rice, and Matt Jauregui. The Stille family, owners and operators of the Nugget Market in Woodland for the past 30 years, is indeed pleased to announce the opening of the new Williams Nugget Market. With avowed intention of rendering the same high type of standards of staple groceries, fresh meats, and vegetables and frozen foods as that found at the Woodland Nugget, the Stilles pledge themselves to assure satisfaction to the people of the area. We welcome you all try Williams Nugget Market and be pleased. Williams Farmer 1/17/1958VIRGIL O’SULLIVAN TO BE A CANDIDATE FOR STATE SENATOR

Friends both Democrats and Republicans in Tehama, Colusa and Glenn Counties have urged me to run for State Senator, states Attorney Virgil O’Sullivan. My name will be placed before the Democratic Endorsing Convention to be held in this Senatorial District in February. Last fall, in answer to inquires, I stated that whether or not I was a candidate depended upon reaction of the people of the district. Since then I have contacted and have been contacted by many, all of whom want me to run. In the immediate future, I intend to meet every voter in the district. Attorney O’Sullivan spoke before a group of farmers and dairy men at the Elks Club in Willows last night. BILL ABEL TO GO TO BRITISH GUIANA-

Bill Abel, well known and genial operator of the Williams Garage, is leaving the first of February for British Guiana where he will be employed with J. H. Pomeroy Incorporation and Company at 120 Montgomery Street, San Francisco. Bill will be construction foreman on a railroad construction project in the northwest administrative district of British Guiana. Itinerary of his destination includes a plane trip to New York, thence aboard another plane to Bermuda, Trinidad, and Georgetown where he will board This morning at nine o’clock the a river craft for about thirty miles Nugget Market at Seventh and D Street, up the Kaituma River to the jobsite.

Bill has signed up for one year and is expecting an interesting experience at his new location. His wife Dorothy, and children, Shirley and Bill Jr. will remain n Williams. During his absence the garage will remain closed. The many friends of Bill will wish for him a most pleasant experience, success, and prosperity in this new project. Williams Farmer 1/24/1963WCRP SETS DATES FOR SCHOOL REPAIR More progress toward the museum project was made on Monday night when the Williams Community Recreation Program held its regular meeting. John Troughton Jr. President presided at the meeting held at Ron Abernathy’s new office on Highway 20. Prior to the meeting the WCRP museum steering committee met and went over the contract to be offered the directors of the museum. On Thursday evening this committee will meet again in order to complete the contract and name other committees. After the reading of the minutes and the treasurer’s report, much of the meeting was spent discussing plans for the museum and it was noted that more and more residents of the community are giving their support toward the project and attending meetings. To date, almost every business place and organization of Williams have pledged their support as well as other groups and individuals in the county. A motion carried to set the second and fourth Sundays at 12 noon to meet at the old high school building in order that the repairs may be completed as rapidly as possible. Anyone interested in donating a few hours of labor is invited to show up on these days or may stop in and look the premises over. Williams Farmer 1/31/1963 -DID YOU KNOW??? The first check received to help restore the old Williams High School came from alumnus,

Miss Virginia Comstock, who is living in Sacramento. The first check of considerable size came from Mrs. Mildred Hahn. Did you know that because of schedules, the committee has met as early as 7:30 and 8:30 a.m., and at 6:00 PM, and that Mr. Hugh Killebrew of Willows will act as attorney for the Museum Association which will be formed at no fee? Did you know that Leon Shellhorse and Troy Wilkins supplied the great amount of glass to restore the windows of the school at no profit and have worked like Trojans trying to install them and that Goforth Bros loaned equipment during the roof repair and general clean up at no cost?

HOME & GARDEN

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Protecting your biggest investment

....................................................................................................By Curtis Pyle homes appearance and soundness of construction. The landscaping (or lack of it) can be a big factor in the value put on your home. Just by keeping up with the pruning and tree trimming will make a big difference. It is a proven fact that a nice, well kept yard and landscaping will appreciate (or raise) the value placed on a home. If the outside condition is poor, it is probably the same inside. I think that’s a fair assumption; however there are exceptions to everything.

or most people their home is their largest investment that they will ever make. It stands to reason that taking good care of that investment is wise. One of the first things that a real estate appraiser looks at is curb appeal; even if you are not selling, this important to the value of your home. The value is in direct connection with how much equity you have. You should protect your equity by keeping up with your

This time of year, we will receive many calls for pruning. At the same time we usually add a few accent plants and replace a shrub or two that didn’t make it. We safety check the trees for hazardous safety problems and widow makers (broken limbs ready to fall). Next an inspection for insects is in order. Weed control need and a program to maintain them is absolutely important. Then add some color, a thick layer of compost and that’s what a residential facelift is.

Transform a Room with Color

re you getting tired of those boring beige walls, or the dated wall treatments? It’s easier than you think to beautifully transform your room without the help of a designer. One of the most effective ways to use color to transform your room is to play up its architectural features. Molding, mantels, builtin bookcases, arched doorways, wainscot, windows, doors, and chair rails all offer an opportunity to add another layer of interest to colored walls. To accomplish a subtle emphasis on your home’s architectural features is to paint doorways just one step lighter or darker than the primary wall. This subtle shift in color brings your eye to the detail. For a bolder approach, try using two different colors that complement one another in the same room. For example, paint a wall a deep burgundy red or dark brown behind a fire place and paint the mantle a bright white. This will highlight the items on the mantle as

well as feature the fireplace. If your home does not have architectural features like a mantle or fire place, create one with bookshelves, crown molding, or floating shelves. When you’re deciding on a paint color for your walls, take into consideration the tones of your furniture, floors and current accessories. Take photos of your room with you to the paint store, this will help you choose the right colors that will integrate your current furnishings. Another tip: when you choose your paint colors take home the free paint swatches and place them on various pieces of furniture, the floor, and near your accessories. Some stores also offer small samples of some of their more popular colors. Once you’re satisfied, buy the paint! Remember, if you are unhappy with the color you choose, it can be easily painted over. Grab a brush and paint can today!

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Beware of Mistletoe SCAM.........By Curtis Pyle

o often when people want something done they pick up the phone book and call for bids. Their main concern is usually finding the low bidder of course. The next question that should be asked is “exactly what you’re going to get for your money?” by not knowing that the correct way to remove mistletoe you may be a potential sucker for a rip-off. I have seen, on several occasions when people have paid low bidders two or three times to get rid of the mistletoe. The parasite is growing again better than ever. After investigating it is always the same diagnosis. The mistletoe was just trimmed off where it sprouted out from the limb and that’s not how its done, that’s a rip off.

Mistletoe must be controlled by cutting the branch completely off at least 12” below the clump. When a tree is heavily infected that means the whole tree needs to be pruned and re-shaped. This is why the low bidder wasn’t the best man for the job. I’ve conducted a survey of these situations and I have concluded that its mostly out of town, “Cut and run” tree companies or individuals that are pulling this stunt. It would have been less costly to have done the correct way right from the beginning. There is another reason to deal with a “local” arborist that has reference in our area. Ask to see some of their work and don’t be afraid to check references.

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The History of a Hunting Club

...................................................................................................By Tami Coder

What follows is a fascinating peek into had the incubators, breeding pens, and over a half of a century of owning and brooder houses. Jess and I had some small running a hunting club. acreage, which is where we still live. So, the enthusiasts. However, a few exceptions large pheasant pens were built there on our remain. WPR: How did you and your husband Jess property in Williams. All of this took place get involved with the pheasant business in in 1954. We started out as the Turnship For an amazing 51 years, Salt Creek the first place? Game Farm (Turner and Shippen). Pheasant Club, owned and operated by Williams residents Jess and Fay Turner, has Fay: Before Jess and I were married, my WPR: When did you and your husband been a constant here in the North Valley. father Leonard Shippen worked with a start your own club here in Williams? This private club has overcome many gentleman by the name of Henry Boyer, Fay: Well, in 1954 we had our first obstacles over the years and continues to who raised pheasants out in District 10 pheasant club outside of Richvale. Then provide an excellent hunting experience north of Marysville. Since my father had in 1955 we relocated to outside of Butte for its members. experience working for Mr. Boyer, after Jess City. Finally, in 1957 we opened Salt Creek and I got married, Dad and Jess decided to Pheasant Club here in Williams. Although busy with the last two weeks of get in on this pheasant business. My dad running Salt Creek, Fay Turner, retired lived east of Marysville on the property WPR: Where was this club located? postmaster of the Williams office, took that used to be the Department of Fish the time to speak with the WPR. and Game pheasant farm. Therefore, Dad CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

The Turner family gathers at the 51st opening of Salt Creek Pheasant Club. Founders Jess and Fay are in the bottom row.

ne of the mainstays of life here in Colusa County is hunting. Although the days of totally surviving by hunting are long gone, it remains as sport and passion for many of our valley residents. A major stop on the Pacific Flyway, our skies are filled with large V’s of geese all winter, and the ducks are plentiful. Pheasant clubs help their hunters by “planting” large numbers of birds, which bolsters the local population of the big beautiful birds. Over the years duck and pheasant clubs have come and gone. Rising insurance costs and large corporations buying out and absorbing smaller clubs have taken a toll on the options for dedicated game bird

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Catholic Church of the WILLIAMS COMMUNITY Annunciation CENTER ASSOCIATION 627 8th Street - Williams ACTIVITIES “Meet & Greet Coffee Club” Every Third Sunday of the Month after 8:00 a.m. Mass Join us for refreshments and conversation “The Social Church Club” Meeting: Every First Thursday of the Month New Time: 4:30 p.m. Place: The Event Room at the church Please come and join us to form new friendships, bring people together and to assist and serve in our community. ----------------------------------------------CITY OF COLUSA SENIOR GAME DAY The Colusa Parks and Community Services invites all area senior citizens to come participate in Senior Game Day. This event begins November 5th at 10am and will be held every Wednesday at City Hall. Enjoy the company of friends as you learn new games or increase your skills at old ones. Whist, Dominoes and Bunco, are a few of the favorites. Come have a cup of coffee and a laugh with friends. This activity is free to all seniors and will be held at City Hall, 425 Webster St. in Room 2. For more information call Sandy Cabral, Recreation Supervisor at 4585622 ext.109. -----------------------------------------------

Monday Night Bingo: Everyone is welcome! Early Bird Games begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the regular games at 7:00 p.m. Every Monday night, 6:30 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street. Think you’ll never win? One night in October, there was a record 8 winners on 1 game! Afternoon at the Movies: See a different movie each month FREE. Wednesday 1-4 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street. (Bring a pillow – the seats are hard.) -----------------------------------------------. SENIOR WALKING PROGRAM City of Colusa Parks and Community Service Department is offering a Senior Walking Program. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors as you exercise every Wednesday at 10 a.m., Meet at City Hall for a quick warm up before heading out. A buddy program will provide safety for all ages and abilities. This activity is free for all participants. We do ask that you provide your own water and leave pets at home. For more information call Sandy Cabral, Recreation Supervisor at 458-5622 ext.109. -----------------------------------------------. THE ANNUAL CATHOLIC LADIES RELIEF SOCIETY BRIDGE-WHIST LUNCHEON

St. Bernadette’s Hall located on Ware Avenue in Colusa. The cost is $15 per person. Door prizes and prizes for winners in bridge and whist will be given away. This is a Catholic Ladies Relief Society Fundraiser and proceeds are to be used for food for those less fortunate in the community. Chairmen are Bobbi Jo Seaver and Janita Smith, assisted by several other members. Reservations for bridge should be made with Marie Bedudn 458-2979 or Cynthia White 458-2227 and for Whist call Rose Buria at 458-8583. ----------------------------------------------COLUSA COUNTY YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING WILL BE HOSTING OUR ANNUAL CRAB FEED

Information: 530-458-8009. Cook’s fee is $30, applications are available at: dmason50@att.net

Proceeds from this event in the past have included donations over $2,000 to Colusa area organizations such as: Rotary, Lions, 4-H, Taylor Parker fund drive, Northern California Dutch Oven newsletter and Our Lady of Lourdes School. Come cook, eat and have fun! We promise a night of fun and ----------------------------------------------excitement. Tickets are $30 each and Sacred Heart Sodality the event will be held January 17, 6 Annual Card Party p.m. at the Festival Hall located at the Colusa County Fairgrounds. There will Sacred Heart Sodality of Maxwell be a live auction, silent auction and will hold their annual card party on raffle prizes. There will also be live Saturday, February 7, 2009 at the music from 9 p.m. to midnight. Please Maxwell Elementary School Multi come out and support our Football Purpose Room. The event will begin and Cheerleading program. For tickets at 11:30 with a delicious Salad Bar please contact Joanne at 530-624-2030, Luncheon followed by competition Bill at 681-0330 or Carmen (Espanol) in Whist, Bridge or Pinochle. High 415-0444. Donations are also gratefully point winners will get a prize of their accepted. choice from a large selection of prizes. ----------------------------------------------- There will also be a raffle and Door SAC RIVER CAST IRON Prize. Donation is $12.00. Come join COOKERS’ WINTER DUTCH us for an afternoon of fun. For more OVEN COOK-OFF information, please call Karen Riordan @ 438-2921. and card party will be held on Sac River Cast Iron Cookers invites Saturday, January 24 at 11:30 a.m. at the public to their Winter Camp Dutch

Community Foundation of Colusa County Expands Services he Community Foundation of Colusa County, a non-profit, public benefit corporation, is currently seeking to establish The Foundation Center Cooperative Collection Program. The CFCC is excited to expand their services for all the residents of Colusa County.

Oven Cook-Off Saturday, January 17, 2009. It will be at the beef barn of the Colusa County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 20, Colusa, CA. Tastings are $5/person. Cooks are awarded by People’s Choice. Cooking starts at 8:00 a.m., tasting at 1:00 p.m., awards 2:30 p.m.

of Colusa County. Many of the tools available through the FC are available in Spanish, it should be possible to engage the local Hispanic population in the learning of grant seeking for the advancement of Hispanic goals within the county. Any grant monies received, for any program or applicant, brings money, awareness, jobs which benefit Currently, Colusa County residents, all residents of Colusa County. businesses and nonprofit agencies have to travel 60-75 miles each way What is a community foundation? to gain free access to the Foundation A community foundation is a taxCenter databases and materials. The exempt, non-profit, self governing, Foundation Center is the nation’s leading publicly supported philanthropic authority on organized philanthropy institution with a long term goal of that connects small enterprises with building permanent, funds established grant-makers who support them. The by many separate donors to carry out FC operates educational programs their charitable interests for the benefit to aid non-profits in obtaining the of the residents of a particular area. It funding they need. is managed by a Board of Directors, is recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt By forming a cooperative collection organization, operates primarily as in Colusa County, area residents can a grant making institution, but may locally utilize the information rather provide direct charitable services, and than traveling to Sacramento or is structured primarily as a collection Redding for the same purpose. Keeping of named funds that carry out the the research tools and support systems diverse charitable purposes specified by local, CFCC hopes that those skills the governing body and donors, with a learned (grant writing) can be put to use long term goal of increasing the assets within Colusa County, for the benefit held as unrestricted endowments.

What is the CFCC? Created in March of 2007, as a gift to the residents of Colusa County, by Colusa Heritage Partners, an Orange County Development Group, as a non-profit, public benefit corporation which received benchmark funding from Colusa Heritage Partners as an application for a Master Planned Community proposed by Colusa Heritage Partners was processed through the Colusa County Planning Department. On September 29, 2008 that Master Planned Community application was withdrawn from consideration at the request of the developer. All funding that CFCC had received up to that point has remained in Colusa County, under the direct control of its Board of Directors. CFCC was formed for the exclusive purpose of advancing countywide prosperity and community enrichment within Colusa County for the benefit of the citizens of Colusa County through the contribution of human and capital resources. The Foundation has established 7 areas upon which to focus their Goals and Objectives: CONTINUED ON PAGE

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Join Colusa Casino Resort on Super Sunday for the Big Game.........Special to the WPR

olusa Casino Resort will celebrate Jacks Lounge: free admission to view the big game on Sunday February the game, promotional models will be 1, 2009 throughout the property. there from 2pm to 3pm for free photos. $3.00 hot dogs and $3.00 nachos also Wintun Restaurant: Tickets are $25 a condiment bar will be set up on per person for a private viewing of tables in Jacks lounge area for guests the big game; doors will open at 2pm. to help them selves, nachos will come It will include promotional models with seasoned ground beef for $3.00. from Crown Royal and Captain Colusa Cheese steak Sandwich will be Morgan’s that will be taking photos on sale for $9.99 with grilled onions, from 3pm to 4pm. Buffet will be set bell peppers, mushrooms, chopped up to build your own nacho bar with jalapenos, seasoned grilled beef and warm fresh made chips, house made buffalo sauce cheese sauce. Plus drink salsas, seasoned ground beef, refried specials throughout the day. beans, seasoned chopped chicken, sour cream, guacamole, shredded NFL Oakl and Raider Super Bowl cheese, sliced jalapenos, diced yellow Champion, 3 time All Pro and NCAA and green onions, sliced black olives Hall of Fame player Ted Kwalick will and chopped fresh cilantro. It will also be on hand signing autographs, taking include BBQ buffalo chicken riblets, photos for free in Jack’s Lounge. carving stations, chilled spinach and Call 530-458-8844 to make your artichoke dip with assorted breads reservations, space is limited in the and crackers, vegetable crudités tray Wintun Restaurant. Let Colusa Casino with avocado ranch dipping sauce, Resort take care of all of the work for tortilla pinwheels with sun dried and you. It’s a new day at Colusa Casino tomato cream cheese, chopped olives, Resort and it’s still all about you. shredded lettuce. All guests will receive 2 drink tickets good for any drinks in the Wintun Restaurant.

Colusa City Firefighter’s Association to host annual Crab Feed

or over 30 years the Colusa City Firefighter’s Association has been feeding the hungry crowds who gather for their famous crab feed. This year’s event will be taking place January 24, at the Colusa County Fairgrounds. It will be a fun-filled evening of good food, friends, an auction and dancing. The doors open for a no-host happy hour at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., Raffle/Auction 7:30 p.m. and the dancing kicks off at 9:30 p.m.

Tickets are $40 per person and people must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Tickets are available for purchase at the Colusa Fire Station located at 750 Market Street in Colusa or from any member of the fire department. Proceeds from the event go towards scholarships, community events, equipment and more. For more information call 530-4587721.

Colusa Area Little League Baseball and Softball Signups

ign-ups for baseball and softball have been set for ages 6-18 on the following dates: Saturday, January 10th and 17th from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Egling Middle School Cafeteria as well as Saturday, January 24th at Sav-Mor, and Thursday, January 29th from 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the Burchfield Primary School Cafeteria Costs are

$50.00 for the first child in a family. The Second and Third child in the same family are $45.00 each. The Fourth child and each additional child in the same family require no additional charge. A birth certificate is required time of sign-up for each player. Pants and Shirts sizes are needed at sign-ups as well as parents’ e-mail addresses.

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The History of a Hunting Club....................................................................Continued

Fay: We leased 1500 acres from Pete and Vernie Engrahm, Dr. Ralph Westfall and Ralph Nissen. Located a few miles west of Williams and south of Highway 20, this acreage was known as Salt Creek Pheasant Club for 47 years. The ownership of the land changed many times over the years, but we were always allowed to keep leasing the ground.

WPR: Did you ever try to expand? Fay: Well, we thought we were doing so good, that about 1970 or so, we opened another club out on George Marengo’s property. It was called Glenn Creek Pheasant Club. We kept it open for about 10 years, but finally closed it down. It was not a good move dividing up our members and ourselves. WPR: Over the years, where have the majority of your members hailed from? Has that changed with time? Fay: In the beginning I would say that 90% of our members came from the Bay Area. Over the years it sort of switched around until 90% came from Lake County, Mendocino County, and Humboldt County. WPR: If you were on the original Salt Creek land for 47 years, what has happened since 2005? Fay: In 2005 the property changed hands again, and this time we lost the hunting rights to the original Salt Creek property. We then opened a much smaller club in ‘05 on the Kalfsbeck property on San Jose Road. The first Salt Creek was 1,500 acres, and from that we went down to 640 acres. Unfortunately, we had to cut a lot of our members. But the ones we have now are really the cream of the crop. They are good for the city economy, too. Then this year we lost the property on San Jose Road, and we are now located on Lurline Road on the Jerry Maltby property.

WPR: I understand you buy full grown birds and release them immediately. What happened to change your method of operation? Fay: In January 1972 Williams had a snow storm that put down 12 inches of snow in 24 hours. We had four acres of pens that all went down when the snow packed up on the top wire; the weight of the snow bent 8-foot steel posts to the ground. With the help of friends, we rebuilt a much smaller version of the pens. We quit raising our own birds and began purchasing birds from other breeders and then held them in our holding pens until it was time to “plant” them. During the peak of raising birds, before the snowstorm, we raised about 4,000 birds. Jess and I were both working fulltime and raising three kids, and Jess would be out in the pens feeding until dark every day. Needless to say, it was much better buying our birds full grown.

WPR: What brings you the most enjoyment and motivates you to stay in this business year after year? Fay: In 51 years of running these pheasant clubs, we have met many, many people. We have met people who have become members of our family. Jess has always said we run a non-profit organization, and that may be true. But what we have gained in friends and the wonderful people our children grew up knowing, have made it all worth more than any dollar amount. Thank you, Jess and Fay, for taking the time to share your story with us. 51 years; wow! Your story is an inspiration to us all. Congratulations and good luck in the future.

WPR: What strain of pheasant is predominant in your releases? Fay: Years ago the only bird that could be planted was the ring neck. The pheasants literally had to have a white ring around their necks. They were either Chinese ringnecks, or the Mongolian, or a cross between the two. The Chinese is a smaller bird, but faster in flight. The Mongolians are a big heavy bird, but a little bit slower. Now the regulations are not as strict, and we see a variety of sizes and colors in the pheasants we purchase. All are beautiful. WPR: How do you believe the operation of your pheasant hunting club for all these years has impacted the local population of pheasants? Fay: I firmly believe that if pheasant clubs had not come into being in the state, the native pheasant population would have seriously decreased.

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The Business of Green Design..................................................................................................................................Special to WPR

uring this period of extremely sluggish real estate and economic conditions, there may not be much motivation to design and build new residences or commercial structures. But, with the formation of a new partnership between Arbuckle residents Jim Perdue and Bob Walker, they are laying the groundwork for a business to provide products and services geared to creating new, greener living and working environments. They plan to have this operation up and running by spring, and are looking forward to providing a significant boost to the region’s residential and business climate as economic recovery progresses.

of the services of the new business will be guidance to the healthiest and most energy efficient products for installation in existing structures, as well as in new architectural designs currently being developed. These home design layouts, including details involving recommended materials, will be made available for sale; customers may then continue with their own development and submittal process. Or, they can hire the firm to help develop and submit projects based on already created layouts, allowing for modifications tailored to clients’ needs and desires. A third option will involve creating plans from scratch for totally custom-built residential and light In Jim Perdue’s recent WPR article commercial or agricultural uses. “VOCs, Our Indoor Enemy,” he advises that products with better The partners also plan to offer strawenergy and environmental health bale construction as a design option qualities are available to replace many for some pre-designed layouts. With existing items in our homes that may nearly nine years of experience as an be inefficient and also toxic. In the architectural designer and draftsman, article, Jim lists potential sources of whose initial training included these volatile organic compounds. Part environmentally efficient design,

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Walker is in the process of learning a lot more about greener building products and techniques. Jim Perdue’s academic background in biological science, as well as his experience in the construction field, makes him an extremely qualified partner.

(Americans with Disabilities Act) standards, mandated for all new construction on public facilities, are being applied as voluntary features to be shown on residential layouts. The partners also plan to work closely with experienced colleagues in the civil- and structural-engineering fields, Title-24 New residential designs by the firm are energy consultation, and landscaping. specifically configured to meet higher environmental as well as disabled- Bob Walker and Jim Perdue may be usable standards. Although ambulatory, contacted at the following e-mail Walker deals with effects from polio addresses: windhull_acft@yahoo. contracted as an infant. Some ADA com; jimperdue@hotmail.com.

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Community Foundation............................Continued Gingivits........................................................By Tom Gibson DDS 1. Promote Economic Development within Colusa County 2. Enhance Educational Resources 3. Strengthen Agriculture Resources 4. Improve Medical Services and Resources 5. Grant Writing Assistance and Training 6. Increase Funding for Needed Community Services 7. Community Revitalization How does it work? A community foundation works by the pooling of donations and gifts for the benefit of the community. In a small community there are many people who give generously to support their favorite local cause. If those contributions are pooled with the intent of long term growth rather than short term giving, while providing a tax credit to the donor, then the community foundation will establish a stable economic pool that can be drawn from for local programs, projects and goals in perpetuity. Who is on the board? Donna Phelan, Chairperson; Catherine Bernard, Vice Chair; Lynda Reynolds, Vice Chair ; Lora Ceccon, Treasurer; Cheri White, Secretary; Ben Felt, Executive Director; Gary Brewen; Dale Kirby; Virginia Frias; Alycen Gobel; Joe Kalfsbeek; Frank Mahovlich; Carolan Meek; Jim Resney; Carl Neuss; Greg Tolleson; Jim White; Jim Scheimer; Xavier Tafoya; Abel Gomez; Ed Hulbert (Honorary) CFCC has established: “The Colusa County Breast Cancer Fund”. Established by Sherri Burns and Ralph Newlin, this fund was created to retain locally raised money for those who

are impacted by Breast Cancer within Colusa County. The Colusa County Breast Cancer Fund is a pass thru account that allows anyone who wishes to donate money the opportunity for a tax credit. All money raised will be used locally to provide assistance and support to those in Colusa County who are impacted by Breast Cancer. “The Colusa County Breast Cancer Endowment Fund”. Which was created to perpetually fund assistance programs for those who are impacted by breast cancer within Colusa County. The agreement allows for 10% of all money raised for the pass-thru account to the Colusa County Breast Cancer Fund to be deposited in the Colusa County Breast Cancer Endowment Fund to permanently fund support and services to those in Colusa County who are impacted by breast cancer. Other funds currently in the works include: The Lenard Green, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, The Lenard Green, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund and The Colusa Mural Fund. CFCC is in the process of establishing local fundraising events with the intent of attracting tourist dollars to Colusa County. As those projects advance, we will have more information available. Any project, program or idea that is brought to CFCC will be given consideration. If you have an idea, suggestion or project that you would like CFCC to consider. Contact us at (530) 4763885, or visit their website at communityfoundationofcolusacounty. org. Future articles will be featured in the WPR.

hat Is It? People with gingivitis have inflamed gum tissue around their teeth, caused by bacteria found in dental plaque. Normal, healthy gums should be firmly attached to the teeth and underlying bone. They are pale pink in light-skinned people and brown, gray or mottled in people with darker complexions. If you have gingivitis, your gums are inflamed, red and swollen. They will bleed easily and may be tender. Mild gingivitis causes little pain and may be overlooked. If left unchecked, however, it can become severe. In some people, gingivitis progresses to periodontitis, which can lead to tooth loss.

some of them may be contributing to your gingivitis. Expected Duration: Gingivitis can disappear within several days once a program of good oral hygiene is started. If oral hygiene remains poor, gingivitis likely will remain and could worsen to become periodontitis, which can lead to significant loss of tissue and bone around teeth. Prevention: Brush your teeth regularly, preferably in the morning and before bed, and floss your teeth at least once a day. Make sure that you use a soft toothbrush and that the bristles reach the gum line when you brush. Have your teeth professionally cleaned every six months to one year to prevent plaque from becoming calculus and to remove any calculus that may have already formed. Treatment

Gingivitis is caused by plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that collects on your teeth, especially in crevices and spaces or around rough or broken fillings. The bacteria produce substances that can harm the gums. If plaque is not removed, it hardens into a deposit called calculus, commonly called tartar. Gingivitis can be reversed if you Calculus irritates the gums and provides remove bacteria from your teeth every more surfaces for bacterial growth. day. At your dental office, you will receive a thorough cleaning, which Gum disease in general and gingivitis in will include scaling (removal of plaque particular are common. Almost three at and just below the gum line). Your in four adults over the age of 35 have dentist or dental hygienist can instruct some form of gum disease. People you on the most effective methods with poorly controlled diabetes and of brushing and flossing. Controlling pregnant women are especially at risk. medical conditions, such as diabetes, People taking oral contraceptives or can make gingivitis easier to treat. systemic steroids are at increased risk of gingivitis. Certain prescription drugs If gingivitis advances to periodontitis, — including anti-seizure medications, additional treatment is necessary. cyclosporin (Neoral, Sandimmune) and calcium channel blockers — can cause When To Call a Professional: If gum overgrowth and inflammation. your gums become tender or bleed easily when you brush your teeth, Symptoms: You will notice red, contact your dentist. swollen gums that bleed easily. Prognosis: The outlook is excellent, Diagnosis: Your dentist will examine once you start a program of good dental and probe your gums and ask you if hygiene. Symptoms can disappear in as they bleed when you brush or floss little as one week. your teeth. Your dentist will look for calculus deposits on your teeth and Tom Gibson has been practicing under the gum line. family and cosmetic dentistry in Colusa County for 16 years. He Make sure your dentist knows the can be reached through his website medications you are taking, in case www.tomgibsondds.com

New Years Eve a BIG Hit at Colusa Casino Resort....................................................Special to WPR

housands joined Colusa Casino Resort on New Years Eve to ring in the New Year. Colusa Casino Resort conducted Hot Seat Drawings throughout the day and night totaling more than $4000. All of the guests were treated to free live entertainment in Jack’s Lounge.

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Marin Arevaio from San Francisco, CA was very excited to win $1,000 in cash simply by utilizing her players’ club card in a Tiki Torch slot machine. When asked what she would do with the money she replied, “I only got here a half hour ago, and now I have money to go back to El Salvador to visit my family and friends.” She went on to say

that she loves coming to Colusa Casino Resort because she always win there. Another winner was Gregory Gulizia from Cedar Ridge; he walked away with $2,009 in cash. He plans on paying of his credit cards and bills. He was playing on the Silk Kimono slot machine, one of the newest and hottest games available at Colusa Casino Resort. Colusa Casino is owned and operated by The Cachil Dehe Band of Wintun Indians located at 3770 Highway 45 in the Northern California city of Colusa roughly one hour north of Sacramento off highway 20, call 530-458-8844 for more information.

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Colusa County Students Recognized by Statewwide Agriculture Foundation SACRAMENTO, CA — Five Colusa County student authors have been named regional winners of California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom’s Imagine this… story writing contest. From more than 10,000 essays written by 3rd-8th grade students across the state, the following students were selected for their creativity, writing skills, and positive interpretation of California agriculture industry: - Nicole Segovia, 3rd grade, Williams Elementary School for her story, Tomato Paste - Robert Holguin, 3rd grade, Maxwell Elementary School for his story, Bobby and the Almond - Dylan Jones, 4th grade, Maxwell Elementary School for his

story, Olives On My Fingers - Mckenzie Carvalho, 5th grade, Maxwell Elementary School for her story, My Trip to Castroville, California - Sarah Driver, 5th grade, Arbuckle Elementary School for her story, Daddy, Will You Help Me?? Hundreds of California teachers participate in this annual contest by assigning their students the task of researching an aspect of the agriculture industry, and challenge them to incorporate these facts into their own creative story. The success of this contest is largely attributed to the fact that it meets state EnglishLanguage Arts teaching requirements, and also provides an opportunity for students to explore topics they have

limited knowledge of.

school art departments. The book will debut during Capitol Agriculture Day “Despite being the nation’s top in March in Sacramento. producing agriculture state, many Californians have limited knowledge The contest’s purpose is to promote about the industry that produces their reading, writing and the arts and to food, clothing and shelter. Imagine further the public’s understanding of this… gives students a way to explore agriculture. Stories are posted online the world of agriculture even if they’ve at www.cfaitc.org/imaginethis. For never stepped foot on farmland,” more information, contact Stephanie said Ag in the Classroom Executive Etcheverria, Program Coordinator at Director, Judy Culbertson. Regional 800-700-AITC. winners will receive plaques, books and teacher resources. Note from the WPR: Please see the first story Tomato Paste by Nicole State winners of the contest will be Segovia on Page 16. The stories by the announced in January, and will have other Colusa County winners will be their stories printed and visually in upcoming issues. Congratulations adapted into a book, also entitled kids!! Imagine this…, featuring illustrations by students from five California high

El WPR En Español SE UNEN FUERZASEN EL CONDADO DE COLUSA PARA LUCHAR EN CONTRA DE LA OBESIDAD EN LA NINEZ

ctualmente el Condado de Colusa figura estar en el estado de California en tercer lugar en lo que se refiere en el crecimiento de obesidad en la niñez. Esta clasificación no es buena para nuestros niños, ni tampoco para el futuro de nuestro condado. Sin un cambio en la dieta y \o el incremento de ejercicio, puede conducir a una serie de complicaciones a la salud incluyendo, diabetes, presión alta, enfermedades del corazón, problemas al dormir, cáncer y otros desordenes. Los estudios han demostrado que el sobrepeso en la niñez indica que lo más común es que en una edad adulta también se sufrirá de este problema. Los niños obesos regularmente sufren de burlas respecto a su apariencia. Lo cual los puede conducir a una baja estima de ellos mismos y a la depresión. Recientemente First 5 Colusa, en conjunto con el departamento de salud de Colusa y servicios humanos , the family action center del condado de Colusa y el departamento de enfermeras del distrito escolar del condado de Colusa, crearon , una fuerza conjunta para pelear en contra de la obesidad en el condado de Colusa. En la unión de esta fuerza también se unieron, Williams, y el distrito de Pierce Joint Unifield School, así como la Escuela de Nuestra Sra. De Lourdes, esta unión lanzara el proyecto de FEELIN’ GOOD MILEAGE CLUB. Este club será divertido, se promoverá a todo lo ancho del condado el aumento de ejercicio regular y continuo. Los niños desde el kindergarden y al sexto año de primera serán animados para caminar, correr ciertas distancias durante el recreo, y otros tiempos

disponibles durante el tiempo que estén en la escuela. Habrá premios que se entregaran por cada milla que se complete, así como certificados en cada diez millas completadas. También habrá premios individuales para los estudiantes ganadores así como un gran premio al distrito escolar en el que sus alumnos completen más millas recorridas por estudiantes. La competencia comenzó en Septiembre 2 y concluirá el día 21 de Noviembre del 2008. La escuela ganadora celebrará con un saludable “Yogurt Parfait” Recibiran un letrero que indicara el dinero obtenido como premio y el cual será para la educación física y la nutrición. Hasta el dia de hoy los patrocinadores son Davis Chevron, First 5 Colusa y The Colusa Partnership . Fondos adicionales se les están solicitando a la comunidad para el año escolar [2008\09].Para más información o donaciones por favor comuníquese con First 5 Colusa al 458-5555No pierdas detalles de la continuidad y el entusiasmo de este proyecto atreves de todo el condado para que así estés informado de cómo es que le está yendo a cada uno de los distritos escolares que están participando en la competencia. Se está anticipando que si cada uno de los niños participantes que pensamos serán 1,800 niños caminando, corriendo tres millas cada uno habrán caminado juntos las suficientes millas que sumándolas nos dan la distancia que existe entre el viaje que se haría en llegar de Colusa hacia la Ciudad de Nueva York asi como la distancia de retorno de Nueva York hacia Colusa.

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El WPR En Español LA COMPANIA DE GAS Y ELECTRICIDAD (PG&E)..........................................Special to WPR

frece a sus clientes un modo escaleras para colocar las luces de seguro y mejor de iluminación navidad, mantente por lo menos 10 durante las fiestas. pies lejos de las líneas de electricidad que se encuentran en las afueras de El fin de semana de dar Gracias es nuestras casas. la señal del comienzo cuando las • Antes de colocar las luces de personas comienzan a decorar sus Navidad en los árboles de las afueras casas y arbolitos para la Navidad, de nuestras casas, mira de que las las luces traen alegría a la temporada, ramas no estén tocando las líneas de pero también pueden traer peligros y electricidad. Las ramas, los árboles y la agregar costo a sus recibos de energía tierra que los toca se vuelven fácilmente eléctrica. La compañía de PG&E, invita en conductores de la energía eléctrica a clientes a estar seguros y a ahorrar y si las ramas están tocando líneas de energía en estas fiestas ofreciéndoles electricidad esto puede ser fatal. los siguientes ideas. • Ten la seguridad que las luces Ideas para ahorrar electricidad y estar que colocas en las afueras de tu casas seguros en estas fiestas. son apropiadas para se colocadas fuera • Mira hacia arriba y vive! Antes del hogar. Nunca uses luces que no son de colgar las luces de navidad afuera aprobadas para el uso de las afueras de de nuestras casas, busca líneas de tu casa. energía que puedan encontrarse fuera • Sigue al pie de la letra el numero de nuestras casas, nunca te coloques en de de líneas de luces de Navidad que posición que algo o tu pueda estar en pueden ser conectadas una con la otra, contacto con las líneas de electricidad, no pases de el numero de conexiones lo cual puede resultar en una fatalidad. que son recomendadas. Mira hacia arriba cuando subas • Revisa las líneas por cualquier

rotura que tengan o algún desperfecto. Como líneas de alambres expuestos, la cobertura de luces que no este quemada. Alambres vencidos pueden ocasionar incendios. Desecha luces que estén en mala condición. • Mantén las líneas de las luces dentro de tu casa de la manera que nadie se caiga por tenerlas en el suelo, no las coloques debajo de los muebles o alfombras o cualquier otro mueble. Si cubres o tapas los enchufes y las líneas pueden sobre calentarse y esto puede conducir a un corto circuito y esto desencadenaría un incendio. • Siempre apaga las luces dentro y fuera de tu casa cuando salgas y nadie se encuentre en ella y también cuando sea hora de dormir. • No coloques tu árbol de navidad cerca de chimeneas y lugares de conexiones eléctricas. El calor seca mas rápido el árbol y esto puede conducir o hacerlo susceptible a incendios. • Compra productos que sean para reducción en el consumo de

energía, esto te ayudara en la reducción del consumo de electricidad hasta en un 90% y tus luces pueden trabajar eficientemente hasta un máximo de 100,000 horas. • Adicionalmente este tipo de luces además de ahorrar energía, son resistentes a cualquier apagón o corto de luz se calientan muy mínimamente, haciendo mas fácil el tocarlas y reducen el riesgo de incendios. • La compañía de electricidad PG&E Corporation(NYSE:PG&E) es Una de las mas grandes compañías que combinan el servicio de electricidad y gas natural, en los Estados Unidos. Su base esta en San Francisco, con 20,000 empleados la compañía es responsable de distribuir de las energías mas limpias de la nación a mas de 15 millones de personas en el norte y centro de California. Para mas información por favor entra al www.pge.com.

NOTICIAS DEL CHP ( POLICIA DE CAMINOS)

l departamento de la policía de 89 (60 por ciento) estaban totalmente caminos les recuerda asegurar su sin asegurar con sus cinturones de valiosa carga. seguridad. Para ayudar a combatir el problema, Los accidentes de automóviles, son una el CHP a obtenido un millón de de las principales causas de muertes en dólares en ayuda federal, para Office los niños de California, principalmente of Traffic Safety .El dinero que se en niños menores de 14 anos de edad, proveerá al CHP, será con el propósito con el inapropiado acomodo en los de reforzar y ampliar los esfuerzos y asientos de seguridad y sin el adecuado la educación a todo lo ancho del estado uso de los cinturones de seguridad este en lo que se refiere en el apropiado es la causa número uno que contribuye uso del cinturón de seguridad y de las a este problema. sillas para los niños que la requieran, “Nunca puedes dejar de tomar todas así como presentaciones de cómo las precauciones en lo que se refiere asegurar a los niños que son nuestros a seguridad en tus propios hijos” nos pasajeros. dijo el comisionado del departamento “Esto ayudara a dar mas recursos, de policía de caminos el Sr. Joe Farrow. equipo e información que serán de “la mejor manera de que tu hijo no sea gran utilidad a los papas, así como parte de esta desalentadora estadística a personas que tienen a su cuidado es estar seguro de que esta bien a menores lo cual puede ayudar a asegurado en su silla de seguridad y salvar la vida de menores”, nos dijo el / o con su cinturón apropiadamente comisionado Farrow. puesto”. En adición a los 20 eventos de revisión En una estadística, a nivel estatal el y 125 presentaciones de seguridad, 25 departamento de policía de caminos de los cuales serán para individuos {CHP}, nos informo que en el ano 2005 que tiene el ingles como su segunda a 2007 de 148 pasajeros que fueron lengua, el Statewide Highway Restraint de fatalidad incluidos niños menores Enforcement Campaign (campana del de 6 anos de edad, un estimado del refuerzo de seguridad a todo lo ancho

de la autopista) Proveerá de asientos de seguridad que serán distribuidos a los padres que el asientos de sus menores no cumplan con los estándares de seguridad. Dinero federal también será usado para incrementar el número de técnicos certificados por el National Highway Traficc Safety Administration para la inspección de los niños en sus asientos de seguridad en el CHP Child Safety Fitting Stations. {Estaciones de seguridad en el uso apropiado de asientos para los niños)Por favor comunícate con tu estación local del CHP para encontrar un técnico o una estación con este propósito del uso adecuado en los asientos y cinturón de seguridad cercas de ti. “y recuerda de ser un ejemplo para tus pequeños poniéndote el cinturón adecuadamente tu también”. También puedes reportar cualquier persona que veas que no trae a su niño adecuadamente asegurado en su asiento o con su cinturón de seguridad mientras esta manejando su vehiculo al departamento de policía de caminos CHP al 1-800-TELL CHP.

IGLESIA CATOLICA DE LA ANUNCIASION 627 CALLE 8TH WILLIAMS CLUB DE AMISTAD CADA TERCER DOMINGO DEL MES DESPUES DE LA MISA DE LAS 8:00 a.m. ACOMPANANOS HAY BEVIDAD SALUDABLES Y BUENA CONVERSASION. CLUB SOCIAL DE LA IGLESIA SE REUNEN CADA PRIMER JUEVES DE CADA MES A LAS 7:00 p.m. EL LUGAR: EL SALON DE EVENTOS DE LA IGLESIA POR FAVOR VEN A ACOMPANARNOS, CONOCER NUEVOS AMIGOS, Y PARA ASISTIR Y SERVIR A NUESTRA COMUNIDAD.

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Paste Plant?...By: Nicole Segovia - 3rd Grade - Williams Elementary School. Once upon a time Farmer John decided to plant 20 acres of tomatoes. After many months of caring for his tomato plants by watering, fertilizing and adding pesticides he grew beautiful red ripe tomatoes. One day Mr. Brian approached Farmer John and said “Would you like to sell your tomatoaes to the Tomatoes Processing Company so we can turn your tomatoes into paste?” “Why would I want to sell my tomatoes to your company?” asked Farmer John. “Because we are the largest paste plant in the world!” said Mr. Brian. “Paste?” questioned Farmer John. “Yes!” said Mr. Brian “We will harvest and transport your tomatoes to our processing plant and turn them into tomato paste!” “Why would anybody want to buy tomato paste to brush their teeth?” asked Farmer John. “I do not think that tomato paste would taste very good!” “No, no, no!” Mr. Brian chuckled while kneeling down to pick up a tomato from the ground. “Hi!” said Tommy Tomato “I would love to go to your tomato processing company!” “But I love my tomatoes and I would be worried about Tommy and his tomato family!” Farmer John said. “You don’t need to worry about your tomatoes!” They will be take care of when they arrive at our processing plant.” “They will be washed as they go thru a BIG waterslide to remove all the dirt, weeds, and pesticides”, said Mr. Brain. “Oh! That sounds like so much fun!” exclaimed Tommy Tomato. “Yes, that does sound like fun” agreed Farmer John. “What happens next?”

turned into tomato juice!” “But I thought they were being turned into tomato paste – not tomato juice!” questioned Farmer John. “Yeah!” said Tommy Tomato. “I want to be tomato paste! Not tomato juice!” “Yes, yes, I know” reassured Mr. Brian. “But this is the process that a tomato must go thru to become tomato paste.” “So let me explain the rest of the process to you” “Then the tomato juice will travel thru screened pipes where the tomato is slowly turned into thick tomato paste” Mr. Brian continued to explain. “So that’s how you make tomato paste!” “That sounds easy!” said Farmer John. “Well there is a little more of it” said Mr. Brian. “then the tomato goes to the Flash Cooler to be cooled off, of course!” “Next, the tomato paste is dumped into BIG plastic bags that are vacuum sealed!” Then we print a label and stick it on the bag so that we know how thick or thin the past in the bag is.” “Why does it matter how thick or thin the paste is?” asked Farmer John. “Because then we can tell the customer what is in the bag and they know what types of food they can make out of it” explained Mr. Brian. “I have always wanted to be spaghetti sauce!” Exclaimed Tommy Tomato. “Well your family can choose to be many other types of sauces too!” said Mr. Brian. “They can be tomato paste to be turned into ketchup, pizza sauce, salsa, and barbecue sauce!” “That sounds delicious!” exclaimed Farmer John. “When will you pick up my tomatoes?”

“Then the tomatoes arrive at the sorter tables to be checked by people to reassure there are no yucky bugs or weeds as they come off the waterslide.” Said Mr. Brian. “Next the tomatoes go into a super HOT pot to get cooked and

Note from the WPR: Additional stories by the other Colusa County winners will be featured in upcoming issues.

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