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SEPTEMBER 5-19, 2008

Knights of Columbus to Host 3rd Annual Crawdad Fest

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Local 4-H Equestrians Victorious at State

By Tami Coder

BBQ Fundraiser for New Livestock Show Ring September 6 Stonyford Annual Buyers Dinner September 6 Quickbooks Workshop September 9 Crawdad Fest September 13 Hollywood Book Signing Event at Art & Soul September 18

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Over 800 people attended last year’s crawdad festival, event planner expect even more this year

From Showmanship to Barrels, and Trail to “horse sense,” our Colusa County 4-H equestrians traveled to the big city and brought home some “bling.” This year, at the Best of Show Horse Show at the California State Fair, August 19th thru the 20th, Colusa County was represented by three hard working, dedicated, and talented young girls. They came to ride, and ride they did.

Our oldest competitor, Ashleigh Martini, 17, of the Williams 4-H Club, went into the Trail competition as the defending California State Senior Champion. She A little Cajun spirit is making its way to Colusa as the Knights of Columbus took that top honor last year aboard her host their third annual crawdad festival, Saturday, September 13 at the horse Sugar. When Ashleigh and Sugar Colusa County Fairgrounds. So, Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler or “let the left the ring this year, she left as the twogood times roll.” time State Senior Trail Champion! This “We put it on as a fundraiser,” stated John Rogers, an event coordinator “It was quite a feat, and a rare one, according benefits the church, parish school and the community.” to leader (and mom) Dale Martini. “This Families are encouraged to attend as there is something for everyone to just doesn’t happen very often at this level enjoy. of competition,” she explained, shaking “We’re growing each year and are adding more activities for the whole her head. “It was awesome.” Besides family,” said Rogers. her repeat in Trail, Ashleigh placed 4th in Mark St. Mary and Andrew Carrier’s Cajun All-Stars will be playing lively Showmanship, and 5th in Horsemanship.

Zydeco music throughout the evening, the tunes reminiscent of those you She was also in the Top 20 of the Equine would hear traversing the bayous of Louisiana. Crawdads Challenge, a written exam Continued Page 3 Continued Page 2 fresh from the fields, mouth watering ribs, carnitas,

Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler at Colusa’s 3rd Annual Crawdad Festival

The PG&E of the Future

By Tami Coder Tucked up against the foothills northwest of Maxwell, lies the future site of the Colusa Generating Station.

Pre-construction for this power courtesy of colusageneratingstation.com plant has already begun. On July Above is the diagram for the what the Colusa Generation Station will 28th crews began graveling roads, look like once completed. excavating, grading and fencing.

Located at the end of Dirks Road, this facility will work in conjunction with the Delevan Gas Compression Station. The new station, however, will be different.

The new plant will feature a modern design, and PG&E has invested in new, state-ofthe-art technologies that utilize far less water and employ cleaner-burning natural gas turbines. The facility will be cost-effective and environmentally friendly.

The natural-gas-fired generating station will be using dry cooling Continued Page 3

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North Valley Family Physicians Welcomes Dr. Meraz

The members of the North Valley Family Physicians have added another to their team.

Dr. Antonio Meraz, a family practitioner, is now seeing patients in both the Colusa and Williams Staff Photo locations.

Dr. Antonio Meraz is the newest addition to Meraz is a full spectrum the NVFP team. doctor, specializing in pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, adult medicine, minor surgery and workers’ comp. Being bilingual he is a positive addition to the NVFP team.

Born and raised in Los Angeles Meraz knew while he was a student at Southgate High School, that he wanted a career in medicine.

“It’s a very service oriented profession, it’s all about helping others,” said Meraz.

He attended medical school at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in L.A. and completed his residency in family practice at Natividad Continued Page 13

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Crawdad Continued traditional red beans and rice, sausages and many other tasty treats to tempt the whole family will be available.

There will be jump houses and crafts to entertain the kids while their parents dance the night away.

Rogers finished by saying that people could expect “Good food, good times and good music.”

The festival will be held Saturday, September 13 at the Colusa County Fairgrounds, starting at 1 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m. Admission and parking is $10 for adults and children 10 and under are free. Tickets are available at Hoblit Motors and the Colusa County Chamber of Commerce. For more information visit: www.colusacrawdadfestival.org.

Supervisors show off Colusa County Staff Report Courtesy Photo

Ashleigh Martini shows her horse at a 4-H sanctioned event.

4-H Continued taken by the exhibitors.

From the Arbuckle 4-H Club, the Geyer sisters, Lindsey, 12, and Allison, 10, had also qualified to compete at the top show. Lindsey, aboard Sally, placed third in California Poles, and third again in Cloverleaf Barrels. Lindsey was also in the Top 20 of the Equine Challenge. Although Allison didn’t bring home any ribbons this time, she rode very well in a highly competitive age division, according to Martini. Besides, as Allison and Buck would surely tell you, the thrill is in the ride!

Congratulations to our Colusa County equestrians, including Katie Jorge, 13, from Williams. Katie had also qualified to compete at the State Fair, but was unable to attend. Remember, this was only the second time in recent history that any riders from our small county were able to qualify. From just Ashleigh competing last year (and winning!), this year saw four riders eligible. It is a testament to the hard work of the girls, the time and patience of their leaders, and the unfailing support from their parents. Brilliant work, everyone!

Two Hollywood CEO’s will be coming to Colusa County September 18 and 19, to promote their book-turned-screenplay and also to tour the countryside for possible future filming locations. Their first stop will be at the Art and Soul gallery in Arbuckle where they will be holding a book signing event to coincide with the weekly Arbuckle Farmers Market. They will finish their visit the following day by touring the county with local supervisors.

“Colusa County can offer the film industry a beautiful background,” stated Colusa County Supervisor Tom Indrieri, “We have so many picturesque sites throughout the county. Ranches that could double for the old west, the Sacramento river meanders through our county and has been used in several pictures in the past. The tree lined streets of Colusa, I could go on and on,” he said.

With that Indrieri went on to explain that this could be a great economic opportunity for the county. To have an industry come in to the community, spend money and then leave, comparing it to tourism.

“Each project or movie, depending on its budget, could bring in as many at 100-300 workers. Every one of them will need to eat, sleep, and play. This would be great for our restaurants, hotels and various other businesses,” claimed Indrieri.

The two producers/CEO’s, Dr. Lang Elliot and Dr. Hugh Continued Page 16

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COmmeNtary................ Citizens for a Better Williams Planning Christmas Light Parade Grandma’s Dog Needs a New The Citizens for a Better Williams are planning their first ever Christmas Light Parade Friday, December 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m. everyone in the Home county is encouraged to participate and attend. For more information contact My son Jon moved to a place where he couldn’t keep his dog, Fleece (as in Golden Fleece because of her color). He asked his Grandma (my mom) if she could keep her temporarily. Well, “temporarily” has turned into seven years, and circumstances are such that she can no longer care for Fleece. My mom is nearly 85 years old, and Fleece, a shepherd mix, is too much for her to handle. Fleece is about 8 years old but thinks she’s still a puppy and can’t understand why she can’t climb up on people’s laps. Added to the complication is the fact that my brother, who lives with my mom, is in the final stages of cancer and hospice people are coming in regularly. Fleece is confused by all these people coming into the house and has become territorial and protective of my brother.

My mother has to drag her back to a bedroom and close her in while they are in the house.

So we’re looking for a good home for her. Taking her to the Animal Shelter is unthinkable. Because she has no formal training, it might be difficult for them to find a home for her. She needs someone to play with and take her for walks. My mom isn’t strong enough to do that.

The negatives: Fleece barks when she hears cars near the house and she barks a lot when the mailman or UPS person come to the house. She has never bitten anyone, but has scared more than one delivery person with her loud and insistent barking. Dog trainers say this behavior can be corrected, but my mom isn’t up to following through on what needs to be done. Fleece gets startled easily – the 4th of July and New Year’s Eve are nightmarish for her. She is very strong and needs to be trained not to pull you when on a leash.

The positives: She is spayed, her shots are up-to-date and she is in excellent health. She is very loyal. She has a great sense of humor (honest!), and she is the poster dog for “puppy dog eyes.” She greets you when you get home as though you’re the most important person in the world. She loves to ride in cars. She is totally house trained and sleeps in her own doggie bed. She’s an indoor dog and does not chew on slippers or furniture. $99 worth of dog obedience training has already been paid for and is unused (in Contra Costa County).

Shear Class at: 473-2005 or Pat Ash at: 520-0096. See the next issue of the WPR for more information.

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technology. This allows the plant to use 97% less water, a truly staggering amount of savings. It will also have no water discharge. When up and running, the new plant will provide 660 megawatts of power. To put this in perspective, just one megawatt can provide the energy to run approximately 750 average homes. The plant’s output will provide energy for up to ½ million homes. While doing this, the new facility will be yielding 35% less CO2, or carbon dioxide, than older plants. As it uses far less water than conventional stations, the new Colusa Generating Station will run more economically, greener and cleaner. In addition, the new plant uses a combined power output, making it easier to utilize alternative energy sources such as solar and wind power.

PG&E is hoping for the new station to come online in 2010. During construction, the contractor, Gemma Power Systems of Glastonbury, Connecticut, will be employing up to 650 workers during peak construction. This will require one million worker-hours. Once the plant is completed, it will employ around 25 full-time employees.

Besides cleaner and more efficient energy provided for the state, Colusa County will be getting several “perks.” After the first full year of valuation, the plant will generate $2 million in property taxes. The local communities will benefit from the purchase of materials and services during both construction and operation. PG&E will continue to provide seminars on how to become a supplier for the contractor for local merchants and businesses. PG&E has already purchased tens of thousands of dollars in supplies, goods and services. Paul Moreno, spokesman for PG&E’s North Valley Division, states, “That is only a trickle of what will eventually be coming to the county.”

Although slated for spring, actual construction is due to begin this fall.

Pouring concrete and setting rebar will begin the foundation for a new I wouldn’t recommend her for families with small children because she era in energy in the north valley. Although time will tell just how much might knock them over in her enthusiasm. But if you want a dog to play this new power plant will affect Colusa County, one change has already tug-of-war with who will be protective of you and your family and who happened. PG&E has built a new bridge on McDermott Road. The old one will enjoy accompanying you wherever you want to go, Fleece may be would not support the heavy trucks and equipment needed to build the new your answer. She’s also great for a single guy (like my son). She just station, so Colusa County is up one bridge, and, in just a couple of years, a loves to lie next to you and have you rub her belly. brand new generating We love her and if any one of us had a way to keep her, we would. station!

Please help us find a good home for her. Call Karen at 530-473-3133 or 925-658-8008. I’d be happy to bring her to meet you.

When asked about the plant, Moreno stated, “The new generator is part of Pacific Gas and Electric’s comprehensive energy strategy designed to meet California’s future energy needs with cost-effective and clean power supplies.” This year, the utility expects to supply 14 percent of its energy from renewable resources that qualify under California’s renewable portfolio standard program.

More than 50 percent of the electricity PG&E provides to its customers today comes from sources that emit no carbon dioxide at all.

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OPINION

4 SEPTEMBER 5-19, 2008

Bottoms up

By Andrea Moore, Editor

The Sacramento Valley Museum is looking for volunteers!!!

Through the museum you

will learn the rich history of the county and be helping a non-profit in your community! Our open training day will consist of an in depth tour of the muSpeaking of glowing… The other day the kids and I were waiting in seum and an outline of line at the pharmacy when Isaac pipes up “Momma, I need bottom docent opportunities. We toots medicine,” which of course sent him into a fit of giggles, his are also looking for volunsister too. The glow this time was that of embarrassment, I mean teers with various skills and truly, what four year old little boy knows how to whisper? Not mine! I didn’t bother to look around me. I heard a few chuckles, backgrounds. We hope to that was enough. see you there!!! Docent Training DaySeptember 27, School is back in session, which seems strange to me, in my mind school and fall tied together, not this 100 plus weather we 20089:00 - 11:00 a.m.Light have been having. Regardless of the temperatures the kids are so Refreshexcited to be in school. Isaac is finally in preschool and Meredith in ments Sackindergarten. Where did my babies go? ramento With the start of school, so start the fundraisers. This year, as I have Valley Mumentioned before, it’s more important than ever to support our schools, with budget cuts and high fuel prices, I hate the thought of seum1491 our kids suffering for it.

E Street, WilliamsBeing the editor, I have the opportunity to read everything before it goes in the paper, and Nikki is posing an important question this Questions: time. It’s about marriage and what it takes to make one successful. 473-2978 I’m sitting here watching the kids play in their little wading pool, laughing in complete delight. It’s sweet and innocent and it makes me glow inside. I truly am blessed with a wonderful husband and two great kids, I can’t ask for more.

Here are a few of my thoughts on the matter.

Although Aaron and I have only been married for nine years, we have been through a lot. First and foremost, was our struggle with fertility and later two high risk pregnancies. Secondly, is the one thing that almost everyone faces, money. And finally, our move two states away from both of our families. Did I mention Aaron’s driving? I’m kidding about the last one… mostly. One thing that has never wavered was our dedication to each other and our marriage. We always try to keep things in perspective and never say anything to tear the other down. We don’t call names, no belittling, and never, ever has the word divorce come into any of our disagreements.

I think the main thing is that we were meant to be. I know that sounds cliché but it’s true. We are best friends; we truly enjoy one another and never lack for things to talk about. Since the day we met we could have comfortable silences or talk for hours on end.

I truly believe that for a relationship to work you must like the person you are with. Do you have fun together? Can you accept the bad along with the good, without thinking you can change the person? Do you share the same core values? Do you have the same goals? All these things are so very important. Yes, compromise is important but if you can’t agree on the big things, the little things will tear you apart.

For questions, comments, story ideas or just to say hello, contact Andrea Moore at publisher@williamspioneerreview.com or visit our website at www.williamspioneerreview.com.

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OPINION

My Next Question

By Nikki Hancock WPR Columnist

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Area of Orgin Water Rights

By Ashley Indrieri, Executive Director, Family Water Alliance With a near-record drought and devastating wildfires in California, it seems only too logical to finally address California’s water crisis. The Governor and Senator Dianne Feinstein have proposed what they call a “bipartisan” water bond for the ballot, but is it the silver bullet that the north state has been waiting for?

This whole asking questions thing seems to be working out well for me with this column. It seems to push myself and the reader to do some thinking and I get to learn a lot along the way, so I’m going to pose yet While it may be a step in the right direction, it is lacking what the north state should consider the most crucial element, area-of-origin water another question this week. rights. During last year’s push to get a water bond on the ballot, north state interests drafted the necessary language to incorporate area-of-origin At the age of 27, I’m at a time in my life when most of my friends are water rights into the ballot measure. married, a lot with children, and those that aren’t married yet have recently become engaged – three new engagements last week as a matter Through political maneuvering last year’s water bond did not make it of fact! At the same time, I’m also watching the process of quite a few to the ballot, but what happened to the language that we so desperately divorces in and around my family. need to keep the north state whole? Area-of-origin water rights are very simple. They specify that the watershed where water originates will Being single and never married, I have been thinking a lot about receive 100 percent of what the area needs before water can be exported. everything that I’m observing. And I’m wondering what it takes to make a marriage last. I’m not talking five years here. I’m talking about really lasting. The average divorce rate in this country is now well over Our north state legislators have determined that the best way for these rights to be enforced is for them to be tied to a new water facility such as 65 percent. That’s not a very promising statistic! And the things that Sites Reservoir. Without such protections, north state agriculture will take result from divorce – the heartache, the financial strain, problems with a hit. But, without a water bond, agriculture will be the reservoirs of the children… well its enough to scare me off from marriage completely! future.

Despite the scary statistics and even scarier stories I’ve seen, I know that Family Water Alliance is a 501(c)3 education corporation whose mission there are plenty of people out there who have gotten it right. So I want to know: what does it take to make a marriage not only good, but last? Is is to educate the public about issues that affect rural communities. For it about compromise? Is it about choosing your battles? Is it completely more information or comments please visit: www.familywateralliance.com.

100 percent about finding the right person, your so-called “soul mate?”

Or is it something else completely?

I guess a related question could be why is divorce so common these days? Are people jumping into marriage too quickly with the wrong person? Or are they giving up too easily and taking divorce as the quick way out?

One thing that I always promised myself is that I would never get divorced. I guess that was a silly naïve thing to think… the problem with that thought process is obviously that while I may promise myself that I’m not going to go through a divorce, being married means that there is a whole other person with their own set of thoughts and emotions involved. So the decisions aren’t completely up to one person. I guess the only way I could truly guarantee that I wouldn’t get divorced is by never getting married in the first place and I don’t really like that option either!

I’m very interested to hear from people who have been married for a long time…and maybe some whose marriages didn’t work out, as well. What does it take to make a marriage last? And why is divorce so common these days?

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Looking back

6 SEPTEMBER 5-19, 2008

Charles F. Peters who enlisted in the U.S. Navy on July 12, 1917 received his discharge 12, 1919 in Vallejo. He is now home THE NEWS BACK THEN September with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ben Peters. During Courtesy of the his enlistment he crossed the ocean eleven times SACRAMENTO VALLEY MUSEUM and served on three different vessels. The last one a mine loading vessel, which alone dropped Patricia Ash, contributor 5,600 mines. So we know that Charlie had some service and we are glad to see him home again.

Williams Farmer 9/16/1893-WILLIAMS PUBLIC SCHOOL Williams Farmer 8/27/1937 -$13,776 APPROPRIATED FOR WILLIAMS HALL The Williams Public School opened last PROJECT Monday morning with 106 pupils enrolled.

Our coming men and women will be ably Mayor H. McMartin of the City of Williams instructed this year by F.C. Clevenger, received a telegram Tuesday morning from principal; Miss Ann Cameron, intermediate, Congressman Clarence F. Lea that the WPA and Miss Martha Lee Primary. We feel, Office in Washington had approved a grant of however, that a word to the parents at this $13,776 for the City Hall, Firehouse and Jail for time would not be out of place. It is well the City of Williams. An election was held in known that they, by their influence can do April 1936, at which time bonds were voted for much toward making the school of value to the the WPA project and the news was welcomed pupils. It is too often the case that children go by the city officials and citizens as the building to their homes with some complaint regarding is needed and will be an asset to the city. With their teachers and in many instances the the preliminary work already accomplished it parents, without stopping in investigate the is thought that action on the new project will matter, will decide in the child’s favor and be started as soon as the bonds are sold and the condemn the teacher. Such a policy will, in contract can be awarded. The amount received most cases, go far toward bringing about a from the WPA Administration and the sum state of affairs most unsatisfactory to both voted at the election will total an amount slightly the teachers and the patrons of the school. In under $30,000. The various organizations of such cases if the parents would only take the the community and their members who have trouble of investigating they would, in a large prevailed upon Congressman Lea to speed the majority of cases, that the teacher was acting action of the WPA granting the funds for the local for the best interests of not only their children project feel elated over the results obtained by but for the whole school. It is also advisable our Congressman. Mayor McMartin was prompt for parents to occasionally visit the school. We in replying to the telegram and expressed the have found that the parents who find fault with appreciation of the community for the final action the teachers are, as a rule, not the ones who which paves the way for the starting work on the visit the school and make it a rule to see that project. their children attend and conduct themselves properly while under the care of the teacher.

Williams Farmer 9/2/1938- INTEREST SHOWN IN SCHOOL FOOTBALL-Williams Williams Farmer 9/12/1919-AUSTIN High Ready for Opening 1938 Grid Battle; 8 GEORGE RETURNS FROM OVERSEAS Returning Letterman SERVICE

for 1938 unless injuries and colds hamper the Yellowjackets as it did last year.

Williams Farmer August 17, 1944WILLIAMS CELBRATES V.J. DAY The announcement of the cessation of hostilities between the Allied Nations and Japan was received in Williams with varied emotions.

Whoops and tears of joy, sirens and car horns were to be heard and seen in abundance.

Immediately after four o’clock, the fire company organized a parade and the four engines headed by patrolman A.G. Matzka and followed by private cars, bicycles and motorcycles paraded the streets of Williams and joined in general rejoicing. After about two hours, the restaurants and bars closed to remain closed until Wednesday evening. In compliance with the statement by President Truman that a holiday would be enjoyed, most places of business remained closed all day Wednesday.

On Wednesday, members of the Ladies Auxiliary of Williams Legion Post organized a free dance to be held at the Women’s Clubhouse on that evening. These good women, who have loyally supported every patriotic enterprise since the beginning of the war, advertised the dance in Williams and surrounding towns. A very large crowd assembled to celebrate the close of the war and dance to music donated by Mr. and Mrs. John Silva.

Let us not forget in our joy all those valiant boys who gave their lives, their limbs, their sight and their health to make this day possible; but let us take increased devotion to that cause which they gave their last full measure of devotion; that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain and that this nation under God shall have a new birth of freedom and that government of the people, by the people and for the people shall not perish from the earth.

Williams Farmer September 7, 1945-WOODEN AWNING REMOVED FROM I.O.O.F. HALL

The awning which has served the Odd Fellows With most of the grid togs already issued, intense Hall since its construction in 1903 has been Williams Boy Arrives in New York Returning removed and paint has been purchased for the practice will get under way Monday for the on the Same Ship with General Pershing painting of the exterior of the building. The gridiron campaign. Of last year’s squad, nine wooden awning has served the building well as veterans are returning, bolstered with a good A telegram received Monday by Mr. and Mrs. offering protection to visitors in town who meet crop of new material. Grover Gillette and Matt C.H. George announced the safe arrival of their Jauregui, with two years experience will alternate on the streets. It has served its usefulness and its son Austin in New York, September 8th, on removal is a big improvement to the appearance at the halfback posts. Max Vann, a tackle last the Leviathan after thirteen months overseas season, will be tried at fullback, in an attempt to of the building. service. Austin was on of the first Williams get some line driving power. Glenn Manor will boys to enlist in the great world war, and is probably get the call at quarterback, where he one of the last Williams boys to return home. played most of the time last season. In the line, After the armistice was signed he was near several holes will have to be plugged in order Cobliz with the Army of Occupation until the to carry on an air tight defense. At the wing first week of May, when his company, Motor posts will be a fight between Garnett Vann, Zane Transport Company 456, was transferred to Marshall, and Lyle Wescott, who have all had the Composite Regiment. There he remained some experience. The tackle position will be the until he sailed for home. He sailed for home main worries. Vernon Bailey, Charles Manning on the steamship Leviathan on which General and Frank Kemp are the most promising Pershing also returned, after two and one half prospects. The veteran, Page Commons, will years at the head of the United States Army in most likely hold down one guard post, but France. It will be a great joy that Austin will the left guard will be a fight between Franklin be welcomed home by his many friends of Fouch, Leroy Smith, and Warren Rathbun, Williams. who all looked god in the spring practice. The pivot position is to be held down by Big Bob Williams Farmer 9/19/1919- WILLIAMS Grussenmeyer, who along with Max Vann at full, BOY HOME FROM OVERSEAS DUTY will be a powerhouse on defense. Other players to return from last year’s squad will be Richard Crossed Ocean Eleven Times Serving the Silva, Ed Dunn, Gail Commons, Kenneth United States Egbert, plus a big crop of promising freshman.

Everything is in readiness for a successful season

Home & Garden............

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plant grow from nothing more than a branch.

The basic ingredients for cuttings are “mother plants” and a warm, moist, well-lit place for growing. Sharp, clean pruners and a pair of gloves are important to keep cuts clean of contaminates, and to keep the skin oil from your hands off the cuttings, which can prevent rooting altogether.

Plant Propagation: It’s easier than you might think.

We cut small branches about 4-6 inches long and carefully removed the large leaves from the lower 2/3 of each cutting. The cuttings were placed in warm porous potting soil in flats and containers, placing cuttings at least 2 inches apart, and we compressed the loose soil around the cuttings.

Water them in thoroughly at first. Keep moist and mist often, as they have no roots yet. Write Growing your own plants from a label of the plant name and date of cutting, place in container. Check daily, and mist and scratch is really pretty easy. water so they don’t dry out. Let nature take its The most common methods course and soon rooting should start. Transplant of propagation are seed, when new roots are about 2 or 3 inches long. cuttings, division, and now in Place your new plants in the ground, or in pots a laboratory, known as tissue of their own. culture.

Today, I would like to share with you the basics of taking cuttings, and how I learned the first time. At the young age of 9, a customer on my paper route took me under his wing.

He had a greenhouse, just a simple shed of wood, plastic shelves and door. “What do you do in here?” I asked. He replied, “I’ll show you. Let’s take some cuttings,” and off we went. We walked through his fuchsias and geraniums, and cut small branches as we went.

I just couldn’t believe that I had the power to make a new

You may have not only created new plants of your own, you may have created a new gardener for life.

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What’s Cooking?

It’s too darn hot….for slaving over a stove. We all have our “go to” meals when it’s too hot to cook. We tend to turn to the same five meals over and over, until one day you actually listen when they say “not again”. Then what? You sacrifice your comfort and sanity to try a new recipe. Only to find out your shopping list includes 10 things you can’t find, 5 that you can’t pronounce, and 3,of which you’re sure ,no one would eat anyway. Let’s get real. Let’s spend less time thinking about what to cook and cooking it and more time enjoying it. I hope to help out with that a little. One meal, you don’t have to think about or leave the county to find the ingredients. Try it out, let know what you think, and send your favorite easy meal ideas.

Tessa Reynolds, www.VestaEvents.com

Broiled Steak Sandwiches 1 pound strip steak 4 Roma tomatoes, halved 1 red onion, sliced into rings 4 tsp olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 4 rolls (whatever you like) 3 ounces blue cheese HEAT broiler. SEASON the steak with salt and pepper. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place the steak on one half of the baking sheet. TOSS the tomatoes and onion in a medium bowl with the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Place vegetables, cut side down, on the other half of the baking sheet.

BROIL the steak and vegetables for eight minutes, turning once at four minutes.

Remove the steak to rest and return the vegetables to oven until browned, about 1 minute. SLICE the steak thin against the grain. Place the bottom halves of the bread cut-side up and top with steak, onions, tomatoes, and cheese. Sandwich with the remaining bread. Serve warm.

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5th Annual Walk for Recovery Slated for September

disasters, such as the Gulf Hurricanes, go to www. redcross.org and donate online. To donate to the local Disaster Relief Fund send your check to the On August 27 the Three Rivers Red Cross branch office near you, made out to Three Rivers deployed our Yuba City Emergency Response Disaster Relief Fund.

This is the fifth year that Colusa County Vehicle (ERV) and two Yuba City/Marysville- Yuba City: 2125 East Onstott Road, 95991, Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse based volunteers to San Antonio to assist with 530-673-1460 Services will host its annual Walk for Recovery. the Red Cross response to Hurricane Gustav. Chico: 1398 Ridgewood Drive, 95973, The Walk is hosted in Colusa County in The ERV is the mobile feeding vehicle that 530-891-0885 celebration of National Drug and Alcohol travels from shelter to shelter and street to Nevada City/Grass Valley: 177 New Mohawk, Suite Recovery Month. street serving the victims of the disaster with E, 95959, 530-272-3265 The event will begin with a 9:30 a.m. information, food and beverages - as well registration on September 13 at Will S. Green as encouragement and comfort. On August Park at the Corner of 9th and Webster in 31 we deployed our Chico-based ERV with Colusa. volunteer staff from Chico and Colusa. On Organizer of the Walk, Terri Rivera said that September 1 we deployed volunteers from participants would walk from 10 a.m. to 11 Butte, Colusa, Glenn and Nevada Counties a.m. At 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., there will be a to San Antonio to work as shelter workers. raffle, refreshments and a barbecue lunch from All Red Cross volunteers being deployed are 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. deployed for 2-3 weeks and receive a daily “If you can’t walk, that isn’t a problem. stipend for food and incidentals. They often Participants are invited to join the group for the stay in staff shelters. barbecue even if they don’t walk,” said Rivera.

Spontaneous Volunteers Pledge sheets and registration forms are At this time we are currently deploying available at the Colusa County Behavioral trained Red Cross volunteers as we are Health building located at 162 E Carson in requested by National HQ. In the event Colusa. spontaneous volunteers are needed to be There is a $10 registration fee, which provides deployed from around the U.S. we will train a T-shirt or $10 or more in pledges for the and then deploy them from our three branch participant. offices: Yuba City, Chico, Nevada City. This Raffle tickets will be available for purchase the is an excellent time to consider volunteering day of the walk. with the Red Cross and getting basic training Rivera said that everyone is welcome to be a so you will be ready to assist in the event of part of this very special event. a local or national disaster. Go our Volunteer “Everyone who is interested in supporting Page to print and fill out a volunteer the accomplishments of friends, family, or application, then send it to our branch office community members who have chosen to walk near you. You will also be required to take a the path to recovery are encouraged to attend,” free online background check and take some said Rivera. basic classes.

For more information, contact Rivera at (530) Donations: 458- 0516.

To donate to the national

Current information on response to Hurricane Gustav:

SEPTEMBER 5-19, 2008 9

Sign Up for 4-H Today!

By Tami Coder Special to the WPR

Although the temps are still flirting with the century mark, fall is right around the corner. Area schools are back in session, and the rice is peaking, green and lush. Soon the fields will be golden, and the rice harvest will bring fall into the valley full force.

Many things happen in the fall, but one of the most exciting is 4-H signup nights in the various county towns. Throughout Colusa County, different 4-H clubs will be accepting new members, while welcoming back their veterans.

Soon another 4-H year will be in full swing, sweeping its members along in a sea of learning by doing, while having fun in the process. This wonderful organization has been changing lives for over 100 years.

4-H had its humble beginnings at around the start of the 20th century, developed from the work of several different people from all over the U.S. They were concerned about their young people, and had a desire to provide education more connected to country life. Also, adult farmers were very resistant to change, and not open to new technology. However, educators found that youth would “experiment” with new ideas and then share their results with the adults in the community. This was so successful, that in the ’50’s, 4-H began to expand into urban areas as well.

Later on, the basic 4-H focus became the personal growth of its members.

Life skills development was built into the projects, with activities and events geared toward helping youth become contributing, productive and selfdirected members of society. Today, 4-H is the largest out of school youth program in the U.S, with over 7 million members and 500,000 teen and adult volunteers. It operates in over 80 countries!

Some fun facts about 4-H………..

4-H Motto: “To make the best better” and “Learning by doing”.

4-H Vision: A world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change.

4-H Emblem and Colors: The official emblem is a green four leaf clover with white H’s on each leaf. The four H’s stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health.

4-H Pledge: “I pledge my Head to clearer thinking, my Heart to greater loyalty, my Hands to larger service, and my Health for better living, For my club, My community, My country, And my world.”

Ready to join yet? There’s more! Many believe that 4-H is all about raising livestock for the fair, and can only benefit kids in the country. Actually, 4-H has many other projects that do not require a rural setting, such as Arts and Crafts, Cooking, Sewing, Photography, Camping, Taxidermy, and Scrapbooking, to name just a few. For graduating Seniors, 4-H offers scholarships for qualifying members, and most colleges look favorably upon

applicants who have 4-H listed as an extra-curricular activity. Maybe the most important thing you can take away from 4-H, however, are new friends, old friends, and memories to last a lifetime.

Over the years, the essential elements of the 4-H organization has not only met the basic needs of our youth, they provide the basis of growth into adulthood:

Belonging.

Mastery.

Independence.

Generosity.

So, make sure to attend the 4-H Sign Up Night in your town, for your own local club. If you happen to miss that meeting, you can still sign up at the regular club meetings in September. So come on! Join 4-H and make your best even better!

*Sign Up Nights and Regular Meeting Schedule* Williams: 8/26 3rd Tuesday of the month Stonyford: 9/14 2nd Sunday of the month Maxwell: 8/27 1st Wednesday of the month Princeton: 9/8 2nd Monday of the month Colusa: 8/25 2nd Monday of the month Arbuckle: 9/8 2nd Monday of the month

For more information, you can visit the website of the National 4-H Headquarters at www.national4-hheadquarters.gov, from which much of the information in this article was gathered, or www.4-H.org. For local information, you can call the Extension office at (530) 458-0570.

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Community Calendar Bascochea 50th anniversary open house

o First Aid—9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

September 24th & 25th, Wed. & Thurs.— o CPR for the Professional Rescuer—6-10 p.m. each night September 27th, Sat.— o Babysitting—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. o Community First Aid & Safety—9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

September 29th & 30th, Mon. & Tues.— o Standard First Aid—6-10 p.m. each night

Trinity united methodist Church of Colusa Rummage Sale fundraiser

Rummage sale to benefit victims of Northern California fires. The There will be an Open house sale is set for Saturday, September to celebrate the 50th Wedding Anniversary of 13 in Friendship Hall adjacent Tom & Mary Bascochea hosted by their family to the Church, corner of 5th and on Saturday, September 27th 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2159 Hill Rd, Williams Oak Streets, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

No gifts please, just bring your memories & Set up will be Friday evening, conversation.

September 12 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for anyone wishing to donate good The Sutter Buttes quickbooks workshop saleable items or help with the The Colusa County Chamber of Commerce is hostsale. For more information, contact Sportsman ing a quickbooks workshop September 9, 6 p.m.

Mardel Sandridge at 458-2208.

Association’s 53 weeks of The cost for the event is $30 per person. To register call 458-5525. The workshop is open to all Colusa giveaways Get your calendar now [a $50 donation] for your County Businesses. chance to win one of over $22,000 worth of prizes including: rifles, rods, reels, gift certifi the arbuckle cates, hunts and more! certified For more information call 530-458-2533, or visit our website at: Farmers market Colusa County’s only certified farmers market www.sutterbuttessportsman.com is held Thursday afternoons from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at La Vanche Park in Downtown Arbuckle, now through October. Now catholic church of accepting vendor applications. For more

the annunciation newly formed meet & greet club

“Meet & Greet Club” Every Thrid Sunday of the Month, after 8:00 am Mass. Come meet and make new friends. Join us for Refreshments, EVERYONE IS WELCOME! also A new club has been formed called “The Social Church Club” Meeting every first Thursday of month at 6:30 pm in the “Event Room” at the chruch.

Please come and join us to form new friendships, bring people together and to assist and serve in our community 627 8th Street in Williams.

American Red Cross Yuba City Community Classes

2125 E. Onstott Rd., Yuba City (530) 673-1460

information call Mary Fahey at 530-476-3799.

Williams Community Center activities 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.

Congratulations to Barbara Freeman who won $290 at Monday Night Bingo!

SENIOR GAME DAY: Come join us for a Password Tournament! The tournament will run in September and October. No need to bring a partner. People will be paired up in September and then changed in October to keep everything fair. Prizes will be awarded. Every 3rd Wednesday, 1-4 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street.

AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: On September 24th enjoy the delightfully funny animated feature, “Happy Feet.” See a different September 2nd & 3rd, Tues. & Wed.— movie each month FREE. Every 4th Wednesday, o Standard First Aid—6-10 p.m. each night 1-4 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street. (Bring a

pillow – the seats are hard.)

September 6th, Sat.— o MOD I—9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WCCA BOARD MEETING September 7th, Sun.— The Williams Community Center Association is o CC Lecture—9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the beginning stages of negotiations with the September 8th & 9th, Mon. & Tues.— City of Williams and the County of Colusa for the o Community CPR—6-10 p.m. Monday purchase of the Veterans Building for use as the and 6-9 p.m. Tuesday future Williams Community Center. Members September 11th, Thurs.— of the WCCA have met with the Williams o Adult CPR—6-10 p.m.

Veterans. The next step will be a presentation September 13th, Sat.— before the City of Williams Planning Commission, o CPR for the Professional Rescuer—9 a.m. hopefully in October. Just what is the Williams to 6 p.m.

Community Center Association? What will having September 16th & 17th, Tues. & Wed. — a Community Center in Williams mean for you o Community First Aid & Safety—6-10 and your family? Get answers to your questions p.m. each night and give your input on this ongoing project. Every September 20th, Sat.— 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C o Community CPR—9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Street.

September 23rd, Tues.—

arbuckle 4h club enrollment night The Arbuckle 4H Club will be meeting on Monday, September 8 at 7 p.m. in the Arbuckle Elementary multi-purpose room. Come find out what 4H has to offer the youth in our Community and to enroll. Fore more information or to volunteer to help with a project call Adrian Murphy at 476-0933.

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Sponsor and American Flag to be flown in the Williams Downtown or in front of your business.

Donations of $25.00 buys the flag and pole and we will see that they are flown on holidays honoring our veterns.

Contact citizens for a Better Williams at 5200096 or send your tax deductable donation to: PO Box 702 Williams, CA 95987

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Williams Alumni Interactive Website ~ Private & FREE Make new contact with old classmates and browse the site for class pictures and candid pictures from 1912 to about 1970.

New reunion and candid pictures posted continuously.

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yard sales MAXWELL Community Sale.

Maxwell Legion Hall Annex. Sept 4, 5, 6, & 7, 8am.

Blow out Yard SALE

September 6 & 7

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (no early-birds please!)

Books~Antiques~Furniture~Play Equip~ and much more!

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HEAVY DUTY SKI BOAT TRAILER. Sacrafice as-is $300.

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LIZKIDZ Preschool and Enrichment Programs ages 5-12. For more info call 473-2777.

Work Wanted: House cleaning, yard work, general help. Call Nathan at: 760-250-7994.

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Happy Ads starting at $20

Rummage SaleBenefiting the Sacramento Valley Museum October 10 & 11, Friday 9-4 & Saturday 9-1"Old Gym" 1491 E Street, Williams.

To donate or more information call 473-2978

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The Williams Pioneer Review has summer internships available. For more information call 530-383-4861 or email: publisher@williamspioneerreview.com

Colusa County Economic Development Corporation Building a Strong Local Economy

Lynda Reynolds, Chairperson 2963 Davison Court PO Box 1077 Colusa, CA 95932 Phone: 530.458.3028 Fax: 530.458.8180 www.colusacountyedc.org

SEPTEMBER 5-19, 2008 13

California Roadways Have Never Been Safer Death Rate Drops to Record Low

current success. This Labor Day Weekend, they will be aggressively looking for those who sell alcohol to underage drinkers.

“We’ll have our undercover investigators out in force this weekend and they will have zero tolerance for underage drinking,” said Alcoholic Beverage Control Director Steve Hardy.

(SACRAMENTO) The number of people killed per 100 million miles driven on California roadways has dropped to the lowest level in history. The newly released Mileage Death Rate (MDR) is 1.18 deaths One area where there is room for considerable improvement is motorcycle per 100 million miles driven. The numbers are based on 2007 data. fatalities. The number of registered riders and crashes has bucked the The previous MDR was 1.27 for 2006. downward trend and are climbing.

“This is the direct result of a successful partnership between the state’s "With more riders on the road, we continue to emphasize safe driving traffic safety professionals at all levels of government, the news media practices for new and veteran motorcycle riders," stated Department of and the general public. It proves we can change behavior for the better Motor Vehicles Deputy Director of Licensing Operations, Mimi Khan. "We are reaching out to folks and urging them to take it slow as they learn to if we all work together,” said Business, Transportation and Housing ride."

Agency (BTH) Secretary Dale E. Bonner as he announced the new During the upcoming year, California law enforcement will increase its figures. educational outreach and enforcement efforts to ensure that all motorists safely share the road.

“It’s important to note that these aren’t just abstract numbers. They represent lives saved of real people in California,” stated California Highway Patrol Deputy Commissioner Skip Carter.

To arrive at the annual MDR figure, CHP fatality data for the year is divided by Caltrans’ estimated number of miles driven that year in California. The 2007 MDR is about one tenth of the MDR in 1933 when California’s population was nearly six million.

For more information, contact any of the following: California Highway Patrol, Fran Clader, (916) 657-7202 Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, John Carr (916) 419-2525 Department of Transportation, Mark Desio, (916) 654-5782 Department of Motor Vehicles, Mike Marando, (916) 657-6437 Office of Traffic Safety, Chris Cochran, (916) 262-2975

Meraz Continued “While this is encouraging news, our work is not done. We will Medical Center in Salinas, California. continue to focus our efforts until we have eliminated traffic crashes Meraz also spent three years in Hollister, California where he was the as a major cause of death and injury in California,” added Caltrans Medical Director at a community health clinic.

Director Will Kempton.

Through networking he found out about the opening with NVFP and decided to pursue the opportunity that would further utilize his skills in family The three major causes of fatal crashes are speeding, not wearing a seat practice. belt, and DUI. They have been the focus of aggressive enforcement Meraz is excited to be here, where he stated that he could provide “Caring, and education by traffic safety organizations the past several years. compassionate care and be a servant in the community,” he said “I will use “It is no coincidence that the Mileage Death Rate dropped at the same my talents to achieve that.” time we had a reduction in alcohol-related crashes,” said state Office of He is joined by his wife Rocio, and their four children. The family will make Traffic Safety Director Christopher J. Murphy. their home in Colusa and he looks forward to becoming involved in the

community in which he lives.

The traffic safety organizations within BTH are not resting on the For more information or to make an appointment call NVFP at: 458-8050.

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El WPR En Español GRUPO LOCAL PELEA CONTRA LOS FUEGOS DE MALESA Con la temporada de incendios que generalmente es del mes de Agosto al mes de Octubre, California ha podido vencer varios de los incendios de esta temporada en cuanto a números se refiere. Hubo un momento en el que mas de 1000 incendios estaban activos en California, alegremente el condado de Colusa fue uno de los afortunados que pudieron librarse de estos destructivos incendios. Pero la temporada es joven todavía. Los bomberos locales han hecho su parte manteniendo las llamas tan lejos como el condado de Mariposa.

EL CENTRO MEDICO REGIONAL DE COLUSA NOS PRESENTA A SU NUEVO PRACTICANTE DE MEDICINA El centro medico regional de Colusa recientemente le dio la bienvenida a el Dr. Marcy Haas.

“Me siento muy complacido de anunciarles que Dr. Marcy Haas, practicante de medicina general, y obstetricia será parte de nuestro equipo, nos comento Dale Kirby, CEO . El Dr, Haas se unirá a nuestro “Ha sido una temporada muy ocupada “ , nos dijo el jefe del departamento equipo en los hospitales que proveerá de cuidado a los pacientes en su de bomberos Randy Dunn “ algunos de nuestro muchachos han estado fuera estancia en el hospital. Y adicionalmente también estará atendiendo clientes que no estén en el hospital ya sea en la clínica de Arbuclke y en 40 a 45 días, algunos hasta mas tiempo. la de Colusa. Ella se dedicara al cuidado de la familia y a la salud de la “Es una de las peores temporadas que me ha tocado ver desde 1999 y 2001 mujer. con tantos fuegos al inicio de la temporada, complementándose con los de la temporada anterior casi al final de esta… Han sido un par de anos malos “Estoy muy emocionada de estar aquí en el condado Colusa nos remarco Haas. Realmente estuve buscando trabajar aquí, soy parte de este equipo “, nos explico Dunn. medico y puedo cuidar a mis pacientes en la clínica y en el hospital”.

“Hemos estado en todas partes, nos dijo también el jefe de bomberos de la ciudad de Williams Jeff Gilbert “desde el dia 21 de Junio hemos tenido uno Haas nació en Pottstown, Pennsylvania y crecio en Olley, Pennsylvania , con dos de sus hermanos y sus padres, los cuales trabajaban en el de nuestros camiones fuera por 9 días”. negocio de comida del mar. Durante el tiempo de sus anos de formación El camión del que el esta hablando es parte del equipo de control, el cual Haas y su familia estuvieron bajo los cuidados del Dr Shay. Ella paso esta complementado con cinco motores que generalmente cargan con tres del sueno de ser maestra cuando era pequeña al de ser doctora, parte de o cinco bomberos. Cada departamento cuando puede manda un camión con este cambio se lo debe al Dr. Shay. otros del condado, y algunas veces cuando hay cinco camiones disponibles Haas originalmente comenzó estudiando y graduándose de psiquiatría en se unen con los vecinos de otro condado para juntos combatir ala misma medicina, y fue trabajando con mujeres menos privilegiadas que se dio vez los incendios .Los bomberos usualmente salen en un ciclo de siete cuenta del miedo que sentían de hacer preguntas y por lo tanto no recibir días junto con otros voluntarios, estos voluntarios generalmente trabajan turnos de 24 horas, pero hay algunas ocasiones que estos equipos son muy la atención que ellas necesitaban. pequeños que tiene que trabajar turnos de 12 horas.

“Realmente esto me influencio bastante.” Ella nos explico que a base de esta experiencia esto la hizo querer trabajar con personas que no tienen el “Es una ciudad en la que es interesante ver como se comanda al acceso a intérpretes y que no pueden entender lo que los doctores tratan departamento y la logística para alimentar a 4000 bomberos… nos dijo Gilbert describiendo una de las veces que el fue a uno de estos viajes para de decirles. el control de incendios.

Esto guío a Haas a hacer su especialidad en obstetricia y ginecología De acuerdo con Gilbert los bomberos han encontrado una amplia variedad en Geisinger Medical Center en Danville , Pennsylvania. Despues de de situaciones, incluyendo protección de edificios, y la contención de los un ano de medicina interna, ella se traslado a la especialidad de Family Practice. Residiendo y entrenado en Redding, California. Dr Haas es a fuegos, junto con la limpieza de estos.

National Health Service Corps Scholar y mas recientemente sirvió como “Se puso todo peor después de las tormentas eléctricas que hobo un doctora en una clínica rural en las afueras de Klamath Fall, Oregon y momento en el que había 150 edificios para proteger únicamente cinco tiene su certificación en la práctica de medicina para la familia. camiones, para esta ardua tarea, nos dijo Gilbert.”

“Yo creo en tratar a los pacientes como si fueran parte de tu familia, yo De acuerdo con Gilbert llego todo esto a un punto en el que se tenían que no creo que nosotros {como doctores} nos damos cuenta siempre del escoger, ganadores y perdedores, aquellas estructuras que tenían mas impacto que tenemos en la vida de las personas nos dijo Haas. posibilidades de salvarse fueron la prioridad. Nos continúo diciendo que Haas esta buscando en el futuro vivir en el condado de Colusa. tuvieron que utilizar 25 o 26 del equipo de voluntarios únicamente en el área de Williams, los bomberos tuvieron que enfrentarse también al terreno escabroso que no usualmente se encuentra en Colusa, Gilbert se refiere a el My esposo y yo tenemos familia en el área y disfrutamos la oportunidad mismo y a su equipo como un grupo de bomberos acostumbrados a terrenos de verlos con más frecuencia siendo residentes del área. planos pero que saben los beneficios que da la experiencia.

Cuando le dijimos que se describiera a ella misma nos dijo “Vine a el mundo y trato de ser lo mas accesible” después sonrío.

“El equipo tubo que tener especial entrenamiento principalmente en terrenos escabrosos” nos dijo Dunn “Cuando nos necesitan nosotros damos .Las citas pueden establecerse con la Dr. Haas llamando a la Clínica de lo mejor sin agotar nuestros recursos locales”. Dunn continuo diciendo Especialidades en Colusa al {530} 458 3243. que ellos se aseguran primero que localmente todo este cubierto y mantiene estrecha comunicación con la policía del condado. Esta ayuda mutua viene en la forma de ayudarse entre los departamentos del condado si hay que asistir en combate de incendios.

Dunn y Gilbert, nos remarcan que la temporada aun es muy joven, el clima es seco y el verano esta presente, por lo tanto tienen un largo camino delante de ellos.

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El WPR En Español comunidades desarrolladas cuando no se provee de alimentación de leche materna se

PARA QUE EL AMANTAMIENTO DE a descubierto que esto aumenta el riesgo de supervivencia de los bebes tanto como el LECHE MATERNA PUEDA AVANZAR LAS buen estado de salud de estos.

MAMAS NECESITAN SER APOYADAS La formula que se usa en la sustitución de leche materna aumenta el riesgo de muertes en los bebes. La alimentación de leche materna puede salvar mas de un millón bebes.

La semana del amamantamiento de leche materna {WBW} El uno de formula en sustitución de la leche materna puede resultar en una pobre salud se celebra del 1 al 7 de Agosto del 2008. El tema de esta para el bebe .Las mamas y las comunidades también se benefician, cuando los bebes celebración anual es APOYO A LAS MADRES: VOMOS son alimentados con leche materna. El cáncer de seno es mas frecuente en madres POR EL ORO.Este tema hace un llamado a incrementar el que jamás amamantaron , o que amamantaron por un muy corto periodo de tiempo. El apoyo a las mamas que logren alimentar a sus bebes por periodo menstrual de la mujer regresa mas pronto en aquellas que no amamantaron, aproximadamente los primeros seis meses dándoles pecho lo que puede conducir a un pronto embarazo y aumentar en problemas de la salud a sus bebes y después cumplimentando la alimentación de estas mujeres y sus bebes. Realmente el alimentar a los bebes con leche materna, con otras comidas apropiadas pero sin dejar de lado la nos conlleva a un gasto menos alimentación de la leche materna si es posible hasta los dos en las familias, mejor salud y anos. mejor desarrollo en nuestras Las mamas que alimentan a sus bebes con leche materna comunidades. necesitan el apoyo porque ellas enfrentan diferentes En pocas palabras la obstáculos. Estos obstáculos son falta de información, alimentación de los bebes con regresar al trabajo, y dudas de su habilidad en alimentar a sus leche materna es algo que le bebes con leche materna. La iniciativa global, para el apoyo concierne a toda la comunidad a las madres que alimentan a sus bebes con leche materna, y cada uno de nosotros debería {GIMS} define el apoyo a las madres, como “En todo su de apoyar el desarrollo de la apoyo a la intención de las mamas en la alimentación de sus practica. El alimento de un bebes con leche materna” bebe con leche materna necesita El apoyo que las madres reciben puede ser desde una visita nesesita una cara amiga formal de algún representante del cuidado de la salud, como State Farm te ofrece descuentos para en cada esquina de nuestra algo informal que puede ser la sonrisa de otra madre. El apoyo el seguro de tu auto. Habla conmigo comunidad. viene desde un profesional de la salud y las fuentes de los para ver como puedes calificar para El departamento de salud del departamentos de la salud, como hospitales y los equipos de ahorrarte hasta un 35%. condado de Colusa ofrece maternidad, empleados, enfermeras públicas, consultantes de apoyo a madres en este lactancia, grupos de apoyo entre las mismas madres, amigos proceso através del teléfono y familia. Cuando el apoyo es proveído a una madre que esta o visitándolas a sus casas. amantando, ella se siente mas animada a seguir proveyendo Para mas información en la a su bebe de una alimentación estelar valiosísima, que es la alimentación de leche materna a alimentación con la leche materna. Haciendo esto todo mundo bebes llamar al: Lynda Kelly, Agent gana!.

Colusa County Public Health Insurance Lic. #: 0D78011 Los empleadores de madres que están amamantando también Taya Delaney 450 W Sycamore St pueden hacer un gran impacto en el desarrollo y cumplimiento Willows, CA 95988 Tel: 530 458-0380 de esta gran tarea. Deacuerdo con el U.S. Department of Bus: 530-934-5101 1800 655-3110 Health and Human Service{departamento de salud de los Fax: 530 458-4136 estados unidos}investigaciones demuestran que proveyendo Email:tdelaney@colusadhhs. apoyo a programas de lactancia , es no solamente deseado por org empleadas que lo practican después de su retorno al trabajo.

Para más información Si no que también ahorra dinero en la inversión de cuidado de en la semana mundial de salud en el empleado. statefarm.com alimentación con leche materna El apoyo a programas de amamantacion : puede reducir el State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (No en NJ) a bebes por favor ingresa al: Officinas Principales: Bloomington, Illinois costo de las aseguran zas de salud en dichas empleadas, así P040001 01/04 www.worldbreastfeedingweek. como el de sus bebes, reduce aumentos en costos de salud, así org como una mejor asistencia al trabajo. Mejora la productividad así como la fidelidad al empleador.

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Existen cuatro puntos básicos que un empleador puede ofrecer para apoyar a sus empleadas que estén en el proceso de amamantacion de sus bebes.

1.- Privacidad para la extracción de leche. Este puede ser la oficina de la mujer, si hay una puerta que tenga seguridad, o un cuarto designado a la lactancia que tenga conexiones eléctricas para facilitar el proceso de extracción de la leche materna.

2.- Flexible pequeños periodos de descanso durante las horas de trabajo. Las mujeres en este proceso necesitan extraer leche cada tres horas y el proceso dura aproximademante 15 minutos.

3.- Educación. El empleado puede ofrecer información y recursos accesibles en el área de trabajo durante el embarazo, y después del nacimiento del bebe, preparando a la mujer para poder balancear su trabajo y el proceso que requiere la lactancia.

4.- Apoyo. Una positiva actitud de los supervisores, manejadores y compañeros de trabajo ayuda a las mujeres en este proceso a sentirse seguras de su habilidad de seguir trabajando durante este periodo en sus vidas.

Los bebes vienen con la necesidad de ser alimentados con leche materna. La leche materna provee de la mejor alimentación de la cual pueden ser proveídos, y que los ayudara desarrollarse mejor en cualquier área en su vida. En

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Supervisors Continued Kelley, will also be working with community leaders to develop a local film commission and later have a packet professionally done to promote the county to the film industry.

According to Indrieri, the Supervisors have been busy trying to promote the county any way they can by attending local farm shows, county fair and the Tulare Farm Show, where over half a million people were in attendance. They are also in the process of designing the new county website and researching other trade shows to attend, all in an effort to make Colusa County as business friendly as possible. The cities of Williams and Colusa are hard at work developing an Enterprise Zone packet for the state, doing it in a way as not to jeopardize the quality of life residents are accustomed to. They would like to start by getting the attention of Hollywood and showing what a prime location the county is.

“I would like to encourage everyone to stop by the farmers market on September 18 to enjoy some good food and to meet the producers,” stated Indrieri.

Elliot and Kelley will be at Art and Soul September 18 promoting their book “Pinocchio in the Hood,” copies will be available to purchase and autographs available. A portion of the proceeds will benefit a future community center in Arbuckle.

So, it is possible that Colusa County will once again grace the silver screen in the future as it did 30 years ago in the movie “Tick…Tick…

Tick.”

New Members for Rotary

Kim Davis and Ashley Indrieri. Installed on Tuesday, August 26h.

Pictured with the ladies is Mark Shultise, Rotary President.

(Courtesy Photo)