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October 23

Maxwell United Methodist Church Spaghetti Dinner Harvest Renaisance Fair Begins

October 24

Sacred Heart Church of Maxwell Fall Bazaar & Dinner Harvest Renaisance Fair Last Day

October 25

Trinity Methodist Church Spaghetti Luncheon

October 28

Senior Health Fair

October 30

Granzella’s Bagna Caldette Breast Cancer Fundraiser

November 6

Grimes Ladies Aide Annual Bazaar & Dinner

KITTLES RELOCATES TO LARGER STORE JUST IN TIME FOR WATERFOWL SEASON

By ELIZABETH KALFSBEEK

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eed a Beretta shotgun, a duck call and a haircut, too? With its recent relocation and expansion, Colusa’s Kittles Outdoor & Sport Co. is now a one-stop shop for hunting, fishing – and grooming – needs.

The retail establishment’s move has afforded the store three times more space for inventory, room for an inhouse taxidermist, plus an inherited barber shop. A gunsmith will move on location in January.

“The inventory built up over the years to where it exceeded our capacity,” explained co-owner Pat Kittle, who opened the hunting, fishing and outdoor supply store in 1999 with his brother, Scott Kittle.

“With the expansion, we are able to put more inventory on the floor instead of storing it in the back.”

Kittles’ previous location allowed for the display of 75 guns, for example, while the new store accommodates 200. Inventory had been stored in a portion of the new building anyway, so moving locations permanently was a logical next step.

August saw the completion of Kittles’ move from its prior 2,700 square-foot dwelling to a two-story building a block away at 888 Market St. The retail outfit now spans 9,000 square feet of the building’s 12,000 square feet on the ground floor.

The decision to move to the larger location was a no brainer.

“We’re happy about the

relocation, and with Colusa’s history, combined with the ag industry, this is a neat building to see,” Kittle said of the 888 Market St. location, originally built in 1919 as a tractor company. “We try to carry a product that suits the needs of the people in the area, and we’re in a good location for what we do with the agriculturebased community and hunting that goes hand in hand.”

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breast cancer walk 2010 a success!

After Harvest Cook-off

Editors Note: We will have the following stories in our special expanded edition on November 6, 2010: Colusa County Breast Cancer Fund/Walk, Dr. McCarl Dedication Ceremony, Olde Tyme Christmas, Festival of Lights, Granzella’s Bagnacaldette, and more!

We would like to thank everyone who has been in great support and help during our transition phase. Starting in November we hope to bring you more news, more stories, and make the WPR your community news source.

Happy Halloween, Lloyd Green Jr. Editor

Event Co-coordinator Cindy Campbell pictured with walk participants Nancy Newlin and Janita Smith. Smith at age of 76, was the oldest participant to complete the 5k walk. (Staff Photo) For more photos visit the Breast Cancer Fund Facebook Page at http://www.Facebook.com/ColusaCountyBreastCancerFund.

See our November 6th issue for the article about the event.

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Pictured: Ivan Rodriguez, Age 12; Anahi Villanueva, Age 9; recently competed in Dinuba, California on September 11, 2010 and both won in an impressive manner. Both are students of the Pierce Joint Unified School District in Arbuckle and are coached by Merced Corona.

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Kittles relocates (continued)

The area is a natural flyway for waterfowl, Kittles’ core business, and is surrounded by five wildlife refuges. Private hunting clubs and the nearby river make the area popular for both local and touring hunters and fishermen.

The store has been busy with salmon fisherman buying supplies.

Salmon season opened this year on Oct. 9, rather than in July, and “people want to get back out there and fish for salmon,” Kittle said.

Local deer hunting is open until early November, waterfowl hunting season opens Saturday, Oct. 23, followed by pheasant and turkey season opening on Saturday, Nov. 13.

The shop will also be busy catering to local hunters who travel out of state for late season hunts after the completion of rice harvest.

Kittles Outdoor sells the same merchandise as large chains, such as Cabella’s or Brass Pro Shop, at similar prices.

“Customer service is the only thing that separates us from the big box stores,” Kittle said. “Our employees enjoy the sports that we cater to, and having that knowledge base helps.”

Special orders are another strong point for business. The shop carries nearly anything related to hunting, fishing and shooting sports, though if for some reason a product is not in stock, Kittles Outdoor has the resources to get it to the customer in a timely manner.

“Competition is a good thing and we encourage people to shop around,” Kittle said. “We’re confident people will choose to purchase here because we’ll provide the best customer service at comparable prices (to the chain stores). And we’re going to be here for a long time to continue to service shoppers.”

Kittles Outdoor & Sport Co. is open from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Plans are in the works to open during select hours on Sunday for the duration of duck season. For more information call 458-4868, or visit www. kittlesoutdoor.com.

easy steps to scholarship success

DEVELOPing EXCELLENCE! documented by participation in activities at a higher and higher Part 3 in a series level of competition, difficulty or recognition. In most cases, In the first article, families were excellence demands participation encouraged to support their high beyond the local level. The higher school students in developing a the level of recognition, the more broad range of skills and talents, attractive the student’s application is especially through organizations to a selection committee. Pursuing a that offer experiences beyond the college degree or higher education local level. of any type (vocational included) can In part two of our series, the main be a grueling, expensive two to four idea was for high school year (or more) process. students to keep an Obviously, students who accurate record of their have a history of long experiences. In part term commitment, who three, the importance have already developed of excellence will be self-discipline, and who explored. have set, reached and then Picture this—a close extended long term goals family member is are well on their way to facing unexpected brain a productive adulthood. surgery. You have a These students are choice—a surgeon who Donna Green also considered good has studied operating candidates for scholarship on all parts of the groups to invest in because they are human body or a surgeon who low-risk--- the money invested has specialized in brain surgery. in them is more likely to result Obviously the general surgeon is in a completed education. The more well rounded. But for this event, bottom line is, most scholarships you want a specialist—someone ARE competitive . Scholarship who not only has the general funds available beyond the county skills, but also had the discipline level require evidence that sets the to focus and develop excellence applicant apart. Students with a in a particular area. You want a track record of EXCELLENCE in physician who instills confidence any field are not only better poised in his/her patients. Scholarship for scholarship funding, but are also selection committees often look for better prepared for success in the excellence in a particular field as world waiting on the other side of well. The good news is, students are the graduation arch. free to choose the area of greatest interest to them---Music? Public Donna Green is an educator, speaking? Computers? Endurance parent and workshop presenter. racing on horseback? Small engine In cooperation with the UC repair? Leadership ? Clothing Extension/4-H office, she is design?

High school students offering a Scholarship Workshop who pursue and achieve excellence for all interested Colusa County in an area of interest have three students (and their parents) on things going for them that make Monday evening, November 15th them attractive to scholarship from 7 – 8:30 PM in the UC sponsors. First of all, students who Extension conference room located pursue excellence have ongoing at 100 Sunrise Blvd. in Colusa. evidence of making a commitment Registration forms are available at to something and sticking with it. each local high school .

Second of all, pursuers of excellence can show a pattern of self-discipline In part four, we will explore the and practice. Students who strive for importance of excellence also have a track record developing of setting and reaching short term communication skills. goals, while pushing themselves towards higher and higher long term goals. Typically excellence is

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DMV Begins Issuing New California community Driver Licenses, ID Cards stage at colusa holiday craft October 6, 2010, the California under 21; the Department of Motor Vehicles c a r d h o l d e r ' s faire (DMV) announced the issuance date of birth of newly designed, more secure California driver licenses and identification cards. The new cards are distinguished by additional security features and will have a different look and feel.

Details of the changes to the card were presented and unveiled at a press conference held at the DMV field office in South Sacramento. The new cards are equipped with the latest in document security technology and have several features to protect them against fraud, tampering and counterfeiting.

"The new security features, coupled with advanced technology, make California driver licenses and identification cards one of the most secure identification documents in the country," said DMV Director George Valverde.

"We are confident that they will be well-received by residents, businesses and law enforcement officials."

Information included on the new cards remains the same, but is presented in a new way that improves readability and ease of use. Some of the new features include a vertical layout for persons

and signatures that can be felt by touch; images that can be seen only with the use of ultraviolet lights; a 2D bar code on the back of the card that replicates and verifies only the information on the front of the card (similar to the current magnetic stripe); and a laser perforation outline of the California Brown Bear, which can be seen from the front of the card when a flashlight is pressed against the back of the card.

Annually,the DMV issues more than 8.25 million driver license and ID cards to Californians.

It is of the utmost importance that these documents are safe, authentic, secure, and accurate to properly identify each individual cardholder. More importantly, these cards have been designated as the primary identification documents in the state. This is the first major revision of California driver licenses and ID cards since

2001.

While new cards began to be issued earlier this week, existing ID or driver license cardholders are not required to get a new card.

"It is very important to understand that cardholders are not required to get new cards until the expiration date printed on their current cards." said Director Valverde. “Remember, when it is time to renew your card, DMV has many services that are offered online to help customers avoid going into the field offices."

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The Colusa Holiday Faire & Craft Show is coming upon us for 2010. This year it will be held on November 20th and 21st. The Fairgrounds has added an entertainment area with a stage to showcase local bands, dance troupes, and choirs.

“We would like to invite you and your musical members to come and participate and showcase your group to the community.” said CEO Carolan Meek. We have one hour slots available on both days for your group to perform.

The Colusa Holiday Faire & Gift Show is open both days from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission and Parking are Free.

If you are interested in performing, please call the Fair Office at 458-2641

nelson slough pheasant hunt

The Yuba and Sutter County Fish and Game Commissions, along with the California Department of Fish and Game, will again have their annual Junior, Junior Mobility Impaired and Women Pheasant Hunt at the Nelson Slough Wildlife Area. This area is located along the For more information on the Feather River, near the Highway 99 Bridge, 25 new driver license and ID card miles North of Sacramento. The hunting dates are or to conduct other DMV business the weekends of October 30 and 31 and November online, visit www.dmv.ca.gov.

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Editor,

WHY? Advertise

It is with pleasure that I write this letter of support for Kay Spurgeon as she seeks re-election to the position of Colusa County Superintendent of Schools.

I have known Kay personally for a number of years beginning when we taught together at Maxwell High School. We worked together again when she was first elected Superintendent of Schools and while I was still serving as Director of the Colusa County Center of Yuba College.

During these difficult fiscal times, there is no substitution for experience. Kay has the experience and knowledge to work with various agencies, at both the local and state levels to see that the mission of the County Office of Education is fulfilled. She has worked tirelessly to see that successful programs from the past are continued today.

Her concern and interest in continuing education, especially at the community college level is amazing. She has literally fought to see that the Yuba College District reestablish the high level of educational offerings within Colusa County that it had offered in the past. She has been instrumental in seeing that a permanent site be established by Yuba so this can be accomplished.

To say that Kay Spurgeon is a hard working dedicated professional would be a great understatement.

She has literally dedicated her life to this office and to serving the educational needs of the residents of Colusa County.

I strongly encourage your support for the re-election of Kay Spurgeon as Colusa County Superintendent of Schools.

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Colusa Sun Times 10/6/1878- SENSATIONAL Some weeks ago, E.W. Cameron and J. B. DeJarnatt took a turn out into the Coast Range for a hunt, both after game and health.

The New York Police Gazette, of September 21, has an illustration of a terrible bear fight in which they were engaged, with the following account: A thrilling and almost fatal encounter of two of the most prominent citizens of the town with a huge grizzly bear occurred on the 28th in the Coast Range Mountains in the western part of this county.

About two weeks since E. W. Cameron, and old resident and J. B. DeJarnatt, Colusa County Clerk, left for a few weeks hunt in the Coast Range. Both being powerful men and fine shots, they sought the wildest and most inaccessible parts of the mountains for their camp and in 10 days had 16 bear skins hung around their camp, all grizzlies. Several times during their hunt they had crossed the trail of an enormous bear, and, on the 11th day, they determined to track him to his rendezvous and kill him at all hazards, as he made the largest track they had ever seen. On taking the trail, their dog refused to follow it beyond a certain point, whining piteously, a thing he had never been known to do before. After a brief consultation, it was agreed that Cameron should crawl down the canyon while DeJarnatt was to keep along the hillside higher up and watch for any movement in the brush.

They had gone but a short distance when the bear sprang up from the chaparral brush between them and started down toward Cameron. DeJarnatt followed as rapidly as possible but only arrived in time to see his companion in the clutches of the infuriated brute, his gun broken, his left arm in the bear’s mouth, but still firing his heavy Navy revolver with his Winchester rifle, which caused it to turn upon him, knocked his gun about 40 feet away at the first stroke of his enormous paw.

DeJarnatt still defended himself as best he could with his revolver and knife, firing four shots into the beast but apparently without effect.

His companion in the meantime had crawled up and, as the bear was seizing the now apparently lifeless body of DeJarnatt, as if to drag it away, he placed his revolver to its ear and fired, emptying his last load and fortunately the ball penetrated the brain and the huge beast rolled over without a struggle

The men were found in an Williams Farmer 10/29/1943 insensible condition by a party of HIGH SCHOOL CLOSEShunters, about an hour after the HELPS IN HARVEST firing ceased. After being cared At nine o’clock tomorrow night for, they were both able to converse at the high school there will be about the affair, DeJarnatt’s nose an important meeting of the high and right ear are entirely school board of gone and Cameron’s face trustees, at which is lacerated almost beyond time the subject recognition. The bear was to be discussed a female and weighed 850 will be the present pounds. The skin which rice situation and contained 16 bullet holes the possibility of has been preserved and reopening school will be stuffed. on next Monday.

All rice growers are Williams Farmer especially invited 10/22/1943-MUST to attend Saturday HAVE MORE HELP night’s meeting.

PAT ASH TO SAVE LARGE A special meeting Contributor RICE CROP is being called at Sacramento Valley Museum Rice harvest was the high school resumed yesterday at eight o’clock forenoon at about eleven o’clock next Monday night to discuss the after being held up for a day due to possibility of securing a complete the rain. The sun came out Thursday unit from the federal government . morning and crews resumed work Coming to meet with community before noon that day. leaders on that night will be a According to operators of the supervisor of the U. S. Agriculture rice driers, much of this year’s crop Education and with him will be a will be ruined due to the shortage representative of the U. S. Army, of labor. Rice driers in Williams, who is a specialist in canning in the Arbuckle, and Delevan are running state for the past ten years and who according to reports with very short will have much valuable first hand crews. information.

Charles Schaad, of the Farmers The public is not only invited but Warehouse stated that with ten urged to attend. more hands, working in two shifts, that the local drier could almost Williams Farmer take care of almost double its 9/27/1952-JOHN PAPPA SAYS present output.

CAL HEADED FOR ROSE “This work is necessary, for the BOWL AGAIN nation’s safety,” stated Mr. Schaad. John Pappa of the local school “We have one of the biggest rice faculty gave the Kiwanis Club talk crops in the history of rice culture on football and the California team in this section. in particular at its regular meeting The crop is needed to feed out last week, and he is of the opinion fighting men. Why don’t our that the University of California schools close for a time so that the will have a strong team this year boys old enough to help and be with a probability of going to the used in this most necessary work?” Rose Bowl again. John played “If the rice growers would contact with the bears for the past three their school boards and let them seasons and is qualified to speak know how badly help is needed thereof. His talk was enjoyed by they would, with a doubt, close the the club and he will probably speak school for two or three weeks, and in again when pictures of some of last that way, relieve a very serious labor season’s games are shown. shortage. Never has there been a time in history when every ounce JIM ARMOCIDO TO SEE of food products were needed as it WORLD SERIES is at this time and this condition Jim Armocido will leave the will continue to get more critical as Oakland Airport on September the season advances.”

30th for Detroit where he will “If there is a businessman in our take delivery on a new Pontiac at town, that can come out and work a the factory and then continue on few hours a day, his services would to New York to witness the World be welcome.” states Mr. Schaad.

Series. Jim is an ardent sports The capacity of our rice drier has fan and a follower of the national been enlarged this season and with game. He will return to Williams sufficient help we could handle following the series. double that which is going though our drier at this time.

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LOWER LAKE TO PLAY HERE THIS AFTERNOON The fighting Yellowjackets will open what they hope will be a successful football season with a varsity and a junior varsity practice game against the Lower Lake Trojans tomorrow at 2 P. M. on the Yellowjacket home turf . The Jackets have been hard at practice during the pat four weeks in order to make a good showing this season.

In the game played last year the Yellowjackets severely trounced the Trojans and about half way through the third quarter the game was called. The final score was 45-0.

The possible varsity line up includes right end, Tom Bascochea; left end, Dick Myers; center, Phil Christian; quarter-back, Don Miller; half-back, Lorin Gobel; fullback, Jerry Myers.

To give all players a chance to gain the experience required to play outstanding football a junior varsity team has been added this year.

The possible J.V. squad will consist of right end, Dick Taylor; center, Phil Christian; left end, Bryant Pearson; quarter-back, Bob Montgomery; half-back Chuck Fouch; full-back, Leo Graves.

The Junior varsity game will begin immediately following the varsity game.

Pug Kilpatrick will officiate for both games.

Williams Farmer 10/3/1952UNIFICATION OF LOCAL SCHOOLS TUESDAY NOV. 4 The County board on school unification has selected the date of November 4th, 1952 on which to put the question of the unification of the Williams Schools to the voters.

The date was set following the recommendations of the Williams grammar and high school boards.

For more than a year the proposition has been under consideration by the local boards and it has gone through regular channels so that it may be legally presented to the voters of the proposed district.

The final approval of the plan was given by the state board and it now remains o for the voter’s approval before the unification will come about.

A hearing on October 23rd will be held under the supervision of the county committee. This will give anyone desiring additional information an opportunity to have their questions answered.

It is hoped that the unification will be passed and the schools place under the operation of one board before the coming of another school year.

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local haunted places 2010

By ELIZABETH KALFSBEEK

While the Sacramento Valley may be known for its rich agricultural heritage, a colorful Gold Rush history and being California’s capitol, the area is also home to a few good ghosts.

With a macabre address like 666 Dead Cat Alley right in Woodland, local apparitions are bound to manifest.

From the spirit of volunteer firefighter William Porter at the Woodland Opera House to Lucy Snowball at Knights Landing’s Snowball Mansion, read on for descriptions of local haunts.

Several haunted hostelries also abound where guests, if they dare, may conduct their own “investigations.”

For those interested in a more detailed account of local paranormal activity, American Paranormal Investigations, through the Learning Exchange in Sacramento, will be giving a talk on “Ghost Hunting 101”from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22. The team will discuss different types of hauntings,

the process and equipment used in investigations, local legends and haunted places.

From 6:30 to 7:30 and 8 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 30 API will also host a guided walking tour of local haunts in downtown Woodland and will meet at the Woodland Opera House.

For more information, visit www. learningexchange.com or www.apinvestigations.com.

Old Sacramento Living History and the Historic Old Sacramento

Foundation are also hosting ghost tours every Friday and Saturday through Oct. 30. All tours begin at the Eagle Theatre, 925 Front St., Old Sacramento beginning at 6:30 p.m. and run every half hour until 9 p.m.

Participants will venture through centuries of history and hear ghost stories dating to the Gold Rush era, and will visit with mortician brothers Joseph and Jason Grunett, several victims of the Great Flood of 1950, some "Soiled Doves,” lawmen and other colorful characters. www.historicoldsac.org 666 Dead Cat Alley, Woodland The address of Ludy’s Main St. Barbecue back patio is home to more than ribs and beans; it is also thought to be haunted by a suicide victim who jumped from the upstairs window in the 1940s, discovered by former Dead Cat Alley inhabitant Jack Din. Goodman House, Chico Built in 1906, the colonial revival is said to be haunted by the ghost of George Vogelsang, who inhabited the house with his wife, Erin, and four daughters for 39 years before falling to his death down a flight of stairs at the age of 90. The property was later converted into law offices and is now a bed and breakfast. Inexplicable doors opening and closing at random, bizarre noises, missing items and phantom footsteps are a few of the strange occurrences which have been reported. 1362 Esplanade, Chico Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park, Sacramento Now a State Historic Park, the Italianate mansion on the corner of 8th and N Street in Sacramento was once home to California governor Leland Stanford, his wife Jane and their only son, Leland Junior, who died from typhoid fever at the age of 15. One night the spirit of the boy appeared to his distraught father and asked him to found a university to educate young men. In 1891, Leland Stanford Junior University opened as a tribute to his late son. Leland Stanford died of heart failure in 1893 and his wife died in 1905, an alleged victim of strychnine poisoning. The mansion has been restored to its former 19th century glory and is open to the public daily for guided tours. www.stanfordmansion. org Old Sacramento Underground Tunnels, Sacramento Buildings and streets in Old Sacramento were raised an entire story to protect them from flooding during 1864-1877, leaving behind an

intricate maze of underground tunnels, soon used as a hideout for criminals and opium dens. Phantoms have been reported to haunt the tunnels. Tours of these tunnels take place every Saturday and Sunday through the month of October, running every 30 minutes from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants will witness the disappearing windows and doors, dipping alleyways, exposed retaining walls, walk into underground hollow sidewalks and tour historic buildings. Tours of the underground last approximately one hour meet at the Sacramento History Museum, 101 I St., in Old Sacramento. www. historicoldsac.org Snowball Mansion, Knights Landing It is believed the Snowball Mansion in Knights Landing is haunted by the ghost of Lucy Knight Snowball, a young mother who never recovered from the devastation of her infant’s death, allegedly having died in the home’s nursery. John Wells Snowball built the five-bedroom, five-bathroom, 6,720 square-foot mansion for his new bride in the 1870s. The home remained in the Snowball family until 1944 and was later turned into a bed and breakfast.

Former guests reported seeing a woman in period clothing tending to an infant, hearing phantom footsteps, windows rattling and intermittent doorbell rings.

The estate is now a private residence.

42485 Front St., Knights Landing Vineyard House, Coloma Though Louisa Chalmers died at the turn of the 20th century and is buried in the cemetery facing the Vineyard House, previous guests of the former bed and breakfast claim Louisa may be much closer. Believing her husband, Robert Chalmers, to be insane, Louisa chained him in the windowless basement of the house where he proceeded to starve himself thinking Louisa was trying to poison him. After he died of starvation, the family’s vineyards withered away and the twicewidow (her first husband, Martin Allhoff, committed suicide) began taking in boarders and even renting the cellar as a jail to make money. Guests have reported hearing violent screams, rattling chains and seeing shimmering apparitions. The house is now a private residence and is no longer open to the public. Cold Springs Road and Highway 49, Coloma Woodland Opera House, Woodland The Woodland Opera House was built on the site of a former theatre which was destroyed by fire on July 1, 1892.

It is said the apparition of volunteer fireman William W. Porter – the only Woodland firefighter to be killed in the line of duty – continues to haunt the site where he was toppled to death, and his presence is often accompanied with the smell of smoke. Numerous paranormal investigations have taken place here, and Porter is most often “felt” in the upper balcony and in the dressing room. 340 2nd St., Woodland

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Typically speaking, most gardeners spend a matter of a few minutes on each yard. They often mow the same direction each time, making ruts in the lawn. This could be avoided if he changed direction with each visit. As you know, there’s always someone willing to do your lawn for less money. In this competitive market, time is money.

As a result, “mow-edge-blow and go” is all you get. Unfortunately, there is a lot more to taking care of your yard than mowing. I’ll be pointing out the other things to do to properly maintain your landscape. I hope that a gardening program will result in taking care of your entire garden, not just the lawn.

Let’s start with the soil quality. This is the foundation of your landscape. When you build your soil up, the plants respond with healthy, vigorous growth. I often see the cracked, hard soil in a planter, with all the organics gone, blown away for that clean look. WRONG! If you expect your garden to do well, give a little back. Soil that is starved of organics, fertilizer and nutrients gets so hard that water runs off, not soaking in. The soil needs to be breaking down (decomposing) in order to be healthy. When soil is left barren, it heats up so much on some days, it will actually cause root damage and create stress on the plant.

A good test of your soil is to take a shovel and check it out for worms. Another test is to put

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some of your soil in a glass jar, half full. Top it off with water and put the lid on it. Shake the When checking your own yard after mowing, I jar and let it set for an hour or so. Check out suggest you check: 1. That the weed-eater isn’t tearing off the bark, killing the layers that are created. The organics go to the your trees and shrubs. top. The topsoil goes to the center, and the clay 2. The time clock and watering times are appropriate and rock sinks to the bottom. I like to have at for the season. Try not to water everyday. least 10-20% organics for ideal plant growth. The 3. Are there drainage problems? More plants die from darker the soil, usually the better it is. To test for over-watering than from lack of it.

4. Look at your tree stakes and ties. Old stakes left on mineral deficiency, I recommend a soil test kit will damage your tree. Retie as needed. that you can do yourself or have sent to a lab for 5. Address your soil situation. Could you use some expert information. fertilizer or compost? Check yellow and weak plants.

Many gardeners (lawnmowers) for hire don’t 6. Look for insect problems. Watch for signs like really know one plant from another. How can curved leaves and webs. Treat if necessary.

7. Weeds rob desirable plants of water and nutrients. you expect them to know how to properly prune, Keep a ring clear of lawn around your trees. Rid your unless they have knowledge and experience in garden of weeds any way you can. Pull, dig, spray or horticulture? What usually ends up happening is cultivate, it’s up to you. that all shrubs are pruned either round or square.

8. Evaluate your lawn for weed problems. Take samples Many plants are pruned before blooming, which to the nursery, if needed. Using the right product can clean up your lawn of dandelions, crabgrass or prevents flowering for another year, or allows whatever. Thatch your lawn this winter. sunburn. So, knowledge is power in your garden.

9. Prune out dead wood and broken branches. Don’t Plants and landscaping are valuable, requiring a be afraid to tip prune, even in the summer. Remember, bit of expertise. Even if you’re not sure what to pruning induces strong growth and makes plants more do, consult a professional for an outline of proper vigorous.

10. Take time to enjoy your garden. Set out some care of your yard and garden. Many people have chairs and sit in your garden. Feel the breeze, look at a clean-up done regularly by an arborist that the hummingbirds, and just appreciate all we have to specializes in plant care and pruning. They are enjoy! After all, we do live in the greatest country on also trained to recognize safety hazards, diseased earth, thank God! plants and trees, and to perform proper care and maintenance.

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my little mayberry essays of colusa

by Denise Denton-Rinzler

CHEERFULNESS How rare to find a cheerful person.

When you do, it’s light shining down a dark hallway, a whiff of a lovely flower, a feeling of lightness and relief from anxiety. It’s oxygen.

The cheerfulness I’m talking about is not mushy, idiotic, or ignorant.

It’s hardy, developed through strict discipline. It’s very hard work. It grows from a determined tussling with adversity and sorrow.

Flossie Bolster had that brand of cheerfulness. After 13 years of knowing her, I came to realize how hard-fought her cheerfulness was.

She taught my children the meaning of grace in old age, of courage, the kind of toughness it takes to stay positive in an aging body. Truly

human, not perfect, focusing on others, not just herself.

Thankfully, Colusa may boast of other cheerful folks such as Jimmy Lee, Frank Ferraiuolo, and Mary Lyttle. All have that hardy, gracious sense of humor so welcome when the rest of the world is pretty grumpy most of the time. Joseph Addison wrote, “ Cheerfulness keeps up a kind of daylight in the mind, filling it with a steady and perpetual serenity”.

I know these cheerful folk don’t always feel some angel glow around them, and certainly haven’t sprouted wings yet. Still, they’re doing a fine job of bringing more light to our town by simply being their own good selves.

The extra light will be especially welcome with the time change November 7th , eh? Cherrio!

shear class donating back to colusa county breast cancer patients

pictured [l-r]: Polly Codorniz, Andi Armstrong, Diana Azevedo, Alma Lemus, Jay Flagor, Pat Ash.

Stepping outside of tradition, Shear Class Salon is taking a different approach to giving back to breast cancer patients by donating 100% of proceeds from a limited time offer of “pink” gift items to the Colusa County Breast Cancer Fund.

“We want to show our support to local breast cancer paitents through the Colusa County Breast Cancer Fund.”

said co-owner, Diana Azevedo, “its a wonderful organization that needs all the help it can get.”

“In support of my sister-in-law who is a breast cancer survior,” said co-owner, Polly Codorniz, “we want to become as active as possible to let women know that this orginization is out there for them.”

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the great california shake-out

At 10:21 a.m. on October 21, 2010, millions of Californians will “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” in The Great California ShakeOut, the largest earthquake drill ever! Media organizations are encouraged to participate in the drill (or plan a more extensive exercise) and to inform the public about the drill.

Major earthquakes may happen anywhere you work, live, or travel in California. The ShakeOut is our chance to practice how to protect ourselves, and for everyone to become prepared. The goal is to prevent disasters from becoming catastrophes.

Why is a “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” drill important?

As with anything, to act quickly you must practice often. You may only have seconds to protect yourself in an earthquake before strong shaking knocks you down, or something falls on you. Over 6.9 million Southern Californians participated in the 2009 ShakeOut. Now statewide, the Great California ShakeOut will be held on the third Thursday of October each year. Everyone can participate!

Individuals, families, businesses, schools, colleges, government agencies and organizations are all invited to register at www.

ShakeOut.org/register

pg&E pipeline info available for customers As part of its ongoing commitment to provide transparent and meaningful information to customers, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is making additional information about the utility's natural gas pipelines available online.

PG&E ‘My Account’ customers can obtain personalized gas transmission pipeline information through a secure login available online at www.pge. com. Customers can see whether any of PG&E's gas transmission lines are in close proximity to their home, and if so, where those lines are located.

Maps include gas transmission pipeline segments that have been identified for engineering analysis and future work as part of PG&E’s ongoing preventive maintenance process. A link to this login for PG&E ‘My Account’ customers has also been placed on PG&E's pipeline information page at: www.pge.com/ pipelineplanning. Customers without Internet access or who would like live support from a PG&E customer service representative should call 888-743-7431.

A Partial List of Your Friends and Neighbors Who Support the Re-election of

Kay Spurgeon

Colusa County Superintendent of Schools Annie Alba Donna Hawk Don Leggitt Irene Moss Maria Patricia Pineda Jeannie Ann Scroggins Jeannie Allen Dorothy Heuer George Lewis Dorothy Murphy Richard Ponciano Justin Scroggins Ann Amsden Debbie Hickel Twila Lovelace Ginger Nannen Sue Rasmussen Peggy Scroggins Derrick Ash Roger Hickel Byron MacKenzie Delton Nannen Ron Rasmussen Sheila Scroggins Maria Ayala Russell Hickel Brenda MacPherson Bob Nation Pam Ramos Trina Sommerville Robert Bailey Jan Highman Peter Martin Mary Ann Nation Clarice Riester Matie Spurgeon Elsie Bisho Edward Jacobs

Annie Mata Robert Nation Emperatriz Rivera Tara Spurgeon Barbara Lee Bowden Esmeralda Jacobs Francisco Mata Sara Niles Diana Roach Kira Stark Dorothy Bowden Evelyn Jansen

Addie Maupin Dale Nokes, Sr. Barbara Scheimer Ross Stark Shirley Byrd Jim Johnson De Etta Mayberry Nancy Nokes John Scheimer Yvette Stark Barbara Cale Marie Johnson

Doug Mayberry Kim Ortiz Irmalee Schumacher Mary Stilwell William Cale Robert Kessinger Rebecca Medina Mary Overton Jerry Schumacher Pat Stilwell Darla Carranza Dennis LaGrande

Paid for by Committee to Elect Kay Spurgeon

Cathy Moorehead Erika Pearson David Scroggins Bill Tanner Marilyn Ciruso Dixie LaGrande Don Moorehead Neil Pearson Drew Scroggins Rose Tanner Ed Conrado Dale Townzen

Denise Conrado Peggy Townzen Sara Conrado John Vafis Lupe Corona Floris Van de Ven Darlene Cribari Leslie Van de Ven Helen Cribari Victor Vargas Steve Cribari Caroline Vann Virginia Frias Elvira Vaughn Georgia Gannon Jorge Velasquez Mike Garofalo Concha Walker Susan Gibbs Vince Walker Phyllis Goddard Fred Weibel Tom Goddard Peggy Weibel Dolores Gomez Marie Willoh Abel Gomez Jeneane Wilsey Ciera Green Mary Winters Misty Green Jerome Winters Shawn Green Betty Yarwood Carolyn Guild Gerald Yarwood Margaret Yates

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semi-truck rollover moderate injuries

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On 10-05-2010 at approximately 10:49 a.m. Shawn Detlefsen was driving a 1997 Freightliner big rig with a set of double trailers on S/B I-5 at an unknown speed as he exited at "E" Street in Williams. For unknown reasons Detlefsen allowed his vehicle to travel off the left side of the off-ramp onto the shoulder where the big rig and the first trailer overturned onto their roof partially blocking the off-ramp. The S/B off-ramp was closed to allow emergency crews access to the scene. Due to the extent of damage to the cab of the big rig, Detlefsen was trapped inside and had to be extricated by Williams Fire personnel. Detlefsen was then flown by helicopter to Enloe Medical Center with moderate injuries. Detlefsen was wearing his seat belt at the time of the collision. Both trailers Detlefsen was hauling, were loaded with rice. All the rice in the first trailer was dumped onto the shoulder while some diesel fuel and oil leaked from the overturned big rig onto the roadway. Due to the rice being dumped on the shoulder and the fluids that leaked from the vehicle, the off-ramp remained closed until approximately 1400 hours to allow Cal Trans crews to come in and clean up.

FOR SALE Firewood for sale: mixed hardwoods, very dry $100 1/2 cord, $180 full cord call 476-2948 for more information.

NOW ONLINE Williams’s 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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a COMMUNITY BRIEFS b

CAtholiC ChurCh of the Annunciation 627 8th Street Williams “Meet & Greet Coffee Club” Every Third Sunday of the Month after 9:30 a.m. Mass Join us for refreshments and conversation

WilliAMS CoMMunitY Center ASSoCiAtion ACtiVitieS Veteran’s Hall. 9th & ‘C’ Street.

Williams, CA. MONDAY NIGHT BINGO: Everyone Welcome! Early Bird Games Starting Time at 6:00 P.M. Regular Games Begin at 6:30 P.M. WE WILL NOT BE PLAYING ON 5TH MONDAYS THIS YEAR. Refreshments Available at Reasonable Prices, Home Made Desserts. Game Day: Third Wednesday of the month, at 1:00 P.M. Join us to play games, have fun and meet people! Movie Day: Fourth Wednesday of the month, at 1:00 P.M. Price: FREE Refreshments: Popcorn, Soda & Candy are available at a low price. (Bring a Pillow-the seats are hard) CeleBrAte reCoVerY Meets every Friday night at 6:30 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church (north annex building) at 4th & Jay Streets in Colusa. CELEBRATE RECOVERY is a free program that addresses issues of alcoholism, codependency, drug addiction, and other hurts, habits and hang ups. CELEBRATE RECOVERY is open to anyone who is experiencing pain, brokenness, or just wants support and encouragement. We are an anonymous program. For further information, please call 458-2802.

MAke A differenCe in Your CoMMunitY The citizens for a better Williams hold meetings the 4th Thursday of every month beginning at 6:00pm. meetings are held at the Williams City Hall, everyone is welcome!!

PACifiC flYWAY QuilterS The county’s quilt guild. monthly meetings will be held the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Meeting starts at 7:00pm located at the Colusa Masonic Hall 311- 5th street.

FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE COLUSA COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER There are citizens who would like to change, improve and strengthen the county animal laws. Areas of concern are leash law, dangerous dog, puppy mills, animal cruelty, kennel licenses.

If you are concerned about certain situations in your area; would like to see the county ordinances strengthened so we can support the animal control officers please send an email to foccas@colusanet.com and state where you would like to improvement. A community forum meeting will be announced at a later date.

Harvest Renaisance Fair The Colusa County Harvest Renaissance Fair will be held Oct. 2324. arbuckle parks & recreations activities fall 2010 NEW low Impact Aerobics: Monday, wednesday & Friday.

8:30AM to 9:30AM. APRD Office Soccer Camp: Saturday 9:30 to 11:30.

September 11 - October 2. Balfour Park. Ages PreK to 6th Grade Practical Yoga & Pilates: 5:30 to 6:30.

Tuesday & Thursday.APRD Office Volleyball: Tuesday & Thrusday.

7:30pm - PHS North Gym. $25/ person per month.

Halloween Parade: October 31st 10:30am - Signups. ACE Hardware Parking Lot. Kincannon’s ATA Martial Arts: Child, Teen and Adult Classes. Monday & Wednesday. 4:45 - 7:00pm. APRD Office Weight Training, Cardio & Agility Training: 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Monday & Wednesday Pierce High School North Gym. Youth Basketball: Signups for 20102011 Program October 2nd - 121:30pm. Arbuckle Elementary School.

October 4 - 6-7pm. Pierce High School North Gym.

Master Gardener Applications are Available The Colusa County Master Gardener ColuSA fArMerS MArket: program is now accepting applications neW loCAtion for the 2011 class starting in January.

The Colusa Certified Farmer’s Market Master Gardeners are volunteers that has moved to Memorial Park (10th & provide public education in home Market Street). Open every Monday gardening and basic horticulture. from 5 to 8 p.m. through September While the intent of the program is to 27. WIC/Senior Nutrition Coupons provide service at little or no cost to the accepted. The Colusa Certified Farmers public, there is a fee of $150 for training Market will run until the last Monday new volunteers. To be considered for in November, weather permitting. Fall acceptance you must attend a mandatory hours are from 4:00 p.m. to dark orientation meeting on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 9am or 4pm at the Calling all women of Farm Bureau office (530 Market St., agriculture Colusa). For more information, pick up Are you a woman dedicated to the an application at the UCCE office (100 survival of Agriculture? Unite as Sunrise Blvd., Ste E, Colusa) or the “California Women for Agriculture” Farm Bureau office (530 Market St., (CWA) promote, and educate the Colusa) or any Master Gardener event. importance of Agriculture. Meetings Applications are also available on-line are held the 4th Wednesday of at http://cecolusa.ucdavis.edu each month at 6:30 PM. For more Information, contact Melodie Johnson Sutter County at (530) 458-5130.

Historical Society October Luncheon AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE Saturday, October 16, 2010. Social at

11:30 am. Luncheon served at 12:00 noon. (Ruthy’s luncheon buffet).

Meeting and program following the luncheon. at Ruthy’s, 229 Clark Ave, Yuba City, Norm Piner will be talking about the history of Sutter County’s Peach Industry. (Norm is the sun-inlaw to the Harter family of the Harter cannery). His talk will be enhanced with photos by Ken Calhoun. Luncheon will cost $15.00 Advance reservation and payment is necessary to secure you a place. everyone is welcome to hear aout the rich history of the peach industry in Sutter County. For information or to make a reservation please call Phyllis Smith at 671-3261 or Sutter County Museru at 822-7141.

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Grimes Ladies Aide Annual Bazaar & Dinner

Saturday, November 6, 2010

after harvest cook-off

City of Colusa Community Event, sponsored in part by : Colusa Lions club.Will S. Green Park. 901 Parkhill Street, Colusa. Saturday, November 6, 2010. 11:30am to 4:00pm. See Stars: Colusa Celebrities will be judging. Be a cook: Compete in our Chili, Tri-Tip or Bake a pie for our auction. Win Prizes! $20 to enter Chili & Tri-Tip Contest.

Setup begins at 9:00am. $5 for 10 taste testing tickets. come on down The Sacred Heart and join us. For more information Church of Maxwell contact Melissa at 530.755.6383 or Fall Bazaar and Dinner on Sunday, Kelsey at 530.902.1672.

October 24, 2010, from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m., at the American Legion Hall, in Maxwell. They will be serving a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings. The cost for dinner is $10 for adults, $4 for children ages 4 – 10, and free for children 3 and under.

There will also be a paddle wheel with lots of prizes, a silent auction, a country store with homemade items, kids’ games, and a raffle. Raffle prices are 1st place – 4 Kings tickets (December 4th vs. Dallas), 2nd prize - $100, and 3rd prize - $50. Raffle tickets are $1.00 each. Dinner tickets and raffle tickets can be purchased by contacting Sacred Heart Church, at 473-2432.

Colusa senior health fair

Seniors are our shining stars.

10;00am to 2:00pm. Thursday, October 28, 2010. Main exhibit hall, Colusa County Fairgrounds.

This community event is open to the public. Featuring: Free Health Checks, Community Resources, Questions and Answer Booth, Workshops, Gift Drawings. Lunch available on site fundraiser for the CRMC Foundation. FREE Flu Shots available for ALL. pneumonia vaccines available for ages, 50-64 with high-risk medical conditions and anyone 65 or older. FREE Maxwell United transportation available. Colusa Methodist Church County Transit. 530.458.0287. For spaghetti dinner Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 5:00 further information please call: – 8:00 p.m. Corner of California 530.458.3239. and Olive Streets, Maxwell. Dine-in and take-out dinners available for a donation. A Christmas Quilt will be raffled off. For tickets contact Marcia Richter 458-3067 or Cindy Lovelace 438-2511.

The Trinity United Methodist Church In Colusa on the corner of 5th and Oak streets, will be having their Fall Spaghetti Luncheon Monday, October 25 from 11 to 1 p.m. This popular event will again be serving a generous helping of spaghetti with homemade sauce, salad, bread and dessert for only $8.00 per person. Tickets are now available from any church member, at the door or by leaving a message at 458-4589.

You can dine in at Friendship Hall, take out or drive thru by entering the alley from 5th street. You don’t even have to leave your car!

maxwell high school Maxwell High will hold it’s annual Cancer Awareness/Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Tuesday, November 19, at 2:20 pm. The program will start with an assembly, then the students will proceed outside to the football field to form the ribbon and release the balloons. If time allows, a short walk will follow.

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