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BY ELIZABETH KALFSBEEK When people think of Thanksgiving, a turkey feast with all the fixings comes to mind. But, like with a lot of produce in this day and age, how many know where their turkeys really come from?

Family Fun Camp October 18

Carnitas Dinner October 18 Senior Health Fair October 23 Bagna Caldette Breast Cancer Lunch October 25 CHP Carseat Check November 1

En Español las páginas 14 y 15

Talkin’ Turkey

Kids Can Food Drive Ongoing

Colusa City Fire Fighters Destruction Derby October 18

OCTOBER 17-NOVEMBER 7, 2008

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Sisters-in-law Ellen Voorhees (left) and Amy Charter are pictured here running a marathon in Hawaii in 2006.

Nevermore Farm in Arbuckle raises three types of heritage turkeys – Narragansett, Royal Palm and Belstville Small White – all of which are rare and in danger of disappearing from the American landscape.

Arbuckle Sisters-in-Law Qualify for Boston Marathon

By Tami Coder

The farm’s primary goal is to sell live birds to others who wish to conserve the rare breeds. They also sell a certain number to This story began many years ago, when two women, sisters by marriage, the public for meat. This year, Narragansett found themselves with small children, a couple of jogging strollers, and a desire to get back in shape. They began slowly, running with their babies and hens and toms will be available for gradually developing a love for the sport. Although neither of the women had Thanksgiving. been runners in high school, they found a common interest and have taken it to new heights.

Ellen Charter Vorhees, 40, and Amy Alonso Charter, 38, both of Arbuckle, have qualified for the venerable Boston Marathon, the oldest and most celebrated marathon in the country. Also, it is the only marathon that requires qualification to become one of the 22,000 runners allowed to race.

According to Deborah Raven-Lindley, who owns and operates the farm with her husband, Ken, flavourful meat comes from three things: the breed, the feed and the humane care that allows the animals to enjoy its natural behaviours and live a happy life.

Long distance running is not for the faint of heart. It requires iron clad discipline, sacrifice, and total commitment. The cost of the sport is not prohibitive, with entry fees running around $75. Good quality running shoes, “Our birds live the avian version of those ‘Happy Cows’ in the TV commercials,” proper running clothes, and a personal trainer can jack up the costs, along with travel expenses, but compared to other sports such Continued Page 3 Raven-Lindley said.

Continued Page 2 “Nature intended them

Walking for a cause

Catholic Bazaar (Maxwell) November 1 OLL Pheasant Festival November 8 Bloodsource Blood Drive November 18

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Participants in the annual Breast Cancer Walk, gathered Courtesy Photo after the event at Colusa Regional Medical Center to watch Locals braved the windy weather, Saturday, October 11, to a video about Breast Cancer. attend the Art Show and Share, sponsored by the Art & Soul Gallery, Colusa County Arts Council and Colusa Regional Medical Center. 20 of the pieces shown at the event will now be gracing the halls of CRMC. It was also a day of Opinion... page 4 & 5 community calendar...page 11 celebration for the one year anniversary of the re-opening of looking back...page 6 classifieds...page 12 the Arbuckle Medical Office.

Home & garden...page 7 “It went very well,” said event chair Marilyn Davison, who went on to describe all the wonderful talent that was on display.

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Turkey Continued

Nevermore Farm supports the idea of buying local rather than organic. It was their decision not to pursue an organic certificate, Raven-Lindley said, and “just because food in a store claims it’s organic doesn’t mean it’s worth the paper it’s written on.”

Raven-Lindley and her husband began selling their produce with the idea of educating people about where their food comes from and how food is supposed to taste.

to run around and eat bugs and seeds and weeds. Let them fly, let them run around. They like it. No stress. They have a good life.”

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“As a society, we’re disconnected from the origins of our food,” RavenLindley said. “We’ve lost our family farms. Food doesn’t come from a farm anymore, it comes from a store. That’s convenient, but there’s a price that’s paid.”

More Information: Turkeys purchased for meat cost $6/pound, dressed weight. Delivery to Sacramento or Bay Area is $15, or the birds can be picked up at Nevermore Farm at no charge. Turkey Reservation Forms can be found at www.nevermorefarm.com. Nevermore Farm is located at 6620 Marine Ave. in Arbuckle. For more information, call 476-2802.

Notes of Hope

Two Colusa County women, Kim Davis and Marion Mathis, have set out All of the poultry (turkeys and chickens) bred and raised at Nevermore to give words of hope to those affected by breast cancer. Everyone, from those recently diagnosed, to family members and Survivors, will finally be Farm are Heritage breeds -- traditional livestock breeds that were addressed in a touching, encouraging way. With cards dedicated to breast raised by farmers in the past, before the extreme decrease of breed cancer. No longer will people have to struggle to find the right words to variety caused by the rise of Big Ag. express their support.

The animals flourish in a completely free-range environment with constant access to grass, bugs, nuts and seeds.

“There were no cards out there for breast cancer,” said Davis about why they developed ‘I Care Cards.’

“Since diet and exercise contribute to the complexity and flavor of the finished meat, we feel that our birds offer absolutely superior flavor and texture,” Raven-Lindley said.

Specially designed in packs of five with matching envelopes to tell that special someone that they are in their thoughts. Each pack includes a card for diagnosis, surgery, treatment, and a blank card to deliver a personalized message.

They are also given high quality commercial feed as well as home grown produce that is not sold for human consumption at farmers’ markets.

Davis and Mathis are selling the cards wholesale to local businesses and are available in sets of 20, all different designs, wrapped in an attractive ribbon.

10 percent of the proceeds will be donated to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

“(The turkeys) come and go as they wish, flying in and out of their pens as the mood suits them,” said Raven-Lindley. “They take dirt baths, they follow us around, they explore, and they run; they cruise around looking for fallen almonds to eat, they live their lives doing what turkeys do.”

Currently the cards are available in Maxwell at Creative Looks, 76 Joy Street in Willows, Davison’s Drug and Generations in Colusa. They are in the process of expanding those locations.

Currently, the United States has no humane slaughter requirement for poultry and Nevermore Farm refuses to have their animals slaughtered at a USDA approved slaughter facility. Instead, they slaughter the animals themselves at home in an extremely clean, sanitary and orderly manner.

“I would never sell meat that didn’t fit my own standards,” RavenLindley said, who has experience working in a food safety lab at UC Davis.

“When it comes time for our birds to be used for eating, their lives are ended in a manner that is virtually painless and simply allows them to drift into unconsciousness,” Raven-Lindley said. “We do not transport them, or stress them in any way, prior to ‘the end.’ This is a far cry from the experience of a commercial slaughterhouse.”

Raven-Lindley grew up in the Bay Area and moved to Davis where she earned her degree in literature from UC Davis. She and her husband had never heard of Arbuckle before moving there in 2002.

The couple knew they wanted to live in the country and found a 10-acre parcel they could afford.

“The idea was to be able to grow a lot of our own food and have extra to sell,” Raven-Lindley said. “There was never anything concrete, like having a big farm, and things just evolved.”

Nevermore Farm has since blossomed into a fruit and vegetable farm, as well as breeding and raising heritage poultry. The couple have sold their produce at the Woodland Farmers’ market, Capay Valley Farmers’ Market, Arbuckle Farmers’ Market and through CSA subscriptions.

“People are willing to spend a lot of money on entertainment and technology,” Raven-Lindley said. “Americans want quality in everything but their food, which is mind boggling. If people care about having good food, get out there and support local growers.”

Orders can also be faxed to: 530-438-2596.

OctOber 17-NOvember 7, 2008

marathon Continued as golf, running marathons is doable for most people. The cost of commitment, however, is definitely not.

in the most famous marathon in the world. When asked, the women said that it will definitely be a family affair. “We will probably turn the race into a family vacation,” explained Ellen. “Our husbands and families have been Ellen is a lifelong resident of Arbuckle. Amy, however, was born and incredibly supportive of our running and goals. During the Portland race they tracked us online the whole time and knew that we had made it even before raised in Robbins. After meeting Ellen’s brother Hal Charter, at Cal we crossed the finish line.” When asked how it felt to qualify for such an Poly, she married and relocated to Arbuckle. Ellen began running 10 years ago, shortly after the birth of her second child. About a year later, amazing event, Ellen continued. “Both Amy and I are really, really excited!

It takes a lot of training and dedication to get to this place. It is an incredible she was joined by Amy. Soon, jogging with their babies turned into serious training and racing. During that time their families have grown. feeling to set a goal in your life and actually attain that goal.”

Ellen and husband Michael have three children, Jake,11, Riley, 10, and Luke, 5. Amy and Hal are parents of Halle, 6, Aiden, 6, and Ysabel, 2. Congratulations to Ellen and Amy, from all of us at the Williams Pioneer Review. Good luck and good running!

The women’s training schedule is grueling. Every day they run 5 to 6 miles, usually on their own. However, they take one long run together at least once a week, with distances of 12 to 20 miles. The women also cross train together 2x a week. This year they have hired a personal trainer, who works with them on core strengthening, weight training, and flexibility. It is a regime that has paid off.

Last year, Ellen and Amy were considering trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon. However, injuries to both women prior to the Portland Marathon kept them out of contention. This year, they had a much different outcome.

On October 5th, Ellen and Amy again ran the Portland Marathon. In order to qualify for Boston, each lady had a slightly different time they had to turn in. Amy, in the 35-39 year old age group, had to finish the 26.2 mile race in less than 3 hours, 45 minutes. She ran it in an awesome 3:30, finishing 28th out of 666 women in her age group, 132nd out of all 4114 women racing, and 797th overall out of the 7,786 men and women participating. Ellen, running in the 40-45 year old age group, had to finish in less than 3 hours, 50 minutes- she ran it in 3:49. In her age group, Ellen finished a fantastic 42nd out of 548 women, 382nd out of all 4114 women racing, and 1567thoverall, out of 7,786 men and women. Their accomplishments should make the entire county proud.

On April 20th, 2009, the dream of Ellen and Amy will be realized as they join an elite crowd of 22,000 runners in historic Boston, racing

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OPINION

October 17- November 7, 2008

EDC Insight # 14

By CCEDC member Ben Felt

Q & A Time

By Andrea Moore, Editor

I have never been more thankful of my decision to run positive news than I was October 5, the night of the tragic bus accident. I received a call within moments of the dispatcher calling out emergency personnel to the scene, letting me know that there was a major accident, that I should head out. Could I have been the first reporter out there? Most likely, but you couldn’t have paid me enough money to go out there and witness people hurt and dying for a story. That was one of the hardest things for me when I first started writing for a newspaper. I couldn’t wrap my mind around the “If it bleeds, it leads,” mentality. So I avoided it as much as possible.

I knew that I had to address the accident that was such a catastrophic event for our county. So, I had to wrack my brain trying to figure out how to put a positive light on such a tragedy.

I decided to focus on the hard work of the emergency personnel and how effective mutual aid is in large events. One of these days, hopefully, we can make national headlines in a positive manner.

My daughter Meredith constantly asks questions about anything and everything [a reporter in training?] this last week she made my eyes cross more than once!

As we were driving up to Maxwell for her dance class last week I hear an accusing voice coming from the back seat.

“Mom, why are you drinking and driving. You aren’t supposed to drink and drive,” she stated in her holier than thou voice.

I looked down at my Pepsi sitting in the cup holder and then met her gaze in the rearview mirror.

“Honey,” I said sweetly “You aren’t supposed to drink alcohol and drive, but you can drink soda.”

“What’s alcohol?” she asked.

So, I had to try and figure out how to explain alcohol to my precocious five, almost six, year old daughter. It was a struggle, let me tell you! Finally I managed to explain it well enough to temporarily sate her curiosity. I guess I thought I had a while before I had to hit the hard topics in depth.

The Colusa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is a non-profit membership organization formed by local citizens to encourage and facilitate community economic development and job creation activities in Colusa County. Membership is open to individuals, businesses, bodies of government, and organizations. This is an all volunteer organization comprised of individuals, just like yourself, that feel a need to put a little back into the community by promoting Colusa County as a way to stimulate investment in business across all industry sectors, and to broaden the employment base within our region, while meeting the needs of businesses large and small.

CCEDC maintains a vast amount of information that is designed to assist businesses to grow and flourish. We can provide information in: • Financial and loan information Economic and demographic data • Wage and tax rates Development site locations and costs • Business incentives Labor availability and training programs • Colusa County Chamber of Commerce • Coordination with county and local officials Today’s economic professional is in the business of long-range economic planning. Therefore, the CCEDC must be able to provide sufficient economic development programs that will assist these businesses to achieve their goals, such as: Enterprise Zone; Redevelopment Agency; U.S. Foreign Trade Zone; and Recycling Market Development Zone.

The CCEDC is seeking volunteers to assist with the task of disseminating this information to businesses that are interested in moving to Colusa County and to those existing businesses within our County.

Please feel free to attend CCEDC monthly meetings which are held on the third Wednesday of every month at 12:00 noon, at the CCEDC Office located in the Colusa County Business and Visitors Center at Colusa Industrial Park.

The CCEDC can be contacted at: Colusa County Economic Development Corporation, 2963 Davison Court, Colusa, Ca 95932 or by calling (530)-458-3028 To view additional information on CCEDC, please visit the Website at: colusacountyedc.com 2008 Board of Directors: Lynda Reynolds , Chair; Daniel O’Connell, Vice Chair; Ed Hulbert, Secretary; Ben Felt, Treasurer; Dick Armocido; Mike Murray; Cynthia White; Kim Vann; Jim Reading; Michael Adams; Peter Bradford.

The next thing came a couple days ago after Meredith was watching Nickelodeon. Apparently they were talking about the Presidential Election. This gave her more fodder for her quizzical mind. Finally she had had enough and came in search of my wealth of mommy knowledge. Again, I had to try and explain it in an age appropriate way.

“We like John McCay because Barak Bomamma wants to take away our guns, right Mommy?” she asked. Trying not to laugh I corrected her on how to say the candidates’ names.

“Well,” I said “Our family is Republican, so we are voting for John McCain.” She thought on this a while before asking if they lived in Colusa. Of Course I had to burst her bubble and tell her that the President lives in the White House.

“There are white houses in Colusa,” she stated smartly.

“Yes, but they live in a special white house in Washington, D.C. where they can watch over the whole country,” I replied.

She thought about this for a moment and asked “How can they see Colusa from there?”

At this point I said my favorite thing “Ask your Dad when he gets home.”

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OPINION

Tis the season...

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Uncertain Times By: Ashley Indrieri, Executive Director, Family Water Alliance,

It is no surprise to anyone that we face very uncertain times in our nation. The troubling

By Nikki Hancock financial markets leave many of us confused WPR Columnist about the future for not just ourselves, but our children and loved ones. As I look around the As I walked through the garden section north state, fields are being harvested, grain, rice, nuts, tomatoes and other of Walmart yesterday, I couldn’t help but commodities are being trucked down the highway and I am reminded of notice all the artificial Christmas trees and the hard work of the California farmers. poinsettias and wonder, “Wait, what about Unfortunately, the future of farming in not certain either. As agendas Halloween? And Thanksgiving?!” and programs threaten our way of life, it’s vital that we band together with a unified voice. It may come as no surprise but rural north state Some people say the holidays are just around the corner but I prefer to communities are definitely the minority in our state. We do not have the remember that it’s still a few weeks until Halloween and then another votes and population base to really get things done. I have learned in my month until Thanksgiving. It’s not Christmas yet! I’m still having job that more times than not we lose the battle. But I can proudly say that trouble getting used to the idea that I have to use my heater in the the interests of our community are being heard and protected by those that morning now and wear a jacket. Am I alone on this one or does anyone represent us in Sacramento, and Washington. else out there think they should have to wait until at least Halloween is Family Water Alliance has always had a grassroots approach to over before stores put out the Christmas retail? I think Thanksgiving is really getting skipped over these days! Plus, I think the only reason that addressing, and advocating for, the issues that affect our lives, people “worry” about Christmas so much and so early is that they place communities and families. It is the people of this region that make it such entirely too much importance on getting everyone the right gifts… that’s a great place. I have had the opportunity to meet many farmers, ranchers and business people throughout the north state that share the same values really not what it should be about. I remember a time when Christmas and principles that I hold so dear. was more about family and friends and food and faithfulness. Now The long time saying holds true “Farmers Feed America” and agriculture it seems to be more about Tonka and Playskool and Ipods and DVD is the lifeblood of our communities. I encourage everyone this election players. Let’s just relax and take it easy for awhile, I’m not ready yet! season to vote, for individuals that will preserve agriculture and continue to let our region be blessed by what agriculture and farming offer our On an unrelated note, I’d like to take the opportunity to remind communities. everybody that this is breast cancer awareness month. Every October, businesses, communities, and people all over take extra care to support those fighting the disease and remember those who have lost their battles. Family Water Alliance is a 501(c)3 education corporation whose mission is to educate the public about issues that affect rural communities. For There are fundraising opportunities everywhere you turn that you can more information or comments please visit: help in raising money to help find a cure for the disease. One great www.familywateralliance.com. fundraiser is the local women’s Bagna Caulda, held at Granzella’s in Williams. This year’s event will be held on October 25 and promises to be a successful event once again! I encourage everyone that is able to get tickets now and support this great local event.

The Williams Pioneer Review is not responsible for any Nikki Hancock may be reached at nhancockreporter@yahoo.com

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Looking back

october 17-november 7, 2008

THE NEWS BACK THEN Courtesy of the SACRAMENTO VALLEY MUSEUM Patricia Ash, contributor Williams Farmer 10/20/1906- TRY SALT NEXT TIME Matt Sailor came down from Hough Springs Wednesday. He relates a story which probably accounts for the report of so many deer being killed in the vicinity of those springs this past season. While out with some of the nimrods who annually visit the resort, he killed a large four point buck. With a view of some innocent sport, he dressed the carcass of the deer in such a manner as to permit of it being stuffed with hay, which he proceeded to do one dark night, and then placed the dummy in a thicket about three hundred yards from the springs. Arch Paxton, a teamster on the Bartlett Springs Line, was the first to pass, and his eagle eye fell upon the fine buck. He took deliberate aim and fired; to his dismay, he missed; then he fired thirty two more shots at the deer without bring it down, and, being out of cartridges, ran to the springs for more ammunition. In the meantime Herb Boardman drove up the road and killed two fine deer close to the place where Arch Paxton had been bombarding the dummy. Of course, the latter claimed an interest in the venison and proceeded on his way. When returning on his next trip he was provided with two boxes of shells, and Mr. Sailor declares he shot everyone at the dummy before he found that the sights on his gun were not in line.

Williams Farmer 10/29/1915-G. H. WILCOXSON PASSES AWAY-President of Stovall-Wilcoxson Company Dies Suddenly George H Wilcoxson, president of the StovallWilcoxson Co. of this place, and who for the past month has been visiting at the home of his son-in-law. J, M Stovall, died Sunday night while en route to his home in Fayette, Missouri. He expired while in the state of Nevada and his body was removed from the train at Ogden, prepared for burial and forwarded to his home. The news of his death was a great shock to his relatives as J.M. Stovall accompanied him as far as Sacramento last Sunday and left him in apparently in good health. Harrison H. Wilcoxson and wife of Carolington, Missouri, were with Mr. Wilcoxson at the time of his death.

Mr. Wilcoxson and family at one time resided here but have since lived in Missouri for a number of years. He was the eastern representative of the Stovall-Wilcoxson Co. and was returning from the annual meeting of the stockholders, which was held here last Thursday when stricken. He was nearly 80 years of age and is survived by a son and two daughters, Mrs. C.H. Lee of Missouri, Mrs. J. M. Stovall of Williams and J.R. Wilcoxson of Missouri. No definite funeral arrangements have been telegraphed to local relatives but the funeral will probably be held today.

The sewer and water system deal that has been hanging fire for the past few months has finally been settled. The city trustees closed the deal with C.K. Sweet Monday evening for the water system and the city is now in possession of the system. The money for the water and sewer bonds was received last week and the trustees lost no time in getting busy and getting things started.

Tuesday evening the board met with Engineer Sloan of San Francisco prepared the Notice to Contractors that appear in this issue of the Farmer. It is planned to have work on the sewer system start sometime within the next month and have it in use as soon as possible. City Marshall Harlan will have charge of the water system and will act in the double roll of marshal and city water superintendent. He took up his duties Tuesday morning and has been busy with his work this week. The system purchased included a house and two lots upon which the pumping plant is located. The system while not the most modern, will furnish water for the town until better arrangements are available. $12,500 is the price paid for the water system for the city.

Williams Farmer -10/21/1927-SKATING RINK TO OPEN IN WILLIAMS

Skating Rink to Open in Old Opera Hall; New Floor is laid The old opera hall over the Lanouette Billiard Parlor has been leased by B. Loueks from the Colusa Land Company and has been renovated for a first class skating rink. A new floor has been done to make a first class rink. Mr. Loueks is an experienced skating rink manager and will manage the new institution in Williams in a safe sane new line.

Williams Farmer 11/04/1927 WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Last Tuesday, Leo Kintana, Ray Duncan, and Ernest LaGrande went to Marysville to see George (Babe) Herman Ruth, the noted ball player, who played there during the day. The reports which they brought back were somewhat interesting, one of which was made by Leo that He sure could sock the ball.

Williams Farmer 10/22/1943SGT. DUTCH MINOR HOME FROM GUADACANAL FIGHTING ZONE Sgt. E.L. Dutch Minor stated that he arrived home Sunday and is looking fine despite the reports circulating in from outside centers, to the effect the Dutch had suffered major injuries. While the Sarge stated that he was unable to tell much of his experiences due to military regulations, he did relate a few very interesting happenings while in the South Pacific War Zone. He was in the thick of the fight with the marines on Guadalcanal.

Out of some 1200 men in his outfit, who fought it out with the Japanese in one particular early engagement, only 127 Marines, including himself, came back alive.

Williams Farmer 10/26/1951-LT. HANK RHOADES IS WOUNDED IN KOREAN FIGHTING

Williams Farmer Mrs. Betty Rhoades received word from her 10/24/1924-TRUSTEES CLOSE DEAL FOR WATER SYSTEM AND ADVERTISE husband, 1st Lt. Henry Rhoades the first of the week that he is now in Japan, recovering from FOR SEWER BIDS wounds received in the fighting in Korea. Lt.

Rhoades stated that a direct hit on the helmet knocked him down the hill for twenty five feet, receiving a head wound. He was writing with his left hand, as his right hand had been broken.

Writing was difficult and Mrs. Rhoades did not get a complete report. He stated that he got two bunkers before he was hit. Whether his complete convalescence will be in Japan or whether will be removed to the United States is not known at this time.

CITIZENS OF WILLIAMS ATTENTION!!!!

The Williams Community Recreation Program must have more cooperation from ONE and ALL if the community is ever to have the swimming pool we all seem to want, but won’t work for.

There is to be a special meeting at Judge Reckers office on Friday at 8 P.M. All organizations must see that their representatives are present or the Board of Directors will be forced to use the money (which SHOULD go to the project) for hiring help in the work that must be done to make the coming Pheasant Program a success.

We all want the pool but very few turn out to the meetings or offer to help with the many details that must be taken care of to insure this success.

The land sign-up is lagging and there are only about three weeks left before pheasant season. Please register your available land at the committee headquarters at Hank Atwood’s office. Those who have rooms available for hunters please let Agnes Walker know so she may place the applicants. GET ON THE BALL, WILLIAMS! If Maxwell can do it, why can’t we?

Board of Directors of the Williams Community Recreation Program, Bill Keegan, President

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Home & Garden.....

white again. If you have a filter, unscrew it and clean it out. If you have a problem with your drip system plugging up you may consider putting a filter into your system.

Most pop-up plastic sprinklers have a filter inside. Just pull the center upward and turn until it comes off. You will find a small plastic cone filter inside. Simply clean or replace once a year.

Gardening with Curtis Helpful Garden Tips for Fall Helpful Garden tips for fall • Reduce your time clock, or reduce your amount of watering time.

• Fertilize your plants, they need to eat too!

• Keep an eye out for broken limbs and branches. Wind storms raise havoc in this great valley. Check your stakes and tree ties. Make sure that you haven’t left any old ties on too long.

Often they will grow right into the trunk of a tree or girdle it to death.

• It’s time to plant your fall garden. The best vegetables to plant this time of year are: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Cabbage, Chard, Spinach, Carrots, Shallots, Onions, Beets and Parsnips.

• Check your sprinklers or sprinkler system.

• The best flowers to plant: Turn them on, make Pansies, Violas, Cyclamen, sure they work Primrose, Ornamental Kale, properly. Clean out Johnny Jump-ups. sprinkler heads with • Best bulbs: Daffodils, vinegar and pour some Crocus, Iris, Anemones, in your sprinkler. This Tuberose, Narcissus. works very well, also in your drip systems. Just Fall is a great time to plant any disconnect the line at trees and shrubs in your yard except the faucet and pour in for tender varieties. a pint of vinegar. Turn the system on for a Have a question for Curtis? or couple of minutes then need general gardening advice? turn it off. This will Send your questions to: dissolve alkaline [salt] deposits in the emitters. questions@ Repeat as your emitters williamspioneerreview.com or sprinklers become Staff Photo

Hollywood Producers/CEO’s of Sunn Classic Pictures Lang Elliott (right) and Hugh Kelley were on hand at Art & Soul September 18, for a book signing of their upcoming picture ‘Pinocchio in the Hood’. The replica cake was created by Katrina Struckmeyer. The following day they toured Colusa County with County Supervisors.

Arbuckle Elementary’s Book Fair The Arbuckle Elementary School’s Parents Club’s annual Scholastic Book Fair is coming the week of October 27th through November 1st. The safari themed event is the largest book fair in the region and it is like a book store right in our Multi Purpose Room. So, come do a bit of holiday and birthday gift shopping and support the Parents Club! Volunteers will be have the fair open to the public Monday 1-5 PM, Tuesday through Friday 8 AM - 5 PM and even Saturday morning from 9 AM - 12 Noon.

Mark your calendars for the Family Night planned for Wednesday, October 29th at 6:30 PM. Each Arbuckle Elementary student who attends will receive a little kit for creating a very special, one-of-a-kind book of their very own to take home. It is a great opportunity for some creative time with your student and it is a fabulous way to get a bit of after-hours shopping in!

Funds raised at the event go right back into purchasing more books for the school’s library and classrooms.

We hope to see you at the book fair! Please call the school office at 530-476-3773 with any questions about the Parents Club or our book fair.

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New Home for the Williams Police Department

An Update from the WPD

Left to Right: (Front) Renea Garcia, Sgt. Ed Anderson. (Back) Detective Daniel Mata, Officer Dustin Stephenson and WPD Chief James Saso. Please note that not all members of the WPD were available at the time the photo was taken.

The new PD is located on the north end Staff Photo All Williams Police Department employees are enjoying their new building. They were of Old Hwy 99 in the city of Williams.

Staff Photo Officer Keith Swift and his K9 partner Sarek, are in an ongoing training program and perform in competitions.. able to fully move in the first week of October.

WPD K9 Program Update distractions around to try and get your

By WPD Officer Keith Swift

dog to play, such as balls, kongs, bite sleeves, etc.

OUR BOOK FAIR IS COMING!

The Williams Elementary School is excited about our upcoming Book Fair.

On October 10 and 11, Sarek and Last but not least the protection phase. An amazing selection of book are headed our way!

Mark your calendar, where the whole family can join in the fun. And, you I competed in our first trial in the The bite phase some like to call it. can contribute books to your child classroom library.

Folsom Police Department K-9 Much more people show up to this Competition. This competition From easy readers to picture books, to best sellers and more. The Book fair part of the event. This consisted of is a two day event. The first connects kids with books they want to read. a call off, a bite of a subject riding day is the narcotics portion of away on a bicycle, a bite of subject November 5 & 6 2008 the competition. There were running away onto a car, and a bite of Williams Elementary School approximately 14 handler-dog a subject charging at you shooting a SCHEDULE/OPENING HOURS teams. These dogs ranged from gun. You earn points on whether or Wed., Nov. 5th 2:30-6:30; Thurs., Nov. 6th 2:30-6:30 the Labrador Retriever, German not you dog will call off after being Sheppard, Dutch Sheppard, and sent to bite, if the dog will engage Belgian Malinois. and bite the subject on the bike, and on the car. Does your dog shy away Drugs are hidden within an area when the subject charges shooting the and it is up to the handler-dog gun or does he charge after him? The team to locate the hidden drugs. judges watch to see the kind of control The drugs can be hidden in a the handler and dog team have. There building, a vehicle, or in some is other aspects the judges’ use when type of object. It requires the determining the amount of points handler to be able to read his each team earns, such as how fast the dog and his change of behavior dog comes off the bite after being in locating the drugs. We placed instructed to by the handler. seventh out of 14 competing.

When all is said and done, there is The second day was the a dinner and awards ceremony to Obedience, Search, Agility, and acknowledge all that helped put the Protection events. The dogs that trial together and the winners of competed in this competition each category. Sarek and I placed were all of the above except the second in the Novice Overall Labrador retriever. category. It was a lot of fun and I hope to be competing in several We first started off with the search. The search consisted of more competitions next year. I will be competing in the Sacramento K-9 one or two subjects hiding in a Trial on the weekend of the 24th and tractor, garbage bin, vehicle, or 25th. This is the last K-9 trial of the port a potty. The dogs are sent year. out on a search and it is up to the dog to locate the scent of the subject hiding. Once he finds the subject he barks to let the handler Open Seat on know that he has found the subject. The faster the dog does Junior Livestock this the more points he earns.

Committee He also earns points on how he searches.

There is currently an open seat on the The second event was the agility. Colusa County Fair Junior Livestock This consisted of jumping over, Committee. 44th Agricultural District running through, running across, Board President Joy Shifflett will and jumping on several different make the appointment from the obstacles. There were a couple applicants. of fences that had to be jumped To apply, write a letter of intent to over. There were two tunnels Shifflett. The letter should tell why the dogs had to run through. A you want to serve on the committee. catwalk they had to climb a Letters should be sent to Shifflett in ladder and walk across a plank.

You earn points on how your dog care of the Fair Office at 1303-10th conducts each obstacle.

Street in Colusa, CA 95932.

The Junior Livestock Auction Third was obedience. You walk in given directions and your dog Committee is an advisory committee to the Colusa County Fair Board. heals beside you. You make Members volunteer to administer the left and right turns, 180 turns, Junior Livestock Auction on Saturday and your dog must remain in a of the Colusa County Fair. The next heel. It also requires your dog sits and downs with verbal and meeting of JLAC is January 13, 2009. nonverbal commands. There are

Think Pink........

commentary To the Voters of Williams, This year’s election is a very important one, not only nationally but locally as well.

In these difficult times I think that it is very important to have leaders that are well informed and ready to step up to the plate to lead our city. That is why I am endorsing John Troughton Jr. for the Williams City Council.

John attended Williams Schools and graduated as a member of the class of 1957.

Just four years out of High School, he was the President of the WC.R.P, (Williams Community Recreational Project.)

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During bad times it's refreshing to hear some good news. I've been very impressed with the Colusa Unified School District's positive measures this last year. As a parent of a CHS Sophomore and an Egling employee, I'd like to do a little bragging: 1. When hundreds of pink slips started flying statewide, CUSD didn't layoff anyone. Thanks to the Board for keeping a lid on the budget!

2. Colusa High's staff is overcoming tough times and shining. Ms. Thomas received Teacher of the Year in Ag. and Ms. Barrett continues to keep FBLA winning those sweepstakes. The school paper, "The Arrow" taught by Mr. Giffin is now online, one of the first schools in the area to do so. It's well written with great photos. Mr. McGrath's leadership has helped CHS refocus and become positive again. Ms. Kley, Counselor, is seeking new ways to reach out to students and parents to keep them informed.

In the past, it was these folks that saw that the Williams Pool was funded and built by volunteers. John took on the project of taking the old Williams High The number of AP classes CHS is offering in proportion to it's size is admirable.

School from abandonment and bad disrepair and started the restoration of the Recent graduates have gone on to Stanford, Berkeley and Harvard.

1911 building, replacing windows and doing roof repair, and within one year it became not only a suitable building, but one of Williams’ crowning jewels. It was 3. Egling has a K-8 PE Specialist and full PE Program. Mr. Phenicie & Mr. Poppinga the beginning of the Sacramento Valley Museum. He also headed up the project of are full time music teachers in the district, something other districts can only dream of. lowering the ceiling of the “Old Gym” and making it a usable space for gatherings, Woodleaf (now Shady Creek) is funded so that all students may attend. There's dances, and fundraisers. a great new playground structure that the kids LOVE. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is being implemented in 7th & 8th grades to encourage In 1962 John started his career in law enforcement as a member of the City of students toward future college enrollment.

Williams Reserve Police Department, and in 1963 was hired by the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department, where he served until 1981. He was elected sheriff in 1974 Sure, times are tough, and probably will get tougher. The State of California and in 1978. As sheriff, John prepared jail and Sheriff Department budgets and has may yet force cuts in our district. But let's be thankful for being "small and mighty", taken numerous college courses in law enforcement and jail operations throughout fortunate to be in a community of resourceful, dedicated, hard-working parents, staff California. Although no longer practicing, John was a licensed private investigator. and community-minded citizens.

More than all of his qualifications for the job of city council, I am more proud of what he has given back to the county and to the youth as a private citizen.

Sincerely, While living in Colusa as Sheriff, he was a little league coach and the founding president of the Colusa Redskins Foundation. When he moved back to Williams, he Denise Denton-Rinzler was a director on the founding board of the Brown and Gold Foundation.

John’s grandchildren grew up in Maxwell, and he coached girl’s softball, Maxwell Little League, and Maxwell Girls Varsity Basketball for two years while his granddaughter played. He led the building of the dugouts of the Maxwell Little The Williams Pioneer Review runs commentary submissions as they are League and softball field. He certainly knows how to get things done. received and are unedited. Commentary does not in any way reflect the opinion John and his wife Sue have been married for 48 years and have four children and of the Williams Pioneer Review. To submit your letters or commentary email three grandchildren.

I can’t think of a more qualified, fair, and outspoken representative for our community in these difficult and uncertain times. When I asked John why he was running, his answer was short and to the point as always. “This is my town and I love it.”

Sincerely, Patricia Ash

them to: submissions@williamspioneerreview.com or mail to: Williams Pioneer Review PO Box 665 Williams, CA 95987 The WPR reserves the right to refuse to run any submission.

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BURCHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL IN COLUSA Will be

having a scholastic book fair that will open with a performance by the Famous Kent Family Illusion Show.On Monday, October 27, at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Admission is free. The book fair will open after the show in the Library and will also be open Tueday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please come and support our school library and remember, it’s a great time to start your holiday shopping! Call Burchfield at 458-5833 for more information.

Lactation Counselor Certificate Training Program

The Center for Breastfeeding is coming to Colusa to present the Lactation Counselor Certificate Training Program. This is a 5 day training to educate individuals on breastfeeding techniques, problem solving strategies, feeding cues, benefits of breastfeeding, and much more.

The training is being held at the Colusa Casino Community Center on December 8-12, 2008 from 8:15am-4:30pm. The cost is $675 with early bird and group discounts available. Anyone can attend and continuing education credits are available for RNs, RDs, IBCLCs, and CNMs. For more information contact Healthy Children’s Project, Inc at (508) 888-8044 or www.healthychildren.cc or Taya Delaney at (530) 458-0381 or tdelaney@colusadhhs.org.

Flu clinic open

There are two types of flu vaccines: The Flu shot, which is administered by needle, usually in the arm and the nasal spray ‘flumist’. Colusa Health and Human Services, Public Health Division, is offering both flu vaccines FREE at the following times: Every Monday (except holidays) from 2 p.m to 4 p.m. at the Immunization walk-in clinic at Colusa Public Health.

Thursday, October 23 during the Senior Health Fair at the Colusa County Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday, October 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Senior and High Risk Population Flu Clinic at the CC Public Health Dept. located at 251 E. Webster Street in Colusa Thursday, October 30 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Flu Clinic open to everyone at Colusa Public Health.

For more information call CPH at: 458-0380.

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Community Calendar

City of Williams and the County of Colusa for the purchase of the Veterans Building for use as the future Williams Community Center. of the event are seeking volunteer entertainers Members of the WCCA have met with the Williams Veterans. The next step will be to perform during the two day event in a presentation before the City of Williams November. This year’s Holiday Faire is Planning Commission, hopefully in October.

November 22 and 23. Performances will be Just what is the Williams Community Center scheduled between the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. If you would like to perform Association? What will having a Community contact the Colusa County Fair Office at Center in Williams mean for you and your 458-2641. family? Get answers to your questions and give your input on this ongoing project.

Soroptimist Harvest Every 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street.

Submit your organizations event today!

Please send notice in at least 3 weeks in advance of your event date. Non-profits only please!

Festival send to: October 18 & 19 at the Colusa County FairColusa City grounds.

See our ad on the back page of this PO Box 665 Fire Fighters paper.

Williams, CA 95987 destruction derby October 18, 7 pm at the Colusa County chs 2010/2011 gradnite or email to: Fairgrounds. Presale tickets can be submissions@williamspioneerreview.com raffle purchased at the CFD and at the Colusa kids can canned food collection [impact]

Only $2 for a chance to win a Wii! FundFairgrounds. Grandstand $15 and raiser to benefit a Safe and Sober Gradnite for Bleachers $10.

Colusa High School Juniors and Sophomores

Class of 2010/2011.

Kids Can starts October 7 and runs through November 7. ALL Colusa County Schools will be collecting. Impact is also starting to collect: coats, Annual Catholic toys and donations for projects. Items may be Bazaar (Maxwell) dropped off at Impact Colusa County on Fremont Saturday, November 1, 2008 Street in Colusa.

Legion Hall, Maxwell 4:30pm to 7:00p Take out available.

Family fun camp reunion The Sacred Heart Catholic Church will serve a In honor of Beverly Weber. Johnson Park- 3rd & delicious ham dinner with all the trimmings!

Larsen in Colusa. Saturday, October 18, 11 a.m. Adults: $10.00 to 2 p.m. All families welcome! Wear a costume, Child (4-10 years): $4.00 come enjoy food and games.

Under 3 years: free Paddlewheel, silent auction, country store, & kid’s games! Door prize drawings every 15 minutes!

(Must be present to win.) Great raffle prizes: catholic church of 1st Prize...4 days, 3 nights stay in Fort Bragg, the annunciation private residence

by Ollie Reckers .. Some date restriction) newly formed meet & (Donated 2nd Prize...Four Sacramento King’s Tickets greet club (Donated by DePue Warehouses) 3rd Prize...$50.00 Cash “Meet & Greet Club” Every Thrid Sunday of the Month, after 8:00 am Tickets sold at the door or in advance by calling Mass. Come meet and make new friends. Join us 438-2438, Jean Roper. Everyone welcome! for Refreshments and conversation.

“The Social Church Club” Williams Community Meeting every first Thursday of month at Center activities 7 p.m. in the “Event Room” at the chruch.

Please come and join us to form new friendships, MONDAY NIGHT BINGO: bring people together and to assist and serve in Everyone is welcome! Early Bird Games begin at our community 6:30 p.m., followed by the regular games at 7:00 627 8th Street in Williams. p.m. Every Monday night, 6:30 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street. chp carseat safety Congratulations to Barbara Freeman who won $290 at Monday Night Bingo! check november 1 SENIOR GAME DAY: The Williams Area California Highway Patrol will Come join us for a Password Tournament! The be conducting a carseat safety check November tournament will run in September and October. No 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Car seat techs will be on need to bring a partner. People will be paired up hand to check seats and answer questions. Colusa in September and then changed in October to keep County Citizens Volunteers will also be on hand everything fair. Prizes will be awarded. Every for child I.D. fingerprinting as well as other local 3rd Wednesday, 1-4 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C law agencies.

Street.

colusa holiday faire to host community stage

AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: Movies will be played Every 4th Wednesday, 1-4 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street. (Bring a pillow – the seats are hard.)

The upcoming Holiday Faire at the Colusa WCCA BOARD MEETING County Fairgrounds will host a Community The Williams Community Center Association is stage entertainment this year. The organizers in the beginning stages of negotiations with the

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Information Show support for our veterans!

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

Anyway you like it, precut or u-cut. Mixed hardwoods and eucalyptis.

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

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

Contact citizens for a Better Williams at 520-0096 or send your tax deductable donation to: PO Box 702 Williams, CA 95987

education Grade School-Adult tutoring Basic math skills. Add, subtract, multiply, divide. Whole numbers, fractions, decimals & more. $5 per half hour, weekly. Call for class dates. 530.476.3599, leave message.

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House cleaning, yard work, general help.

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area salon, is now hiring! If you are a licensed professional looking for a booth rental position in a friendly, upbeat, positive environment with busy walk-in traffic, call to arrange an interview!

Positions available for cosmetologists, estheticians, and massage therapists.

Call [530] 934-2594 or [530] 518-4655 to set up an interview.

Houskeeper wanted:

2-3 Hours a week. Must have experience and references. Valid ID & no criminal record.

Call 844-0396 to apply.

Don’t miss our Overstock Clearance Select Christmas Items up to 75% OFF! 385 Oak Street Maxwell

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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The Importance of Mutual Aid Staff Report Sunday, October 5, Colusa County made national news. Unfortunately it was a tragic event that put our quiet farming communities into the spotlight. A charter bus heading for the Colusa Casino went off the road with 42 passengers on board. After the call was dispatched, emergency personnel from across northern California, banded together in their life saving efforts.

“Although we have had a number of serious collisions over the years, including a Greyhound bus crash a few years ago, this is the most severe event (in terms of fatalities) that has ever occurred in this county,” stated Bob Kays of the Williams Area California Highway Patrol.

“In rural areas it is essential that emergency response personnel work very closely together to maximize the effective use of resources,” continued Kays “The CHP, Williams Area office, is very fortunate in Colusa County that all the emergency response agencies work very well together when managing emergency incidents.”

Rural emergency agencies usually have to rely on outside agencies for mutual aid, when responding to large events like Sunday’s bus crash.

For example, the following agencies responded to the mutual aid request that was made by the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office: Helicopters: Reach Air, CalStar, Enloe, Mercy Air and CHP. Fire Agencies: Sacramento River FD, Arbuckle/College City FD, Williams, Colusa City, Yolo County, Maxwell, Princeton, Meridian, Willow Oak, Cal Fire, Yuba City, Woodland, West Sacramento, Rumsey/Rancheria, U.C. Davis and the City of Davis FD. Law Enforcement: Colusa County Sheriff, Williams PD, Colusa PD, Gridley PD, Glenn County Sheriff and California Highway Patrol.

Ambulance Companies: AMR, Gridley Paramedics, Bi-County Ambulance, Westside, Lake County and Enloe Ambulance.

“To my knowledge, in my 36 years of experience in Colusa County, we have not had to draw on that many resources [agencies], on one event like this crash incident,” said Colusa County Sheriff, Scott Marshall.

“There possibly have been more resources on fire or flood incidents that last for weeks as resources come and go, but not for a short incident like the crash.

According to Kays, when a traffic collision occurs within the CHP’s jurisdiction of responsibility, the department [CHP], is the designated Incident Command for the event. Given the complexity of the bus crash, a unified command was established at the scene which is consistent with the National Incident Management System [NIMS].

When utilizing NIMS, a unified command has representation from each agency involved that is readily available to provide input and information regarding any incident.

“I believe that everyone worked very well together. Mutual Aid worked well and all patients were treated and transported in a reasonable

amount of time to area hospitals,” explained Kays.

According to Marshall, all departments in California are required to take training in Incident Command System and Standard Emergency Management. Along with the formal classroom, exercises and drills are conducted from time to time.

Over the years there have been many table top and functional exercises.

Exercises are required periodically to maintain eligibility for state and federal grant funding. In recent years, exercises have depicted actual events, floods, fires, murders, just to name a few examples. This year alone, fire and law have been dispatched out of the county for emergencies all over California.

“We all took away an experience that will last a life time. This was a large event by any measure. This was a tragic event,” said Marshall. “Dozens of critically injured and dying people, crying out, who could not communicate with the rescuers. I witnessed paid and volunteer professionals along with every day citizens perform brilliantly. We are all fortunate to live and work in Colusa County.”

“The citizens of this County can be very proud of their Firefighters, Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical professionals, they are as good as any in the world,” finished Marshall.

Everyone, EMT’s and Law Enforcement Officers, pitched in with triage, helping with the wounded and those who had perished. All of whom are forever touched by tragedy. For this reason they all undergo Critical Incident Debriefings to talk about their experiences.

While all agree that they hope to never see such a horrific event again in Colusa County, they all also agree that they learned from the experience.

Thursday, October 23, 2008 10a.m. to 12 noon Safe Haven Drop-in Center

Jueves, Octubre 23, 2008 10 a.m. a las 12 medio Dia El Centro Drop-in de Safe Haven

KEVEN PARTRIDGE CONSUMER WORKSHOP A workshop especially designed for Colusa County Department of Behavioral Health Consumers

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El WPR En Español OPINION

By Luz Altimirano Hoy tengo varias cosas de las cuales quisiera poder compartir con ustedes, una de ellas es que platicando con varias personas de la comunidad que tienen niños en la escuela, primaria y escuela secundaria me comentaban, lo difícil que esta resultando ser padres en esta época , pues cada vez tenemos mas niños teniendo niños, ósea que hay una cantidad grande de menores de edad que a muy corta edad están siendo padres y madres, también dejan de asistir a las escuelas por cuestiones de seguridad , por miedo a sus mismos compañeros, no se realmente a que se deberá, si es culpa especialmente de los padres o de nuestras autoridades, de los padres podría ser por que nos dedicamos solamente a trabajar pensando que lo económico lo es todo y que proveyendo de lo material estamos cumpliendo, sin prestar atención a lo que pasa con nuestro hijos dia a dia, ya no tenemos el tiempo como antes, nuestras madres anteriormente no trabajaban tanto como ahora y podían estar mas al pendiente de sus hijos, pero ahora necesitan trabajar tanto el hombre como la mujer, lo cual ocasiona que nuestros hijos pasen mas tiempo solos o con malas compañías y quizá ahí es donde nuestras autoridades podrían ayudarnos mas, teniendo programas en los que nos ayuden a educar a nuestros hijos, respecto a la responsabilidad tan grande que es criar un hijo a corta edad, el no terminar un estudio, lo difícil que es enfrentarse a un mundo con tanta competencia sin la preparación adecuada, realmente agradezco este espacio que me da el periódico para poder comunicar de vez en cuando alguna que otra inquietud de la comunidad, quisiera escribir ampliamente de este tema, pero no tengo todo el espacio que quisiera, ojala este pequeño comentario ayude a que si necesitamos ayuda , nos animemos a pedirla en nuestras escuelas o en los lugares que nos escuchen, pero no nos quedemos sin hacer nada nuestros hijos son lo mas importante que tenemos en la vida.

NOTICIAS DEL CHP (POLICIA DE CAMINOS) El departamento de la policía de caminos les recuerda asegurar su valiosa carga.

(Sacramento)Los accidentes de automóviles, son una de las principales causas de muertes en los niños de California, principalmente en niños menores de 14 anos de edad, con el inapropiado acomodo en los asientos de seguridad y sin el adecuado uso de los cinturones de seguridad este es la causa número uno que contribuye a este problema.

“Nunca puedes dejar de tomar todas las precauciones en lo que se refiere a seguridad en tus propios hijos” nos dijo el comisionado del departamento de policía de caminos el Sr. Joe Farrow. “la mejor manera de que tu hijo no sea parte de esta desalentadora estadística es estar seguro de que esta bien asegurado en su silla de seguridad y / o con su cinturón apropiadamente puesto”.

En una estadística, a nivel estatal el departamento de policía de caminos {CHP}, nos informo que en el ano 2005 a 2007 de 148 pasajeros que fueron de fatalidad incluidos niños menores de 6 anos de edad, un estimado del 89 (60 por ciento) estaban totalmente sin asegurar con sus cinturones de seguridad.

Para ayudar a combatir el problema, el CHP a obtenido un millón de dólares en ayuda federal, para Office of Traffic Safety .El dinero que se proveerá al CHP, será con el propósito de reforzar y ampliar los esfuerzos y la educación a todo lo ancho del estado en lo que se refiere en el apropiado uso del

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cinturón de seguridad y de las sillas para los IGLESIA CATOLICA DE LA niños que la requieran, así como presentaciones de cómo asegurar a los niños que son nuestros ANUNCIASION pasajeros.

627 CALLE 8TH “Esto ayudara a dar mas recursos, equipo e WILLIAMS información que serán de gran utilidad a los CLUB DE AMISTAD papas, así como a personas que tienen a su CADA TERCER DOMINGO DEL MES cuidado a menores lo cual puede ayudar a salvar DESPUES DE LA MISA DE LAS 8:00 a.m. la vida de menores”, nos dijo el comisionado ACOMPANANOS HAY BEVIDAD Farrow.

SALUDABLES Y BUENA CONVERSASION. En adición a los 20 eventos de revisión y 125 CLUB SOCIAL DE LA IGLESIA presentaciones de seguridad, 25 de los cuales SE REUNEN CADA PRIMER JUEVES DE serán para individuos que tiene el ingles como su CADA MES segunda lengua, el Statewide Highway Restraint A LAS 7:00 p.m.

Enforcement Campaign (campana del refuerzo EL LUGAR: EL SALON DE EVENTOS DE LA de seguridad a todo lo ancho de la autopista) IGLESIA Proveerá de asientos de seguridad que serán POR FAVOR VEN A ACOMPANARNOS, distribuidos a los padres que el asientos de CONOCER NUEVOS AMIGOS, Y sus menores no cumplan con los estándares de PARA ASISTIR Y SERVIR A NUESTRA seguridad. Dinero federal también será usado para COMUNIDAD. incrementar el número de técnicos certificados por el National Highway Traficc Safety Administration para la inspección de los niños en IGLESIA CATOLICA DE LA sus asientos de seguridad en el CHP Child Safety ANUNCIASION Fitting Stations. {Estaciones de seguridad en el “EL CLUB SOCIAL DE LA IGLESIA uso apropiado de asientos para los niños)Por favor comunícate con tu estación local del CHP DECEA AGRADECER para encontrar un técnico o una estación con A AQUELLAS PERSONAS QUE NO este propósito del uso adecuado en los asientos y SON MIEMBROS DE LA IGLESIA, cinturón de seguridad cercas de ti.

PEROS SON MIEMBROS DE “y recuerda de ser un ejemplo para tus pequeños NUESTRA COMUNIDAD QUE DONAN poniéndote el cinturón adecuadamente tu SU TIEMPO, también”.

También puedes reportar cualquier persona COSAS, COMIDA Y DINERO PARA LA que veas que no trae a su niño adecuadamente FAMILIA DE “EDGAR IBARRA” asegurado en su asiento o con su cinturón de DIOS LOS BENDIGA Y GRACIAS seguridad mientras esta manejando su vehiculo LOS MIEMBROS DE “THE SOCIAL al departamento de policía de caminos CHP al CLUB” 1-800-TELL CHP.

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El WPR En Español DOS PERSONAS DE LA CIUDAD DE ARBUCKLE QUE SON CUNADAS CALIFICAN PARA EL MARATHON DE LA CIUDAD DE BOSTON La historia comienza hace algunos anos atrás, cuando dos mujeres , hermanas através del matrimonio, se encontraron ellas mismas con niños pequeños, y un par de carrito de los que se usan para pasear niños y practicar deporte al mismo tiempo, entonces decidieron ponerse en forma otra vez . Ellas comenzaron corriendo despacio, corriendo con sus bebes y fueron desarrollando gradualmente amor por este deporte. Ninguna de las dos tenían historia de haber practicado este deporte en la high school, pero ahora le encontraron especial interés a este deporte y lo decidieron tomar a mayor nivel.

Ellen Charter Vorhees, 40, y Amy Alonso Charter, 38, las dos de Arbuckle, han calificado para el muy reconocido maratón de Boston, el mas viejo y celebrado maratón en el país. También hacen una larga carrera una vez por semana, con una distancia de 12 a 20 millas. es el maratón que requiere calificar para convertirse en uno de Ellas también entrenan velocidad de 2+ a la semana. Este ano ellas contrataron los 22,000 participantes con derecho a competir. La carrera de a un entrenador personal, el cual trabaja Comellas especialmente en resistencia, larga distancia no es para un corazón débil. Requiere voluntad entrenamiento de pesas, y flexibilidad. Es un entrenamiento que ha dado sus de hierro, disciplina, sacrificio, y un total compromiso. El costo resultados. de este deporte es no muy caro, el costo de la inscripción, esta El ano pasado. Ellen y Amy estuvieron considerando calificar para el maratón de al rededor de unos 75 dólares, unos buenos zapatos tenis para Boston. Con varias lesiones estas dos mujeres antes de competir en el maratón de correr, ropa adecuada, y un entrador personal es lo que puede Portlan tuvieron que resignarse a esperar, pero este ano fue diferente en octubre 5, subir el costo, en compañía de los gastos por el viaje al lugar del Ellen y Amy corrieron otra vez en este maratón de Portland, para poder calificar al maratón, pero comparado con otros deportes como el golf, correr maratón de Boston maratones esta muy accesible para la mayoría de las personas.

Cada una de ellas tenía una pequeña diferencia que se requiere conforme a sus Pero el costo de la determinación no es muy común en todas las diferentes edades, Amy, en el grupo de los 35-39 anos de edad tenia que terminar personas. las 26.2 millas en menos de 3 horas, y 45 minutos. Ella corrió en un gran tiempo Ellen es una residente de toda la vida de la ciudad de Arbuckle. de 3:30, terminando en el 28 lugar en la cantidad de 666 mujeres en su mismo Amy nació y creció en la ciudad de Robbins. Después de grupo de edad, y 132 lugar en las 4114 mujeres participando y 797, lugar contando conocer a el hermano de Ellen , Hal Charter en Cal Poly, se caso a todos los participantes que sumaron la cantidad de 7,786, hombres y mujeres. y se mudo a la ciudad de Arbuckle. Ellen comenzó a correr 10 Ellen en el grupo de edad entre los 40-45 anos de edad, tenia que terminar en anos atrás después de dar a luz a su segundo bebe. Un ano más menos de 3 horas y 50 minutos, y ella corrio la distancia en 3 horas y 49 minutos. tarde, comenzó a ser acompañada por Amy. En su grupo de esta edad ella termino en el 42 lugar de 548 mujeres, 382 lugar Pronto, correr con sus bebes se convirtió en un entrenamiento de las 4114 mujeres compitiendo, y en 1567 de total de los 7,786 competidores muy serio. Durante este tiempo sus familias continuaron hombres y mujeres. Estas dos mujeres de la ciudad de Arbuckle definitivamente lo creciendo. Ellen y su esposo Michael tienen tres niños, Jake, 11, han logrado y han cumplido con su meta así como llevado en alto el nombre del Riley, 10, y Luke 5. Amy y Hal son padres de Halle, 6, Aiden, 6, condado. t Ysabel, 2.

En Abril 20 del 2009, el sueno de Ellen y Amy se vera materializado ante el selecto El entrenamiento de estas dos mujeres es agotador. Cada dia grupo de 22,000 competidores en el histórico maratón de Boston, el mas famoso ellas corren 5 a 6 millas, usualmente cada una. Y usualmente maratón en el mundo. Cuando le preguntamos a estas mujeres nos dijeron que definitivamente este será un asunto familiar. “Probablemente convertiremos este evento en unas vacaciones familiares”, nos explico Ellen. “Nuestros esposos y familiares han sido un gran apoyo para nuestras metas. Durante la carrera en Portland, estuvieron al tanto de nuestro desempeño en todo el trayecto através de la Internet y sabina que lo lograríamos mucho antes de que cruzáramos la meta.

“Cuando les preguntamos que como se sentían al haber logrado la calificación para tan importante evento, Ellen nos dijo:”Las dos Amy y yo estamos realmente muy emocionadas!!!, toma bastante entrenamiento y dedicación para llegar a este lugar. Es un sentimiento increíble de ponerte una meta en tu vida y por fin conseguirla”. FELICIDADES A ELLEN Y AMY, DEPARTE DE TODOS NOSOTROS DEL PERIODICO DE WILLIAMS PIONEER REVIEW. BUENA SUERTE ¡!!!

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Colusa County Tobacco Education Program is pleased to announce the winners of the Red Ribbon Week poster and Huggy Bear coloring contest. Red Ribbon Week is a time devoted to creating a healthy, drug free future for America. This year the program had many exceptional participants from the Colusa County Schools.

This year’s winning entries for the Huggy Bear coloring contest were: 1st Place Cindy Guadalupe Lopez; 2nd Place Kristy Villa; 3rd Place Mariah Jaime, all from Burchfield Primary School in Colusa. Honorable Mention was awarded to Mirella Granados and Alex Montejano also from Burchfield and Dierdra Ogos from Williams Elementary School.

The “I Elect to be Drug free”, themed poster contest winners were all from Maxwell Elementary School. They were: 1st Place Celeste Gonzalez: 2nd Place Taylor Perry; 3rd Place Candace Newman: Honorable Mention Mikayla Swanson. Our thanks go out to the Colusa County Teachers for allowing the students to participate. The public is welcome to stop by the Colusa County Library, October 20th-31st to see the winning entries.

Funded by the Tobacco Tax Initiative Proposition 99.

Coming up in our next issue: Granzella’s ribbon cutting, local country singer Adrian, Maxwell artist hits the scene in a ‘big’ way, County employees appreciation lunch and much more!!!

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