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Colusa County Kicks Off the 11th Annual Chips for Kids Toy Drive

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‘Kids Can’ Food Drive Ongoing Veterans Day November 11 FWA Dinner November 22 Mighty Mite Sign-up Deadline November 30 Olde Tyme Christmas December 5 Stagehands Christmas Plays December 6, 7, 12 & 13 Festival of Lights December 13

Local Floral Designers put Colusa on the map Staff Photo

Local city and county agencies are teaming up for the annual Chips for Kids Toy Drive in an effort to make sure all the local kids have a happy holiday season.

This is the 11th year of the Chips for Kids Toy Drive with KCRA Channel 3. Last year the toy drive collected almost 40,000 toys throughout the greater Sacramento Area. The toys are then distributed locally to more than 300 families and 20 charities.

This will be the 6th year the that the Williams Area CHP has participated in the Chips for Kids Toy Drive in Colusa County. Last year they collected almost 800 toys for local youth. Toy barrels and boxes are distributed throughout the County at various law enforcement, Fire Agencies, local businesses, banks and county agencies.

The toy drive normally kicks off right after Thanksgiving and culminates with the toys being distributed in Colusa County on December 20th in Colusa. The distribution of the toys is handled by the Impact Life Thrift Store in Colusa and is administered by its manager, Buffy Welch.

For more information contact Impact Thrift Store in Colusa at: 530-458-5776 or stop by the store at: 622 Fremont Street in Colusa.

Small town artist making a big impression Staff report

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Matt Torrens showing some of his unique, life size driftwood sculptures

As the old saying goes “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” this certainly holds true to local artist Matt Torrens. His parents, grandparents and a late uncle, Bill Mason [a famous Canadian artist] are all very creative. This was the perfect environment to nurture a creative mind. Today, Torrens has taken his art to another, bigger level, by creating life-size sculptures.

Growing up in Calgary, Torrens took several art classes and eventually went on to study welding and fabrication in a high school auto body class.

No matter what point Torrens was at in his life, he

was always creating.

Using these skills he made his first life size sculpture in 2003, it was that of a majestic Pegasus and a bull called “Bulldozer,” both made out of silverware. Torrens entered both in competitions. “Bulldozer” earned the juror’s Golden Bear Award, along with First Place, Best in Division and the Creativity Award at the 2003 California State Fair. The very next year he entered “Pegasus” in the same competition and walked away with First Place, Best in Division, and the Creativity Award.

It wasn’t until 2006 that Torrens stumbled onto his new medium of choice, Manzanita Continued Page 8

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Megan Broderman and Philip Rice are putting Colusa on the map with their spectacular floral designs.

Even from young age, local floral designer Philip Rice, has been creating his own unique masterpieces. That talent has placed the Colusa County resident center stage with some of the world’s best designers. Recently his talents won him the title of Best in California.

From the time he was a young boy Rice recognized his calling, and chased after his dream.

Starting out working at Jacki’s Garden in Colusa, he learned the ins and outs of the industry and grew his talents to new heights.

On October 12, Rice and his coworker Megan Broderman traveled to Woodland Hills, California where they competed in the California Floral Association’s Top 10 competition. Only 25 spots are offered to the top designers from across California. Contestants either had to qualify by winning other competitions or by invitation.

Rice was able to compete through invitation and Broderman qualified by winning the northern California and Nevada portion of a competition that was held in Sacramento this past August, the same competition that Rice placed first in last year, earning him the invitation to the state competition.

Both were nervous and excited to compete in a contest of this magnitude.

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Big Dreams in Oklahoma

asked how she felt about her new job, Sarah replied, “I am so excited! I always wanted to move to Texas or Oklahoma, they have so much more to offer. Although there are amazing horses on the West Coast, the best of the best bloodlines are in those states.”

She continued to explain, “In Oklahoma, (barrel)racing is a much bigger industry, and much more disciplined. They have huge shows and big indoor arenas, and there are four to five barrel races each week.” As Hall’s assistant, Sarah will be working primarily with futurity horses (colts and fillies ages 4 to 5). When asked about her future, Sarah replied, “Eventually I might end up going to college back there, and rodeo on a team. But for now I am just going to work and rodeo.” Her goal? “To train as many horses as I possibly can.”

Congratulations and good luck, Sarah!

By Tami Coder

Bill and Kathy’s Team Making Strides

BY ELIZABETH KALFSBEEK

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Sarah Higgins and her horse, Frosty Little Cash aka “Diva” at a barrel race in Tulare, 2007.

Bill and Kathy’s Restaurant in Dunnigan recently helped raise $22,269 for the 12th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk held in Sacramento.

The Bill and Kathy’s team was part of 17,000 participants who took part in the Sacramento event. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the American Cancer On November 3rd one local girl will load up her horse and head out of Society’s leading nationwide event to raise awareness and funds that go toward finding a town. Although Northern California has always been her home, this cure. The Sacramento event raised $500,000 and committed to an additional $200,000 in 20-year-old is taking a leap of faith and leaving all that is familiar behind, pledges and outstanding donations, for an estimated total of $700,000. chasing her dreams across several state lines. From a want ad on the Internet to a unique job interview, a Williams girl is headed to Oklahoma “A very close friend lost her sister to breast cancer in 1997, and a few months later I to start the job of a lifetime. heard about ‘Making Strides’ in Sacramento,” said Kelly Strong, one of Bill and Kathy’s

owners and organizer of Bill and Kathy’s team. “I decided that we should attend to see Sarah Higgins, 20-year-old Williams resident and daughter of Jim and what it was all about. Only a few of us went, but I really enjoyed it and thought it was a Cathy Higgins, was practically raised on the back of a horse. She began great way to show support for the many families touched by the disease.” riding very young, getting her first horse at the age of three. By the time she was five, she was competing in her first horse shows. She soon began It was not until 2002 that the group began to collect donations as a team, which has gymkhana, and by the time she was a teenager, barrel racing had become grown ever since. Since then, Bill and Kathy’s team has raised more than $74,000 for the her passion. cause, which the American Cancer Society will use for lifesaving research, prevention,

early detection and to support programs for thousands of patients and their families.

Her first barrel horse was named Buddy, a 19-year-old gelding that her mother now rides. Besides competing, Sarah developed her skills as a “The last few years the team has really grown, and, with the help of the internet, our horse trainer. She has worked with three young horses over the years, donations have gone way up,” Strong said. “The ‘Making Strides’ directors have done beginning when the colts and fillies were 4 years old. At this age the an excellent job of making it a great competition, not only between the horses are “patterned,” or, in other words, taught the basic cloverleaf Continued Page 8 teams, but also the participants.” pattern that all horses run when doing barrels. “Three and Go” is the expression to ride around three barrels and then go home. In fact, when asked what her greatest achievements have been in her barrel-racing career, Sarah answered, “Actually, the thing that I am the most proud of is training young horses that end up doing well.” One of the horses she trained was sold to a girl in Oregon and has been successful in competitions. At the moment Sarah is riding another one of the horses she trained, a 6-year-old mare named Diva. This horse will be the one that accompanies her to Oklahoma.

After graduating from Maxwell High in 2006, Sarah attended Feather River College, where she “rodeoed” with the college rodeo team. She also took classes at Butte College, focusing on general education and business. One day, she decided to put an ad online at the website www. barrelhorseworld.com. She was looking for a job as an apprentice trainer with an established professional barrel racer. Soon she was sending an e-mail and a video to Sharin Hall, world champion barrel racer and trainer from Kingston, Oklahoma, who had put a help wanted ad on her personal website, www.sharinhall.com. One thing led to another, and suddenly Sarah was on a plane for a job interview. When she arrived, the first thing Hall did was put Sarah up on five of the ten horses she was currently working, and by the time they were done, Sarah was her new assistant.

So, the little girl with big dreams and big talent has grown up. When

in tribute Floyd C. Pyle Born in Scoby, Montana, in 1918, Floyd Pyle joined the Army in his early twenties. His time in the Army’s First Infantry Division meant that he was assigned to the front lines of World War II in the South Pacific.

After his assignment as a mechanic, his unit was soon moving from island to island in pursuit of the enemy. His mission was to seek and destroy, rooting out the enemy at all costs, including hand-to-hand combat with his bayonet affixed to his rifle. Floyd was quite a sharp shooter, and the Army found his marksmanship to be valuable with a grenade launcher. His prowess with the .50-caliber machine gun was most effective in routing the enemy from entrenched positions in foxholes and hiding among the rocks. He took on every mission with all of his might.

Even when injured, he stayed until the job was done.

After the war Floyd married his sweetheart, and they had six children, including son Curtis Pyle, now a Colusa County resident. The family settled in Oxnard, California, where Floyd worked as a retail grocery clerk and retired from civil service at Point Magu. He and his wife were married for 65 years. He passed away July 18, 2008.

James Hickel Born and raised in northern Montana, James Hickel enlisted in the Army Air Corps in October 1942 and was called to active duty in February 1943. After training at several U.S. air bases, he received his commission in March of 1944.

As a pilot of a B-17 he flew with his crew from Lincoln, Nebraska, to England, where they were stationed at Polebrook Air Base north of London, assigned to the 351st Bomb Group. Hickel flew 35 missions over Europe, receiving the Air Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters. He arrived back in the states in late spring of 1945.

Mr. and Mrs. Hickel attended their first reunion of the 351st Bomb Group in Seattle in August, 1985.

Since then they have attended many of the reunions held each year at different locations in the U.S. The 351st BG had a dedication of a memorial, which the Hickels attended, at the old base in Polebrook in September, 1987. An Englishman in the audience spoke briefly and said “I was a young boy of five and stood by this fence during the war and watched the flyboys take off,” prompting a few tears to be shed by participants and onlookers. In 2004 the Hickels, with two of their daughters and another local resident, attended the dedication of the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., which was also a 351st BG reunion for the group.

The Hickels moved to Colusa in the spring of 1953. Mr. Hickel was employed at Hoblit Motors for 35 years and retired in 1988. They are the parents of five grown children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary last April.

Our Hero Sergeant Jess D. Turner

USO Variety Show Comes to the Colusa Casino

By Tami Coder

U.S. Army 11th Airborne Division 1947-1951.

On Wednesday, November 12th, Colusa Casino will set the stage for a USO style variety show, led by the talents of Dr. Keller Coker. It will be a tribute and inspiration to all veterans of the armed services, and exceptional entertainment for all.

A native Oregonian, Coker is an accomplished performer, producer and musical scholar. He started playing the trombone at the age of fourteen, and immediately began When America had an urgent need, performing as a classical These brave ones raised a hand; and jazz musician. Coker No hesitation held them back; is currently an Associate Professor at Western Oregon They were proud to take a stand.

University where he teaches music history and directs They left their friends and family; the Western Hemisphere They gave up normal life; Orchestra and the WOU To serve their country and their God, Early Music Consort. His They plowed into the strife. credits include many films, such as “For the Boys” with They fought for freedom and for peace James Caan and Bette Midler On strange and foreign shores; in 1991.

Some lost new friends; some lost their lives In long and brutal wars.

The USO Variety Show will feature an eight piece orchestra with several Other veterans answered a call talented singers. There To support the ones who fought; are three women, who Their country had requirements for do an “Andrews Sisters” The essential skills they brought. routine, and the show also has a bagpipe and drum We salute each and every one of them, corp. Taking charge of the The noble and the brave, entertainment is the emcee, The ones still with us here today, a Bob Hope look-a-like who And those who rest in a grave. keeps things rolling. In a tribute to the local veterans, the show will be opened So here’s to our country’s heroes; and closed by the Colusa They’re a cut above the rest; VFW honor and color guard.

Let’s give the honor that is due Lasting 65 to 80 minutes, this To our country’s very best. free night of entertainment is a must-see for all patriots,

By Joanna Fuchs and a fitting tribute to all of www.poemsource.com our veterans of foreign wars.

187th R.C.T., Korea “We will always remember. We will always be proud. We may always be prepared, so we may always be free.” ~Ronald Reagan.

Love, Tami, Michael, Dustin, Jessi and Rylee Coder.

Veteran’s Day Tribute

Everyday Hero

By Aaron Moore Sometimes I wonder what my grandfather must have thought of me and how I spent my time when I was a young man. He died when I was in my mid 20’s, a time in my life when I wasn’t exactly fun to be around. At age 25 my idea of raising hell was a late night out a local tavern, his was storming the beaches of Anzio, and patrolling the deserts of North Africa. At the same point in my life that I was busy serving myself, he was serving his country and The Queen, as an infantryman in the Royal Canadian Army. And at the age I was courting my future wife, he was separated from his young family. I can only imagine the hardships he endured, the horrors he saw. But on an ocean liner he returned home in style after the war. In 1953 he was chosen to stand guard at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth. I can only imagine the pride and honor he must have felt, standing in formation in the streets of London.

Often I wonder, was my grandfather thankful that I didn’t have to experience the terror he lived through? Or was he disappointed that my idea of hardship was studying for finals? He never spoke of the war, of the rainy nights in the forests of Italy, of the muddy foxholes waiting for an artillery attack to subside. He never spoke of the friends he’d never see again, the friends that didn’t even make it off the landing beach. Not of the meals eaten from a cold tin can or the soggy boots he wore, trudging through countless miles of countryside. And he never talked of the large piece of shrapnel he carried embedded in his back.

He truly was a member of the Greatest Generation. He lived through the Great Depression and the largest armed conflict the world has ever seen. But even greater yet, he assimilated back into reality and lived a fruitful life. He went on to raise a family, pursue a career, and leave behind a lasting legacy. He left a world in which I haven’t had to experience the horrors of war.

So the next time you see a person in uniform or a veteran in a parade, please understand the sacrifices they have made, and know that they have laid it all on the line for every one of us and the great nation we live in.

Stanley James Hammond has been gone for 10 years now and I’m twice the man I was the last time he saw me. Although I don’t feel like I’ve changed the world, I’m trying to leave it a better place.

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OPINION

November 7-21, 2008

First-Time Home Buyers

By Lloyd Green, Jr.

And the winner is...

By Andrea Moore, Editor

I have to say I am really looking forward to this

election being over. Since I am writing this 32 hours before the polls close, I don’t know who the winner will be, I just know who I hope it is. I have never before held such an interest in who was running for President, but this election has had me on the edge of my seat. I have followed it online, by reading and watching the news. I even had the chance to work in the local California Republican Party office in Colusa. It was a neat experience to be a part of it all.

People are turning out in record numbers this year, many are new voters. While I think it’s wonderful that they will be voting, I just hope they read up on the issues and their candidates so they may make informed decisions. It may look like a multiple choice exam, but unlike high school, there are real results from their votes.

Even our kids have been paying attention to the election, well at least Meredith has, and that is a lot for a 5 year old.

I had to feel a little sorry for her the other day when she asked me in a hopefilled voice “Is it winter? When is it going to snow?”

“It doesn’t snow here honey,” I replied.

“Well… Can I pretend the rain is snow?”

So, I assured her we would drive them up to the mountains soon so they could go sledding.

Then our little Isaac decided to give himself a haircut...again. Thank goodness his hair is short and it’s an easy fix with a pair of clippers!

It’s terrifying these days to turn on the television and watch the nightly news blast horror stories of failing stock markets, home foreclosures, bank closures, and much more. Although the housing market collapse was caused by unfavored loan negotiations and no-hassle schemes, many realtors are encouraging buyers to start purchasing their homes now. Not only is the housing inventory great for investors, but presents the perfect opportunity for first-time home buyers.

To me, a first-time homebuyer, it seems very overwhelming to think about all the paperwork, and there is always the nagging fear of “Can I afford it?” Recently, Butte Community Bank, Pride Real Estate and North State Title partnered up and offered a FREE First-Time Home-Buyers Seminar. Having attended several seminars in the past, I was a bit leery about attending this one, as I feared big words and real estate and loan lingo that I couldn’t understand. My worries were unfounded. The professional trio provided a comfortable presentation that offered a lot of valuable information to a first-time homebuyer.

They spoke about the steps to owning your own home, such as selecting a lender, consulting with a real estate professional, obtaining the necessary documents, and meeting with the title company. I learned that first and foremost when selecting a home loan, shop around for the best rate, and there are several options out there, including FHA loans.

FHA loans sounds scary, as many think back to the big boom of FHA loans in the 1980s. Thank the heavens they have changed the way FHA loans are administered. FHA loans can provide a great opportunity for first-time homebuyers with low down payments. I can’t go into details of how the loans work, or about the rates, fees, or other elements, as they differ among banks.

So, it would be a great idea to shop around to try to deal with a local bank if at all possible. It is easier to deal with a bank face-to-face than to over e-mail or phone. Once you have selected your preferred lender, start the prequalification process to take to your realtor.

After you have received a prequalification letter from your lender of choice, choose a real estate professional. Be sure to select a Realtor®, as they subscribe One of the kids’ favorite things to do is watch the show “Mythbusters” with to a high level of ethics. Your realtor will then research the MLS (Multiple their dad. For those of you who haven’t hear of it before, it’s a show where grown men [boys] do all differen’t types of experiments trying to prove whether Listing Service) for a home in your specified area that is in your price range.

When blindly searching for a home with no prequalification letter, you may or not certain myths are plausible. Anyhow, Meredith decided she and Isaac get your hopes up for a home you can’t afford. Once you have found the right should do an experiment Sunday morning while Mommy and Daddy were still in bed. It was really surprising what her little mind came up with. She took a home, your realtor will write up an offer and aid you through the rest of the box of baking soda and poured some in a dish, then for the first portion of her process. Although writing an offer isn’t the end of the road, almost every buyer experiment she added cold water. When nothing happened she tried hot water, experiences bumps in the road that are caused by more necessary paper work, which made it fizz just a bit. So, by the time we were up and about, there was title clearances, inspections, and other considerations. Your realtor will guide water and baking soda everywhere. Aaron, impressed by her interest, showed her you through these challenges to make your life less stressful. what happens when you add vinegar to baking soda. For those who haven’t tried it, you should, just so you know how messy it can be! The vinegar combined with the baking soda causes it to foam and overflow all over the place, the kids Once the offer has been accepted and the deal is closed, it will be very rewarding to know that you are in your first home, may it be a starter home or the home of of course were ecstatic. Why do I have the feeling my house is going to start your dreams. The efforts and perseverance of the banks, your Realtor® and the smelling like vinegar more often than not??? title company can make your home-buying experience enjoyable. After all, this Next Tuesday is Veterans Day. While the news constantly shows our soldiers is the biggest purchase you will ever make in your life. over in Iraq and Afghanistan, I think the younger people tend to forget those who came before. It really makes you think, especially when you read the letters The Butte Community Bank First-Time Home-Buyers Seminar provided me home in the Looking Back section. with the confidence and knowledge of how I should proceed to buy a home and So, if you know a veteran, make sure to say “Thank you,” they deserve so much prepared me with the necessary tools and materials needed to succeed. I thank the staff at Butte Community Bank, Pride Real Estate and North State Title for more, but thank you goes a long way. participating in the seminar. For more information and details about purchasing a For questions, comments, story ideas or just to say hello, contact Andrea home, contact your personal banker or Realtor.

Moore at publisher@williamspioneerreview.com or visit our website at Until next time, best regards. www.williamspioneerreview.com.

Lloyd Green Jr.

Olde Tyme Christmas Returns to Colusa Olde Tyme Christmas will return to Colusa on Friday, December 5.

Downtown Market Street will welcome the thousands of visitors who will attend the 12th annual holiday kick-off event. The street will be closed from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on the evening of the celebration.

Vehicles on Market Street will be replaced with vendors, horse-drawn buggies, entertainers, and, of course, Santa Claus. Guests may witness the lighting of the community Christmas tree on the Colusa County Courthouse lawn just after Santa arrives to open the event.

There is no fee to attend Olde Tyme Christmas or to sponsor a vendor’s booth.

The celebration provides opportunity for churches, youth groups and other organizations to raise funds for their individual projects. Businesses and street vendors will provide special sales, treats and surprises throughout the evening.

Several area people will provide musical entertainment on the outdoor stage located at 6th and Market. Photographs with Santa will be available at 5th and Market from 6:15 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

“We want this to remain a time of family and community spirit and sharing

during the holidays,” says Susan Gibbs, this year’s event organizer and a founding member of the Olde Tyme Christmas Committee. “Many of these vendors are raising money for special youth or church projects, and we hope people will support them,” she says.

For more information call (530) 415-1633.

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No Time to wait By: Ashley Indrieri, Executive Director, Family Water Alliance,

Don’t Bail...

By Nikki Hancock WPR Columnist Don’t bail!I saw a commercial on TV the other night where a guy in a suit was pleading with the viewers to not let the current bad economy frighten them into selling their businesses and running for cover. Of course he was selling something, but it still made me think.

I suppose I started my business at a pretty bad time. The economy really does seem to be bad. Gas prices are still high, people seem to be getting laid off left and right and major corporations are filing bankruptcy and closing their doors.

At a time like this, it seems like the last thing people would be paying for are beauty services, but I’m happy to report that business is still great for me! And that makes me happy – it’s good to know that among the negative talk and failing ventures and everything else, people are still getting dressed up and going out and enjoying themselves. People still care about looking and feeling good.

unprecedented rates.

Just as the rain and cool weather are upon us,the California Department of Water Resources announces that it will be cutting 85 percent of water allocated to California farms through State Water Project contractors. As we face record low rainfall totals our state’s reservoirs are being drained at

Currently Lake Oroville is only 31 percent full, Shasta is 29 percent full and Folsom is 26 percent full. These record low numbers indicate the real California water crisis. This year alone California suffered a $350 million loss to our economy because of pumping restriction in the Central Valley.

We are in for a real wak- up call if we do not have a wet winter. It would take nearly a decade to build the infrastructure needed to address this crisis, but we don’t have that long to wait. Farmers are the first to be impacted by water cutbacks.

It was not a lack of foresight that has landed us in the dire situation. It is becoming increasingly clear that many interests in the state have targeted agricultural as the reservoirs of the future. This nonsensical approach ignores the economic benefits provided by California agriculture, a $30 billion industry, I guess I can understand the temptation to sell out everything and get a which provides millions of jobs to California residents. Also, it fails to account “normal” nine to five job. Sometimes it can be very scary if you let yourself for the historic investments made in agriculture and the businesses which have think too much. But if everyone bails, it will only perpetuate a failing economy. been built up over years to support and serve agriculture. This approach neglects I’m positive that if we just keep being positive, keep supporting our small and the environmental and open-space benefits which are provided by agriculture. local businesses, everything is going to pick up. And most importantly, don’t let Such a course of action will serve to destroy the culture of rural California. the scary stories you hear and watch lead you to become afraid. If I would have The longer we delay in providing increased water infrastructure that will serve listened to all of the talk while I was opening my business, I would never have to increase water supply and reliability in California, the more drastic the opened my own salon in a town that already has 18 of them! But here I am, 5 consequences will be. In the interest of the welfare of the state, we need ample months later, and things are going great and get better with each month. and reliable water supplies for all regions of the state, and for all sectors: urban, environmental, and agricultural.

I think that most people underestimate the massive power of positive thinking and just how far and wide one person’s positive thoughts can spread. This Family Water Alliance is a 501(c)3 education corporation whose mission is country has gone through bad spells many times in the past and it probably will to educate the public about issues that affect rural communities. For more in the future. As my dad always told me when I got scared as a child “This too information or comments please visit: shall pass.” It will, and in the meantime I believe that we all should be thinking www.familywateralliance.com. only positive, speaking only positive, and feeling only positive.

Nikki Hancock may be reached at nhancockreporter@yahoo.com

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november 7-21, 2008

Looking back THE NEWS BACK THEN

Courtesy of the SACRAMENTO VALLEY MUSEUM Patricia Ash, contributor Veterans Day SpecialLetters Home from Our Boys of Colusa County Williams Farmer 12/13/1918My Dear Sister-Well, this is the first time I have had a chance to write to you since the 26th of September, as that is the morning we went over the top. We had quite an exciting time, as we were all green about the ways of war, but believe me, it didn’t take us long to get on to them. I was lucky, for I went through eight days and nine nights without a scratch, although I saw quite a few of the boys get knocked off and not a few get badly crippled. Some of them may die and others may not, but even if they do not they will be in their own. I tell you I saw some terrible sights on that little journey. At one time I was standing twenty feet from where two boys were lying in a shell hole when the Germans sent one of their big shells loaded with pieces of iron. This shell lit right on top of those boys and in one-quarter of a minute you couldn’t find a piece of either of them as big as your hat. We took our places in the front line trench at midnight on Sept. 26, and at 1 o’clock out artillery began on the Germans and at 6 a.m. the infantry started over the top, and believe me, there was a scared lot of boys that morning, but they held their heads pretty well and fought like a bunch of veterans. The first two hours the Huns put up a pretty hard fight and then we got them on the run, and sure did keep them going all that day, driving them back about five miles. When night came, we laid down and slept all night, and next morning started at them again and did the same thing. About the only way they fight is with artillery and machine guns, but at times they put up a pretty hard scrap at that. We were on the front line eight days and nine nights, and say, we were all so tired when we came off we could hardly move, and now we are at a rest camp, and the way things look we will never see the front again. I have had all the front lines I want and I feel that I have done my bit towards making the world a fit place to live in.

I have not seen Warren (Tallman) nor Roy (Steckter) since we came across and have heard from Warren but once .

With Love, Corp. Lillburn TallmanCo. H,364th Inf. A.E.F. Williams Farmer 2/16/1945 Dear Dick and HarryA few lines to let you know I’m still getting your paper now and then. We just got some of our mail after three weeks and there were three Farmers

Williams Farmer -3/26/1943 -

We are getting along with the war and I’m predicting it will be over here May 1, 1945. The boys all laugh at me, but it begins to look like the end is in sight. I came to Germany on the 13th of March. I didn’t cross the Rhine until later and it was a very uneventful crossing on a well constructed pontoon bridge, which was invented by an English fellow by that name. We see plenty of German civilians and most of them want to be friendly, but we have very little desire to smile at them. On the roads we see hundreds of liberated people from other countries heading for relocation centers to get book for passage back home- they seem to be mighty happy, tired and hungry. I’ve seen plenty of houses blown up and they are really beautiful. Of course it’s nice to find good ones to move into. Well it’s getting near bedtime so will close.

To the EditorThree months ago I sailed through the Golden Gate out into the Pacific, to where, I did not know. I knew only one thing and that was that I would be able to visualize that beautiful scene for a long time to come and that on the day that I sailed toward that same scene again, it would be far more beautiful.

Tonight, as I write this letter out here in the Pacific, I can still see those towering legs of the Golden Gate Bridge and only wish that the vision was the real thing.

My experience during the last 3 months have been numerous and varied. I have not had the fortune of being present at one our victories but I hope that I do in the near future. However, I have the great pleasure of talking to some who had, and I have learned a great deal from them. Due to the fact that a description of, or reference to any actual naval engagement may disclose military secrets I cannot say anything.

Nevertheless, I will endeavor to tell you a little about the boys that are out here fighting to protect something that is beautiful and worth protecting-The United States of America. As a line officer I come into contact with a great number of men both from my own ship and other ships. Men who have been in the navy as long as 30 years, and men who have only been in a few weeks. There is a great difference in the knowledge these men possess, but no difference in the real great thingsspirit and morale. Being a sensor I have the not so desirable task of going though 50 to 150 letters a day. In these letters I see what is in the minds of these boys. Nearly every letter expresses one desire-to be home with their loved ones. These boys however know that it will be a long time before their desires will be fulfilled so they merely express it and continue to write letters. These boys have no regrets that they are out here and that they won’t be back until the war is over. They have no complaints to make over the fact that they often lose their sleep, stand for hours in the sun, or the cold rain, and go weeks without putting their feet on solid ground. They all realize after being deprived of the beauties of home, that what they want most of all to preserve these beauties for their families and themselves. The morale of the men is marvelous considering what they have to contend with. When mail comes aboard the ship, there is a great change among the men and the news rapidly runs though the ship. On behalf of the millions of boys in the armed services I wish to make one plea to all of you at home, write frequently to all of your relatives and friends who are away from home, no matter how distant they may be. Don’t write once a month or once a week as a matter of policy but makes it part of your duty toward winning this war to write every time you can.

It isn’t much trouble to write and the tremendous help mail has in keeping up morale rewards the writer generously. I certainly enjoy reading about the rest of the boys who are in the services in the Maxwell Tribune. I hope all the boys write often so we can stay in touch even though we may be far apart.

Until the next time,

Love, Bill

Very truly yours, Leon Etchepare

in it. They are about three months old but they are new to me. Time goes so fast we don’t realize what year it is most of the time and the rest of the time we don’t give a darn. I’ll be 47 years old on February 8th. This is the third birthday I’ve spent over here. I was lucky enough to have one Christmas home. We are still giving the Japanese their half of the ocean,(the bottom half). This is one place I wish I was paid by the mile. I mean we would have made plenty.

But I feel better at sea. I’m in the bake shop yet I like it fine. The best job I’ve had and that includes money as well. We bake about 40 loaves of bread daily then cake or pie or both and sometimes cinnamon rolls for breakfast and lots of cookies.

When the sea is rough sometimes the cakes run to one end of the pan and stay there so we try to arrange something else if it is to rough. We have to lock the oven doors so they won’t fly open and the works slide out on the deck. The equipment we have is all electric and we sure have a fine galley. Haven’t been ashore for about six months; except for more than a couple of hours. I have stayed with this pig iron wagon for 30 months and hope I can until we get liberty in Tokyo. I received some mail from Marie (Rosel) and she says things are about the same in Williams. I have applied for the job of washing dishes at her place after the war. I got a letter from Seymour Vann. He says he is going up for 1st Lieutenant and seems pretty well satisfied. Max Vann tells me the weather and feed has been fine so far around Williams. All we see is sand, jungle, coral, and coconut trees.

They seem to grow right to the water’s edge. They either grow in salt water or have some way of filtering water.

I’m out of news, thanks for the paper.

Fred Rosel Williams Farmer 4/27/ 1945The following letter is from Sgt. Bill Crawford Somewhere in Germany to his parents.

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Home & Garden..... means simply hard items worked into the plan, matching up to features of the home. It is very important that the home and the yard pull together to match as a unit.

Another example is if your home has used-brick pillars that might also be a likely choice to use in the landscape or as planters or a sidewalk. This can make the landscape flow and make it into a complete unit.

Gardening with Curtis

Budget is always a factor in planning a landscape. The expenditure should coincide with the value of the home.

A deluxe home should have a deluxe yard. Conversely, yards shouldn’t overwhelm a simple, small house to be effective.

Tips For a Professional Landscape

Ask for professional help if you need it in order to complete your original plan. Make it the way you want, even if you install it in several stages. Take the time to look for deals on raw materials to be used. Large rocks, for example, are often free, except for transportation.

When planning a unique landscape, think of more than just plants. Although plants are important, it’s the theme of the yard that needs to be designed first. For example, if working with a Spanish-style home, you may choose a desert theme using palms, yuccas, flagstone and maybe even a courtyard.

Try to do your soil preparation and drainage system first. Follow this with the hardscape, then irrigation and trees. Be sure to consider outdoor lighting, pathways and mow strips.

Benches are often a nice touch to a garden. And be sure your plant theme is appropriate to the surroundings, not mixing in palms and cactus in a forest setting, for example.

If the roof is red tiled, then work some red elements, or hardscape, into the landscape. Hardscape

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Foundation seminar inspires grant-writing guild

A recent grant-writing seminar in Colusa, sponsored by the Community Foundation of Colusa County and attended by about 20 people, has inspired the establishment of a grant-writers guild. Foundation Executive Director Ben Felt says he was pleased with the response of the community to this seminar, and he believes that it was a good time for groups and organizations in the county to learn not only about their own projects but about those throughout the area.

“I believe it is very important that the non-profit groups in the county build on a network of skilled grant writers. Together we can assist one another in grant searching and support,” Felt says. Representatives from community revitalization groups, family action centers, economic development, foundations and private sector individuals attended the class.

Harvey Chess, president of the FTF (First Things First) Group, presented the two-day workshop. His interactive workshop offered participants the tools for assessing the conditions necessary for success, a realistic organizational approach for going after grants, and the practical skills necessary for developing a winning proposal. “Mr. Chess took us through all the components of a good proposal, sharing his considerable experience as both a grant maker and a grant seeker. His advice stimulated the minds of the beginners in the group and provided valuable tips to the veteran proposal writers who were in attendance,” says Felt.

Chess’s consulting and training activities with grant seekers spans 40 years, and he is the author of “Getting Smart About Getting Grants,” an authoritative workbook for grant seekers. According to Chess, a well-written proposal, carefully researched funding sources, and an organization’s readiness to accept grant funding are the keys to obtaining a grant.

As a result of the seminar, the participants plan to continue the learning process with informal meetings in an effort to help one another to finetune their skills and critique grant-seeking proposals. The foundation has a grant-writing committee, which is committed to responsibly seeking and managing grant monies for projects, proposals, and activities within Colusa County. Anyone interested in volunteering time to assist in grant writing or with grant searching may contact the executive director at 530-476-3885.

What’s Cooking?

I love fresh Tuna, but as you know, we aren’t near any fresh fish markets so I used to go without. Well, we don’t have to, I have found that frozen tuna steaks can be delicious, defrost quickly and still contain all the omega- 3 a fresh steak would provide (The benefits of omega-3 fatty acids include a decreased risk of heart disease and stroke).

Tessa Reynolds Vestaevents.com PEPPER-CRUSTED TUNA WITH LEMON SPINACH 4 6-ounce tuna steaks, defrosted in refrigerator 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 2 shallots cut into rings 1 10-ounce package fresh spinach 1 lemon, quartered HEAT 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle both sides of the tuna with salt, crushed pepper, and thyme. Make sure pan is hot.

COOK, turning once, to desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to serving platter.

RE-HEAT skillet with remaining oil. Add shallots and cook for 2 minutes.

Add the spinach, salt and pepper, and juice of half a lemon. Cook, stirring until wilted. Serve with the tuna and garnish with lemon wedges.

All Williams Police Department employees are e able to fully move in the first week of October.

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Bill & Kathy’sContinued

Florist Continued

“The fact that two of the 25 spots were filled by people from Colusa when there Last year Bill and Kathy’s team raised $17,617 and had three people who made are thousands of floral designers in California, is pretty cool,” said Rice of the it into the top 10. This year the team raised $22,269, and once again there were competition that is sponsored by major corporations like FTD and Teleflora. three team members in the top 10. Strong, who came in second, raised $10,239, Now Rice carries the title of Best in California. He has built a solid reputation Gina Best came in fifth with $3,707, and Marta Martin was in eighth place with over the years and frequently has clients from the Bay Area and beyond $2,718. The Bill and Kathy’s team came in first overall with their combined requesting his unique designs. fundraising.

20 year old Broderman, who has only been designing for two years, was thrilled for the experience.

“It makes me very proud to have such a great group of people that support me “I was so nervous,” admitted Broderman “It was a little intimidating, with and this important event,” Strong said. “It also shows how each and every one of designers who have been doing this longer than I have been alive.” us can make a difference. To say the least, when I walk with the Bill & Kathy’s Although she didn’t place in the top 10 at the state competition, Broderman is team name on my shirt I feel I can hold my head up!” The Bill and Kathy’s grateful for the experience and looks forward to more competitions in the future.

Team is made up of men and women walkers from Arbuckle, Dunnigan, Elk What does Rice’s future hold? More competitions of course!

Grove, Esparto, Grimes, Sacramento, Woodland and Yuba City. “This year our He will be participating in the Silvia Cup National Competition next September youngest walker (in a stroller) was not even three weeks old and our oldest was in Phoenix, Arizona and after that he will compete at an international level, date in her 70s,” said Strong. “We also had four survivors walk in our group, ages 50 and location unavailable by press time. thru 70, with one of them being a 30-year survivor.”

So, next time you are driving down Market Street in Colusa, stop by and say hi to Philip and Megan at Jacki’s Garden and check out some of their creations.

Marta Martin of Arbuckle was among the survivors and has been walking with the team for nine years. Her interest in cancer awareness grew when her sisterin-law was diagnosed with breast cancer three times. A volleyball coach at Torrens Continued Pierce High School, Martin decided to introduce her team to the cause as well. driftwood. Where some people might see a pile of driftwood and think of a

bon fire, Torrens sees art. There are times when he can see a single piece and imagine what he will make with it. From life size horses, bulls and most recently a rhinoceros, the sculptures made from such a natural medium seem to take on a life of their own. Each one unique in its own way, no two pieces of driftwood ever the same.

Torrens greatly appreciates how supportive his family is of his art, and most especially that of his wife Jyl [Perry] Torrens.

“My main goal when building something, is to build it in such a way that it makes people stop, look and tell their friends they have to see it too,” Torrens said.

Featured in Avenue Magazine in July and Equestrian Network Magazine, Torrens is definitely making a name for himself.

Most of the sculptures he is currently working on are private commissions. Most pieces can take up to a month or two to complete and range from $2,000 to Strong holds an annual lasagna feed at Bill and Kathy’s bar and banquet room $20,000 depending on size. to raise most of her donations. Next year, she plans to expand the event by At this point in time, Torrens is thankful to be doing what he loves and that he is providing to-go orders. Meanwhile, plans are in the works for a possible summer able to make a living from it, an aspiration that to most is only a dream. fundraiser at Bill and Kathy’s to raise even more money for the cause against breast cancer.

To learn more and to view more of his creations you may visit his website at: “I thought about the statistics, which at the time was one in four would be diagnosed with breast cancer,” said Martin, who retired as coach last year after 11 years. “I had a team of 12 and wanted to introduce this to them so they would be more self-aware. I wanted them to be aware for themselves, but also to take it home to their mothers and sisters, fathers and brothers. Men can get breast cancer, too.” Fatefully, volleyball alerted Martin that something wasn’t right with her own body, as pain in her leg would not subside. After a second medical opinion, Martin was diagnosed with cancer in 2006. “When I told my team about the diagnosis, they were shocked, but it also let them know that cancer doesn’t have to be a death sentence,” the survivor said. “It doesn’t matter about race, or how much money you have, or age – it can happen to any of us. Cancer doesn’t care. But early detection can save a lot of lives.”

While fundraising for vital cancer research is paramount, awareness about the disease is just as much so. “As a cancer survivor myself now, early detection is the most important thing,” said Martin. “The more people we can reach to protect themselves, the better. The more that know to be self-aware and perform self-exams, the more it might save.”

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www.matttorrens.com.

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The Williams Pioneer Review runs commentary submissions as they are

received and are unedited. Commentary does not in any way reflect the opinion of the Williams Pioneer Review. To submit your letters or commentary email A letter to our community: them to: submissions@williamspioneerreview.com On the evening of Sunday, October 5, shortly after 6 p.m., one of the worst or mail to: motor vehicle accidents in the history of our county occurred on Lone Star Williams Pioneer Review Road, near Williams. A chartered bus rolled over causing the death of nine PO Box 665 people and injuring 36. Due to the magnitude of the accident, air and ground Williams, CA 95987 rescue units from Colusa and several surrounding counties had to be called in to assist. Local and national news media converged on the scene as well The WPR reserves the right to refuse to run any submission. as our hospital.

Immediately upon notification of the crash, Colusa Regional Medical Center enacted its mass casualty program. The response was nothing short of heroic. Six physicians and 73 clinical and support staff reported for duty and awaited ambulances. Nursing staff from neighboring medical offices also came to the hospital to lend a helping hand.

Several of our fellow Colusa residents voluntarily came to the hospital to assist with language translation for the Asian accident victims. I want to publicly recognize these wonderful people for their assistance: Roy and Jimmy Lee, Chung Sun Market, Vechea and Kimthay Cheas, The Donut Wheel, and Tima and Daniel Chew, Dragon Island Restaurant.

Words cannot adequately express the pride and appreciation we have for our physicians, employees and volunteers. We are truly blessed to live in a community with such an outstanding hospital and caring people.

Brady Myers President, Board of Directors Dale Kirby Chief Executive Officer

Letter to the Editor,

On October 5th a horrific bus accident occurred on Lone Star and Abel.

What happened afterwards was a lesson in professionalism, coordination and bravery. Within eight minutes of the call, 21 members of the Williams Fire Department began arriving at the scene, and those who had a scanner that night, can attest to the heroic efforts of the men and women who responded. I was on the scene within a few minutes with others who provided rehab for the first responders. As I stood on the sidelines and watched, what I witnessed was an amazing, finely choreographed rescue.

From the time Chief Gilbert came on the scene, he immediately called for units from other departments. What resulted was a response from 19 other

fire departments, with 142 personnel. These men, most of whom had never seen each other before, worked side by side as if they had worked together every day.

There was a call for helicopters to life flight the most seriously injured, and a total of eleven responded. Ambulances were dispatched, and 24 responded, waiting in line to carry the injured to hospitals around the Sacramento Valley. Within two hours the rescue of the victims had been achieved In the lead of this rescue was Williams Fire Department Chief, Jeff Gilbert. As I listened to Chief Gilbert, and Colusa County Sheriff’s Dispatcher Cheri Wertz, also a former paramedic, I observed communication and coordination that was above reproach. In all the activity and confusion, one thing remained. Chief Gilbert was in control and was constantly informed of every aspect as he coordinated the rescue.

As helicopters circled and waited for a chance to drop in and pick up the injured, our city police, Keith Swift, Danny Mata, Ivan Maldanado, Renae Garcia, sheriff deputies, California Highway Patrolmen, ambulance attendants, medical workers, and others worked in unison to insure that the injured received the attention that was required. To an observer, a sea of yellow turnout jackets, worked quickly and calmly.

Out of the darkness they came with stretchers of victims to be transported to awaiting ambulances, only to return to the scene for more.

As a citizen of Williams first, and the Mayor second, I want to personally commend all the people who responded that night, but most of all I would like to thank the men of the volunteer fire departments who act so bravely and unselfishly to serve our communities. It is events like the one on October 5th, that really makes one realize what a group of PROFESSIONALS our VOLUNTEERS really are. To the wives and families of these men, you also are to be commended. I know that you have sacrificed many family celebrations, wonderful meals that were not served, and nights of no sleep when your husbands were out on a call. It takes a special person to understand the dedication of the men in your families.

To Chief Gilbert and the firefighters in his department-I say thank you, I’m proud to be a part of the community you serve, and I salute you.

Patricia Ash

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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.

Fishing for Hope

By Tami Coder

The next time you are at a family gathering, or at a staff meeting, or even at your child’s T-ball game, take a good look around you. Odds are someone close to you, a wife, sister, mother, friend, will be diagnosed with breast cancer. This disease will affect one woman in every eight, and almost everyone will be touched by it in some capacity. Strides in detection and treatment have been made in the last several years, but perhaps the greatest advancements have been in the knowledge that recovery isn’t always about conventional treatments. The link between mind health and the physical body is both mysterious and compelling. Many women are discovering this mindbody benefit with the help of an unusual tool: a fly fishing rod.

Casting for Recovery is a national non-profit program for woman who have or have had breast cancer. Founded in 1996, CFR offers no-cost retreats for women all over the country. These weekend retreats incorporate counseling, educational services and the lifetime sport of fly fishing to promote mental and physical healing.

Headquartered in Manchester, Vermont, CFR has grown in the last 12 years, conducting 43 retreats in 27 states, supported by over 700 volunteers and serving almost 600 women. In the Northern California program alone, initiated in 2001, 82 women applied for 28 positions in 2008.

Although fly fishing might seem like an odd match with breast cancer survivors, this pairing has been a phenomenal success. Casting for Recovery believes in a simple mantra: “To fish is to hope.” Through their two-and-a-half-day retreats, the sport of fly fishing is used to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.

Survivors are allowed to “get away’ from their cancers, although there are medical and psychosocial professionals at every retreat to provide support. While learning a new skill, the women at the retreats also learn they are not alone. Many survivors have feelings of isolation, and the retreats provide an avenue for support and group interactions. The sport itself has many benefits. Besides providing a healing connection to the natural world, the techniques of fly fishing provide a gentle exercise for joints and soft tissue mobility. Most of all, these retreats offer a place for women with similar experiences to meet and gain a respite from the stress of dealing with breast cancer.

Each retreat accommodates 14 women. The demand for this program has exploded, with 2008 showing 1,300 survivors applying for 500 openings. To be selected, the women apply and are then selected by a random lottery. Once at the retreat, participants learn the fundamentals of fly casting, along with entomology, or “what bugs fish like to eat.” They learn to tie knots and they learn the intricate art of the fly- fishing cast. They study flies with names like Parachute Adams and Copper John, and they learn that waders, boots and vests can indeed be a fashion statement.

At night they gather together at Evening Circle, opening their hearts to one another, trying to make some sense of the disease that bonds them all together. On the last day, they take all that they have learned and head to the water. Into the water they go, a baptism of faith in their new skills, their new friends, and the simple pleasure of fishing. When fish are caught they all celebrate, and then the trout are released back into the stream to fight again. Graduation follows, and everyone shares their pride and sense of accomplishment. It is truly a weekend of recovery.

If you would like to know more about Casting for Recovery, please visit their website at www.castingforrecovery.org. Remember, CFR is a non-profit group that provides all services at absolutely no cost to the participants. The demand for this program is growing rapidly, especially as the medical community continues to notice its benefits.

Donations are needed and welcomed.

Mighty Mite Basketball Sign-ups The City of Colusa Parks and Community Services Department is currently taking signups for the Mighty Mite Basketball program. This program is open to boys and girls Kindergarten thru 3rd grade. Games will be played on Saturday’s beginning January 5th and continuing until the first part of February. Those participating will learn the fundamentals of basketball such as dribbling, shooting and passing.

Anyone interested insigning up may do so by stopping by City Hall, 425 Webster Street and complete a registration form. Last day to register is Friday, November 30th. Cost is $40 per child if you reside in the City limits and $48 if you reside outside. Adult volunteer coaches are needed to assist in the program. For more information you may call 458-5622 ext 107 or visit the city website at www.colusa-ca.gov

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Community Calendar

WCCA BOARD MEETING

8th Grade: 10:00 Maxwell vs. Johnson Exciting things are happening!

(Arbuckle) The Williams Community Center 12:00 Williams vs. Egling Association went before the City

(Colusa) of Williams Planning Commission 2:00 Consolation game regarding securing a Use Permit to use 4:00 Championship game the Williams Veterans Building for the new Community Center. Response was There will be a Snack Bar with goodies favorable. The WCCA is now awaiting galore. word from the Colusa County Board of Admission is $2.00 for adults and $1.00 Supervisors. Due to the Thanksgiving for children under the age of 12.

Holiday, this month’s meeting will be held Wednesday, November 19th, 6:30 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street.

the Colusa County Fairgrounds will host a Community stage Festival of lights entertainment this year. The organizers of the event are seeking (County event) volunteer entertainers to perform December 13 Parade starts at during the two day event in 6:30-Dec. 13, 2008. Registration at 5:30 at Redinger Park @ 9th and F St November. This year’s Holiday Sign up today! Commercial entry $25, Faire is November 22 and 23.

Performances will be scheduled Groups & Organizations $15, School between the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 or Individual entry $10. Stop by Shear p.m. each day. If you would like to Class in Williams for an entry form. perform contact the Colusa County 1ST ANNUAL WILLIAMS Fair Office at 458-2641.

COMMUNITY CENTER CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG Colusa Adult

olde tyme christmas Canteen Potluck Friday December 5, 6 to 8 p.m.

Luncheon Dates & Menu Downtown Market Street in Colu-

Nov. 21st - Thanksgiving Dinner Dec. 5th- Lasagna Dec 19th - Ham Christmas Dinner Country Line Dancing Class Sign- ups for Country Line Dancing.

Loraine McBurney of Arbuckle will be instructing the class. Classes will be Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 pm beginning Nov.12th and ending Dec.17th. Classes will be held at City Hall in the Auditorium, 425 Webster St. Colusa. The cost of the class is $30 per person.

Registration forms are available at City Hall. Call Sandy Cabral at 458-5622 ext 109 or go to our web page wwwcityofcolusa.com for more details

catholic church of the annunciation newly formed meet & greet club “Meet & Greet Club” Every Thrid Sunday of the Month, after 8:00 am Mass. Come meet and make new friends. Join us for Refreshments and conversation.

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

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

City of Colusa Senior Game Day The Colusa Parks and Community Services invites all area senior citizens to come participate in Senior Game Day. This event begins November 5th at 10am and will be held every Wednesday at City Hall. Enjoy the company of friends as you learn new games or increase your skills at old ones. Whist, Dominoes and Bunco, are a few of the favorites. Come have a cup of coffee and a laugh with friends. This activity is free to all seniors and will be held at City Hall, 425 Webster St. in Room 2. For more information call Sandy Cabral, Recreation Supervisor at 458-5622 ext.109.

colusa holiday faire to host community stage

The upcoming Holiday Faire at

Mark your calendars now and plan to enjoy an evening of singing along sa. Singing Christmas tree, Stage- with your favorite Christmas songs. hands outdoor entertainment, Santa Thursday December 18-Sunday December 21. More information next Pictures, Street Vendors, Live edition.

Nativity Scene and much more.

stagehands upcoming plays

Come see our holiday performances! December 6, at 8:15 p.m., December 7, Sunday Matinee at 4 p.m. December 12 & 13 both begin at 8:15 p.m. Plays include: “Santa Napped,” and “The Christmas Rudolph Almost Missed.” For more information contact Susan at 530-415-1633.

WILLIAMS COMMUNITY CENTER ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES MONDAY NIGHT BINGO: Everyone is welcome! Early Bird Games begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the regular games at 7:00 p.m. Every Monday night, 6:30 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street.

Think you’ll never win? One night in October, there was a record 8 winners on 1 game!

SENIOR GAME DAY: Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, Game Day has been moved up to the 2nd Wednesday. So please plan to be with us on Wednesday, November 12th, 1-4 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street.

ANNOUNCING TRYOUTS FOR SKITS TO ACCOMPANY THE 1ST ANNUAL WILLIAMS COMMUNITY CENTER CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG Come to the Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street, Wednesday, November 12th at 6:30. Roles in the two short skits include men (ages teen-60+), women (ages 15-60+), and children (ages 10-12). Tryouts will consist of readings from the script (available at 6 p.m.). NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! For additional information, call Karen at 530-473-3133.

chs 2010/2011 gradnite raffle

Only $2 for a chance to win a Wii! Fundraiser to benefit a Safe and Sober Gradnite for Colusa High School Juniors and Sophomores Class of 2010/2011.

senior walking program

City of Colusa Parks and Community Service Department is offering a Senior Walking Program. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors as you exercise every Tuesday morning at 10am, starting November 4th. Meet at City Hall for a quick warm up before heading out.

A buddy program will provide safety for all ages and abilities. This activity is free for all participants. We do ask that you provide your own water and leave pets at home.

For more information call Sandy Cabral, Recreation Supervisor at 458-5622 ext.109.

3rd Prize...$50.00 Cash Tickets sold at the door or in advance by calling 438-2438, Jean Roper.

Everyone welcome!

Williams Middle School is having their 1st ever 7th & 8th Grade GIRL’S Basketball Tournament!

What: The Lady Junior Jacket Jamboree When: Saturday, November 15, 2008 Where: Williams High School Gym Who: The 7th & 8th Grade Girls Teams from Arbuckle, Colusa, Maxwell, and Williams Why: To have fun and gain experience while playing the game of basketball!

AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: Come and watch the 8 county girls’ teams play the game of basketball.

See a different movie each month FREE. Get a head start on getting into Here’s the schedule: the Christmas spirit by viewing “Santa 7th Grade: 9:00 Maxwell vs. Johnson Claus 3” starring Tim Allen. Special (Arbuckle) note: due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, 11:00 Williams vs. Egling Movie Day will be on Wednesday November 19th, 1-4 p.m., Veteran’s

(Colusa) Hall, 9th & C Street. (Bring a pillow – 1:00 Consolation game the seats are hard.)

3:00 Championship game

Submit your organizations event today!

Please send notice in at least 3 weeks in advance of your event date. Non-profits only please! send to: PO Box 665 Williams, CA 95987 or email to:

submissions@williamspioneerreview.com

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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.

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

Contact citizens for a Better Williams at 520-0096 or send your tax deductable donation to: PO Box 703 Williams, CA 95987

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VOCs: Our Indoor Enemy

By Jim Perdue

Help make an ‘Impact’ this holiday season

Is the air outside your home five times safer than Each year volulnteers in Colusa County and the people at the Impact Thrift Store the air inside your home? in Colusa, work together to help those in VOC stands for volatile organic compounds, which need. are chemicals that release gases from plywood, particleboard, OSB(oriented-strand board, or This holiday season, we would like to waferboard), carpet, and even the carpet pads invite you to join in our efforts to make commonly used in today’s homes. According to the holidays just a little brighter for local experts who appeared on a series that aired on KVIE families. public television, most homes in the US are built using products that give off dangerous chemicals.

Here is a list of up-coming events: The breathing of these chemicals, according to health expert Alissa Alvord, can lead to respiratory Coat drive: Each year we collect new and problems, sinus conditions, anxiety, depression, gently used coats for school age children. and the list goes on. These compounds can be Coat collection is currently under way. particularly bothersome in the hottest and coldest Coat distribution will take place November times of the year when we close all our doors and 14th through 17th at various locations and windows. We’re trapping these unhealthy chemicals times through out Colusa County. All sizes in our homes.What Can We Do To Make Our and winter styles are accepted. If your Homes Safer? child or family member has a coat it likes, odds are a child in need will love it.

I’m in the process of gathering information on building green. My wife and I own a few acres in Toys for Kids: through our partnership Arbuckle on which we are planning to build a house, with the California Highway Patrol probably a straw-bale home. At first my focus was “Chips for Kids Program” we collect on energy efficiency and saving money on my PGE toys throughout Colusa County. Our and propane bills. I’ve learned that green building goal is to ensure that every child receives also means choosing products and materials that are a gift during Christmas. Distribution healthy for my family. Materials are available now date is December 20, 2008 at the First that have low VOC numbers. This includes plywood, Presbyterian Church on the corner of 4th particleboard, wood flooring, indoor paints, carpet and Jay Street in Colusa. and pads, and OSB. If you are considering replacing your worn carpet, you can apply a sealer to your sub Food closet: Throughout the year we floor that’s designed to shield the VOCs. One such accept donations of non-perishable food to help ensure that, for those who ask, product is called Safe Coat. no one goes hungry. October 13 through The other aspect of green building is using materials November 7 we are proud to be part of the that are less harmful to the environment. You don’t KCRA channel 3 (Sacramento, CA) News have to be a tree hugger to support this trend in Kids Can Project. Colusa County schools building. Many of these products are healthier, will be in competition to collect the most such as flooring with no releasing of dangerous cans along with various organizations chemicals. Ceramic tile floors and concrete floors within our community. As a partner of the are considered to be low in VOCs. Not all hardwood Colusa County Food Basket Association, flooring products have low VOCs, so it pays to do all food will be given to people in need your research. (within our community) for Christmas food baskets. All left over items are given back There’s a line of indoor paints that have low VOCs. to Impact Life’s Food Bank, which helps us One such company that markets these paints is Yolo. feed families in need throughout the year.

At the end of this article are some web sites and stores where you can obtain additional information. We rely entirely on the generosity of My goal with this and future articles is to share you and others to fill the need within with the reader as I learn. Building a house includes our community. All donations cash or many decisions, and now, as my awareness grows otherwise, are tax deductible and remain concerning energy saving building techniques and in this county to serve our residents. materials, I may have more decisions to make than We ask that you support our I realized. In the long run it will have been well efforts in Colusa County. worth the effort. My hope is that this will be my last home, and I want it to be healthy and attractive, Please consider donations to our efforts at any level. comfortable, and energy efficient. You don’t have Donations of toys, coats, to be building a house to take advantage of these non-perishable food items healthier alternatives. Maybe you’re considering remodeling your kitchen or master bedroom, a room or any monetary amounts translate into many families addition for a growing family, or, as I mentioned served. You can make a earlier, maybe it’s time to replace that old, grungy difference!!!!!! carpet.

The following list of companies and stores is not an Please join us in helping people in our community endorsement, but is meant to be a resource for the meet their family’s needs reader who’s interested in learning more. with dignity. ecotimber.com, casaverdedesigns.biz, livinggreen. com, buildinggreentv.com, afmsafecoat.com, Impact Thrift Store yolocolorhouse.com, ecohomeimprovement.

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El WPR En Español Olde Tyme Chrismas regresa a Colusa

EL ANO NUMERO 22 DE LA FERIA DE MANUALIDADES Y REGALOS EN COLUSA

Olde Tyme Chrismas regresara a Colusa el Viernes, 5 de Diciembre, en el centro de la ciudad en la calle Market St. Le daremos la bienvenida a miles de visitantes que atenderán al doceavo anual festival. La calle será cerrada desde las 5:00 El distrito numero 44 de la asociación de agricultura (feria del condado de Colusa) pm. Hasta las tendrá su exposición anual numero 22 de manualidades y regalos que se celebrara la semana antes a la celebración de acción de gracias(Thanksgiving) . El evento esta 8:00pm.Para la celebración del evento. fechado para el Sabado y Domingo 22 y 23 de Noviembre.

Los vehículos en la calle Market St. Serán remplazados Se espera que en la feria de manualidades y regalos sean 120 puestos que atenderán por los vendedores, paseos a caballos, en carritos, este ano, y estos serán expuestos en tres diferentes estructuras dentro de los terrenos entretenimientos y claro Santa Claus. Los presentes podrán de la feria así como fuera de los edificios. ser testigos de la iluminación del árbol navideño de la ciudad de Colusa, en el área donde se encuentra el patio de la casa Las personas que participaran en este evento y que hacen estas manualidades serán de justicia de la misma ciudad, el espectáculo dará inicio de todo el Norte de California. Los organizadores de esta feria de manualidades después de la llegada de Santa quien será el que abrirá el nos dijeron que esta feria ofrece casi de todo incluyendo galletas, ornamentos, evento. decoraciones para el jardín, monos de nieve, muñecas, gelatinas y manualidades de todo tipo.

No hay ningún cobro para atender a este evento de Olde Tyme Chrismas o para colocar un lugar para los vendedores. También este es un gran evento pre-navideño en el cual el estacionamiento y la entrada son gratuitos en los terrenos de la feria de Colusa.

La celebración provee de oportunidades a las iglesias, grupos de jóvenes y otras organizaciones para colectar dinero para La CEO de los terrenos de la feria Carolan Meek nos dijo que ellos esperan que en proyectos individuales. Los vendedores que están localizados el evento de este ano se tenga una gran venta, y el evento sea un gran suceso. ”No en este lugar ofrecerán precios especiales, y quizás nos únicamente tendremos otra vez grandes vendedores en el evento este ano sino que sorprenderán con algún regalo otravez de la noche. también agregamos otras especiales atracciones” nos dijo Carolan.

Un buen número de personas de la localidad nos proveerán con entretenimiento musical en las afueras de la localidad entre la esquina de la calle 6 th y la calle Market. Fotografías con Santa estarán disponibles en la esquina de la calle 5th y la calle Market desde las 6:15 pm. Hasta las 8:30 pm.

“El festival para niños estará aquí”.si traes un juguete nuevo te daremos un paseo gratis. Agrego Carolan que los juguetes recolectados serán regalados a los niños en navidad. También tendremos casas de juego donde los niños podrán brincar y divertirse.

Nosotros queremos que esto perdure y ofrezca un tiempo y espíritu Navideño para las familias y que este espíritu permanezca vivo durante las fiestas, nos dijo Susan Gibbs, que es la organizadora y una de los miembros fundadores de Olde Tyme Chrismas Committee. Varios de los vendedores que estarán en este evento están recaudando fondos para proyectos especiales para jóvenes o para proyectos de algunas iglesias y nosotros esperamos y deseamos que la gente los apoye.

Las personas solo tienen que llamar ala oficina de los terrenos de la feria para inscribirse.

Para mas información por favor llamar al (530)415-1633.

También algo nuevo será la Plataforma de la Comunidad, “personas y grupos individuales podrán cantar o bandas podrán tocar música, “es una como una plataforma de Old Time Christmas en Colusa”.

Y por supuesto Santa Claus estará presente en el evento y posara para los que quieran tomarse fotos con el.

El evento de manualidades y regalos comenzara a las 10:00 am. cada dia. Y cerrara a las 5:00 pm. El Sabado y Domingo cerrara a las 4:00 pm.

Para mas información llámenos al (530) 4582641 o entre a nuestro sitio en la Internet, www.colusacountyfair.com.

NOTICIA DE LA CIUDAD DE COLUSA DE SERVICIOS A LA COMUNIDAD El departamento de la ciudad de Colusa de servicio comunitario de parques y recreaciones, esta actualmente aceptando registraciones para el programa de Mighty Mite Basketball, este programa esta abierto para niños y niñas que cursan el Kindergarden hasta el 3 grado de primaria.

Los juegos serán realizados en dia Sabado, comenzando el dia 5 de Enero del próximo ano y continuaran hasta la primera mitad del mes de Febrero.

sabemos que quieres productos de calidad a buen precio.

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Los participantes aprenderán lo fundamental del Basketball, manejando la pelota, tirando y pasando la pelota. Cualquiera que este interesado en inscribirse puede hacerlo en el City Hall, 425 Webster St. Y llenar la forma de registración, el último dia para registrarse es el Viernes, 30 de noviembre. El costo es de $ 40 dólares por Nino si residen dentro de los límites de la Ciudad y $ 48 si residen fuera de la Ciudad.

Voluntarios mayores de edad son bienvenidos, para asistir en este programa. Para mas información puede llamar al (530)458-5622x 107 o visite la pagina de Internet de la ciudad de Colusa.

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ACOMPANANOS HAY BEVIDAD SALUDABLES Y BUENA CONVERSASION. CLUB SOCIAL DE LA IGLESIA SE REUNEN CADA PRIMER JUEVES DE CADA MES A LAS 7:00 p.m.

EL LUGAR: EL SALON DE EVENTOS DE LA IGLESIA POR FAVOR VEN A ACOMPANARNOS, CONOCER NUEVOS AMIGOS, Y PARA ASISTIR Y SERVIR A NUESTRA COMUNIDAD.

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El WPR En Español PG&E ayuda a comunidades a volverse “LEED®” SAN FRANCISCO – Al participar en la conferencia West Coast Green, Pacific Gas and Electric Company anunció dos iniciativas las cuales ayudarán a comunidades en el norte y centro de California a adquirir una certificación LEED® por el Consejo de los Estados Unidos en Edificios Ecológicos. PG&E se está asociando con Global Green USA y con Habitat for Humanity International para construir hogares certificados en LEED®. También, las personas que ya participan en el programa de PG&E ClimateSmart recibirán créditos por inscribir sus cuentas de gas natural en el programa voluntario de reducción de gases invernadero.

Habitat for Humanity con contribuciones que exceden los $635,000 dólares por apoyo de operaciones, patrocinio de casas y eventos. En el 2007, empleados de PG&E expresaron su compromiso personal a Habitat for Humanity de donar 3,500 horas de su tiempo en apoyo a los proyectos de la organización El Programa de PG&E ClimateSmart Gana Créditos LEED® El Programa de PG&E ClimateSmart anunció hoy que había sido aprobado por obtener créditos LEED por el Consejo de Edificios Ecológicos de los Estados Unidos. El programa voluntario de PG&E es elegible para obtener créditos en “Inovación de diseno”. PG&E es la primera compañía de servicios que ofrece un programa a sus clientes que les ayuda a recibir créditos LEED por la reducción de emisiones invernadero.

El programa de PG&E ClimateSmart es un programa voluntario que permite a sus clientes a reducir las emisiones producidas por el uso de energía “El apoyar a nuestros clientes en sus esfuerzos por combatir el que ellos consumen, esto neutraliza su uso de energía. Hasta la fecha, más cambio climático es esencial al igual que todos los que trabajamos de 33,000 clientes se han inscrito al programa, el cual invierte el 100% en para proteger los recursos de California para nuestras futuras proyectos como Garcia River Forest en el condado de Mendocino y Lompico generaciones”, dijo Tom Bottorff, vice presidente ejecutivo de Headwaters Forest en las montañas de Santa Cruz. relaciones regulatorias para PG&E. “Nos sentimos honrados al Pacific Gas and Electric Company, una subsidiaria de PG&E Corporation, es generar energía renovable y al educar sobre el ahorro de energía a una de las compañías de servicios de gas y electricidad más grandes de los nuestras comunidades en California”.

Estados Unidos. Con oficinas centrales en San Francisco y 20,000 empleados, La certificación LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental la compañía provee con energía más limpia comparado con el resto de la Design) del Consejo de los Estados Unidos en Edificios Ecológicos nación a 15 millones de personas en el norte y centro de California. Para más es un sistema voluntario que califica los créditos ganados por información visite www.pge.com llenar el criterio de un edificio ecológico. Los proyectos se evalúan en cinco categorías ecológicas: sitios sustentables, eficiencia The Williams Pioneer Review es una en el agua, energía y atmósfera, materiales y recursos y calidad publicación positive familiar y amigable, Por favor comparte tus fotos, tus del ambiente dentro del hogar; también hay puntos adicionales recetas, y comentarios siempre y cuando sean positives nosotros los publidisponibles por inovación en elementos de diseño. caremos. Manda tu correo electrónico a: Los niveles de certificaciones son en oro, plata y platino para los submissions@williamspioneerreview.com edificios ecológicos basándose en los créditos ganados.

O si prefieres nada tu correspondencia a: Hogares Ecológicos para Familias de Bajos Ingresos PG&E está otorgando $200,000 a Global Green USA por la certificación de plata-LEED de 14 hogares construídos por Habitat.

Este esfuerzo es en apoyo al trabajo de Global Green y Habitat for Humanity que combina la asistencia técnica y educación en edificios ecológicos. La donación de PG&E cubrirá las especificaciones necesarias para obtener la certificación LEED para hogares Habitat que se encuentran en Oakland, Strawberry, Fresno y Cotati.

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Bizcocho de romero, limón y pasas Ingredients - 1 taza de harina - 1 cucharadita de romero - 1 cucharadita de polvo de hornear - 1/4 de cucharadita de bicarbonato de soda - 1/8 de cucharadita de sal - 1/2 taza de azúcar - 3 cucharadas de aceite de oliva - 1/3 de taza de yogur bajo en grasa - 1/3 cucharadita de extracto de vainilla - 1/4 cucharadita de extracto de almendras - 1 huevo grande - 1 clara de un huevo grande - 2 cucharaditas de cáscara de limón rallada - 1/4 de taza de pasas - aerosol vegetal - 2 cucharadas de azúcar - 3 cucharadas de jugo de limón Procedure Precalienta el horno a 350ºF. Combina los primeros 5 ingredientes en un tazón y pon a un lado. Combina 1/2 taza de azúcar y aceite en un tazón grande y bate a velocidad alta por 2 minutos. Agrega el yogur, los extractos, el huevo, la clara y bate por un minuto. Añade la mezcla de harina y bate a poca velocidad hasta que se incorporen bien todos los ingredientes. Agrega la cáscara de limón y las pasas.

Vierte la mezcla en una bandeja de hornear de 9 pulgadas rociada con arerosol vegetal y hornea por 25 minutos o hasta que el bizcocho esté dorado y al tocarlo se sienta que el dedo rebota.

Retira del horno y perfora el bizcocho con un tenedor. Combina 2 cucharadas de azúcar y jugo de limón y esparce por encima del bizcocho. Déjalo refrescar.

Rinde para 8 porciones.

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Colusa Granzella’s Regional Medical Center cutting

hosts ribbon

Trick

On Saturday, October 11th, Granzella’s Restaurant Welcomes Dr. and Delicatessen celebrated the Grand Reopening Rajan Merchant of its popular eatery. Although the restaurant has been open for several months, the reopening celebraRajan Merchant, tion was postponed to coincide with the day that the MD, has joined the building burnt down, October 11th, 2007. On this CRMC medical staff and has begun bright, windy fall day, it was hard to believe that it providing adult and had been one year ago that the whole town stood pediatric allergy and in shock, watching one of the most popular haunts along northern I-5 being completely destroyed. Today Ghoulish third graders from Williams Elementary School, along immunology services in the Colusa Health Clinic located at 2967 Davison Court, Suite the new restaurant shines bright, much the same, but with some of their scary little brothers and sisters, pose in the A, Colusa. decorated lobby of Valley West Care Center on Halloween. even better.

Accompanied by their teacher Miss Mayberry, students took Dr. Merchant was born and raised in New advantage of the invitation to trick-or-treat at the facility after York City. He completed his undergraduate school on Friday. Along with parading down the corridors and studies at the University of California at Los wishing the residents a Happy Halloween, students received gift Angeles and medical school at American bags and were treated to a chilling walk through the “Haunted University of the Caribbean. Dr. Merchant House”. completed his residency training in internal medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed his fellowship in allergy and clinical immunology at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. He is double board- certified in internal medicine and allergy and clinical immunology.

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Dr. Merchant, his wife and their son live in Sacramento and enjoy golf and baseball. He can be reached at the Colusa health Clinic at 530 458-5003.

Photo By Tami Coder

Members of the Granzella family and friends gather in front of the new restaurant, watching as Jim Granzella’s great-grandson, Josh Waddell, does the honors at the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Beautiful Day for a Car Show October 26th, downtown Arbuckle was filled with

279 Classic Cars and Hot Rods. “What a great day and what a turnout!” said Dianna Voorhees, Treasurer of the Arbuckle Revitalization Committee. This family filled event included live music, poker walk, Tri-Tip Lunch, haunted house, and a Halloween parade for the kids. In addition to the several activities throughout the day, the Arbuckle Revitalization Committee raffled off a handmade quilt of Arbuckle, donated by Susan Harding Alvarez. The winners of the quilt was Raymond and Mary Charter.

Win a 4-Wheeler from the Colusa Rotary Club!

Past Colusa Rotary Club President Bill Abel, Colusa Rotarian Carolan Meek and Colusa Rotary President Mark Shulthise are pictured left to right with the Four-Wheeler and trailor the Club will raffle off during Olde Time Christmas in Colusa.

Each year, the Rotarians sell just 150 raffle tickets. The winner, whose name is drawn during Olde Tyme Christmas has the choice of taking the 4-wheeler and trailer or $5,000 cash.

Tickets are now available from Rotarians.