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September 18-20 arbuckle revitalization committee carwash September 19 Emergency Preparedness fair September 22 Autumn begins September 25 crmc swing for life golf tournament September 26 Cops & rodders carshow October 4 Omega nu Rummage sale October 6 Citizens police academy begins October 10 Colusa county breast cancer walk October 17 Colusa fire fighters association derby

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Vicki Meyers, Children Services area manager (Left) pictured with Duane Strain. (Photo by: Kelli Randolph)

ecently the Children’s Services Colusa Children’s Center received a facelift thanks to the generous donation of Duane Strain of Grimes. According to the area manager Vicki Myers, Strain approached her about donating landscaping time, energy and materials in an effort to enhance the beautiful building to make it more inviting to children and families. Myers explained that extending Strain’s love of gardening, she frequently donates to projects that benefit children’s programs in the community and in this case, landscaping. Strain worked with her landscapers in creating a welcoming landscape, along with numerous volunteers. “The project was successful because of Mrs. Strain’s donation and the community volunteers, parents and the staff of Children’s Services,” explained Myers. Some of the volunteers that participated were students and teaching staff from the Colusa Community School, parents from the Colusa Children’s Center

and the Colusa Pre Kindergarten Family Literacy Program and many other volunteers. The volunteers helped in digging the holes, planting trees and shrubs and shoveled mulch around the new plants. Around 120 plants, shrubs and trees were donated for the project. The landscaping company used to help organize efforts was Landscaping Solutions out of Yuba City. “Everyone who participated put all their efforts, their hearts and souls into the project and it definitely shows,” stated Myers “We are so very pleased with the end results and feel like it makes the site much more welcoming,” she said and extended an open invitation to the community to drive by and admire the beautiful project.

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Poachers Target Mudbugs PAndemic h1N1 Flu By: Elizabeth kalfsbeek half from last year. Louisiana is responsible for producing 90 in coLUSA COUNTY percent of crayfish in the world, here is something brewing in Writer/Contributor

the local rice paddies during August and September as lucrative to some as the rice itself: crayfish, and, according to Colusa County Sheriff Lieutenant Shane Maxey, Colusa County has been the scene of an upsurge in crayfish poaching in the last five years. “We’ve talked to a lot of fisherman and told them to call us if they see poachers,” Maxey says. “A lot of times we don’t know who has permission to be out in the fields, but they do.” Maxey says rural patrols have increased, and the Department of Fish and Game is more on board in helping than before. “It’s kind of a learning curve for us, like with anything new,” he says. There are a number of theories about the increase of poaching in the area, including high prices and decreased production in other areas. Crayfish are closely related to the lobster, yet less pricey to purchase, and restaurants in Sacramento and the Bay Area are taking advantage of this on their menu, driving up demand. Prices are soaring for the crustaceans --also called crawfish, crawdads and mudbugs --- topping $4 a pound and going up to nearly $6. Market prices for crayfish go for $12.99 per pound in Bay Area restaurants. Production is also down by

and 98 percent in the United States. However, natural disasters have hit Louisiana farmers’ production, leaving buyers to find crayfish from alternative sources, like California. According to the Associated Press, about 4,000 acres of crayfish ponds were inundated with saltwater during hurricane Ike in Vermilion and lower Iberia parishes, and debris from hurricane Gustav remained in some flooded ponds for weeks, seizing the oxygen in the water and choking the crayfish. Moreover, crayfish farmers were hit with a drought in southwestern Louisiana last year. “(The high prices) reflect the ebb and flow of the market,” Maxey says. “Some (poachers) take the crawfish to restaurants in Sacramento and the Bay Area. Others sell them to commercial fishermen who use them for bait.” Crayfish are commonly sold as live bait, or with only tail meat, and are successful in attracting channel catfish, largemouth bass, pike and muskie. According to Maxey, sentences for convicted poachers can vary, depending on how much product is taken, from a simple trespass charge and paying a fine, to a felony charge landing them in prison.

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andemic H1N1 flu is circulating in communities throughout California, including Colusa County. Cases of flu have been confirmed with laboratory tests in neighboring counties. "We know that the H1N1 flu is in our communities and are not surprised when we hear reports of students and others with the flu," stated Dr. Lou Anne Cummings, Colusa County Health Officer. The symptoms of pandemic H1N1 flu are very similar to seasonal flu and usually include fever, a cough and/ or sore throat. There may also be headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or muscle aches. Although most people that become ill with the H1N1 flu recover within a few days, without prescription medications or the need to seek medical attention, any person that becomes very ill with the flu should contact their doctor. In order to prevent the spread of flu it is extremely important that anyone with a fever and cough or other flu symptoms stay home. Individuals are advised to remain at home until they have not had a fever for at least 24 hours, without taking fever reducing medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Healthcare workers should stay home for at least 7 days after they become ill – talk with your doctor about when it is time to return to work. There will be two different influenza vaccines available this fall. “It will be "1+2" with one dose for usual seasonal flu and probably 2 doses for the pandemic H1N1 flu,” stated Cummings. Read more inside: Page 8 [Pandemic Flu]

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Gemma Raises $11,000 for County Libraries

PG&E AERIAL MAINTENANCE SURVEYS SCHEDULED FOR PARTS OF YOLO AND COLUSA COUNTIES Helicopters Will be Used to Patrol Power Lines over the Next Two Weeks

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will begin aerial surveys of its power lines in Yolo and Colusa Counties next week. The helicopter patrols are scheduled to take place September 14 through September 25 from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Colusa County Board of Supervisors Chair Gary Evans (center left) and Vice Chair Kim Vann (center right) are pictured accepting an $11,000 donation to the Colusa County Library Branches from Michael Southern, Assistant Project Manager, and Kristy Santucci, Subcontract and Permit Administrator for Gemma Power Systems California, Inc. The funds were raised through a Gemma-sponsored golf tournament.

very supportive of the activity, including driving a beverage he Colusa County Board of cart all day. Supervisors on September 8 was presented with a check Golfers and sponsors were for $11,000 by representatives vendors and subcontractors of Gemma Power Systems doing business with Gemma California, Inc., prime contractor on its Colusa County project. for the Colusa Power Plant now Local vendors, funded by under construction. The funds Gemma, included Colusa Golf were generated by a Gemma- Course, Lloyd’s Print & Copy hosted golf tournament held Center, and Generations. Food at the Colusa Golf Course on services, also provided by August 29. The county’s library Gemma, were by Mi Ranchito, branches will benefit from the Granzella’s, Twisted River, Olive contribution. Colusa County Garden of Sacramento and Big Librarian Wendy Burke says the Mama’s Cookhouse. Colusa funds will be applied to structural Tractor donated John Deere maintenance and improvement Gator utility vehicles for use as at branches throughout the beverage carts. district. In making Gemma’s Sponsors included Lund presentation, Michael Southern, Construction, R.A. Nemetz Assistant Project Manager, said Construction Co., Bigge a goal of $5,000 had been set, Crane and Rigging, F&M but he was pleased to announce Mafco, Nooter/Eriksen, Inc., $11,000 was raised. Supervisor United Rentals, Graybar, Chair Gary Evans and Vice Granite Electrical Supply, Chair Kim Vann were each Conco Companies, White Cap Special to the WPR

Construction Supply, Channel Lumber and WorleyParsons, Ltd. Some sponsors, including company presidents and owners, flew in to support the event, some from as far away as Connecticut, Florida, Missouri and Texas. A total of 74 golfers on 18 teams participated, and about 120 people enjoyed lunch following the tournament. The winning foursome was a team of Jason Sweet and Ron Polaske of Gemma; and Vernon Eriksen, President Emeritus, and Phil Hanks, Vice President, of Nooter/ Ericksen, supplier of heat-recovery steam generators for the Colusa project. Kristy Santucci, Subcontract and Permit Administrator for Gemma, was the chair of the planning committee, which included 30 Gemma employee volunteers.

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In Yolo County, PG&E will inspect power lines in the outlying areas of Capay, Clarksburg, Grimes, Knights Landing, Madison, Robbins and Winters. In Colusa County, helicopters will be present around the communities of Arbuckle, Brooks, College City, Colusa, Dunnigan, Maxwell, Meridian, Princeton and Williams. PG&E operates more than 130,000 miles of overhead power lines. Every mile of these high-voltage lines is patrolled annually to help ensure safe and reliable electric service and to identify equipment in need of repair. These surveys allow PG&E to proactively repair equipment and help prevent power outages. Helicopters are the most efficient and sometimes only way to inspect power lines in rough country, remote locations and places where there are few trees. They also provide crews with an up close view of equipment and areas that may require tree trimming for additional safety and reliability.

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friends of the colusa county library author evening special to the wpr

n October 22, 2009 at 7:00 pm, in the Business & Visitors Center, the Friends of the Colusa County Library will greet author Todd Borg who has written 7 books in his South Lake Tahoe series of award-winning Owen McKenna mystery thrillers. This will be the second in the series of “Meet the Author Evenings” that have been presented by the Friends of the Library. Todd will talk about his books and their setting in the Tahoe area – Tahoe Avalanche, Tahoe Silence, Tahoe Killshot, Tahoe Ice Grave, Tahoe Blowup, Tahoe Death Fall, and the most recent Tahoe Night. The library has copies of the books for reading. Reviewers describe the books as “AN ACTION-PACKED THRILLER” - Kirkus Reviews 6-15-09 “BORG HAS WRITTEN ANOTHER WHITE-KNUCKLE THRILLER...A SURE BET FOR MYSTERY BUFFS WAITING FOR THE NEXT ROBERT B. PARKER AND LEE CHILD NOVELS.” - Library Journal 8-15-09

Mr. Borg will give a short presentation and then respond to questions from the audience. We hope you will join us for the evening at no charge plus wonderful refreshments and beverages that will be served. If you would like to know more about the author you can check out his website at www.toddborg.com. Mr. Borg has several awards for his works

The City of Colusa Parks and Community Services Department is including Ben Franklin Award offering the popular for Best Mystery of the Year, Mature Drivers Class One of the Five Best Mysteries of the Year - Library Journal, One of the Top Five Mysteries of the Year - G. Wedgwood, Mystery News, Best Thriller of the Year Bay Area Independent Publishers Association, Best Mystery of the Year - Bay Area Independent Publishers Association, Best New Fiction - Cincinnati Library, Starred (Rave) Reviews - Library Journal, Midwest Book Review, Mystery News, Nevada Appeal, San Jose Mercury News and numerous other papers and magazines and websites, and Amazon Mystery/ Thriller Bestseller List . We’re sure you will enjoy the evening and meeting this entertaining member of California lore. He has become so popular in the Tahoe area that the Red Hut Breakfast Shop features the “Owen’s Omelet” for fans of the hero of his books. If you have any further questions yo u can contact Catherine Bernard (458-5601) or see the flyers around town. We will see you on October 22!!

his course consists of eight hours of class instruction, held in the conference room at City Hall, 425 Webster Street in Colusa. Class is Saturday, October 24th from 8:15am. to 4:45 pm., with a ½ hr. break for lunch. Cost is $15.00. People completing the class are eligible to receive a discount up to 15% on their auto insurance. This Certificate is valid for three years. Space is limited to 20 participants. The last day to register is Oct 19th. Registration forms are available at City Hall, 425 Webster Street, Colusa. For more information call Sandy @ 458-5622 ext 109.

brown and gold supporters give... and get By: tami coder Writer/Contributor

shering in a year of athletics that finds local school boards tightening the budget belt more than ever, the veteran fundraising group from Williams, Brown and Gold, kicked off the season with their biggest fundraiser of the year.. On August 29th, a balmy Saturday evening, the Williams Athletic Kickoff Dinner was held at Granzella’s banquet hall. Cocktail hour commenced at 6 PM, followed by a fabulous dinner prepared by members of the Williams Volunteer Fire Department. Items donated by local businesses and merchants were put up for silent auction, with several more valuable items raising funds through a live auction, with Brown and Gold member Gary Cranford calling the action. Other money makers included a rousing raffle, a card game, and a sucker game (no pun intended!). The large crowd brought their checkbooks and their generosity, giving Brown and Gold the funds necessary to ensure another year of Williams athletics. The Brown and Gold Foundation has been providing monetary assistance to Williams High athletics since the mid-70’s. In these dire economic times, the support of this fundraising group is needed now more than ever. Brown and Gold President Kara Alvernaz gave thanks to the community: “The kickoff dinner was a big success, thanks to the large number of people who came and bought raffle tickets and bid on auction items.” She continued, “We would like to thank all the businesses and locals who donated the auction and raffle items. Their generosity is what makes this such a popular and fun event each year. And thank you to all the continued support from the community.” Although this dinner is the largest fundraiser of the year for Brown and Gold, more money is always needed and necessary. Donations are accepted and encouraged and greatly appreciated at any time. Contact Kara Alvernaz at (530)4732790 for more information.

City of Colusa Parks and Community Services will be offering Adult Co-Ed Volleyball every Monday night from 7 to 9 pm. Starting October 5th thru Nov 16th at Egling Middle School located at 813 Webster Street in Colusa. This will be a new and fun informal program, drop-ins will be welcome to join at any time. Cost is $3.00 per night. Bring your friends and coworkers and have a great time while getting some exercise. For more information call Sandy @ 458-5622 ext 109.

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he other day, September 11th adults sometimes have a harder time to be exact, I came across a understanding things than children friend’s status post on Facebook. do, we tend try and look under the His comment was an observation surface to the hidden meaning in that sitting in a classroom full of first everything. However, I didn’t bother grade students, he realized none of explaining it to little Isaac, he’s not them knew the significance of the quite ready for that discussion yet, day. After some thought I realized that and he wouldn’t sit still long that we had never spoken about it enough. Next year… with our children either. We enjoyed a quick trip While wanting to to Winnemucca over protect their innocence, Labor Day weekend I truly believe in being to visit some friends as honest as possible. and attend their annual So, I sat down with fair and rodeo. We had Meredith (who will a great time going to soon be seven), and the parade, driving asked her if she knew around and topping what September 11th things off with the kids meant to our country participation in the and if they had talked mutton bustin’. Saturday ANDREA MOORE about it at school that was the parade, and I day. When she said no, I Publisher truly believe you can tell explained that some bad a lot about a town just by people stole a couple of going to their parades. airplanes with people on them and People were laughing and having a crashed them into some buildings, great time, shouting encouragement killing people on both the planes and hellos to friends and relatives in and on the ground. She thought the parade. It reminded me a lot of about it a minute and asked the hard the parades in our county. question “Why would they crash the Next they took us on an afternoon plane when they knew they would road trip to a little, now I mean die too?” I continued to explain that really little (I guess I would call it some people in the world just hate an outpost instead of a town) place Americans and everything in our called Midas, Nevada. The point country. She accepted the answer. of this trip, 40 miles out into the I guess I was surprised at how well desert on an unpaved road, was to she understood it. It seems like go to lunch at a place our friends

had only heard of called the Midas Saloon. After nearly an hour’s drive we finally turned down a gravel road that had a sign pointing to the town of Midas. It was a little gully filled with some small cabins, mobile homes and even a yurt, centrally located was the little saloon that was said to have great food. We unloaded the kids, our two along with two of our friends’ children and upon walking towards the open door, we were greeted by several large dogs. It threw me for a minute but I figured what the heck we had just driven an hour to get there. We were seated by a gruff man who looked very much like a biker, the only patrons in the restaurant at that time, we had his undivided attention. Exchanging looks the four of us adults placed our orders and hoped for the best. During the time it took to get our meals, the owner (aka gruff biker guy) stopped and talked with us for a bit, as did his wife. They turned out to be very pleasant people who had moved there from California half a decade earlier. Our meals were finally served and we were treated to some great food, probably one of the best steak sandwiches I have ever had, a 12 ounce rib-eye. It was a very memorable experience to say the least and one we won’t soon forget. So, if you ever venture over the Winnemucca way, and have the time, make the trip out to the Midas

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Saloon, they will make it worth the trip. This past weekend my husband Aaron’s best childhood friend came to visit with his family, from Pasco, Washington. It was really nice to see them, since it had been quite a while since we had seen them. Trying to think of a cheap day activity on Monday we headed south to Old Town Sacramento. We walked around the various shops and stumbled upon one called Trailmix. This was the neatest store for the little ones (and the little-at-heart). Absolutely everything in there was educational, from fossil hunting to bird-watching to mountain biking it was a truly unique experience and one that was a nice respite from the mass marketing toy stores that only offer trendy dolls and video games. The next stop was the historic mercantile gift shop where a couple of older gentlemen, volunteers, entertained the children with old fashioned toys made out of wood. The kids were completely mesmerized. It was an enjoyable trip, quick and cheap, just the way we like them. Do you have any favorite budgetfriendly, family day trips? Send us your ideas, we would love to share them. Andrea Moore may be reached via email at: publisher@ williamspioneerreview.com

Of Sons and Daughters and Happy Endings...

ime marches on, and nowhere is that cold, hard fact more evident than watching your children suddenly morph into young adults. One day it’s dirty diapers, and the next it’s a bag of dirty laundry dumped uncer emoniously by the washer as your son in college comes home to visit. Yes, my oldest has made his way out of the nest and off to the University of the Pacific to begin his college career. And yes, I have managed to survive the trauma with my heart in (mostly!) one piece. Oh, don’t get me wrong, I miss him like crazy. I miss our lively discussions on baseball and the Giants attempt at a wild card spot, and whether the Raiders (my team) or the Chiefs (his team) will ever amount to anything any time soon. I miss our late night chats, me on the couch scrolling through all my shows recorded by the DVR, and Dustin at the computer checking his MySpace, or tweaking his fantasy football teams. Both incurable night owls, we were always the last to hit the hay, and some of our best talks were done while the rest of the house slept. But I am also crazy proud of him and all he has accomplished

in such a short time. (Beware! Bragging about to commence!). A Sports Science major, he was recently hired as a referee, and is being paid to learn how to officiate softball, flag football, and grass volleyball. He will be paid to ref all of these intramural sports on campus, and will also be playing flag football. Also, in his Intro to Sports Management class, all students are required to schedule an interview of any upper level employee of a sports organization, semipro, double A, triple A, whatever. It only needed to be a job they could envision themselves in one day. After one cold call, Dustin was granted an interview with the Vice President of Football Operations for the San Francisco 49ers! Nothing like aiming high…did I mention that his whole family, including his grandparents, Jess and Fay, who are loyal 49er fans, are crazy proud? You go, D. Speaking of kids, I recently attended the Brown and Gold Foundation’s Athletic Dinner, which is a fundraising event that benefits WHS athletic programs. During

the live auction, I was able to bid on abducted from South Lake Tahoe and obtain a pair of $75 Monarch’s while waiting for the school bus tickets, plus parking pass (a $200 some 18 years ago. I was living at the value), for the rock bottom price of lake, newly married and pregnant $47.50. Since I had already taken with my first. The tragedy of 11 year my son to a few Giants games, and old Jaycee Lee being snatched from a Kings game, and had taken Rylee Pioneer Trail, just a few miles from to a Giants game last year, I asked our home in Meyers, frightened me my middle kid, Jessi, if she would very badly. Growing up in Williams, like to go with me. She did, and for locked doors just didn’t happen way one night we put aside our “mom- back when. Even when I later moved teenage daughter” head butting, to Chico, and then South Shore and had an awesome time. At first in the 80’s, we never locked our I couldn’t figure out where row MR doors….well, not until Jaycee Lee was located, but with a little help from was taken. That one event changed an usher, we discovered that the MR the very core of me, and shaped meant “Monarch’s Row”…..chairs my views as a new mother. I would actually on the gym floor, never feel like my children Tami Coder second row. Unbelievably were absolutely safe, not great seats, and man, can Writer & Contributor even here in Williams. But those women play some what a miracle! I know her ball! Much more fun to situation and her suffering watch than the Kings. Sadly, they lost have been shockingly cruel, and she to the Atlanta Dream, but Jessi and will forever bear scars.. My heart I had a great time, and what a treat breaks every time I think of her lost to be able to just enjoy each other’s childhood and what absolute terror company, without any drama. More and sadness she and her family have bragging….Jessi and Rylee are both lived with all these years. But she has playing volleyball. While one is just a chance for a whole new life, and learning the basics, and the other God willing she will come through one is continuing to hone some great as best she can, along with her two skills as she begins her second year daughters. Is it a perfect ending to of JV ball, I am proud of them both. her abduction story? No, not by any They both work hard, and are good means. Is it a happy ending? I choose sports- winning is just gravy. to think so… One last thought. I know everyone by now has heard about the discovery of Jaycee Lee Dugard,

Tami Coder may be reached via email at: tamifay63@yahoo.com.

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Welcome Father Derek, On July 1, 2009, Father Derek LaBranch joined the Sacred Heart Catholic Parish: Maxwell, Williams, Arbuckle and Stonyford, as our new Pastor. He is a Sacramento native, received a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from Mount Angel Seminary in St. Benedict, Oregon, then a Master’s Degree in Education at the University of San Francisco. He earned a Master’s Degree in Divinity and Master of Arts Degree at the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. On August 21, 2009, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish held a Catholic fellowship pot luck dinner to welcome Farther Derek LaBranch to the Westside, where the parishioners met his mother, father and grandmother. We are grateful to have Father Derek LaBranch joining Sacred Heart Catholic Parish. We look forward to his involvement in the many ministries that occur on a daily basis. Sincerely, Parishoners of the Sacred Heart Parish

COLUSA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SEASONAL FLU CLINICS Flu shots at Colusa County Health Department on: September 23rd from 9am-12pm Seniors, and High Risk Drive thru clinic at the Colusa Fairgrounds on September 24th for the General Public from 2pm – 6pm. Maxwell Elementary School Multipurpose Room on September 28th for Seniors and the General Public from 2pm-6pm. . Princeton Library on September 29th for Seniors and the General Public from 3-6pm. Williams Library on September 30th for Seniors and the General Public from 2pm-6pm. Stonyford Town Hall on October 1st for Seniors and the General Public from 1pm – 3pm. Grimes Library October 7th for Seniors and General Public from 3pm-6pm. Arbuckle Fire Hall on October 8th for Seniors and the General Public from 2pm-6pm. Questions? Call Colusa County Health Department at 530-4580380 - 251 E. Webster Street, Colusa Cost: Free - For Colusa County Residents only.

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THE NEWS BACK THEN SPONSORED BY SACRAMENTO VALLEY MUSEUM Patricia Ash, Contributor

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Williams Farmer 9/30/1905

Yesterday Will Henneke made his last trip for this season with Bartlett Pears, having made eighteen trips in that many successive days from the Henneke orchard in Indian Valley-a distance of a full thirty miles. He hauls nearly one and one-half tons of fruit each day, having a change of stock at the Mountain House. The orchard consists of about 1100 pear trees, which bore nearly 300 pounds of pears to the tree. The pears were shipped to San Francisco.

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Williams Farmer 9/1/1906

Last Sunday T. D. Griffin brought a wagon load of watermelons to Williams. There were only seventeen of the melons but each spoke for size and quality, and occupied an equal space in the wagon. One was placed on the scales and tipped the beam at fifty pounds even-not so bad for “dry land farming on the plains.”

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Williams Farmer 9/10/ 1915 WILLIAMS STREET LIGHTS TURNED ON

Last Friday night for the first time, Williams streets were lighted by the new lighting district system that was voted by our people this spring. Thirty four 100 watt, 80 candle power lights served to brighten things up and it is a big advancement for the town. The power is furnished by the Northern California Power Co. thru their local substation. Jerry Myers, local manager deserves to be given the glad hand for the arrangement of and the good effect of the lights and our taxpayers should be congratulated upon their desire to make Williams a better town.

several months ago put the time for reaching Williams at September 16. C. L. Schaad made his triumphal entry into town Tuesday morning after establishing a new record Monday. He has moved to the northern limits of town and will continue to the end of unit 2 at Colusa Junction. He still has 5 miles of road to lay if the state could furnish the material faster so that he could keep both mixers going six weeks we would see the finish of the job with the exception of inside the limits of town. This section of the road will be built this winter. From reports about town, conditions do not look quite as favorable as they did this spring for the paved streets. However those who have the town’s best interest at heart will not let anything like that fo by and ways and means will be provided. Despite lack of material C. L. Schaad has made exceptionally good record since leaving Arbuckle, he having built 10 ½ miles of road in the past three months. Previous to that it took almost a year to build the 7 miles form the county line to Arbuckle. In the past two weeks time, the road will be ready to be opened all the way from Williams to the county line, a distance of 17 ½ miles. It is now opened to within 4 ½ miles of Williams. It is hoped that it will be cleared up for travel as soon as the time for the drying of the cement is up.

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Williams farmer 9/24/1937 LOCAL LADY VISITS AUNT’S GRAVE AT RICH’S BAR

scenic route all the way across the building most suitable for the Sierras. proposed museum of the Colusi ------------------------------------------------------- Historical Society. The inspection tour revealed that CITY HALL BONDS SOLD TO F. SHUCKMAN- in order to be used as a museum, the building would need the roof COUNCIL WILL HAVE TO repaired, re plastering of the main ADVERTISE FOR BIDS hall, replacement of the windows FOR NEW STRUCTURE and of course a thorough cleaning. Frank Schuckman of Williams The architect stated the building was the successful bidder for is very sound and easily adaptable the City Hall bonds which were for the use as a museum. The sold by the Williams City Council Williams School board, owners of last Monday evening. It will be the building and the WCRP, which remembered that Schuckman was holds the lease, have both agreed the successful bidder for the water to give the Colusi Historical Society and sewer bonds which were sold a long term lease on the building by the council a year ago. The and are awaiting contact from the next step in the construction of the Historical Society before further city hall and firehouse will be done action can be taken. Resolutions according to procedure followed supporting the establishment of the by the WPA and will probably be museum are bring passed daily by various organizations and several published in the near future. ------------------------------------------------------- other resolutions are expected this week.

Williams Farmer 9/6/1962 MAYBERRY SCORES VIKING TOUCHDOWN

C. L. Schaad’s concrete Mixer Passed thru Town Tuesday Morning: Makes New Record Monday- 513 running or 8,208 Square Feet in 4 Hours-At last the State Highway has reached Williams, very close to the prediction of The Farmer, which

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In 1915 the Native Sons erected a large marker to Nancy Ann Zumwalt and to the pioneers who settled in Rich’s Bar territory. On the mountains above the marker erected by the Native Sons, Mrs. Retterath found the original marker erected for her aunt. The trip up the recently dedicated highway was delightful and the road is a

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PHOTOS OF THE PAST

The Minnesota Vikings scored a 24-13 victory Sunday over the Baltimore Colts. Minnesota’s final score came on a plunge by Doug Mayberry after a 25 yard run by Mason early in the fourth period. Mayberry, a former Colusan, is well known by all sports fans in the The Comstock Store located county. where the parking lot of Fouch’s ------------------------------------------------------- Drug Store now is. Originally VANN BROTHERS HURT Crutcher and Manor, it became IN FALL FROM TRACTOR Comstock’s around 1902. The building burned in a fire Dec. 5, William and Garnett Vann, sons 1919. The original back wall is of Mr. and Mrs. Garnett Vann of still standing. Photo courtesy of Williams were seriously injured Sacramento Valley Museum. on Labor Day in a tractor accident southwest of Williams. The boys fell from the tractor about noon and apparently Garnett, 11, was run over by one wheel of the tractor. Billy, 8, is believed to have been struck by a hay rake and may have internal injuries. Both boys suffered broken collar bones. They were taken to Colusa Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Lillian Retterath accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Charles Tuttle and two children, Sue and Charles of Colusa, enjoyed a motor trip up the new Feather River Highway last week to Reno and returned by Lake Tahoe. The principal purpose of the trip was to visit a marker at Rich’s Bar which was erected to an aunt of Mrs. Rettereth by the name of Nancy Ann Zumwalt Bailey, who died in 1851. The marker was -----------------------------------------purchased by the miners and was Williams ------------------------------------------------------- shipped to California by boat be Farmer Cape Horn. Mrs. Bailey was the WILLIAMS FARMER first white woman to locate in the 9/13/- 1962 mountainous section. OLD WILLIAMS 9/24/1915

STATE HIGHWAY REACHES WILLIAMS

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“A building without the partitions comparable to the old Williams High School would cost over $250,000,” remarked a prominent architect after inspecting building recently. He found the

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all is the best time to plant trees. The roots get all winter to develop before they really start growing fast. You can also find some good prices on nursery stock this time of year, many nurseries are thinning out their inventory.

Raywood Ash have been proven to be a tried-and-true favorite. Fall colors usually comes in hues of purple.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always better to buy an established, healthy plant in a container than to purchase it bare root. You gain an entire growing season by doing so.

Variegated Box Elder is a rare, novelty tree. Much of the foliage is white, and may be susceptible to leaf burn. However, when planted in an ideal location, these trees thrive and get a lot of attention.

Flowering Pears are probably the most dependable all-around tree in Colusa County. Pears have the ability to grow deep roots where drainage is poor. Spring flowers are white and very profuse. Fall foliage colors of reds, oranges and yellows are brightest on all trees when fed with phosphorus in the summer. Various types of pear trees allow the buyer to choose the size and shape of their tree.

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Coast Redwoods and Deodar Cedars continue in popularity when enough space is available. Problems lie when these young mammoth trees are planted too close to structures and concrete. Their beauty is majestic when properly pruned and cared for, as is this cedar Williams Pioneer Review tree found in Arbuckle. 317 5th Street Colusa, CA 95932

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STAR’s Party at Williams School District By: Tami coder Writer/Contributor

he stars were out in full force at the Williams Middle School multi-purpose room on August 22nd. The stars of the STAR testing, that is! The new building was packed with students, ranging in age from 5 to 18, tiny first graders all the way up to tall, lanky seniors. Over 200 students gathered together, eating pizza and ice cold popsicles. Although the ages varied, the reason for the gathering was the same for all. Every year all students in California are required to do STAR testing: Standardized Testing and Reporting. Although the tests vary according to different age groups, in general there are four subject areas tested: EnglishLanguage Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. According to the State of California, these yearly test scores should be used as one of several tools to follow your child’s educational process. While they are an important measure, they should be viewed in context with other information about your child’s grades, such as classroom tests, homework assignments, and quarterly or semester grades. One of the main benefits of this type of standardized testing is to ensure that your child is performing at an age-appropriate level and is getting the best possible education. These tests should indicate if your child is having problems in any given subject, and the results can be used to guide a conversation with your child’s teacher in order to help focus on specific areas of improvement. This year at the Williams Unified School District, there were plenty of reasons to celebrate--- 216 reasons, to be exact. Although Williams has seen steady,

but sure, improvement over the last several years, the latest round of test scores from last spring took a large leap upward. Over 20 percent of the Williams Unified School District, grades K thru 12, scored 400 or higher in one or more subjects, putting them at an “advanced” level of performance. There are five levels of performance indicated on the STAR student report: Far Below Basic, Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced. The state target is to have all students at a Proficient or Advanced rating, with test scores that range from 350 to 600 in each subject area. Last spring 216 Williams students excelled in at least one subject area, earning themselves a place in the STAR 400 Club and a lunchtime party. To celebrate the successes, the district threw a pizza party for the student stars, with popsicles as dessert. As the students ate their rewards, their teachers and principals addressed them class by class, having the students from each grade stand to be recognized. “You have all scored the highest you could score!” pronounced school superintendent Dr. Judith Rossi. “Give yourselves a hand!” Each student was presented with a golden certificate immortalizing the hard work and high achievement. After 45 minutes of praise, pizza and popsicles, the students headed back to class, ready to continue in the quest for a excellent education. “We are really proud of our students here in Williams,” praised Dr. Rossi. “By recognizing the outstanding achievements of over 200 kids, we are sending a message to the community: we have a great thing going on here at our schools in Williams! Please join us in celebrating their successes and their commitment to excel.”

Arbuckle 4H pandemic flu The seasonal flu vaccine is now CLUB OfF TO A arriving in doctors' offices, clinics and is available to anyone. If you GOOD START are unable to get your seasonal flu by: mary marsh special to the wpr

he Arbuckle 4H Club is off to a great start. We held our first meeting on Monday September 14. New officers leading the way included Ali Ornbaun as President, Anastasia Cristler as Vice-President, Hilary Brainard as Recording Secretary, Caitlyn Murphy as Historian, Sarah Driver as Attendance and Corresponding Secretary, Molly Doherty as Treasurer, Mary Marsh as Reporter, and Riley Voorhees, Colt Ornbaun and Cody Murphy serving the club as Sergeants-At-Arms. After Key Leader Adrian Murphy explained some of the responsibilities and expectations of 4H members and their families, leaders tempted the members with details about the exciting projects available to 4H members in Arbuckle. One intriguing new offering was Primitive Cooking featuring solar cooking and other low-tech, power-free methods. BBQ Cooking was also a new option 4H’ers had to choose from. Officers were put to work assisting with applications, taking fees, passing out receipts and alphabetizing completed applications for easier processing. Returning members received enrollment forms that were partially completed based upon last year’s information. The feedback on that new approach was good, although it still took a very careful going-over to catch all the details that needed updating. Several Arbuckle members had just returned from the WHY Leadership Conference hosted by Glenn County up at Camp Tehama the weekend of September 11 through 13. The WHY workshops were great! My favorite was Container Gardens and I brought home some very cool cacti to plant. Our meetings are held the second Monday of every month at 7 PM in the multi-purpose room at Arbuckle Elementary School. New members can still sign up and we always welcome adults who would like to help as

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avies Brothers Chevron in Arbuckle will be celebrating their one-year anniversary on the weekend of September 18, 19 and 20. As part of the celebration, Davies Brothers will donate 100 percent of their Arbuckle car wash proceeds from the entire weekend to the Arbuckle Revitalization Committee to be used for revitalization projects, including work on the historic railroad depot. The Arbuckle Revitalization Committee is

a non-profit organization dedicated to the beautification and revitalization of Arbuckle’s downtown area. It was formed in 2002 by a group of citizens who desired to “refresh, restore, and revitalize businesses and community pride in the Town of Arbuckle.” Davies Brothers will also be offering free hot dogs and sodas on Saturday, September 19, during the lunch hour. The car wash is open 24 hours a day and is located at 1129 Putnam Way, Arbuckle. Their phone number is 530476-3551.

vaccine from your medical provider Public Health will be offering a number of community clinics. The pandemic H1N1 vaccine is expected to start arriving the second half of October. The first doses will be directed to those at highest risk for serious complications from flu as well as healthcare workers and then to the rest of the community. Flu vaccine is the single most effective way to prevent flu. Colusa County Public Health encourages everyone to always wash their hands, cover their coughs and stay home when they are sick. This helps protect against the flu and also against other common infections such staph and foodborne illnesses. For more information, please contact Colusa County DHHS Public Health at 458-0380 or check our website at www.colusadhhs.org.

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Citizens for a Better Williams, Kevin and Pat Ash, Diana Azevedo, Mary Burleson, and Andi Armstrong put out 84 flags for Labor Day and to commerate 9/11. Also participating but not shown are Mark and Nick Azevdo, Gary Cranford, DeEtta Mayberry, Don, Joanne and Jordan Burnett, Jake Abel, Jim , Asa ,Chris, and Teri Armstrong, Angie Fulcher, Lonnie Moore and Brian. A special thank you to Williams Hardware for supporting the flag project,and Dave Goforth, Kevin and Garrett Ash for fabrication of the flag poles. The group will have 100 flags to place on Veterans Day.

crawdad festival a success!

WALK FOR THE CAUSE! Colusa County Breast Cancer Walk Saturday, October 10th, 2009 Market & 10th Street Park

The Walk is FREE but donations welcome. Entry forms can be picked up at Lloyd’s Print & Copy Center, McNary Moore Funeral Service and Colusa All Star Realty.

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he annual Knight’s of Columbus Crawdad Festival drew record crowds Saturday September 12. The family friendly event was held at the Colusa County Fairgrounds and was bigger than ever with an expanded children’s play area, seating area and dance floor to accommodate the crowd. People, young and old alike, danced the night away to the Zydeco music, making people feel more like they were in bayou country than Colusa County. The music and sounds of jovial conversations and children’s laughter blended in perfect harmony. Those eager to sample the tasty mud-bugs were treated to heaping plates of the

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steaming, spicy crawdads. This is one of the feature fundraisers held by the Knights of Columbus, one that helps raise funds for them to distribute among the parish, the parish school and other organizations in the community. Also lending a hand at the event were church parishioners and parents of students who attend Our Lady of Lourde’s Parish School in Colusa. The Knights will be returning the favor at the school’s biggest fundraising event, the Pheasant Festival, in November. The Knights will once again hold their event next September, so until then Laissez les bons temps rouler! (Let the good times roll!)

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CANNING RECIPIES TURNING THE ECONOMY AROUND ONE JAR AT A TIME.

Home canning is quickly regaining popularity, especially in these troubling economic times. Another reason it’s coming back is for the simple reason that people like to know where their food is coming from. For some the thought of canning their own produce may seem daunting but there are quick tips available for all skill levels. A few websites I would recommend are: www.homecanning.com, www.pickyourown. org or www.canningusa.com. Many have instructions from the most basic canning projects to some of the most advanced. This is great because you can learn as you go, increasing in difficulty as you are ready. There are hundreds of canning recipes everything from jams and jellies, pickles, sauces and meats. So, here are a couple tried and true recipes to get you started. Happy canning! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Classic Bread and Butter Pickles

Persimmon Jam

Ingredients: • 4 qt Fresh, crisp cucumbers, thinly and evenly sliced • ½ cup Pickling salt • 1 ½ tsp Tumeric • 2 tbsp Mustard seed • 8 Medium white onions, peeled and thinly sliced • 5 cups Sugar • 1 tbsp Celery seed • 5 cups Cider vinegar • 2 qt cubed ice Directions: 1. Mix onions, cucumbers, salt, ice and let stand with a heavy lid for 3 ½ hours. 2. Drain completely and put contents into a large pot. 3. Add sugar, spices and vinegar and heat until contents are almost to a boil, stirring often with a wooden spoon, but remove from heat before it comes to full boil. 4. Pack the pickles into hot jars (see suggested websites for instructions if needed) and seal. Makes 8 pints. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Pickled Asparagus Ingredients:

• 3 to 3 ½ lbs Fresh asparagus, depending on the thickness of the spears • 15 Allspice berries • 5 Garlic cloves, peeled (more if you really like your garlic) • 50 Black peppercorns • 25 Coriander seeds • Nutmeg • Red pepper flakes, this is to taste, use more for added heat, or less depending on your preference • 2 ½ tsp Canning salt • 2 tbsp Sugar • 2 ½ cups Water • 2 ½ cups White wine vinegar

Directions:

1. Trim asparagus to fit canning jars, leaving a half inch of space from the mouth of the jar. Prepare jars for hot water bath canning (see suggested websites if instructions are needed). In a medium stock pot mix water, vinegar, salt and sugar, bring to boil. 2. Once mixture has boiled, fill each hot jar with one garlic clove, three allspice berries, 10 black peppercorns, five coriander seeds, red pepper flakes to taste, small pinch of nutmeg. 3. Fill jars with asparagus, tips up. Do not stuff spears into jars, use only enough to easily fill jars. 4. Pour hot brine into jars, leaving a half inch from the top. 5. op jars with prepared lids and process in hot water bath for 10 minutes. Turn jars upside down on kitchen towel until cooled (overnight). 6. For best results wait one month to six weeks before eating. 7. Yields five 12 ounce jars. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ingredients: • 3 lbs Persimmons • 7 cups Sugar • 2 Lemons, juice only • 6 oz Liquid pectin

Directions: 1. Wash peel and seed persimmons 2. Mash persimmons and place pulp in a clean stock pot 3. Add sugar and lemon juice, mixing well 4. Bring slowly to a boil over medium heat until sugar has dissolved, stirring frequently 5. Boil hard for about a minute, remove from heat and stir in pectin 6. Skim with metal spoon 7. Pour into hot prepared jars and seal ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Old Fashioned Pumpkin Butter

(easy refrigerator version) Ingredients: • 2 lbs Sugar pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into 2 inch chunks • ½ cup Dark brown sugar, packed • ¼ tsp Ground nutmeg • ½ tsp freshly grated ginger • ¾ cup Ground cinnamon • 2 tbsp Lemon juice Directions: 1. Place pumpkin in a roasting pan, covering tightly with foil 2. Roast pumpkin in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until tender 3. Transfer pumpkin into a food processor and blend until smooth 4. Place pumpkin puree in a medium stock pot and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, stirring often until very thick 5. Add brown sugar, spices and lemon juice, Cook for five minutes or until sugar is dissolved. 6. Cool and serve or store in refrigerator for up to a week ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Colusa County Law Enforcement Citizens Police Academy The Citizen Police Academy provides an opportunity for citizens to become familiar with the day-to-day operations of the participating law enforcement agencies. This will enable students to gain a better understanding of the procedures, guidelines, responsibilities, and demands that guide your Colusa County law enforcement agencies and its employees.

•K-9 Demonstration •Community Issues •Dispatch and communications Who can attend? Persons who live, work, or attend school in Colusa County are eligible to apply and will be given first preference.

What are the requirements? Persons who want to attend must Academy Topics and Courses be at least 18 years of age, have no Some of the topics and activities prior felony convictions, and no academy attendees will participate outstanding warrants for arrest. in include: When and where is the citizen •Overview of each Colusa police academy held? County Law Enforcement The Colusa County Law Agency Enforcement Agencies will host •Laws of Arrest, Search, and one Citizen Police Academy per Seizure year. •Patrol Operations •Traffic Enforcement, Radar, The Academy will be held at and DUI the Williams Area California •Prosecution of Crimes Highway Patrol, 100 E Street, •Narcotics and Gangs Williams, CA. Some activities •Tactical Operations and demonstrations may be held •Crime Prevention in various locations in and around •Community Policing the County. •Investigations; Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Academies will normally run

10 weeks. Classes will be held on Tuesday nights from 6 to 8pm. The Academy will start on October 6th, 2009 and end December 8th, 2009. How much does it cost and how do I apply? There is no charge for the academy. For more information or to receive an application, contact: Colusa County Sheriff’s Office 929 Bridge Street Colusa, CA 95932 (530) 458-0200 Williams Police Department 700 North Street Williams, CA 95987 (530) 473-2661 California Highway Patrol 100 E Street Williams, CA 95987 (530) 473-2821 Colusa Police Department 260 Sixth Street Colusa, CA 95932 (530) 458-7777

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Colusa county breast cancer fund The Colusa County breast cancer fund will be holding meetings the second Tuesday of every month at mcNary-moore from 4Pm - 5pm. for more information please contact Sherry burns at (530) 458-2111.

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MAXWELL – Wednesday, November 4, 2009 – 7 to 9 pm - Maxwell Veteran’s Hall. 250 Oak Street, Maxwell

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

Colusa Regional Medical Center is holding its annual Golf Tournament, Friday 9/25/09. Funds are being raised to support recruitment of new physicians to our community. GOlfers and Sponsors are needed. Contact Kathie Whitesell 237-7765 or D’Ann Bressler 682-9795. Thanks!

Halloween Parade: October 252009. Downtown Arbuckle - ace hardware parking lot. sign in booth opens at 10:30am. Parade to start at 11am. awards will be given for the scariest, cutest, most creative and best theme/group costumes in each age group. Age groups are preschool and under, kindergarten to 2nd grade, 3rd to 5th grade and 6th grade and up. bounce house to be open 12-2pm

colusa county economic development community garden. plots 4’ x 16’, come and be apart of this great community activity. Grow your own produce! take it ome or sell it at the colusa farmer’s market. contact Lynda Reynolds at 530.458.3028 for any questions email lyndareynolds@colusaedc.com. WILLIAMS COMMUNITY CENTER ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES Monday Night Bingo: Everyone is welcome! Early Bird Games begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by the regular games at 7:00 p.m. refreshments available at reasonable prices, home made desserts. Coming September 23, 2009: Another Classic “Topper”.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY meets every Friday night at 6:30 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church (north annex building) at 4th & Jay Streets in Colusa. CELEBRATE RECOVERY is a free program that addresses issues of alcoholism, codependency, drug addiction, and other hurts, habits and hang ups. CELEBRATE RECOVERY is open to anyone who is experiencing pain, brokenness, or just wants support and encouragement. We are an anonymous program. For further information, please call 458-2802.

save the date the second annual festival of Lights celebration will be held december 12th in Williams.. make a difference in your community the citizens for a better Williams hold meetings the 4th thURsday of every month beginning at 6:00pm. meetings are held at the sacramento valley museum. everyone is welcome!! Third annual COLUSA COUNTY BREAST CANCER FUND WALK will be held on saturday, October 10, 2009. signups will be held at memorial park (10th & Market street, colusa) registration 9-10am. walk begins promptly at 10am. join us for entertainment and fun after the walk. the walk is free but donations are gladly accepted! for information, entry forms, and donor/ sponsorship opportunities contact sherri burns at (530) 458-2111. Pacific Flyway Quilters the county’s quilt guild. monthly meetings will be held the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Meeting starts at 7:00pm located at the Colusa Masonic Hall 311- 5th street. Colusa County General Plan Update; Community Meetings: WILLIAMS – Tuesday, September 29, 2009 – 7 to 9 pm. Williams Library 901 – E Street, Williams. ARBUCKLE – Tuesday, October 6, 2009 – 7 to 9 pm Arbuckle Fire Department 506 Lucas Street, Arbuckle COLUSA

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Church of the Annunciation in Williams Annual Rummage Sale. New location this year: Williams Veteran s Hall, 9th & ‘C’ St., Dates Sale starts: Thursday, October 1st, Friday, October 2nd Time: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 3rd Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon PLEASE SUPPORT THIS FUNDRAISER FOR THE CHURCH!

OCTOBER 17 Colusa firefighters association 2nd annual demolition derby. Colusa county fair grounds. gates open at 6pm. derby starts at 7pm. tickets $15. Contact a colusa city firefighter for more information and ticket availability.

auntie deb’s christmas open house. 4pm.

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City of colusa now offering yoga and meditation classes. Every saturday morning from 10:30am to 11:50am. city hall auditorium. 4 weeks. starting October 17th. $50. Beginners welcome. Deadline to signup is October 9. Contact sandy at 530.458.5622 x109.

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APRD Little Bears Basketball Sign ups are Sept 30th wednesday 6-7pm APRD office 309 5th st Arbuckle or October 3rd Saturday 10-11am balfour park 10th & hall st Fees: $40 for first child, $35 for second child and $30 For each additional child Ages Pre K to 6th grade Games to be played November 14th to February 6th. Players must be 4 years old before 12/2/09. First time players must provide a copy of birth certificate. Forms available at www.

colusa Casino chili cook-off.

OCTOBER 21 Emergency Preparedness Fair at the Colusa Fairgrounds from 10 am to 4pm. Set up time is 8am, and the doors open to the public at 10.

red cross fall training: mass care overview. DSMCC200A. 1-4PM and 5:30pm to 8:30pm. colusa senior center. contact Jeanie Kessinger, 530.458.5471

The Colusa County Deputy Sheriff’s Association and Mag Winders Car Club are having the 1st Annual Cops and Rodders Car Show in Colusa on Sept. 26th, 9:00AM to 2:00 PM in front of the Historic Courthouse. They are asking for pre-1973 entries only (and request that no vehicles be displayed on trailers.) There will be awards, music and more. The entry fee is $30 and includes free tee shirt and dash plaque. They are asking persons to call (530) 218-0542 or e-mail copsandrodders@ymail.com for details and entry applications. Note: There has been a lot of interest thus far, with over 45 applications submitted. DSA Board Member and Past President Sgt. Joe Garofalo is the contact person coordinating the event along with Mag Winders Car Club, which is comprised of vintage car owners from ColusaCounty and farther.

red cross fall training: emergency vehicle trainingl. 9:00AM. colusa senior center. contact Jeanie Kessinger, 530.458.5471

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Colusa Cowboy’s Home Game Schedule. Games to be played at Colusa High School. September 5, vs. Orland. September 19 vs. Sutter. October 10, vs. wheatland. October 17 Vs. Yuba City. Mighty Mites play at 8:45. Jr. Peewee play at 10, Peewee play at noon, jr. midget play at 2 and midgets play at 4.

City of colusa now offering adult co-ed volleyball. monday nights 7pm to 9pm. egling middle school. October 5th through november 9th. $3 per night. Drop-ins welcome. Contact sandy at 530.458.5622 x109.

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Colusa county general plan update. colusa Community meeting. 7 to 9 PM. Colusa industrial properties conference room. 100 sunrise blvd. The Colusa county business and visitors center, the friends of the colusa county library will present an evening with aurthor, todd borg.

OCTOBER 25 CRMC swing FOR LIFE golf tournament at the colusa golf and country club

SEPTEMBER 28 Williams City Planning Meeting

SEPTEMBER 29 Colusa county general plan update. Williams Community meeting. 7 to 9 PM. Williams Library. 901 E. Street, Williams.

Arbuckle Revitalization CommitteE 7th Annual Car Show & Depot BBQ The Sacred Heart Bazaar will be serving a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings at the Maxwell Legion Hall. Take out dinners available. 4PM to 7PM. A fun night for everyone! We hope you all come!

OCTOBER 27 Arbuckle Revitalization committee car show.

OCTOBER 4 OCTOBER 29 Huge Colusa Rummage Sale. 8:30-2pm Colusa Sac River Fire Dept, Market Street. All proceeds benefit Omega Nu Scholarship Fund.

colusa regional medical center senior health fair. Located at the colusa County Fair Grounds. 10am to 2pm.

OCTOBER 6 NOVEMBER 4 Colusa county general plan update. Arbuckle Community meeting. 7 to 9 PM. Arbuckle Fire Department. 506 Lucas street, Arbuckle. red cross fall training: client casework. 1pm to 5PM and 5pm to 9pm. colusa senior center. contact Jeanie Kessinger, 530.458.5471

OCTOBER 10 colusa county breast cancer fund walk. fun family friendly free walk. come show your support for breast cancer patients and survivors alike! registration starts at 9am. walk begins at 10am. 10th street park, colusa. for more information contact sherri burns at (530) 458-2111

Colusa county general plan update. maxwell Community meeting. 7 to 9 PM. Maxwell Veteran’s Hall. 250 Oak Street, Maxwell

NOVEMBER 20 crmc auxillary holiday boutique and bake sale. crmc lobby - colusa 8AM.

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con la energia de bicicletas L a mesa directiva de Supervisores del condado, el día 8 de Septiembre, se presentó con un cheque de $ 11,000 el cual fue entregado por representantes del Gemma power systems California Inc., principal contratista de la planta de energía en Colusa que se encuentra en estos momentos en construcción. Los fondos fueron generados por el torneo de golf que auspició el Gemma power, el cual fue celebrado en el campo de golf de Colusa el día 29 de Agosto. Las librerías del condado son las principales beneficiadas con esta contribución. Wendy Burke, que es empleada en la librería del condado de Colusa nos dijo que los fondos serán aplicados al mantenimiento estructural, y el mejoramiento de los diferentes programas atreves del distrito. El asistente y manager del proyecto Michael Southern, nos hizo la presentación de este proyecto de Gemma y nos dijo que la meta era de la cantidad de $ 5,000 pero estaba contento de anunciar el logro de $ 11,000. El supervisor Chair Gary Evans y el Vice Chair Kim Vann apoyaron bastante esta actividad, incluyendo manejar el carro de bebidas todo el día. Los golfistas y patrocinadores, fueron vendedores y subcontratistas, que hacen negocios con Gemma en el proyecto que esta realiza en el condado de Colusa. Vendedores locales incluyendo Colusa Golf Course, Lloyd’s Print & Copy Center, y Generations. La

Ciudadanos de la Los ciudadanos de la edad avanzada se reúnen en la comida del mediodía, Los Lunes y jueves en el Senior Center, 901 Parkhill St. En Colusa. Las donaciones son de $ 3.00 por cada persona de 60 años en adelante y de $ 4.00 por los que no son personas de edad avanzada. Reservaciones son requeridas, por favor llamar al 530-458-0380 antes de las

Celebración de la fuerza educativa y voluntaria de entrenamiento. (

W.E.T. Action Volunteer Celebration)

El día 20 de Junio el equipo que compone la fuerza educativa y de entrenamiento de voluntarios ( WET) tuvo su primer celebración en el departamento de servicio de salud mental el WET fue fundada por el departamento de salud de Colusa . El programa voluntario de entrenamiento fue establecido en Julio del 2008 y ahora cuenta con 18 activos participantes. Es para consumidores y familiares de los miembros, en el cual ofrecen entrenamiento y educación individual o atreves de actividades de la comunidad, para apoyar y facilitar la pronta recuperación. Los participantes deben de llenar una aplicación y una entrevista formal para ser seleccionados para la participación. Doce voluntarios de WET y 4 miembros del departamento de salud atendieron a esta celebración. El día fue planeado con toques patrióticos, rojo, blanco y azul, para demostrar el apoyo a los familiares de personas que se encuentran cumpliendo con el servicio militar. Certificados de reconocimiento fueron otorgados, para aquellos que han participado en diferentes actividades. Aquellos que fueron reconocidos por su liderazgo para en los programas del WET fueron Debbie Naylor, Rose Solis, Keven Partridge y Charlette Lauppe. Los certificados fueron otorgados por reconocimiento al liderazgo y la edad avanzada participación en Point-In-Time 9:00p.m. Para ordenar la comida. Homeless Count La transportación puede ser acoTeam voluntarion modada si se necesita, también en arte y habilidad ofrecemos entrega de comida así como el ser para aquellos que no puedan voluntarion en atender a este lugar. La comida el matinée de puede ser entregada los lunes – películas, Stamp Out Viernes. Por favor llamar al 530Stigma speakers, 458-0380 para más información. C o m m u n i t y Christmas Toy Drive,

comida también fue proveida por Gemma, en la cual Mi Ranchito, Granzella’s, Twisted River, Olive Garden de Sacramento y Big Mama’s Cookhouse, donaron también sus servicios. Colusa tractor dono vehículos que fueron usados como carros de servicio de bebidas. Los patrocinadores incluyendo Lund Construction, R. A. Nemetz Contruction Co. Bigge Crane y Rigging, F & M Mafco, Nooter/ Eriksen, Inc., United Rentals, Graybar, Granite Electrical Supply, Conco Companies, White Cap Construction Supply, Channel Lumber y Worley Parson, Ltd. Son algunos de los patrocinadores, incluyendo presidentes de compañías y dueños de negocios, algunos tuvieron que viajar hasta aquí para apoyar este evento, algunos de estos desde los estados de Connecticut, Florida, Missouri y Texas. Un total de 74 Golfistas en 18 grupos participaron, y cerca de 120 personas disfrutaron de la comida que siguió del torneo. El grupo de ganadores fue el grupo de Jason Sweet y Ron Polaske de Gemma; yVernon Ericksen, presidente emeritus, y el vicepresidente Phil Hanks, de Nooter/Ericksen, proveedor de los Heat-recovery steam generadores para el proyecto de Colusa. Kristy Santucci, Subcontratista y Administrador de los permisos de Gemma, fue el chair del comité de planeación, el cual incluyo 30 empleados voluntarios de Gemma.

Walk for Recovery, Community Winter Coat Drive, Pumpkin Patch on Wheels, y la celebración anual del Thanksgiving. Cada voluntario compartió una parte personal del programa, y como en Safe Haven, el en el drop-in center, provee apoyo y entusiasmo para que lo0s participantes tengan y desarrollen confianza en ellos mismo. El grupo expreso su agradecimiento a Curtis Boewer, Director del Colusa County Behavioral Health, como visionario que ha apoyado los nuevos programas incluidos en el WET Action Plan. También reconocieron a Steffany Ritchie por hacer este programa posible al escribir planes y llenando reportes al estado. En los pasados nueve meses, los voluntarios de WET han contribuido cerca de 1,000 horas , activamente en eventos y servicio a la comunidad.

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Davies Brothers Chevron hará un lavado de carros (car wash ), para donar lo recolectado al Davies Brothers Chevron en Arbuckle, estará celebrando su anual aniversario en el fin de semana del día 18, 19 y 20 de Septiembre. Como parte de la celebración, Davies Brothers donara el 100 por ciento de lo obtenido en el car wash procedente de todos los días que se realizara este evento, el cual se usara en los proyectos para revitalizar el comité de Arbuckle y sus proyectos, incluyendo el histórico camino del ferrocarril. El comité de revitalización de Arbuckle, es una organización sin fines de lucro, dedicada a la

renovación y embellecimiento de la centro de la ciudad de Arbuckle. El cual fue formado en el año 2002 por un grupo de ciudadanos que decidieron refrescar un poco y revitalizar, los negocios y a la comunidad de Arbuckle. Davies Brothers también estará ofreciendo Hot Dogs y refrescos el día sábado, de Septiembre 19, durante la hora de comida. El lavado de carros (car wash) estará abierto las 24 horas al día y estará localizado en el 1129 Putnam Way, Arbuckle. El número de teléfono es el 530-476-3551.

Pandemia de gripe H1N1 en el Condado de Colusa –Lo que usted necesita saber Pandemia de la gripe H1N1 está circulando en comunidades de California, incluyendo el Condado de Colusa. Los casos de gripe se han confirmado con pruebas de laboratorios en los condados vecinos. "Sabemos que la gripe H1N1 se encuentra en nuestras comunidades y no nos sorprendemos cuando escuchamos los informes de los estudiantes y otras personas con la gripe, "declaro la doctora Dr. Lou Anne Cummings, Oficial de Salud del Condado del Colusa. Los síntomas de la pandemia de la gripe H1N1 son muy similares a la gripe estacional y generalmente incluye fiebre, tos y/o dolor de garganta. Tambén puede tener dolor de cabeza, nauseas, vomitos, diarrhea, o dolores musculares. Aunque la mayoria de la gente que se enferma co la gripe H1N1 se recupera en unos días, sin medicinas sin receta o la necesidad de atención médica, cualquier persona que se ponga muy enferma con la gripe debe de ponerse en contacto con su medico. Para poder evitar la propagación de la gripe es muy importante que cualquier persona con fiebre y tos o síntomas de la gripe se queden en casa. Se les recomiendan a las personas que permanescan en casa hasta que no tengan fiebre por lo menos 24 horas, sin tomar medicina para reducir la fiebre, como ibuprofen o acetaminophen. Trabajadores de cuidado médico deben permanecer en su casa por lo menos 7 días después de enfermarse hable con su médico acerca de cuándo puede regresar a trabajar.

Habrá dos vacunas contra la gripe disponibles este otoño. “Sera 1+2" con una dosis para la gripe estacional habitual y probablemente 2 dosis de la pandemia de la gripe H1N1, ” dijo Cummings. La vacuna contra la gripe estacional está llegando a los consultorios medicos, clínicas y está disponible a cualquier persona. Si usted no puede conseguir la vacuna contra la gripe estacional con su doctor El Departamento de Salud Pública esta ofreciendo una serie de clínicas para la cumunidad. La vacuna contra la pandemia de H1N1 se espera que comiencen a llegar como a mediados de Octubre La primera dosis sera directamente para personas con mayor riesgo con serias complicaciones de la gripe así como trabajadores de salud y luego el resto de la comunidad. La vacuna contra la gripe es la forma más efectiva de prevenir la gripe. El Condado de Colusa Departamento de Salud Pública recomienda a todos que se laven las manos cubrirse la boca cuando tosa y quedarse en casa cuando este enfermo. Esto ayuda a proteger contra la gripe y también contra otras infecciones communes como el estafilococo y enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos. Para más información póngase en contacto con el Condado de Colusa DHHS Salud Pública al 458-0380 o visite nuestro sitio web en www.colusadhhs.org.

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ART TO GROW BY AND C.A.P.C CELEBRATE WITH A RIBBON CUTTING

(Photo Courtesy of Annie Doyle) Recently The new Art to Grow By held their grand-opening ribbon cutting in conjunction with the Community Advocates for Parents and Children's (CAPC) relocation to their new home at 149 5th Street in Colusa. CAPC is a local non-profit organization focused on promoting healthy, educated and productive families. Art to Grow By offers art classes for all ages, opening a whole new world for local children to express their artistic talents and is located right next door to CAPC. The event was put on by the Colusa County Chamber of Commerce.

(Photo Courtesy of Annie Doyle) Miss Colusa County Anastasia Cristler, was on hand for the momentous ribbon cutting along with dozens of other chamber members, friends and family.

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