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n Saturday March 6, 2010 the Colusa High School Future Business Leaders of America Chapter participated in the Northern Section Leadership Conference. The conference was hosted by Center High School in Sacramento. The FBLA members competed in several events hoping to qualify to compete at the State Leadership Conference on April 1518.Congratulations to David Pearson who was elected the 2010-2011 Northern Section Parliamentarian. Also congratulations to all the other FBLA members who did an outstanding job at the conference. Good luck to those competing at the State Leadership Conference. View FBLA on Page 2
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oncerns and complaints are an extremely high priority for the Colusa County Sheriff ’s Department. As there are only so many officers patrolling the streets of Colusa County, they cannot be expected to notice every single problem occurring within the county. But luckily for the department, the county is home to thousands of citizens who have eyes and voices. Each year every town in Colusa County plays host to a public meeting where the Colusa County Sheriff ’s Department is present, giving citizens a chance for their voices to be heard. “Having these meetings is very important to us. We want to try and get a better understanding of what these people may be going through, and then we want to help them with that,” stated Sergeant Neil Cotter. Also present at the meetings are agencies such as Animal Control and the Road Department. The county meetings started off in Grimes on March 11 in the Grimes Scout Cabin.The second one will be held in Maxwell on March 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Maxwell Fire Department. The third meeting will be held on March 25 in Colusa at the Sacramento River Fire-Colusa Station at 7:00 p.m.. Williams will be holding the fourth one on April 1, 2010, it will be at the Williams City Hall at 7:00pm. Arbuckle’s will be April 8 at the Arbuckle Fire Department at 7:00 p.m. Stonyford’s will be April 22 at the Stonyford Grange Hall at 7:00 p.m. The final meeting will be April 29 at Princeton High School at 7:00 p.m.
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COLUSA COUNTY FARM BUREAU RECOGNIZES IMAGINE THIS… CONTEST WINNERS
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ark Twain’s classic Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has been selected as the first “Virginia Read,” a book-in-common project for Colusa County sponsored by the Cutline: Left to right: Wyatt Perry, Theresa La Grande, Liam DeWitt and Gina Jenkins were Virginia Yerxa Community Read the four talented regional winners for the 15th annual Imagine This writing contest. (VYCR), founded in the fall of 2009 (Staff Photo) by family and friends of Virginia ach year thousands of third through eighth grade students across California Wilson Yerxa, a beloved and vital put on their thinking caps to write stories promoting agriculture in the member of the Colusa community Imagine This writing contest sponsored by the California Foundation for for over 60 years. Agriculture in the Classroom. It’s a program that encourages students to develop A community read draws their writing and storytelling skills while exploring agriculture and sharing it with members of a community around others. the same literary work. The selected Four regional winners were selected from Colusa County, all from Maxwell Elementary School. These four students; Liam DeWitt, third grade; Gina Jenkins, title becomes a common thread fourth grade; Wyatt Perry, fifth grade and fifth grader Theresa La Grande, were connecting the people who choose to read it. Continued on Page 3 recognized at the 86th Colusa County Farm Bureau’s annual meeting.
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CONTESTANT PLACINGS The competitors who place are: Business Calculations: 1st Place- Meghan Foster 9th Place- Morissa Lobato Business Communications: 10th Place- Olivia Bassett Business Law: 4th Place- Alex Hinely Computer Problem Solving: 9th Place- Max Ferraiuolo FBLA Creed: 1st Place- Mackenzie Bressler Entrepreneurship: 8th Place Team- Daniel Cunha, Elizabeth Barrera, and Vanessa Mendez Future Business Leader: 5th Place- Brenda Ramirez 6th Place- Marina Rinzler FBLA Principles and Procedures: 6th Place- Olivia Bassett 8th Place- Mackenzie Bressler Global Business: 3rd Place Team- Collin Goodman, Roberto Guzman, and Marina Rinzler Introduction to Business: 10th Place- Connor Herrick Introduction to Business Communications: 1st Place- Cyrus Yerxa 6th Place- Angie Rennick Introduction to Technology Concepts: 10th Place- Max Ferraiuolo Job Interview: 6th Place- Talyn Imhoff 8th Place- Taylor Herrick Management Decision Making: 6th Place Team- Caroline Meyers, Lexi Kraft, and Meghan Foster Parliamentary Procedure: 1st Place Team- Alex Hinely, Collin Goodman, Roberto Guzman, Ruby Dunham, & David Pearson Public Speaking I: 5th Place- Jada England-Gibbs Public Speaking II: 5th Place- Brenda Ramirez Sports Management: 8th Place- Paige Townzen Word Processing I: 1st Place- Mattie Myers 2nd Place- Ruby Dunham 4th Place- Ashley Cotter Word Processing II: 6th Place- Taylor Herrick Who’s Who Nominees: Brenda Ramirez Marina Rinzler Other Awards 3rd Place Name Tag Contest R
COLUSA CITY COUNCIL POSITION AVAILABLE
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he City will be accepting application letters for a vacancy on the City Council until noon, March 31, 2010. The vacancy is being created by resignation of Councilmember Bob MacKaben. This is an opportunity to serve your community and help guide the City of Colusa’s future direction. To apply for the position, submit a letter of application to City Hall, 425 Webster Street, Colusa, CA 95932. The application must be received by 12 noon, March 31, 2010. The letters of application will be submitted to the City Council for initial review at the City Council meeting on April 6, 2010. If you are applying for the position, please plan to be present at the April 6th City Council meeting. At that time, the City Council will select a short list of candidates to receive personal interviews. Personal interviews will be in held in an open public meeting at a date set by the City Council. It is anticipated that the selected candidate will be sworn into office at the City Council meeting on April 20th, 2010. Your letter of application should introduce yourself to the City Council and explain why you want the position of City Councilmember. Along with your application letter, please submit answers to the following questions:
1. What can you bring to the City Council? 2. What is your opinion of the “State of the City?” 3. What are your priorities to move the City towards 2015? 4. What do you feel is the City’s biggest weakness and what are your ideas on addressing that weakness? 5. Discuss your ideas to keep the City fiscally healthy including such things as revenues, cost containment, and Enterprise Funds. 6. What is your vision for Economic Development in the City? 7. Discuss your thoughts on the time commitments required to be a City Council member and how you will meet those time commitments. All candidates for the City Council must meet all eligibility requirements for holding elected office for the City of Colusa. These include, but are not limited to, being a resident of the City of Colusa and being a registered voter in the City of Colusa. For questions contact any City Councilmember, City Clerk Shelly Kittle,or City Manager Jan McClintock. The phone number at City Hall is 530458-4740.
SEAT OPEN ON MENTAL HEALTH BOARD The Colusa County Mental Health Board is seeking nominations of candidates as Mental Health Board members. Duties of the Board include: 1. Review and evaluate the community’s mental health needs, services, facilities, and special problems. 2. Advise the governing body (Colusa County Board of Supervisors), and the local mental health director as to any aspect of the local mental health program.
3. Sit as the Mental Health oversight and accountability for Colusa County Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funding. 4. Review and approve the procedures used to ensure citizen and professional involvement at all stages of the planning process. 5. The Board meets for one hour on the first Monday of each month with the exception of two months out of the year. For more information contact: Sharon at (530) 458-0843.
MINI MISS COLUSA COUNTY
SEEKING CONTESTANTS
Contestants are now being sought to compete in the 2010 Mini Miss Colusa County Pageant. The Mini Miss Pageant will be held Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 8 p.m. in the Grandstands of the fairgrounds. The pageant consists of young ladies, ages 9-12, who will compete in areas such as personality interview, visual poise, stage arts, stage personality and communicative skills. The unique experience provides a platform for the girls to make memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. The 2010 Mini Miss Colusa County contestant handbook and applications are now available at the CC Fair Office. For more information please call 530-458-2641 or visit www.colusacountyfair.com to download the application. Applications may also be found at your local elementary school.
MINI MISS COLUSA COUNTY APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
2010 Miss Colusa County pageant is now open to applicants wishing to participate in this year’s program. The scholarship pageant will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Grandstands located at Colusa County Fairgrounds. Contestants will be judged in the following categories: Poise, Personality and Communication Skills; Beauty of Face and Figure; Academic Achievements and Extra Curricular Act; Presentation, Resume and Cover Letter; Community Involvement (with an emphasis on maturity, individuality, personal standards and future goals). This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure and experience with public speaking and a chance to make once in a lifetime memories. 2010 Miss Colusa County Pageant applications and instructions are now available at the fair office at 458-2641 or download the application at www.colusacountyfair.com. The deadline for application submission is Friday, April 16, 2010.
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MY LITTLE MAYBERRY ESSAYS OF COLUSA
BY: DENISE DENTON-RINZLER
Locavore Heaven When I first heard the word “locavore,” I thought it was some sort of nasty, hungry virus. “Vorare” in Latin means “to devour.” Didn’t sound good. Turns out it’s a wonderful idea for the economy and our health. A locavore is a person who eats locally produced food as the greater part of one’s diet. Brilliant! Locavore. It’s fun to say in a deep, guttural voice. Living in Colusa County makes eating local easy. I can’t begin to name all the sources, but here are a few: O’Connel’s Fruit Stand off Hwy. 45 on Browns Road, producing Asian pears, various varieties of peaches, corn, pluots, persimmons, and juicy nectarines. Chung Sun Market, carrying Foster’s Star Thistle Honey, Melissa
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Discussions take place, usually in small groups. Events for the entire community may also occur, such as a presentation from the author or a guest speaker. On May 22 readers will have the opportunity to share an evening with “Mark Twain,” portrayed by McAvoy Lane, a well-known Twain scholar and impersonator. Other events are in the planning stage. Anyone who would like to get involved in this year’s “Virginia Read” simply needs to pick up a copy of Huck Finn and start reading! The book will be available at all branches of the Colusa County libraries and at the Colusa school libraries. Abridged copies of the book and related titles for younger readers are also available. New books may be purchased at Davison Drug and Stationery, used copies may be found at The Bookworm and Twisted River. More information is available on the website: www.virginiaread.net.
Yerxa’s Taste a Legend all-purpose seasonings and marinades, Central Valley Foods nuts with sweet and savory coatings . Chungs also sells pinto, cranberry, peruano beans and fresh local produce, including tomatoes, melons, peaches and local producers’ premier mushrooms. The Chamber of Commerce/EDC has all sorts of items, including, you guessed it, rice! The rice fields provide birds and crawdaddies galore. And the Sacramento River is full of fish, although my husband claims they hide when he’s out looking for them. Smart fish! One must be in tune with the seasons to be a locavore. You’re not going to be eating local peaches in March. Knowing the foods each have a short season, and eating them in those natural time periods, gives a certain sweet poignancy to each bite. Buon Appetito! Or, to use a local patois, have a heckuva good meal!
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WILLIAMS CEMETERY IN NEED OF FENCE BY: ZACHARY MEHR
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n the 1880s the Williams family donated land to the community because they thought it necessary for their town to have a respectable cemetery for their fellow citizens to put their loved ones to rest. It has been about 130 years, and now the Williams Cemetery averages about 22 burials a year. To keep up with the times, changes and improvements had to be made. In the past 10 years office manager Dawn Nissen and Gino Hacket have accomplished quite a bit, including building an office, a shop, and restroom within the cemetery. Equipment was also upgraded, which was much needed, as not too long ago graves were dug with shovels. Now, coming into the beginning of a new decade, the Williams cemetery needs to accomplish a new goal, one that cannot be done just by the operators. Karen and Wayne Wilson, local Williams residents, approached Dawn Nissen, offering the idea for putting up a fence around the cemetery. As anyone might think, building a fence seems like such a small and simple thing to do, but Dawn knew there would be nothing simple about such a project. The Wilsons knew this, and
that is why they started Dawn off with a sizeable donation of $3,000. “When Karen and Wayne came to me with the idea, they told me they were doing this because they knew this is what their father would have wanted, not only for the cemetery, but it would have been great for the entire town,” she said. The donation put forth was an extremely generous one, but it was nothing compared to the $30,000 dollars needed to complete the fence. “The old fence that surrounds the cemetery right now dates back to the early 1900s. For a new one we need to cover 1500 feet, and it’s also going to take about 300 steel panels. We are also planning on putting stone pillars at both of the entry gates, so this will not be an easy project,” said Dawn. “I really do think once people hear about it, they’ll realize the cemetery is big part of this town, and they’ll open up their checkbooks and help us out.” As the cemetery has completed the planning, one thing stands in the way of beginning the project … money. The cemetery is completely reliant on donations in order to raise the $30,000 necessary to complete the project. You may contact office manager Dawn Nissen at 4732218 or dnis@frontiernet.net to contribute to this community need.
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ast weekend our family picnic) at Point Lobos. Also, if you took a trip to the Monterey go on priceline.com and use the Peninsula, and I have to bidding option for choosing your say it was a very magical time. We hotel, you can find some really great made our way to Point Lobos State deals. Traveling during the week not Park, just south of Carmel, and it only saves you money for lodging, was absolutely beautiful. We were you won’t have to deal with the fortunate to see seals and sea otters, weekend crowds. Most rooms on the and even a pod of dolphins darting coast have refrigerators in the rooms, in and out of the surf. It was truly so take your snacks with you. Happy travels! an awesome experience, seeing the animals in their natural habitat for the first time in my life, Chicken report: They are and I loved sharing that finally ready to make the with our children. move into the chicken We were on a brief coop, a.k.a. the former vacation with our dog run. Now to build friends Tyler and Kelli the actual coop… Randolph and their Funny saying of the two children, and one week: Recently Meredith of the items on our ANDREA MOORE (age seven) made the Publisher itinerary was a trip announcement, “I’ve to the Monterey Bay decided to change my life Aquarium. Aaron and I and be more obedient.” have been to several aquariums along I nearly had to pull the car over, I the Washington and Oregon coasts, laughed so hard. In case you were yet none could compare with the wondering, I haven’t noticed any experience in Monterey. The displays changes so far. and hands-on areas were by far the best we have ever seen, and the fact it kept our children transfixed speaks for itself. Not many things can hold the attention of a five- or sevenyear-old, but we all, parents and kids, stared into the tanks, fascinated by the contents, our favorite being the seahorse exhibit. I can’t begin to describe how neat that was and how many varieties of the little creatures there are. So, if your travels ever take you to Monterey, I highly recommend visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium and enjoying an afternoon (with
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Dear Editor: My name is Jacqueline Litchfield, and I am currently attending Butte College in Oroville, California, where I will be receiving my Agricultural Business and Agricultural Science degrees. I plan to transfer to Chico State University where I will receive my Agricultural Education and Crop Science degrees. My passion for the agricultural industry has stretched as far back as I can recall. Raised in Colusa, I was in the heart of California rice production, which leads me to pursuing my dream in agriculture. With the economy I have noticed many things closing around the small town of Colusa and also in Chico, where I live now. I couldn’t help but notice that the trucking industry is taking a big hit. Trucking and agriculture go hand-in-hand in everyday situations; one cannot exist without the other. Everything we consume traveled by truck at one point or another. Whether it was from the field where it was grown to a processing facility or from the processing facility to the shelves of stores throughout the state, it wouldn’t have gotten there had it not been for a truck. The question is why are more and more trucking companies closing their doors, and why are there fewer trucking jobs in the state? If you talk to any trucking company they would answer by informing you that the economy is bad everywhere, but the economy will not get better when the cost of goods keeps going up because of increased transportation costs. There are going to be more foreclosures, more repossession of vehicles, including big trucks, and more people unemployed. Ultimately the overall scenario becomes a loselose situation; less jobs results in more foreclosures that results in high cost of goods, and the process repeats itself over and over until who knows? Until the state recognizes that it is the state forcing trucking companies to close due to higher regulations, higher costs to retro-fit equipment and higher fees just to register, the system is broken and needs to be fixed. Until the price of toilet paper or a bag of rice becomes unaffordable, it appears no one will notice. It is time to take back trucking in California! I don’t want my education to go to waste. I want employment after graduation, and my career depends highly on trucking to move the industry. Sincerely, Jacqueline Litchfield
OBITUARY Claud Milton Gentry “Milt” 92 of Williams, CA passed away Friday, March 5, 2010 at Prestige Assisted Living in Marysville, CA. Born Oct. 30, 1917 in Nevada City, CA. A Colusa County resident most of his life. Milt graduated from Williams High School and then served in the US Navy from 1941 – 1945. Retired from PG&E as a manager of the Williams District after 44 years of service, after taking over for his father Claud S. Gentry. A member of the Mason’s and volunteer fire dept. of Williams. He enjoyed scuba diving, hunting, fishing, and traveling. Survived by: Son, David Gentry; Grandson, Ty Conner Gentry; Granddaughter, Mia Lynn Gentry and 3 Greatgrandchildren. Proceeded in death by his wife, Elva Gentry after 64 years of marriage and parents, Claud and Ida Gentry A Celebration of Claud’s life will be held at a later date.
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Williams Farmer 3/3/1950 SATURDAY OUTDOOR THEATRE BEING PLANNED FOR WILLIAMS L. E. Tolson who has recently Another Major Enterprise for purchased “Club Royal” just south Williams of Williams announces his grand Williams has again been selected opening will be on Thursday as the location for and Friday. Under a new enterprise to new ownership and come into the county. management of Mr. Ned C. Steele and Tolson, the popular Sons who own and night club will be operate the Williams called “Tuffy’s Club and Colusa Theaters Royal”. will immediately For his grand opening commence the Mr. Tolson has secured erection of a new the services of a fine modern outdoor chef and will feature theater in Williams. prime rib steaks, fried This will be the latest chicken and “A La in every respect, Cart” service. in keeping with the policy of this PAT ASH Williams Farmer enterprising firm and Contributor 3/31/1950- ALVA will bring to Williams Sacramento Valley Museum LANE ANNOUNCES considerable new CANDIDACY FOR business. CONSTABLE H. A. Atwood, of Williams realtor Alva Lane of Williams announced handled the promotional details his candidacy for Constable of and the real estate transaction. Williams Judicial Williams Farmer 3/10/1950 Township. SON OF WILLIAMS COUPLE Alva served RESCUES MAN FROM four years in DROWNING the late war, Floyd Hadley, son of Mr. and Mrs. holding the Elmo Hadley of Williams and a range of S/ lieutenant in the San Francisco Sgt. and was Fire Department, is credited with instructor in saving the life of a man one day last T-Training. week. When the man accidentally He is past fell from the bulkhead at the San commander Francisco Harbor and could not of Williams swim, Mr. Hadley jumped into the Post 214. bay, fully clothed. In the process He served of rescuing him from drowning, as Chief of Hadley lost a shoe and the next day Police during the “near death victim” presented the absence of Chief Crutcher, him with ten dollars for a brand who was on leave in the Coast new pair. Guard. He is forty years of age, has a family of a wife and five Williams Farmer 3/24/1950 children. FOUNDATION FOR SEED Alva states that he feels that is well PLANT IS BEING BUILT qualified for the post he seeks, and Work on the foundation and if elected, will serve to the best of platform for the seed company his ability. across the railroad tracks east of the railroad and south of Williams Farmer 4/6/1951 Williams, is progressing. The NEW STREET OPENED UP surplus dirt that was thrown out Supervisor W. C. Ast has had a crew when the drain ditch was made grading a new street which runs has been banked up to about the east and west of the Farm Center height of a truck bed. Forms are building on Venice Avenue. The being constructed around the fill street will make parking easier for and the building will be on the those attending functions at the elevated ground. newly constructed hall and will make possible the development of DON L. KILLIAN STRONG the property facing the street. BOOSTER FOR RED CROSS When a solicitor canvassing TO ERECT MORE LIGHTS the Stovall Tract for Red Cross ON donations met Don L. Killian, a 7TH STREET willing contributor was found. The city council decided to add During the recent war, Lt. Don more and larger lights in the L. Killian was one of the many business section of Williams at airmen who were down in German its meeting Monday night. While territory. He was shot down over the neon lights of the business Germany and held prisoner at establishments, together with Barth. He stated that the food the present street light, give the packages from the Red Cross were business district plenty of light the greatest part of their diet and ordinarily, when the neon lights the clothing from the Red Cross are off, it is apparent that more was especially appreciated during lights should be placed along the the winter months. streets. He is a strong supporter of the Lights will be placed in the middle Red Cross and urges generous of the blocks and at the alleys. support by the public of the worthy organization. Williams Farmer 3/24/ 1950 GRAND OPENING OF TUFFY’S CLUB ROYAL SET FOR FRIDAY AND
Williams Farmer 4/14/1952 GIRDLES FOR CONGRESS While the men are sending their
shirts to congress, the women of Colusa County at their County Farm Bureau Home Department meeting, decided “at the suggestion” of their chairman, Ora Gobel county chairman, that they send to Congress their girdles with the attached letter. “If figures in Washington can’t be held down, why should I keep mine held down at home, so here’s my girdle.” The women think it’s about time they should take part in expressing themselves in reducing out taxes and government spending. Participants were Ora Gobel, Mary Irvin, Gladys Coffman, of Princeton, Mable Jensen of Arbuckle, and Virginia Brislawn of Colusa.
HIGH SCHOOL NOTESJACKETS LOSE LAST BASKETBALL GAME The Williams varsity dropped their last hoop game of the season to the Pierce Bears Friday, March 7th on the latter’s home court by a score of 45 to 27. It took the majority of the first half for the Yellowjackets to make a field goal although they scored seven of the nine points by free throws. With Frank C l o a k , star ting center, out of the line-up, the Bears rolled to an easy victory and were never on the bottom of the score. High point man was Jerry Myers with six. Gillaspy dropped in 21 for honors at Pierce. Williams Farmer 3/28/1952 WAYNE MORROW ON WAY HOME FROM OKINAWA March 17, 1952 Dear Folks: From the middle of a mucky, semiconverted rice paddy, located near the native village of Nuppunja, Okinawa, comes this hysterical announcement. In a short time the undersigned will again be in your midst, dehydrated, to take his place again as a human being (if possible), engaged in normal pursuit of happiness. In making your joyous preparations to welcome him back in the “organized society”, you must make allowances for the crude environment which has been his unhappy lot for too long (23 months). In short, he may be slightly “jungle jolly”, “boongoon” and “rock happy”. Therefore, show no alarm if he forgets himself and prefers to squat down in the middle of the floor instead of sitting down in a chair, remain calm when he pours gravy on his dessert and mixes peanut butter and green peas and take it bravely when he mentions sleeping fully clothed in the yard! Above all “NEVER” mention the hardships suffered on the home front. Do not ask him why his neighbor’s son held a higher rank than he did, and never make
flattering remarks about the military service, Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines. (Warning: this man will blow his top if anyone mentions the fairness of the Army justice, the speed an efficiency of demobilizations, or the fine food served to the troops overseas.) For the first few months until he again becomes “house-broken” be especially watchful of him when he again is in the company of women, but kindly remember that underneath his attiringtanned skin beats a heart of gold, and that with kindness, tolerance, plenty of home-cooked meals and occasional quart of good liquor, you will, in due time, rehabilitate the hollow shell of the happy civilian you once knew before he started his nightmarish global travels. Send no more letters or packagesyour soldier is coming home. Got the unexpected news Friday and I’m sailing the 19th on the “Mitchell”- if nothing delays me! Going to Stoneman, then Fort Ord for reassignment. Should be home around the 5th. Be seeing you, Love Wayne Williams Farmer 4/18/1952 IN MEMORIAM Friends of Mrs. Dena K. Burrows, who met a tragic accidental death about a year and a half ago, will be gratified to know that a lovely and fitting memorial to her memory has been placed at the local elementary school where she taught for several years. A lovely rose garden which will give pleasure to all who see it for many years to come is a fitting memorial to one, who so dearly loved flowers. An inconspicuous granite stone in soft rose tone marble bears the name of Mrs. Burrows. Members of the eighth grade, assisted by the townspeople, purchased and dedicated the beautiful and lasting memorial to a loved and respected member of out community.
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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
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.
WILLIAMS COMMUNITY CENTER ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES MONDAY NIGHT BINGO: CHANGES Everyone Welcome! Early Bird Games Starting Time at 6:00 P.M. Regular Games Begin at 6:30 P.M. WE WILL NOT BE PLAYING ON 5TH MONDAYS THIS YEAR Refreshments Available at Reasonable Prices, Home Made Desserts Game Day: Third Wednesday of the month, February 17, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. Movie Day: Fourth Wednesday of the month, February 24, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. Price: FREE Refreshments: Soda & Candy are available at a low price. (Bring a Pillow-the seats are hard)
LOOKING TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY? Join the CRMC Foundation Board! For more information please contact any of the current board members, or Dierdre Athenais at 458-582, ext.
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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.
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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!!
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UNDERAGE DRINKING MEETING There will be a Town Hall Meeting on underage drinking on Tuesday, Wednesday, March 30, 2010 at Colusa High School. The meeting is being sponsored by the CHS Friday Night Live Club and will be held in the library at the high school at 7 pm.
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Williams Antique Show March 20 & 21, 2010. 1491 E Street (Old Gym) Williams, CA The Food Booth is sponsored by the “Church of Annunciation” Annual Fundraiser Come have lunch and support our parish at the same time! “Homemade Cakes & Pies” Soup & Sandwiches
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CRMC’S RIDE FOR LIFE APRIL 24TH, 2010
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PACIFIC FLYWAY QUILTERS Pacific Flyway Quilters is presenting “A May Day Quilters Tour” on Saturday, May 1, from 11 am to 4 pm in Colusa. Visit five home sewing
studios, each home with its own mini quilt show. Have refreshments in a country garden sprinkled with quilts, and stop by Colusa’s delightful new fabric shop, Sew N’Things. Door prize. Raffles. Tickets $10. Call 476-2889 or 4584776.
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EXPLORING PRESCHOOL OR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OPTIONS? Our Lady of Lourdes School will have an information night on Monday, March 22nd at 6:30 pm at St. Bernadette’s Hall – 745 Ware Ave., Colusa Information for parents interested in enrolling students in preschool, prekindergarten, kindergarten, or 1st through 8th . Child care will be provided. 530458-8208
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SEAT OPEN ON MENTAL HEALTH BOARD The Colusa County Mental Health Board is seeking nominations of candidates as Mental Health Board members. For more information contact: Sharon at (530) 458-0843. V GLENN-COLUSA CATTLEWOMEN 6TH ANNUAL BEEF RIB AND TRI-TIP COOKOFF AT COLUSA WESTERN DAYS Sunday April 11, 2010. Fundraiser Lunch begins at 11am. Sponsored By: KALF Country 95.7. Messick’s Ace Hardware. Chef Colus & Country Stop. Deadline to sign up for cooking ribs and tri-tip that day is March 30th. Contact Jolyn Campbell for more information 5210755 jolyn.wells@hotmail.com
Streets Park in Colusa. This will be an opportunity to get to know your neighbors and for churches to extend a welcome to those attending with a chance to present their programs and activities. It will be a gathering of good Christian Fellowship and sharing the love of God. There will be free hot dogs, beans and desserts. A jump house is planned and music will be provided by Jeff Poppinga. Other activities are still in the planning stages. Everyone is welcome. For more information and/or to reserve a table, contact George Sandridge, cell 521-6115.
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SPECIAL NOTICE FROM THE AMERICAN RED CROSS Early this evening the American Red Cross, Three Rivers Chapter, Colusa County Branch was called to respond to a single-family dwelling kitchen fire in the City of Colusa. An expectant mother with a small child and her boyfriend were able to retrieve some of their personal possessions from the dwelling The American Red Cross and Impact for Life Organization were able to provide a short-term stay at the a local motel. If the public wants to assist this family, you may contact the Red Cross at 530 673-1460.
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COLUSA RURAL FIREFIGHTERS 16TH ANNUAL COMEDY NIGHT March 27th at the Colusa County Fairgrounds starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $35. For more information call 458-0239.
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CHURCH DAY IN THE PARK Trinity United Methodist Church in Colusa and other Colusa County churches will be hosting the 3rd Annual Church Day in the Park on Palm Sunday, March 28 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the 10th and Market
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eady or not, just look around for yourself. The almonds are just finishing an outstanding, but wet, blooming season. Spent petals cover the ground of some orchards like snow. Trees everywhere are budding out. If you have never pruned any of your trees, at least rid the plant of its dead wood, broken limbs and branches that rub together. These common situations allow the insects and diseases easy entrance into your plants and are a safety hazard. Farmers everywhere have been spraying dormant spray on their trees. This kills over-wintering insect eggs ready to hatch and attack your trees and shrubs. If you are more conservative, at least spray a mixture of ¼ cup vegetable oil, ¼ cup Listerine, 2 tablespoons dish soap, and 4 cups water on your plants early in the day. One wise farmer was quoted as saying, “Farming is like a war between man, weeds, insects and nature.” He’s right, but let’s keep it in perspective, because gardening is supposed to be fun and relaxing. It’s also excellent exercise with multiple gratifying results. There aren’t too many jobs you could find as rewarding as landscaping and gardening. Yes, it’s hard work, however, when the whole yard takes off growing, it becomes a visible, living work of art. This is what you designed for all to enjoy for years to come. I love to drive through established landscapes I designed years ago. It really makes me humble to see some trees with over four-feetthick trunks and neighborhoods with a forest-like effect. Some trees are over 60 feet tall! It was back in
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the early 1970s that coast redwoods were catching on here in the central valley. Since then thousands more are planted every year. What many people forget is how big these magnificent trees are going to get. Go look at a mature tree of whatever type you’re thinking of planting. Ask yourself, “Do we have room for it? What about the sidewalks, driveways, and concrete? Does it have a particular problem with seed pods, roots or mistletoe?” Remember, no tree is perfect, some are just closer than others. Most people, and new landscape designers, have a tendency to over-plant. First it looks like right spacing on paper, but in reality there are often way too many plants. My advice is to walk your neighborhoods and take a camera. Photograph bits and pieces of other yards that work for you. Make a list of things you don’t want and can’t tolerate in your yard. Then fit it together in your own fashion, and design to make it your own version of what works for you and your home. Simplicity is the key to success in creating a real distinguished landscaping job.
plants, it will soon dry into brown compost. This benefits everything as it decomposes. Remember once in a while to give a little back to the soil that is trying to work for you. This method also keeps the weeds down and the moisture in.
4. Start your seeds now for your flower and vegetable gardens. Use recycled nursery pots whenever possible. Plant your garden where it will get the most sun possible. Happy Gardening!
3. Spring bulbs are available now. These jewels come back and multiply year after year. Add a few, and trade some with friends. Changing “In the spring, at the end of the day, annuals, such as marigolds, is so you should smell like dirt.” –Margaret expensive and time consuming. Atwood But if it’s your thing, don’t let me discourage you. Perennials are what I recommend, as they come back year after year.
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THE CANADIAN GEESE FLEW OUT OF THE PICTURE IN OUR LAST ISSUE. WE ROUNDED THEM UP TO GIVE YOU ANOTHER CHANCE TO ENJOY THESE BEAUTIFUL CREATURES.
Gardening tips to consider: 1. Keep your pruners sharp and clean. A sharp edge makes a clean cut. Dirty, infected pruners may spread disease from plant to plant. Use hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle to clean up after use. 2. Don’t throw away clean grass. If your grass is pretty much free from weeds, then don’t throw away valuable compost. If you spread a 4” layer over and around your
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Annual Canadian geese making a visit down by the pond.
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The Williams Pioneer Review would like to congratulate Cathy Bliss, owner of Generations in Colusa on her recent court win. Over the last year she has been battling to keep the doors of her retail store that also offers custom embroidery and promotional items, open after being targeted by the Labor Commission as a clothing manufacturer. On that basis they cited her on numerous violations that fell under that category and wanted her to shut down her business. Finally last week Judge Jeff Thompson ruled in favor of Bliss, as no clothing was being manufactured at the store, simply customized, all items are ready to wear off the rack. It’s troubling what one person’s interpretation of code can do to another’s life.
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LENDING A HELPING HAND Recently when Nicole Segovia was watching tion for children with cancer. Within a week she had television she saw a program sold four boxes. She then wrote a letter explaining her fundraisabout a family who had a child with cancer. This moved her to ing efforts and the reason behind ask her mother Monica Ordaz them and sent the funds to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. A few “Mom, that’s really sad to see that there are kids like me with days later Nicole’s friend Macancer. Isn’t there anything we riah gave her money that she had can do to help?� After discussraised selling posters, pencils and ing ideas with her mother, Nistickers to her friends and famcole went to school and told her ily members extending the fundfriends, teachers and also visited raising efforts. “As a parent I am grateful that I am able to help my local businesses and asked for their help. Soon, armed with a list children learn the true meaning of giving and letting them expeof ideas she decided to sell candy bars. Nicole used money from rience the wonderful feeling of her savings account to purchase helping others,� said Ordaz. the candy then made colorful signs that read $1 dona-
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SAFE HAVEN CELEBRATES 2ND ANNIVERSARY Safe Haven Drop-in Center celebrated its second anniversary this month, with about 50 people, including Colusa County Behavioral Health consumers and family members, enjoying homemade chili, cornbread and fixin’s, along with cake and ice cream to commemorate the event.. The Department of Behavioral Health officially opened Safe Haven in 2008. The name was selected through a contest by consumers who utilize the center. at 162 E. Carson Street in Colusa. It is a welcoming, comfortable area to find an accepting, caring, non-clinical atmosphere where one may feel a sense of belonging. The room opens to an outdoor patio, providing a relaxing area. Donations have provided a picnic table and garden area on the
patio. The center was designed to help consumers take responsibility for personal mental health selfhelp. It provides support in times of crisis and social isolation in order to improve social skills and maintain healthy relationships. In the two years it has been open, the drop-in center has become not only a comfortable assembly area, but has also become the focal point of numerous learning activities and social networking. Workforce Education and Training Volunteer Coordinator Valerie Stirling said, “We have a number of activities such as creative Mondays, potluck dinners, matinee movies, and walking groups to name a few. The center is a place
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he Colusa County Local Child Care Planning Council (LPC), a program of Colusa County Office of Education, Children’s Services, asks Colusa County to come together for children during the Month of the Young Child (MOYC), April 2010. As part of the national MOYC celebrated across the country, the LPC is honoring young children and all those who make a difference in children’s lives. All young children need and deserve high-quality early learning experiences that will prepare them for life, and Colusa County has a great opportunity to do our part to help young children. MOYC is time to recognize the importance of early learning for all young children, and to bring Colusa County together to help give all young children a great start. Young children and their families depend on high-quality education and care, which help children get a great start, and bring lasting benefits to Colusa County. During this time we need to recognize the importance of early learning and early literacy, and to celebrate the teachers and policies that bring early childhood education to young children. The Colusa County LPC has 12 dedicated Council Members working together to improve professional practice and working conditions in early childhood education, and to build public support for high-quality early childhood education programs. In honor of Month of the Young Child, the Colusa County LPC will be hosting the following events to raise awareness of this important month: “Art in the Community” Art Reception Monday, March 29th, 4:30-6:00 at Colusa County Library Started in 2006 as a way to promote MOYC, “Art in the Community” is compromised of local agencies and businesses that commit to displaying artwork made by local children in early childhood programs for the entire month of April. To kick off the event, an art reception is held to view all the artwork in one location prior to being distributed throughout the county. COLUSA COUNTY FAMILY FAIR SATURDAY, APRIL 10TH 10-2, COLUSA FAIRGROUNDS
Our largest MOYC event to date, this free day is held on the first Saturday (with the exception of Easter weekend) of April and features a day of fun for both children and adults alike. Sponsored by the Colusa County LPC, and Community Advocates for Parents and Children, this event features children’s activities, magic shows, jump houses, food and fun! Last year it was estimated that 800+ children were in attendance, and this year we hope to exceed that! EARLY CHILDHOOD JOB SHADOW DAY Each year, the Colusa County LPC selects 3 members of the community to job shadow someone in the early childhood education field. Selected community members are asked to devote, at minimum, 2 hours of their time to work directly with children in a child care center. At the end of their “shifts” they are presented with a mock check, reflective of the average wage that someone in the early childhood field receives. Past participants have included Tom Indrieri, Colusa County Board of Supervisors member, Addie Maupin, Colusa County Board of Education member, and Kay Hosmer, Colusa City Council Member. This year’s event will occur in April, with participants and specific dates TBA. If you would like more information on MOYC, or would like to participate in any of the above, please feel free to visit our website at www.colusacountylpc. com or contact Ginger Harlow, LPC Coordinator at ext. 10306.
where consumers and families feel comfortable.” Behavioral Health staff conduct programs such as successful lifeskills, peri-natal Group, teen group, and meditation group. Stirling said she is very appreciative of the support the Mental Health Board and the community overall have shown the center. “It is a very important support system in many lives in Colusa County,” she said. “We hope it will continue for many years to come.” In a letter to the director and the department, Leo Steidlmayer, Mental Health Board member stated he was “very impressed” with the celebration. Steidlmayer was the board member who two years ago requested the department begin a drop-in center for its clients.
ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM ADDRESSES VITAL ISSUES IN COLUSA COUNTY BY ELIZABETH KALFSBEEK Colusa County’s unemployment rate and illiteracy rate are both the second highest in California. Nancy Salm, Adult Literacy Coordinator for the Colusa County Library, believes there is a correlation between the two figures. “Colusa County’s unemployment rate is the second highest in the state, at 25.9 percent, as of February this year,” Salm said. “When you look at our illiteracy rate and our unemployment rate, they affect one another. It’s two sides of the same coin, but I don’t know which one came first.” Colusa County’s illiteracy rate is 33.8 percent, far below even neighboring counties. Yolo County’s illiteracy rate is 15.9 percent, Glenn is at 21.9 percent, Sutter is 19.2 percent and Yuba is 18.4 percent. California’s overall illiteracy rate is 23.1 percent, with Imperial County the highest in the state. “A business looking for workers has to have a skilled workforce,” Salm said. “And if you can’t get a skilled workforce in this county, you wouldn’t come here or you wouldn’t stay. (The Adult Literacy Program) is not only beneficial to the individual to learn to read and write, but it’s also beneficial for the community because it provides an educated workforce to attract business.” With only two consistent adult volunteer tutor and adult learner pairs in the Colusa adult literacy program, Salm hopes to recruit more volunteers to reach more individuals. Adult Literacy programs have been in effect in California libraries since 1984 as a partnership between the California State Library and local city and county libraries. The service provides help throughout the state annually to nearly 20,000 adults to improve their literacy skills. According to libraryliteracy.org, 3.4 million adults in California have below-basic literacy skills, or the ability to “read or find information in a simple literary text.” “Service to adult learners is the foundation
of library literacy services because reaching the adult is the critical first step in addressing the literacy needs of the entire family,” states libraryliteracy.org. “Serving adults provides continuity and a bridge to the family and the community.” Library literacy staff members, like Salm, offer outreach and support services such as recruitment, initial and ongoing training and coordination of volunteer tutors and learners. Salm has been the literacy services coordinator in Colusa since January, after a 17-year career as an educator. “My job is to resurrect the program,” she said. “(The Colusa program) has been huge and also practically nothing over the years.” Tutors undergo a 10-hour training period through the library before they are assigned a learner in their own community. Learners are initially assessed to see at what level they are, what they need, and from there the tutor determines the curriculum. Most tutors and learners spend an hour per week in one-onone instruction, and a tutor may spend an additional hour per week preparing materials. Homework is optional for the learner. After the adult volunteer and student are matched, it becomes a partnership between the two to fulfill the learner’s goals. “It’s all about them being adults and the students being the leaders,” Salm said. All ranges of literacy needs are addressed, from understanding basic English, to passing the GED, to “on-the-job” English and firstaid English. The library provides support materials, lesson plans, books and other resources. “The best gift a person can give is their time,” Salm said. “And volunteers not only give the gift of their time, but also teaching others to read and write. With only a two hour per week commitment, it’s an incredible way to spend time, and look how much can be accomplished.” For more information about the Colusa Adult Literacy Program, contact Nancy Salm at 458-7671.
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Pierce High School Agriculture Mechanics Instructor and FFA Advisor Cindy Rohde, received the Leadership in Agriculture award at the recent Colusa County Farm Bureau annual dinner. (Staff Photo) (Courtesy Photo)
The CCFB recognized Ben Carter with the Distinguished Service Award for all he has done in the farming community. (Staff Photo)
Lady Bug Doherty gave a rousing demonstration educating the audience on all the products made from cattle, some very surprising.
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CHP TO LEAD DUI ENFORCEMENT SWEEP THROUGHOUT STATE
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Driving under the influence (DUI) continues to be a major traffic safety concern in California. According to the Statewide Traffic Records System, in 2008 there were 790 people killed in collisions in California where the primary collision factor was DUI. That same year, more than 217,000 DUI arrests were made by law enforcement agencies, statewide. Unfortunately, after the arrest some individuals fail to appear in court to be held accountable for their actions. In an aggressive approach to combat this problem and make the state’s highways safer for the motoring public, the CHP will seek out and serve warrants on drunk drivers who have been charged with DUI, but failed to appear for court. “The people who are wanted made the poor choice to drink and drive and were arrested for DUI. Afterward, they ignored court orders, failing to appear and refusing to pay the imposed fine and address other court sanctions,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. In an effort to hold these people accountable for their actions, a warrant is issued by the court for their arrest. With the help of a
federal grant, the CHP will rein in those with outstanding DUI felony and misdemeanor arrest warrants by establishing teams of officers whose specific purpose is to serve DUI warrants throughout the state. Over the next several months, the teams will focus their attention on counties with an overwhelming number of outstanding warrants within four of the CHP’s Divisions including: Southern, Central, Valley and Golden Gate Divisions. It is expected that more than 6,000 warrants will be served through September 30, 2010. “Those individuals with outstanding DUI warrants can also turn themselves in to their local CHP Area office for the purposes of surrendering themselves on their own terms,” added Commissioner Farrow. “Otherwise, they will be arrested wherever they are found, which may prove to be quite inconvenient and perhaps embarrassing.” Funding for the “DUI Warrant Service Project” is provided by a $311,568 grant awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Imagine This.... Meet Little Drip
Zucchini
By Theresa LaGrande Fifth Grade Maxwell Elementary Shannon Vierra, Teacher
Gina Jenkins 4th Grade Maxwell Elementary School
Snuggled in my bed, reading my favorite horse book I heard an annoying sound. Constant and irritating it broke my concentration just as I was at the most exciting part in the story. Slapping the book down and flipping back the covers I climbed out of bed to investigate. Step by step I followed the sound to the bathroom where a little voice cried out to me “Stop it!” I jumped back while looking around and called out, “Who’s there?” “It’s me, Little Drip,” the voice said, “and I want you to stop it!” Well sure enough I looked down and there coming out of the faucet was a little drip of water. “Is that you speaking to me?” I asked. “Yes.” responded the little drip of water, “and I want you to stop it!” “Stop what?” I asked getting kind of angry at this bossy little drip. “Stop wasting water, of course.” he commanded. “Oh, well why didn’t you say so in the first place.” I commented. “Not that I understand why you are so worried about such a small amount of water.” “Well let me tell you a thing or two little Miss…. What is your name?” Little Drip questioned. Standing tall I announced that I was Theresa. “Theresa, my darling child, you have a serious lesson to learn about the importance of every last drip of water. I see you live in the country, does your family farm?” he asked. “Yes, my Dad is the best farmer in the whole world.” I proudly responded. “Then your father uses water for irrigation and must know the importance of water conservation for agriculture.” Drip said. “If he is as good a farmer as you say then he must manage his irrigation carefully and be very observant. He probably chooses the proper irrigation system for his different crops and schedules his water for different growth stages and climate conditions. He must keep run off to a minimum because water cost money. Actually, farmers believe water is as good as gold.” “What kind of crops does your father grow?” Little Drip asked. “Rice and almonds mostly.” I responded. “I’ll bet he uses flood irrigation for his rice fields and drip irrigation for his almond orchards. By the way, drip irrigation was named after me, but you probably guessed that already.” Drip bragged. “Does he ever go out and check his irrigation?” “All the time, and lots of times I get to go with him.” I answered excitedly. “He makes sure the water is even over the fields and that it is flowing properly and at the right speed. He checks to be sure the drip hoses are working. Making sure they are not clogged and that the water is not puddling. It’s a lot to know but he says someday maybe I’ll get to check the water on my own. I can hardly wait!” “Do you want me to tell you what really scares me Theresa?” Little Drip asked. “Ok.” I said, “I’m listening” “A drought!” Little Drip stated with fear in his voice. “That’s when it rains very little for a few years and the lakes and rivers get low, and there’s not as much water to go around. That’s always a hard time for farmers because they need water to grow their crops. That’s also when it is the most important time to conserve water. You can’t just let it drip out of faucets because it really adds up to a lot of water. California is in facing a drought right now so you have to be very careful not to waste water.” “I’ll be very carefull from now on Little Drip.” I promised. “Thanks for listening to me Theresa.” Drip said with a yawn. “It’s always nice to make a new friend. I hope I have helped you to understand why every little drip of water is as important as me. I am getting very tired. Why don’t you have a drink of water, turn the faucet off tightly, and go finish your story. We’ll visit more tomorrow. Good night Theresa.” “Good night Little Drip” I whispered, as I turned out the light.
Hi, my name is Gina and this is my first time ever planting my own garden. At first my mom and dad said no I couldn’t plant one, but then they realized that it would be nice to have home grown zucchini. That’s not why I want to do it though. I just like the idea of working at my Dad’s farm and visiting the horses, sheep and all the other kinds of animals there. I like to help them. “First I’m going to work the ground. I’ll rotor till and shovel to make rows to plant the seeds,” told my Dad. “Okay, but you plant your own seeds and water them by yourself,” replied my Dad. “It’s a lot of hard work and you know that, Gina.” “All right, I promise.” “You better!” exclaimed Dad. I said to myself as I looked at the seed packet, “Let’s see, now that my soil is prepared, how far apart I should plant my seeds. I know what I should do now. I’ll plant them each about two inches away from the other so they won’t be too crowded. Then if I need to remove some because of crowding I’ll do that later. Mom and Dad will be so proud of me. I can’t wait until I see a sprout.
My Day at a Walnut Orchard By Wyatt Perry Fifth Grade Maxwell Elementary Shannon Vierra, Teacher It’s a sunny day and I am on my way to my friend Leslie’s walnut orchard. She has been working in the walnut business for years. She is going to give me a tour of the orchard. “Oh, here we are. Hi, Leslie,” I said. “Hi there little buddy. Let me show you around. Just follow me!” exclaimed Leslie. Here are our walnut trees. They are one year old, and over there are the trees we just planted. As you can see, some are just popping out of the ground.” “Why do you have the poles with the sprinklers on them?” I questioned. “Those are to keep the soil wet so they can sprout easily,” explained Leslie. “Leslie, why do you have tape and paint around the trees?” I asked curiously. “Good question, let’s go take a look,” said Leslie. “This is Callie, our grafter.” Leslie and I walked over to Callie with the paint can. I asked, “What is a grafter?” “A grafter cuts the Black Walnut at an angle and wedges the English
Walnut to it. Then they put the tape around the graft and paint it to make a watertight seal over it. We cut the branches that start to grow on the English Walnut off so that the tree puts all of its energy into making the English Walnut tree grow,” explained Leslie. “I guess that kind of makes sense, but why do you graft and why don’t you just plant the English Walnut tree?” I asked. Leslie answered “We plant the Black Walnut because it grows better. We graft the English Walnut onto it because it produces walnuts better.” “Did you know that walnuts have as many omega-3’s as fish? California’s walnuts make up 2/3 of the world trade and 99 percent of the U.S. commercial supply.” “Leslie, how long have walnuts been around?” I asked. “Well, little buddy, walnuts date back to 7000 B.C. They are the oldest food known to man that comes in a nutshell,” Leslie replied. “Do you know when people started selling walnuts or who was the first person to sell them?” I questioned. “Well, the first commercial planting was by Joseph Sexton in Goleta, a town in Santa Barbara County,” answered Leslie. “Can you tell me the steps walnuts go through?” I asked. “First, they are planted. Then
Several Weeks Later: “Excuse me,” said Farmer Johnson. “Oh! I am so sorry. I didn’t see you standing there,” I stated. “It’s all right,” answered Farmer Johnson. “You know when I was your age I always wanted to plant a garden; so I did too.” “Wow! That’s cool,” I replied. “You know I have some facts about zucchini that I would love to share with you,” said Farmer Johnson. “You do?” I questioned. “Oh yes,” replied Farmer Johnson. “Did you know that in cooking zucchini is prepared the same as a vegetable even though it is really an immature fruit?” “No, I don’t think I did know that. I’m really surprised it is really a fruit because I always thought it was a vegetable,” I answered. “Well, if you do enough cooking and investigating about vegetables and fruit, you would probably have learned all that eventually,” said Farmer Johnson. “Zucchini also comes in yellow, light green and dark green. They are also good both cooked and raw. It is probably one of the most used plants because they are cooked in many ways, like boiled, steamed, barbequed, and baked,” stated Farmer Johnson. “Gina! Time to Liam DeWit come in for dinner,” 3rd Grade yelled Mom. Maxwell Elementary School “Okay, Mom. What are we having for dinner?” I inquired. “Good day ladies and gentlemen of the press. My “Why, zucchini, of name is Pom E.Granate and I am running for President of course!” replied Mom. the California Good-For-You-Foods. I know, I know. Who
when they are about six to eight years they start producing walnuts. It is a long process,” Leslie explained. “Wow, that is a long time to wait. You must have to be really patient. Do you harvest walnuts the same as you do almonds?” I questioned. “We use shakers and hullers just like they do for almonds, so you could say they are about the same,” Leslie replied. “Hey little buddy, you have to remember that walnuts are very heart-healthy and help protect against heart disease. In medieval times walnuts were considered medicine. People would make a medicine containing them to use to soothe terrible aches and pains. They also thought it could soothe the dead,” Leslie said. “Wow!” I exclaimed. “You have really taught me a lot today. It has been really fun.” “You will have to come back later and see how much the trees have grown. You will be amazed how fast they go from a sprout to a full grown tree,” said Leslie. “I will definitely be back! This has been a fun day at the walnut orchard.” Vroooooom! Our car sped down the gravel road, away from the orchard. “Hey Mom, I am really looking forward to my next visit. When do you think we can come back?”
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is he you say. I realize I am not as famous as my fellow candidates Tom Ato and Al Mond. However let me assure you I am as equally if not more valuable to the health of people as my fellow Good-For-You-Foods. Does the press have any questions for me? Yes, you in the back. Hi.” “My name is Al Falfa from the Daily Legume. Where did you come from?” “The Spanish brought the pomegranates in 1769. Pomegranates are actually one of the oldest fruits known to man. Pomegranates prefer a dry, mild climate like parts of California. They are naturally adapted to areas that have cool winters and hot summers. The pomegranate is selfpollinated as well as crossed- pollinated by insects such as bees. Any other questions? How about you ma’am?” “Howdy the name’s Granny Smith from the Fruit Digest. I’d like to know what your valuable qualities are.” “Pomegranates are very healthy fruits. They are a great source of potassium and they are packed with vitamins A and C. We also have antioxidants which are groups of minerals, vitamins, and enzymes that help protect the body from harm. Also, our juice may keep your arteries healthy. I have time for one more question. Yes, Sir.” “Hello. The name is Wally Nut from Orchard Illustrated. I’d like to know what you can do with a pomegranate.” “Great question, Wally. The pomegranate has a tough leathery skin, but the inside is full of sacs filled with sweet, juicy pulp. The pomegranate can be eaten by hand by breaking it open. The individual sacs make a nice garnish. Pomegranates are used mostly as juice. The juice can be used in many different ways. It can be made into fresh juice to drink, to make jelly, sorbets, or hot or cold sauces. Pomegranate juice is made by putting the sacs thru a squeezer kind of the same as lemon juice. “Any more questions for me? Thank you ladies and gentleman of the press. I hope you remember me when you are voting for California Good-For-You- Foods!”
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EL CEMENTERIO DE LA CIUDAD DE WILLIAMS NECESITA LA RESTAURACIÓN DE LA PARED QUE LO RODEA En los años 1880 una familia de la ciudad de Williams dono el terreno a la comunidad por que ellos pensaron que era necesario para su pueblo el que tengan un cementerio respetable, para sus compañeros ciudadanos, y el de tengan un lugar respetable para sus seres queridos para el momento que se tengan que irse de este mundo a descansar. Para mantenernos, acorde en los tiempos que vivimos, se requiere de renovaciones y mejoras, para que el cementerio este en buenas condiciones, en los últimos 10 anos los encargados del manteamiento del cementerio Dawn Nissen y Gino Hacket han logrado varios cambios incluyendo el agregar una oficina, un taller, y baños dentro del
cementerio. El equipo ha sido también renovado, y actualizado a las necesidades actuales, no hace muchos las tumbas eran cavadas con palas, ahora comenzando una nueva década, el cementerio de Williams necesita cumplir con una nueva meta, una que no puede ser completada solamente con los operadores de este lugar. Karen y Wayne Wilson, residentes locales de Williams, se han acercado a Dawn Nissen, ofreciéndole la idea de poner una cerca o barda, lo cual parece una cosa muy sencilla de hacer, pero Dawn sabe que no hay nada sencillo acerca de este proyecto, los Wilson saben que no es sencillo por eso es que comenzaron con ellos mismos haciendo una donación de $ 3000 dólares.
“Cuando Karen y Wayne vinieron conmigo con esta idea, ellos me dijeron que ellos estaban haciéndolo porque sabían que su padre hubiera querido esto, no únicamente por el cementerio, sino también por el beneficio de los ciudadanos del pueblo.” La donación es muy generosa, pero desafortunadamente no se compara con los $ 30,000, necesarios para esta noble causa de completar esta meta. ‘” La vieja barda que rodea el cementerio, fue construida en los 1990. Necesitamos una nueva que cubrirá aproximadamente 1,500 pies y los cual necesitara 300 paneles de fierro, también se está planeando poner pilares de piedra en la entrada, de modo que esto no será un proyecto fácil de completar”, nos comento Dawn. “Personalmente
DESEMPLEO Y ANALFABETISMO EN LA CIUDAD DE COLUSA VA EN AUMENTO El desempleo en el condado de Colusa va en aumento así como el alfabetismo, tanto así que ocupan el segundo lugar en el estado de California. Nancy Salm, coordinadora del alfabetismo en adultos en el departamento de librería del condado de Colusa, y ella piensa que existe una relación entre estos dos problemas. El desempleo en el condado de Colusa tiene el segundo lugar en el estado de California, con el 25.9 por ciento en el mes de Febrero, en lo que va de este ano, nos dijo Salm, “cuando miras el porcentaje de analfabetismo, y de desempleo, uno se da cuenta como uno afecta al otro. Son los dos lados de la misma moneda, pero no se sabe cual viene primero. “Un negocio que busca por empleados busca empleado que tienen que tener habilidades”. Y si las personas no tienen las habilidades en este condado, no te quedas aquí y se irán a otro lado. ( El programa de alfabetización para adultos ) no solo beneficia al individuo en los que se refiere a leer y escribir, también esto es beneficioso a la comunidad, porque esto provee de una fuerza laborar con habilidades y en lo consecuente esto atrae a mas negocios a la comunidad.” Con únicamente dos voluntarios de enseñanza de alfabetización en el programa para los adultos en la ciudad de Colusa, no es suficiente por lo cual
Salm desea que sea posible que tengamos más voluntarios que quiera ayudarnos a progresar en este tema que es de vital importancia a la comunidad. Los programas para los adultos de alfabetización están disponibles desde el año 1984, como resultado en la unión entre la librería del estado de California y las librerías locales de las diferentes ciudades del estado, este servicio provee la ayuda de cerca de 20,000 adultos anualmente atreves del estado, para el mejoramiento en las habilidades en la literatura. De acuerdo con la organización de literatura de las librerías 3.4 millones de adultos en el estado de California están por debajo de lo básico en cuanto a la habilidad de leer o escribir, así como encontrar básica información en un texto. “El servicio de alfabetismo en los adultos es de gran importancia pues provee a estas personas de los pasos básicos en la literatura para las necesidades de las familias” “Ayudando a los adultos es como se construyen puentes entre las familias y la comunidad. Los miembros del equipo de la librería, como Sam, ofrecen servicios y soporte, así como el reclutamiento inicial y el entrenamiento así como la coordinación de voluntarios en la tutoría a los aprendices. Salm ha sido el coordinador
en el servicio literario en Colusa desde Enero, después de una carrera de 17 anos como educador “Mi trabajo es resucitar el programa, (El programa de Colusa) que realmente no se ha desempeñado completamente atreves de los últimos anos. Los tutores tienen un periodo de 10 horas de entrenamiento atreves de loa librería antes de que se les asigne, alguien que requiera de enseñanza en la comunidad. Las personas que necesitan el servicio de aprender primero son revisadas para ver el nivel en el que están de educación, que es lo que necesitan Y así el tutor determina el programa en el cual se trabajara con la persona. La mayoría de los tutores y las personas que se sirven de este servicio, dedican una hora a la semana, yendo poco a poco en la instrucción y puede que se dedique una hora más en la preparación de los materiales.Tareas son dejadas a la decisión para los que están aprendiendo. Después que el adulto voluntario y el estudiante se han coordinado se convierte en una unión de los dos para alcanzar la meta de aprendizaje. “Todo es referente a servir como adultos que somos y al estudiante el comenzar a ser un líder” Todos los niveles de educación son servidos, desde el entendimiento de
EL DEPARTAMENTO DEL SHERIFF DEL CONDADO DE COLUSA CELEBRARÁ SUS REUNIONES ANUALES DEL CONDADO Las preocupaciones y las denuncias son de suma prioridad e importancia para el departamento de sheriff del condado de Colusa. Pues aunque tenemos varios sheriffs en las ciudades patrullando las calles, es algunas veces un poco imposible el poder saber todos los problemas que existen en las ciudades. Pero afortunadamente para los sheriffs, el condado de Colusa cuenta con ciudadanos que tienen la disponibilidad de participación, pues usan sus ojos, y sus voces, para el beneficio del condado, y de su comunidad. Cada ano, cada pequeño pueblo en el condado de Colusa celebra una reunión pública, donde está presente el Departamento del Sheriff del condado de Colusa, dando a cada ciudadano una oportunidad para que su voz sea escuchada. Dejando a las personas a que expresen sus opiniones y las denuncias el cual es un papel muy importante y valorizado pues gracias a esto es que se pueden hacer cambios notables en la comunidad. “Estas reuniones son de suma importancia para nosotros. Queremos tener mejor comunicación y entendimiento atreves de la comunidad y así de este modo saber cuáles son las necesidades y problemas y así poder resolverlos”, nos comento el sargento Neil Cotter. El departamento del sheriff no es el único que está presente en estas reuniones también se encuentra en estas reuniones el departamento de control de animales y el departamento de caminos. Las reuniones del condado comenzaran realizando la primera en el pueblo de Grimes, el 11 de marzo de 2010 a las 7:00 P.M. en la cabina del explorador de Grimes. La segunda será en maxwell el 18 de marzo de 2010, también a las 7:00 P.M. en el cuerpo de bomberos del maxwell. La tercera reunión será celebrada el 25 de marzo de 2010 en Colusa en la estación del departamento de incendios del rio de sacramento de Colusa y también será a las 7:00 P.M. Williams tendrá su reunión el 1 de abril de 2010, esta se celebrara el el ayuntamiento de Williams a las 7:00 P.M. Arbuckle sostendrá el suyo el 8 de abril de 2010 en el departamento de cuerpo de bomberos de Arbuckle a las 7:00 P.M. Stonyford tendrá el suyo el 22 de abril de 2010 granero de Stonyford a las 7:00 P.M. La reunión final será el 29 de abril de 2010 en Princeton en la High School de Princeton y será sostenida otra vez en el 7:00 P.M.
pienso que en cuanto las personas escuchen de este proyecto y que se den cuenta que el cementerio es parte muy importante de la comunidad en la que viven, estarán dispuestos a ayudar en este proyecto”. El cementerio ha completado el planeamiento, pero algo todavía está en medio del cumplimiento de este proyecto….el dinero. El cementerio está abierto a las donaciones para poder completar los $30,000 dólares necesarios para este proyecto, si usted está dispuesto a donar puedes llamar al oficial encargado Dawn Nissen al 473-2218 o dnis@fontier.net para contribuir con las necesidades de la comunidad.
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Local Williams resident Francisco Villa discovered his inner artist several years ago, but only recently decided to share his talents with the rest of the world. WPR: Where were you born and raised? Villa: I was born and raised in Mexico and came to the United States in 1980. I was 18 and needed a better job. WPR: Where do you currently live? Villa: I live in Williams and have been here for almost 30 years now. WPR: Have you always been into art? Villa: I started doing art just a few years ago, but never thought people would like it, so I never shared it with anyone. WPR: What were some of your first pieces? Villa: Well, everything I do is about balancing. I cut metal, making different kind of figures and create pieces that balance on very small objects. WPR: How did you learn how to do it? Villa: Just playing around with nails and screws and trying to balance them with weights on them. WPR: What do you hope to do with your art? Villa: To create custom pieces for people. WPR: What do you do when you aren’t working on your art? Villa: I have a full time job in the rice fields, so I only do art in my spare time. WPR: Do you have items for sale? Villa: Yes, I do have a few for sale and making new ones everyday to sell. WPR: How can people buy your work? Villa: They can contact me at (530) 473-5410. They can see what I have done so far and if they like it we can start a new project for them.
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