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COMING EVENTS

Friends of the Library Wine Tasting & Art

ShowMay 2 @1pM

Stonyford RodeoMay 2 & 3

Arbuckle RevitalizationCarnitas Cook Off

May 3 @ 12pM

AARP Driver’s SafetyMay 9

Mothers DayMay 10

Spring ConcertColusa Stock

May 12

Colusa County Fair Entry Deadlines See Page 4

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Every 15 Minutes comes to Pierce High School

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In a society where it seems that kids are growing up faster than ever, they are

also faced with life’s lessons at a younger age. Recently students at Pierce High School completed the Every 15 Minutes Program, a program to help them recognize real consequences can come from decisions they will have to make. Every 15 minutes someone is injured or killed in an alcohol related accident. Every 15 minutes a family is shattered forever. During the first day, Every 15 Minutes pre-selected students are taken out of the classroom, one by one, by a cloaked Grim Reaper. After the student’s departure a police officer enters the classroom to read that student’s obituary, an obituary written by the dead student’s parents or loved ones. A few minutes later the student returns to class as the living dead, complete with white face makeup, coroner’s tag and a black Every 15 Minutes t-shirt. During this time other law enforcement officials go to the homes or places of employment to deliver mock death notifications. This begins a journey, although simulated, for both the student and their parents, one they hope will never become a reality. Local law agencies staged a crash scene using real vehicles, people and emergency responders, everything and everyone that

would attend a real accident. To make things as realistic as possible a makeup artist came in and gave them bloody wounds and gashes, all in an effort to make as big of an impact as possible. McNary Moore Funeral Home was on hand to take the bodies away. An “arrest” is made, the drunk driver taken to the Sheriff ’s Office where he is booked, thrown in jail and later arraigned by the Judge, all caught on film for later viewing by the student body. The Every 15 Minute’s students spend the night away from home with counselors working together to write goodbye letters to their families, the parents are also charged with the same heart wrenching task. Even though the knowledge that it isn’t real is at the back of their minds, the emotions are the same. The program concludes with a “funeral” assembly where there are guest speakers and the “departed” students read their letters to their parents and siblings, saying goodbye. These letters were to start out with: “Dear Mom and Dad, every fifteen minutes someone in the United States dies from an alcohol related traffic collision, and today I died. I never had the chance to tell you.......” While there were a few guys in the crowd who tried to laugh it off like it was no big deal, the vast majority watched the proceedings in silence...

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Students, Teachers and Parents process the information and emotions during the conclusion of the Every 15 Minutes Program. (Staff Photo)

Colusa FFA & 4H Members Take Top Swine Honors at Jr. Grand National

BY Zachary MehrWriter/Contributor

Colusa County FFA and 4-H members made their presence known in Daly City, California at the

annual Jr. Grand Nationals recently. Taking home several awards, they did a fine job representing their agricultural roots.

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Alyssa Sankey, Cow Place Board Member & Amanda Thomas. (Courtesy Photo)

Colusa FFA & 4H Members Recieve Awards at State Conference

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At the 81st State FFA Leadership Conference held April 18-21, 2009 Colusa FFA members Morgan Bressler and Alyssa Sankey competed Proficiency Award Program. Morgan was the State Winner in Diversified Agriculture Production and second in Diversified Crop and Grain Production areas. Alyssa was the State Winner in the area of Swine Production and second in Equine Production. Alyssa and Morgan will now submit their winning applications to the National FFA Organization for review in hopes of being selected as one of the four national finalists. If selected in their areas they will go through the interview process at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis being held in October which will determine the national winner.

Alyssa Sankey & Morgan Bressler display their achievement awards. (Courtesy Photo)

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Every 15 Minutes comes to Pierce High School CoNTiNuEdmany with tears streaming down their faces. While most would never admit it, it seemed to really strike a chord in both the students and parents in attendance. Seeing that casket at the front of the room brought the possibility of tragedy that much closer to home. “This may have been a drama,” said teacher George Green “The choices you make and the results are not.”

“We love you all and we want you to plan and prepare for your future. Plan and prepare to avoid these circumstances,” he concluded, imploring the students to not drink and drive. The consensus was that if one person’s life is saved, the program was worth it.To learn more about the program visit www.every15minutes.com.

Calling all Walkers, Joggers, Runners, Crawlers and dashers!

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The 2nd Annual DISTRICT DASH is going to take place in Williams on

Saturday, May 23. This is a FUN RUN and WALK for ALL ages. There will be a Kid’s Challenge for little people starting at 8:00 a.m. For 6 year olds and under, the distance is 200 meters and 7-9 years old, the distance is 400 meters. This will be followed by a 1 mile, 5 K and 10 K Run/Walk at 8:15 a.m. The 10 K is new this year and will be the 5 K course twice. All events start at the Williams Middle School, 260 11th St. The entry fee is $20 which includes a souvenir short sleeved t-shirt or $10 without a t-shirt. The Kid’s Challenge is free.

T-shirts are available for pre-registered runners only. However, if you would like one, you may place an order and the shirt will be delivered at a later date. Pre-registered participants who would like a t-shirt must register by May 15, 2009. Entry forms can be obtained by calling (530) 864-4262 or (530) 473-2592 OR just show up the day of the event! The divisions are as follows: 9-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70. . .

Please Note: This event was formerly held on Pioneer Day. The District Dash is going to be on May 23 and Pioneer Day is going to be on June 6.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration has Long California History

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Cinco de Mayo celebrations in California date continuously from

1863 as a recognition of Mexican heritage, patriotic spirit and triumph over adversity. While not only a national holiday in Mexico, the fifth of May is celebrated regionally, especially in the state of Puebla, where an outnumbered Mexican militia defeated a substantial army of French invaders, intent on establishing a North American stronghold for Napoleon III, in 1862.

Mexico had earned its independence from Spain in 1821, but the imperialistic designs of France became evident when loans from France, England and Spain came due. England and Spain relented in their attempt for immediate payment, but the French, who were aiding the Confederacy in the U.S. Civil War, saw an opportunity for a larger presence on this continent. Despite the Mexican victory at Puebla, Napolean III was eventually able to place a regent, his Austrian cousin, Maximilian I, in the country until the Mexicans, with the help of U.S. military and monetary resources after the Civil War, were able to send the French home for good five years after the battle at Puebla. Since that time Cinco de Mayo festivals have celebrated Americans of Mexican ancestry, as well as the patriotism and cooperation of Mexico and the U.S. in defending against foreign adversaries, exemplified by the heroism of the Mexicans at Puebla. The celebrations frequently display Mexican and U.S. flags and may include music, dancing, food, beverages, parades and colorful Mexican-heritage displays and performances.

Colusa Friends of Music to Benefit Colusastock

BY NIKKI HANCOCKWriter/Contributor

Volunteers will gather this Saturday, May 2 once again for an annual all-

day music festival to benefit children. This year’s event, coined “Colusastock,” will be held at the T.K. Marshall arena at the Colusa County Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

“I believe that all children should have music in their lives,” said Gene McKasson, founder of the original children’s benefit concert in 2007. The first music festival was held to benefit Taylor Parker, a five-year-old girl who had been tragically paralyzed in an auto accident. McKasson, along with friends, pulled together to plan an event to help raise money for the girl’s family to help with medical costs. The first event was such a success that planners decided to make it an annual occurrence, with the 2008 beneficiary being Shriner’s Hospital in Sacramento, the hospital where Parker received her care. “We do this every year because it (children) is a good cause,” McKasson stated. “The one stipulation for this is that the money always goes towards something to benefit children. According to McKasson, the event will not only host Colusa residents, but all of Colusa County and beyond. For an $8 donation, people of all ages can enjoy a wide variety of music, many activities for kids, and food and beverages. McKasson, who has been a musician himself for 32 years, picked the Colusa Friends of Music as this year’s concert beneficiary after hearing that music programs in local schools have been cut.

“Kids need music,” McKasson said. McKasson, along with the local Highway 20 Band, will be performing at the event, as well as Legend, the Backyard Blues Band, Courtney Lynn & Big Trouble, Light in December, the Colusa High School jazz band and choir,

and many other local favorites. McKasson and his crew of volunteers would like to invite everyone to join them for the event. They are still looking for donations and volunteer help as well. For more information, contact McKasson at (530) 330-0877.

As at previous concerts (photo from the 2007 event) there will be plenty of activities for kids and the entire family at the May 2 event. (Courtesy Photo)

Highway 20 band (pictured here at the 2008 Children’s Benefit Concert) will be performing at the fairgrounds on Saturday along with many other local favorites, in an effort to raise money for Colusa school’s music programs. (Courtesy Photo)

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Key Facts about Swine Influenza (Swine Flu)COuRTESY Of CDC.GOV

Swine FluWhat is Swine Influenza?Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza in pigs. Swine flu viruses cause high levels of illness and low death rates in pigs. Swine influenza viruses may circulate among swine throughout the year, but most outbreaks occur during the late fall and winter months similar to outbreaks in humans. The classical swine flu virus (an influenza type A H1N1 virus) was first isolated from a pig in 1930.How many swine flu viruses are there?Like all influenza viruses, swine flu viruses change constantly. Pigs can be infected by avian influenza and human influenza viruses as well as swine influenza viruses. When influenza viruses from different species infect pigs, the viruses can reassort (i.e. swap genes) and new viruses that are a mix of swine, human and/or avian influenza viruses can emerge. Over the years, different variations of swine flu viruses have emerged. At this time, there are four main influenza type A virus subtypes that have been isolated in pigs: H1N1, H1N2, H3N2, and H3N1. However, most of the recently isolated influenza viruses from pigs have been H1N1 viruses.

Swine Flu in HumansCan humans catch swine flu?Swine flu viruses do not normally infect humans. However, sporadic human infections with swine flu have occurred. Most commonly, these cases occur in persons with direct exposure to pigs (e.g. children near pigs at a fair or workers in the swine industry). In addition, there have been documented cases of one person spreading swine flu to others. For example, an outbreak of apparent swine flu infection in pigs in Wisconsin in 1988 resulted in multiple human infections, and, although no community outbreak resulted, there was antibody evidence of virus transmission from the patient to health care workers who had close contact with the patient.How common is swine flu infection in humans?In the past, CDC received reports of approximately one human swine influenza virus infection every one to two years in the U.S., but from December 2005 through February 2009, 12 cases of human infection with swine influenza have been reported. What are the symptoms of swine flu in humans?The symptoms of swine flu in people are expected to be similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal influenza and include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and coughing. Some people with swine flu also have reported runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.Can people catch swine flu from eating pork?No. Swine influenza viruses are not transmitted by food. You can not get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork and pork products is safe. Cooking pork to an internal temperature of 160°F kills the swine flu virus as it

does other bacteria and viruses.How does swine flu spread?Influenza viruses can be directly transmitted from pigs to people and from people to pigs. Human infection with flu viruses from pigs are most likely to occur when people are in close proximity to infected pigs, such as in pig barns and livestock exhibits housing pigs at fairs. Human-to-human transmission of swine flu can also occur. This is thought to occur in the same way as seasonal flu occurs in people, which is mainly person-to-person transmission through coughing or sneezing of people infected with the influenza virus. People may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.What do we know about human-to-human spread of swine flu?In September 1988, a previously healthy 32-year-old pregnant woman was hospitalized for pneumonia and died 8 days later. A swine H1N1 flu virus was detected. Four days before getting sick, the patient visited a county fair swine exhibition where there was widespread influenza-like illness among the swine.In follow-up studies, 76% of swine exhibitors tested had antibody evidence of swine flu infection but no serious illnesses were detected among this group. Additional studies suggest that one to three health care personnel who had contact with the patient developed mild influenza-like illnesses with antibody evidence of swine flu infection.How can human infections with swine influenza be diagnosed?To diagnose swine influenza A infection, a respiratory specimen would generally need to be collected within the first 4 to 5 days of illness (when an infected person is most likely to be shedding virus). However, some persons, especially children, may shed virus for 10 days or longer. Identification as a swine flu influenza A virus requires sending the specimen to CDC for laboratory testing. What medications are available to treat swine flu infections in humans?There are four different antiviral drugs that are licensed for use in the US for the treatment of influenza: amantadine, rimantadine, oseltamivir and zanamivir. While most swine influenza viruses have been susceptible to all four drugs, the most recent swine influenza viruses isolated from humans are resistant to amantadine and rimantadine. At this time, CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with swine influenza viruses.What other examples of swine flu outbreaks are there?Probably the most well known is an outbreak of swine flu among soldiers in Fort Dix, New Jersey in 1976. The virus caused disease with x-ray evidence of pneumonia in at least 4 soldiers and 1 death; all of these patients had previously been healthy. The virus was transmitted to close contacts in a basic training environment, with limited transmission outside the basic training group. The virus is thought to have circulated for a month and disappeared. The source of the virus, the exact time of its introduction into Fort Dix, and factors limiting its spread and duration are unknown. The Fort Dix outbreak may have been caused by introduction

of an animal virus into a stressed human population in close contact in crowded facilities during the winter. The swine influenza A virus collected from a Fort Dix soldier was named A/New Jersey/76 (Hsw1N1).Is the H1N1 swine flu virus the same as human H1N1 viruses?No. The H1N1 swine flu viruses are antigenically very different from human H1N1 viruses and, therefore, vaccines for human seasonal flu would not provide protection from H1N1 swine flu viruses.

Swine Flu in PigsHow does swine flu spread among pigs? Swine flu viruses are thought to be spread mostly through close contact among pigs and possibly from contaminated objects moving between infected and uninfected pigs. Herds with continuous swine flu infections and herds that are vaccinated against swine flu may have sporadic disease, or may show only mild or no symptoms of infection.What are signs of swine flu in pigs? Signs of swine flu in pigs can include sudden onset of fever, depression, coughing (barking), discharge from the nose or eyes, sneezing, breathing difficulties, eye redness or inflammation, and going off feed.How common is swine flu among pigs? H1N1 and H3N2 swine flu viruses are endemic among pig populations in the United States and something that the industry deals with routinely. Outbreaks among pigs normally occur in colder weather months (late fall and winter) and sometimes with the introduction of new pigs into susceptible herds. Studies have shown that the swine flu H1N1 is common throughout pig populations worldwide, with 25 percent of animals showing antibody evidence of infection. In the U.S. studies have shown that 30 percent of the pig population has antibody evidence of having had H1N1 infection. More specifically, 51 percent of pigs in the north-central U.S. have been shown to have antibody evidence of infection with swine H1N1. Human infections with swine flu H1N1 viruses are rare. There is currently no way to differentiate antibody produced in response to flu vaccination in pigs from antibody made in response to pig infections with swine H1N1 influenza.While H1N1 swine viruses have been known to circulate among pig populations since at least 1930, H3N2 influenza viruses did not begin circulating among US pigs until 1998. The H3N2 viruses initially were introduced into the pig population from humans. The current swine flu H3N2 viruses are closely related to human H3N2 viruses.Is there a vaccine for swine flu? Vaccines are available to be given to pigs to prevent swine influenza. There is no vaccine to protect humans from swine flu. The seasonal influenza vaccine will likely help provide partial protection against swine H3N2, but not swine H1N1 viruses.

For more information visit www.cdc.gov

National brings the sport of rodeo to an urban audience. The Grand National is also a county agricultural fair, run by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. It is held for teenagers across the state who are participants in their local FFA and 4-H chapters to enter sheep, goats, pigs, cattle and even rabbits to be judged in the event. The competition was between teenagers from all over California who enter their livestock hoping to take home the first place belt buckle. There were four competitors from Colusa Country entering livestock though both FFA and 4-H. Maxwell High School was represented by Jamie Traynham, who entered cattle, and Kendall Viera who entered swine. There were also two students from the City of Colusa, Alyssa Sankey who was a participant the year previous and Amanda Thomas, both entering hogs at the Cow Palace competition. Alyssa Sankey, who is in FFA, won the belt buckle award for the Reserve Supreme Market Hog and the FFA Outstanding Swine Exhibitor, this award for having one of the cleanest barn areas for her hog in the completion. Ms. Sankey also had a class winning bred and owned gilt in the breeding show. “It was a great to have high scores in the show this year, as in last year I was just kind of there”, stated Alyssa.Amanda Thomas also had an outstanding show, winning the Champion Lightweight 4-H Hamp buckle, and the 4-H Outstanding Swine Exhibitor. All of these teenagers who entered there animal will also be entering them at the Colusa County Fair held from fifth of June to the eighth. “It was really great to get the girls out there. It was nice for some of them to do well being that this might be one of the final years this competition is held.” said Heather Thomas, mother of Amanda Thomas and the Ag teacher and FFA organizer at Colusa High School. Ms, Thomas went on to explain “because of the economy and the cost to put on the show, this may be one of the last years the Jr. Grand Nationals are held.” The event might be seeing its final years but organizers have promised the public that the event will go on for at least one more year.

Colusa FFA & 4H Members Take Top Swine Honors at Jr. Grand National CoNTiNuEd

I had to laugh reading Nikki’s column last week, we both started our new

businesses within a couple of months of one another, both newbies to the self employment game. It was scary, for me at least, especially in this economy. Would I succeed? When deciding what I wanted to do post SH I looked at my options and what was needed in this area. I thought of taking my newfound experience and putting it to work as a freelance writer, easier said than done. I sent out inquiries but received nary a response. Hmmm, I was stumped. It was after watching several depressing newscasts that I had a thought. Why couldn’t I report on positive things for a change? There were already two area newspapers but they were committed to hard news, the politics, deaths and things that sometimes leave you shaking your head about what the world is coming to. So, I decided to come up with a newspaper FILLED with positive things, all things local. Who doesn’t want to see their child or neighbor in the paper, for something good? With that in mind I set out on my adventure, I poured myself into the new publication, figuring that I may as well

do one thing and do it well. Now, a little over a year later the paper has grown by leaps and bounds. Yes, it was scary. Was it easy to have faith? No, not always. It’s human nature to question yourself, whether or not you are doing the right thing. All a person can do is figure out what they want to do, research and see if it’s needed or wanted, then if those lights

are green, find support in the community and go for it. We recently held the annual Colusa County Chamber of Commerce Dinner and it was a great time! The Colusa Casino Resort graciously hosted the event and took a lot of the work and stress off the board. Even though we tried a few new things like business members having booths for guests to visit, everything went

smoothly. I would like to thank the staff at the Casino for all their efforts, they did a wonderful job. I also want to mention that we would love everyone, not just chamber members to come out for next year’s event. It’s really a lot of fun and gives people a chance to meet and mingle with local business owners and a chance for the chamber to show what it can offer both businesses and individuals. Recently I made the trip down to

Arbuckle where they held the Every 15 Minutes program. It was a trip I made with dread, just knowing how emotionally charged the assembly would be. I had my first experience with the program last year in Williams so I knew what to expect, even with that foreknowledge it didn’t make it any easier. Even though both my kids are very young, the whole thought of them drinking and driving and possibly being injured or killed, curdled my insides. I got there a little early to get a good seat, one that I would be able to get a couple of good photos from. I entered the gym where teachers and people helping put on the program were finalizing the preparations before the student body made their way into the gym. As I sat there, preparing my camera and making a few notes they tested the speaker system with the song “Arms of an Angel” by Sarah McLachlan. Anyone who has ever heard that song can imagine how choked up I was. All the what-ifs start rolling through your mind. Needless to say that by the time the students who were reading their goodbye letters to their parents took to the podium, I was already a wreck barely containing my own emotion. I can’t even imagine what it was like for the parents of the teens who were participating in the program. To have a police officer come to your door, all the while knowing it wasn’t real, to tell you your son or daughter had been killed? All I know is I wish they had

a program like this when I was in high school, I’m sure it would have saved some lives of those from my school as well as those from the neighboring town. Like the instructors say during the program, it’s all about making the right decision. It would be much easier calling a friend or a parent to take you home then to lose your life or take the life of another. There is no coming back from that, no do-over’s. On that note, kiss your kids and hug your friends, no matter how old they are the lesson remains the same, please don’t drink and drive.


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ANDREA MOOREPublisher

Ride for LifeMy personal best of seven miles

on my bike was beaten last Saturday when I rode in the Colusa Regional Medical Center’s Ride for Life event. The ride was also seven miles, the furthest I’ve clocked myself on my quest to reach 17 miles, but I tacked on an extra two miles getting to and from the hospital, the beginning and ending destination. What a great event. Hospital supporters of all ages gather every year to raise money to help support the local hospital, a very worthy cause in my opinion. This year, nobody could have ordered better weather from Mother Nature herself. It was a perfect day for the ride and there was a good turnout of cyclists from babies and toddlers to older folks… one dog, Mickey, even hitched a ride on the back of his owner’s bike! Of course I take any chance I can to ride my bike so it seemed obvious that if I could do it for a good cause with great people on a great day I would. But there was another reason that I wanted to participate in the event, something a little deeper than my love of bike riding. The 2006 Ride for Life event was the first event of any kind

that I ever covered as a full-fledged professional writer. I was sent out to the hospital camera, notebook and pen in hand, completely scared and

green as could be. I had never even met anyone in Colusa and never been a professional reporter before. The funny thing looking back is that I was actually afraid that I would be too timid to go up to people and talk to them and ask questions. I apparently didn’t know how things worked around here. Within five minutes

of my arrival I was surrounded by people telling me “My name is… make sure you get that spelling right, here would you like a photo of me?” It was classic. After that story, I was hooked. Writing is a hobby I started at the age of seven years old when I got a gift certificate for The Inkwell in Willows for making the Honor Roll in school. I took that gift certificate and bought a journal and some pens and started writing. I still haven’t stopped. My mom always told me that I had a special talent and should pursue it as a career, but everybody’s mother thinks they are super special in many ways. Even after becoming the first-ever

editor at my high school’s newspaper and receiving a college scholarship for journalism, I still never thought I could write anything worth reading and never took the idea of writing professionally seriously. That is not until a reporter position became available and somebody encouraged me to apply. The fact that this one person thought I was good enough gave me the confidence to try and it’s amazing to me how far a little bit of confidence can take you. Three years later I have quite the resume under my belt, have had a column for two years, have been a former newspaper editor, and am working on multiple books (I call them my best-sellers). Encouragement can mean everything to a person. We all know somebody struggling with something, trying to meet a goal, or who is lacking self-confidence in some area. I never hesitate to reach out and throw some encouragement out to anyone anymore. I’ve personally seen how far it can take a person! What are you working on yourself that you could use encouragement on? Do you have a story of a time that someone’s encouragement made a difference to you? I’d love to hear from you, send your stories to [email protected] or 235 W. Wood Street, Willows, CA 95988 or call (530) 934-2594.

NIKKI HANCOCKColumnist

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COMMENTARY The Colusa Regional Medical Center Foundation put on their 5th annual Ride for Life fundraiser. All the fundraisers the CRMC Foundation hosts are to raise money for Colusa Regional Medical Center. The foundation holds the Ride for LIfe in the spring and a Golf Tournament in the fall. We really cherish living in a community that shares the importance of supporting one another. Earlier in the week the weather forecasters predicted rain, (although we need it badly) I was pleased to see a beautiful blue sky morning for our bike ride. On Saturday we had around 70 riders, including those who traveled on the back of bicycles peddled by moms and dads. This is such a fun-loving day where the community comes together for a good cause. Most of the bikers rode 7 miles and those with children, a shorter route of approx. 2 miles. We ended the day with a hot dog and chips lunch. To our sponsors: THANK YOU! All are so important to our fundraisers. Please join us next year and take part in a truly memorable event!

Kelli Randolph

After reading Nikki’s Column in the April 17th issue, I had to chuckle because she hit the nail on the head. You almost have to be crazy to be self employed, especially in this day in age; yet being called crazy sounds a little too rough. I would have to rephrase, that it takes a special breed of individual to become an entrepreneur. I find it amusing watching those TV infomercials that talk about “work from home!” or “I made $20,000 just today!” get rich quick schemes. Yet they fail to mention the amount of hours it takes to get setup, the taxes and out of pocket expenses you acquire and it may take several months or years before you see any results or take a day off. Just yesterday I asked my boss if I could take a few days off and he simply replied “No, there is just TOO much to do and that I was going to have to put in some long hours these next few weeks”. Oh Wait, I am the boss… When you become self employed you loose the benefits of asking for a day off, switching with another employee, or taking sick or vacation days. Often I find myself at the office until 4AM. Then I rush home to catch a few hours of shut eye and get back (hopefully) in time to open my doors to prevent any potential harassment from customers for being late. If only they knew… Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy what I do and I wouldn’t change it. It just seems odd when individuals fall for the ‘get rich quick’ schemes and believe that by opening the doors to the public they will become an overnight success story. I have been in business for five years and yet to see a paycheck. Over these past few months my business has been growing and expanding and I am constantly figuring out how to meet and exceed my customers and clients expectations. I am always second guessing myself over wether or not I made the right decision when I signed a contract for a new piece of equipment.

Last Thursday at the Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, I was presented with the Distinguished Service to Business Award. It was a great honor and I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who has supported me over these past years, my friends and family who at times I neglected for a project, and the continuous support of the local community and businesses. Thank You.

The Every 15 Minutes program rattled Pierce High School Students once again. As a former Every 15 Minutes Participant, I know

how difficult it is for the family and the students who participate in the program. Many students believe it’s a big joke or a game. A persons life is not a game. On April 22, 2004, I died from a motor vehicle collision caused by a drunk driver; he got away and was able to live his life. I couldn’t imagine what was going through my parents minds when the (although pre-arranged) police officer came to the door of my home to announce my death. It still gets me today. I can honestly say, the program changed my life. I realized that the choices I make are going to be what I will have to live with. To this day, I hesitate to get behind the wheel even if I’ve only had only one drink and if I’ve had had two drinks I set my keys aside and call for a designated driver. This is my only word of advice to all the teenagers out there. If you are out having fun with your friends, enjoy it. But if you drink, even just one, don’t risk it. Call a sober friend, call your mom, dad, uncle, brother, or sister, or call a police officer that you may know. Yes you may get in trouble, maybe even get grounded, but your loved ones will respect you by the choices you made. I know mine did when I called for my mom on my 21st birthday when the driver of the vehicle said “Who’s Driving? I know I can’t…” Those words scared me, and it should scare you too…

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WILLIAMS FARMER 5/11/1917-

PIONEER WOMAN PASSES AWAY-

Mrs. Margaret Melissa Lane, one of the pioneer women of this section of the county, passed away at her home in Williams on last Friday evening after a few weeks illness. She had not been well for some time and with her advanced age, was very weak. Mrs. Lane was born in Tennessee December 27, 1842 and came to this county some fifty years ago. She is survived by her husband, L.L.D. Lane, two daughters, Mrs. Henry Thompson, Miss Alta Lane, and three sons, Robert, Jack and George Lane. She was known as a good and loving woman by all who were acquainted with her and during her life here and made many friends. She was a strong church worker and a charter member of the Christian Church. The family has the sincere heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in her passing away.

DANCE AT THE AIRDOME SATURDAY

Next Saturday evening, Manager Miller of the Airdome will stage a fine social dance at the Airdome. He has engaged some excellent music from Sacramento, and will endeavor to show those who enjoy dancing, a jolly good time. Mr. Miller has recently installed a new piano and that will add greatly to the music furnished. He will also begin to run his picture show at the Airdome in the very near future, as the weather will growing warmer each day, and it will soon be uncomfortably warm in the Opera House.

WILLIAMS FARMER-MAY 26, 1939-HOUSEKEEPER AT WILLIAMS RANCH TAKES

OWN LIFE Believed to have been despondent over ill health, Mrs. Florence May Storey, 46 year old divorcee and housekeeper at the George W. Seaver ranch about 8 miles west of Williams, ended her life at dinner time last night swallowing strychnine. Mrs. Story was in the kitchen preparing dinner when suddenly she turned to Seaver and handed him a bottle containing the poison and said “well I’ve done it.” Seaver asked what she had done and she replied: “I swallowed poison.” Mr. Seaver went to the phone and summoned Dr. Charles Keith of Williams, who made the trip in about twenty minutes. By the time the doctor arrived Mrs. Storey was dead. She had been moved from the kitchen to a bedroom. Mrs. Storey

left no note. It was known that she had not been in good health and that she had been under a doctor’s care.

WILLIAMS FARMER MAY 17, 1940- NYLON REACHES

WORSLEY’S HOSIERY COUNTERS

Retail distribution of nylon hosiery, hailed as the “successor to silk stockings”, will begin at Worsley’s this week. The new product is made principally of coal. Worsley’s has received a limited supply of these stockings from Rollins.

WILLIAMS FARMER APRIL 30, 1943-

MERRY AWARDED 500 HOUR SERVICE

PIN BY U.S.E. S. (Ernie) Merry is proudly wearing a pin he received the first of the week as a reward in recognition of serving 568 hours on the Williams Observation Post. The pin is an attractive design for the A.W.S. and the Fourth Fighter Command, with a bar bearing the number of hours for which it was awarded.

WILLIAMS FARMER MAY 12, 1944-WITH OUR BOYS….

Mr. and Mrs. Nate Crawford enjoy regular letters from their son, Cpl. Bill Crawford with the U.S. Army in North Ireland. Bill is enjoying the best of everything and typical of his disposition, is in high spirits. Recently, Mrs. Crawford received a “prized package” from Bill containing first and foremost two photographs, so like him, that it is almost like talking to him; a beautiful Irish Linen handkerchief, with the inscription “To My Dear Mother from Ireland” embroidered in red and yellow in one corner. War mothers will know the joy experienced by Mrs. Crawford in receiving these lovely gifts from her dear son so far away.

WILLIAMS FARMER-MAY 4, 1956-WES FRY HEADS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BODYElection for student body officers was held Monday at Williams High School.The following students will be the first student body officers in the new high school. Wesley Fry, president; Linda King, vice president; Linda Jewett, secretary; Carolyn Acurso, treasurer; Everett Brainard, business manager; Jeanette Scebold, historian; Jone Myers, head yell-leader; Charlene Baker, Bonnie Hunt, and Susan Rogers, yell-leaders. During the summer a committee headed by Wes Fry, plans to revise the constitution so that the

student body will have a new start in the new school. Some functions of the officers are to receive money at student body affairs, keep records of the school and give a dance once a year.

ADVERTISEMENT- Meet the Bennett’s who set up

housekeeping in Santa Rosa in 1936. Twenty years ago when they were married they had 6 appliances: stove, hot plate, water heater, toaster, iron, radio. Today their inviting home boasts twenty five appliances; range, refrigerator, freezer, washing machine, dryer, toaster, mixer, waffle iron, deep fryer, 2 electric exhaust fans, garbage disposer,

electric clock, 2 TV sets, 2 irons, sewing machine, vacuum cleaner, electric blanket, hair dryer, electric heater, 2 water heaters and furnace. A month or so ago, the Bennett’s PGE bill was $14.79. In 1936 the same amount of gas and electricity would have cost the $19.19. Can you think of any other prices that are lower today than 20 years ago? No wonder we say…Gas and electricity are cheap in California. WILLIAMS FARMER MAY 6, 1965-CITY TO GET NEW LIGHTINGStreet lighting, business licenses, weeds, new tunneling drill, pigeons, and the old Williams High School were topics of discussion at Monday’s City Council Meeting. Ed Stanek, PG&E street lighting designer, received the nod from the city body to replace old street lighting with new mercury vapor lights and in changing the location of some for better effect. The weed ordinance was adopted at this meeting and the city clerk was instructed to notify all property owners to eliminate weeds on their property by burning, disking, or cutting. If this is not done the city will do the job at the expense of the property owner.A new ordinance had its first reading at the council meeting. The ordinance when passed would make it a violation for door-to- door salesmen to campaign

the residential area without first receiving permission from the household owner. Salesmen who make a nuisance of themselves and are not invited into the home could be charged with trespassing which could carry a jail sentence and fine. Legitimate salesmen have no problem with the ordinance which is known as the Green River Ordinance.

RUMOR SPREADERS INVITED TO WILLIAMS SCHOOL BOARD

MEETINGSRumor spreaders, agitators, and complainers were given a set-back at last Wednesdays Williams School board meeting. District residents attending the meeting approached the school board in an attempt to see what could be done to stop malicious rumors which are continually started by a small group. The board said they had not heard of rumors before but were very much concerned. It was brought out that false stories spread by troublemakers are doing great harm to the moral of teachers as well as students. One resident present stated, in part “If anyone has anything to say about the school, to make their position clear or shut-up rather than to say something behind someone’s back and go directly to the person involved.”

PAT ASHContributorSacramento Valley Museum


HoME & GARdEN

Stand back and look over your entire garden. Walk through it and

ask yourself if it seems to flow like a meandering garden should. Is it a bit disorganized or mixed up? Just think about it a while. Simplicity is the key to success, however using the right combination of patterns, textures, foliage, colors and heights will help to achieve a real professional and desirable look.I am always looking at gardens and I recently ran across one that really made me think… What? Why? The house was on a small lot and was surrounded by oleanders. These plants grow huge and are very messy. The amount of pruning to maintain them is nearly a part time job. I found out that this gardener had gone to a garden shop and just asked for some fast growing plants to hide their neighbor’s house. I believe that’s what he got all right, and more. Some of the plants reached the phone lines and were out into the middle of the yard. It pays to do your homework. The point I want to make is, you need

to research your plants and trees a bit before planting, find out about their drawbacks. For example, some trees are very messy others have shallow

roots and are hard on lawns and driveways. Certain trees are short lived and last about 20-25 years or so. It takes experience to learn about these drawbacks as they are not usually written about in the text books. Consult with a known professional even if you are going to do all the work yourself. This will save you from having to tear out areas after seeing the wrong results.

The old saying is do it right the first time, not twice. Always consider your drainage as a major issue in your garden. The lack of proper drainage is probably the biggest single problem in our area. Without a direct flow pattern for excess water, the roots will rot. The oxygen is forced up and out of the soil and it compacts even more. In extreme cases it sours and some dead trees come out of the ground dripping and smelling of a septic system. It is just as important

to lay out a drainage plan as it is an irrigation plan. The balance of these three and an artistic eye will make your yard both luscious and easy to maintain. Most people have a tendency to over water when a plant looks stressed. More often than not this is the opposite of what needs to be done, maybe less water is needed. Warm weather makes plants grow quickly most people think that all pruning should be done in the fall or winter, wrong. Summer pruning will keep plants from becoming too long and lanky. This will also strengthen branches and produce more flowers. At least keep the tips pruned back and the spent flowers cut off to promote more. Watch your garden during a heavy wind. You will soon see what may need to be staked, you may also notice the way trees are acting over you and your home. Remember safety comes first. Call me for a free safety check if you like.Finally mulch and fertilizer comes to mind. The better the soil, the better the garden. A summer layer of compost on top will keep weeds down and moisture in. A bit of fertilizer will work wonders as the plants to need to eat too. Now, go enjoy your garden!!

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diSCoVER & TRAVELCarmel.California

BY ELIZABETH KALfSBEEKWriter/Contributor

Now that winter has given way to warmth, people aren’t the only ones happy to get out in the sunshine – pets are, too.

So, as you start planning spring getaways, don’t feel you have to leave Fido at home. Carmel is the Paris of California when it comes to being dog friendly and the coastal destination is just the place to take the whole family, including the fur babies. You’ll notice that the addresses listed below for different establishments do not have street numbers. That’s because Carmel does not have street numbers; locals pick up their mail at the post office. Below are the top things to do and see in Carmel with your dog. Chow!

1. Cuisine There is no shortage of outstanding restaurants in Carmel and for “foodies,” the city is a heaven. Restaurants that have outdoor seating are dog friendly and plentiful. Try Anton & Michel (Mission between Ocean and 7th), which has beautiful fountains in the courtyard surrounded by blooming flowerpots. You can’t go wrong with the California farm-grown abalone pasta or Monterey Bay sand dabs at lunchtime. Porta Bella (Ocean between Lincoln and Monte Verde) is happy to bring dogs water in a silver ice bucket, while their humans devour Mediterranean specialty dishes. The restaurant has also been recognized for its beautiful flower landscaping. (www.carmelsbest.com) No trip to Carmel will be complete without a visit to The Forge in the Forest (southwest corner of 5th and Junipero), which has a private patio for dogs and even a “Dog Pound” menu. Canines will drool over the “quarter hounder,” “hen house chicken strips” and the “hot diggity dog.” (www.forgeintheforest.com) For those with a sweet tooth, pop into Carmel Bakery (Ocean between Dolores and Lincoln) which boasts a number of homemade pastries and sweets, as well as homemade dog treats. (www.carmelbakery.com) For a full list of pet-friendly restaurants, visit the Carmel Chamber of Commerce Web site at www.carmelcalifornia.org.

2. Shopping Four-legged locals and visitors on leashes are welcomed in most stores (and banks, art galleries, even City Hall). Many proprietors give out dog bone treats. Even high-end shops like Tiffany & Co., Coach and Tommy Bahama have water bowls outside the shops for thirsty pups. Just like Carmel, boutiques here are unique and people are bound to discover interesting finds. Take The Mole Hole of Carmel (Mission and 7th), for example, where you can take home a voo doo love doll. Jan de Luz (Dolores between Ocean and 7th) offers home and kitchenwares, and can embroider personalized hand towels, bed linens, aprons and more in less than an hour. (www.jandeluz.com) At A Great Place (Dolores between Ocean and 7th), don’t be fooled by the glass display cabinets or breakable artisan crafts – dogs are welcome. The boutique is an eclectic mix of home and garden products, mostly artisan crafted in America. Though the stock has a high turnover, look out for teapot clocks and fairytale-like paintings of Hansel and Gretel cottages.

3. Diggidy Dog A pilgrimage to Diggidy Dog (southwest corner of Ocean and Mission) is like a child having free reign at Toys ‘R Us. The dog and cat boutique is Carmel’s premiere pet store, stocking hundreds of unique novelty pet items from birthday hats for dogs, to pirate costumes for your pet and even dog strollers. It’s definitely worth the stop. Your dog will thank you. (www.diggidydogcarmel.com)

4. Carmel BeachCarmel Beach City Park is one of the only beaches where dogs are allowed to run off leash. Admire the majestic Pacific Ocean while the dogs run amuck along the white sandy beach, explore the sea’s surf, and socialize with other dogs. The one major rule on the beach: please clean up after Fido.

5. Afternoon Tea Afternoon tea is a longstanding global tradition, and afternoon tea at The Tuck Box (Dolores between Ocean and 7th) is a longstanding Carmel tradition in and of itself. The Tuck Box was designed by Hugh Comstock in a very charming “storybook” cottage style. The restaurant and other courtyard businesses are decidedly medieval looking, though they were built about 60 years ago. Dogs and their humans are welcome to sit at a table in the courtyard. The restaurant bakes scones daily from a recipe of Scottish origin, which come with Tuck Box preserves, like

olallieberry (a mix of loganberry and blackberry), whipped cream, and of course Ceylon black tea. If you need a bit more sustenance, order house specialties like the deviled egg sandwich, Welsh rarebit or shepherd’s pie. (www.tuckbox.com) While afternoon tea at The Tuck Box is more on the casual side, tea service at The Cypress Inn (corner of Lincoln and 7th) is decidedly more traditional. The complete tray service includes tea sandwiches, homemade scones with strawberry jam and thicken cream, cookies and a large selection of teas. Tea is served daily from 1 to 4 p.m. in the fireside lobby, Terry’s Lounge or courtyard. Doris Day films may be viewed by request in the “Day Room” (upstairs in Terry’s Lounge). Doris Day is a huge dog lover, and also partial owner of The Cypress Inn. Reservations are requested. (www.cypress-inn.com)

6. Walking ToursLiven up the dog’s daily walk with two self-guided walking tours of historic downtown Carmel. The first tour, presented by the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center (San Carlos between 5th and 6th), is a free walking guide winding you through Carmel’s streets noting places of interest. The second option is a walking tour guide brochure presented by the Carmel Heritage Society, available for $1.95. The tour is a more in-depth look at historical Carmel and is well worth the nominal fee. Pick up a copy at the visitor center, or visit www.carmelheritage.org. Another option is a two-hour guided walking tour presented by Carmel Walks. The tour guides visitors through secret pathways, hidden courtyards, award-winning gardens, and by enchanting fairytale cottages. Learn about the homes, haunts, and history of famous artists, writers, and movie stars of the area. Tours are offered Tuesday through Friday at 10 a.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. And, yes, dogs are welcome to join their humans! Visit www.carmelwalks.com for reservation information.

7. Cheese Tasting The Central Coast is full of local wineries, and there is no lack of wine tasting venues in Carmel. But on this trip, think outside the box: taste cheese, instead. The Cheese Shop (Ocean and Junipero at Carmel Plaza) carries hundreds of cheeses from all over the world to sample. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions, from traditions about the cheeses of yore to how to make creative hor d’oeuvres. Carve out plenty of time for this pit stop, as France alone has at least one cheese for every day of the year. And if it’s really wine you’re after, not to worry; The Cheese Shop carries a multitude of bottles and is happy to help you pair the wine to your favorite cheese. Carmel Plaza is an open-air shopping center with upscale boutiques. On the lower level, wher The Cheese Shop is located, are many outdoor tables where people and their pooches can sit, eat and drink. The best part for Fido is the water fountain made especially for dogs to quench their thirst after cheese sampling! (www.thecheeseshopinc.com)

8. Deluxe Digs Because Carmel is about a three-hour drive from Williams, it’s best to plan at least one overnight stay. The Cypress Inn (corner of Lincoln and 7th) is the place to be when travelling with a dog. The historic hotel has been a landmark since 1929, and is co-owned by dog lover and film diva Doris Day. The inn is part of Unique Inns, a family of elegant inns along the Pacific coast, from California to British Columbia. Cypress Inn has 44 rooms on two floors, a restaurant, lounge and courtyard. All rooms at the Cypress Inn include an extended continental breakfast, robes, daily newspaper, cable TV, free wifi, and a complimentary decanter of sherry – Doris Day’s favorite. The inn is so dog friendly, at any given time there are as many canine guests as human guests. The best part is that Terry’s Lounge is a hotspot for locals as well, who pop in with their dogs on weekends when there is casual live music, or just for dinner. The food at Terry’s Lounge is outstanding, matching the exemplary service of the hotel’s helpful staff. Start with the lobster strudel or fried artichoke hearts and calamari, followed by the crab cake caesar, and leave room for the chocolate lava cake for dessert. Feel free to let Fido try the food. (www.cypress-inn.com; www.uniqueinns.com) Other notable dog-friendly accommodations include the contemporary Horizon Inn, the Asian-infused Tradewinds Inn, and the traditional Lamp Lighter Inn with individual cottages. (www.horizoninncarmel.com; www.tradewindsinn.com; www.levettproperties.com)

A water fountain just for dogs in Carmel Plaza. (Courtesy Photo)

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Dogs and their humans enjoy breakfast at the Cypress Inn, co-owned by dog lover and film diva Doris Day. (Courtesy Photo)

Enjoy afternoon tea on the patio at The Tuck Box. (Courtesy Photo)

Dogs love being off leash on Carmel Beach. (Courtesy Photo)


BY ELIZABETH KALfSBEEKWriter/Contributor

What do an old bathroom sink, rusted barbecue, antique stove, bathtub, wheelbarrow and old ringer-washtubs have in common? They are now resurrected planters used in the garden of Donna and Terry Raahauge on their Dunnigan ranch. “When we moved to the ranch eight years ago there were lots and lots of old farm relics all over the place that we had to clean up, and we decided to use some of them for plants instead of putting (the bulbs) in the ground because of the frost,” says Donna Raahauge. “We’ve painted them all up, and, to me, they bring a little personality to the old ranch. I’ve lost many plants by putting them in the ground, so the old stuff works best for me.” Raahauge chose bulbs like iris, lily and tulip in many of the planters because they can be cut back and, after they bloom, will return each year. Also, the bulbs don’t freeze in the winter. Tomato plants will do very well in any of the larger planters, she says. “I like the succulents like aloe vera, jade and any kind of ground cover with blooms,” says Raahauge. “They work well in the wheel barrow and barbecues. Geraniums work in anything and are very fragrant, but they need to be covered in freezing weather with burlap.” Raahauge has always had an interest in gardening. As with most things in life, trial and error has taught her

which plants are hearty enough to be planted in the farm memorabilia. She’s also happy to report that the unique planters are also money savers. “Well, it’s expensive to get rid of this stuff, and frankly I’ve always utilized anything that will look good with a plant in it --- with a little TLC,” she adds. “I know I have saved a bundle on planting in these old relics. The cost of some of the larger planters can be expensive, and it seems you always have to re-plant into a larger pot when you purchase a plant that’s sitting in your favorite store.” Raahauge shares a step-by-step guide for readers wishing to plant their very own relic: Be sure to start with a clean pot and use the best potting dirt you can. Miracle Grow potting soil works the best for her because it has a lot of nutrients in it. Wal-Mart has “super soil” which is comparable and less pricey. Buy only healthy plants for starters, or use seeds. Make sure the plant is not going to grow too big for the pot in which it’s planted. Read the suggestions on the plant; most of them have information attached to the planter. Then sit back and enjoy your labor bloom. “The enjoyment of seeing these old relics from the past brought to life as a planter is a beautiful thing,” Raahauge says. “Once you paint and prepare them for planting, they seem to come to life again. We love this place and enjoy having people who like all the old relics as well as we do.”

unique dunnigan Garden

SPECIAL TO THE WPR

Leasing Scheme Involved the Loss of Many High End Vehicles

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

announced today the arrest of the owner of Auto Management Group (AMG) and his associates for illegally subleasing vehicles, embezzlement, conspiracy, grand theft and interstate transport of stolen vehicles. DMV Investigators arrested Muinchau Pham, the owner of AMG, on Santa Clara County felony warrants at one of his homes in Tustin on April 15, 2009. Pham is being held in Orange County jail without bail. Pham was also booked for an outstanding, 2006 Sonoma County felony warrant for grand theft auto. His associates, Ron Rakeem Jones of Santa Clara and Rakish H. Butani of San Francisco were arrested in March with a bail amount of $50,000 each. In 2006, DMV Investigators were informed by an employee of AMG of fraudulent vehicle leasing activity performed by Pham. A subsequent search warrant served in 2007 on Pham’s bank records revealed approximately $1 million in deposits

and withdrawals in an 18-month period. Further investigation revealed that Pham would solicit consumers via the internet who were wishing to sublease their vehicles to a third party. These consumers usually were unable to make their payments and were upside down in their loans. Pham would then sublease the vehicle to a subject, usually someone other than that person named as “user” on the contract, for a fee of $5000 to $15,000, and the user was to make the monthly lease payments. Most often, payments were not made and the original owner suffered damage to their credit ratings. The vehicles’ locations and actual drivers were concealed from the original owners. Some of the vehicles were driven out of state and the registration was changed into another name. The vehicles involved in Pham’s scheme were high end Mercedes, BMW’s, Land Rovers, Bentleys, and Porsches valued at $50,000 to $250,000 each. There have been approximately 45 victims and the total value of all the vehicles Pham received from the victims was in excess of $2.2 million.

dMV Make Arrests in illegal Auto Leasing Scheme


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Williams Little League Celebrates opening day

BY TAMI CODERWriter/Contributor

There are few things that herald the beginning of spring as much

as baseball. From the first pitch ceremoniously thrown across home plate, to the satisfied weariness of volunteer coaches at the end of the season, Little League baseball and softball are sure signs that the winter is over. On April 17, the Williams section of Westside Little League held their 2009 Opening Day ceremonies. Following tradition, the parade of children, coaches, and parents began at Roy’s Supermarket. Led by the Williams Police Department, this

brightly colored chain of children proudly marched its way across town to Williams Elementary School and the Little League diamond. Once there they took the field, lining up behind their coaches. After the flag salute, League President Natalie Povlsen led the players in the reciting of the Little League pledge. Next, the teams lined up for individual and team pictures. After pictures were over, the newly sworn in Little Leaguers enjoyed a BBQ hosted by the Williams Fire Department. As the sun dropped low in the western sky, the Little League diamond slowly emptied, as parents took their tired players home. Another spring had just officially begun.

Volunteer coaches and team moms keep an eye on their charges, holding hands with the littlest. (Courtesy Photo)

SPECIAL TO THE WPR

Sacramento State will offer its child development Bachelor of

Arts completion program in three rural counties of northern California beginning fall 2009. Thanks to a partnership with the Child Care Planning Councils of Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties, and the Sutter County Superintendent of Schools, the university is able to extend the program to this region. The child development completion program is ideal for prospective students who have taken all available coursework in early childhood education at a two-year college and want to complete a bachelor’s degree. This program offers an accessible pathway for working teachers and administrators in the early

development/child education field to obtain the degree. The program is based on a learning-community model, with a combination of video- and web-based delivery, coupled with local face-to-face cohort discussion and facilitation. Students will take two courses per semester for eight semesters including fall, spring and summer. Financial aid is available to admitted students. The application deadline for the child development completion program is August 1, 2009.

For more information about the program, please contact: Iza Moreno(916) 278-4863, [email protected]

Visit the program website at: http://www.cce.csus.edu/programs/edce.htm.

Child development degree program now available in rural counties

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Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet

2009 Colusa County Chamber of Commerce Annual Award winners: (left to right)Distinguished Service to the Community, Les Schwab Tire Center (Aaron Moore); Entrepreneur of the Year, Kim Troughton (Kim’s Main Street Deli); Historic Business Award, Richie’s Florist (Gretchen Howe); Distinguished Service to Business, Lloyd Green, Jr. (Lloyd’s Print & Copy Center); Business Woman of the Year, Andrea Moore (Williams Pioneer Review); Volunteer of the Year, Patricia Ash; Founder’s Award, Colusa Casino Resort, not pictured. (Staff Photo)

Colusa Spring ConcertSPECIAL TO THE WPR

The Colusa Music Program will present it’s annual Band and HS

Choir Spring concert on Tuesday, May 12th, at 7:00 pm on the lawn outside the Colusa Community Theater, at the corner of 10th and Webster Streets. The fifth and sixth grade, junior high

and HS bands will perform, along with the Colusa Jazz band and Egling junior jazz and the CHS Show Choir. Come listen to a wide variety of tunes, from classical to pop, swing to latin, broadway to toe-stompin’ marches. There is no admission charge for this program.

Colusa Music Week PerformancesSPECIAL TO THE WPR

Students in the Colusa Unified School District will be performing

on May 5th through the 7th at Memorial Park (corner of 10th and Market Streets), from noon to one each day for the community. Friends of Music will be selling sandwiches, chips, nachos, deserts and drinks to raise funds for the music department. On Tuesday, May 5th, the 4th grade class will perform, as well as the 5th grade band and choir, and the Egling Middle School Junior Jazz Band, made up of mostly 5th and 6th grade band students. On Wednesday, the Colusa HS band and show choir will perform, as well as the Egling junior high band and

choir. Thursday, May 7th, brings out the 2nd and 3rd grade classed from Burchfield Primary School, the 6th grade band and choir, and the Colusa Jazz Band. Approximately 500 students from the Colusa Schools will perform during this three-day annual event, which has been a part of Colusa for more than three decades. This event is sponsored by the Colusa Friends of Music and Thrivent Financial, a non-profit organization that helps fund school and community programs all across America. There will be a quilt donated by Yvonne Phenicie that will be given away at the conclusion of the third day of performances.


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Datos importantes sobre la influenza porcina (gripe porcina)¿Qué es la influenza porcina?La influenza porcina (gripe porcina) es una enfermedad respiratoria de los cerdos causada por el virus de la influenza tipo A, el cual provoca brotes comunes de influenza entre estos animales. Los virus de la influenza porcina enferman gravemente a los cerdos pero las tasas de mortalidad son bajas. Estos virus pueden propagarse entre los cerdos durante todo el año, pero la mayoría de los brotes infecciosos ocurren en los meses finales del otoño e invierno, al igual que los brotes en las personas. El virus de la influenza porcina clásico (virus de la influenza H1N1 tipo A) fue aislado por primera vez de un cerdo en 1930.¿Cuántos virus de la influenza porcina hay?Al igual que todos los virus de la influenza, los virus de la influenza porcina cambian de manera constante. Los cerdos pueden estar infectados por los virus de la influenza aviar y humana, así como también por los virus de la influenza porcina. Cuando los virus de la influenza de otras especies infectan a los cerdos, los virus pueden reagruparse (es decir cambiar sus genes) y pueden surgir nuevos virus de la mezcla de los virus de la gripe porcina con los de la gripe humana o aviar. A través de los años, han surgido diferentes variaciones de los virus de la influenza porcina. En la actualidad, hay cuatro subtipos principales del virus de la influenza tipo A aislados de cerdos: H1N1, H1N2, H3N2 y H3N1. Sin embargo, la mayoría de los virus de la influenza aislados recientemente de cerdos han sido los virus H1N1.Influenza porcina en seres humanos¿Los seres humanos pueden contagiarse de influenza porcina?Los virus de la influenza porcina por lo general no infectan a los seres humanos. Sin embargo, han ocurrido casos esporádicos de infecciones de influenza porcina en seres humanos. Por lo general, estos casos se presentan en personas que tienen exposición directa a los cerdos (es decir, niños que se acercan a los cerdos en ferias o trabajadores de la industria porcina). Además, ha habido algunos casos documentados de personas que han contagiado el virus de la influenza porcina a otras. Por ejemplo, en 1988, un presunto brote infeccioso de influenza porcina en cerdos en Wisconsin causó múltiples infecciones en seres humanos y, aunque no ocurrió un brote en la comunidad, se identificaron anticuerpos que comprobaron la transmisión del virus de un paciente a personal de atención médica que habían tenido contacto cercano con él.¿Con qué frecuencia se registran infecciones de influenza porcina en seres humanos?En el pasado, los CDC recibían notificaciones de aproximadamente un caso de infección por el virus de la influenza porcina en seres humanos cada uno o dos años en los Estados Unidos; sin embargo, de diciembre del 2005 a febrero del 2009 se han reportado 12 casos de infecciones por influenza porcina en personas.¿Cuáles son los síntomas de la influenza porcina en los seres humanos?Los síntomas de la influenza porcina en las personas son similares a los de la influenza estacional común en seres humanos y entre estos se incluyen fiebre, letargo, falta de

apetito y tos. Algunas personas con influenza porcina han reportado también secreciones nasales, dolor de garganta, náuseas, vómitos y diarrea.¿Las personas pueden contraer influenza porcina por comer carne de cerdo?No. Los virus de la influenza porcina no se transmiten por los alimentos. Usted no puede contraer influenza porcina por comer carne de cerdo o sus productos derivados. No hay riesgos si se come carne de cerdo y sus derivados que han sido manipulados y cocinados de manera adecuada. Si se cocina la carne de cerdo a una temperatura interna de aproximadamente 71° C (160° F), se eliminan los virus de la influenza porcina, como también otras bacterias y virus.¿Cómo se propaga la influenza porcina?Los virus de la influenza se pueden transmitir directamente de los cerdos a las personas y de las personas a los cerdos. Las infecciones en seres humanos por los virus de la influenza provenientes de los cerdos tienen más probabilidad de ocurrir en las personas que están en contacto cercano con cerdos infectados, como las que trabajan en criaderos de cerdos y las que participan en las casetas de cerdos en las ferias de exhibiciones de animales de cría. La transmisión de la influenza porcina de persona a persona también puede ocurrir. Se cree que esta transmisión es igual a la de la influenza estacional en las personas, es decir principalmente de persona a persona cuando las personas infectadas por el virus de la influenza tosen o estornudan. Las personas pueden infectarse al tocar algo que tenga el virus de la influenza y luego llevarse las manos a la boca o la nariz.¿Qué información tenemos sobre la transmisión de la influenza porcina de persona a persona?En septiembre de 1988, una mujer embarazada sana de 32 años de edad fue hospitalizada por pulmonía y falleció 8 días después. El virus de la influenza porcina H1N1 fue detectado. Cuatro días antes de enfermarse, la paciente había visitado una exhibición de cerdos en una feria del condado donde se registraba una enfermedad seudogripal generalizada entre los cerdos.En estudios de seguimiento, el 76% de los expositores de cerdos a los cuales se les realizaron pruebas presentaron anticuerpos que comprobaron infección por influenza porcina, aunque en este grupo no se detectaron enfermedades graves. Estudios adicionales indicaron que de uno a tres empleados del personal de atención médica que habían tenido contacto con la paciente presentaron enfermedad seudogripal leve y anticuerpos contra la infección de la influenza porcina.¿Cómo se diagnostican las infecciones por influenza porcina en seres humanos?Para diagnosticar una infección por influenza porcina tipo A, por lo general se debe recoger una muestra de secreción del aparato respiratorio entre los primeros 4 a 5 días de aparecida la enfermedad (cuando una persona infectada tiene más probabilidad de diseminar el virus). Sin embargo, algunas personas, especialmente los niños, pueden propagar el virus durante 10 días o más. Para la identificación del virus de la influenza

porcina tipo A es necesario enviar la muestra a los CDC para que se realicen pruebas de laboratorios.¿Qué medicamentos existen para tratar a las personas con infecciones por influenza porcina?Existen cuatro medicamentos antivirales diferentes que están autorizados en los Estados Unidos para el tratamiento de la influenza: amantadina, rimantadina, oseltamivir y zanamivir. Aunque la mayoría de los virus de la influenza porcina han sido sensibles a los cuatro tipos de medicamentos, los siete virus más recientes de la influenza porcina asilados de personas son resistentes a la amantadina y la rimantadina. En la actualidad, los CDC recomiendan el uso de oseltamivir o zanamivir para la prevención y el tratamiento de la infección por los virus de la influenza porcina. Puede encontrar más información sobre las recomendaciones para el tratamiento en el sitio www.cdc.gov/flu/swine/recommendations.htm.¿Qué otros casos de brotes de influenza porcina hay?Probablemente el caso más conocido sea el brote de influenza porcina entre los soldados de Fort Dix, Nueva Jersey, en 1976 . Este virus causó pulmonía, demostrada mediante radiografías, a por lo menos 4 soldados y 1 muerte; todos estos pacientes anteriormente gozaban de buena salud. El virus se transmitió a contactos cercanos en un ambiente de entrenamiento básico, y no ocurrió transmisión afuera del grupo de entrenamiento básico. Se cree que el virus permaneció en ese lugar un mes y desapareció. Se desconocen la fuente del virus, la fecha exacta de su ingreso a Fort Dix, los factores que limitaron su transmisión y su duración. El brote de Fort Dix pudo haber sido causado por el ingreso de un virus de un animal a una población humana bajo estrés en contacto cercano con instalaciones saturadas de gente y durante el invierno. El virus de la influenza porcina tipo A recogido de un soldado de Fort Dix fue bautizado A/New Jersey/76 (Hsw1N1).¿El virus de la influenza porcina H1N1 es igual a los virus H1N1 de la influenza en seres humanos?No. Los virus de la influenza porcina H1N1 son antigénicamente muy diferentes de los virus H1N1 de los seres humanos, por consiguiente las vacunas de la influenza estacional para las personas no proporcionan protección contra los virus de la influenza porcina H1N1. Influenza porcina en cerdos¿Cómo se propaga la influenza porcina entre los cerdos? Se cree que los virus de la influenza porcina se transmiten principalmente mediante el contacto cercano entre cerdos y posiblemente mediante objetos contaminados que se mueven entre los cerdos infectados y sanos. Las manadas de cerdos con continuas infecciones de influenza porcina y las manadas que son vacunadas contra esta enfermedad pueden enfermarse de manera esporádica, pueden ser asintomáticas o solo presentar síntomas leves de la infección.¿Cuáles son los signos de la influenza porcina en los cerdos? Los signos de la influenza porcina puede ser la aparición súbita de fiebre, depresión,

tos (gruñido), secreciones de la nariz y los ojos, estornudos, dificultad para respirar, enrojecimiento o inflamación de ojos y pérdida del interés en la comida. ¿Qué tan frecuente es la influenza porcina entre los cerdos? Los virus de la influenza porcina H1N1 y H3N2 son endémicos entre las poblaciones de cerdos en los Estados Unidos y es una situación que la industria aborda de manera habitual. Los brotes entre los cerdos se presentan por lo general en los meses de temperaturas frías (finales del otoño y el invierno) y a veces con el ingreso de nuevos cerdos a manadas vulnerables. Los estudios han demostrado que la influenza porcina H1N1 es común entre las poblaciones de cerdos de todo el mundo y que un 25 por ciento de los animales presentan evidencia de anticuerpos de la infección. Los estudios en los Estados Unidos han demostrado que el 30 por ciento de la población de los cerdos sometidos a pruebas han presentado evidencia de anticuerpos por la infección H1N1. Para ser más precisos, se ha comprobado la presencia de los anticuerpos de la infección H1N1 en el 51 por ciento de los cerdos en el norte de la región central de los Estados Unidos. Las infecciones en las personas por los virus H1N1 de la influenza porcina son poco comunes. En la actualidad, no hay forma de diferenciar en los cerdos los anticuerpos producidos en reacción a la vacunación de los anticuerpos generados ante las infecciones por influenza porcina H1N1.Aunque los virus de la influenza porcina H1N1 se han encontrado en las poblaciones de cerdos desde por lo menos 1930, los virus de la influenza porcina H3N2 no comenzaron a presentarse entre los cerdos en los Estados Unidos hasta 1998. Los virus H3N2 inicialmente ingresaron a las poblaciones de cerdos por los humanos. Los virus actuales de la influenza porcina H3N2 están estrechamente asociados a los virus H3N2 de los seres humanos.¿Hay alguna vacuna para la influenza porcina? Existen vacunas que se administran a los cerdos para la prevención de la influenza porcina. Sin embargo, no hay una vacuna para proteger a las personas contra la influenza porcina. Es posible que la vacuna contra la influenza estacional proporcione protección parcial contra los virus H3N2, pero no contra los virus H1N1 de la influenza porcina. Enlaces relacionadosINFLUENZA: Pigs, People and Public Health (Fact sheet, hoja informativa en inglés) • Esta página fue actualizada el 23 de abril de 2009 • Fuente del contenido: Centro Coordinador de Enfermedades Infecciosas (CCID) • Centro Nacional de Inmunización y Enfermedades Respiratorias (NCIRD) • Preparación y planificación frente a una pandemia de gripe (influenza) Se puede obtener más información sobre la influenza porcina en www.cdc.gov/swineflu/espanol o llamando al 1-800-CDC-INFO.

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 - 5pmFoR moRe InFoRmaTIon please CONtACt ShERRy buRNS At (530)

458-2111 OR RALPh NEWLIN At (530) 458-2613.

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annunCIaTIon627 8th StREEt - WILLIAMS

“meeT & GReeT CoFFee Club” eVeRy ThIRd sunday oF The monTh AFtER 8:00 A.M. MASSJoIn us FoR ReFReshmenTs and ConVeRsaTIon “The soCIal ChuRCh Club” MEEtINg: EVERy FIRSt thuRSDAy OF thE MONth. NEW tIME: 4:30 P.M.PLACE: thE EVENt ROOM At thE ChuRCh please Come and JoIn us To FoRm new FRIendshIps, bRInG people ToGeTheRand To assIsT and seRVe In ouR COMMuNIty.

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ploT sIzes 12x12 $2530x30 $50

GRow youR own FResh FRuITs and VeGGIes - sell youR oVeR - abundanT

pRoduCe aT The Colusa busIness and VIsIToRs CenTeR newly-FRomed

FaRmeRs maRkeT oR GRown youR own FloweR FoR FResh FloweR

ARRANgEMENtS. LEARN tO CAN yOuR PRODuCE. thIS IS ALL StARtINg IN APRIL 2009. EVERyONE WELCOME.

CONtACt DEbI At 530.458.8284 FOR any QuesTIons oR emaIl ouRClub@

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wIllIams CommunITy CenTeR assoCIaTIon aCTIVITIes

MONDAy NIght bINgO:eVeRyone Is welCome! eaRly bIRd gAMES bEgIN At 6:30 P.M., FOLLOWED by thE REguLAR gAMES At 7:00 P.M. EVERy MONDAy NIght, 6:30 P.M., VEtERAN’S hALL, 9th & C StREEt.thINk yOu’LL NEVER WIN? ONE NIght IN OCtObER, thERE WAS A RECORD 8 wInneRs on 1 Game!AFtERNOON At thE MOVIES:see a dIFFeRenT moVIe eaCh monTh FREE. WEDNESDAy 1-4 P.M., VEtERAN’S hALL, 9th & C StREEt. (bRINg A PILLOW – thE SEAtS ARE hARD.)

-----------------------------------------------.swIm wITh The ‘Cudas ThIs summeR!

The Colusa swIm Team Is now ReGIsTeRInG swImmeRs FoR ouR 2009 SEASON. thE COLuSA ‘CuDAS

Team Is open To all swImmeRs aGes 5 thROugh 18. OuR SEASON RuNS

FROM juNE 1 - AuguSt 2ND. FOR MORE InFoRmaTIon oR To ReGIsTeR as a ‘Cuda, ConTaCT pam kalIsuCh 530

458.3107 OR jACkIE tROtChIE 530 458-8211.

May 2nd Valley RanCh 5Th annual neIGhboRhood yaRd sale

8:00AM tO 3:00PMTake “e” sTReeT To Vann

wIllIams, CayouR paRTICIpaTIon Is GReaTly

APPRECIAtED. SPONSORED by thE VALLEy RANCh CCR’S REVIEW bOARD

ASSCOCIAtION. FOR MORE INFORMAtION PLEASE CALL: (530) 473-2610

-----------------------------------------------The GaRden Club oF Colusa CounTy wIll be holdInG TheIR FIRsT annual

PLANt SALE At thE WILL S. gREEN PARk ON SAtuRDAy, MAy 2, 2009.

The Club has been planTInG annuals, peRennIals and

suCCulenTs FoR The CommunITy To PuRChASE. thE PROCEEDS FROM thE sale wIll be used To suppoRT The

CommunITy pRoJeCTs ThaT The Club has adopTed suCh as sTaRTInG a

CommunITy GaRden, CaRInG FoR The Rose GaRden aT The CouRThouse

In Colusa as well as The Roses by The waTeR ToweR on maIn sTReeT In

COLuSA. FoR InFoRmaTIon ConTaCT CynThIa

WhItE – 458-2227 OR gERRy heRnandez aT The uC exTensIon

OFFICE.-----------------------------------------------

RummaGe saleaRbuCkle unITed meThodIsT ChuRCh

saTuRday may 2nd8:00AM tO 2:00PM

9Th & pendleTon aVe - aRbuCkle-----------------------------------------------

thE 66th ANNuAL StONyCREEk hORSEMEN’S RODEO

WILL bE hELD IS MAy 2 AND 3. sTaRTInG wITh FRIday nITe aCTIVITIes To be announCed laTeR; saTuRday moRnInG paRade aT 10 am, ThIs yeaR The Theme Is “RawhIde and RODEO. RODEO ON SAtuRDAy AND SuNDAy. ChECk Out thE WEbSItE At: StONyCREEkhORSEMEN.ORg, FOR tICkEtS AND MORE INFORMAtION. CAMPINg AVAILAbLE.

-----------------------------------------------FRIENDS OF MuSIC & COLuSA SChOOL’S musIC depaRTmenT beneFIT ConCeRT

ON MAy 2ND, FROM 11:00 AM tO 11:00 pm, leGend and The hIGhway 20 band aRe puTTInG on a beneFIT ConCeRT aT The FaIRGRounds, wITh all pRoCeeds To beneFIT FRIends oF musIC and The COLuSA SChOOLS MuSIC DEPARtMENt. TheRe wIll be a baRbeCue FoR Those who wIsh To puRChase lunCh oR dInneR, a kIds Game aRea, and seVeRal musICal ensembles FRom The Colusa SChOOLS WILL PERFORM. ADMISSION tO thE EVENt IS $8.00, but StuDENtS wITh a ValId sTudenT body CaRd Can

gEt IN FOR $5.00 At thE gAtE.-----------------------------------------------

May 4tH RabbITs, ChICkens, &

bReedInG sToCk 3:30 P - 5:30-PM FOR MARkEt RAbIt &

poulTRy pens ENtRy & PRE WEIgh 3:30PM tO 5PMbReedInG sToCk & FeedeR anImal

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May 5tHmusIC week wIll Take plaCe on may 5Th ThRouGh The 7Th, aT memoRIal paRk on The CoRneR oF 10Th and MARkEt StREEtS IN COLuSA. ALL peRFoRmInG ensembles In GRades 4 ThRouGh 12 wIll peRFoRm oVeR The ThRee-day eVenT, whICh Runs FRom NOON tO 1:00 EACh DAy. FRIENDS OF musIC wIll sell sandwIChes and oTheR Food ITems, and a QuIlT made by yVonne phenICIe wIll be GIVen away on The 7Th aT The end oF The

DAy.-----------------------------------------------

May 6tH deadlInes FoR open & JunIoR

sTIlls, FeaTuRe booThs, CReaTe a sheep, baked & pReseRVed Goods, CloThInG & TexTIles, QuIlTs & FIne

aRTs, handICRaFTs, sChool pRoJeCTs, FloRICulTuRe, poTTed planTs, dRy

and sIlk aRRanGemenTs, Table and plaCe seTTInGs, aG meChanICs and

IndusTRIal aRTs 5:00 PM

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May 9tH Ten sTudenTs FRom The Colusa

musIC depaRTmenT wIll peRFoRm aT The CalIFoRnIa sTaTe solo/small ensemble FesTIVal aT saCRamenTo

StAtE uNIVERSIty ON MAy 9th. thESE sTudenTs QualIFIed To peRFoRm aT ThIs pResTIGIous eVenT by eaRnInG

“supeRIoR” RaTInGs on TheIR peRFoRmanCes aT ChICo sTaTe In

FEbRuARy. PERFORMANCE tIMES hAVE noT been deTeRmIned, buT They wIll bE SCAttERED thROughOut thE DAy.

----------------------------------------------- AARP DRIVER’S SAFEty COuRSE ON may 9, 2009, aT The Colusa IndusTRIal pRopeRTIes ConFeRenCe Room FRom NOON – 4:30. thIS IS A RENEWAL CouRse FoR people who haVe Taken thE 8 hOuR COuRSE WIthIN thE PASt 4 yEARS. The CouRse CosT Is $14 peR peRson and TheRe Is a $2 dIsCounT IF you hAVE PROOF OF AARP MEMbERShIP. FOR FuRTheR InFoRmaTIon please ConTaCT jIM AND CyNthIA WhItE At 530-458-2227. thE COuRSE WILL bE LIMItED tO 25 people and all CouRse maTeRIals and a CeRTIFICaTe oF CompleTIon IS INCLuDED IN thE COSt. thIS WILL Renew youR dIsCounT wITh youR InsuRanCe Company FoR TakInG The COuRSE PREVIOuSLy.

-----------------------------------------------paCIFIC Flyway QuIlTeRs wIll be

holdIGn ITs bIennIal QuIlT show ON MAy 9, 2009. thE ShOW WILL bE held In FesTIVal hall, loCaTed on thE COLuSA COuNty FAIRgROuNDS.

The housR oF The show aRe 10am To 4PM. thIS ONE DAy ShOW WILL FEAtuRE

QuIlTs made by loCal QuIlTeRs, VENDORS, RAFFLES, AND MuCh MORE.

IF you would lIke To dIsplay a QuIlT aT The show oR FoR moRe

InFoRmaTIon please ConTaCT pam ERNSt At 530 458-4098.

ADMISSION $6-----------------------------------------------

May 12tH The annual spRInG ConCeRT wIll

Take plaCe FoR all bands and The hs show ChoIR on may 12Th, beGInnInG At 7:00 PM. thE FREE CONCERt WILL

be on The lawn ouTsIde The Colusa CommunITy TheaTeR, aT The CoRneR

OF 10th AND WEbStER StREEtS.-----------------------------------------------

May 13-14tH deadlInes FoR open phoToGRaphy

enTRy and ReCeVInG deadlIne 9am To 4pm

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May 15tH nICkels FIeld day

The 32nd annual nICkels FIeld day Is seT FoR FRIday may 15Th, 2009 At NICkELS SOIL LAb IN ARbuCkLE. FEAtuRED tOPICS INCLuDE: DROught IRRIGaTIon manaGemenT, new opTIons FoR now ConTRol, eFFICIenT nITRoGen FeRTIlIzeR manaGemenT, oRGanIC almond pRoduCTIon pRaCTICes and OthERS. LuNChEON SPEAkER tbA. CONtACt: jOhN EDStROM (530) 458-0570, [email protected] FOR REgIStRAtION INFO.

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May 16-17tH Colusa CIVIl waR days

SAtuRDAy, MAy 16th, 9-5 WIth MOCk baTTles aT 11 & 3sunday, may 17Th, 9-4 wITh moCk baTTles aT 11 & 2sTReeTReenaCToRs oF The ameRICan CIVIl waR wIll pRoVIde a lIVInG hIsToRy ExPERIENCE FOR thE PubLIC. uNION AND ConFedeRaTe Camps aRe open FRom 9

tO 5. MOCk bAttLES ARE SChEDuLED At 11 AND 3. ADMISSION $5 At gAtE, COLuSA COuNty FAIRgROuNDS.

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May 20tH deadlInes FoR open & JunIoR

aG/hoRTICulTuRe, open & JunIoR FloRICulTuRe, CuT FloweRs & FResh ARRANgEMENtS. hOME bREWED bEER

WINE & CORDIALS. 5:00 PM-----------------------------------------------

May 23rd CallInG all walkeRs, JoGGeRs, RunneRs, CRawleRs & dasheRs

The 2nd annual dIsTRICT dash wIll bE hELD ON SAtuRDAy, MAy 23RD. FuN RuN AND WALk FOR ALL AgES.

StARtS At 8:00AM. thE ENtRy FEE IS $20 whICh InCludes ReFReshmenTs

and a souVenIR shoRT sleeVed t-ShIRt OR $10 WIthOut A t-ShIRt. thE

kID’S ChALLENgE IS FREE. t-ShIRtS aRe aVaIlable FoR pRe-ReGIsTeRed

RuNNERS ONLy. hOWEVER, IF yOu would lIke one, you may plaCe an oRdeR and The shIRT wIll be DELIVERED At A LAtER DAtE. PRE-

ReGIsTeRed paRTICIpanTs who would lIke a T-shIRT musT ReGIsTeR by may

15, 2009. enTRy FoRms Can be obTaIned by

CALLINg (530) 864-4262 OR (530) 473-2592 oR JusT show up The day oF The

eVenT!-----------------------------------------------

May 28tH JoIn bloodsouRCe and The wIllIams CommunITy In TheIR eFFoRTs To make

SuRE OuR COMMuNIty’S NEED FOR bLOOD AND bLOOD PRODuCtS IS MEt.paRksIde unITed meThodIsT ChuRCh

9Th & G sTReeTs – wIllIams Ca3:00PM tO 6:00PM

FoR moRe InFoRmaTIon abouT The blood dRIVe please Call

bLOODSOuRCE At 1.866.82.bLOOD. To GIVe blood you musT be In

GeneRally Good healTh, FRee FRom COLD SyMPtOMS FOR At LEASt 48 houRs; be aT leasT 17-yeaRs old

(16 WIth A PARENtS CONSENt); AND WEIght At LEASt 110LbS. thERE IS NO

uPPER AgE LIMIt FOR DONAtINg bLOOD. pRospeCTIVe donoRs musT bRInG a PhOtO ID. thE ENtIRE PROCESS tAkES

AbOut AN hOuR. -----------------------------------------------

JUnE 4-7tHColusa CounTy FaIR beGIns

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JUnE 6tHWILLIAMS PIONEER DAyS 2008 “pIoneeRs wITh a puRpose”

VendoRs needed aT RedInGeR paRkToys - CRaFTs - Food - aCTIVITIesFoR moRe InFo please ConTaCTDIANA AZEVEDO (530) 304-2143

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JUly 25tHaTTenTIon whs alumnI and

TeaCheRs!!!we aRe seaRChInG FoR TeaCheRs and alumnI FRom wIllIams hIGh sChool who aTTended oR TauGhT In thE 80’S AND 90’S. OuR FIRSt ANNuAL whs ReunIon bash wIll be held In WILLIAMS ON juLy 25, 2009. FOR MORE InFoRmaTIon ConTaCT RobIn maTTeRI 209-531-4600. [email protected] OR ONLINE VIA FACEbOOk WhERE WE’VE ALREADy EStAbLIShED AN ALuMNI gROuP. INFORMAtION AbOut The eVenT Is posTed aT ThIs sITe and moRe InFoRmaTIon wIll be aVaIlable IN thE NEAR FutuRE.


CoMMuNiTY CALENdAR

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

-------------------------------------FOR SALE: Case IH Tractor 11,500 hours, 3,500 hr on the N 14 Cummings motor 340 HP, $40,000. Call Sharon Wiggin 476-3388, 632-0300 or Jim 632-0500.

EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED Truck Driver, TOP Pay. Send Information To: PO Box 91, Williams CA, 95987

--------------------------------------RICE IRRIgATOR willing and able to drive equipment, work at bins & keep grounds. Must understand English, get himself to job site. Pay range $10-$13/hr. References required.Call 476-3388, 632-0300 or 632-0500.

INFORMATION

Show support for our veterans! Sponsor and American flag to be flown in the Williams Downtown or in front of your business.Donations of $25.00 buys the flag and pole and we will see that they are flown on holidays honoring our veterans. Contact citizens for a Better Williams at 520-0096 or send your tax deductable donation to: PO Box 703, Williams, CA 95987

NOW ONLINE Creative Looks: Why drive far away when we have it all? Gourmet Cookware, Gourmet foods, Home Decor, Women’s Clothing, Jewelry, Salon & much more! Visit us Online at:

creativelooksmaxwell.com Call or come by to inquire about our wedding registry

--------------------------------------WILLIAMS ALuMNI INTERACTIVE WEBSITE PRIVATE & fREE Make new contact with old classmates and browse the site for class pictures and candid pictures from 1912 to about 1970. New reunion and candid pictures posted continuously. Sponsored by a Williams gal! Email: [email protected] NEED TO SELL YOuR CAR OR TRuCK? LIST YOuR VEHICLE IN THE WILLIAMS PIONEER CLASSIfIEDS . CALL (530) 458-2675

HOMES FOR RENT

PLACE YOuR AD HERE! CALL (530) 383.4861 fOR MORE DETAILS

LOST & FOUND FREE WORk WANTED & LOST ADS

SERVICES Lloyd’s Print & Copy Center Colusa County’s Choice for all their website and advertising design needs. Custom business cards, full service copies at self serve prices, web design & hosting, custom mailings, invitations, photo cards and much more. Call 458-2674 or stop by our office located at: 317 fifth Street in Colusa, for more information. lloydsprintandcopy.com

--------------------------------------ARBORIST & PRuNING Professional and expierenced. I can prune anything. Still time to prune roses, shrubs, fruit trees, shade trees & top aries. Contact Curtis Pyle

Arborist (530) 476-2948

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

LIVESTOCk 20 year old registered quarter horse mare for sale. This mare looks like she is 12 yrs old! Has had a show career and been a lesson horse. Easy keeper,anyone can ride, she is 100 percent sound! Located in williams. Call 933-1919. Selling for $1000, (what I owe on her). Will sell to great home only.

HELP WANTED The Community foundation of Colusa County Seeks Local Residents with the the skills of: Soap Makers, Candle Makers, Spinners, Weavers, Dyers, Basket Weavers, Tanners, Coopers, Blacksmiths. Call Cheri at 458-4222.

YARD SALE Saturday May 2, 8 a.m. Furniture, rugs, pictures, home goods, patio furniture, clothes, plants. 313 Paige Ct. in Colusa (off Country Club).

FIND AN ADIn today’s marketplace you need a reliable resource to find jobs, employees, information and potential buyers. Every issue of the Williams Pioneer Review is Online; your ad can be found there too!

PLACE AN ADCall (530) 458-2675 Monday through Friday. 9:30AM to 5:00PM. and allow one of our friendly and helpful staff members help you place your ad or download the classified form from our website williamspioneerreview.com

WHEN TO CALLWe publish twice a month. Below are the deadlines for our next four issues. PUBLICATION DUEMar. 6..........................Feb. 27Mar. 20.......................Mar. 13Apr. 3..........................Mar. 27ALL CLASSIFIEDS DUE BEFORE NOON ON THE ABOVE DATES.

PRICINgFor $12, we will run your three line ad for one issue. Each issue has a shelf life of 2 weeks. Get more for your money! Add Bold for $2.00 or a box for $5.00. All Classified ads must be prepaid. We accept, Cash, Check, Visa, Master, and Discover Card.

SELLINg A CAR?List your Car, Truck, SUV, Van, Semi, Boat, or Agricultural Equipment for $25; Includes a B&W Photo., and 3 lines of text. Additional lines $2.00. Call (530) 458-2675 for details.


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SPECIAL TO THE WPR

Total Bill Credits Increase 36% over Last Year as More than 2.3 Million Eligible Customers QualifySAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – To reward customers who successfully took steps to cut their natural gas use last winter, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has begun issuing a total of $59 million in bill credits, an increase of 36 percent over last year’s credits under the utility’s Winter Gas Savings Program.The credits began appearing on customers’ March and April utility bills. To earn the credit, qualifying customers simply had to reduce their cumulative natural gas usage during January and February below the three-year historical average at their home or business. Customers who

reduced their gas usage by 10 percent or more received an automatic 20 percent credit. For decreases in consumption below 10 percent, customers received an equal percent credit. Almost all PG&E customers were eligible and were automatically enrolled in the program. “We launched the Winter Gas Savings Program three years ago as an incentive to help our customers conserve natural gas during the winter months,” said Helen Burt, PG&E senior vice president and chief customer officer. “We are pleased with the results, which show a significantly increased commitment from our customers to conserve energy, lower their energy bills and sustain California’s leadership in energy conservation.” More than 2.3 million qualifying customers reduced overall energy usage

by 11 percent during the two months (January and February) of the program. Qualifying residential customers are expected to receive an average credit of $19, while the expected average credit for small commercial customers is $95. Large commercial customers are expected to receive an average credit of $4,680. To assist customers with their efficiency efforts under the Winter Gas Savings Program, PG&E provided informative tips, tools and resources via an interactive web page at www.pge.com/wintergassavings. The page has drawn more than 160,000 visits since it launched in December 2008. Customers were also able to calculate their potential energy savings or send ‘Appliance-Grams’ to family and friends to let them know about ways to save natural gas and

money. The Winter Gas Savings Program is only one of many ways that PG&E helps customers reduce their energy use through conservation and energy efficiency programs, including rebates for energy efficient appliances, online energy audits and programs to help low income households. Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. Based in San Francisco, with 20,000 employees, the company delivers some of the nation’s cleanest energy to 15 million people in northern and central California. For more information, visit www.pge.com/about/.

PG&E PRoVidES $59 MiLLioN iN CuSToMER CREdiTS FoR WiNTER GAS SAViNGS

SPECIAL TO THE WPR

Dial 811 Before Any Excavation ProjectSAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – April is safe digging month, and as people plan various garden and home improvement projects this spring, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds customers to always call 811 before digging. Whether it’s planting a tree, installing a sprinkler system or building a fence, homeowners and professional excavators need to know where gas and electric lines lay underground.The 811 hotline is a free service to obtain important information on what utilities exist beneath the excavation area. Natural gas pipelines, electric power lines and other utilities buried underground can lie within just a few feet of the surface. Accidental contact with these lines can be dangerous and even fatal. California law requires customers to notify

utilities at least two working days before digging. Calling 811 puts customers in direct contact with Underground Service Alert (USA), a free utility notification service for anyone who plans any type of excavation project, no matter how small. Customers can call USA from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for holidays. Accidental damage to utility lines can disrupt gas and electric service to an entire neighborhood, cause significant property damage and lead to serious injury. USA notifies local utility companies to go out and mark the approximate location of their underground facilities in and around the excavation site. When underground lines are marked, customers can avoid them and prevent serious accidents from occurring.In addition to calling 811, PG&E offers these other tips for a safe excavation: • Call 811 at least 2 working days

prior and up to 14 days in advance of an excavation 1 Customers will receive a list of notified utilities that may have underground lines in the area. If you believe a utility may not have marked their lines, call 811 again to notify USA2 On paved surfaces, mark the proposed excavation area with white chalk-based paint. Homeowners can also use other white substances such as sugar or flour.3 On unpaved surfaces use flags or stakes to mark the proposed excavation area 4 Carefully hand excavate within 24 inches on either side of a utility-marked facility 5 Be careful not to erase facility marks while working. If you cannot see the markings, call 811 and request a remarking6 811 requests are active for 28 days.

Notify USA if work continues beyond that time 7 Immediately notify utilities about any type of contact or damage to its wires or pipes 8 If there is any type of damage to PG&E electric wires or gas pipelines, or if there is a possible gas leak, take these steps:• Move to a safe location 1 Call 911 • Call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000 Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. Based in San Francisco, with 20,000 employees, the company delivers some of the nation’s cleanest energy to 15 million people in northern and central California. For more information, visit www.pge.com/about/.

PACiFiC GAS ANd ELECTRiC CoMPANY REMiNdS CuSToMERS To CALL BEFoRE You diG

SPECIAL TO THE WPR

As River Recreation Increases and Trout Season Nears, River Users Should Be CarefulSAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Early spring snowmelt has prompted a warning from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the California Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW). Those planning outings near mountain streams, rivers, and reservoirs should take precautions against swift, cold water flows.Some of PG&E’s reservoirs and lakes are already nearing spill stage due to recent warm air temperatures melting snowpacks earlier than usual. When reservoirs top, large amounts of icy, swift spill water can create hazards.“Recreationists in mountain rivers and reservoirs need to be extra vigilant of water conditions and take appropriate safety measures,” said Jack Purkis, director of PG&E’s power generation. “The flows will fluctuate with the warming and cooling of the day.” “Snowmelt and resulting swift and cold river flows can create treacherous conditions for all recreationists – waders, swimmers, paddlers, boaters, anglers and even hikers cooling off at the water’s

edge,” said Raynor Tsuneyoshi, director of the DBW. “Stay safe by wearing a life jacket, avoiding alcohol and being aware of the current.” Rafters, kayakers, and canoeists should beware of fast river flows and cold water, and should exercise extreme caution by checking local conditions before undertaking their trip. Here are some safety tips: Know the Water o Sudden immersion in ice-cold water can stimulate the “gasp reflex” causing an involuntary inhalation of air or water. It can even trigger cardiac arrest, temporary paralysis, hypothermia and drowning. When combined with swift water, even the strongest swimmers may be easily overwhelmed. o Cold water entering the ear canal can cause vertigo and disorientation. This may confuse swimmers, causing them to venture deeper into the water. o Kayakers and canoeists also need to be prepared for swift, cold water. o Lakes and ponds are very attractive on warm spring days but also cold. Use caution and common sense with young children playing near water.Know your limits o Swimming in open water is

more difficult than in a swimming pool – people tire more quickly and can get into trouble. o Cold water causes impairment leading to fatalities. Cold water reduces body heat 25-30 times faster than air does at the same temperature. o Many unseen obstacles can be lurking below the waters surface. Swift water can make these obstacles even more treacherous. Wear a life jacket o Conditions change quickly in open water and even the best swimmers can misjudge the water and their skills when boating or swimming.. Wearing a life jacket can increase survival time.

EARLY SPRiNG SNoWMELT PRoMPTS WATER SAFETY WARNiNG SPECIAL TO THE WPR

Colusa County Behavioral Health Department will sponsor its second annual Family Cinco de Mayo Event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, at Memorial Park in Colusa. There will be music by Primo DJ and other live entertainment, jump houses, and a variety of booths. Carolina Munoz, organizer of the event, says booth vendors who have pre-registered will provide a variety of items such as food, jewelry, purses, and Tupperware products. A number of local families and groups are preparing traditional food items for sale at vendor booths. There is a $20 booth fee for commercial vendors, but booths are free to non-profit groups. As was the inaugural event last year, this will be an alcohol-free celebration. The celebration is designed to teach not only children, but adults too, the meaning of Cinco de Mayo and pass the pride of this celebration on from generation to generation. Individuals or groups wishing to participate as vendors at this event can contact Munoz at 458-0525.

Cinco de Mayo Event in Colusa

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1108 MARKET STREET - COLUSA, CA

(530) 458-3803

Friday,May 22nd

8pm$25 Preferred

& $15 Reserved Tickets only $10

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9pm - 1am9pm - 1am

Dress Code Enforced • Must be over 21

May 8th • 7:30pm$25 Preferred • $15 Reserved

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5:30pm to 6pm

andTony “the Tiger” LopezTony “the Tiger” LopezTony “the Tiger” Lopez

Richard “Mr. K.O.” SavalaRichard “Mr. K.O.” SavalaRichard “Mr. K.O.” Savala 10 Fights10 Fights

Dine in ONLY. Valid with Colusa Rewards Card.

Wed. & Thurs.5pm - 7pm

Wed. & Thurs.5pm - 7pm

Tax Not Included.

530-458-8844 • www.colusacasino.com • We’re Easy to Find! • Just 3 Miles North of Colusa on Hwy 45

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Some Very Special Items for MomsOur regular menu available for your dining pleasure

Seating at 3:00pm

Brunch 11am - 3pm

$9.99 per personChildren $6.99

Champagne BrunchTax NOT Included.

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SPECIAL TO THE WPR 10:00 parade 11:00 car show starts downtown, roped off parking available for $25.00, regular entry is $20.00. 11:00 booths at Redinger Park. 6:00 BBQ downtown 9:00 fireworks ( sponsored by Morning

Star Packing) 9:45 or 10:00 Street dance, The Fabulous DeVilles (formerly of the Catfish Hunter Band)

The theme for this year is “Pioneers with a Purpose”. This year’s theme was chosen from a group given to us from the Williams Upper Elementary School.

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