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By ELIZABETH KALFSBEEK

Nick Azevedo, 9, looks forward to the annual Bike Rodeo the Williams Police Department puts on at his school in May, with obstacles and other challenges.

“But it’s not as fun when there are not a lot of people (who participate),” said the Williams Elementary School third grader, noting the number of students without bikes.

The observation sparked the birth of a long-term project for Nick and his father, Mark Azevedo: to fix up old bikes and give them to kids without one. Since beginning the compassionate endeavor in

December, the father-son team has repaired and gifted eight bikes. “It turned into something that just took off,” Mark said. “It’s very gratifying to give a bike to a child whose parents can’t afford one. And the parents are just tickled to death.” The pair even fixed up an old cruiser, put a basket on it, and gave it to a mother.

This father-son collaboration is not a fleeting gesture. Nick, a second-year Cub Scout, plans to turn it into

a long-term Eagle Scout project, not due for several years. The Cub Scout and his father document every fixed-up bike and new owner with a photo in a large scrapbook, preparing for Eagle Scouts. “(A child’s) face when they get their bike

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Making dreams a reality

By ELIZABETH KALFSBEEK

Some kids dream of Disneyland or a Miley Cyrus concert. Disabled or terminally ill children who love the outdoors or want to experience the outdoors have the opportunity to fulfill their wishes with the Field of Dreams organization’s annual children’s event in May.

Together with their families and visiting celebrities, the youth are hosted at Stonyford Ranch in

western Glenn County for a full day of fishing in the ranch’s three spring-fed reservoirs, riding horses, observing roaming cattle, a barbecue, farm tour and other outdoor pursuits. This year the event will be held Saturday, May 15.

“This is a therapeutic and enjoyable experience for the kids,” said Colusa’s Tom Dermody, who founded the program 10 years ago. “It helps to give them a will to fight their illness.”

Maladies like liver cancer, leukemia, spinal bifida and cerebral palsy afflict the participants. Last year, the Field of Dreams event expanded to include children and their families from the organization “Guide On,” who have lost one or more parents in the Iraq and

Afghanistan conflicts. Of the 10 families and 24 children participating in the experience this year, four families are from Guide On. “We have so much help (at the event) that the moms can go and be moms, have a cup of coffee, sit back and watch their child have a good time without having to worry about anything,” Dermody said. “It takes a huge weight off the parents’ shoulders for the day.”

As in years past, celebrities including Rob Schneider (“50 First Dates,” “Don’t Mess with the Zohan”), Tim Abell (“We Were Soldiers”), Jim Cody Williams (“Pirates of the Caribbean,” “The Longest yard”), athletes Tom Erikson and Gary Goodwich and others will be on hand to spend the day with the children. The stars meet with the families at a banquet the night before the event. “When the (celebrities) come, they give 100 percent of their time to the kids, and afterwards they keep in contact with them through e-mail, Facebook or phone calls,” Dermody said. “They travel from all over the

(Staff Photo) Actor-Comedian Rob Schneider has attended several of the Field of Dreams events.

KidS live their Field oF dreAmS

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The Stony Creek Horsemen’s Association will be having their annual Stonyford Rodeo at 1 p.m. May 1 and 2.The weekend will be filled with PRCA events including: bareback bronc riding, barrel racing, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, calf roping, and bull riding. Amateur events include: barrel rac-ing, bull riding, steer riding, mut-ton busting and ladies’s and men’s mixed team roping.Tickets are available in advance, Adults $10 and Children $6 by calling 530-963-3233 or at the gate Adults $14 and Children $7.To learn more visit:www.stonycreekhorsemen.org

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April 24Our Lady of Lourdes Parish School will be holding their fourth annual wine tasting event Saturday, April 24 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at St. Bernadette’s Hall.This year’s event is featuring New Clairvaux Winery, Shannon Ridge Winery, Alderbrook Winery and music by Andrea Ingraham.Tickets are $25 per person and include wine tasting and heavy hors d’ oeuvres.Proceeds benefit Our Lady of Lourdes School.St. Bernadette’s Hall is located at 745 Ware Avenue in Colusa. Tickets may be purchased from OLL parents, or by calling 530-458-8208. For more information about OLL visit: theollschool.org

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Friday, April 30th 10am-6pm741 Ware Avenue 458-8208Convenience and quality food come together at OLL’s fundraiser Friday, April 30th. A portion of all sales placed through Schwan’s Fine Foods will help OLL raise funds to update technological equipment in the classrooms. Help by ordering in advance at www.schwansfundraising.com and entering in Campaign ID # 28040 then pick up at OLL the day of the event. Can’t decide and need more time? No problem, simply come in the day of the event and place your order with one of Schwan’s Friendly Customer Service Managers. Thank you in advance for helping us meet our goal, we can’t wait to see you on Friday, April 30th.PG&E RAISES AWARENESS OF SAFE DIGGING PRACTICES TO HELP PREVENT DAMAGE TO UNDERGROUND UTILITY LINES

Utility Reminds Customers to Always Call 811 before Digging

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – During National Safe Digging Month in April, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds customers to always call 811 before any excavation project, big or small. 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 lie underground.

The 811 hotline is a free service that provides important information on where utilities exist beneath excavation areas. Natural gas pipelines, electric power lines and other utilities buried underground can lie within just a few feet of the surface. These lines can easily be damaged, even during shallow digging projects. Accidental contact with these lines can be dangerous, with the potential to cause serious injury, property damage and outages.

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. 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. Customers can call USA from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for holidays. California law requires customers to notify utilities at least two working days before digging.

PG&E offers these tips for a safe excavation: · Call 811 at least 2 working days before 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 USA.

2 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 remarking.

6 811 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.

COluSA COuNTy ARTS COuNCil ART ShOw

Colusa is not Renaissance Rome or Florence but like these renowned ancient cities, it draws in the talented artists of the region. On Saturday, May 1 these local painters and ceramicists—from Colusa, from yuba, from Glenn, from Sutter—will share their work at the Colusa County Arts Council Spring Show.

This free show in the Colusa Senior Center at 901 Parkhill from 1-4 p.m. will present work by artists who have shown before in this regional show and work by new artists to the show. Besides being exhibited, many of the watercolors, oils, drawings and ceramics will be for sale, some by professional artists whose work already hangs or is on display in area homes. Art from the Colusa County high schools will also form part of the show. Like the adult artists, students will compete for awards but within the high school category.

James McConnell, a professional illustrator with a Masters in Fine Arts and a teacher at yuba College, will judge this juried show.

Last year the Colusa County Board of Supervisors recognized the show’s sponsor, Colusa County Arts Council, as the official arts representative for Colusa County. Shortly thereafter the California Arts Council awarded the CCAC a technical grant to help them increase their visibility and work for the arts in the county. Commissions from art sales benefit this work also. Besides presenting several art shows in Colusa County, the CCAC has sponsored a community play, two shows featuring the art of school children, and a theater workshop for county high schools by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARy ANNUAL wiNE TASTiNG EVENT

The Colusa County Friends of the Library will hold its 6th annual Tasting of Wines fundraiser on May 1st at the Scout Cabin/Senior Center, 9th & Parkhill, Colusa from 1pm to 4pm. Five wineries will be showcased along with desserts, cheeses and olive oil tastings. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door or in the seven library branches. All proceeds benefit the Library system throughout the County.

BOOKwORM CElEBRATES 20Th ANNiVERSARy

The Friends of the Library will hold a reception on May 13th, 3pm-5pm, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Bookworm, a non-profit, used bookstore located at 440 Market Street. Opened in May 1990 by a dedicated group of volunteers, the Bookworm has made available thousands of books over the years to the community with all proceeds benefiting the County Library system.

wine tASting And Art Show coming mAy 1poll worKerS needed

The Colusa County Elections Department is seeking dedicated individuals able to work at polling places on Election Day. Each election 80 or more people are selected to staff polling places throughout Colusa County where they are responsible for helping to set up the polling place, issue ballots, assist voters, and help close the polls after voting concludes at 8 p.m.

Election officers can earn $70 for

serving as a clerk and $80 for serving as an inspector. The inspector is responsible for managing the polling place and picking up the ballots prior to election day as well as returning voted ballots to the receiving center on election night.

All poll workers and inspectors are asked to attend a 1.5 hr training class.

If you are interested or would like more information on becoming a poll worker please contact Kathleen Moran at 458-0505 or ccclerk@countyofcolusa.org.

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What’s That Whining in my Ear?By Chaz Franklin

The campfire springs to life as the sun sinks in the horizon. Boy, is it cold here. I spring from my chair and get my sweatshirt. The warmth of the sweatshirt and the fire is comforting. I reach towards the fire to warm my hands. Suddenly a high-pitched whine invades my ears. This annoying sound resonates around my head, but I cannot locate its source. Swatting aimlessly only produces a temporary relief. Finally the whine dissipates. However, the whine returns to bother my ears once again. What was that sound? After I swatted a few times, I managed to capture one. I guessed right; a mosquito.

When thinking about mosquitoes, what do you think of first? Yep, you guessed it. Biting! Not all mosquitoes bite however. It is only the females that bite. The mysterious sound you heard was a female looking for a meal. She found me because I breathe out carbon dioxide, an irresistible perfume for mosquitoes. To get her meal, the female mosquito must first land on some place that is not within swatting distance by me. This mosquito, however, has made a big mistake. She landed on my forearm. I reach to swat her, but I stop. What is that thing she has that is piercing my skin? And why don’t I feel it? The mosquito has a long proboscis (nose) that drills into the skin. Then she injects an anesthetic to numb the skin and an anticoagulant to stop the blood from clotting. After the chemicals have taken their effect, she drinks the warm, rich blood and flies off. Her exchange for this blood meal is the welt that appears right after the bite, the next day, or even longer.

The welt itself is the body’s immune system surrounding the foreign substance that has invaded the body through the mosquito’s bite, namely the mosquito’s saliva. The body releases histamines which cause the swelling that makes the welt. The subsequent itchiness is the rushing of the blood into the capillaries as it carries the chemicals that fight off the salivary invasion. For some of us, the welt goes away in a day or two. For others, however, the welts are quite large and can last as long as three weeks! Ouch!

The next day is filled with discovery. First, I begin by chasing off the mosquitoes who visit me in the morning. Why are there so many mosquitoes at dawn and dusk? The answer is really simple. The animals that are active during

the day wake up at dawn and those active at night wake up at dusk. This gives the mosquitoes the highest probability of finding a meal through the carbon dioxide “perfume.” Second, the campsite is near pools of water.

The mosquito life cycle begins with the water. The eggs have to be in direct contact with the water, and the larvae are entirely aquatic. The larvae hatch into the water and begin to feed, using special bristles to brush food to their mouths. Looking into the water you see some of the larvae have returned to the surface. They look like they are breathing. But their heads are below water. Why aren’t they drowning? Larvae breathe through special straw-like structures called spiracles. To breathe, the larvae swim to the surface and stick their siphons out of the water with their head pointing downward. Think of this as trying to breathe in a pool through your foot while your head is below water. There are also some strange creatures swimming erratically in the water. These are the “tumblers,” and they are the pupal form of the mosquito.

The time has come to return home. After putting salve on my mosquito bite to stop the itching I decide to find more information about these strange creatures, which until recently, I found so disgusting. Isn’t it amazing that not only are these creatures blood feeders, but they are also known for their ability to transmit diseases? In fact, the Guinness Book of World Records has listed a mosquito as the most dangerous

animal on the planet. Not a tiger, lion, nor even a shark. How disappointing. And, although you wish all mosquitoes were gone, they are an important part of the food chain, and many animals rely on them as food. Well, you certainly don’t want to eradicate these creatures, disgusting as they are. Even Colusa County sprays for adults and treats some areas for larvae, but there is too much water with the rice fields and other wet habitats to adequately eradicate the mosquitoes. However, there is a way you can help. Perhaps next time you’ll remember to get rid of all the standing water in and around your house after it rains, for less than a quarter cup of water may contain as many as 100 or more mosquito larvae! Or you may remember to wear mosquito repellant when you go out at dawn or dusk, or when you go outside during the peak mosquito times. Sure it may smell, but the thought of mosquito repellant as a deterrent is better than the second option; not breathing.

is like, ‘Wow. I can’t believe it,’” Nick said. “It’s also fun to work on the bikes and learn more about them.”

Mark communicates with Colusa County schoolteachers and day care providers to identify children who need bikes and plans to donate to kids in each county town. “It’s very overwhelming how this took off,” Mark said. “One child in third grade came up and gave me a big hug. It was very gratifying.”

The project has taken on a life of its own and is spreading through word of mouth; community members have donated to the cause bikes and tubes for bike tires, and Colusa’s ACE Hardware supports the project by selling discounted bike-tire tubes.

Mark and Nick have also found bikes at garage sales. If the bikes aren’t worth repairing, they will save the parts for bikes that are. The time spent fixing up the bikes is far more taxing than the monetary commitment, but both gentlemen are happy to contribute. “It’s a great way to spend time,” Mark said. “I want my son to see that you can give without receiving.”

For more information, call Mark and Nick Azevedo at 473-2751.

Project Continued

United States to be here, and I really appreciate their support.”

Field of Dreams is open to any special-needs child in the U.S. Last year, there were participants from San Diego to Redding. This year two Colusa County families will be attending. “There are a lot of programs out there for our everyday use, but not a lot of programs in California for disabled children,” Dermody said. “This is a way to provide an opportunity for special needs families.”

Field of Dreams is currently sponsored by the California Deer Association, but hopes to announce its own nonprofit status at this year’s banquet. Other huge supporters include the Colusa County Fish and Game Commission, the California Waterfowl Association, and other outdoor organizations.

Chung Sun’s in Colusa provides food for the barbecue, and students from Chico State’s engineering department help prepare the lunch. A professional photographer donates time to document the day, and each family and sponsor receives a picture CD from the festivities. “Without our supporters, this wouldn’t happen,” Dermody said. “I really appreciate them.”

Field of Dreams Continued Last year Derek Jellison, 12, presented Field of Dreams with a $500 check, and established an endowment fund through the Community Foundation of Colusa County. The Redding elementary school student was diagnosed with an inoperable brain stem tumor when he was four, threatening his sight, ability to walk and his life. Jellison has attended the outdoor activities for the last three years and enjoyed himself so much, he hopes to help ensure the program’s permanency with his endowment fund. Jellison will not be present this year because he is on a respirator and cannot be moved.

“Unfortunately a lot of the kids who have participated have passed on,” Dermody said. “Derek is our inspiration to keep this project going. He is one of the most giving individuals I’ve ever met – adult or child.”

For more information, call Dermody at 458-8724, or e-mail tdermody@frontiernet.net.

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opinion & letterS It seems many Americans have fought the battle of the bulge at some point in their lives. Some have once, others continue the good fight and many have given up, until it’s time for making those famous New year’s resolutions again. I am just as guilty of this as anyone. Many diets and “life changes” have occurred in my life, but to this point I haven’t committed to a one. But, the other day I took a hard look at my current life and decided I wanted my old one back. I am tired of being out of shape, and more than anything I want to be able to be active with my kids and enjoy it. At 33 years-old I am hopefully too young to have to worry about prescriptions for various ailments. So, that said, I have made a vow to myself and to my family to make some changes for the better. I don’t kid myself, I know it’s going to be rough going, and I know I’m not perfect, but I am already feeling better. Is it easier to not worry about it? Sure. But what in life is truly easy?

I have teamed up with several friends who also want to lose some weight. I really think this is what is going to help the most. Before I always tried to do it on my own, but with workout partners you have to be more accountable. It’s not as easy to make excuses not to exercise when you have someone knocking on your door. In the past I always kept the fact that I was trying to lose weight a secret, yet I can guarantee no one was shocked that I felt I needed to lose a few. No embarrassment.

Sure, there will be some doubters, but I’m hoping that by sharing this journey, others will make it as well. I am a foodie, I love to cook and try new foods, so that will be hard for me¸ but I also know it’s not good to completely deprive yourself of everything either. So, it will be about moderation and making healthier choices. My friend Kelli and I joined the gym

at the Wellness Center, and I have to say I am really excited. They have awesome equipment and a friendly staff. The whole facility is state-of-the-art.

One of the things I am going to start is sharing a healthy, yet flavorful, recipe in each issue. I would love for readers to send in some of their

favorite healthy tips and recipes. If you would like to share your story or before and after pictures with our readers, that will be wonderful as well. The more people working together, the better it will be!

Chicken report: If my daughter Meredith (7) had her way, we would now offer spa services to our chickens. The other day I caught her using baby wipes to clean the feet of her layer hen “Chickadee” and using the cat brush on her. As for Isaac (5 ½), he is actively campaigning for the meat chicken’s life. Not quite sure how to handle that one, but the clucker’s days are numbered.

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up, up and Away with Arbuckle 4hBy Mary Marsh

The superheroes of the Arbuckle 4H club met for their April meeting. The theme was, you guessed it, Superheroes! By-the-way, it will also be the theme for 4H camp in June.

Members are getting ready for the fair, weighing in their livestock and making sure they’ve attended enough meetings to be eligible to show. Current officers explained their duties, and members had the opportunity to sign up to run for offices for the upcoming year. Speeches will be heard and votes cast at the next meeting.

For the May meeting, the theme will be Rain Boots! We will be collecting new (or very gently used) stuffed animals for the hospital to give out to kids being

treated.

The Leadership/Citizenship group will give the community a chance to honor our favorite heroes – our moms!

The group will be selling bud vases with an arrangement of pink roses for Mother’s Day for $10 each on Saturday May 8th from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Arbuckle Parks and Recreation office on Main Street in Arbuckle. Show your mom you care and help send 4Hers to leadership conferences in the future.

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williAMS FARMER 4/24/1900-GOOD AND SuBSTANTiAl wORK

W. H. Plymire is here from Marysville. He just completed a concrete coping around L. G. Manor’s lot in the Williams Cemetery. The work is attracting a great deal of attention and Mr. Plymire is expecting to secure a number of contracts from lot owners for work of similar character. The enclosure around L. G. Manor’s lot consists of a base of concrete twelve inches deep and six inches broad. On top of this is placed corner pieces connected by concrete coping molded on the ground. The corner pieces are artistic in design and there is an entrance on either side which the posts contain the initial “M” engraved in marble. The step to the entrance also contains the word “Manor” engraved in the marble. The whole work is finished with the effect of granite, and which is much cheaper than those built of stone. Mr. Plymire has made great success of this concrete work wherever he has introduced the same, and judging from the many inquiries made and the number of visitors to the Williams Cemetery to see his work, he will do well here. We understand Sarah Worsley has placed a contract for a concrete enclosure to her lot in the cemetery, and that F. Schnitzuis has placed an order for the grave of his daughter, Miss Marie, who died some two years ago. There are others who are only waiting to see the results of his work before placing their orders. williAMS FARMER4/24/ 1900-COuNTy NEwS

Colusa-At a special meeting of the city council Tuesday evening the marshal’s salary was fixed at $90 per month and that of the night watchman at $70.00.

Early Sunday morning a little daughter was born to the wife of William Busby. As Mr. Busby is a tenant of E. Harrington, he was presented with a pair of nice blankets for the newcomer, it being a time-honored custom of Landlord Harrington to tender such an offering to his tenants when these interesting events occur. When a family occupying any of his houses is blessed with ten children born under his roof he stands ready to present the parents with a deed to the property. It is also a custom of Mr. Harrington to send to each occupant of his property on Christmas morning a 50 pound sack of flour. williAMS FARMER 4/28/1900- lEAVES FROM A DiARy

April 17- We passed the lime kiln

constructed by J. P. Rathbun many years ago, which is still well preserved but not in use, as the local trade would not support the enterprise. After passing though the pretty little village

of Stonyford, we entered Salt Spring Valley, where many acres are covered with a mineral carpet as white as snow. No doubt at some future time the manufacture of salt will become a profitable enterprise.Leaving our wagon at this place we proceeded on horseback to what is known as the “pocket.” It is the head of the north fork of Big Stony and divides St. John and Sheet Iron mountains. From here we continued

on the trail over the summit to Cold Creek, a tributary of the Eel River, and I assure you that said trail bore none of the earmarks of Supervisor of the First district.Mountain quail and wild pigeons were in abundance. We arrived at the falls of the Eel River about 5 P.M. After caring for our animals, we adjusted our spears and repaired to the falls, where in a short time we had secured 8 speckled beauties.But, I must here relate an incident. On our way over the mountain trail I had luck, and through the kindness of my companion I was allowed the use of an experienced mountain horse, and all that I had to do was to follow the advice of Greeley and look brave. But luck changed. My companion had safely crossed one branch of the river on a log and found an excellent place to fish. I attempted to follow, but when about the middle of the stream the log broke and oh, how cold the water was. - J. H. D Arbuckle Independent.,

williAMS FARMER 4/21/1950-FORMER lOCAl MAN PASSES

Older residents of Williams will regret news of the passing of Alec Loeb of San Francisco, widely known though out the State, whose death occurred last Saturday and was laid to rest on Monday of this week in San Francisco.

For the past twenty years he had bee associated with J. J. O’Rourke of California Hat Company and traveled in California and Nevada selling Castle Hats.A brother of the late Julius Loeb, who for years was a partner in the Comstock and Loeb Merchandise Store in Williams, and in whose employ the former served as clerk during those years, he will be remembered by many older residents.

APRil 28, 1950- NEw williAMS DRiVE iN will OPEN SOON

Colusa County’s new drive-in theater near Williams, is entering the last phase of construction, according to N. C. Steele Sr., it will be open sometime

during the second week in May. The “Sundown Drive –IN Theater as it is called, and appropriately enough, as the show starts at sundown, will be the last word in open air theater comfort and enjoyment.Among other things the Sundown will have the largest screen in this part of the country in proportion to the parking area, 50 by 50 feet.The projection and sound equipment will be the most modern and efficient obtainable. The projection equipment required a 20 horsepower generator with which the picture is projected 370 feet. All the comforts of home will be available to the patron who might otherwise not be able to attend a movie. Bottle warmers for mothers with young children; finger tip sound control for people who are hard of hearing, complete enjoyment for cripples and invalids, and many other advantages which the indoor theater cannot offer. There are lots of pleasures for a drive-in. If one does not care to dress up for the occasion, relax-wear the house slippers. There is plenty of fresh air and Steele declared there are “no mosquitoes”.When out for the evening’s ride, look over the new and attractive addition to the county’s entertainment program.

williAMS FARMER 4/15/1965-AlTA lANE RiTES hElD hERE FRiDAy

Funeral Services for Alta Lane were held Friday afternoon at the Williams Community Church with Dr. C. Jefferson Hurtt officiating. The following information on Miss Lane was provided by those who knew her well;Alta Melissa Lane was the fifth child of Leland D. Lane and Margaret Smith Lane and born in Ukiah, California on February 4, 1873. Her parents left Missouri in the spring of 1864 and joined a wagon train headed for California. The Lane Family settled in Potter Valley; moved to Ukiah; then to Oregon and then returned to California and settled in Williams.Alta graduated from the Williams Grammar school in 1888; then attended Pierce Christian College at college city and graduated in 1891 and 1892 and was granted a primary certificate to teach in 1892. She graduated from Heald’s Business College in 1894. In 1898 she attended summer school in Stockton, and was then granted a grammar grade certificate. She received her state educational diploma in 1901 and her California life teaching diploma in 1903.From 1893 through 1934 she taught in the following school districts in Colusa County: Cleveland, Cortina, Bear Valley, Quicksilver, Johns, Williams, Maxwell and Boggs.In 1934, after 41 years of teaching Miss Lane retired. However in 1943 due to the urgent need of teachers, she taught for a while at Little Stony in Colusa County.Miss Lane was appointed to the board

of education in 1918 and served in this capacity until 1934 and was president of the board of education during 1922 and 1923.A most interesting book has been found in which Miss Lane kept complete records of every student she taught from 1892 to 1943. We understand this book proved most valuable many times in establishing the ages of pupils who were unable to locate birth certificates.Miss Lane was always deeply devoted to teaching the young and in addition to teaching in the public school, she taught at the Williams Community church for many years.We believe Miss Lane was one of the first licensed women drivers in California and held a valid drivers license until 1961 when she decided to quit driving because “her car was too fast.”Miss Lane was a member of the Pearl Rebekah Lodge, No. 181 of Williams for over 38 years; a member of the Past Nobel Grand; member of the Royal Neighbors of America; member of the Retired Teachers Association; a member of the Williams Community Church and the First Christian church of San Jose.She made a home for her father and mother and cared for them until their deaths. Although Alta never married she raised several children and contributed largely to the support of numerous nephews and nieces on the meager salary of teachers at that time. Her nieces and nephews adored her. Until age 90 she never revealed her age. The week before she entered the hospital she was busy collecting pictures of her many classes to send to the Sacramento Valley Museum. When trouble came to a family, Alta was there promptly to help and show loving understanding whether they had been friends or not. Hers was a life of generous serving. She was a true Christian lady and as Walt Whitman said: “Made the world a better place because she had lived in it.

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ELECT JULIE STRUCKMEYER

Srintendent of SchoolsColusa County

Colusa County Superintendent of SchoolsQualificationsDoctorate in Educational LeadershipMBA experience in budget planning, monitoring expenditures, enrollment etc.MA in Education: staff development, District Leadership Team for Rio Linda USD and then Twin Rivers USD ACSA Personnel CertificateCLAD - California Teachers of English Learners CertificateBilingualAdministrative ExperienceCurrently Principal K-6 and 7/8 College Preparatory Charter, Twin Rivers USDManagement Negotiations Team member for Rio Linda USD 3 yearsDirector of Administrative Services for 22 elementary Schools in Rio Linda USD: coordinated with Special educationAdministrative Director, planning vision, budget, represented district at budget crisis forums at capitol Principal K-6 for 5 years RLUSD -oversaw Library Media Center creation Vice principal Arbuckle Elementary School 4 yearsCoordinated development of Character Education model, conflict managersCoordinator of Migrant Child Care - preschool/infant Merced Co. Office of Ed. Summer School Principal- Williams USD for 2 years; Pierce USD – K-12 for 4 yearsAdministrator of Early Childhood/PreSchool/Head Start -Riverside Co. Office of Ed. Instructor, Child Development/created Child Care Center Oxnard Community College Developed Child Care and Head Start programs. Colusa Co. Office of Ed. 6 yearsCounty InvolvementYuba College Board of Trustees from 1986-2000Family Fun Nights from 1987-98 in Maxwell, Grimes, Williams, Arbuckle, Colusa, PrincetonOrganized County wide Career Fairs for high schools Visit Facebook Page: Julie Struckmeyer for Colusa County Superintendent of Schools

Mailing Address:7623 Sycamore Slough Road - Meridian, CA 95957 Email:jules@colusanet.comPAID FOR BY THE CAMPAIGN TO ELECT JULIE STRUCKMEYER FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Top Spellers to Compete in State Championships

Colusa County’s top elementary and junior high school spellers squared off on March 31 and April 1 with two top students in each level advancing to the California State Spelling Championships in May.During the junior high contest on March 31, Adam Cutter, an 8th-

grade student at Johnson Junior High School, took first place. Bo Cherry, also an 8th-grade student at Johnson Junior High, was runner-up. Both students now advance

(Courtesy Photo) Colusa County Junior High Spelling Contest top spellers, from left to right, runner-up Bo Cherry, and first place winner Adam Cutter

(Courtesy Photo) Colusa County Elementary Spelling Contest top spellers, from left to right, first place Ben High and runner-up Sally Shoaf

to the State Junior High Spelling Championship, Saturday, May 8, at Miller Creek Middle School in San Rafael.

The elementary contest was held on April 1. Ben High, a 5th-grade student at Arbuckle Elementary School, took first place, and Sally Shoaf, a 4th-grade student at Arbuckle Elementary School was runner-up. Both students now advance to the State Elementary Spelling Championship, Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Sonoma State University, in Rohnert Park.

The public is invited to attend both state events. For further information, contact Tina Maxwell at 458-0350, ext. 10354, or tmaxwell@ccoe.net.

one-Stop offers e-learning courses Microsoft recently launched a program to provide free and low-cost courses in computer and IT skills, an e-learning courses program called Microsoft Elevate America. The courses are now offered free at the Colusa County One Stop, with 300 vouchers now available

“There are no eligibility or age limits, says Luis M. Moreno, Deputy Director of the Colusa County One-Stop. Course participants don’t even have to visit One-Stop to enroll. “All we need to know are their first and last names, employment status (if employed, length of time at current job), education level completed, and age and gender.” Moreno says applicants may send the information to him to receive by e-mail a voucher number for the applicant to apply online. More information can be found at www.microsoft.com/elevateamerica.

Programs available at the Colusa County One-Stop include:

Business Certificate Exam •– Office 2003

Business Certificate Exam •– Office 2007E-learning Info Worker•IT Professional Standard •and Extended Library (must have IT experience to take this course)

“There is a 90-day expiration date on all 300 vouchers, so we are recommending immediate registration of individuals interested in these free courses,” said Moreno. All vouchers must be activated by June 7, 2010. Clients may receive multiple vouchers if requested.For more information contact Moreno at (530) 458-0326, ext. 105.

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Kay has served as County Superintendent for 15 years, and has the experience necessary to be effective in the County Office of Education. She knows the needs of students in Colusa County, and she knows the difference between the role of the school districts and the County Office in meeting those needs. She is dedicated to meeting those needs.Here’s the difference.School districts are responsible for the regular program of studies for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade. They operate independently of the County Office, except for specific oversight responsibilities that are mandated by the California Education Code. Each district has a Board of Trustees, elected by the public, to operate the district. A district board hires its superintendent and all employees of the district to carry out their directions regarding fiscal and instructional policies and activities.The County Superintendent is elected, as is the County Board of Education. The Board approves the budget, approves receiving grants for new services, approves curricula and course of study for the juvenile court schools, approves textbook adoptions, approves facilities, and approves operating programs, such as Special Education, Commu-nity School, and Opportunity Classes for the school districts. The County Superintendent directs and operates all programs in the County Office, and is the employer of all staff. Working with districts to identify unmet needs, the County Superintendent brings resources and support to education in the County. County programs serve the county population from infants to adults, by offering child development pro-grams, alternative education programs, and special education. Support services include curriculum and instruction resources, staff develop-ment, prevention programs, collaboration with other county agencies, and development of new programs or enhancement of existing programs. All of these services are provided through grant funding, restricted to the services specified in contracts with State and Federal agencies. Unrestricted funds to operate the business services support for districts and County Office programs is very small – only 6% of the total County Office budget.Now you know the difference. With the crisis in State and Federal budgets, we need to keep proven leadership and knowledge! RE-ELECT KAY SPURGEON to continue fiscally responsible and effective services for the students and citizens of Colusa County.

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Maxwell FBlA Fuels the Future in SacramentoBy Tyler WellsMaxwell FBLA Reporter

On Saturday, March 6, Maxwell High FBLA members attended the Northern Section Leadership Conference in Sacramento at Center High School to participate in a full day of competitions, workshops, and networking.

Some students participated in a hypnotist program by donating one dollar to the March of Dimes Foundation for a chance to be selected as a volunteer.

Maxwell FBLA members who placed in the respective competitions are:

Business Math: 6th Aaron Yang

Business Procedures: 6th Jordan Dennis

Computer Problem Solving: 7th Jared Gomes

Cyber Security: 9th Makayla Freed; 10th Nick Denny

Creed: 2nd Aaron Yang

Economics: 7th Nikole Burg

FBLA Principles & Procedures: 4th Daisy Rolon, 9th Nique Olden

Intro. to Bus. Communications: 5th Lauren LaGrande; 9th Jessica Jenkins

Job Interview: 7th Ashli Yang

Management Decision Making: 7th Tori Burrious, Andi Robledo, Laura Wells

Public Speaking I: 4th Andi Robledo

Public Speaking II: 3rd Kerri Dennis

Sports Management: 6th Tyler Wells

Technology Concepts: 5th Jared Gomes; 7th Jordan Dennis

Word Processing I: 9th Lauren LaGrande; 10th Jessica Jenkins

Word Processing II: 8th Sissy Iniguez

Future Business Leader: 1st Nikole Burg

Who’s Who: Nikole Burg and Ashli Yang

Elected as Northern Section Secretary was Laura Wells, and Aaron Yang was selected as Northern Section Public Relations Officer.

Maxwell High School FBLA members look forward to competing with FBLA’s best at the California State Leadership Conference in Irvine April 15-18.

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yard Art at the 2010 california State Flower & garden ShowBy Curtis Pyle

The California State Flower & Garden show was held in Sacramento at Cal Expo for the first time this year. Vendors and exhibitors were here from Washington, Oregon, California, and even Hawaii. This was a new experience here with steady and moderate attendance. There were extensive collections of Japanese maples, orchids, lilies, geraniums, and shrubbery of all types. New pruners and tools of all types were on display with live demonstrations available. Local landscapers set up their displays to strut their stuff.

General public and growers are encouraged to enter flowers and arrangements to be judged. Many abstract arrangements lined the tables, stretching the limits of one’s imagination. All in all, a great show from the beginning. Although, one must wonder how they would schedule it on the same

weekend as the Home & Garden Show in Woodland? Perhaps next year that will be worked out.

Garden Question:

“How do I pick out good bedding plants at the nursery?”

Answer:

This is what NOT to buy (above). These peppers are thin, light colored and bug eaten. The beat-up container is also a good indicator of how rough they have been handled.

A few good examples shown here (above) should always have stiff, upright growth with good color. Floppy, yellow leaves usually indicate too much water and/or not enough light.

The 6 pack of tomatoes shows vigorous growth and good color. When bedding plants are left in the shade too long, foliage tends to flatten out and fade.

This assorted color blend shows lush green growth. I would consider these plants to be good examples of quality bedding plants.

Today’s garden flower is a German Bearded Iris called Going My Way.

Mike Matricia of Pond Pro won top honors in waterfall categories. Six pack tomatoes

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CatholiC ChurCh of the annunCiation 627 8th Street Williams “Meet & Greet Coffee Club” Every Third Sunday of the Month after 9:30 a.m. Mass Join us for refresh-ments and conversation

WilliaMS CoMMunitY Cen-ter aSSoCiation aCtiVitieS MONDAY NIGHT BINGO: Every-one Welcome! Early Bird Games Starting Time at 6:00 P.M. Regular Games Begin at 6:30 P.M. WE WILL NOT BE PLAYING ON 5TH MONDAYS THIS YEAR Refresh-ments Available at Reasonable Prices, Home Made Desserts. Game Day: Third Wednesday of the month, April 21, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. Join us for our tournament of the card game “Golf”. Win prizes have fun meet people! Movie Day: Fourth Wednesday of the month, April 28, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. Price: FREE Refreshments: Soda & Candy are available at a low price. (Bring a Pillow-the seats are hard)

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

Make a differenCe in Your CoMMunitY the citizens for a better Williams hold meetings the 4th Thursday of every month beginning at 6:00pm. meetings are held at the Sacra-mento Valley Museum. everyone is welcome!!

PaCifiC flYWaY QuilterSThe county’s quilt guild. monthly meetings will be held the 3rd Wednesday of every month.

Meeting starts at 7:00pm located at the Colusa Masonic Hall 311- 5th street.

CrMC’S ride for lifeaPril 24th, 2010

PaCifiC flYWaY QuilterS Pacific Flyway Quilters is present-ing “A May Day Quilters Tour” on Saturday, May 1, from 11 am to 4 pm in Colusa. Visit five home sewing studios, each home with its own mini quilt show. Have refreshments in a country garden sprinkled with quilts, and stop by Colusa’s delightful new fabric shop, Sew N’ Things. Door-prize. Raffles.Tickets $10. Call 476-2889 or 458-4776.

SaCraMento riVer national Wildlife refugeNEW spring Bird Walks at teh River. Join a park ranger on a walk from 9-10am to discover the diversity of bird life in these riparian habitats. Friday, April 23 at Ord BendSaturday, May 22 at Capay

CitY of ColuSa reCreation dePartMent PrograMSYoga & Meditation Saturdays 10:30 - 11:50amBetter Body FitnessMonday, Wednesday & Friday8:30-9:45am and 4:00-5:15pmSenior FitnessMonday & Wednesday10:00-10:30amSenior WalkingThrusdays 9:00amPre-BalletTuesdays4:30-5:15pm and 5:30-6:15pmSenior Luncheon2nd & 4th Friday of each monthNoon - 1pm

eVerY WoMan CountSColusa Casino Bingo HallApril 22, 201011am to 3pm ColuSa CountY BreaSt CanCer fund MeetingSecond Tuesday of Every MonthMcNary-Moore

4:30PM BurChfield Book fair Primary School!Burchfield Primary School with be presenting “Book Fair Diner – All You Can Read!” running May 3rd-7th. On Monday, May 3rd, the book fair will be open immediately after school until 6:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday the book fair will be open from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. On Thursday, May 6th, Burchfield will be holding its’ Open House, and the book fair will remain open late that night to accommodate families wanting to shop.All proceeds from the book fair will be used to purchase new books for our library. Stock up on some good books for summer, support Burchfield’s library and visit the book fair! Call 458-5853 for more information. MaSter gardenerS PreSentationSOn May 1st the Colusa County Master Gardeners will have an informational booth and presentations on Water Conservation in your Garden and Landscape. The booth will be located at 10th and Parkhill St., in Colusa and a Master Gardener will be available with water saving tips for your garden, lawn watering recommendations, a water saving checklist and other gardening information from 9am to 4pm. The Water Conservation presentations will be at 11am and 2pm. Please join us on our first anniversary in Colusa County! For more information, please email us at mgcolusa@ucdavis.edu.

the ColuSa CountY liBrarY iS SPonSoring tWo PoetrY Writing WorkShoPS The workshops will be conducted by published poet Susan Woolridge. The first workshop will be held on Friday, April 23rd, 7-9 p.m. at the Morse Room at the Colusa branch. This workshop is designed for teenagers who have an interest in writing poetry, but

everyone is welcome. Pizza and drinks will be provided. For more information contact Nancy Salm at 458-0373. The second poetry workshop is being held in Williams at the Williams library branch. It is on Saturday, April 24th, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon, to and is open to the public. These workshops offer an opportunity to express your creativity, your voice, by talking about poetry, playing with words, and writing your own poems. For more information on this workshop please call Eric Berman at 473-5955.Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros, Children’s Day/Book Day, on May 15th 2010, at the Colusa Library, 738 Market Street This is a family event, and is open to all county residents. The event goes from 10:30-1:30 and we are having 3 different Story Times in English and Spanish, crafts, Literacise, Face painting, a seminar for parents about reading to children, in English and Spanish as well. The Fratello Marionettes will present “Carnival of the Animals.” Each child attending will be given a bilingual book to take home, and lunch is provided. Space is limited, so anyone interested in attending can call the Colusa Library Branch, 458-7671, or come in to their local branch to pick up a registration form. Also, this event offers volunteer opportunities for teens who need to complete community service hours. Call 458-0373 for more information regarding either the event or volunteer opportunities.

dunnigan toWn Yard SaleSaturday, May 15, 2010. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bill & Kathy’s Parking Lot. Space fee is $12 for a 12x12 space. Must prepay for space, please mail check toUnion Church of DunniganPO Box 174Dunnigan, CA 95937Please note that there are to be no food or drink sales unless authorized.

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Calle nueve y calle C. En la ciudad de Williams, Ca. Los invita el día lunes a jugar Bingo. Todos son bienvenidos Las personas que lleguen temprano comenzaran a jugar a las 6:00 p.m. Los juegos regulares comienzan a las 6:30 p.m. NO JUGAREMOS EL QUINTO LUNES DE ESTE ANO HAY APERITIVOS A PRECIOS MUY ESPECIALES, Y TAMBIEN

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Los departamentos de utilidad les recuerdan a los usuarios de siempre llamar al 811 antes de escavar

Sacramento, Ca.-Durante el mes de Abril el cual es el mes nacional de seguridad al escavar, el departamento de Pacific Gas and Electric Company( PG&E)(compañía de gas natural y de electricidad),le recuerda a sus clientes de siempre llamar al 811, antes de hacer cualquier excavación, pequeña o grande. Ya sea que estén plantando un árbol o instalando sistema de riego, o alguna barda, los dueños de casa y las personas profesionales que se dedican a escavar, necesitan saber donde se encuentran las líneas de energía que se encuentran enterradas.

La línea del 811 es un servicio gratuito que provee importante información de donde se localizan los cables que se manejan debajo de la tierra. Lo cual incluye líneas de pipas o tubos de gas natural, líneas eléctricas y de otros servicios que son enterrados bajo tierra para mejor durabilidad y que son enterrados solo a pocos metros de profundidad. Estas líneas fácilmente podrían ser dañadas inclusive con excavaciones de

muy poca profundidad > Contacto accidental con estas líneas pueden ocasionar peligro a la persona que este escavando y también a la propiedad, incluyendo el que puedan surgir apagones.

Llamando al 811 pone a los clientes en directo contacto con los servicios que se dedican al manteamiento de donde se localiza estos cables bajo tierra (underground service alert)(USA) el cual provee de un servicio gratuito de información para cualquier persona que tenga planes de hacer una excavación o que esté planeando hacerla. (USA) notifica a las compañías locales para que estas a su vez vayan a donde se escavará y marquen apropiadamente, la localización de sus facilidades así como alrededor de las mismas. Cuando estas facilidades han sido marcadas los clientes pueden de este modo evitar y prevenir cualquier accidente serio que se hubiera podido presentar. Los clientes pueden llamar al USA desde las 6:00a.m. Hasta las 7:00p.m. De lunes a viernes con excepción de los días festivos. La ley de California requiere a los clientes el notificar y obtener información al menos dos días antes de cualquier excavación.

PG & E (compañía de electricidad y gas natural) ofrece estos consejos para una segura excavación:

Llamen al menos dos días hábiles antes de excavar al número 811 y hasta 14 días hábiles antes de cualquier excavación.

Los clientes recibirán una lista notificándoles de los cables o conductos que se encuentran debajo de la tierra o en caso de que no se encuentre nada debajo también serán notificados. Si usted piensa que alguna compañía de utilidades no ha marcado alguna línea llame al 811 otra vez para notificar al USA.

En áreas con pavimento, marque el área que será excavada con un gis o marcador con base en pintura, los dueños de casa también pueden utilizar cualquier otro producto como harina o azúcar.

En áreas no pavimentadas se puede hacer uso de banderas o estacas en el área supuesta a escavarse.

Cuidadosamente escarba alrededor de 24 pulgadas de cada lado del área que ha sido marcada con la existencia de líneas de utilidad.

Se cuidadoso de no borrar las

marcas de las líneas que se han señalado mientras estés trabajando. Si no encuentras bien o se te dificulta el distinguir el área que se ha marcado vuelve a llamar al 811 y pide que se vuelvan a marcar.

El requerimiento al 811 de marcado de líneas esta activo por 28 días. Notifica al servicio de USA si necesitas mas de esos días y si tu trabajo continuara mas de ese tiempo.

Inmediatamente notifica a los servicios de utilidades si es que hubo algún contacto con alguna de las líneas, alambres o conexiones y si alguno de ellos ha sido dañado.

Si es que existe algún daño a alguna de las conexiones del PG & E de gas natural o algún escape de gas natural, o si esta dañado algún cable de electricidad, sigue estas indicaciones:

Ponte en una locación segura

Llama al 911

Llama al PG & E (compañía de gas natural y electricidad) al 1-800-743-5000

La feria del libro esta próxima en llegar a la escuela primaria BurchfieldLa escuela primaria de Burchfiel presentara “La comida de la feria del libro” “ Todo lo que puedas leer!, que comenzara en Mayo tres a mayo 7. El día Lunes día tres de mayo, la feria del libro será abierta inmediatamente después de la escuela hasta las 6:00p.m. De martes a Vierbes la feria del libro habrira de las 8:00 a.m. hasta las 6:00 p.m. El dia Jueves 6 de Mayo la escuela de Burchfiel tendrá su “ Open House” casa abierta, pero la feria del libro permanecerá abierta hasta muy tarde esa noche , para acomodar a las familias que quieran comprar.

Todos los procedimientos de la feria del libro serán usados para la compra de libros nuevos para nuestra librería. Compra varios libros para el verano, y de eso modo apoyaras a la librería de la escuela de Burchfiel, visita por favor la feria del libro!

Para mas información llama al 530-458-5853

Noticias breves para la comunidad

La oficina de la ciudad de Colusa que se dedica al cuidado de los parques y de los servicios comu-nitarios de Colusa está ofreciendo la clase de título 22 FAFPSP de la Cruz Roja Americana. Esta clase es un curso de aprendizaje avanzado de los primeros auxilios. Diseñado para servir y traer un aire fresco de recursos al EMT’s y al personal de la seguridad pública, salvavidas y demás personal que se dedican a la rápida respuesta en la necesidad de prestar aux-ilio a la comunidad. Después de

la realización de este curso, los participantes recibirán una tarjeta del CPR, la certificación en la ad-ministración del oxígeno y el uso del AED, el entrenamiento de los patógenos de la sangre y mucho más. La clase será llevada a cabo el sábado 17 de abril a partir del 7:30ª.m. a 4:30 P.M., en la sala de conferencias del ayuntamiento, situado en la calle de 425 Webster en Colusa. El costo para la clase es $95. Hagan sus cheques a nombre de la ciudad de Colusa.Para más información llamar Sandy @ al 458-5622 – ext-109

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El día Sábado 6 de Marzo del 2009, los miembros del FBLA de la escuela secundaria de la ciudad de Maxwell, asistieron a la conferencia del Northern Section Leadership( sección norte de liderazgo) en la ciudad de Sacramento en el Center High School. Los miembros del FBLA de la asociación de la sección norte se reunieron para participar todo un día en competencias de talleres, y comunicaciones. También unos escogieron en participar en el programa de hipnotismo donando un dólar a la March of Dimes fundation, para tener la oportunidad de ser escogidos como voluntarios.

Los miembros del FBLA de Maxwell y sus posiciones son:

Matemáticas de Negocios: 6 grado Aaron yang

Procedimientos de Negocios: 6 grado Jordan Dennis

Resolución de problema de computadora: 7 grado Jared Gomez

Seguridad cibernética: 9 grado Makayla Freed; grado 10 Nick Denny

Credo: grado2 Aaron yang

Economía: grado 7 Nikole Burg

FBLA Principios y procedimientos: grado 4 Daisy Rolon; grado 9 Nique Olden

Introducción a comunicación de negocios: grado 5 Lauren La Grande; grado 9 Jessica Jenkis

Entrevista de trabajo: grado 7 Ashli yang

Maneja miento de tomar

decisiones: grado 7 Tori Burrious, Andi Robledo, Laura Wells

Oratoria en público I: grado 4 Andi Robledo

Oratoria en público II: grado 3 Kerri Dennis

Maneja miento del deporte: grado 6 Tyler Wells

Conceptos de tecnología: grado 5 Jared Gomez; grado 7 Jordan Dennis

Procesamiento de textos I: grado 9 Lauren La Grande; grado 10 Jessica Jenkis

Procesamiento de textos II: grado 8 Sissy Iniguez

Liderazgo en futuros negocios: grado 1 Nikole Burg

Quien es quien: Nikole Burg y Ashli yang

La que es electa como la secretaria de la sección norte: Laura Wells

La que es electa como la secretaria de la sección norte de relaciones publicas: Aaron yang

También felicitamos a Laura Wells el haber conseguido el ser la secretaria de la sección norte y a Aaron Yang por ser el oficial de relaciones públicas.

Este ano la conferencia de la sección norte fue todo un éxito para los miembros del FBLA de la escuela secundaria de la ciudad de Maxwell. Los miembros están preparándose para competir con los mejores del FBLA del estado de California, en la competencia que se celebrara en Irvine en el mes de Abril del día 15 al 18 de este ano.

Superintendente de escuelas de el condado de colusa

Experiencia y Educacion 31 Años de experiencia en educación, incluyendo 11 anos en la Oficina de

Educación do el Condado de Colusa.

28 Años en Educación Especial en diferentes desarollos: Especialista en resursos, Especialista de Programa, Coordinador de la Capacidad de Trabajo, Especialista en Formación Profesional, Especialista en la Integracion, y Maestra Escolar.

Actualmente Adminstradora de Escuela Local.

He trabajado con todos los niveles escolares: de edad pre-escolar,

media/junior escuela, la escuela secundaria, y de adultos.

Tengo la experiencia con la educación especial, educación alternative, educación vocacional y la educación general.

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Los Estudiantes de las escuelas elementarías y las junior high school del condado de Colusa, que han tenido las más altas calificaciones en ortografía se enfrentaron en una competencia realizada el día Marzo 31 y el día primero de abril respectivamente, y los dos estudiantes con mas puntuación en cada nivel avanzaran en la representación del condado de Colusa en la competencia estatal de campeonato de ortografía que se celebrara en el mes de Mayo.

Durante la competencia realizada en el condado de Colusa de ortografía del mes de Marzo el día 30 del 2010, el estudiante de la Junior high del grado 8: Adam Cutter, obtuvo el primer lugar, Bo Cherry también del grado 8 estudiantes de la misma escuela fue el

subcampeón del mismo concurso. Los dos estudiantes ahora avanzaran a la competencia estatal de ortografía de las escuelas de Juniors , la cual se celebrara el día 8 de Mayo del 2010, en la Miller Creek Middle School en San Rafael.

En el concurso de ortografía de la escuela elementaría del condado de Colusa que fue celebrado el primero de abril del 2010. Ben High, estudiante de la escuela elementaría de Arbuckle del 5 grado, obtuvo el primer lugar,

y Sally Shoaf, del cuarto grado de la misma escuela fue el subcampeón. Los dos estudiantes ahora avanzaran al campeonato estatal que será el dia 15 de Mayo del 2010 en Sonoma State University en Rohnert Park.

El público está invitado para atender a estos dos campeonatos del estado. Para más información por favor comuníquense con Tina Maxwell al 458-0350 extensión 10354.

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OLL Students Donate Blankets to Animal Shelter

Recently students from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish School dropped off dozens of donated blankets and towels to the Colusa County Animal Shelter.

The Colusa County Sheriff’s Office currently has two animal control officers on staff that cover roughly 1100 square miles of territory. Last year 1163 cats and dogs came through the shelter, greatly taxing the shelter’s resources.

According to Officer Courtney Elliott the most needed items are blankets, towels, basic vet supplies and mon-

etary donations to help cover vet-erinarian bills. She also added that cleaning supplies were also needed.The shelter has a great return rate roughly 36 % of the dogs that come in are reunited with their owners.

To learn more about the Colusa County Animal Shelter, available pets or how to help you may also visit the Friends of the Colusa County Animal Shelter website: www.foccas.org