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COMING UP... Sacred Heart Sodality Card Party February 7 Glenn-Colusa Cattlewomen & Cattlemen’s “Holiday Topper” Fundraiser February 7 Chicken/Ham Dinner February 8 Beef Weigh-In February 8 Our Lady of Lourdes Rummage Sale February 13 Valentine’s Day February 14
What’s Inside Opinion ............................Page 4 & 5
February 6 - February 20 , 2009
Winter Camp Cook-off Huge Hit
Hey, Batter, Batter... ...............By Tami Coder
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rowds turned out in record numbers for the Seventh Annual Winter Camp Cook-off which was held January 27 at the Colusa County Fairgrounds. With 17 competitors cooking up tasty tidbits it’s no surprise it was a huge hit. The modern camp cooks served over 275 taste testers. While most of the competitors were from Colusa County, there were a few from several hours away. In recent years Dutch oven or cast iron cooking has gained in popularity as a hobby. The cooks use the same types of techniques that were used hundreds of years ago. Everything from breads, entrées and desserts were out for the public to sample and vote on. One local team consisted of Tim Gomes, Darin Thomas and Jamie Fry. The trio got their start 10 years ago when they participated in the Colusa Western Days Cook-off. They have been going strong and competing throughout California and Nevada ever since. One of the things they are most proud of is the fact they always use new recipes for each competition. The teams competed in three categories including: Main Dish, Bread, and Dessert. Continued on Page 2
Teammates of the 2008 Williams Junior League softball team, the Crossfire, clown around on picture day (Photo by Tami Coder)
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pring is just around the corner, and with it comes a symphony of warm breezes, splashes of vibrant color, and soft blue skies. The sound of leather slapping against leather, and the crack of ball on bat can be heard, along with youthful voices laughing and calling to one another. Baseball season is almost here! On Thursday, January 22nd, the Williams Little League held its first meeting of the ‘09 season. Gathering together in the Williams Elementary School cafeteria, last season’s officers, coaches, and parents began the process of putting together another successful year of Westside baseball and softball.
Natalie Povlson, 2008 president, brought the meeting to order. The first order of business was the nomination and election of the officers for 2009. Natalie was reinstated for another year as president, with Brooke Steinke voted in as vice president. Working together, the two women will also serve as snack bar representatives. Nancy Dean was elected treasurer, with Tami Coder rounding out the panel of officers as secretary. The next item on the agenda was the treasurer’s report, along with discussion on funds needed for the charter and insurance. Continued on Page 12
Disparities in Awareness of Heart Attack Warning Signs Among Adults in 14 States Revealed by CDC Study...................................................................Special to the WPR
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n alarming number of adults fail compared to women (30.8 percent), or back; feeling weak, lightheaded, or
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heeded, save their lives, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study conducted in 14 states. The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report study, “Disparities in Awareness of Heart Attack Warning Signs and Actions among U.S. Adults in 14 States,” found that men (22.5 percent), blacks (16.2 percent), Hispanics (14.3 percent), and those with less than a high school education (15.7 percent) are less likely to know the major signs of a heart attack. They were also least likely to call for emergency assistance;
“The findings from the study may serve as an important indicator for other states and suggests that more public education and communication campaigns are needed to increase awareness, particularly among the high risk populations of men, blacks, Hispanics, and the under-educated and in those areas where awareness is low,” said Dr. Jing Fang, the study’s lead author and an epidemiologist in the CDC Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention. The warning signs of heart attack are pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck
and shortness of breath. Each year, about 920,000 Americans suffer a heart attack. Of those who die, about half of them die within an hour of the first symptoms and before they ever reach the hospital. The early recognition of heart attack warning signs by victims and bystanders and the immediate action of calling for emergency medical assistance are crucial for timely access to cardiac care, receipt of advanced treatment, and the increased potential for survival. “In addition to the differences, it is clear the overall public awareness of heart attack signs and the importance of calling for emergency medical assistance quickly in the event someone is experiencing a heart attack or stroke... Continued on Page 3