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Director Dawn Gonzales. First time directing. Play dates are April 26, 27 and Sunday April 28. The following weekend April 3 & 4 The cast is Samantha Shifflett as M’Lynn, Kindra Hester as Shelby, Melissa Howard as Annelle, Cristina Townsend as Truvy, Beth Young as Clairee and Noel Johnson as Ouiser. The Friday and Saturday night performances, door open at 6:30 Play starts at 7:15. The Sunday Matinee performance. Doors open at 1:30 play starts at 2:15 For more information please call Susan Gibbs @ 530-458-5479 or visit www.thestagehands.net
Saturday, April 27
Virginia Read Day The Timeless Classic, Fahrenheit 451 bu Ray Bradbury. Book Presentation from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. led by UCR Professor Rob Latham at the Colusa Fire Department, 750 Market Street, Colusa. • “Strike Up a Conversation” 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fire Department Demonstration, Exhibits, Book Swap and More! 735 Main Street, Colusa • Movie 7:00 p.m. A free screening of “Fahrenheit
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■ Because We Care!: Become apart of your community and assist in the efforts to keep our town clean. Volunteer with the Citizens for a Better Williams. Meetings are held the 4th Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at Louis Cairo’s. ■ Seniors Come Join us for Lunch!: If you are 60 years of age or older and are interested in getting out of the house and meeting others over a delicious hot lunch, please join us! Located at the Boy Scout Cabin, 901 Parkhill Street, in the City of Colusa. Monday through Thursday at noon. Please call Colusa County Public Health at 530-458- 0380 to let us know you are coming! A donation of $3.00 per meal is recommended, but not required.
451” at the Colusa Movie Theatre, 513 Market Street, Colusa. For more information visit: www.virginiaread.net
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Williams Spring Fun Run & Walk at the Williams Unified School District. 260 11th Street, in Williams. Hosting a 5K, 1 Mile, and Kid’s Challenge. The air horn goes off at 8:00 a.m.; Kids Challenge Begins at 9:30 a.m. There will be prizes, music, good company, and healthy snacks. $10 Entry Fee. Call Cindy Gobel at 681-8919 for more information.
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Community Yard Sale. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 5130 Country Road 99 West, near County Road 8 in Dunnigan. Parking Available. Crafts, Flea Market Items and More! Look for the Signs!
■ Smoke-free works for me! Interested in making our community healthier and tobacco-free? If so, join the Colusa County Tobacco Prevention Coalition today! Time commitment is minimal and lunch will be provided. Call us at (530) 458-0380 or send an e-mail to TEP@ colusadhhs.org ■ Child Safety Seat Classes: “Is your child safe in your car? Certified child safety seat technicians are providing classes at the Colusa County Public Health Department. You will learn how to properly install and use the correct type of car seat for your child. Registration fee is $20 and low-income families may qualify for a free car seat. Call (530) 458-0380 to sign up for the next class.”
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Rinzler Receives Prestigious Fellowship Award
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harles Cooper Rinzler, graduate of Colusa High School, Harvard and Principal Engineer at Denver's Foro Energy, has won the prestigious John Hertz Graduate Fellowship Award 2013. Only 15 fellowships were awarded nationwide. The award is valued at more than $250,000 per student, with support lasting up to five years. "The Hertz Foundation nutures these
remarkable scientists and engineers as they develop and explore their genius," says Dr. Davis of the foundation. "We help genius find itself." Cooper will pursue his PhD in Physic as well as an MBA from Massachussets Institute of Technology in Cambridge. His parents, Richard and Denise, and sister Marina who is attending Duke University, are truly proud. P
Hernandez bring automotive training skills home
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illiams native Fermin Hernandez recently graduated from Sacramento Campus of Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the leading provider of postsecondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. Hernandez completed the
Automotive Technology Program at UTISacramento. While at UTISacramento, Hernandez learned to troubleshoot, repair and maintain electronic, climate control, anti-lock brake, steering, suspension and ignition systems. Recently Hernandez accepted a position at Valley Truck and Tractor Co. where he will serve as a technician on John Deere tractors. P
Birchfield Primary School Hosts Book Fair!
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urchfield Primary School, located at 400 Fremont Street in Colusa, will be presenting their spring book fair, “Story Laboratory, Reading Gives You Super Power!” Running Monday, May 13th – Friday, May 17th. On Monday, the book fair will open after school until 6:00 p.m. Family night at the spring book fair will be on Thursday, during Open House at Burchfield Primary School. Tuesday through Thursday the book fair will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Friday will be the final day of the book fair and the hours will be 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. All proceeds from the book fair will be used to purchase new books for Burchfield Primary school library. Please help support our library and support reading! Burchfield Primary School is located at 400 Fremont Street in Colusa. Call 458-5853 for more information.P
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Recipes
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Harvest Chicken Salad Ingredients: • 1 pound chicken breast (chopped, diced, or shredded) • 1/2 cup diced red onion • 1/2 cup diced apple • 2/3 cup grapes, halved • 1/3 cup NatureBox Dried Cranberries or Zingy Currants • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
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• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt • 1 1/2 TBSP freshly squeezed lemon juice • 1/2 tsp garlic powder • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • Ciabatta bread, toasted, for serving
In a large bowl, combine chicken, red onion, apple, grapes, cranberries, sliced almonds, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste.Serve sandwiches on ciabatta bread with chicken salad mixture.
Spring Pasta Salad Ingredients: • 8 ounces farfalle pasta • 1 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese • 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
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• 3 cups watercress leaves (from 2 small bunches) • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cook pasta according to package directions. Place the cheese in a large bowl; top with the watercress. Before draining the pasta, take 1/4 cup of the cooking water from the pot and pour it over the watercress. (Watercress will wilt slightly and cheese will get soft.) Place the tomatoes in a colander. Drain the pasta over the tomatoes for a super-quick blanch. Toss with the watercress and cheese; sprinkle with pepper and serve.
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Super 7
Colusa High School
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he 38th annual Super Seven Dinner was held April 8, at the Methodist Church in the Friendship Hall. The evening was a celebration in honor of students with the top academic records for both the Junior and Senior classes at Colusa High School. The S.S.D originated in 1975 based on a proposal by Florence Stevens, President of the Colusa Women’s Club. The Club continued the tradition for 22 years until the club disbanded. Gamma Alpha Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi resumed the program in 1998, and has since been joined by Soroptimist International of Colusa County, in honoring academic excellence. During the event the seniors also honored the teacher who they felt had influenced them the most. 2013 CHS Super 7 Junior Hornors: Ryan Abele, Hayden Bailey, Kristin Bill, Taylor Davies, Gabrielle Garcia, Eric Kraft, and Cynthia Padillia.
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2013 CHS Super 7 Senior Profiles ERIN ANDERSON-DADA
Parents: Connie & Kunle Dada Erin’s main interests in school are Science, Art, and English. She likes learning about the world and its creatures; creating new art that is meaningful & inspiring; and reading 19th century authors such as Jane Austen. Her extra-curricular activities include Art Club, Science Club, Senior Class President, Snowball Commissioner, CSF, and FBLA. Erin enjoys reading, drawing & sketching, playing the trumpet, riding horses, and volunteering with therapeutic horseback riding programs, She wants to become an equine veterinarian, start her own practice & develop a therapeutic horseback riding program. This way, she will be able to share her passion for horses with others. Erin is a determined individual who is devoted to making her dream become a reality. Most influential teacher: Robert Kirkman, Sr.
RUBY DUNHAM
Parents: Lara & Peter Kelleher Ruby enjoys science, primarily Biology, and Math. Her extra-curricular activities include volleyball, basketball, ASB, CSF, Younglife, and ESA. Ruby’s hobbies are: spending time with friends, dance parties with her brother, and watching TV & movies. She plans to attend nursing school at the University of Portland. Most influential teacher: Erika Lemenager
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DEVIN MCKEY
Parents: Richard & Lorri McKey Devin likes Science and Economics/ Government. She keeps busy with volleyball, basketball, softball, ASB/ Leadership, and CSF. Devin’s hobbies are listening to music, sleeping, cruising, and spending time with her family, friends, and dog. She works at Kittle’s Outdoor and Sport
Company. In the fall, Devin plans to attend Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon where she will obtain a degree in criminology/criminal justice. After graduating from college, Devin would like to attend the FBI academy and become an FBI agent. Most influential teacher: Darren Townzen
MATTISON “MATTIE” MYERS
Parents: Brady Myers and Jamie Myers Mattie enjoys Math, Government, and Economics. She also enjoys participating in Leadership and putting on events for the student body. She seems to like sports since her extra-curricular activities include basketball, softball, and volleyball. She is also active in CSF, Younglife, FFA, ASB Executive Board activities, and is a member of the Junior Fair Board. In her spare time Mattie likes hanging out with friends and family, playing sports, wakeboarding, and snowmobiling. Mattie would like to attend the University of Nebraska in Lincoln where she will major in Ag Business. In the future, she hopes to become a lobbyist. Most infuentual teacher: Bob Kirkman, Jr.
GUADALUPE (LUPITA) RAMOS
Parents: Moises and Silvia Ramos Lupita’s main interest is music, so her Band class and Art are her favorites. Her extra-curricular activities revolve around music as well. She has been active in solo and ensemble competitions, Jazz Band, Honor Bands, the Yuba
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Sutter Orchestra, and the Youth Symphony. Lupita’s hobbies include reading, playing her oboe, listening to music, drawing, and painting. She plans to attend the University of the Pacific, majoring in Oboe Performance. Eventually she wants to get into the film scoring industry which is writing music for movies; or to become a performer in the ensembles that record the music for movies. She would also love to become part of a Pit Orchestra. Most influential teacher: Michael Phenicie
PAIGE TOWNZEN
Parents: Darren & Julie Townzen Paige likes Economics/Government, being a teacher’s assistant for Ms. Thomas (the Speech Therapist), and Leadership. She has been active in cross country, basketball, Leadership, & CSF. Paige’s hobbies are playing basketball, hanging out with friends and with her sister, and snuggling with her dog – Tilly. In the future, Paige would like to attend BIOLA University in La Mirada and major in Communication Disorders. After that she wants to attend a graduate school to get her Masters degree and become a Speech & Language Pathologist/Audiologist. Most influential Teacher: Mark Abbay
ERNESTO MENDEZ
Parents: Efrain & Maria Mendez Ernesto’s main interest in school is Science. He is also active in cross country, soccer, golf, and tennis. In the future, Ernesto plans to attend college; hopefully he will get into Harvard where he will study pre-med. Most influential teacher: Matt Giffin
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Williams Farmer • 1/2/1931 WILLIAMS BLOCK LOST IN FLAMES Early Morning Blaze Destroys Two Big Stores at a Loss of $120,000
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ying in a waste of ashes and debris, the entire block occupied by the G .H. S. Stores and the Williams Hardware Company stands as a monument to the fire demon. Starting sometime Tuesday morning, the blaze had gained such headway by the time it was discovered that the Williams Fire Department had no chance to save any part of the big property. The loss for buildings and contents is estimated at $120,000. Lulu Brim is the owner of the building, Robinson and Schuler owner of the G. H. S. store, and E. A. Brim owner of the Williams Hardware company. Miss Brim has stated this is the second time the block has burned, the first being on December 2, 1919, when the Comstock Department Store was destroyed. J. A. Robinson, manager of the G. H. S. Store, will reopen his grocery department in the room formerly occupied by Harlan's men's store on the main highway. Brim has made no announcement of his plans for the hardware company. Another blaze on Tuesday destroyed the big barn of L. N. Zumwalt just south of Williams. The livestock was saved, but the entire stock of hay and feed was lost. the cause is unknown.
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Williams Farmer • 1/9/1931 ROBINSON TO OPEN GROCERY IN WILLIAMS Former Manager of G. H. S. Store Reenters Field With New Stock Undaunted by recent losses, J. A. Robinson, the progressive grocer of Williams, former manager of the G. H. S. Cash Store there, which was destroyed a week ago at a loss of $200,000 plans to open a new grocery store in the space in the Opera
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Block formerly occupied by the Williams Land and Development company. With an entirely new stock of groceries and staples, Robinson will open his place of business tomorrow morning. Carpenters have been buy building shelves and making the interior as the management would like to see it. The same service to which the patrons of the G. H. S. store have been accustomed will be given in the new store. The Williams Land and Development Company has secured desk room in the Williams Farmer Office and will now be found in their new location. Prices will compete with those in any city on the coast according to Robinson, who is well and favorably known in Colusa, where he was once employed. His return to business in Williams assures his faith in that community and is a matter of rejoicing among the residents.
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Williams Farmer • 1/10/1931 BRIM RE-OPENS HARDWARE STORE
E. A. Brim, proprietor of the Williams Hardware Company, has completed arrangements to have this new location finished and the fixtures installed. The shelves and counters will be steel and will be movable. this is the latest thing in equipment and will make the store a most attractive concern. Plate glass windows will be put in the front window of the warehouse that is now being converted into the new location and the new front will add considerably to the business section. the building has withstood two fires and is a sturdy structure. The new front will give it a modern appearance and with plasterboard on the walls and ceiling and the new fixtures the store will present the appearance of a new building. Offices for the store have been prepared and the business of the store has not been interrupted since the day of the fire.
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Williams Farmer • 12/8/1950 MASONIC RITES HELD FOR HERB RATHBUN
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inal tribute was paid to the venerable memory of Herbert H, Rathbun, 76, widely known and highly respected resident of Williams for many years, who passed away suddenly at his moe in Glendale. Services were conducted from the Williams Masonic Temple at two-thirty yesterday afternoon. H. A. Atwood, past Master of the Tuscan Lodge, officiated, assisted by A. C. George, Chaplain. Harry smith sang two selections. Pallbearers were Ben Peters, E. J. Worsley, H. H. Forsythe, W. C. Ast, John Coleman and Harry Crutcher. Interment was made in the family plot of the Williams Cemetery. In failing health for some time, Mr. Rathbun underwent major surgery last summer, following which he was greatly improved. About three weeks ago he suffered a heart attack, from which recovered. but a second one suffered on Tuesday proved fatal. A native of Petaluma, Mr. Rathbun was born on January 14, 1874 and with his parents came to Colusa County in early youth, residing on the Rathbun ranch a short distance east of the Delphos Warehouse north of Williams. Spending a few years i Redding, during which time he was employed by the Southern Pacific, he returned to Williams about 1900. as Western Union Telegrapher and Express Agent with headquarters in the John F. Fouch Drug Store. Within a short time he became a registered pharmacist associated with the late John F. Fouch. Miss Alice Fouch, a daughter of the latter became the bride of Mr. Rathbun. After a time he expanded his business interest and owned and operated for years, Rathbuns' Confectionary Store which also housed the Express and Western Union Agency and now known as Laird's Interested in agriculture, he was successfully engaged in rice farming in this district until about four years ago when he disposed of his holdings and with his wife moved to Glendale. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 ►
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News Back Then (Continued) An ideal family man with a keen interest in children and their development, especially higher education, he served for a number of years on the Williams High School board of trustees for a number of years. Also active in civic affairs of the town Mr. Rathbun served as a member of the City Council during which he was mayor over a period of years. Undoubtedly, next to his family, his first interest was in the Masonic Lodge, of which he became a member in the Tuscan No. 261, F & A. M. early in 1902 and served as Master in 1907, holding progressive offices in the intervening years. He gave of his time, energy and money to this order and it was largely through him that the Williams Masonic Temple became a reality. For many years he served as a very efficient trustee of the lodge, planning continuously for its growth and prosperity.
His interest in the De Moley Order was also foremost, and he was responsible for many months in transporting the boys to and from the meetings in Colusa. His daily life was exemplary of a good citizen and a Christian gentleman. Left to mourn his passing are his devoted wife Alice, and three children: Edwin, Mrs. Helen Tobias and Hazel Kohler of Colusa. May we join with a host of friends in extending personal and sincere sympathy to the family of Herbert Rathbun.P
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Hazel Fern Tilman 90 of Williams, CA. passed away April 3, 2013 at Valley West Care Center in Williams, CA. She was a former resident of Anderson, CA. She was born on September 10, 1922 in Kahoka, Missouri to Samuel and Gladys Wendling. Hazel was a very industrious woman having worked at a variety of occupations throughout her life. During WWII she worked as a “Rosie the Riveter” at the shipyards. She was an artist and enjoyed oil, china and watercolor painting. She will be remembered for the wonderful vegetable garden she tended to every year. She loved to cook and was happy to prepare a meal for family and friends. Other favorite pastimes were hunting and fishing with her husband, Joe. Hazel is survived by her son Tom Tilman and daughter in law Karin Tilman of Anderson, CA. Three grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Joe Tilman Hazel will be dearly missed by her loving family. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the caring staff of Valley West Care Center. A Memorial Service was held April 13, 2013, 10 am at Valley Christian Fellowship 3180 Rancho Rd. Redding, CA. Arrangements are under the direction of McNary-Moore Funeral Service. www. mcnarymoorefuneralservice.com P
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New Release:
“The Volunteer” This is the first novel of its kind because its storyline centers on volunteer firefighters and emergency medical service personnel and not on the paid departments.
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Editors Note: Colusa County recently recieved the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant. The Williams Pioneer Review is making an effort to assist our local fire deparments bridge the communication gap between the fire service and the public. Helping the public understand there is a great need for volunteer firefighters. Over the next 24 issues we will be featuring local volunteer firefighters who willingly place themselves into harms way for their communities and discovering their story on being a Volunteer Firefighter.
om Ward, from Scotrun, PA. has a new book out, The Volunteer, just released by Cambridge Books whose advanced copies are available on Amazon.com. In 1983, in war-torn Lebanon, Robert J. Doyle ordered the complete destruction of an unsuspecting village. As he walked through the carnage later, he vowed one day he would somehow pay off the loss of innocent lives. Later, Doyle decides to become a volunteer firefighting paramedic. He feels that with each life and property he helps to save; he makes a payment on his debt. For years, as Doyle responds to his community’s calls for help he ignores his own needs. To counteract flashbacks brought on by burnout, Doyle uses alcohol to keep going. Still, the memories of the destruction and dead villagers compel him to respond. The Volunteer centers on one man’s struggle with to find inner peace. And examines the question of what compels volunteers to respond no matter what time of day or night, to sacrifice their time, financial resources, their talents, and even their lives in the service of their communities. "I am ecstatic at this time to finally have
‘The Volunteer’ published after all these years," said Tom Ward. "For the past 20 years this story has always been important to me because it shows one man’s reason why he volunteers to serve his community. But his is only one reason out of 800,000 other reasons of those who serve their respective communities. Hollywood always makes movies and TV series about the Paid Departments and not once ventured to portray the volunteer firefighter or emergency medical service personnel. These men and women willingly place themselves and everything they hold dear into harm’s way for their communities and don’t expect anything in return not even a thank you. Hollywood’s neglect and that of other authors was and always has been my motivation to get my novel published for it tells of one volunteer’s reason why he is willing to risk it all for his community." Cambridge Books is a small press located in Cambridge, MD. "We are very proud to have published The Volunteer by Tom Ward," said Arline Chase, publisher. "We are a small company and choose our books carefully. We only publish work from writers we feel are talented and have a lot to offer." Tom has a trilogy, The Volunteer, Volunteers: A Breed Apart which he is editing and Station 1260-1270 which he hopes to finish. Tom Ward enjoys meeting fellow volunteers both firefighters and emergency medical service personnel, and may be contacted by e-mail at tmwardjr@gmail.com. P
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RABIES CLINICS VACCINATIONS / LICENSES
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Rabies Vaccination $6 1 yr License Spayed/Neutered $10 1 yr License Non-Spayed/Non-Neutered $20 1 yr License (senior citizens over 60) Fixed dogs $7 3 yr License Spayed/Neutered $25 3 yr License Non-Spayed/Non-Neutered $50 Colusa County Animal Control (530) 458-0229
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Safe Haven Drop-In Center Extends Days of Operation
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afe Haven Drop-In Center is now open on Saturdays. Initially the Colusa County Behavioral Health (CCBH)-directed facility was established as a Monday through Friday operation. However, increased interest and participation recently prompted the addition of Saturday hours as well. Since opening in the larger 5th Street location last year the Center has exceeded its expectations of use. CCBH Director Terence (Terry) Rooney who approved the extended hours commented that he believes that it is important to extend the center’s days of operation for a number of reasons. “Mental Health issues don’t take days off, so why should we? If we have the resources to support people in their recovery then we should do so. As an alternative to crisis-based services Safe Haven being open makes a lot of sense. We have a duty to do what we can for people in our community who need this support which can so easily improve the quality of their lives,” he said. “The number of participants at the center has more than doubled this past year,” said Mental Health Services Act coordinator Dereck Parks who along with peer support specialist Valerie Stirling oversees the day to day operation of the center. Parks and Stirling maintain offices at the center, but Parks stresses that the center is a client-run facility. “Valerie and I are here for support, but the overall daily operation of the center is shared with the clients,” he said. The center provides a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere were individuals can meet, visit, partake in supervised programs, classes and events or just find a place to relax. The center is a Mental Health Services Act project. It receives funding for rent and utilities through Proposition 63 MHSA funding. All other expenses are based solely on donations. “Our community has been very generous,” said Parks adding that all contributions to the center are greatly appreciated. “We are please that the success of the center has justified extending our open hours to include Saturdays. This is clearly an indication that the programs and services offered at the center are meeting a need in our community,” said Parks. Safe Haven Drop-In Center is located at 131 5th Street in Colusa. It is now open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm MondaySaturday. For more information on the center contact Valerie Stirling (530) 458-0856 or Dereck Parks (530) 458-0857. P
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Summer Time Shoudn’t be Hungry Time by Kevin Concannon,
USDA Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services
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n the midst of winter/spring, it can be easy to forget those long, hot days of June, July, and August. Even so, now is the time to start applying and planning to feed hungry children when the school year ends. More than 21 million children in the country receive free and reduced price meals during the school year, but when summer rolls around, only about 1 in 10 of those kids (3 million) get free meals through federal summer feeding programs. Clearly, there is a gap that needs filling. Enter USDA’s Summer Food Service Program. Kids are at higher risk of going hungry during the summer months, and we are working to fill that void. USDA alone, however, cannot accomplish the important work of feeding our low-income kids. You and your organizations have an important role to play. Faith-based, community and private non-profit organizations are pivotal in the lives of needy children. And schools, churches, recreation centers, playgrounds, parks, and camps are all eligible and encouraged to serve summer meals in neighborhoods with a high percentage of low-income families. These locations, by their very nature, offer safe and familiar environments and are places children gather when school is out. But feeding hungry young people requires commitment. Sponsors must provide a capable staff, managerial skills and food service capabilities. Sponsors may provide their own meals, purchase meals through an agreement with an area school, or contract for meals with a food vendor.
RABIES CLINICS VACCINATIONS / LICENSES
Williams: Maxwell: Stonyford: Arbuckle: Colusa:
May 7, 2013 May 9, 2013 May 11, 2013 May 14, 2013 May 16, 2013
6-8 p.m. 6-8 p.m. 10-Noon 6-8 p.m. 6-8 p.m.
Fire Dept. VFW Hall Town Hall LaVanche Hursh Park
Rural Fire Dept.
Rabies Vaccination $6 1 yr License Spayed/Neutered $10 1 yr License Non-Spayed/Non-Neutered $20 1 yr License (senior citizens over 60) Fixed dogs $7 3 yr License Spayed/Neutered $25 3 yr License Non-Spayed/Non-Neutered $50 Colusa County Animal Control (530) 458-0229
If you don’t want to be a sponsor but still want to be involved, your organization can be a summer feeding site. There are sponsors in your area who can work with you to feed the children in your community. And don’t forget to register your summer feeding sites for the National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-Hungry or 1-877-8-HAMBRE. The most successful summer programs offer activities for kids. Children are much more likely to come out for a meal when there is an activity to keep them there. It can include anything from sports, tutoring and arts and crafts, to other creative activities with community partners. Developing partnerships with other community organizations is often the key to being able to offer great activities. To learn more about the Summer Food Service Program or to participate in one of USDA’s free webinar sessions on opportunities to provide summer meals, please visit www. summerfood.usda.gov. These helpful webinars will highlight the program, offer an understanding of how SFSP works, detail sponsor and site roles and responsibilities, and provide outreach tips and other resources to get started. Together we can continue to tackle childhood hunger and ensure kids receive the nutritious meals they need in summer, and throughout the year. We look forward to working with you to meet that goal. P