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History of Food in Williams 101By Tami CoderSpecial to the WPRWhen it comes to history, many towns have a habit of knocking down the old and erecting the new, with little respect or reverence for anything not built in the 20th century or beyond. Long time Williams residents can remember when the eateries in town were the Auction Yard Café, the Little Gem, Sara’s Drive In, Barrett’s Café, Myer’s Fountain, Ray’s Drive In, A&W, Maggie’s Drive In, the Townhouse, and the Villa. All of these restaurants have either closed or been transformed into other eateries, or as in the case of Ray’s Drive In, a police department. Several fast food joints have opened in the last twenty years, not to mention Granzella’s Deli that opened in ‘76 and has since expanded into a busy tourist destination. Throughout the years, however, one Northern California institution has remained. For over 63 years, Louis Cairo’s Restaurant has been doling out Louis bread and excellent service in equal portions, defying the odds and thriving where others have failed. Louis Cairo was the son of Peppin and January Cairo, Italian immigrants who ventured to America in Continued Page 3

COLUSA INDIAN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION AWARDS COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEFS WITH COLUSA COUNTY COLLECTOR’S EDITION RIFLES AND SHOTGUNIn honor and recognition of the dedication and commitment to the safety of our community, as well as surrounding communities, the Colusa Indian Community’s Economic Development Corporation hosted at luncheon at the Colusa Casino Wintun Dinnerhouse for the County Volunteer Fire Departments. Fire Chief Jeff Winters of the Sacramento Rural Fire Dept., Chief Dave Wells of the Maxwell Fire Dept., Chief Casey Cox of the Arbuckle Fire Dept. and Chief Jeff Gilbert of the Williams Fire Dept. were all present to accept the Colusa County Collector’s Edition Commemorative Rifl es and Shotgun.The community employs several individuals who are both currently serving as volunteers or have served as volunteer fi remen and have direct involvement with these departments. These employees were selected to present the guns to the chief’s. Booner Nall, Director of Facilities

Operations presented to Jeff Gilbert a California State Continued Page 9

Photo by Elizabeth KalfsbeekThe Cutter Family raises purple asparagus in Arbuckle.

VOLUME 1 ISSUE 15

BY ELIZABETH KALFSBEEK

In some families traits skip a generation. In the case of Stan Cutter, whose great-grandparents were farmers in Fresno, the farming gene skipped three generations. Cutter now owns Cutter Asparagus Seed in Arbuckle, and runs the growing operation with his wife, Nancy.

Cutter, who grew up in Santa Cruz and the San Francisco Bay Area, originally went to UC Davis

The Color PurpleWest Nile Virus inColusa CountyStaff Report

Colusa County has always been plagued with mosquitoes during the summer months. It has almost become a way of life to spray on the deet before venturing outdoors in the evening hours when they are at their worst. But with the added threat of West Nile Virus, it’s usually at the forefront of local residents’ minds. With the fi rst recorded human case this year in Colusa County earlier this

month, the fi ght against WNV is once again a hot topic.

In recent years a mosquito abatement district has been formed to combat the potential virus carrying insects, and with good results. Currently they are only spraying for mosquitoes within the abatement boundaries. This only covers about 12 percent of the county and does not include the majority of the

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Loren Clifton is a West Nile Virus Survivor and is a supporter of mos-quito abatement.

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the early 1900’s. Starting out as prune pickers, the family eventually began buying orchards, one after

another. The youngest son, Louis, learned at an early age that he could earn a living by providing people with excellent service. He became a bell hop at the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, and was also a talented singer and dancer, performing with popular dance bands in the area. After returning to Colusa in the 30’s, Louis opened up a hamburger joint with the “best burgers ever” and a gambling hall in the back room. After he was forced to close his gambling business, Louis wanted to help the war effort, but did not qualify for service. Instead, he was hired to help build the Liberty Ship in Richmond. As the war drew to a close, Louis came back to Colusa County, looking for a service oriented business. In

1945, Louis and his wife Bula opened what soon became known as Louis Cairo’s, serving homemade pasta and their now famous “Louis Bread”. Over the years the restaurant thrived, with Bula juggling the business with a full time job teaching music, and Louis devoting every waking moment to the business that bore his name. Although

devoted to every aspect of the business, Louis was at

his best when with his beloved customers. He loved to sit down with regulars, and catch up on their lives. He also enjoyed meeting new people, and never forgot a name. Since Louis Cairo’s opened, it has always been family owned and operated. When Louis was forced to retire due to illness, his eldest daughter Vicki and her husband Fred took over the business, running it for eleven years. When their run was done, the youngest daughter was handed the reins. Patti Jo Cairo, “P.J.” to most, was the sole proprietor of the restaurant for ten years. During that time, P.J. did an excellent job with the business, but she found that like her father, she enjoyed her customers the most. In January of 2008, Patti Jo joined forces with

another local family. Cristy Edwards and Scott Parker, sister and brother, and their mother, Nancy Mayo, forged a partnership with P.J., and became part owners of a restaurant that had influenced all of their lives in varying degrees. Both Scott and Cristy “grew up” in Cairo’s, starting with jobs as a busser and a salad girl while in their teens. Their mother Nancy also worked at the restaurant for a time as a hostess. Cristy worked her way up from salad girl, to server, to manager, and finally, part owner. All three of them now spend their days working along side Patti Jo, bringing fresh ideas and enthusiasm to a landmark restaurant, while still honoring the principles of customer service that Louis put into place more than sixty years ago. Patti Jo now has more time to do what she loves the most, meeting and greeting customers, making new friends and reconnecting with old familiar faces. When asked about her new partners, P.J. replied, “They have come in and made all these changes, and it really makes things less stressful for me. They are doing a great job.” Patti Jo continues to do the books, and lends a helping hand wherever one is needed. Much of the time, however, she can be found following in her father’s footsteps, visiting, talking and laughing along with some of her favorite people- her customers. Since Cristy and her family have joined the Cairo legacy, they have made some changes to the restaurant, many of them cosmetic. Along with a fresh coat of paint inside and out, new T.V.’s and new furniture in the bar and hostess station have transformed an aging look to one of quiet luxury. There have been landscaping improvements in the front and back of the restaurant, along with a brand new lighted sign over the front door. When asked about future improvements, Cristy answered, “We will continue to update the bar with new refrigeration systems, along with featuring

Cairo’s Continued

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Photo by Tami Coder

The walls at Louis Cairo’s are lined with brands from local ranches and the works of local artists.

Photo by Tami Coder

Left to Right: Patti Jo Cairo, Cristy Edwards and long-time employee Valerie Ingebretsen.

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COLUSA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCESFIRST CONFIRMED WEST NILE VIRUS CASEIN 2008

COLUSA – Dr. Deborah Miller, Colusa County Health Offi cer, announced today that a Colusa County woman has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) infection. This is the fi rst reported human case in Colusa County this year. Although initially hospitalized, the individual is now recovering at home.

“The detection of West Nile Virus infection in humans is a reminder to Colusa County residents to take precautions to protect themselves from mosquitoes,” Miller said. “Individuals should use insect repellent and eliminate all sources of standing water that can support mosquito breeding.”

WNV is transmitted to humans and animals through a mosquito bite. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds.

Most people who are infected with WNV will not experience any illness. Individuals 50 years of age and older have a higher chance of getting sick and are more likely to develop serious symptoms when infected with WNV. Recent data also indicates that those with diabetes and/or high blood pressure are at greater risk for serious illness. About one in fi ve people infected with WNV will develop West Nile Fever with symptoms of headache, fever and fatigue. A smaller number of individuals may develop the more severe symptoms of West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease which can result in permanent disability or even death.

The most effective ways for individuals to prevent exposure to mosquito bites and WNV are:

• DEET- Apply insect repellent containing a proven active ingredient such as DEET, picaradin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR 3535.

• DRESS – When outdoors, wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and other protective clothing.

• DAWN and DUSK - Avoid spending time outside when mosquitoes are most active, at dawn and dusk, especially for the fi rst two hours after sunset.

• DRAIN – Mosquitoes lay their eggs on standing water. Eliminate all sources of standing water on your property, including fl ower pots, old car tires, rain gutters and pet bowls. If you have a pond, use mosquito fi sh or commercially available products to eliminate mosquito larvae.

For more information about West Nile Virus:

• Colusa County Public Health (530) 458-0380• Colusa County Mosquito Abatement District (530) 458-4966• www.westnile.ca.gov or 1-877-WNV-BIRD or 1-877-968-2473

more specialty beers and expanding our line of draft beers.” She added, “ Expect some

menu changes with the addition of lighter fare. We are also looking into providing special menus for the holidays, along with creating specialty take-out items. For example, making up cheese and meat trays is great, but we would like to get a little more creative, such as doing wine and appetizer platters for someone putting on a party who doesn’t have a lot of time.”

The biggest change that the new partnership is trying to put in motion is the addition of outdoor dining. So far, the design has been reviewed and approved by the city planning commission. A construction plan is now being created, which then again must be approved by the city of Williams. Cristy is ready to get started. “If we can ever get through the red tape, we will gladly put patio dining on the north side of the building.”

There is one thing that hasn’t changed: the outstanding quality of the food that Cairo’s serves. Although staying competitive in a town with a lot of eating options is a challenge, Cairo’s has carved a niche from loyal locals, hungry hunters, and travelers with a craving for more than a sandwich or burger. The midweek lunch specials are economical, with high quality food at a fast food price. Of course, there is nothing on earth quite like a big chunk of Louis Bread, hot, soft, and dripping with butter and garlic.

Louis Cairo’s Restaurant is still thriving after 63 years of love, sweat and tears. Although Patti Jo may be the last Cairo to own a part of this wonderful legacy, the forging of a new partnership with Cristy, Scott, and Nancy ensures that it will remain family owned and operated for many years to come. When asked where she sees Louis Cairo’s in the next fi fty years, Cristy replied, “I want it to continue to be the center of life for many people, especially the locals who have grown up in this place, celebrating every birthday and baby shower here at Louis. Our kids will celebrate the same milestones here. That is what sets us apart from just any other place to eat. We want to continue to be a part of everyone’s family.”From the Arbuckle 4-H Club, the Geyer sisters, Lindsey, 12, and Allison, 10, had also qualifi ed to compete at the top show. Lindsey, aboard Sally, placed third in California Poles, and third again in Cloverleaf Barrels. Lindsey was also in the Top 20 of the Equine Challenge. Although Allison didn’t bring home any ribbons this time, she rode very well in a highly competitive age division, according to Martini. Besides, as Allison and Buck would surely tell you, the thrill is in the ride! Congratulations to our Colusa County equestrians, including Katie Jorge, 13, from Williams. Katie had also qualifi ed to compete at the State Fair, but was unable to attend. Remember, this was only the second time in recent history that any riders from our small county were able to qualify. From just Ashleigh competing last year (and winning!), this year saw four riders eligible. It is a testament to the hard work of the girls, the time and patience of their leaders, and the unfailing support from their parents. Brilliant work, everyone!

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Well, we now have a crawdad hunter in the family by the name of Meredith Moore. A couple weeks ago Aaron found a half-dead crawdad on the road in front of our house, (how it got there we’ll never know), so ever the good Samaritan,

he threw it in the kids’ wading pool in the front yard. The kids were, of course, fascinated by the little critter. Later in the day one of Aaron’s coworkers stopped by and saw the crawdad and thought it was funny. So, the next time we went outside we had about 10 more in the pool… I wonder who could have put them there. The funniest part of all was that the kids thought the original crawdad had given birth…

Meredith was fearless, picking up the buggers with the big pinchers, and even after having been pinched a couple times, she kept on a goin’. I think she got the biggest kick out of chasing her little brother Isaac with them, reveling in the fact that he would run screaming every time she got a little too close with her new friends. But, Karma intervened. Chasing Isaac with a crawdad in each hand with the intention of tormenting him with one, the other pinched her when she wasn’t paying attention. Then she got mad when I laughed at her. Hey, what can I say? She totally deserved it.

This leads us to the crawdad festival out at the fairgrounds, we had an absolute blast, just like we did last year. The atmosphere was great, the music, the people… I look forward to next year. But, it was at the festival that I realized what a girlie girl Meredith was turning into. Not more than a week had passed since she was all but swimming with the crawdads that when confronted with a boy from school holding a live crawdad in front of her she screamed in “fear”. it left Aaron and I shaking our heads. Funny kid.

Two weeks ago I really had to question my sanity. I took the kids to their first karate practice. I really have to question my wisdom because the kids already beat on one another, now they will have real moves to practice, to more efficiently beat on one another. So, I will keep you posted on how things go.

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In a pinchBy Andrea Moore, Editor

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The Sacramento Valley Museum is looking for volunteers!!!

Through the museum you will learn the rich history of the county and be helping a non-profit in your community! Our open training day will consist of an in depth tour of the museum and an outline of docent opportunities. We are also looking for volunteers with various skills and backgrounds. We hope to see you there!!! Docent Training DaySeptember 27, 20089:00 - 11:00 a.m.Light Refreshments Sacramento Valley Museum1491 E Street, WilliamsQuestions: 473-2978.

Catholic Church of The Annunciation

"The Social Church Club"Would like to thank those individuals that are not

members of our church but are members of our community

that donated their time, items, food and money for the family of Edgar Ibarra.

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I just had to share this photo of Meredith proudly showing off one of her crawdads. If you will notice Isaac is standing back holding the hose for protection should she get too close!!!

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Water Bond Misses Ballot DeadlineBy: Ashley Indrieri, Executive Director, Family Water Alliance,

Unfortunately the deadline has passed to get a water bond on the November, 2008 ballot, but it was definitely not for lack of trying. Our

north state legislators negotiated until the last possible minute in hopes to address California’s water crisis.

Agricultural communities throughout the state have been affected from this year’s unprecedented low rainfall. Those in the Central Valley and Southern California have been hit the hardest, but hopefully a solution is on the horizon.

It seems all too simple to address the water crisis in California, but political bickering and inaction have gotten in the way of tangible solutions. Our government is supposed to represent the people, but that seems to have been lost in recent years. Water is the lifeblood of our communities that grow the food to feed the nation, and we are walking a very fine line when in comes to water reliability in our state.

With only a few votes in the legislature that represent north state interests, many times our legislators’ hands are tied. Throwing billions of dollars at our water infrastructure is not enough. There need to be real policies and water rights protections to connect to the billions of dollars needed to revitalize our water infrastructure system.

I had hoped that Governor Schwarzenegger would tackle this volatile issue while in office. He is determined to solve our water crisis, but time is ticking away and the clock has almost run out.

Family Water Alliance is a non profit educational corporation dedicated to educating the public about issues that affect rural communities. Family Water Alliance can be contacted via email at [email protected] Water Alliance is a 501(c)3 education corporation whose mission is to educate the public about issues that affect rural communities. For more information or comments please visit: www.familywateralliance.com.

OPINIONAre you ready for some football???By Nikki HancockWPR Columnist

Although I’m a big fan of the summer season, there is one thing about fall that gets

me all kinds of excited and it can be summed up in one word: football. I’m particularly excited about this football season, and for the first time in years, I don’t have a job that requires me to work at the exact times the games are on. Add that the great friends I have that are into football as well and this seasons looking pretty good. And by being excited about football, I mean it all – NFL, college, high school, pee-wee… I have friends with kids that are playing their first or second year of football. It’s so fun to watch how excited they get at that age and how new everything is. They’re still learning about teamwork and how to handle losing and winning. I also have a good friend Jason who is playing high school football – I have promised to be his personal photographer for the season and his sister Nicole and cousin Tiffanie, who are cheerleaders this year, as well.

The season will go from hot to cold, from summer to winter but my teams will remain the same – I am a big fan of the Raiders and Fresno State. For the second year in a row I had the privilege of attending the Raiders opening game of the season [although this year I can’t say it was really all that much of a privilege. Actually, that goes for last year too!]. I actually went to the pre-season 49er–Green Bay game too. Pre-season or regular season, whether they won or lost, they were great times. There’s nothing better than watching your favorite teams live and in person [although HD television has made it almost as great from home]. I’m really hoping to make it to a Fresno State game this year, it will be my first.

The season has already been off to a great start and we’re just in week two. Although the first Raider game was pretty much embarrassing, this week’s game against Kansas City was a little less painful to watch. Although we didn’t exactly play that great we still won! And both the 49er–Seahawk game and the Cowboys-Eagles games were both edge-of-your-seat games. I can’t wait to get into high school football next week when my old high school plays their biggest rivals in The Battle of the Axe!

I highly encourage everyone to support any kids they know playing football – whether they be the little guys, in high school, or college. It means a lot to the players to hear the crowd cheering and it’s a great time too!

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LOOkINg baCkTHE NEWS BACK THEN

COuRTESy Of THESACRAMENTO VALLEy MuSEuM

Patricia Ash, contributor

WiLLiAMS fARMER-SEPT. 1905-

After much delay and no little inconvenience to Mr. J. L. Mendenhall, work on his residence was commenced last Monday. The contract was first awarded to Mr. Tolson of Arbuckle, who failed to give the required bond. Miller and Blean, of Colusa being the next lowest bidders, were awarded the contract. They had other work on hand and have been unable to begin operations on the Mendenhall home until the first of the week. With favorable weather, they hope to have it completed by Jan. 1st.

WiLLiAMS fARMER-SEPT. 15, 1906- iTEMS WORTH REPEATiNg-

The Williams Farmer will celebrate its twentieth anniversary next August. During those years it has never missed an issue, notwithstanding the fact it has passed through a season of financial depression, has been boycotted for the views it expressed and denounced for the brevity, but not the quality of the paper it is printed upon. It has even tried to keep pace with the town and is now making a contest with the Southern Pacific Company- in an earnest endeavor to get out on time.John Ochs drove into Williams late Sunday night from a trip to the river, where he has his teams employed on the levee. He tied up in front of the Opera House. It was only a few minutes later that he heard his team leaving town at a lively gait. In company with F.E. Manor he followed the team to his home in Glen Valley where they arrived safe and sound and were awaiting his arrival.

WiLLiAMS fARMER SEPT. 16, 1927-HigH SCHOOL TO PLAy fOOTBALL

Coach Christensen of the high school motored to San Francisco last week-end and purchased equipment for the high school team, which means that the Williams High School will play football this year. Over twenty boys have been going thru signal practice this week and it is predicted that for the first season Williams will have one of the best teams turned out in the valley.JOHN COLEMAN MARRiED fORMER WiLLiAMS giRLThe marriage of Miss Thelma Kemp of Portland Oregon and Mr. John Coleman, took place Saturday morning, Sept 10th at 10 o’clock in the morning at Vancouver Washington. After the ceremony the couple boarded a boat for San Francisco and after a few days honeymoon in the bay region returned home to Williams where they will make their home. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.F.Kemp of Portland. Two years ago while residing in Williams she won the bathing beauty contest held in Colusa. She has many friends here who will be glad to learn of her return and her man of choice.

The groom is one of the most industrious young men in Williams. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coleman of Butte County but since a small lad has been reared by Mrs. E. Christopher of Williams. For several years he has been employed by the Williams Meat Market, where he is at present employed. He has been one of the main supports of the Legion Football team and very active in athletics.WiLLiAMS MEAT MARKET NEARiNg COMPLETiONThe new building being built by J.E. Mitchell and Son is nearing completion and will soon be ready for occupancy. The big refrigerator has been constructed this week and the machinery will soon be put into place. The building will be equipped with new furnishings throughout and will be one of the most modern.

WiLLiAMS fARMER 10/7/1927-COLuSA CRuDE OiL TO B SOLD By fiRM AS KuR-OL OiL TO BE SOLD fOR MEDiCAL PuRPOSES

For many years the oil obtained from the oil seeps in the western part of Colusa County have been used by many for rheumatism and other ailments. When the shallow production well of The Echthyol Oil and Refining Company was brought in, many began to inquire for the oil for medicinal purposes and highly gratifying reports have been heard. The Mallernee-Rice Association, with offices and laboratory in San Francisco, have recognized the excellent medicinal qualities of the oil and have contracted oil from the Echthloy Oil and Refining Company , the first subsidiary company of the Calavada Superior Oil Company. The oil will be marketed just as it comes from the ground and will be called Kur-ol. Many barrels have been purchased at the reduced price of $800 per barrel for advertising purposes. Repeat orders will sell for one dollar per ounce, which will make the barrel in the neighborhood of $5,000. Already the company has bottled considerable of the oil in attractive one ounce bottles. The label is a neat affair that tells something of the history of the oil.

WiLLiAMS iS ONE, if NOT THE BuSiEST STATiON ALONg THE S.P. LiNEWilliams, located in the center of Colusa County, with highways radiating in all directions, is ideally located as a shipping point. This is attested by the fact that during the last year, August 1st 1926 to August 1st 1927, 1540 carloads of freight were handled at the Williams Depot of the Southern Pacific Company, according to Agent George Idle. This figure does not include less that carload lots which will average approximately one hundred and twenty-five tons per month. It is doubtful if any other depot along the west side handles any more tonnage the Williams Depot. The large territory which is served by Williams through its ideal location will compel this community to advance faster that the average town of the state. A more ideal location for a paying hotel could not be found in the Sacramento Valley, than Williams, due also to the valley as well as the county situated at the intersection of two state highways that are heavily traveled.

WiLLiAMS fARMER SEPT. 23, 1951 LETTER fROM KOREA

Dear Folks: This letter is meant for all the Smiths responsible for my receiving the Williams Farmer. Some of them get lost and others arrive on the mountain top quite beaten but readable. Magazines and newspapers are passed from one man to the other and by the time the last man reads it, a good many pages have been used for lighting fires and under blankets to keep the dampness out. The Williams Farmer pages are strewn on many ridges and mountain tops here in Korea. Some of the hills we own and a few the Chinese still have. My job is that of a rifle platoon leader in Easy Company of the 21st Infantry Regiment. I have the 2nd platoon and according to the book, it should consist of three nine-man rifle squads with an automatic rifle team in each and a fourth squad consisting of a light machine gun and a 3.5 bazooka team. The two medics and four litter bearers make a total of 42 men. Platoon headquarters consists of myself, a platoon sergeant, assistant platoon sergeant and a runner. This makes a grand total of 47. The platoon since I have had it has ranged from 52 to 19 men. The present moment finds us back to full strength and attached to a tank company as armored infantry. We have been on one mission with them, and despite some 200 mortar rounds the Chinese threw; we are still able to tell about it-thanks to the tank company commander. We are a miserable lot in the infantry, for all we own, we carry on our back. Each night we dig in on ridge lines and pull foxhole guard, which means one man on guard in each hole all night. The least noise down the slope usually has one of my men tossing a grenade. If there happens to be a squeal, everything opens up. Morning finds us thankful for the light and for a ridge line that is still ours. I don’t know when in my life I have been subjected to such a physical stain as the mountains and weather of Korea have placed upon me. This plus sleepless nights and early morning attacks and patrols which go on day in and day out, make me wonder if this isn’t Hell on earth. The war in Europe saw the C-rations cans along the roads. This war finds C-rations cans along the ridge lines. The tanks are far below and the artillery two mountain ridges behind. The air Corps is usually flying around over head, waiting for an AT6 plane to point out their target by firing white phosphorous at or near the bunkers. We are thankful they are here and only wish they could win the war without us. It’s hard to believe that after seven battalions of artillery have shelled a hill, the air corps has dropped napalm and the tanks have put in their licks that you would have to kill over a hundred Chinese to gain its top. The Chinese are small compared to me, but with a rifle, he is a tough customer. It gives one a strange feeling to find you have fought up a mountain all day against an enemy armed with your own equipment. My grandfather fought for the South, my dad in World War I and I have been in the Second World War. I have been told this war may be the turning point in civilization. Dad told me he fought the war to end all wars. I am confused about the principals for which we fought all these wars, but I am not one bit confused about what will happen if I should fail to keep the high ground for this country. I have met a number of people who knew the last war and it isn’t uncommon to hear the remark It’s another war but still the same people.The Army says six months of combat duty and I will be rotated. I’ll have that in another month and a half, I wonder-? Thanks so much for the paper, but best of all, thanks for the spirit behind it. As Ever, Hank Rhoades


Home & Garden............

Top performing plants for 2008

Dwarf flowering Pomegranate, number one in sales. “The hummingbird’s favorite plant.”

This shrub is definitely as tough as nails. When planted in the hottest spot surrounded by concrete it just smiles back with no flowers. Vivid orange flowers cover this medium (6-8’ tall) shrub most of the year. It blooms on the new growth so, the more you feed it and prune it, the more it blooms and sets fruit.The fruit is just too small and sour for my tastes, however the robins and other birds love to eat the seeds when they open, fully ripe. It is covered with both fruit and flowers until the frost hits, and at that point you should

prune it down to about three feet tall.The Dwarf Pomegranate draw more hummingbirds that any other shrub in my nursery. It also is a favorite nesting spot for them. The interior of this shrub is tight and scratchy, very much hated by predators. If you plant one by your patio or porch it’s easy to sit still and get up close to the little birds. The only way to kill the hardy shrub is by over watering it.Recently I was asked “What can i put on a steep slope in the full hot sun that has lots of color?”The answer is: irises.Irises, especially German Bearded Irises, should do very well. These are also spread by rhizomes just on the surface of the soil. They will do a great job stabilizing the slope and they grow well in the worst of soils. They don’t like compost or wet soils. New colors arrive every fall. Many people come out to our iris farm and pick out their own while they bloom. Bulbs are also available for preorder.See the next issue for more recommendations.Have a question for Curtis? Send your questions to:

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What’s Cooking?ORANGE BEEF AND BROCCOLI

This week’s recipe comes from an article I read in a magazine a couple of months ago. The original recipe called for hoisin, soy and plum sauce, all of which are usually avail-able in the area. One day I couldn’t find the plum sauce though so I looked at the back of a bottle of stir-fry sauce and found that the

ingredients are all so similar that I took it home and tried it. YEAH, buy-ing one bottle versus three it all right with me. Enjoy this meal in only 20 minutes. Can’t beat that.Tessa ReynoldsVestaevents.com

1 bunch broccoli, cut into bite size florets1 ¼ cups beef broth1 bottle Asian Stir-Fry Sauce¼ cup cornstarchGrated peel of one orange, juice of half, 4 wedges from half1 ¾ pound sirloin steakVegetable oilJalapeño Chile, thinly slicedSteamed rice

BOIL 2 cups salted water. Add broccoli until crisp-tender, about 3 min-utes; drain and rinse under cold water.

STIR together the both; stir-fry sauce, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Stir in the orange peel.

SLICE the steak ¼ inches thick, then cut crosswise into thirds; toss with remaining cornstarch.

Right: Dwarf Pomegranate.

Below: a beautiful, vibrant, Iris.

in 1981 intending to become a veterinarian. He took some plant science courses along the way and discovered he was more interested in plant tissue cultures than veterinarian science.

“I was the family gardener as a kid, that was my job,” Cutter said. “The hobby piqued my interest in farming.”

Cutter and his wife both earned their Bachelor of Science degrees in Plant Science from UC Davis. Cutter and Nancy, who grew up in Yuba City, met in Davis while attending a weed science class as part of their curriculum.

“One way we were drawn together is that we both knew we wanted to live in the country and be self-employed,” Cutter said. “Farming fit that bill pretty well.”

With a persistent interest in tissue culture, Cutter thumbed through the phone book after graduation and found an asparagus company, which propagated their own asparagus lines using tissue culture. He worked for the company for seven years, eventually becoming the field manager.

“I learned the business and realized I wanted to farm,” Cutter said. “There was more demand for asparagus seed than what that company could provide, so Nancy and I decided to branch out on our own.”

Seeing an opportunity to grow, Nancy left her job at Plant Genetics, which created the “Flavor Saver” GMO tomato, and the couple moved to Arbuckle in 1991. Cutter Asparagus Seed Company is now fully licensed by the University of California to produce UC 157 F1, Ida Lea F1 and Depaoli UC 115 hybrid asparagus seed. Every year their fields are inspected and certified by the California Crop Improvement Association.

Moreover, the Cutter’s have developed their own line of purple asparagus called Sweet Purple. “Sweet Purple has a higher sugar content than green asparagus,” Cutter said. “It’s more succulent and offers more of a nutty flavor. Also, some kids don’t like the normal asparagus flavor, and the Sweet Purple is more mild in taste.”

Purple asparagus was first discovered when an Italian breeder took notice of a purplish variety growing in his isolated village, which had been there for several hundred years. After a U.S. breeder created a purple line, the Cutter’s experimented with the different lines to make a purple variety of their own.

With consumers being more aware of the nutritious benefits of vegetables, it’s not surprising there is a high demand for asparagus despite its high cost. Asparagus is high is folic acid, recommended for expecting mothers, vitamin A, the anti-oxidant effects of which have been show to prevent cancer, as well as vitamin C, good for common colds.

“The hand labor involved in picking asparagus is the reason for its higher retail cost,” Cutter said. “That’s why we’ve seen a big shift in production from California to other countries who have access to more affordable labor, like Mexico, Peru, Chile and China. This has been a slow shift over the years, as California growers are having a hard time competing with the cheap labor and Mexican imports”

The Cutter’s seed is marketed worldwide, 90 percent of which is sold overseas.

“There is a very high demand for seed in South America right now,” Cutter said. “The bulk of our seed goes to Chile and Peru, which is less competitive with California growers because they send their shipments to the U.S. during summer, fall and winter when our growers aren’t producing.”

The biggest part of production cost is maintaining purity in the field, explained Cutter. All the plants they sell are derived from first generation clones, and integrity of the seed’s purity is critical. To that end, all of the asparagus seed fields are located more than 35 miles from the nearest asparagus spear production field. Each of the four varieties of seed is grown on fields one and a half mile apart from one another.


“This gives us complete isolation from unknown asparagus pollen, allowing us to produce a very clean and pure hybrid asparagus seed,” Cutter said. It also prevents pollen from spreading from one field to another.

Like with any crop, each season is, “very unpredictable,” Cutter said. “Last year a lot of seed companies had a bad year, but this year looks much better. More and more people are becoming health conscious, and more of the global population are moving out of sustenance living and are actually going to the markets to buy produce. Moreover, the year round availability of asparagus has led to higher consumption.”

In the meantime, the Cutter’s are expanding the size of their older fields. They are also anticipating new seed lines to come out from the University of California, which they plan to grow in a few years.

ida Lea f1: The Ida Lea cultivar of asparagus was developed by Frank Takatori and Frank Southers at UC Riverside for fresh market, green asparagus production in desert climate. One of the features that sets this variety apart from other asparagus varieties is its ability to maintain a tight, well tapered head in the hottest asparagus production regions in the world.

uC 157 f1: UC 157 was developed by Frank Takatori and Frank Southers at UC Riverside in 1978. Many new varieties have been developed since then, but after 30 years on the market, UC 157 is still the most widely planted fresh market asparagus variety in the world.

DePaoli uC 115: The UC 115 is the latest variety release from the University of California. There are early indications that this variety may be better than UC 157 in certain climates.

Sweet Purple: This new type of asparagus has many characteristics to green asparagus but offers something new for the asparagus connoisseur. The deep burgundy coloration produced in these spears is the most striking difference between the green and purple varieties. The spears are generally larger and much more tender than its green counterpart. The vascular bundles have less lignin per spear, which make the spears less stringy. This allows the cook to use the entire spear with very little waste. Finally, Sweet Purple has 20 percent higher sugar content. Because of this extra sweetness, this vegetable is often eaten raw.

Stagehands to host “Celebrity Chef” DinnerThe Stagehands, a local community theater group, will be hosting its first Celebrity Chef Dinner, October 11, in the Festival Hall at Colusa County Fairgrounds. The event is a fundraiser to fix up the theater, also located at the fairgrounds.“It’s also a way for us to generate excitement and interest in Stagehands,” said Laurel Jobe, an event chair for Stagehands. Jobe added that she hopes it will be a good way to build membership as well.The ‘Celebrity’ chefs will be representatives from local businesses and organizations from around Colusa County who will be proudly serving their delicious selections. There will also be a ‘surprise drawing’ during the event.According to Jobe the response has been very positive and the already have quite a number of area businesses signed up, but was quick to assure that there was still space available for those interested in participating.The Chefs will be required to present a dish that would serve between 40-50 people, and range from appetizers, entrées, desserts, whatever they feel like preparing. To compliment the prepared selections, Stagehands will be providing salad, bread, coffee, tea and punch to drink. Wine and beer will also be available to purchase.Stagehands will also be hosting open auditions for their upcoming plays “Santa Napped,” and “An Honorary Elf.” Men, women and children are encouraged to try out September 23, 24 & 25 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Stagehands Theater. For more information about the auditions please contact Shot Sistrunk at 458-5070 or 916-591-5070.Celebrity Chef Dinner tickets are $15 for five samples and $25 for 10 samples. Tickets will be available at the door or by calling Susan Gibbs at 415-1633 or Laurel Jobe at 458-4441. To participate you may also call the above numbers.


Limited EditionMarlin .45/70 Rifle; Laurie Costa, Director of the

Wellness Center presented to Dave Wells a Colusa County Limited Edition Winchester .410 Shotgun; Jim Ervin, ColusaCasino General Manager presented to Jeff Winters a Colusa County Limited Edition Winchester .45 Colt Rifle and Knute Myers, Director of Farm Operations presented to Casey Cox a Colusa County Limited Edition .45 Colt Rifle.In late August the Community’s EDC voted unanimously to donate these items to the County’s volunteer fire departments for their use in their individual fundraising efforts. Each gun is valued at approximately $3,000.00. Sandra Pina, tribal member and EDCboard member who initiated this decision stated that “for us this is a no-brainer, these departments rely primarily on funds they receive from individual donations, community fundraising efforts and various grant sources.” Chief Gilbert stated that, “On behalf of the Williams Volunteer Firefighters Association we would like to thank CICC EDC for their contribution to the Association. The donation will help the WVFA purchase the much needed specialized equipment that is needed to do our job.” “The Tribe has always supported this department whether it is from the Indian Gaming Local Benefit Committee, direct participation, their hunt club weekend getaways for past fundraising events or providing supplemental funding to keep this department going. They are a big part of our community, I don’t think many people really know how much the tribe gives back to the community-but I know, and this department knows.” said Chief Jeff Winters.Chief Casey Cox was very thankful and stated “Our volunteers will be proud to receive such a gift. These are trying times for rural departments and this rifle will certainly allow us to raise some much needed funds in order to for us to continue to provide the qualityservice we have always tried to provide the citizens of our community in which we serve.”In addition, Chief Dave Wells commented on how much he appreciates the continued support the tribe has shown to the Maxwell Firefighters Association. Vice Chairman Nolan Gonzales, who is also an EDC board member, commended the Chief’s and their departments for their unfailing commitment and resolve as community leaders both locally and statewide for our state’s citizens. This past year has been verytrying for these departments whom have all provided mutual aid and support to surrounding counties who have been devastated by the all consuming wildfires. Gonzales passionately stated, “I am truly honored and privileged to be standing here amongst you all on behalf of the Colusa Indian Community and the Economic Development Corporation.”

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agricultural areas that serve as a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Williams, Maxwell, Princeton, Grimes and

Arbuckle are without the abatement benefit.

The districts are funded through a special tax paid by property owners within the service area which is collected with the property tax.

In an effort to keep track and analyze the positive or negative effects of abatement measures, special mosquito traps are set up both inside and outside of the boundaries to monitor the numbers. According to a document obtained from the Colusa County Department of Health the number, at the height of the season, in the trap inside the district had only 30 mosquitoes, while the other same sized trap outside the spray area had over 30,000. The traps were only two to three miles apart.

Last year the Ottenwalter family lost a cherished family member to West Nile Virus. 85 year old Dolores Ottenwalter lived one mile outside the abatement district and in July of 2007, she fell ill and was hospitalized. After one week of being in the hospital she tested positive for WNV and on July 29, 2007, she passed away. This just 15 days after showing signs of illness.

“It’s a deadly disease,” said Mark Ottenwalter, the son of Dolores.

“It’s not a laughing matter when people are dying from it,” he stressed. Ottenwalter went on to express concern because his daughter and grandchild now live in the home where his mother once lived… One mile outside the abatement district.

Loren Clifton, Public Works Director for Colusa County, had his own run in with WNV in the fall of 2006. Although living outside of the county on an orchard, he too would constantly spray himself down with deet before venturing outdoors “Not so much for WNV, but for comfort,” said Clifton.

When asked if he had taken the warnings of WNV seriously up until that point he replied “Not really. Where I lived you can’t help but get bit by mosquitoes.”

While unable to pinpoint his location when he contracted WNV he assumes it was while he was out in his orchard.

According to Clifton the progression of illness progressed rapidly, he remembers trying to hang a ceiling fan on a Saturday and feeling very

dizzy and by the next morning he was completely incapacitated and to this day doesn’t remember many of the events that followed, the first of which was his wife taking him to the doctor who then sent him to the hospital. Originally the doctor that he may have meningitis, Clifton always had a hunch it was WNV. It was a week before it was confirmed. For four days he was hospitalized and bedridden for two weeks and suffered severe headaches and weakness.

Today he doesn’t notice any long term effects, but still sprays on the deet every time he goes out, but other than that he hasn’t changed his lifestyle.

“You just have to use good sense and don’t let it play on your mind,” he said. When asked if he supports abatement “I support it. It can really make the quality of life better.” Currently he is the ‘poster boy’ for Sutter County’s abatement program.

While new things are learned about WNV and prevention, the abatement district extension goes on.

for more information about district boundaries or mosquito-borne diseases, please call Colusa Mosquito Abatement District at 458-4966 or Colusa County Public Health at 458-0380.

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Courtesy PhotoMosquitoes caught in a trap out-side the abatement boundaries.

Courtesy PhotoEmpty traps inside the district.

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kidS cAn cAnnEd fOOd cOllEcTiOn [iMPAcT]Kids Can starts October 7 and runs through November 7. ALL Colusa County Schools will be collecting. Impact is also starting to collect: coats, toys and donations for projects. Items may be dropped off at Impact Colusa County on Fremont Street in Colusa.

BAScOchEA 50Th AnnivERSARY OPEn hOuSEThere will be an Open houseto celebrate the 50th Wedding Anniversary ofTom & Mary Bascochea hosted by their family on Saturday, September 27th 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2159 Hill Rd, WilliamsNo gifts please, just bring your memories & conversation.

ThE SuTTER BuTTES SPORTSMAn ASSOciATiOn’S 53 wEEkS Of givEAwAYS Get your calendar now [a $50 donation] for your chance to win one of over $22,000 worth of prizes including: rifles, rods, reels, gift certificates, hunts and more!For more information call 530-458-2533, or visit our website at: www.sutterbuttessportsman.com

cAThOlic chuRch Of ThE AnnunciATiOn nEwlY fORMEd MEET & gREET cluB“Meet & Greet Club”Every Thrid Sunday of the Month, after 8:00 am Mass. Come meet and make new friends. Join us for Refreshments, EVERYONE IS WELCOME!also A new club has been formed called“The Social Church Club”Meeting every first Thursday of month at 6:00 pm in the “Event Room” at the chruch.Please come and join us to form new friendships, bring people together and to assist and serve in our community627 8th Street in Williams.

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ThE ARBucklE cERTifiEd fARMERS MARkETColusa County’s only certified farmers market is held Thursday afternoons from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at La Vanche Park in Downtown Arbuckle, now through October. Now accepting vendor applications. For more

information call Mary Fahey at 530-476-3799.

williAMS cOMMuniTY cEnTER AcTiviTiESMONDAy NigHT BiNgO:Everyone is welcome! Early Bird Games begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the regular games at 7:00 p.m. Every Monday night, 6:30 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street.Congratulations to Barbara Freeman who won $290 at Monday Night Bingo! SENiOR gAME DAy: Come join us for a Password Tournament! The tournament will run in September and October. No need to bring a partner. People will be paired up in September and then changed in October to keep everything fair. Prizes will be awarded. Every 3rd Wednesday, 1-4 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street.

AfTERNOON AT THE MOViES:On September 24th enjoy the delightfully funny animated feature, “Happy Feet.” See a different movie each month FREE. Every 4th Wednesday, 1-4 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street. (Bring a pillow – the seats are hard.)

WCCA BOARD MEETiNgThe Williams Community Center Association is in the beginning stages of negotiations with the City of Williams and the County of Colusa for the purchase of the Veterans Building for use as the future Williams Community Center. Members of the WCCA have met with the Williams Veterans. The next step will be a presentation before the City of Williams Planning Commission, hopefully in October. Just what is the Williams Community Center Association? What will having a Community Center in Williams mean for you and your family? Get answers to your questions and give your input on this ongoing project. Every 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street.

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cOluSA ciTY fiRE fighTERS dESTRucTiOn dERBYOctober 18, 7 pm at the Colusa County Fairgrounds. Presale tickets can be purchased at the CFD and at the Colusa Fairgrounds. Grandstand $15 and Bleachers $10.

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By Tami CoderATTENTION ALL PEOPLE WITH BIG HEARTS AND A LITTLE SPARE TIME!! THE YOUTH OF THIS COUNTY NEED YOU!!!!Fall is finally here, and along with the rice harvest and Friday night football, the area 4-H clubs are getting up to speed. As the rolls swell with new members, certain projects fill up quickly, while others may only have a few children showing an interest in them. Either way, every project requires an adult leader. This year there is a county-wide shortage of adult volunteers. Sometimes a child graduates from high school and goes to college, and the parent, a long time project leader, quits the program as well. Many parents allow their children to join 4-H, but do so without any type of participation of their own. On the other hand, there are a few truly generous souls who become 4-H leaders and volunteers without ever having a child in the program.

The project is the cornerstone of the 4-H program. Within the project, the member learns to live the 4-H motto: learning by doing. This hands-on approach speeds the process of learning new skills and absorbing knowledge. The member learns things to do, things to make, and things to explore. As the member gains more experience, the scope of their project may increase. For example, a new member at age 9 may decide to raise a feeder lamb to sell at the Jr. Livestock Auction at the county fair. In future years, she may start to buy a number of ewes and a ram, until she has a breeding project, a much bigger undertaking than raising just one lamb. This process of “learning by doing”, and growing in knowledge and expertise, is the heart of the 4-H experience.

In order for all of this to happen, HEROES ARE

NEEDED!! Colusa County 4-H has six community clubs with a total of over 300 members and 100 adult volunteer leaders. The need for volunteers will vary from club to club, so check with the 4-H club in your community. Cindy Freed, the key leader of the Williams 4-H club, is seeking leaders for the following projects:Camping, Fishing, Archery, Shooting Sports, Wildlife, Mini Gardens, and Pygmy Goats. Please contact her at (530)473-2530.The process is virtually painless. To become a leader, you must fill out an application, get fingerprinted, and attend a short workshop. Williams 4-H pays for all of the fees required, but this may vary from club to club. So please, take some time to check out the 4-H club in your community, and be a hero and donate that most precious commodity: you!

For details on becoming a project leader or enrolling in 4-H, please call the Colusa County 4-H office at (530)458-0570.

Arbuckle 4-H meets the 2nd Monday of each month @7:00 pm in the Arbuckle Elementary Multipurpose Room

Colusa 4-H meets the 2nd Monday of each month @ 7:00 pm in St. Bernadette’s Hall, Our Lady of Lourdes

Maxwell 4-H meets the 1st Wednesday of each month @ 6:00 pm in the Maxwell Elementary Multipurpose Room

Princeton 4-H meets the 2nd Monday of each month @ 6:30 pm in the Princeton High Multipurpose Room

Stonyford 4-H meets the 2nd Sunday of each month @ 4:00 pm in the Town Hall

Williams 4-H meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 6:30 pm in the Williams Veteran’s Hall

OpinionLuz Altimirano

Hola como estamos, hoy quiero compartir, con ustedes una inquietud acerca de nuestras tradiciones, nosotros los hispanos tenemos una cultura muy rica y muy interesante en cuanto a tradiciones se refiere, por ejemplo una de ellas, es la quinceañera, que es cuando nuestras hijas cumplen sus quince anos

y las presentamos ante nuestra sociedad, las festejada baila su vals con su papa y después con su chambelán, hay comida muy rica, otras tradiciones que también se celebran es como el festejo de nuestras fiestas patrias, como la de esta semana que es la independencia de Mexico, hay desfiles en diferentes partes de Mexico, incluso aquí en los Estados Unidos, es muy bonito conservar y pasar todo este tipo de tradiciones a nuestros hijos , para que nunca se olvidan de donde vienen nuestras raíces, los hispanos somos personas muy alegres que llenamos de colorido, los diferentes países en los que vivimos , eso es algo que nos identifica pues a pesar de que tenemos problemas siempre los acompañamos de una sonrisa , o de una buena comida eso es lo que nos hace diferentes la cara con la que enfrentamos nuestros problemas , no perdamos nuestras tradiciones, que ya vienen las posadas navideñas y como dice mi mama , las penas con pan son buenas y saben mejor hasta la próxima.


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El WPR En EspañolCOLUSA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SER-VICES PUBLIC HEALTH DIVI-SION

EL DEPARTAMENTO DE SALUD DEL CONDADO DE COLUSA NOS COMUNICA EL PRIMER CASO CONFIRMADO DEL {WEST NILE VIRUS} EN 2008.

COLUSA.-Dr. Deborah Miller, oficial del departamento de salud de Colusa nos ha anunciado el día de hoy que una mujer del Condado de Colusa , ha dado positivo en la infección por el virus del Nilo {West Nile Virus}.Este es el primer caso humano reportado en condado de Colusa este ano. Inicialmente esta persona fue hospitalizada y ahora se encuentra recuperándose en su casa.

“La detección del WNV {virus del Nilo} es un recordatorio a los residentes del condado de Colusa de mantenerse alertas y tomar las precauciones para protegerse ellos mismos de los mosquitos “, nos dijo Miller, las personas deben de usar repelente de mosquitos y eliminar todas las fuentes de agua estancada, para así evitar la reproducción de estos insectos.

WNV {el virus del Nilo} es transmitido a los animales y los humanos, atreves de la picadura del mosquito.

Los mosquitos se infectan al alimentarse de pájaros infectados.

La mayoría de las personas infectadas con el virus del Nilo no experimentan ningún síntoma o enfermedad. Personas mayores de 50 años de edad tienen mayores probabilidades de enfermarse y son más comunes en desarrollar serios síntomas cuando son infectados con el virus del Nilo, recientes estudios indican que las personas con diabetes y o alta presión están en un mayor riesgo de enfermedad.

Alrededor de una de cada cinco personas infectadas con el virus del Nilo desarrollaran los síntomas de este virus, dolor de cabeza, fiebre y fatiga. Una menor cantidad de personas podrían desarrollar síntomas severos del virus del Nilo que resulta en una enfermedad Neuro invasiva que resulta en deshabilitar permanentemente a las

personas o incluso la muerte.

Las formas más efectivas para evitar expuestos a este virus y a las mordidas de los mosquitos son:

+DEET- Aplicar repelente para mosquitos conteniendo el ingrediente activo como DEET, picaradin, aceite de limón o eucalipto o IR 3535.

+DRESS- Cuando estemos afuera de nuestra casa expuestos al aire libre, debemos vestir pantalones largos, camisas de manga larga, y alguna otra ropa que nos proteja la piel que está expuesta.

+DAWN- and DUST- Tratar de evitar estar afuera en los momentos que los mosquitos están más activos, que es en el amanecer y al anochecer especialmente dos horas después que el sol se ha ocultado.

+DRAIN- Los mosquitos ponen sus huevos en las aguas estancadas. Eliminemos todos los lugares donde pueda quedar o exista agua estancada, en nuestras propiedades, como en macetas, llantas viejas de carros. Los utensilios de agua para nuestras mascotas .Si tienes un estanque, usa productos comerciales para eliminar la larva del mosquito.

Para más información acerca del virus del Nilo:

+Colusa County Public Health [530] 458-0380

+Colusa County Mosquito Abatement District [530]458-4966

+www.westnile.ca.gov o 1877-WNV-BIRD O 1877-968-2473.


El WPR En EspañolPOR ELIZABETH KALFSBEEK

En algunas familias es característico que alguna generación no siga las tradiciones. En el caso de Stan Cutter, en la que sus abuelos fueron agricultores en Fresno los genes de la agricultura brincaron tres generaciones. Cutter ahora es dueño de Cutter Asparagus seed en Arbuckle, y desarrolla el crecimiento de estos con su esposa Nancy.

Cuteer quien creció en Santa cruz, y en el área de la Bahía de San Francisco, originalmente fue a la universidad de UC Davis en 1981, intentando convertirse en veterinario. Tomo cursos en ciencia de plantas y en el transcurso descubrió que estaba más interesado que lo relacionado a las plantas que en la rama de veterinaria.

“Yo era el jardinero de mi familia cuando pequeño, ese era mi trabajo”, nos dijo Cutter. “Este pasatiempo pico mi interés en la agricultura”.

Cutter y su esposa obtuvieron su diploma en ciencias de plantas en UC Davis. Cutter y Nancy quien creció en la ciudad de Yuba City Ca. Se conocieron en Davis cuando atendían a la clase de hierbas la cual era parte de su currículo.

“En algún modo nos atrajo en saber que ambos deseábamos vivir en el condado y ser nuestros mismos empleadores,” nos dijo Cutter. “Ser agricultores llena nuestras expectativas muy bien”.

Con un gran interés en nuestra cultura Cutter, busco en el directorio telefónico después de graduarse, y encontró una compañía de espárragos, la cual distribuía sus propios espárragos. El trabajo para esta compañía por siete anos, y eventualmente se convirtió en el supervisor.

“Aprendí el negocio y me di cuenta que era lo que yo quería se agricultor”, era tanta la demanda por la semilla del esparrago que la compañía no podía proveerla en su totalidad, así es que Nancy y yo tener una compañía propia.

Viendo que nuestras oportunidades crecían, Nancy dejo su trabajo en la Plant Genetics, la cual crea el “Flavor Saver” GMO tomato, la pareja se mudo a Arbuckle en el año 1991. Cutter Asparagus Seed Company , está completamente autorizada por la Universidad de california para producir {UC 157 F1, Ida Lea F1 y Depaoli UC 115 semilla hibrida de esparrago. Cada ano sus sembradíos son inspeccionados y certificados por California Crop Improvement Association.

“Ademas los Cutter’s han desarrollado su propia línea de espárragos llamada ‘Sweet Purple’ esta clase de espárragos tiene un alto contenido en azúcar mayor que el de los espárragos verdes, es mas delicioso y tiene un sabor a nuez. También a algunos niños, no les gusta el sabor del esparrago normal y el Sweet Purple tiene un sabor más suave y dulce.

El esparrago Purple fue descubierto cuando un ganadero Italiano noto una variedad de este color crecía, en su villa que estaba ahí por más de cien años.

Después un ganadero de U.S. creo una línea de esta clase de esparrago. Los Cutter’s experimentaron con diferentes líneas para poder crear la suya propia.

Con mayor información sobre los espárragos los consumidores están más al tanto de la nutrición de este vegetal, no es una sorpresa que exista el aumento en la demanda de ese vegetal. El esparrago es alto en acido fólico, el cual es recomendado para las futuras mamas, vitamina A, y tiene efectos anti-oxidantes, los cuales han ensenado que previenen en contra del cáncer, y también tiene la vitamina c que es muy efectiva en gripas comunes.

“El trabajo manual que requiere este vegetal, el cual requiere ser cosechado a mano es la causa del alto costo “, nos menciono Cutter, Es por lo cual hemos visto un gran cambio en la producción de California hacia otros países los cuales tienen acceso a una mayor accesible mano de obra, como México, Peru,chile, y China.Este ha sido un cambio muy pequeño atreves de los anos, como agricultor de California hemos tenido tiempos muy difíciles al competir con la mano de obra barata

que existe en México.

El producto de los Cutter’s es vendido en todo el mundo, el cual el noventa por ciento del producto atraviesa los mares para llegar a su destino.

“Existe una gran demanda en de semilla en América del Sur en estos momentos, una gran parte de nuestro producto se dirige a Chile y Perú, el cual es menos competitivo que los agricultores de California, los agricultores de Chile y Perú, mandan su producto durante el verano, otoño e invierno que es cuando nuestros agricultores no están produciendo.

El mayor costo de la producción, es mantener los campos, muy purificados, todas las plantas que nosotros vendemos son derivadas de la primera generación de clones, nos dijo Cutter la integridad de la semilla y su pureza es muy importante, agrego Cutter. Para esto los campos de la semilla de esparrago están localizados a mas de 35 millas de la más cercana plantación de espárragos, cada una de nuestras variedades, está sembrada con una milla y media de separación.

“Esto nos da completo aislamiento de algún polen de esparrago desconocido, permitiéndonos producir una muy limpia semilla hibrida de esparrago,” esto también previene la propagación de polen de una plantación a otra, nos dijo Cutter.

Igual que cualquier cosecha, cada temporada es muy impredecible, el último ano la mayoría de las compañías de semilla de esparrago tuvieron un mal año, pero este ano luce mucho mejor, nos dijo Cutter. Mas y mas personas se han hecho más consientes de su salud, y más de la población mundial son mas consientes en el consumo de producto frescos como los vegetales. Además la habilidad de producir espárragos ano redondo contribuye al aumento del consumo de este vegetal.

Entretanto, los Cutter’s están expandiendo el tamaño de sus sembradíos. Pues están anticipando nuevas clases de semillas que provienen de la Universidad de California las cuales planean sembrar en sus nuevos sembradíos en los anos venideros.


Citizens for a Better Williams Planning Christmas Light ParadeThe Citizens for a Better Williams are planning their first ever Christmas Light Parade Saturday, December 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m. everyone in the county is encouraged to participate and attend. For more information contact Shear Class at: 473-2005 or Pat Ash at: 520-0096. You can also email ques-tions to: [email protected]. There will be a small entry fee for the parade with proceeds benefiting the Colusa County Food Basket. Entry fees are $25 for commercial entries, $15 for groups and non-profit and $10 for youth and school groups. There will be a celebration at the museum with entertainment on the stage. The event is cohosted by the Sacramento Valley Museum and by the CFBW.

Skydiving at 70

Arbuckle resident Joyce Murphy celebrated her 70th birthday in a most unique way... Skydiving in Davis. She had been watching her son Michael Murphey skydive and thought she would like to try it. So, for her birthday her children Mike and his wife Tracey, Bill Murphy and his wife Megan and daughter Dorothy Murphy, made that wish a reality. A little nervous at first, but once she was in the air she knew there was no turning back. Joyce jumped tandem at 13,000 feet and experienced 60 seconds of freefall. She would gladly do it again.

Courtesy PhotoJoyce Murphy pictured with her son Mike before her first skydiving experience.

Courtesy PhotoJoyce Murphy pictured diving tandem with an instructor.

And doing it with style...

Views from the 2008 KOC Crawdad Festival...

TOP: Patrick Oquelly bravely holds a live crawdad as his friend looks on.

RigHT: This years festival drew record crowds.

BOTTOM: John Rogers walking around, surveying the festivities while enjoying a break.

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