T he Pineridge Bluegrass band from Northern California kicked off the Music at the Museum series August 12th in Williams. e first of its kind for the City of Williams, the event exceeded the expectations of event coordinator Pat Ash. “It was fabulous! I have heard nothing but positive comments from the vendors, the band, and the community,” said Ash as an official count of over 150 people was made. “I always wished that someone would start this type of program, and one day I realized that I was that someone, and why not try to get the ball rolling myself. I wanted to see if it would be well received and supported by the community, and I wasn’t disappointed.” Ash anticipates the event will be hosted next year all summer long, with the support from the City of Williams Recreations Department. “We are in the process of hiring a recreation director and hopefully they will take the ball and run with it.” In addition to the toe tapping experience, spectators feasted on tri-tip sandwiches prepared by the Williams Volunteer Fire Department, enjoyed a summer treat of strawberry short-cake presented by Citizens for A Better Williams, and drinks were served by the Lady Jackets Basketball Team and the Williams High School Spirit Squad. e community wants to extend a huge thank you to Brady Myers Insurance Agency of Colusa and Sarvin Singh of Williams, the music sponsors for the August 12th event, “e evening’s entertainment would not have been possible without the generous donations from Myers and Singh.” said Ash. “I hope everyone will let them know how much it was appreciated.” A second Music in the Park event will be held on August 26th, at 6:30 pm where spectators will be rocking to 50’s and 60’s hits performed by “e Hot Rods” from Santa Cruz California, with a special guest performing on the keyboard. Vendors will include the Williams Little League, Citizens for a Better Williams, and the Williams Community Center. e public is encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets for seating. f FRIDAY 20 85° Sunny SATURDAY 21 79° Sunny SUNDAY 22 86° Sunny MONDAY 23 76° Sunny TUESDAY 24 82° Sunny THURSDAY 25 80° Warm/Sunny FRIDAY 26 83° Sunny SATURDAY 27 85° Sunny SUNDAY 28 79° Sunny Coming Events Features f f Opinion & Letters 4 The News Back Then 5 Home & Garden 8 Community Briefs 10 Classified 10 Español 11 www.WilliamsPioneerReview.com August 26 Music at the Museum e Hot Rod’s - 50’s & 60’s Band September 11 Colusa Firefighters Association Demolition Derby September 15 California Women for Agriculture Monthly Meeting September 18 Williams Little League Fund-raising Event September 27 Last Colusa Farmers Market of the 2010 Season For more information on coming events see the Community Briefs on page 11 To add an event to the Community Briefs e-mail: submissions@ williamspioneerreview.com AUGUST 21 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3 VOLUME 3 • ISSUE 18 FREE PUBLICATION Weather Forecast f MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM A HIT! Spectators watch as the Pineridge Bluegrass Band entertains the citizens of Williams on August 12, 2010. (Photo courtesy of Dick Lau) By ELIZABETH KALFSBEEK Winners of the 10th annual Yolo County Fair Amateur Wine Competition will be showcased in the Ag Business Building at the Yolo County Fairgrounds through Sunday, Aug. 22. Entries from Colusa, Solano, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba Counties will be on display. “It provides a venue for people who want to do something with their homemade wine, and the competition has definitely succeeded in that,” said contest founder Dirk Brazil, who began making his own small batches of wine, mostly Zinfandel, about 20 years ago. “For some winemakers, it gives them a chance to have their wines judged and to receive feedback from professionals, and for others it appeals to the competition aspect.” e home winemaker, who is also Yolo County’s Deputy Administrator, has always been a fan of small county fairs. After admiring amateur competitions at other county fairs, Brazil decided to approach the fair board a decade ago about founding a similar contest in Yolo County for area home winemakers. According to the fair guidelines, an “amateur” is considered a person who does not work in, or own, a commercial winery. Classes include: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Zinfandel, other white wines and other red wines. Judging takes place using the UC Davis 20-point scale, an industry standard, with categories for aroma, clarity and others depending on the varietal. e judging panel consisted of Wine Stewards from Nugget Market. Awards include first, second and third places, plus honorable mention. ere will be one “Best of Show” winner. Last year, Anthony Garrett of Vacaville was distinguished with the honor for his Pinot Noir. Continued on Page 2 YOLO COUNTY FAIR AMATEUR WINE COMPETITION www.WilliamsPioneerReview.com Page 2 Williams Pioneer Review News Back Then Page 5 Granzella’s to Host Fundraiser for Williams Little League Page 7
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The Pineridge Bluegrass band from Northern California
kicked off the Music at the Museum series August 12th in Williams. The first of its kind for the City of Williams, the event exceeded the expectations of event coordinator Pat Ash. “It was fabulous! I have heard nothing but positive comments from the vendors, the band, and the community,” said Ash as an official count of over 150 people was made. “I always wished that someone would start this type of program, and one day I realized that I was that someone, and why not try to get the ball rolling myself. I wanted to see if it would be well received and supported by the community, and I wasn’t disappointed.” Ash anticipates the event will be hosted next year all summer long, with the support from the City of Williams Recreations Department. “We are in the process of hiring a recreation director and hopefully they will take the ball and run with it.” In addition to the toe tapping experience, spectators feasted on tri-tip sandwiches prepared by the Williams Volunteer Fire Department, enjoyed a summer treat of strawberry short-cake presented by Citizens for A Better
Williams, and drinks were served by the Lady Jackets Basketball Team and the Williams High School Spirit Squad. The community wants to extend a huge thank you to Brady Myers Insurance Agency of Colusa and Sarvin Singh of Williams, the music sponsors for the August 12th event, “The evening’s entertainment would not have been possible without the generous donations from Myers and Singh.” said Ash. “I hope everyone will let them know how much it was appreciated.”
A second Music in the Park event will be held on August 26th, at 6:30 pm where spectators will be rocking to 50’s and 60’s hits performed by “The Hot Rods” from Santa Cruz California, with a special guest performing on the keyboard. Vendors will include the Williams Little League, Citizens for a Better Williams, and the Williams Community Center. The public is encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets for seating.
Spectators watch as the Pineridge Bluegrass Band entertains the citizens of Williams on August 12, 2010. (Photo courtesy of Dick Lau)
By ELIZABETH KALFSBEEK
Winners of the 10th annual Yolo County Fair Amateur Wine Competition will be showcased in the Ag Business Building at the Yolo County Fairgrounds through Sunday, Aug. 22. Entries from Colusa, Solano, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba Counties will be on display. “It provides a venue for people who want to do something with their homemade wine, and the competition has definitely succeeded in that,” said contest founder Dirk Brazil, who began making his own small batches of wine, mostly Zinfandel, about 20 years ago. “For some winemakers, it gives them a chance to have their wines judged and to receive feedback from professionals, and for others it appeals to the competition aspect.” The home winemaker, who is also Yolo County’s Deputy Administrator, has always been a fan of small county fairs. After admiring amateur competitions at
other county fairs, Brazil decided to approach the fair board a decade ago about founding a similar contest in Yolo County for area home winemakers. According to the fair guidelines, an “amateur” is considered a person who does not work in, or own, a commercial winery. Classes include: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Zinfandel, other white wines and other red wines. Judging takes place using the UC Davis 20-point scale, an industry standard, with categories for aroma, clarity and others depending on the varietal. The judging panel consisted of Wine Stewards from Nugget Market. Awards include first, second and third places, plus honorable mention. There will be one “Best of Show” winner. Last year, Anthony Garrett of Vacaville was distinguished with the honor for his Pinot Noir.
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Fellow CitizenHaving coffee with a fellow citizen... .
Insurance agent by day and super mom by night, Lorena Padilla, 29 of Maxwell is a
hero to many of her clients, more so to her family: sons Guillermo 8, and Leonardo 3 and husband Guillermo Sr. Owner of Lorena Padilla Insurance Agency, Padilla loves coming to work and facing the challenges she meets each day. “I enjoy my customers and finding a way to meet their needs” said Padilla “One thing I wish I could give up is not being able to print and fax, and the computer problems can go too.” A life long resident of Colusa
County, Lorena spent most part of her childhood in Maxwell before her family relocated to Williams when she was in Junior High. “I started working when I was 14 out in the fields,” explained Padilla, “I hope that I can pass on to my children that working hard gets you places.” Although, one of Padilla’s desires is to be able to spend time with her family, not have to worry about the bank account and taking a long vacation to Hawaii. “I think Williams is a nice town, with good people,” said Padilla, “I do wish that there were more things for the younger kids to do, more entertainment to keep
them out of trouble.” When Padilla isn’t being super agent and super mom, she enjoys gardening, riding bikes and watching soap operas. When things are tough Padilla takes refuge to her favorite quote “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.”
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While the quality of wines spans the spectrum, overall, Brazil said, the participants have sophistication about wine that may be driven by the presence of the university the agricultural influence cast over the whole area and the grape growing science taught at UCD. “We have a really informed core of people,” Brazil said. “There are a lot of participants with an extensive knowledge of winemaking and grape growing.” In fact, many of this year’s exhibitors won gold at the 2010 California State Fair. “(Making wine) is just a fun thing to do with your hands,” Brazil said. “It’s fun to get your own grapes, make your own wine and share it with friends and family. This competition has been going strong for 10 years and hopefully we’ll have another good decade.” For more information, contact Brazil by e-mail at [email protected] or call 219-5930.
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Annie B’s Community Drive has started, with 160 charitable causes in Butte, Glenn, Tehama and Colusa counties participating in this program to stimulate donations. North Valley Community Foundation is challenging our region with $500,000 in percentage grants (over five years) for local nonprofits. The Annie B’s Community Drive is designed to encourage giving to local nonprofits during a two-month donation period, August 1 - September 30. During the first three campaigns, over $3,000,000 in contributions for local nonprofits was matched by $300,000 from North Valley Community Foundation, allowing donors’ contributions to make an even greater difference in the region. Donors to nonprofit organizations participating in the Annie B’s Community Drive must make their contributions by September 30 at 5:00pm. Gifts are made to NVCF by a donor on behalf of the qualified local charity. Nonprofits receive 100% of these donor contributions plus
monies will be added from the grant funds available. The total amount of donations determines the match percentage. A special event will be held September 16 in conjunction with the Thursday Might Market at the Chico City Plaza highlighting participating nonprofits. A complete list of participating nonprofits is available on the NVCF website, www.nvcf.org, where donations can be made online. In addition to increasing support for local nonprofit organizations, the goal of Annie B’s Community Drive is to help organizations fulfill their missions in sustainable ways and to increase support from donations. Many participating organizations will use this opportunity to create and/or increase their endowment funds at NVCF. NVCF is a nonprofit, philanthropic organization that builds financial resources to meet community needs through grants and programs primarily for residents in the Butte , Colusa, Glenn and Tehama counties. With
net assets of over $5 million, NVCF provides financial and administrative services to donors, professional advisors and nonprofit organizations with the goal of enriching the quality of life for community members. Since 1986, over 200 individuals, families, businesses, and community groups have established funds at the Foundation. North Valley Community Foundation is one of approximately 700 community foundations throughout the United States that provides similar services. Each is dedicated to increasing philanthropy and improving and enriching the lives of community members in a specific geographic area. The NVCF office is open Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5pm and by appointments. NVCF is located at 3120 Cohasset Rd., Suite 8 in Chico , California. Call (530) 891-1150 with any questions or visit the NVCF website, www.nvcf.org, to learn more about programs and services.
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The 2010 Sidewalk Improvements project combines three federally-funded projects for constructing new sidewalks and accessible ramps to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility along the following routes: Fremont Street, between 10th Street and 3rd Street, 5th Street, between Fremont and Oak, 7th Street, between Fremont and Webster, and 3rd Street between Louis and Lafayette. The project is funded using $370,000 in Federal Stimulus funds (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – ARRA), and $271,000 in “Safe Routes to Schools” Program funds. The City of Colusa has contracted with Lister Construction. The work begins in mid-August and will be ongoing for approximately two months. Lister Construction and the City will make every effort to minimize impacts and inconveniences to the Public caused by the construction. Safety will be paramount, with special regard for school traffic.
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As summer comes to an end, the last Arbuckle Farmers Market of the season wraps up the last week in August. Things have begun to wind down as school starts and the crowds are filled with hard-core regulars rather than the summertime occasional shoppers. In the few short years since the market began in 2008, it has become a huge part of the Arbuckle community. Market patrons usually find fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, homemade jams and jellies, crafts, jewelry and more. “I love the peaches” said Nancy Newlin from
Colusa. Henderson’s peaches has been selling at the market for the last couple of years, and recently introduced fresh peach smoothies made through the use of a self-powered bicycled-blender. It is the unpredictability which usually brings shoppers coming back each week; you will never know what you might find at the Arbuckle Farmers Market. For more information about the Arbuckle Farmers Market, or to become a vendor, please visit their website at www.arbucklerevitalization.org.
Henderson Peach’s at the Arbuckle Farmers Market. (Staff Photo)
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that vacancies exist on the Commissions and Committees of Colusa as shown below. The Colusa City Council will fill these vacancies by appointment on April 3, 2001 and encourages all interested citizens to apply.
Tree Commission – two (2) seats(Restricted to City Residents) Heritage Preservation Committee – one (3) seats (Restricted to Residents of Colusa’s Ultimate Sphere of Influence)
Community Development Block Grant Loan Committee – one (1) seat(Restricted to City Residents)
Additional information and application forms may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office located at 425 Webster Street, Colusa, 458-4740. Applications must be received by the City Clerk no later than 5:30 PM on September 13, 2010 to be considered.
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Moving can be trying on the best of terms, but, when you are trying to move over 650 miles with four-days’ notice, it gets crazy. There are so many things, little details that have to be covered, it’s enough to make your head spin, but we managed the move. Thankfully my mother met us part way to take the kids while we finished packing for the move from Colusa to Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Our new town is just a little larger than Colusa and is also a farming community. The crops here are mainly wheat, peas, beans, apples and there are dozens upon dozens of vineyards. It’s hard going back to calling harvesters “combines” and all the other little nuances that are characteristic of different regions. Soda is “pop,” but now it’s hard for me to call it pop after saying soda for so long. I think I’ll stick with soda. While it’s nice being back up north, closer to our families, there are so many things about Colusa County I already miss, namely all the friends we made. We were made so welcome in Colusa, and it’s an experience that can’t be replaced.So far we have the kids signed up for school, and they
are really looking forward to meeting more kids and seeing who their teachers will be. They start soccer practice next week, so that is new for them, and the parks department is trying to rope me into coaching, so stay tuned on that subject. We are looking to get Meredith involved in 4-H. She wants to do sewing and knitting until we get property to raise some animals.
By then the kids will be old enough for hogs and steers. Aaron is enjoying his new store and was even interviewed last week as the new guy in town by the local newspaper. Those darn newspaper reporters anyhow. Apparently they also have an all-positive newspaper. See, people do like reading good news! I’d like to encourage readers to continue to send in their creative writing pieces, press releases, events, recipes and announcements, the things that keep the WPR interesting!
Every year I remember how we arrived in Colusa - via the Russian Chernobyl Nuclear disaster. Today I hear folks in government, the street, even my own family talk about nuclear power being an acceptable energy source. Recent fires are again threatening Chernobyl radioactive releases from soil and structures . May I bring you a little story of the not-so-distant past.
1986 – We were living in Trieste, Italy, shining
bright on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. It surges up into craggy little hills bordering Yugoslavia. Our rustic home was five miles from the Yugoslavian Lippizan foaling/training farm. Austria was a regular lunch jaunt. Munich a six hour day trip for dinner and shopping. It was a good life, a beautiful life. Until Chernobyl. We returned from a three day holiday on the isle of Krk (no vowels!), arriving late that April evening. I awoke next morning to the sun shining, alpine birds singing, daffodils blooming . Our neighbor’s children were playing outside while their mothers gossiped over cups of espresso held like sacraments. I turned on TV. A nuclear reactor in Pripyat, Russia was burning out of control. The newscasters appeared shaken and confused. They called the radioactive cloud spreading over northern Italy “la nube”. It was
suddenly a nightmare world. The thing. The Death. There were riots by the farmers as government agents confiscated and burnt pyres of radioactively contaminated crops and livestock . The Italian newspaper Corrier della Sera called it “The Salad Wars” as the Italians struggled to obtain their daily food. One morning an old woman tried to sell me, like a drug dealer, some tomatoes secreted in her handbag. The government announced children should not be allowed outdoors and that everyone should remove their outer clothing before entering their homes. The Soccer Cup games were halted. Long lists of radioactive isotopes contaminating the air, food and water were posted daily. It was Spring, sun shining, flowers blooming, nothing looked amiss. But radioactive materials (it was reported years later) 200 times greater than the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, were invisibly infiltrating our air, water and soil. The Soviet Union reported 400,000 evacuated from their homes, an additional 9 million people affected, billions of dollars lost. 2.5 million people were effected in Bealrus. The Ukraine, “ bread basket of Russia” is still contaminated. Germany and Austria posted millions in losses from agricultural damage. Even as far away as the United Kingdom, restrictions on the slaughter of
sheep were in effect through 1996, ten years after the accident. We returned to California during our August 1986 vacation. Nice thing about Italy, almost everybody gets at least one month’s vacation each year. Ours was spent looking for a new place to live. It’s lovely in Colusa today. The flowers are blooming profusely. The sun is shining. Let’s not allow mellowed memories to cloud our reason. There still are no working solutions for the radioactive waste generated by current plant designs. Chernobyl was determined to be “ a human error”. As far as I know, humans will always error. Until we develop better designs and a real nuclear waste plan, let’s choose energy sources that don’t kill us and destroy the land we love.
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Williams Farmer 8/19/1900
SACRAMENTO VALLEY
The weather has continued abnormally cool during the week, and has been favorable for growing fruit, but has retarded drying. The prune crop is being gathered; the yield us quite heavy, but the fruit mostly of small size.Pears and peaches are nearly all gathered, and have yielded good crops. Fig picking and curing are in progress. There is a large crop of grapes, excellent in quality. Oranges and olives are in good condition, and it is reported that the yield will be above average. The almond crop is larger than anticipated. Hop picking is progressing. Grain harvest is completed, except in a few scattered localities. All reports state that the yield is much below average.
Williams Farmer 8/25/1900
NEWS OF BIRTH
L. G. Manor was in town yesterday with his countenance all wreathed in smiles, all on account of a fine young daughter that arrived at his home Saturday. Mr. Manor says he has a just right to be proud, as this is the first daughter born to a Manor household for three generations.
Williams Farmer 8/30/1940
SITES STONE TO BE USED IN BUILDING ALCATRAZ
PIER
A crew of men is busy at the Sites Quarry is busy at the Sites Quarry preparing stone which will be transported to Alcatraz in San Francisco bay where a pier will be built for the Federal Penitentiary. Ed Smith and Sons have been employed to move the stone to Alcatraz.The stone from the Sites quarry is recognized as one of the best building materials available. Many of the big buildings in San Francisco, including the Ferry Building are built of this stone.
Williams Farmer 8/25/1950
FORMER WILLIAMS BOY PERFORMS IN OLD TIMERS GAME IN S. F.
Leo Kintana, former local boy, exhibited the staunch form which gained him a berth on the Oakland Acorn Baseball team of 1936 once again last Saturday night in San Francisco when in a contest between the Old Timers of the Oaks and the San Francisco Seals. Leo, inserted as a pinch hitter, connected for a double off the boards to drive in
two scores. Several persons from here witnessed the game and many listened to the program on the radio. All were proud of the former Williams boy who joined
the Oakes when by a mere boy of 17.
Williams Farmer 9/18/1953
HOW TO KILL A TOWN
This editor deserves the attention of every citizenIf you were to kill a good town, here are a few things to do:
1. Don’t pay taxes. Let the other fellow pay his. Then fuss because the streets are not kept up.
2. Never attend any meetings called for the good of the town. If you do, don’t have anything to say. Wait until you get outside and then cuss those who made suggestions. Find fault with everything that is done.
3. Get all the city will give you and don’t give anything in return.
4. Talk co-operation, but don’t co-operate.
5. Never accept an office. It’s easier to criticize than to do things.
6. Don’t do anything more than you have to. When others willingly and unselfishly give their time to make a better town, howl because the town is run by a clique.
7. Don’t back your fire department or your police department. If the fire department works to bring insurance rates down, tell everybody that is what they are supposed to do. Don’t thank them or the policemen for endangering their lives that you might have a safer town in which to live.
8. Look at every proposition in a selfish way. If you are not the one who gets the most good out of it, vote against it. Never consider what it will do for the town as a whole.
9. Don’t do anything for the youth of the town. Criticize them as potential delinquents. Keep your feet on them.
10. If you have good town leaders don’t follow them. Take a jealous attitude and talk about them and everything they do.
11. Don’t work on any committee. Tell them “I’m too busy.”
12. Don’t say anything good about your town. Be the first to point out it’s short-comings. Pretend that if trouble comes your way it will be residents
of some other town who will visit you while you are ill; bring their fire department if your property is burning; comfort you if you lose a dear one; stand back of you in a disaster.
13. Above all, don’t support your retail stores and businesses. But if you need a donation, ask them for it and then raise cain if they do not see fit to donate. Expect them to back you, but don’t back them. Know anybody like that????
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Williams Farmer 8/24/1956-JACKETS FIRST PRACTICE MONDAY
Monday, August 27, the Yellowjackets open their 1956 season. This is the second year of eleven man football. Last year the Yellowjackets finished fourth in the Sacramento Valley League, winning two and losing three. The Yellowjackets have some fine material returning this year, losing only three regulars on last year’s squad. Returning veterans who are expected to do a good job are Wes Fry, who will be playing full back; John Snelgrove, who will be playing halfback; Barth Troughton, end; Gene Mays, tackle; Vern Swanson, tackle; John Troughton guard;Pud Fouch, guard; Jim Snelgrove, end; Larry Davis, tackle; Tyke Gassaway’ tackle; Baldy Ferry, quarterback; Morris Ball, halfback. In addition to the returning varsity lettermen there are a few junior varsity stand outs from last year who will add strength to the varsity. They are Wes Caudill, center, John Anderson, back; Clint Troughton, back; Jack Temple, Back; Herb Donavan, tackle; Bryce Pool, end; Wayne Shuman, back; Pat Keffer, back. Along with these are a few more junior varisty men and sixteen freshmen.The Yellowjackets open the season against Live Oak High School here on September 21st at 2 p.m. Then they’re in league play the following week against Princeton at Williams on September 28th. All home games are at 3:30 P.M. and with your support the Yellowjackets will win!
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The two best hard top racing cars in the width and length of the Sacramento Valley are owned by Colusa County residents. Last Saturday night at the Willows Speedway, Fred Wells of Colusa scored a thrilling victory over Ed Brown of Meridian in the feature race. Brown drives a car belonging to Bill Able of Williams.Wells will be out to make it two wins in a row Saturday night. The Colusan will have to drive his best race for Brown only lost on by a wheels length in the Northern California Championships Monday night at Hughes Stadium in Sacramento.
Williams Farmer8/31/1956
DEDICATION CEREMONIES HELD LAST NIGHT FORM
NEW HIGH SCHOOL
The new Williams High School was dedicated at impressive ceremonies held in the school gym, last night.Speaker’s dedication the modernistic new building to a “house of learning” included L. G. Johnson, superintendent of Colusa County Schools, Bryan Mendenhall, Mayor of the City of Williams, L. Glenn Manor, member of the Board of Trustees, and Wes Fry, President of the Williams High Student Body.Following the speakers, spectators were free to wander about the school, examining the facilities and meeting the teachers.
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On July 1st Mirsona Manor welcomed Paul Harrison as its new administrator of the Williams senior care home. Paul brings extensive experience working with seniors in multiple senior care settings. For the last ten years, he has worked in California’s central valley in the management of multiple carehomes. “My family and I are very happy to be in Williams and are dedicated to providing the best in care for our wonderful residents. I look forward to working closely with members of the community and focusing on the needs of our seniors,” he continued. Paul, a native of New Zealand, is joined by his wife Christine who hails from California’s central valley and their four wonderful children. About Mirsona ManorMirsona Manor is a licensed 15-bed care home that offers residential independent and assisted living care for seniors. Mirsona Manor is located at 282 10th Street in Williams, in the heart of Colusa County. For more information please call (530) 473-5906.
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Mirsona welcomes Paul Harrison as new administrator of the Williams Senior Care Home. (Submitted Photo)
The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that it is returning $1.6 billion in 2010 Census operational savings. The savings occurred because theAmerican people stepped up — 72 percent of households returned thequestionnaire by mail so there were lower costs in following up on households; because contingency funding set aside for disasters or major operational breakdowns was not tapped; and a more productive workforce completed assignments more efficiently. “This is a significant accomplishment, and I would like to thank the American public for responding to the census and the more than 255,000 private and public sector partners who joined with us in making the 2010Census a success,” Census Bureau Director Robert Groves said. “The 2010 Census was a massive undertaking with great risk for operational problems and cost overruns,” U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said. “But with the leadership of Dr. Groves and his team at the Census Bureau we had an incredibly successful count that came in on time and well under budget.” Approximately $800 million in savings are realized in the contingency funding set aside in case of natural disasters or operational breakdowns. No significant events disrupted major census operations that took place earlier this year. Another $650 million in savings were realized in the labor intensive,door-to-door, follow-up operation
because 72 percent of households returned the questionnaire by mail, meaning fewer homes had to be visited to obtain census answers. Furthermore, the 565,000 census workers used in this operation were more productive than in the previous census, resulting in lower labor costs. An additional $150 million in savings were realized because a number of other census operations, such as counting the population in Alaska and on tribal lands, came in at a lower cost. The savings represent 22 percent of 2010 Census costs this fiscalyear. Census operations continue throughout the summer with a number of planned, rigorous quality assurance checks to ensure an accurate and complete count. “The Census management team, along with a dedicated census workforce, worked diligently to ensure we keep the census on track and on schedule while being vigilant with taxpayer dollars,” Groves said. “Early data are showing improvements in the quality of the field work even as we achieved these savings. We will remain focused until all 2010 Census operations are completed.” The Census Bureau is required by law to report by the end of the yearthe nation’s population and apportionment of seats to each state in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Fred Pitts of Pitts T-Shirts takes a moment to sketch at the Arbuckle Farmers Market. (Staff Photo)
Andi Armstrong, Angela Fulcher and Pat Ash serve up Strawberry Shortcakes at the Music at the Museum while Officer Steve Woldanski stands by.(Photo by Dick Lau)
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TRAVEL Love to travel. Hate getting there and back.
Booking. Hate flailing through the Byzantine process of booking flights, hotels, rental cars. The circuitous, boring computer queue questions are time- sucking torture. It’s a test. Do you really want to take this trip? Packing. Takes me the same amount of time packing for three days as two weeks. Bring the same amount either way. The charm of “clothing optional” destinations begins to dawn. Imagine, time to pack! Okay, let’s see, I’ll need something to wear on the plane…and some sunscreen. Ta dah! Not that I’d ever go to such destinations. I have my pride (and no store carries that much sunscreen). Transportation. Trains are the most civilized form of transport. You can read, socialize, sleep and have a
nice aperitif. Driving is so nerve racking. How often have you asked yourself, “Am I the only sane driver on this planet”? Flying. Ugh. Like cattle being herded into a giant cylindrical garbage can with wings. “Moo moo, could I have some contaminated water, recycled air flow and a side of terrorist threat, please?” But one must leave home periodically for several reasons. 1) It’s important to see just how big a planet you live on. Keeps you from worrying so much. 2) Communications with other people is mind-expanding. 3) Food, food, food. There’s an old (what else?) Chinese saying, “If you want to change your life, change your location.” Afterwards, return home, feast your eyes on the emerald rice fields, walnut, almond and pecan groves, miles of beans and tomatoes. Admire the primitive, green strength of the Sacramento River, sniff sulfer in your shower, swat a mosquito, rev up the washing machine, answer the 4,000 accumulated emails. Ahhh, home at last.
MY little MAYberrYEsssays of Colusa
Granzella's will host an original murder mystery comedy,
Death in the Dugout, on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 6pm sharp. The hilarious spoof is a fundraiser for the Williams Little League. The fun and funny dinner theatre production is co-presented by Granzella's in association with writer/director Doug York. One price includes the dinner, the show, tax, gratuity and a donation to the Williams Little League. Death in the Dugout is an original murder mystery comedy play written for the event by Doug York, whose work includes the original murder mystery comedy, Murder On The Rails, produced for many years aboard the Sunset Dinner Train, based in McCloud, CA. The interactive theatre event invites audience members to solve the zany whodunnit as they gather
clues throughout the evening. "These shows are funny, witty and a bit naughty," says Doug York, who has performed his mystery theatre in real haunted mansions, secret castles and many private parties up and down the West Coast over the past 8 years. "I'm thrilled to write a new story for Granzella's. I always stop here on my way to and from my hometown of Mount Shasta. You always see someone you know here, tasting olives, checking out the story about the fire or gawking at the polar bear in the lounge. These features figure heavily in the story line created for the Granzella's family. We encourage groups of friends and family to come together to have a great time laughing, dining and engagingin a very entertaining evening," said York. "I decided to write a baseball
themed story when Granzella's identified the Williams Little League as the beneficiary of our fundraiser," York said.
For information or to order tickets, please contact Granzellas at 530-473-5014.
grAnzellA’s hosts Whodunnit FundrAiser septeMber 18
At only 12 years old, Jackie Corona (daughter of Merced Corona) competed in the 2010 Ringside World Championships in Kansas City, Missouri, took home the championship belt with a victory in the finals on Saturday, August 7th. Corona has been boxing since she was about 4 years old, and only started competing several years ago. The Ringside World Championships included 1600 competitors from 13 different countries.
coronA tAkeschAMpionships
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By: CURTIS PYLEARBORIST
Emerald Ash Borer is devastating ash trees in 13 states. It was just recently detected in Iowa and is spreading across the country at an alarming rate. This insect attacks and kills ash trees. Many cities have used ash trees almost exclusively for their urban forest. The problem is complicated with the fact that a tree can have an infestation for two years or more without any outward signs of a problem. In other words, once you see it, it’s too late to treat! Once a tree has it, all attempts to correct the situation have failed. Preventative measures are proving good success. Several new products are available now. However, one must decide if your tree is worth saving or not. Most of the ash trees in Colusa County are either Modesto Ash or Raywood Ash. There are many other varieties growing, and grown here in California. Many cities grow ash because it is such a tough species of tree, and cold tolerant. For the most part, the average life span of a Modesto Ash tree in California is 50 years. There are exceptions to every rule. I have cut down ash trees with over 100 growth rings. Years ago, Colusa planted many ash trees in its parks and older neighborhoods. Some of these trees should be evaluated and decisions made if they should be saved. It’s inevitable that E.A.B. (Emerald Ash Borer) will make it to California soon enough.
Just last year, E.A.B. has been identified in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area of Minnesota. It has also been found in southern Wisconsin, Missouri, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. according to the experts. “It continues to spread in all directions.” One trend that has been observed is that it tends to follow the highways as it spreads into new areas. Two possible explanations are firewood from infected trees, and nursery stock. Most new evidence has shown infestations to be in trees for up to several years before discovery. Not all insecticides labeled for E.A.B. have shown acceptable levels of protection. Scientists have found that when specific management protocols are followed, that multiple insecticide options are available to preserve high-value ash trees before infestation. Emerald Ash Borers are not the end of the world. We need to use consulting arborists with the expertise to manage the situation and map our preservation trees. Once E.A.B. hits, it will kill all of the ash trees left unprotected. There are currently several different types of treatments for E.A.B. Research continues everyday for more solutions. At this time, I have identified several products that are applied either as a basal bark trunk drench, or as a trunk injected treatment. Treatments vary with the size of the tree, the area it’s growing in, soil type, run-off potential, and how long the product will last. I recommend
checking the internet for more information on E.A.B. I am dedicated to trees being an arborist myself. More information and treatment options are forthcoming. We have notice this time with E.A.B. It will make it here to California in time. Besides treatments discussed here, I will think twice before planting any more ash trees on a job. This also includes the Raywood ash which is very popular here. In the last decade, Sudden Oak Death Syndrome has been creeping into our backyard. It is wiping out many of our heritage oaks with the speed of a light switch. We are still learning how to control that situation. About 50 years ago, Dutch Elm Disease began working over our Elm trees throughout the state and elsewhere. The war continues, especially in northern California. What’s the answer? What’s next? Education, Observation, Research, and Treatment will keep us going and hopefully most of our trees, too. New resistant cloned varieties of trees are always in development. Nature has its way of taking back some of its beautiful trees as it sees fit. Remember, God is in charge here, and we should not take our trees and our eco-system for granted.
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Colusa County Schools today announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. Each school and/or the central office have a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The household size and current income
criteria identified below will be used to determine eligibility for free, reduced-price, or full-price meal benefits. Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown here are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Children who receive Food Stamp (FS), California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payments (Kin-GAP), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) benefits are automatically eligible for free meals regardless of the income of the household in which they reside. Eligibility for a foster child is based on a separate application and solely on the amount of the child's “personal use” income. Application forms are being distributed to all households with a letter informing them of the availability of free and reduced-price meals for enrolled children. Applications are also available at the principal's office in each school. To apply for free or reduced-price meal benefits, households must complete an application and return it to the school for processing. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year. The information households provide on the application will be used to determine meal eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school or program officials. Requirements for school officials to determine eligibility for free and reduced-price benefits are as follows: For households receiving Food Stamp, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR benefits – applications need only include the enrolled child(ren)'s name, Food Stamp, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR case number, and the signature of an adult household member. For households who do not list a Food Stamp, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR case number, the application must include the names of all household members, the amount and source of the income received by each household
member, and the signature and corresponding Social Security number of an adult household member. If the household member who signs the application does not have a Social Security number, the household member must indicate on the application that a Social Security number is not available. Under the provisions of the free and reduced-
price meal policy, the determining official(s), as designated by the sponsor/agency, shall review applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the eligibility ruling may discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. Parents may also make a formal request for an appeal hearing of the decision and may do so orally or in writing with the sponsor/agency’s hearing official. Parents or guardians should contact their child(ren)’s school(s) for specific information regarding the name of the determining official and/or hearing official for a specific school, agency, or district. If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact the school. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the household's income falls at or below the levels shown above. Sponsors/agencies that use direct certification should add the following paragraph to their public release:Households that receive Food Stamp, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR benefits may not have to complete an Application for Free or Reduced-Price Meals or Free Milk. School officials will determine eligibility for free meals based on documentation obtained directly from the Food Stamp, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR office that a child is a member of a household currently receiving Food Stamp or FDPIR benefits
or an assistance unit receiving CalWORKs or Kin-GAP benefits. School officials will notify households of their eligibility, but those who do not want their child(ren) to receive free meals must contact the school. Food Stamp, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, and FDPIR households should complete an application if they are not notified of their eligibility.
colusA countY schools providing Free & reduced MeAls For children
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REAL ESTATEExclusivE 27.33-acrE homE sitE wEst of corning with morE than 1,275 fEEt of thomEs crEEk frontagE. amplE acrEagE for a homE, barn, stablE and morE. accEss to thrEE county roads. magnificEnt viEws of mt. shasta, lassEn and pacific cascadE coastal rangE. pricEd to sEll at $120,000. contact ownEr at (530) 848-2315
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HELP WANTEDsubstitutE paraEducator. williams ElEmEntary school for 2010-2011 school yEar salary rangE $12.50-$21.30/hr. two positions (aug-oct. 2010; aug-dEc 2010). rEQuirEmEnts: district application, two rEfErEncE lEttErs, doJ fingErprint clEarancE, drug scrEEning. must havE aa dEgrEE or pass paraEducator assEssmEnt tEst givEn by colusa co. officE of Education. call 530-473-2550 for additional information. opEn until fillEd.
studEnt supErvisor. williams ElEmEntary school for 2010-2011 school yEar. $9.86/hr. two positions (11:00 am - 12:30 pm); onE position (10:45 am - 12:30 pm, m-f). rEQuirEmEnts: district application, two rEfErEncE lEttErs, doJ fingErprint clEarancE, drug scrEEning. call 530-473-2550. opEn until fillEd.
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627 8th Street Williams “Meet & Greet Coffee Club” Every Third Sunday of the Month after 9:30 a.m. Mass Join us for refreshments and conversation
WiLLiAMS CoMMunitY Center ASSoCiAtion
ACtiVitieSVeteran’s Hall. 9th & ‘C’ Street. Williams, CA. MONDAY NIGHT BINGO: Everyone Welcome! Early Bird Games Starting Time at 6:00 P.M.Regular Games Begin at 6:30 P.M. WE WILL NOT BE PLAYING ON 5TH MONDAYS THIS YEAR. Refreshments Available at Reasonable Prices, Home Made Desserts. Game Day: Third Wednesday of the month, at 1:00 P.M. Join us for our tournament of the card game “Golf ”. Win prizes have fun meet people! Movie Day: Fourth Wednesday of the month, at 1:00 P.M. Price: FREE Refreshments: Soda & Candy are available at a low price. (Bring a Pillow-the seats are hard)
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CeLebrAte reCoVerY Meets every Friday night at 6:30 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church (north annex building) at 4th & Jay Streets in Colusa. CELEBRATE RECOVERY is a free program that addresses issues of alcoholism, codependency, drug addiction, and other hurts, habits and hang ups. CELEBRATE RECOVERY is open to anyone who is experiencing pain, brokenness, or just wants support and encouragement. We are an anonymous program. For further information, please call 458-2802.
MAke A diFFerenCe in
Your CoMMunitY The citizens for a better Williams hold meetings the 4th Thursday of every month beginning at 6:00pm. meetings are held at the Williams City Hall, everyone is welcome!!
PACiFiC FLYWAY QuiLterS
The county’s quilt guild. monthly meetings will be held the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Meeting starts at 7:00pm located at the Colusa Masonic Hall 311- 5th street.
CoLuSA FArMerS MArket:
neW LoCAtionThe Colusa Certified Farmer’s Market has moved to Memorial Park (10th & Market Street). Open every Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. through September 27. WIC/Senior Nutrition Coupons accepted.
MuSiC At tHe MuSeuMA FREE Concert at the Sacramento Valley Museum will be held, Thursday August 26th. Come enjoy the sounds from “The Hot Rods” playing hits from the 50’s & 60’s.
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deMoLition derbYThe Colusa Firefighters Association will be holding its 3rd Annual Demolition Derby on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Colusa County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5:00pm, Derby begins at 7:00pm. Tickets available at 750 Market Street. $15 per adult. $10 per child under 12.
CALLinG ALL WoMen oF AGriCuLture
Are you a woman dedicated to the survival of Agriculture? Unite as “California Women for Agriculture” (CWA) promote, and educate the importance of Agriculture. Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM. For more Information, contact Melodie Johnson at (530) 458-5130.
An iMPortAnt MeSSAGe FroM tHe FriendS oF tHe CoLuSA CountY
AniMAL SHeLterThere are citizens who would like to change, improve and strengthen the county animal laws. Areas of concern are leash law, dangerous dog, puppy mills, animal cruelty, kennel licenses. If you are concerned about certain situations in your area; would like to see the county ordinances strengthened so we can support the animal control officers please send an email to [email protected] and state where you would like to improvement. A community forum meeting will be announced at a later date.
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Cada escuela y/o oficina central tiene una copia de la política, que se puede revisar por cualquier persona interesada.El tamaño de la familia que reside en el hogar y el criterio de ingresos identificado aquí abajo será usado para determinar la elegibilidad para los beneficios de comidas gratuitas, de precio reducido, o de precio regular. Los niños de las familias que residen en hogares en los cuales sus ingresos son menos de los niveles mostrados aquí son elegibles para comidas gratuitas o de precio reducido. Los niños que reciben Estampillas de alimentos (Food Stamps), Oportunidad de Trabajo Y Responsabilidad Hacia Los Niños (California Work Opportunity, Cal WORKs), Pagos de Asistencia para Parientes Tutores (Kinship Guardian Assistance Program, Kin-GAP), o el Programa de Distribución de Alimentos en las Reservas Indígenas (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, FDPIR) son automáticamente elegibles para comidas gratuitas sin importar el ingreso de los miembros de la familia en el hogar en el que residen. La elegibilidad para un niño de crianza está basada en una solicitud separada y solamente en la cantidad del ingreso del niño de “uso personal”. Las solicitudes están siendo distribuidas a todos los hogares con una carta informándoles de la disposición de comidas gratuitas y de precios reducidos para los niños inscritos. Las solicitudes también están disponibles en la oficina del director en cada escuela. Para solicitar los beneficios de las comidas gratuitas y de precios reducidos, los miembros del hogar deben llenar la solicitud y regresarla a la escuela para ser procesada. Las solicitudes pueden ser entregadas en cualquier momento durante el año escolar. La información que las familias provean en la solicitud será utilizada para determinar la elegibilidad para las comidas y puede ser verificada en cualquier momento durante el año escolar por los oficiales del programa escolar. Los requisitos para que los oficiales determinen la elegibilidad para los beneficios de las comidas gratuitas y de precios reducidos son los siguientes: Para los miembros de la familia en casa recibiendo Estampillas de alimentos (Food Stamps), CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, o los beneficios de FDPIR – las aplicaciones necesitan solamente incluir el nombre del niño(s) inscrito en las estampillas de alimentos, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, o FDPIR el numero de caso, y la firma de un adulto miembro de la familia en casa. Para las familias que no presenten el numero de caso del programa de estampillas de alimentos, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, o FDPIR, la aplicación debe incluir los nombres de todos los miembros de
la familia en casa, la cantidad de ingresos que recibe cada miembro de la familia en casa y el número de Seguro Social correspondiente de un adulto de la familia en casa. Si el miembro de la familia en casa que firma la aplicación no tiene un numero de Seguro Social, debe indicar en la aplicación que no tiene un numero de Seguro Social disponible. Bajo las provisiones de la política de las comidas gratuitas y de precios reducidos, el oficial u oficiales nombrado y designado por el patrocinador / agencia deberá revisar las solicitudes y determinar la elegibilidad. Los padres o guardianes
que no estén satisfechos con la decisión de elegibilidad pueden abogar la decisión con el oficial determinante informalmente. Los padres también pueden hacer una petición formal para solicitar una audiencia sobre la decisión y pueden hacerlo oralmente o por escrito con el oficial de audiencia del patrocinador / agencia. Los padres o guardianes deben contactar a la(s) escuela(s) de su hijo(s) sobre información específica referente al nombre del oficial decisivo y/o el oficial de audiencia
para una escuela específica, agencia, o distrito. Si un miembro del hogar pierde su empleo o si el tamaño de la familia en el hogar aumenta, la familia debe contactar a la escuela. Tales cambios pueden hacer al niño o a la familia en casa elegible para los beneficios si el ingreso de la familia cae dentro de o por debajo de los niveles mostrados anteriormente. Los patrocinadores / agencias que usan la certificación directa deberán agregar el siguiente párrafo a sus medios de comunicación públicos:Las familias que reciben los beneficios de la Estampillas de Alimentos (Food Stamps), CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, o FDPIR puede que no tengan que llenar la Solicitud para Comidas o Leche Gratuitas o de Precio Reducido. Los oficiales de la escuela determinarán la elegibilidad para comidas gratuitas basado en la documentación obtenida de la oficina de las Estampillas de Alimentos (Food Stamps), Cal Works, Kin-GAP, o FDPIR que un niño es miembro de una familia que actualmente está recibiendo los beneficios de las Estampillas de Alimentos o los beneficios de FDPIR o una unidad de asistencia que está recibiendo los beneficios de CalWORKs o Kin-GAP. Los oficiales de la escuela notificarán a las familias de su elegibilidad, pero aquellos que no quieren que su(s) hijo(s) reciba(n) las comidas gratuitas deben contactar la escuela. Las familias que reciben las Estampillas de Alimentos, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, y FDPIR deben llenado la solicitud si no son notificados de su elegibilidad para la fecha.
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La Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos anunció que devolverá al Departamento del Tesoro $1.600 millones de dólares en dineros ahorrados durante las operaciones del Censo de 2010. El ahorro resultó de que toda la nación puso de su parte — 72 por ciento de los hogares devolvió por correo su formulario del Censo, lo que se tradujo en menores costos de seguimiento puerta a puerta. Por otro lado, un fondo de contingencia asignado a desastres naturales y fallas operativas no se utilizó y una fuerza laboral más productiva completó su labor de manera más eficiente. “Este fue un logro significativo. Quiero agradecer, a todos los habitantes del país por responder al censo, y a los más de 251 mil asociados de los sectores público y privado que, con nosotros, hicieron del Censo de 2010 un éxito,” dijo Robert Groves, director
de la Oficina del Censo. Por su parte, el secretario de Comercio, Gary Locke sostuvo que, “El Censo fue una tarea masiva con altos riesgos operativos y posibles excesos de presupuesto. Sin embargo, bajo el liderazgo del Dr. Groves y su equipo en la Oficina del Censo, tuvimos un conteo increíblemente exitoso que se hizo a tiempo y muy por debajo del presupuesto.” Alrededor de $800 millones de los dineros ahorrados provienen del fondo de contingencia para desastres naturales y fallas operativas, que no se utilizaron ya que no se registraron eventos de gran magnitud que interrumpieran la realización del censo en meses recientes. Otros $650 millones provienen de la labor de seguimiento puerta a puerta, que si bien fue exhaustiva, tuvo menor envergadura de la prevista, ya que 72 por
ciento de los hogares del país devolvió su formulario por correo. Esto significó que un número menor de domicilios tuvo que ser visitado en persona para obtener las respuestas al censo. Además, los 565 mil empleados contratados por el censo para llevar a cabo esta labor de seguimiento fueron más eficientes que en censos anteriores, lo que resultó en una reducción de costos. Un monto adicional de $150 millones en dineros ahorrados se dio como resultado de que otras operaciones como el conteo de la población de Alaska y las regiones tribales fue menor. El total ahorrado representa 22% del costo del Censo de 2010 para el año fiscal en curso. Las operaciones del censo continuarán por el resto del verano con una serie de rigurosos controles de calidad diseñados con el fin de garantizar un conteo exacto y completo
de la población. “Mi equipo administrativo y yo, en conjunto con la dedicada fuerza laboral del censo hemos trabajado diligentemente para garantizar que las labores de conteo se hagan bien y se ciñan a los tiempos estimados, siendo a la vez muy cuidadosos con los dineros de los contribuyentes”, señaló Groves. “Datos preliminares demuestran ya mejoras en la calidad del trabajo de campo incluso habiendo ahorrado estos fondos. Continuaremos enfocándonos en estas metas hasta que completemos todas las operaciones que hacen parte del Censo de 2010”, concluyó. Por ley, la Oficina del Censo debe entregar a fin de año un conteo de la población nacional y estatal, además del porcentaje de Representantes a la Cámara a que cada estado tiene derecho.
$1.600 Millones AhorrAdos durAnte el censo de 2010 serán devueltos Al depArtAMento del tesoro
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