In Case You Missed It: Week of Jan. 9-15

We began the week with our popular feature in which our contributor, Debra Dingman profiled Benny, the Lindgren Family's Corgi-Chihuahua mixed-breed dog. You will never guess what the dog's was and how it was changed.

As the week progressed we covered several of the DHS Rams' basketball games. Check our coverage out and . Last week, we also chose our first This is a feature that we hope to continue at Dixon Patch to recognize the accomplishments of young student athletes.

Last week we ran an article about the in Dixon and our contributor Brian Elsasser found some creative ways to re-purpose the water softeners once home owners uninstall them.

We caught up on the last week as they traveled to an Orland ranch to pick put goats for their Project. We profiled the . Our contributor, Bil Paul also answered a question asked by Dixon resident Jeff Brook, in his popular feature You Ask, Dixon Patch Answers.

Last week we watched at the Dixon City Council approved the request for qualification process on the despite concerns that the state would take over the site as part of the governor's proposed budget. .

We also learned about a last week that will be made available to DHS' Independent Studies program. The class is a Child Development and Parenting class that aims to teach students the fundamentals of the topics.

We also profiled the in which several Dixon businesses offer discounts to local military families.

Last week, our contributor Debra Dingman was at the installation of the We also did a story on one of Dixon's newest businesses. It's called (pronounced Kew-you) and it will cater to backcountry hunters and is operated by former NFL player Jason Hairston and his wife, Kirstyn.

Look for these and many other stories on the pages of Dixon Patch.