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grand opening event for the colusa county outreach facility a great success!
Williams honors most improved GPA
9th grade in order from left to right: Donna Sylvester, Jose Lopez, Jonathan Santos, and Lizeth Rivera.
10th grade in order from left to right: Alma Pina, Omsher Sahota, Estefania Aceves, and Favian Orozco. The Colusa County Outreach Faclity held their ribbong cutting on January 28, 2011. (Staff Photo)
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oodland Community College (WCC) has officially planted another seed to grow the next generation of college educated workers that the city of Williams, Colusa County and the entire North Central Valley Region of California will need to thrive in the knowledge based economy of the 21st Century. Today’s much anticipated ribbon cutting for the WCC Colusa County Outreach Facility (WCC-CCOF) was a great success, marking the first public higher education institution to have a permanent facility located in the county. Colusa County was one of only eight counties in the state of California which did not have a permanent public higher education facility located within its
boundaries. More than 50 guests, faculty, staff, community members, and local elected officials attended the ceremony which was emceed by Dr. Angela Fairchilds, WCC President. Other speakers included State Senator Doug LaMalfa, Colusa County Board of Supervisors Mark Marshall and Kim Vann, Yuba Community College District (YCCD) Chancellor Dr. Nicki Harrington, City of Williams Mayor Angie Fulcher, Colusa County Office of Education Board Member Brenda Miller, TRIO Director Art Pimentel, WCC Academic Senate President Monica Chahal, and YCCD Board of Trustees members Gary Sandy, Ben Pearson and Xavier Tafoya. This project has come to fruition thanks in large part to funding from YCCD’s November
williams winter reading rendezvous Submitted to the WPR
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at 11:00 to hear exciting stories and participate in fun activities. This program is made possible with support from Denny’s Restaurants. Adults and Teens are also encouraged to drop by and learn about our new e-Book and e-Audiobook services, as well as our ongoing job hunting services JobNow and Job Accelerator. For further information, stop by the Williams library to speak to a librarian or pick up a flyer. The library is open hours, TuesdayThursday 10:30am-6:00 pm and Saturday 10:00am-2:00 pm. You can also call us at (530) 473-5955 or visit our new website at http://www. countyofcolusa.org/library.
2006 Measure J Facilities Bond, along with the financial support of Colusa County and the work of the City of Williams. The facility is located on 99 Ella Street in Williams. In the future, Colusa County Office of Education offices will be adjacent 11th grade in order from left to right: to the CCOF providing numerous Benito Patino, Tania Ocampo, Tyler McKnight, and Elva Plaza. opportunities to share resources. “I am so happy that Woodland Community College has fulfilled a promise to bring a permanent college facility to Colusa County,” said Dr. Angela Fairchilds, WCC President. “We look forward to continuing to serve our students in this new facility and expanding higher education services in the future.” 12th grade in order from left to right:
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goat. Kelsey McKinley of Maxwell 4-H and Kristine Martin, formerly of Colusa 4-H brought a workshop on choosing market lambs and also provided hands on instruction on how to set up lambs in the show ring. A gestation, lambing, tail docking, castrating and vaccination clinic was presented by Cindy Freed. This workshop provided the participants with hands on experience with vaccines by giving an IM (intramuscular) injection into an orange. Continued on Page 2
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ay Harrison Stamps Sr., a 50+ year resident of Arbuckle peacefully passed away at Colusa Regional Medical Center in Colusa, California on February 4, 2011 at the age of 72. Jay was born in Arbuckle, California on May 29, 1938. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 49 years, Barbara Ann Stamps, their son James Stamps, and his father Benjamin ‘bud’ Stamps. He is survived by his loving children Jay Stamps Jr. of Arbuckle, Jennie Green of Arbuckle, Michael Stamps of Williams, and his mother Pauline Curtis of Fort Bragg, California. He is lovingly remembered by his grandchildren: Andrew Stamps of Marysville, Lloyd Green Jr. of Williams, Travis Green of Arbuckle, and McKenna Stamps of Williams; Great-grandchild Bailey Stamps of Marysville; son-in-law Lloyd Green Sr.; daughter-in-law Heidi Stamps; siblings Tonya Baker of Fort Bragg, Joseph O’Brian of Illinois; and step-father Bob Curtis of Fort Bragg. Jay graduated from Pierce High School in 1957. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army with his best friend Rusty Brookins. Upon returning from leave in 1958, he asked his high school sweetheart, Barbara Knutson, hand in marriage. Jay was called back for duty and was stationed in Frankfurt Germany, he was stationed there for two years. After his time of service, they moved back to Arbuckle in 1960 with a newborn son James Edwards Stamps, and begin their family. Jay worked for Atran’s Garage, a car dealership, as a mechanic. He later worked a few short years for Wallace Brothers and then for Richard Charter at T & P Farms for many years after.
His Hobbies were working on anything he can get his hands on. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix. He was a locksmith, loved to take photos and working in his dark room developing films. He loved playing ragtime music on his player piano. Jay never learned to read music, he could only play by ear. It was so fun and exciding to hear him play. Jay was known for performing in the Alexander Bar as well in the Arbuckle Hotel and Herb’s Bar. If he saw a piano, he would play it. One Christmas, Jay played Santa Clause at the Alexander Camp for all the kids, he dressed in a red Santa suit and handed out candy. Jay loved to make people laugh, and was always willing to helping others. One of his pride joys was his rebuilt1925 Model T Truck that was constructed from the ground up by Jay himself. The car although remained in the garage he occasionally drove it back and forth to work. Jay and his wife Barbara will be eternally reunited together at graveside services held at the Arbuckle Cemetery on Monday, February 14, 2011 at ten thirty in the morning. The Stamps Family would like to take this time to also thank Casey Cox and Wes Robinson for their helping during Jay’s time of need. In addition to the Colusa Regional Medical Center ER, ICU, and Station B for their loving care for our Dad. The family would also like to thank Tom and Perry Charter in there Friendship with our Dad.
Jay Harrison Stamps Sr. 1938 - 2011
Daddy, “Bumps”, you will be Dearly missed.
YCCD chancellor to retire Yuba Community College District (YCCD) Chancellor to Retire Marysville, CA – Dr. Nicki Harrington, Chancellor of the Yuba Community College District, will retire at the end of the academic year, June 30, 2011, after more than 35 years of experience in higher education. Dr. Harrington has led YCCD, a multi-college district consisting of Yuba College and Woodland Community College, since February 2002. Having begun her career in higher education as a Faculty Member, she subsequently served in Dean, Vice President, Superintendent/President and Chancellor positions. She has held faculty and administrative positions in both two and four year colleges and universities, and has served in three CEO positions in the past 14 years. In 2008-09 Dr. Harrington served as the President of the Chief Executive Officers of the California Community Colleges, and in 2009 as the Chair of the Economic Development Program Advisory Committee for the State of California. She also sits on the Board of the Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization (SACTO), and the Sacramento Region’s Linking Education and Economic Development (LEED) Board. “She successfully transitioned us from a single college district to a multi-college district with the accreditation of Woodland
grand openinG The Colusa County Outreach Facility houses the following: 4 classrooms accommodating 120 students; Office space for student services, faculty, and administrative support; 2 Conference rooms, break areas, and vending machines; and a Sustainable design which will lead to a minimum LEED silver certification – priorities focused on environmental/air quality, water conservation, materials, energy, etc. Classes started on January 18, 2011 and currently the CCOF is experiencing the highest enrollment on record in the last seven years, with most classes being full. For more information on the CCOF please visit our website at http://wcc. yccd.edu/about/colusa.aspx The Yuba Community College District spans eight counties and nearly 4,200 square miles of territory in rural, northcentral California. It has colleges in Marysville and Woodland, an educational center in Clearlake, and will be adding outreach facilities in Sutter and Colusa Counties as part of the Measure J facilities bond. For more information about YCCD please visit our website at www.yccd.
Community College as the 110th college in the state, led us through a successful facilities bond campaign, the first in our district’s 84 year history, and strengthened our strategic direction and financial position in a time of economic downturn,” said Xavier Tafoya, Chair of the YCCD Board of Trustees. “She will be hard to replace.” “My tenure at YCCD has been quite rewarding and I will always look back at my years here with fond memories,” Dr. Harrington said. “Retiring at the end of this academic year is bitter sweet. I’m sad to leave but at the same time I leave with peace of mind knowing that the District is in sound financial shape and headed in the right direction.” The District will begin a national search for the next Chancellor immediately, with an expected start date of Summer 2011. The Yuba Community College District spans eight counties and nearly 4,200 square miles of territory in rural, north-central California. It has colleges in Marysville and Woodland, an educational center in Clearlake, and will be adding outreach facilities in Sutter and Colusa Counties as part of the Measure J facilities bond. For more information about YCCD please visit our website at www.yccd.edu.
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over 60 youth 4-h attend field day Dr. Celina Johnson from California State University Chico attended the field day to present carcass evaluation and stomach analysis seminars. Dr. Matthew Portillo, Butte County 4-H advisor and Mike Cook, Butte County 4-H Livestock Committee Chair gave every member experience in ultra sound readings and calculating back fat. Louis Cairo’s donated beverages and lunches, consisting of lamb, including shepherd’s pie and lamb gyros. Cindy Freed provided barbecued goat meat, salad and dessert. Cristy Edwards, co-owner of Louis Cairo’s was assisted by Hi 4-H members Kaily McKinley and Searah Robertson. As an observer of the program, Edwards said she was very impressed with the presentations and the enthusiasm of the participants the day of the Field Day, and that she is happy Louis Cairo’s could help a little. “If we as business people can provide assistance to the youth in some way, we are pleased to do it. We want to show goodwill to our youth and our community,” she said.
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postal service to adjust prices Submitted to the WPR Stamp Price Remains 44 cents; Impact to Retail Customers Minimal
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he first U.S. Postal Service price change in two years will have minimal impact on retail customers who will continue to pay only 44 cents for a stamp. The prices filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission today will become effective April 17. Highlights of the pricing proposal include: • First-Class letters (1 oz.) remain unchanged at 44 cents, • First-Class letter additional ounces increase to 20 cents, • Postcards will cost 29 cents, • Letters to Canada or Mexico (1 oz.) increase to 80 cents, and • Letters to other international destinations will remain unchanged at 98 cents. “While changing prices is always a difficult
decision, we have made every effort to keep the impact minimal for consumers and customers doing business with us at retail lobbies,” said Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe. “We will continue to balance our business needs against the needs of our customers.” The overall average increase across all mailing services is capped by law at 1.7 percent – at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index – although actual percentage price increases for various products and services will vary. Prices will change for other mailing services, including Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services and Extra Services. Larger volume business mailers will see price increases in a variety of categories. Detailed pricing information will be available later today online at www.usps. com/prices. Today’s announcement does not affect Express Mail and Priority Mail prices. In July 2010, the Postal Service filed an exigent price proposal that was rejected by the Postal Regulatory Commission in September.
The Postal Service filed an appeal of that decision with the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in November and awaits a decision. Faced with decreased mail volume traced to the recession and increased use of the Internet, the Postal Service continues to face a daunting financial crisis. Increasing prices is one of a series of solutions the Postal Service proposed in March 2010 to address the crisis. Other actions outlined in the March plan included changes to delivery frequency, restructuring prepayments of future retiree health benefits, creating a more flexible workforce and expanding access to products and services to places more convenient to customers. In December, Donahoe began a reorganization of all administrative and managerial functions as part of his vision to operate “leaner, faster and smarter.” The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses, and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
california fairs at-risk Submitted to the WPR In order to measure the impact of Governor Brown’s proposed 100 percent cut of state funding for California’s fairs, the California Fairs Alliance developed a list of fairs that will be most atrisk for temporary or permanent closure. The basic formula for selecting the listed fairs relied on their 2009 year-end fiscal statements (latest available). Those fairs whose operating income showed a 20 percent or greater reliance on state support were considered at risk as well as those fairs that experienced a net loss in 2009 and have an operating reserve of less than five percent. This list is not meant to suggest that the remaining 49 fairs
are not also “at-risk” as a result of the elimination of state funding. Fairs that had a difficult 2010 season and/or other factors could easily be added to the most at-risk list. The 2010-11 budget numbers are just now becoming available and we expect this list to grow. CFA will release an updated list next week. Fairs operate on a calendar year and funding for 2011 is secure. These impacts are projected for 2012. Most At-Risk List 1. Butte County Fair 2. Colorado River County Fair 3. Colusa County Fair 4. Glenn County Fair 5. Humboldt County Fair 6. Inter-Mountain Fair of Shasta County 7. Kings Fair 8. Lake County Fair
9. Lassen County Fair 10. Mariposa County Fair 11. Mendocino County Fair 12. Merced County Spring Fair 13. Modoc District Fair 14. Monterey County Fair 15. Mother Lode Fair 16. Placer County Fair 17. Plumas-Sierra County Fair 18. Sacramento County Fair 19. San Benito County Fair 20. San Joaquin County Fair 21. Santa Clara County Youth Fair 22. Schools Agriculture and Nutrition Fair 23. Shasta District Fair 24. Southern California Fair 25. Tehama District Fair 26. Trinity County Fair 27. Tulare County Fair 28. Tulelake-Butte Valley Fair 29. The Valley Fair
california fairs at-risk Submitted to the WPR Also Threatens $126 Million in Annual Tax Revenue to State’s General Fund
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he Brown Administration’s plan to eliminate annual funding for California statewide network of fairs is expected to put 29 of them at risk of closure and could end up costing the General Fund $57.4 million in lost annual income, the California Fairs Alliance warned today. “The fair network generates more than $126 million in direct tax income for the state every year,” said Stephen Chambers of the California Fairs Alliance (CFA). “That represents nearly a four-to-one return on the
state’s overall $32 million investment. In this light, the budget plan actually dries up an income stream that flows to the state from California fairs.” Along with a potential net income loss, the proposal could drive 29 fairs - including dozens of primarily rural fairs - completely out of business. This would result in a major economic ripple effect by killing jobs and related economic activities, according to CFA, which today also released the list of the 29 at-risk fairs and the formula for determining their status. “Fair funding is seed money that creates a foundation from which the fairs are able to build up their true economic impact. While larger fairs may no longer need the platform provided by the funding, the majority of small and medium fairs do,” said Chambers. “If you destroy this foundation, the whole network is disrupted. If the ‘fair return’ to the state in tax revenue is reduced by just 30 percent, this aspect of the Governor’s budget proposal will bleed red ink from the General Fund.” CFA noted that the financial impact of California fairgrounds is well documented by the state of California, which recently issued a report, California Fairs: Statewide Economic Impacts, which found its economic contributions to be significant, including: $2.8 billion in consumer spending, $855 million in income, 25,000 full-time jobs and $126 million in state and local taxes. Absent proposed budget cuts, the fair network appears healthy. The fair network experienced a strong 2010 season with an overall growth
in attendance and revenue. Budgets for the 2011 season are approved and funded and industry leaders expect another successful fair season as fairs continue to provide affordable, local, family recreational and educational experiences. “We anticipate the state’s direct return on its investment to fairs to top $150 million in 2011 plus the added benefit of more than 30,000 full-time job equivalents,” said Chambers. “That income, those jobs and the future of 29 fairgrounds will be in serious jeopardy in 2012 unless we find alternatives to the Governor’s proposal.” For these reasons, California fair officials have contacted Governor Brown’s office and legislators, said Chambers, to explore ways to trim fair funding and provide alternative funding mechanisms that won’t compromise the ability of fairgrounds to generate revenue for state and local governments. “We are hopeful that with a more strategic combination of budget reductions, as well as greater local control and flexibility, we will be able to protect the fair network and increase income to state and local governments,” Chambers said. “Furthermore, a more thoughtful plan will ensure the survival of the thousands of small businesses and nonprofits that rely on fairs and fairgrounds in California.” The California Fairs Alliance will be presenting their concerns and proposing alternative solutions during the legislative budget hearings next week.
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I know, write? By nikki hancock Life is… long. We’ve all heard it a thousand times, whether it be after the passing of a loved one or as a justification to stay out an extra hour or have one more cocktail than maybe necessary. “Life is short.” Often followed by something such as “Live it up!” I see the reasoning behind the cliché. Looking back, it does seem that time flies so much quicker than we can quite comprehend. And anyone who has prematurely said ‘goodbye’ to a friend or loved one knows the poignancy of regret. But I’m here this week to play Devil’s Advocate a bit. I say to hell with that… life is long! So yeah, live it up. Live it up in the best way possible, while making the best decisions possible and feeling as good as you can… because if you don’t make the best decisions and the right choices, you may have to live with the consequences for a long, long time. And while an 85-year life span may well be a short time in the grand scheme of the universe, 31,025 days is a painfully long time to endure an ‘I heart Joe’ tattoo on your shoulder blade when Joe turned out to be a financially-dependent beerbellied narcisist after three years of marriage and two affairs. I’m not saying don’t have fun. Contrarily, I believe having fun and laughing to be the keys to longevity. However, if this life does pass by in such a flash that we rarely can remember each moment rather than a passing blur of events, doesn’t it make more sense to plan things a little more carefully and take control of where our lives are going rather than sit back and see where life lands us? I’m talking about planned direction. Decisive action and careful decision making. Are you saving for emergencies or do you live by the adage that you can’t take money to the grave? Money may not be everything but it does make the world go ‘round and 31,025 days is also a painfully long time to be driving that car that wails an unbearable screech when you make a right hand turn and has to be put into reverse to start (this is me speaking from experience). Maybe that ‘foolproof plan’ sounds great at the time but is this something that may potentially land you in jail? Prison? And sure that time may pass with the blink of an eye but lets look ten years down the road with group showers and parole meetings in the distant pass when you still have to put “Convicted Felon” on every housing and job application and you are stuck sleeping in a friend’s spare room and working odd jobs to barely make ends meet. That’s a lousy way to spend 31,025 days. My point is, think it through. Have fun, yes, but after, and only after, you’ve put in some work and planning for your life. Nobody is going to plan it for you and what fun would that be anyway? Nikki Hancock may be reached at nhancockreporter@yahoo.com.
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McNUGGETS? By LLOYD GREEN JR.
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would like to issue both a word of caution and a confirmation. We all know for many of years it has been the side joke to guess on what McDonalds Chicken McNuggets are made out of. If you google the question, you will find many of answers and even a video showing this disturbing process on how the nuggets are made from a pink goop of meat. Well just the other day, my Mom surprised me with lunch. We had the normal 10 piece chicken McNugget meal, and my little cousin had the McNugget HappyMeal®. As I was enjoying the meal I bit down into something hard. Thinking it was the normal over crispy batter, I bit into it again with no avail. Then I found something hard, upon my discovery it was a piece of chicken bone. Yes, a real piece of bone. Only about a ½ inch long, and it was a bit disturbing; however at least I now know that they are made of real chicken meat. I am just glad that I was the one to discover the bone and not my little cousin who could of easily choked. My mom was disturbed as well; however, we joked about how when I was younger, about 5 or 6 years old, at the Arbuckle Town Pool I was eating chicken poppers from the gas station down the street when I actually choked on a piece of bone. To my amazement, the only person to come to my rescue was my mother; while the lifeguards at that time sat in their chairs looking at me. Luckily I got it up before mom started the Heimlich. Needless to say, I haven’t been very fond of chicken or eating anything off a bone, or that contains bones after that point. I understand that ‘Quick Mart’ chicken may come with its consequences yet when Chicken McNuggets are marketed to small children, everyone believes they would be safe. Well, a word of caution. If you are feeding Chicken McNuggets to your smaller children, it might be best to break them up into smaller bites, and feel around because the one in a million could fall into the wrong hands. So now the question, will I continue to eat Chicken McNuggets? Yeah, I will. I will just remember to eat each piece carefully; which could be a good thing.
Tails of the Collie: It has been a while since I wrote anything about Bailey, and she is doing just great. She is growing like a weed and is active and hyper as ever. The old saying that they calm down once they have been fixed, all lies.. all lies.. Of course that was meant to be humorous. She loves playing ‘stick’ her version of catch because the catching part only lasts about a few throws before she is tired of it, and generally leads me to just saying “get the stick” and she will run over to it look at it and come back to me as if she is saying “the stick is right here..” Recently I got a dog house for her that she absolutely loves. It is ASPCA approved and I think that she couldn’t be more comfortable. It has rubber flaps for the door to keep the warmth in and attempt to keep the weather out. It has just enough room for her to be comfortable but still enough room for her to expand. So those who like the Igloo style doggie houses, I think that your pup will be a happy pup in an ASPCA approved dog house. Surprisingly it wasn’t that expensive either, around $50 with the shipping from Walmart.com. Just make sure you have at least two people when assembling it. It can be quite a puzzle and unless your stretch Armstrong and feel like climbing in the dog house, its best to have an extra set of hands when snapping on the roof.
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nce in a while the articles that I put in the history column strike a cord with the readers, and I always enjoy the feedback from you and your additions to the stories. Some of you remember the event, or had family members in the articles, and sometimes they just tug at your heart strings. This was the case of last edition’s article, with the letter home from our county’s soldiers during World War II. The letter, written by Ralph Reckers of Maxwell, told of receiving the hometown paper and how all the local boys in the unit enjoyed hearing of events from home. He also lamented that none of them got any mail and how they felt like orphans and that getting the local news kept them connected with home. The letter touched the heart of the owner and publisher of the Williams Pioneer Review and he contacted me about sending the Review to all the young men and women of the county, where ever they may be serving. So with that, Lloyd Green Jr. and I started trying to connect with someone who would help us in this endeavor. Thanks to Buffy at Impact, we were given a list of young men and women who are serving our country. If you would like to have the paper sent to someone in your family who is serving our country, please contact the Williams Pioneer Review and we will do our best to see that the news of home finds them wherever they are. We would also like to invite families who would like our hero’s emails and letters to be shared with our townspeople, to send them on to the paper and we will happily print them as they did in the past.
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By denise denton-rinzler Fundraising Season
Along with hunting and fishing seasons, Colusa has Fundraising Season. Seems like everyone (yourself included!) has something to sell. There are fundraisers for sports, yearbooks, wildlife, school clubs, water conservation, field trips, camps, community clubs, libraries, museums, various diseases, and a long list of other deserving causes. We spend considerable time exchanging tickets. “Okay, I’ll buy
your boxed candy and you buy my spaghetti dinner raffles.” It’s a kind of Fundraiser Merry-Go-Round. Very dizzy-ing. You almost have to keep a score card. Some folks buy all their own tickets instead of selling. They’re scared to death that people are going to start running away at the sight of them. A reminder: all this fundraising is about helping people. Perhaps, in these economically rascally times, you can’t always buy a ticket. There are other ways to help. Consider
volunteering your time, donating stuff you don’t need, or using talents like gardening, sewing, singing, auto mechanics, tutoring or barbering to help someone in need. Kindness is always in season. If you don’t have money to offer, be generous in spirit. Find other ways to help those causes that speak most to your heart and give willingly with minimal crabbiness. But if you do happen to have just a few dollars, I’ve got two tickets for a fabulous prize …
thoughs I’ve had By Kathy Craigo I’m back, but I’m not the same. I’m in love. Yep that’s right; I’m in love with a little guy named Vaughn Jaymes Craigo. I’m a grandma for the very first time. I’ve always been one of those women who didn’t really care one way or another if I had a grandchild. However, I have to say that when it happens, when you see that little child who is a part of your own child that attitude changes. It was a cold snowy night in Glendive, Montana when Vaughn was born on December 20. It was almost Christmas and we knew that we would have a new little Craigo for the Christmas celebration. We had all braved the icy roads to travel the 40 miles from the kids’ home in Beach, ND to the hospital in Glendive. I woke up that morning to see blizzard conditions, but knew it wasn’t enough to keep me from getting to that hospital. My son Val and his wife Tara chose not to know the gender of their baby before his birth, so we were all waiting in anticipation, and
wondering which it would be; boy or girl. I have to admit I was pulling for a boy since he would be my son’s child. I had visions of reliving all the fun of raising a boy without the hassle. So when Val had his moment to come out of the delivery room and announce; “It’s a boy!” I may have been a little more excited than expected. Then they brought baby Vaughn to the nursery. I watched as my son, my big boy suddenly changed. My kid is a big guy, but as he reached out his big hand to gently touch the tiny hand of his little boy it was a moment I won’t forget. I watched as my little boy became a father, a protector of his own child. It is really hard to know how you will feel when first you see your grandchild. What I felt was this overwhelming sense of love. I stood staring at this beautiful baby boy. I couldn’t really say much. I just felt love and the urge to cry. And then, they said we could hold him. There were a lot of us standing there. His other
grandmother and his grandfather, all of his aunties were there. But, Val just looked at me and see, “. . . here you go Mom.” I couldn’t have felt better. Now I know what my ‘grandparent’ friends mean when they say there isn’t anything quite like being a grandparent. Your outlook on life changes a little. You also travel more. Well, at least I will. I’m going to make the trip to North Dakota four times a year now. I can’t let that little guy grow up without knowing me. Thank goodness for technology. We are all setting up Skype on our computers. It will be great to watch as Vaughn changes and grows. I can see him every day even when I’m not there. And with technology he can see me every day even though I’m 1,500 miles away. And so, the circle of life goes on. We are so lucky to know the joy of parenthood, and now for me, the blessing of being Grandma. Just a thought . . . Contact Kathy Craigo at kcraigo66@hotmail.com
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a THE NEWS BACK THEN b e headlines of the past f 2/14/1878
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Williams Farmer 2/1/1913 “YOU WILL NEVER MISS THE BOOZE ‘TILL THE TOWN GOES DRY” At 12 o’clock next Monday night, February 4th, the eight saloons in Williams will bow to the will of the voters at the November election and cease the sale of alcoholic drinks. For the first time in thirty six years the town will be “dry.” In this connection it is interesting to note that the first saloon was started in a shack on the Pat Hough corner by a man named Jackson. This was about the year 1876, a few months previous to the construction of the railroad into town.
Williams Farmer 2/1/1917 FIRE AT HOTEL SOON OUT Sunday morning there was a wee bit of excitement at the Williams Hotel, at five o’clock, when the house was aroused by the alarm of fire. The assistant cook lit the oil fire in the big range, not noticing that the oil had been leaking during the night and was thick on the floor under the stove. When he applied a match to the burner, this oil caught fire and sent up clouds of smoke. The Chinese was considerably frightened and struck out for the wash house across the track, to get his superior, at a gait that would make Barney Oldfield ashamed of his big blitz. By this time Mrs. Gust was on the scene and after calling husband went to arouse the rest of the house. In this she was ably assisted by Julian Levy, who made a circuit of the main halls seventeen times in twelve and a half seconds. He also rescued a man and his wife in room 4, who were unable to open their door. In the meantime Mr. Gust had shut off the oil, smothered the fires and was giving first aid to the Chinese cook. The guest soon saw that there was no danger and returned to their rooms. No alarm was rung.
PLANS FOR ARCH HERE The blue prints for the proposed arch over E Street at 6th, and to be erected in honor of the pioneer fathers and the sons and daughters, is here and in the possession of Mrs. M. Tedford, the originator of the idea. The arch would be an attractive addition to our town and we hope it is promptly financed and built. It will be built of steel and concrete and will display the word “Williams” in electric lights over E Street and facing both east and west. The two columns at each side will bear a bronze plaque with the names of the pioneers in relief on them. This handsome structure will cost in the neighborhood of $1,000. Williams Farmer 2/1/1918 COLUSA COUNTY GIRLS VISIT PRESIDENT AT WASHINGTON On a recent visit to the Atlantic Coast, two Colusa county girls, Miss Cordelia Stovall and Miss Ada Clark, of Williams spent a week in Washington D. C. While there, they enjoyed the distinction of a visit to the White House, Capitol building and the U. S. Mint. They were unfortunate in picking the date of their visit as President Wilson was not at home on that day, but they met Vice President Marshall, who invited them to sit in the President’s chair, and who after chatting a few
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mrs. susan tate, one of the pioneer ladies of colusa dies... hers was first marrage in colusa
butte city bridge washes away - it was of iron costing $30,000 and gave way to six feet of water against it
minutes presented each of the young ladies with a flower from a bouquet on the chief executive’s desk. They were shown through the building, and taken to the United States Mint, where they witnessed the making of many dollars in paper money. The young ladies enjoyed their trip east immensely, but each of them feels that the best part was the time spent in the national capitol, and especially that day on which they were permitted to view the more intimate surroundings and lives of the chief executive of our great Republic and his official family.
Williams Farmer 1/15/1918 TO WIN THIS WAR
by snow. Few townspeople were concerned with the potential damage snow would cause and readily enjoyed the novelty. The snow began falling at 4 a. m. and continued for the next 14 hours tapering off at 6 p.m. In the Williams area the snow measured from 8 to 12 inches. Clyde Endeman of Endeman’s Feed and Pellet Mill Inc. credits the Williams Firemen for saving his large hay barn from more serious damage. Using four inch hose the firemen began washing the snow off the big barns metal roof at about three in the afternoon and continued the washing operation until 10 that night. Even with this action of some rafters were damaged.
The manufacturers tractors and their representatives and the farmers are making every effort to cooperate with the requests of the State Council of Defense appointed by our Governor Stephens and the Department of Agriculture of the University of California to increase the production of the forage crops and food stuffs, says out old townsman L. J. Gauthier, of the C. L. Best Gas Tractor Co…. Every day that a tractor is worked in the field it replaces a number of horses. The feed required to sustain the horses can be utilized for war purposes or for growing beef and dairy products. The importance of the use of improved farm machinery is seen by our Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, for he has ordered that the farmers and their skilled labor be placed on a lower classification in order that the farmer may grow crops and their skilled labor may assist them, due to the fact that one skilled man with improved machinery can replace several unskilled men. Until this war is won let us all uphold our superiors and assist one another to the extent of our ability.
Williams Farmer 1/13/1953 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO INSTALL STREET SIGNS IN WILLIAMS Williams will soon take on a citified appearance, with large attractive street signs on every corner block in the city. Williams, according to the last census had the largest growth of any city in the state, (40 per cent growth in ten years) according to government released census figures. Charles Stone, president of the Williams Chamber of Commerce, presided at a meeting of the chamber Wednesday night. Says President Stone, “this is a big job for a the local chamber, to place signs at every intersection of our city, so if anyone wishes to come forward and be a member of the Williams Chamber it will be to their advantage as well as to the City of Williams, and will also finance progressive improvements of the city. The City Council is cooperating with the Chamber in this project, is furnishing equipment and helpers, but the funds are coming from the treasury of the Williams Chamber. “It would be a fine thing if the citizens, who have the welfare of our town at heart, would join with the other members in working to build a bigger and better Williams.”
Williams Farmer 1/17/1973 SNOW BLANKETS WESTSIDEHOLIDAY FOR YOUNG; BUILDINGS COLLAPSE Monday was like a midwinter holiday as the entire west side of the county was blanketed
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Williams Farmer 2/7/1973 ARCH FUND AT HALF WAY MARK The Williams Memorial Arch Fund has climbed past the mid-way mark with a total of $1550 in the account. A total of $2000 was set with an April 15th deadline for raising the money. The funds will be used to replace the lighted “Williams” sign on the Memorial Arch on E, or Williams Street. The initial work on reconstruction of the Memorial Arch was undertaken in October when members of the Richmond Gun Club, located just east of Williams, donated both the material and labor for painting the arch after Steve LaGrande and Bob Weston patched the portion chipped out a number of years ago by a lumber truck.
LOCAL BOY CHOSEN FOR THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS Mike Hancock, a senior at Idaho State University, was the 8th round draft choice of the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. Mike has been an outstanding tight end for the ISU team. Following graduation from Williams High in 1968, Mike played two years of football at Yuba before transferring to the Pocatello School. He is the son of Carl and Betty Hancock of Williams.
Williams Farmer 2/14/1973 WESTERN COLUSA COUNTY IS FLOODED; MUCH ROAD DAMAGE Western Colusa County was hit by flash flooding Tuesday and Wednesday. Those who were not up and about on Tuesday night we incredulous when they viewed the water damage on Wednesday. A steady downpour on Tuesday coupled with almost torrential rains in the foothill areas, was just too much water for the already saturated ground to handle. All highways except for SR 20 east out of Williams were closed late Tuesday and early Wednesday. Rain gauges in the valley recorded from 2.5 to 4 inches of rain on Tuesday with heavier rain in the hills. Between Arbuckle and Williams, Sand and Cortina Creeks became rushing rivers; sending as much as three feet of water over the freeway. In the Berlin area, several sections of the railroad bed were completely washed away, leaving rails suspended in mid air. Cars were forced off the highway at the height of the flow; the water deep enough to flow into the windows of smaller economy models. West of Williams, the East camp, Freshwater lateral, Davis, Hankins and Walnut roads were closed by water.
A portion of the road washed away at the intersection of Pumphouse and East Camp. The flood waters cut a wide swath coming down from Hill Road across Walnut and Hankins to the Glenn Colusa irrigation canal, and dropping into the canal with a deafening roar. In Williams, one twenty minute period recorded four tenths of an inch of rain, indication that more than an inch of rain fell in one hour. Despite the efforts of street department personnel, drains filled and streets were flooded. Sixth Street by the arch was flooded but it quickly cleared. The most severely high portion of town was North Street, and 6th and 7th north of B Street. Because of the threat of more rain and high water, the Williams City Council called a special session on Wednesday afternoon. Mayor Dave Pennington, Public Works Director Rhoba McKinnley, and Fire Chief Glenn Manor were given authority to take whatever emergency action needed to protect the city and its occupants should a flood threat arise. Some damage at the sewer plant was noted and sand bagging of the pumping facilities was authorized. Permission was given to hire extra men for public works was given if the situation was warranted. Plans were made to have the city water checked for containments and the Migrant Camp was available for use as an evacuation center.
Williams Farmer 2/21/1973 FINDS STAGE DEPOT SIGN Remodeling work this past week at Louis Cairo’s restaurant discovered a sign for Union Stage Depot. Old timers in the area remember that the stage ran from Williams to the Resorts in the Western foothills and Lake County. Louis said he plans to give it to the Sacramento Valley Museum.
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CAtholiC ChurCh of the The congregation of the Arbuckle United Annunciation Methodist Church invites the community 627 8th Street Williams “Meet & Greet to attend their annual Chicken/Ham Coffee Club” Every Third Sunday of the Dinner to be held on Sunday, February 13, Month after 9:30 a.m. Mass Join us for from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Arbuckle Fire Hall. refreshments and conversation Tickets for adults are $10.00, Children 4 • yrs. - 12 yrs. $4.00 and those 3 and under WILLIAMS COMMUNITY CENTER are free. A beautiful quilt made and ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES donated by Barbara Peterson will be raffled. Veteran’s Hall. 9th & ‘C’ Street. Tickets for the quilt raffle are being sold Williams, CA by Florence Uhland. There is something MONDAY NIGHT BINGO: Everyone for all ages because the very popular Welcome! Early Bird Games Starting Time at Opportunity Drawing items, which are 6:00 P.M. Regular Games Begin at 6:30 P.M. donated by local businesses and members WE WILL NOT BE PLAYING ON 5TH of the congregation, are available for adults. MONDAYS THIS YEAR. Refreshments In addition the home made bake table has Available at Reasonable Prices, Home Made delicious items for everyone. Of course, the Desserts. Game Day: Third Wednesday of fishing booth is always fun for the children. the month 1: PM Bring your own game. Join Tickets for the dinner may be purchased us to play games, have fun and meet people! at the door or from any member of the Movie Day: Fourth Wednesday of the month 1:00 PM February 23, 2011: Grumpy Old Men YOU CAN EMAIL IT YOU CAN MAIL IT TO March 23, 2011: Mall Cop Price: FREE TO US AT: US AT: Refreshments: publisher@ PO Box 1124 Popcorn, Soda & williamspioneerreview. Williams, CA 95987 Candy are available com at a low price. (Bring a Pillow-the seats are hard)
to know you. Contact Sarah Pryor at 7550702 • Car Seat Safety Classes Do you know what car seat is right for your child? Do you know how to properly install your child’s car seat? Is your child safe in your car? Colusa County Public Health can help! Certified child safety seat technicians are currently offering classes that will answer all your questions. The cost of the class is $20 and may qualify low income families for a free car seat. Classes are held monthly in English and Spanish. Space is limited so call ahead to reserve your space. Colusa County Public Health can be reached at 458-0380 • Colusa County AITC Summer Seminar
and Maxwell eventually came out on top, winning 36—32. • EMPTY-NESTERS Is your ‘nest’ empty? Sometimes after the holidays it is especially lonely after everyone goes home. The members of Colusa First Christian Church would love to have you come and find fellowship, friendship and a place to worship with them. They are enjoying messages being brought by a variety of very dedicated, inspirational speakers. The church is located at 725 Jay Street. Services begin at 10:45 and refreshments are served after most services at 12:15. The members of Colusa First Christian Church are also starting to collect items to be donated to Children’s Protective Services. Items needed are: small duffle bags, back packs, diapers, tee shirts, sweat shirts and sweat pants, pajamas, scarves and gloves. If you would like to bring something to donate to this worthwhile YOU CAN FAX IT TO YOU CAN DROP IT effort - that would be wonderful! “When US AT: OFF TO US AT: you help someone else, (530) 473-2524 570 6th Street you help yourself ”. Williams If you have any (Inside Lloyd’s Print) questions, please call Sara Niles at 4584631 or Mary Ann Nation at 458-4036. Classroom Educators: SAVE THE DATE! Please forward this notice to all interested. The bi-annual Colusa County Ag in the Classroom Summer Seminar will be held June 24 & 25, 2011. This year’s focus will be on seeds: vegetable, rice, walnut, etc.One unit credit can be earned from CSUChico. This seminar is jointly sponsored by Colusa County Farm Bureau and University of California Cooperative Extension Colusa County. If interested please contact: Liz Dawley, Program Representative. 4-H Youth Development. University of California Cooperative Extension. P.O. Box 180. Colusa, CA 95932. erdawley@ ucdavis.edu. (530) 458-0570. • 2011 Junior Jacket Jamboree Results 7th Grade: 1st – Williams, 2nd – Egling, 3rd – Maxwell. 8th Grade: 1st – Maxwell, 2nd – Williams, 3rd – Egling. 7th Grade All Tourney Team: # 2 Wyatt Foster, Plaza, #12 Nick Holbrook, Maxwell, #21 Martin Rangel, Maxwell, #40 Martin Solis, Williams, #51 Alex Vaca, Egling. Most Valuable Player, 7th Grade: #25 Luis Davalos, Williams. 8th Grade All Tourney Team: #1 Kulveer Sandhar, Riverside. #4 Alejandro Vera, Biggs. #23 Jorge Valdez, Egling. 23 Damian Garcia, Williams. #42 Laine LaGrande, Maxwell Most Valuable Player, 8th Grade: #24 Scott Wells, Maxwell. For the 7th grade tournament, the championship game was between Williams and Egling. The game was won by Williams at a score of 49—26. For the 8th grade tournament, the championship game was between Maxwell and Williams. The game went down to the final seconds,
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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. • 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 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM. For more Information, contact Melodie Johnson at (530) 458-5130. • arbuckle revitalization committee Become involved in your community. The month ARC Meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of every month at the ARC / APRD office 309 5th Street, Arbuckle. • Colusa grief support offered Trinity United Methodist Church, on the corner of 5th and Oak Streets, Colusa, is offering a free grief support group on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. For further information: 458-4509 or 4584750 • Sacred heart sodality Card party Sacred Heart Sodality of Maxwell will hold their annual card party on Saturday February 12, 2011, 11:30 a.m. at the Maxwell Elementary School Multi Purpose Room. The school is located at 146 North Street in Maxwell. For a donation of $12.00 participants will enjoy a delicious salad bar luncheon followed by an afternoon of playing bridge, whist or pinochle. In addition to many prizes to be awarded to high point card winners there will also be a raffle with lovely prizes. For more information, please contact Karen Riordan 438-2921 or Dolores Reckers 438-2200. • Car Seat Safety Classes Do you know what car seat is right for your child? Do you know how to properly install your child’s car seat? Is your child safe in your car? Colusa County Public Health can help! Certified child safety seat technicians are currently offering classes that will answer all your questions. The cost of the class is $20 and may qualify low income families for a free car seat. Classes are held monthly in English and Spanish. Space is limited so call ahead to reserve your space. Colusa County Public Health can be reached at 458-0380 • Chicken/Ham Dinner
congregation. It is going to be a great evening enjoying the best chicken in town with family and friends. • PROMISES, PROMISES? Did you make a New Year’s Resolution and haven’t broken it yet? Was that promise to yourself to become healthier and exercise more? The gals from Williams can help! Preparations are already being made for the 4th Annual District Dash Fun Run. Please don’t think you have to dash anywhere! You can walk, run, stroll, or shuffle your way around 2 different courses. The 5K route is 3.1 miles and there is a 1 mile course around beautiful downtown Williams. If you just want to walk a ½ mile, or go around a block or two, we can accommodate you wishes! The date is Saturday, May 21 and the gun goes off @ 8:00 a.m. All courses are loops that take you away from and back to the Williams Middle School. Flyers will be out soon but if you want more information right now, contact Rachel LaGrande @ 864-4262 or Cindy Gobel @ 681-8919. The entry fee of $20 will get you a souvenir cap or T-shirt and all the refreshments you could want. Proceeds this year go to the Sacramento Valley Museum. • Eleanor Azevedo Memorial Youth Empowerment Service (Y.E.S.) Offering funds to families suffering hardships, and would like to have their children involved in self enrichment activities. We can help with registration, safety equipment, and sponsor fees. If your child would like to participate in an activity such as scouts, recreational sports, camps, visual or performing arts, we would like to help fund those activities. Please contact Terri Rivera at the Colusa County One Stop Partnership 530-458-0326 ext.109 for more information. Or email eam.yes17@ yahoo.com to receive an application. • JUNIOR HUNTER TURKEY HUNT The University of California Field Station at Browns Valley and the California Department of Fish and Game will again be providing an annual Turkey Hunt for Junior Hunters. The hunts will be conducted at the University Field Station off Scott Forbes Road in Browns Valley on March 19 and 20 and April 2 and 3, 2011. Hunters will be selected by lottery and there will be a $20.00 fee for those drawn. Junior hunters must have a junior hunting license and must be accompanied by a non hunting adult. Applications must be submitted no later than February 15, 2011. Additional information and applications can be obtained by telephoning (530) 639-8800 or (530) 519-0468. • YOUTH FOOTBALL CRAB FEED & DANCE Saturday February 12, 2011. Colusa County Fairgrounds - Festival Hall. 5PM Coctails. 6PM Dinner. Featuring Nashville Recording Artists: The Bell Brothers. Dance from 9PM to 1AM. Raffle Items and Silent & Live Auction. Donation $30 per person. Tickets call Gene (530) 330-0877, Becky (530) 330-1563 or Tana (530) 237-7431. Must be 21 to attend. February Luncheon for CalRTA (California Retired Teachers Area II Division 53..(Yuba-SutterColusa counties). February 9, 2011, at 11:30 am. Located at Loyal Order of Moose, 205 South Walton, Yuba City. Speaker is Rob Ryan, a financial counselor. If you are a retired educator here in the tri-counties please come and join us. Lunch will be our gift to you. We would also like to get
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home-made Chocolate lollipops
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ooking for something sweet to give as valentines this year? How about tasty chocolate lollipops in fun shapes and wrapped in pretty bags? My small children love making these yummy treats for friends and family. We use Wilton lollipop molds and lollipop sticks to make ours. Wilton also has melting chocolate in an assortment of colors that help make the task easy, although simple chocolate chips work just as well. We have begun adding small amounts of chopped nuts, crispy rice cereal or chopped peppermint to our lollipops for added fun. Lollipop molds have shapes imprinted in the mold, which are meant to be filled with different colors to outline the shapes. If you are trying to make professional looking pops you can use a piping bag to pipe in the various colors or a small paintbrush to paint the
chocolate. However with small children a small spoon works just fine and the results are just as tasty. Allow your filled lollipop molds to set up in the refrigerator and simply pop the lollipops out when they are firm. Buy several molds if you are planning on making a large batch. Wilton also makes lollipop bags that are the perfect size to hold your homemade treats and turn them into darling gifts. If you have an extra special valentine in mind you might make them a whole bouquet of lollipops, in fact there is a rose lollipop mold available which would be perfect for just that! I hope you enjoy making these fun lollipops as much as we have! Kim Giffin is a homemaker and owns a small gift store, Maxwell General, in Maxwell.
HAPPY 96th Birthday! Norman Rumsey Yes, that’s exactly what I said.. On Wednesday Jan. 11, 2011 The “Drop Inn” bowling league celebrated one of our bowlers 96th Birthday..Norman Rumsey, from Maxwell was kind enough to allow us to share this special day with him. Fun, coffee and treats were the order of the day. Now for some of you who think you can’t enjoy bowling because you have had too many birthdays, or have some little thing wrong with you, our little league contradicts that. We meet every Wednesday at approximately 9:30 am, at Colusa’s Riverside Lanes, at our ages, we
aren’t too worried about being prompt. Mainly we just show up to have some fun, see friends and try to keep our old joints from complaining too much. We would love to have more people join in the fun, if you aren’t a good bowler, that really doesn’t matter, since most of us aren’t. Unless of course we are having an unusually good day. There is no age limit, we range from mid sixties to 96, thanks to Norm. ONCE AGAIN, A VERY HAPPY 96TH BIRTHDAY TO YOU NORM.. Hope we will all still be bowling and can celebrate the big 100.
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Pastor Pete Shell of the Arbuckle United Methodist Church and Florence Uhland displaying the beautiful quilt made by Barbara Peterson for the Quilt Raffle at the Chicken Ham Dinner on Sunday, Feb. 13th, from 5 to 7 p.m.
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