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fficers took down a parolee at large who ran from authorities on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 17th in the quiet town of Arbuckle, California. The incident began around 1:42 p.m., when the vehicle pulled to the side of the road on its own, and was a pp r o a ch e d by Lt. Shane Nicholas Ericksen, 27. Maxey whom have been following the vehicle. 27 year old Nicholas Ericksen, of Arbuckle, was a passenger of the vehicle driven by a 21-yearold Arbuckle Woman. The driver cooperated with authorities, while Ericksen jumped on the drivers lap and took control of the vehicle and traveled a short distance along Hillgate Road before colliding with a telephone pole. Ericksen fled from the vehicle and jumped into the Tehema Colusa Canal. The Driver remained in the vehicle and cooperated with authorities. Continued on Page 2
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williams remembers fallen hero’s on memorial day!
Over 100 attendies gathered at the Memorial Day services at the Williams Cemetary remembering and honoring fallen heroes, as well as those who served or are still serving in the nation’s armed forces. Naomi Hampshire, left, and Marilyn Azevedo place a wreath at the base of the Memorial Flag Pole. (Staff Photo)
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tate Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson marked California Day of the Teacher by joining his fellow educators at the State Capitol in urging California to address the financial emergency facing public schools. "A s a teacher, I'm proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with my colleagues today in urging California's leaders to act now to address the financial emergency facing our schools," Torlakson said. "Across the state, educators know we are at a tipping point for California's future. The best way to honor teachers today is to keep them on the job — and once again provide them the resources they need to help our students succeed." The week he took office in January, Torlakson declared a state of financial emergency in California's schools, which have sustained $18 billion in budget cuts over the last three years. The cuts have dropped the California's per-pupil investment in education below virtually every other state, Continued on Page 2
The Citizens for a Better Williams placed flags along ‘E’ Street and 7th Street in honor of Memorial Day. Pictured (front-row) is CBW President Andi Armstrong, Councilmember Pat Ash, Mayor Angela Fulcher. (backrow) Veterain Richard Lau, Jim Armstrong and Kevin Ash. (Staff Photo)
The Williams High School Band peformed at the Williams Memorial Day Services. The band was part of a non-school function and all students attended on his/her own. (Staff Photo)
Williams Cemetery on Memorial Day. (By: Richard Lau)
Proud Vietnam Veterian. (By: Richard Lau)
Williams Engine 3011 proudly flys ‘Old Glory’ on Memorial Day. (By: Richard Lau)
Jessi Coder playing Taps, with Mr. Simmon Echoing. (By: Richard Lau)
American Legion Group honors Veterians with a Gun Salute. (By: Richard Lau)
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Williams Fun Run participants prepare for take-off!. (By: Richard Lau)
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parolee at large ends in tehema colusa canal Officers surrounded both sides of the Canal attempting to retrieve Ericsen from the waters, but the suspect was being uncooperative. During an attempt of rescue an officer fell into the canal and continued to purse Ericksen. The suspect became combative with the officer and reached for the officers gun. Two other officers attempting to assist the officer in distress fell into the waters. Erickson continued resisting arrest and endangering
officers. The suspect was tasered and removed from the water. Erickson was transported to Colusa Regional Medical Center and life flighted to UC Davis Medical Center where he was released after observation into the custody of the Colusa County Jail. Erickson was was booked into Colusa County Jail Friday on suspicion of kidnapping and three other felonies as a result of the foot pursuit.
financial emergency in public schools and put 110 school districts statewide in financial jeopardy. Torlakson has strongly supported proposals to extend a series of temporary tax measures to forestall even deeper additional cuts to education. While Governor Brown and a majority of lawmakers in the Assembly and State Senate support these extensions, they have languished without bipartisan support.
Torlakson also asked the public to take a moment today to honor the state's 299,666 educators during California Day of the Teacher. The Association of Mexican American Educators, Inc. (AMAE) and the California Teachers Association (CTA) are cosponsors of the event. The AMAE has chosen as its 2011 theme: "You inspire me." The CTA has chosen as its 2011 theme: "Great teaching lasts a lifetime."
very successful event 1st - Ureil Velazquez, 2nd - Trevor happened Saturday, May Mendenhall, and 3rd - Gurjot Singh. 21, when 58 pairs of feet The winners of the 5 K for girls were: entered and completed the 1st - Brittany White, 2nd - Denica 4th Annual Williams Fun Run. There Juarez, and 3rd – Kamalpreet Kaur. were 4 kid’s challenge participants, The winners of the 5 K for boys/men 11, mile striders and 43, 5K runners were: 1st – Fabian Ruvalcaba, 2nd and walkers, which combined for the – Jesus Hernandez, and 3rd – Ron largest field ever. Ages ranged from Rector. 4-69 and all were rewarded with a The Williams Fun Run/ Walk cool running hat or a visor. Raffle organizers, Rachel LaGrande and prizes were also won by all. Cindy Gobel, would like to extend The 5 K runners were led around a BIG thank you to the following the city sponsors: Marilyn course by O r n b a u n , lead biker, W a y m a n ’ s T a y l o r 76, Garrison’s Wright and Vestiges, Louis all were Cairo’s, Williams kept safe Soar Center, Fouch by the city & Son Pharmacy, workers, city Dr. McCarl, M.D., p olicem en, Colusa County and fire Farm Supply, department Cathy Manor, curator of the Sac Valley Museum assists Roper Seed, a participant with the registration form. Proceeds from trucks and this years event benefit the Sacramento Valley Museum.. Donna & Ray p er s o n n el. (Submitted Photo) Krause. Runners T h e s e and walkers individuals and were greeted by Williams High businesses helped to make an event School Cheerleaders at nearly every in Williams a HUGE success. We are corner and the school’s mascot, so lucky to live in a community where a life-sized version of the Yellow the businesses support the various Jacket, gave everyone a “high five” local functions and activities. The upon finishing. proceeds this year benefited the The winners of the 1 mile for girls Sacramento Valley Museum and will were: 1st – Jackie Corona, 2nd – Ana be put to good use. Donations will Plaza, and 3rd – Samantha Coombs. be accepted and are still coming in. The 1 mile boys’ winners were: THANK YOU!!!
colusa county’s redistricting plan With the release of the 2010 Census Data, county staff has begun the task of reviewing the information and working to assist the Board of Supervisors in their mandate to adjust the boundaries of supervisorial district lines to make their districts as equal in population as possible. This must be completed by November 1, 2011. The 2010 Census shows the County population has grown from 18,804 as reported in the 2000 Census to 21,415 for 2010. The Board’s goal is to get as close as possible to an average population per district of 4,283 people. In the process of adjusting the boundaries to equalize the population, the Board must take into consideration topography, geography, cohesiveness, contiguity, integrity and compactness of territory, and community of interests of the districts. Colusa County is large in land mass with populations concentrated in the cities and towns,
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making a 100% equal adjustment impossible. The Board’s goal is adjust the current boundaries based on the 2010 Census data to no more than a 5% difference in district populations. In order to get the process started, the county’s mapping department has prepared four draft versions of possible redistricting plans. The final plan will not be adopted until the supervisors have held as many public meetings, hearings or forums necessary to receive input from citizens, community groups or other interested persons. A preliminary discussion and review of the current draft proposals will take place at the May 17 Board Meeting. The current supervisorial district boundary map, and the draft proposals can be found on the County’s Website at http:// countyofcolusa.org. The entire data for US Census 2010 can be viewed at factfinder.census.gov/. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising that in our opinion does not reflect the standards of the newspaper. The opinions expressed, whether by paid advertisement or editorial content does not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper. Content submitted may be reprinted and acknowledged without consent unless specifically requested. We are not responsible for any errors, omissions or representations contained in the articles, letters, etc. within these pages.
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pierce celebrates distinguished dozen
Seniors (6): Left to right: Shannen Schaad, Tim Kalfsbeek, Ricardo Ambriz, Juniors: Alex Marsh, Cassandra Gonzalez, Jessica Hernandez, Janet Salud. Not pictured: Trinica Sampson and Caitlyn Grisham (Submitted Photo) Alexis Velazquez, Mary Diaz, Jaci Wilson (Submitted Photo)
Super Sophomore Kitchen Crew: Ryan Hunt, Jonathan Hunt, Caitlyn Erickson, Distinguished Teachers ( selected by seniors): John Ithuburn, George Green, Mike Richens, Gary Teague, Juana Ruiz, and Cindy Rohde. (Submitted Photo) Marco Ambriz, Macey Cox,and Rafael Iniguez. (Submitted Photo) The annual Distinguished Dozen Dinner was held on May 16th, 2011 to honor the top seniors and juniors of Pierce High School. The event was sponsored by the Pierce Youth Foundation, the Spring Valley Lodge #316 IOOF and Pierce High School. High ranking sophomores served as the kitchen crew. In addition, Each senior invited an inspirational adult guest (teacher, administrator, counselor, etc.).
2011 Mini Miss Colusa County Pageant Sponsored by J.Nair Media & Photography
Wednesday, June 8th • 7p.m. Grandstand Arena • Free Event
TUFF TRUCK MUD BOG, QUAD RACING & DIRT BIKE RACING COMPETITION Sponsored by Les Schwab Tire Colusa
Saturday, June 11th • Event Starts at 6p.m. • Gates Open at 4:30 p.m. Grandstands • Admission: Adults $10, Children $5, Under 5 are Free
2011 Miss Colusa County Pageant Thursday, June 9th • 7p.m. Grandstand Arena • Free with Paid Fair Admission
Junior Livestock Auction Saturday, June 11th, 2011
Coffee & Donuts Sponsored by Umpqua Bank
Fair Parade
8a.m. Buyers Registration • 9a.m. - Livestock Auction Begins 12p.m. - Ag Mechanics Silent Auction Begins • 2p.m. Sale of Champions
Friday, June 10th • 6p.m. Downtown Colusa @ Market Street
Destruction Derby
Sponsored by Colusa Lion’s Club
Flat Track Motorcycle Races
Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Colusa County and the 44th DAA
Friday, June 11th, 2011 • Gates open at 5p.m. • Event Starts at 6p.m. Grandstands • Admission: Adults $10, Children $5, Under 5 are Free ATTENTION RACERS!!! Entry Fees will remain at $30 through Race Day. Don’t miss out, sign up to enter now.
Sunday, June 12th, 2011 Gates Open at 5:30 p.m. • Show Starts at 7:00 p.m. Grandstand Arena • Tickets NOW Available Grandstand Reserved Seating: $15 • Bleacher Seating: $10
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our lady of lourdes students give globally During the season of Lent, students and staff at Our Lady of Lourdes School in Colusa collected funds to benefit Heifer International. The Student Council Service Committee, consisting of Spencer Stocks, Brooke Chalker and Ben Davies and advised by Mrs. Christine Walsh, organized the fundraiser for this amazing organization that receives donations to help children and families around the world receive training and animal gifts that help
them become self-reliant. Animals that are given to these less fortunate people are used to sustain villages through their meat and byproducts, including fur, wool, milk and eggs. Each class kept a collection basket on their prayer table where students were able to deposit money from home. Mrs. Vann’s fifth and sixth grade class prepared rice bowls on two Fridays during Lent and offered these to the student body for a $1.00 donation. The money raised went
into the class’s collection. Josh Hickel, an eighth grader, generously donated nearly $250.00 that he raised through a recycling project to his class’s collection. The third and fourth grade class raised the most money, donating over $260.00 to the purchase of animals. Over all, $944.94 was raised to purchase two sheep, two pigs, one goat, six sets of three chicks, one set of three geese, one set of three ducks and three “flocks of hope”
containing chicks, ducklings and goslings. The Service Committee thanks all those who participated in helping Our Lady of Lourdes School pass on the gift of self-reliance for a thriving world. Submitted by the Our Lady of Lourdes School Student Council Publicity Committee
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Williams Farmer 5/25/1915 THEATER TO BUILD The New Structure Will Be Built for Use in Both Summer and Winter Seasons E. J. Miller has made arrangements whereby he will have the use of the part of the hotel grounds, between the hotel and the Worsley Harness Shop, fronting 7th street, and is making preparations for building on the spot. Work will be begin as soon as the weather gives more trustworthy assurances of being good. The new building will be 45 by 90 feet in size, sufficient to accommodate any crowd that will likely come, and will afford an excellent place for basketball and other athletic sports when it is not being used as a theater. The front of the building will be 25 feet in height, and a spacious lobby will occupy most of the space, the check room and ticket office being located at the front corners. The building will be of frame, covered with pressed steel, simulating cut stone, and will present a very pleasant appearance. The floor will be laid with the intention of furnishing a place for dancing, and will be made with care. There will be room for a large gathering and space to spare. There will be no roof placed on the structure at present, but the plans contemplate the placing a roof for the rainy season. The interior will be finished off in an attractive manner, and the theater when finished will be one of the largest and best appointed of its kind in the northern part of the state. Colusa Sun 6/3/1918 EIGHTY TWO MORE COLUSA BOYS CALLED TO THE COLORS Eighty two more Colusa boys will be called in the next few days for military service. The first 41 must be in Oregon by June 15, while a second increment of 41 will be in Camp Kearny, Linda Vista, California, on June 24 or within five days thereafter. The first call received today by the exemption board provides for 41 volunteers of at least grammar school education to report to the commanding officer of the Oregon State Agricultural Society to be skilled in mechanical war work, such as wireless operating, auto truck driving and the like. If there are not enough volunteers by June 7 the Colusa exemption board will make up the balance by induction out of the class one lists. The second call is for 41 from class one for straight military service. All must be white, and if there are not enough outside of the farms the exemption board must exercise its discretion in taking such farmers as can be best spared. Williams Farmer 6/14/1918 BOOSTS WORK OF CIVIC CLUB C. E. Shilingford of the firm of A. F. Webster Co. Writes the following communication to the editor of the Farmer, applauding the work of the Woman’s Civic Club and telling of what the are willing to do for the town. Dear Sir The people of Williams and vicinity do not seem to fully realize the full benefit of the work accomplished by The Woman’s Civic Club. This club has done wonders for the town and is willing to do more but should have the cooperation of the town people in their endeavors. The older men of the town who are past the prime of life and unable to do the hard work they formerly did, in their endeavor to pass the time of day, are found sitting on the curbs, following the shade from one side of the buildings to the other. If business men and citizens of the town will give some assistance and backing to the club at this time, the latter will see that we have a park that will be enjoyed by all and that will afford a place for anyone to sit in
the shade and enjoy some comfort in warm weather. Then there is another thing to back the club in. The town of Williams has a number of young boys who have a great deal of musical talent. The club would be glad, we are sure, to aid in the forming of a boys band here, and by hiring an instructor capable of being the director, we could soon have plenty good music here for any and all occasions. Evening concerts could be had that could be enjoyed by all. All that is needed to make this a reality is that the men of Williams get behind the Civic Club and help in the betterment of our community. We have a town and a community worth boosting for, and we are not doing ourselves justice if we don’t get in and boost it. C. E. Shilingford.
Williams Farmer 6/12/1939 HUGE FIRE IN FOOTHILLS SECTION BURNS 65,000 ACRES A fire thought to have been started by a tractor on the Herman Dunlap range where wood was being cut and traveling at a rapid rate in the hills of western Colusa County is still burning at this time. The fire was discovered west of the Black Mountain school house on Tuesday. With a high north wind the flames spread rapidly, soon having a large front. The fire has spread now, and, encircling the hill community of Sites and on the west has burned to East Park Dam. Last evening the Fire Wardens sent by the state to take charge of the situation at the request of the board of supervisors, passed through Williams on their return to Sacramento. They stated that approximately 65,000 acres were burned over. The territory burned was 16 miles long, eight miles wide at one end and six miles wide at the other. Much Feed was destroyed. However, little grain and no known buildings were burned. Men were taken to the fire Wednesday evening in an attempt to stop the spread. They returned to Williams Thursday afternoon after putting in twenty four hours on the fire line and reported the fire under control at the south end. It had progressed to High Valley and had burned around the Boardman grain field which was well protected. The country burned over thus far is mostly brush land of little value for anything but stock range. There is little grass in the hills this year and as the brush is cleared around nearly all the ranches in the hills fire fighters have succeeded thus far in saving all the buildings in the path of the flames. The strong north wind which has been blowing steadily since the fire started has made it impossible to do much toward controlling the blaze unless the wind dies down , it is likely to be some time before it is brought under control. The supervisors held a called meeting Wednesday and voted $1,000 to cooperate with the state fire wardens in fighting the fire. Three state men have been sent from the state fire warden’s office to direct the work of combating the fire. E. T. Barrow, a state assistant fire chief, N. S. Dixon and R. D. Pelust, state forest rangers, stopped in Williams Wednesday to make plans for all possible assistance in fighting the fire before continuing to the ravaged territory. A group of approximately twenty men from Williams were transported by truck to fight the fire. Considering the large area burned over, little stock was lost. However, several horses in the Lodoga region were lost and many deer were reported burned in many places. However, it is possible many escaped to the higher hills. Williams Farmer 6/11/1954 CAROL GOFORTH IS FAIR QUEEN Carol Goforth 16, Williams High school junior was crowned Miss Colusa County 1954 at coronation ceremonies
at the Garden Way Stage last night at 8 p.m. Miss Goforth will reign over the fair; and will represent the county at the California State Fair in Sacramento. She is the daughter of Elmer and Evelyn Gofoth and recently was chosen to represent her school at Girls State to be held in Sacramento. An honor student, she has a ‘B’ average, is a saxophone player in the school orchestra, and a singer. Miss Colusa County was chosen by a panel of judges appointed to observe a number of eligible girls. Judging was on face and figure, 80 percent poise 10 per cent and personality, 10 percent.
will be remembered by many in this section. Mr. Bashore was a pleasant kindly man with his family and home rating first in his interests. Industrious and honest in his daily life, he was a good neighbor and friend and will be missed not only by his family but many friends. He is survived by his loving wife, Sadie A. Bashore, one son Garland Bashore and one daughter, Mrs. Melba Gassaway. There are also three grandchildren, Edward, Susan, and Patricia Gassaway. The sincere sympathy of this community is extended the family of Garland Bashore at this time.
Williams Farmer 6/3/1955 FINAL RITES FOR GARLAND BASHORE Final rites were conducted for Garland Bashore, 73, who passed away at midnight Thursday night. Mr. Bashore had been in failing health since March and was in the hospital several times since. A native of College City, he was born 6/7/1881 to the late Foreman E. Bashore and Mary E. Byrnes. In 1908 he moved to Williams and in June 14, 190 was married to Sadie A. Gobel in Sacramento. For several years he was engaged in driving a freight team hauling Bartlett water from the Springs, famous at that time, to Williams for shipment. For six years, he operated a dray service owned by the late C. C. Welch, and served as Chief of Police in Williams thirty five years ago. For the past few years he was active in the Farm Bureau and the Williams Grange. He was the last surviving member of his family being preceded in death by his parents, a brother John, and two sisters, Pearl Bashore and Ruby Viney, all of whom
Williams Farmer 6/8/1961 WILLIAMS TO BECOME A CITY Williams is at last to become a city. Formal action by the city council on Monday night introduced Ordinance 119 which will eliminate the word town and henceforth Williams will legally become the “City of Williams.” The ordinance will be passed at the next meeting and following the publication of the ordinance the term city will legally correct. A resolution regarding the destruction and removal of weeds which constitute a fire hazard was passed. Property owners are urged to arrange for cleaning of their lots. If, following the posting by city authorities say the weeds are not destroyed, city personnel will remove the weeds and the cost will be added to the fall taxes. Three representatives from the Williams Civic Association appeared and asked the city council to establish a public housing authority commission for the city. Action will be taken when full details regarding legal formalities are learned. Those making the request for the association were Doyle Porter,
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CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION 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
$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
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.
CALIFORNIA SMOKERS HELPLINE: There are over 7,000 chemicals in cigarette smoke that can increase your risk of heart attack and death. If you wish to quit smoking, Colusa County Public Health invites you to call the California Smokers Helpline at 1-800-NO-BUTTS. Your medical provider can also help. Contact them and inquire about “Ask, Advise, & Refer.”
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!!
11:45am Chico Mighty Oaks RFC vs. Shasta Highlanders RFC
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 6:00 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 458-4750 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 530-4580326 ext.109 for more information. Or email eam.yes17@yahoo.com to receive an application. 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
WILLIAMS PIONEER DAY RUGBY GAMES SCHEDULE
12:10pm Shasta Highlanders RFC vs. The State of Jefferson RFC 12:35pm Colusa County RFC vs. Chico Mighty Oaks RFC 1:00pm Colusa County RFC vs. The State of Jefferson RFC 1:25pm Chico Might Oaks RFC vs. The State of Jefferson RFC WILLIAMS COMMUNITY CENTER ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES Veteran’s Hall, 9th & ‘C’ Street, Williams, CA. To rent Hall contact 430-501-3029. 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 1: PM. Join us to play games, have fun and meet people! Movie Day: Fourth Wednesday of the month 1:00 PM. May 25, 2011: The Bucket List. June 22, 2011: O Brother Where Art Thou? Price: FREE. Refreshments: Popcorn, Soda & Candy are available at a low price. (Bring a Pillow-the seats are hard) IN THE LAVENDER FIELDS FUNDRAISER FOCUS: Hands Helping Children will hold its annual spring fundraiser "In the Lavender Fields..." on Saturday, June 4, 2011, from 9 AM to 3 PM at Bayliss Ranch in Biggs, CA. Spend a relaxing, carefree day in the fragrant, scenic venue of the Bayliss Lavender Ranch & Estate (www.bayliss-ranch. com ) in Biggs, California. Enjoy strolling and browsing through antique stalls, a handmade quilts exhibit, and a fine arts show. Shop for distinguished gifts at the FOCUS Boutique, learn about growing lavender organically during a tour of the fields, and then unwind over a yummy luncheon. Besides the above, there will be multiple opportunities to purchase tickets for wonderful raffle prizes and silently bid on exciting vacation options as well as exquisite, handmade, and one-of-a-kind specialties. Tickets are still just $20 each, which includes admission and luncheon. Tickets are selling quickly and only a limited number of tickets will be sold, so purchase your tickets today at: www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/163018 or 1-800-838-3006 . “BLUE JEANS AND COUNTRY
DREAMS” 2011 Colusa County Fair. June 9th - 12th, 2011. Application deadlines. Flat Track Motorcycle Races. Friday, June 10th, 2011. Grandstands Colusa County Fair. Applications Received Until Race Day. Tuff Truck/ Mud Drag/Quad Racing. Saturday, June 11th, 2011. Grandstand - Colusa County Fair. Applications Received Until Race Day. Destruction Derby. Sunday, June 12th, 2011. Grandstand - Colusa County Fair. Application Received Until Race Day. Applications Are Available At www.colusacountyfair.com A REMINDER FROM COLUSA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND COLUSA COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL If you or your animal has direct contact with a bat, or a bat is found in your sleeping area do not touch it with your bare hands, and do not freeze it but call Animal Control at 458-0200. COLUSA SOCCER CLUB STILL TAKING SIGN-UPS The Colusa Soccer Club will be continuing to take sign-ups for players throughout the county ages 4 (Birthdays by August 1st) to 19 (Birthdays after August 1st) for play in the Yuba Sutter Youth Soccer League. Registration fee is $70.00 (checks made out to Y.S.Y.S.L.). New players will need a copy of their birth certificate when signing up. Contact Dan and Toni Kiely at (530) 458-8538 for more information
CRMC, INC. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING CRMC campus, 6pm, July 20, 2011 AUXILIARY SCRUB SALE CRMC main lobby, 8am - 4pm, September 7, 2011 FOUNDATION “SWING FOR LIFE” GOLF TOURNAMENT Colusa Golf Club, 11am shotgun, September 23, 2011 AUXILIARY HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE AND BAKE SALE CRMC main lobby, 8am - 1pm, November 18, 2011 AUXILIARY “BOOKS-R-FUN” SALE CRMC main lobby, 8 - 4pm, December 9, 2011 ______________________________ SUBMIT YOUR COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS TO publisher@williamspioneerreview.com or Fax to: 530.473.2525 or Mail to: PO Box 1124, Williams, CA 95987
GRAND ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOST 4th OF JULY BREAKFAST The bi-annual 4th of July breakfast at the Grand Island Fire Department in Grimes - 8am to 11am. It is a donation only event. We will be serving eggs, pancakes, biscuits & gravy, bacon, sausage, ham, chorriso & eggs, fruit salad, assorted juices and coffee and more. Come enjoy a hot meal and support your local fire department. ARBUCKLE PARKS AND RECREATION DIST. EVENTS AND PROGRAMS SUMMER 2011 Youth Flag Football, Volley Ball and Tennis Camp Signups May 24 & 31, 5:30pm to 6:30pm. APRD Office 301 5th St. Adult Softball Games to start June 12th. Teams need to be turned in by June 8th. $250 per team. Limit 15 people per team. Adult Volleyball Open Gym Format. PHS Girls Gym. $25/Mo. or $5 Night. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 14. Summer Reading Program Colusa County libraries will host a Summer Reading Program, taking readers of all ages on a reading trip around the globe, free of charge. Registration starts today at the main library, 738 Market St., Colusa and runs through June 8. Registration is also available for the Arbuckle, Grimes, Maxwell, Princeton, Stonyford and Williams libraries. For more information, visit www. countyofcolusa.com or call Lupe at 458-7671.
You have the opportunity to win a Traeger Grill! The Citizens for a Better Williams have raffle tickets available for a $100 cash prize, Flat Screen TV, and a Traeger Grill. $10/ea. See Shear Class or a Citizen for a Better Williams for Details.
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Editors Note: We are reprinting the Maxwell High School Graduates due to an accidental omission of a student. We sincerly appologize for this error and we have
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Araceli Alcaraz Good Luck! Neighborhood Salon
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James Bowen
Congratulations! Colusa Wellness Center
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Kerri Dennis
Best Wishes ! Ooh-La-La Salon & Spa
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Sissy Iniguez
Best Wishes ! Ooh-La-La Salon & Spa
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Amie Pearson
Best Wishes! Harpers Auto Repair
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Christopher Schmidt Congratulations! Shear Class Salon
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Tyler Swanson
Congratulations! Colusa Wellness Center
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Laura Wells
Best Wishes Ooh-La-La Salon & Spa
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Sam Alcaraz Congratulations! All Star Realty
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Austin Alvernaz Best Wishes! Williams Pioneer Review
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Tori Burrious
Congratulations Ooh-La-La Salon & Spa
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Stephanie Castillo Good luck in your future! Colco Insurance Svcs.
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Dylan Dewit
Best Wishes ! Colusa Wellness Center
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Kent Leber
Best of Luck! Colusa Wellness Center
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Jake Pearson Congratulations! Images by Pam
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Emily Sites
Congratulations Hawkins Hutson & Nye Insurance
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Laramie Vargas Congratulations! Shear Class Salon
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Tyler Wells
Best Wishes Colusa Wellness Center
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Ethan Fry
Best Wishes! Colusa Wellness Center
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Kelsey McKinley Best Wishes ! Ooh-La-La Salon & Spa
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Lane Pearson
Congratulations! Colusa Wellness Center
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Kayla Strand Congratulations! Shear Class Salon
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Kendall Vierra
Best Wishes Ooh-La-La Salon & Spa
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Aaron Wilson
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Derrick Azevedo Congratulations! Shear Class Salon
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Brittney Criner Congratulations! Lloyd’s Print & Copy
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Bayley Fusaro
Congratulations! Lloyd’s Print & Copy
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Derek Mench
Best Wishes! Colusa Wellness Center
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Steven Perry
Best Wishes! Colusa Wellness Center
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Jillian Barsotti
Congratulations Hawkins Hutson & Nye Insurance
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Joeseph Davis
Congratulations Colusa Wellness Center
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Eztibaliz Garcia Congratulations! Images by Pam
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Jacob Newman Congratulations! Selovers
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Hugo Rolon
Congratulations! Lloyd’s Print & Copy
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Heather Blosser Congratulations! All Star Realty
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Jordan Dennis
Best of Luck! Colusa Wellness Center
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Edwardo Gomez Congratulations! Alsco Geyer Irrigation
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Jesus Ocampo Congratulations! Selovers
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There’s still time to enter the colusa county fair commodity cook-off There is still time to enter the 2011 Colusa County Fair Commodity Cook Off. The event is scheduled for Friday June 10 on the Premier Mushroom L.P. Demonstration Stage in Festival Hall. Rules and entry forms are available at the Fair office. Previously a Colusa Farm Show event, the Commodity Cook Off Contest has moved to the Colusa County Fair said Fair CEO Carolan Meek. The Colusa Casino Resort is sponsoring this event. “We’ve had good luck with the cook off at the Farm Show, but felt we could expand the audience by moving it to the fair,” said Meek. “We hosted the Commodity Cook Off for several years during the Farm Show, but decided last year to try it at the Fair in 2011,” she added. As in previous years the Cook Off will offer area cooks an opportunity to show off their best recipes using California-grown commodities. The 2011 contest features four divisions; rice, nuts, tomatoes and beef. Contestants may enter one entry per class. Class entries may be a main dish, side dish, dessert or appetizer. There is a $10 fee per entry. Class premiums paid will be a $25 first place prize, and ribbons in second and third place. Best of division award will be $50 and a ribbon. Best of Show winner (determined between all divisions) is $250. For more information call (530) 458-2641.
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ten seeking colusa county crown
en young women from Colusa County will compete in the 2011 Miss Colusa County Scholastic Pageant during the 72nd Colusa County Fair June 9-12. The pageant is scheduled at 7 p.m. in the Grandstand Arena on Thursday, June 9; opening night of the Fair. This year’s contestants are Megan Mann of Dunnigan, Kelsey Gail McKinley of Maxwell, Alison Marie Ornbaun of Arbuckle, Victoria Lambertson Angela Chandra, Sandra MacPherson, Madison Forney and Shawna Goad of Colusa, and Alejandra Gutierrez of Princeton. Mann, 16, is the daughter of Carnation and Spencer Backhaus. She is a junior at Pierce High School. She hopes to attend CSU Chico where she will purse degrees in English and business. She hopes to one day publish a novel. McKinley, 17, is the daughter of Cristy Jayne Edwards and Jeffrey Archer McKinley. She is a senior at Maxwell High School. She has been accepted at Chico State University where she will major in Ag Business.
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McKinley plans on bringing her education back to Colusa County where she wants to promote the agricultural industry. Ornbaun, 17, is the daughter of Mary and Clarke Ornbaun. She is a junior at Pierce High School. Her future plans include playing volleyball or softball in college while pursuing a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. She hopes to return to Colusa County and open a veterinary clinic. Lambertson, 16, is the daughter of LuAnne Labertson. She is a junior at Pierce High School. She plans on one day becoming a midwife. First she will attend nursing school to earn her general requirements, but will then attend a midwifery school in Los Angeles. She also plans to return to Colusa County with a goal of giving back to the community. Chandra, 16, is the daughter of Pacbati Ajre and Surejh Ajre. She is a junior at Colusa High School. She is undecided on her future career, but plans to attend college. She likes to help people in need. MacPherson, 16, is the daughter of Dawn Dowden. She is a junior
at Colusa High School. She plans to attend a four-year university and study criminal justice. She would also like to continue playing soccer and softball on the college level. Forney, 17, is the daughter of Darsel and Richard Forney. She is a junior at Colusa High School. She plans on fulfilling her lifelong ambition of earning a degree in marine biology with a special emphasis on the ecology and conservation of sharks. Gutierrez, 16, is the daughter of Celia Gutierrez and Tirso Gutierrez. She is a junior at Princeton High School. Her future plans include attending college and becoming a nurse. Goad, 18, is the daughter of Katrina Goad and Richard Goad. She is a junior, and is in a Colusa Home School Education program. She plans to become a massage therapist and work with children with special needs. Miss Colusa County will serve as the reigning Miss Colusa County through June 2012.
mini miss pageant to feature 12 contestants
welve young women; Abigail Lorraine Stokes, 10, Grace Elizabeth Meek, 9, Brenda Isabel Santiago, 11, Mallory Jordan Mathis, 11, Caroline Molina, 11, Soliel Esabel Villanueva, 10, Dyanna Santana, 9, Makayla-Anne Elizabeth Mitchell, 10, Jewel Kesterson, 9, Nicole G. Segovia, 11, Karen Rico, 12, and Gillian Elizabeth Gustafson-Ayala, 9, will compete for the title of Miss Colusa County Mini Miss on June 8 in Colusa. The Mini Miss competition will be at the Colusa County Fair Grandstand Arena at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening. Stokes is the daughter of Stacy Fullbright and Robert Stokes. She attends 6th grade at Egling Middle School. Her talent for the pageant will be clarinet. She said she’d like to be Miss Colusa County Mini Miss because it would be a great experience, and that she wants to be a role model for her peers. Meek is the daughter of Don and Carolan Meek. She attends 4th grade at Our Lady of Lourdes in Colusa. She said she’d like to be Miss Colusa County Mini Miss so that she could help to promote the Fair in Colusa County. Santiago is the daughter of Sofia Ramirez and Joaquin Sandrez. She attends 6th grade at Arbuckle Elementary School. She said she’d like to be Miss Colusa County Mini Miss because she thinks it would be a fun opportunity to meet new people and be a part of this pageant. Mathis is the daughter of Kim Nall and DJ Mathis. She attends 7th grade at Maxwell Elementary School. She would like to be Miss Colusa County Mini Miss because she would be willing to attend every single
event and show. “Being Miss Colusa County Mini Miss would mean so much to me because I love my small community and our county in which I live,” she said. Molina is the daughter of Ambrose and Marilu Molina. She attends 7th grade at Williams Upper Elementary School. She said she would like to be Miss Colusa County Mini Miss because she can honestly think it would be an amazing and fun experience. Villanueva is the daughter of Megan Garcia. She attends 6th grade at Arbuckle Elementary School. She said she has always wanted to be in a pageant, and now she can say that she has accomplished that in her lifetime. “Whether I win or lose, I will always have this experience and memory to look back on,” she said. Santana is the daughter of Carmen Santana. She attends 5th grade at Egling Middle School. She would like to be Miss Colusa County Mini Miss because she would like to represent her community, and it would be a great experience. Mitchell is the daughter of Dennis and Sarah Mitchell. She attends 6th grade at Egling Middle School. She said of the pageant that she would like for girls of all races, shape, religion, or color to know that it’s about having fun and trying their best. Kesterson is the daughter of Amber Kesterson. She attends 4th grade at Burchfield Elementary School. She said she’d like to be in the pageant because she likes getting dressed up and meeting new people. Continued on Page 8
thirty-seven restaurants eligible to compete in the california beef backer award contest
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rom the Oregon border to the Imperial Valley, California’s cattlemen have always been able to find the best restaurants that serve beef. Awarded annually since 2000, the California Beef Council (CBC) sponsors the California Beef Backer Award to recognize restaurants that go the extra mile to make beef the centerpiece of their menus. Cattle ranchers and farmers are asked to nominate their favorite beef restaurants to participate in the contest. This year a record number of nominations will vie for title of best beef restaurant in the
state. The following restaurants are eligible to compete for the 2011 California Beef Backer Award: 33 Steaks Booze & Jazz, Chico, Black Bear Diner, Gilroy, Branches Wood Fired Chop House, Ukiah; Brand-N Iron Family Steakhouse, Yreka; Bully's East Restaurant, San Diego; CAMPS Restaurant, Angles Camp Charlie's Restaurant, Los Alamos; Cole's Chop House, Napa; Davis Creek Mercantile, Davis Creek; El Rancho Inn Steak & Lobster House, Stockton; Gino's Steakhouse, Colusa; Grizzly Grill, Blairsden; Hindquarter Bar & Grille, Santa Cruz; Hotel Ivanhoe Restaurant, Ferndale; Idle
Spur Café, McFarland; In-N-Out Burger, Baldwin Park; Jack's Bar & Grill, Redding; John Pisto's Whaling Station, Prime Steaks & Seafood, Monterey; Loading Chute Restaurant, Creston; Louis Cairo's Restaurant, Williams; Lucca Restaurant and Bar, Sacramento; Machado's Elegant Bull Restaurant, Delhi; McNally’s Fairview Lodge, Kernville; Musso & Frank Grill, Hollywood; Oney's Bar B-Q Bill's, Bishop; Petros Restaurant, Los Olivos; Rancho Murieta Country Club Restauant, Rancho Murieta; Roxy Restaurant and Bar, Sacramento; Season's Restaurant, Lone Pine; Steve Medlen's House of Beef, Oakdale; The Depot, Visalia;The Dutch Frontier Restaurant, Ducor; The Green Barn Steakhouse, Red Bluff; The Inn at Tres Pinos, Tres Pinos; The Lumberyard Cafe & Brew, La Grange; The Riata Diner and Tavern, Livermore; Vic's Branding Iron, Cottonwood. A committee of beef industry
leaders will review restaurant entries and base their selection on the restaurants’ beef menu applications, beef promotion programs, and beef sales. The winner and runner-up for the 2011 California Beef Backer Award will be announced in October 2011 and will receive cash prizes to use towards future beef purchases. The winning restaurant will also be featured in a public relations campaign coordinated by the CBC. “The goal of the California Beef Backer Award program is to highlight how important the restaurant trade is to the California beef industry,” says Bill Dale, executive director of the CBC. “Restaurants play a crucial role in merchandising our product, so it is important that we take every opportunity to reward establishments that excel at promoting beef.” For more information about the contest or to obtain a list of past winners of the California Beef Backer Award, visit www.CalBeef. org.
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mini miss pageant to feature 12 contestants Segovia is the daughter of Miguel Segovia and Monica Ordaz. She attends 4th grade at Williams Upper Elementary School. She said she’d like to become Miss Colusa County Mini Miss because she wants to meet new people and make new friends.
Gustafson-Ayala is the daughter of Trish Gustafson-Ayala and Juan Ayala. She attends 5th grade at Egling Middle School. She said she’d like to be Miss Colusa County Mini Miss because she would really like to be a representative of the county she truly loves.
Rico is the daughter of Octavio and Evelia Rico. She attends 7th Grade at Egling Middle School. She would like to be Miss Colusa County Mini Miss because she thinks it would be an amazing experience and she thinks that it would be a lot of fun to participate in all of the events.
Out-and-about: maxwell rodeo parade
Maxwell American Legion Club. (By: Richard Lau)
Maxwell High School Baseball Team. (By: Richard Lau)
Elise Brown, Maxwell Rodeo Grand Marshall. (By: Richard Lau)
Maxwell Inn Parade Entry. (By: Richard Lau)
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