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parolee at large ends in tehema colusa canal
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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)
State schools chief tom torlakson urges california to address financial emergency in public schools
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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)