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Staff Photo Williams boy Sgt. Mike Berry and Sgt. Eric Hille of Reedley, CA both visited WES. Both having returned from Iraq in the last week.
The moving words of Lee Greenwood’s “Proud to be an American,” rang out as students, parents Staff Photo Hundreds braved the 100+ temperatures to enjoy the and local dignitaries honored Sgt. Eric S. Hille 78th Annual Maxwell Rodeo Parade May 17. and Sgt. Mike Berry Friday, May 30. Third graders in Barbara Mayberry’s class at Staff Photo Williams Elementary School began this school Hille took time to greet students year by enrolling in the “My Soldier” program in collaboration with Manhattanville College. On Friday they were able to welcome Hille The 69th annual Colusa County Fair will open for a and Berry home. four-day run on Thursday, June 5, and continue through “Sergeant Hille, you may not live here, but you will always be a part of our community, Sunday, June 8. The gates will officially open at 5 p.m. on Thursday with the annual ribbon cutting ceremony. This a part of Miss Mayberry’s class and a part year’s theme is “Go Nuts! At the Colusa County Fair.” of our hearts. Thank you for all that you have given our children and our country. To Fair CEO Carolan Meek said she expects it to be a both of you fine young gentlemen, welcome great Fair. “We have a lot of the popular events and acts Staff Photo home,” said Pat Ash, Mayor of Williams. returning, but we have added some new things, as well,” Miss Mayberry’s students adopted Sgt. Eric S. Hille, part of a she said. California Army National Guard unit out of Southern California. This particular infantry unit provides security for all the supply “We are very excited to welcome the Amazing Rainforest Experience,” she added. This is a unique animal show convoys that go into Iraq. Students sent letters to Sgt. Hille in August, and they all received letters back from him. That’s when where conservation and environmental awareness take center stage. they came up with the idea to send a CARE package to Sgt. Hille and the rest of his unit. The audience will have an opportunity to experience “My Soldier” assignments are aimed to help students develop animals rarely seen in captivity, including an Asian empathy for soldiers and letter-writing skills while correspond- fishing cat. As two magnificent Bengal tigers make their ing with deployed soldiers. Educators have reported that using appearance and demonstrate their natural grace and “My Soldier” in the classroom has created connections and beauty, guests are reminded about their endangered status. teachable moments that could not have been learned from a “GASCAR, an inter-species animal-racing event is also book. sure to please visitors to this year’s fair,” said Meek. It Celebrate Flag Day June 14 features goats, sheep, chickens, pigs and other surprise Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 to commemorate the adop- animals wearing racing silks as they hoof and waddle tion of the American Flag. This happened on this day by a their way around and sometimes over the track. Also resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777. at the fair this year is Yvette Stone, a hypnotist, and a Flag Day was officially established in 1916 when then Presi- number of ongoing acts such as a juggler and a magician. dent Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation. Meek commented that, of course, the popular events Maxwell resident Homer Danley does his part by placing such as the Miss Colusa County Scholarship Pageant, over 50 flags up and down the downtown area for each of the holidays kicking off with Maxwell Rodeo. Over Memo- Mini Miss Colusa County Pageant, Idol Search, and the Destruction Derby are back, as well. “And of course we rial day weekend you can see the Avenue of Flags at the can’t forget the Junior Livestock Auction and Sale of Maxwell Cemetray where there is a special memorial service Champions and Ag Mechanics Auction on Saturday,” she each year. said.
Colusa County Fair Opens June 5
What’s Inside Opinion... Page 5 Looking Back...Page 6 Home & Garden...Page 7
“We just have four days packed with entertainment and fun,” said Meek.
Community Calendar...Page 11 Classifieds...Page 12
“From carnival rides on the Midway of Fun, to the Jaripeo (Mexican Rodeo), and always the great fair food. The fair is back, and it will be great.” Meek said they have had a lot of fun with the “GoNuts.”
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Pierce Honors Distinguished Dozen
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2008-2009 School Year Staff Photo Lynn Howard, Micheal Richins, Kara Zamora, Scott Burnum and Cindy Rohde. Also honored was the late Sid Johnson.
8:30 to 11:30 am Classes begin on August 14th
Staff Photo Distinguished Seniors: Zachary Klein, Julio Albiso, Sebastian Munoz, Minda McCullough, Kaitlyn Cabral and A’lyce Esparza.
Staff Report 12 Pierce High School students, their parents and teachers, gathered at the Arbuckle Golf Club to celebrate their academic achievements, Monday, May 12. Monday’s event was sponsored by the Pierce Youth Foundation and the PHS School Site Council as a way to recognize the students for their hard work and dedication. The seniors chose the teachers that influenced them the most. Minda McCullough chose to recognize the late Sid Johnson for all that he had done for her throughout her academic career. Several of the seniors and teachers being honored were also recognized last year.
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Some students were unable to attend due to illness or conflicting schedules: Jennifer Pittman and Ben Geyer
Classes begin on August 13th Grades Kindergarten through 8th grade Classes begin on August 13th Our Lady of Lourdes School admits students of any national and/or ethnic origin and is open to student of all religious affiliations. Call 530-458-8208 or visit our school site at 741 Ware Ave., Colusa
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Williams Elementary and the WPD team-up for the 2008 Bicycle Rodeo
There were a lot of happy kids after this year’s Bicycle Rodeo put on the WPD to promote bike safety.
Twenty-nine second and third grade students at Williams Elementary School were the lucky recipients of new bicycles at the conclusion of the 2008 Williams Bicycle Rodeo on May 22. The rodeo is a two-day event conducted by the Williams Police Department each year as a bicycle-safety education program. This year, local businesses contributed $3,000 to the event. One hundred and sixteen riders from the second and third grades competed in the rodeo. The total amount of students who received bicycle safety instruction and new bicycle helmets was 206. The bicycle rodeo gives the police department an opportunity to instruct the students in bicycle safety and rules of the road, including the importance of wearing a bicycle helmet when riding. After a bicycle safety check, students participate in a “rodeo” of different events, including circle ride, cone weave, slowest ride (balance), straightest ride (control), and maneuvering an intersection (signaling, stopping, looking both directions). The boy and girl in each grade with the highest score receives a new bicycle. The 2008 Williams Bicycle Rodeo winners in competition were: First Place Boys Second Grade:
Jose Perez
First Place Girls Second Grade:
Nicole Segovia
First Place Boys Third Grade:
Jose Leos
First Place Girls Third Grade:
Yaneth Lopez
Drawing bicycle winners were: Araceli Cano, Miranda Araujo, Mariana Orduno, Jaki Rodriguez, Julie Alcaraz, Lupita Luna, Vianca Ramos, Lupita Rivera, Gabriela Garcia, Gisel Flores, Monica Gonzales, Erika Ramirez, Daisy Hernandez, Ricardo Ruvalcaba, Mariano Rivera, Ronald Daniels, Mariana Paez, Michael Aldana, Cesar Navarro, Angelo Garcia, Juan Guzman, Allan Guevara, Joel Mena, Dagoberto Garcia, Frankie Joven.
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By Charla Parker “We are very pleased to announce the award of a Federal planning grant from the Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA) to fund the formation of a Colusa County Health Careers Development Network,” states Dale Kirby, CEO of Colusa Regional Medical Center. Five agencies participated in the initial needs identification and signed letters of intent to participate: Colusa County Board of Supervisors, Colusa County Office of Education, Colusa Unified School District, Colusa County Department of Health and Human Services, Del Norte Clinics, and Colusa Regional Medical Center as the sponsoring agency. The following representatives from these agencies (respectively) will serve as the preliminary steering committee: Tom Indrieri, Kay Spurgeon, Larry Yeghoian, Beth Robey, Harold Carlson and Charla Parker. Sue Graue will serve as the Project Coordinator and Suzanne Falzone, Education Specialist, will serve as the Project Consultant. Additional program planning supporters include: Woodland Community College District, Colusa County One-Stop, Sutter County One-Stop, Colusa County Chamber of Commerce, Colusa County Economic Development Corporation, Pierce Joint Unified School District, Williams High School, Colusa County Scholarship Foundation, Davison Drugs and Stationery, Valley West Care Center, UC Davis Medical Center, TriCounty ROP, Yuba Community College, and North Valley Family Physicians. Initial funding for the project was provided by Colusa Heritage Partners (now Community Foundation of Colusa County) chaired by Donna Phelan and coordinated by Executive Director Ben Felt. The Foundation provided the funding for the initial planning session attended by the collaborative and supporting
partners and for consulting services of Suzanne Falzone to complete the grant application. Their initial investment of $8,500 led to the awarding of the $85,000 planning grant. Additional funding for health careers job development was provided by donations made during the Annie B’s Foundation 2007 matching grant campaign. Contributors to the matching grant included not only the total contribution from the Community Foundation of Colusa County of $10,000 but also contributions from the following agencies and individuals: Impact Stores, $2,000; CRMC Foundation, $500; Colleen and John Wrysinski, $700; and CRMC staff members, $200. In addition to funding the planning and consulting for the Health Careers Development Collaborative, the proceeds from the Annie B’s Foundation matching grant campaign went toward providing scholarships to local high school graduates and CRMC “grow-your-own” staff continuing education scholarships. This year’s high school recipients include: Brittany Michelle Anderson, Colusa High School; Alina Isela Velasquez, Pierce High School; Faviola Perez, Princeton High School; Gabriela Leos, Williams High School; and Brenda Ramirez Alara, Maxwell High School. Scholarship funds were administered by the Colusa County Scholarship Committee. The Health Careers Collaborative will be holding monthly planning meetings on the 4th Thursday at 1:00 P.M. The interim project goal is: To create educational and training career pathways for students and residents of Colusa County desiring to enter into any one of 30 health related vocations. These vocations range from housekeepers and medical receptionists to nurses, clinical lab scientists and physicians. Anyone interested in participating or desiring additional information should contact Project Coordinator, Sue Graue at CRMC 530-458-5821 x351.
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entries received prior to June 1 will be mentioned in the night of the derby program. The purse for this derby is more than $4,000. There will be three heats for full size vehicles and an additional consolation heat for drivers not in the top five from the first three heats. As in the past, Meek said she is expecting drivers from not only Colusa County, but from surrounding areas to come to the derby this year.First place drivers in each of the three regular heats, which last five minutes, will receive $150 and a trophy. Second place in each heat will win $75 and third place will receive $50.
80-year-old Ken Flagor of Colusa. He is pictured being presented the trophy for best looking car from 2007 Mini Miss Lauren LaGrande (far left) and 2007 Miss Colusa County Alyssa Stalley (center)
69th Annual Colusa County Fair Destruction Derby Applications Now Available
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FAIRCONT. theme, and the nut characters of ‘Willy the Walnut,’ ‘Anna the Almond,’ ‘Pete the Pistachio’ and “Pepe the Pecan.’ The images of these characters will be seen on the fairgrounds and throughout the fair promotions.
Opening day is Kids Day, when children 12 and under receive free admission to the fair. It is also Colusa County Scholastic Achievement First place in the consolation heat earns $200 plus Day. Among other special Thursday night a trophy, with $150 going to second place and $100 events is the Miss Colusa County Scholarship Always a crowd pleaser, and one of the awarded to third place. Fourth place will win $75, Pageant. highlights of the Colusa County Fair, the and the fifth place winner will take home $50. Destruction Derby, sponsored by Selover’s Friday is Senior Citizen Day, with free Paint & Body Shop of Colusa, is slated for In the Main Event, first place will win $1,000 and admission for all seniors. There is a the final evening of this year’s Fair. The a trophy. The second place driver will receive $600 noon barbecue for the seniors, as well as event will be on Sunday, June 8 at 7 p.m. in and a trophy, with third place taking $350, fourth entertainment. At 6 p.m. on Friday, the Fair the Grandstand Arena. Applications are now place winning $200, fifth taking $125 and sixth th Parade will be held in downtown Colusa. At available at the Fair Office. – The 69 annual place receiving $100. 8 p.m. Friday, the 2007 Mini Miss Colusa Colusa County Fair is scheduled from June 5-8. County Pageant will fill the grandstand. This year’s theme is “Go Nuts! At the Colusa The most aggressive drive in each heat will be County Fair” awarded $100. The Junior Livestock Auction begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning. Idol Search takes the Fair CEO Carolan Meek said this week that Compact car drivers in the one chance heat will Main Stage at 6 p.m., and Fiesta Mexicana although there is not a deadline for Derby compete for three prizes. First place wins $600 Jaripeo & Dance is in the grandstand arena applications to be submitted, drivers entering no and a trophy, third place wins $350, with fourth beginning at 3 p.m. At 8 p.m. Hot Rods later than June 1, 2008 will save on entry fees winning $200, fifth place $125 and sixth place appear on the Main Stage. as well as have an opportunity to win back his winning $100. or her entire entry fee. The winner of the Best Looking Car will win $100 On Sunday at 7 p.m. the always-popular Destruction Derby will close the fair. The Entry and pit fees filed before June 1 are $40 and trophy. gates will close at 12 midnight on Sunday. for the driver and $15 for each pit crewmember with a maximum if five pit crewmembers. After Applications for the Destruction Derby are Meek said these are just a few of the fair available at the Fair Office located at 1303 10th June 1, the driver pays $60 and pit pays $20. highlights, and that the four-day event is filled Street, Colusa, Ca 95932. with ongoing fun, activities and attractions. “I All entries received by June 1 will have a hope everyone in the county and surrounding They can also be downloaded from the Fair chance to win their entire entry fee back in a counties will come out and enjoy the Colusa Website at www.colusacountyfair.com. drawing held at the pit meeting. Additionally, County Fair,” she said.
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OPINION Why Private Property Rights Matter By Ashley Indrieri Executive Director, Family Water Alliance As I see private property rights violated all over our nation through eminent domain abuse, land acquisition and easement programs, I am reminded of the importance of our fundamental rights. Our nation was built on private property rights and these rights are the cornerstone of liberty and wealth in our nation. Private property rights are included in the fifth amendment of the constitution because our forefathers understood the basic principles of private property and their role in creating the American dream in a capitalistic society. Over the years the environmental movement has stripped many landowners of these rights through government intrusion and the Endangered Species Act. The acquisition of private property for “public good” under the guise of protecting the environment is only a scare tactic. Landowners, farmers and ranchers have been good stewards of their land for many decades and the government and environmental groups have no right to impose regulations on private landowners that have the potential to put them out of businesses. It is critical that the public understands that private property rights need to be protected and that programs that undermined those rights need to be exposed. In our nation and right in our backyard, a deceptive land grab is being persued to further the environmental agenda, and agriculture and our rural economies are the innocent victims that are caught in the crossfire. So why the use of scare tactics? What is the big unknown fear that we need to be protected from? Development? The fear that landowners will sell out to the highest bidder is a real threat, but it is also someone’s right to sell if farming or ranching is no longer economically viable for them. Investing in programs that help keep farming and ranching viable is the way to prevent development, not additional environmental and government regulations and fees. Public awareness and knowledge of the issue is the only way to protect our community. We are a nation that was built on the “land of the free and home of the brave” and private property rights are one of the founding principles that make our county so great. Family Water Alliance is a non profit 501(c)3 corporation. Our mission is to educate the public about issues that affect rural communities. For more information please visit www.familywateralliance.com
The Colusa County Economic Development Corporation - What we do and Who we are. What we do. By CCEDC member Ben Felt The Colusa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is the County’s and its Communities’ primary vehicle for recruitment of business operations, assisting in the expansion or retention of business operations, and assisting in the start-up of new businesses within our region. We work to stimulate investment in business across all industry sectors, and to broaden the tax and employment base within our region, while meeting the needs of businesses large and small. Back on March 19, 1998, the Colusa County Economic Development Corporation board of directors adopted the following as their Mission Statement: “The Colusa County Economic Development Corporation is a nonprofit membership organization formed to encourage and facilitate community economic development and job creation activities in Colusa County. Our goal is to promote the creation and retention of permanent jobs through a process involving business attraction, retention, expansion, and creation, which will improve and provide a stronger economic base for our community.” While everything mentioned in our Mission Statement is still true today, the scope of the CCEDC has expanded considerably over the past ten years. In the past, too much emphasis was placed on “the creation of jobs”. In reality, economic developers do not typically create jobs, but facilitate the process for existing businesses and start-ups to do so. Therefore, today’s economic development professional is in the business of long-range economic planning. The EDC must make sure that there are sufficient economic development programs in place to assist the businesses achieve their goals. This means having an Enterprise Zone wherein companies located within that zone are eligible for substantial
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Halleluiah By Andrea Moore, Editor
Well, it’s finally happened, just when I thought my son’s future girlfriends would have to take a diaper bag with them when they went out, Isaac finally ended his stubborn streak and is now potty trained. Halleluiah! All thanks to Peter Potty, this wonderful invention that is a mini urinal, an updated take on the ol’ potty chair. Anyhow, I just had to share this wonderful news! Meredith graduated from pre-school the other night. It was really cute watching the kids walk across the gym in their little tie died shirts, all so very proud of themselves. I want to thank her teachers Susan Hodges and Elizabeth Chalker for all the care they showed my daughter. Meredith loved going to school and has learned so much, all because of these two wonderful ladies. Aaron and I thought she would be excited that school was out but instead she was sad, in fact if I recall correctly it was an “Awwhh, man,” not an “Amen.” It’s so important that kids get off to a good start in their scholastic careers and they have done a great job. Thank you! This week there are two great events happening, the Colusa County Fair and Williams Pioneer Day. This year and next, they fall on the same weekend and I feel it’s very important as a community to support both. It’s going to be hectic but a lot of fun. There will be a parade in Colusa Friday night and in Williams Saturday morning. I really want to impress upon everyone to keep an eye out for children running out to get the candy that is traditionally thrown from the floats. Last year I saw a couple kids run underneath the tires of a trailer that had paused in the procession, all in the name of a sugar fix. It scared me to death. Stunningly, the parents didn’t say a word. So, help keep the kids safe, I know it’s hard to say something to a stranger’s child, but if it involves safety, it’s worth the dirty look you may receive for your efforts. Better safe than sorry.
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tax credits and other benefits. Creating a Redevelopment Agency that offers assistance for off-site improvements, infrastructure development and economic development assistance projects within the district in an effort to end urban blight. Establish a U.S. Foreign Trade Zone, which is a designated area that is, for Customs Purposes, considered to be outside of the United States. This would encourage distribution centers for imported merchandise to locate within our County. Implement a Recycling Market Development Zone. This program combines recycling with economic development to create new businesses expand existing ones, and divert waste from landfills. It also provides attractive loans, technical assistance and free product marketing to businesses that use materials from the waste stream for their manufacturing. Your CCEDC supports business recruitment, expansion, and retention through specific efforts in business finance, marketing, neighborhood development, small business development, technology transfer, real estate development, planning and feasibility studies, performing financial analysis, guiding projects through necessary public approvals, and packaging Government programs and incentives. From a policy perspective, economic development can be defined as efforts that seek to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for a community by creating and/or retaining jobs and supporting or growing incomes and the tax base. Who we are. The Colusa County Economic Development Corporation’s 2008 Board of Directors is comprised of Lynda Reynolds (Acting Executive Director and Chair), Daniel O’Connell (Vice Chair), Ed Hulbert (Secretary), Ben Felt (Treasurer), Mike Adams, Dick Armocido, Pete Bradford, Jim Reading, Kim Vann, and Cynthia White. If you are interested in becoming involved, please call 530-458-3028 or email edcdirector@colusacountyedc.org
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THE NEWS BACK THEN Courtesy of the SACRAMENTO VALLEY MUSEUM News of our Heroes of WWII Williams Farmer 4/13/1945- LT. FRANKLIN FOUCH TELLS OF IWO JIMA INVASION BATTLE The following letter of keen interest to many friends was indeed a relief to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Fouch, parents, after a month of no word from their son Franklin. Fortunately it came to them before official word from the War Department telling of his being wounded at Iwo Jima. The letter follows: Dear Mother, Dad and Annette: This is the first opportunity I have had to write in quite some time. I am well, safe and sound and in one piece feeling fine. I imagine you received my letter some time ago telling you that I was in combat on Iwo Jima. Censorship allows up telling about our personal experiences and nothing else. You will notice from my address that I am in B Co. rather than A. Living conditions haven’t been too good, but could have been worse. We usually had plenty of chow and water, but the chow was always cold rations and they really get tiresome. My bed was always on the ground, the bottom of a fox hole, with my helmet as my pillow. In over thirty days I didn’t shave, changed clothes about three times, and had my shoes off five times. I washed in the sea once during that time. We always had plenty of cigarettes and matches, and get canned fruit juice and candy quite often. I was working on the beach at first and did not go up to the front lines until after Mt. Surabachi had been taken. It certainly was a beautiful sight to see the flag go up on that mountain. I was on line for about twenty days. The day I remembered most vividly was the second day on the line. That was the day I was creased by a bullet. I was in a shell hole with several other fellows in front of our lines. Snipers were firing from all directions and a man had only to raise himself up a couple of seconds to get shot. Well, I didn’t have my radio with me and had to get word back some way. I decided to make a break. I decided that it was a poor place to spend the night. I decided that if we all went at once we might confuse the snipers so we all got rid of our gas masks and all took out like a bat of Hell. It worked pretty well. Only one shot was fired and that was the one that hit me. It just caused a slight flesh wound and it didn’t bother a bit. I had it fixed up by a corpsman and didn’t even have to bother to go back. It is about all healed up now. I was lucky that time and my luck held out. About five days later a mortar shell hit about three yards from me while I was sitting down. Not one piece of shrapnel hit me. All I got was a bloody nose form the concussion and a few scratches from flying dirt. My runner was right beside me and all he got was a dent in his helmet. I figured the reason I am well today is because of the Grace of God. I had plenty of luck and thankful that I have a good pair of legs. I have gone many times thru places I know were being fired on by snipers. I would go alone or with one other person, keeping my body low, and run like heck. That way they would never have a chance to aim. I have been in quite a few tight places and been plenty afraid more than once. I believe any man will admit he has been plenty afraid at times. For some reason though, a person just carries on and does what is supposed to be done. I certainly have some fine men under me. They are the best. Even when the going gets rough there was still a sense of humor. We would find something to laugh about. We had memorial services the other day at the cemetery. They were short and very nice. The Chaplains are really fine men. They say the things we want to hear because they were right up near the lines most of the time.
I don’t have many souvenirs as wasn’t much interested in getting any at the time. I have some money, both coins and paper and some cigarettes. The Japanese cigarettes are lousy. I tried one and I’ll stick to our brands. Well! The fighting is over now. I didn’t shoot any Japanese because you hardly ever see one. I probably killed some with hand grenades but you never know. It really feels swell to wash up again. My clothing roll was lost, but I have been issued all new clothes. I also shaved today. I left my mustache and have been trimming it up all day. You would be surprised how good it looks. I am surprised myself. We get good hot chow now and it is really wonderful. I have received about forty letters in the last few weeks and will answer them as soon as I can. Stationary is very scarce. I’ll close for now. Much love, Franklin
April 20, 1945-LEO KINTANA AWARDED BRONZE STAR The following report appeared recently in the Martinez paper and was received by Mrs. Ramona Hilliard. Cpl. Kintana is a former Williams boy and the item will be of special interest to his many friends. Corporal Leo Kintana, U.S. Army Medical Corps, former Shell employee and husband of Adele Kintana, has been awarded the bronze star medal under the direction of the president “for heroic achievement under fire”. Corporal Kintana entered the service in October 1943. In May 1944, he went over seas and has seen active service on several fronts in the Pacific theater. The award won by Corporal Kintana was received before his promotion a short time ago and reads as follows: For heroic achievement in connections with the military operations near (censored) on (censored). Private Kintana was leading two wounded men when the column was cut in two leaving Private Kintana and the two wounded soldiers without protection from friendly troops. Private Kintana, without hesitation, exposed himself to enemy sniper fire in order to move the men from the line of fire. “Although in the action that followed, one on the men was fatally wounded, Private Kintana led the other man back to safety, where he could give him more medical treatment. Private Kintana’s actions in risking his life to save the life of his fellow soldiers reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.” Corporal Kintana was a second baseman of the Refinery League here, and previously for the Oakes in the Pacific Coast League.
May 11, 1945-ASHLEY SANDERS AWARDED PURPLE HEART Mr. and Mrs. Claude Sanders recently received a letter form their son Ashley, who has seen much active service in the Pacific war. Ashley was picked out of his company, with a few others to be on a scout and patrol unit. He left the company for about four days and was up and around the front line. He came back to the company for a day and then was sent out on some other detail, when a terrible explosion occurred about four feet from him. It knocked his rifle from his shoulder and his helmet off his head. He picked himself up about twelve feet away. He got some stuff on the left side of his face, some skin knocked off his left hand, something in his left eye, a concussion of his head, and hurt his left ear. They took him to the hospital for treatment and wanted to keep him there, but he implored them to let him go back to his company. The doctor didn’t like the idea, but he finally let him go, but told him not to do anything and to take it easy. This happened on the 14th of March. He is back in a rest camp now. They had a very nice ceremony for the boys, and gave awards for events that happened on Iwo Jima. Ashley received the Purple heart. He said it sure is pretty, and he is so proud of it. As soon as they have his name engraved on it he is sending it home. When the General pinned on the medal he shook hands with him and asked him if he was ready to go again. After the awards they took his picture which will be sent to the “Hometown Paper”. Ashley said words could not begin to tell how terrible the battle
was on Iwo. A person has to be there to see it to realize what our boys are going through.
SGT. FRANK KEMP TO BE HOME FOR MOTHER’S DAY T-Sgt. Frank Kemp Jr. so of Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. Kemp of Williams has arrived in the United State on a furlough from the European Theater of Operations, where he served 10 and one half months with the 8th Air Force as Radio Operator and Gunner on a B-24. He completed 30 missions totaling 213 combat hours. A telephone call from Sgt. Kemp in New York the first of the week brought happy word of his expected arrival in Williams this weekend. What a wonderful “Mothers Day” present is in store for Mr. and Mrs. Kemp.
6/1/1945 WORD COMES FROM OTHER LIBERATED SON Early yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Dena Burrows had a telephone call from her mother, Mrs. Adda Kalfsbeek of Arbuckle bearing joyful news that her other son T-Sgt. Elmer (Shock) Kalfsbeek had been liberated from a German prison. Shock is reported fine and is now with his brother Hiram, liberated last week. The exact location of the brothers was not disclosed. Expressing her relief and pleasure, Mrs. Kalfsbeek rang her large “one hundred year old bell” which hangs in her attractive yard and which was the Christmas gift of her family, three long joyful rings immediately upon receipt of the word yesterday. The bell rang twice for Hiram’s release and once on V-E- Day. It will ring again…..” says Mrs. Kalfsbeek “when victory is won.” May we rejoice with you, Mrs. Kalfsbeek and Dena, in this wonderful news and trust that Hi and Shock will be home soon.
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Home & Garden
Gardening with Curtis Tree Safety is the Highest Priority! We are all concerned with safety during extreme weather. But, do you ever wonder about safety after extreme weather? You should. How many trees have you seen broken or blown over after a storm? Trees should be closely inspected after extreme weather, especially strong winds. Today I’ll give you some tips to help keep your
trees from being a safety risk examined by an arborist and give you some peace of without delay. If it’s bad, have the tree taken out. mind instead of worrying. First, walk around the tree Sometimes people worry about their large trees being and look for broken or a hazard and have them cracked branches. It’s a removed without knowing that good idea to walk around their large tree can prosper the tree a few times, and change directions a couple with proper maintenance, and it probably can outlive of times to get a different view. If you find a broken the owner! Have your trees or cracked branch, stay out checked for structural defects; even weight distribution; from underneath it. proper shape; dead, broken or diseased wood; and keep the Second, look at the main center open to allow wind to log (or trunk) and check for cracks. Usually cracks pass through to prevent future will start in the center of a damage. crotch and go downward. Look for light through the Enjoy the shade and beauty your trees provide by wood of the tree. Cracks indicate a structural failure. providing proper maintenance If you see this type of break, and preventing hazards. stay away from the tree. Finally, inspect the ground for cracks around the tree. During a storm, look for movement in the soil when the wind blows. If the ground is moving up and down, get out from under this tree quickly as it may be going over soon.
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FIRST 5 COLUSA OFFERS $50,000 IN MINI-GRANTS TO THE COMMUNITY Deadline to apply is July 2, 2008 (Colusa) – First 5 Colusa recently announced the availability of Staff Photo $50,000 in mini-grants to help supAssemblyman Doug LaMalfa was on hand for Gary Teragawa’s port community-driven programs retirement celebration. LaMalfa shared some of his funny memories with those in attendance. that serve local children prenatal through age 5 with needed services such as school readiness activities and health resources. This investColusa resident Gary Teragawa was surrounded by 150 of his friends, family and former coworkers ment will help support Colusa Friday, May 16, as they celebrated his retirement after County children and their families 30 years of public service. Teragawa is the former by giving them the tools needed to Commander of the Williams Area California Highway succeed in school and beyond. Patrol.
Teragawa Retires
“He’s a go-to guy,” said Officer Mike Cantrall, District 1 Director for the CAHP “He’s a great friend and a great Lieutenant. “Gary has a magical quality about him, filled with enthusiasm. He was a tribute to any law enforcement agency,” said John Candindo. While he will be missed by the California Highway Patrol, he will remain an active member of Colusa County.
“First 5 Colusa is dedicated to connecting our county’s children and families with important resources,” said Jennifer Long, executive director of First 5 Colusa. “Mini-grant funding offers local programs an opportunity to provide services and help more children ages 0 to 5 enter school healthy and learning.” Organizations and individuals interested in applying for mini-grants
are encouraged to visit First 5 Colusa’s Web site, www.first5colusa.org, or the First 5 Colusa office at 320 5th Street, Suite A, Colusa between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Applications must be returned to the First 5 Colusa office by Wednesday, July 2 at 3:30 p.m. About First 5 Colusa Research shows that a child’s brain develops most dramatically in the first five years and what parents and caregivers do during these years to support their child’s growth will have a meaningful impact throughout life. Based on this research, California voters passed Proposition 10 in 1998, adding a 50 cents-perpack tax on cigarettes to support programs for expectant parents and children ages 0 to 5. First 5 Colusa will distribute approximately $400,000 this year in Prop. 10 revenues to programs and services that meet local needs.
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Five to compete for Miss Colusa County title
Meet the Mini Miss 2008 Contestants
By Kathy Craigo
The 2008 Colusa County Mini Miss will be named during the annual pageant on Friday, June 6, at 8 p.m. in the grandstand arena during the Colusa County Fair. The fair will open June 5 and will run through June 8. This year’s fair theme is “Go Nuts!” Lauren Boyes
Brianna Jorge
Cassi Baldridge Danielle Womble
Cheerleading, track and Photos and Story softball are also among her By Kathy Craigo favorite pastimes. She plans on working in broadcast television one day after attending a Five young women will step four-year college to study on stage opening communications. Karla Girimonte night of the 2008 Boyes is the daughter of Vance Colusa County Fair in hopes of becoming the and Nancy Boyes. She likes to involve herself in organizations reigning royalty of this year’s such as Future Business Fair. Leaders of America, Future Farmers of America and other The Miss Colusa County Scholarship Pageant, sponsored community service projects. by Chet Shifflet Jr. Scholarship She enjoys cheerleading and basketball. After high Fund and Stagehands Theater is scheduled for Thursday, June school graduation she plans to attend a university and 5 at 8 p.m. in the grandstands arena. The Fair is June 5-8. This major in business and minor in agriculture. Her future plans year’s theme is “Go Nuts!” at are to become a high school the Colusa County Fair. teacher. Competing for the title are Cassi Baldrige age 17, a senior Girimonte is the daughter of Louis and Dorene Girimonte. at Pierce High School, Briana She likes to bake, read and Jorge, age 17 and a junior at Williams High School, Lauren hike. She enjoys sports such as volleyball, tennis and Boyes, age 16 and a junior at basketball, and she also enjoys Maxwell High School, Karla Marie Girimonte, age 17 and a traveling and camping. senior at Colusa High School, This fall she will attend Butte and Danielle Womble, age 18 Community College to pursue and a senior at Colusa High an AA Degree and complete School. her general education degree. Later she hopes to transfer Baldridge is the daughter of Scotty and Lyn Baldridge. She to UC Davis and major in political science. Her goal is to enjoys sports, school, friends work as a political consultant/ and family, working, playing manager for a congressman games, theatre, painting and running for a Senate position. traveling. She also enjoys wakeboarding, horseback Womble is the daughter of riding, softball, football and snowboarding. Her future plans David and Tracy Womble. She are to attend a four-year college is enjoys hanging out with her friends and her boyfriend, majoring in international business relations and language. riding her dirt bike and four wheeler and playing volleyball Jorge is the daughter of Keenan and softball. She plans to attend and Michelle Jorge. She enjoys college and become a pediatric nurse. dancing, boating, swimming, interior decorating and aerobics.
Five contestants will compete for the title of Mini Miss Colusa County. The contestants are Mary Catherine Marsh, 10, of Arbuckle; Allison Costa, 12, of Maxwell; Erin Mary Walsh, 9, of Colusa; Coral Bernadette Imhoff, 11, of Colusa; Kendall Renee Cotter, 11, of Colusa; and Rachel Christine Robledo, 11, of Princeton. Marsh is the daughter of Joseph and Cathy Marsh. She attends Arbuckle Elementary School and enjoys baseball, basketball, singing, dancing, traveling, horses, Ipods and drawing. In the talent portion of the pageant, Marsh will perform a vocal selection. Costa is the daughter of George and Laurie Costa. She attends Maxwell Elementary and enjoys softball, photography, scrap-booking, playing the piano, baking, shopping, basketball, volleyball, traveling, showing lambs,
Erin Mary Walsh
Coral Bernadette Imhoff
Williams PTO Receives Donations at Family Fun Night & Carnitas Dinner Top right: Anil Patul (right) donated funds from the Williams Rotary which disbanded last year. “We want to thank the community for supporting us over the years,” said Patul, speaking on behalf of Local businesses donated money the former Rotary to the PTO. Presenting certificates members. of thanks were WES Principal Cindy Money raised will Engrahm (left) and Mondica Ordaz. be used to purTop left: chase and install Brian Hagle from Morningtstar new playground Bottom left: Nick Iacopi from US equipment. Bank.
Rachel Christine Robledo
4-H projects and being a 4-H officer. For her talent she will play the piano. Walsh is the daughter of Tim and Christine Walsh. She attends Our Lady of Lourdes and enjoys dancing, caring for animals and going to the ocean. For her talent she will tap dance. Imhoff is the daughter of Jim and Lucille Imhoff. She attends Colusa Unified Home School. She enjoys piano, guitar, swim team, softball, tennis and pets. For her talent, she will play the piano. Cotter is the daughter of Stephanie and Neil Cotter. She attends Egling Middle School. Her interests are hunting, fishing, abalone diving, softball, horseback riding and Dutch- oven cooking. She is undecided on the talent she will present. Robledo is the daughter of Manual Robledo and Joana Ferguson. She attends school at Princeton Elementary. She enjoys horses, dogs, shooting BB gun, living out in the country, and playing baseball and basketball. She also runs track for her school and enjoys swimming at home. Her talent will be a vocal selection.
Mary CatherineMarsh
Kendall Renee Cotter
Allison Costa
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WHS Students Receive MESA Awards Courtesy of WHS Williams High School students took home almost $58,000 of scholarship money at the May 13, 2008, MESA School’s Program Awards Reception. MESA, (Math Engineering and Science Achievement) is sponsored by Chico State University and has enjoyed a partnership with Northern California high schools for many years. The catered dinner was held at Chico State University’s Bell Memorial Union and was wellattended by over 100 students, parents and MESA personnel. Williams High School seniors Michael Allee, Jose Camberos, Cesar Contreras and Janet Torres won National Science Foundation Scholarships at CSU, Chico. They each were granted $4,250 yearly scholarships that are renewable for each of four years of progress in the College of Engineering. In addition, Janet Torres, Yesenia Moreno, Jennifer Bauman and Brenda Hernandez of Williams High School
won $1,000 scholarships for the Cal-SOAP (Student Opportunity and Access Program) partnership. Additionally, Williams High took home seven individual $500 scholarships for Cristina Estrada, Xia Martin, Ivonne Medina, Gabriela Leos, Cesar Contreras, Amanda Brincat and Michael Allee. MESA is a favored and very important program in Williams, not only due to interest in math, science and engineering by Williams students, but also because of the incredible support shown by Chico State Academic Advisor Stephen Thomas and Coordinator Teresita Curiel. Williams High has sent many students directly to Chico State, and many of those students form the backbone of the Chico State University College of Engineering. Williams High mentors for this program include Karla Shaeffer and Travis Hayes, while Williams Middle School was represented by Michelle Hale. Williams High School also employs Chico State University students as tutors, further extending the partnership.
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McCullough Receives Four Year Scholarship Honor Scholarship, which covers registration fees, tuition, book allowance, full room rent for campus housing and a laptop computer. In addition they receive priority registration free parking and other campus privileges. The Smittcamp Family Honors College is unique in the CaliforCourtesy Photo Minda will be majoring in Kinesiology in the fall (Sports/Medi- nia State University system in that cine and Physical Education). scholarship students are admitted as a group of 50 each year. They take a Minda McCullough daughter of Steve series of specially designed honors and Susie McCullough from Arbuckle courses and interact in educational has received a four year scholarship to and social activites. Honors College The Smittcamp Family Honors College applicants had to have scored above at California State University, Fresno. 1300 on the SAT, be in the upper She was selected for this scholarship 10% of graduating class and have a from more than 500 final applicants minimum GPA of 3.8. from throughout California and four other states, said Dr. Stephen RodemeyMinda will be majoring in Kinesioler, Honors College Director. ogy in the fall (Sports/Medicine and Each student receives a President's Physical Education).
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the Williams School Board, a son Jared, and another son Taylor, who were both previous FBLA State Officers. Her husband and one son surprised her by flying to the conference and greeting her unannounced after receiving the award.
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FBLA Advisor Jill Wright was recently honored with the Charles Dee Cox Outstaning Local Chapter Advisor Award for the whole State of California. Wright (left) pictured with Jennifer Azavedo.
MHS FBLA Advisor Jill Wright Receives Award By Ken Edwards Twenty seven years of hard work and commitment have paid off in a big time for one local teacher and Future Business Leaders of America advisor at Maxwell High School. Jill Wright, a Williams resident, was recently awarded the Charles Dee Cox Outstanding Local Chapter Advisor Award for the whole State of California. She was given the award the last night during the awards session of the FBLA State Leadership Conference held this month. Jill is the wife of Tim Wright, who spent many years on
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It was twenty years ago, at the urging of several students, Margaret and Monica Rickens that Wright began the local chapter. This year, she took 15 students to the conference, one of them a Sectional Officer and one a State Officer. One of her previous students was a state Officer and ended up going to Harvard University. He called her the first day of his first job after graduation from the university and thanked her for her diligence in helping him with direction. The job of an FBLA advisor is to provide a student organization committed to preparing today’s students for success in business concerns and leadership. It helps students excel in leadership roles, competitive events and to see them successfully transition to a post secondary education and successful career. When asked if she wanted to comment on her achievement, Wright said, “ I’ve felt very fortunate to work with the caliber of students that I’ve had to work with at Maxwell High School over the last 27 years. Colusa County has always had a good representation of FBLA chapters, and are known at the state level for their success as small schools and excellent advisors.”
Colusa Regional Medical Center is looking for members of the community to serve on the Hospital Board of Directors. There are two (2) open board positions. To apply and be eligible to serve, you must be either a current member of Colusa Regional Medical Center or a new member. To become a new member, a donation of $100 is required, which entitles any business and/or individual one vote at the annual general membership meeting. If you are interested or know someone who would be willing to serve in this capacity, please send in (no later than June 13, 2008) your name, along with a short bio, to Colusa Regional Medical Center, Attention: Dierdre Athenais, 199 E. Webster Street, Colusa, CA 95932, or e-mail to: dathenais@colusamedicalcenter.org. Serving as a member of the Board of Directors does require your attendance and participation at a monthly morning meeting and any special meetings as needed. We encourage all people of Colusa County to consider this opportunity.
Colusa High FBLA Attends State Leadership Conference in Irvine Fifteen FBLA chapter members attended the Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference on April 24-27, 2008 in Irvine, along with Colusa FBLA Chapter adviser Susan Barrett and parent chaperone Denise Rinzler. Students competed in various events, attended professional workshops and general sessions, listened to motivational speakers, elected state officers, and had the opportunity to attend dances and other entertainment provided by California FBLA. The Colusa Chapter earned Gold Seal Chapter recognition for the ninth consecutive year. Gold Seal recognition is the highest national honor a chapter can receive. Colusa FBLA also received second place for having the second largest professional membership in the state of California. In addition, Colusa FBLA was honored as an Outstanding Chapter, a participant in the State Government Awareness Project, the Go Green Project and for raising money for the March of Dimes, an organization committed to helping babies with birth defects. Mimi Rinzler was installed as a section officer and will serve as the Northern Section Secretary for the 2008-2009 school year. Chelsea Kraft successfully completed her term as the 2007-2008 California State Secretary/Treasurer. Most notably, the Colusa Chapter was recognized in the Local Chapter Annual Business Report competition for submitting one of the 10 most outstanding chapter reports in the state of California. CoPresidents, Chelsea Kraft and Megan Mena, prepared the 30-page business report. Other winners representing Colusa High School included Chelsea Kraft, 8th Place in Future Business Leader, and Brittany Anderson, 9th place in Spreadsheet Applications and 7th Place in Accounting II.
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Community Calendar Stop Smoking Classes Offered Colusa County Tobacco Education offers a series of four cessation classes to the public who wish to stop smoking. These classes are by appointment only, so please call (530)458-0488 to schedule. Classes are available for individuals or groups up to four. A certificate of completion is provided at the end of the course which can help cover the patch for Medi-Cal recipients and some private insurances, just ask your pharmacist. For more information contact (530) 458-0488. Funded by the Tobacco Tax Initiative, Proposition 99.
free hunter safety course June 27 & 28 The Sutter Buttes Sportsman Association is hosting a free two-day Hunter Safety Course in Colusa June 27 & 28 at 50 Sunrise Blvd. in Colusa. Those who wish to take the course must bring their social security card to get their certificate. Please pre-register by emailing: info@sutterbuttessportsman.com or by calling 530-458-2533. Space is limited, so sign up today!
The Sutter Buttes Sportsman Association’s 53 weeks of giveaways
Get your calendar now [a $50 donation] for your chance to win one of over $22,000 worth of prizes including: rifles, rods, reels, gift certifi cates, hunts and more! For more information call 530-458-2533, or visit their website at: www.sutterbuttessportsman.com
Come see us at the Colusa County Fair to buy your calendar!!
williams pioneer day fun run/walk Saturday, June 7th at 8 a.m. NEW COURSE!!! Will start at Williams Middle School, located at 269 11th Street. 5K/1 miles courses & kids challenge. For more information or to pre-register email: rlagrande@frontiernet.net.
the arbuckle certified Farmers market
Colusa County’s only certified farmers market is held Thursday afternoons from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at La Vanche Park in Downtown Arbuckle, now through October. Now accepting vendor applications. For more information call Mary Fahey atL 530-476-3799.
Williams Community Center WILLIAMS COMMUNITY CENTER ASSOCIATION MONDAY NIGHT BINGO: Everyone is welcome! Early Bird Games begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the regular games at 7:00 p.m. Every Monday night, 6:30 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street. SENIOR GAME DAY: Come play your favorite board and card games with old friends – and meet some new friends as well. Every 3rd Wednesday, 1-4 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street. AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: On May 28th enjoy the hilarious Lucille BallDesi Arnaz movie, “The Long, Long Trailer.” See a different movie each month FREE. Every 4th Wednesday, 1-4 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street. (Bring a pillow – the seats are hard.) WCCA BOARD MEETING Just what is the Williams Community Center Association? What will having a Community Center in Williams mean for you and your family? Get answers to your questions and give your input on this ongoing project. Every 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street. Pioneer Day BINGO IN THE PARK! Enjoy an afternoon of Bingo in the Park as the Williams Community Center Association joins the City of Williams in celebrating Pioneer Days! Saturday, June 7 beginning at 12 noon at Redinger Park. Only $1.00 for a 3-on-card for a 50/50 bingo pot. Play as many cards as you want! Start practicing now to yell B-I-N-G-O!
Colusa County Fair Parade The Colusa Lions Club and the 44th District Agricultural Association will host the annual Colusa County Fair Parade on Friday, June 6th beginning at 6:00 PM. The parade route goes through downtown Colusa and west on Highway 20 to Webster Street. This year’s Grand Marshall is Ed Hull. Ed and wife Nancy moved to Colusa in 1988 and became very active in the Presbyterian Church, Colusa Rotary Club, Colusa Golf and Country Club, Chamber of Commerce and Boy Scouts Troop 5. Hull has served as scoutmaster for Troop 5 for the past 20 years and was instrumental in reviving scouting activities in Colusa. Currently Hull teaches at Pierce High School, where he is also the school’s golf coach and chess club advisor. Any person or group interested in participating in this years’ parade can contact parade chairman Jim Reading at 458-4727 or go to colusacountyfair.com for a parade entry. There is no entry fee and everyone is welcome to participate.
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Drop-in Center is a ‘safe haven’ By Kathy Craigo
The opening of Safe Haven, the Colusa County Department of Behavioral Health’s drop-in center for consumers opened doors in more way than one for one new Colusa resident. Cathy Gaumond, a native Californian, shared how she’d spent the past 13 years in Cincinnati caring for her ailing sister, but when her sister passed away, she returned to California to be with family here. Gaumond commented that she was a mental health consumer during the time she was in Cincinnati, and that while there she was active in the many mental health programs available. Gaumond admitted that she was very depressed upon returning to California this past February, and was disturbed when she came to Colusa when she discovered that there was only one mental health agency, and no social clubs or drop-in centers available for consumers. “Then I read the wonderful article in the Colusa County Sun-Herald announcing the opening of Safe Haven,” she said. Gaumond immediately called Rosa Solis, Consumer and Family Support Coordinator and volunteered to help in anyway possible. Since that time, Gaumond has been a faithful volunteer, helping to organize daily activities at the center, address issues and find solutions that may occur among the consumers using the facility, and being the right-hand woman to Solis assisting wherever she is needed. “I was depressed when I arrived in Colusa, but I had begun to feel better when I heard about the center,” she said. “The center has given me a purpose and I am continuing to do better,” she said. Gaumond serves as a greeter at the center. She assists Solis with the weekly depression/bi-polar support group meetings, and she has assisted in developing a number of the scheduled activities at the center.
Each week the center provides a variety of activities. On Monday there is lite exercise from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and Rap (talk) Group from 2 to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday; bingo from 2 to 3 p.m., Wednesday; lite exercise from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and cards and board games play from 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday; 10 to 11:30 a.m. there is Depression & Bipolar Group and bingo from 2 to 3 p.m., and on Friday; 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. gardening and 1 to 2:30 p.m. arts and crafts. Solis and Gaumond commented that one need for the center is a refrigerator, and also it is appreciated when coffee supplies are donated. While the center is meeting a need for Colusa County mental health consumers, Gaumond and Solis also have a vision of how it can do even more. “About 10 to 12 consumers on average use the center daily,” said Gaumond. “Some days are busier than others, but we are especially busy on Thursday when the depression/bipolar group meets,” she said. Gaumond said she feels a sense of purpose volunteering at the center. “Being involved with the center has helped me with my depression. It has helped me to maintain stability,” she said. Gaumond commented that while she believes her involvement with the center has helped her, and it has helped her to grow personally, she also believes it is providing an opportunity for her to give back to her peers. “I see great potential for growth and a vision for the future at the center,” she said. “I feel lucky to have gotten in on the grass roots of this center, and I believe it is just a great place for us for area mental health consumers to have to go to, and to provide friendships,” she said. “The center has a sense of community, and it is place where you can relax and be yourself,” she added. “I want to see it grow and flourish. I hope that I am around to see good things happen in the future. I already see good things happening at Safe Haven,” she said
World No Tobacco Day Focuses on Role of Health Professionals: Local Group Contributes In support of World No Tobacco Day the Colusa County Prevention Coalition and Colusa County Tobacco Education will be offering free stop smoking classes. “Studies show that smokers are more likely to quit smoking permanently if they receive counseling, to recognize their ‘triggers’ which make want to smoke, tips on how to handle cravings by diverting their attention to other activities, and the use of nicotine replacement therapy such as Chantix, the patch and lozenges,” said Dawn Chesini Tobacco Coordinator. This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) is encouraging health professionals to provide their patients information about the health consequences of smoking, help their smoking patients quit, and be role models who promote tobacco-free lifestyles. Tobacco use is one of the chief preventable causes of death in the world. WHO attributes about 5 million deaths a year to tobacco use, a figure expected to rise to about 10 million deaths a year by 2020, with 7 million of these deaths occurring in developing countries. For more information, visit the World Health Organization Web site (http:// www.who.int/) and type in World No Tobacco Day in the Search box. For information about local activities, call the Tobacco Education Program in Colusa at (530)458-0488.
14 June 4-20, 2008
Area teens to promote traffic safety
were unbuckled, 16 percent of the teen drivers were drinking and 39 percent were speeding. It also noted that 40 percent of the fatal crashes took place on Friday to Sunday at 6 a.m. with about 50 percent occurring between 6 p.m. and 3 a.m. The Colusa High School and the Pierce High School chapters of Friday Part of the campaign helps young people to learn five reasons why he or she should Night Live (FNL) are participating in the “It Doesn’t Have to Happen” act. campaign, a program designed promote traffic safety said Colusa County Those reasons are: Behavioral Health prevention coordinator Terri Rivera. • I see you doing something unsafe. Rivera added that the two Colusa County chapters will be participating in • I’m afraid of what might happen. the Art Contest; Join the Forces campaign and the Pledge campaign. • I’d feel guilty if something did happen. The local teens will have a booth at the Colusa County Fair where all • You’d expect me to act as a friend. teens will have an opportunity to pledge to keep friends safe by intervening • Your friends and family expect me to act. if they feel that they are engaging in unsafe driving. The message clearly states that the person pledging agrees that they won’t let it The Colusa County Sheriff’s Department and the Colusa Police happen and that they agree to act to prevent tragedy. Department have joined forces with the young people by agreeing to hand Rivera also commented that the program brings a clear message. out “It Doesn’t Have to Happen” bookmarks to young people when they “When a teen is about to drink and drive, drive to fast for the conditions or ride are stopped for traffic violations. unbuckled, their friends are asked to remember that friends ask friends to buckle up, Rivera commented that the bookmarks will not prevent the young drivers slow down and never drink and drive,” she said. from being ticketed, but it will encourage them to be more careful and to This program designed for teens to promote traffic safety is being sponsored by the think about peer to peer intervention. Colusa City Police Department, the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department, the Office of The program highlights some teen traffic safety facts from 2007. According Traffic Safety & California Friday Night Live. to the published facts, 70 percent of the fatalities were male, 48 percent
AREA DE ADOLECENTES PARA PROMOVER LA SEGURIDAD EN EL TRÁFICO La escuela secundaria de Colusa y Pierce el viernes en la noche vive (FNL) estarán participando en la campana,(It Doesn’t Have to Happen) (no tiene por que pasar) , un programa designado para promover la seguridad al manejar, nos dijo el Sr. Terri Rivera coordinador de(Colusa County Behavioral Health Prevention). Rivera agrego que dos partes de colusa county chapters, participaran en la competencia de arte compartiendo con “The Forces Campaign” and The Pledge Campaign”. Los adolecentes locales contaran con los dos grupos mencionados anteriormente en los terrenos de la feria de Colusa, donde ellos tendrán la oportunidad de prometer mantener a sus amigos seguros interviniendo si ellos sienten que se está comprometiendo la seguridad de estos al manejar. El departamento del sheriff’s de la policía del condado de Colusa viene compartiendo y uniendo fuerzas con los adolecentes estando de acuerdo en promover (It Doesn’t Have to Happen) no tiene por que pasar, señalamientos a jóvenes conductores cuando son detenidos por alguna violación de tráfico. Rivera comento que el especial señalamiento a conductores jóvenes no prevendrá de darle multa a los jóvenes, pero si los animara a tener más cuidado cada vez que sean sancionados para parar y pensar un poco más en las consecuencias. El programa hace especial señalamiento a los adolecentes de los factores de seguridad del ano 2007.De acuerdo con los factores publicados 70 por ciento de las muertes eran del sexo masculino, 48 por ciento de las muertes por accidentes de tráfico eran personas sin el cinturón de seguridad, 16 por ciento de jóvenes manejando bajo efectos del alcohol, 39 por ciento fue por exceso de velocidad. Es también muy notable recalcar que el 40 por ciento de los accidentes fatales tomaron lugar los días viernes al día domingo a las 6 a.m. con cerca del 50 por ciento ocurriendo entre las 6 p.m. y 3 a. m. Parte de la campana ayuda agente joven a aprender 5 razones por las cual el/ella deben de actuar. • • • • •
Si te veo haciendo algo inseguro Me sentiría culpable si algo pasa Tu esperas que actúe como un amigo Tus amigos y familia esperan que te ayude Si tengo miedo de que algo pueda pasar
El mensaje es claro las personas están ayudando y están de acuerdo en no dejar que pase una tragedia están dispuestos a actuar y prevenir un accidente. Rivera también comento que el programa trae un mensaje claro. “cuando un joven maneja bajo las influencias del alcohol, maneja muy rápido para las condiciones de camino o maneja sin el uso de cinturón de seguridad, los amigos tienen el deber de recordarles, de ponerse el cinturón de seguridad, manejar más despacio, y que nunca manejen cuando están bajo las influencias de el alcohol.” Este programa está diseñado para los adolecentes y promover seguridad cuando manejen, este programa está patrocinado por el departamento de policía de Colusa y el departamento del sheriff’s. Y el departamento de seguridad de transito de california Friday Night Live. .
CHP y la industria de teléfonos celulares anuncian el servicio gratis “Opt In”(opción de recibir alertas de el
sistema AMBER , que se dedica a la pronta y segura recuperación de niños secuestrados)
(LOS ANGELES) El departamento que se dedica a el cumplimiento de la ley en california y la industria de teléfonos celulares, anunciaron el día de hoy, el próximo paso a seguir de el muy exitoso sistema de alerta AMBER. En el año 2002, el sistema de alerta AMBER fue creado para ayudar al el departamento que se encarga de hacer cumplir la ley en la pronta y segura recuperación de los niños que han sido secuestrados. Actualmente el sistema incluye interrupción de programas de noticias, pará informar prontamente sobre cualquier secuestro efectuado; incluye letreros o avisos en las autopistas más importantes notificación a las agencias que se encargan de el cumplimiento de la ley para que estén en alerta. Hoy con la unión de la industria de teléfonos celulares, y el departamento de policías de caminos de California, (conocido por sus siglas en ingles CHP) anuncian que los usuarios de teléfonos celulares tendrán la opción(Opt In)de recibir notificaciones del sistema AMBER en mensajes de texto en sus celulares. El servicio es gratis y está disponible para la mayoría de usuarios de teléfonos celulares en California. Las instrucciones están disponibles en español en el internet. El programa de alerta AMBER de california es un gran modelo de triunfo entre la unión del gobierno, las agencias que se encargan de hacer cumplir la ley, los medios de comunicación y el público en general, dijo el Sr.Dale Bonner(Business,Transportation and Housing Agency Secretary). “Esto dirigirá las miradas de miles de personas hacia las victimas y sospechosos en los casos de AMBER, las primeras horas son criticas en el secuestro,” dijo el CHP Deputy Commissioner Skip Carter La mayoría de personas que usan el servicio de teléfonos celulares pueden inscribirse mandando la palabra AMBER seguido con un espacio y los cinco digitos de su código postal en un mensaje de texto al 26237. Más de 30 compañías de teléfono celulares que sirven al 97 por ciento de todo U.S. ofrecen el servicio del programa AMBER alert. Los usuarios de teléfonos celulares también pueden inscribirse por el internet. “Nosotros creemos que esto es una meta que pueda llevar y aumentar la importancia en la seguridad de los niños,” dijo David S. Diggs, (Executive Diriector of the Wireless Foundation) una organización sin fines de lucro formada por miembros de la industria de los teléfonos celulares. Nosotros decíamos que todos se inscriban a este servicio gratis y ayuden a jugar un papel importante en la segura recuperación de los niños secuestrados. -masDesde que fue formada cerca de ase seis anos atrás el programa de AMBER alert de California se le acreditan la segura recuperación de 148 niños. “Es crítico de que se sepa dentro las primeras 3 horas sobre el secuestro para tener una triunfal recuperación del niño secuestrada,” dijo el Pasadena Police Chief Bernard Melekian, representando California Police Chief’s Association. “Mandando un AMBER alert a los usuarios de los teléfonos celulares es una herramienta muy valiosa para hacer cumplir la ley en el secuestro de niños,” dijo el Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Commander Rick Adams, representando The California State Sheriff’s Association. El servicio gratis es el resultado entre la union de la Wireless Foundation, CHP, The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, The U.S. Department of Justice and the Advertising of the Council.
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Recetas Medallones con frutas Ingredientes4 medallones de lomo de ternera Sal Pimienta para moler 4 cdas. de aceite 1/2 taza de vino blanco 1/2 taza de crema de leche 375 gr. de duraznos frescos 250 gr. de higos Jengibre en polvo
EL DIA MUNDIAL LIBRE DE TABACO
Preparación: Condimentar los medallones de carne con sal y pimienta recién molida, dorar de ambos lados en el aceite caliente y mantener en lugar caliente. Agregar el vino al fondo de cocción de la carne, revolver para disolver lo adherido y añadir la crema de leche. Incorporar los duraznos pelados y cortados en tajadas y los higos en mitades o en cuartos. Tapar y calentar bien las frutas, luego espolvorear con un poquito de jengibre en polvo. Echar las frutas y su salsa sobre la carne y servir.
se enfoca en el papel que juegan los profesionales de la salud. En apoyo al día mundial libre de tabaco, las agencias del condado de Colusa Ca. Que se dedican a la Prevención y la educación sobre el consumo del tabaco ofrecerán clases gratis para dejar de fumar, Los estudios demuestran que los fumadores que reciben ayuda de consejería tienen más posibilidades de dejar de fumar “la consejería sirve para reconocer las razones que los hacen fumar consejos en cómo manejar los momentos de ansiedad, los ensenan a enfocar su atención en otras actividades y a usar los productos como los parches, las pastillas, chantix, los cuales se usan en terapias para reemplazar la nicotina”;
RODEO DE BICICLETAS 2008 Veintinueve estudiantes de Segundo y tercer grado de la escuela primaria en Williams Ca. Fueron los afortunados, en recibir bicicletas nuevas al finalizar el evento de de este ano. (Williams bicycle rodeo 2008) . Este evento se realizo el día 22 de mayo del presente año, el rodeo es un evento de dos días que fue dirigido por el departamento de policía de Williams CA, que se realiza cada ano. El evento es parte de un programa sobre la educación y la seguridad en el uso de bicicletas, éste ano negocios locales contribuyeron para el evento con la cantidad de $3,000.00 dólares, ciento dieciséis bicicletistas que cursan actualmente segundo y tercer grado compitieron en el rodeo. La cantidad total de estudiantes que recibieron instrucciones de seguridad, bicicletas nuevas y cascos protectores (Helmets), fue de doscientos seis. El rodeo de bicicletas da la oportunidad al departamento de policía de Williams Ca. De enseñar a los estudiantes las reglas de seguridad al montar bicicleta, incluyendo la importancia de el uso de cascos de seguridad (Helmets). Después de la revisión de la seguridad de sus bicicletas ,los estudiantes participaron en el rodeo y en diferentes eventos que consistía en manejar en círculos, hacer movimientos entre conos, manejar despacio para mantener el equilibrio, manejar derecho, controlar y seguir las reglas en las intersecciones( parar, mirar ambas direcciones) los niños con más puntos recibieron bicicletas nuevas. Los ganadores del rodeo de bicicletas en Williams Ca. Del 2008 fueron:
Primer lugar en niños de segundo grado:
José Pérez
Primer lugar en niñas de segundo grado:
Nicole Segovia
Primer lugar en niños de tercer grado:
José Leos
Primer lugar en niñas de tercer grado:
Yaneth López
Nos indico el coordinador del tabaco el Sr.Dawn Chesini, este año las organizaciones mundiales de la salud conocidas por sus siglas en ingles (WHO) están animando a los profesionales de la salud de proveer información acerca de las consecuencias en la salud, que resultan de el consumo del tabaco, así como ayudar a sus pacientes que son fumadores a dejar de fumar tabaco y a jugar un papel importante al promover una vida libre de tabaco. El uso de tabaco es una de la mayor causa de muertes en el mundo que se pueden evitar con la prevención (WHO) atribuye cerca de 5 millones de muertes al año de personas que consumen tabaco, se espera que esta cantidad aumente cada ano, acercándose a la cantidad de 10 millones de muertes al año para el 2020, 7 millones de estas muertes ocurrirán en países en vías de desarrollo. Para más información visite la página en internet de la organización mundial de la salud (http://www.who.int/) y escribe en la caja de búsqueda Word No Tobacco Today. (Día mundial libre de tabaco)para más información acerca de las actividades locales, llama por favor a el programa de educación de tabaco en Colusa (Tobacco Education Program in Colusa) al 4580488.
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16 June 4-20, 2008
“YOU CAN’T KEEP A GOOD TOWN DOWN!”
Courtesy Photo
Here he is... Mr. Rotary 2008 Gary Weber
Greg Weber, center, was selected by the 2008 Miss Colusa County Queen Contestants as the 2008 Mr. Rotary. Contestants from left to right: Karla Girimonte, Brianna Jorge, Lauren Boyes and Danielle Womble.
Williams Elementary turns back time Staff Photos
8AM FUN RUN 10AM PIONEER DAY PARADE 11AM ACTIVITIES IN REDINGER PARK CAR SHOW 5:30PM DOWNTOWN BBQ - 7th STREET
9PM 9:30PM
WHS ALUMNI DAY
Students listen attentively as a volunteer demonstrates how to spin wool.
Williams Elementary School Students recently took a trip into the past, visiting the museum and learning about the pioneer way of life. At the end of the end of the series the kids got a little hands on experience!
PIONEER DAY ACTIVITIES
The kids also learned how to plant a garden among many other skills.
The Friends of the Library receive donation
Courtesy Photo
Cynthia White (left) is pictured accepting on behalf of the Friends of the Library a $300 matching fund donation from Community Foundation of Colusa County board member Marcy Parsons. The donation was made possible with a $150 donation from Pride Real Estate which was matched by the Foundation.
Creative Looks in Maxwell Hosts Chamber Mixer MEMBERSHIP DRIVE JOIN TODAY!
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- Business promotion - Recognition of your business in local papers - Celebrate your grand opening - Business operation education seminars - Fax & email blasts - Bulk mailing permit useage - Advertising & more!