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Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social June 22 Concerts In The Park (Colusa) June 26 July 10 July 24 August 7 August 21 Lions Club Rubber Ducky Race for Woodleaf July 4 Fireworks Display July 4
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CHS Grad’s Haroon Hafeez and Sara Delgado ham it up for the camera.
Every year around the world, graduating students are met with encouragement and motivational speeches about their future. On the brink of adulthood these students are expected to know what they want out of life even though some may still be too young to vote. Teachers have the tough job of helping guide these kids to make the best choices for their higher educational goals and career paths. Each year students meet and sometimes exceed the expectations of their teachers, families and peers. These students should be applauded for all their hard work, even with all the homework, they managed to survive. They have made good choices, mistakes and friends that will last a lifetime. They will now go out into the world and use what knowledge they can, to make the best of their talents and lives. Congratulations to all the students, teachers and parents of the Class of 2008. Good luck in life and may you all have bright futures.
Williams Elementary School Pioneers Graduate Approximately 90 Williams Elementary Third Grade Pioneers graduated in front of a packed Williams High School gymnasium and entertained their audience with songs and dances reminiscent of life on the Oregon-California trail. The graduation ceremony concluded an interactive unit simulating the wagon trip west and pioneer life in a one-room schoolhouse. Throughout the three-week unit, students and teachers wore pioneer costumes and were given a new name, age, and family history. Family groups worked together to supply their wagons for the trip and along the way to overcome fates, such as broken wagon wheels, cholera, and the dangerous trek over the Sierras. After simulating six long months on the trail, the wagon train arrived at Sutter’s Fort, then moved on to Apple Valley School, where students read Continued Page 10
What’s Inside Opinion... Page 4 & 5 Looking Back...Page 6 Home & Garden...Page 7
Museum to host Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social By Emily Conrado In order to celebrate the rich history of Colusa County and beyond, the Sacramento Valley Museum is holding an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social to raise money for the organizing of its archive. The event will be held at the museum on Sunday, June 22, 2008, between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. There will be games, music, popcorn and free admission to the museum. The funds raised will go toward badly needed supplies to preserve and catalog the important historical artifacts that are stored within the archive walls. Due to volunteer shortage and the general disarray of the room, the archive was closed for many years. Once open again, it fell to the hands of only a few Continued Page 9
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Left to right: Miss Congeniality, Brianna Jorge; Miss Colusa County 2008, Karla Girimonte; First Runner Up. Lauren Boyes; Miss Colusa County 2007, Alyssa Stalley.
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The 2008 Mini Miss was crowned Friday, June 6 at the Colusa County Fair. Left to right: First Runner Up, Allison Costa; Mini Miss 2008, Mary Walsh; Miss Friendship, Coral Imhoff.
Shriners’ Benefit Concert raises money for Children By Nikki Hancock, special to the Williams Pioneer Review Although attendance was down, organizers of the second annual Children’s Benefit Concert say that the event was a success, and they will continue with the efforts in the fundraiser. “We’d like to keep this an annual event for charity,” said Gene McKasson, event organizer and singer of Highway 20, one of the bands that donated time and energy for the event. The concert, held May 31 in Colusa, was a benefit for Shriners’ Hospital in Sacramento. According to McKasson, Photo By Nikki Hancock all the bands, as well as the Highway 20 Band's own Kelly Stroud people who put on the event, [left] and Gene McKasson [founder of the Benefit Concert] belted out tunes donate their time and energy Children's for the public at the 2nd Annual Children's completely free of charge for Benefit Concert to raise funds for Shriner's the cause. “I’d like to thank all Hospital for children on Saturday, May 31. community event, held in Colusa, is the bands as well as the staff,” The completely volunteer run. McKasson said. “I also want to thank everybody who donated money, food, time; it all helps, and we couldn’t do it without them.”
Community Commentary... Page 8 & 9 Community Calendar...Page 11 In addition to children’s activities put on by volunteer Myra Leber, the Colusa City Firefighters were on hand to barbecue Classifieds...Page 12 hamburgers and hotdogs for attendees.
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Congratulations Class of 2008
Our Lady of Lourdes School Registration for the 2008-2009 School Year Preschool Classes (3 year old students)– Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 to 11:30 am
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Classes begin on August 14th
The happy smiling faces of newly graduated CHS Seniors Megan Mena and Jordan Murillo
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Williams High School Class of 2008 [above]
Pre Kindergarten (4 year old students preparing for Kindergarten) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 to 11:30 am 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.
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Pierce High School studentMinda McCullough [right] poses with PHS teacher Cindy Rohde.
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Maxwell High School Class of 2008 [above] “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path
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Egling Eighth grade class president, Hayley Prasad, welcomes family and friends to the evening’s commencement exercises.
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trail.” ~Ralph
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MHS Valedictorian Cody Ornbaun spoke Jennifer Azevedo addresses during the PHS Waldo Emerson graduation ceremony. her fellow students.
included serving as a resident assistant, Club Filipina, Yanvalou Haitian Dancing, served on the Board of Overseer’s and worked in the Wellesley Center for Women. In addition, she completed a senior thesis, which included a Ruhlman Conference presentation titled Mothers Who Opted Out of the Workforce. Her internship with the WCW allowed Courtesy Photo her to work with Dr. Sumru Stalley was one of 600 graduates at the ceremony held May 30. Erkut, a Fullbright Scholar, working on documenting women’s leadership patterns.
Stalley Graduates from Wellesley
WELLESLEY, Mass.-- Jennifer Diane Stalley of Williams, California was awarded a bachelor of arts degree in Political Science and Women’s Studies (with honors) at Wellesley College on Friday, May 30, 2008. Stalley was one of approximately 600 graduates at Wellesley, the nation's leading college for women. The speaker for Wellesley College’s 130th Commencement was Cathie Black, the president of Hearst Magazines. This summer the family will again be participating in the Tevis Cup on July 19, which runs from Truckee to Auburn over 100 miles of rugged trail While at Wellesley, Stalley’s activities
She graduated from Williams High School in 2004 and is the daughter of Pam and Chuck Stalley of Williams. Her younger sister, Alyssa Stalley, graduated as the valedictorian from Williams High School May 30th also. Wellesley College, a prominent liberal arts college, has been a leader in the education of women since 1875. Its 500-acre campus near Boston is home to 2,300 undergraduate students. Wellesley's distinguished alumnae include U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, author and film producer Nora Ephron and broadcast journalists Cokie Roberts, Diane Sawyer and Lynn Sherr.
Call 530-458-8208 or visit our school site at 741 Ware Ave., Colusa www.theollschool.org
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Mosquitoes Love Colusa County! Summer is returning to Colusa County, and everyone seems happy, especially the mosquitoes! Mosquitoes could not find a place that they would rather call home than Colusa County. Our beautiful hot summers, local wetlands and flooded rice fields are a perfect combination that creates a 5-star luxury resort for 'skeeters.' For most of us, they are one of the biggest nuisances in our neighborhoods, often leaving us with more than a few itchy, annoying bites. For others, however, they can transmit very serious diseases like West Nile virus. Generally, female mosquitoes can live for about 30 days, whereas males typically last only 7 days. Only females suck blood, while males feed on plant nectars. The females consume the protein in blood in order to nourish their eggs, and they engorge themselves with virtually their body weight in blood every 4 or 5 days. Female mosquitoes can lay up to 600 eggs in their lifetime. When a mosquito bites, it injects chemicals to prevent your blood from clotting while it is being extracted. Most people have a mild allergic reaction to these chemicals, resulting in the swelling and itching. Mosquitoes can lay eggs in moist soil such as wetlands and stagnant or fresh standing water. These eggs turn into larvae that live in the water until they hatch into adult mosquitoes. Everyone should be vigilant in making sure that they do not have standing water in their yards. Old tires and abandoned livestock troughs are common culprits. Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors, heat and to the carbon dioxide that we breathe out and emit through our skin. DEET, an ingredient in many mosquito repellents, is very effective, fooling mosquitoes’ chemosensors and making it difficult to find you to make you into
their next blood meal. In addition to using products with DEET or other mosquito repellents, other effective approaches include covering up with mesh or light-colored, loose-fitting clothing and avoiding going outside at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. West Nile virus causes nothing more than a mild flu illness in most people, but can result in death in severe cases. Our local residents need to be particularly careful, because in 2007 Colusa County had the third highest rate, per capita, of human West Nile virus infections in the entire state of California. Only residents residing in the eastern part of the County, around Colusa, receive regular mosquito surveillance and control services. That is because they are within the Colusa Mosquito Abatement District, which was established in the 1950s. Arbuckle, Grimes, Maxwell, Princeton, Williams and the remaining unincorporated areas of Colusa County do not receive year-round mosquito control, but will have an opportunity to join the district later this summer. Property owners have to vote to be added to the district, agreeing to pay a fee as part of their annual property taxes. The Board of Supervisors approved a mailed-ballot election beginning August 18th, during which all property owners residing in the valley area of Colusa County will have a chance to join the district. It will take a majority of property owners voting “yes” in order for the measure to pass. If approved, property owners will see a charge of $69 per year for single-family homes, or $0.58 per acre for agricultural properties, on their future tax bills. These funds, by law, can only be used for mosquito-abatement services in the new area.
131 YEARS OF SERVICE AND GROWING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY
Announcement of annua l meeting Colusa Regional Medical Center Annual Meeting and Election will be held July 16, at CRMC starting at 6 p.m. A Welcome Reception for New Physicians will be held prior to the meeting Outpatient Rehabilitation & Fitness Center (Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy and Conditioning) Medical Arts Building, 177 East Webster, Colusa, CA (530) 458-3287
Clinical Laboratory Outreach Services
(Blood Draws and Specimen Collections + Test Results Reporting) Now available at all locations. Call location nearest you for service hours.. Arbuckle Medical Office, 900 King Street, Arbuckle, CA 95912 (530) 476-2440 Colusa Health Clinic, 2967 Davison Court, Colusa, CA 95932 (530) 458-5003 Colusa Specialty & Industrial Medicine, 2967 Davison Court, Suite A, Colusa, CA 95932 (530) 458-3243
Stonyford Rural Health Clinic, 5080 Stonyford-Lodoga Road, Stonyford, CA 95979 (530) 458-3243 Williams Urgent Care & Medical Center, 501 “E” Street, Williams, CA 95987 (530) 473-5641
CRMC MEDICAL CENTER AND EMERGENCY SERVICES 199 East Webster Street, Colusa, CA 95932 (530) 458-5821
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For more information, please contact: Colusa County Department of Health and Human Services 458-0380 Colusa Mosquito Abatement District 458-4966 Anadromous Fish Screen Program administered by the Bureau of Reclamation and Proposition 84 bond monies administered by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Funds Available to Help Farmers Save Fish By Ashley Indrieri Executive Director, Family Water Alliance
Family Water Alliance (FWA) has secured state and federal grant funding to continue their Sacramento Valley Fish Screen Program for the next five years. Farmers with agricultural water diversions along the Sacramento River from Chico Landing to the upper reach of the Delta region interested in receiving a fish screen at little or not cost can submit an application to be reviewed.
“Family Water Alliance has completed 24 successful fish screen projects representing a cumulative screening of 563 cubic feet per second of California water, while at the same time protecting over 22,000 acres of prime agricultural land”, said Indrieri.
FWA will begin the project by identifying landowners with river diversions willing to participate in a biological assessment and have fish screens installed with little or no cost to participating landowners. Diversions to be screened will be selected based on relevant information including the size and location of the diversion, potential for biological assessments, the voluntary participation of the diverter, FWA has lead a long-term proactive fish screen program to assist farmers and other criteria deemed necessary by the agencies. All work under with the screening of agricultural diversions in order to protect water rights, Phase 7 will occur with oversight by the Anadromous Fish Screen property rights and fishery resources. Program (AFSP), which is a U.S. Department of the Interior fish screening program jointly administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife “FWA is excited to announce Phase 7 of our fish screen program and Service (USFWS) and the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR). continue to assist local farmers with the screening of agricultural diversions, with the decline in the salmon runs this year our efforts to screen diversions If you are interested in participating or would like more information will prove even more valuable”, said executive director, Ashley Indrieri. please contact the Family Water Alliance Sacramento Valley Fish Screen Program at (530) 438-2026 or via email at fwa@frontiernet.net Funding is provided by the Central Valley Project Improvement Act’s as soon as possible. The selection process will be beginning soon.
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OPINION June 20-July 4, 2008
Sequins & Safety Pins
Letters to the Editor...
By Andrea Moore, Editor
First off I would like to congratulate you on your wonderful new publication.. It is a pleasure to read, I look forward to every printing..
Ahhh, it’s over, each year is busier than the last, especially during fair week. In many cities, a county fair doesn’t affect many people As a former Williams resident I feel I simply must submit this letter... I had but in Colusa County, it affects just about the pleasure of attending the 2008 Pioneer Day celebration... It was woneveryone in some way or another. Our family always has a great time derful.. From having conversations with several in attendance that was the walking through the booths taking in the sights and sounds as families general opinion of most who attended. enjoy the food, rides and displays. I feel it my duty to also make a special “Thata girl” to the Williams Mayor, Pat Ash and her city council. Seems they are all going the extra mile to do Pioneer Day in Williams drew crowds in spite of the wicked wind. Let a superb job. As much as I hate to admit it, seems in the past years Wilme tell you it’s not fun to drive a Jeep without the top or doors during a liams was beginning to look like a little lost town that no one cared about.. windstorm… But, the kids and I made it to cruise through town repreIt is delightful to see all the wonderful changes.. Flowers.. Trees that are senting the Williams Pioneer Review. I guess you could say it was our being cared for.. Paint on so many of the buildings. The City Hall seems first official appearance! My kids thought they were celebrities, getting like a breath of fresh air upon entering since all the hard work and new to be in two parades in two days. Isaac is still doing his parade wave paint..There is simply too many wonderful improvements to mention.. whenever we drive by someone. Sometimes he will even wave at inaniI hope and pray that the citizens of Williams do indeed appreciate all the mate objects, whatever he’s not picky. hard work. From what I have been told most of the hard physical work has been done by Pat and members of her City Council and or the people who Meredith had her first dance performance at the fair, it made Aaron and are involved in the “citizens for a Better Williams” committee... I suspect I very proud to see her up on stage doing her thing, it was really cute. I they would appreciate any volunteers who also care about Williams and do have to say that I am not meant to be a stage mom, by the time I got wish to get involved..Certainly countless hours have been devoted to all her into her costume with all its sequins and safety pins I could have these projects which are indeed turning Williams into a darling little town used a blood transfusion from all the times I stabbed my fingers with that everyone can be proud of. those said “safety pins.” When meeting Pat Ash, any member of the City Council or the members of the “Citizens for a Better Williams” committee” when your out This past weekend we went to Lake Tahoe and met some of our friends shopping it would surely make them proud to know that most of the and their families. It’s always nice to have those friends that even if you citizens of Williams know what an excellent job they are doing. Hopefully don’t see each other for a year or more, you can pick up right where you they will stay involved. Who knows what other wonderful changes they left off. It was a nice trip, hanging out, going down to the lake, a great have in mind for this special little city. It would be a shame not to have way to recharge the batteries. people like them. I for one would like to say “You are doing a fantastic job; one you can all be proud of!!” I would like to invite everyone out to the Sacramento Valley Museum’s M. Wishnewitz Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social that they are hosting Sunday, June 22
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OPINION Planning for the Future By Ashley Indrieri, Executive Director, Family Water Alliance This month, the Governor declared a statewide drought in California following two straight years of below average rainfall total. Most reservoirs are at less than half of capacity and people have good reason to worry. It is human nature to manage out of fear but how much closer are we to actually doing something about the water crisis on our state. With huge cutbacks in water allocations to farmers in the state and we should be moving forward on plans for increased water storage capacity, now. Conservation alone will not be the silver bullet to solving California’s water crisis. In 2000, total water use in California was approximately 83 million acre feet per year. Urban water consumption consisted of 11 percent, agricultural consisted of 41 percent and 48 percent went to the environment. California’s population is going to increase exponentially in the coming decades so we need to build additional water storage soon. Environmental groups have consistently opposed any additional water storage in our state in an attempt to control growth. Many environmentalists feel that if you build it they will come and consequently if you don’t build they will not come, but this is not the case. California has not invested in water infrastructure in decades and we will be paying the price. It is time for action and our Governor has attempted to get a water bond on the ballot with unsuccessful results. It will take many years before new storage facilities would be available even if it was approved this year. We need to be proactive instead of reactive. 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
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I’m baaaaaaaack By Nikki Hancock
Ok, honestly I was never really gone. Small town rumors can be absolutely hilarious and I’ve heard some pretty funny ones about my leaving Colusa County and leaving my position as Editor with the “other guys.” And I’d just like to say – it’s all true. I’m kidding. I am now living in Willows, near my family, where I have joined the ranks of the crazy and tired in this country that dare start a small business. I love it! Working for yourself is yes, insane, and yes, SO rewarding. I am in a completely different field now – the beauty industry, which I have actually been a part of for 7 seven years. I make people feel and look good, it doesn’t get much better than that. Thanks to the connections I have made in the area and the marketing skills I’ve learned in my journalism career, the salon I’ve opened has been a huge success so far! I am so grateful for that. However . . . something has been missing. I am truly not sure if my ummm…calling [?] to write is a blessing or a curse. Not writing for the last 6 months has left me feeling as if something was truly missing in my life. So I’m back to do some freelance work! I have to say that I am completely impressed by this paper and by the work Andrea Moore has done with it. I have not heard one single negative thing about it other than “we wish it came out more often.” That isn’t negative, that’s a huge compliment to Andrea! And what a cool thing to have a paper dedicated to covering all of the positive things that happen in this great community. I hope to help her cover more in the community and help this paper grow a bit . . . please feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns, story ideas . . . or even to just say hi! Nikki Hancock may be reached via email at nhancockreporter@yahoo. com
Enterprise Zone Update
play in process of the Enterprise Zone application. Following the workshop, there was an active question and answer period. It was during By Lynda Reynolds this workshop, I felt it would be informative to have Colusa County Colusa County EDC Chair Economic Development prepare a newspaper column outlining the In 2003 The Cities of Williams and Colusa and the County Colusa applied Enterprise Zone Application process and what to expect when we have for an Enterprise Zone, although we came very close we did not receive been awarded the designation. In the next few weeks a series of columns will be devoted to the following topics: What Is An Enterprise Zone, one. What Benefits Will be Available for Businesses here in the Cities and County if we are awarded an EZ, Who Has A California Enterprise Zone In the summer of 2007 a new Enterprise Zone Advisory Group came together and after a series of meetings made the decision to apply for the and Has it Helped, What is an EZ Tax Credit and or Tax Incentive and 2009 round of applications. This group originally reached out to Glenn Why Should you Care? As well as several others topics as time permits. Members of the Enterprise Zone Advisory Group are: County, the Cities of Orland and Willows to see if a joint application of two counties and four cities was feasible. However, in the end, Glenn Patricia Ash: City of Williams Mayor County, Orland and Willows felt they were unable to make the long term Don Barker: City of Williams Mayor Pro Tem financial commitment to an Enterprise Zone, but lent their support to the Jim Manning: City of Williams Administrator Kim Dolbow Vann: County of Colusa Supervisor application continuing with just Colusa County, Williams and Colusa. Tom Indrieri: County of Colusa Supervisor, Chairman of the Board In November of 2008 the Enterprise Zone Advisory Group formed, and Stephen Hackney: County of Colusa Building and Planning Director Kay Hosmer: City of Colusa Council Woman committed to paying for a consulting firm to prepare the application. Colusa County Economic Development prepared a CDBG (Community Rob Hickey: City of Colusa Manager Development Block Grant) proposal for the County of Colusa to fund the Lynda Reynolds: Colusa County Economic Development Chairperson Lora Ceccon: Colusa County One Stop County’s share, the City of Williams and the City of Colusa committed Ed Hulbert: Colusa County Economic Development Director CDBG reuse funds for their shares of the proposal costs. Rob Hickey (Colusa City Manager) sent out an RFP (Request for Proposals) in January. The group received two proposals: One from CDS (Community Development Services) and one from Chabin Concepts (the firm that assisted with preparation of the 2003 application). The contract was awarded to Chabin Concepts. All three entities agreed to pick up one third share of the costs. The EZ Advisory Group now meets every other Monday via interactive web site and conference call. In March of 2008 at a Joint Cities and County quarterly meeting, hosted by the City of Williams at Granzella’s Banquet facility, Chabin Concepts were the guest speakers outlining the roles the County and Cities would
Our consultants are: Chabin Concepts 2515 Ceanothus Ave., Suite 100 Chico, CA 95973 Vicki Doll, Audrey Taylor, Allison Dommer Larson, Fawn McLaughlin, and Gary Plunkett. Jeff Lucas with CDS (Community Development Services) is also a member of the Advisory Team If you are interested in becoming involved, please call 530-458-3028 or email edcdirector@colusacountyedc.org
Looking back
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THE NEWS BACK THEN Courtesy of the SACRAMENTO VALLEY MUSEUM Patricia Ash, contributor Williams Farmer-6/8/1928- FIRES FANNED BY NORTH WIND DESTROYED MUCH GRAIN Colusa and Yolo counties have suffered a great loss the past week from fire. Thousands of acres of grain which run into the million dollar mark in values, has been burned to date with a big blaze raging in the foothills in western Colusa and Yolo counties. With a strong north wind Sunday morning the first blaze broke out along the highway between Williams and Colusa. This was pasture land, but before the fire fighters from Williams and Colusa arrived on scene the flames had spread to the Harry Manor grain filed and in spite of the heroic efforts of the combined fighting force of the two towns a field a 550 acres of fine barley went up in smoke. It is estimated that this field would have produced in the neighborhood of 40 sacks to the acre. Also a field of barley belonging to I.G. Zumwalt was destroyed before the fire was extinguished. This blaze was still raging when another fire of unknown origin broke out in the neighborhood of the Arbuckle Golf Link. With plenty of dry grass for fuel the flames rapidly spread devouring almost everything in its path. Although the firefighters saved many buildings and homes, sweeping through Hungry Hollow Valley taking grain field after grain field and is now, or up to last reports, burning north in the foothills southwest of Williams. On the same day a fire destroyed the grain crop of Curtis Tuttle on the Mills Orchard property west of Maxwell. It is stated upon good authority that this blaze was the act of a fire bug, and that a man was seen starting the blaze that destroyed the large tract of fine grain. Williams Farmer 6/19/1942-TURN IN YOUR RUBBER Reclaimed rubber can keep America Rolling. If the American public can salvage enough rubber by June 30th motorists may avert gasoline rationing and ration of tires. Almost every attic, basement barn, and garage is an untapped reservoir of idle rubber. Today’s most urgent problem is getting this rubber into service station depots. President Roosevelt has authorized every service station in the U.S. to serve as a collection center in this all important two week emergency drive. Williams Farmer 6/9/1944- High Wind Does Damage to All Crops Severe damage was inflicted upon the grain, hay, fruit, and nut crops in the Sacramento Valley Thursday morning by a wind which was estimated to have averaged 54 miles per hour early in the morning hours with gusts of up to 70 miles per hour doing considerable damage to property. Trees were uprooted and broken and the streets were littered with limbs and small branches. Fruit and nuts covered the ground in orchard areas. Roofs were blown from buildings in various areas of the county. Electric power lines were blown down in
remodeling project is expected to be completed by mid-August and after that time the building will be available at moderate rental price for dances, conventions, meeting, parties or several locations and the community was without other similar uses. Before the remodeling power from six am to just after eleven o’clock. is completed the WCRP will expend at least Firemen went around to the various water users $4000 on this project. A meeting of the WCRP in Williams, requesting them to use as little water has been set for Monday night at the office of the Abernethy Drier. Any person interested in as possible until the power was turned back on again, so that the water in the tank could be saved the projects of this group is invited to attend. in case of emergency. An epigram for the coming week: A house is NEW FURNITURE STORE TO OPEN IN Just a To-Do List THE JONES BUILDING SOON With a mortgage on it. Within the next thirty days the Williams Furniture Contributed By Denise Denton-Rinzler Store will be open for business in the Jones Building adjoining the Class A Garage. George L. Trebilcot of Vallejo will be the new owner and manager of this new business which will be a needed addition to Williams. PLANTS BIG TRACT TO TOMATOES Arbuckle – Lindsey Morris and son Kenneth have completed the planting of 168,000 tomato plants in 140 acres east of Arbuckle. The plants were planted by a tomato planter who employed four women. They were: Louise Larson, Deama Brewer, Pat Duarte, and Genieve Martinez. The Morris’s have been successful tomato growers in the Arbuckle section the past few seasons. The plants selected came from Stockton and are 12 to 14 inches in height and are planted 6 to 7 inches deep which roots produce a sturdy root system. Williams Farmer 6/15/1951-Attend AllenSeaver Wedding Attending the beautiful wedding ceremony at nine o’clock Saturday morning , June 9th in Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Colusa when Barbara Joan Allen became the bride of Charles Willis Seaver were Mrs. Emma Allen, grandmother of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. M.P. Wallace, Mrs. Leroy Schaad, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schuckman amd Mr. and Mrs. Robert Griffith. The attractive bride is the daughter of Gilbert Allen, formally of Williams and well-known here, and the groom is the som of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Seaver, also well known on the west side.
Williams Farmer 6/21/1962- JOHN NISSEN TO PLAY IN ALL-STAR GAME AUGUST 18 Four name changes including that of John Nissen of Williams have been added to the roster of the Optimist Sacramento Valley Football Game which 6th annual classic will be played August 18, at Hughes Stadium in Sacramento between the Northern California All- Stars and Sacramento county all-stars. Three of the new additions are on the Northern California Squad and the fourth is on the Sacramento County team. John Nissen, an All-American Honorable Mention and AllSacramento Valley League, 6-1, 190 pounds, top tackle from Williams High replaces John Corbaley, tackle from Oroville High, who has withdrawn due to employment. WCRP CONVERTING GYM INTO HALL FOR CONVENTIONS, ETC. A new hall for small conventions, dances and parties is now being readied in Williams. The Williams Recreational Project has now undertaken the transforming of the old Williams high gym into a hall which will provide a public meeting place of a size that has long been needed in Williams. Lawrence Hill is doing the work in remodeling the structure. The interior will be sealed and new doors installed. The one-time band room which is located on the north end of the building will be transformed into a kitchen. Work on the
Rivera Orchard 2301 Zumwalt Rd Williams, CA 473-3570 Fresh Peaches, Apricots & Eggs
Home & Garden...... plant’s energy is wasted producing and maintaining a tall stem, with little energy left for producing the flowers. Plus, on a very tall stem, the plant is more exposed to the elements, and flowers may be quickly burnt up by the heat or wind. My preferred method of summer pruning is very simple as outlined below:
Gardening with Curtis
First, look closely at the newest stems on your rose bush. Follow the branch down to its starting point. Estimate the total length of the newest limbs and prune off approximately 2/3 of the branch. Cut down to a leaflet of 5 on the side of the branch you desire the new limb to grow out of. Repeat the process until all of the newest limbs are cut. For example, branches that were 3 feet tall will be cut to 1 foot. This will produce strong long stem roses.
Third, inspect your debris for insects, spots, rust or spider webs. These may indicate a spray program is needed, or application of a systemic (a fertilizer/insecticide absorbed through roots into the plants, making the sap toxic to anything that feeds upon the plant). Remember to feed your roses regularly and keep the soil around them clean of weeds and debris. Roses don’t really like over-head watering either, as it promotes powdery mildew and poor blossom quality.
Don’t be discouraged from planting roses by thinking that Summer: Prune Your they are too difficult to raise. A Roses Now rose is one of the most vigorous plants on earth. Just don’t Many gardeners learned to drown them; they can not stand only prune their roses in too much water. When you buy January. However, for our roses, shop for the latest, new warm climate, an additional generation types. They have pruning in the summer is the been bred to resist insects and best way to grow healthy, disease, and bloom longer than strong, and high-quality roses. the old fashioned roses. The new colors and different types, Most gardeners know the value shapes and sizes are amazing. of dead-heading, which is the Second, check to see that picking of spent flowers and the center of your rosebush We recommend Jackson & Perkins, only as matter of seed pods in order to help the isn’t all clogged up with preference. plant concentrate its energy on too many limbs. Remove making new flowers. By the small, dead or broken Curtis Pyle is a local ladscape time the summer flowers are branches. Trim excess leaf designer and nursery owner who spent, the stem may average 2 growth that may encourage specializes in producing and or 3 feet tall. If only the flower fungus and disease. It is providing plants, trees and shrubs is removed, the plant continues very important that good that do well in Colusa County. Have a to grow the stem as high as 5 question, email them to: questions@ ventilation is achieved, feet, and then produce small williamspioneerreview.com much the same as a tree. flowers. The majority of the
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3. Slipcovers Accent your slipcovers with high-end fabrics, using the fabric on the top and front side of the chair cushions, accent ruffles or pleated flange welt cord, and shirred welt cording. Skirts for slipcovers, and the front of chair arms require a few more yards but create a perfect accent for expensive fabrics. 4. Chair Cushions
Use expensive fabrics for boxing strips around the cushions, for ties and bows on the back of the cushions, and for the welt cording 5. Placemats, Napkins, Table Runners or Tablecloths.
Small flat remnants are always great for Add a small section of designer simple sewing projects like table linens. You fabric to the front of the pillow. By inserting can inset sections of fabrics to create abstract and centering the pattern you can use as little designs to accent your table settings. Using methods of sewing, quilting, iron-on fusible as 7 to 10 inches of the fabric. Center the fabric and add a decorative trim on the sides. webbings and adhesive glues. 2. Flange Pillow
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Featured Garden: Bernie Kalfsbeek of Arbuckle There is a little piece of heaven sitting on the outskirts of Arbuckle, for generations it has been the place of happy family gatherings and the wistful envy of gardeners everywhere. With formal, shade, rose and iris gardens it’s truly a sight to behold. Bernie Kalfsbeek has been calling Arbuckle home since moving to town from Arkansas in 1943. Soon after she met and fell in love with Hiram “Hi” Kalfsbeek and moved with him to his family farm. “I liked the people, it was a really nice town,” recalled Kalfsbeek of her first impression of Arbuckle. She and her husband lived in a small cottage near the main house where they raised their quickly expanding family. Then in 1967 the family moved into the main house and Kalfsbeek poured her love not only into her family but into her home and gardens that surrounded it. “I always liked gardening, even when I was in Arkansas,” shared Kalfsbeek. In the home that her in-laws Asa and Addie Kalfsbeek built in 1914, Bernie continues traditions that she and her late husband Hi began so many years ago. The Kalfsbeek home and gardens play host to weddings, receptions, class reunions and family gatherings. With 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren who regularly gather at the family home on Christmas, the traditions promise to continue long into the future. accented with fabric banding and cording on the top and bottom of the cornice. Both window treatments are flat surfaces and require less fabric than most other window treatments. 7. Drapery
Use expensive fabrics as a banding on the leading edge of the drapery (inside edge – center of window). Design your drapery panel with a small portion of accent fabric at the bottom of the panel. Rule of thumb is to divide by 5 to figure the portion that would look suitable for your window treatment. 8. Bedding
Bed skirt: Use the expensive fabric as banding on the bed skirt or as the inside of the box pleat on the bed skirt. Duvet: Accent fabric can be used as an envelope closure at the top, along with ties, buttons or bows. Email our Home Décor Specialist with your questions and learn how to stretch your decorating budget. Courtesy of Claudia Buchanan-Home Fashions U Home FashionsU@gmail.com www.HomeFashionsU.com
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Community Commentary The Manor Family Graduates By Colleen Manor
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At the end of the 2007 school year, Lewis and Nancy Manor of Williams saw the graduation of their youngest daughter, Addie, from Colusa High School. Addie is now attending Questa Junior College in San Luis Obispo where she is majoring in English Literature. This past January her sister Lauren graduated from Simpson University in Redding and is now working towards her Masters and teaching credentials while doing substitute teaching and raising two children in her spare time. Four brothers will also see a milestone of one level or another in 2008. Nathan graduates from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, where he will then continue on for a teaching credential and a coaching future. Jonathan finishes his two year course at Questa Junior College and has been accepted at Cal Poly majoring in Political Science with minors in music and art. Justin graduated from CHS in May and will room with Jonathan and Addie while he attends Questa. He is looking towards a future in Political Science or business. Finally, Lincoln holds down the fort at home, moving on to high school after graduating eighth grade-majoring in meat and potatoes.
Memories of Pioneer Day Parade, Part I
By Dixie LaGrande A COMEBACK KID’S COMMENTARY ON WILLIAMS PIONEER DAY… Part 1 Indeed, “You can’t keep a good town down,” was this year’s theme of Pioneer Day in Williams, held Saturday, June 7th, the 35th annual event. Do you know how Pioneer Day got started? My late mother, Annette La Grande, attended this year’s Pioneer Day in spirit. Some decades ago, she read in our local paper, the Williams Farmer, that city officials planned to dismantle the Williams Arch. It had been damaged by a truck cutting short a turn. That news made her mad. Her grandfather, J.F. Abel, Sr, one of the earliest residents of Williams, had helped fund the building of the Williams Arch so train passengers would be well aware of this vital Sacramento Valley ag-product distribution station.
Before all of the above, there were other graduation ceremonies. Owen graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University where he majored in Political Science and Business while doing summer camps in the United States Marine Corps. During college he interned for Congressman Wally Herger in Washington, DC. After college he served two tours in Iraq and then obtained his MBA. He now works in Sacramento and is a Captain in the Reserves. Brother Bryan also attended higher education schools. First at Shasta College, then on to Louisiana College and finishing his schooling at George Fox University, all the while playing baseball. He is presently employed as a Supervisor-millwright for a Toyota manufacturing firm in Tracy.
We used to have better rail transportation for both passengers and freight back then. I even remember the mail bags being grabbed off the side track arm in the 1950s by the conductor as the rail cars glided past. The original station is now gone. Bravo to Arbuckle to attempt to save theirs.
Although homeschooling may seem difficult and intimidating, it is very natural when parents realize that in the founding of this nation, boys and girls had a 98-99% literacy rate, knew latin, Greek, Hebrew and English before college and were proficient in politics, history and math in a time when homeschooling was the norm.
One of the groups in the sweet parade on June 7 was the Williams third grade class. Their dedicated instructors, Mrs. Peacock and Miss Mayberry, to name just a couple, and classroom assistants, like Mrs. Hurtado. and the children’s parents recreated the 1849 ambience. The students wore the sunbonnets and calico dresses popular and functional back then. For months the pupils prepared for a would-be wagon train journey west to recreate the era’s trials and triumphs. By so doing, they learned of the hardship and hope of those who had to start again to seek a better future.
Anyway, instead of just complaining, Mother acted to become part of the solution, not the problem. Mom and many other community minded folks volunteered to raise the money to get the Williams Arch repaired so it would not be destroyed. Local merchants gave generously to this campaign to save the arch. It now is the town icon, on civic leaders’ business cards, and it graces the east entry into All of these graduates were home-schooled, two home-schooled through ninth downtown. It is featured in a book called Arch Rivals, documenting grade and the remaining through high school. Their basics in education came other such architectural gems around the state of California. from Mom and Dad with encouragement from Grandpa Irwin Sweet and The first Williams Pioneer Day was organized, brainchild of Naomi Grandma Coleen Manor. Their parents believe the most beneficial aspect of home-schooling is the fact that all of their kids can relate to all people. There Hampshire, who moved here from San Francisco, to celebrate the re-dedication of the Williams Arch, to remember those early civicis no prejudice because of age or other factors. Also, they seem to be self minded settlers who built and promoted our town. starters in many ways and usually don’t require a big push to do something new and different. Without the benefit of a big budget, creativity was also It is important to study our past to appreciate previous generations’ necessary. efforts to transplant here to build a safe and friendly community for Not to be outdone, Dad (a Williams Schooler) stumbled his way through UNR us. It is up to us to carry on their legacy, to be the stewards of their stories. One belongs by contributing. and Arbuckle Mom was a Polly Dolly.
Fundamental to it all, however, is the opportunity to instill a biblical foundation. The world view today is that we came from apes so we act like it. There is no God so we’re accountable to no one and science and human reason can solve all of our problems. With a foundation like this, how can we possible expect to get better. It is a given that our nation is tumbling out of control in many aspects. Many educators are beginning to believe that homeschooling may be our last best hope to bring things back to a nation of people with values and standards that will sustain us. It is important that our youth become thinkers and leaders as opposed to learners and followers. (2008 statistic: 200,000 families in California Homeschool.)
These teachers, by the way, not only impart lessons of the past, but focus on the present and future, too. The students have been pen-pal correspondents with local soldiers currently serving bravely in Iraq and Afghanistan. The parade began with escorts of local law enforcement and emergency services. Other children in the parade, wearing green T-shirts and respective organization symbols, represented the 4-H Clubs and the Girl Scouts. Also marching in green were representatives of the Family Action Center of Williams, honoring and supporting the family, society’s foundation. This year’s parade Grand Marshall was Don Killian, who, as a coach, has devoted his life to encourage youth involvement in school sports. He has also led many fund-raising efforts for the eagerly anticipated and necessary future Williams Community Center.
Owen Manor
Lincoln Manor Nathan Manor
Bryan Manor
Youth-group leader Kara Alvarez, Williams First Lady, merited her title, as well. Bravo to them both. Thanks for your good examples to follow. Louis Cairo’s Restaurant “floated” by, with bikini-clad barmaids offering faux food and drink on the float. This long-established eatery has given over and over again to this community. Currently they accept old cell phones to convert to call credit for military personnel overseas. Last autumn, as most know, Granzella’s Restaurant & Deli burned to the ground, though happily they’ll soon reopen. Cairo’s owner hosted a fundraiser for Granzella’s unemployed to brighten their holidays.
Justin Manor
Adrienne Manor Jonathan Manor
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Fouch’s Drug Store, which has offered so much to local school and charitable, non-profit fund-raising activity, presented a float recreating a tropical paradise scene. Thanks for being so responsive to our town. Pre-school Liz Kidz participated, with parents and children on board the float to salute America in red ,white and blue. Not only merchants participated, but churches too, including the local Catholic Youth Organization. On the CYO float were such young fresh faces with a colorful banner of Our Lady of Guadalupe, an important saint for spiritual guidance for youth. Civic leader Carlos Velasquez drove the flatbed truck, with Father Oscar Gomez riding shotgun in the cab, beaming his engaging smile. Bi-lingual Padre Oscar recently transferred here to serve not only Williams, but missions of Maxwell, Arbuckle and Stonyford. He has found time in his busy schedule to tidy up the church and grounds with his diverse congregation’s help with funds and labor. Gracias, Padre. Shiny classic cars rolled on by, not a bug splat on any windshield. These vehicles are labors of love in appreciation of American engineering history. Horsepower was borrowed as a term to describe the combustion engine’s capacity. Not only do these beautiful horses of the local Charro group remind us the contribution of this noble animal to our transport, recreation and work (they still help round up cattle around here), these particular equines can also dance! Many of our rodeo traditions and vocabulary are thanks to the equestrian tradition of the Spanish, who brought the modern horse to the New World. Other ‘new’ horsepower in the parade were very impressive. A big, B-I-G, tractor, a Case International, lumbered by. Agriculture has been the root of our local economy and should always be. Here in Colusa County an interdependent team of farmers, farm workers and truckers puts food on our tables daily. My late Father, Steve La Grande, was a gifted mechanic and dedicated farmer and family man. He was at this parade, too, in spirit. This humongous tractor would have been, hands down, his favorite entry. As a kid I accompanied him to every junk yard in the Central Valley where he bought used parts and came home to build his own farm machines and implements at huge cost savings. He Ice Cream Social Cont. was the original recycler. Be sure to visit Heidrick’s Farm Machinery Museum to organize. This has been an overwhelming and daunting task, in Woodland, a short drive to the south on however the importance of it drives us to continue. The treasures unearthed in the archive provide evidence of what the Sacramento I-5. It features many home-built harvesters, tractors, bank-out wagons and Valley was like in the 19th and 20th centuries. It is a chronicle of the more, a real tribute to local tinkerers. lives of people who helped shape this community that has grown That every small town should have a drum majorette who is also the mayor! I and changed so much. went to school with Williams Mayor Pat Ash and played in the Williams High School Band. She really was the drum majorette, and her skills are still very much in tact! She admitted she did think to wear her original band uniform for This evidence takes many shapes and forms. Letters, hotel this parade, but she remembered that it was on display in the Sacramento Valley registers, diaries, legal documents, deeds and maps are among the artifacts that need acid-free enclosures and storage boxes. The Museum’s Alumni Room. Nothing like being a museum piece already! archive also contains examples of how people took pictures with After the parade, the action shifted to Reddinger Park. What a privilege to be many different forms of photography throughout the last century. served a free hot dog by the generous, community supportive, Morning Star These photographs also display the transformation of styles in Tomato Cannery staff. Later in the evening they would gift Williams with a clothing. most delightful and enchanting fireworks display. Thank you, Morning Star, for such a special treat! Due to the fragile nature of these items they must be climatecontrolled and free of dust and insects. They must also be handled The Reddinger Park was not the only venue where the action was on this with acid-free white cotton gloves very carefully. All of these day. The Sacramento Valley Museum was another. Longtime board member Marilyn Ornbaun and staff member Kathy Manor, with others, have been so collections need to be organized and catalogued into PastPerfect, very generous with their time and talents to keep this unsung treasure box open our museum software. for all of us to enjoy. The goal is to organize the archive into a proper research facility Upcoming events, too, celebrate our heritage. An old fashioned Ice Cream Social on June 22nd is a fund raiser for the museum’s outstanding archives. Be available to scholars from high schools and colleges and to people looking to reconnect with their ancestors to find out more about sure to be there! where they originated. People will be able to read letters to a local So many good people in our good town do good things with their time and schoolteacher from an ex-fiancée, or from the courtship of another money, without any hidden agenda, for family and friends and our community. schoolteacher and his future wife, both in the 1890s. Browse Indeed, that is what this town of Williams and the entire Colusa County pictures of women in enormous, beautiful hats wearing intricately community need most, more local jobs, more diverse industries. No, you beaded and embroidered gowns, and men who look like John cannot keep a good town, or county, down. Wilkes Booth (the mustache was a popular style in the 1860s). So, if you missed this year’s event, pencil in the first Saturday in June next year Discover the military papers of a young World War II naval officer to join in the fun and action! as he traveled the United States and across the ocean to defend our freedom and the freedom of others. See photographs of people beating the heat by vacationing at Cooks Springs Resort, one of the Colusa County Pet Sitting Service popular hot-springs resorts in the foothills around the turn of the 20th century. 5725 Hankins Road - Williams, California -
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All of these things are waiting to be discovered by everyone. If they are preserved properly now, they will be available for our children’s children to enjoy as well. Come to our Ice Cream Social, buy a scoop of Brock’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream, enjoy a game of badminton, and see if you run into any of your family members from the past.
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to show students how to make homemade ice cream by rolling a can filled with ice back and forth. Traveling back to 1849 was a wonderful experience for students, and immersing themselves into this interactive unit involved them in a fun way of learning about this historical time period. Third grade teachers Jane Peacock, Jessica Stuivenberg, Sherrie Taylor, Jennifer Martin, and Barbara Mayberry would like to thank the community for all their help, as an in-depth unit such as this would not be possible without their support.
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Third grade students from Williams Elementary recently took a step back in time as they learned about the pioneer way of life. Pioneers Continued from their readers, wrote on slates, and kept daily journals. Along the way, students traveled to Ide Adobe State Historical Park in Red Bluff, where they spent the day woodworking, knitting, making rope, washing clothes on washboards, hiking along old wagon paths, writing with feather quills, and making wooden toys. Lunch was provided by the Tehema County Cattlewomen’s Association. The students also visited the Sacramento Valley Museum, where they got to shop at the general store and see furniture, clothing, tools and quilts related to pioneer life. “Snakebite” Doug Westcoatt reenacted life as a mountain man, sharing his collection of artifacts with the students. Carolanne and Malcolm White gave a presentation on President Abraham Lincoln and life during the Civil War. After arriving in California, the wagon train families celebrated with a Dutch Oven and Pioneer Craft Day. Held at the school, students spent the morning gardening, sewing, making butter, square dancing, spinning yarn, making clothespin dolls, and helping Caroline Vann and her crew cook lunch in cast iron pots over open fires.
The day after graduation, Liz Dawley from Ag in the Classroom came to school
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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.
Yuba-sutter youth soccer sign-ups at colusa club Yuba Sutter Youth Soccer sign-ups at Colusa Club Thursday, May 15 2008, 2:33 pm Yuba Sutter Youth Soccer sign-ups for the Colusa area are still being accepted. All new players must provide a copy of their birth certificate. Children between age four on Aug. 1 and that turn 14 after that date may register. There is a $70 fee for the first two children and a $50 fee for subsequent players. This does not include price of uniform. Interested coaches are also encouraged to sign up. Games begin Sept. 6. For more information, call 458-8538
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
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arbuckle water fitness classes offered Water fitness class in Arbuckle Tuesday, May 20 2008, 11:59 pm Arbuckle Parks and Recreation District will be running Water Fitness and Aerobic classes June 2 through August 31 this summer. Water Fitness classes will be held every Monday & Wednesday 12pm to 1pm and Tuesday and Thursdays 7:05pm to 8pm at the Arbuckle Swimming Pool. Aerobic Classes will be held every Monday & Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm at Johnson Junior High’s Gym and Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-10:30am at Pierce High School’s North Gym. Fitness passes are available: 8 classes for $40 and 16 classes for $75. Forms and schedules available on line at www.arbuckleparksandrecreation.org or call 476-3007 Submit your event to: submissions@williamspioneerreview.com
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 at 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: This month the remake of “The Shaggy Dog” starring Tim Allen will be shown June 25th. 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.
Red Cross swim lessons offered
Tuesday, May 13 2008, 6:58 pm The City of Colusa Parks and Community Services Department is offering Red Cross Swim Lessons. Classes are ½ hr. in length and run for two weeks. There are two sessions scheduled. June 16th thru June 27th and July 7th thru 18th. There will be three levels of classes taught: Level 1- Non Swimmers ages 4 and older learn to be comfortable in and around water. Level 2- Beginners ages 4 and older learn to glide, kick, and the basic clawl stroke. Level 3- Intermediate Beginners ages 6 and older learn elementary backstroke, correct breathing techniques with the crawl stroke deep-water swimming and treading water. Cost for each session is$35 per student that resides within the City limits and $40 for students living outside the city limits. All those interested in registering must come in to City Hall between 8 and 5pm. City Hall is located at 425 Webster Street, Coluaa
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Show support for our veterans! Sponsor and American Flag to be flown in the Williams Downtown or in front of your business. Donations of $25.00 buys the flag and pole and we will see that they are flown on holidays honoring our veterns. Contact citizens for a Better Williams at 5200096 or send your tax deductable donation to: PO Box 702 Williams, CA 95987
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Get to know the CHP By Officer Bob Kays Williams Area CHP The idea of a coordinated statewide traffic-enforcement organization came about in 1923 when the state Supreme Court handed down a decision declaring it was illegal for counties to employ traffic officers. A program consisting of a joint state/county enforcement known as “dual control” was then instituted. Under this system, the Chief of the State Division of Motor Vehicles appointed traffic officers from lists submitted by the various county boards of supervisors. Although the state paid the officers, for all practical purposes, they were controlled by the counties, and, consequently, there was no statewide uniformity of enforcement polices to solve traffic safety problems. Because “dual control” was unsuccessful, it was very short-lived. The California Highway Patrol was formed on the 14th of August, 1929. Legislation was written to create the organization as a new division within the State Department of Public Works. The new law gave statewide authority to the Highway Patrol to enforce traffic laws on county and state highways, a responsibility that remains to this day, along with many additional functions undreamed in 1929. After less than two years as a division of the Department of Public Works, the CHP was transferred in 1931 to the Department of Motor Vehicles. During its first ten years, the Patrol successfully grew into a highly respected, effective traffic-safety force of 730 uniformed personnel. After World War II, the legislature decided to consolidate and reorganize the Patrol’s enforcement and administrative responsibilities. In October, 1947, the Department of the California Highway Patrol was established, and the position of commissioner was created to head the new department. The span of enforcement responsibility has expanded dramatically, and the CHP has continued to grow and change. Today’s responsibilities include truck and bus inspections, air operations (both airplanes and helicopters) and vehicle-theft investigation and prevention. The 1995 merger with the California State Police also increased the areas of responsibility to include protection of state property and employees, the Governor and other dignitaries.
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Shriners Cont. The idea for the benefit concert was born in the winter of 2007 when five-year-old Taylor Parker was hurt badly in a tragic car accident. Feeling the need to do something to help, McKasson organized an all-day concert at the fairgrounds in Colusa, which, due to help from many community agencies, donors, and volunteers, helped to raise almost $10,000 for the family of the small girl, now a quadriplegic, to set up for her new life at home. Although final numbers for this year’s concert weren’t in by press time, McKasson estimated them to be close to $2,500. The fairgrounds weren’t available for this year’s event, so it was held as a street dance instead. According to event organizers the street dance was a hit, and they plan to continue with that. McKasson said they have a better plan for publicity for next year to increase attendance. The Director of Development for Shriners’ Hopsital in Sacramento was present to enjoy the music and barbecue, and, according to McKasson, was very enthusiastic and thankful. Major sponsors for the event included Colusa Casino Resort, which donated the stage, including set-up and dismantling; Colusa Tractor; and Jim Arnold at Superior Products in Willows. McKasson confirmed that event organizers will be looking for donations of cash, goods, and volunteer services for next year’s event. McKasson said the most expensive part of putting on the event is security and insurance.
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 $50,000 in mini-grants to help support community-driven programs that serve local children prenatal through age 5 with needed services such as school readiness activities and health resources. In addition to its enforcement responsibilities, the department has taken a leadership role in educating the public concerning driver-safety issues. The CHP This investment will help support Colusa County children and their families by giving them the tools needed to succeed in school and has received state and national recognition for its innovative public-awareness beyond. campaigns promoting use of safety belts, a designated driver when drinking, securing small children in safety seats and wearing motorcycle and bicycle “First 5 Colusa is dedicated to connecting our county’s children helmets. and families with important resources,” said Jennifer Long, executive director of First 5 Colusa. “Mini-grant funding offers local The primary mission of the California Highway Patrol is “the management and programs an opportunity to provide services and help more chilregulation of traffic to achieve safe, lawful, and efficient use of the highway dren ages 0 to 5 enter school healthy and learning.” transportation system.” As a major statewide law enforcement agency, the secondary mission of the Department is to assist in emergencies exceeding local Organizations and individuals interested in applying for minicapabilities. The CHP also provides disaster and lifesaving assistance. 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 Listed below is the mission statement, along with the organizational goals of the 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 CHP: p.m. The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of safety, service, and security to the people of California. This is accomplished through five departmental goals:
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 • Prevent Loss of Life, Injuries, and Property Damage - To minimize the loss of life, personal injury, and property damage resulting from traffic collisions throughout life. Based on this research, California voters passed through enforcement, education, and engineering. To enforce the provisions Proposition 10 in 1998, adding a 50 cents-per-pack tax on cigarettes to support programs for expectant parents and children ages of the California Vehicle Code and other laws to prevent crime. 0 to 5. First 5 Colusa will distribute approximately $400,000 this • Maximize Service to the Public and Assistance to Allied Agencies - To year in Prop. 10 revenues to programs and services that meet local maximize service to the public in need of aid or information, and to assist needs. other public agencies when appropriate. •
Manage Traffic and Emergency Incidents - To promote the safe and efficient movement of people and goods throughout California, and to minimize exposure of the public to unsafe conditions resulting from emergency incidents and highway impediments.
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Protect Public and State Assets - To protect the public, their property, state employees, and the state’s infrastructure. To collaborate with local, state, and federal public safety agencies to protect California.
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Improve Departmental Efficiency - To continuously look for ways to increase the efficiency and/or effectiveness of departmental operations.
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2008 Concerts In The Park Series Dates & Performers
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Park (10th & Market Street in Colusa) BBQ Hamburgers, chips & drinks served by Sponsors
June 26, Highway 20 (Country)
Colusa Friends of Library/Colusa Rotary
Sunsweet
July 10, Skyliners (Big Band Swing)
Chamber of Commerce
Colusa Casino Resort
July 24, Jimmy N Jets (Classic Rock)
Lions Club
August 7, Legend (70’s & Arena Rock)
City Volunteer Firefighters
Pride Real Estate/Community Foundation of Colusa County Bassett Interiors/Leo Steidlmayer
August 21, High School Jazz Band
Friends of Music
Davies Oil
Los mosquitos aman el condado de colusa El verano regreso a colusa y cada uno de nosotros se ve muy contento, especialmente, los mosquitos! Los mosquitos no encontraron mejor lugar para llamar casa que el condado de colusa.
MÁS CLIENTES DE PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY SON ELEGIBLES PARA UN 20 PORCIENTO DE DESCUENTO EN SU FACTURA MENSUAL Los nuevos límites de ingreso son efectivos a partir del 1 de junio, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO – Más de miles de clientes de bajos Nuestro hermoso clima caliente, tierras humedas, campos inundados con arroz, es la perfecta combinación para crear un ambiente de cinco estrellas, para estos mosquitos. ingresos pueden ahora recibir un descuento de un 20 porciento en su factura mensual, gracias a los recientes ajustes Para la mayoría de nosotros son una de las grandes plagas en nuestra comunidad, a al Programa CARE (California Alternate Rates for Energy). alguno de nosotros no dejan con enrojecimiento y comezón, pero a otras personas les pueden transmitir la peligrosa enfermedad del WEST NILE VIRUS. El Programa CARE provee en promedio un descuento anual de más de $500 a cada hogar que es elegible. Desde 1989, el Generalmente el mosquito femenino puede vivir por más de 30 días, mientras el programa CARE ha provisto más de $2.6 billones de dólares masculino únicamente dura 7 días. Son los mosquitos femeninos los únicos que pueden chupar sangre, mientras que el mosquito masculino se alimenta del néctar de en descuentos a clientes. Actualmente hay 1,120,874 clientes las plantas. Los mosquitos femeninos consumen la proteína de la sangre para poder inscritos al programa CARE a lo largo del área de servicio de PG&E, representando el 73% del total de clientes que se encubar los huevecillos. Estos mosquitos femeninos consumen en sangre su peso cada 4 o 5 dias. estima sean elegibles para el programa CARE. Todavía hay más de 400,000 hogares en el norte y centro de California Los mosquitos femeninos son capaces de producir hasta 600 huevecillos en el que son elegibles para inscribirse al Programa CARE y que trascurso de su vida. Cuando un mosquito pica, inyecta químicos que previenen la aún no lo han hecho. coagulación de la sangre para así poder ser extraída con mayor facilidad. La mayoría de las personas tienen una mediana reacción alérgica a estos químicos que son “Cientos de miles de clientes que son elegibles para este inyectados, resultando en comezón e hinchazón. descuento no lo saben todavía”, dijo Linda Fontes, superviLos mosquitos pueden dejar los huevecillos en la mayoría de cualquier tipo de tierra, sora del Programa CARE de PG&E. “Para asegurarnos que como tierra húmeda, o en agua fresca estancada. Estos huevecillos, se convierten podemos llegar a la mayoría de los clientes elegibles, nos en larvas que viven en agua hasta que se convierten en mosquitos adultos. Todos hemos asociado con 74 organizaciones comunitarias en una tenemos que vigilar y cuidar que no tengan agua estancada en nuestros patios, región que va desde Bakersfield hasta la frontera con Orllantas viejas abandonadas en granjas donde es muy fácil reproducirse. egon”. Los mosquitos son atraídos por los colores oscuros, el calor y el monóxido de Cada año, la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de California carbono que despedimos al respirar y que también emitimos atreves de nuestra piel. DEET es un ingrediente en algunos repelentes de mosquitos, es muy efectivo ajusta los ingresos mínimos elegibles para reflejar los camengaña alos mosquitos con quimicosensores que les hace mas difícil encontrarnos y bios que hay en los lineamientos de pobreza federal. Como convertirnos en su próxima merienda. resultado, ahora más clientes son elegibles. Los nuevos límites de ingreso basados en ingresos anuales antes de imAdemás de usar productos que contengan DEET u otra clase de repelentes, podemos puestos son los siguientes: cubrirnos con ropa clara, ropa suelta, y evitar salir en la oscuridad cuando los mosquitos están mas activos.
WEST NILE VIRUS causa una gripe moderada en la mayoría de las personas, pero también puede ocasionar la muerte en casos severos. Nosotros los residentes locales necesitamos particularmente ser cuidadosos porque en el año 2007 el condado de Colusa ocupo el tercer lugar en incidencia de casos del WEST NILE VIRUS en todo el estado de California. Únicamente los residentes del área este del condado de Colusa, reciben vigilancia y servicio de control de esta plaga. Esto es porque ellos están dentro del COLUSA MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT, que fue establecido en el año 1950. Arbuckle, Grimes,Maxwell, Pricenton,Williams y las áreas que permanecen sin ser incorporadas en el área de Colusa no reciben ano redondo tratamiento para el control de los mosquitos, pero tendrán la oportunidad de incorporarse al distrito al final del verano; dueños de propiedades tendrán que votar para ser agregados , estando de acuerdo en pagar una pequeña comisión como parte de sus impuestos anuales de propiedad. El grupo de supervisores aprobaron boletas electorales por correo comenzando estas el 18 de Agosto, es el momento en el cual los dueños de propiedades que residen en el condado de colusa tendrán la oportunidad de escoger unirse con el distrito. Se tendrá que tener la mayoría de residentes con el voto de ( yes) para que la medida sea aprobada. Si se aprueba los dueños de propiedades verán un incremento en sus impuestos de propiedad anuales de $ 69 dólares, por familia, o $ 0.58 por un acre en propiedades que se usan para la agricultura, estos fondos por ley solo podrán ser usados para el control de mosquitos en la nueva área. PARA MAYOR INFORMACION POR FAVOR COMUNIQUESE: COLUSA COUNTY DEPARMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ( 458-0380 ) COLUSA MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT ( 458-4966 )
Número de Personas por Hogar Niveles de Ingreso Elegibles (Efectivo del 1 de junio, 2008 al 31 de mayo, 2009) 1 o 2 $30,500 3 $35,800 4 $43,200 5 $50,600 6 $58,000 Agregue $7,400 por cada miembro adicional en el hogar Aplicar para el Programa CARE es fácil. Cada cliente que no esté inscrito al Programa CARE encontrará una solicitud al Programa CARE en su factura de junio. También pueden llamar al teléfono 1-866-PGE-CARE en donde le podrán asistir en Español o inscribirse a través de la página de internet www.pge.com/care. Una vez que la solicitud haya sido aprobada, el descuento aparecerá al término de un ciclo de facturación. Pacific Gas and Electric Company, una subsidiaria de PG&E Corporation, es una de las compañías de servicios de gas y electricidad más grandes de los Estados Unidos. Con oficinas centrales en San Francisco y 20,000 empleados, la compañía provee con energía más limpia comparado con el resto de la nación a 15 millones de personas en el norte y centro de California. Para más información visite www.pge. com/about/.
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Graduación By Luz Altimirano
WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PIONEERS GRADUATE Aproximadamente 90 estudiantes del tercer grado se graduaron enfrente de un muy lleno gimnasio de la high school en Williams y entretuvieron a su audiencia con canciones y bailes recordando de la gente pionera de los caminos en OREGON Y CALIFORNIA. La ceremonia de graduación concluyo con una interactiva unidad simulando el viaje de una carreta yendo al viejo oeste y e imitando la vida de ese entonces, esto se realizo en un cuarto de la escuela. Atreves de una unidad de tres semanas, estudiantes y maestros vistieron disfraces y se les dieron un nombre nuevo, edad nueva, y la historia de unas familias pioneras de esa época, en los estados mencionados. Grupos de familias trabajaron juntos proveyendo sus carretas con los elementos que los ayudarían en el viaje, para sobreponerse a incidentes, como llantas rotas de las carretas, la enfermedad de la cólera, y los peligro que acontecen en un viaje atreves de las montanas. Después de simular seis meses en el camino, el tren de carretas llego al pueblo de SUTTER’S FORT, después se traslado a la APPLE VALLEY SCHOOL, los estudiantes leyeron, escribieron y llenaron sus diarios usando elementos rústicos de la época que se usaban en la época y el lugar mencionados. A través de el camino los estudiantes viajaron a IDE ADOBE STATE HISTORICAL PARK in RED BLUFF, donde pasaron el día trabajando con madera, cosiendo, haciendo sogas, lavando ropa en tablas de madera, y siguiendo huellas dejadas por las carretas, escribiendo con plumas de codornices y haciendo juguetes de madera. La comida fue provista por el TEHEMA COUNTY CATTLEWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION. Los estudiantes también visitaron el SACRAMENTO VALLEY MUSEUM, donde fueron de compras a la tienda y miraron muebles, ropa, y costuras relacionadas con la vida de la época mencionada. SNAKEBITE(mordida de serpiente ) Doug Westcoatt , es un hombre que comenzó su vida en las montanas el compartió su colección de artefactos con los estudiantes. Carolanne Y Malcolm White hicieron una presentación sobre la vida del presidente ABRAHAM LINCOLN , durante la guerra civil. Después que el tren de carretas llegara a california las familias celebraron con Dutch Oven y el día de manualidades de los pioneros.
Hola, es muy gratificante ya que carezco de una familia numerosa el poder compartir con ustedes la alegría que tengo de por fin ver a mi hijo y sus compañero de la escuela secundaria de colusa, graduarse de sus estudios de escuela secundaria (High School ) recuerdo cuando mi hijo se graduó del grado ocho su papa y yo comentamos que cuatro años se pasarían volando y fue nada más que la pura verdad , por eso una sugerencia hacia todos los padres y madres, que aprovechen cada minuto que puedan el compartir con sus hijos , por que el día que ellos caminan por ese podio de graduación, se sienten tantas emociones juntas que simplemente me resultan difíciles de describir, ver a estos jóvenes con tantas ilusiones y tantas esperanzas de un futuro brillante y prometedor es muy gratificante; y a la vez se siente un poquito de miedo el saber que comenzaran a tomar decisiones y que comenzaran un camino que los llevara a un futuro que ellos están eligiendo, pero si nosotros nos tomamos el tiempo para compartir con ellos orientarlos y guiarlos, seguramente ellos podrán enfrentar cualquier reto que se les presente en el camino, no desperdiciemos el tiempo y aprovechémoslo con nuestra familia que es la base de nuestra sociedad , para cuando se nos llegue ese momento de ver que nuestros hijos se han convertido en los hombres y mujeres del mañana, nos sientamos tranquilos y seguros que hemos hecho un buen trabajo y que nuestros hijos podrán tomar las mejores decisiones para hacer de sus vidas y de este mundo, un mundo mejor cada día . Felicidades a todos los graduados de todas las escuelas es un paso hacia el frente de un futuro prometedor los mejores deseos. Y para ti mi pequeña pulguita gracias por la satisfacción que me da el verte cada día y por la clase de hijo, amigo, cómplice, y compañero, tu papa y yo estamos muy orgullosos de ti, gracias por existir.
En la escuela los alumnos dedicaron la mañana trabajando en el jardín, cosiendo, haciendo mantequilla, bailando, dándole vueltas a la bola de hilos, haciendo vestidos para muñecas y ayudando a Caroline Vann y su equipo que cocinaron en ollas de fierro vaciado en improvisados fuegos. El día después de la graduación, Liz Dawley de Ag vino a la escuela para ensenarles a los estudiantes como hacer helado de nieve hecha en casa que se hace dándole vueltas a un recipiente con hielo dándole vueltas hacia atrás y hacia adelante. El viaje hacia el año 1849 fue una experiencia maravillosa para los estudiantes, y los sumergió envolviéndolos con un modo divertido de aprender sobre este histórico tiempo. Los maestros de tercer año Jane Peacock, Jessica Stuivenberg,Sherrie Taylor, Jennifer Martin, y Barbara Mayberry les agradecen a la comunidad por toda su ayuda , en esta interesante unidad la cual no hubiera sido posible sin su valiosa ayuda. GRACIAS. Fresh Meats - Custom Cuts - Mexican products
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down the main drag for all the holidays, starting the weekend of Maxwell Rodeo. Currently he posts 50 flags and more are added each year. He and his wife Lynn are on the Maxwell Beautification Board and have planted over 50 flower barrels Staff Report that they maintain. They can be seen out and about A barber, retired firefighter, even on the hottest of days, making sure they are umpire and World War II properly maintained and that the trash is picked up off veteran, Homer Danley of the streets and sidewalks. Maxwell has worn many While many seniors may slow down to smell the Courtesy Photo hats in his 81 years. Most roses, not Homer Danley of Maxwell, he would most Representatives from the Williams PD, Colusa County recently he was the Grand Homer Danley was recentlyStaffthePhoto likely be planting those roses. So, next time you drive Sheriff’s Office and City Council stood together during the Marshall for the 78th Max-Grand Marshall of the 78th flag salute proceeding the G.R.E.A.T graduation through Maxwell and notice all the pretty flowers, or well High School Rodeo. Maxwell High School Rodeo. the flags waving in the breeze, give him a wave as WPD Teaches G.R.E.A.T Things Born in Ladoga in 1927, Danley’s roots run deep he goes about his labor of love, in the town he calls in Colusa County. His father was once the Conhome. Recently Officer Renea Garcia, the Gang stable for Maxwell so taking care of the town he Resistance Education and Training calls home comes naturally. Instructor for the Williams Police Danley served in the Navy during World War II Department, taught fourth graders at Wil- and was once a volunteer Sacramento firefighter. liams Elementary School about the dangers He has been back in Maxwell for nearly 30 years of gangs, how to avoid gang membership, and in that time he has donated his time and enprevent violence, criminal activity and ergy to many civic organizations. helps students to develop a positive He was an umpire for the Maxwell Little League relationship with law enforcement. for 16 years, commissioner for the Maxwell Fire In six lessons the students learned about: Department and a member of the Maxwell Water Bullying, being a victim or bystander, Board. In Danley’s spare time he has his little identifying adults they can trust, communi- barbershop on Oak Street where he has been for cation, controlling anger, respecting others 27 years. and finding ways to beome a great citizen For seven years Danley has been showing his in the community. patriotic side by posting American flags up and
Maxwell’s Native Son Homer Danley
Colusa Lions “Rubber Ducky Race for Woodleaf” The Colusa Lions Club will hold their annual Rubber Ducky Race fundraiser on July 4, 2008 at 2:00 PM on the Sacramento River-State Park area. Proceeds from this event support Egling Middle School Woodleaf Outdoor Camp. Numbered tickets match numbers on the rubber ducks released and first 3 ducks to reach the pick-up point are awarded cash prizes for their owners. First place award is $500; second is $300; and 3rd place is awarded $200. Owners do not need to be present to win. Ducks are on sale for $5.00 each and can be purchased from any Lions Club member or at Messick’s Hardware in Colusa. For additional information, please contact Colusa Lions President Chad Woodring at 701-2570 or Lions member Tom Reische at Messick’s 458-5144.