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Boxing Team Formed In Colusa County
July 18 - August 1, 2008
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Pig Putt Golf Tournament Honors Slain Yolo County Deputy The Pig Putt Golf Tournament was started 26 years ago by local California Highway Patrol officers, some who are now retired and some that have moved on to other areas. Those officers were Gary Regnani, Allen Maxey and Clay Courtesy Photo Jones. Recently members of the boxing club were treated to a camping and fishing trip in reward for all their hard work. Officer Clay Jones ran the tournament from 1985 to 1995 and from 1995 Many may not realize it but Colusa County has its own USA sanctioned boxing team. USA Boxing is the authority for all amateur boxing teams on it has been run by Officer Bill Cobb. The tournationwide. This free club was started by Merced Corona of the Colusa nament was initially started for a rest and relaxation outlet for local law enforcement and also to raise County Sheriff’s Office, who has his own history of amateur boxing. “Right now my wife and I cover most of the costs to run and maintain money for local or other worthy charities. the gym,” stated Corona. “It’s a way we enjoy giving back to the sport The tournament, which is held annually either the we love and we really enjoy working with the kids in the community.” second or third Friday in June, is open to everyone, On June 29 they took kids from the boxing team on a two day camping not just law enforcement personnel. They dedicated this year’s tournament in honor of and fishing trip as a reward for all their hard work over the past three months of training. the fallen Yolo County Deputy Tony Diaz who was “All of the kids caught at least one or two bass, for some it was their killed June 15. Event planners felt that the timing first experience fishing,” shared Corona. of the tournament (the day of Diaz’s funeral) was The team will start training again in September and currently is open for an appropriate way to remember him by. All the new membership to both boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 14. proceeds of this year’s tournament went to his family. Traditionally the money raised each year goes For more information call or email the Williams Pioneer Review and we to the CAHP Widows and Orphans Fund, but the will get you in contact with the Corona’s. Contact us at 530-383-4861 or money can be used and dispensed to other charities questions@williamspioneerreview.com. as directed and voted by the board Continued Page 8
Supervisor Marshall joins NACo Staff Report
Recently, Colusa County Supervisor Mark Marshall was nominated to the National Association of Counties [NACo]. He was nominated as a result of his participation in the CSAC Board of Directors and will be a part of several conference calls throughout the year and attend the annual Western Region NACo and annual National, conferences. NACo started over 75 years ago and is instrumental in helping counties develop Courtesy Photo programs to promote cost effective, innovative solutions through education in research Left to right: Brian Fedora, President of the CCFB; Bill Wallace, 1st VP and provides services to save taxpayers, and the counties they live in, money. Marshall will be a part of a steering committee that will address
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CCFB; Logan Conley of the City of Colusa Fire Department and Denise Carter, 2nd VP CCFB.
Colusa County Farm Bureau Supports Local Firefighters
Local firefighters have been helping out wherever they can in the battle against wildfires throughout Northern California, Seeing this, the Colusa County Farm Bureau decided to donate 2 pallets of bottled water, one for the city fire department and one for the rural. This kept the firefighters well hydrated while on the brutal firelines and also let them know they had the support of the CCFB.