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arely has an issue divided the Colusa area as that of changing the mascot for the Colusa Unified District’s schools.

Although no longer in the headlines, the public’s displeasure with the school board decision persists.

After many years of contemplating the issue, the Colusa Unified School District Board made the decision in the beginning of 2008 to put the Redskin mascot to rest.

The reason given for the change was that it was offensive to Native Americans around the community. At the public meetings held prior to the decision, there was very little support for people who wanted the change compared to people who opposed changing the mascot. But it was just too sensitive an issue to ignore.

During last school year the decision was also made by a number of students, community members and staff members

for the new mascot of Colusa High School, a fictional animal called the RedHawk.

It has been a tradition for Egling Middle School to follow Colusa High School by having a mascot in the same category. Egling has decided that they will be represented by the RiverHawk. A logo will be designed for Egling in the coming school year.

Many questions persist as to the change, including why did Colusa feel they need to make this change when teams like the Washington Redskins and the Kansa City Chiefs have not changed their names?

Further concerns are raised by the current budget crisis. How can we justify the changes in uniforms, logos and all the other associated costs, when the budget is resulting in reduced programs and funding for so many things?

District Superintendent Larry Yegoian had this to say on the issue, “I can’t answer for the school board completely on the subject, but in today’s society it was just the right thing to do. We don’t hold anything

against any pro football teams or any organizations that may be represented by the type of mascot, but for us at this time it was the right thing to do. The cost of changing uniforms will not play a difficult role because uniforms are already replaced regularly every few years for sports, and different logos and signs seen throughout the schools in Colusa are donations or sponsorships from corporations like CocaCola. We do recognize that this is a difficult change the community is going through, but we hope not to diminish the pride on which the Redskin mascot was built, and we hope to maintain that pride during this process.”

Colusa High School’s mascot change will occur in the 2011-2012 school year. Many Colusa Alumni are still not at ease with throwing away the Redskin name, a name and symbol they proudly represented for many years. It will clearly take a while for the community to get used to the big change.

On Saturday, August 29th, at 6 p.m., the Williams Athletic Kick-Off Dinner will be held at Granzella’s Banquet Room (the old Bank of America building). This annual event, sponsored and hosted by Brown and Gold, provides a major part of the group’s revenue for the 2009-10 school year. Tickets sell for $25., which includes a wonderful tri-tip dinner prepared by members of the Williams Fire Department and all the beverages you can (responsibly!) drink.

Beer, wine, plus frozen margaritas and pina coladas will be served, along with punch and iced tea for the designated drivers. There will be a silent auction, featuring popular items donated by local merchants, businesses, and residents. Raffle tickets will also be sold, with a large number of items to be awarded.

You do not have to be present to win raffle items.

In this era of crippling cutbacks to education, the athletic program at Williams High School has more need than ever.

Brown and Gold President, Kara Alvernaz, had this to say: “This dinner is the largest fundraiser we have, and it is more important then ever this year!” She continued, “With the budget cuts, it will be our responsibility to provide money for new uniforms and equipment. Also, unless we [Brown and Gold] can pay for it, there is a strong possibility that our teams will not be allowed to participate in out-oftown tournaments, because of the cost of the referees and transportation. What little money the school district gets goes toward bussing the teams to away games. We now have to pay for pretty much everything to keep our athletic programs strong.”

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williams high school kick-off dinner By: tami coder Writer/Contributor

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lthough the hot winds of August are still blowing, county schools are back in session, unofficially ending the summer for hundreds of kids. Bare feet and swimming are now taking a back seat to football cleats and volleyballs, as the fall sports season gets underway. High school football players get tanned and tough as they practice daily in temperatures that flirt with the century mark, while the girls run “liners” in the gym, bumping, setting and spiking their way through grueling volleyball drills. At Williams High School, the athletes practice as the parents and supporters who make up the fundraising group, the Brown and Gold Association, prepare for their biggest fundraiser of the year.

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Colusa “Cudas” Wrap up the season

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As the cuts to education continue, there support, the student athletes at WHS will is a possibility that athletics will be culled be able to keep playing, practicing and from Williams High School and other striving toward a winning season, while area schools completely, leaving a large developing sportsmanship and a sense gap in a student’s education that only of fair play at the same time. team play and competition can provide.

It is up to the community to rise to the Although it will be the kids who reap occasion and become heroes for their the benefits, this fun-filled event is for children, by supporting the Brown and adults only. Only those 21 and older may Gold Association in its efforts to keep attend. the athletic program at WHS alive and Tickets for the dinner and raffle items well. may be purchased by contacting Kara So, buy your tickets and mark your Alvernaz at (530)870-2711, or any other left to right: Assistant Coach Remy Gross, Lindsay DeWit (14), Talyn Imhoff (17), calendar for the Williams Athletics Kick- Brown and Gold member. They may also Coral Imhoff (12), Laeni Gross (13), Head Coach Hailey Taylor. (Courtesy Photo) Off Dinner on August 29th. Enjoy a be purchased at the door. Donations are great dinner and great conversation with accepted and greatly appreciated.

Kalisuch, Ann Kalisuch, Coral Imhoff, Special to the WPR your friends, and be sure to bring your Talyn Imhoff, Laeni Gross and Lindsey checkbook and a giving heart. With your he Colusa ‘Cudas swim team has DeWit attended representing the ‘Cudas. been going strong during the ’09 They recently wrapped up the season at season under the direction of head the Championships in Redding (see the Williams High Alumna Receives U.S. coach Hailey Taylor and the assistance results in our next issue).

Army Commission of Remy Gross. Colusa hosted two dual Four swimmers: Lindsey DeWit, Talyn meets this summer against Gridley and Imhoff, Coral Imhoff and Laeni Gross Special to the WPR Willows and attended dual meets against attended the Quincy Invitational July 25 and 26 and had excellent races. All four Corning, Oroville and Orland. illiams High School graduate The weekends included invitationals at came away with ribbons, medals and Amanda Plachek recently graduFRAC (Yuba City), Durham, Gridley, Or- points. Coral Imhoff had her best races ated cum laude from Norwich University land, Chico and Quincy. Jamie Trotchie, earning 141 points and taking first place in Vermont with a bachelor of science Alissa Selover, Hanna Schneider, Will overall in the 11 to 12 year old division. degree in communications. Upon graduation Amanda was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Arbuckle Swim Team Army. She is currently undergoing extensive training at Fort Benning, Georgia and Fort Eustis, Virginia. Upon completion in January she will report to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where she will be attached to the 82nd Airborne Division.

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(Courtesy Photo). Back row Christabel Delgadillo (coach), Gabe Grimmer, Mary Marsh, Ben High, Samantha Murphy, Oscar Dorantes, Ellen Hansen, Alejandro Dorantes, Marina Delgadillo, Jacob Amsler, Minda McCullough (coach).

Middle row Alexis Erickson, Logan Amsler, Kristina Godinez, Riley Voorhees, Caitlyn Murphy, Sarah Marsh, Karlie Talbot, Bryce Alonso, Soliel Villanueva, Carlyn Marsh.

Front row: Lauren Ornbaun, Grace Alonso, Grant Grimmer, Jacob Delgadillo, Daniel O’Sullivan, Garrett Grimmer. Not pictured: Luke Voorhees, Matthew Tapia, Dutch Kalfsbeek, Ella Kalfsbeek, Ashleigh Ehrke, Bo Cherry, Cora Cherry & Minna Cherry.

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edal Winners- Luke Voorhees3rd place freestyle,1st place breaststroke, 1st place butterfly, Matt Tapia-3rd place freestyle, Ben High- 1st place freestyle, 3rd place backstroke, 1st place butterfly, Dutch Kalfsbeek3rd place Freestyle, Gabe Grimmer3rd place IM, Riley Voorhees-3rd place breaststroke, Ellen Hansen-2nd place breaststroke Relay Teams: 1st place Medley RelayLauren Ornbaun, Alexis Erickson, Gracie Alonso, & Ella Kalfsbeek, 1st

place Medley Relay-Gabe Grimmer, Ben High, Jacob Amsler, & Bryce Alonso, 3rd place Freestlye RelayRiley Voorhees, Sarah Marsh, Soliel Villanueva, & Karlie Talbot, 2nd place Freestyle Relay-Dutch Kalfsbeek, Gabe Grimmer, Jacob Amsler, & Ben High, 2nd place Freestyle Relay- Mary Marsh, Ashleigh Erhke, & Marina Delgadillo All of the swimmers dropped time of each stroke and swam strong at championships

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Jump start to college undreds of local youth are now back to school, and for high school seniors it’s already time to start thinking about college next fall. To help make the transition from high school to college uncomplicated, Woodland Community College has implemented the “Jumpstart to College” program for Colusa County high school seniors.

“Jumpstart to College is designed to inform high school students and their parents about educational opportunities at Woodland Community College,” said Stacey A. Cook, Ed.D., WCC Dean of Student Services. “In a very practical sense, Jumpstart helps students register easily and early for classes at WCC.” The Jumpstart to College program for Colusa County seniors was based on the same program for Pioneer, Woodland and Esparto High Schools. For many years, WCC counsellors have hosted Yolo County high school seniors to visit campus, learn about academic programs, career programs, student services and then register for classes.

“We extended that program because we want to encourage and help Colusa County high school students attend college,” Cook said. Students and parents will have the opportunity to obtain detailed information about financial aid, programs, and transfer opportunities to the UC and CSU systems and to register

early for classes, which increases the likelihood of enrolling in classes before they are full.

In addition to WCC College Nights, WCC will also host Financial Aid Nights in December, giving families enough time to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid before the March 2, 2010 deadline. Due to the distance between WCC and Colusa County, academic counselling, orientations and registration will be offered at Pierce, Colusa, Williams and Maxwell High Schools, as last year.

“WCC counsellors work very hard to encourage high school students to attend college,” Cook said. “WCC is a very affordable way to complete the first two years of college. We have exemplary faculty, many of whom are UC Davis and Sacramento State graduates. Our students are well prepared to transfer to UCD and Sacramento State. In addition to contributing to a more educated populace, studies and statistics prove that students who earn an AA or AS degree are less likely to be unemployed in comparison to students who have not earned either an AA or AS degree,” Cook said. “Also, those who complete an AA or AS degree earn more than those who do not.”

Previously, WCC classes have been available at Colusa, Williams and Pierce High Schools outreach locations. Plans are now underway and on target to break ground for the construction of

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New Student Loan Repayment Program Available for DBH Employees

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ifty-two teen and adult staff and campers enjoyed some days of cooler weather with blue skies at Camp Tehama July 11-15. The fishing themed camp featured decorated cabins, a Lassen Park outing, dance and movie night, skits, talent show, archery, fishing, crafts, recreation, icecream making, and tie-dying. This year everyone earned a Fishing Level One proficiency pin.

Camp Directors were Heather Thomas and Brad Cardosa. Staff included Cook Don Litchfield, EMT Ryan Grimmer, adult staff Jeanne Beck, Terry Bressler, Charles Denny, Serena Carlsen and Adrian Murphy. Counselors included Morgan Bressler, Mackenzie Bressler, Nickolas Denny, Mattie Myers, Alexis Ramirez and James Swiggum, with teen staff Julio Quijano and Josh Brown, all led by Youth Director Alyssa Sankey.

Campers attending included Kayla Bernard, Hilary and Garrett Brainard, Janea Camron, Brandon and Ellen Carlsen, Shane Doyle, Sebastian Joerns, Maureen LaGrande, Cheyenne Laux, Sarah Marsh, Caitlyn and Cody Murphy, Ashley and Lauren Ornbaun, Courtney Carter, Michaela Kalfsbeek, Michaela and McKenzie Carvalho, Taylor and Wyatt Perry, Justin Pingrey, Mary Marsh, Sarah McCabe, Lexi Price, Andrea and Amanda Thomas, Hannah and Adam Cutter, Ashleigh Ehrke, Nilah Pearson, Drex Minto, and Elias Denny.

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olusa County Behavioral Health is about to introduce a new student loan repayment opportunity for Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) employees entering the public mental health field as a career. Designed to promote the development of a strong, stable and diverse workforce within the Colusa County DBH, the program is a component of the county’s Mental Health Services Act Workforce Education and Training (WET) plan.

Funding has been allocated to fully repay student loans (determined by loan amount and degree) for employees who earn a bachelor’s degree in the mental health field, including administration/ finance, or a master’s degree in social work or marriage family therapy. As long as the WET funding continues from the State Department of Mental Health, grants will be awarded each year beginning in fiscal year 2009-10.

DBH Director Curtis Boewer says the goal of the program is to provide

the Woodland Community College Colusa County Facility, where classes are set to commence in Spring 2010.

“Completion of the Colusa County Educational Outreach Facility will provide a much needed home to WCC students, faculty, academic programs and student services,” Cook said. “We eagerly await the opportunity to serve Colusa County residents in a state-of-the-art, environmentally stellar building.”

The outreach center will be located in Williams on E Street, close to where Interstate 5 meets Highway 20, behind the California Highway Patrol.

The facility will be a 9,000- squarefoot building on four acres. Within the complex will be administrative and student services offices, as well as three classrooms to facilitate up to 120 students at any given time. Moreover, the Colusa County Office of Education will be building adjacent to the outreach facility. Both the CCOE and WCC are looking forward to combining resources and anchoring relations by being so close in proximity. The new structure will be Colusa County’s first permanent college structure, now owned by the Yuba Community College District. Plans have been in the works for the Colusa County Facility since the passage of Measure J in November 2006 allocated $3.4 million to the project.

For more information about the Jumpstart to College program, contact Dr. Cook at 661-4201.

Colusa County DBH employees with an opportunity for career advancement in the public mental health field by earning advanced degrees. “Additionally, the department’s goal is to have a fair process for determining grants to employees, resulting in a more stable, educated, diverse and local workforce,” he says.

Acting on behalf of Colusa County, the California Institute for Mental Health will process the applications, including screening, interviews, scoring and recommendations. The department director and the DBH management team will review the recommendations, and the director will present them to the Mental Health Board for approval.

Other criteria for recipients include being accepted by an academic program and be in good standing to receive the award. Recipients will be required to attend an orientation regarding the program’s process. Applicants must show promise in and a commitment to a career in the field of mental health in Colusa County.

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ell, it’s finally here. My baby is going into first grade.

However trite it may sound, it seems like it was just yesterday that I held her in my arms for the very first time. Now, seeing her go into grade school, it hits just a little closer to the heart. I know these next years are going to fly by impossibly fast and my heart breaks a little. But I am also very proud of her.

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years we have heard people talk about going up to Lake Almanor and so on a whim, we decided to go camping up there. So, once again, we crammed the poor Acura up as full as we could with all the necessary camping paraphernalia and away we went.

people could use as an escape but at the same time, bring them closer to their community and the people in it. There are so many wonderful things going on in our county, I felt it important to get that information out there. Someday, if the paper continues to grow like it has over the last year and a half, I may start including more local news, including local government, but I will never sacrifice the fact that this is a family friendly paper. Never will you see a car wreck splashed on the front page. If and when that time comes, we will add pages so we don’t lose the information that I feel is important to our lives. It’s okay to hear and read positive stories and I am proud to report the happy news.

This time we took the fishing poles with us and spent the better part of the weekend fishing the Hamilton It’s our hope as parents Branch, we had a great that our children grow time. Granted we only up to lead happy and caught three fish, but it successful lives. What was more than enough will he or she grow up to feed everyone. It to be? It’s fun imagining soothed our pride a bit all the possibilities but when we realized that bottom line, we want them happy. We start ANDREA MOORE no one was getting a bite the second day. We On a final note, I would love to hear teaching them at a young Publisher can’t wait for our next from the readers about what they age to treat others the would like to see in their newspaper. trip! way they wish to be This is the community’s newspaper, treated, to never lie or cheat and to Occasionally people wonder why we would like nothing more than always share. Then we send them off into the world and hope for I don’t include hard news in the to publish reader pictures, short the best. One of the things I told WPR. The car crashes, the political stories, recipes, commentary, hear Meredith recently is that school is news and arrests. My answer is about trips you have taken, helpful what you want it to be. If you want always the same, if people want to tips, you name it. So think about it it to be fun, make it fun because read or hear about negative things and drop us a line. if you go into it with a negative all they have to do is go online or turn on their televisions. There are Andrea Moore may be reached attitude you will never enjoy it. so many bad things that happen in via email at: publisher@ Our little family finally made the the world that sometimes, at least williamspioneerreview.com trip up to Lake Almanor a while for me, you almost become numb back, it’s awesome. For over three to it all. I wanted something that

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The First Day of the Rest of Their Lives…

Back-to-school time usually means a few things for me. The salon experiences a lull in business as kids and parents scramble for new clothes, shoes, backpacks, and supplies. They let their hair, nails and other beauty services fall to the wayside as they dart from Walmart to the mall to the shoe store, and back to Walmart.

The week after school starts means a sudden rush of teenage girls wanting their school-colored nails for football season. Sometimes they might even get a special somebody’s football number on their tips or a special color for their homecoming dress.

This year the back-to-school experience has been especially fun for me to watch because I have four special little ones in my life who started kindergarten. What an exciting time!

Honestly, I remember my first day (or rather the night before my first day) like it was yesterday, but that’s probably because I was terrified. My carefree life of sleeping in, Barbies, watching Mary Poppins over and over (and over and over and over), and having my mother at my every beck and call were over. They were

sending me to this huge building to wonderful experiences for the most supposedly “play” with a bunch of part. With the exception of my coother kids my age and where I would workers daughter Emily, who had to have to obey everything go straight from school to the emergency room some strange woman with a fever, the rest told me to do. Not only that, but I wouldn’t had a great time. All little girls, they put on have any of my toys, and I would be in the their best skirts and knee-high socks, their smallest and youngest oversized backpacks, group in that whole lunch pails in hand and huge building. (Little headed off to their did I know how lucky I had been to attend a first day of being a “big kid” instead of a school as small as Elk Creek Elementary!) baby. Unfortunately in NIKKI HANCOCK Writer & Contributor Willows, they’ve made some serious cuts in the I believe I had my first school district budget, panic attack at the age of five, just one night before I letting a handful of kindergarten started kindergarten. The fear of teachers go and combining the classes the unknown has always been an into much larger, all-day classes. They issue for me, even if the unknown aren’t running busses either. It’s a was what we’d have for snack time, huge adjustment for the kids, many apparently. I ended up loving school, of whom have never been to school and, in fact, I absolutely did not want before or only part-time pre-school, to go home after my first day, which jumping into a classroom of 35 kids my parents told me made them feel for an entire day. Nevertheless, they will make it work, and it seems to be just awful. working so far, so good for the kids.

My four little friends had similarly One of my little friends, Randie, told

me that she likes her teacher and that her class has “lots of really nice girls and cute boys.”

I think a lot of different factors will play into the girls’ experiences with school – some have an older brother or sister at the same school with them. My niece Kaitlyn has her lifelong (albeit five years of life) best friend in her class. Some will hit it off with their teacher, some won’t. Some have overly packed classrooms and some have small sized classes. My little friend Randie came over after her first day of school and brought me an ice cream from the ice cream truck. Dressed in her perfect little back-to-school outfit, she bounced around my house telling me about her first day, singing and dancing all the while. After about two hours of this I gained a newfound respect for any teacher who can handle 35 of those for seven hours a day!

Happy back-to-schooling everyone!

Nikki Hancock may be reached at nhancockreporter@yahoo.com or (530) 934-2594.

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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PATIENTS OF UC DAVIS MEDICAL GROUP AND OUR COMMUNITY: Those of us on the Board of Directors and all the staff of CRMC were as stunned as the rest of our community by the recent announcement that the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento will close their Colusa clinic November 1.

According to news media reports, significant state budget cuts have forced UCD to make this very difficult decision.

An estimated 3,000 residents of Colusa County rely on the clinic for medical care.

We want everyone to know that our board, hospital management, medical staff and many concerned citizens in our community are rolling up their sleeves to work together to find suitable options for your medical care. It won’t be easy, but with everyone pulling together we will turn this into an opportunity to build an even better medical clinic system here in Colusa County.

Thank you for your continued support of CRMC. Brady Myers President, Board of Directors

Dale Kirby

Chief Executive Director Colusa Regional Medical Center 199 E. Webster Street - Colusa, CA 95932

(530) 458-5821

Public Information Release Colusa County Office of Education, Children’s Services announces the sponsorship of the Child Care Food and Center Food programs.

These programs are available without charge to all eligible participants. Children are served the same meals at no separate charge. “The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability and political beliefs. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information(Braille, large print, audiotape) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-5964 (voice and TDD).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer” To file a discrimination complaint, write USDA, Director of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 292509410 or call (202) 720-5964 (VOICE and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer For more information, contact: Children’s Services 345 5th Street Suites ABC Colusa, Ca. 95932 (530) 458-0300

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR The rest of the story This letter is to provide information about the group known as Citizens for a Better Williams (CBW). The 2008-2009 Grand Jury Report failed to present many facts that could have dispelled the accusations about this group in their report.

The CBW was authorized nonprofit status retroactively to November 18, 2008 after a required correction was submitted. Further, the reported thousands of dollars authorized by the City to the CBW were on the agenda for the Williams City Council to act upon. The votes were 3 to 0 in 2007 and 5 to 0 in 2008 to approve the funds be granted to CBW. In 2007, we were advised by our counsel that there was no conflict of interest.

The approved monies were used for city functions, mostly for Pioneer Day and the Parade of Lights Christmas activities.

The donated dollars amounted to a total of $7000 over a period of three years. However, the following facts were available to the Grand Jury but not reported by them: the CBW gave to the City over $11,000 for the Save Our Pool program. That money was from donations elicited by CBW through letters and phone calls to developers and other businesses within the area. There was an additional $8,000 donated directly to the City earmarked for the Save Our Pool program, which, by the way, has funded one third of the budget of the pool for two years. Yet that distinction of monies coming and going failed to be noticed by the Grand Jury.

Another accusation by the Grand Jury was that the CBW failed to keep accurate financial records. The Grand Jury was handed a copy of the entire Quicken records at the time of their investigation documenting every transaction of donated funds and how every dime was spent. It is difficult to balance the books with improper transactions with the Quicken program.

The express purpose of the CBW is to improve the appearance of the city and promote pride in our community.

There are not sufficient city personnel to keep up with the needs of city beautification. The volunteers rake and pull weeds, remove trash and graffiti and plant flowers throughout downtown. Some volunteers used their personal vehicles to remove collected

debris. This group also collected food and money to send 300 pounds of food to our local military personnel in Afghanistan. Another accomplishment was painting the façade and painting over old signs of downtown businesses with the consent of the owners. CBW began an American flag project with donated funds and on proper holidays the flags are erected downtown at dawn and removed at dusk by volunteers.

Dave Goforth and Kevin Ash make the flagpoles.

Groups of volunteers spent many hours over several evenings wrapping Christmas tree lights around the downtown trees. The huge Christmas tree erected downtown was the collaboration of CBW members, off-duty Williams firemen and city personnel. Those decorations gave the city a great holiday atmosphere it has been lacking for many years.

There is no compensation to the CBW volunteers. Many consider their time and effort a “labor of love. During the past twelve months, several people have donated many long hours to improving the community: Andi Armstrong, President, volunteered approximately 77 hours; Diana Azevedo, Treasurer, donated 62 hours; Jackie Kemp, Secretary, donated approximately 28 hours. Pat Ash gives many, many hours while joining the CBW folks in clean-up jobs but she also trims the downtown trees; uses her personal vehicle to transport flowers and other needs of the projects. Kevin Ash is also a huge donor of his time and expertise without compensation, such as spray painting the business buildings; making eight of the Little Drummer soldiers as Christmas displays; wrapping trees with lights and Pat and Kevin Ash and others spent hours decorating at the museum for the Parade of Lights event.

The CBW continues to receive substantial support from the community and new volunteers continue to join the group. This group is committed to improving the appearance of our city for all who reside or visit here. The improvements are a visual asset for the local businesses as well. We thank each and every volunteer and sincerely appreciate all the support.

Respectfully, Citizens for a Better Williams

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THE NEWS BACK THEN SPONSORED BY SACRAMENTO VALLEY MUSEUM Patricia Ash, Contributor

Williams Farmer- 08/8/1919PRIVATE OPINIONDear Mr. Editor: Let us doff our hats to the old pioneers, the old pathfinders, the old boys and girls who laid the foundation for the town of Williams. We know not the hardships, self-denials and privations they experienced; but the story, as told to us, of how the old boys blazed the way, grows sweeter day by day, as here and there we see an old pioneer living as a landmark of days gone by. Ask them how Williams has changed since the old days. Call next their sons and their sons’ sons whose foresight and thoughtfulness took up where the older heads left off and see what improvements they have made. Nor can we forget those stalwart characters who came here and cast their lots with the community, and who have been such a mighty factor for good and usefulness. Some of our most progressive ones have come from this group. Finally we owe a debt to- for in the union there is the stranger “within our gate” from time to time and whose contribution for the advancement of the town.

So Mr. Editor, your editorial of last week sounds the clarion clearly, distinctly and summons us all, all who love Williams, to get together, put on our strength-for in union there is strength-and give Williams a good healthy push forward.

I thank you- Pascal Mirabeau WILLIAMS HAS ONE OF THE BEST EQUIPPED MACHINE SHOPS IN THE VALLEY -Manufacture 170 Sections of Harrows-Using 13 tons of Iron The Williams machine Shop has been a busy place the past few weeks; they have been taking care of the general run of work that comes to this finely equipped shop and also working overtime at nights manufacturing iron harrows.

They are taking the raw angle iron, cutting it up, drilling and punching holes for the teeth and doing the finishing work up to the time it is hitched to a tractor or to a big eight horse team, and set to work, putting our land in shape for seeding in the fall. H. I. Miller, proprietor of the above establishment, tells us that he is manufacturing 170 sections of iron

and sold off in small tracts to the home seeker, means a great thing, not only for Colusa County, but for the entire state as well. Just think of this large body of land that has been furnishing employment for only a few people, will now PersonalsL. A. Manor and Miss Mary be cut up and will furnish homes Gassaway, who were married for hundreds of families, and developed to a high in Sacramento last state and made to Thursday, returned produce a much larger home, after a short variety of crops, and honeymoon spent in also a greater yield.

San Francisco. Mr. The ranch contains and Mrs. Manor’s 120,000 acres of fine friends wish them agricultural land as much happiness and ever laid out of doors, a long and prosperous and the balance of married life. the 36,000 acres is PAT ASH made of range and SINKING WELL grazing land, the envy FOR IRRIGATING Contributor Sacramento Valley Museum of every stock man.

PURPOSES After the ranch is A well is now being sunk on the T. D. Griffin ranch, surveyed and appraised it will be put on the market through four miles south west of town.

Griffin’s ranch contains some of Campbell and Jones of Colusa. the finest land in the county, and Campbell and Jones put the deal with the appliance of water, the thru and the new owners are place can be made to produce twelve well known men mostly from this part of the valley: Judge with the best in the valley.

The well will be sunk to quite a e. A. Bridgeford of San Francisco; depth, or until a sufficient amount Amiel Hochheimer, of Willows; of water is reached to irrigate a George Farnsworth, of Sycamore; Dr. E. V. Jacobs and Dale C. Smith large tract of land. of Meridian; J. F. Mallon, J. F. Campbell, A. B. Jackson and E. P. OAKLAND WOULD-BE McNeil of Colusa.

HUNTERS FAIL TO TAKE The sale involved in the CARE OF MEAT $2,000,000 A large touring car came into neighborhood Williams from the mountains with including the purchase of the three large buck heads hanging personal property of the Stovall over the side of the car. The party Wilcoxson Company and the stopped at the hotel for supper in company’s town property in this city, and of course three fine Williams. Some 2,000 head of deer heads attracted attention cattle, all of them fine Durhams, which the owners intended they four or five hundred head should. Upon examination by the of horses and mules, and people who gathered around to a similar number of hogs, take a look, it was discovered that and all the vast ranching the hunters had failed to clean equipment and the 12,000the deer or even bleed them. It ton Stovall- Wilcoxson was said that the party was from Warehouse at Williams, Oakland, and from the way they came to the new owners treated their game, it is safe to say in the sale. The Stovall that they never had been hunting, Brothers, H. C. and J. M. or at least had never been fortunate have made the big ranch to bag a deer or any other kind of a paying proposition raising grain and stock, game before. but seeing the increasing demand for small farms Williams Farmer 8/15/1919 STOVALL-WILCOXSON 36,000 and knowing that the sub-division would be a ACRE RANCH TO BE step forward in the way of SUB-DIVIDED development for Colusa The sale of the Stovall-Wilcoxson county, they decided to ranch at Williams which closed let their home ranch be last Saturday, is one of the largest put on the market. Not and most important real estate being experienced in deals that have consummated the work of subdividing in the Sacramento Valley in its they thought it best to history, and the statement of the dispose of the entire tract new owners that the fertile soils of and let someone who this noted tract will be sub-divided understands the art of harrows, which contains 13 tons of iron. He already has orders for a large number of his product which will be delivered as soon as completed.

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subdividing large tracts of land and sell it off in small units, take the position over.

The pair will continue to be at their bank in Williams, and leave the work of ranching to others, and it is safe to say that they will remain in Williams, and will always be found ready and willing to help any movement that is a step forward and their wealth will be used in helping along the development and progress of Colusa County.

The full board of directors met at the bank of Williams last Thursday night at which the sale was practically made although not given out until Saturday. The board was composed of H. C. Stovall, president of the company, J. M. Stovall, secretary, and Harry Wilcoxson, banker of Carolton, Mo. B. H. Wilcoxson, of New York, and Mrs. Kate Stephans Salisbury of Woodland. It was necessary for all to be present, as the corporation was closing out its entire real and personal holdings. The big ranch was founded in the pioneer days of Jefferson Wilcoxson, who also came to California from Missouri.

- J. C. Stovall associated with him generations back. They added to their land interests as the years went on and when they both passed away a corporation was formed.

An interesting feature of the sale was that one of the buyers, Judge Bridgeford , remembers very well when some forty years ago, his father sold Mr. Wilcoxson the cattle that laid the foundation of the future herds that coined millions of dollars for the two families.

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Williams elementary begins school year

Williams Elementary School Principle Cyndee Engrahm greets eager students Wednesday, August 12th. Williams Unified was the first school district in the county to open for the new school year.

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he enthusiastic and driven Colusa native, Blanca Dahlstrom, 36, mom and step-mom of 5, is creating a lot of excitement with the opening of her new store. aA wall full of colorful material has sewing enthusiasts giddy! She has fun patterns, ribbon, scissors, needles and sewing necessities galore, but mostly she has a talent and passion for this helpful hobby. Blanca intends to have sewing lessons for youth and adult and specific project classes. A few examples are: pillowcase, tote making and quilting classes. She is looking forward to occasionally staying open late to host all-

Felt says EOS is pleased to have created a position to meet a need in conomic Outreach Services the county. “EOS hopes to expand (EOS) in Colusa is now offering the service with the addition of a information technology (IT) services second computer technician in the to provide qualified assistance for future,” he says. “It is also possible business and personal computing. we will be able to provide computer EOS, created just nine months ago education classes at a future date.”

by Ben Felt and Cheri White, was For more information contact EOS organized to create new jobs for at (530) 458-4222.

Colusa County by providing business education and to explore grant options for countywide projects.

John Newlin, an experienced computer technician with more than 25 years experience with a multitude of systems and software, has joined the EOS team and its IT Services division. “We recognized a need in the county for an experienced computer technician,” says White. Newlin’s services will include technical assistance for PC and Mac systems, desktops, laptops and PDAs, peripherals connectivity, Internet and wireless network configuration, computer performance, updates and maintenance, and website design. He is available for limited computer repair for both home and business networks at the EOS offices in the Colusa Industrial Park, or he will visit clients at business locations or personal residences.

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nighters for those who have projects to catch up on.

Blanca began sewing in high school in home economics class. She told me she made clothes for her two eldest children until they refused to wear them any longer. Now, with her youngest in tow she is back in full swing, sewing mode and is really excited about it!

Sew-N-Things is located at 661 Main St, Colusa and will be open MondayFriday 9-6 and Saturdays 9-4. Whether you use your sewing machine regularly, or only once a year be sure to check out this cute store on the corner. Come and be inspired to create rather than shop for something pre-made.

Umpqua bank educates first time home buyers

On July 1, Person to Person lending was the presenter at the First Time Home

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Left to right: Ben Felt, Cheri White, and John Newlin of Felt &White Economic Outreach Services.

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Sew-N-Things Celebrates Grand Opening

by: Kelli Randolph

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Buyer’s Seminar hosted by Umpqua Bank in Arbuckle. Branch Manager Mary Ann Bowles concentrated on educating first-time home buyers about the lending process and requirements, in addition to the various state and federal incentives available for the first-time home buyer.

Pictured Left to Right: Charlene Vaughn (CPA), Mary Ann Bowles (Umpqua Bank Branch Manager), Donna Phelan (Realtor), and Dave Swing (Umpqua Bank Mortgage Manger).

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he Colusa Regional Medical Center Board of Directors held its annual community membership meeting July 15. Dale Kirby, CRMC Chief Executive Officer, provided a year-in-review of hospital operations along with a discussion of federal healthcare reform and state budget Left to right: Kathie Whitesell (Treasurer), Kelli challenges.

Terry Deak, CRMC Randolph (Secretary), D'Ann Bressler (CRMC Chief Financial Officer, gave a fiscalBoard Representative), Tina Beckley (President) and David Zwald (Vice President). (Courtesy year-end summary, highlighting a Photo) profitable year and record-setting Special to the WPR patient volumes.

Brady Myers, Brady Myers Insurance olusa Regional Medical Center Associates o f Colusa and current Foundation, a non-profit, philanboard president, was re-elected to thropic arm for Colusa Regional Media three-year term. Bob Kessinger, cal Center, held its annual meeting and election of new board members May 13, retired Colusa County Auditor and current board treasurer, was reand officers were selected July 8. elected to a three-year term. The Board members and officers for board’s appreciation was extended 2009/2010 are as follows: to everyone who participated in the • Tina Beckley, President • David Zwald, Vice President election process this year, especially • Kelli Randolph, Secretary to the community for continued • Kathie Whitesell, Treasurer support of the hospital.

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special event called the Art Show and Share is coming to Maxwell. The event has brought many local artists to light in the last several showings, the event planners hope to expand and draw even more aspiring artists by encouraging them to share their talents with others.

as well as to seek for art to display.

The committee decided to extend the search for local artists to Maxwell and also to help the public become more aware of the four CRMC clinics in our county, now in Arbuckle, Colusa, Stonyford and Williams. The clinic staff will be present to take free blood pressure screenings and to The Art Show and Share event held answer any questions. in Arbuckle last fall brought some The artwork will be available for great entries to be shared with the viewing at Creative Looks, at 385 community as well as some to display Oak Street in Maxwell, on September on the walls at the hospital in Colusa. 19 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more The same Show and Share held in information, please call the CRMC Williams on St. Patrick’s Day was also planning department at 530-458well received. There were 65 art pieces 5821 ext. 351 or Marilyn Davison, entered. Those two events were to CRMC Art Committee Chairman at celebrate anniversaries of the CRMC 530-458-4444.

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Ramada Celebrates Grand Opening

(Staff Photo) The new Ramada, formerly Holiday Inn Express, held their ribbon cutting August 12, at their location in Williams. Nearly two dozen people turned out for the event to show their support. The Ramada boasts a total of 51 rooms, including four handicap accessible, four smoking rooms and 16 mini-suites. Hotel Manager Ila Patel gave tours of the various room types which she hopes to fill with weary travelers and visitors who come for the local hunting seasons.

three achieve master technician status

Tractor Company. Fellow employees as well as owners of CTC honored the trio with plaques of recognition, leather John Deere University jackets, all during a celebratory barbecue luncheon held in their honor.

John Deere University credits are earned in various categories to ensure expertise in the sales, service and parts departments of John Deere dealerships. The structure for the recognition is similar to achieving credit hours at a university.

(Staff Photo) Pictured left to right: John Stuck, Stuart Stilwell and Martin Ramirez. “It’s a huge commitment on their Three of Colusa Tractor’s employees recently achieved top honors with John part,” said Diane Shuman, controller Deere, that of Master Technician with over 300 hours of training each, all gained for CTC, who explained the trips in classrooms across the country. across the country for classes and time away from their families. special to the wpr “It’s a lot of school-studying, learning in the ith the continuous development of new classroom and hands on,” commented Stuck, a technology and high-performance systems 16 year employee with the company, who also is a for John Deere equipment, it is critically important Captain with Colusa City Fire Department in his that customers receive exceptional service from spare time.

“It’s a win-win,” said Martin, who has been with highly trained product experts, technicians and aftermarket support personnel. Colusa Tractor CTC since 2000 “It makes our job easier and the Company participates in a comprehensive training customer gets the best service.” Martin is also a program with John Deere to help their employees Fire-Captain, but with Sac. River.

The three have traveled to classes in: Dallas, North reach the highest levels of expertise.

Recently, three of CTC’s service technicians, John Carolina, Phoenix and Walla-Walla, just to name a Stuck, Martin Ramirez and Stuart Stilwell, achieved few. The program is a continuing process and in order the status of Master Service Technician. This level to maintain current product and service knowledge of achievement was gained through extensive the training will be ongoing. The minimum amount training with the John Deere University program, of hours needed to achieve the Master Technician representing their commitment to more than 900 status is 225 hours, all three men have 300.

For more information please contact Colusa combined hours of actual classroom time, taken Tractor Company or visit their website at: www. in classrooms across the United States, and more colusatractor.com. than 35 years of combined total service to Colusa

Governor Schwarzenegger Offers Rewards for Information in Two Unsolved Murder Cases Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today offered rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction in a California court of the person or persons responsible for the following two unsolved murder cases in California. The following is a brief description of each crime and the reward amount offered: • On October 14, 2003, an unknown assailant shot 19-yearold Joseph Morales to death as he opened the front door of his apartment in Capitola. The Governor is offering a reward in the amount of $50,000. It was requested by Capitola Police Chief Richard Ehle.

• On December 28, 2008, 50-year-old Eric Jones was murdered by at least three masked men during a home invasion robbery in Paradise. The Governor is offering a reward in the amount of $50,000. It was requested by Paradise Police Chief Gerald Carrigan. Under the Governor’s Reward program, 255 rewards have been offered since 1967 and 19 have been paid. The reward process is initiated when the Governor receives a written request from the chief of the law enforcement agency with investigatory jurisdiction over the matter. This request informs the Governor that (1) those responsible for the investigation have pursued all leads and believe, in their independent judgment, that a reward will help them in their efforts, (2) the crime is one for which a reward may be offered under California law and (3) the victims’ families support the reward. The Governor’s legal affairs unit processes the request and ensures statutory compliance. The Governor makes the final determination regarding the request.

Rewards may be offered for specified crimes under the California Penal Code and subject to statutory maximums.

Rewards do not expire and are only paid if the information leads to the arrest and conviction in a California court of the individual or individuals charged with the crime. For more information visit www.gov.ca.gov.

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westside hosts tournament of champions and all-star tourney Staff report

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rbuckle was a busy hub for Little League Minor Boys, July 6-13 as the District 2 held their All-Star East Division Tourney at Arbuckle Field.

Westside (which consists of Arbuckle, Maxwell and Williams kids), Southshore, Westshore, Kelseyville, Sutter and Colusa were all represented in the week-long event. Each sent an All-Star team of 10 to 14 kids, the best players in that age group, and all the boys were between 9 and 10 years of age.

The winner of the East was Sutter and the Westside Minor Boys came in third.

This was the first time the Westside has hosted

anything for District two, so the opportunity to host two tournaments in one year was a huge accomplishment for the league.

“It’s an honor to know that District 2 has enough confidence in our league to host these events,” said Kim Travis, President of the Westside Little League. Travis also serves as the Secretary of the Woodland Little League board.

“I want to personally thank everyone who volunteered their time or helped out in any way with both tournaments. I am very proud of the help that everyone gave. I know that we left a good impression with all teams and spectators that stepped foot on our playing field,” Travis said.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Community briefs Colusa county breast cancer fund The Colusa County breast cancer fund will be holding meetings the second Tuesday of every month at mcNarymoore from 4Pm - 5pm. for more information please contact Sherry burns at (530) 458-2111.

CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION 627 8th Street Williams. “Meet & Greet Coffee Club” Every Third Sunday of the Month after 8:00 a.m. Mass Join us for refreshments and conversation “The Social Church Club” Meeting: Every First Thursday of the Month. New Time: 4:30 p.m. Place: The Event Room at the church Please come and join us to form new friendships, bring people together and to assist and serve in our community. community garden (organic) Plot sizes 12x12 $25. 30x30 $50 colusa county economic development community garden. plots 4’ x 16’, come and be apart of this great community activity. Grow your own produce! take it ome or sell it at the colusa farmer’s market. contact Lynda Reynolds at 530.458.3028 for any questions email lyndareynolds@ colusaedc.com.

WILLIAMS COMMUNITY CENTER ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES Monday Night Bingo: Everyone is welcome!

Early Bird Games begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by the regular games at 7:00 p.m. refreshments available at reasonable prices, home made desserts. Coming september 23, 2009: Another Classic “Topper”.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY meets every Friday night at 6:30 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church (north annex building) at 4th & Jay Streets in Colusa. CELEBRATE RECOVERY is a free program that addresses issues of alcoholism, codependency, drug addiction, and other hurts, habits and hang ups. CELEBRATE RECOVERY is open to anyone who is experiencing pain, brokenness, or just wants support and encouragement. We are an anonymous program. For further information, please call 458-2802.

save the date the second annual festival of Lights celebration will be held december 12th in williams.. make a difference in your community the citizens for a better williams hold meetings the 4th thURsday of every month beginning at 6:00pm. meetings are held at the sacramento valley museum. everyone is welcome!!

Third annual COLUSA COUNTY BREAST CANCER FUND WALK will be held on saturday, october 10, 2009. signups will be held at memorial park (10th & Market street, colusa) registration 9-10am. walk begins promptly at 10am. join us for entertainment and fun after the walk. the walk is free but donations are gladly accepted!

for information, entry forms, and donor/sponsorship opportunities contact sherri burns at (530) 4582111.

industrial properties for a fun and bountiful farmer’s market.

5:00pm to 8:00PM.

Pacific Flyway Quilters the county’s quilt guild. monthly meetings will be held the 3rd Wednesday of every month.

Meeting starts at 7:00pm located at the Colusa Masonic Hall 3115th street.

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City of Colusa Recreation is now accepting sign-ups for Beginning Ballroom Dance Lessons. $30.00 per person, Thursday nights 7 to 8:45 pm @ City Hall. Starting Sept 24th thru October 29th. Sign-up no later then Sept.21st. Space is limited so sign up early!

Colusa County General Plan Update; Community Meetings: WILLIAMS – Tuesday, September 29, 2009 – 7 to 9 pm. Williams Library 901 – E Street, Williams.

ARBUCKLE – Tuesday, October 6, 2009 – 7 to 9 pm Arbuckle Fire Department 506 Lucas Street, Arbuckle COLUSA – Thursday, October 22, 2009 – 7 to 9 pm - Colusa Industrial Properties Conference Room 100 Sunrise Blvd, Colusa County MAXWELL – Wednesday, November 4, 2009 – 7 to 9 pm - Maxwell Veteran’s Hall. 250 Oak Street, Maxwell

DO YOU HAVE A COMMUNITY EVENT THAT NEEDS TO BE LISTED ON OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR? CALL (530) 383-4861 OR VISIT williamspioneerreview.com AUGUST 26 Williams Community Center Association: Movie Day. 1:00PM. This month we are showing a Movie Classic Drama: “Trail of The Lonesome Pine” Staring: Fred McMurray, Henry Fonda and Sylvia Sidney Show Time: 1:00 p.m. Price: FREE Refreshments: Popcorn, Soda & Candy are available at a low price. (Bring a Pillow-the seats are hard) Arbuckle farmer’s market. 5pm to 8pm. la Vanche hursh park.

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AUGUST 28-29 Maxwell Yard Sale: Starting at 8 a.m. August 28-29, We have it all! Proceeds benefit Maxwell Beautification. 140 Oak Street ~ Maxwell

AUGUST 31 colusa business & visitors center farmer’s market. fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, home made crafts and more! head on out highway 20 towards yuba city and arriave at colusa

Arbuckle Parks and Recreation District’s Soccer Camp - Sign-ups 6:00-7:00pm - LaVanche Hursh ParkDowntown Arbuckle Camp will be run Saturdays from September 19th to October 10th from 9:30am -12pm. Pre K (4years old before Dec 1, 2009) to 6th grade.

Learn the basics or improve your skills. Family Discount available: $40- 1 child, $75- 2 children, $105- 3 children. Enrollment forms available on line at www. arbuckleparksandrecreation. org or call #476-3007 for more information.

SEPTEMBER 12 The 12th Annual Stonyford Buyers Group Pig Feed, Auction and Dance will be held on Saturday, September 12th, 2009 at the Stonyford Community Hall.

DINNER: 5:00-8:00 pm; AUCTION 6:008:00 pm; DANCE starting at 9:00 pm– featuring “THE JIMMY DUNLAP BAND”. MENU: Roast Pork, Rice, Salad, Bread and Dessert. No Host Bar. PRE-SALE ONLY TICKETS: $12.00 each. Contact Kim 963-3200 or Debbie 963-3899 for tickets/ info. Fun for all, bring the whole family!!!!

4th Annual Colusa Crawdad Festival, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Saturday, September 12 at the Colusa County Fairgrounds.

The fun begins at 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Admission for adults is $10, children under 10 are free. Food and Wine, crawfish, carnitas, sausages, ribs, Cajun food, hot dogs, soft drinks, beer and more.

Also enjoy live music and arts & crafts family fun fest. Visit www. colusacrawdadfestival.com for more information.

Colusa county general plan update.

Williams Community meeting. 7 to 9 PM. Williams Library. 901 E. Street, Williams.

OCTOBER 6 Colusa county general plan update. Arbuckle Community meeting. 7 to 9 PM. Arbuckle Fire Department. 506 Lucas street, Arbuckle.

OCTOBER 10 colusa county breast cancer fund walk. fun family friendly free walk. come show your support for breast cancer patents and survivors alike! registration starts at 9am. walk begins at 10am. 10th street park, colusa. for more information contact sherri burns at (530) 458-2111

OCTOBER 17 Colusa firefighters association 2nd annual demolition derby.

Colusa county fair grounds. gates open at 6pm. derby starts at 7pm. tickets $15. Contact a colusa city firefighter for more information and ticket availability.

OCTOBER 21 auntie deb’s house. 4pm.

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OCTOBER 22 Colusa county general plan update. colusa Community meeting. 7 to 9 PM. Colusa industrial properties conference room. 100 sunrise blvd.

OCTOBER 25 Arbuckle Revitalization CommitteE

Arbuckle Parks and Recreation District’s Soccer Camp - Sign-ups 10:00-11:00Am - BallFour ParkDowntown Arbuckle Camp will be run Saturdays from September 19th to October 10th from 9:30am -12pm. Pre K (4years old before Dec 1, 2009) to 6th grade.

Learn the basics or improve your skills. Family Discount available: $40- 1 child, $75- 2 children, $105- 3 children. Enrollment forms available on line at www. arbuckleparksandrecreation. org or call #476-3007 for more information.

SEPTEMBER 16 flyway quilters Meeting - 7PM Masonic Hall, Colusa 311 5th Street.

SEPTEMBER 17 colusa county chamber of commerce board meeting. 6pm.

SEPTEMBER 29

7th Annual Car Show & Depot BBQ

NOVEMBER 4 Colusa county general plan update. maxwell Community meeting. 7 to 9 PM. Maxwell Veteran’s Hall. 250 Oak Street, Maxwell

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Mobile Home For Sale: Adult Park, 2 miles from Colusa Casino. Rent under $200 a month. Asking $8200 OBO. Call 530-458-3590

EMPLOYMENT SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED IN COLUSA COUNTY. $110 per day. Must have verification of 4 yr. degree & passage of CBEST or hold valid CA teaching credential. Call (530) 458-0350 x10367 for more information. Colusa Co. Office of Education. 146-7th Street, Colusa, CA 95932 EOE/AA Seeking expierenced technician for am transmissions and engines, smog licence a plus. full time. benefits. sankey auto 530.458.2126.

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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 veterans. Contact citizens for a Better Williams at 520-0096 or send your tax deductable donation to: PO Box 703, Williams, CA 95987

WANTED hunting lease/Access on 600+ acres for 1 to 3 hunters. willing to pay top dpllar for good property. hogs, deer, turkeys, any or all. respectful, 30+ years expierence. reply to (925) 381-1753 or endo1@sbcglobal.net

NOW ONLINE Creative Looks: Why drive far away when we have it all? Gourmet Cookware, Gourmet Foods, Home Decor, Women’s Clothing, Jewelry, Salon & much more!

Visit us Online at: creativelooksmaxwell.com Call or come by to inquire about our wedding registry WILLIAMS ALUMNI: INTERACTIVE WEBSITE PRIVATE & FREE Make new contact with old classmates and browse the site for class pictures and candid pictures from 1912 to about 1970. New reunion and candid pictures posted continuously.

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ientras los calurosos vientos del mes de Agosto continúan soplando, se llego el tiempo que las escuelas del condado regresen a la escuela, sin oficialmente haberse terminado el verano, para cientos de niños. El caminar descalzos, el nadar están quedando atrás para darle paso a los deportes que comienzan en la temporada de otoño, como el football y el voleibol. Los jugadores de la escuela secundaria (high school) reciben un muy buen colorcito en la piel mientras practican diariamente, en temperaturas que se acercan a los tres dígitos, mientras las niñas, corren alienándose en el gimnasio, brincando, y buscando su lugar en las agotadoras jugadas del voleibol.

En la escuela secundaria de Williams (high school), los atletas practican a la par de que los padres de familia y los patrocinadores, conllevan el grupo y la recaudación de fondos, la Brown y el Gold Association, se preparan para la más grande recolecta de fondos del ano.

El día sábado, 29 de Agosto, a las 6: 00 p.m. La comida de Williams Athletic Kick-Off Dinner, será celebrada en el Granzella’s Banquet Room (el cuarto para banquetes del restaurant Granzella’s , que se encuentra en el viejo local del Bank of América), este evento anual en el cual los anfitriones y patrocinadores son Brown and Gold, que provee la mayor

parte del grupo de ingresos del año escolar 2009-10. Los boletos se venden por $ 25., lo cual incluye un maravilloso tritip comida preparada por los miembros del departamento de bomberos del la ciudad de Williams, Ca. Y todas las bebidas que responsablemente puedas consumir están incluidas.

Cerveza, Vino, y también Margaritas congeladas así como pina colada serán servidas, así como poche y té helado, para los choferes designados para manejar. Tendremos un remate silencioso, en el cual tendremos productos de negocios locales, y de residentes locales del condado, los boletos para la rifa también estarán disponibles, con una gran cantidad de productos que serán premiados. No tienes que estar presente para ganar en el sorteo.

En estos tiempos de problemas económicos y recortes en la educación, los programas de atletismo en la escuela secundaria de Williams (high school) tienen más necesidades que nunca. El presidente del Brown y Gold, Kara Alvernaz, nos comento: “Esta comida es la más grande recaudación de fondos que tenemos, y en este ano es más importante que nunca!” Con los presupuestos recortados será nuestra responsabilidad de proveer dinero para los nuevos uniformes y equipo. También si el (Brown y Gold)

no pudiera pagar por esto, hay una gran posibilidad que nuestros equipos no puedan participar en los torneos que se celebren fuera del pueblo, por el costo que se refiere a la transportación.

Mientras el poco dinero que el distrito escolar recibe para los gastos de nuestros equipos cuando salen a participar fuera, nosotros ahora tenemos que pagar por casi todo, para que los programas de nuestros equipos atléticos se mantengan fuertes.

Si los recortes de educación continúan, existe la posibilidad que los deportes serán eliminados completamente de la escuela secundaria de Williams, así como de otras escuelas del área, dejando ese gran vacío en la educación de los estudiantes, el cual el participar en equipo y competir es parte de los beneficios de los deportes en las personas. Está en la comunidad el poder tomar esta oportunidad y convertirse en héroes para nuestros niños, apoyando a la Brown y Gold Association en sus esfuerzos para mantener los programas de deportes en la WHS vivos y fuertes.

Así que compra tu boleto y marca tu calendario, para la comida del Williams Athletics Kick-Off Dinner, el día 29 de Agosto. Disfruta esta gran comida y conversación, con tus amigos, y estate seguro de traer tu chequera, para apoyarnos. Con tu apoyo los estudiantes

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aramente ha existido un tema que dividiera al área de Colusa, como lo ha sido el cambio de nombre de la mascota del Distrito Unificado de la Escuela de Colusa. Aunque no está más en los encabezados de las noticias del público, desacuerdos con la mesa directiva de la escuela aun persisten.

Después de varios anos, contemplando este asunto, la Mesa Directiva del Distrito Unificado de la Escuela de Colusa, hizo una decisión a principios del año 2008 de poner la mascota Redskin a descansar.

La razón que se dio fue que es ofensiva a los Nativos Americanos alrededor de la comunidad. En la reunión pública que se celebro anteriormente a esta decisión, hubo muy poco apoyo hacía el cambio de nombre comparado con el apoyo que se obtuvo a la oposición del cambio de nombre a la mascota. Pero fue un tema muy sensitivo que no se puede ignorar.

Durante el último año escolar, la decisión fue también hecha por los estudiantes, la comunidad, y miembros del equipo de trabajo de la escuela el de que la nueva mascota de la escuela secundaria (Colusa High School), tuviera un nombre de un animal ficticio llamado el RedHawk.

Ha sido una tradición para la Egling Middle School de seguir a la Colusa High School, el tener la mascota en la misma categoría. Egling decidió que ellos serian representados por el RiverHawk.

El sello será designado por la Egling en el siguiente año escolar.

Algunas preguntas persisten, sobre este cambio, incluyendo el por qué

Colusa necesita hacer el cambio, cuando equipos como el Washington Redskins y el de Kansa City Chiefs nunca han tenido que cambiar sus nombres? Y más dudas han existido al rededor de la actual crisis en el presupuesto. Como se puede justificar el cambio en los uniformes, los sellos y otros gastos asociados, cuando el presupuesto con el que se cuenta está resultando en recortes de programas y se está recolectando fondos para tantos diferentes necesidades?

El superintendente del distrito Larry Yegoian nos dijo acerca de este tema; “No puedo contestar por toda la mesa directiva del distrito, pero mi opinión es que en la sociedad actual es la cosa correcta de hacer. Nosotros no tenemos nada en contra de cualquier equipo de football, o alguna organización que sea representada por este tipo de mascota, pero para nosotros en este tiempo, es algo correcto para hacer. El costo de cambio en los uniformes, no jugara un papel importante, pues estos son remplazados regularmente cada cierta cantidad de años en los deportes, y diferentes sellos y letreros se han visto atravez de la escuela en Colusa, hay donaciones y patrocinadores como la compañía de Coca-Cola. Nosotros reconocemos que es un cambio difícil en la comunidad el que está sucediendo, pero deseamos que no disminuya o minimice la confianza y el orgullo que sentimos a la mascota de Redskin y el cual han construido atravez del tiempo, y deseamos que se mantenga y persista durante este proceso.”

El cambio de la mascota de la Colusa High School’s ocurrirá en el año escolar 2011-2012. Algunos alumnos y

ex alumnos de Colusa todavía no ven de buen modo el cambio de la mascota Redskin, es un nombre y un símbolo que ellos han representado orgullosamente atravez de muchos anos. Es claro que tomara un tiempo a la comunidad para acostumbrarse a este gran cambio.

deportistas de la WHS tendrán la oportunidad de jugar, practicar para tener la oportunidad de ser los campeones en esta temporada que comienza, mientras desarrollan su sentido de la competencia sana y el jugar honestamente al mismo tiempo.

Serán los niños los que disfruten los beneficios, de este divertido evento, aun que este evento es solo para adultos. Únicamente los mayores de 21 anos pueden atender al evento .

Los boletos para la comida y la rifa pueden ser comprados contactándose con Kara Alvernaz al (530) 870-2711, o algún otro miembro del Brown y Gold asociación. También se pueden comprar en la puerta el día del evento.

Las donaciones son bien aceptadas y grandemente agradecidas.

opinion Hola muy buen día tengan todos, mucho tiempo sin hablar con ustedes, pero hoy me llamo la atención un tema en especial, el cambio de nombre de la escuela secundaria de Colusa. Yo como ustedes estoy acostumbrada a los Redskin, pues mi hijo también asistió a la secundaria y llevo ese nombre el tiempo que él estuvo ahí.

Pero todo en la vida tiene un ciclo así como se cumplió el ciclo de mi hijo en la escuela y quizás se cumpla el ciclo de estancia de los hijos de ustedes, también se cumplió el ciclo de un nombre el nombre no lleva el espíritu, o el desempeño o la inteligencia o el ímpetu, que tienen nuestros hijos.

El alma, el espíritu, el desempeño lo lleva cada uno de nuestros hijos y cada uno de los que laboran, en la escuela, si el nombre resulta ofensivo para otras personas, es justo respetar a los demás, así como nos gusta a nosotros que nos respeten nuestras tradiciones, o nuestra cultura, nuestro modo de vestir o nuestras ideas.

Por eso si es difícil; y lo entiendo el cambio pero no es imposible, porque si vamos a manejar nuestro futuro dependiendo de un nombre, donde queda nuestra huella o sello personal que cada uno de nuestros hijos o los que atendieron la escuela van dejando cada ano que asisten a la misma, yo pienso que podemos vivir y debemos vivir con los recuerdos que cada uno de nuestros hijos vayan impregnando la escuela , no con el recuerdo de un nombre, como dije anteriormente todo tiene un ciclo, y quizás el ciclo de este nombre se haya cumplido, bueno es mi opinión muy personal, respetando los dos lados de la moneda. Gracias

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williams public library completes summer reading program

(Staff Photo) Many of the participants of the Williams Public Library's Summer Reading Program gathered at the facility to celebrate all their hard work.

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or the third summer in a row, the Williams Public Library has conducted a summer reading program in an effort to encourage area youth to read.

A total of 37 kids signed up for the program and 34 actively participated.

The group consisted of 6-14 year old boys and girls, all active readers. The total combined hours was 308. The person who read the most was 14 year old Cristian Lemus with 96 hours of reading time from June to August.

“It’s a good way to encourage people to read,” said Lemus “I finished all the books in my library.”

The organizer for the program was Erik Berman who has been conducting the program all three years. Each year he approaches local businesses for donations that go towards rewards and raffle prizes to be handed out at a commemorative party to celebrate the kids’ hard work.

“It’s been great,” shared Berman “I’ve

been amazed at how giving everyone isthe local businesses really pulled together to support the program. They truly care about the community they are in.”

The WPL and program participants would like to thank the following for their support: Burger King, Carl’s Jr., Denny’s, McDonalds, Straw Hat Pizza, Taco Bell and the Friends of the Library.

(Courtesy Photo) The grand prize winner of the Summer Reading program raffle was Rodolfo Rivera.

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