WPR: Colusa County Fair Guide - 2009 English by Williams Pioneer Review

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Welcome

From the President of the Board

he Colusa County Fair has been a part of me for nearly all of my life. It was an event to go to and meet friends, participate in exhibiting, and simply have a really wonderful, fun time. I have been honored to be involved with the actual workings and activities of the fair for 32 total years through my husband Chet’s years on the Board of the 44th District Agricultural Association and for the past ten, as a Director. As President of the Board, I care deeply for the Fairgrounds and the role it plays in the events and activities of Colusa County, bringing adults and children of all ages as participants and Fair-goers. To share in the activities, taste the food, take in the sights of children and adults on rides, showing animals, exhibiting all varieties of items (FFA, 4-H, mechanics, horticulture, crafts, photography, foods, etc.) with a real “old time county fair” atmosphere is a truly wonderful experience. On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I invite you all to share in this joyful time and celebrate with us. Let’s create great fun memories and, as our theme says: ‘Sow It, Grow It, & Show It at the Colusa County Fair’! Hope to see you at the fair!

Joy Shifflett Colusa County Fair

President, Board of Directors

Table of

Contents

Ongoing Events & Attractions Page 3 Food Vendors Page 3 Wednesday June 3 - Events Page 4 Thursday, June 4 - Events Page 5 Friday, June 5 - Events Page 7 Saturday, June 6 - Events Page 9 Sunday, June 5 - Events Page 11 Press Releases Pages 14-16 Entertainment Pages 17-20 Mini Miss Colusa County Page 23 2009 Sponsors Page 25 Fairgrounds Map Page 27 Miss Colusa County Page 29 Entertainment Sponsored by:

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Food Vendors Ryann’s Hawaiian Shaved Ice

Shaved ice in various flavors

One Stop Ice Cream Shoppe Vanilla and chocolate soft serve cones, banana splits, banana on a stick, cheesecake on a stick, sundaes and other various desserts.

Southwest Concessions BBQ chicken sandwich, BBQ pulled pork sandwich, certified Angus beef burger, French fries, hot dogs, polish and Italian sausage and brats

Thai Cuisine Teriyaki sticks, chow mien noodles, rice bowls

Hennie Concessions Corn dogs, hot dogs, curly fries, nachos, sausage on a stick, deep fried burritos, Greek gyros

*Toronado Potato

Tornado potato, twister pup, twister dog, hurricane, twister taters.

Cable Car Pizza Various types of pizza. Pizza to order, as well as the usual cheese, pepperoni, and combination.

Clint’s lemonade Rawlings Concessions

Freshly squeezed lemonade

Fried chicken, fries, seasoned twisty fries, polish dog on a stick, chicken strips and chicken sandwiches.

Funnel Cake Express

Icee Cup Stand Icees

Clint’s Cowboy Coffee Various specialty coffees and espresso, hot tea, hot chocolate, freeze’s blaster’s Italian soda, iced tea

Casa Lupe Mexican Food

Juanita’s Candy Candy, taffy, fudge, licorice

Funnel cakes with various toppings

Red & White Concessions Corn dogs, hot dogs

*J.L.Q Concessions

Mexican seafood and Mexican food. *New this year! All booths sell water and soda

& Attractions

Ongoing Events SMOKE FREE KID’S WORLD

P.J. the CLOWN KID’S TOWN ACTIVITIES FREE REIN PONY RIDES THE MAGIC OF FRANK THURSTON BECKY’S BALLOONS

GROUNDS

AMERICAN WARRIOR LIVE SHARK ENCOUNTER Sponsored by Sun Valley Rice, Inc. ROYAL WHITE TIGER HABITAT LARGE MECHANICAL BULL HIGH FIVE POWER JUMP CATCH OUR CRITTER CHARACTER!! JEREMY THE FLAMING JUGGLER WATER WARS

Midway of Fun Carnival

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Wednesday 8 9 1 5 8

June 3, 2009

a.m.

4-H & FFA Swine Showmanship

T.K. Marshall Arena

a.m.

Junior Avian Show

T.K. Marshall Arena

Primary Member Walk On Show â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Avian

T.K. Marshall Arena

Sponsored by Butte Sand & Gravel

Fairtime Fun! Contests for the whole family Festival Stage Bubble Gum Blowing and Horse Racing

:30 p.m. Russell Bros. Circus pm

Kid’s World

Karaoke Contest - Ends at 9 p.m.

Festival Stage

Hypnotist Susan Rosen

Main Stage

DESTRUCTION DERBY (Tickets on sale @ 5:30 p.m.)

Grandstands

Sponsored by Selover’s Paint & Body, Les Schwab Tire Center, Superior Products

Hypnotist Susan Rosen

7 8 8 9 9 11

:30 p.m. Live Shark Encounter & Great White Shark Museum

Shark Tent

p.m.

Main Stage

Banda Arrazadora Martinez

:30 p.m. Russell Bros. Circus p.m.

Live Shark Encounter & Great White Shark Museum

:30 pm Guitar Hero World Tour Contest Ends at 11:30 pm p.m. All Buildings Close

except the Festival Hall Commercial Building

Kid’s World

Shark Tent

Festival Stage

p.m. MIDNIGHT: FAIR CLOSES FOR THE DAY

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 2010 COLUSA COUNTY FAIR

JUNE 10-11-12-13, 2010 COLUSA HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIRE NOVEMBER 21-22, 2009 www.colusacountyfair.com

SEE YOU AT THE

THE COLUSA FARM SHOW FEBRUARY 2-3-4, 2010 www.thefarmshow.com

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tuff truck & mud bog competition Saturday June 6, 2009 7 p.m. Grandstand Arena Tuff Truck racing is an exciting off-road racing event consisting of modified trucks (and sometimes stock trucks for fun) going around a Motocross-style course filled with different jumps, bumps and turns.

Similar events held in indoor arenas are called Pro Arena Truck racing. Trucks are usually run one at a time, with the quickest time winning. Sometimes events feature trucks two at a time for added spectacle. Tuff Truck racing is usually seen at Monster Truck or other

destruction derby Sunday June 7, 2009 Grandstand Arena Gates Open at 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:00 p.m. Come out and cheer on your favorite car and driver at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s destruction derby. Drivers from Colusa County and beyond will be

coming out to prove they will be the last one standing in the battle of the cars. Tickets on sale in May! Grandstand Reserved Seating: $15 Bleacher Seating: $10 Destruction Derby Entry & Pit fee (Full Size and Compact Car)

Motorsports events. Tuff Trucks are usually pickup trucks that have been upgraded to resist the rigors of the arena unpaved track. For more information and entry forms visit www.wgasmotorsports. com

Before May 29, 2009 Driver $40, Pit Crew (6 max.) $15 ea. After May 29, 2009 Driver $60, Pit Crew (6 man.) $20 ea. For entry forms, rules and prize information visit www.colusacountyfair.com

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Step Right Up BY: ELIZABETH KALFSBEEK CONTRIBUTOR/WRITER

adies and gentleman! Step right this way to the big top to see the one and only Russell Brothers Family Circus! “It’s a show that’s been on the road for 16 years and features jugglers, magicians, hand balancers, illusionists, plate spinners and trained animals,” says Ed Russell. “We change the show every year, and this year’s show has gone over better than any show we’ve ever done. The audience loves it.” During the balancing act, a per-

former stacks chairs 18 feet in the air and balances on the top. Magician Ed Russell will perform a “Birds and Beasts” act, in which birds Hugo Birdini and Blizzard disappear, then reappear, and finally turn into Mr. Squeak the Magic Kitty! But birds are not the only animals to disappear during the show – a live person will, too. Russell Bros. Family Circus features the world’s only Avian Canon Ball, and audience members will be astonished watching Hugo Birdini shot out of a cannon and into a safety net across the 22-foot ring. “It’s the most fun I’ve ever had

watching people laugh and enjoy the show,” Russell, who doesn’t plan on retiring any time soon, says of his circus experiences. “It’s a very, very fun business to entertain people.” Ed and Steven Russell run the family and son operation. Ed, 74, has 43 years experience in the circus business, while Steven, 40, has been involved for 26 years. There will be seating for 400 people at each show, and the 30-minute show will be performed four times each day at the Colusa County Fair. It’s guaranteed to please children of all ages!

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wooden coins back for fair SPECIAL TO THE WPR

he popularity of the woodencoin promotion for the Colusa County Fair has esired its return for next month’s celebration. Conceived a few years ago by fair CEO Carolan Meek, its success prompted the Western Fairs Association to name it the Small Fairs Best Single Day Promotion, and other county fairs have adopted the idea. Thanks the generosity of Central Valley Gas Storage (CVGS), $1,000 in wooden coins, redeemable at any Colusa County Fair food vender, are being handed out by fair “spies” around the county. A fair patron wearing a fair button or

overheard promoting the fair by a fair spy will receive a wooden coin. The coins are available at Bank of America, US Bank, Umpqua Bank, Butte Community Bank and Wells Fargo Bank in Colusa. In Arbuckle they can be found at the Umpqua Bank and at the U.S. Post Office. In Williams they are at the U.S. Post Office and at US Bank. In Maxwell, Stonyford and Princeton, the coins are at the U.S. Post Offices. Earlier this spring CVGS hosted the annual Fair Manager’s Dinner and now has agreed to sponsor the wooden coin project. Central Valley Gas Storage is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nicor Enerchange. Nicor is listed on the New York Stock

move over, jaws! BY: ELIZABETH KALFSBEEK CONTRIBUTOR/WRITER

his year visitors to the Colusa County Fair will be able to have their own heart-pounding experience by looking into the eyes of live sharks at the Live Shark Encounter, the only travelling shark show in the United States. “The show time is announced, then the famous ‘Jaws’ music will start as the hydraulic door to the 7,000 gallon tank will slowly rise with smoke billowing out below,” explains www.haai. net on what visitors can expect from the show. As the smoke clears, people will see several species, including nurse sharks, lemon sharks, brown sharks, sand-tiger sharks and more, swimming around the tank. The announcer will offer educational information for spectators before an experienced diver enters the tank. “After watching the sharks for any aggressive behavior, the

diver will cautiously come in close contact with the animal that elicits more fear and fascination than any other creature in the sea,” states the Web site. As the show comes to an end, the audience is invited to head to the tank for a close up of the sharks with dedicated staff on hand to answer questions. Haai (meaning shark in Dutch), Inc., is owned and operated by two retired Ringling Brothers Circus daredevil stuntmen. “As young boys (Marco and Phillip) were fascinated by sharks and dreamed of having the first travelling live shark show,” states the Web site. “For years they studied, researched and experimented with the intricate filtration system that is used for the travelling 7,000 gallon saltwater tank.”

Exchange with the symbol “GAS.” CVGS is developing a natural gas storage facility between Princeton and Colusa. Project Development Director Jim Kiefer says it has been a pleasure getting to know and work with the people in the community. Collecting the coins has become competition among some coffee groups, and Meek says she anticipates that competition to spark again this year. She also reminds fair patrons only the 2009 edition coins will be redeemable at the fair. “Previous years’ coins are no longer redeemable, but they are still great collectibles,” she says.

The wholesome educational approach of Haai, Inc. includes photos and posters of many different species at the exhibit, information on sharks, and shark jaws of different sizes. The company has extensive knowledge of which species can survive in captivity and which ones will get along living together. They are also experts in filtration, water quality and feeding, and the divers are trained how to interact with the sharks in the water. When it comes time for the sharks to retire, Haai, Inc. donates the animals to various aquariums, ensuring their continued high quality of life. Come find out for yourself why Live Shark Encounter has been called “the ultimate attraction!”

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lions and tiGeRs and bears! oh my! BY: ELIZABETH KALFSBEEK CONTRIBUTOR/WRITER

orget the trip to the zoo this summer and experience the Royal White Tiger Discovery Education Experience and Exhibit at the Colusa County Fair instead! With no royal white tigers left in the wild, the animals are one of five tiger species left in the world. Only 40 royal white tigers are on exhibit in zoos throughout the United States, and there are less than 400 in the world. Fortunately locals will have the opportunity to see these animals in their element at the fair this year, brought by Zoo Dynamics. Visitors can experience the tigers by witnessing their majesty as they dwell in a 2,400 squarefoot controlled tropical jungle habitat,

including sound effects and chilled misting systems. According to Zoo Dynamics, “our exhibits and programs are a shift from the old style interpretation to experimental education. (They) are environments that are developmentally appropriate for children and adults, creating empathy and environmental consciousness for all wildlife.” The Royal White Tiger Discovery Education Program and Exhibit will promote conservancy efforts with interactive activities, daily shows and “tiger talks.” Visitors are able to watch the animal keepers feed the tigers and answer any questions. Zoo Dynamics also helps zoos by providing rotating

educational programs and theme exhibits including hard-to-maintain animals to other zoos, county fairs, resorts and other commercial events. “This program helps ensure the keeping of very exciting and entertaining exhibits all year round without the associated high costs of maintenance,” states zoopros.com. “This lets zoos (and other venues) provide their guests with animals they might not regularly see at their local zoo and also helps send the conservation message to guests for those species.”

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Clown of Many Faces

inda is one of the finest, funniest female clowns in America. She is the “Clown of Many Faces” who brings a host of clown characters with costumes and props to provide a unique experience every time she performs. What does this mean? She has four characters with walk-around props to bring to your event: “PJ,” the total schoolgirl nerd; “Shylo,” the high energy cute one (at least she thinks so!); “Flo,” the diner waitress with pizzazz; and “Gladys Pumpernickel,” the forever cleaning mime, ala Carol Burnett. And, YES! THEY ARE ALL LINDA! Four clowns for the

price of one! Linda has the distinct good fortune to have spread her clowning antics for more than 20 years, from the West Coast of the United States to Russia, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and Singapore. She has even toured with the Yankee Doodle Circus in New York and beyond. As an entertainer for children and families, she brings smiles to everyone she meets and greets. She has that lovable charm that makes every child, young or young-at-heart, feel special, and she treats them all with care and attention. Most fairs bring her back year after year because of her

willingness to provide the best show possible and her continual goodnatured attitude. Walk-around entertainment is second nature to her clown characters and is one of Linda’s strong points. She has won numerous awards for her creativity, enthusiasm and interactivity. Seeing her perform is a one-of-a-kind experience. Everyone who meets “PJ,” “Shylo,” “Flo” or “Gladys” never forgets the experience and talks about it long after she is gone. Her clown characters have even been used as models for paintings and figurines throughout the world. She has been featured in many of the original clown artwork pieces by the late Chuck Oberstein, and has posed for many statues by Ron Lee. She receives no royalties from the pieces. She just loves clowning!

the early 80s and have been playing music together ever since. Both were saddle-bronc riders on the rodeo team, so the name FBR (former bronc riders) was established. D.J. Mathis and Greg Morris joined them in 1993 and the FBR band was born. James

Hardy jumped on board in 2004 and rounded out the talented team. Come prepared to dance the night away, the band will be performing Friday night, June 5, on the main stage at 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

FBR

or 15 years FBR has been entertaining audiences all over California with country-rock style. This will be the second year performing at the Colusa County Fair. Founding members Jim Dunlap and John Mitchell met at Cal Poly in

Freddie Prez

ost Freddie Prez will be on hand at the Colusa County Fair to liven things up in the Entertainment Zone! Channel your inner rock star for Guitar Hero Live. Players will use Playstation guitar controllers, with push buttons on the neck, to get the audience on the screen and your live audience cheering. Guitar Hero contests will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also be looking for the most entertaining singers for the Can You Karaoke? Contest. Keep throat lozenges ready, and be prepared to belt it out! Singers are accepted on a walk-up basis, and there is no fee. Winners are chosen by the audience. The karaoke contests will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Prez has been developing his wholesome entertainment shows since 1988 and uses high-tech special effects to keep things rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Jeremy the Juggler

his performerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roving entertainment includes combinations of juggling, unicycling, stilt walking, performance origami, and balloon twisting. Jeremy Shafer has performed at numerous fairs, including the California State Fair for two years. He juggles up to nine balls, walks on stilts that make him 11-feet tall, and rides a unicycle all over town while handfolding familiar figures. He has designed hundreds of original origami models, taught and performed at origami conventions in eight countries and has appeared many times on television.

Kids’ Town America

ids’ Town America is a play area designed for children 10 and younger where everything is FREE, and the parents can sit and relax! Straw bales surround each activity, and canopies provide shade to offer a friendly setting and plenty of seating.

Hand Painting: Children-friendly hand painter offering select paintings. Drawing Boards: Markers and paper provided on stand-up drawing boards under a canopy. Children 10 and under can draw their favorite picture to take home. Hula Hoops: Old time fun for children (and parents, too!) to test their skills at using a hula hoop. Building Blocks: A shaded area set up with building blocks for children to test their imaginations while building for minutes or hours – the choice is theirs! Kid Car Play Zone: The six and younger crowd will be happy in an area of their own. It provides a straw boundary in which to drive little push cars. Sandbox: A sandbox frame is under a canopy, with sand and sand toys for children 10 and under to play the day away! A daily coin “treasure hunt” can be organized if you have a sponsor or provide the coins. Musical instruments: Children 10 and under will have fun creating their own sounds on wood, metal and plastic. Bean-Bag Toss: An old fashioned bean-bag toss game designed for children 10 and under, with target boards and bean bags provided. Jump Ropes: Children 10 and under pick a jump rope in the area and jump off some of that extra energy they have! Activity Cube: The “little guys” have an activity center geared for toddlers. Each side has something creative for little hands and minds. Bowling: Kids can go for the strikes and spares all day, just like Mom and Dad. For children 10 and under, with realistic pins, balls and alley provided. Busy Bones Puzzle: Multi-colored puzzle pieces to help kids learn the human skeleton are designed for children 10 and under. Guide shows the names and placement of the bones. Parents will love to participate. Magnetic Sand Table: An exciting table allowing kids to propel different objects by magnetic force in an enclosed area. Designed for children 10 and under to keep busy minds exploring.

Highway 20

ighway 20 is made up of four guys and a gal from around Colusa County. Gene McKasson is from Colusa and plays the guitar and sings. Mark Pacheco is from Corning. He plays bass guitar and sings. Scott Langdon is from Chico and plays the drums. DJ Mathis is from Maxwell and plays lead guitar and sings. Kellie Stroud is originally from Colusa and now resides in Sacramento. Kellie brings to the group her talented vocals and personality! Highway 20 has recently undergone some personnel changes. Chuck Comfort provided years of service to the band as a founding member and as a great drummer before moving on. Highway 20 welcomes the newest member of the band, Scott Langdon, a highly experienced addition.

Becky Goodyear of Becky’s Creations

or 19 years Becky Goodyear has been honing her craft of balloon art. She has been spreading joy to people of all ages, visiting pre-schools and nursing homes and everything in between. Goodyear began her entertainment career as a clown, and soon her love of making balloon art took over. “I love the creativity, and I love how it brings people together,” says Goodyear “There is a kid in everyone!” She has been performing at fairs for the last 10 years, and this will be her third time coming to the Colusa County Fair. She will be strolling around the grounds, so be sure to say hello and watch her work her magic. To view some of her amazing work visit her website at www. beckyscreations.com.

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Susan Rosen

orld-renowned stage hypnotist Susan Rosen, “Mistress of Mesmerism,” has been America’s most requested hypnotist since 1981, with a PhD in fun! Rosen is a certified hypnotherapist through the American Board of Hypnotherapy. She has 26 years of experience appearing throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, from venues like Six Flags to Universal Studios and a multitude of fairs and festivals. “Susan has designed her show to introduce the novice to the world of hypnosis in a funny, non-threatening way,” states www.slpshow.net. “She will ignore your neurosis and play with your sense of humor. She presents hypnosis in a lighthearted manner that’s fun for young and old alike and keeps them coming back for more.” Each show is unique, driven by audience participation. Hypnosis volunteers are the stars of the show! According to Rosen’s Web site, “If you choose to join her on stage or just watch the show, you’ll have the time of your life! Come, join Susan and play tag with your imagination.”

Legend

egend plays songs from great 70s A.O.R. bands such as Journey, Boston, Styx, REO Speed-wagon, Kansas, and more. Legend has played at cool places such as Konocti Harbor and Resort, the California State fair, the Colusa County Fair, the Yuba Sutter County Fair, the Peach Festival, the second stage at the Sleep Train Amphitheater, and at numerous casinos. Legend shines in outdoor venues such as concerts in the park. The band was the headliner four years in a row for the Home Town Celebration 4th of July in the city of Biggs.

American Warrior

Fair Fritter He’s cute, he’s cuddly, he’s… Fair Fritter. Fair Fritter is coming to the Colusa County Fair! He’s cute and cuddly and tons of fun for the whole family. Fritter is ten years old (about 15 in Fritter years) and is a colorful character filled with personality, good looks, whose sole purpose to create fun! What are his plans for the fair? Lots of hugs, photo taking, and Fritter may even take in some live music for a little dancing. Keep an eye on your food and family members as Fritter has a bit of an appetite for food and hugs!

American Warrior is the newest biggest hit! What is it, you may ask? Only the best Obsticle Course around! What does American Warriro offer you? 14 Obstacles to test your strength! 4 Cameras! 4 Different monitors to watch contestants! 4 Separate timers to challenge your friends! And Much More.... Come Check it out at the Colusa County Fair!

Miss Colusa County

2008/2009

Karla Girimonte

eing chosen as Miss Colusa County is one of the top honors in our county. The winner is chosen for her hard work in school, community involvement, extracurricular activities, public speaking ability and beauty. Karla Girimonte was chosen last summer because she had all these qualities and more. The following is Karlaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s account of what the experience has been like for her over the past year. Through winning Miss Colusa County in 2008, I have grown so much! The pageant itself and the preparation, it allows a person to meet new people and gain experience that so many young girls miss out on. The lifelong skills of public speaking and interviewing, learned through the pageant process, have helped me gain confidence in who I am and what I am capable of accomplishing. I am not a person that anyone would call pageant material. When I submitted my application I was never in it to win, I was truly there for the experience-- to do something out of the norm, and maybe along the way build a piece on to the woman I am growing up to become. I am surprised at how much I have grown this year and I have a lot of people to thank for that. The county has been so great to me this past year, thank you for inviting me to all your functions. The fairgrounds and all who are involved in the pageant, they make all of it possible. Most importantly I would like to thank my parent. They have seen me at my worst, but have helped me strive to be the best that I can be. Thank you! Finally, I would like to encourage other girls out there, even the girl who (like me) doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel she is pageant material, to try new things and step out of their comfort zone. When you do, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when the outcome may surprise you. Karla is 18 years old and is finishing her first year at Butte Community College. She loves working with high school kids through the ministries she is involved in, Young Life and the youth group at her church. She is working towards becoming a high school physical education teacher.

COLUSA INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES Welcomes You To the

70th Annual Colusa County Fair Sow It, Grow It, Show It 50 Sunrise Blvd. Colusa CA 95932 (530) 458-2118 www.cipcorp.com - ehulbert@cipcorp.com

MissColusa County

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2009 Miss Colusa County Candidates

he Miss Colusa County competition is a time-honored tradition at the 44th District Agricultural Association’s Colusa County Fair. Stagehands, Colusa’s local community theater group, has sponsored the pageant for nearly 30 years. Unlike some pageants, the Miss Colusa County competition is not just a beauty contest, but a scholarship contest where contestants are scored on many attributes including:

• Poise, personality and communication skills • Beauty of face and figure • Academic achievements and extra-curricular activities • Presentation, resume and cover letter • Community involvement (putting emphasis on maturity, individuality, personal standards and future goals) The contestants have appeared in the Maxwell Parade and will also be a part of the Williams Pioneer

Day Parade and Colusa County Fair Parade. The winner of the title will receive a scholarship of $1250, the runner up will receive $500. Each year contestants are responsible for seeking monetary donations for the scholarships. Joy Shifflitt donates $1,000 towards the scholarship, the 44th DAA donates $500. Anything above that amount is divided among the contestants as scholarships.

Victoria Margarita Lopez

Victoria is the daughter of Paul and Lorena Lopez. Victoria plans to go to college to get her teaching credentials, then go for her master’s degree to become a principal. Her favorite hobbies include sports and dog-walking. Victoria is a student at Williams High School.

Anna Jane Steinhoff

Anna is the daughter of Dennis and Christine Steinhoff. Anna’s goal is to attend Woodland Community College, later transferring to UC Davis, where she plans to major in Agricultural Business and Economics. Her favorite hobbies are dancing, fishing and camping. Anna is a student at Williams High School.

Alexandra Ruth Kraft

Lexi is the seventeen year old daughter of Dan and April Kraft. She attends Colusa High School where she will begin her senior year next fall. In her spare time Lexi enjoys hiking, reading, bike riding, and art. She also likes to go on family vacations. Her favorite sport is volleyball, but she also loves basketball, softball, track, and swim team. Lexi plans on attending a four year college where she wants to study sports medicine or related to the athletic field.

Elsie Marie Nunez

Victoria is the daughter of Paul and Lorena Lopez. Victoria plans to go to college to get her teaching credentials, then go for her masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree to become a principal. Her favorite hobbies include sports and dog-walking. Victoria is a student at Williams High School.

Anastasia Rae Cristler

Anastasia is the daughter of Richard and Annie Doyle. Anastasia hopes to attend Butte Community College, then transfer to a four-year university where she will major in Early Childhood Education to become a teacher. Her favorite hobbies include 4-H, FFA, riding four wheelers, hunting, the arts, church choir, public speaking, dance class and Junior Fair Board. Anastasia is a student at Pierce High School.

Brittani Lauren Gomez

Brittani is the seventeen year old daughter of Philip Gomez and Kimi Marie Kagehiro. Brittani is a senior at Colusa High School. Brittani loves music, shopping, close friends, and spending time at her grandparentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; house. She also enjoys being outdoors and riding horses. In the fall Brittani will be moving to Elk Grove where she plans to get a part time job and attend Cosumnes River College. Her goal is to obtain an AA or AS degree and transfer to a university. Her current interest in is Business Communications and Real Estate.

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2009 Sponsors Gold Level $5,000 +

Colusa Tractor Richard’s Tree Service

Colusa Casino & Indian Comm.

Frank Rogers

Grounds Grounds

Entertainment JLA Auction

SafetyZone

U Bank Investments

Main Stage Back Stage

Colusa Rice Co., Inc.

All Seasons RV

Midway of Fun Carnival 44th DAA

California Highway Patrol Williams

Three B’s Toilet Rental

Stagehands

Derby

Ben Toilet Rental

Queen Pageant

Cal Trans

Chet Shifflett, Jr.

Scholarship Queen Pageant

DePue Warehouse Livestock Area

Professional Event Services Security/Parking

Colusa Electronics Contests

Coca Cola of Marysville

Colusanet Colusa Rotary Senior’s Luncheon

Grounds

Colusa Lions Club

Grounds

Butte Sand & Gravel

Grounds

NAF/Bar Ale Feed

Senior’s Luncheon

Sandbox Treasure Hunt

Yolo County Fair

Hall of Champions

Fred Doege Zoller Enterprises Community Foundation of Colusa Co Valeria Ehrke Design

Bronze Level $500 - $999 Davison & Fouch’s Pharmacy Kids World

Selover’s Paint & Body Shop Williams Pioneer Review All Star Realty AgriSource Colusa Rental Colusa Linen VIP Gardens

City of Colusa - Parks & Recreation

First Aid Booth

Mt. Shasta Spring Water

Staff Transportation

Huth Broadcasting

Beeler Tractor

AG Mechanics

Napa Valley Expo

Auction/Grounds

Colusa Regional Medical Center

Tommy’s Catering MJB Welding

Yuba Sutter Fair

Tuff Trucks

ADM Rice

Mini Miss Pageant

Program

Les Schwab Tire Center

Junior Livestock Auction Lunch

Iverson-Vota Dental Corporation

Johnson Printing

Mgrs Dinner/Coins

2nd Year

Kids World

Parking Lots

Central Valley Gas Storage

Hoblit Motors

Colusa Industrial Properties

County of Colusa Wayne Grishaber

Sharks

Grandstands

Walk On Show

Electronic Sign

Sun Valley Rice

Superior Products

Ag Mechanics

Derby

SafetyZone

Silver Level $1,000 - $4,999

Blue Level $150 - $499

City of Williams, Police Dept.

Umpqua Bank

Advertising

Shadinger Hay Logan Ornbaun

Senior Luncheon

Entertainment/Staff

Community Center

White Level $50 - $149 LCMS Awards

King/Queen Freckles

Colusa Dairy

Milk Mustache Contest

Basset Interiors Parade/Directors

Lloyd’s Print & Copy Center

Coloring Contest: Entry: • • • •

Contest open to Children Ages 12 and Under; void where prohibited. Deadline for Judging is June 12th, 2009. One entry per person Give the clown a face and color it how ever you like and return your entry to: Lloyd’s Print & Copy Center ATTN: Colusa County Fair Coloring Contest 317 Fifth Street Colusa, CA 95932

Judging • • •

Entries will be judged on June 15th Entries will be judged on the basis of creativity Prizes will be awared in 3 age categories: Ages 4 & Under Ages 5-8 Ages 9-12

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Winners will be notified by mail. Each category winner will win the following prizes $25 Cash prize Age Appropriate Artist Pack Name and Art printed in an upcoming Williams Pioneer Review Contest Ends June 19th, 2009. For a complete list of entries, write to the address above and include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Child’s Information Name: ________________________________________________________ Age: _____________ Phone Number: _______________________________ Mailing Address: ________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Parents Name: _________________________________________________

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Mini Miss Colusa County 2009 mini Miss Candidates Eight hopeful girls will be competing for the title of Colusa County Mini Miss 2009. The contestants have been preparing for weeks for the June 3 pageant, learning public speaking techniques, interview skills, and developing poise and talent. Jyl Perry Torres and her mother Sherry Perry are the directors for the Mini Miss pageant this year. Both have been spending time with the candidates, offering encouragement and teaching the skills needed to compete. Jyl Perry Torres was the first Colusa County Mini Miss in 1989. She has been involved with the pageant for seven years. Sherry Perry

has been helping with the competition for eleven years. The categories in which the girls are to be judged include: Personality interview, Communication skills, Talent, Visual poise/on-stage personality. “They will gain a lot of confidence, poise and interviewing skills.” says Jyl Perry-Torres. “These girls are learning in a casual, fun environment, not realizing how much the skills will help them in the future.” This year’s Mini Miss will already have her crown when the Colusa County Fair

opens June 4. The competition has been moved to 8 p.m. on June 3 at the fairgrounds. Parking and admission are free. “By hosting the pageant prior to the fair, instead of waiting until Friday night as in past years, we can recognize the new Mini Miss and her court during the fair parade,” Colusa County Fair CEO Carolan Meek said in a prepared statement. Miss Colusa County will be crowned June 4 and will also ride with her court in the June 5 parade through downtown Colusa.

Isabelle Xavia Delgado

Isabelle is the 11-year-old daughter of Julian and Gloria Delgado and has one older sister, Sara. Next fall she will be attending Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School as a 5th grader. Her many hobbies include gardening, listening to music, playing softball and other sports, hanging out with her family and pets, snow skiing, water skiing, and bike riding. Isabelle also takes dance lessons and loves animals.

Ashley Danielle Bell

Ashley is the 10-year-old daughter of Mike and Amy Bell. She has two brothers, Nick and Jake, ages twelve and eight, respectfully. Ashley enjoys playing basketball, softball, and cheerleading for the Colusa Cowboys. She also enjoys scrap-booking, baking, reading, photography, and hanging out with friends. Ashley is an honor-roll student at Egling Middle School, where she will begin 6th grade next fall. Ashley aspires to attend a university and afterwards travel to Italy to study dance and fine arts. She also wants to be a clothing designer. Ashley has a big heart for animals!

Courtney Judith Carter

Courtney is the 11-year-old daughter of Kevin and Jennifer Carter. She has two older siblings. She is a member of the 4-H club where she is active in the sheep, horses, foods, and photography groups. Courtney likes to swim, read, scrapbook, go shopping, and cheer for the Colusa Cowboys. She also loves to horseback ride and was the Hi Point Buckle winner at the 2008 Colusa County Fair Horse Show. Courtney will be a 7th grader next fall at Williams Middle School. She has played saxophone and clarinet in the school band for three years.

Carissa Anne Cabral

Carissa attends Arbuckle Elementary School, where she will be a 6th grader next fall. At 10 years old, she is the youngest child of Allen and Karen Cabral. Her hobbies include playing softball and basketball, riding horses and motorcycles, reading, swimming, and raising goats for the county fair. Carissa does her very best everyday in school, and her goals include playing sports in high school and attending college to become a veterinarian.

Shelen Scout Boyes

Shelen is the 12-year-old daughter of Vance and Nancy Boyes. She has one older sister, Lauren. She enjoys riding horses, basketball, softball, volleyball, singing, shopping, hunting and fishing with her father, hanging out with friends and dancing. She has taken dance classes since she was four years old. Shelen is the vice-president of her school, Maxwell Elementary, and is also the secretary of her 4-H club. She would love to one day visit France.

Maureen Francis LaGrande

Maureen is the 10-year-old daughter of Sid and Paige LaGrande and has one sister. Maureen attends Maxwell Elementary where she will be a 5th grader next fall. Her hobbies include hiking, showing rabbits, scrapbooking, playing softball, taking care of animals, swimming, and riding bikes. Maureen loves to laugh with her sister, ride around the rice fields with her dad, and to help her mom. She serves for her church and is the secretary for her 4th grade class.

Madisyn Faith Lohman

Madisyn is the 11-year-old daughter of Robin and Louanne Lohman. She has three older brothers. Next fall she will be a 7th grader at Johnson Junior High. Madisyn loves cooking, sewing, playing softball, singing, taking pictures, and scrapbooking. Her goal is to continue getting good grades and to attend Stanford, Harvard, Juilliard, or UC Davis.

Payton Lynn Huskey

Payton is the 11-year-old daughter of Corey Huskey and June Hall. She has one brother and two sisters. Her hobbies and interests are softball, cheerleading, reading, playing on the computer, and playing with her family and friends. She likes to play Guitar Hero.

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