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Volume 3 • Issue 20
Williams high school celebrates special homecoming
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Homecoming: Generally known for the alumni coming back to their alma mater to see a great game of ball. This one however, will be different. This year, the Williams Unified School District will commemorate a man, whom many describe as a hometown inspirational figure by dedicating the Williams High School football field to Dr. Charles E. McCarl. On October 1st, the homecoming game for the Yellow Jacket’s football season, the field will be named ‘McCarl Field.’ The evening ceremony begins with Dr. McCarl receiving a plaque for his contributions to the youth of Williams and the Williams High School athletic teams. Dr. McCarl will be joined by his wife Suzanne, family, district staff, and dozens of football players, city council members and many members of the general public during this very special occasion. Dr. McCarl started as the Williams Yellow Jacket team physician at the old high school football field in 1952 where he walked the sidelines at home games and at games played at the Colusa Fairgrounds. McCarl is still walking the sidelines today at the age of 88. It must have been fate calling Dr. McCarl to Williams, when in 1949 he moved his family to our small town for what they thought was going to be a “short time”. The
country garden restaurant says “thank you for 29 great years!”
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current doctor, Dr. Stanley, had to take personal leave. Little did McCarl know that Dr. Stanley was to never return. McCarl became involved in the community where he has been on the Medical staff at Colusa Memorial Hospital since 1949 and is currently on the courtesy staff at the Colusa Regional Medical Center. He then became an active member of the Williams community and served eight years on the Williams Unified School District Board of Trustees. In continuation of his support Dr. McCarl has been the Williams High School Athletic Team(s) doctor for the past 58 years. “He is genuinely interested in each and every student - both boys and girls. He doesn’t just check their blood pressure and other requirements; he discusses their support, place on the team and how well they will do. He interacts with them on all levels.” said Council Member Pat Ash. Dr. McCarl offered free physicals for Williams and Maxwell High School students up until recently where he has had to charge a small $10 fee. In continuation with his support of our local youth, Dr. McCarl has been providing medical care for the boys at Fouts Springs Boys facility in Stonyford on a monthly basis for over 25 years. Continued on page 2
Karen Su pictured with her abucus and daughter Celia Su. Karen has used the sam abucus since she was in grade school. (Staff Photo)
One of Williams’ famous restaurants is closing its doors on September 26th after operating for nearly 29 years. The popular Country Garden Restaurant opened October 1, 1981 after owners, Karen and Louis Su located to Williams because of its small town charm. “We wanted a place to raise our two children” said Karen Su during our exclusive interview. The notice of the long time favorite restaurant came as
a shock to many locals, and diehard customers. “It’s Bitter Sweet”, said Su. Having pondered on slowly closing the restaurant in the past, she focused that the main reason for the stores closure is because of the recent change in terms with the rental agreement. “We are going to miss our customers.” “We are grateful to the community in supporting us over the past 29 years” said Su, “We priced our items affordable so that everyone could eat”. This included the ever so popular combination plate that could feed a family of four for fewer than seven dollars. “Most of all we enjoyed getting to know everyone on a regular basis and seeing the generations come through the door. I sent them as kids and now they are coming in with their own children.” After the restaurant closes, the Su’s plan on continuing to reside in Williams and tackle projects around their home that have been placed on hold throughout the years while spending more time with their grandchild and traveling. It will be a sad day for Williams when the Country Garden Restaurant locks its doors for the last time. However, patrons of the restaurant will be left with memories of Bubble Gum and Lolly Pops for the Children, and Karen Su adding up the customers tab with her Abucus. “We would like to thank Colusa County for the past 29 years”
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