Volume 2 - Issue 8
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WPD Officer Renea Garcia Recognized
COMING EVENTS Electronic Recycling Day April 25 Friends of the Library Wine Tasting & Art Show May 2 @1pm the City Council recognized Coach Garcia and his team during a proclamation presentation on April 8th. (Courtesy Photo)
Arbuckle Revitalization Carnitas Cook Off May 3 @ 12PM Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner April 23 @ 6Pm OLL Wine Tasting April 18 @ 2Pm Colusa County Fair Entry Deadlines See Page 3
STAFF REPORT
Wrestlers, boys and girls alike, are taking to the mat. Colusa Wrestling Club has grown from just four members to 24 in just one year. (Staff Photo)
by: LIZ KALFSBEEK Writer/Contributor
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ogan Ornbaun is busier than most. When he’s not helping calve his heifers, he’s growing 70 acres of organic For more community events rice, or planting a special please see our Community Calendar on Page 14 vetch-oat mix in the field, or concocting custom cattle feeds, which he sells to local or he’s catching up What’s Inside This Issue ranchers, on his school work for Pierce Section Page High School, or … well, you Weather ............................... 2 get the idea. Opinion ............................... 4 The 17-year-old senior has News Back Then ............... 6 always had a love for animals Home & Garden ............... 7 and the land. More than that, Community Calendar .. 12 he has a drive and ambition Classifieds .........................13 unrivalled by many his age. WPR Español .................... 11 “I don’t know how to explain it. It’s in my blood, I guess,” Ornbaun says of his panache for farming and ranching. “ WILLIAMS PIONEER It’s a trade you learn, and once REVIEW I got into it I was hooked. I love learning something new 317 Fifth Street every year.” Colusa, CA 95932 His late great-grandfather, Office: (530) 458-2675 Chester Spooner, was also Direct: 530.383.4861 instrumental in shaping Fax: 1.480.287.8794 Ornbaun’s passion. “I learned a lot from him,” said SUBMIT STORIES TO submissions@williamspioneereview.com Ornbaun. “He had a lot of good stories.” ADVERTISING graphics@williamspioneereview.com Ornbaun has been an active 4-H and FFA member over EDITOR & PUBLISHER publisher@williamspioneereview.com the years and began in 4-H
with a lamb. He got into raising steers shortly after and has since racked up a track record of awards. That very first lamb, by the way, is still around. “Jules” lives in the barn and is now a family pet, keeping company with a miniature horse. Under the guidance of agriculture teacher and FFA advisor Lori Niesen at Maxwell High School, Ornbaun won a State FFA Degree, which required more than 500 hours of work on a project. He also won the title of Superior Region Winner for Grain Production Entrepreneurship for his organic rice. Both awards were awarded at Chico State University in March 2008. By winning the Superior Region Grain Production Entrepreneurship award, Ornbaun was given the opportunity to compete for the state title, which he went on to win after a rigorous interview process. Awarded the state winner’s plaque and $250 at Fresno State University in April 2008, Ornbaun’s FFA record book was sent to the National FFA. Continued on page 14
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he following is a speech given by Williams Mayor Patricia Ash honoring Williams Police Officer Renea Garcia: “Tonight it is my pleasure on behalf of the Williams City Council and City of Williams, to honor one our own. Renae Garcia, a member of our police force since 2002, has been very involved with our youth. He is instrumental in promoting the G.R.E.A.T. program (Gang resistance education and training) for our fourth graders, he has been a juvenile councilor at Fout’s Springs Boys Camp, and is a field training officer, training new recruitments on the police force.
As if trying to raise four daughters isn’t enough, Officer Garcia has repeatedly put his heart and soul into promoting the betterment of the youth in Williams. Not only is he a familiar face on our campus in uniform, but he has also given his free time as a coach. He has helped provide our students with the tools they will need to succeed when they leave our campus. You see, it’s not only our teachers who prepare our youngsters with an education to better their lives, but our coaches do as well. Not only must they teach the skills needed to play the game, but instill in them the importance of respect, teamwork, fair play Continued on page 14
Electronic Recycling Day - April 25 SPECIAL TO THE WPR
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nce again the Colusa County Fairgrounds will host an event for the disposal and recycling of electronic items. The Fairgrounds is partnering with Electronic Recyclers International to provide this service, free of charge, on April 25 at the fairgrounds, open to the public from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Fair CEO Carolan Meek explains this is an opportunity for everyone to get rid of old televisions, computer monitors, LCD and plasma screens, laptops, computer towers, printers and copiers. However, household appliances, batteries or light bulbs will not be accepted. Electronic Recyclers will also take fax machines, calculators, stereo systems, keyboards, computer mice, speakers, and cellular and regular telephones. “All these items will be recycled free of charge,” says Meek. For more information, contact the Colusa County Fair office at 530-458-2641.
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April 17 - May 1, 2009
Colusa Music Reigns
Williams Youth Basketball Finishes with a Flourish
Left to right, rear row. Thomas Critchfield, Tenor Saxophone, Alexia Vargas, Trumpet, Kianixa Soto, Clarinet, Lupita Ramos, Oboe, Efren Fuentes, Baritone Saxophone, Kelly Barrett, Alto Saxophone. Left to right, front row. Shawna Goad, Soprano, Ann Kalisuch, Piano, Coral Imhoff, Piano, Talyn Imhoff, Piano. (Courtesy Photo)
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en Colusa Musicians recently performed solos at the Tri-Counties Music Competition in Marysville. Kelly Barrett, Thomas Critchfield, Efren Fuentes, Shawna Marie Goad, Coral and Talyn Imhoff, Ann Kalisuch, Lupita Ramos, Kianixa Soto and Alexia Vargas, each performed a classical composition for adjudicators, who then rated their performances against approximately 50 other musicians from the Yuba-Sutter area. After their performance, nine of the ten qualified for the winners concert.
Thomas Critchfield earned a secondplace trophy in the 4th-6th grade instrumental category, while Kianixa Soto got an honorable mention. Ann Kalisuch took second place in the 4th -6th grade piano division. In the 7th-9th grade division, Coral Imhoff won the piano competition. In the instrumental category, Efren Fuentes earned second, Alexia Vargas took third, and Lupita followed with an honorable mention. Shawna Goad took the honorable mention in the vocal division. Talyn Imhoff took top honors in the grade 10-12 piano division.
2009 Youth Basketball Champions....the Teal team!. (Courtesy Photo)
Top Spellers to Compete in State Championships The Blue team shows off their participation trophies, proud of their 4th place finish in the league. (Courtesy Photo) by: Tami coder Writer/Contributor Colusa County Elementary spelling contest top spellers from left, first place Sarah Marsh and runner-up Hannah Cutter. (Courtesy Photo)
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olusa County’s top elementary and junior high school spellers squared off on March 23 and March 31 respectively, and the two top students in each level will advance to represent Colusa County in California State spelling championships in May. During the Colusa County Elementary spelling contest on March 23. Sarah Marsh, a 5th grade student at Arbuckle Elementary School, took first place. Hannah Cutter, a 4th grade student at Arbuckle Elementary School, was runner-up. Both students now advance to the State Elementary Championship
Colusa County Junior High spelling contest top spellers from left, first place Adam Cutter and runner-up Eddie Pearson. (Courtesy Photo)
Saturday, May 16, at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park. The Colusa County Junior High School spelling contest was held on March 31. Adam Cutter, a 7th grade student at Johnson Junior High School, took first place, and Eddie Pearson, an 8th grade student at Williams Junior High School was runner-up. Both students now advance to the State Junior High spelling championship, Saturday, May 9, at Miller Creek Middle School in San Rafael. The public is invited to attend both state events. For further information, contact Tina Maxwell at 458-0350, ext. 10354, or tmaxwell@ccoe.net.
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aturdays are play days. Children bask in the freedom of no school, while adults shift their attention from work to home. For four weeks this winter Williams youth spent their Saturdays learning to play basketball. By the time they were finished most of them had learned to love it, as well. On March 21st the last weekend of the Williams Parks and Recreation youth basketball league was played out, with the best teams in a shootout for first place. Under the leadership of Keenan Jorge and Charlie Morrow, another successful season of Saturday basketball came
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to an end. When the last buzzer of the season sounded, the Teal team emerged as the undefeated champions, with Red and Gold teams finishing second and third, respectively. All of the teams were winners, however, learning the lessons of teamwork, discipline, and, above all, sportsmanship. Newly taught skills and a love of the game were bonuses. Congratulations to Keenan Jorge and Charlie Morrow for running another wonderful season of youth basketball, and many thanks to all the volunteer coaches and referees who donated their time and effort so selflessly.
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April 17 - May 1, 2009
Williams Town Hall Meeting by: Tami coder Writer/Contributor
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n April at 7:10 p.m. Colusa County Sheriff Scott Marshall called to order the Williams Town Hall meeting at City Hall. Representatives from all local law enforcement agencies were present: Williams Police Department, Colusa County Sheriff ’s Department, CHP, and Emergency Services. Health and Human Services and Animal Control were represented as well. The meeting was lightly attended, with approximately 20 Williams residents present to voice various questions and concerns. Sheriff Marshall began the meeting with a brief introduction of all the agencies present, followed by a quick overview of the challenges facing the county and community in the weeks and months ahead. “The upcoming fiscal year will be brutal,” Marshall warned. “The ax is falling all around us. For example, Contra Costa County is losing 59 deputies.” Marshall went on to explain that, although no Colusa County deputies had yet been lost, all law enforcement agencies were “stretched extremely thin.” Sheriff Marshall stressed the need for citizen participation, stating that alert citizens were “needed now more than ever.” He continued, “Report everything. Please, please call if you see anything illegal occurring. We will do our best to respond.” Marshall went on to address
the issue of noise violations, stating that the city of Williams was working on a comprehensive plan for noise control. He urged citizens to keep reporting any “out of the ordinary” noise violations. Williams Chief of Police Jim Saso commented briefly on the gang situation, assuring everyone present that the Williams PD was on top of the problem. Chief Sasso then discussed the recent Citizen Police Academy held in Colusa. “It was a huge success,” he stated, adding that another academy would be held in Williams this year, possibly this summer. Before the floor was opened for questions, Sheriff Marshall again urged the crowd to not hesitate to call him directly if they had any questions or concerns following this meeting. “I have no secretary,” Marshall explained. “All calls come straight to me.” For the next thirty minutes, the floor was open for discussion. Several problems and needs were identified. The first person to speak was a young gentleman who is a recovering meth addict. He spoke of the need for N.A. (Narcotics Anonymous) meetings here in Colusa County. As of now, the closest N.A. group is in Woodland. His question was directed to County Mental Health. This young man was complimented on his courage and bravery by Williams Mayor Pat Ash, with all present applauding. The next problem addressed was the presence of chickens within the city limits. Apparently, some people
continue to abuse the city ordinance prohibiting farm animals within the city limits. Several of the townspeople present expressed their frustration with this situation. They were told to contact either the Williams PD or Animal Control when witnessing these violations. For people who are caught with chickens, the fine is $50 per day. The problem of graffiti was addressed. If your property is “tagged,” it is your responsibility to clean it up. Bankowned homes present a special problem. In Williams, the local churches have joined together to “wipe out graffiti.” Pastor Rodriguez told the crowd to please contact him at (530)473-2544 if they were in need of help to get rid of the damage. “Egging” incidents on 9th Street were discussed briefly, drawing a laugh from the crowd as someone exclaimed, “it must be the chickens!” A resident brought up the question of which department was responsible for moving dead pets and animals from roadways. It was determined that no agency has that responsibility. Sheriff Marshall noted, “If everyone licensed their pets like they are supposed to and put those licenses on collars, we could find the owners to these dead pets, as well as live lost pets.” Citizens were urged to help by calling in the location of dead animals on the roadways to Animal Control, but with only two officers for the entire county, it might take some time for them to respond. In a nearly unanimous response, the
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mpact Life in Colusa is raising awareness for clean families through its Keep Families Clean Drive. In partnership with Burchfield Primary School in Colusa, the organization is collecting new, unused toothbrushes, soap, socks, underwear, dental floss, shampoo and other hygiene items for distribution to Colusa County citizens in need of these items to maintain healthful lives. Conceived by student Thomas Welch at Burchfield Primary, the project now involves the entire student body, collecting items in a competition among classes for a pizza party. The goal of the project is to support 200 families. Should you wish to participate in the collection, new items or money to purchase them may be dropped off at Burchfield Primary, 400 Fremont Street, Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Impact Life in Colusa, 622 Fremont Street, will also accept your donations during regular business hours Monday through Saturday. For more information on the Keep Families Clean Drive, visit www.impactlifeincolusa.org or contact Buffy Welch, Impact Life Store manager, at 530-701-8365 or 530-4585776.
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residents all voiced the need for a stop sign in front of the post office and city hall. All expressed concern that the death of a Williams pedestrian several years ago could have been prevented with a stop sign in this area. Chief Saso explained that several use studies had been performed in that area, and none of them indicated a need for a stop sign. Not satisfied with this response, the citizens pressed on. Saso took their concerns to heart and told them that additional signage and better-painted crosswalks would be investigated. Other topics of the night included curfew hours for both city and county (city; Sunday to Thursday 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 12 a.m.: county; 11 pm every day) and sight nuisances, such as overgrown weeds and neglected cars. All of these concerns were addressed by the appropriate agencies. Sheriff Marshall adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. More town meetings will be held in the future, and all residents are encouraged to attend.
Colusa county fair entry deadlines approaching Entry deadlines for events at the June 4-7 Colusa County Fair are coming up soon. Following is a list of deadlines for some fair activities:
April 29 by 5:00 p.m.
All 4-H Stills Exhibits-other than livestock.
May 4 by 5:00 p.m.
• Market Rabbit & Poultry Pens - Entry & Pre-Weigh 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Breeding Stock & Feeder Animal
May 6 by 5:00 p.m.
• Open & Junior Stills • Feature Booths & Create a Sheep • Baked & Preserved Foods • Clothing & Textiles • Quilts & Fine Arts • Handicrafts & School Projects • Floriculture, Potted Plants, Dry & Silk Arrangements, Table & Place Settings • Ag Mechanics & Industrial Arts
May 13 & 14
• Open Photography - Entry & Receiving Deadline 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May 20 by 5:00 p.m.
• Open & Junior Ag/ Horticulture & Open & Junior Floriculture, Cut Flowers & Fresh Arrangements. • Home brewed Beer, Wine & Cordials
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April 17 - May 1, 2009
I’m Finally Right!
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y son Isaac said a few wonderful not mean that it’s true. Any lowlife, words the other day, almost bottom feeder looking to make an making me tear up a bit… easy buck can pretend to be someone “Wow, Momma, you’re right,” he said they’re not, but the true IRS will never in all his almost-five wisdom. contact you by phone or email, asking I know enough about parenting to not you for your personal information. take this for granted, I know it’s one It’s really scary what some people will of the few times I will ever hear those do and all it takes is a few key pieces words leave his mouth. of information to ruin a Of course I have never person financially. So, heard the same sentiment just be aware, especially from my daughter. in this tight economy, for In the last issue I wrote unscrupulous people. of our puppy dilemma. I would like to Last Saturday Aaron and invite everyone out I brought home a Brittany to the Colusa County Spaniel puppy and our Chamber of Commerce household hasn’t been awards dinner April 23 the same since. It’s been at the Colusa Casino’s almost 10 years since we bingo hall. It will be a ANDREA MOORE have had a puppy around, Publisher/Owner fun evening of great it’s almost like having a food and people, human baby around. Our come out and meet first night wasn’t too bad, and mingle with local he slept in a kennel in our room since business owners. You do not have to my dad was staying with us for Easter, be a chamber member to attend, the and only woke up once to go outside. more the merrier. Tickets are $40 per Sunday night, however, was an entirely person, $75 per couple or a table for different situation. Again, he was in a 8 is available for $300. Tickets may be kennel in our room as not to disturb purchased at Les Schwab Tire Center anyone (but us). The difference being in Colusa, Lloyd’s Print & Copy he was up almost all night whining and Center in Colusa, Colusa Business crying. Needless to say Monday was a & Visitor’s Center, Shear Class in very long day. Did I mention our new Williams, Maxwell General and Pride puppy’s name is Rowdy? Real Estate in Arbuckle. Cocktail hour Tax season is finally over (at least begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. for most of us), but the scams aren’t. For more information call 458-5525. Beware of phone calls and emails from Andrea Moore may be contacted the IRS. Just because the person or via email at publisher@ email says they are from the IRS does williamspioneerreview.com.
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hey told me I was crazy. If I accomplishment for me at the end of had a dollar for every person the day. I did this. And this country, who told me I was nuts while I was and especially our small communities, working on my dream, building my really are built on entrepreneurship. salon, getting all the I have a friend who preparations in place, I recently lost his job due wouldn’t have needed to to downsizing and was work for a living. kind of kicking around Apparently there are the idea of starting his 18 salons in Willows own business. I fully and its surrounding encouraged him as area! That really is a much as he would listen. lot of competition, but Maybe some would say my goal was never to this isn’t the best time in compete with anybody. I our country to venture saw an untapped market NIKKI HANCOCK out on our own and of people who were Columnist give up the security of driving out of the area, a steady paycheck, and taking their money to I understand that. But, “discount salons” in Chico. I aimed on the other hand, what better time is my services at those, at high school there? Corporate America is shutting students who couldn’t afford $50 for down all around us, but in these small a set of nails and at the working class towns our friends and neighbors will who needed a salon open later than always need the services that keep 5 p.m. so they could come in after them going. And I’ve learned that if work. you are always friendly and respectful This weekend marks the one-year to people and give them a really great anniversary of opening my business. service at a fair price, they will not To everyone who told me I was crazy, only come back, but they will send I say “Ha!” I did it myself, working their friends in droves. seven days a week, living alone and I was raised to always set goals supporting myself, and a year later, and follow my dreams. I know that I business is booming. No matter how follow quite a different path than do bad the economy is, people still want a lot of people, and in a lot of ways to look good and feel good. it’s much harder than other directions Honestly, when I started I wondered I could have taken. But I am one of if I might be just a teeny bit crazy. those “dreamers,” and, despite the I knew nothing about owning a blood sweat and tears, dreaming business, and I didn’t have any sort of and the work to reach for those mentor in my life to walk me through dreams has brought me nothing but it. I don’t want to sound as if I haven’t happiness. If I could wish anything made any mistakes, because I’ve made for my friends and family, it would be plenty of them, for sure. And there the financial, emotional and mental are a lot of things that could have freedom that comes with being your made it easier. But I’m pretty sure the own boss, and making your own rules extra blood, sweat and tears I’ve put and providing a service that truly into it make it that much more of an makes others happy. This Sunday I will celebrate my one-year anniversary with a barbecue and would love to see some familiar faces. Please feel free to join us from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 235 W. Wood Street in Willows. Nikki Hancock may be reached at hancockreporter @ y a h o o. c o m or at (530) 9342594.
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April 17 - May 1, 2009
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guess by now everyone has heard of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, aka the stimulus plan. If you haven’t heard about it, then you will probably benefit the most from it. Anyway, for those who have not heard, the federal government is going to correct the flaws within the free-market system by strategically injecting $787 Billion into the economy. Personally, I would prefer they leave the free-market system alone, but that’s another BEN FELT story. Columnist When I first heard of the Reinvestment Act, I thought the Feds were going to invest all of the money into our country’s infrastructure needs. Granted, that wouldn’t put millions of people to work, because we don’t use picks, shovels, and wheelbarrows any more. But it would have been a worthwhile expenditure of our tax dollars. Everyone knows we need road improvements, bridges, sewer and water treatment facilities, water
storage, dams and levees repaired, and maybe throw in a couple of nuclear generators. After all, it’s only been 50 or 80 years since most of the original work was done, and if we redo it now we might have the debt paid off in another 80 years. To put the magnitude of the infrastructure problem into proper perspective, California alone needs $500 billion to repair and update its public facilities infrastructure. I wonder how much money it would cost to cover the deferred maintenance on our public infrastructure throughout the rest of the United States. What I was leading into was the need to create public/ private partnerships that would finance and construct these public infrastructure projects. This will be discussed in next month’s column. For additional information please call Lynda Reynolds, your volunteer CCEDC executive director at 530458-3028.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Andrea and Tami, I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your recent article regarding the Colusa County Music Festival held last month. The article was very well written and stressed the importance of music education in our community. In a time when all arts education, and music in particular is under consideration for the chopping block, not just throughout California, but nationwide, it is refreshing to see support in a local newspaper, and a fine one at that. Musically Yours,
Michael Phenicie
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THE NEWS BACK THEN
April 17 - May 1, 2009
THE NEWS BACK THEN SPONSORED BY SACRAMENTO VALLEY MUSEUM Patricia Ash, Contributor
WILLIAMS FARMER-4/10/1940LOWELL ROGERS TO OPERATE NEW STATION The new Associated Oil Company Service Station will hold its formal opening Saturday. Lowell Rogers, an experienced service station operator, will operate the new station and will be assisted by Matt Jauregui. Mr. Rogers is a native to Williams and needs no introduction to the people of this community. Matt Jauregui graduated from our high school last year and also has a host of friends who will be glad to hear of his employment in Williams. The public is cordially invited to visit the station during the day and inspect Williams’ newest station. ZANE MARSHALL PITCHES NO-HIT, NO-RUN GAME The first no-hit, no-run game ever pitched by a Williams player, was accomplished last Tuesday afternoon at Princeton against that team. Although their team is very weak, it goes down in history as quite an accomplishment. Only 23 batters faced Marshall in the seven frames, while his team mates gathered 11hits for 10 runs. 20 YEARS AGO- E.J. Miller, announced that his amusement hall, (present theatre building) will be completed by June 1. The building will be 120 ft. by 50 ft. and three stories high. A theatre and grocery store will occupy the ground floor, a card room the second, and a dance hall on the top floor. The new ice cream parlor in the Williams Hotel building opened with Miss Nellie Wallace in charge. The quarters formally those of the Anson Pool Hall and barber shop, T.G. (Pop) Anson will move across the street to his own building (now occupied by Paul Cannon). Frank Wowalski of Indian Valley purchased the lots (Class A Garage) east of the Bank of Williams. It is rumored that he will erect a hotel there. WILLIAMS FARMER 4/7/1944COMMUNITY MOURNS TRAGIC DEATH OF RAY E. ELZEYThe tragic and untimely death of Ray Elzey was received with undue shock and cast a pall over the entire population of Williams when news reached here. He passed away at 10 o’clock Thursday morning at the Memorial Hospital where he had failed to regain consciousness followed first, second, and third degree burns received Wednesday evening. Mr. Elzey, one of the community’s most prominent business men, had gone down to the basement of his
home about 7:30 to light the gas water find strength to carry through. heater. Almost immediately a terrific explosion was heard by the family and WILLIAMS FARMER 4/19/1957neighbors, and Mr. Elzey rushed up OUR BOYSthe stairs from the burning area. After Riley, J.O Bryant Jr. fire apprentice, his daughter, Barbara had succeeded in son of Mr. and Mrs. R.J. O Bryant beating out the flames (herself receiving of Arbuckle, formerly of Williams, burns about the face and arms) Mr. aboard the attack aircraft carrier, USS Elzey in his anxiety to extinguish the Bennnigton, participated in the largest flames returned to the amphibious operation to basement from which be held in the Far East he was rescued by John since World War II. The Coleman, a neighbor, powerful armada of who had heard the 60,000 men and 75 ships explosion and hurried took part in the Beacon over to the Elzey home. Hill operation from Unable to reach Dr. March 14 to April 1. Keith, who was at the hospital at the time, John DAVE GRAF CITY Coleman, Constable MAYORJack Forsythe and Mel At Monday night’s ASH Fry hurried the injured PAT meeting of the Williams Contributor man to the hospital. Sacramento Valley Museum City Council, E.D. Graf Everything possible was was named mayor to done to save Mr. Elzey’s complete the term of life but the extreme severity of the office made vacant by the resignation burns, received on practically his entire of Bryan Mendenhall some time body, rendered him almost beyond ago. Graf has been acting mayor recognition, proved fatal. since the resignation of Mendenhall Mr. Elzey was born in Cassiville, from his council seat. Charles Stone, Missouri on May 2, 1889 and came former mayor and city councilman to California in 1912 where two years was named to Mendenhall’s seat later he married Miss Ruth Thompson earlier this month. Mr. Graf heads of Santa Rosa. To this unusually happy the agriculture department at the couple was born two children, Dr. Neil Williams High School is now the only Elzey, who is doing a splendid job in elected councilman on the board, with the armed forces in England, and a the others having been appointed to daughter Barbara Ann, who is a senior replace members that resigned. Mr. in the local school. Graf will retain the mayor post until The Elzey’s moved to Willows for a few after the April 1, 1958 city election years previous to the move to Colusa when the board will reorganize with in 1918 where Mr. Elzey was engaged three newly councilman, at which time, in the automobile sales business. he will be eligible to reappointment to About fifteen years ago the family the post of mayor. moved to Williams where the family has successfully conducted a variety SITE QUARRY SHIPS 100 TONS store in connection with a thriving real OF ROCK; STIRS MEMORIES estate business. In all of these ventures OF BYGONE ERA he has shown himself to be a good One hundred tones of rock was moved businessman and a valuable member from the Sites Quarry to San Francisco of the community. Having thoroughly last week for use in the construction established himself in the civic and of the front of a church and frames business life of our community, the for its windows. Two men spent 10 presence of Mr. Elzey will be keenly days at the quarry with jack hammers, missed. Ever ready with a cheery smile and electric drills, cutting the stone to a and a cordial greeting to his friends, certain size. Henry Kron of Williams the memory of this good husband owns the quarry and the Goforth and father will long remain warm Brothers truck, also of Williams hauled in the hearts of the people of this the rock to the city. Many people of community. To Ruth, Barbara and Sites watched the work at the quarry to Neil are extended most sincere which brought back memories of the condolences and the hope that the years during which it was operated. sustaining power of God, they may
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WILLIAMS FARMER 4/19/1962TWENTY THREE CARS DERAILED NEAR MAXWELL Twenty three cars of a southbound Southern Pacific freight train were derailed in a spectacular crash last Wednesday evening about 7 P.M. The derailment occurred just south of the Colusa Glenn Drier, located south of Maxwell. There were no injuries in the mishap, although one free passenger suffered a cut on his hand. Several other knights of the open road were seen rapidly leaving the vicinity of the wreck. The main line of the SP was closed for more than 24 hours while men and machines, including cranes and dozers worked around the clock to clear the tracks. Several sections of the track were torn up; necessitating the laying of new ties and tracks in addition to clearing the debris. Included in the wreck were several flat cars loaded with lumber, tank cars, chemical cars with one box car which bore the ironic label-hydra cushion-for fragile freight. NEED A COMMUNITY EVENT LISTED ON OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR? Please send notice in at least 3 weeks in advance of your event date. send to: 317 5th Street, Colusa, CA 95932 530-383-4861 or email to: submissions@ williamspioneerreview.com OR FILL OUT OUR EASY EVENT SUBMISSION FORM ONLINE! www.WilliamsPioneerReview.com
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ncredibly warmer weather and to the news, grocery inflation is at its excellent growing conditions highest in over 21 years. It’s good to are adding up to a great spring see that they are doing their part to making this world a better place in season. This year’s iris which to live. It seems crop promises a sea of that in poor economic flowers, starting now times, job losses etc. are through the next few a major contributing weeks. The roses are factor in this change. looking spectacular It only makes sense to right now and our grow as much of your daylily plants are prolific own produce as you can. and will follow the Iris Our families, homes bloom in May. Each and gardens, along flower on a daylily stalk with a good spiritual only lasts a day, but connection, are sure each plant usually has CURTIS PYLE Columnist to play a major part in several stalks with many getting through these buds and blossoms on difficult times. it. Daylilies are not just May seems to be the most successful yellow, orange or red anymore, there month to start planting a garden. The are many shades of pink, purple, soil temperature has raised enough peach, cream, maroon and out of to aid in the proper germination of this world color combinations. the seeds. Melons should be planted in stages; the more heat the better for Most garden centers are doing a them. brisk business this time of year. It We now have an excellent source seems that more and more people have for “Fruit Cocktail Trees”. What’s taken up gardening, new generations that, you ask? Well, by grafting similar are picking up shovels and hoes. With fruit on the same tree, as many as 5 our current economic crisis it’s a matter or 6 different fruit can be grown on of survival in many cases. According it. My sample tree has plums, apricots,
nectarines and peaches on it. The only drawback is that the plum grows much faster than the rest, and must be kept cut back a bit so it won’t take over the tree. It’s actually fun and easy to do. These trees are a real conversation piece in your garden. Multi-grafted pears are deep rooted and love water. So, besides delicious, fruit the trees are beautiful and do well in the yard and even in the lawn. The different types can bear fruit for most of the summer. Asian pear trees are in very high demand. This cross, also available as a multi-graft tree is similar to both an apple and a pear and is delicious. Larger and larger trees are selling, as soon as they are ready. It seems that instant gratification is a factor. Many new homes have smaller lots resulting in fewer spots for trees. Why not plant a large, prime specimen? Vacation plans are decreasing, so it’s a great time to improve your home with plants and trees. Adding trees will most likely increase the value of your property as well. As you may have heard, the Arbuckle Farmer’s Markets will be starting back up soon, so stop by and say hello!
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Out and About: Colusa Western Days
Colusa Western Days Dutch Oven Cook-off Results Main Dish
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First place: Vicky Stegall and Karen Wilson Second place: Jimmy Campbell and JJ Gross Third place: Don Mason
Side Dish
First place: Vicky Stegall and Karen Wilson Second place: Troy and Heather Oliver, Gene McKassen and Paige Littrell Third place: Ralph Keeley and Chuck Hulbert (Staff Photo)
Bread
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First place: Dave Holeman Second place: (4-H Dutch Oven Team) Josh Hickel, Nick Moresco, Trystyn Tremayne, Sophia Moresco. Jeff Moresco (Leader) Third place: Don Mason
Dessert
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First place: Family Maters- George Chapman Second place: Dave Holeman Third place: Vicky Stegall and Karen Wilson This year there was a total of 17 teams and 230 tasters who went through and picked their favorites.
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Colusa Casino Chef ’s Invitational Sponsorships Available for Colusa The next course, the “intermezzo,” is by: LIZ KALFSBEEK County Fair Events abundant in Europe, though less common Writer/Contributor
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fter an on-again off-again timetable, the Colusa Casino Resort’s Chef ’s Invitational monthly dinners are back just in time for summer, and they really pack a punch. Executive Chef Kent Harrison is stirring it up in the kitchen, delivering unique dining experiences for guests. “I look for a balance of food that will complement the different wine or alcohol, and even try to incorporate the wine or alcohol on the food, like tequila glaze over sorbet, for example,” Harrison said. “It’s a bit of trial and error, but also many years of experience and knowledge of complementary flavors. Everyone’s palate is different.” Harrison has nearly three decades of experience and has been at Colusa Casino Resort for more than five years. Harrison combines culinary rules of thumb, such as red wines with red meat for example, but also thinks outside the box. Besides complementary flavors, the chef incorporates contrasting flavors, such as sweet and spicy, to deliver unique food and flavor combinations. “The traditional genre was turned upside down in the 80s when chefs began experimenting and coming up with pairings like red wine sauce over salmon,” Harrison says. “Dining habits have changed and dining expectations have changed. People are looking for the ‘wow’ factor.” The most recent dinner featured Beaulieu Vineyard wines out of Napa Valley. Guests began with hors d’oeuvres kafta and zucchini kebabs with minted yogurt sauce, pappardelle, rainbow chard and fontina torte and lobster salad bouchee with fresh tarragon oil accompanied by BV’s sauvignon blanc. Crabmeat rolls with infused pepper oils, fried ginger and tamari glazed shiitake mushrooms came next as an appetizer, served with Carneros region sauvignon blanc. Next came insalata caprese of vine-ripened tomato, poignantly fresh basil and mozzarella with fleur de sel accompanied by Carneros region chardonnay.
in America. According to foodgeeks. com, the intermezzo is used as a way to cleanse the palate between courses and is usually small, light and refreshing. In this instance, the intermezzo was just that: a fresh strawberry tapestry granita with marinated grapes, or sorbet. Though nearly full, the entrée of smoke-house pork tenderloin with sauce champignon soubise, glazed fingerling potatoes and baby vegetable came next with BV’s Reserve Tapestry wine. A hazelnut and milk chocolate daquoise dessert was the final course. If you can’t pronounce or know the definition of the menu, you are not alone. The chef wants guests to know the dinners are meant to be unique with a touch of fun and flare. “You don’t have to be a cork dork to enjoy the event,” Harrison says. “We’re trying to get away from the stuffiness of being a wine connoisseur, and we’re not trying to overburden guests with technology or the technical aspects of wine or food.” Before each course is served a representative from Beaulieu Vineyards explained a bit about the different wines, discussing flavor and a bit of history. “We do want to educate along with entertain; we’re in the entertainment industry, after all,” Harrison said. “Our goal is for guests to enjoy the ambiance, have a chance to socialize and recognize the value in the food, wine and entertainment, and hopefully turn many of the guests into repeat visitors.” The next Chef ’s Invitational dinner is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 in the Wintun Dinner House, featuring wines around the world and a magician. Upcoming dinner themes are tequila, vodka and Sierra Nevada brewmasters. “There are so many varietals and styles of wine and alcohol nowadays that it’s just really opened the door wide for chefs to experiment,” Harrison says. “You can’t change the taste of food, you can only enhance it.” Tickets are $45 and available at the casino’s gift shop.
Mini Miss Pageant June 3 SPECIAL TO THE WPR
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ini Miss Colusa County contestants will compete for the 2009 title on Wednesday, June 3, at 8 p.m. in the Colusa County Fair’s grandstands arena prior to the June 4th opening of the fair. “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 Friday evening fair parade,” says Colusa County Fair CEO Carolan Meek. The pageant is free, and it will cost nothing to enter the fair grounds for this event. Each contestant must have her completed application form to the Colusa County Fair office no later than 5 p.m. on April 23. Applications are available at Colusa County schools and at the fair office. Contestants entering the Mini Miss pageant must be between the ages of 9 and 12 years
and must not have reached their 13th birthday on or before January 1, 2009. Contestants much also be residents of Colusa County for at least six months prior to the pageant and residents of California for not less than one year prior to the opening date of the fair. Each contestant will be judged on personality interview, visual poise, stage arts, and stage personality communicative skills. Meek encourages the young women of Colusa County to take part in this opportunity. “The pageant can be a learning experience and an especially rewarding experience as well,” she says. “The contestants gain poise, self-confidence and learn the valuable lesson of good sportsmanship,” she adds. All contestants, whether successful or not, enjoy the experience of participating in the event and receive a memento of the pageant plus a pass to the 2009 Fair.
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“Sow It, Grow It and Show It” is the theme of the 2009 Colusa County Fair scheduled for June 3-7, and sponsorships for many of the fair’s events are still open. “The Colusa County Fair is one of the biggest celebrations of the year, and our communities, both businesses and individuals, have a strong history of stepping up and supporting it,” says Carolan Meek, CEO of the fair. Events needing monetary support in any amount are Miss Colusa County Scholarship Pageant, Mini Miss Colusa County Pageant, Tuff Truck/ Mud Bog Competition, Destruction Derby, Live Shark Encounter, The Royal White Tiger Habitat, Russell Brothers Circus, Kids Town, PJ the Clown, Jeremy the Juggler, hypnotist Susan Rosen and Becky Goodyear Balloons. Events with specified sponsorship amounts are the Pony Ride, Art Wall, Ag Mechanics Best of Show, Goat
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Carcass Contest, Sheep Carcass Contest, and Swine Carcass Contest, each requiring $500. Sponsorship of the Guitar Hero Contest and Karaoke Contest can each be sponsored for $300. The FFA Senior Beef, Swine, Sheep Showmanship awards and the Best Pen of Three Goats award can each be supported by $25 donations. “One of the great things about managing the fair in Colusa County is the response we get from our community. The folks here just want our county to have the best fair possible, and year after year they make sure it happens,” says Meek. Sponsors not only know they are supporting the productive activities of the youth of our area, they also receive well-deserved recognition for their support in fair publications, at the events and throughout the community. For more information or to sponsor events at the Colusa County Fair, contact the fair office at (530) 4582641.
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Sneezin’ Season Yuba County Fish and Game SPECIAL TO THE WPR here are 30 to 40 million seasonal Supports Field T allergy sufferers in the United States. This is the time of year we of Dreams
Community Foundation of Colusa County Helps Local Seniors SPECIAL TO THE WPR
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ecently the Community Foundation of Colusa County donated their time in an effort to aid the financial future and security of the Senior Nutrition Program. With help from the North Valley Community Foundation, the Senior Program will be able to help people long into the future. In this sluggish economy, funds for various programs have been slow in coming, reduced and even cut off all together, making it hard for many to survive and making it a much more competitive arena for those seeking grant monies. In recent months, members of the CFCC saw a need for grant money to help subsidize the county’s Senior Nutrition Fund and the program’s importance to many local residents. The CFCC approached the North Valley Community Foundation, which the CFCC falls under its venue, about grant money available to worthy programs. After hours of meetings, work and correspondence, their efforts paid off. “The NVCF grants committee was impressed with the services offered at the Senior Nutrition Program and the Community Foundation of Colusa County,” wrote Lee Laney, NVCF program director, in a letter to CFCC. The funding period for the grant
is 2009 and all activities are to be completed by December 31 and a final outcome report provided to NCVF by January 30, 2010. During this time period they will be eligible for matching funds to be added to contributions from outside donors for an endowment fund at NCVF. For the first $2000 in donations received an additional $2000 will be added to the account. Beyond the additional $2000 and additional $10,000 will be distributed to five participating organizations, those who also were approved for a similar grant, proportionate to what each receives in donations beyond the initial $2000, with no organization receiving more that a one-to-one match for the additional contributions. “We are pleased to be able to partner with your (CFCC) organization in its ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life for local older adults,” Laney wrote in conclusion. Once the money reaches its goal level, funds will start paying directly to the Senior Meals Program and will grow into the future. “The Community Foundation of Colusa County helps organizations a different way to provide financial security for the future,” said Cheri White of the CFCC. For more information about donating to the Senior Nutrition Program Fund or for more information about the CFCC call 530-476-3885.
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sneeze and wheeze from tree and grass pollens. Dr. Rajan Merchant of Colusa Regional Medical Center’s Specialty Clinic says they are steadily seeing more people for allergy help. “Right now we’re just coming through tree pollens and that’s been going up steadily for the last two weeks,” he says. When tree pollen season starts dropping off around April, grass pollen starts up. “The worst time is mid- to late April to early June, where you have both tree and grass pollen seasons overlap,” says Dr. Merchant. Having itchy eyes, nose and skin, as well as symptoms that don’t go away in about six days, are good indicators that it’s not just the common cold. For those in need for allergy help, Colusa Regional Medical Center’s Specialty Clinic offers patients a variety of allergy services including allergy shots and allergy testing. For those
Wine Tasting and Art Show SPECIAL TO THE WPR
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he Colusa County Friends of the Library and Arts Council will once again join together for a Wine Tasting and Art Show fundraiser on Saturday, May 2, from 1-4 p.m. The wine tasting, featuring six wineries, will be held under canopies in Colusa’s beautiful Will S. Green Park next to the Senior Center. The art show and sale will be held inside the Senior Center with music provided by local pianists. Tickets for the wine tasting only are now available for a donation of $15.00 per person from the Colusa County Library, The Bookworm Bookstore and members. The price of the wine tasting ticket includes a souvenir wine glass and door prize entry. Special cheeses, bread, olive oil, and desserts will also be provided. There will be silent auction items. With the theme “The Audacity of Spring”, the art show will feature area artists, including high school artists, as well as professional artists. There is no charge to view the artwork, most of which will be for sale.
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he Yuba County Fish and Game Commission at its regular monthly meeting on April 2 considered a request for sponsorship of a Field of Dreams event by Tom Dermody, the event organizer. Dermody, who is ranch foreman of Strain Ranch in Arbuckle and also a California Deer Association member, has been conducting events for children with special needs since 2004. The Field of Dreams event takes place once a year and provides children with special needs and their families an outdoor hunting or fishing experience. This year the outing will be conducted at the Stony Ford Ranch in Colusa County. A total of 12 special needs children from throughout California, along with their family members, will enjoy fishing in privately stocked ponds. They will be lodged in Williams at the Granzella Inn, where they will also have a banquet dinner. The event is funded by donations from groups such as The California Deer Association, Starbucks, and the Sutter Buttes Chapter of Safari Club International. After listening to Dermody’s presentation the Yuba County Fish and Game Commission voted to provide $300 in support of the activity. The commission expressed a desire to have the event conducted in Yuba County sometime in the future. Yuba County residents interested in helping children with special needs experience an outdoor event, which is often not possible for them, should contact Tom Dermody at (530) 6247208 or the Yuba County Fish and Game Commission.
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WPR En Español EVENTO PARA LA CELEBRACION DEL Mini Miss Colusa Junio 3 CINCO DE MAYO EN COLUSA
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l departamento de salud del condado de Colusa serán los patrocinadores del segundo anual festival con ambiente familiar el Cinco de Mayo desde las 11:00a.m. A las 3:00p.m. El día domingo 3 de Mayo en el parque Memorial de Colusa. Habrá música con el DJ el primo y otros entretenimientos en vivo, como casa inflables para que los niños brinquen y se diviertan y una variedad de puestos. Carolina Muñoz, es la organizadora de este evento, y nos comunico que los vendedores que actualmente han sido pres registrados, proveerán de productos variados, como lo son, joyería, comida, bolsas y productos del Tupperware. Un número de familias locales están preparándose en grupos para la preparación de comidas tradicionales
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QUE PENSARIAN USTEDES SI SE ESTAN CUIDANDO DE SALIR EMBARAZADAS Y DE REPENTE ZAZ, NOTICIA DE BEBE EN CAMINO?, MIREN HACE POCO A UNA AMIGA MIA LE PASO; PERO LEJOS DE PREOCUPARNOS DEBEMOS DE AGRADECER. YO SIEMPRE HE PENSADO QUE SI EL DESTINO HACI LO DECIDIO PUES BIEN VENIDO SEA, PERO NO TENEMOS QUE PREOCUPARNOS TANTO, PUES POR ALGO PASAN LAS COSAS LO IMPORTANTE ES QUE TODO SALGA CON BIEN, PODRIA SER QUE ESE NINO O NINA LES DE LAS MEJORES SATISFACCIONES EN SU VIDA. HACI QUE LEJOS DE LLORAR O ENTRISTECERSE MEJOR CUIDENCE Y DISFRUTEN LA EXPERIENCIA DEL EMBARAZO QUE NO TODO MUNDO TIENE ESE PRIVILEJIO, SUERTE Y HASTA LA PROXIMA.
para ponerlas a la venta en los puestos de vendedores. Habrá un costo de $ 20 dólares para vendedores comerciales, pero los puestos serán gratis para aquellos que pongan puestos sin fines de lucro. Así como lo fue el evento inaugural del pasado año, no se permitirá el consumo de bebidas alcohólicas. Esta celebración esta diseñada, no solo para educar a los niños, sino también a los adultos también, el significado del cinco de Mayo y pasar esta orgullosa celebración de generación en generación. Individuales y grupos que deseen participar como vendedores en este evento por favor comuníquense con Muños al 458-0525
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY LES RECUERDA A SUS CLIENTES LLAMAR ANTES DE EXCAVAR
Abril is el mes para recordarle a la gente que cuando excaven lo hagan con precaución, especialmente al planear proyectos de jardinería y mejoras en la casa. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) les recuerda a sus clientes llamar siempre al 811 antes de excavar; ya sea al plantar un árbol, al instalar un sistema de riego o al construir una barda se necesita saber en dónde se encuentran exactamente los cables de electricidad y las tuberías de gas subterráneas. El número 811 es un servicio gratuito para obtener información de las tuberías que se encuentran en un área de excavación. Las tuberías que transportan gas natural, cables de electricidad y otros servicios pueden estar a pocos pies de la superficie. El contacto accidental con estas tuberías puede ser peligroso e inclusive fatal. La ley en California requiere que los clientes notifiquen por lo menos dos días hábiles antes de excavar. Las personas que llamen al 811 se pondrán en contacto directo con el Servicio de Alerta Subterráneo (Underground Service Alert ), un servicio gratuito para cualquier persona que esté pensando en excavar, por pequeña que ésta sea. Las personas pueden llamar al Servicio de Alerta Subterráneo de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. de lunes a viernes, excepto los días festivos. El daño accidental a las tuberías puede causar grandes daños a vecindarios, a su propiedad e inclusive causar lesions serias.
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as concurs antes para la Mini Miss Colusa County, competirán para el titulo del ano 2009 el dia Miercoles 3, del mes de Junio, a las 8:00p.m. En el Colusa County Fair’ grandstands arena un dia antes del 4 de Junio que es dia de apertura de la feria. “Celebrando la competencia de Mini Miss Colusa antes de la feria, envés de esperar hasta el Viernes en la noche, como los anos anteriores, nosotros podremos conocer a la nueva Mini Miss y toda su corte durante el desfile del dia Viernes en la noche, “nos comento el CEO de la Colusa County Fair Carolan Meek. El espectáculo es gratis, y no costara nada para entrar a los terrenos de la feria, para este evento, cada participante deberá de tener completada su aplicación en la oficina de Colusa County Fair no mas tarde del dia 23 de Abril antes de las 5:00 de la tarde. Las aplicaciones están disponibles en las escuelas del Condado de Colusa y en las oficinas de la feria. Las participantes que entren al concurso deberán de tener entre 9 y 12 anos y no deberán de cumplir los trece anos antes de Enero 1, del 2009> las participantes deberán de residir en el Condado de Colusa por al menos seis meses antes del concurso y residir en California por no menos de un ano antes del primer dia de apertura de la feria. Cada concursante será calificado por su personalidad, la entrevista, su pose desenvolvimiento en arte, y su personalidad junto con sus formas de comunicarse. Meek anima a todas las jovencitas mujeres residentes del Condado de Colusa de tomar parte en esta gran oportunidad” El espectáculo puede ser de gran experiencia ““Las concursantes ganan aplomo, seguridad y aprenden la lección valorable de la sana competencia”. Todas las participantes, cualquiera que sea el resultado disfrutaran la experiencia al participar en el evento y de recibir el pase automático para disfrutar la feria del condado del 2009.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration Has Long California History
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inco de Mayo celebrations in California date continuously from 1863 as a recognition of Mexican heritage, patriotic spirit and triumph over adversity. While not a national holiday in Mexico, the fifth of May is celebrated regionally, especially in the state of Puebla, where an outnumbered Mexican militia defeated a substantial army of French invaders, intent on establishing a North American stronghold for Napolean III, in 1862. Mexico had earned its independence from Spain in 1821, but the imperialistic designs of France became evident when loans from France, England and Spain came due. England and Spain relented in their attempt for immediate payment, but the French, who were aiding the Confederacy in the U.S. Civil War, saw an opportunity for a larger presence on this continent. Despite the Mexican victory at Puebla, Napolean III was eventually able to place a regent, his Austrian cousin, Maximilian I, in the country until the Mexicans, with the help of U.S. military and monetary resources after the Civil War, were able to send the French home for good five years after the battle at Puebla. Since that time Cinco de Mayo festivals have celebrated Americans of Mexican ancestry, as well as the patriotism and cooperation of Mexico and the U.S. in defending against foreign adversaries, exemplified by the heroism of the Mexicans at Puebla. The celebrations frequently display Mexican and U.S. flags and may include music, dancing, food, beverages, parades and colorful Mexican-heritage displays and performances.
EVENTO PARA LA CELEBRACION DEL CINCO DE MAYO EN COLUSA El departamento de salud del condado de Colusa serán los patrocinadores del segundo anual festival con ambiente familiar el Cinco de Mayo desde las 11:00a.m. A las 3:00p.m. El día domingo 3 de Mayo en el parque Memorial de Colusa. Habrá música con el DJ el primo y otros entretenimientos en vivo, como casa inflables para que los niños brinquen y se diviertan y una variedad de puestos. Carolina Muñoz, es la organizadora de este evento, y nos comunico que los vendedores que actualmente han sido pres registrados, proveerán de productos variados, como lo son, joyería, comida, bolsas y productos del Tupperware. Un número de familias locales están preparándose en grupos para la preparación de comidas tradicionales para ponerlas a la venta en los puestos de vendedores. Habrá un costo de $ 20 dólares para vendedores comerciales, pero los puestos serán gratis para aquellos que pongan puestos sin fines de lucro. Así como lo fue el evento inaugural del pasado año, no se permitirá el consumo de bebidas alcohólicas. Esta celebración esta diseñada, no solo para educar a los niños, sino también a los adultos también, el significado del cinco de Mayo y pasar esta orgullosa celebración de generación en generación. Individuales y grupos que deseen participar como vendedores en este evento por favor comuníquense con Muños al 458-0525
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colusa county breast cancer fund The Colusa County breast cancer fund will be holding meetings the second tuesday of every month at mcNary-moore from 4Pm - 5pm for more information please contact Sherry burns at (530) 458-2111 or Ralph newlin at (530) 458-2613. ----------------------------------------------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 Grow your own fresh fruits and veggies - sell your over - abundant produce at the colusa business and visitors center newly-fromed farmers market or grown your own flower for fresh flower arrangements. Learn to can your produce. This is all starting in April 2009. Everyone welcome. contact debi at 530.458.8284 for any questions or email ourclub@ frontiernet.net ----------------------------------------------CITY OF COLUSA SENIOR GAME DAY The Colusa Parksand Community Services invites all area senior citizens to come participate in Senior Game Day. This event begins November 5th at 10am and will be held every Wednesday at City Hall. Enjoy the company of friends as you learn new games or increase your skills at old ones. Whist, Dominoes and Bunco, are a few of the favorites. Come have a cup of coffee and a laugh with friends. This activity is free to all seniors and will be held at City Hall, 425 Webster St. in Room 2. For more information call Sandy Cabral, Recreation Supervisor at 458-5622 ext.109. ----------------------------------------------WILLIAMS COMMUNITY CENTER ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES Monday Night Bingo: Everyone is welcome! Early Bird Games begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the regular games at 7:00 p.m. Every Monday night, 6:30 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street. Think you’ll never win? One night in October, there was a record 8 winners on 1 game! Afternoon at the Movies: See a different movie each month FREE. Wednesday 1-4 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 9th & C Street. (Bring a pillow – the seats are hard.) -----------------------------------------------. SENIOR WALKING PROGRAM City of Colusa Parks and Community Service Department is offering a Senior Walking Program. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors as you exercise every Wednesday at 10 a.m., Meet at City Hall for a quick warm up before heading out. A buddy
program will provide safety for all ages and abilities. This activity is free for all participants. We do ask that you provide your own water and leave pets at home. For more information call Sandy Cabral, Recreation Supervisor at 458-5622 ext.109. -------------------------------------------April 19th COLUSA COWBOY YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADER SIGNUPS Required at Signup’s: Parent/ Guardian, Birth Certificate, $175 player fee or $50 payment, Sale of $20 worth of Jamboree Tickets (Sell the most tickets and win a prize) Cheerleading sign-ups will close June 1st. nO late enrolment. ----------------------------------------------april 29th deadlines for all 4-h stills exhibits other than livestock 5:00 PM ----------------------------------------------May 2nd valley ranch 5th annual neighborhood yard sale 8:00am to 3:00pm take “e” street to Vann Williams, CA Your participation is greatly appreciated. Sponsored by the Valley Ranch CCR’s Review Board Asscociation. For more information please call: (530) 473-2610 ----------------------------------------------The 66th Annual Stonycreek Horsemen’s Rodeo will be held is May 2 and 3. Starting with Friday nite activities to be announced later; Saturday morning parade at 10 AM, this year the theme is “Rawhide and Rodeo. Rodeo on Saturday and Sunday. Check out the website at: stonycreekhorsemen.org, for tickets and more information. Camping available. ----------------------------------------------Friends of Music & Colusa School’s Music Department Benefit Concert On May 2nd, from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, Legend and the Highway 20 band are putting on a benefit concert at the fairgrounds, with all proceeds to benefit Friends of Music and the Colusa Schools Music Department. There will be a barbecue for those who wish to purchase lunch or dinner, a kids game area, and several musical ensembles from the Colusa Schools will perform. Admission to the event is $8.00, but students with a valid student body card can get in for $5.00 at the gate. ----------------------------------------------May 4th Rabbits, Chickens, & Breeding Stock 3:30 p - 5:30-pm for market rabit & poultry pens Entry & Pre weigh 3:30pm to 5pm Breeding stock & feeder animal 5:00 PM ----------------------------------------------May 5th MUSIC WEEKwill take place on May 5th through the 7th, at Memorial Park on the corner of 10th and Market Streets in Colusa. All performing ensembles in grades 4 through 12 will perform over the three-day event, which runs from noon to 1:00 each day. Friends of Music will sell sandwiches and other food items, and a quilt made by Yvonne Phenicie will be given away on the 7th at the end of the day. -----------------------------------------------
may 6th deadlines for Open & Junior stills, feature booths, create a sheep, baked & preserved goods, clothing & textiles, quilts & fine arts, Handicrafts, School projects, floriculture, potted plants, dry and silk arrangements, table and place settings, ag mechanics and industrial arts 5:00 PM ----------------------------------------------may 9th Ten students from the Colusa Music Department will perform at the California State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival at Sacramento State University on May 9th. These students qualified to perform at this prestigious event by earning “superior” ratings on their performances at Chico State in February. Performance times have not been determined, but they will be scattered throughout the day. ----------------------------------------------AARP Driver’s Safety Course on May 9, 2009, at the Colusa Industrial Properties Conference Room from noon – 4:30. This is a renewal course for people who have taken the 8 hour course within the past 4 years. The course cost is $14 per person and there is a $2 discount if you have proof of AARP membership. For further information please contact Jim and Cynthia White at 530-4582227. The course will be limited to 25 people and all course materials and a certificate of completion is included in the cost. This will renew your discount with your insurance company for taking the course previously. Look for an announcement in the next few weeks about an 8 hour course to be offered in June for those who would like to partake of the program for the first time. ----------------------------------------------may 12th The annual spring concert will take place for all bands and the HS Show Choir on May 12th, beginning at 7:00 pm. The free concert will be on the lawn outside the Colusa Community Theater, at the corner of 10th and Webster Streets. ----------------------------------------------may 13-14th deadlines for open photography entry and receving deadline 9am to 4pm ----------------------------------------------May 15th NICKELS FIELD DAY The 32nd Annual Nickels Field Day is set for Friday May 15th, 2009 at Nickels Soil Lab in Arbuckle. Featured topics include: Drought Irrigation Management, New Options for NOW Control, Efficient Nitrogen Fertilizer Management, Organic Almond Production Practices and others. Luncheon speaker TBA. Contact: John Edstrom (530) 458-0570, jpedstrom@ucdavis.edu for registration info. ----------------------------------------------May 16-17th Colusa Civil War Days Saturday, May 16th, 9-5 with mock battles at 11 & 3 Sunday, May 17th, 9-4 with
mock battles at 11 & 2 StreetReenactors of the American Civil War will provide a living history experience for the public. Union and Confederate camps are open from 9 to 5. Mock battles are scheduled at 11 and 3. Admission $5 at gate, Colusa County Fairgrounds. ----------------------------------------------May 20th deadlines for open & junior ag/horticulture, open & junior floriculture, cut flowers & fresh arrangements. Home brewed beer wine & Cordials. 5:00 PM ----------------------------------------------May 28th Join bloodsource and the Williams community in their efforts to make sure our community’s need for blood and blood products is met. Parkside united Methodist church 9th & g Streets – Williams CA 3:00PM to 6:00PM For more information about the blood drive please call bloodsource at 1.866.82.blood. to give blood you must be in generally good health, free from cold symptoms for at least 48 hours; be at least 17-years old (16 with a parents consent); and weight at least 110lbs. there is no upper age limit for donating blood. Prospective donors must bring a photo id. The entire process takes about an hour. ----------------------------------------------JUNE 4-7th COLUSA COUNTY FAIR BEGINS ----------------------------------------------July 25th Attention WHS Alumni and teachers!!! We are searching for teachers and alumni from Williams High School who attended or taught in the 80’s and 90’s. Our first annual WHS Reunion Bash will be held in Williams on July 25, 2009. For more information contact Robin Matteri 209-531-4600. robinmatteri@ hotmail.com or online via Facebook where we’ve already established an alumni group. Information about the event is posted at this site and more information will be available in the near future.
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Ridin’ the Pine in ‘09 By: Tami Coder Writer/Contributor
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n May 16th the Maxwell Rodeo will celebrate its 79th year of ropin’ and ridin’. From its humble beginnings in 1930, this county tradition has grown into a full-blown day of entertainment. The theme of this year’s event is “Ridin’ the Pine in ‘09.” Although the rodeo is the highlight of the day, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Starting off the day will be the parade, led by this year’s Grand Marshall, “Rooster” Smith. At 9:45 a.m. the rodeo royalty, local high school bands, equestrian groups, floats, and others will march their way through downtown Maxwell, along with a fleet of vintage cars. Those same cars will be featured in the annual car show, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other events include the horse show, which starts at 11 a.m., and the rodeo, which follows at 1 p.m. The Chuckwagon will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring all kinds of “vittles” and beverages for cowboys, cowgirls and spectators alike. Another long-standing tradition is the coronation of a rodeo queen, who will preside over the day’s events along with her royal court. This year’s Maxwell Rodeo Queen is Amy Leach. Her court includes princesses Sarena Robertson, Tori Jones and Kristine Martin. The co-chairs of this year’s event are Cody Alvernaz and brother Austin Alvernaz. If you like a parade or vintage cars, or if you enjoy watching a good roping contest or a girl and her horse flying around barrels at breakneck speed, the Maxwell Rodeo has a little something for everyone. For young and old and everyone in between, May 16th promises to be a day of fun and festivities. Be there! If interested in participating in any of the day’s events, please contact Lori Niesen at (530)438-2425. The entry deadline is May 1.
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and how choices they make will affect their lives and the lives of those around them, some with lasting consequences. More importantly, it’s not always about winning but how you play the game. We all lead active lives, but there seems to be a few who are always ready to set time aside to make a difference. Officer Garcia is a prime example. Time and time again I have seen in our small community, men and women who put their own lives on hold, put down their tools, close their shops, and head for the ball park, football field, volleyball court, basketball court and soccer field to help with our youth.
This is the dedication that helps to make a difference in lives of our youth and Officer Garcia stands out in this endeavor. There have been many Championship teams at Williams High School through the years-beginning with the Williams first football team in 1927who went on to win the championship. One has only to visit the Sacramento Valley Museum’s alumni room or the Williams high school gymnasium, to see the banners that line the walls, but a championship soccer team from Williams is a relatively new phenomenon for us. This year our soccer team defeated Colusa High School in the championship game.
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indergarteners, Third and Fifth Graders in Colusa County schools became experts about art and artists of fish and water thanks to Ag in the Classroom’s Create-a-Fish project. Each year the University of California Cooperative Extension in Colusa County and the Colusa County Farm Bureau partner in sponsorship of various organizations to promote ag literacy in the classroom. One of their programs is Create-an-Animal, in which the class receives a short sawhorse and a tote full of educational resources about that year’s animal. The class then learns about that animal and builds one using the sawhorse as framework and any other materials of their choice. Past years’ Createan-Animal have been a cow, sheep, chicken, pig, and horse. “The fish was chosen this year because we wanted students to learn about the current water issues,” reports Melodie Johnson, Executive Manager of Colusa County Farm Bureau. Even though each class started with the same sawhorse, each finished product is unique “They are absolutely wonderful, the best ever,” says Johnson. Seven fish were created in time for their debut at Colusa Western Days, where the public voted for a favorite. “Sherrie, the SuperSmart Swordfish” was the winner for her class to win a celebration lunch. All of the Create-a-Fish artworks will now go on tour throughout the county. Look for them at their next competition at the Colusa County Fair. There they will be judged, and the top four “fish” will receive premium money for their classes.
Of the 20 national FFA applicants in Grain Production Entrepreneurship, Ornbaun finished in the top five to seven places and was awarded a gold place in August 2008. The idea to go organic, or at least all natural, is Ornbaun’s way of thinking about the future of his family’s farm. “I want to grow my own crops and feed my own animals, and watch everything come full circle,” Ornbaun says. “I’m finding ways to make the farm more viable and economical.” Now under the leadership of Pierce High School ag teachers and FFA instructors Cindy Rhode, George Green and Jim Marsh, Ornbaun is busy with four major FFA projects. The first is a breeding project with six heifers. The second is farming 20 acres of organic rice for the third year in a row. The crop in 2009 will encompass 70 acres. The third is planting a vetch-oat mix for hay after rice harvest. The vetch acts as a natural fertilizer by putting nitrogen back in the soil. The final project came about by chance after talking with Paul Ferrari, of Ferrari Cattle Company in Lincoln, where Ornbaun purchases his cattle, about the high cost of feed. Ferrari encouraged Ornbaun to custom blend his own feed mix and helped him locate a feed mill for purchase. Soon after, “Big O Feeds” was born, Ornbaun’s brand of creep- feed mix and steer-feed mix. Ferrari is now among many customers, helping Ornbaun network and sell the mix to other local ranchers, 4-H and FFA members. “Show steers go through one-anda-half to two tons of feed from when you get them in September until the fair in June,” Ornbaun said. “It’s definitely cheaper to feed my animals a custom blend that I make.” Butte College recently judged Ornbaun’s FFA projects and will
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We also had four, first- all league players and Coach Garcia was named Coach of the Year by the Sacramento Valley League. That’s quite an accomplishment since we haven’t a section championship since 1994. Tonight we salute you Officer Garcia, for your dedication to our youth, without people like you on the field there would be a greater need for people like you in uniform. Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in showing your appreciation for Officer Garcia and the job he has done to promote the positive input and dedication to our youth.”
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announce the results in May at a project competition dinner held at their campus. Ornbaun also has two steers, “one for the fair, and the other one I’ll put in my freezer,” he says. “I can’t eat store-bought meat anymore. Since I’ve been doing steers so long, I know what to look for in meat quality. I know the difference between meats graded prime, choice, or select, and I know the different meat cuts. The beef I raise tastes much better to me. Once you acquire a taste for homegrown, you can’t go back to store bought.” From feeding his steer homemade custom feed to watching the grading of the meat at the slaughterhouse, the teenager is able to see the whole process. He won a “Carcass of Merit” award in 2008 for raising such a high grade meat, taking into account factors such as beef quality grade and beef yield grade. The high school senior plans to attend Butte College in the fall and eventually graduate from Chico State with a degree in animal science and an ag-business minor. Within the next two years he also plans to form a partnership with friend and peer, Ross Miller. The pair will spearhead a 60-70-head cattle operation out of Arbuckle, as well as continue to produce custom feed blends. A Web site is in the works. “He certainly has a place here after graduation, but not before that four-year degree,” agree Ornbaun’s parents, Kelly and Johnna Ornbaun. “We’re lucky parents to have a child with so much initiative and love for his animals and land. It goes to show you that when you give kids the tools to learn, they’ll take off and excel.”
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n Sunday, April 19, beginning at 1:30 p.m. the Cub Scout Pack 12 will be racing in their annual Pinewood Derby. This year there will be a high tech track with electronic timers and timing software. The top three winners from Pack 12 will go to the Golden Empire Council, Buttes Area District Finals on May 16. For sponsorship and donation information contact John Brennan at 870-6625.
oming up on Saturday, April 18, Our Lady of Lourdes will be hosting their third annual wine tasting event. With four vineyards being represented; New Clairvaux (Vina Monks), R.H. Phillips, Bertagna Son Kissed Vineyard and Benson Ferry, the event will be bigger and better than ever. The vineries will be showcasing some of their premier wines along with a selection of wonderful appetizers to highlight and compliment each wine. The tasting will run from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Bernadette’s hall located at 745 Ware Avenue in Colusa. For more information call the school at 458-8208 and tickets may also be purchased at the door. All proceeds benefit OLL School
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Williams Students are G.R.E.A.T.
Officer Renea Garcia of the Williams Police Department (right) and Police Chief Jim Saso handed out certificates to the students who completed the G.R.E.A.T. training. Garcia was the instructor of the six week program. . (Staff Photo)
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