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JUNE 19 - July 3, 2009

Volume 2 - Issue 12

COMING EVENTS

soroptimists plant seeds of service

June 21

father’s day

FREE/GRATIS

child-care resources in colusa county

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Colusa Business & Visitors center Farmers Market

June 24

Arbuckle Farmers market

June 25

Immunization Clinic

Soroptimist’s new board wearing their hats to help shade them from the sun as they go out to plant “seeds of service.” From left, Margaret Yates, Sheri Burns, Nancy Loudon, Cathy Coyte and District Director Joanne Valentine from Auburn.

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OUR LADY OF LOURDES SUMMER FEST arbuckle fire & ice event

June 28

Sutter Buttes sportsman fireworks fundraiser

June 29

united methodist church bible school begins Colusa Business & Visitors center Farmers Market

July 1

arbuckle farmers market

July 4

colusa county chamber fireworks spectacular

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new board of directors for Soroptimist International of Colusa County was installed recently.

Under the presidency of Cathy Coyte the board has pledged to “plant seeds” to provide growth both in the area of service and membership during the 2009/2010 year. Soroptimists are part of an international volunteer organization for business and professional women who work on projects to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. About 95,000 Soroptimists in more than 120 countries contribute their time and financial support to community based projects.

Locally Soroptimists help with many projects ranging from the Super 7 Dinner, Music in the Park, Safe Grad Night, through financial assistance to the library. They have organized candidates nights for many local elections. With the new year the Soroptimists are looking to expand their involvement in local service

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projects, introducing something new to help the women and girls of Colusa County.

The major project of Soroptimists in the Americas is the Women’s Opportunity Awards, cash grants for women seeking to improve their economic situations through additional education and training. Since 1972 over $20 million has been disbursed to about 25,000 women. Members of the Colusa County club are always interested in hearing from, or about, women in our community who are head-of-household and are either at school or vocational college who may be eligible for one of these grants.

The new board members are President Cathy Coyte, Vice-President Nancy Loudon, President-Elect Sheri Burns, Treasurer Kay Sprugeon, Secretary Anne Amsden, and Directors Andrea Correa and Margaret Yates.

For more information about Soroptimists and the Women’s Opportunity Award please contact Sheri Burns at 530-218-8399, or email sicoulsacounty@soroptimist.net.

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ore than 13 million infants, toddlers, and preschool children are regularly in nonparental care in the United States, including 45 percent of children younger than one year. The Census Bureau reports that approximately half of working families rely on child-care providers to help care for their children while they work.

Statistics such as these prove the importance of high-quality education and child care and access to these programs for all families.

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miss & mini Miss Colusa County Crowned

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Pictured L to R: Brittani Gomez - 1st Runner Up, Anastasia Cristier - Miss Colusa County, and Victoria Lopez - Miss Congeniality. (Staff Photo)

Opinion ............................... 4 News Back Then ............... 6 Home & Garden ............... 7 Community Calendar .. 12 Classifieds .........................13

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olt Fry is embarking on his mutton-busting career with impressive credentials and a rodeo-successful heritage. Colt, almost three-yearsold, is the son of Don and Briana Cunningham Fry of Colusa. He was only 19-months-old when he took his first lead-line class at the Williams 4-H Horse Show held at the Colusa County Fairgrounds. He also rode in lead-line class at the Maxwell Rodeo on May 16th.

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Maxwell Rodeo is a big part of Colt’s family. Colt’s mom won her first leadline class at 15-months-old. She later became Maxwell Rodeo Queen, as did his aunt Lynn Bowen Burnham.

Colt’s uncle Brad was Maxwell Rodeo co-chairmen in 2007. Colt is the grandson of Craig and Kim Bowen Womble and John Cunningham. Colt and his parents are looking forward to Colt turning three so he can join the Little Britches Rodeo Association to begin his mutton-busting endevors.

Pictured L to R: Ashley Bell - Friendship Award, Carissa Cabral - Mini Miss Colusa County, and Shelen Boyes - 1st Runner Up. (Staff Photo)

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Elsie Marie Nunez

Williams High School Students participate in an awards ceremony. (Courtesy Photo) by: tami coder Writer Contributor

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n Wednesday, May 20th, Williams High School held its annual Senior Award Night. A precursor to the actual graduation exercises, this evening was spent recognizing the achievements and accomplishments of the WHS senior class of 2009. Many scholastic awards were handed out, along with a few of the available scholarships.

In addition, the “Super Five” were recognized. These are the top five

seniors in the class of 70 graduates with the highest GPAs (grade point averages): Ashleigh Martini, Christina Mora, Marisol Moreno, Joshua Clawson-Phipps, and Alexandra Koualczuk and Miriam De Loza, who tied for the fifth position.

The staff presenting the “Super Five” acknowledged this to be one of the tightest races for the top awards in WHS history, with several outstanding students just missing inclusion in the elite group of students.

Elise is the daughter of Alex and Cindy Nunez. Elise plans attending a four year college, majoring in Criminal Justice/Law. Her favorite hobbies are playing sports, shopping, hanging out with friends and family, texting, sleeping and raising a lamb for FFA. Elise is a student at Pierce High School.

Please see our next issue for a full listing of fair results and grand champion auction photos!

Outgoing mini miss mary marsh reflects on her year

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he title of Mini Miss Colusa County is one that many young girls dream of. Outgoing Mini Miss 2008-2009 Mary Marsh shares about her experiences over the past year.

What was your favorite part about being Mini Miss?

I loved getting to go visit other county fairs and watch other pageants.

What do you remember most about your year as Mini Miss?

I remember going to the animal auctions and hanging out with the 4-H and FFA champions.

What did you learn by being Mini Miss?

I learned that it could be fun meeting new people. I learned to keep an open mind about trying new things.

What are you plans for the future?

Take whatever comes at me What advice do you give to the new Mini Miss Colusa County?

Try to get as much sleep as possible and have fun!

Mary is eleven years old, she is going to be a 6th grader at Johnson Jr. High

2008-2009 Mini Miss Colusa County Mary Marsh (left) had many responsibilities over the last year, one of which was attending Colusa County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cuttings and grand openings. She is pictured with former Miss Colusa County (20082009) Karla Girimonte. (staff photo)

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child-care resources Local high-quality education and care helps children get a jump start and brings lasting benefits to Colusa County. The Local Child Care Planning Council of Colusa County (LPC), providing child-care information and referrals to community child-care providers and programs, offering an education/resource library and technical assistance to child-care providers, would like parents of young children to know about all the childcare services offered by the county.

In an effort to raise that awareness the LPC has had a job shadowing program over the last couple of years.

This is where community leaders have the opportunity to learn and experience firsthand, the daily routine at some of the area’s childcare facilities. By offering this program LPC hopes to gain support for their programs.

“A child’s first five years is crucial to learning. We provide as many learning opportunities as we can and we are trying to raise awareness of the importance for childcare in our county in an educational environment,” explained Ginger Hansen, LPC Coordinator and Area Manager.

Full-day programs for children ages six weeks to five years are offered by the Children’s Centers of the Colusa County Office of Education with facilities located in Colusa, Williams and Arbuckle. These center-based programs are provided to families based on income. Classrooms are broken up into sections depending on the child’s age: Infant-birth to 18 months; Toddler-18 months to 36 months and Preschool-three to five years of age.

There is one teacher per classroom and classroom assistants that help out on a daily basis. Recently several of the instructors were certified in Baby Signs and Basic American Sign Language.

This is already being implemented in several classes with positive results thus far in communicating with the youngest children in their program.

Other full day programs offered in Colusa County are the Hand-in-Hand Child Development Center of the Colusa Indian Community Council, providing fee-based care for children ages 18 months to five years, and E Center, Migrant Seasonal Head Start in Arbuckle, a program which provides child care for ages two- to five-yearsold.

Liz Kids of Williams, offering fullday and part-day programs, provides licensed, fee-based, care for children ages two- to five-years-old.

Part-day programs are offered by Head Start, with centers located in Colusa, Williams, and Arbuckle. All three provide center-based preschool programs for children ages three to five.

Eligibility for each is based on family income. Other part-day programs

(c0ntinued) are available with the Arbuckle State Preschool and the Maxwell State Preschool, with services provided for children ages three to five. Eligibility for each is based on family income.

Our Lady of Lourdes School provides part day, center-based, preschool programs for children ages three to five, as well as school-age children, K – 8th grades. Also offered is an after-school program for children enrolled in the academic program. All programs are fee-based.

Colusa Unified School District provides free academic and enrichment programs at Burchfield Primary and Egling Middle School for children in the 1st through 8th grades. Williams Unified School District provides a fee-based Latch Key program at Williams Elementary for children in the 1st through 8th grades, as well as a free program at Williams Middle School for children in the 4th through 8th grades. Both Maxwell and Pierce Joint Unified School Districts offer free academic and enrichment programs at Arbuckle Elementary, Grand Island Elementary, Lloyd G. Johnson Jr. High, and Maxwell Elementary for children in grades K to 8th.

One of the goals of the LPC is to promote and enhance quality childcare and development services in the county. Therefore, LPC used the National Month of the Young Child, celebrated April 2009, to do just that.

By hosting various events in honor of the Month of the Young Child, LPC was able to help the community recognize the importance of early childhood learning and literacy, as well as celebrate the teachers and policies providing the children of Colusa County with valuable opportunities.

Among these events was the “Art in the Community” art reception, which serves to display artwork created by local children in early childhood programs. Throughout the month of April, the children’s artwork was displayed around the county.

The largest event to date is the free Colusa County Family Fair, featuring a day filled with fun for both children and adults. This fun fair is host to children’s activities, magic shows, jump houses, food and fun! More than 750 children were in attendance this year.

For more information concerning the National Month of the Young Child, as well as for information about child-care and development services available in Colusa County, you can visit the Local Child Care Planning Council at the Colusa County Office of Education, 345 Fifth Street, Colusa, or contact them at (530) 458-0300, ext.

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Last one-room schoolhouse standing?

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he Glen Valley School still stands.

Though the children and teachers have long gone from the scene, the building is a testament to the basic educational purposes that served the families of the western hills of Colusa County.

Glen Valley School currently sits on the west side of the Sacramento Valley Museum in Williams. It was originally built in the 1880s and was located nine miles northwest of Williams in the Harlan Hills. The school was officially closed in 1940. The enrollment of the school listed in the 1939-40 Public School Directory was four students.

The one-room school served children in grades 1 through 8 from the surrounding farms and ranches. They went to school on foot or by horse in the early days. Teachers were housed with families of the children.

So many stories are being shared by the children who attended the school, their children, the teachers, the children of the families where the teachers were housed, and other family members who have heard the stories over the years. The building is a catalyst for unwritten history and a monument to the desire to provide educational opportunities to rural children. The Glen Valley School is being given a second chance to enhance and embellish the cultural, historical, and social treasure of Colusa County.

A local group has begun to work on

plans to restore the building and offer educational and community activities in the tradition of the centuries gone by.

Dixie LaGrande has long been a champion of this little school, where her aunt Georgia Traynham was a teacher as well as a student, and her uncle Harold LaGrande was one of the last students to attend the school.

Names of some of the other children who attended were Brown, Duncan, Henneke, Thomas, Culler, Gobels, Hildreth and Nordyke. Dixie has engaged the interest and support of local community members in her enthusiasm for the school. She has a long list of people to thank for all they have done.

To assist in the efforts to restore the schoolhouse, the Glen Valley Schoolhouse Steering Committee has begun developing resources for the structural restoration, as well as the potential uses of the school. The Sacramento Valley Museum board has accepted the role of repository of funds and donations as progress is made.

Volunteers for the steering committee are welcome to add their voices and memories to the plans for making the Glen Valley School a living tribute to the early families who were part of the history of education, as well as an opportunity, through community activities, to establish a new and continuing role in the history of Williams and Colusa County.

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Happy Father’s Day!

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know as I write this I am probably life. It’s funny how many clichés there are jinxing myself, but now that the fair as half-filled explanations. and graduations are over, I hope to I came to the conclusion we need to be finally take a deep breath. You must be grateful for our lives, we can’t dwell on chuckling already, because that never what may happen. I plan to live my life happens. Once you think to the fullest, as long as I you have finally gotten possibly can. I will enjoy over the hill, you look every moment with my and see three more in the family and try to not take distance. Oh well, such is anything for granted. life.

My reason for reaching Recently, during the fair, this conclusion is because in fact, it was necessary for I felt guilty. The family me to travel to Washington member who had passed for a funeral. Aaron had on had celebrated a work, and both kids had birthday the week before. things going with the fair, My in-laws had been so I went by myself. The here, and I even made the time alone was welcomed ANDREA MOORE comment to my fatherto think about things Publisher in-law to not let me and all for which to be forget to call to wish her thankful . It’s funny a happy birthday. We got how funerals bring that on, causing you busy and I forgot. The phone call came to pause to take stock of your life and a week later telling me of her passing in to ponder your own mortality. I know her sleep. Deep in my heart I know she everyone on this earth is here only for understands, but I will always regret not a little while, but I will never understand making that phone call. why things happen the way they do.

On a lighter note, Meredith had her final It’s all a part of God’s plan, everything dance recital at Pierce High School June happens for a reason, it’s just a part of 13. She and dozens of girls of all ages,

students with Stardust Dance, performed in front of family and friends. It was a culmination of all their hard work over the last year, and their efforts showed with each leap they made. I love watching the really young girls, some only threeyears-old, in their cute little costumes!

One little girl in particular always cracks me up, doing her own little dance, looking out at the audience, waving to her parents. I was so proud of Meredith and her little group, who really did a good job and looked so pretty up there.

My thanks goes to Jyl Torrens, who is the dance instructor at Stardust Dance. A former Rockette, she couldn’t be a better, more qualified person to teach these kids.

Her love of dancing and of kids shows in everything she does. That she is able to come up with all the routines, new every year, is absolutely amazing! And thanks, too, to her mother Sherry Perry, who works with Jyl, putting up with all the moms and keeping us organized and our kids properly shod. They make a great team and are truly a wonderful part of our daughter’s life. Because of them, her memories will be priceless.

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growing and how quickly time is flying by. Not long after we moved here he had his second birthday, and it feels as if it was just yesterday. He is already becoming a little class clown. I have no idea where he gets it. I, of course, was the epitome of the perfect student – if you can buy that! The other day he informed me he couldn’t marry Georgia anymore (Georgia was a little girl in his class this year). Keeping a straight face, I asked him why? “She’s getting too old,” he said seriously. At this point my laughter was uncontrolled. Oh, boy, I have a five-yearold Casanova.

To my husband Aaron, a very Happy Birthday! He will be turning 37 on June 20. I’m sure he will be just thrilled his age has been thrown out here! We also say Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there, including my dad Roger Webb, who continues to be a great dad even though I am grown up with a family of my own, and to Aaron for being such a wonderful daddy to our two kids. I couldn’t have asked for more!

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The DMV Lady

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he sun is setting fast and I am walking as fast as I can. I am in Pismo Beach and thought the walk would be short. Kandy and I decided to walk back and my husband would take the car back. I didn’t know that it would be that far or that it would be getting dark so soon.

I decided to take the long way back, since earlier there were signs that suggested mountain lions on the trail. So, I am walking to the road and notice several people talking alongside an old van. The street is dark and I cannot make out their faces, so I picked up my pace and looked straight forward.

I then hear one of them stat that my dog looks like a picture of a dog at her local DMV. She then looks at me and says “It’s the DMV lady.” A sign of relief and I recognize her as being one of my customers from Arbuckle. That is my nickname, the DMV Lady. I feel that I have earned it and respect everyone who calls me by that name.

My life with the DMV began in 1978 and after a couple years I was hired full time in Yuba City. I really never planned to stay so long. I was a full time student and like everyone else, was just making ends meet.

In 1984 I was asked to help in Colusa and my

future was pretty much set. I was asked to stay on as a licensing Registration Examiner and here I am today 25 years later. I never have added up how many of you I have licensed, but I know that I’s been a lot. I am now working on second generation drivers and I don’t think that I will make it to a third.

I have gotten to know so many of my customers.

Yes, my customers. My husband reminds me that they belong to DMV. I am DMV so they belong to me. I have met so many of you and have felt so proud and honored to have helped you all. I want to thank all of you for your kind smiles and fishing reports. To those of you who were so kind to give me a standing ovation when the threat of our office was about to close: Thank you.

As for my future, my husband Bob and I are off to Salmon, Idaho. I am going to freeze since I am not a winter person. I am learning to knit socks and slippers, they will come in handy. My husband has been retired for 15 years and is looking forward to our move. On June 9, I had to lay to rest my dog Kuma. She has been with me for over 13 years and it saddens me that she will not be joining us. Kuma picked out our home in Salmon three years ago. Our other dog, Echo, is excited

about the move. She loves running around and checking out what critters have visited us during the night.

In September my best friend Susan Gibbs and I will be off to Maui, Hawaii for a girls outing. She will be missed since she is the sister of my heart. Because of her, I was involved in so many community events. It was always an adventure to be around her and I would not trade one moment of it. She is an inspiration to me.

Everyone asks us what will both of you do without each other. Talk on the phone everyday and make plans when we can get together. I’d like to thank her too, since she has been part of our lives and she has her own bedroom in Salmon.

I’d like to thank my fellow employees and most of all to Phyllis. She has made my last few years enjoyable and it has been a pleasure to work with her and know that I have a friend for life.

And to everyone, thanks for the memories!!

Sincerely, Elena Skelton Aka the DMV Lady

TANC Project Fuels Scrutiny, Skepticism Reprinted with the permission of The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA There’s good news and bad when it comes to TANC, the Transmission Agency of Northern California.

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irst the bad: TANC, an agency most of us had never heard of until about a month ago, is proposing to build and upgrade a 600-mile network of high-voltage transmission lines throughout Northern California. The project includes a 28mile swath running from the New Melones Dam to a substation near Oakdale. Over it, transmission towers would carry 230,000-volt lines.

It won’t be pretty. And it certainly won’t be invisible, as much of the route runs near or along Highway 108. The spectre of 100-foot-high transmission towers bisecting the now pristine ranch lands that lead drivers into the foothills has already spurred a letter of concern from the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors.

Then the good news: The power line project is still in relative infancy. Environmental review is still under way, routes can be moved, and vigilance on the part of Tuolumne and other affected communities could still yield an effective, but far less intrusive project.

At present, construction is scheduled to begin in 2012 and conclude two years later. But, being a federal project, it could take much longer.

TANC is owned cooperatively by numerous California cities and special districts that rely wholly or in part on power produced by federal projects like New Melones. The electricity is marketed by the Western Area Power Association, a part of the

Department of Energy and a partner in the power lines.

The sprawling transmission project is designed to increase reliability and capacity and reduce congestion and power loss. In addition, it would tie together a number of energy sources, including planned geothermal, solar and wind plants in far Northern California. Federal stimulus funds would cover a large portion of the job’s estimated $1.5 billion cost.

The project goals are admirable, but negative impacts in Tuolumne County will almost certainly outweigh the positive.

The board’s May 12 letter points out that the lines will insinuate themselves into “a virtually unblemished view of ranch land” flanking Highway 108 and that “the open range is a welcome change for urban dwellers that visit our county.”

Not only would the towers and wires affect tourism, supervisors contend, but could hurt prospects for movie filming, hinder agricultural operations and even affect approaches to the Columbia and Pine Mountain Lake airports.

Supervisors have suggested that TANC instead explore locating its new lines on the same route as an existing PG&E line to the Oakdale area.

If Tuolumne County’s was the lone voice of dissent, prospects for project changes would be dim.

But we are not alone.

Anti-TANC, a coalition of power line foes, notes opposition from agricultural organizations such as the California Farm Bureau and the California Cattlemen’s Association. It also reports that TANC had received more than 2,000 comments on the project as of May 20.

Opposition has compelled TANC to extend the

deadline for filing environmental comments on the project 60 days, until July 30.

Anti-TANC’s Web site also includes concerns, complaints and news reports from Chico, Gridley, Sacramento, Davis, Livermore, Oakdale and other communities in or near the project route.

It’s still early, but Tuolumne County has positioned itself well to positively influence the project’s direction as it moves forward. The key now is to remain informed and vigilant.

An informative meeting will be held Wednesday, June 24 beginning at 6 p.m. in Maxwell at the Maxwell Inn. For more information contact 530-438-2026.

“This issue is being addressed by the California Farm Bureau.

People need to be engaged and educated on how this will impact their property rights and land use,”~ Melodie Johnson, Executive Manager of the Colusa County Farm Bureau.

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

WILLIAMS FARMER 6/3/1938$200 CONTRIBUTED

BY SUPERVISORS FOR FURNITURE FOR FIREMAN Supervisor C.R. Merrill announced Wednesday evening at the chamber of Commerce meeting that the Board of Supervisors at the regular meeting that day had contributed $200.00 toward the furnishings of the fireman’s quarters in the new city hall. The firemen have the entire top story of the new attractive building. A large meeting room, a modern well-arranged kitchen, three showers and sleeping quarters which will b fitted to accommodate three firemen. One regular fireman will be on duty continuously according to present plans.

Some of the equipment has been secured and the rest of the furnishings will be secured soon.

Anson Crutcher has been employed as the full-time fireman during the next three months when the fire hazard is considered the greatest.

HIGH SCHOOL TO RECEIVE COAT OF PAINT The Board of Trustees of the Williams High School awarded a contract to Jack Steele and Son to paint the stucco of the high school building. The vines which covered the north side of the building have been removed and the building is clean so that paint may be applied. This is the first time the stucco has been painted since the building was constructed in 1911. The color will be similar to that used on City Hall. This will greatly improve the appearance of the building.

Williams Farmer 6/17/1938CITY HALL COMPLETED: OPEN HOUSE 25TH The council of the City of Williams met Monday evening and accepted the completed City Hall, firehouse and jail. Engineer Starks and Starks and Flanders of Sacramento, architects for the building and councilmen went over the building Monday and it was found up to standard in every detail. The furniture for the various departments has arrived and the new building is partially occupied. The clerk’s office has not been moved although the transfer will be made at anytime now. The council invites the public to visit and Saturday June 25th has been selected as open house day. At ten o’clock in the morning a flag raising ceremony will be held followed by inspection of the various departments of the building.

The hall is a most attractive structure and to fully appreciate its completeness it is necessary see it.

The Williams Fire Company will hold a banquet and ladies night on June 24th in the newly occupied quarters. The banquet will consist of barbequed lamb,

assorted cold meats and the necessary Twenty. trimmings for a real banquet.

The number one job of his land based air group was to search out and report Williams Farmer 6/6/1941- any movement of Japanese ground, air PALMER CHENEY TO BUILD and sea and air force, but he and his NEW HOME squadron mates occasionally participated A building permit has been issued to in direct strikes at the enemy, bombing Palmer Cheney for the construction and strafing shipping and installations. of a two-story stucco dwelling on the His most harrowing experience “out property immediately west there” came during a of the grammar school night mission when property on the highway. he and his crew mates Excavation for the attacked a force of dwelling has been started. enemy ships, including a Peters and Franke will battleship, two cruisers construct the house. and five destroyers, Construction work will which were approaching start in the near future. the Mindoro beachhead after it was taken by Williams Farmer the Yanks. Struck in an 6/6/1941enemy attack, his plane MANY PLANES was forced down in the PAT ASH USE WILLIAMS U.S. Contributor sea, where it was strafed Sacramento Valley Museum AIRPORT by enemy aircraft until The Williams U.S. Airfield it sank. One member has been the scene of much activity of the crew was fatally wounded. The recently. Many planes, most of them air rest of the crew floated about in their corps training planes, have landed at the life jackets until they were picked up field and taken off in practice flights. by a Navy rescue plane the following Many of the planes have been seen morning. Minor, 40 years old, saw nine flying formation over the community months of combat service with another prior to landing or just after taking squadron in the Pacific before joining off. More than seventy planes used the Patrol Bombing Squadron Twenty. landing field this week. Many other His mother Annie b. Minor lives in planes have used the communication Williams. Henry is now on leave and services, available at the field without is leaving for Norman Oklahoma on landing. With the aviation department July 5th for instructions on a new aerial of our defense program speeded up, we gun, which has been perfected. will see more and more activity at the field in the future.

Williams Farmer 6/5/1945ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Williams Farmer 5/25/1945- At a family dinner at the home of her NEWS OF OUR SOLDIERS parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Pearson, WOUNDED A SECOND TIME- of Williams, last Sunday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. George Beal, Sr. of Miss Betty Pearson of Sacramento Williams received a letter from their son, announced her Sgt. George Beal of the 165th Infantry, engagement to Elson this week stating that he had been Glide of Dixon. The wounded in action on Okinawa and that announcement was he would write more particulars later. cleverly made by Jimmie Sgt Beal was shot thru the thigh during Pearson, two year old operations on Saipan, and was returned son of Mr. and Mrs. to action after he was hospitalized for Bryant Pearson, who some time. He has been in the army was attired as cupid since June 17, 1941 and three years of and carrying a bow and this time has been spent overseas. arrow, presented an Contributor’s note- On February 16, arrow to Mr. Glide and 1945, word was received that Sgt. Beal a large ring to the bride was given the bronze star and citation elect. for gallantry in action. He had been with the “Fighting Irish” unit invading Williams the Philippines. The incident for which Farmer 6/15/1956he was cited was following being HUGH GAINES wounded in action and he refused to NAMED FATHER permit members of his unit to expose OF THE YEAR themselves and come to his assistance.

The Kiwanis Club held HENRY MINOR COMMENDED a program in honor of FOR NO.1 JOB WITH NAVY Father’s Day Tuesday MARINERS-PLANE SHOT Evening, at Club DOWN-NARROW ESCAPE Royal. Each member William H. Minor Aviation Ordinance brought a guest, either man Third Class U. S .N. R., of Williams his son or daughter, or California has returned to his country “borrowed” one for on leave after a tour of duty in the the evening.

Philippine area during which he made President Hal Stober, 39 flight missions as gunner of a Navy as part of the evening’s Mariner with Patrol Bombing Squadron program, presented

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Hugh Gaines, who had been selected as “Father of the Year” by the Board of Directors. Hugh has made an excellent record as a father to his two sons and the selection met with unanimous approval of the members. He was presented with a lighter engraved appropriately. A few jokes told by members and guests were appreciated during the evening.

Next Tuesday evening Vice president Elsworth Woody will be in charge of the meeting while President Stober is absent. W. C. Ast will provide the program. E. J. Worsley and committee were congratulated upon the Cache Creek Party which was well planned and proved a most enjoyable evening in

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Never Underestimate the Power of Roots!

Trees with the most destructive roots common to Colusa County: 1. American Elm 2. Fruitless Mulberry 3. Ash, Modesto and Raywood 4. Walnut (Black & English) 5. Cedar, Deodar 6. Pine (all large species) 7. Sycamore 8. Alder 9. Locust Honey 10. Magnolia, Southern

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Ginkgo, Maidenhair Tree Mayten Tree Chinese Pistachio Fruitless Olive (semi) Chinese Floewring Magnolia Flowering Pear Tree Flowering Plum Crabapple (Flowering & Fruit) 9. Ceanothus Fringe Tree 10. African Sumac

Do you know anything that can break 5 foot thick concrete?

bunkers. After all these years, an entrance has been located to the bunkers. Inside I saw huge, thick, blocks of concrete Do you know something that can do it broken up and filling up most of the without breaking a sweat or without burning structure. The roof caved in, not due to the bombing, but because the roots of an ounce of fuel? the trees above had taken it apart. The roots hung throughout the debris like ell, you should have figured it out something out of a horror film. All it by now… I’ll give you a hint… took was a fine root, not much thicker look at the title of this story! Yes the than a hair, to start the process. Over correct answer is roots. How can that time these roots grew and expanded. be? It’s true roots are so powerful that As they grew reaching into every crack they can take down buildings with time. and crevice, the concrete began to break The most extreme example was seen up. Now, the bunkers are on a National Geographic nearly all destroyed by the video on satellite television. roots of the trees from The story was about the the park above. enormous underground This power of bunkers under Berlin, destruction needs to Germany. They were built be considered when prior to World War II and selection a tree for your were to be a part of Hitler’s landscape. If a tree grows new city of Germania. fast on top, it certainly These bunkers protected grows roots just as fast. over 25,000 people during Did you know that the the bombing runs of that root system of a tree is war. Many thousands of CURTIS PYLE about the same size and people stood shoulder to Columnist shape of the top of the shoulder for days to keep tree? from being killed by the Years ago, many people bombs. After months, even years, of planted the Fruitless Mulberry tree bombing people were still alive, protected in their yard because they were fast from the bombs by a 5 foot thick ceiling growing. Many people planted them made of concrete. Our bombs could too close to existing sidewalks and their not penetrate the structure. homes. When these trees grow, they After the war, Berlin was rebuilt and a grow so fast they can crack and lift the park was planted over these enormous foundation of your house in a very

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short time. Concrete slab homes are the most susceptible to damage. It is no fun tripping over a raised sidewalk. This is probably why the Mulberry is the most commonly removed tree from yards and gardens in Colusa County.

I am recommending that all readers take a walk around their yard and check for cracks in their yard, the sidewalks, and foundations of their homes and surrounding buildings. If you have no such problems, congratulations on picking the right trees and for not planting them too close to anything roots could damage.

However, if your sidewalks are raising and your foundations cracking, you may have to consider drastic action. In most cases the wrong tree was planted in the wrong spot. Just cutting off a root will not solve any problem. A cut root will just re-grow, or branch out with several more roots.

Your home is more valuable than shade or a nice looking yard. The protection of the foundation should be top priority.

Removal of the tree may be your only alternative to destruction. Don’t let your home end up like the bunkers in Berlin.

Be sure to contact and arborist should you need assistance.

For additional information contact me by phone at (530) 476-2948 and I will be happy to assist you with your tree selection.

Remember, no tree is perfect, some are just better than others.

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Out and About Reader Photo Submissions Colusa County Fair Candid Shots Do you have a candid shot you would like to share? Submit your photo to submissions@williamspioneerreview.com and look for it in future issues.

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Stardust dancers recital

Stardust Dancers performed before a packed house in the Pierce High School auditorium. (Staff Photo)

The dancers prepare for their final performance all year long. They also participate in parades and small performances throughout the year. (Staff Photo)

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Class of 2009 Congratulations

Pierce High School

& Good Luck Graduates!

Maxwell High School

(Courtesy of Diane McCullough)

Fabiola Acevedo Gabriela Ambriz Marisol Ambriz Marissa Ambriz Mayra Ambriz Santos Avila Brandon M. Bento Jonathan Cano Moreno Veronica Chavez Jcob Cooney Jasmin Corona Joshua Corona Gerardo Cortez Jose Espino Ivan Espinoza Shawnald Fang Denisse Garcia Priscilla Garcia Benjamín M. Geyer - V Emily Sophia Gomez Richard Gonzales Ryan Gonzoles Liliana Gonzalez Trevor Lyndon Gravance

Michelle Beth Haggard Diana Elise Hass Alexander John Hathaway Irene Huerta Benjamin Cesar Jauregui Brandon Klimper Alfredo Lozano Rosa Maria Magana Gabriela Maldonado Joe Cruz Martinez Mayra Martinez Miryam Martinez Cody Jacob McCullough - S Elizabeth Mendez Ross Miller Manuel Mora Marisol Moreno Javier Muniz Jr Nancy Nava Eduardo Navarro Hernandez Jose Javier Navarro Luis Fernando Navarro Logan William Ornbaun Eric Paiz

Logan Valentine Pearson Josefina Perez Rosio Perez Eduardo Pina Preciado Angel Raya Jesica Raygoza Mendoza Ashley Nichole Robinson Araceli Rodriguez Eduardo Rosas Kevin Theodore Ross Yadira Saavedra Erik Sanchez Lizeth Sanchez Matther J Taber Gabriela Tejeda Augustin Toledo Matther William Tomlin Joshua Aaron Valverde Gerardo Dorantes Vega Craig Viera Jose-Adan Villagomez Daryl Vivas Kaitlyn Wiggin Steven J. Williams Ashley Marie Wilson

Amanda Michelle Anderson Lauren Taylor Boyes Shane Craig Cabral Cassandra Crabtree John Michael Davis Molly Kathleen Dennis Jennifer Lynn Dutil Miriam Lucila Gutierrez Rolon Eduardo Hernandez

Kevin Tyler Immoos Tori Nicole Jones Taylor Brianne Kaintoch Amy Lynne Leach - S Krista Anne Lovelace - V Kristine Margaret Martin Jarrett Patrick Ottenwalter Cheyenne Lynn Piper Stephanie Ramirez Tapia Sarena Rose Robertson

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Veronica Lyn Rodgers Martha Isabel Rolon Martin Rolon Mabel Sanchez Aguilera Saul Toledo Tanesha Ray Troughton Maria Velasquez Magana Melchor Alejandro Venegas Kristina Rae Welling Avyn Kynn Yang

Williams High School

Colusa High School

Please note: A group photo of the Williams graduating class of 2009 was not made available by press time, please see our next issue for a complete listing of WHS graduates with photo.

(Courtesy of Tina Covarrubias)

Natiel Hernandez Albor Berenice Becerra Arellano Erika Janet Avina Jessica Benitez Paula Yasmir Ceja Silvia Y. Ceja Nery Lizabeth Cervantes Angel Cruz Chavez Pedro Andrez Chavez Jonathan Puthivath Cheas Samantha Lee Cull Miguel Angel Deniz Joseph Todd DiAngelo Areglia Casorla Dominguez Kenneth Richard Dudman Nayelly Ruiz Duran Raymond Rivera Echavarria

Viridiana Ferreira Brittney Rae Fitch Violeta Garcia Brittani Lauren Gomez Raul Felipe Granados Rebecca Clarine Gryder Travis Prakash Harakh Kiley Michelle Herrick - V John Christian Hinley Nancy Jimenez Carinne Nicole Kelley Kelsie Danielle Kiely Alma Janet Madrigal Zachary Ryan Manville Mallory G. McGowan - V Efrain Mendez David Benjamin Mobley

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Kristy Sanjeeta Nair Elia Jeanette Ocampo Bernardo Pedraza Carlos Joel Quintero Brandon Scott Rader Darren Chand Ram Blanca Isabel Ramirez Armando Rangel Jr. Samantha Rodriquez Maria C. Ramirez Saavedra Francisco Javier Sanchez Alyssa Jayne Sankey Catrina Louise Stirling Nico Tomas Valencia Kristin Ann Wilsey

Monica Albor Guillermina Ambriz Alcaraz Jose Trinidad Alcaraz Danielle Raechel Alvernaz Olivorio Ambriz Hernandez Mariela Arambula Garcia Maria Guadalupe Araujo Mariana Barajas Pedro Barajas Rafael Becerra Eyesenia Bedolla Jiminez Jacquelynn Gabrielle Berry Lisa Renee Cale Lourdes Camberos Octavio Camberos Claudia Esmeralda Castillo Jeanette Cazares Olvera Ana Karen Cervantes Jessica Jazmin Cervantes Karina Cervantes Joshua Michael Clawson Dustin Michael Coder David Matthew Covarrubias Miriam Lizet De Loza

Jennifer Jasmine Franco Juan Antonio Gonzalez Humberto Josefat Guzman Janet Hernandez Tori Marie Hibsch David Huerta Castillo Cesar Ibarra Salcido Josafat M. Jimenez Erin Leigh Johnson Brianna Victoria Jorge Clinton Clark Knight Alexandria Marie Koualczuk Mar Anthony Koualczuk Jose Epifanio Leos Efraim Lopez Victoria Margarita Lopéz Maria G. Maldonado Diego Armando Martinez Emanuel Martinez Maria Guadalupe Martinez Ashleigh Michelle Martini Ana Laura Medina Javier Omar Melesio

Marcela M. Hernández Cristina R. Mora - V Maria Guadalupe Moreno Marisol Moreno Rosalva Navarro Adam Patrick Ogaz Jorge Luis Patiño Jeffery Piña Juam Ramirez Liliana Ramirez Carina Ramos Madrigal Jessica Marina Rico Marisela Ocampo Rivera Anabel Ruiz Solis Bianca Karina Salazar Rosemary Sandoval Krystalyn Mae Souza Anna Jane Steinhoff Yesenia Valdez Novoa Johnny Moises Vega Stephanie Vega

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City of colusa to offer water aerobics Special to the WPR

(Courtesy Photo) Asa Armstrong, son of Jim and Andi Armstrong donated his hair to Beautiful Lengths. This organization is sponsored by the American Cancer Society and the wigs go to women with cancer. Beautiful Lengths only requires eight inches of hair compared to some organizations that require 10 inches or more.

Asa decided the beginning of his third grade year that he wanted to grow his hair and donate to people who have cancer. Even though he had to listen to grown-ups telling him that he needed a haircut, he held out. When he told those people why he had long hair, they seemed to change their tune and tell him that he was doing a great thing.

Asa loved the fact that he could help someone in need, but sure loves his short hair.

(Staff Photo) Recently at Ooh-la-la Dorothy Rollins (pictured) and friend Kim Troughton, both cut and donated their hair to Locks of Love. Rollins had a total of 26 inches of hair she was able to donate.

(Courtesy Photo) 12 year old Ashley Ornbaun of College City also recently donated 11 inches of hair to Locks of Love, it was her second time to donate to the organization, her first donation was when she was eight years old.

(Staff Photo) Ooh-la-la stylist Kim Womble cuts 16 inches of hair off Kim Troughton. Troughton, like Rollins donated her hair to Locks of Love.

Both are friends of Karen Rendleton who inspired the two to donate to such a wonderful cause.

(Courtesy Photo) Sara Kaba, daughter of Jim and Andi Armstrong, donated her 12 inch ponytail to Locks of Love. Locks of Love requires a minimum of 10 inches of hair and they supply wigs for children with hairloss due to cancer and alopecia. She had planned to cut her hair some time ago but wanted to wait until loafter her wedding to do so. Sara has thought about this for many years and came to the conclusion that it is easier for an adult to deal with short hair than it is for a child to deal with no hair.

(Staff Photo) The finished product: Dorothy Rollins, stylist Kim Womble and Kim Troughton. Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the US and Canada, suffering from long term medical hairloss. In order to donate to LL one must have all natural, no dyes or perms or chemical treatments, and at least 10 inches of hair to donate.

City of Colusa is offering Water Aerobics at the Colusa Pool. Low impact stretching exercises for your troubled backs, knees and other joints.

Keep cool refreshed and unwind while meeting some new friends. This class is open to all adults. Classes will begin on July 2nd and every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 8 to 9 pm through the month of July. Cost is $55.00 for the month or $7.00 per class.

For more information call 458-5622 ext 101 or 109. Class size is limited so sign up soon!

PET OF THE WEEK

4 Male Puppies up for adoption. Dachshund/ Terrier/Jack Russell mix.

Please contact Colusa County Animal Shelter

530-458-0247

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WPR En Español SERVICIO DE CUIDADO DE NINOS Aproximadamente 13 millones de bebes y de niños en edad preescolar, son regularmente dejados al cuidado en centros dedicados al cuidado de niños en los Estado Unidos, incluyendo el 45% de los niños menores de un año de edad. El departamento del Censo reporto que aproximadamente la mitad de las familias que trabajan, usan el servicio de estos centros para el cuidado de sus niños mientras trabajan.

Estadísticas como estas proveen importante información, para la calidad en el cuidado de niños y para facilitar el acceso a estos programas a los padres de familia.

La alta calidad en la educación que se les da a los niños localmente en estos centros, es de vital importancia y ayuda en el comienzo de la educación en estos niños, lo cual trae beneficio a largo plazo al condado de Colusa. El Local Child Care Planning Council Of Colusa County (LPC) (centro local que se encarga en la información para el cuidado y educación de niños).Este departamento provee de información en los programas, la educación, y los recursos de librería, y asistencia técnica para los proveedores de cuidado de niños y para los padres de familia que quieran saber sobre los programas que ofrece el condado.

Los programas de cuidado el día completo para niños desde 6 semanas a 5 años de edad ofrecido por el Children’s Center CCOE con centros localizados en Colusa, Williams, y Arbuckle. Estos programas son ofrecidos para proveer cuidado a familias de bajos ingresos.

Otro de los programas de día completo que se ofrecen en el condado de Colusa es Hand and Hand Child Development Centrer del Colusa Indian Community Council, proveyendo una cuota basada, en el cuidado de niños de 18 meses a 5 años de edad y el E Center – y el Migrant Seasonal Head Star en Arbuckle, un programa para personas que vienen a trabajar

por temporada, que provee cuidado a niños de 2 a 5 anos.

Liz Kids de Williams, el cual ofrece cuidado de día completo y de tiempo parcial, provee un cuidado aprobado, y cuentan con licencia de cuidado de niños, por lo cual ofrecen un cobro basado en el cuidado de niños de 2 a 5 años de edad.

Los programas que son para cuidado de niños parte del día son ofrecidos por el Head Start con centros localizados en Colusa , Williams, y Arbuckle. Estos tres centros proveen cuidado basado en la educación que se les da a los niños entre 3-5 anos en el preescolar.

La elegibilidad para estos es basada en los ingresos de la familia. Otros programas de cuidado de parte del día están disponibles con el Arbuckle State Preschool y el Maxwell State Preschool , con servicios para niños de 3-5 anos de edad. La elegibilidad para estos dos programas está basada en los ingresos familiares.

La escuela de Nuestra Señora de Lourdes provee cuidado de parte de día, el centro está basado en la educación para niños de preescolares para niños de 3-5 anos así como escuela para niños hasta el grado 8 Th. OLL también ofrece programa de después de la escuela para los niños que están asistiendo a las clases en este mismo lugar. Todos estos programas tienen una cuota.

Hand and Hand Child Development Center Colusa Indian Community Council, ofrece un centro basado en programas para niños de las edades entre 18 meses a 5 años de edad y un programa para después de la escuela para niños entre los 5 y 12 años de edad. Éstos también tienen una cuota.

Tambien el distrito Unificado de la Escuela de Colusa provee cuidado gratis, con programas académicos en la Burchfield Primary y en la Egling Middle School, para niños de 1 a los 8

grados. La escuela de Williams Unified School Distric provee una cuota basada en el Latch Key programa en el Williams Elementary para niños entre los 1 y 8 grados asi como el servicio gratis del ASES programa del Williams Middle School para niños del 4 al 8 grado. Los dos Maxwell y Pierce Joint Unified School Distric ofrece gratis el ASES , sobre lo académico y enriquece a los programas en el Arbuckle Elementary, Grand Island Elementary, Lloyd G. Johnson Jr. High, y el Maxwell Elementary para niños en el grado 8.

Una de las metas del Colusa County Local Care Planning Council (LPC) es promover y engrandecer el cuidado y la calidad en el servicio del cuidado de niños en el condado.

Por eso el LPC uso el Mes Nacional de la Juventud y Niñez (MOYC) para promover todos estos servicios y cuidados de calidad para los niños y los niños adolecentes, este mes fue celebrado en Abril del 2009.

Atreves de tener varios eventos como “ The Art in the Community” arte en la comunidad, un arte que sirve para exponer el trabajo creado por niños locales y niños adolecentes. Atreves del mes de Abril, los niños expusieron su arte atreves del condado.

Otro día en especial, es el Early Childhood Job Shadow Day, en el cual el LPC selecciona miembros de la comunidad para reconocer el trabajo de alguien que trabaje en el campo de la educación con estos niños. El más grande MOYC evento es gratis en el Colusa County Family Fair, teniendo un día lleno de diversión, tanto para los adultos como para los niños. Esta divertida feria reúne actividades, con espectáculos de magia, casas inflables para brincar, comida y diversión!

Alrededor de 750 asistió este ano.

Para mas información concerniente al Mes Nacional de la Juventud y Niñez, así como

para la información de programas acerca del cuidado de niños disponibles en el condado de Colusa, puedes visitar la oficina del Local Child Care Planning Council Office of Education en el 345 Fifth Street( 345 calle cinco) en Colusa o llamando al (530) 458-0300 ext. 10306.

PROPIETARIOS DE NEGOCIOS EN EL CONDADO DE COLUSA SE UNEN AL MOVIMIENTO DE NO FUMAR DENTRO DE 20 PIES DE LAS ENTRADAS Y SALIDAS DE LOS NEGOCIOS O DE VENTADAS EN OPERACIÓN El Departamento de salud pública de la ciudad de Colusa invita a todos los negocios locales, para que se unan voluntariamente al movimiento de mantener las entradas de sus negocios y de ventanas que estén en uso, prohibiendo el fumar en un área de 20 pies cerca de estas aéreas de entrada. El proyecto comenzó hace dos años como resultado de que la mayoría de residentes del condado de Colusa les molestaba que personas se encontraran fumando cerca de la entrada de los negocios locales considerando esto un problema. Estos mismos residentes creen que el tener libre las entradas de los negocios será de gran beneficio para estos mismos.

Hay varios beneficios al implementar

voluntariamente esta regla de mantener las entradas libres de fumar. Cuando hay humo en las entradas, crea una nube de humo de segunda mano que las personas que caminen atreves de este tendrán que inhalarlo.

Algunos edificios tienen un gran sistema de ventilación, que jalan el humo hacia dentro cada vez que se abre la puerta, exponiendo a los empleados y clientes al daño tan grande de salud que ocasiona el humo de segunda mano. El aire acondicionado no elimina el humo solamente lo recircula. También el uso de tabaco crea basura, y se ve desagradable a lo que se le suma que contiene agentes cancerígenos.

El departamento de salud pública del condado

ES TIEMPO DE FUEGO Y DE HIELO (Fire & Ice) – VEN y CONOCE A POPPY EL PAYASO El día Sábado 27 de junio, comenzando a las 7: 30 p.m. Poppy el payaso estará en el evento de fire & Ice, patrocinado por la Iglesia Unida metodista de Arbuckle en Balfour Park, calle 10 th & Hall en Arbuckle. Habrá actividades que complacerán a los jóvenes y los no tan jóvenes. Habrá música, palomitas de maíz, nieve, bebidas aperitivos, brazaletes que brillan en la obscuridad, se pintaran las caras, bolsas sorpresas y por supuesto Poppy el payaso con sus globos. Nada costara más de cincuenta centavos, varias cosas serán realmente una

gran ganga.

Lo sobresaliente del evento será los juegos artificiales, que comenzaran en cuanto el sol se oculte.

Por favor trae algo para sentarte, como una silla o una frazada. Ven y disfruta una maravillosa noche en familia en la comunidad Cristiana.

Los fuegos artificiales serán operados por la Iglesia Unida Metodista de Arbuckle, la cual estará abierta para cualquier asunto desde el día Domingo 28 de Junio.

de Colusa reconoce a los siguientes negocios por ser los primeros voluntarios en adoptar esta medida en las entradas de sus negocios.

Davison Drug and Stationery, The Hairloom, Colusa Fitness Center, Gino’s Steakhouse, Gino’s Hair Salon, Colusa Hearing Aid Center, Richie’s Florist, kelleher Paint, Datamind XP Productions, Williams Pioneer Review, Colusa Linen Supply Inc. Generations, Pearson Realty, Ralph Newlin State Farm Insurance,Johnson’s Printing and Design, Mi Ranchito.

El departamento de salud del condado de Colusa invita a otros negocios a participar en este movimiento, para llevar a sus lugares de trabajo un ambiente más saludable para sus

BREVES INFORMACIONES PARA LA COMUNIDAD Las inscripciones para la liga juvenil de futbol, todavía están siendo aceptadas en el YSYSL en el área de Colusa . Los niños deben de tener 4 años de edad para el día 1 de agosto del 2009. La registración tiene un costo de $ 70 dólares por los primeros dos participantes de una misma familia, el tercer participante y los que sigan tendrán el costo de $ 50 dólares. Los nuevos participantes deberán presentar una copia de su certificado de nacimiento. Si estas interesado en registrar a algún o de tus hijos, o tienes alguna pregunta por favor llama al 458-8538, y preguntar por Toni.

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empleados y clientes. Para más información en los beneficios de entradas libres de fumar.

Por favor llamar al 458-0380, y preguntar por Bonnie Davies.

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Community briefs Colusa county breast cancer fund The Colusa County breast cancer fund will be holding meetings the second Tuesday of every month at 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 Healthy Living, Inc’s Summer Camp at the Colusa Tennis & Swim Club (CTSC) Healthy Living, Inc’s Summer Camp is having Orientation and Sign-Ups for Parents & Campers on Tuesday (June 2nd from 4 - 7p) and again on Saturday (June 6th from 4 to 7p). Any questions call CTSC at 530.458.8284 or come by the office located at 3100 Wescott Road, Colusa.

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 melianie at 530.458.5955 for any questions or email info@ colusabvc.com 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.)

swim with the ‘cudas this summer! the colusa swim team is now registering swimmers for our 2009 season. the colusa ‘cudas team is open to all swimmers ages 5 through 18. our season runs from june 1 - august 2nd. for more information or to register as a ‘cuda, contact pam kalisuch 530 458.3107 or jackie trotchie 530 458-8211.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY meets every Friday night at 6:30 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church (north annex building) at 4th & Jay Streets in Colusa. CELEBRATE RECOVERY is a free program that

addresses issues of alcoholism, codependency, drug addiction, and other hurts, habits and hang ups. CELEBRATE RECOVERY is open to anyone who is experiencing pain, brokenness, or just wants support and encouragement. We are an anonymous program. For further information, please call 458-2802.

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 209-5314600. 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.

Youth Soccer Sign Ups are still be accepted for the YSYSL Colusa County area. Children must be 4

by August 1st 2009. Registration is $70.00 per player for the first two the same family, 3rd child and subsequent children are $50.00. New players must provide a copy of their birth-certificate.

If you are interested in signing up or have any questions please contact Toni at 458-8538

Community calendar HAVE A COMMUNITY EVENT THAT NEEDS TO BE LISTED ON OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR? CALL (530) 458-2675 JUNE 21

FATHER’S DAY

JUNE 22 Colusa Business & visitors Center certified farmer’s market. 5pm to 8pm. 2963 davison court. Colusa (highway 20 colusa industrial properties)

JUNE 24 Arbuckle farmer’s market. 5pm to 8pm. la Vanche hursh park.

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Colusa Business & visitors Center certified farmers market. 5pm to 8pm. 2963 davison court. Colusa (highway 20 - colusa industrial properties)

JUNE 27 our lady of lourdes summer fest. 12PM to 5PM beginning at 7:30 p.m., Poppy the Clown will be at the Fire & Ice event sponsored by the Arbuckle United Methodist Church in Balfour Park, 10th & Hall in Arbuckle. There will be activities to delight the young and old.

Plan on attending for great music, popcorn, ice cream, drinks, snacks, glo bracelets, face painting, surprise goodie bags and of course, Poppy the Clown with her balloons.

Nothing costs more than fifty cents each, some real bargains. The highlight of the evening will be a fireworks display when the sun has set. Please bring something to sit on, a chair or blanket. Come and enjoy a wonderful family evening of Christian fellowship.

The fireworks booth operated by the Arbuckle United Methodist Church will be open for business beginning Monday, June 29th.

JUNE 28 Fireworks Fundraiser: Sutter Buttes Sportsman Association, a local non-profit entity, which offers among other things local Hunter Safety Education classes, is holding a fundraiser from June 28th through July 4th. They will be selling TNT fireworks at a booth located at Pawformance Pet Speciality, located at the corner of Township and Colusa Highway in Sutter County. The booth will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily.

JUNE 29 Trinity United Methodist Church, 5th and Oak Streets in Colusa, will be holding Vacation Bible School for children entering 2nd through 6th grade from 10 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, the week of June 29 – July 3. This year’s theme, “Character Matters,” is a lighthearted musical based on familiar fairy tale characters and the lessons they learn about forgiveness, responsibility, and kindness. Children will learn the songs and some simple dialogue, play games, enjoy crafts and snacks, and give a performance on Friday for their friends and family. For more information or to pre-register, please call 4584814 or 458-3179

city of colusa planning commission meeting. 7pm

JULY 1

JUNE 25

Arbuckle farmer’s market. 5pm to 8pm. la Vanche hursh park.

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immunization clinic. 2PM

JULY 4 colusa county chamber of commerce “fun, food & fireworks”. independence day

JULY 19 Come spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon at the Sacramento Valley Museum, 1491 E Street in Williams on July 19 for an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social from 1pm-4pm. We’ll be serving up all sorts of ice cream treats as well as popcorn and lemonade.

We invite you to take pleasure in a friendly game of croquet or badminton and listen to tunes from an earlier era. This family friendly event includes free admission to the museum.

Our gift shop is filled with reminiscent keepsakes. Donations are always welcome. Supporting the museum is preserving history.

The Sacramento Valley Museum can be reached at (530) 473-2978

PLACE YOUR CALENDAR EVENT TODAY! (530) 458-2675

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Call (530) 458-2675 Monday through Friday. 9:30AM to 5:00PM. and allow one of our friendly and helpful staff members help you place your ad or download the classified form from our website williamspioneerreview.com

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Firewood for sale: mixed hardwoods, very dry $100 1/2 cord, $180 full cord call 476-2948 for more information.

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Case IH Tractor: 11,500 hours, 3,500 hr on the N 14 Cummings motor 340 HP, $40,000. Call Sharon Wiggin 476-3388, 632-0300 or Jim 632-0500.

EMPLOYMENT SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED IN COLUSA COUNTY. $110 per day. Must have verification of 4 yr. degree & passage of CBEST or hold valid CA teaching credential. Call (530) 458-0350 x10367 for more information. Colusa Co. Office of Education. 146-7th Street, Colusa, CA 95932 EOE/AA

INFORMATION Show support for our veterans!

Sponsor and American Flag to be flown in the Williams Downtown or in front of your business. Donations of $25.00 buys the flag and pole and we will see that they are flown on holidays honoring our veterans. Contact citizens for a Better Williams at 520-0096 or send your tax deductable donation to: PO Box 703, Williams, CA 95987

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

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

Sponsored by a Williams gal! Email: sundee@sbcglobal.net NEED TO SELL YOUR CAR OR TRUCK? LIST YOUR VEHICLE IN THE WILLIAMS PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS . CALL (530) 458-2675

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do you have available rental properties? List them with the Williams Pioneer Review. Call 530458-2675

SERVICES Lloyd’s Print & Copy Center: Custom (full color) business cards, full service copies at self serve prices, specializing in bulk mailing, invitations, photo cards, flyers, brochures, and much more. Call 458-2674 or stop by our office located at: 317 Fifth Street in Colusa, for more information. lloydsprintandcopy.com large format printing now available at lloyd’s print and copy center. photography enthusiasts can now can have your photos enlarged to 36” x 90”! paper banners, printed vinyl banners, blueprints and more. Possiblities are limitless.

ARBORIST & PRUNING Professional and expierenced. I can prune anything.

Still time to prune roses, shrubs, fruit trees, shade trees & top aries. Contact Curtis Pyle Arborist (530) 476-2948

EDUCATION Grade School-Adult tutoring Basic math skills. Add, subtract, multiply, divide. Whole numbers, fractions, decimals & more. $5 per half hour, weekly.

Call for class dates. 530.476.3599, leave message. colusa county paraeducator assesment test - codesp summer test dates: june 10, june 23, july 8, july 14, july 23, and july 29. to register contact colusa county office of education. (530) 458-0350 x01386. posted at www.ccoe.net eoe/aa

LIVE STOCK

list your livestock for sale!

Call (530) 458-2675!

HELP WANTED seeking local residents with the skill s of blacksmithing, tanners, glass blowers, wood carvers, seamstresses, soiners and weavers. Call Cheri at 4584222.

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Business Owners Join the Movement Towards Smoke-Free Entryways!

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olusa County Public Health invites local businesses to join the voluntary movement towards having your storefront entry become smokefree. This is a movement that began approximately two years ago as a result input from Colusa County residents that showed the majority of individuals surveyed were bothered by people smoking near the entrances of local businesses and considered it to be a problem. These same individuals also felt smoke-free entries would enhance the local business community.

There are many benefits to adopting a volunteer policy on smoke-free entries.

When there is smoking near entryways, it creates clouds of secondhand smoke that people must walk through and breathe. Many buildings have strong ventilation systems that pull tobacco smoke inside every time the door opens, exposing employees and customers to health-damaging secondhand smoke.

Air conditioning does not eliminate this smoke, it simply re-circulates it. There is also the issue of tobacco litter, which is unsightly and contains carcinogens.

Colusa County Public Health would like to recognize the following businesses for being the first to adopt voluntary smoke-free entranceways; Davison Drug and Stationery The Hairloom Colusa Fitness Center Gino’s Steakhouse Gino’s Hair Salon Colusa Hearing Aid Center Richie’s Florist Kelleher Paint Datamind XP Productions Williams Pioneer Review Colusa Linen Supply Inc. Generations Pearson Realty Ralph Newlin State Farm Insurance Johnson’s Printing and Design Mi Ranchito Colusa County Public Health staff are ready to assist more local businesses in joining the movement towards making your work place a healthier environment for customers and employees. Public Health can supply you with the necessary signage to show the public your business entryway is smoke-free and provide you with the support you need to implement this policy. For more information on the benefits of smoke free entryways please contact Bonnie Davies at 458-0380.

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miss colusa county by megan mena writer & contributor

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n June 4th Karla Girimonte, the reigning Miss Colusa County 2008, passed on her title. This year six contestants were vying for the crown.

However, unlike some pageants, the Miss Colusa County Pageant is not simply a beauty contest, but rather, a scholarship pageant where the contestants are judged not only on beauty of face and figure, but also on communication skills, visual poise, academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, and community involvement.

On top of all that, there is also a judged interview, resume and cover letter.

This year the winner of the Miss Colusa County title, a $1250 scholarship and the opportunity to represent Colusa County for a year, was Anastasia Rae Cristier. Brittani

Lauren Gomez was the first runner-up and the recipient of a $500 scholarship.

Miss Congeniality, an award chosen by the contestants, went to Victoria Margarita Lopez.

At the start of the pageant the ladies displayed their communication skills by each presenting a short biography. The ladies also each gave a short speech about a historical Colusa County building, such as the Colusa Theatre or Pierce High School, having some significance to them,.

Visual poise was displayed by a formal walk around the stage, as well as by the more revealing swimsuit walk. To end the program on a less serious note, the contestants performed a choreographed, un-judged dance to the song “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.”

Mini miss colusa county by megan mena writer & contributor

On June 3rd the Colusa County Fair hosted the 2009 Mini Miss Colusa County Pageant. Seven girls took the stage hoping all their weeks of hard work, practice, and dedication would earn the sparkling crown and sash. In the end, the glowing Carissa Anne Cabral earned the Mini Miss Colusa County title and the opportunity to represent Colusa County for the 20092010 year.

First Runner up was Shelen Scout Boyes, and the Friendship Award, the winner of which is decided by the contestants, was awarded to Ashley Danielle Bell.

At the start of the pageant, the girls, wearing cute sun dresses and cowboy boots, performed a fun dance to a song made famous by the popular Miley Ray Cyrus as “Hannah Montana.” Although the dancing portion of the pageant was not judged, it was a great demonstration of the country feel of Colusa County.

The girls were judged based on a personality interview, communication skills, talent, visual poise, and their onstage personalities. To show off their communication skills, each girl had to introduce herself to the audience, give a small bit of personal information, and describe a dream job. The talent portion of the competition was filled with exciting dances, fun songs, and even dog training!

For visual poise, each girl, wearing a beautiful gown and escorted by her father, made a circle around the stage, showing her good posture and best smile. The answers to fish-bowl questions, randomly asked of the contestants, and their overall performance during the pageant gave the judges a feel for the girls’ on-stage personalities.

The pageant is a fun, positive learning experience for all who participate and helps young girls blossom into confident and poised young women.

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•27,000 sq ft. facility including full gymnasium with volleyball and basketball courts •Beautiful six lanes heated swimming pool, for year

round use. Available for water play, lap swimming or just relaxing in the sun.

Full locker and shower facilities and towel service Men’s and Women’s dry saunas.

Weight room featuring Matrix Cardio and Circuit equipment, treadmills, exercise bikes, functional trainer and free weights.

One on One personal training and small group training Aqua Classes – Aqua aerobics and Aqua Yoga Exercise classes – Spin classes, Yoga & Yoga-lates Massage therapy, Body Wraps & Specialty Spa Services Full Smoothie and Espresso Bar and Lunch Menu available

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New members under 18 must have a parent co-signer and are required to attend one teen training session at $20.

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