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festival of lights three’s a charm!

December 18

Stagehands Christmas Production (Last Night)

December 20

Willow’s girl’s basketball alumni fundraiser

December 25 Christmas Day

Annual FREE Yuletide dinner

January 1

Grand Island Volunteer Firefighters New Year’s Day Breakfast

January 29

Knights of Columbus Cioppino Dinner More Information on Page 7

From our family to yours, the Staff at the Williams Pioneer Review would like to wish you all a

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Williams 4-H participates in the Williams Festival of Lights, held December 11, 2010. Photo By: Richard Lau.

t has become a tradition for Colusa County Citizens to come out to the third annual Festival of Lights held December 11, 2010. The beloved celebration is sponsored by the Citizens for a Better Williams.

At 6:30pm the Williams Elementary third grade classes sang Christmas carols under the big Christmas tree before the ‘big countdown’ to Christmas where the tree was lit in a warm glow of Christmas colors.

The weather held out this year for the third annual Williams Festival of Lights sponsored by the Citizens for a Better Williams. It is likely that the threat of rain discouraged a lot of parade entries, but those who braved the odds had a great time and stayed dry and put on quite a show. There

By: Lloyd green jr.

was approximately 20 entries.

Early in the evening the Williams Elementary Third Grade Classes sang Christmas carols before counting down to the lighting of the 30-foot-tall tree which stands in the center of town at the intersection of ‘E’ street and 7th Street.

Led by the Williams Fire Department fire engine, the parade made its way down 7th street, to ‘E’ street and ending at the Sacramento Valley Museum.

Winners included: The Williams Catholic Church took first place with a large replica of a manger scene with a live baby on board.

Louis Cairo’s took second place with their candy cane girls and their gingerbread house. Lastly, Morning Star Packing took third place with their replica of Santa’s sleigh pulling

large presents.

In addition to the parade float decorating contest, both businesses and residents participated in a home & business decorating contest. The business decorating contest was won

by Shear Class for their “Welcome to Who-ville” theme, and Angela & Keith Fulcher.

This year the Citizens for a Better Williams teamed up with the Williams Volunteer Firefighters Association and co-hosted the 88th Annual Firemen’s Ball. The event was held following the parade festivities at the Williams High School “Old Gym”. Decorated by the Citizens for a Better Williams, it was a true winter wonderland as approximately 100 guests rocked to the beats of the Fabulous DeVilles.

Cindy Who and the Grinch ride in from Shear Class. Photo By: Richard Lau.

Williams 3rd Grade Class sing Christmas Carols. Photo By: Richard Lau.

Santa in his motified Motorcycle Sleigh. Photo By: Richard Lau.

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EDITORS NOTE

The Williams Pioneer Review and Lloyd’s Print & Copy Center will be Closed: December 22-27th.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, December 28, 2010.

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at williams elementary school

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By: Sherrie taylor-vann

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he generosity of the staff at Williams Elementary School is once again shining through during this holiday season. On Wednesday, December 8th students and chaperones loaded up the bus after school was released for the

day, and headed up to the Walmart in Willows for a shopping spree.

Teachers, secretaries, principals, and bus drivers sponsored 28 students by giving their time and hard earned cash to buy these lucky children a winter coat, new shoes, clothes, and one toy to bring a little cheer to their lives. Additionally,

many family members of people on staff joined in the shopping fun by sponsoring children too.

“Things have been tight for everyone these days so we decided to give back to the children who need it the most in lieu of a staff gift exchange.” said Principal Mrs. Engrahm.

Everyone enjoyed the trip and the time with the children.

Their smiles of pure joy were thanks enough for all who participated, but the many children said thank you time and time again.

Treats for troops

WES third grade teachers Jennifer Martins, Jessica Stuivenberg, Sherrie TaylorVann, USPS Postmaster Cindy Jones, and Barbara Mayberry. Submitted Photo.

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pearheading a schoolwide “Treats for Troops” campaign at their school, Williams Elementary third grade teachers Jen Martins, Jessica Stuivenberg, Sherrie Taylor-Vann, and Barbara Mayberry mailed off

15 boxes of goodies and supplies last week.

This year the students adopted local serviceman Lance Corporal Francisco J. Sanchez, a 2009 graduate of Colusa High

School. The 18-year old marine was deployed to Afghanistan in November, and is the nephew of the district’s upper elementary school secretary, Lupe Villanueva.

The packages included 154 pounds of snacks, powdered drinks, clothing, blankets, books, and toiletries. Mayberry says donations from staff and the community helped to fill the boxes and paid for postage.

“We are very happy with the amount of supplies that we were able to send to Francisco.

He should be able to share many of the items with his fellow soldiers, and hopefully, we have helped to make the holiday season a little more comfortable for them.”

Serviceman Lance Corporal Francisco J. Sanchez.

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“My shopping buddy wanted such practical things.” noticed kindergarten teacher Craig Roper, “He was very budget conscious too!”

Some children were excited just to be able to have something that was not handed down from an older sibling or cousin.

Walmart join in the kindness by donating an additional $10 per child through individual gift cards. The people at Walmart were a great help in organizing the trip for the students and helped in any way possible.

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Ghost of Christmas Past By: Lloyd Green Jr editor & publisher The countdown to Christmas day has begun. The Christmas tree has been trimmed. The house is beautifully decorated, and the air is filled with a chill that entices us to cuddle by the fire drinking hot cocoa. Most of all, we are in the final days of 2010. What a ride has it been?

I could begin to list the many twists and turns; however that would be off the beaten path.

Christmas is finally here, quite honestly my favorite time of the year next to Halloween. Unfortunately, over the past couple of years I really haven’t been in the Christmas mood. I am not sure that the reason I lost my Christmas spirit because I am getting older or the perception from the family that all us kids are all ‘grown-up’ and Christmas is just another day. I long for the days when I was a kid again, waking up on Christmas morning peeking under the tree and seeing what Santa left in my stocking. The presents isn’t what I valued most, it was being with my family, all of us under one tree.

I sometimes wonder where it has gone. It has been over six years since my grandfather passed away and I can honestly say he was a big Christmas junkie, bigger than my dad! Although he really couldn’t decorate their house because of the snarls and dirty looks from my grandmother; but he had the Christmas sprit within him. He loved

coming to our house where my dad trimmed the house in lights, and gave his kind words of praise. He would light up as we opened their presents (that were supposedly left from Santa, but I knew better because why would Santa leave presents at their house? He knew where I lived [but I never let on]). Then it was time to play with our new gadgets or toys while the ‘grown-ups’ drank coffee and talked farmer politics. I can still hear those conversations in my head.

The day seemed to go fast, from one thing to the next to watching Christmas specials on TV, the next thing it was dinner time. Where we would all gather around the table and feast on a delicious meal. From the dinner table to the couch where we would all take a nap with our full bellies, and chuckle at the way my papa’s stomach strained the buttons on this western ‘snap’ button shirt.

Our lives are full of ciaos these days, my mother working her job, taking care of her father (Grandpa ‘Bumps’), and my dad’s mom (grandmother ‘Mimi’) who happens to live with them. I can’t imagine what it is like for them to live with my grandmother (actually I can and I only lasted ten days). I love her to death but she isn’t the easiest person to live with. I commend my mother and father for having the nerves of steal and for giving up a part of their life to take care of her.

As much as she wants and was used to solitude, it just isn’t an option and

they graciously took her in to their home. It has almost been two years and they are slowly adjusting to the living conditions.

So this year, I hope we can try to spark back up that Christmas spirit.

Even if there isn’t any presents under the tree, or any Christmas specials on the TV. I finally want to be able to answer my question, and prayer ‘can it be done’?

2010 was a big year for me. My company Lloyd’s Print & Copy Center decided to make a big move to the town of Williams. I can honestly say, I was frightened, many sleepless nights and countless thoughts ran through my mind. I mean, where I was, is the place to be right? It’s the heart of the county.

Everyone has to come to Colusa.

Thoughts of failure with crowds standing around me pointing their accusing fingers laughing passed through my mind. I was terrified. A piece of me however said, “just took the leap”. If I was going to do it then I better do it now.

In less than five hours, eight car loads and two trailer loads Lloyd’s Print & Copy Center moved into its new home in Williams. The first day back in business was a bit odd.

I remember waking up that morning with the feeling that I had to drive to Colusa, but I quickly came to my senses and drove down the street.

Within a few moments, business was up in running like we never moved.

Williams, is a town that opened its arms to me. The community

I know, Write?

It’s all relative

By: Nikki Hancock Columnist The holidays always make me think a lot about relationships and what it means to be a family. Gone are the black and white picture-perfect days of the Cleaver’s and such.

Families today come in all shapes and sizes, with so many different backgrounds and stories that it can be one of the most interesting ways to start a conversation with a new acquantance – “What’s your family like?” Or “How many brothers and sisters do you have?” And the evermore-common “Are your parents still married?”

What about you, who makes up your family? Is it large, small, extended, close-knit? Do you look the same or wildly different? Do you argue, get along, laugh together? If there’s anything I’ve learned about families (and people in general) its that there’s no standard for “normal.” That and everybody’s got a little crazy in their family!

The most important thing that I know about family, the most

poignant truth of all, is that it doesn’t take blood relation to make a family.

Some of the closest members of my family aren’t technically related to me at all. I have a cousin by marriage that is actually now divorced out of my family tree on any technical terms, but he is one of the biggest supporters I’ve ever had in my life.

There are times I’m not sure I’d have made it through without him.

In fact, I learned a lot about how to treat family from this member of my extended family that in reality, never had to treat me like family at all.

I also have a friend - my best friend since kindergarten - that I would have to say is more of a sister than anything else. We fight, we make up, and we don’t always agree, but the bond we share is far greater than any I have with cousins or family members that I may see once a year on a holiday, if that. She and I know what each other is going to say before we say it and know what “I’m fine” really means. We spend the holidays together and always have.

And most importantly, we would be there for each other no matter what

the circumstance. That is true family to me.

Over the years, the size of my family has dwindled considerably.

We have lost more than our fair share of family members, almost all of them to cancer. I have only one living blood grandparent and we haven’t had new grandkids in the family in a few years. But one thing that I remember most about growing up is that no matter the amount of “family” that we had at the table, we always had a full table. There seemed to always be someone at the holiday dinner table that wasn’t even related but that was treated as if they were. Sometimes it was the only holiday they ever came for, other times it became a tradition to have them there and wouldn’t feel right without them. Regardless of the reason or the legnth of stay, I learned early on that it doesn’t matter where someone came from, if they treat you like family, they are.

Who will be joining your family this holiday season?

Nikki Hancock may be reached at nhancockreporter@yahoo.com.

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has made me feel welcomed.

Although, I do have family ties in the community, I am not a Williams native and it doesn’t seem to matter.

Living in Williams feels like home; more so than my own hometown.

Williams is small community that is full of potential for a prospering commerce, and is able to keep its small-town feel where one can walk the streets and be at home.

I would like to publically thank Pat Ash, a huge mentor and confidant that has introduced me to many community members and has been a major supporter of me and my company. It is funny how I never really knew Pat until just a few years ago, when two separate events in our lives caused us to merge and develop a friendship. “Upward and onward” said Pat, and it has become a motto in my life.

A few months ago the publisher and owner of this paper was faced with a tough discussion in her life to relocate her family due to a promotion of her husband’s position within his company.

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Content submitted may be reprinted and acknowledged without consent unless specifically requested. We are not responsible for any errors, omissions or representations contained in the articles, letters, etc. within these pages.

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Ghost of Christmas Past (continued) Andrea and I were good friends and business associates for the couple of years. I helped with the layout and composition of the paper in addition was the director of advertising and graphics. We spoke about the fate of the paper and what is to come of the very near future. It was then decided that I would purchase the publication from her and publish it under my company Datamind XP Productions the parent company to Lloyd’s Print & Copy Center.

The Williams Pioneer Review is a news publication that is widely read through the county. It provides a family friendly news source for free, so that everyone can enjoy and be informed. With the new owner ship I promised Andrea that I would keep the publication family friendly. I developed a mission that we would publish more political and controversial news, but only if we can report both sides in a bias free manner.

Over the past couple of months it has been a real learning experience.

There have been times I have thought “what did I get myself into”, and other times it has been very rewarding; but I have to confess I am not only doing this paper for me. I am doing this paper for the community, the same community that I was born and raised, Colusa County. I can remember as a child participating in various activities and how exciting it was to go get the local paper and see my face and story about my accomplishment.

I almost forgot how it felt, until recently we published a story about an individual and they phoned me to thank me for publishing their story and how much it meant to them. It was then I realized that this is why I became the publisher of the Williams Pioneer Review. It is “About the Community… For the Community”.

2011 is a new year, and a new year comes many changes. As the Williams Pioneer Review continues to grow you will see changes, some ‘big’ and some small. None the less, the changes will make the paper better and will make it a valuable news source within the community.

Because we are community newspaper, we value your opinion and if you have any thoughts, suggestions, or you would like to contribute please feel free to contact me.

Thank you all for your continued support and I look forward to many more editions, and volumes to come.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Tails from the Collie

It has been a while since I wrote about Bailey my now five month old Border Collie pup. She is quite the character, love ball, and brat at the same time. Because she is still in the puppy stage, it is often difficult for me to bring her to work with my busy schedule from time to time and I have to leave her home, alone. Well this seemed like a great idea as I don’t have much for her to get into… Yeah Right… I could almost sing a Christmas carol to ’12 days of Christmas’ but in ‘what bailey chewed up’. So here it goes: 1 TV cord, 2 chewed lamp cord, 3 couch cushions, 4 old books, 5 times though the garbage, 6 dvd’s, 7 items of clothing, 8 rolls of toilet paper, 9 pieces of furniture, 10 important papers, 11 pieces of trim, and 12 dollars. Yep.. That’s baileys song.

Anyhow; I know it wasn’t a good idea and I have to say thankfully she was never hurt as a compulsive part of me made sure that many of the items were unplugged before I left the house ‘just in case’.

On the sweeter side, it’s hard to stay upset at her for long. She longs for attention, no matter how much you give her. Now I know why when I when I would tell people that I have a border collie the average response was ‘oh, they need lots of attention’.

The funniest thing is in the morning, she is a great sleeper and sleeps right on thought the night without any ‘bathroom’ calls at 3am. But when she wakes up, she lightly taps me on my back or shoulder to wake me up.

It’s a kind and gentle tap like “wake up”. Sometimes I will roll over and say “ten more minutes” and she lays back down and probably more or less than 10 minutes she does it again and up I get and take her outside.

I am working on getting the yard fixed up so she can have free reign of it instead of the house.

The chewing incidents seemed to slow as all of her adult teeth have just about come in and she doesn’t find the need to actively chew on something. However, time to time, I will find something new. She has just about finished up her shots and is almost completely healed from her spay surgery; I believe 2011 will be the year where bailey will help me get into shape; or from what I have heard… Whip me into shape. Until next time….

Letter to the Editor Hello All, First of all, I would like to thank you. With the help of all of you and your contacts, Brandon has let me know that most needs have now been met. I am going to verify tonight but I believe all they need is some pillows, sheets and blankets (I will find out numbers tonight also).

I do appreciate that many of you have sent items directly to Brandon and his unit. They are currently receiving more packages daily than they can efficiently handle, therefore we are now asking that any additional items collected be sent to either: Tri County Blue Star Moms, 1550 Messina Drive, Yuba City, CA 95993 (this organization ships items to our troops year round) Impact Life in Colusa County, 541 Fremont St., Colusa, CA 95932 (through end of year at which time all items will be forwarded to Blue Star Moms) From there we will send out as 4-10th Mountain or other deployed

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units need. As you can imagine, the bases do not have space to store excess items. Tri County Blue Star Moms has the capability to store and sort these items as well as updated knowledge to the needs of the units of local soldiers.

This has been an incredible experience for Brandon, myself and my family. We never imagined how many people would be touched by this. My wish, more than anything, is for all of them to come home. I know that’s not possible at this time. Thank you just isn’t a big enough word. I am honored to be a part of this, honored to have come in contact with so many amazing people and organizations.

Please share with your contacts as it is through you all that this has been such a huge success. I will keep you updated.

Have a blessed holiday season, Cindy Dillard

annual farm show Breakfast returns

he annual Colusa Farm Show Breakfast hosted by alumni of the CSU, Chico College of Agriculture, California Agricultural Leadership Foundation and Alpha Gamma Rho will be at the Colusa Farm Show again this year. This is the 9th annual breakfast, and it will take place Saint Bernadette’s Hall, 745 Ware Street, conveniently located directly behind the Colusa Farm Show grounds.

California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger is this year’s guest speaker. A third-generation farmer, Wenger farms almonds and walnuts on the family farm in Modesto, which includes property purchased by his grandfather in 1910. He is an alumnus of Modesto Junior College and Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and was a fellow in Class 17 of the California

Agricultural Leadership Program.

Wenger was elected president of the California Farm Bureau Federation in December 2009.

Proceeds from the breakfast support California Agricultural Leadership Foundation Fellowships as well as Chico State Ag Alumni scholarships and academic needs.

If you are unable to attend but would like to support these programs, checks may be made payable to California Ag Leadership Foundation and sent to CSU, Chico Farm, and 311 Nicholas C. Schouten Lane, Chico, CA 95928.

Tickets for the breakfast are $25.

While tickets are available at the door, an RSVP to the CSU, Chico Farm at 530-898-6343 on or before Wednesday, January 26, 2011 will assist with planning.

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he North Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NVHCC) will have an installation ceremony formally swearing in its new officers on 12/09/10 at 6:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the NVHCC offices, located on 330 9th Street, Marysville, CA 95901. The new executive committee and officers are as follows; Adrian Lopez, President.

Margaret Fernandez, Vice-President.

Jack Levine, Treasurer. Toni Fresquez, Secretary. Angel Diaz, Immediate Past President The community is invited to attend this event which will also recognize former officers and board members.

Immediately after the ceremony there will be a networking reception for community members to interact with one another and get to know the NVHCC and its membership. If you are interested in attending this event please rsvp to Luis Barrera at luis@ luisbarrera.com by close of business 12/08/10.

The NVHCC was founded in 2008 and is dedicated to working with all members of the community to increase the economic advancement of Hispanic owned businesses in the North Central Valley Region of California. For more information on the NVHCC please visit our website at www.nvhcc.org.

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Colusa Daily Sun 12/11/1911

WILLIAMS SCHOOL PLEASES HYATT

Using the new Williams High School as an example of what can be accomplished by the smaller towns in the way of providing handsome and suitable quarters for high school students, State Superintendant of Public Instruction, Hyatt has commenced a campaign towards interesting all smaller communities of the state where high school buildings have not been erected.

Superintendant Hyatt recently attended the formal opening of the new Williams High School, which is a handsome building erected at a cost of $20,000. He declares it is a great credit to a community the size of Williams, which formerly housed high school students in a portion of the grammar school similar to many communities in the state.

Hyatt received photographs of the Williams School and will send it to towns and small cities in the state as an example of what may be secured with a little effort.

Williams Farmer 12/12/1941

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR JOHN WALLACE HELD THURSDAY

At two o’clock yesterday afternoon, funeral services were held for John William Wallace, 88 highly respected pioneer resident of Williams, who passed away quietly late Tuesday afternoon at the home of his daughter Mrs. Catherine Gray, with whom he made his home.

A native of California, Mr. Wallace was born in Napa on September 27, 1873. He married on Feb. 5th to Miss Nellie O’Brain of Colusa, who passed away in Williams on Sept. 12, 1925. Eleven children were born to that union, eight of whom survive.

A resident of Williams for 68 years, Mr. Wallace was well and favorably known throughout the county.

Devoted to his large family, he was a good provider, a man of integrity and honor with a genial and kindly nature and a delightful sense of humor. He had many friends who will miss ready smile and wit. The number of friends attending the last rites and the many beautiful floral offerings testify to the esteem in which he was held in this vicinity.

Surviving him are the following children: John Wallace of the U. S. Navy; Frank Walace of Redding; Ward Wallace of Colusa, Grover and Mahlion Wallace of Williams; Mrs. Irene Tallman and Mrs. Catherine Gray of Williams; and Mrs. Nellie Saunders of Oakland.

Brothers and sisters surviving are Fred Wallace of Hawthorne, Nevada; Theo Wallace and Lida Hildreth of Williams. There are also twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

BLACK OUT ORDERS FOR WILLIAMS TO EVERY CITIZEN

The Civilian Defense Council says to you that your life and lives of others may depend upon swift

obedience to these instructions: maneuvers.

Not until the machine gun CUT THIS OUT AND SAVE IT. BLACK OUT SIGNAL-Three bullets started ripping through our long blasts on the Williams Fire neighboring houses and people were Department Siren spaced one being hit and killed- not until we minute apart, repeated after a five looked at the plane so close that we could see the rising suns painted on minute interval.

If you are at home when this the wings, did we realize we were being attacked. Our alarm sounds, stay there. house was not hit Extinguish all lights, both thank God and inside and out.

Wait none of us were calmly and patiently for hurt. the all clear signal.

Others were Your house or not so fortunate, apartment is the safest but if I told you place to be. what all I saw right If the alarm catches you here in Wahiawa it in the street, fine suitable probably would be shelter away from flying censored anyway. glass.

But you If you are in your probably have a car, pull to the curb and good idea as to extinguish lights. In the what machine event of actual bombing, guns in the hands abandon your car for PAT ASH Contributor of a ruthless foe shelter.

Sacramento Valley Museum like the Japanese Above all keep your can do to innocent, cool. The enemy wants and unsuspecting you to run into the streets, create defenseless a mob, and start a panic. Don’t do civilians.

Our aviators were magnificent as it.

Never leave your house, day or you probably read in a much more night without making sure that all graphic style than I command. If the darn Japanese had any fortitude or lights are out.

The ALL CLEAR signal will be equipment they probably wouldn’t one long blast of the siren. If you have stopped when they did. are in doubt about the all clear When our planes did get in the signal look to see if the street lights air the picture changed immediately.

There didn’t seem to be so many are turned on.

American planes up either-enough B. McMartin, Mayor and Chairman of the however. They chased the yellow Civil Defense Council of the City of bellied Japanese and pounced upon them like ducks on June Bugs. I Williams never at any time saw a fight equal

in numbers. It was always one Contributor’s Note: The following letter has been editied from against three to five Japanese. Nor its orignial version. The editorial printed did I see the enemy do anything but within does not reflect the personal views of run with all the speed they could the contributor or the publisher. Reprinted for get out of their lousy crates. One particular fight I saw from start to historical educational purposes. finish was one American on the tail

of three enemy aircraft. Our plane Williams Farmer was so much faster that the pilot 12/26/1941 BILL CARPENTER TELLS OF kept cutting the gun to prevent overrunning his quarry. He apparently PEARL HARBOR ATTACK The Following appears the most was after the middle plane which interesting and vivid description of was fleeing at a terrific speed at the recent attack on the Hawaiian about a 10 degree angle earthward.

Islands, as written by one our When almost above I saw blasts of tracers pierce the Japanese former local boys, Bill Carpenter who resides five plane which began to pour smoke miles from Pearl Harbor. Some immediately. It went away and concern was felt by relatives here plunged into our pineapple fields and the recent letter brought much nearby. happiness.

So interesting and The two Japanese inside, I optimistic was the tone of the letter might add, will never again kill that the Farmer asked permission defenseless civilians nor bomb to print its contents that all of our American defense.

I’ve always believed that readers might enjoy.

America can lick the world if it ever became necessary and after Wahiawa, Dec. 14 1941 what I saw last Sunday I am firmly Dear Folks, Just a week ago today, at about convinced of it. Never have you this time, hell broke loose in the seen or heard of such courage and sky above and all about us. It was ability, not to mention the wonderful around 8:00 in the morning just equipment our fliers and country when people were rolling over in have. What damage was done was their beds to enjoy that extra rest because of the surprise element and we get on Sundays. Suddenly the the deceitful and cowardly way in drone of strange sounding planes which it was carried out. were heard which quickly grew into When it came to fight, our forces were perfect and far superior in a deafening roar.

Terrific explosions followed. every way.

There was no confusion nor has So far there have been no more raids, there been any since. People mainly but we still blackout daily. Everyone thought the army was practicing. has cooperated wonderfully and Even when the smoke billowed up reconstruction is in full swing. from Wheeler Field which is a mile We have had 3 evacuees from air line from our neighborhood, we Schofield Barracks since the thought it was more practice or outbreak-2 women and a three week old baby. I don’t know when

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the army will let them return. I went to Honolulu and gave blood yesterday as have hundreds of others. A wonderful spirit prevails among civilians and military forces alike. We all stand blackout patrols (civilians) nightly and work like hell during the day. We don’t mind the darkness because we can all go to sleep whenever we can.

I can imagine the pacifists sing a different tuned these days as do the people who condemned the President for various acts in the past. I wonder if I’d be writing this letter today if F. D. R. hadn’t had the courage and foresight to push the armament of this country the way he has for the past 18 months.

If this happened a year and a half ago the story might have been a very different one –a much sadder one. I haven’t wired you of our personal safety before; because I wanted to be sure I knew that it would be reasonably permanent. Now that they have run off and given us this time in which to get set in, I think they never will show themselves around these parts again. Perhaps Germany and Italy will maker it a little tougher but not much.

I could tell you much more about our home guard and the F. B. I. rounding up suspects and local conditions, but that is a very long story. The Japanese here are very unhappy and very afraid. Not that they are all loyal to Japan-on the contrary- I believe in and trust most of them as good and loyal Americans. They are proving it daily. Many are not of course, but woe is the Japanese that is caught.

This all probably sounds strange and far away to you folks, but had you been here and had seen what I saw you would hate the Japanese government with all your soul and have a feeling in your hearts for your own government, people, country and flag, such as you have never felt before.

I personally feel out of place raising pineapples and if I can do anything about it without causing my family to suffer unduly I shall.

God Bless America-Keep Them Flying and Remember Pearl Harbor.

Aloha, William B. Carpenter P. S. Our food is rationed as is our gasoline, but we are not uncomfortable. It’s no fun by any means, but we will win out in the end and everyone is glad to sacrifice.

MISS AUGUSTA FOUCH WITH RED CROSS IN HONOLULU

Anxiety has again been dispelled from the hearts of the family and friends f Miss Augusta Fouch in Honolulu. A letter was received the first of the week by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Fouch, stating that she was busily engaged in work for the American Red Cross.

She is serving as secretary to the man in charge in the Evacuation Department at the University of Hawaii.

Interested friends will be happy to her of her continued safety and her splendid service in Hawaii.

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December 18, 2010 - January 8, 2011

virginia read community read project

Spectators watch the “Musical Mark Twain.” at the 2010 Community Read Project.

Submitted Photo.

By: Elizabeth kalfsbeek

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fter the success of the maiden Virginia Yerxa Community Read project last year, the committee has recently announced “Moby-Dick” by Herman Melville as the book selection for 2011.

A “Community Read” is a project that draws members of a community around the same literary work. The selected title becomes a common thread connecting the people who choose to read the novel.

“I’m not sure what Virginia would think of ‘Moby-Dick’ specifically, but I know she would be delighted that a program bearing her name and focused on reading and literacy is moving out of its infancy and into its second year,” said Elizabeth Yerxa, VYCR co-founder and committee secretary, of her late mother-in-law.

Last year’s selection was Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” which culminated with a riverfront picnic with Twain impersonator and scholar, McAvoy Layne, serenaded by Colusa native Gordy Ohliger, the “Banjo-ologist,” as well as theatrical performances.

“We accepted numerous suggestions since last May, and in the past several months, the committee reviewed the list repeatedly,” Yerxa said. “We tried to focus on a title that would be approachable by a diverse group of readers, with abridged versions for younger readers;

widely accepted as ‘fine literature’; and a title that has enough depth, adventure, and variety of universal themes to capture the imaginations of our readers for a year-long project such as ours.”

Book clubs, students, businesses and individuals are encouraged to read, or re-read, the classic tale during the next several months.

Celebratory events for the whole community are in the planning stages for Melville’s “Moby-Dick” next spring. The VYCR committee has been in touch with a Melville scholar and has approached the Colusa Theater about the possibility of showing the Gregory Peck version of “Moby-Dick” in the spring.

The VYCR was founded in the fall of 2009 by family and friends of Virginia Wilson Yerxa, a beloved and vital member of the Colusa community for more than 60 years.

Virginia’s efforts during her 25year stint on the Colusa Unified School Board especially encouraged Colusa’s Book-in-Common project to be a living tribute to her endeavors.

During her time on the school board, Virginia pushed for higher reading skills, and higher educational goals, so that all of the children of Colusa would have the opportunity to enter colleges, or have the skills they would need later in life. Central to her purpose was for children to simply enjoy learning. In 2002, Virginia was awarded the Golden Apple for her lifetime of service to the schools and school children.

“Community Reads” have become increasingly popular around the country since Seattle librarian, Nancy Pearl, introduced “If All Seattle Read the Same Book” project in 1998. Colusa County took a page from these “One Book” projects in the form of the Virginia Yerxa Community Read organization, which received an abundance of positive feedback since last year.

One local teacher wrote, “The VYCR is a wonderful addition to our community. I hope to have my class involved more this coming year. The message the group is sending is important and I am glad to participate in any way I can.”

“Reading is essential,” said VYCR co-founder and committee president Roberta James after the project’s inauguration last year. “The bookin-common project is a nice way to get our community together and promote reading. Doing it in honor of Virginia (Yerxa) really gave me my fire to do this. It’s a lovely way to pay tribute to a woman who was such an advocate for literacy and such a beloved member of the community.”

“Many, many readers told us they would never have read (or reread) ‘Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ if it weren’t for our community read,” Yerxa said.

According to Yerxa, there are many individuals working in a variety of ways to bring the Virginia Read to the community. Central to

the efforts are family and friends of Virginia Wilson Yerxa, Friends of the Library, and the Colusa County Free Library.

“In addition to these participants are the readers in our community, whose involvement promotes the enjoyment of reading and supports the VYCR vision,” Yerxa said.

Besides committee members Yerxa and James, Diane Vafis is treasurer and Marilyn Davison is publicist.

It is not necessary to read the book to enjoy the celebratory events in the spring. Attending the events may inspire other book clubs, classrooms, businesses or families to read “Moby-Dick.”

“We hope that (Virginia’s) generous spirit, love of community, and sense of adventure live on in this book-in-common experience,” stated the Committee’s Web site.

“Moby-Dick” is available at all branches of the Colusa County libraries and at the Colusa school libraries. Abridged copies of the book and related titles for younger readers are also available. New books may be purchased at Davison Drug and Stationery and used copies may be found at The Bookworm, both located in Colusa.

More information about upcoming events and the 2011 “Virginia Read” will be coming available on the website:www.virginiaread.net.

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Maxwell elementary held annual spelling bee submitted to the WPR

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n Friday December 3, 2010, Maxwell Elementary held their annual Spelling Bee contest. Grades 4th through 6th participated in this event. Each class held their own in-class spelling bee to determine what 3 contestants would compete for the chance to be in the California Central Valley Spelling Bee. Fourth grade candidates were: Cristofer Herbst, Alecia Adamik and

Natalie Wilson.

Fifth grade candidates were: Brenda Cano, Nick Wilson and Gina Jenkins. Sixth grade candidates were: Wyatt Perry, Hailey Traynham, Donnie Manson and last years winner Mallory Mathis.

Each grade level

Assistant Principal Becky Vankleek, Mallory Mathis and PTO President Cheri Azevdo. Submitted Photo.

competed amongst themselves until a final winner arose, grade level winners were: Natalie Wilson, Brenda Cano and Mallory Mathis.

The final round was very competitive between the three different grade levels but Mallory Mathis found herself as the

2010 Maxwell Spelling Bee Champ.

Mallory will attend the California Central Valley Spelling Bee held Saturday, January 22, 2011. The highest-scoring spellers will advance to the March 2, 2011 oral competition. The winner of the oral competition will represent the area at the 2010 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. Good Luck Mallory!!!

yccd board of trustees swears in new board members and elects new chair submitted to the WPR A swearing in ceremony for new Trustees was conducted at Wednesday’s Board meeting, thus formally installing three new members to the YCCD Board of Trustees. The three new Trustees, all of whom won election to the Board in November, are Trustees Jim Kennedy, Gary Sandy and David Wheeler Mr. Jim Kennedy will represent Trustee Area I, which consists of all of Yuba County, a small portion of Butte County in the Marysville Joint Unified School District, and the city of Live Oak in Sutter County. Mr. Kennedy has lived in Yuba County for 32 years and served as Treasurer and Tax Collector of Yuba County for 30 years, retiring in 2009. He was awarded the Outstanding Treasurer of the United States by the National Association of Counties in 1996. He holds an Associate of Arts Degree from Cabrillo College in Aptos and a Bachelor of Science Degree from San Jose State College.

Trustee Kennedy is a Director and immediate Past Chair for FremontRideout Health Group, Director and Past Chair of Sierra Central Credit Union, Treasurer and Past Chair of Peach Tree Clinic, Member and Founder of Emergency Food and Shelter Board for Yuba and Sutter Counties, and is also the Yuba-Sutter United Way Pedro Award recipient for 2008. Mr. Kennedy resides in Browns Valley with his wife, Wendy, who is a school nurse in Yuba County, and they have four children and eight grandchildren.

Mr. Gary Sandy will represent Trustee Area III, which consists of the Esparto Unified School District and the Woodland Joint Unified School District in Yolo County as

well as the Pierce Joint Unified School District and Colusa Unified School District in Colusa County.

Mr. Sandy grew up in Vacaville and has lived in Woodland for the past 23 years. He attended Sonoma State University where he graduated "With Distinction."

Following graduation he was awarded a Coro Foundation Fellowship in Public Affairs. He holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Development from the University of San Francisco and is a graduate of the UC Davis Executive program.

Trustee Sandy works for the University of California, Davis, as Director of Local Government Relations. He served on the Woodland City Council from 1989 - 1996 and as Mayor from 19941996. He has also served on the Yolo County Fair Board, and presently sits on the boards of the Yolo County Visitors Bureau and the Yolo Basin Foundation. Mr. Sandy is married to Mary Vixie Sandy. The couple has three children.

Mr. David Wheeler will represent Trustee Area II, which consists of all of Sutter County except the city of Live Oak, and a small portion of Placer County in the East Nicolaus Joint Union High School District.

Before retiring, Mr. Wheeler worked at Yuba College since 1976 as Professor of the Theatre Arts Program. Mr. Wheeler holds an Associate of Arts Degree from Yuba College, and Bachelors and Masters Degrees from San Francisco State University. Mr. Wheeler has also worked at the San Francisco Opera, the Walnut Creek Regional Arts Center, the Berkeley Repertory Theatre and the Drama Studio in London. Trustee Wheeler is also a member of the British Society of Stage Combat Directors.

Also at Wednesday’s Board

meeting, Trustee Xavier Tafoya was selected as the new Chair of the Yuba Community College District (YCCD) Board of Trustees.

A unanimous vote at yesterday’s Board meeting brought Mr. Tafoya to the position held over the past year by Trustee Jim Buchan. This is Trustee Tafoya's second election to the Chair position, having served in that role previously in 2004. Mr. Tafoya represents Trustee Area III and was first elected to the YCCD Board of Trustees in 2000. His current term expires in 2012.

“I am truly honored to be selected by my peers to serve as Board Chair for the upcoming year,” Trustee Tafoya said. “This is an exciting time to be Board Chair as we have an influx of new board members who I strongly believe will bring new talents and skill sets to

an already high performing board.

I look forward to the things we will accomplish over the next year.”

The YCCD Board of Trustees also unanimously elected Trustee Brent Hastey as Vice-Chair and Trustee Jim Kennedy as Board Clerk. Both Trustees Hastey and Kennedy represent Trustee Area I. The Yuba Community College District spans eight counties and nearly 4,200 square miles of territory in rural, north-central California.

It has colleges in Marysville and Woodland, an educational center in Clearlake, and will be adding outreach facilities in Sutter and Colusa Counties as part of the Measure J facilities bond. For more information about YCCD please visit our website at www.yccd.edu.

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December 18, 2010 - January 8, 2011

beautifying williams elementary school

By: Sherrie Taylor-vann New murals are a stunning change to Williams Elementary School thanks to the

Busy Bee Parent Club. The parents hired Julie Hadden of Marysville to paint several charming murals around the school campus. Most artists sign their works, but now Mrs. Hadden. “When I paint a mural it is not about me. It is about doing something for others. “ Mrs. Hadden truly enjoys her work and she made these murals special by inviting students to sign their names on the wall before she started to paint so they would always be a part of the elementary school.

The project began last year with painting of the school mascot with the American flag where the children gather for the weekly flag salute and award ceremony. Over the summer Mrs. Hadden added several more paintings to greet the children when they returned to school for the new school

year. There are two friendly bees buzzing around brightly colored flowers welcoming the students as they arrive to school each day. Near the office, Mrs. Hadden also painted a mural of the Distinguished School emblem to celebrate the accomplishments of the student, teachers, and staff. The mural project was wrapped up with one more original creation by Mrs. Hadden. The design was inspire by the book, “Have You Filled a Bucket Today” by Carol McClouds. It reminds the children to be kind to each other all the time.

The elementary school truly appreciates the efforts of Julie Hadden and Busy Bee Parent Club.

They have made our school look even better!

field of dreams hosts inaugural veteran appreciation hunt

By: Elizabeth kalfsbeek

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ield of Dreams founder Tom Dermody, of Colusa, recently co-hosted an inaugural Veteran Appreciation Hunt in Colorado to show gratitude to soldiers having served from World War II through the present conflicts.

Three veteran marines were chosen to participate in the event: Ron Walden, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Yuba City chapter who served in Vietnam; Harold McCarty, a member of the American Legion chapter in Maxwell, who also served in Vietnam and Jason Finch of South Carolina, who served in Afghanistan. All three soldiers spent time overseas and suffered severe injuries during combat.

“It went really well,” said event co-host Patrick Faast of Pack String Ranch Outfitters LLC in Colorado, where the hunt took place. “Our three

honorable veterans each harvested beautiful, mature mountain mule deer and they all did it on opening day.”

With the exception of airfare, the hunting expedition, including processing the meat and taxidermy, was provided at no charge to the participants due to the support and donations from various local outdoor organizations, area businesses and community fundraising. Southwest Airlines even waived the extra baggage fee for the veterans to carry on the meat.

“It was very exciting to see these three veterans hunt and harvest what they consider to be trophies of a lifetime,” Faast said. “They were thrilled with their hunt and expressed great appreciation for all those who helped to make it happen.”

But, according to Dermody, it is he and other organizers who felt great thankfulness for what these soldiers have done for the country.

“To me, it’s an honor to be in their

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presence,” Dermody said. “This is a way for them to feel appreciated.

We want the veterans to come back and not only feel comfortable in our everyday society, but also to live productive lives. The main goal is just to say to them, ‘thank you, so much.’”

The soldiers were guided by three distinguished veterans: John Knipe (23 years), David Krupp (23 years) and Chas Sekelsky (5 years), as well as Faast, Dermody and his son Matt Dermody and John Montelli.

Dermody established “Field of Dreams” 10 years ago as a way to provide an outlet for children with special needs and their families to enjoy a "day off" in the country.

The 11th annual event is set to take place the weekend of May 13, 2011.

Children who wish to participate are encouraged to contact Dermody at the e-mail address below.

Since its inception, Field of Dreams has since branched out with two additional events specifically for veterans. Two years ago Dermody, in conjunction with Field of Dreams, accompanied a Purple Heart Outdoor Tour program, a series of group hunts, fishing trips and other outdoors sporting events organized exclusively for military service members of all branches of the service who have served in the Global War On Terrorism combat

operations since Sept. 11, 2001.

“When the Vietnam vets came home, they didn’t receive the welcome that soldiers do now,” Dermody said about the inspiration to launch the Veteran Appreciation Hunt. “They were treated horribly.

So, we decided since we had the time and the support, we wanted to create an event that would recognize the veterans from World War II to today.”

Planning for all three events (Field of Dreams in May, Purple Heart Tour in August and Veteran Appreciation Hunt in November) is now underway. Interested participants are encouraged to contact Dermody by e-mail.

“This event reminded me of how proud I am to be an American, and how proud I am of America,” Faast said. “America has matured a great deal since (the Vietnam war).

Many who disapprove of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have been able to express great appreciation for our soldiers, even though they do not support the war. Isn’t it great that it’s not too late to show Vietnam veterans that we appreciate them?

We appreciate all veterans past and present.”

For more information, or to contact Dermody, e-mail him at: tdermody@frontiernet.net.

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a COMMUNITY BRIEFS b CAtholiC ChurCh of the Annunciation 627 8th Street Williams “Meet & Greet Coffee Club” Every Third Sunday of the Month after 9:30 a.m. Mass Join us for refreshments and conversation • WilliAMS CoMMunitY Center ASSoCiAtion ACtiVitieS Veteran’s Hall. 9th & ‘C’ Street.

Williams, CA. MONDAY NIGHT BINGO: Everyone Welcome!Early Bird Games Starting Time at 6:00 P.M. Regular Games Begin at 6:30 P.M. WE WILL NOT BE PLAYING ON 5TH MONDAYS THIS YEAR0.

Refreshments Available at Reasonable Prices, Home Made Desserts. There will be no BINGO in the Month of December! See you all next year! Game Day: No Game day in the month of December! See you January 19, 2011!

Movie Day: No Movie day in the months of November or December!

See you January 26, 2011! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! • 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.

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arbuckle revitalization committee Become involved in your community.

The month ARC Meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of every month at the ARC /APRD office 309 5th Street, Arbuckle.

• Master Gardener Applications are Available The Colusa County Master Gardener program is now accepting applications for the 2011 class starting in January.

Master Gardeners are volunteers that provide public education in home gardening and basic horticulture. While the intent of the program is to provide service at little or no cost to the public, there is a fee of $150 for training new volunteers. For more information, pick up an application at the UCCE office (100 Sunrise Blvd., Ste E, Colusa) or the Farm Bureau office (530 Market St., Colusa) or any Master Gardener event. Applications are also available on-line at http://cecolusa.ucdavis.edu

The Citizens for a Better Williams is co-sponsoring this year and it is amazing! The Dance will follow the light parade on December 11th and will go until 1am! Must be 21 to attend. Tickets can be purchased from a Williams Fire Fighter, Shear Class or any CBW Board Member. Cost is $10 per person.

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Free annual Yuletide dinner The free annual Yuletide dinner will be held at 2 p.m. Dec. 25 at the Senior Nutrition Center, 901 Parkhill St., Colusa.

Countywide transportation available for those able to travel, but have no transportation. Countywide Meals on Wheels will deliver for those unable to travel.

sac river cast iron cookers Sac River Cast Iron Cookers will be sponsoring their annual Winter Camp Cook Off Saturday, January 15, 2011 in the beef barn at the Colusa County Fairgrounds. Contestants may register in advance by mailing their name, phone number and address with $10/ pot entry fee to Liz Dawley, 1285 Hwy 45, Glenn, CA 95943 or phone 530701-1445. Awards will be determined by the public as Taster’s Choice. Tasting is 12:00-1:00. Tasting fee is $5.00 per person.

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MAke A differenCe in Your CoMMunitY The citizens for a better Williams hold meetings the 4th Thursday of every month beginning at 6:00pm. meetings are held at the Williams City Hall, everyone is welcome!!

Colusa grief support offered McNary-Moore Funeral Service of Colusa sponsors a free grief support group at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Trinity United Methodist Church, 511 Oak St., Colusa. For information, 458-2111.

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PACifiC flYWAY QuilterS The county’s quilt guild. monthly meetings will be held the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Meeting starts at 7:00pm located at the Colusa Masonic Hall 311- 5th street.

Knights of columbus council #14112 4th Annual cioppino dinner The Knight of Columbus (Maxwell, Williams, Arbuckle Council #14112) presents its fourth annual fundraiser Cioppino Dinner on Saturday, January • 29, 2011 the the Arbuckle Fire Hall from 3pm to 6pm (BBQ Tri-Tip is Calling all women of offered as an alternative. agriculture The dinner includes dessert, beverages, Are you a woman dedicated to the and all the trimmings. There will be a survival of Agriculture? Unite as door prize, fun and the music will be “California Women for Agriculture” provided by Jerry Choate.

(CWA) promote, and educate the The cost is $20 for adults, $5 for importance of Agriculture. Meetings children 6-10, and children 5 and are held the 4th Wednesday of under are FREE. All proceeds go back each month at 6:30 PM. For more to the community. For tickets or more Information, contact Melodie Johnson information contact Frank Nobriga at (530) 458-5130.

(530) 476-2872, Jack Pesola (530) 4763397, or Jim Miranda (530) 458-7889.

• 88th annual firemans ball

• Willows alumni hoop game The inaugural Willow’s girl’s basketball alumni fundraiser game will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Willows High School gym. Current team members will play any past player of the Willows girls basketball program. All proceeds will benefit the girls program. Admission is $3, which includes a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of many donated prizes. For more information or to register to play, call Steve Ebell at 921-8935.

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For more information, call 458-8135.

857-2141 or 458-7446.

• Youth, family grants available Community Advocates for Parents and Children announced it has grant funds available to support activities that promote developmental assets in youth or focus on strengthening families.

Requests will be taken from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31.

The group also has funding available to groups and organizations with familycentered activities.

For information or application, call Caroline Roady at 458-7678 or 218-3557, or e-mail to colusacapc@yahoo.com.

• New Year’s Day breakfast Grand Island volunteer firefighters will host its annual New Year’s Day breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Jan. 1 at the Grand Island Fire Station on Main Street in Grimes.

Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. Donations accepted.

Submit your event to: publisher@ williamspioneerreview.com or fax to: (530) 473-2524

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Williams PD demonstrates for williams elementary

murray retires after long career serving Colusa, sutter and yuba county farmers.

Director of UC Cooperative Extension for Colusa, Sutter and Yuba counties, Michael Murray, retires on Jan. 1, 2011, ending a 32-year career of service to the Northern California agricultural community.

Murray said his interest in agriculture was sparked by a botany professor at San Diego Community College.

"He was so passionate about what he was doing, it was infectious," Murray said.

Murray transferred to UC Davis and earned a bachelor's degree in plant science in 1977 and a master's degree in plant physiology in 1979. He became part of a UC Cooperative Extension internship program in the late 1970s designed to expose promising graduates to a potential career in agricultural extension. Before the one-year internship was over, Murray was offered a farm advisor position in Colusa County.

As the farm advisor for field and row crops, Murray focused on processing tomatoes and vegetable seed crops. From 1990 to 1995, Murray served as the associate regional director of what was then the UC Cooperative Extension North Region. In 1992, he was named director of Cooperative Extension in Colusa County and in 2003 he assumed directorship for Cooperative Extension in Sutter and Yuba counties as well.

UC Cooperative Extension has received

consistent support in the communities under Murray's leadership, which he attributes to building strong relationships with county leaders and delivering quality programs.

In 2005, Murray coordinated a pilot leadership development program for Colusa County department heads.

The group met once per month for a year with UC and community leaders to learn ways for creating an improved workplace environment. The program was recognized with the National Association of Counties Award of Excellence.

During his career, Murray conducted research on plant growth regulators on tomato and vegetable seed crops. Murray authored 18 peer-reviewed research papers and 155 technical articles. He served terms as president of the California Plant Growth Regulator Society, president of the UC Academic Assembly Council, chair of the Academic Assembly Council Personnel Committee and president of the California Association of Farm Advisors and Specialists.

Since serendipity led to a successful and rewarding career, Murray said he will allow serendipity to shape a fulfilling retirement.

Although he has not made formal plans, Murray said he hopes to travel in the United States and overseas and will pursue agricultural consulting opportunities that arise.

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Williams Police Officer Keith Swift and his K-9 partner Sarek visited Barbara Mayberry’s third grade class last week. Students enjoyed watching Sarek search for and locate hidden items in the classroom and demonstrate his attack maneuvers. They were impressed with Sarek’s obedience when given a command. The students also got to see the K-9 vehicle and all of the miscellaneous items that are required when having a police dog as a partner.

Officer Swift has been with the WPD for seven years, and has been partnered with Sarek for three years.

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