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Volume 2 - Issue 14

COMING EVENTS

active shooter training held in williams massacres outside of the school environment.

It’s changed every aspect of our society, the way we think, new worries for our children and the threat to public safety. It’s also changed the way that emergency personnel react to these types of horrific situations.

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trinity methodist church taco salad fundraiser 11:ooam colusa farmer’s market 5pm to 8PM

Recently Williams High School played host to law enforcement agencies, fire departments, medical and school personnel from all over the Sacramento Valley, for an Active Shooting exercise. Instructors from the San Francisco F.B.I (Federal Bureau of Investigation) S.W.A.T team (Special Weapons and Tactics) were on hand for the two day training. Law Enforcement Officers used specially equipped guns that fire paint ball type bullets. While non-lethal, the paint bullets pack a punch, making the scenarios as lifelike as possible.

July 22

arbuckle farmer’s market 5pm to 8pm

July 26

colusa county breast cancer fundraiser “Bowling for boobs” 2pm - riverside lanes

July 27

colusa farmer’s market 5pm to 8PM

July 29

arbuckle farmer’s market 5pm to 8pm

august 7

sew n’ things ribbon cutting 5:30Pm

June 15 - August 15 e. street closed in williams detour map inside

FREE/GRATIS

There were four small-sized room scenarios created at the Williams Elementary, Williams Middle School and Williams High School. Two large room scenarios were acted out that required the coordinated effort between law enforcement, fire, medical and school staff. After each of these scenarios, participants were critiqued and asked for input and comments that could make these situations easier to deal with.

Officers from the WPD were participating in a live shooter, small area scenario.

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Watching the news these days can really make a person fear the world around them. Stories of death and destruction abound.

The 10 year anniversary of the Columbine massacre came and went this year, marking a devastating moment in our country’s history. So much has changed since that fateful day, and there have been many school shootings since Columbine and

Williams School Bands keep the music playing

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alcaraz wins first match

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Weather ............................... 2 Opinion ............................... 4 News Back Then ............... 6 Home & Garden ............... 7 Community Calendar .. 14 Classifieds .........................13 Espanol.................................9

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Williams High School Band plays next to the fireworks booth. (Staff Photo) by: tami coder writer/Contributor

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n this day and age of budget shortfalls, a national recession, and a golden state with tarnished credit, music in our schools is often one of the first things cut from the curriculum. As schools lose funding, children lose an important part to a well-rounded education, and the community loses the music. In Williams, however, parents and students alike are doing everything they can to keep the music playing.

Every year, the Williams Band Boosters, a group of parents dedicated to their children and the music program, sell TNT fireworks at the corner across from Taco Bell. All proceeds go directly to the school music programs and to Corey Dearborn, the talented music teacher for

all the Williams schools. With this money, instruments can be repaired or replaced, new sheet music can be purchased, and best of all, the music students are able to travel and compete in statewide music competitions.

This year presented a new challenge for parents and students. Although the fundraising charge is usually led by Dearborn, this 4th of July fireworks sale had to be run without his high-energy help. Earlier this year, Mr. Dearborn joined the National Guard, choosing to serve his country as well as teach his students. He is serving in the National Guard Honor Band. A talented and accomplished musician, Dearborn has made a positive impact on the students in the Williams School district.

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On June 20, Manuel Alcaraz, an 11 year old Arbuckle resident and member of the local boxing club, attended his first fight in Fairfield in their first fight. “He has a great busy style of fighting and he’s just a strong kid,” said Coach Merced Corona of the 95 pound Alcaraz. He won his match by decision, beating an 11 year old boy from Napa who had a record of two wins and one loss. (Staff Photo)

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keep the music Three women, one dream playing continued He teaches music at the elementary, middle, junior high and high school levels, successfully using his high energy and multi-tasking ability as the only music teacher for the entire school system. His country needed him, so his students were left to carry on without him, and carry on they did.

A combination of all bands played at the Williams 8th Grade graduation ceremonies, followed by another performance the next evening at the Williams High School commencement exercises, all without Mr. Dearborn.

Earlier the band had played for the Williams Memorial Day services, even though it was thrown together at the last minute by parents and retired music teacher Ron Simmons. Also a small group of the Williams High jazz band played for the annual Pioneer Day fun run, turning out bright and early to encourage and entertain the runners.

Normally these events factor into the students’ grades, but with Mr. Dearborn serving his country, the grades had been determined weeks before, but a majority of the music students showed up to play anyway.

Perhaps the most significant event of the summer happened during the annual fireworks sale. Without Mr. Dearborn, parents Toni Rivera and Christine Sanders stepped up and organized the parent volunteers for the sale. They also decided to try something new. The combined bands were asked to perform for three days of the sale, playing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Although this was done strictly on a volunteer basis, the band had a great turnout, with approximately 25 kids showing up each day to play.

“These kids are phenomenal,” parent and band booster Toni Rivera stated.

“It says something about their love and dedication to their teacher, Corey Dearborn, that these kids would sacrifice a part of their summer to be here playing for him, even when he is not here.” And play they did, belting out one pep band tune after another, playing with joy and enthusiasm even in the 100-plus-degree heat. Sporting white T-shirts decorated with their names on back, and “Band Geek” on the front, the kids played all three days. Many freeway travelers heard the music and stopped to make donations. “I live in Redding,” one woman said, “and I know how tough it is right now for school music programs to survive. These kids deserve better,” she concluded as she handed over $20.

For now, even with their beloved band teacher away serving his country, these kids are keeping the music playing. How long they can keep playing depends on support from all of us.

“It offers a new sense of discipline to help them (the students) become successful teenagers and adults,” she said.

Classes will be open to anyone in the county and beyond.

“Music makes our lives more open and beautiful,” shared Kashis “It can build self confidence, it’s a special way to communicate.”

Left to Right Ilena Stvozhenska, Trish Gustafson-Ayala and Marina Kashis, three women who share a dream of opening an Art Academy in Colusa. (Staff Photo) staff report

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n today’s economy budgets are being slashed across the board. And nothing hurts more than school programs being cut in an effort to save money. Some of the programs hardest hit are art and music. Recently three talented women have been brainstorming, trying to figure out a way to help the arts thrive in our small communities. The result?

Soon, Colusa County may have its own Art Academy-a place for people of all ages to learn about different forms of art, music, dance and eventually, theater.

Trish Gustafson-Ayala has always been passionate about art and has recently begun the process of opening a children’s art studio. But she wanted to take it one step further and the dream of an Arts Academy was born. Ayala started working with children and art three years ago by volunteering to teach

art at Burchfield Elementary and Egling Middle School.

To expand on her new dream she contacted Marina Kashis, a piano instructor with over 25 years of experience, the last three years in Colusa.

Kashis attended the Moscow Graduate Conservatory before coming to the United States 15 years ago, she currently resides in Marysville. Kashis introduced her talented friend Ilena Stvozhenska to Ayala and the three bonded over their love of the arts. Stvozhenska is a classically trained Choreography Instructor with a focus on classic and modern ballet.

The trio hopes to bring the arts to the county and open a new world for their students.

“The arts are being left by the wayside in the schools,” explained Ayala “It’s been proven that art helps the brain develop and it gives an outlet for the person to feel good about themselves.”

What might the future hold?

Their shared vision includes: Music: piano, guitar and voice with the future addition of more string and wind instruments and a total of three music instructors.

Dance: Classic and modern ballet with the addition of jazz and modern dance for adults and teenagers. Classes will be offered for younger children as well.

Art: Photography, art history with all classes, mixed media, puppet and mask making, watercolor, print making and they hope to offer theater in the fall.

Again classes will be offered to adults as well as younger children.

Both Kashis and Ayala already offer classes in Colusa and the three are working hard to achieve the common goal of creating an Arts Academy. Stay tuned for updates, they hope to be ready to go by the end of summer!

For more information about current music instruction offerings Marina Kashis can be reached at 530-301-6829 or via email: marinakashis@gmail.com.

To learn more about current art classes you can reach Trish Gustafson-Ayala via email at: arttogrowby@yahoo.com or by calling 530-458-7117.

“Run in the son” special to the WPR

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otorcycle engines will roar July 20 at the future home of New Life Christian Center in Williams as bikers depart for a grand tour of Old Highway 99. As a fund-raising project for the completion of the remodel of the new facility, the pastor and bikers from Northern California will embark on an 1800-mile trip covering the length of California, border to border.

Called “Run in the Son,” the journey will begin in Williams, an important point on the old highway.

Departing at 9 a.m. from 470 7th Street, the entourage will travel north to the Oregon border on 99W, then turn south to follow 99E through Sacramento and the Central Valley, then over the old Ridge Route through the Grapevine.

Staying in the old motels and camping in RV parks, the group will continue to the Mexican border before the return trip north. The itinerary calls for a visit

to Clark’s Truck Stop and 99 Museum in Indio.

The trip is expected to take a week, and riders are invited to ride along any or all of the run. Ken Edwards and the other riders have been enlisting sponsors for $99.99 or making a permile pledge. Proceeds will go toward the completion of the community use facility/church home building.

Brian Anderson, from Pittsburg, California, will be leading the tour. He has spent the last three years tracing and mapping the old Pacific Highway, which was begun in the 1920s and was supplanted as I-5 developed. The group will be traveling as much of the old highway as remains. It is hoped this activity can help Williams to be recognized as one of the elite cities located on California’s old “Main Street.”

New Life Christian Center is an Assemblies of God church dedicated to providing a facility for community

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use, meeting the needs of children , youth and adults. “It is our hope that we can provide many educational and recreational opportunities for the Williams Community,” Edwards states.

For information about riding with the group or sponsoring, call Ken Edwards at (530) 701-3921. All gifts are tax deductible and will go entirely to the new project.

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new appointments of community advisory committees by elizabeth kalfsbeek writer/Contributor

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n an effort to improve communication with local residents, the Colusa County Board of Supervisors recently approved Ordinance 727, the development of Community Advisory Committees in the unincorporated areas of the county.

“The idea of CACs has been in the works for the last 18 months,” says Supervisor Denise Carter. “The residents of the unincorporated areas of the county don’t have a local government to deal with their issues. These committees will serve as a conduit to and from the Board of Supervisors and other department heads.”

Initially, committees will be created for the communities of Arbuckle and College City; Grimes; City of Williams environs; City of Colusa environs; Princeton; Maxwell, Sites and Delevan; and Stonyford, Ladoga and Leesville. “The CACs will give each community a voice to address their individual concerns,” Carter says. “What is important for Arbuckle may not be important to Stonyford.”

Each Community Advisory Committee will be comprised of registered voters of the community served, appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Each Supervisor plans to be actively involved in the committees of their district. Moreover, each committee is expected to nominate one member for appointment by the Board of Supervisors to the General Plan Steering Committee, with meetings to commence in August. “The General Plan has not been updated in over 20 years,” Carter says. “These representatives, along with all of the committees, will drive what the citizens want our county to look like in the next 20 years.”

A minimum of two meetings will be held per year, though additional meetings will be held as necessary. The

individual committees will set their own schedules, post public notice of their meetings, keep minutes, etc.

Committees serve in an advisory capacity only and are able to make nonbinding recommendations and issue reports reflecting community sentiment on matters of interest to the Board of Supervisors.

“The long term goal is to improve communication throughout the county and to develop a working relationship with residents,” Carter says. “Colusa is very diverse. We would really like more residents to become involved in providing input to the Board of Supervisors.” Appointments to the committees will be done at the August 11 Board of Supervisors meeting. An orientation meeting will be set up as well. Applications are available from the Board Clerk, 458-0508, 547 Market Street, Suite 108, Colusa, or online at http://www.colusacountyclerk.com/ board_of_supervisors. Please submit applications by July 31st.

If you have further questions you may also contact your County Supervisor at 458-0508 or: District 1- (Arbuckle/College City) Kim Dolbow Vann, kvann@countyofcolusa.org District 2 – (Grimes/South half of Colusa) Tom Indrieri, tindrieri@countyofcolusa.org

District 3 – (Williams) Mark Marshall, mmarshall@countyofcolusa.org District 4 – (Maxwell/Stonyford/Ladoga) Gary Evans gevans@countyofcolusa.org District 5 – (North half of Colusa, Princeton) Denise Carter dcarter@countyofcolusa.org

new laws take effect: Ignition interlocks, and year of manufacture license plates special to the WPR

Sacramento – The Department of Motor Vehicles reminds motorists of two new laws which took effect July 1 in California: implementation of mandatory ignition interlock devices (IIDs), and a new law designed for vintage car collectors which would allow cars from 1963 to 1969 to reregister with black and yellow California plates. Governor Schwarzenegger signed both laws in 2008.

Following are capsule summaries: Mandatory Ignition Interlocks. This new law requires Ignition Interlock Devices (IIDs) be installed on vehicles owned and operated by motorists convicted of driving on a suspended license due to a previous alcohol-related conviction.

“There are an estimated 40,000 persons convicted annually of DUIrelated offenses who then drive on

suspended licenses; further, there were 1,489 people needlessly killed in an alcohol-involved collision during 2007 in California. This law is a major step toward reducing those numbers,” said DMV Director George Valverde.

The DMV must notify the court if you fail to submit proof of installation of an IID within 30 days from date of notice. A person who is required and fails to install an IID is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months or by fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or both.

Motorists who fall into the category of driving with a suspended license for a DUI-related conviction will be assessed a $40 administrative fee for verification of the IID installation.

Year of Manufacture license plates.

This new law expands the “Year of Manufacture” license plate program to

authorize the owner of a automobile, motorcycle or trailer that is a 1969 or older model year vehicle, or the owner of a commercial vehicle or pickup truck that is 1972 or older model year, to utilize Year of Manufacture license plates, and would increase the original application fee from $35 to $45. The $10 annual renewal fee, $20 plate retention fee, and $12 plate transfer fee remain the same.

The new law would require the inclusion of two active license plate series into the Year of Manufacture program: • Black background with yellow characters – issued 1963 - 1969; • Blue background with yellow characters – issued 1970 - 1990.

To qualify for use, plate configuration cannot have a current record on DMV

files. The year sticker displayed on the plates must coincide with the year model of the vehicle being registered with the exception of 1963 year model vehicles.

Black and gold plates without a year sticker can be used for 1963 vehicles as no validating year stickers were issued in 1963. Plates for 1964 through 1972 must be presented with a sticker that matches the year model of the vehicle the plates will be used on. For example, a 1966 Chevy Nomad Wagon will require that a set of black and yellow plates with a 1966 sticker issued by DMV in that year be presented for use.

Additional information on both laws can be found at http://www.dmv. ca.gov/.

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Let Freedom Ring

OPINION

Independence Day is usually a fun time to search the yard to find him. He was of year for our little family, this year laying in the grass, barely able to lift his was an enjoyable experience though head. I rushed him to the emergency tempered with sadness. veterinary hospital in Chico where he This was the first year that the Colusa tested positive for parvovirus. We were County Chamber of stunned since he had Commerce has hosted never left our yard and the fireworks display he was current on all his and I think they did a vaccinations. Even our spectacular job! With local vet was shocked the added feature of a when we told him about Fun, Food and Fireworks it. festival it was a great So, we had our first afternoon jam-packed experience telling the entertainment for the kids about death where whole family. I really look they could actually forward to next year. understand.

Meredith I have to say that one took it hard, we held her of my favorite things is ANDREA MOORE as she sobbed for her lost watching the kids’ faces as Publisher puppy. Although during they watch the fireworks, the torrent of tears she how magical it is to them, asked when we could get the sounds of their wonder a new dog‌ Isaac on the and excitement. It’s truly priceless. other hand just listened, and was quiet The sad part of the weekend came for a moment before he asked if he when we had to have our five month could go back outside to play. Aaron and old Brittany pup, Rowdy, put to sleep. It I took it the hardest. So, lesson learned, was absolutely heartbreaking. We came you can never be too careful and even home from dinner on the third and had when you are diligent, it may not be

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Another tragedy occurred over the Fourth that makes our loss seem very, very insignificant. A 2008 Pierce graduate was killed serving his country in Afghanistan. 19 year old Private First Class Justin Casillas was a paratrooper with the third battalion, U.S. Army’s 509th Airborne Division. He lost his life in Paktika Provence when a truck bomb exploded at Combat Outpost Zerok while he was protecting a gate. Friends and family gathered, American Flags in hand, to pay tribute to the fallen hero, as his body arrived home in Yolo County.

Our hearts go out to his family and friends and to the thousands of others who have lost a loved one serving in the military. I am so thankful to our men and women serving this great country, so we can enjoy the continued peace and freedom that most of us have known our entire lives.

Andrea Moore may be reached via email at publisher@williamspioneerreview. com

The Meaning...

I don’t know about you, but I sure am ready for some good news. It seems all I hear lately is bad news. I feel very fortunate I haven’t been the person to whom any of the bad news has been happening, however, seeing people around me go through hard times is no fun either.

I can’t even begin to explain all of the misfortune it seems my friends and family and clients, and other people around me have encountered recently. The worst of it all, for sure, is two friends of mine who have recently lost their significant others suddenly and unexpectedly. One died in a vehicle accident, and the other died while sleeping from causes yet to be determined. One was a man, one a woman. One couple was married, the other unmarried, but with a baby on the way. Despite differences between the deceased, there is the one common denominator – each left behind a partner grieving their loss. I cannot imagine any greater pain, and I greatly admire my two friends for their courage and strength in this tremendously difficult time. It may sound trite, but these are times I know we are supposed to really and truly count our blessings; be grateful for every single person in our lives and love them each day as we may never see them again.

A lot of people ask me why my personal email is livelifelarge24@ yahoo.com, why my tattoo says “live life large 24� and why I always tell people to “live life large.� The saying comes from my uncle, Dale Hancock, my biggest hero and influence in this life. Dale was an amazingly funny, charming, and loving man. He was the best uncle, brother, son, and

father anyone could ever ask for, but, more than all that, he was the best friend anyone could ever hope to have. My uncle was one of the best friends ever, and I miss him more every day. My uncle lived his life with a “live life large� attitude. It was his personal motto. Live each day as it might be your last, because you never know when it could be. When cancer took his life at just 41 years of age, he had not changed the way he lived his life one bit. Even as the chemotherapy took his hair, and the weight melted off his bones, he lived each day with more vigor than the last. Dale touched every person who had the chance to meet and know him.

One day in particular always stands out in my mind. I was in college and had stayed home sick with a cold. I was feeling totally sorry for myself and my unfortunate situation. At that time, my uncle was fighting his second bout of cancer, undergoing chemotherapy once again. As I lay in bed, I heard my doorbell ring. I opened the door to see a sight that I’ll never forget. My uncle, thin and weak from the cancer treatments, stood in my doorway, dressed in leather from head to toe, his Harley parked behind him on the sidewalk.

We lived in Eureka, and I asked him what on earth he was doing. I knew his doctors had told him he was too sick to be riding. My uncle flashed me his famous half crooked, luminous grin and simply said “We don’t get weather this warm and beautiful here very often, I’m gonna enjoy it.�

He had simply stopped by to say hi to me. But that day, like so many times after, my uncle sent me a strong

message whether he knew it or not.

No excuses, you live life large every single day. He didn’t care that he was too sick or too weak to ride his Harley. He truly loved to do it, and he never allowed how he was supposed to feel or behave get in the way of truly living life. I cannot even begin to explain how guilty I felt after he left! I put on my clothes and shoes and drove straight to school to finish out the day.

Life isn’t always easy but one thing is for sure, it could ALWAYS be harder.

My uncle coached his son’s Little League team (now appropriately named Dale’s Dodgers) until the week he passed away. He never once complained, even when the pain would literally drop him to the ground. There is so much in this world to see, do and appreciate. If tomorrow would be your last day, how might you live today? My uncle would tell you to live your life as largely as possible.

Until that point in my life I had struggled with a few issues that were making my schooling difficult, including some health issues. I moved back to Chico the next semester, took all five classes I needed while working full time and graduated from college with honors. My Uncle Dale passed away the week I graduated, but I know he was there with me in spirit. I would never have found that determination and drive without him.

I always said if my uncle’s pain could help just one person in this life, then it wasn’t completely in vain. It wasn’t his pain that helped me, though, it was his strength and his happiness, even in the face of pain.

Oh, and if you’re still wondering

about the “24,� that was his football number. He played ball for College of the Redwoods and Chico State, and that number was his favorite.

This article is dedicated to Diego, Kaila, and Dale. You are all missed dearly. Nikki Hancock may be reached at nhancockreporter@yahoo.com or (530) 934-2594.

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Another Fair Gone By

Another Colusa County Fair the knowledge of the fate that awaits draws to a close, tired children and their prized animals. For many of broke parents a testament to four the boys and girls there will be tears, days of carnival. As the clock strikes but soon enough all farm children midnight, the last of the learn the tough lessons, the Sunday crowd makes its circle of life and its small way out through the gates, tragedies being the first and backs turned on a another foremost lesson of all. year gone by. The animals

Parents collapse have all been sold; once in chairs or beds or on primped and pampered, barstools, exhausted but the forgotten beasts now satisfied that they have wait to take that one last survived another county ride. Carnies shout to Tami Coder fair. As they finally fall Writer & Contributor one another as they race asleep, many wonder if they to tear down the rides will have the energy and the and booths, anxious to resources to do it all over get moving to the next stop on their again next year. The answer to that gypsy journey. Discarded hot dog lies sleeping in the other room, for as wrappers skip erratically across the long as there are children to preserve empty fairgrounds, pushed along the long tradition of farming and by a warm, hollow wind. The last the county fair, there will always be ride to be taken down, the darkened parents to help them enjoy the ride. ferris wheel rises above the deserted grounds like the last dinosaur fossil Tami Coder may be reached via in an empty museum. email: tamifay63@yahoo.com

Back home, tired showmen lay down their heads, minds racing with newfound wealth, joy tempered by

Letter to the Editor Many Thanks!

The Citizens for a Better Williams inadvertently failed to thank one of the most important and biggest supporters of Pioneer Day. There are some people and businesses that always give 100%. Louis Cairo’s is one such business. The folks at Louis’ know how important it is to be involved and supportive in a small community.

Once again we were not disappointed in their help with the planning, their involvement and partnering with us to make the day such a success.

Thank you P. J., Christy, Scott Nancy, and all the crew for all you do to support Citizens for a Better Williams and the community!

Pat Ash Pioneer Day Committee

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

Contributor’s note This week my column will be taken from one article, printed in the Colusa Daily Times. This is a little unusual but I felt that this one column was too interesting to “cherry pick” from.

Colusa Daily Times 6/11/1940INTERESTING COLUSA COUNTY HISTORY IS CITED IN ARTICLE BY GENERAL BIDWELL IN 1876 From the Chico Record, by “An Old Timer” who has delved into a sketch written by General John Bidwell for the Centennial edition of the Colusa Sun, published July 4th, 1876.

“I first saw that portion of Colusa County lying west of the Sacramento River in 1843, at which time I passed through its entire length. It did not contain a white inhabitant. No one had ever thought then of obtaining a grant there. No Mexican had ever lived there, and I was having some doubts if one had ever been there. The territory comprising the territory of Colusa so far as settlement or the least sign of civilization was concerned, was as now as when Columbus discovered America.”

“The first settlement in the Sacramento Valley was made by John A. Sutter, at a place he named New Helvetia (now Sacramento city), in the fall or winter of 1840. In the fall of 1842, the following settlements were made: by Sutter at what is known as Hock Farm or Feather River about eight miles below Yuba City; by Theodore Cordua, who had leased a farm from Sutter and built on the cite the present City of Marysville; by William Gordon on Cache Creek; by Manual Boca and Phillip Pena on what is known as Vacaville; and by Nicholas Altgier at the present town of Nicolaus in Sutter County.”

In the summer of 1843, a party arrived in California from the state via Oregon, where they had wintered. The party was under the lead of L. W. Hastings. Hastings was so well pleased with the land lying on the west bank of the Sacramento river, just below the present town of Colusa, that he got me to make a map of it, intending to apply for a grant, in which effort however, he did not succeed. Some two or three of Hastings party were in the habit of shooting Indians, and killed

two or three before reaching the In 1844 Larkin employed me to Colusa village, which was the only go find a tract of ten leagues for known point within about 40 miles that purpose. In pursuance of this above and 30 miles below where arrangement I set out with an horses could be watered from the Indian vaquero as an escort to river. This was on account of the explore. On the night of July 2, we uniformly abrupt backs where camped on a “Laguna” in the plains, the country was open and of the some three or four miles from the thick brush and dense Colusa Indian Village. jungles in the timbered Next day, seeing a bends of river. At last range of foothills east the Indians became of Stony Creek, and alarmed, and the tribes believing that a valley ahead had notice of of land might be the Oregon Party. In between it and the high an attempt to approach mountains beyond, I the river at Colusa the crossed into the hills, Indians attacked them. but failed to reach water For this they were until nearly noon the reported hostile, and PAT ASH day after. The weather Sutter went with about Contributor was the hottest I have Sacramento Valley Museum 40 men (mostly Indians ever experienced, the whom he had taught summer being not only the use of firearms and whom he a hot one but it followed an almost employed as hunters and trappers) rainless winter. Indian villages had and punished them severely. Many been deserted because streams Indians were killed mostly of the had dried up, but the main south Willey Tribe.” fork of Stony Creek had water in “Sutter’s forces crossed the bridge abundance. So to us and our almost built by the Indians six or seven famished horses it was a glorious miles above Colusa for fishing site and plunged in the stream under purposes. The bridge was about six the astonished gaze of thousands feet wide and very long; for the river of Indians, who had congregated was wide but not very deep. The there in temporary villages. These Indian tribe went by the name of Indians as I afterwards learned had Dac-Dacs”. “On my return from never before seen a white man.”

Red Bluff I made a map of this “On the 6th of July I selected and upper Sacramento Valley, on which mapped the Larkin children’s grant most of the streams were laid down, which was first settled on by John and they have since borne the names S. Williams, under the employ of then given them.” In February 1844, Larkin and was extensively stocked Peter Lassen located on his Bosque with horses and cattle in the winter Grant in Tehama County, and it was of 1846-7. At least in the spring the first place selected and settled of 1847, when I returned from the on north of Sutter’s grant. In the Mexican War,-that is from fall of 1843 a party arrived across San Diego-I found Williams the plains via of Fort Boise on there. He left in 1848, and the Pitt River. They came down C. B. Sterling took his place. the west bank of the Sacramento I selected and obtained a River in what was afterwards Colusa grant of two leagues of County, and crossed the river below land where the town of the mouth of Stony Creek and over Colusa now is in 1845. to the Feather River where chance I “W. C. Moon, at “Moon’s met them”.

Ranch” Tehama County “Major P.B. Reading, who was with settled there in 1845, and this party, sketched the land about there was with him a noted the mouth of Stony Creek, and not Indian fighter by the name being entitled to a grant himself, gave of Merritt. They, with the map to the wife of Dr. Stokes Peter Lassen, made a large of Monterey, who was a Mexican canoe load of grindstones woman, and she obtained the grant, on Stony Creek, in 1845, giving two leagues or perhaps half and packed them on mules a grant for his location. This was over 30 miles to the river. the first grant made within the limits They sold a few at Sutter’s of old Colusa County, and the first Fort, and peddled the rest settler on the grant was a man by the out all around the bay of name of Bryant, who built a house San Francisco. When the and raised some corn in 1846. canoe left Sacramento it The next grant in Colusa County was was ladened within six made by the children of Thomas O. inches of the top. As they Larkin, U. S. consul at Monterey. proceeded from point to

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point, the canoe became lighter, of course; but it seemed at first anything but safe even for inland navigation. The grindstones were, without doubt, the first civilized manufacture in Colusa County”.

“The Colusa Indian village was large, the very largest of the wholly wild tribes I had seen in 1844. I estimated the number at 1000.

There might have been as large villages elsewhere previous to the great scourge, in the form of small pox, which nearly depopulated the Sacramento Valley some 15 years before I came in 1841.” The first settler in Colusa County was Bryant, at the mouth of Stony Creek, the next was John S. Williams at what was afterwards the Boggs Place; the next was Charles. B. Sterling, Williams successor in the employ of Larkin; the next Swift and Sears on the south side of Stony Creek, and some 12 or 15 miles from the river.” “ The number of whites living in Colusa County at the time of the discovery of gold, could, I think, be counted on the fingers of one hand, surely on both. As to the number of Indians and the names of the tribes (each village was generally a tribe), I am much at fault, and can only recall a few of the names and make a very rude estimate of numbers. I will mention such villages as I can, to wit: Willy, Colus, Copte, Sojot, and Chene; but there were ten times as many whose names I cannot now remember. I would say that in 1844 there must have been at least 10,000 within what was afterwards Colusa County.”

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5 Painting Tips to Paint like a Pro! 1. Primer comes before paint: Tempted to skip primer?

Primer not only provides a good surface for paint, but it also brings out the paints true color.

2. Create a sticky situation: Paint won’t stick to the wall if you have not taken the time to prep. The surface must be clean, non-glossy and in good condition.

3. One galon at a time: How much paint will it take to cover your walls? The pros recomend one gallon for every 400 square feet. Covering texture, rough or unprimes surface may require more.

4. Dry days make good painting days: Moisture in the air keeps water-based paint from drying. skip the humid afternoon paint project and slow drying walls wont wreck the rest of your day. Also don’t run evaporative coolers while you are painting.

5. Don’t look back: Once an area starts to dry, it’s best to leave it alone. Going back over it can leave marks, streaks and other color messes.

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nderground irrigation: New below than year before. In the past, five gallon ground drip systems work well trees were the norm. Now, we don’t even without any sprinkler heads to break. stock this size. For one reason, they dry Water spreads gradually through the up too fast in the container. When left soil until saturation is met. This system in a container too small, for too long, uses about 25 percent of the water of the tree becomes root-bound. Once this a conventional system, and waters from happens, the roots tend to circle in the underneath, reducing evaporation to pot, setting the root system up for future almost nothing. An extra loop around failure. These root-bound trees are often trees in your lawn area gives extra water sold on “sale” and later blow over in a for deep root penetration. This new wind storm. Upon inspection, a large ball system takes longer to run than regular of roots often can’t support the tree and sprinklers at one time. Every yard and soil never break loose from its original, sad type is different, so custom water times state. This is another case of price isn’t are evaluated by calculating how long it everything. Just because it’s cheap doesn’t takes to saturate the soil without any run- mean it’s good. So don’t be afraid of off onto the sidewalk. For looking at the root system example, it took six hours of a tree before you buy. on a ½ inch diameter line Just a knock or two on the of drip system to saturate plastic pot should shake the lawn area. Then it took it loose. Then check to three hot days to dry it see that the roots are not out, resulting in a watering solid wood and circling. schedule of six hours, If that’s the case, pass twice a week. This system on it and keep looking. is the way to go. A separate Most people nowadays line run throughout the are buying 15 gallon and flowerbeds and planters 24 inch box trees that will save hours of labor are acclimated and past CURTIS PYLE moving hoses. I leave mine Columnist their juvenile stage. Once on all night twice a week, planted, they tend to take and have total saturation right off making shade by morning. The plants are much, much sooner. flourishing with consistent deep watering.

Water Features: Nothing seems to No plants in the garden are forgotten calm the soul quite like the sounds of when watering with the new soaker-drip water. Today’s trends in water features system. are expanding, making it more affordable Larger Trees: It seems that in today’s to all gardners. What was once a major society people have less patience than in luxury item, such as a waterfall, can be the past, they want it bigger and they want installed in days using new kits. These it now. Each year we sell more large trees kits range from a little babbling brook, to

an urn (large old style pot) flowing over the sides making relaxing sounds and re-circulating around and around. On a larger scale, the new pond-less waterfall is the hottest seller on the market today.

The reason seems to be the safety aspect and lower maintenance. This new system breaks out of the bio-falls at the top of the feature. Then the water follows the liner and rocks downward, splashing and dashing as it goes. All waterfalls are custom designed for the location, making it fit into the desired space. The size of the rocks is important to match the scale of the area being landscaped. Several small falls are designed and spaced out throughout the project. Also, small pools of water or reflection ponds are an integral part of each project. Lights are often installed in the water illuminating the features from underneath. At night, this is really spectacular. The most unusual part of a pond-less waterfall is that the water runs out at the bottom of the falls, disappearing into an underground collection chamber, then it’s recycled to the top of the falls. This means that there is no standing water for children and animals to play in. When the water is off, it simply disappears below ground.

Water below ground doesn’t usually grow moss and turn green because of the lack of sunlight, thus making it easy to keep clean. An occasional dose of barley extract will keep the water clear without using harsh chemicals. When the water is off, a beautiful dry creek enhances the landscape and creating its own environment for you to enjoy. Photos of a new construction underway will be posted here in a future publication.

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active shooter training held in williams (continued) the training so they would be able Wheatland Police Departments, The to work together in situations not Colusa and Sutter County Sheriff ’s usually encountered during normal Department, The California Highway or routine Patrol, and the calls for Colusa County service.

Probation Department An all as well as the a r o u n d Colusa County course, Volunteers. attendees “All of these learned Officers and about the Deputies are mindset already trained law enforcement personnel gather around the required to instructor to hear the directions for the next in basic tactics deal with scenario. (Staff Photo) and work well these unique together,” stated situations Woldanski “The as first responders, basic response training went very well overall. All strategies and tactics, how to perform agencies that were involved came hostage and victim evacuation together with open minds to some procedures. new ideas to tactics and procedures.”

six members of the Colusa County was able to line up 40 students in the Probation Department and four short time frame that we provided to members of the Colusa County her.”

Volunteers, 19 Fire Department personnel from the Williams Fire Both Patty and Jim Mendenhall District, Maxwell Fire Department, were able to provide support and Colusa City Fire Department, assistance while during the set up and Meridian Fire Department, five throughout the training.

Paramedics from Enloe Hospital and eight Staff members from the “We appreciate these students for Williams, Colusa and Arbuckle school taking the time out of their summer districts. These numbers do not vacation plans and putting up with include the pilots and air crews for the hot temperatures and conditions. members of the California Highway Without the school staff and students Patrol Air Support Unit, Enloe Flight this training would not have been Care or Reach Flight Care. These possible,” Woldanski stated. agencies provided the helicopter and air support during the scenarios. The WPD will have more training in All agencies the near future, supplied including s u p p o r t training vehicles in gang including p r e ve n t i o n “This training enhanced the working Over 80 people participated in the h e l i c o p t e r s, a n d relationship between different class; seven members of the Williams patrol cars, enforcement, agencies and strengthened the ability Police Department, nine Members fire trucks, defensive to communicate not only between of the Colusa County Sheriff ’s a m b u l a n c e s tactics, and law enforcement but with Fire Department, three members of and a command firearms Department, medical and school the Colusa Police Department, 10 vehicle. training staff,” explained Sgt. Steve Woldanski members of the California Highway of the Williams Police Department Patrol Office (three from the Napa “I approached A group shot of all the attendees of the Active “Good tactics “We had law enforcement Officers area), four from the Marysville Police P a t t y Shooter Training. (Photo Courtsey of Dick Lau) can save even from a variety of agencies.”

Department, one member from the M e n d e n h a l l the worst Wheatland Police Department, one from WHS strategy. Bad These agencies consisted of member from the Gridley Police with the request to have as many tactics will destroy even the best Officers from the Williams, Colusa, Department, 3 members of the students and school staff as possible, strategy.”

Marysville, Woodland, Gridley, and Sutter County Sherriff ’s Department, participate,” shared Woldanski “She --General George S. Patton

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(L-R) Sgt. Mark Contreras, Lt. Shane Maxey, Deputy Karl Rudolph and Sgt. Merced Corona competed in the recent Western State Police and Fire Games in Santa Clarita, California. (Courtesy Photo)

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he 2010 Winter Olympics is more than a year away, but recently the 2009 Western State Police and Fire Games (WSPFG) were held in Santa Clarita, California. More than 5,000 police and fire personnel participated in over 50 sporting events hosted in the Santa Clarita Valley and neighboring Southland communities as part of an exciting annual competition. Events include everything from traditional sports such as baseball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and football to some more unusual sports such as ultimate firefighter, weight lifting, karate, wakeboarding, dodge ball, archery, mud run, paintball, billiards, horseshoes, and more.

Law enforcement and firefighters from across the country will compete in the games, which test the mental and physical strength of competitors.

“This really is a regional event for Los Angeles. Our attendees are coming from across the Western half of the United States to experience a California getaway. We chose Santa Clarita not only because of the great sporting facilities, but because it is conveniently located within minutes of Los Angeles sporting venues and points of interest,” said Los Angeles Police Chief Richard Barrantes, who serves as executive director of the 2009 WSPFG. On June 19-20, a four member, Sheriff ’s Department track team consisting of Lt. Shane Maxey, Sgt. Merced Corona, Sgt. Mark Contreras and Deputy Karl Rudolph, competed in this year’s Western States Police and Fire Games. The team managed to win a silver medal in each of the two relays, 4x100 and 4x400 meters. Considering the size of the Sheriff ’s Department in comparison with others at the event, the fact that they were able to put together such a competitive team was fairly remarkable.

“My goal was to get a team together from our office. I think we did a good job representing Colusa County,

especially considering how small our agency is compared to the others there competing,” said Maxey, this was his third year competing in the games, his second for participating in the track and field portion.

“It’s always a good experience,” explained Maxey “We all are out there because we want to be fit.”

Corona also competed, in what may be his last competition, in three other races, winning gold in the 400 meter hurdles, gold in the 800 meter run and bronze in the 400 meter run. Corona plans on encouraging, and possibly coaching, younger department members in future Police and Fire Games. His streak of nine straight gold medals over four games came to an end when he won a bronze in this year’s 400 meter run.

Already they are looking towards next year’s games which will be held in Reno, Nevada.

“We have to redeem ourselves,” laughed Maxey.

W.E.T. Action Volunteer Celebration

The WSPFG originated in 1967 as the special to the WPR California Police Olympics, but in the decades that followed branched out to n June 29 Workforce Education and include other states and the inclusion Training (WET) Action Volunteers of the Fire Department. Since its held the first celebration of the Mental Health Services Act WET Program inception the games have grown funded by Colusa County Department tremendously and have been hosted of Behavioral Health. The volunteerin Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, training program was established in July, Montana, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, 2008 and now has 18 active participants.

Washington, and Wyoming among It is for consumers and family members, other states. The Los Angeles Sheriff ’s offering training and education through Athletic Association is responsible individual and community activities for sponsoring the 2009 event, in to support wellness and recovery. A association with the Los Angeles participant must complete an application County Sheriff ’s Department, the Los and a formal interview process to be Angeles Fire Department, the County selected for participation. of Los Angeles, the City of Santa Twelve WET Action Volunteers and Clarita, the William S. Hart Union four Behavioral Health staff members School District, and College of the attended the potluck-style celebration.

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The day was planned around a patriotic theme of red, white and blue to show For additional information about the support for all military service personnel.

WSPFG, including a full schedule of Certificates of achievement were events and times, please visit www. presented to those who have participated WSPFG2009.org. in various activities. Those recognized for leadership for the WET Action

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programs were Debbie Naylor, Rosa Solis, Keven Partridge and Charlette Lauppe. Certificates were presented for leadership and participation in Point-InTime Homeless Count Team, arts and crafts volunteers and movie matinee volunteers, Stamp Out Stigma speakers, Community Christmas Toy Drive, Walk for Recovery, Community Winter Coat Drive, Pumpkin Patch on Wheels, and the annual Thanksgiving celebration.

Each volunteer shared a personal view of the program and how Safe Haven, the drop-in center, has provided support and encouragement for them to grow in confidence. The group expressed thanks to Curtis Boewer, Director of Colusa County Behavioral Health, as a visionary who has supported the new programs included in the WET Action Plan. They recognized Steffany Ritchie for making the programs possible by writing plans and filing required reports to the state.

In the past nine months, WET Action Volunteers have contributed nearly 1,000 hours to community activities and events.

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of July Spectacular

Anna Clifton won the drawing that allowed her to start the fireworks. Ben Felt and Cheri White assist.. (Courtesy Photo)

Colusa County Chamber Board Member Sherri Burns serves a cold one at the 4th of July Festivities. (Staff Photo)

Colusa County Celebrity Watermelon Eating Contest was a huge success with Supervisor Mark Marshall placing 1st, Supervisor Tom Indrieri Placing 2nd and Williams City Councilman Eddie Johnson Placing 3rd. (Staff Photo)

Gone in 60 seconds... Contestants had only 60 seconds to eat as much watermelon as possible. Taking home ribbons were Damon Martinez who placed first, Don Burns came in second and Travis Amundson placed third. (Staff Photo)

LET FREEDOM RING!

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community college facility in williams by elizabeth kalfsbeek writer/Contributor

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olusa County supervisors have unanimously agreed to adopt a resolution officially allowing construction of the Woodland Community College Colusa County facility.

The board further agreed to commit Tobacco Settlement Funds for infrastructure costs and authorized the auditor-controller to issue a $600,000 payment to the Yuba Community College District.

“I’m so excited to have reached this point in the planning and to know it will be a reality,” said Woodland Community College President Angela Fairchilds, Ph.D. “My staff really shares the excitement as well.”

According to Fairchilds, plans are “right on target to break ground in October.” The outreach center will be located in Williams on E Street, close to where Interstate 5 meets Highway 20, behind the California Highway Patrol complex. The decision to plant the facility in Williams was based on criteria that the land be readily accessible by foot, car and public transit, be within close proximity to public services, such as fire and police, be environmentally sound and be centrally located to best serve the population within the county.

Moreover, the Colusa County Office of Education will be building adjacent to the college site. Both the CCOE and WCC are looking forward to combining resources and anchoring relations by being so close. “This project shows the importance of working with other jurisdictions and coordinating our efforts for the betterment of our community,” said Art Pimentel, Public Information Specialist for Woodland Community College.

The YCCD is responsible for all of three counties and parts of five others.

Woodland Community College’s service area includes Colusa County.

Outreach courses in Colusa have previously taken place in leased or rented facilities. The new structure will be Colusa County’s first permanent college structure, now owned by the district. The Colusa County facility will be a 9,000-square-foot building on four acres. Within the complex will be administrative and student services offices, as well as three classrooms to facilitate up to 120 students at any given time.

Officials at WCC are depending on the input of Colusa County residents to help determine the courses, certificates and degrees offered at the new location. In April, 2007, an initial survey in English and Spanish was sent out to county residents, asking for preferences of times to offer classes, types of courses, reasons for attending college and barriers preventing people

from attending. “We discovered a whole spectrum of needs and no big trend line in terms of time of day or types of courses,” Fairchilds said.

“There was no statistical significance to help us focus on one area. It was all over the map.”

Fairchilds is hopeful that more residents will participate in the input process now that the construction of the facility is a focal point. While she intends to send out another similar survey to people to help prioritize the needs of the Colusa facility, there will be a two-prong approach. “This time we will also find out what skill sets and training local employers are looking for in future employees,” said Fairchilds, who will be collaborating with the Colusa Chamber of Commerce and Colusa One-Stop. “Then we will compare the information to see where there are gaps and similarities and how we can fill the gaps.”

Plans have been in the works for the Colusa County facility since the passage of Measure J in November 2006 allocated $3.4 million to the project.

According to Fairchilds, evidence of aging facilities and community growth – both residential and population – were factors in mapping out a master plan for YCCD over the last fiveand-a-half years. Designs to upgrade facilities and expand within the district led authorities to seek Measure J funds in the first place. Evidence of rapidly advancing technologies and a growing demand for education in general were also factors in utilizing Measure J funds.

“Students now were born with computers on their laps,” Fairchilds said. “We can’t teach today’s students with the methods we did years ago.”

Rural communities in general are difficult to serve, Fairchilds said, as they tend to be remote, have unique needs and less public transportation.

This is all the more reason to build outreach facilities to give access to students who need it most and to offer the same level of access to education as available to those in urban and suburban settings.

“It’s the biggest investment that we as a collective can make in our community,” said Supervisor Kim Dolbow Vann at the June 30 Board meeting, echoing Fairchilds’ sentiment.

Williams’ interim city administrator, Jim Saso, was also on hand at the meeting to inform people that Williams plans to support a resolution on their agenda July 8 to approve the project.

“Woodland Community College has an ongoing commitment to serving the communities in our service area and the intended facility is proof of that,” said Fairchilds. “I can’t wait to get out there in my hard hat with a shovel when we break ground.” Classes are set to begin in spring 2011.

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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 mcNarymoore from 4Pm - 5pm. for more information please contact Sherry burns at (530) 458-2111.

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 colusa county economic development community garden. plots 4’ x 16’, come and be apart of this great community activity. Grow your own produce! take it ome or sell it at the colusa farmer’s market. contact Lynda Reynolds at 530.458.3028 for any questions email lyndareynolds@ colusaedc.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 save the date the second annual festival of Lights celebration will be held december 12th in williams.. sacramento valley museum ice cream social has been canceled. 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 sacramento valley museum. everyone is welcome!!

Williams Cooperative VBS is presenting a summer kids’ event called Crocodile Dock. The event will be hosted at the Williams Community Church, 9th & C Streets, from July 13 to July 17. Crocodile Dock is for kids from Kindergarten to 5thGrade and will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day.

For more information and to preregister, call 473-5642 and leave a message with your name, your child’s name, and which grade the child just completed, as well as an evening phone number. Your call will be returned to finalize registration.

Third annual COLUSA COUNTY BREAST CANCER FUND WALK will be held on saturday, october 10, 2009. signups will be held at memorial park (10th & Market street, colusa) registration 9-10am. walk begins promptly at 10am. join us for entertainment and fun after the walk. the walk is free but donations are gladly accepted! for information, entry forms, and donor/sponsorship opportunities contact sherri burns at (530) 4582111.

HAVE A COMMUNITY EVENT THAT NEEDS TO BE LISTED ON OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR? CALL (530) 383-4861 JULY 20 colusa business & visitors center farmer’s market. fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, home made crafts and more! head on out highway 20 towards yuba city and arriave at colusa industrial properties for a fun and bountiful farmer’s market. 5:00pm to 8:00PM.

Vacation bible school: COME JOIN THE FUN AT SONROCK KIDS CAMP. CHILDREN WILL HAVE A GREAT TIME SINGING SONGS, HEARING BIBLE STORIES, PLAYING GAMES & EATING SNACKS. JULY 20-24 AT 700 HILLGATE RD ARBUCKLE. FOR CHILDREN ENTERING KINDERGARTEN-5TH GRADE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 476-3021

PLACE YOUR CALENDAR EVENT TODAY! (530) 383-4861

JULY 20 Taco Salad Fund raiser. From 11am to 1pm, the Trinity United Methodist Chruch in Colusa will be serving a taco salad luncheon in friendship hall, 5th and oak streets. cost is $8 per plate, which includes dessert and a drink. take out or dine in. tickes available from any church member or at the door. for more information, call marian at 458-4589. colusa business & visitors center farmer’s market. fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, home made crafts and more! head on out highway 20 towards yuba city and arrive at colusa industrial properties for a fun and bountiful farmer’s market.

5:00pm to 8:00pm.

JULY 22 Arbuckle farmer’s market. 5pm to 8pm. la Vanche hursh park.

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JULY 29 Arbuckle farmer’s market. 5pm to 8pm. la Vanche hursh park.

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AUGUST 3 colusa business & visitors center farmer’s market. fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, home made crafts and more! head on out highway 20 towards yuba city and arriave at colusa industrial properties for a fun and bountiful farmer’s market.

5:00pm to 8:00PM.

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

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AUGUST 7 COLUSA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBON CUTTING: SEW & THINGS. 661 Main Street, Colusa. 5:30Pm to 7:00PM. Come celebrate one of colusa’s newest businesses.

AUGUST 8 Pierce High School Class of 1977 Birthday Bash: The Class of 1977 from Pierce High is looking for all classmates for a fun get together on August 8th. Please contact Susie McCullough or Andy Geyer for details. susiemc40@frontiernet.net

AUGUST 10 colusa business & visitors center farmer’s market. fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, home made crafts and more! head on out highway 20 towards yuba city and arriave at colusa industrial properties for a fun and bountiful farmer’s market.

5:00pm to 8:00PM.

AUGUST 12 bowling for boobs! ********** the Colusa County Breast Cancer fund is going to be hosting a good ‘ol fashoned fun, fundraiser at riverside lanes.

Starts at 2PM! Pink costume required. $20 per person. come on out and have some fun for the cure! for more information please contact sherri burns at (530) 458-2111. Men welcome too!

JULY 27 colusa business & visitors center farmer’s market. fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, home made crafts and more! head on out highway 20 towards yuba city and arriave at colusa industrial properties for a fun and bountiful farmer’s market.

5:00pm to 8:00PM.

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

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WPR En Español Facilidades para colegio comunitario en la ciudad de Williams.

Los supervisores del condado de Colusa unánimemente en adoptar la resolución oficialmente de permitir la construcción del Colegio comunitario de Woodland en facilidades del condado de Colusa.

El equipo de miembros más adelante agregara un comité que pondrá arreglos para tener fondos del Tabaco, para el costo de la infraestructura y autorizar un auditor, que controle los $ 600,000 de pago al Distrito del Colegio Comunitario de Yuba.

“Estoy muy emocionado de haber alcanzado este punto, en la planeación y el saber que esto será una realidad” nos dijo el presidente del Colegio Comunitario de la ciudad de Woodland Angela Fairchilds, Ph. D. “Mi equipo realmente comparte está emoción”. De acuerdo con Fairchilds, “los planes están para comenzar en el próximo Octubre”. El centro será localizado en la calle E de la ciudad de Williams, cerca de la Autopista I-5 donde se junta con la carretera HWY 20, detrás del edificio del California Higway Patrol . La decisión de poner esta facilidad en la ciudad de Williams es la accesibilidad del lugar caminado, o en carro, o en transportación pública, y la proximidad a servicios públicos, como departamento de bomberos y policía y estará en una buena ubicación para el mejor servicio de la comunidad dentro del condado.

La oficina de educación del condado de Condado de Colusa, será construida a un lado del colegio. Las dos el CCOE Y el WCC están buscando en combinar los recursos y en estrechar las relaciones al estar cerca. Este proyecto ensena la importancia de trabajar con otra jurisdicción, y coordinar los esfuerzos para mejor nuestra comunidad. Nos dijo Art Pimentel, especialista en la información púbica para el colegio comunitario de

Woodland.

El YCCD además de tener a su cargo los tres condados, también es responsable por cinco más. El colegio comunitario de Woodland y sus servicios, incluye el área del condado de Colusa. Cursos en el condado de Colusa previamente han rentado lugares. La nueva estructura será el primer lugar permanente que será propio del distrito. La facilidad será de 9,000 pies cuadrados. Dentro del complejo, habrá oficinas administrativas y para servicio de los estudiantes, así como tres salones de clases para aproximadamente 120 estudiantes.

Los servicios del WCC serán propuestos a los residentes del condado de Colusa para determinar los cursos que serán impartidos, así como los certificados y títulos que serán ofrecidos en esta nueva locación. En Abril del 2007, una encuesta inicial en ingles y en español fue mandado a los residentes, preguntándoles por las preferencias de clases y los horarios para estas, los tipos de cursos, las razones para atender al colegio y las barreras que la gente tiene para asistir a este.

Lo que descubrimos fue un montón de necesidades, y no muchos problemas en horarios o cursos. Nos comento Fairchilds, no hubo estadísticas significantes para ayudarnos en enfocarnos en un área.

Fairchild tiene la esperanza de que mas residentes participen, en el procedimiento del proceso, ahora qwue la construcción de esta facilidad tiene un lugar físico. Mientras ella intenta mandar otro cuestionario similar a las personas para priorizar la necesidad, y el así poder integrarlas a este proceso. Esta vez también trataran de encontrar y poner en prospectiva las cualidades que los empleadores estarán buscando en los futuros empleados, Fairchilds, estará colaborando con la cámara de comercio de Colusa, así como con One Stop, para poder comparar la información y mirar que es la necesidad y que es lo que puede llenarla.

Los planes han venido trabajándose en el condado de Colusa, desde que se paso la medida J en Noviembre del año 2006 de poner $ 3.4 millones en el proyecto.

De acuerdo con Fairchilds, evidencias de añejamiento en las facilidades y la comunidad fue creciendo, dos causas lo residencial y la población, fueron factores principales en poner en el mapa un plan maestro por el YCCD, atreves de los últimos 5 años y medio. Diseños para moderniza miento de estos lugares y las facilidades para expandirse, dentro del distrito dirigieron a las autoridades a priorizar la medida de los fondo de la propuesta J en primer lugar. La evidencia del rápido avance tecnológico y el crecimiento en la demanda de la educación en general, fueron factores para utilizar los fondos de la medida J. “ Los estudiantes ahora nacen con la computadora bajo el brazo”, No podemos ensenar a los niños con los métodos que se usaban años atrás, nos explico Fairchilds.

Las comunidades rurales en general son difíciles para servir, por estar en aéreas remotas, tienen necesidades especiales y menos transportación publica. Estas son las más razones para construir estas

facilidades que den acceso a estudiantes que lo necesitan y para ofrecer el mismo nivel de educación que hay disponible en las urbes y la suburbana reas.

“Es la más grande inversión, que colectivamente se ha podido hacer a nuestra comunidad”. Nos comento el supervisor Kim Dolbow Vann en la reunión de la junta directiva que se realizo el 30 de Junio, haciendo eco de los sentimientos de Fairchilds. El administrador interino de la ciudad de Williams, Jim Saso, fue también una pieza importante en esta junta, para informar a la gente de Williams en los planes de

apoyar esta resolución en la agenda de Julio 8 para apoyar este proyecto.

“El colegio comunitario de Woodland tiene un compromiso en servir a las comunidades y la prueba es la locación que se ha conseguido”. Nos comento Fairchilds. “ No puedo esperar el estar ahí, con mis guantes de trabajo y mi protector en mi cabeza, con pala en mano para comenzar a quebrar la tierra” Las clases están puestas para el comienzo de la primavera del 2011.

Celebración de la fuerza educativa y voluntaria de entrenamiento.

El día 20 de Junio el equipo que compone la fuerza educativa y de entrenamiento de voluntarios ( WET) tuvo su primer celebración en el departamento de servicio de salud mental el WET fue fundada por el departamento de salud de Colusa . El programa voluntario de entrenamiento fue establecido en Julio del 2008 y ahora cuenta con 18 activos participantes.

Es para consumidores y familiares de los miembros, en el cual ofrecen entrenamiento y educación individual o atreves de actividades de la comunidad, para apoyar y facilitar la pronta recuperación. Los participantes deben de llenar una aplicación y una entrevista formal para ser seleccionados para la participación.

Doce voluntarios de WET y 4 miembros del departamento de salud atendieron a esta celebración. El día fue planeado con toques patrióticos, rojo, blanco y azul, para demostrar el apoyo a los familiares de personas que se encuentran cumpliendo con el servicio militar.

Certificados de reconocimiento fueron otorgados, para aquellos que han participado en diferentes actividades. Aquellos que fueron reconocidos por su liderazgo para en los programas del WET fueron Debbie Naylor,

Rose Solis, Keven Partridge y Charlette Lauppe. Los certificados fueron otorgados por reconocimiento al liderazgo y la participación en Point-In-Time Homeless Count Team voluntarion en arte y habilidad así como el ser voluntarion en el matinée de películas, Stamp Out Stigma speakers, Community Christmas Toy Drive, Walk for Recovery, Community Winter Coat Drive, Pumpkin Patch on Wheels, y la celebración anual del Thanksgiving.

Cada voluntario compartió una parte personal del programa, y como en Safe Haven, el en el drop-in center, provee apoyo y entusiasmo para que lo0s participantes tengan y desarrollen confianza en ellos mismo. El grupo expreso su agradecimiento a Curtis Boewer, Director del Colusa County Behavioral Health, como visionario que ha apoyado los nuevos programas incluidos en el WET Action Plan.

También reconocieron a Steffany Ritchie por hacer este programa posible al escribir planes y llenando reportes al estado. En los pasados nueve meses, los voluntarios de WET han contribuido cerca de 1,000 horas , activamente en eventos y servicio a la comunidad.

Corre en nombre del hijo Los motores de las motocicletas sonaran el día 20 de Julio, el lugar será en la futura casa de (nuevo centro de vida cristiana, ( New Life Christian Center) en la ciudad de William, Ca. Los motocicletistas partirán, en un viaje en la vieja autopista 99. Como parte de completar una recaudación de fondos para la remodelación de este nuevo centro cristiano, el pastor y los motociclistas del norte de California, se embarcaran en un viaje de 1800 millas atravesando lo largo del estado de California de frontera a frontera.

Llamado” la carrera en nombre del hijo “la jornada comenzara en Williams, en un importante punto de la vieja autopista.

Saliendo a las 9 a.m. del 470 calle 7 th, el grupo viajara al norte de la frontera del estado de Oregón en el 99 W, después doblaran al sur para continuar en la 99E atreves de Sacramento y el Valle Central, después arriba de la cordillera de la vieja ruta atreves de los viñedos. Quedándose en los viejos moteles y acampando en los parques de trailas RV’S, el grupo continuara a la frontera Mexicana, antes que regresen hacia el norte. En el itinerario esta visitar el Clark’s Truck Stop y el museo de la vieja autopista 99 en Indio.

El viaje se supone tomara aproximadamente una semana, y se invita a todos los motociclistas que deseen participar, a lo largo de este

recorrido. Ken Edwards, y otros motociclistas se han enlistado para patrocinar con $ 99.99 o hacer una promesa de recaudación milla por milla. Los beneficios serán para completar la construcción de este centro, que será para el servicio de la comunidad.

Brian Anderson, de la ciudad de Pisttsburg, Ca. Será el líder del grupo. El ha usado los tres últimos anos de su vida trazando y haciendo el mapa de esta vieja autopista, la cual se comenzó en el 1920 y fue suplantada por la I-5, conforme esta se iba desarrollando.

El grupo estará constantemente viajando mientras la vieja autopista siga existiendo. A la vez desean que esto ayude a que la ciudad de Williams sea reconocida como una de las más importantes ciudades localizadas en esta que fuera la principal de las rutas en otros tiempos.

Este centro cristiano de la nueva vida es un grupo de la iglesia de dios dedicado a proveer facilidades a la comunidad, a si como reúne a niños, adolecentes y adultos. Es nuestra ilusión, de que podamos proveer educación y recreación, a la vez como oportunidades a la ciudad de Williams y a su comunidad, nos dijo Edwards. Para información por favor llamar al 530(701-3921). Todos los regalos son deducibles de impuestos y toda completamente ira a este nuevo proyecto.

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Sanoma, by elizabeth kalfsbeek writer/Contributor One hundred and sixty-three years ago, California was an independent republic for a whopping 25 days. It began when a band of American settlers captured Sonoma and raised a Bear Flag, known as the Bear Flag Revolt.

Earlier still, Sonoma was the site of the final Franciscan mission in 1823 along the El Camino Real. Today, visitors to Sonoma can relive history by visiting the attractions of Sonoma State Historic Park, or wander around the lively eightacre Sonoma Plaza.

If Sonoma’s wealth of history isn’t compelling enough to make the drive, not to worry; there is something for everyone. Spa enthusiasts can “take the waters” at the Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa, chocolate lovers can taste chocolate on the plaza, farmers’ market groupies can visit a farmers’ market, home chefs can take a cooking class and so much more. Be inspired by the suggestions below to make the most out of a day trip to Sonoma.

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Sonoma on June 14, 1846. They arrested General Vallejo and his men and declared California an independent republic. The raised a homemade Bear Flag in the northeast corner of what is now Sonoma Plaza, where a monument marks the spot today. The republic only lasted 25 days, until California was claimed by the United States on July 7, 1846. The Bear Flag officially became California’s state flag in 1911 to honor the revolt.

For the Chef: Ramekins Sonoma Valley Cooking School Ramekins is the destination for home cooks wishing to learn something new or hone their skills. The cooking school is very popular and operates nearly everyday of the week. A selection of summer hands-on classes and demonstrations include: Brunch on the Italian Riviera, Blue Hawaii, Introduction to Thai, Zucchini in Calabria, Summer in Maine and more. Classes fill up fast, so book ahead. Located at 450 W. Spain St. Visit ramekins.com for more information or call (707) 933-0450.

For the Followers of The King’s Highway: Sonoma Mission Sonoma is home to Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma, the 21st and last Franciscan mission in California on the El Camino Real. A monument was erected in 1999 to honor the 896 Native Americans buried here.

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (707) 938-9560 for more information.

Admission is $2.

For the Farmers’ Market Groupie: Sonoma’s Farmers’ Market This time of year Sonoma boasts two separate farmers’ markets. Friday’s farmers’ market, open from 9 a.m. to noon, is open yearround and takes place at Depot Park, First Street West. From April through October For the Chocolate Lover: a second farmers’ Wine Country Chocolates market is open With wine tasting so in from 5:30 p.m. till vogue, it’s hard to go dusk on Tuesdays wrong wine tasting in at Sonoma Plaza Sonoma’s wine country. on the Square.

Why not think outside the Fresh fruits and box and taste chocolate vegetables vary by instead at Wine Country season.

Patrons Chocolates, Sonoma’s only may also find fresh- Williams native William Charter baked breads and at Chihuahua Phoebe rest outside chocolate tasting rooms?

Handcrafted truffles are pies, jams, plants, the historic Swiss Hotel fronting made fresh daily by a local flowers, pepper, Sonoma Plaza. (Courtsey Photo) mother-and-daughter team garlic braids with regional ingredients and more. Visit Sonoma.com for more information or that contain no preservatives or waxes.

Customer favorites include caramel call (707) 538-7023. rocky road, almond turtles, solid For the History Buff: Bear Flag Revolt chocolate grape clusters, honey peanut clusters and chocolate dipped apricots.

Monument A band of Anglo-American settlers Patrons can even order personalized from the Sacramento Valley overtook chocolates. Located on Sonoma Plaza,

414 1st St. East. Open daily. Visit winecountrychocolates.com for more information, or call (707) 996-1010.

Hotel and the Vallejo Home. The park is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Docent-led tours are available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Call (707) 9389560 for more information.

For the People Watcher: Sonoma Plaza Once a strategic military post, Sonoma Plaza is now a stroller’s delight, For the Francophile: The Girl and the boasting plentiful shops, restaurants, Fig accommodations and green areas for “Country food with a French passion” is picnics. The plaza is the largest of its The Girl and the Fig’s motto. The seasonal kind in California, an eight-acre square menu, which changes every Thursday, is laid out in 1835. Visitors can spend their thoughtfully compiled by Chef Chris entire visit to Sonoma ambling around Jones to include French gourmet comfort the square. food like Duck into duck confit, u n i q u e c r o q u e boutiques monsieur and like Tiddle salami and E. Winks, Brie baguette S o n o m a ’s sandwiches.

Vintage 5 The “salon and Dime de fromage” (115 E. section on Napa St.), the menu take time out is unique, at Sonoma and patrons Spa on the are able to Plaza (457 The sanctuary at Sonoma Mission. (Courtsey Photo) choose their First West own cheeses.

St.) for a Selections “green” rejuvenating treatment, or pick include cheese from cow, goat and sheep up Fido a souvenir at Three Dog Bakery milk made in Sonoma County to France.

(526 Broadway).

If you just want a snack and aperitif, try the “matchstick frites,” thin, Kennebec For the Wine Aficionado: Ledson Hotel potatoes with tarragon aioli, with the & Harmony Lounge “fig royale,” French sparkling wine and The Ledson family is best known for house-made fig liqueur. Located at 110 their exceptional handcrafted wines W. Spain St. Call (707) 938-3634 for more and French Normandy “castle” on the information or visit thegirlandthefig. vineyard estates. For visitors to Sonoma com.

Plaza, guests are able to sample not only the vineyard varietals, but also Ledson’s For the Zen Seeker: “Take the waters” at hospitality at Ledson Hotel & Harmony the Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa Lounge. If you’re not staying in one of The spa at the Fairmont Mission Inn the hotel’s six individually decorated has its own source of geothermal guest rooms, pop in for wine tasting mineral water, which flows 1,100 under the guidance of a wine consultant, feet below the inn. Since the time of try a signature cocktail (a Pear-tini or ancient Egypt, civilizations have been The Harmony Mojito), or nosh on an drawn to the healing powers of water. appetizer at Harmony Lodge, open Native Americans of this area knew the from 11 a.m. daily. Located at 480 First benefits of underground hot springs St. East. Visit ledsonhotel.com for more and used the site as a sacred healing information, or call (707) 996-9779. ground. Inspired by bathing houses throughout the world, the spa offers a For the State Park Enthusiast: Sonoma self-guided bathing ritual. Modelled after State Historic Park the ancient Greek hydrotherapy circuit, What’s unusual about Sonoma State the ritual calls for an exfoliating shower, Historic Park is that it’s not a bounded warm therapeutic bath, hot pool with plot of land, but a series of six historical Jacuzzi jets, mega-shower, eucalyptus attractions. These sites include the steam room, traditional dry sauna and Mission San Francisco Solano de relaxation room. Visit Fairmont.com/ Sonoma, the Blue Wing Inn, Sonoma Sonoma for more information or call Barracks, La Casa Grande, Toscano toll free at (877) 289-7354

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