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StudentS Honored at Super 7 dInner

Juniors: Front (left to right) Talyn Imhoff, Katherine Van Fleet, Alyssa Prophet Center: Meghan Foster, Alexandra Kraft Back: Hayden Meyers Not pictured: Diana Madrigal. (Staff Photo)

Seniors: Front (left to right) Kiley Herrick, Kristin Wilsey Center: Alyssa Sankey, Mallory McGowan Back: John Hinely Not pictured: Carinne Kelley, Elia Ocampo. (Staff Photo)

The 34th annual Super Seven Dinner was held April 13, at the Methodist Church in the Friendship Hall. The evening was a celebration in honor of students with the top academic records for both the Junior and Senior classes at Colusa High School. The S.S.D originated

in 1975 based on a proposal by Florence Stevens, President of the Colusa Women’s Club. The Club continued the tradition for 22 years until the club disbanded. Gamma Alpha Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi resumed the program in 1998, and have since been joined by Soroptimist International of Colusa County, in honoring academic excellence. During the event the seniors also honored the teacher who they felt had influenced them the most. Continued on Page 3

WIllIamS pIoneer dayS By: MEGAN MENA

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Citizens for a Better Williams, a non-profit volunteer organization, will be hosting the 38th annual Williams

Pioneer Days on Saturday, June 6. Since their founding in 2005, they have been contributing to the community by organizing various festivals throughout the year, planting flowers and pulling weeds around the city, picking up trash, and cleaning, among other positive and giving activities. This year’s Pioneer Days theme is “Pioneers with a Purpose.” The theme was chosen through a class competition at Williams Upper Elementary which involved the fourth, fifth and sixth grade classes. Each class competed against the others for the chance to have their idea chosen as the slogan. The event kicks off with the parade, which starts at 10 a.m. and will travel down E Street. This year, the location of the parade judging stand is being moved to the City Hall parking lot. Everyone is invited to enter a float in the parade. The Grand Marshal this year is Gary Green, who has greatly helped the Citizens for a Better Williams organization. Green is the owner of Williams Hardware, but it is his positive contributions to the community, like opening an alley cat rescue and shelter, that have earned him the honor. Green will be riding in a horse-drawn steamer with a horse- drawn hose cart brought from San Diego, thanks to the efforts of The California State Firefighters Association. Another highlight of the day will be this year’s Car Show, which begins after the parade at 11 a.m. The Car Show will be held downtown on 7th street instead of its usual location at Redinger Park. For those entering their prized vehicles in the show, there will be a regular $20 entry fee, or a $25 fee will allow the vehicle to be parked in a secure roped-off area during the show. Les Schwab Tires generously donated trophies for the car show.

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Pierce High School students, Andrea Bedart, Marissa Ambriz and Miryam Martinez were the first to complete a 20-hour

orientation course to learn about healthcare careers and prepare for worksite learning opportunities with local healthcare providers. Each of them is interested in a career as a nurse, and they successfully completed the curriculum on their own, after school time over the course of ten weeks. Mr. Doug Kaelin, Principal, enthusiastically welcomed the B.E.S.T. program for his students, providing a unique opportunity to enhance their learning experience. They are all to be commended for their dedication and efforts. Bravo! Colusa Regional Medical Center sponsored the 20-hour orientation course local high school juniors and seniors with grants and donations from Community Foundation of Colusa County, Health Resources and Services Administration, Sierra Health Foundation and after school ASSETS funds. The B.E.S.T. program is the result of more than 200 meeting hours over the past ten months amongst a collaborative of 58 individuals from more than 20 community providers, education providers and healthcare providers. The students made it happen! If you would like more information on CRMC’s B.E.S.T. student program, please contact us as 458-5821, Ext. 351.

Left to right: Andrea Bedart, Neonatal Nurse; Marissa Ambriz, Registered Nurse; Miryam Martinez, Labor & Delivery Nurse. (Courtesy Photo)

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Colusa High School teachers were honored by Super Seven Seniors as having influenced them throughout their academic careers. The teachers showing their intellectual side: Front Left to Right: Mr. Dave Driffill, Mrs. Heather Thomas, Mr. Matt Giffin. Back Left to Right: Mr. Jim Imhoff, Mr. Randy Watt, Mr. Bob Kirkman, Mr. Tim Crabtree

WIllIamS pIoneer dayS Continued Concurrent with the car show, Redinger Park will be the site of various booths and vendors available for your enjoyment. The park events will include food, jewelry sales, fun activities, kids’ games, and even a horseshoe tournament.

Evening events start at 6 p.m. with a dinner barbeque held downtown on 7th street. At 9 p.m. there will be a fantastic fireworks show sponsored by Morning Star Packing. Following the fireworks show, the street dance begins. The Fabulous DeVilles, formerly known as the popular Catfish Hunter Band, will provide the evening’s entertainment. This great show is co-sponsored by Louis Cairo’s. Citizens for a Better Williams encourages all to bring their families. All Pioneer Day events, including the street dance, are family friendly. It is a good way to hang out with friends and family, have fun and relax. Parade entry forms are available at Sheer Class in Williams. You may also contact Andi Armstrong at 682-1614 or Diana Azevedo at 304-2143 for more information about Pioneer Days or to enter the parade.

Schedule of eventS

10:00 a.m. – Parade11:00 a.m. – Car show starts downtown11:00 a.m. – Ongoing booths at Redinger Park6:00 p.m. – Barbeque downtown, 7th St. between E & F9:00 p.m. – Fireworks sponsored by Morning Star Packing9:45/10:00 p.m. – Street Dance, the Fabulous DeVilles (formerly called the Catfish Hunter Band)

memorIal day ServIce at maxWell cemetaryAnnual Memorial Day Service will be held on May 25th at the Maxwell Cemetery. Taking part in the program will be American Legion Post #218 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 218, and Williams Veterans. Program starts at 11:30 a.m. with the Honor Guard. The memorial address will be given by Rev. Lloyd Ash, Chaplin, Post 208, Dixon. The “Avenue of Flags” will have the addition of the flag of Dale F. Knapper. The program will conclude with Salute to Deceased Veterans and Taps. The public is invited to attend.

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Overall Winners Pictured: Sam Brennan - 1st Place, Tylor Gerrard - 2nd Place, Cody Detlefsen - 3rd Place, and Spencer Stocks - Best of Show. (Courtesy Photo)

The annual pinewood derby was held on April 19th, 2009 at St. Bernadette’s Hall. Each participant had their car timed on each track and the fastest average time was declared the winner. The overall winners were determed by a double elimiation method. The track used at the event was provided by Alan Rowley who overlooked the track along with David Rowley and Daniel Rowley. The tracking software timed the results to the 10 thousandth of a second. The winners from each den recieved a ribbon/metal award.

Wolves1st - Sam Brennan, 2nd - Nick Azevedo, 3rd - Erik Wrysinski

Bears1st - Tylor Gerrard, 2nd - Kody Detlefsen, 3rd - Sam Stocks

Webelos1st - Spencer Stock, 2nd - Justin Pingrey, 3rd - Garrett Hamilton

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Touch of Health had their ribbon cutting April 29, in celebration of their grand reopening under new ownership. New owner Wendy Conley was surrounded by family, friends and local business owners who turned out to show their support. Her son David also honored his mom with a special, from the heart speech detailing her journey and to express how proud he was of her. (Staff Photo)

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StudentS Honored at Super 7 dInner ContinuedThe Super Seven Seniors are:

KIleY heRRIcKParents: Mike and Tracy Herrick

Kiley’s main interests in school are math and science. Her extra-

curricular activities include Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Environmental Sciences Academy (ESA), California Scholarship Federation (CSF), and serving as Student Body Secretary for the 2008-2009 school year. She enjoys playing softball and soccer, hanging out with family and friends, traveling, and taking trips to Fort Bragg with her family. Kiley plans to attend a four year University where she hopes to play softball and possibly soccer. Kiley wants to major in Biology and study abroad. Her influential teacher was Mr. Randy Watt.

John chRIStIAn hInleY Parents: John and Debra Hinley

John’s main interests in school are shop and economics. He is a member of

De Molay, Future Farmers of America (FFA), Environmental Sciences Academy (ESA), and the Art Club. John spends him time working on his 1985 Toyota pickup or his 1965 Plymouth. His other hobbies are Rat Rods, welding and pin-striping. After graduation, John plans to attend Butte College and enroll in the Welding Program. Upon completion of this program, he hopes to earn his Certification and start work in some area of Welding.John’s influential teacher was Mr. Tim Crabtree.

cARRIne KelleY Parents: Lisa Hancock and Tim Kelley

Carinne is interested in physics with Mr. Driffill and Leadership

with Mr. West. She is a member of 4-H, California Scholarship Federation (CSF), and Leadership. She is Student Body President and is on the Yearbook Committee. Her hobbies include: raising 4-H pigs, playing with her dog – Stud, snowboarding, boating on the river, going to the beach and going to her dad’s boat races. Outside of school, Carinne works at Dr. Tom Gibson’s Dental Office. She plans on going to college where she will study to become a dentist. The teacher who influenced Carrine was Mr. Dave Driffill.

MAlloRY GRAYce McGoWAn Parents: Jim and Ellen McGowan

Mallory’s main interest in school is her AP English class, not the

actual class work—just the class. She also enjoys Spanish and Math, although Calculus was VERY challenging. Mallory is a Sunday school helper and the Presbyterian Church and a member of the Woodland Swim Team. She is also a member of the Environmental Science Academy (ESA); California Scholarship Federation (CSF), Treasurer; Associated Student Body Treasurer, and Senior Class Secretary. Her hobbies are swimming, playing soccer, camping, going to the beach, bike-riding, bowling, going to the movies, and spending time with friends

and family. Mallory plans to go to University of the Pacific (UOP) next year on a scholarship for swimming and academics. While there, she will study Sports Medicine with a focus on Physical Therapy.Mallory’s teacher of influence was Mr. Matt Giffon

elIA JeAnette ocAMPo (elI) Parents: Jose and Elia Ocampo

Eli’s main interests in school are English and Spanish.

She likes to spend time talking on the phone, reading, shopping, baby-sitting, and hanging out with friends. Her plans are to become a Kindergarten teacher and help children who are struggling with English skills. She also plans on getting married and starting a family. Eli’s influential teacher was Mr. Jim Imhoff.

AlYSSA SAnKeY Parents: Paul and Kathy Sankey

Alyssa’s main interests have been to take advantage of classroom and

extracurricular activities that will help her to become a leader in the California agriculture community. She is a member of Future Farmers of America (FFA), 4-H, and is on the 44th Agricultural District Junior Fair Board. Her favorite competitions in FFA are Prepared Public Speaking and Farm Records. In her spare time, Alyssa enjoys snowmobiling, snow skiing, Dutch-oven cooking, riding horses, and showing Breeding Pigs. Outside of school, Alyssa is self-employed at AAA Elite Genetics and she works at Sankey Stables. Alyssa plans to attend Iowa State College or Fresno State where she will major in an Animal Science/Pre-Veterinarian program. She hopes to get into Veterinary School and become a Food Animal Veterinarian. Eventually, she would like to open her own practice in a rural area to serve the needs of rural livestock producers. Alyssa chose Mrs. Heather Thomas as her influential teacher.

KRIStInn Anne WIlSeY Parents: Kirk and Teresa Wilsey

Krissy’s main interests in school are Art and Business. She is a member

of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), the Environmental Science Academy (ESA), and the Tennis Team. She is also Associated Student Body Awards Commissioner, Co-President of the California Scholarship Federation (CSF), and vice-president of the Art Club. In addition, Krissy is president of the Jr. Fair Board. Her hobbies include water skiing, scrap-booking, random adventures with friends, going to the cabin at Buck’s Lake, and reading. Krissy plans to attend St. Mary’s College or Cal State Long Beach where she will major in Marketing. After college, she hopes to become employed at an advertising agency. Mr. Bob Kirkman was recognized as Kristinn’s influential teacher.

The Super Seven Juniors:

MeGhAn foSteR Parents: Jerald and Lori Foster

Math and Science are the subjects that Meghan enjoys the most. She

loves being involved in many different clubs and sports. She has participated in volleyball, basketball, and track and field. Meghan is also Future Business Leaders of America Chapter Reporter and Student Body Representative for the Junior Class. Basketball is Meghan’s favorite hobby. She usually plays on summer teams or just shoots baskets outside her house. Meghan plans to attend a 4-year University where she can become involved in the medical field. One day, she hopes to become a doctor. Meghan is proud of the 4.06 GPA she has achieved over her entire high school career.

tAlYn IMhoffParents: Jim and Lucille Imhoff

Talyn’s favorite subjects are science and English. She is a member of

Future Business Leaders of America and California Scholarship Federation. She was born and raised in Colusa and was home-schooled for many years prior to high school. Talyn’s hobbies are tennis, soccer, and track. She also enjoys playing the piano and going ton vacations with her family. She works outside of school giving piano lessons and babysitting. After high school, Talyn wants to go to college where she will pursue a career in the medical field.

AleXAndRA (leXI) KRAftParents: Dan and April Kraft

Lexi is interested in sports and art. She is a member of Future Business

Leaders of America and California Scholarship Federation. She participates in volleyball, basketball, track, youth group, and swim team. Lexi’s hobbies are volleyball, swimming, bike-riding, basketball, and hanging out with friends. She works as a lifeguard at the Colusa Public Pool. In the future, Lexi plans to attend a 4-year college and to possibly pursue a sports related career.

dIAnA MAdRIGAlParents: Salvador and Martha Madrigal

Science and history are Diana’s favorite subjects. She is a member of

California Scholarship Federation, is the Girls State Delegate for Colusa High, and is Junior Class President. Diana’s hobbies are playing soccer, spending time with family and, friends, and relaxing when she has some spare time. She is employed at Davison Drug Store. Diana plans to attend a UC and to work her way up to earning a Ph.D. She is a happy person with a positive approach to life.

hAYden JoSePh MeYeRSParents: Charlie and Lorie Meyers

Hayden’s favorite subjects are math and science. He enjoys science

because he likes learning about our environment. He is a member of the Environmental Science Academy (ESA), California Scholarship Federation (CSF), and Treasure of Future Farmers of

America (FFA). He also plays football, basketball, and baseball. Hayden enjoys being outdoors. He loves to duck hunt, fish, and wakeboard. He has been involved with Future Farmers of America and 4-H for over seven years. During these years, he has enjoyed raising pigs, but this year he has chose a new challenge: he is raising a steer. Hayden would like to attend a 4-year college where he will major in Engineering. He would also like to play college baseball. He has lived in Colusa for all of his life and Hayden really enjoys the outdoor opportunities we have here. Within just a few minutes of driving time, he can be in prime hunting and fishing locations.

AlYSSA PRoPhetParents: Larry and Andrea Prophet

Since she is pretty good at her ABC’s, Alyssa says that English is her min

interest in school. She plays volleyball, basketball, softball, and is on the track team. She is also a member of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and the Environmental Science Academy. Alyssa’s hobbies are painting and spending time with friends. She also LOVES eating steak! During the summer, Alyssa works at the public pool. She plans to attend a 4-year college and to find a job that she will fell happy doing.

KAtheRIne vAn fleet (KAt)Parents: Alan and Hang Van Fleet

Kat likes Leadership with Mr. West and her art classes. She is a

member of 4-H, Leadership, and Future Business Leaders of America. Kat also participates in volleyball and track. Her hobbies are photography, film developing and roller-skating. Kat works at Jeff ’s Freezette. Her plans for the future are to attend college or Art School.


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KITTENSTechnologyAdvances in technology never

cease to amaze me. This week I read about a new product, the Kindle 2 (a more advanced version of the earlier Kindle model that I apparently missed altogether). The Kindle 2 is a small, handheld device that allows you to download entire books onto it and read them on a small computer screen. We’re talking about a device the size of a cell phone holding up to 1,500 books at a time, and, from what I gather, one can pick those 1,500 books from over 250,000 choices. The device boasts the ability to travel with an entire stack of books without, well, the stack. Add to that the multiple font sizes, including very large ones, allowing some readers to leave their reading glasses at home altogether, and the Kindle has some great selling points. I would hate to mislead you in anyway. I am not a technophobe. I write this very column on a laptop at a

Starbucks, probably the most modern form of writing one can perform. Sometimes I write my column or a

story on my Blackberry (which, for those of you who aren’t familiar, is my cell phone. I can even email it from my cell when I’m finished writing and editing it). I cannot workout or get into my tanning bed without my iPod, loaded with all of my favorite music. And if the internet isn’t high speed, I don’t even bother it. I have a MySpace, a

Facebook and I Google so often I should probably consider it one of my greatest pastimes. However, I think that technology can go too far sometimes and for me personally, this is one example. I understand the appeal of not carrying a stack of books wherever you go. That might especially appeal to the modern-day college student. However, adding a hefty $500 price tag to the already increasing costs of school and living probably isn’t so appealing.

Take away the steep price, though, and I still don’t think I’d “pay to play.” There is just something special about holding a book in my hands. I can’t tell you which is better – holding a book in my hands, crisp and new, excited for what I may be about to discover inside, or holding a dog-eared, beat up, written-in and abused but very well-loved book that I’m about to read for the fourth time. Either way I’d like to add that I personally cannot read without a pen, pencil, or highlighter in my hand. I’m guessing the Kindle 2 wouldn’t fare too well against writing instruments. New technology such as the Kindle makes me really wonder how far we are going to take computer technology. When I think back to my family’s first Tandy computer, with its green and black screen and stone-age games, I laugh. I’ll even date myself by saying that we used MS-DOS computer language. There was no Windows! It blows my mind as I wonder what will be next on the tech frontier.

Nikki Hancock may be reached at [email protected] or (530) 934-2594.

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Mother’s Day was a special day for me, I woke up and walked

into the family room where I saw a hand painted banner prominently displayed on the wall. The kids had used finger paints to make hand prints and to write out Happy Mother’s Day. It melted my heart. Meredith ran from her room with a little package and a large envelope, the package was a cute little craft flower with her picture inside and inside the envelope held a book that she had made at school about me. It was truly the sweetest thing ever. She listed all these different things about me, my likes and dislikes but one thing caught my attention. Listed under My Mother’s Favorite Thing is… Meredith wrote that my favorite thing is working. My heart broke a little. I am so thankful to be in the profession that I am, and that I am my own boss. I set my own hours and I can work from home. I made this decision in an effort to still be at least a part time stay at home mom. I wanted to be a part of my kids’ lives as much as possible. I am lucky to have that luxury because it’s not always possible for everyone who would like to do the same. So, I

hugged Meredith tight and explained that my favorite thing would always be her and Isaac, that they would always be number one in my life. As parents, we can only try our best. But while I always tell my children how much I love them, each and every day, I realized that

I need to go beyond that. From now on I will talk about things we have done or are planning on doing, and how much I enjoy each and every minute with them. It sounds like a no brainer, I know, but kids ask why? for a reason. Recently I had the opportunity to be a part of a wonderful program called Field

of Dreams, this program revolves around sick or disabled children and providing them with the chance to get outdoors to hunt or fish. This year they also included kids from an organization called Guide On, these kids are the children of fallen veterans.Friday night, May 8, they held a dinner for the families, sponsors and celebrities who take time out of their lives to spend with these special kids. What an amazing experience. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house as event organizers spoke about

their program and what it has done for their lives and what an impact the kids have had on them. These kids were truly heroes in their own right. One little boy who has severe health issues and is in a wheel chair, has attended this event for the last couple of years and he believes in it so much that he sold oranges from the family’s yard and raised money to start a fund to donate to Field of Dreams. I’m not going to say much more than that right now because I will be doing a feature in the next issue that will tell all about the program and the people it has helped. Well, grab your cap and gown kids, graduation is nearly here. This has got to be the busiest time of year for Colusa County residents, with all the senior graduations in one night, kids getting their projects ready for the fair, the fair itself and Pioneer Day. Teachers are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, a few more weeks and a nice, well deserved break will be theirs. Soon the community pools will open, the ice cream carts will be seen more frequently up and down the city streets... It’s enough to make a person’s head spin. But, in my mind, you can’t beat summer in a small town. Backyard barbecues, pool parties, hot summer nights listening to the frogs and crickets as you watch for shooting stars. One of my favorite things to do

in the summer is load the kids into the Jeep with the top off and go on long drives up in the hills. It’s always a mini adventure as we try to find new roads to travel on. We are always looking for fun activities and I would love some suggestions. What are some fun day trips that you take with your family? Share them with us and I will include them in our next issue. Another question, what is your favorite way to beat the heat in the summer?The possibilities are endless…Andrea Moore may be reached via email at [email protected].

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WILLIAMS GRADUATE ASSISTS IN PRODUCTION OF A DOCUMENTARYVIEWED WORLDWIDE

This morning I received a “link” to Channel Three News in Northfield,

Vermont. It was a sample video of a piece Amanda Plachek is presently working on with the communication department at Norwich University.Perhaps I should back up just a bit. During Amanda’s sophomore and Junior year at Norwich she was part the group who produced a documentary called “Vermont Fallen”. You see, Vermont has lost more soldiers in Iraq, per capita than any other state..This Documentary was made as a result of interviews and many tears of the loved ones of those soldiers lost. I have only seen a small portion of the film. It did indeed bring tears to my eyes. This film was nominated for an Emmy, has been shown by several major television networks, viewed by over 80 million and translated into ten languages. This brings me to the “link” I received this morning. Amanda is one of two senior producers along with several other students who participated in last years project who are presently working on this new piece called “The War at Home”. While making this documentary Amanda and others met and interviewed several soldiers who made it home from Iraq. They have described the difficulties they are facing making the transition from combat to “regular” life.. Her communication department is working at full speed trying to complete this film before the semester ends. It is their hopes that by making this film it will make us all understand what our soldiers have been through and the difficulties they face returning home, also it is their hopes that when more veterans see this film it will enable them to open up and share their feelings, helping with the healing process.

Amanda is scheduled to meet with representatives from NBC, A&E, CNN and the BOSTON GLOBE who are interested in showing this documentary. Yes,, this is little Amanda Plachek who attended Williams Elementary and High School and graduated in 2005. To all the wonderful teachers who had some part in the shaping of her life,, it was a job well done!! When I hear new residents to our area question how good our schools are, I for one am very proud to let them know Williams, for that matter Colusa County Schools seem to be doing a very good job. The opportunities are there, if a student chooses not to reach out and take what is offered to them, the schools should not be blamed..So many young people have gone from our little county on the careers to be proud of. Amanda will be graduating May 10, 2009. At which time she will also be receiving her commission in the United States Army. She has experienced some amazing things, met some fascinating people along her journey. She has set her goals high.. Oh yes... We are indeed very proud of her. Rest assured I will be keeping you updated on how and what Amanda is doing.Grandma (aka” Neenee) M WishnewitzM.Wishnewitz

LETTEr TO THE EdITOrDear Friends – The citizens of Colusa are faced with a serious concern to our safety and stability of our community. The city council will hold a public hearing scheduled May 19 at 6:00 pm at the Colusa City Council Chambers in Colusa to discuss the speed limit changes that CalTrans is proposing for roads within the City Limits. The changes proposed by CalTrans are as follows:

#1 Market Street from Bridge to 10th would increase from 25 to 35 MPH (they have now said they would only raise it to 30 mph)#2 Market Street west of 10th Street would change from 35 to 40 mph#3 State Route 45 from Levee Street north would change from 35 to 45 mph#4 Bridge Street from Market to Westcott road would all be 35 mph (currently it is 25 from Market to Clay and 35 to Westcott)

It is impossible to cross streets downtown at the present time without fear for your safety at the current

speed and any hopes for businesses on that street to prosper is dependent on the safety and comfort of pedestrian traffic – not truck traffic. If CalTrans is really concerned about the Market Street area they would be looking at a bypass situation for the business area of downtown rather than encouraging traffic to proceed even faster. With the high crown on Bridge Street it is horrible trying to cross Bridge going either east or west and a higher speed would further complicate that situation. All the proposals are anti-business as I see it and will only make it more difficult for Colusa to survive in these tough economic times. The first reading of this proposal is at tonight’s meeting at 7:00 pm. Please plan on coming to at least one of these meetings if possible if you have concerns as we do about the prudence of raising speed limits in town. Only a very strong opposition will prevent CalTrans from getting their way with our town.

Jim & Cynthia White

Commentary & Letters to the Editor are published as they are submitted and are un-edited. Views expressed in the opinion sections do not reflect those of the Williams Pioneer Review.

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It was announced this week that Miss Jean forgeus and Mr. henry Kron, a business man of Santa cruz, were married in Santa cruz Monday, May 12th. After the wedding the newlyweds motored to Williams and are spending a few days at the forgeus Ranch west of Williams. the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. forgeus of Williams and Santa cruz. She has extensive property interests about Williams and has made friends during her life in Williams. the groom is a young businessman of Santa cruz. It is not known whether Mr. and Mrs. Kron will reside on the ranch west of Williams or in Santa cruz. the farmer joins their many friends in wishing them happiness.

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to Be PlAced Soonthe city hall, Jail and firehouse will be completed the first part of June, according to plans. An extension of two weeks was granted the contractors because of the rainy weather which hindered work in January. the large fuel tank which will be buried under the sidewalk has arrived and will be placed soon. The finishing work is being rushed and possibly the building will be completed before the end of time granted.

WIllIAMS fARMeR 5/17/1940-lASt cIvIl WAR veteRAn IS

cAlledcolusa county’s last surviving veteran of the war between the states died Saturday, only a few hours after Glenn county’s last veteran, M. J.

cheatham of orland, had passed on. Both had been confederate cavalrymen. John l. Jackson was 91 at the time of his death Saturday in colusa. A native of Missouri, he had come to colusa after the war. In the early 1870s he had managed colusa’s thriving river freight business for years and had been county treasurer in 1886. he founded a prominent colusa county family.

WIllIAMS fARMeR 5/24/1940-ARthuR nASon elected

PReSIdent of chIco StAte

Student BodYArthur nason, son of Mr. and Mrs. f. A. nason this past week received the signal honor of being elected President of the Student Body of the chico State teachers college. When the votes were counted, it was learned the Nason had won by a fine margin. Arthur will be a senior next year and during his three years has made a splendid record. he has been active in social and music circles in the school and is deserving of the popularity he claims at the college.

WIllIAMS fARMeR 5/31/1940-tRAIn KIllS 36 of onlo

BuRRoWS lAMBS; fletcheR loSeS 386

tuesday morning the 5:30 train repeated the incident of friday night only on a smaller scale. onlo Burrows was the loser in the tuesday accident, as he had moved his sheep into the field vacated by fletcher. thirty six head was lost by Burrows. Rodney fletcher lost 386 head of sheep friday night, due to the fact that the sheep insisted on using the Southern Pacific railroad track at freshwater creek, two miles north of Williams as a corral. friday night the sheep made their way onto the track by going under a bridge, before the fast evening train passed through Williams at 8:15 and 386 of the flock were killed or so injured that they had to be disposed of. the fast train which hit the sheep was nearly derailed. the train rocked when it passed thru the flock. If the sheep had not been sheared recently, it is probable that the train would have been derailed. The heavy fleece of sheep is reported to be a serious threat in this respect as it balls up in front of the wheels.WIllIAMS fARMeR 5/18/1945-200 PRISoneRS At ARBucKle

cAMPtwenty armed guards marched

with 200 German prisoners of war, who arrived on a special train from Arizona, the first of the week. They were taken from the S. P. depot to the guayule project camp west of Arbuckle which had been prepared for them. the prisoners appeared to be most all young men, in sound physical condition. they appeared

to be well disciplined. These are the first prisoners of war to ever set foot in colusa county. they will be used in work in the guayule tracts near here and later may be used in harvest of other crops in this county. With the arrival of the German prisoners, about 150 civilian employees, who were sent to the guayule project, were

released to work at farm work in other districts. capt. And Mrs. carl deatherage arrived in Arbuckle Sunday morning from florence, Arizona. capt. deatherage is at the Government camp in charge of German prisoners.

WIllIAMS fARMeR 5/25/1945- neWS of ouR Men And

WoMen In unIfoRM-letter to the editors-dear dick and harry, Just a few lines as we all feel fine since Germany made up her mind to quit. I’m on the wrong side of the world to see it. We were about three hundred miles from france on a convoy the last time. everything is fine and I feel swell. A little beefy, but I can get rid of that. I am up to 205 pounds because we have little exercise. I eat, sleep and work in about the width of the ship on two decks and nearly three years of it. I am writing to thank you for the farmer. It seems as if the further I get the more of them I get. I got nearly all of them now. But I hardly get any mail. We refuel anything that floats. We participated in the first and second battles of the Philippines and the taking of Palau. We picked up several prisoners of war and took them to Manus with us. We were in emiwetck too. I went ashore and had several hours to hike over the hills of Manus. I was at leyette, and it seems like a pretty place. the natives came out in side- riggers and traded souvenirs for eats and clothing mostly. By the little I’ve heard it seems as if the Japanese showed them a bad time.We were one of the first group tankers to enter the china Sea. It is a rugged body of water and that made our work hard and dangerous.

We saw some Japanese planes shot down and participated in activities at Iwo Jima for several days, and saw the U.S. flag put out on Mt. Suribachi by the Marines february 23. I saw plenty of intense and continual naval bombardment. they kept the Island lighted at night with star shells for night fighting. We had a small Japanese attack and the anti aircraft fire was heavy and spectacular. It looked like all the fourth of Julys rolled together and hell broke loose besides. We were close enough to see the Marines inch their way on the island with tanks and flame throwers. I’m glad I’m not a Marine. We are still getting good eats and anything we want. there are plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. A good show, ice cream twice a week with our meals and we can buy it as we want. We are not in need of anything. We sure have a fine bunch of officers and men, the best in the fleet. I can come out now as I am over 42 years old but hate to do it as I’d like to see more. Still, I mean this three years is getting old: What’s life without a wife? Guess I’ve said plenty, can’t say anymore.Wish all my friends the best of luck,fred Rosel

Williams farmer 5/25/1956- chAMBeR of coMMeRce

dInneR MondAY Music should always be pleasant to the ear but it is just this type of music that sometimes lulls us into sleep.Your newly organized chamber of commerce hopes to bring out the harmony in this community by launching into a definite program for civic improvement. It is true that we may uncover a few sour notes and even your chamber could get off-key. however, if we all work together and lend to the community our ideas and energies we may be amazed at the good we can accomplish. Give your chamber a chance, join it, talk it up, volunteer to do committee work. let’s get off to a roarin’ start by attending the dinner meeting next Monday May 28th, at 7 p.m. at the grammar school. the price is just $1.50 for a good dinner served by the Women’s Auxiliary. At this meeting we will hear experiences told by member of a nearby chamber and also several more important projects of you local chamber will be launched at this time. the lions club regularly scheduled Monday night meeting will be cut short so that the members may attend the chamber dinner .

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HOME & GARDEN

Flowers are often taken for granted. They are not just for

looks, as many would think. The function of a flower is to produce pollen and/or to be pollinated to reproduce seeds for reproduction. The flowers and their produce are essential to man’s survival. Without them, no more crops would exist, our plants could not reproduce and our world as we know it would never be the same again.As for talking flowers, stop and think how we choose to communicate with flowers. How? You might ask. I have always taught my children and grandkids to pick a flower when possible and give it to their mother. Even when they are too young to talk the flower says it all, along with the smile and nice impression it has made. Romance and flowers have always been associated with one another. Flowers are the accepted and preferred way of showing affection, love and

desire. Courtship would be pretty tough without flowers to exemplify ones feelings. When attending a wedding, flowers are an integral part

of the ceremony. The bride usually thinks a lot about the colors and types of flowers to be used. A wedding, and other formal occasions, would be one of the few times a man wears a flower on his lapel. Also know as a boutonniere. When the bride throws her bouquet of flowers over her head to be caught, the person who catches it is the

one who is supposed to be getting married next. This is just another example of how flowers are used to send a message. Flowers can congratulate a person for any occasion or accomplishment. “I’m Sorry” or “Get well soon” are common phrases represented with flowers. When someone says “Take time to smell the roses,” what does it mean to you? For me this phrase means enjoy life, all of it, while you

can. None of us know how long we are going to be around anyway. Life is short, so stop and smell the roses. After all, they may be the last flowers you smell. Finally, flowers are an integral part of a funeral and our passing. When we don’t know what to say to a mourning family, we send flowers. We even decorate the casket with flowers as a parting gesture. I hope that maybe some of you will appreciate the beauty and importance of flowers to us, and our existence. Enjoy their presence, colors, fragrances, and existence. The constantly changing new types, styles, and colors never cease to amaze me. The ability to propagate and develop new flowers, and arranging flowers in aesthetically pleasing forms are some of my passions.

Things flowers can say and mean:• I love you• Happy Anniversary• Happy Birthday• Congratulations• Get well soon• Best Wishes• We’re so sorry

• Bon voyage• Look at Me• Check out my house• Dinner call for bees and hummingbirds• I’m sorry• I like you• I don’t know what to say• In a salad, “Eat Me”• And the list goes on and on; limitless to our imaginations

Current research has provided us with meanings to the color of flowers, listed here.

Red: Romantic love, passion, symbol of perfection, beauty and fidelity

Pink: Gratitude, love, poetic romance, feminine favorite and sympathy.

Yellow: Friendship, get well, light and warmth, joy, wisdom and power, cheerfulness and platonic love.

White: New beginnings, purity, innocence, sympathy, spirituality, unity, virtue, new love, young love, honor and reverence.

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Saturday, May 16th welcomes the Annual Maxwell Free Junior

Rodeo, one of the longest running events in the county. As one of the last free junior rodeos left in California, and one of the very few left in the U.S., it is expected to attract around 2,000 visitors. This is the 79th year of this small town’s big tradition and this year’s theme is “Riding Fine in ’09!” The event kicks off with the Bull Run at 8 a.m., followed by the parade at 9:45 a.m. The parade will include a wide variety of businesses and organizations. Float entries are not limited only to Maxwell organizations, but are open to entries form neighboring towns such as Colusa, Arbuckle, and Williams. The parade will also exhibit a vast musical ensemble from the talents of school bands. After the parade comes to a close, the vast array of games and prizes open promptly at 11:30 a.m. The games will include the radical racers (motorized go-carts), basketball toss, and many, many more fun games. The frog derby, another tradition of the small town, begins at high noon. The games will run until 3:00 p.m. Visit the games and prizes for the

opportunity to test your strength, agility, and speed, and you may even end up with a winning prize. Other festivities include a bench press contest, an art show, and a car show. Adults can enjoy the rodeo show while their children enjoy the fun games and prizes. The rodeo begins at 11 a.m. with the horse show followed by the Grand Entry at 1 p.m. which will showcase the Rodeo Royalty. Shortly after the Grand Entry, the Rodeo begins and talent from all over the county will be exhibited. Of course, don’t forget to grab a

bite to eat at the scrumptious BBQ lunch offered by the Maxwell FFA Chuck Wagon. Lunch, served from 11:30 a.m. through 3 p.m.; lunch will contain traditional BBQ Tri-Tip with all the fixings. So grab the kids, throw on a cowboy hat, and join us at the 79th Annual Maxwell Free Junior Rodeo. It’s one of the only rodeos of its kind; make sure you and yours don’t miss out on all the fun.


knIGHt’S landInG Gourd art

By: Liz kALfSBEEkWritEr/CoNtriButor

Artists from all over will be show-casing and selling their exquisite

gourd art at the 7th Annual Gourd Art Festival in Knights Landing, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17. The festival, taking place at Greg Leiser Farms, is the only one of its kind in Northern California devoted exclu-sively to gourd art. Though most artists are from California, some hail from as far away as Oregon and even China. “In this economy, the Gourd Art Festival is a worthwhile way to spend a weekend for free,” says Mary Leiser of Greg Leiser Farms. “By the time you would pay for admission and parking at other places, here you can take that money and buy a piece of art, while at the same time help to promote the arts.” The festival has developed and evolved over the years and found its origins in suggestions from artists who wanted to have a celebration as a venue to promote their artwork and exchange

ideas with other artists. Jill Walker, president of the California Gourd Society, will be on hand this year to give a live demonstration of the Ha-waiian Coffee Design, or Ni-ihau meth-od, of decorating gourds. “It’s a very old Hawaiian technique that has been rediscovered in the last few years and has become very popular,” Mary says. Another demonstration will be a pre-sentation of a painting technique using spray cans for multiple colors. A Celtic art designer will demonstrate how to create a small pendant of hand-drawn Celtic design. The pendant will be wood burned, sanded, colored, sprayed and strung on a waxed, cotton necklace cord. “I’m really excited because we have a tremendous supply of really unique gourds,” says Greg Leiser, Mary’s hus-band. “Each year is different, and this year we have a terrific crop of quality, thick gourds.” There will be approxi-mately 30 varieties of gourds at the fes-tival, most of which receive their names by the way they look: apples, cannon

balls, swans, martin house, African ket-tle gourds, warty gourds, etc. Children from Robbins Elementary School will display their own gourd art. “The kids wash the gourds and then paint them at school, making projects like birdhouses,” Mary says. “Then they bring them to the festival for impromp-tu judging and to display. The eighth graders also sell cookies and water on Saturday and Sunday to raise money for their Washington D.C. trip.” In attendance will be several “gourd patches,” like regional clubs, from Cali-fornia, representing 10 to 15 artists at each booth. There will also be 17 single artists at booths, including Arbuckle’s Mary Fahey. Three gourd suppliers will also man stalls, supplying everything from paints to tools to books to em-bellishments. “The vendors will do demonstrations in their booths with the tools they are selling, like carvers and wood burners,” Greg Leiser notes. “This gives participants the oppor-tunity to try out the product to see if it fits their needs before spending the money.” A children’s gourd-crafting corner, to benefit Knights Landing Children’s Co-operative, will be happening both days, as will a Gourd Art Raffle, to benefit Knights Landing Library. People are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy. Otherwise, there will be food vendors serving a smorgasbord of op-tions such as breakfast items, smoothies, hamburgers, hotdogs and more. Enjoy food at covered picnic tables and listen to the free live entertainment from the Putah Creek Crawdads and award-win-ning Mamadou and Vanessa Sidibe as

they play gourd instruments. Greg is a third generation Knights Landing resident and Mary is a Boston, Massachusetts, transplant. The two met on a blind date when Mary was visit-ing her sister in Davis. They have been farming since 1972 and sell gourds year round. “People find coming out to the farm refreshing, a friendly atmosphere,” says Greg. “Being out in the country in the informal setting is a nice change. We keep it free so it’s affordable for families to enjoy.” You’ll find Greg Leiser Farms at 21886 Knights Road, Knights Landing. Admission and parking are free. Call 735-6677 or visit GourdFarmer.com for more information.

“tHe day” In may

Gearing up for the Maxwell Rodeo are: Front (left to right) Tori Jones, Austin Al-vernaz Back: Kristine Martin, Cody Alvernaz, Amy Leach and Sarena Robertson. (Courtesy Photo)


teSt recoGnItIon ceremony at arBuckle elementary ScHool

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On Wednesday, April 22nd , more than 200 students at Arbuckle

Elementary School were honored for their standardized test scores. Even though the tests were taken last Spring, the awards ceremony purposefully waited until this week to honor the students, hoping that the pomp and circumstance might motivate students to do their best on this year’s exams in late April. Two large floral arrangements in wicker stands, two smaller baskets of blossoms , balloon bouquets and a large white arch set a formal mood for the assembly. Each of the students took a turn in the spotlight as principal Carol Geyer read off their names. Awards were given in three different categories. Any student who improved their scale scores between 2007 and 2008 received a certificate and a coupon for a free popsicle. Students who moved from one proficiency level to a higher level of proficiency were given another certificate and a popsicle coupon. The highlight of the event focused on students that scored above the state goal of 400 points in Language Arts and/or Math. These students received a “400 Club” certificate and will be honored on Friday with a special pizza luncheon. Last spring, AES had 39 students reach the 400 mark. This year, the school honored 91 students who scored that high. In addition, Principal Geyer gave special recognition to 6 students who scored a perfect 600 in

Math. The perfect math score students were Luke Williams , Riley Voorhees, Odalys Sanchez, Alejandro Saavedra, and Marina Delgadillo. Geyer reminded students and the standing room only crowd of parents to practice those strategies that enhance learning and test taking. These include making sure children get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, dress comfortably, and come to school on time . In addition, Geyer reminded the audience of the “Test Taking Pledge” recently mailed home to parents.. The pledge clearly states the responsibilities of teachers, parents and students in helping children to perform well. Words of encouragement, support, and reassurance from parents remind children to relax and do their best. Students have pledged to think positive thoughts, be confident, use the numerous thinking strategies they’ve been practicing all year and to dedicate each day’s testing effort to someone they admire. While Arbuckle Elementary uses many ways to measure student success, the high stakes of standardized testing and reporting are a reality in today’s schools. When teachers address testing as a regular part of everyday learning, when parents ensure that children arrive at school ready to learn and when students set personal goals for academic achievement, then the stress of test taking is reduced and students are prepared to do their best. Arbuckle Elementary is proud to honor students and their families for all their hard work!

Pictured: Alejandro Saavedra - 5th Grade, Luke Williams - 4th Grade, Riley Voorhees - 5th Grade, Marina Delga-dillo - 5th Grade, Odalys Sanchez - 5th Grade. (Courtesy Photo)

Back In HIStory at WIllIamS elementary

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Williams Elementary was transformed back to 1849, as the

third grade began a three-week Pioneer Unit. Students, as well as teachers, have been costumed in dresses with bonnets and aprons for the young ladies, and trousers, vests, bandanas and hats for the young men. The third-grade students, each taking on a new pioneer identity for the unit, spent a week meeting their new families, and after visiting the General Store at the Sacramento Valley Museum, bought supplies for their wagons. The virtual wagon train departed from Independence, Missouri, on Wednesday, headed for California via the Oregon Trail. “Walking Feather,” an Indian trader, visited the wagon train, where some of the pioneers made some poor trading choices, some finding themselves without wagons or oxen.

The travelers celebrated the 4th of July at Independence Rock with a Dutch oven and pioneer activity day. Volunteers throughout the community directed stations where students rotated for butter churning, square dancing, gold panning, crocheting, quilting, roping, doll making, cooking, sewing, a game of horseshoes, and a ride in a wagon pulled by a team of mules. This week, students will take a trip to Ide Adobe State Park in Red Bluff, visit with “Rattlesnake” Westcoatt and Doc Phil, and attend a presentation on the Civil War. The wagon train will cross Donner Summit at the end of the week (hopefully before snow begins to fall) and arrive at Sutter’s Fort in California next week. Students will participate in a pioneer graduation on Thursday, May 21, where they will entertain their families and friends with songs and dances they learned along the trail.


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Our Lady Of LOurdes8th grade• – Saturday, May 23rd 5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes ChurchPre K• – Wednesday, May 27th 6:00 p.m. at St. Bernadette’s Hall

arbuckLeAlternative High School• – Wednesday, May 27th 6:00 p.m. HS audito-rium8th grade• – Thursday, May 28th 7:00 p.mPierce High School • – Friday, May 29th 7:00 p.m.

cOLusaColusa High School• – Friday, May 29th 7:00 p.m. at CHS football stadiumAlternative High School • – Wednesday, May 27th 8th grade• – Thursday, May 28th 7:00 p.m. at CHS football stadiumK-3rd grades• – Spring Performance at the Community Theatre 7 p.m. May 19th, 20th, and 21st

PrincetOn8th grade• – Thursday, May 28th 7:00 p.m. at high schoolPrinceton High School • – Friday May 29th 7:30 p.m. at high school

WiLLiams8th grade• – Thursday, May 28th 7:00 p.m. at WHS football fieldWilliams High School• – Friday, May 29th 7:30 p.m. at WHS football field

GraduatiOn infOrmatiOn


tHe GIft of a lIfetIme

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Woodie Humburg, a 1933 graduate of Colusa High School, recently

visited Colusa and donated two cherished memories from his days as a CHS athlete. Donated were an autographed football from the 1932 Pierce-Colusa game, won by Colusa 6-0 and an autographed baseball from the 1933 Pierce-Colusa game, won by Colusa 9-7. Mr. Humburg acknowledged in his presentation that he was grateful for an opportunity at Colusa High School to excel in athletics

and for the encouragement he received from former CHS Principal George Pence and Colusa businessman Arch Davison to attend Cal Berkley. “Those two men really gave me an opportunity of a lifetime, so I want to share a little bit of my life with Colusa High School.” Mr. Humburg went on to share that the CHS Alumni Association and newsletters, which started 5 years ago, have given him the opportunity to share his memories with others, as well as keeping in touch with classmates and CHS news. Humburg’s visit included pictures at his old book locker in the hallway of the current Colusa Unified School District office (formerly Colusa Union High School) and a visit to the new CHS football stadium. Pictured with Woodie Humburg are (left to right) Jerry Davies of the Colusa High School Alumni Association, CHS Athletic Director Mike West and CHS Principal Dave McGrath.

ced conductInG HIGH-Speed Internet telepHone SurveyStarting in late May, 2009, the Center

for Economic Development (CED), California State University, Chico Research Foundation, will be conducting a telephone survey to households and businesses in Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Sutter and Yuba counties. The survey will be utilized to identify areas throughout the region that are served, underserved or unserved by high speed Internet service. Economic development and education administrators, internet service providers (ISPs), local government leaders and other business professionals will be able to utilize the information to make decisions about the services they provide to those in the Upstate region of California. High speed Internet is a critical component of economic, education and business development. This project is funded by the California Emerging Technology Fund, which was established and funded by the SBC-AT &

T and Verizon-MCI merger agreements approved by the California Public Utilities Commission in November 2005. The fund focuses on “achieving ever-present access to broadband and advanced services in California, particularly in underserved communities through the use of existing and emerging technologies.” CED has contracted with the Program for Applied Research and Evaluation at the CSU Chico Research Foundation to conduct the telephone survey. All individual answers will be kept strictly confidential. The survey will continue through the summer with the goal of obtaining complete surveys for 1,200 households and 400 businesses. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Don Krysakowski, Assistant Director at the CED, [email protected] or (530) 898-4598.

unWanted tattooS removedBy: ELizABEtH kALfSBEEk

WritEr CoNtriButor

During this tumultuous economy, there is no doubt jobs are hard

to find. Securing employment may be even harder for individuals with obvious tattoos on their hands, neck, arms and other visible places. While tattoos for some during adolescence can represent making a statement, or a rite of passage, for others tattoos represent a past they’d rather forget. Now, those who want a fresh start at life have the opportunity to remove unwanted tattoos free of charge through the Northern Regional Tattoo Removal Program in collaboration with East Sacramento doctor and UC Davis graduate, Emil Tanghetti. Tanghetti volunteers his time and services to help participants in Sacramento and surrounding counties, including Colusa. “Participants view their tattoos as a link to their past; the past when they were getting in trouble and hanging around negative peers,” says Sacramento County parole agent and tattoo-removal coordinator Richard Ancheta. “Many participants need to have the tattoos removed to be more successful, obtain jobs, attend school or vocational training.” In 1997, Senate Bill 526 (Hayden) appropriated funds to the California Youth Authority (now referred to as Department of Juvenile Justice) for the purchase of medical devices that utilize a laser to remove tattoos for individuals seeking employment, mostly former gang members. “In February 1998, after Senate Bill 1700 (Hayden) passed, the groundwork began for the formation of the Northern Regional Tattoo Removal Program to provide free tattoo removal services to people desiring to disassociate themselves from the gang lifestyle and increase their educational and career opportunities,” Ancheta says. The Regional Tattoo Removal Program is accountability based and requires each participant to complete

24 hours of community service and demonstrate participation in one of the following areas: employment, vocational program or school. “Sometimes people pre-judge a person by a tattoo on their arm rather than what comes out of their mouth,” says Tanghetti, who has been involved with the program for about 10 years. “Granted, we shouldn’t be judging people for having a tattoo, but that’s not

the way the human condition works.”

Tanghetti was approached by the CYA and asked if his practice, Dermatology and Laser Surgery, would be interested in participating in the program. Tanghetti has been active ever since and feels it’s his form of community service. “When you give people an opportunity to make a life for themselves without prejudging, it gives them a fair chance to be successful; at least to get their foot in the door, so to speak,” Tanghetti says. “We are an egalitarian society and everyone has a chance to make it. That’s the whole appeal of our country and culture.” Tanghetti was born and raised in Sacramento and completed his undergraduate studies at UC Davis. He then graduated from UCLA School of Medicine. Upon finishing an Internal

Medicine residency at Stanford University and dermatology at Harvard School of Medicine, he completed a fellowship in photo-medicine at the Wellman labs at the Massachusetts General Hospital. “There’s a lot of experimentation that goes along with preadolescents and teenagers. I think that’s part of our culture,” Tanghetti said. “We see that everywhere, but people do change.”

Tanghetti suggests to people thinking of getting a tattoo to be very cautious. Try to change something that’s not permanent first, such as hair, jewellery items, makeup, even grow a beard. A tattoo, on the other hand, is very difficult to change. It may be cute today, Tanghetti says, but ten years from now it may not be cute anymore. “Tattoos are much like a clothing item,” he says. “They are fixed at a point in time and reflect the feelings at that time. Time changes, and we change, but the tattoo is the same. It may no longer fit our personalities.” Laser technology has undergone tremendous improvement since the genesis of the tattoo- removal program, yet not all tattoos can be removed. According to Tanghetti, tattoos with color are much more difficult and sometimes impossible to remove with

the current technology. The removal process may require three to ten treatments, each spaced six to eight weeks apart, depending on the size, depth, ink intensity, line width and color of the image. Tattoos using India ink, a single color, dark, carbon-type ink, are often the easiest to remove. “Removing the tattoo is only one part in the process,” Tanghetti says.

“What comes next is all in the participants’ ball park. It’s up to them and their perseverance.” The doctor often doesn’t see the most rewarding part of his work: the subsequent success of his patients. Tanghetti has had former patients thank him and express gratitude, but, for the most part, if he doesn’t hear from them, he assumes they are getting on with their lives. “If youth are operating with impediments, whether it be tattoos, education, or speech, they are operating at a disadvantage,” says Tanghetti. “I just like to see everyone have a fair chance at life.” First priority for the program is given to probationers and parolees, and referrals are

accepted from school officials, law enforcement and community based organizations. The program accepts men and women, aged 13 to 25, though women who are pregnant or nursing are not eligible. The collaboration between the CYA (Division of Juvenile Justice) and the Sacramento County Probation includes smaller jurisdictions, such as Colusa County, within the Northern California Region who might not otherwise be able to support a departmental tattoo removal program. For more information, call the Colusa County Probation Department at 458-5871.

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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.

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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,

Co-dependenCy, dRuG addICTIon, and OthER huRtS, hAbItS ANd hANguPS.

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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May 15th nICkels FIeld day

The 32nd annual nICkels FIeld day Is seT FoR FRIday may 15Th, 2009 At NICkELS SOIL LAb IN ARbuCkLE. FEAtuREd tOPICS INCLudE: dROught IRRIGaTIon manaGemenT, new opTIons FoR now ConTRol, eFFICIenT nITRoGen FeRTIlIzeR manaGemenT, oRGanIC almond pRoduCTIon pRaCTICes and OthERS. LuNChEON SPEAkER tbA. CONtACt: JOhN EdStROM (530) 458-0570, [email protected] FOR REgIStRAtION INFO.

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May 16-17th Colusa CIVIl waR days

SAtuRdAy, MAy 16th, 9-5 WIth MOCk baTTles aT 11 & 3sunday, may 17Th, 9-4 wITh moCk baTTles aT 11 & 2sTReeTReenaCToRs oF The ameRICan CIVIl waR wIll pRoVIde a lIVInG hIsToRy ExPERIENCE FOR thE PubLIC. uNION ANd ConFedeRaTe Camps aRe open FRom 9 tO 5. MOCk bAttLES ARE SChEduLEd At 11 ANd 3. AdMISSION $5 At gAtE, COLuSA COuNty FAIRgROuNdS.

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May 18th senIoRs aT Colusa hIGh sChool wIll

showCase TheIR senIoR pRoJeCTs FoR The CommunITy on monday, may

18th, IN thE COLuSA hIgh SChOOL gyM. bEgINNINg At 7:00 P.M., SENIORS

wIll demonsTRaTe The skIlls They haVe leaRned and The wIde VaRIeTy oF endeaVoRs They haVe

uNdERtAkEN. COMMuNIty MEMbERS wIll haVe The oppoRTunITy To VIew and dIsCuss The pRoJeCTs wITh The

sTudenTs, as well as VoTe FoR TheIR FAVORItES. COMMuNIty AttENdANCE IS

ENCOuRAgEd.

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May 20th deadlInes FoR open & JunIoR

aG/hoRTICulTuRe, open & JunIoR FloRICulTuRe, CuT FloweRs & FResh ARRANgEMENtS. hOME bREWEd bEER

WINE & CORdIALS. 5:00 PM

TRInITy unITed meThodIsT ChuRCh11am To 1pm

TRI-TIp lunCh aT The ChuRCh, CoRneR OF 5th ANd OAk StREEtS. tICkEtS

ARE $8. tAkE-Out ANd dRIVE thRu ARE AVAILAbLE. tICkEtS CAN bE PuRChASEd

aT The dooR oR by CallInG loRI aT 458-2069.

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May 23rd CallInG all walkeRs, JoGGeRs, RunneRs, CRawleRs & dasheRs

The 2nd annual dIsTRICT dash wIll bE hELd ON SAtuRdAy, MAy 23Rd. FuN RuN ANd WALk FOR ALL AgES.

StARtS At 8:00AM. thE ENtRy FEE IS $20 whICh InCludes ReFReshmenTs

and a souVenIR shoRT sleeVed t-ShIRt OR $10 WIthOut A t-ShIRt. thE

kId’S ChALLENgE IS FREE. t-ShIRtS aRe aVaIlable FoR pRe-ReGIsTeRed

RuNNERS ONLy. hOWEVER, IF yOu would lIke one, you may plaCe an oRdeR and The shIRT wIll be dELIVEREd At A LAtER dAtE. PRE-

ReGIsTeRed paRTICIpanTs who would lIke a T-shIRT musT ReGIsTeR by may

15, 2009. enTRy FoRms Can be obTaIned by

CALLINg (530) 864-4262 OR (530) 473-2592 oR JusT show up The day oF The

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May 28th JoIn bloodsouRCe and The wIllIams CommunITy In TheIR eFFoRTs To make

SuRE OuR COMMuNIty’S NEEd FOR bLOOd ANd bLOOd PROduCtS IS MEt.paRksIde unITed meThodIsT ChuRCh

9Th & G sTReeTs – wIllIams Ca3:00PM tO 6:00PM

FoR moRe InFoRmaTIon abouT The blood dRIVe please Call

bLOOdSOuRCE At 1.866.82.bLOOd. tO GIVe blood you musT be In GeneRally

Good healTh, FRee FRom Cold SyMPtOMS FOR At LEASt 48 hOuRS; bE At LEASt 17-yEARS OLd (16 WIth A PARENtS CONSENt); ANd WEIght

At LEASt 110LbS. thERE IS NO uPPER AgE LIMIt FOR dONAtINg bLOOd.

pRospeCTIVe donoRs musT bRInG a PhOtO Id. thE ENtIRE PROCESS tAkES

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JUNE 4-7thColusa CounTy FaIR beGIns

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JUNE 6thWILLIAMS PIONEER dAyS 2008 “pIoneeRs wITh a puRpose”

VendoRs needed aT RedInGeR paRkToys - CRaFTs - Food - aCTIVITIesFoR moRe InFo please ConTaCTdIANA AZEVEdO (530) 304-2143

wIllIams pIoneeR day bInGo In The paRk

sponsoRed by The wIllIams CommunITy CenTeR assoCIaTIon

LOCAtION: REdINgER PARk, undeR The TReestIME: 11:30 AM

splIT The poT bInGo$1.00 PER CARd, bRINg yOuR OWN maRkeR soFT dRInks aVaIlable

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JUly 25thaTTenTIon whs alumnI and

TeaCheRs!!!we aRe seaRChInG FoR TeaCheRs and alumnI FRom wIllIams hIGh sChool who aTTended oR TauGhT In thE 80’S ANd 90’S. OuR FIRSt ANNuAL whs ReunIon bash wIll be held In WILLIAMS ON JuLy 25, 2009. FOR MORE InFoRmaTIon ConTaCT RobIn maTTeRI 209-531-4600. [email protected] 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.


COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Creative Looks 385 Oak St, Maxwell

Welcomes New Hair Stylist

Courtney Ryan

Open House Wine and Appetizers

Saturday May 23, 2009 1-4 pm

50% OFF all Cuts, Colors,

& Perms For 1st time clients

Call 530-438-2971 for appointment

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

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

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

INFORMATION

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

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

creativelooksmaxwell.com Call or come by to inquire about our wedding registry

--------------------------------------WiLLiAMS ALuMNi iNtErACtiVE WEBSitE PriVAtE & frEE Make new contact with old classmates and browse the site for class pictures and candid pictures from 1912 to about 1970. New reunion and candid pictures posted continuously. Sponsored by a Williams gal! Email: [email protected] NEED to SELL your CAr or truCk? LiSt your VEHiCLE iN tHE WiLLiAMS PioNEEr CLASSifiEDS . CALL (530) 458-2675

HOMES FOR RENT

PLACE your AD HErE! CALL (530) 383.4861 for MorE DEtAiLS

LOST & FOUND FREE WORk WANTED & LOST ADS

SERVICES Lloyd’s Print & Copy Center Colusa County’s Choice for all their website and advertising design needs. Custom business cards, full service copies at self serve prices, web design & hosting, custom mailings, invitations, photo cards and much more. Call 458-2674 or stop by our office located at: 317 fifth Street in Colusa, for more information. lloydsprintandcopy.com

--------------------------------------ArBoriSt & PruNiNG Professional and expierenced. i can prune anything. Still time to prune roses, shrubs, fruit trees, shade trees & top aries. Contact Curtis Pyle Arborist (530) 476-2948

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

weekly. Call for class dates. 530.476.3599, leave message.

LIVESTOCk 20 year old registered quarter horse mare for sale. this mare looks like she is 12 yrs old! Has had a show career and been a lesson horse. Easy keeper,anyone can ride, she is 100 percent sound! Located in williams. Call 933-1919. Selling for $1000, (what i owe on her). Will sell to great home only.

HELP WANTED the Community foundation of Colusa County Seeks Local residents with the the skills of: Soap Makers,

Candle Makers, Spinners, Weavers, Dyers, Basket Weavers, tanners, Coopers, Blacksmiths. Call Cheri at 458-4222.

YARD SALE Saturday May 2, 8 a.m. Furniture, rugs, pictures, home goods, patio furniture, clothes, plants. 313 Paige Ct. in Colusa (off Country Club).

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annual Stamp out StIGma rally comInGSPECiAL to tHE WPr

Colusa County Department of Behavioral Health will

host its 8th annual Stamp Out Stigma (S.O.S.) Rally on May 29, scheduled from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Auditorium in the former Yuba Community College Building on 10th Street in Colusa. The department’s consumers and members of the Workforce Education and Training (WET) Volunteers will present this year’s program. According to WET Action Volunteer Coordinator Valerie Stirling, the program will include a variety of presentations focusing on different aspects of mental health. “Behavioral Health Director Curtis Boewer will open the program, with presentations by Jeanne Irons, Dale Berry and Diana Arnaud to follow,” says Stirling. Irons will speak on bi-

polar disorder, Berry will address mood disorder and Arnaud will share information on post-traumatic stress disorder. Wellness and Recovery consultant Keven Partridge, who provides training and workshops to the Behavioral Health Department staff, clients, and family members focused on improving the local mental health system, will close the program. Stirling says the goal of the group is to bring the best possible program to Colusa County each year. To that end, guests will have the opportunity to complete a short survey at the conclusion of the rally to share suggestions to improve the annual event. Stirling says the group is very excited about hosting the rally, and they hope to reach the community, the consumers, their families and other people whose lives have been touched by mental-health challenges.

The goal of the S.O.S. program is to educate and change public attitudes that may create stigma associated with people seeking mental-health services in Colusa County. During last year’s rally, Boewer commented it is important to acknowledge mental disability as not a scandal, but as an illness. As with physical illness, it is treatable, especially when treatment comes early. He stressed it is very important for the community to be aware of the services available in the county. “The S.O.S. Rally is one example of what the Department is striving to do to educate and serve the community in an effort to prevent stigma that leads to isolation and discourages people from seeking the treatment they need,” said Boewer.

The public is encouraged to attend this event.

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mary ann BoleS manaGer of tHe year

By: Liz kALfSBEEkWritEr/CoNtriButor

Mary Ann Boles has been awarded the 2008 Store Manager of the Year Award for her exemplary service at Umpqua Bank in Arbuckle, beating out managers from 136 locations. Though Boles is celebrating 23 years of service with the company, she has been a banker in Arbuckle for more than 40 years. She began working for Feather River State Bank in 1985 before Umpqua bought the bank in 2004. Before that, Boles worked at Arbuckle’s Bank of America branch in the same location for 17 years.

“It was just like the Academy Awards,” Boles says of the black-tie Celebration of Excellence awards event held April 4 in Portland, Or-egon. “Each year 17 awards are given out, with three nominees for each category. The presenter reads the nominees before opening the enve-lope of the winner. And the award looks just like an Oscar, too.”The Celebration of Excellence is traditionally held in Oregon and California. Because the bank is in a cost-cutting mode, the event was combined this year and California members were flown to Oregon. “When I won this award I felt vali-

dated for all my hard work,” Boles says. “I always give more than what’s expected, and this makes me feel appreciated and valued. If you win something at Umpqua, you’ve really, truly earned it.” Boles attributes her win to three major factors, plus her long-time bank experience. One fac-tor is the “Learn to Earn; Teach Chil-dren to Save” program Umpqua im-plemented at Arbuckle and Williams Elementary Schools. “We go to the local elementary schools, give a pre-sentation and let the kids know they can open a savings account,” Boles says. “We host a ‘bank day’ once per week at the schools where two Um-pqua associates take the children’s deposits and record the deposits in a bank book. It’s just as if they were coming to the bank, but instead we take the bank to the children.” Another part is the Return on Quality monthly award, which each store, as Umpqua bank branches are called, strives to achieve. The award is based on a six-part criteria and the Arbuckle store has been the recipient twice in 2009 already. Finally, Boles believes customer service is a large aspect for her win. In large part customer service at Um-pqua comes down to common cour-tesy: shaking hands; standing to greet a customer; personalized, handwrit-ten thank you cards; returning calls the same day; answering calls by the third ring; knowing customer’s names;

and wearing name badges. “Umpqua Bank expects every employee to pro-mote quality service standards and I have a fabulous staff,” Boles says. “All of our associates have the same service standard, and that gives us an advantage of knowing who our customers are and what they expect. You are not just a number to us, you are a person,” Boles maintains. “For example, just knowing that when a particular client comes in to cash a $500 check that they like it in 20s is just one way we strive to personalize service.” Besides in-store customer service, Boles and her staff are committed to community service as well. Boles herself is an Arbuckle Revitalization Committee member and her staff participates at ARC fundraisers like the Spring Fiesta the first weekend in May and the Car Show in Octo-ber. Arbuckle’s Umpqua store asso-ciates include Melissa Burnett, who was born and raised in Williams; Jeri Mahovlich, who is married to an Ar-buckle native; and bilingual Cristina Grajeda from Arbuckle. “You can give the best service when you really know someone,” says Boles, who has lived in Colusa County since 1954. “By winning Store Manager of the Year, I felt I really made a differ-ence and am helpful to customers and the community.”

Mary Ann Boles holds her 2008 Store Manager of the Year Award. (Courtesy Photo)


TequilaDinner

May 19th, 2009

6:00pmTickets $45

May 19th, 2009

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Dine in ONLY. Valid with Colusa Rewards Card.

Wed. & Thurs.5pm - 7pm

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PG&E representatives Bill Baker, Senior Contract Administrator and Charles Price, Senior Environmental Consultant for the Colusa Generating Stations and long time Colusa resident, were on hand April 30 to present Maxwell Fire District Chief Dave Wells a check for $230,000. This represents the second annual payment PG&E will make to the District. These funds are adjusted annually for inflation. The funds will be used by the District to pay salaries for some permanent positions who, along with volunteers, will provide first responder services to PG&E’s Colusa Generating Sta-tion. The funds will also help train the volunteer staff.

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art SHoW a SucceSSSPECiAL to tHE WPr

Despite a steady rain that for-got to change its calendar, 117

people attended the Colusa County Arts Council Spring Show and Sale, “Audacity of Spring,” May 2. The Theme Prize went to Maxwell paint-er Susan Sutton for her watercolor, “Valley View.” Set in the Colusa Senior Center, the show exhibited the work of art-ists from four counties. First prize in the Adult Division went to Tamra Spoto of Yuba City for her open-work ceramic pot called “Ebb and Flow.” Second prize went to a fused-glass artist from Sutter, Paul Boeh-mke, who instructed art patrons on his technique. Popular Colusa artist Mary Ann Nation took third prize for “Russian Gulch,” a plein-air oil with palette knife. Nation recently showed in the Plein-Air Painters of Mendocino show. In the Student Division, two stu-dents from Williams High School took all the prizes. Cesar Ibarra won first prize for his pencil drawing “Four Horsemen” and third prize for another pencil drawing “Round 1.” A watercolor titled “Asian Cul-ture” by Jacqueline Noyola won sec-

ond prize. Paula Busch, a printmaker and instructor at Butte Community Col-lege, judged artwork. Busch has been a working artist for over 40 years. Her works have been shown in New York, Indiana, New Mexico, as well as in Chico, Sacramento, Davis, San Jose, and San Francisco. She is a graduate in art at UC Berkeley and received a Masters of Art degree in Printmaking from CSU Chico. Profit from the sale of art went to the Colusa County Arts Council, recently recognized by the Board of Supervisors as the designated arts representative for Colusa County. The CCAC also partners with the Colusa Regional Medical Center to present open art shows. In March CCAC sponsored a concert trip to the Mondavi Center at UC Davis. Most of the art guests were also attending the Friends of the Library Wine and Cheese Tasting in the gar-den area outside the Senior Center. Undaunted by the soft but steady raindrops, they tasted wines and cheeses and bid on silent-auction items. Profit from the wine- and cheese-tasting purchases books and services for the Colusa County Li-brary system.

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