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Attempted murder case postponed: awaiting toxicology report. SUSAN MEEKER susan@colusacountynews.net
Daylight saving time will begin at 2 AM on
Sunday, Mar. 10 Ash Wednesday Schedule Mass times and distribution of ashes will be offered at the following times 8:30 AM - COLUSA: St. Bernadette’s Hall; English. 8:00 AM - MAXWELL: Sacred Heart Catholic Parish; English. 5:00 PM - ARBUCKLE: Arbuckle Holy Cross Church; English. 6:00 PM - COLUSA: OLL Catholic Church; English. 6:00 PM - PRINCETON: St. Joseph’s Mission Church; ‘Liturgy of the Word’ by Deacon Ruben, and Dr. Julian Delgado. 6:30 PM - ARBUCKLE: Arbuckle Holy Cross Church; Spanish. 7:30 PM - COLUSA: OLL Catholic Church; Spanish. 8:00 PM - WILLIAMS: Church of the Annunciation; Spanish.
Police called following Pierce-Hoopa basketball game LLOYD GREEN JR. lloyd@colusacountynews.net
Colusa County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an altercation at the Pierce High School gymnasium following the State Championship Game against Hoopa Valley last Wednesday. According to an on-scene sports reporter for the Pioneer Review, as both teams cleared the courts fans and spectators started to argue. “The court was full of people milling around, and some people started fighting,” said Jennifer Blue, a reporter for the Pioneer Review. Two Sheriff’s deputies already on scene observed the altercation, the department said in a press release. “Deputies on scene detained several persons related to the physical altercation,” said Sgt. Mike Bradwell of the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office. “While investigating, several verbal altercations erupted in the gymnasium.” According to Blue, she witnessed several fans of one team antagonize the other side, and those fans took the bait. Meanwhile, school staff was working within the crowds to defuse tensions and to move people safely on their way.
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The woman charged with attempted murder a California Highway Patrol officer on Feb. 20 appeared in Colusa County Superior Court last week but did not enter a plea. Judge Jeffrey A. Thompson postponed the proceeding on Feb. 26 until the results of Haile Eden Neil’s toxicology tests are completed.
The CHP alleged Neil was under the influence of a controlled substance when HAILE NEIL she stabbed Colusa Co. Jail Officer Philip Martinsen in the back during an enforcement stop. Neil was reportedly driving in excess of 100 mph on
Interstate 5 near Myers Road, in Arbuckle, with her hazard lights flashing on when Martinsen initiated the traffic stop. She became belligerent during a field sobriety test and used a concealed knife to stab the officer through his bullet proof vest, the CHP said. Neil, who is represented by Public Defender Albert Smith, is scheduled to appear
in court on March 13 to enter a plea on attempted murder, which could carry a penalty of nine years to life in prison if she is convicted, according to the California penal code. Neil is also charged with assault with a deadly weapon and driving under the influence. Martinsen has recovered and has returned to duty, the CHP said. ■
Riders support grieving community
MARY GRIMMER / PIONEER REVIEW
The Almeda County Sheriff's Mounted Posse (shown above) was one of many mounted posses to join the hundreds of riders honoring the fallen Davis Police Officer, Natalie Corona on Saturday, Mar. 2. The Cowboy's Honor Rodie is an expression of support for law enforcement officers who've lost their lives. JENNIFER BLUE jennifer@colusacountynews.net
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questrians from all over California mounted up Saturday afternoon for the Cowboy’s Honor Ride to remember fallen Davis Police Officer Natalie Corona. Since 2016, the ride has been an
expression to show support for law enforcement officers who lost their lives. There have been other rides held in different California locations, each focusing on a specific officer that paid the ultimate price. On March 2, horses, which have long been utilized to assist in physical and emotional therapy, were called on to
bring healing and comfort to the community of Arbuckle, still in mourning for Corona, who was shot and killed on Jan. 10, 2019. Majestic steeds and their riders solemnly made their way up 5th Street before crossing Hall Street to end at
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Colusa says farewell to Sankey Auto
SMUD cancels proposed transmission line SUSAN MEEKER susan@colusacountynews.net
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Colusa Mayor Greg Ponciano proclaimed Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 as Sankey Auto Day in honor of the 98-year history of the local GM dealership owned by Kathy and Paul Sankey (left). SUSAN MEEKER susan@colusacountynews
The Colusa City Council proclaimed Feb. 28 as Sankey Automobile Company Day in Colusa in honor of an iconic business that is passing into history. Colusa Mayor Greg Ponciano made the proclamation Thursday to recognize the Sankey family, who operated the General Motors dealership in Colusa continuously
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since 1924. Hoblit Motors recently purchased the dealership and will continue to offer Chevrolet vehicles at the Market Street location without the Sankey name on the marquee. Ponciano presented the proclamation to Paul and Kathy Sankey following a brief ceremony at the dealership.
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The Sacramento Municipal Utility District has canceled the proposed Colusa-Sutter Transmission Line after determining the project is too costly, SMUD officials announced Friday. The Utility District now claims the initial estimated $245 million cost of the CoSu project has increased by more than $100 million, and could have ended up being significantly higher by the time the project was completed. The proposed 500-kilovolt transmission line, which would have run through the western part of the Sacramento Valley to connect the California-Oregon Transmission Project to SMUD’s transmission line or the Western Area Power Administration line, was vehemently opposed by Family Water Alliance, the Colusa County Board of Supervisors, the Colusa City Council, and many other local agencies and legislators.
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COLUSA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS
THURSDAY
Max Komissarchik MAR. 7 Cats, Flowers, and more 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
JOIN MAX during his ‘Painting with Acrylics’ class at 1 PM on Mar. 16 in the CCAC Studio. $30, includes all supplies. Call (530) 458-2222 to reserve your seat. COLUSA COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL • 151 5TH ST., COLUSA | (530) 458-2222 CALENDAR..............PG 2 CLASSIFIEDS..........PG 10 LEGAL NOTICES.....PG 10
OPINIONS................PG 9 OBITUARIES............PG 4 SPORTS...................PG 6
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