The
Free
Williams Pioneer Review About the community...For the community
Volume 1 Issue 2 We are now online! Visit: www.williamspioneerreview.com
March 7, 2008
Fa m i ly T r a d i t i o n s
Coming up... Crab Feed Friday, March 7, 5:30-8 p.m. at the St. Bernadette’s Hall Our Lady of Lourdes School 745 Ware Ave. Colusa. $40 tickets available at: OLL School: 458.8208; Sankey Auto: 458.2125; Reading Oil: 458.4727. Dinner includes crab, salad, beans, bread & dessert. CHS Seniors to have a BBQ Fundraiser at Les Schwab in Colusa, Saturday, March 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Funds raised will help for the senior trip to Disneyland’s Gradnite in May.
Left to Right: Valerie McDermott, Cristy Edwards and Nancy Mayo.
new partnership with keeping tradition intact, while successfully growing the business,” shared Edwards “There are a lot of families that work here.”
A Partnership Born through Tradition Two local families
dream.
partner up to fullfill a
Already changes are taking place, from new paint and decor, to the upcoming outdoor patio. Cattle brands from local ranches line the walls and local artists are featured throughout the establishment.
By Andrea Moore Editor
It’s not very often you hear of two families sharing the same tradition, or at least one as unique as running a restaurant.
Brews & Brats Celebrates First Anniversary Courtesy of Peter Jukusky
Spring is just around the corner, with March being the month for transition. The celebration of spring is a traditional passing, but this year will be a little bit special at the corner of 5th and E Street in Williams. JAVA STOP / Brews & Brats will be celebrating its first anniversary under the new ownership of Carolee Ornbaun and “Shortstop,” her daughter Ashley. In its first short year (Carolee took control on March 1st last year) it has already established itself as a landmark in the City of Williams. Many of the highway’s traveling public already make this site a standard on their journey, whether for work or pleasure. Open before dawn to prepare a cornucopia of choice fresh baked pastries and a variety of imported roasts, the business caters to the varied needs of its customers. Continued page 8
Inside Opinion page 2 What’s Cooking? page 2 From the desk of... page 3 Agriculture page 3 eye on education 4
Looking Back page 6 Classifieds page 7 New Ladder Truck Page 8
Cristy Edwards started working at Louis Cairo’s 26 years ago, starting out in the pantry making salads when she was 15 years old, Edwards worked her way up to general manager. Though life had taken her in different directions she has found her way back. Edwards wasn’t the only one in her family to work at Louis Cairo’s over the years, her mother Nancy Mayo and her brother Scott Parker, have also been dedicated to the restaurant over the years. Now, her daughter Kelsey McKinley, is joining the ranks and following in the family’s footsteps. “We all grew up here and have a vested interest in seeing Louis Cairo’s grow,” explained Edwards. “We’ve formed a partnership with Patti Jo Cairo and it’s our goal to balance the
“We want to reflect the county and all it has to offer,” she commented. “It’s been a pleasure to watch it transform with paint and energy,” Mayo said. Currently there are 36 employees at the restaurant and that is in the off season. Edwards is quick to mention Valerie McDermott, general manager. “She’s great. The attention she pays to educating herself, always researching new trends and creating an outstanding wine list,” Edwards said. Some things will remain the same. “We still cook homemade-to-order. We will have the mom and pop feel with a polished look. We hope to create a successful legacy for future generations.”
Williams Pioneer Review PO Box 665 Williams, CA 95987
Photo By Andrea Moore
Mail To: