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n June 6, 2011 at approximately 12:50 p.m. , the Williams Police Department received a report of a robbery that occurred at Fouch and Son Pharmacy.

When Officers arrived, they were told a man entered the store, passed them a note that said he had a weapon and demanded prescription drugs. The staff at the pharmacy cooperated with the subject and gave him an undisclosed amount of prescription medication. The subject then left the store and fled north bound on Seventh Street. The area was checked for the suspect and evidence by the Williams Police Department, California Highway Patrol and the Colusa County Sheriff’s Dept. with no results.

The man is described as a white male, 5-10, 180 lbs with light brown hair. He was wearing a tan jacket and dark sweat pants, a gray/silver dust mask, and black gloves. The Williams Police Department is requesting that anybody with information is urged to contact the Williams Police Department at 473-2661 or info@ williamspd.net ◄

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On Tuesday, May 24, an unidentified trucker traveling on Interstate 5 decided to spend his layover time at Colusa Casino Resort. It was a good choice; he won $2.3 million during his visit.

The Casino guest, who has asked to remain anonymous was actually about to leave and return to his rig parked in the Colusa Casino Resort truck parking area when he opted to play one more play on the Wheel of Fortune $5 slot machine he had been playing.

Colusa Casino representatives commented that the guest received a check for $89,000 prior to leaving the Casino. The winner has 30 days to decide whether he wants to receive annual payments or if he will take a lump sum payment. ◄

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ith deadly traffic crashes peaking for teens during the summer months of June, July and August, AAA urges parents to increase their focus on safety during the school-free months ahead.

According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (NHTSA) Over 7,300 teen drivers and passengers ages 13-19 years of age died in traffic crashesb between the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays during the five-year period of 2005-2009. An average of 422 teens died in traffic crashes during each of the deadly summer months as compared to a monthly average of 363 teen deaths during the non-summer months.

“Parents should not underestimate the critical role they play in keeping their teens safe, especially during these high risk months.” said Cynthia Harris, AAA Northern California spokesperson. “The higher teen fatality rate is generally attributed to teens having more ‘free’ time to drive or ride in cars with other teens, Continued on Page 3.

Over 23,000 patrons visited the Colusa County Fair this year. Many families came out and enjoyed all what the fair had to offer. (Staff Photo: Richard Lau)

Staff Report: Lloyd Green Jr.

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t was Blue Jeans and Country Dreams out at the 72nd Annual Colusa County Fair. With temperatures just below seasonal averages it was a great atmosphere for carnival rides, games to play, exhibits to explore, butterflies, cooking demonstrations, food to ravish, and animals to show and auction.

The economy is on everyone’s mind these days, worries over fair attendance showed that people weren’t stopping themselves from having a good time. “We had over 23,000 patrons attend the fair, over the four day period” said fair manager, Carolan Meek, “this was a very good sign because it’s about the same as traditional attendance in the past.”

Before the fair opened its doors, the Mini Miss Colusa County even was held on Wednesday evening. Twelve young ladies competed for the title of Mini Miss Colusa County. This year’s contestants were: Abigal Stokes, 10; Brenda Santiago, 11; Mallory Mathis, 11; Caroline Molina, 11; Soliel Villanueva, 10; Dyanna Santana, 9; Makayla-Anne Mitchell, 10; Jewel Kesterson, 9; Nichole Segovia, 11; Karen Rico, 12; and Gillian GustafsonAyala, 9.

Eleven year-old Mallory Mathis of Maxwell was crowned Mini Miss Colusa County after performing a dance number to “It’s a hard knock life”. In addition, Mathis was also named “Miss Friendship” by a vote of the other contestants.

Eleven year-old, Nichole Segovia of Arbuckle was crowned first-runner-up and eleven year-old Brenda Santiago of Arbuckle was crowned second-runner-up.

Just before the gates opened at 5:00 PM on Thursday, the fair board held an official opening ceremony that included a flag raising ceremony hosted by the American Legion Post 218 and the Williams Veterans Group.

Members of the 44th District Agricultural Association Board, Junior Fair Board, and Community Leaders were in attendance.

“Kids had a fabulous time at the Festival Stage participating in Karaoke and Guitar hero” said Meek.

“There wasn’t a night the stage wasn’t full.”

Family and friends of the Miss Colusa County Pageant contestants filled the Grandstand Arena. “Many holding up signs to support and cheer on their favorite contestant” said master of ceremonies Jim Lemos, “It’s a wonderful thing to see.”

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ired of giving your father the same old gifts for Father’s Day? Ditch the tools and ties and treat your father to some “BIG FUN” at the California State Fair, July 14 – 31.

This year’s State Fair bargain package is an opportunity for dad to get out and enjoy a summer day with the family.

Miss Colusa County Contestants braved the weather and supported The Poppy Pack Williams Pioneer Day. (Staff Photo: Richard Lau) guarantees to score you a itizens of Williams Department – “105 years BIG bargain - and a very were not going to let of service”, Granzella’s happy dad. For $39.95, the a little rain ruin their “Businesses and Classes parade.

About a dozen parade of the Decades”, Williams Pack includes four general entries participated, umbrellas Elementary – “Little Pioneers”, admission, four monorail and tarps covered many of the Sacramento Valley Museum, or ride tickets and dayentries but there was many Little League, Shear Class, long parking at the Cal who braved the rain and Mini Miss Colusa County Expo. The package offers walked the 1 mile stretch.

Pagents, Williams High tremendous savings The crowd was small than School, and the Citizens for a compared to purchase of the usual as many probably Better Williams – “Pioneering individual tickets, parking believed the parade was through the Decades”. and rides. canceled or stayed in away The Citizens for Better If Dad is the from the rain; yet people still Williams marchers dressed adventuresome type, stood on the streets and sat in decade attire coordinating the community’s he can feast on deep- in their vehicles watching the with entries go down the street development.

They showcased fried alligator, chocolate shouting town pride. the bed races as they are covered bacon or bacon Entries included: The expected to return St. Patrics maple sundaes.

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he Colusa Masonic Lodge and Colusa County High Twelve Club would like to congratulate the Class of 2011 on their successful completion of their High School Education.

The Colusa Masonic Lodge High Twelve Club takes great pride in presenting annual scholarships to graduating Colusa County students.

This year the Colusa Masonic Lodge High Twelve club awarded $2500 in scholarships.

This years recipients were: Andreanna Clare, Colusa High School; Alex Hinely, Colusa High School; Derek Mench, Maxwell High School; Kenzie Williams, Pierce High School; and Marina Rinzler, Colusa High School. ◄

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Bringing back the 80’s, Citizens for a Better Williams President Andi Armstrong, and son Asa Armstrong showcase the return of the bedraces in 2012. (Staff Photo: Richard Lau)

This years parade winners included: Children: 1st Williams 3rd Graders, 2nd Williams High School Cheerleaders; Comic: 1st Williams Fire Dept., 2nd Shear Class; Floats: 1st Sacramento Valley Museum, 2nd: Boy Scouts; Marching Unit: 1st Citizens for a Better Williams, 2nd Williams Little League.

Raffle winners included: $100 Ronnie Johnson, TV - Pat Ash, and BBQ - Gary Miles.

As the day came to an end the clouds parted just enough for the town

fireworks display to still continue and the street dance was moved indoors to Louis Cairos for safety concerns.

The Citizens for a Better Williams invites everyone out to the Festival of Lights that will be held Saturday, December 12, 2011. ◄ For more photos visit: www.W illiamsPioneerReview.com

Williams celebrates parks

Colusa County Garden Club Members: Betty Holland, Sherry Maltby; Citizens for a Better Williams President, Andi Armstrong; Councilmember Alfred Sellers; Colusa Garden Club Member , Judy Kalfsbeek; Council Member, John Troughton; Citizen, Eddie Johnson; Mayor Angela Fulcher; Council Members, Pat Ash, Don Barker; attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new Town Square. (Staff Photo: Lloyd Green Jr.)

Staff Report: Lloyd Green Jr.

fire and ice in the park

Poppy the Clown will be out blowing up balloons and having a good time at the Arbuckle United Methodist Church Fire and Ice Event on Saturday June 25, 2011 - Ballfour Park, Arbuckle.

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Staff Report: Lloyd Green Jr. The Arbuckle United Methodist Church is sponsoring the ninth annual Fire and Ice in the Park event on Saturday, June 25th at Ballfour Park in Arbuckle.

The event starts at 7:30 p.m. with children’s games, face painting, and Poppy the Clown.

Hot dogs, cold drinks, ice cream, popcorn, and snacks will be available for purchase.

“This is an event planned for the community and everyone is welcome,” said committee member Georgia Stearns. Developed to bring the community together for some fun, while showcasing the items and

new items that will be available at the Fireworks booth this year.

As the evening darkens, a fireworks display will take place.

“Please bring chairs and blanks to sit-on.” Said Stearns.

The Arbuckle United Methodist Church hosts a fundraising fireworks booth located on Fifth Street in Arbuckle. The booth opens the morning of June 26th and continues through July 4th. The fireworks booth is the main fundraiser for the Arbuckle United Methodist Church, and encourages everyone to buy their fireworks from within their own community, supporting their local non-profits. ◄

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ednesday, June 1, the City of Williams celebrated the official grand opening of three parks: Sierra Oaks Park, Valley Vista Park, and Town Square. City Officials, employees and a handful of citizens attended the event as the threat of a rain downpour lingered.

The event started at 10:00 a.m. at Valley Vista Park. The park was constructed around 2005 it offers an athletic field, basketball court, restroom facility, a trail system, and natural amenities. The park doubles as on on-site detention for storm water.

Sierra Oaks Park was recently constructed as a neighborhood playground park with new playground equipment, and lots of grassy areas for children to play. Sierra Oaks Park is a park that has future expansion plans of a restroom, swing set, and other amenities. There was a concern over the park not having any restroom access.

“We understand that a restroom would be useful at a kid’s playground,” said Mayor Angela Fulcher, “Restrooms cost an extreme

amount money that wasn’t in the budget; however we are working on obtaining the funds for a restroom at a later date.”

Councilmember Pat Ash shared a story about the current location of Sierra Oaks Park, “This always has been a park. As a child I would come out here and play in the field and we would build tumble weed forts.”

Councilmember John Troughton Jr. reiterated the story, “We would come out and hunt jack rabbits in these parts, and dig tunnels in the ground.”

Town Square after nearly two decades of red-tape, planning, and hurtles, the vision of the Town Square was completed. The park was constructed with Proposition 40 funding that was going to be returned to the state if not used by the end of May. The park features a beautiful grassy area, shade trees, rustic park benches, antique light fixtures, and added parking spaces.

The Colusa County Garden Club added flowers around the trees.

“We are grateful to have these new parks.” said Council Member Alfred Sellers. ◄

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ine young women from Colusa County competed in the 2011 Miss Colusa County Scholastic Pageant. This year's contestants were: Megan Mann, 16; Kelsey McKinley, 17; Alison Ornbaun, 17; Victoria Lambertson, 16; Angela Chandra, 16; Sandra MacPherson, 16; Madison Forney, 17; Shawna Goad, 18; and Alejandra Guiterez, 16.

Each contestant was asked to develop a speech around the fair’s theme “Blue Jeans and Country Dreams”; “When I asked the girls which is harder, the swim wear portion or the speech, without a doubt they all agreed it was the speech” said Lemos.

The contestants performed a group dance number to “She’s Country” by Jason Aldean; and were joined by Outgoing Miss Colusa County, Katelyn Mena.

Visiting royalty included: Miss Teen Manteca – Taela Heath, Miss Congeniality Tehama County – Kerry DeFonte, Miss Manteca County – Victoria Watson, Missette Butte County – Allison Woodruff, and Miss Teen Butte County – Ciara Barnes.

Colusa County's new royalty includes firstrunner-up Alison Ornbaun of Arbuckle, Miss Congeniality Alejandra Gutierrez of Princeton, and the crown and title of Miss Colusa was given to Madison Forney of Colusa.

Forney was crowned by outgoing Miss Colusa County, Katelyn Mena.

“The crowning is the moment that I will remember for ever”, said Mena, “Becoming Miss Colusa County was the best experience that has yet to happen to me.”

Mena plans to attend summer school at Westmount College in Santa Barbara using the scholarship money she eared from the pageant last year. Mena has also qualified to run for the Miss California USA title later this year.

Forney was not only awarded with a crown and the title of Miss Colusa County 2011; she was also the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship which will be awarded to her when she starts college after high school.

“The pageant is dependant on its sponsors” said Lemos, “each one of the girls obtained sponsors which helps raises money for their scholarship awards.”

King and Queen of Freckles were also crowned on Festival Stage Thursday evening; with Gabe Grimmer as Freckle King, and McKenna Stamps as Freckle Queen.

Scores of spectators rocked to Kaylee Poppinga performing a tribute to Taylor Swift out at the Main Stage.

On Friday, Market and Tenth Street closed temporarily for the Colusa Lions Club Fair Parade where spectators watched as antique cars, a fleet of our local emergency services, derby cars cruised down the streets following local businesses and organizations decorated floats, Mini Miss and Miss Colusa County Contestants, as well as the infamous large tractors towering over the streets.

The Commodity Cook-off, previously held during the Colusa Farm Show, was held at the Colusa County Fair this year. The Popular event was expanded to not only include Californiagrown commodities of rice and nuts but to include tomatoes, and beef. Alma Hickel, won cook-offs grand prize with her famous walnut pie.

Earlier that morning the day started off with the Agricultural Mechanics Auction where local students enter and auction off items they have created as a result of their Agricultural Mechanics knowledge.

“The auction went very well.” said Pierce High School agricultural mechanics instructor Cindy Rohde. “I was proud of my students.”

Hayden Kalfsbeek of Arbuckle auctioned off two Barrel BBQ’s, and Justin Gwerder of Arbuckle auctioned off a ‘hallway set’ and obtained Best of Show. With the overall placements entered by Pierce High School, it

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earned them the Chapter Award of Outstanding Agricultural Mechanic Display.

The Short Track Motorcycle Racing programs second year of production had a higher participant registration than the previous. This winners for the 2011 event included: Randy Freeman of Chico winning the Trophy Dash. The ‘B’ Main event winners were 3rd place, Michael Boles of Arbuckle; second place, Randy Freeman, of Chico; and first place Doug Reiswig of Chico. The ‘A’ Main event winners were: third place, Randy Freeman of Chico; second place, Robert Curry of Sacramento; and first place, John Curry of Sacramento.

Colusa County Board of Supervisors celebrated “Blue Jeans & Country The livestock auction began bright and Dreams”. (Submitted Photo: LuAnne Lambertson) early on Saturday morning with hogs selling first.

“People were very generous this year,” said Arbuckle FFA Advisor Cindy Rohde, “despite the times the kids are being supported.” The livestock this year averaged with a wide gap of $4.50 per pound to as high as $23 per pound for hogs, beef sold from $3 to $4 a pound.

Kendall Vierra of Maxwell won Champion Hog, selling at $30 a pound. Caroline Myers of Colusa won Champion Steer, selling at $6.75 a pound. Alison Costa of Maxwell sold her Champion Sheep for $21.50 a pound.

“The junior livestock auction set a record for the most sales this year,” said Meek, “I FFA Members Kaily MacKenley and Kayla MacKaben showed their Market Hogs on Thursday. (Staff Photo: Richard Lau) would like to thank everyone for coming out and supporting the kids.”

The night ended with the Tuff Truck, Mud Bog, Quad Competition.

Results were not available at the time of press.

The final day of the fair was nothing short of fun! With a day full of events and activities including the release of several hundred butterflies, Folklorio Dancers, Baked Foods for Men Only Contest, James Barrera Solo Performer, and the Dutch Oven Cooking Contest and the much anticipated Demolition Derby.

Miss Colusa winners:1st Runner up Alison Ornbaun, Miss Colusa Madison Forney, and Miss Congeniality Overall exhibition Alejandra Gutierrz. (Staff Photo: Richard Lau) entries set a record for the highest in years with scores of ribbons being distributed.

New features to the fair were the Archive room that displayed fair memorabilia from the 1930’s and current. “People really enjoyed looking at the history of our fair,” said Meek.

A cooking demonstration of local area chefs included: Tom Indrieri of Colusa’s Tommy’s Market Street Grill, Sylvia Davis of Meridian, Mark Rablin of the Rod & Gun Club, and chefs from Louis Cairo’s and Gino's Steakhouse took part in cooking demonstration on the Premier Mushroom Demonstration Stage.

“The fair was a huge success and everyone seemed to have a great time,” said Meek, “I Mini Miss Pageant winners: 1st runner up Nicole Segovia, Mini Miss Mallory Mathis, and 2nd runner up Brenda Santiago. (Staff Photo: Richard Lau) would like to thank everyone for coming out and supporting the fair.”

“More than ever we want to thank our sponsors and volunteers” said Meek after explaining that due to state budget cuts the King & Queen Freckles winners were McKenna fair has lost a large amount of funding. “We Stamps and Gabe have no intentions of closing, we will still be Grimmer. (Submitted Photo: Heidi Stamps) here for many years to come.”

Mark your calendars for the 2012 Colusa County Fair, June 7-10th.

Upcoming events at the Colusa County Fairgrounds include the Holiday Craft Faire Scan this QR Code with your the weekend of November 19th – 20th, 2011. smart phone or visit The Colusa County Farm Show will be held www.

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summer deadliest time for teen drivers without adult supervision. Parents need to remain involved with their teens and let them know that the choices they make behind the wheel could make the difference between life and death.”

AAA Tips for Parents to Keep Teen Drivers Safe Restrict driving and eliminate trips without purpose. Teens have three times as many fatal crashes as all other drivers, based on amount of miles driven, and a teen’s crash risk is highest during the first year of solo driving. Parents should limit teens’ driving to essential trips and only with parental permission for at least the first year of driving.

Become an effective driving coach. The best way for new teen drivers to gain experience is through parent-supervised practice driving, where parents can share their wisdom accumulated over many years of driving. Even after a teen has a license that allows solo driving, parents and teens

should continue to practice driving together to help the teen manage increasingly more complex and challenging driving conditions.

Limit the number of teen passengers and time as a passenger. Teen crash rates increase with each teen passenger in the vehicle. Fatal crash rates for 16- to 19-year-olds increase fivefold when two or more teen passengers are present versus when teens drive alone. Also, riding in a vehicle with a teen driver can be risky for teen passengers. Crash risk begins to increase at the age of 12, well before a teen can obtain a driver’s permit or license – and before many parents start to think about their children being at risk riding as a passenger of a teen driver. Parents should set firm rules against driving with teen passengers and restrict their teens from riding as a passenger with a teen driver.

Restrict night driving. A teen driver’s chances of being involved in a deadly crash doubles when driving at night. Many parents rightly limit driving

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during the highest-risk late night hours, yet they should limit evening driving as well, as more than half of nighttime crashes occur between 9 p.m. and midnight. AAA recommends that newlylicensed teens not drive after 9 or 10 p.m. unless accompanied by a responsible adult.

Establish a parent-teen driving agreement.

Many parents and teens find written agreements help set and enforce clear rules about night driving, passengers, access to the car, and more.

AAA offers a parent-teen driving agreement on its teen driver safety website, www.aaa.com/ teensdrive. This comprehensive website, which includes a link to the AAA National teen driving resource AAAKeys2Drive, offers a variety of additional tools and resources for parents and teens as they progress through the learning-todrive process.

Visit www.aaa.com/teensdrive for more AAA tips and resources to help keep teens safe behind the wheel. ◄

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the best senior prank ever? end started laughing as well.”

After the excitement, Burnum realized that something was up as he remembered two kids bugging a class mate in the hallway the day before. “They were talking bout going to see my wife after school.

My wife knew all along that I was being pranked!”

The staff always expects pranks at the end of the year. “They are always harmless and get cleaned up very quickly,” said Mendoza “they even usually have inside help, and permission.” The prank was cleaned up within an hour by many of the senior class.

“I couldn’t imagine how long it took them to do it!” said Mendoza I would have to say with the Jeep in the hallway and cups of water, they had it,” said Burnum, “This will go down as one of the best senior pranks ever. I am/was glad to be apart of it.” ◄

Abigail Mendoza, 8. Stands infront of what the staff at Pierce High School is calling the ‘best senior prank ever”. (Submitted Photo: Nicole Mendoza)

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s the school year came to an end at Pierce High School in Arbuckle, California; the Senior class was preparing for what might be the best senior prank the school district has seen in decades.

Early Thursday morning, on June 2nd, school secretary Nicole Mendoza arrived at the school in the staff parking lot. While walking up to the main building, another staff member stopped her and told her that she had to proceed to the main door.

“I thought to myself, this had to be a prank!” said Mendoza Upon entering the front doors of the school, Mendoza was greeted by hundreds of Dixie® cups, many filled with water, lining the hallway.

“The pranksters were thoughtful, and left me a path to the office.”

Said Mendoza.

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the middle of the because my Mom hallway. This was had to take me just no ordinary to school,” said Jeep, the Jeep Burnum, “The kids belonged to social got a big kick out studies instructor of that!”

Scott Burnum.

Upon arriving “My Mom was at the school, he staying with us proceeded to his to babysit and my classroom; which wife had already is located outside left for work, in a portable when I noticed my and proceeded Jeep was missing to contact the from its usual California Highway spot, I thought it Patrol to report his was stolen,” said vehicle missing.

Burnum. “I told my

“I was on Mom that I think the phone with someone stole my PHS Hallway covered in Dixie Cups the C.H.P. when Jeep.” Little was as a Senior Prank of the Class of 2011. co-worker Gary he aware that there (Submitted Photo: Lynn Howard ) Teague rode up on was some inside his bike and told cooperation and me where my Jeep that his Jeep was parked safely in was.” Said Burnum, “I told him I was the hallway of Pierce High School. on the phone with the C.H.P. and he “It was pretty funny actually started laughing. The officer on the

2011 california state fair

or the more nutritionminded Dad, the Fair offers an amazing variety of fresh California grown fruits, vegetables and juices. The State Fair never fails to surprise even the most sophisticated palates!

“The State Fair is a timehonored celebration of California’s bounty. It offers traditional exhibits and competitions as well as new and relevant attractions that the whole family will enjoy. The State Fair Poppy Pack is a great way to wrap up some fun, relaxation and entertainment for Dad to enjoy with the whole family,” says Norbert J. Bartosik, General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the California Exposition & State Fair.

Special attractions at this year’s Fair include: "BIG BUGS!" Exhibit.

In the center of the fairgrounds this summer patrons will experience an amazing exhibit featuring gigantic robotic insects. The indoor attraction includes enormous bugs (Praying Mantis, Locust, Fighting Beetles, Caterpillar, Stick Insect, Lady Bug and more) that move just like real life! There will be plenty of interactive areas and photo opportunities for the entire family.

Entrance to this exhibit is free with fair admission. Come find your inner entomologist!

"ROCK U!" Exhibit: The State Fair and Stage Nine Entertainment Company invite you to enroll in "Rock U - The Institute of Rock "N" Roll."

This marquis exhibit will showcase all aspects of this industry from the creative, performing, production and consumer, it's all here! Come learn about the history of rock 'n roll and gain valuable hands-on experience

to become a rock star! "Rock U" will provide the total music experience for all ages. Entrance to this Expo Center, Building #5 exhibit is free with fair admission.

"KANGAROO JOEY'S BIG ADVENTURE" Exhibit. In the floriculture tent, fairgoers will preview a worldly menagerie of live critters; including a six-month old marsupial from Australia! Baby Kangaroo Joey and his crew of furry, feathered and friendly buddies are headed on a swashbuckling adventure seeking treasures. Traveling the continents of Australia, Asia, Africa and South America they encounter lots of new friends. Come meet Joey, Wisk the Hedgehog, Emily the Emu, and Spike the Porcupine.

Entrance to this exhibit is free with fair admission.

"CALIFORNIA'S GOLDEN FAIRS" Exhibit. The State Fair and CDFA's Division of Fairs and Expositions have partnered in Expo Center, Building # 4 on an amazing retrospective exhibit celebrating the 200 year history of fairs and expositions in North America with a particular emphasis on fairs right here in the Golden State. You will be amazed to learn of the significant role fairs continue to play in our culture and tremendous impact on the economy.

Even More BIG FUN! Other fun activities at the year’s Fair include: Monster Truck Rides, everyday, Free, “The Farm” with Baby Barnyard Animals, Magnificent Midway and Kids Park, everyday, ride tickets & wristbands available, Toyota Xtreme Zone and Motocross, everyday, FREE, Hypnotist Suzy Haner, everyday,

FREE, Fireworks nightly, FREE, LIVE Horse Racing (Thoroughbreds & Mixed Breeds), July 14-17 and 20-24, FREE, $3 box seats, Poppy’s Birthday Party, July 19, FREE, Metal Mayhem Demo Derby, July 23, FREE limited seating, $5 reserved, Kids Talent Showcase, July 26, FREE, Taste & Celebrate the Best Wine!

Event*(Formerly California Grape &Gourmet), July 29, $25, Hot Rod Tractor Pull, July 29, FREE, Friends of the Fair Brewfest,* July 3, $15, Sacramento Mile Motorcycle Race*, July 30, $30-$95( includes State Fair Admission @ www.sacramentomile. com) Event tickets on available at www.bigfun.org.

In addition to the Poppy Pack, advance sale ticket options include: General admission - $10, Senior admission – (Ages 62 +), $8, Youth admission – (Ages 5 – 12), $6, Child admission - (Ages 0 – 4), Free, Season Pass - $29.99 – Includes State Fair admission, unlimited Monorail rides and admission to Raging Waters (Valid July 14 – 31 only), Unlimited Ride Wristband - $28, Unlimited Ride Wristband / Admission Combo - $38 ◄

florida govenor requires drug screening for welfare recipients.

Other states to follow?

Panama City, Fla. – In keeping his promise to require drug screening for welfare recipients, Governor Rick Scott today signed House Bill 353, which requires adults applying for temporary cash assistance to undergo drug screening.

The bill is designed to increase personal accountability and prevent Florida’s tax dollars from subsidizing drug addiction, while still providing for needy children. Parents failing the required drug test may designate another individual to receive the benefits on behalf of the children.

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by Denise Denton-Rinzler Dance of the Trash Cans was at the curb performing Dance of the Trash Cans. Which to swirl this time? The brown which is really for green waste?

The green which is not for green waste but for trashy-trash? The new blue? Surely I’m not the only one who, having jollied down the driveway rushing to work, couldn’t remember what the heck week it was, and simply deposited all three as insurance.

Blue bin really bugged me at first.

Our place looked like a BIN DEPOT with a small house huddled behind it. I compost, take recyclables to the Lions Club area by the pool, and try not to create gar-bage’ (say it with a French accent – everything sounds great in French). However,

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if blue bin helps more folks be earth friendly, and increase the profits of a genuine-all-employee-ownedAmerican- business, more power to ‘em.

Neato factinos: 1) Recology kept most of the previous local Colusa staff when they took over. 2) The San Francisco plant has an inhouse falconer, Wade Neeley, who has a Harris Hawk to scare away the sea gulls (threatening the profit margin???). Maybe we should get a Red Tailed Hawk for our trash. For every heap, it’s proper Hawk.

They’ve even got a paid artistin-residency.

Recology provides studio space (at the dump?) along with a stipend of $1,000 a month to scavenge and create art work from discarded items. Wow. Local artists, start your collection bags. ◄

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

he Citizens for a Better Williams would like to thank all those who helped us make Pioneer Day 2011 a success.

Even though Mother Nature threw us a curve, we endured, and those who attended the parade and the events of the day showed their true pioneer spirit.

We would like to thank Lloyd’s Print and Copy for the beautiful posters, Colusa County Road Dept for sweeping the streets in advance of the celebration, Public Works, Williams Police Department and the Colusa County Volunteers for once again helping the parade to go off without a hitch, Bruce Rolen for allowing us to wrangle him into emceeing another parade, the judges, and special thanks to the Colusa County Ruggers for stepping up at the last minute and providing us with some top notch rugby, and for hosting the players from out of town.

Morningstar Packing once again showed their support with the amazing fireworks display, the Williams Fire Department once again overseeing the show. Thank you Louie Cairos’ for hosting the street dance when the weather was questionable.

A big thank you also goes out to Brainard’s Ice and Recology for donating the raffle prizes, as well as to Brian Shadinger for the straw donation.

Our sincere apologies if we missed anyone. …as the saying goes, “It takes a village” and that is certainly true in the case of the Pioneer Day Celebration.

Some people want it to happen, some wish it to happen, others make it happen.

Together-we made it happen, Thank you one and all, Citizens for a Better Williams

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florida govenor requires drug screening for welfare recipients. Other states to follow? cont.

“While there are certainly legitimate needs for public assistance, it is unfair for Florida taxpayers to subsidize drug addiction,” Governor Scott said. “This new law will encourage personal accountability and will help to prevent the misuse of tax dollars.”

In addition, Governor Scott also signed House Bill 1039, which makes “bath salts” a Schedule 1 controlled substance, considered in Florida to have no medical value or usage. The

chemical substances found in “bath salts” constitute a significant threat to health and public safety. Poison control centers in Florida have reported 61 calls of “bath salts” abuse, making Florida the state with the second-highest volume of calls. The hallucinogenic substances are readily available at convenience stores, discount tobacco outlets, gas stations, pawnshops, tattoo parlors, and truck stops, among other locations. ◄

Arbuckle farmers market returns “We still have some nice cool season crops,” said market coordinator Mary Fahey, “they include: green beans, specialty radishes, zucchini, and summer squash. We also have strawberries, blackberries and Apricots.”

“The Market is slowly growing each year and continues to receive good community support,” said Fahey, “It has turned into a wonderful community event and a downtown gathering place which was our main goal when we started the market.”

The market is not only enjoyed by locals, but from residents in surrounding towns as Williams resident, Tootie Hackett discovered Patrons visit the Arbuckle Farmers Market Wednesday night. making the difficult decision of what flavor of “This is great that Arbuckle has bread to choose from the dozen choices provided something like this!” said Hackett, as by the Great Harvest Bread Co. she browsed through the selection of (Staff Photo: Lloyd Green Jr.) bread from the Great Harvest Bread Co., “I come to Arbuckle every week Staff Report: Lloyd Green Jr. and this will be a great addition to he Farmers Market has returned my trip.” to Arbuckle for its fourth straight New vendor, Jax Kettle Corn, was year. Residents can begin enjoying a very popular hit opening night. In locally grown produce, freshly addition, Elk Creek’s Divide Ranch made delicacies, home made crafts, will be selling grass fed beef. “It is fresh flowers, breads, snacks, and an excellent product” said Fahey, enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner “We hope to expect them to be at the on Wednesday evenings starting at market once or twice per month.”

A frozen yogurt vendor is 5:00 p.m.

The market takes place at the anticipated to start within the next La Vanche Hursh Community Park couple of weeks. and features events, products and Everyone is invited out to come experiences that organizers hope and enjoy dinner from Tommy’s will further enrich the lives of the Market Street Grill, and get some of the areas finest and freshest residents of Arbuckle.

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secretary ross to work with network of california fairs to develop plan for future operations Fairs planning to operate as usual this summer and fall

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n Governor Brown’s May Revise this month, he directed CDFA Secretary Karen Ross to develop a plan for the governor’s proposed 2012-2013 budget that addresses the future operation, maintenance and oversight of the network of California fairs. Due to the state budget crisis and a reduction of $32 million in funding, fairs will have to carefully consider how to continue current operations.

“While the budget situation definitely presents a challenge, this could be an opportunity, as well,” said Secretary Ross. “California’s

fairs are an important part of our communities, and I am committed to working with the fairs to find ways they can be more entrepreneurial, including exploring options for more local control.”

The network of California fairs consists of 78 fairs operating under CDFA fiscal oversight. Fifty-two of them are District Agricultural Associations (DAAs), which are governed by boards of directors appointed by the governor.

According to Governor Brown’s directive, the plan to be developed

by Secretary Ross shall include real and personal property holdings and the feasibility of restructuring the governance of fairs. ◄

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a THE NEWS BACK THEN b Contributed by: Pat Ash

HEADLINES BACK THEN June 25, 1871

FIRST SHAD PUT IN THE SACRAMENTO RIVER

June 16, 1874

June 17, 1875

COLUSA FIRE ENGINE ARRIVED

MILLER ON TRIAL FOR THE KILLING OF DR. GLENN

Williams Farmer 6/20/1915 OVER 5,000 SACKS RECEIVED IN ONE DAY

C.C. Young’s bakery was where Marie Franke Rosel was the sales lady.

The Red and White Grocery that was run by Del Chenoweth, later became the H&D Grocery.

Pop and Pinky Anson had the barber shop. And around the corner, Bob Dyke’s shop was where the kids were treated to a stick of gum. Paul Cannon’s Café, was where the working man was given a good square meal by Paul, assisted by Jim Brown.

Way, way back, there was C. C. Welch the Ice Cream Man, who delivered ice by a horse drawn van and later by truck. He was also the freight drayage man. Later the Thompson Brothers took over the drayage business as foods came in by the train and had to be delivered to the business houses.

B. L. Fouch, Charles Schaad and J. Hellum Edmonds worked at the Farmer’s Warehouse. I think Depue Warehouse was in charge of the Harelson’s.

Ed Miller with his pool hall also ran the dance hall and the Williams Theatre. Another pool hall was run

by Steve Ryan. The old Dale Hotel was run by Irene Duncan, who later married C. Charles Haller.

Frank Wallace, and later Elbert Brim, Sam Crutcher, and Elsye Mock worked at the Williams Hardware housed in the same building as “The Cash G.H.S. Store” owned by Gibbs Hotaling and Shuler. There, J. A. Robinson ran the grocery, Verona Reister was the bookkeeper, and Bunny Forest delivered groceries to your home. Then there was the John F. Fouch and Son Drug Store manned by John F. and Ralph Fouch and “ABE’ Lincoln the old jeweler and clock maker.

The old City Hall was in charge of Ira Fouch.

Then, somewhere along the way Jumbo Forsythe had his new car agency for either Dodge or Chrysler cars. Brands didn’t mean much to me.

E. N. and Jimmy Kimball ran the garage where Armocido’s is now. E. N. also conducted the town band.

Dr. Ney Salter as the local doctor and later Dr. Charles F. Keith came to our town.

The City Cleaning Works was run

by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Paska.

Our plumbing problems were solved

by Ed Gimblin and before the advent of P.G.&E. our gas and electric works belonged to Charles Sweet, whose wife also was in business with a millinery shop.

We also had Worsley’s Dry Goods and ready to wear store run by Everett and Almo Worsley.

Dick and Harry Smith were our genial publishers of the weekly Williams Farmer Newspaper, and we also had our own bank, the Bank of Williams, locally owned and operated, mainly by the Stovall Family. This bank was bought out by the Bank of Italy and is now Bank of America as we know it today.

And yes, we had our own gent’s furnishings store run by Harry Harlan.

The Williams Machine Shop was owned and operated by H. T. Miller and son Otto and later had the able services of Bert McMartin and his son John, and George Clifford.

Another machine shop was operated by Tom Stockford.

Williams Farmer 6/25/1915 WILL HAVE 30,000 SACKS OF BARLEY

H.H. Crutcher, for the fifth year has taken up his duties as weigher at the Williams Brick Warehouse, being established in his new office. He states that the largest crop that he will handle this year is that of Steve Eakle’s which will total 30,000 sacks.

Mr. Eakle has already started storing it. He has one of the best crops in this section, now cutting 500 acres which is making better than 20 sacks to the acre.

Mr. Crutcher expects the warehouse to be about two-thirds full when the season is over. There are now 17,000 sacks of last year’s crop in the house and he expects from 50,000 to 60,000 sacks of this years crop. The capacity of the house is 110,000 sacks.

The heaviest barley that has come in so far to the Williams Warehouse was hauled in by Fred Reister. It averaged 112 lbs. Four men are now employed in the warehouse.

Williams Farmer 1975 A CENTURY OF MEMORIES

All of our memories can’t recall our home town a century ago, but to hark back forty to sixty years ago, let’s take a down town stroll and recall a few of the merchants and their staff such as: Jim and Edgar Mitchell and Johnnie Coleman were at the Williams Meat Market.

Austin Entrician was at the country grocery. Herb Rathbun, had the ice cream parlor and the newspapers, who later sold to Ray Elzey. Floyd Kidd was at the Post Office. ( I wonder if other kids lost as many keys as I did?)

L.L. Jones at his Class A Garage, George Idle at the Southern Pacific Depot and Mr. Egbert of the maintenance gang. George Kister met the trains with his stage which ran between Williams and Colusa and I think onto Marysville.

Otto Klopp was at his friendly service station. Later service stations were operated by Jack Forsythe, and Harry Crutcher. D.A. “Don” Christy and Harry Schrock established the first motel here with their C & S Cabins and gas station.

June 24, 1890

GREATEST HAILSTORM THE AMERICANS HAVE EVER SEEN IN CALIFORNIA. DAMAGE TO TO FRUIT AND GRAIN NOT LESS THAN $100,000. DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS IN TOWN $2000.

There were doubtless other merchants and notables in our fair city during these years, but these are ones whom I recall to mind. The past has a way of honoring those who have gone on, but luckily, we still have a few of these good people with us.

Submitted by Evelyn Jones

vitamins to nourish you, a warm home, better schools and greater opportunity to succeed than they had.

“Because they gave you the best, you are the tallest, healthiest, brightest, and probably best-looking generation to inhabit the land.

And because they were materialistic, you will work fewer hours, earn more, have more leisure time, travel to more distant places, and have more of a chance to follow you life’s ambition.

“These are also the people who fought man’s grisliest war. They are the people who defeated the tyranny of Hitler, and who when it was all over, had the compassion to spend billions of dollars to help rebuild their homelands. And these are the people who had the sense to begin the United Nations.

It was representatives of these two generations who through the highest court of the land, fought racial discrimination at every turn to begin a new era in civil rights.

They built thousands of high schools, trained and hired tens of thousands of better teachers, and at the same time made higher education a very real possibility for millions of youngsters-where once it was only the dream of the wealthy few.

“And they made a start although a late one-in healing the scars of the earth and in fighting pollution and the destruction of our natural environment. They set into motion new laws giving conservation new meaning, and setting aside land for you and your children to enjoy for years to come.”

They hold the dubious record for paying taxes-although you will probably exceed them in this.” “While they have done all these things, they have had some failures. They have not yet found an alternative for war, nor for racial hatred. Perhaps the members of this graduating class, will perfect the social mechanisms by which all men may follow dream their without the threat of force-so that the earth will no longer need police to enforce their laws, nor armies to prevent some men from trespassing against others. But they-those generations-made more progress by the sweat of their brows than in any previous era, and don’t you forget it. And, if your generation can make as much progress in as many areas as these two generations have, you should be able to solve a good many of the worlds remaining ills.” ◄

June 30, 1883

HUGH MURPHY, NEPHEW OF J. O. ZUMWALT, KILLED BY A MULE NEAR WILLIAMS

H.H. Retterath, who for the past ten years has been in charge of the weighing department of the StovallWilcoxson Warehouse, states that Monday was the record day so far for this year, over 5,000 sacks of grain being hauled in and put into the warehouse.

The average this week is running at about 4,500, while at the Williams warehouse, they are taking in between 2,500 and 3,000, making a total of 7,000 stored at this point.

At Arbuckle, 2,500 per day is being stored.

Eight men are at work in the Stovall Wilcoxson house while four take care of the Brick House.

June 19, 1886

CONTRACTS MADE FOR MATERIAL FOR THE RAILROAD EXTENSION

EDITORIAL

Every once and a while, authentic common sense, spoken simply and in a relatively few words, bob to the surface in an era of communications that is bogged down with so much empty rhetoric and so many clichés.

Any such truth-telling about foregoing generations is particularly welcome in the era of “do your own thing” and the “now” generation, so many whose representatives, seem all too willing to tear down so much of what has gone on before.

Such a moment of common sense and truth-telling, we believe, sparkles in the following “notable and quotable” attributed to Eric A. Walker, president, Pennsylvania State University, in a speech to the graduating class.

Thanks to one of our readers for sending it along, and none of our comments are needed: “Not long ago and educator from Northwestern University by the name of Bergen Evens, a radio performer known to your parents, got together some facts about these two generations-your parents and grandparents. I’d like to share some of these facts with you.

These-your parents and grandparents-are the people who within just five decades- 1919-1969have by their work, increased your life expectancy by approximately 50 per cent-who while cutting the working day by a third, have more than doubled per capita output.

These are the people who have given you a healthier world than they found. And because of this you no longer have to fear epidemics of flu, typhus, diphtheria, smallpox, scarlet fever, measles or mumps that they knew in their youth. And the dreaded polio is no longer a medical factor, while TB is almost unheard of.

Let me remind you that these remarkable people lived through history’s greatest depression. Many of these people know what it is to be poor, what it is to be hungry and cold.

And because of this, they determined that it would not happen to you, that you would have a better life, you would have food to eat, milk to drink,

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a COMMUNITY BRIEFS b

CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION 627 8th Street Williams “Meet & Greet Coffee Club” Every Third Sunday of the Month after 9:30 a.m.

Mass Join us for refreshments and conversation

$20 and may qualify low income families for a free car seat.Classes are held monthly in English and Spanish. Space is limited so call ahead to reserve your space. Colusa County Public Health can be reached at 458-0380

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.

CALIFORNIA SMOKERS HELPLINE: There are over 7,000 chemicals in cigarette smoke that can increase your risk of heart attack and death.

If you’d like to quit smoking, Colusa Public Health invites you to call the California Smokers’ Helpline at 1-800-NO-BUTTS. Your medical provider can also help. Contact them and inquire about “Ask, Advise, & Refer.”

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY! The citizens for a better Williams hold meetings the 4th Thursday of every month beginning at 6:00pm. meetings are held at the Williams City Hall, everyone is welcome!!

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

CALLING ALL WOMEN OF AGRICULTURE Are you a woman dedicated to the survival of Agriculture? Unite as “California Women for Agriculture” (CWA) promote, and educate the importance of Agriculture. Meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. For more Information, contact Melodie Johnson at (530) 458-5130.

ARBUCKLE REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE Become involved in your community.

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

COLUSA GRIEF SUPPORT OFFERED Trinity United Methodist Church, on the corner of 5th and Oak Streets, Colusa, is offering a free grief support group on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. For further information: 458-4509 or 458-4750 ELEANOR AZEVEDO MEMORIAL YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICE (Y.E.S.) Offering funds to families suffering hardships, and would like to have their children involved in self enrichment activities. We can help with registration, safety equipment, and sponsor fees. If your child would like to participate in an activity such as scouts, recreational sports, camps, visual or performing arts, we would like to help fund those activities. Please contact Terri Rivera at the Colusa County One Stop Partnership 530-4580326 ext.109 for more information.

Or email eam.yes17@yahoo.com to receive an application.

CAR SEAT SAFETY CLASSES Do you know what car seat is right for your child? Do you know how to properly install your child’s car seat? Is your child safe in your car? Colusa County Public Health can help! Certified child safety seat technicians are currently offering classes that will answer all your questions. The cost of the class is

A REMINDER FROM COLUSA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND COLUSA COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL If you or your animal has direct contact with a bat, or a bat is found in your sleeping area do not touch it with your bare hands, and do not freeze it but call Animal Control at 458-0200.

COLUSA SOCCER CLUB STILL TAKING SIGN-UPS The Colusa Soccer Club will be continuing to take sign-ups for players throughout the county ages 4 (Birthdays by August 1st) to 19 (Birthdays after August 1st) for play in the Yuba Sutter Youth Soccer League. Registration fee is $70.00 (checks made out to Y.S.Y.S.L.). New players will need a copy of their birth certificate when signing up.

Contact Dan and Toni Kiely at (530) 458-8538 for more information GRAND ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOST 4th OF JULY BREAKFAST The bi-annual 4th of July breakfast at the Grand Island Fire Department in Grimes - 8am to 11am. It is a donation only event. We will be serving eggs, pancakes, biscuits & gravy, bacon, sausage, ham, chorriso & eggs, fruit salad, assorted juices and coffee and more. Come enjoy a hot meal and support your local fire department.

ARBUCKLE PARKS AND RECREATION DIST. EVENTS AND PROGRAMS SUMMER 2011 Youth Flag Football, Volley Ball and Tennis Camp Signups May 24 & 31, 5:30pm to 6:30pm. APRD Office 301 5th St. Adult Softball Games to start June 12th. Teams need to be turned in by June 8th. $250 per team. Limit 15 people per team.

Adult Volleyball Open Gym Format. PHS Girls Gym. $25/Mo. or $5 Night. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 14.

Summer Reading Program Colusa County libraries will host a Summer Reading Program, taking readers of all ages on a reading trip around the globe, free of charge.

Registration starts today at the main library, 738 Market St., Colusa and runs through June 8. Registration is also available for the Arbuckle, Grimes, Maxwell, Princeton, Stonyford and Williams libraries.

For more information, visit www. countyofcolusa.com or call Lupe at 458-7671.

WILLIAMS COMMUNITY CENTER ASSOCIATION

ACTIVITIES Veteran’s Hall. 9th & ‘C’ Street .

Williams, CA To rent Veteran’s Hall contact: 530-501-3029 . MONDAY NIGHT BINGO: Everyone Welcome!

Early Bird Games Starting Time at 6:00 P.M. Regular Games Begin at 6:30 P.M. WE WILL NOT BE PLAYING ON 5TH MONDAYS THIS YEAR. Refreshments Available at Reasonable Prices, Home Made Desserts. Game Day: Third Wednesday of the month 1:00 PM. Join us June 15th and July 20th for our tournament of “ACES”. Win Prizes, Have Fun and Meet People!

Movie Day: Fourth Wednesday of the month 1:00 PM. June 22, 2011: O Brother Where Art Thou?

July 27, 2011: Driving Miss Daisy Price: FREE. Refreshments: Popcorn, Soda & Candy are available at a low price. (Bring a Pillow-the seats are hard) WILLIAMS VBS What happens when pandas invade? Panda Mania! Join Williams Vacation Bible School this year at Williams Community Church on 9th Street. VBS will run July 11-15th from 8:30am to 12:30pm and open to all just completing Kindergarten through 5th grade at NO COST. You can pre-register by contacting Sheri Harper at 530-473-5642.

COLUSA YOUTH AYSO FALL SOCCER The City of Colusa will be hosting Youth AYSO Fall Soccer signups on Wednesday, June 15th, 5pm to 7pm; Saturday, June 18th, 10am to Noon at the City Hall 425 Webster St. Cost is $65. Must be 5 years old by August 1 and must be under the age of 12 on August 1. Birth Certificate required.

Call Melissa at 530.632.0377 for any questions.

AARP DRIVER’S SAFETY CLASS First time students over the age of 50 with a valid driver’s license. This class also applies to repeat students that have not taken the class in 4 years. When: Thursday July 7th from 8:30am to 4:30pm, with 1/2hr lunch break. Where: City Hall, 425 Webster Street, Colusa. Cost: $17 AARP members, $19 for non members. Renewal Class: Who: Those that have completed the 8 hr course in the last 3 years. When: Friday July 8th from 8:30 to 12:30pm.

Where: City Hall, 425 Webster Street, Colusa. Cost: $17 AARP members, $19 for non members. Registration deadline: July 5th, by 5:00pm. Only 20 students per class accepted.

Must have your AARP number to qualify for membership discount for either class. Check with your auto insurance after completion of the course for discounts up to 15%.

Go to www.cityofcolusa.comfor application forms or pick one up at City Hall KIDS SUMMER ACTIVITY / ART CAMP RAWR into summer! Your little one will enjoy painting, creating mini books, digging for fossils, creating funny poems, all while having fun with friends. They will be so engaged they won’t even realize they are learning new things! If you’d like your child to get their “dig on” this summer then you must sign up for this fun and exciting Dinosaur camp! Don’t wait too long or all you will be just a buried fossil this summer! When: Monday, June 27th -Thursday, June 30th. Time: 9am12:00pm Where: Colusa City Hall Who: Kindergarten to 4th grade (Only 15 Participants accepted) Cost: $ 55.00. For information call Lani @ 458-5622 ext 101. For registration forms go to: www. cityofcolusa.com EQUIPMENT MECHANIC/ OPERATOR Salary 2513 – 3207 plus excellent benefits;. Class B license required.

Application and Job Description available at City Hall 425 Webster St andwww.cityofcolusa.com, Open until filled-Apply immediately!

City of Colusa 2011 Concerts in the park June 16, Kaylee Starr – Swift Country. BBQ: City Volunteer Firefighters. June 30: Legends – 70’s Rock. BBQ – Colusa Rotary; July 14: Book ‘Em Dano – Surf & Hot Rod. BBQ: Lions Club; July 28: 30’s, 40’s, & 50’s Dance Band – Big Band Sound. BBQ: Colusa County Sheriff Dept. Volunteer Citizen Unit.; August 11: Pineridge Bluegrass Band – Bluegrass. BBQ: Colusa Regional Medical Center Foundation; August 25: Colusa Jazz Band – Jazz. BBQ: Friends of Music; City of Williams Music at the Museum Free Outdoor Concert. Located at the Musem Park, 2551 Venice Blvd.

June 23: Pine Ridge Bluegrass Band; July 7: Inside Straight; July 21: Book’em Dano; August 4: Bluesicians; August 8: Hot Rods.

Come enjoy Live Music, Dinner, Desert, and Refreshments. Bring your own chairs!

Colusa Lion’s Club Rubber Ducky Races Tickets $5. $1000 in Cash Prizes!!

1st Place $500, 2nd Place $300, 3rd place $200. Proceeds benefit Egling Middle School Shady Creek. Ducky’s will Race, July 4th 2011 at 2:00 p.m. on the Sacramento River. Tickets available at Messick’s Ace Hardware, Tommy’s Market Street Grill, and all Lion’s Club Members.

Dunnigan town yard sale Saturday, June 18. Bill & Kathys Parking Lot in Dunnigan, Ca. 8am to 12:30pm. Vendor space available, $12. Contact Barbara at 724-2584.

Proceedes benefit the Historic Union Church of Dunnigan Preservation Fund.

CRMC, INC. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING CRMC campus, 6pm, July 20, 2011 AUXILIARY SCRUB SALE CRMC main lobby, 8am - 4pm, September 7, 2011 FOUNDATION “SWING FOR LIFE” GOLF TOURNAMENT Colusa Golf Club, 11am shotgun, September 23, 2011

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