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Colusa County Sheriff to Host
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
AG SCIENCE DELIVERS Food for Thought
WHO’S FEEDING AMERICA?
HISTORIC MASONIC HALL
GAINS NEW LIFE
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Colusa County Sheriff Hosts Community Meetings Stonyford
Thursday, March 14 @ 6:30 PM Stonyford Grange Hall
Princeton
Thursday, March 21 @ 6:30 PM Princeton High School Cafeteria
Arbuckle
Thursday, March 28 @ 6:30 PM Arbuckle Fire Department
Grimes
Thursday, April 4 @ 6:30 PM Grimes Scout Cabin
Williams
Thursday, April 18 @ 6:30 PM Williams City Hall
Colusa
Thursday April 25 @ 6:30 PM Sacramento River Fire Department Colusa Station
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olusa County Sheriff Scott Marshall announces will be holding community meeting on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 6:30 PM at the Arbuckle Fire Department to discuss any topic of importance to the community of Arbuckle. This meeting is an effort to better understand and address the problems that affect the everyday lives of the residents of Colusa County. Sheriff ’s Office personnel and other Government agencies will be in attendance to help answer any questions you may have. If you have any questions or comments please contact Sergeant Joe Garofalo at 4580226.
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................ oseph LaGrande of Williams was all smiles on January 29, 2013, when he received his new Kindle Fire in the Colusa County Library's "Try Tutor.com and win a Kindle Fire" contest. The contest was used as a way to promote usage of the tutor.com program, which offers live help from professional tutors, for students from kindergarten through college. The program features one-to-one tutoring and homework solutions to help students with math homework, science concepts, writing, reading, social studies, and more. "Our objective in holding the contest was to introduce more county students to the marvelous, and free, help that is available to them through tutor.com/Colusa," said Colusa County Library Director Wendy
Burke. "All that students need to access the free service is a library card and an Internet connection. The program also works with mobile devices." The contest ran from December 12, 2012 through January 31, 2013. The winner's name was drawn by someone from outside of the library on February 1st, and Joseph and his family were notified the same day. “Joseph always wants to use his grandfather's Kindle Fire," stated Joseph's mother, "Now he has his own, which is wonderful." Joseph used tutor.com/Colusa to work on writing numbers in a series. He is a kindergarten student at Williams Elementary School Attached photo is of Wendy Burke, Library Director, Joseph La Grande, his mother, Rachel LaGrande and sister, Ruby LaGrande.
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■ Williams Little League: The The Williams Little League is still taking sign-ups for the 2013 season. Applicants are can sign up at the Williams City Finance Department. Bring a copy of the childs birth certificate, and proof of residence. Cost is $55, each additional child is $50. Fees will increase after March 1st. We are still looking for Volunteer Umpires; training will be provided. For questions please contact Justin Myers at (530) 519-5185. ■ Because We Care!: Become apart of your community and assist in the efforts to keep our town clean. Volunteer with the Citizens for a Better Williams. Meetings are held the 4th Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at Louis Cairo’s. ■ Seniors Come Join us for Lunch!: If you are 60 years of age or older and are interested in getting out of the house and meeting others over a delicious hot lunch, please join us! Located at the Boy Scout Cabin, 901 Parkhill Street, in the City of Colusa. Monday through Thursday at noon. Please call Colusa County Public Health at 530-4580380 to let us know you are coming! A donation of $3.00 per meal is recommended, but not required. ■ Smoke-free works for me! Interested in making our community healthier and tobacco-free? If so, join the Colusa County Tobacco Prevention Coalition today! Time commitment is minimal and lunch will be provided. Call us at (530) 458-0380 or send an e-mail to TEP@colusadhhs.org ■ Child Safety Seat Classes: “Is your child safe in your car? Certified child safety seat technicians are providing classes at the Colusa County Public Health Department. You will learn how to properly install
and use the correct type of car seat for your child. Registration fee is $20 and low-income families may qualify for a free car seat. Call (530) 458-0380 to sign up for the next class.” ■ Pancake Feed: The Williams High School FBLA chapter is holding a pancake feed on March 17, 2013 from 8 am to 12 noon at the Williams fire hall. We will be serving unlimited pancakes. Each ticket holder will also receive milk, juice, coffee, and a choice of sausage or bacon. Tickets prices are $8 for adults and $4 for kids under the age of 8. We are raising money to send several finalists to our State Conference in Santa Clara. Tickets can be purchased from an FBLA member or by calling Williams High School at 473-5369 ext. 11328. ■ Spring Boutique & Bake Sale: The CRMC Auxiliary is holding their annual Spring Boutique and Bake Sale on Friday, March 22,in the hospital lobby from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. There will also be a raffle basket available to buy tickets for the large Easter Basket. ■ Antique Show Food Booth: The Food Booth is Williams Catholic Church of Annunciation will host the Food Booth at the Williams Antique Show. This is an annual fundraiser. Come have lunch and support the parish at the same time. March 16th & 17th, 2013. 1491 E Street (Old Gym) Williams. ■ BBQ Rib Cook-off: The Glenn-Colusa Cattle Women will host their 9th Annual BBQ Rib Cook-off on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at the Colusa County Fairgrounds During Colusa Western Days. Beef & Pork Lunch can be purchased from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. $12 per person. Anyone interested in competing in the cook-off competition please call Jolyn Campbell (530)521-0711 or e-mail jolyn.wells@hotmail.com
(530) 458-8646
546 MARKET STREET • COLUSA
1st Annual
St. Patrick’s Day Party! Drink Specials • Dinner Specials & Desserts Beef & Guinness Irish Lamb Stew Corned Beef & Cabbage
Bangers & Mash Homemade Irish Soda Bread Irish Cream Cheesecake
Live Music by the FBR Band Starts at 9:00 PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 16TH
■ Williams Fun Run: It’s time to get in shape for the WILLIAMS FUN RUN. It is scheduled for Saturday, May 18 and the gun goes off @ 8:00 a.m. There will be more information as the date approaches. ■ Easter Egg Hunt: The Williams Community Church will again be sponsoring the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Venice Street Park on Saturday March 30th. The Hunt will start promptly at 10:00AM. There will be prizes for special eggs as well as raffles for Easter baskets to support the annual Community Vacation Bible School to be held in July. The age brackets are; crawlers, 2-3 year olds, 4-5 year old, 6-7 year old and 8-10 year old. Adults are encouraged to refrain from gathering eggs so that each child has an opportunity to fully enjoy the event. Mark Marshall is the event coordinator and can be reached at 228-7187 should you have questions. As has been the tradition for more than 60 years there is no cost for the Easter Egg Hunt. ■ Colusa Arts Council: The Colusa Art Council will be hosting an Open House on Monday, March 11th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Featuring Barney Fizpatrick. 430 Market Street, Suite C, Colusa. Refreshments are provided. ■ Computer Help for Seniors: Colusa County Library presents our new series: Computer Help for Seniors, every Monday from 11:30 am to 12:30pm, through April 2013. Seniors: Do you need help with Email? Facebook? Browsing? Research? Etc.? No appointment is needed for our Drop-in Tutoring sessions, which will be held inside the Colusa Main Branch at 738 Main Street Colusa. Contact Ricardo for more information at 481-5678 or drop by the library today. Limited seating based on first come first served arrival.
Williams Community Center Activities
WE ARE BACK AT HOME! MONDAY NIGHT BINGO: Everyone Welcome! Early Bird Games Starting Time at 6:00 P.M. Regular Games Begin at 6:30 P.M. Refreshments Available at Reasonable Prices, Home Made Desserts GAME DAY: Third Wednesday of the month, at12:30 PM. MOVIE DAY: Fourth Wednesday of the month, at 12:30 P.M. Price: FREE Refreshments are available at a low price.
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Historic Williams Masonic Hall
Gains New Life Lloyd Green Jr. Williams Pioneer Review
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Top Photo: Kevin & Pat Ash purchased the 1930’s Tuscan Lodge No. 261 from the Colusa Masonics on February 26, 2012. Bottom Photo: A look inside the Lodge shortly after it completed construction in 1932.
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tepping into the meeting room on the second floor of the Tuscan Lodge No. 215 you’re immediately taken back to when times were simpler. A hidden charm honors the past; the 1930s-built meeting room seems more untouched by modern ways than any room in town. Perhaps it is because the Freemasons do not generally open their meeting rooms to the public, or maybe because the lodge hasn’t been used since the 1990’s. Regardless, the old room has maintained its air of solemn grandness. Hidden above historic downtown Williams, is rooms lined with beautiful oiled wood floors, hand crafted moldings, and antique light fixtures whisper the notes of yesteryear. One special feature is the grand room, where the mysterious notion of Masonry, hidden symbols and allegories associate with several generations of Williams men who have risen in degrees through the mystery of life, Masonic style. The Tuscan Lodge No. 215, chartered in October of 1880, by John F. Fouch after relocating from Martinez California. In 1930, Fouch headed the project to give the freemasons a permanent home. The two story building was designed to house three businesses and their private lodge encompassing the second
floor. The 12,000 square foot building is designed by Starks & Flander of Sacramento; the building became the precursor to the Williams City Hall, followed by the Williams Union Elementary School. The lodge is built at the former site of the Williams Hotel, which was destroyed in a fire in 1923. The mortgage was paid using revenue received from the three businesses occupying the lower floors. At the time of its completion, Worsley’s Mercantile, Tallman’s Luncheonette, and the Red & White Grocery occupied the commercial spaces. A ceremonial mortgage burning was held in March of 1949; the building was paid in full. Over the years the Masonic Lodge was an integral part of the Williams community, holding community and charity events. The Tuscan Lodge had a large ‘Rainbow Girl’ following which is a Masonic youth service organization which teaches leadership training through community service. Girls ages 11 to 21 would learn about the value of charity and service through their work and involvement with their annual local and grand service projects. According to ’50 Years of Masonry in California’ by Edwin Sherman, the Williams Tuscan Lodge is “one of the brightest lodges in the Masonic constellation of the state.” Nearly 81-years later, since its completion in 1932, the grand
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Left Photo: Taken approximately 19; here you can see the Worslesy’s Merchantile on the far left, Tallman’s Luncheonette in the center, and the Red and White Grocery Store on the right.
history of Tuscan Lodge No. 215 has recently changed owners, and they could not be any more delighted. “We are excited to hold on to a piece of Williams’ history” said Pat Ash. Williams natives and locals, Kevin and Pat Ash purchased the building from the Colusa Masonic Association on February 26th, 2013.
Right Photo: Currently the Tuscan Lodge is home to Fastenal, and Salon Central. Photo was taken in 2011 after the building was repainted.
Afraid to see another downtown building be sold to an outside party, and to be neglected going into disrepair; they decided to take action and make the investment to save a part of our communities heritage. “It is rare to get a chance to own a piece of history,” said Ash, “and the opportunity to bring it back to life, is something that I am up to!” Although the 81-year-old building needs some repair, Ash prides its overall healthy condition to their assistance in maintaining the building over
the last few years. “Kevin and I often checked on the building for the masons and notified them of any problems.” Plans for the lodge are uncertain; however Ash wants to shed positive light that they have great intentions for embodying its history and restoring it to its natural beauty. “Everyday we come up with new ideas for the place,” said Ash, “right now our focus is to restore and preserve.” Currently the lower commercial spaces are the home to Fastenal, and Salon Central (formerly Shear Class). As the couple embarks on this new venture, they have high hopes for serving the community and giving new life to Williams’ hidden gem. “Kevin and I have worked on several projects together,” said Ash, “I hope this is our swan song.” ■
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Richard Lau PHOTOGRAPHY Lloyd Green Jr. Williams Pioneer Review
................ any people dream of turning a much loved hobby into a business, though few ever dare to try. One local man is doing just that. Richard Lau is capturing his love of photography and putting it towards creating a business, one that can fulfill his decades’ long passion. Born in Canton, China; Lau, immigrated to Hawaii in 1965 along with his mother and four siblings to live with his grandmother. Richard Lau remembers the moment he picked up his first camera and became an amateur photographer. After graduating high school, Lau joined the United States Air Force where he worked as an aircraft mechanic and flight engineer for 22 years. During his time in the Air Force, Lau traveled the world seeing amazing people and place. A young man of 21, Lau was stationed in Germany where he purchased his first camera. “It was a Fuji Film F100,” said Lau, “since then I haven’t put a camera down.” Over the years Lau has had many cameras and has honed his craft, everything from scenery shots to people. Having no official training, Lau credits his photographic talent to ‘hands on learning’. Currently Lau uses a Sony Professional Series, Alpha 850. In 2000, Lau retired from the Air Force and continued his career a commercial airline as a professional fight engineer. “I have been fortunate to travel to travel around the world,” said Lau, “I have been to over 44 different countries.” On a daily basis, Lau posts a “travel picture of the day” on his photography Facebook Page, sharing his experiences and travels from around the world. “I remember exactly where
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I took each picture, and why I took it,” said Lau. Lau moved to Williams in 2001 and quickly fell in love with community and its people. Serving as a Volunteer Firefighter, Lau found new opportunities for his photography subjects. From fighting grass fires, to forest fires, Lau has been recognized in the California Service Firefighters Association Magazine for his fire photography work. Growing increasingly popular on the home front, Lau has expanded from photographing mostly landscapes, to offering portrait services, graduation photos, maternity photos and more Shooting photos primarily on location, Lau chooses sceneries that fit the subjects and add to the composure of the image. Lau prides himself as being unique in his photographic style, “I am not a typical pose photographer,” said Lau, “I like to have fun and capture the realness of the subject.” Recently winning ‘best of show’ at the Colusa County Fair, Lau has also been featured in the Airline Union Magazine. Lau is also a photography contributor in the Williams Pioneer Review. Some of the most memorable moments for Lau is when he walked down to “Ground Zero” a year after the terror attacks in 2001. “I am also honored that I was asked to photograph PFC Ruben ‘Boy’ Lopez’s memorial service,” said Lau, “It was an experience that I will never forget.” Most recently Lau has been mentoring a Colusa High School Senior as she works on her Senior Project on the topic of photography. “For any person starting out in photography, I would have to tell them to be afraid,” said Lau, “and practice, practice, practice.” Lau recommends almost any digital camera to anyone wanting to start in photography. “Today, it’s not about the camera, they all take great photos,” said Lau, “it comes down to editing and having fun.” When Lau isn’t acting as a Volunteer Firefighter, or meeting with photography clients, he continues going on long drives. Lau ha recently taken helicopter rides taking aerial shots of Colusa County and its agricultural bounty. Booking appointments for senior photos, family portraits, baby or maternity photos, Lau can be reached by calling (707) 479-0046. Lau can also be found on face book via his business page Laus Photography. ■
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Agriculture
Photo by: Richard Lau
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aised on a ranch in Arbuckle overlooking the Sutter Buttes, Melissa Green holds a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from CSU Chico; she also holds a master’s degree in Meat Science from Colorado State University. Having traveled to Asia to discuss meat policies and touring several meat processing facilities across the country, Green began her career at the Harris Ranch Beef Company where she managed their food safety program. Green currently works in Northern California conducting research and development for new meat products. Her passion for educating consumers on the topic of “where our food comes from” enables Green her to pursue a mission in preserving our agricultural heritage. •
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Food for thought Who’s Feeding America? my whole life and have always had a passion for sharing agriculture’s story. ................ Born and raised in Arbuckle, o you wonder where I have planted oat hay, raised your food comes cattle and sheep, dabbled in from? Are you chickens, and loved stock curious about the processes dogs and barn cats. After your food goes through? graduating with a Masters Have no fear, you aren’t in Meat Science (yeah, you the only one. Consumers want to know more about the read that right), I started my career in the meat processing food they purchase to feed industry. I won’t claim to their families. But where do have all the you get that answers, but I information THOUGHT OF THE DAY will do my best when less California farmers to point you than 2% of and ranchers produce in the right Americans more than 400 different direction. No live on a agricultural goods. matter your farm? Well food preference, I believe that look no further! Through everyone should be educated this column, I will share about what they eat. agriculture issues and production practices to show So let’s get the ball rolling with some fundamental how food is cared for from information. Just how the field to your plate. I have been in agriculture important are farmers to feeding our families? Just last year, one farmer produced enough food to feed 155 people. Wow! When you think about how many farmers and ranchers there must be, it can be difficult to consider anyone going hungry. The truth is that these farmers and ranchers are an endangered species. Honest! Every day the land Melissa Green
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needed to feed 155 people is threatened. Between 1997 and 2007, the US Census showed that 34 million acres of land stopped being used for agriculture. If one acre is approximately the size of a football field, and the average farm/ranch is about 400 acres, then think of the number of farmers and ranchers on those 34 million acres that stopped producing food. For each one of those farmers, there are 155 less people that will be fed. This puts extra pressure on the existing farmers and ranchers to produce more food for more people with less land. Whether you eat vegetarian, natural, organic, or traditionally grown items, they all come from a farmer or rancher. The men and women of America’s agriculture work hard to bring quality food to your plate. Some have been in agriculture for generations, some are new to the field. Either way, they are passionate and dedicated to their mission to feed you and our growing population. Have you eaten today? Thank a farmer, thank a rancher.■
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AgScience DELIVERS
In awe, Pierce High School Agricultural Science students photograph their live classroom birthing expiernce of a lamb at the school farm. Photo by: George Green, PHS
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Science students at Pierce High School do more than study science.
They experience the principles of science as they apply to producing agricultural products. Most live births at the Ag Science laboratory commonly referred to as the school farm, occur early in the morning before school so the students often see the newborns and examine the placenta. On this occasion as instructor George Green was feeding the flock of ewes the students use to study and apply the principles of biology and animal science he noticed a ewe that was in labor and beginning the birth process. Having planned to study the body systems at this time of year Green
immediately changed the lesson plan to include a trip to the school farm where students were able to watch what was, for most of them, their first live birth. As other classes were directed to the “farm” another ewe went into labor and after two class periods the animal science class determined that the ewe must be having difficulty. Most mature females delivering their second or more lambs deliver within an hour of the onset of hard labor. The students were amazed as Mr. Green applied enough pressure to extend the protruding forelegs into the birth canal relieving a condition referred to as shoulder lock in the livestock industry. Shepherds and cowboys commonly solve this and other fetal presentation problems in the pastures of our nation. The students couldn’t contain their excitement as many of them whipped out their forbidden cell phones to
photograph or record the assisted birth. Miguel Alcaraz, a senior exclaimed, “this is so cool” while class elatedly watched the newborn search for his balance and stand to nurse for the first time. Carmen Lugardo who came to Arbuckle from Los Angeles and had never been in an Ag class shared “this is so much fun I never knew how all of this worked”. The anatomy and physiology lessons suddenly became more relevant and interesting because of their hands on engagement in the birth of lambs. The next day the students in the Ag Biology class were found examining the placenta or ‘after-birth’ in the laboratory. Senior Jerry Mendez remarked “Now I can understand how nutrients flow from a mother through the umbilical cord into the fetus while still in the womb”.
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Left Photo: Pierce High School Ag Science Students Examine the placenta of a recently born lamb. Bottom Photo: Students learn the importnace of tractor equipment safety and operation. Photos by: George Green, PHS
The class learned that in humans planter (known as a grain drill) so it and expensive thoroughbred race wouldn’t leave skips or overlap while horse doctors and veterinarians applying seed efficiently. They also carefully examine the after-birth to learned how to raise and lower the be sure that none of it is retained in planting tools for turning. the female to cause Alex Camuti, infection or interfere a junior who came Ag science students get with rebreeding the to Pierce from New to learn the principles mare. York, said, “I have Just days before, driven a tractor a of science as they apply the students in the little bit before but to real life. Ag Science class now I understand had been practicing the safety and driving in preparation for planting efficiency needed to operate Ag oats at the laboratory to produce feed equipment.” Junior David Casteneda for the sheep during the summer. added, “Now I can be a better worker Students learned how to space the and get paid more”.
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Green, a Ag Science instructor of 29-years at Pierce, says “It is experiences like this that makes me come to work every day.” Ag science students get to learn the principles of science as they apply to real life. A school farm or career technical programs like Ag Science may be a challenge to maintain in these time of budgetary stress and standardized testing, but when you see how students become engaged in the lesson, it is clearly what relevancy in education is all about. In this case education really delivers.” ■
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ANTIQUE
SHOW & SALE at the Sacramento Valley Museum
March 16 & 17, 2013 Saturday – 10:00am TO 5:00pm • Sunday – 10:00am TO 4:00pm 1491 E Street • Williams, California ✴ Fifty miles North of Sacramento on I-5
Admission $5 • Refreshments & Door Prizes Presented by City of Williams www.cityofwilliams.org
Sacramento Valley Museum www.sacvalleymuseum.org
Thank You • Maxwell Fire Department • Williams Fire Department • Patterson Crane • Steve McCullough • Williams Public Works Department
• Colusa County Sheriffs Volunteers • Williams Police Department • WHS Football Program • Allen Gobal • Parade Judges
The Citizens for a Better Williams would like to give a huge thanks to everone that helped bring the Christmas Tree to town and supporting the Festival of Lights.
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Michael Dale Wilsey
ichael “Mike” Dale Wilsey, 49 of Santa Rosa, CA. passed away on February 23, 2013. Born on May 25, 1963 in Colusa, CA to Harold and Lila Lee Wilsey. Mike spent most of his life in Colusa with the exception of the last 14 years when he lived in Santa Rosa. He worked in the Hardware store business for 25 years and was partners in the Mesisick Ace Hardware store in Colusa for many of those years. Mike was an avid sports fan and enjoyed the San Francisco Giants and 49ers. He was a wonderful tennis player and coached his son Christopher’s Little League baseball team. Mike also loved to read mystery novels.
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Michael is survived by his Wife of 14 years Lisa Wilsey of Rohnert Park, CA, Son Christopher Wilsey of Rohnert Park, Mother Lila Lee Sankey of Colusa, CA, Sister Deidre Wilsey of Marysville, CA, Brother Kirk and his wife Teresa Wilsey of Colusa, Nephew Steven and Niece and Kristin Wilsey, Step Mother Jeneane Wilsey of Colusa He was preceded in death by his father Harold Wilsey, Jr. A Celebration of Mike’s life was held on Friday, March 1st at1:00p.m. at the Colusa Presbyterian Church 4th and Jay Street in Colusa. Arrangements are under the direction of McNary-Moore Funeral Service. •
Lydia May Ferreria
ydia May Ferreria, 74 of Maxwell, CA. passed away on March 2, 2013 at Enloe Medical Center in Chico. Born on January 10, 1939 to Boyd & Geneva Borrowman in Oroville, CA. She is survived by her husband and lifelong partner of 56 years, Lloyd Ferreria and their three children; Loydene Rogers(Robert) of Smartsville, Linda Brinsfield of Oroville and Lloyd Ferreria Jr. of Maxwell; 5 Grandchildren and 8 Great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and 4 siblings, Billy Borrowman, Leroy Borrowman, Judy Owen and Joyce Ruff. Lydia enjoyed farming rice, and always had a huge garden. She was the gardening 4-H leader & went on
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many 4-H outings. From chaperoning 4-H summer camps to going cross-country to Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. on a month long bus tour of the United States with 36 teenagers from Glenn and Colusa counties.. In her later years she avidly supported each of her grandchildren in all their sporting activities; from junior high school through college. Lydia will be truly missed by her family and friends. A Visitation was held on Wed, March 6, 2013 at McNary-Moore Chapel in Colusa. A Funeral Service was held on Thursday, March 7, 2013 also at McNary-Moore Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of McNary-Moore
Anthony Francis DeMarchi
nthony “Tony” Francis DeMarchi, 65 of Arbuckle, CA. passed away March 2, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Born on January 26, 1948 in Redwood City, CA. Tony was an Automotive Machinist for 40 years. He was a past Grand for the Zamora Odd Fellows and the past Grand Noble for the Diamond Rebecca Lodge in Arbuckle. He also served for many years as a Trustee for the Arbuckle Cemetery. Tony enjoyed fishing, hunting and making duck calls. Anthony is survived by his sons: Anthony DeMarchi of Placerville, CA, Richard DeMarchi of Roseville, CA,
Christopher DeMarchi of Los Banos, CA, Timothy DeMarchi of Hollister, CA, Ronald DeMarchi of Arbuckle, CA. Aaron DeMarchi of Vacaville, CA. Daughter Michele DeMarchi of Elgin, SC. Brothers Gary DeMarchi of Oklahoma, John DeMarchi of Suisun, CA. Sisters Marylou Orr of South San Francisco, CA, Vickie Wilmes of Beatty, OR. 14 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother Eulis Tatum. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00a.m. Monday, March 11th at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Arbuckle followed by burial at the Arbuckle Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of McNary-Moore Funeral Service. •
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o celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, the William Elementary transitional kindergartners invited guest speakers to come into their classroom to share their favorite books. The students wore their pajamas to school and brought blankets and stuffed animals for story time during Read Across America. This year’s RAA theme was Reading Takes You Places. School and Community volunteers who participated were K-3 principal, Denise Conrado, who read “I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly”, Roger Hawk, who shared a felt-board story about
“Goldilocks and the Three Bears”, K-6 principal, Jennifer Foglesong, who read “Llama, Llama, Time to Share”, Ulises Vega, a stuendents father, who read “The Little Blue Truck”, Chris Stoots, another father, who read one of his son’s favorite books about the Ninja Turtles, and Mike Charter, volunteer fire fighter, who read “Fire! Fire!” Student looks on as Williams Volunteer Teacher Barbara Mayberry would Firefighter, Mike Charter like to thank each person for sharing and reads his favorite story participating in this year’s Read Across “Fire! Fire!” Submitted Photo America activity. “These special Chris Stoots, a stuents readers shared some father, read one of his great books,” said son’s favorite books Mayberry, “and the about the “Ninja Turtles”. students enjoyed Submitted Photo listening to each one.” Read Across America is an initiative on reading created by the National Education Association. It is observed on the school day closest to March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. ■
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he Williams High School Future Business Leaders of America chapter competed at the Northern Section Leadership Conference last Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Pierce High School. After a long day of testing sessions, followed by an entertaining hypnotist and Minute-to-Win-it games, an awards ceremony acknowledged the members’ achievements. The chapter placed fifth out of 20 high schools in the Sweepstakes highly competitive category. The members did extremely well with 12 students earning a bid to compete at the State Conference in April. First place winners were Simran Grewal in Public Speaking I, Jake Abel in Spreadsheet Applications, and Allison Ward in Word Processing. Second place in the FBLA Creed contest went to Chilo Carmona, while Allison Ward placed second in the Impromptu Speaking competition. Taking home third place plaques were Simran Grewal in FBLA Principles and Procedures, Courtney Carter in Public Speaking II, and the team of Jacob Abel, Estefania Aceves, Kamalpreet Kaur, Chilo Carmona, and Juan Floriano in Parliamentary
Procedures. Omsher Sahota earned a fourth place award in Accounting II. Fourth and Fifth places in Computer Applications were won by Caitlyn Bidwell and Cesar Calderon respectively. Twenty four students from Williams competed at the sectional level and the chapter is very pleased with the results. Simran Grewal and Courtney Carter, both sophomores at Williams High, ran for and won sectional offices for the 2013-2014 school year. Ms. Grewal will serve as Northern Section President / State Vice-President of the Northern Section and Ms. Carter will serve as Northern Section Public Relations Officer. They will be installed at the State Conference at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara April 18-21, 2013. Several fundraisers are planned to raise the money needed to send the finalists to the State Leadership Conference, such as a pancake feed and Krispy Kreme doughnut sales. Donations to the chapter are also welcome to assist in conference expenses. Simply call Mrs. Stalley at WHS, 4735369 ext. 328. The chapter is extremely proud of our members and our community support.
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The News Back Then Contributed by: Pat Ash
Williams Farmer 3/4/1905 WILLIAMS LOCALS
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he trustees of Williams have caused thirty one orange trees and a number of olive trees to be planted on school grounds. The black walnut trees have been grafted with French walnuts. These improvements are in keeping with the times and the trustees should be commended for their action.
voters put aside personal desires and marked their ballots for the best interest of the district. With the completion of the new $105,000 Williams union grammar school and a new building for Grand Island district including Grimes costing $45,000, Colusa County can justly boast of a set of school buildings equal to that of any county in the state. Williams Farmer 3/7/1930 EQUIPMENT FOR NEW POST OFFICE PURCHASED
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. G. Manor and sons drove a band of forty turkeys to Williams from the old place south on town Thursday. All went well until within the town limits when a passing freight put the birds to flight. It was a most unusual sight to see the big turkeys flying over housetops, trees and barns. The entire populace was no less attracted than the barnyard fowls, which fluttered about in a manner that plainly indicated they suspected hawks or some other enemy. Searching parties worked late into the night and then all turkeys were not recovered. Williams Farmer 2/28/1930 SCHOOL BOND ELECTION CARRIES - ACTION ON NEW BUILDING TO START SOON
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he voters of the Williams Union School District definitely decided at the polls Monday that our community would soon have a new school. The vote was a general surprise as so many of our citizens had expressed themselves as of various options; however very few voters argued that a new building was not necessary. Location, amount of bonds, style of building and various other personal opinions were heard before the election. Naturally it was assumed that the voters, expressing themselves upon the issue would take their personal opinion to the polls and try to defeat the proposition in which the people were not in full accord. However the result proved that the greater majority of the
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ostmaster Guy Manor and Mr. Houghland and Ast, returned the latter part of last week from a business trip to San Francisco, where they selected the new equipment for the Williams Post Office which should be ready for occupancy the first of April. The equipment is finished in white oak and will be attractive as well as serviceable. There will be five nests of boxes installed which will place four hundred and fifty boxes at the service of their patrons of the office. Additions may be made from time to time as growth demands. The inspector for this division surveyed the equipment selected and stated that it would meet the requirements for a second class office when that time arrives, we hope is not too many years in the future. Contractor Julius Hofmeister is rushing work on the building and will soon have the roof on and work will then concentrate on the completion of the interior of the post office. All effort will be extended to have it ready for opening on the first of April. The room east of the post office which will be occupied by Harlan’s Gent’s Furnishing Store will also be completed. Williams Farmer 1/21/1930 FRESHWATER SCHOOL OCCUPIED WRONG SITE FRESHWATER SWAN SONG
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aturday March 15, 1930, saw “Finis” written to the long eventful life of Freshwater School District when the buildings of the district were sold at public auction. To look over the old records is to read the history of the early settlers as on the pages are seen the names Booksin, Luhrman, Stanley , Pulisfer, Able, Durham. Gibson, Graham, Manor, Brim, Stovall and others. Faithful teachers have given their best so education should go on through the years. “So changeth the old order and the new come in;” Union Districts take the place of the one room school; departmental teaching takes the place of one teacher trying to teach all studies in all grades. In looking up the affairs of the district and interesting fact was brought to light, that for sixty-one years the school buildings have stood on land to which they had no legal right or claim, except of undisputed occupancy. In 1869, Mr. F. J. Luhrman Sr. deeded a half acre of land to the Freshwater School District, which in the deed is described: ½ acre in NW corner of the SE1/4 of Section 7, Township 15 R 3 W Either a mistake was made in the wording of the deed or the recording as the description should have read, NW corner of the NE1/4 of the Section 7 Township 15, R 3 W. If the buildings stood on the ground described in the deed, they would have been located ½ mile south of the present site. This fact was discovered when the records were searched by Thomas Rutledge, attorney for Frank Abel, Miss Pearl Sanderson, Superintendent of School and Mrs. W. E. Abel, trustee of Freshwater. EIGHTH STREET BEING REPAIRED mprovement of the road on Eighth Street was started this morning with Merrick Cheney and Elbert Gassaway in charge. When finished this will be one of the finest streets in Williams.
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Safe Haven Drop-In Center Celebrates Five Year Anniversary
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fter five years in existence and one year in its bigger facility in downtown Colusa, Safe Haven Drop-In Center had cause for celebration early this month. Behavioral Health consumers, staff, community supporters and county and state officials attended the Center’s anniversary celebration on March 1. On behalf of Assemblyman Dan Logue, his field representative Yvonne Henderson presented the center with a State Resolution commending its efforts and accomplishments in the community. Henderson commented that she was very impressed with the center
and the strides it is making to assist in the ongoing recovery of its consumers. “This is very impressive, and I know that Assemblyman Logue will look forward to touring the center as well,” she said. Safe Haven participants, Workforce Education and Training volunteers and the consumers’ ‘pay it forward’ project are noted in the resolution as playing a vital role in improving the quality of life in the community. Henderson added that consumers themselves should be commended for their day-to-day efforts in keeping the center very well maintained. “They have managed to create an atmosphere that is more than just a place of refuge, it’s truly a ‘home’ for all of them,” she said. Colusa County Behavioral Health Director Terence ‘Terry’ Rooney attended as well. Rooney stated that he is especially pleased with the progress he sees at the center. “It is a joy to see people being themselves and celebrating themselves in fellowship. For those who have been lost, marginalized or disenfranchised within their community it is a pleasure to see their
return, their recovery. I am impressed by the courage of those who ask for help and inspired by those who both provide it,” he said. Mental Health Services Act coordinator Dereck Parks and peer support specialist Valerie Stirling who oversee the center agreed the day was a great success. “This event is huge for our consumers,” said Parks. “This is a consumer-run center. They take great pride in what is accomplished here and its success is a group effort by the consumers,” he added. Jennifer Whitney with the Mental Health Oversight and Accountability Commission also made the trip to Colusa from Sacramento to attend the open house. While visiting the site she conducted an interview Parks and with one Safe Haven participant; John Davis. The interview will be aired on an upcoming segment of Whitney’s weekly MHOAC radio broadcast. “What a warm and welcoming environment,” Whitney said of Safe Haven. “The client I talked with for the OAC's radio show couldn't say enough about how much he has been helped by Safe Haven. Congratulations to everyone for making a difference in people's lives!” Safe Haven Drop-In Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and is located at 131 5th Street in Colusa. For more information contact Valerie Stirling at (530) 4580856 or Dereck Parks at (530) 458-0857. ■
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■ Williams ZUMBA: held Monday – Thursday from 6pm to 7pm at the Williams Jr. High Multipurpose room. ■ UK Soccer Camp: Starting April 1-5th, 2013. Mini Camp: Ages 4-6 from 9AM-10:30 PM - $70 per child; Half Day Camp: Ages 6-14 from 9AM-12PM- $95 per child; Full Day Camp: Ages 8-14 from 9AM-3PM $145 per child; Sign-Up today at the Williams City Hall 810 E Street. ■ Williams Lego Camp: Children of the ages 5-12. Space is limited so don’t wait, sign-up today for only $107 or $150 for Art+Lego Camp! Pre-Engineering Lego Camp for ages 5-6 @ 9AM-12PM on April 1-5, 2013. Bashem Bots Lego Camp For ages 7-12 @ 1PM-4PM on April 1-5, 2013. This event will be held at the Williams “Old Gym” 1491 E Street. Sign-Up today at the Williams City Hall 810 ‘E’ Street. ■ Williams Art Camp: ages
7-12 @ 9AM-12PM on April 1-5, 2013; Ages 5-6 @1PM-4PM on April 1-5, 2013; This event will be held in the Williams “Old Gym” 1491 E Street. Sign-Up available at the Williams City Hall 810 E St. $75 per child or $150 for Art+Lego Camp. ■ Williams Mixed Martial Arts: Williams MMA fighter Alex Zuniga will be instructing Mixed-Martial arts workouts that will involve intense explosivepower and core-strength exercises focusing on cardio, weights, and plyometric exercises to train your entire body in one session with a focus on building strength, and endurance. “Old Gym” 1941 E Street, Williams. Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday - 6PM to 8PM. Only $25 a month! Workouts start April 1st. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL
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Groups Partner to Deter Youth Alcohol Consumption
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olusa County Department of Behavioral Health: Prevention Services and George T. Egling Middle School Club Live are partnering to enact the “Lee Law” in Colusa. The groups will launch the campaign in March. The Lee Law refers to California Business and Professions Code 25612.5, enacted in 1994. It requires off-sale alcohol retailers (e.g. liquor stores, grocery stores, but not bars or restaurants) to abide by a set of public health and safety standards to protect surrounding neighborhoods and communities from problems associated with alcohol sales. The Colusa project will focus on two provisions in the law. It requires that no more than 33 percent of the window space can be covered with advertising signs, and that window signage must be placed so that law enforcement personnel have a clear, unobstructed view of the interior of the store including the cash register areas. In a written statement Colusa County Behavioral Health’s Matthew Garcia, representing alcohol and other drug services as a Therapist II/prevention coordinator commented that research connects increased youth exposure to alcohol advertising and increased use and problems: The evidence
reviewed has suggested that exposure of young people to alcohol marketing speeds up the onset of drinking and increases the amount consumed by those already drinking. Garcia further commented that alcohol advertizing on store fronts near schools is particularly problematic. “Students at schools surrounded by ads expressed greater intention to drink and more positive associations with alcohol,” he said. The local project’s overall goal is to create safer community environments for youth particularly in low income, ethnic neighborhoods. Additional goals are to promote compliance with the Lee Law provisions related to off-sale retail alcohol advertising practices and to enact a local ordinance to strengthen the law’s provisions to reduce youth exposure to alcohol advertising. Egling Club Live will recognize alcohol merchants who actively work to restrict alcohol sales to minors and are compliant with state and local beverage control regulations. “Merchants will be recognized as a ‘Responsible Merchant’ when youth feel that merchants are doing a good job and local law enforcements concurs,” said Garcia. Questions on the project may be addressed by calling Garcia at (530) 458-0524.■