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eventh, eighth, and ninth grade students competed Thursday to send two of Colusa County’s top junior high school spellers to the State Junior High Spelling Championship, on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Michaela Garcia, an eighth grade student at Egling Middle School took first place in the Colusa County Junior High School Spelling Contest on March 14, 2013, and Edgar Calderon, an eighth grade student at Williams Junior High School was runner-up. Both students will now advance to the State competition. Colusa County Superintendent of Schools, Kay Spurgeon, was the
Spelling Master for the written contest. The event, which included ten competitors and 30 words, finally ended after Michaela correctly spelled “phenomenon.” Superintendent Spurgeon congratulated the winners and praised all participants for their commitment to high scholastic achievement. She also recognized the parents’ in attendance for their support and encouragement. The public is invited to the State junior high spelling event at Miller Creek School, in San Rafael, California. For further information, contact Tina Maxwell at 458-0350, ext. 10354, or tmaxwell@ccoe.net. ■
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■ Up Coming Stagehands Play Steel Magnolias: Directed by, Dawn Gonzales. Play dates are April 26, 27 and Sunday April 28. The following weekend April 3 & 4 The cast is Samantha Shifflett as M’Lynn, Kindra Hester as Shelby, Melissa Howard as Annelle, Cristina Townsend as Truvy, Beth Young as Clairee and Noel Johnson as Ouiser. The Friday and Saturday night performances, door open at 6:30 Play starts at 7:15. The Sunday Matinee performance. Doors open at 1:30 play starts at 2:15 For more information please call Susan Gibbs @ 530-458-5479 Our website is www. thestagehands.net. ■ 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. ■ Kindergarten Registration at Our Lady of Lourdes School March 25th and 26th, or by appointment. Please call the school office at 458-8208 or stop by at 741 Ware Ave. Colusa, CA 95932 to schedule an appointment. ■ Family Fair: Come one; come all to the 11th Annual Colusa County Family Fair! This free event will feature the Kent Family Magic Circus, nutritious
snacks, and fun! So come on down to the Colusa Fairgrounds, Saturday, April 6 , 2013 from 10am-2pm and join the fun! Sponsored by Colusa County Local Child Care Planning Council and Children’s Services, Programs of Colusa County Office of Education. Funding for this event has been made possible by the Colusa Indian Community Council and Community Advocates for Parents and Children (CPAC). ■ 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
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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.” ■ 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 ■ 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. ■ 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.
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Fitness Enthusiasts TEAM UP FOR COLUSA COUNTY
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our local fitness enthusiasts have teamed up to focus on providing physical fitness opportunities for the citizens of Colusa County. Brothers, Paul and Colt Seaver, embarked on an opportunity to save the local Colusa Fitness Center when news of the then owner, Hal Tacker, was going to retire and focus his energy on his paintings. No stranger to the Fitness Center, Paul Seaver began working out at the age of 13 and even worked at the business throughout high school. “The gym was always a passion,” said Paul Seaver, “When the opportunity came up I didn’t want to see our community loose a valuable asset.” Both Paul and his brother Colt purchased the gym in November of 2012, and re-branded the establishment as ‘The Body Shop’. Located at the intersection of 5th & Market Street, the gym went under a complete renovation with new rubber floors, and new modern equipment. “We have gotten a lot of positive feedback from our members on the changes,” said Paul Seaver, “It’s been
really awesome.” Along with physical changes, the business also went under structure changes; offering more than a place to ‘work out’. They offer a wide range of classes from the ever-so-popular Zumba, to specialized Spin classes. “All of our classes are included in the membership fee,” said Colt Seaver. The Seaver Brothers joined forces with Erica Cano and Josh Eisenhut in February, adding Colusa County Strength and Conditioning. “It took some convincing to get the venture started,” said Cano, “we thought it would do well in the county though.” Having three years of prior experience in training and coaching, Eisenhut and Cano offer great opportunities for individuals whom are looking for a place to get started in their journey towards physical fitness. “We are passionate in what we do,” said Eisenhut, “We enjoy coaching people.” The couple encourages everyone to try their services for FREE, and everyone is invited. “We make sure everyone is comfortable and working at their own
pace.” Said Eisenhut. Eisenhut is a certified CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and has over 15 years of gym experience. “Both Josh and Erica are excellent trainers,” said Paul Seaver, “they are great with people and in explaining techniques while givig individual attention.” Colusa County Strength and Conditioning offers classes on weekends; with small classes of eight, individual attention is part of their mission. “People should come out and try it, no matter what their physical level is, we help everyone get to where they want to be,” said Cano, “The first class is FREE, what do you have to loose?” Information on classes and time can be found at the Colusa County Strength and Conditioning facebook page or by calling (530) 645-2272. The Body Shop is open Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; information on membership fees and registration please call (530) 458-4018. ■
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he ‘pay it forward’ project originating with Safe Haven Drop-In Center patrons in November 2012 will continue. For the past four months the participants have been writing down the pay-itforward gestures they have done, and sealed them in envelopes. On March 15, the group met for the ‘opening of the envelopes’ and found that the collection of good deeds was numerous. They voted to continue the project for another 3 months. The envelopes contained a variety of pay it forward messages including things like giving rides to the market, to visit relatives on Christmas and picking up people from the hospital. Others purchased food for individuals as well as Safe Haven Drop-In Center. Some cooked for others, picked up and delivered medication, cleaned tables and trimmed plants at a restaurant and trimmed rose bushes for another business. One person teaches GED classes and helps the students study, while another picked up walnuts, cleaned the theatre and helped take down a display after a special event. There were donations of clothing, gifts for others, helping people move and even helping pick up and deliver a mattress. Some of people did things to improve the Safe Haven building, like
developing a schematic for the building’s exits, while others listened to friends, consoled others and even lent a little money when there was a need. The project began as an attempt for the Safe Haven patrons to share with others. Once they got into it they found that paying it forward doesn’t always require spending money. It only takes an act of kindness or an act of sharing to qualify. Its about forming community partnerships said Mental Health Services Act coordinator Dereck Parks regarding the ‘pay it forward’ program being developed by Safe Haven Drop-In Center patrons. The group started with about nine participants. By the end of the first four months there were about 15 people taking part. At the envelope opening event, the participants took turns reading the messages. Some shared that it made them feel good to have been a part of something that gives back. “This is about our community and forming partnerships with community members and businesses,” said Parks. As this project continues, the group hopes to see the circle of kindness, giving and assistance grow. “We would like it very much if anyone else in the community would like to join this project,” said Parks. For more information call Valerie at 458-0856. ■
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Carl Roy Wachsmuth
arl Roy Wachsmuth passed away on March 16, 2013 at his home in Arbuckle, CA to join his predeceased parent, Anna and Henry Wachsmuth. He was 78 years old, born in Arbuckle, Where he resided his entire life. Roy is survived by his sister Rita Rourke and her husband Gar, of Colusa, CA and his two nieces Christine Rourke and Kimberly Rourke DeVincenzi. Roy was a longtime employee of Amerigas Co. (Formerly Cal-Gas) and serviced many people in the area, creating lifetime friendships. He was a funloving, jovial, compassionate person always available to lend a helpful hand. He was an active member of the Arbuckle Fire Department for 26 years from 1962 to 1988 and attained a lifetime membership status remaining active in the organizations many activities, especially performing his cooking talents.
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The last years of his employment were spent working for the California Highway Patrol in Mt. Shasta. Retiring in 1991, Bob spent lots of time fishing, hiking, and camping with his family. In 2004, Bob and Virginia moved to Colusa. Bob was a devout Catholic, and very dedicated to attending Mass every Sunday. He is survived by his wife: Virginia; four children, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Visitation was held at McNary Moore Funeral Chapel on Thursday, March 14. Graveside services followed at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s name to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Colusa, California. •
Denise Roberts
enise lived in Colusa her whole life and she dedicated herself to her community. She was a beacon of love, generosity, advice, and encouraged all to follow their dreams. You could always find her out and about on her early morning walks or spending time with family and friends. She had a contagious positive energy that inspired and enlightened all that came in her presence. She loved listening to gospel music, old school, and especially the beat of the 70’s. It was always a joy to hear her lovely voice sing along with all the songs. She enjoyed dancing and cooking and she always had a smile on her face. Denise is survived by her sons Jeremiah L. Moore of Maxwell, CA, Darreyl E. Moore of Carson, CA, Nathan J. Moore of Colusa, CA. grandson Kaleb Moore of Carson, CA. Parents Mr. & Mrs. Joseph and Juanita Roberts of Colusa, CA.
September 3, 1956 - March 8, 2013
Roy was active in the “Every 15 Minutes Program” sponsored by CHP. He loved attending youth sports activities and was an avid supporter of Little League. Roy was a member of the US Armey and served in the Korean War and attained an Honorable Discharge. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with close friends. He was a member for 49 years with the Woodland Elks Lodge #1299 and the Moose Lodge for many years. Graveside services will be held at the Arbuckle Cemetery at 11:00a.m. Friday, March 29, 2012 with a reception to follow at the Arbuckle Fire Hall. Donations in lieu of flowers in Roy’s memory can be sent to the Arbuckle Fire Dept. P.O. Box 727 Arbuckle, CA or charity of choice. Roy will be missed by his family and many friends in the area. He was loved by many. . •
Robert Lee Hopkins
ob Hopkins, 86, of Colusa, passed away March 6, 2013. Born on February 7, 1927, in Watertown, South Dakota. At the age of 17, joined the army and for the next eight years, he served in the Army, the Air Force, and the National Guard. Three of those years were spent in the Philippines just after World War II. In 1956, after his father’s death he and his siblings moved their mother from South Dakota to Long Beach, California where he attended college and tried his hand at photography. This was one of his favorite hobbies during his lifetime. While employed with Johnson Photography, Bob met his wife of 54 years, Virginia. Shortly after they were married, bob attended barber school, and worked in the profession until 1976.
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Brother Danny Roberts of San Mateo, CA. Sister Juanita Roberts II of San Mateo, CA. Nephew Jermaine L. Roberts of Colusa, CA, . Niece Juanita Morgan Colusa, CA Nephew Willie Alexander of San Diego, CA, Nieces Wilhelmina J Alexander of Oakland, CA, Winona Alexander of Woodland, CA, Wiletta Alexander of Sacramento, CA. She will be dearly missed and was honored on Saturday, March 16th, 2013 at McNary – Moore in a private family service. Contribution to the family, and Donations for Neecey are being accepted at UMPQUA under these names: Juanita Roberts II and Darreyl Moore. Denise loved GOD/JESUS and was a member of Jubilee Christian Center in San Jose. It warms our hearts to know that this child of light is in heaven and with family. •
DEATH NOTICES
Danielle Lyn Nunn July 26, 1967 - March 18, 2013
Violet V. Sorensen
October 20, 1915 - March 21, 2013
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ins hitting the floor and cheers from the crowd are familiar sounds every Wednesday morning at Riverside Lanes in Colusa. Owner Mike Wilkinson opens the bowling alley for a special ‘deal’ to senior and other bowlers each Wednesday morning. “We call it senior bowling, but anyone of any age is welcome,” said Wilkinson. From 9 a.m. until about noon the bowlers gather for free coffee and pastries and a three-
game bowling deal for just $9. Wilkinson saves back $2 out of every $9 and puts it in a kitty for the end of the season prize fund. “This is really a friendly competition though,” said Wilkinson adding that they don’t keep running scores. “It’s more for the fun of it,” he said. Ten to 12 bowlers show up each week, but Wilkinson would like to see that number grow. “This group has a good time. There’s room for plenty more,” he said. ■
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................ alifornia’s senior population is proving to be one of the fastest growing driving-age demographics in the state. It is estimated, there will be over six million residents age 65 and older in California by the year 2020. Knowing that much of this community still relies on driving as their primary means of transportation, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is continuing the Age Well Drive Smart program. The Age Well Drive Smart class is an education program specifically designed to help seniors tune up their driving skills, refresh their knowledge of
the rules of the road, learn about normal age-related physical changes and how they affect driving ability. The program is supported by the Keeping Everyone Safe IV grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety. “During the class, seniors have the opportunity to view curriculum designed to address their needs, share their personal concerns, ask questions, and consider the different options available to them,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. The CHP has partnered with the California Department of Motor Vehicle’s Senior Ombudsman program and other members from both public
and private organizations to assess the needs of the senior driving community. The class is approximately two hours and is offered at local CHP offices as well as many senior centers within the community. The class is a great way for our seniors to educate themselves, evaluate their driving abilities, and improve their driving skills. “We can help better prepare seniors to drive safer for the years ahead,” continued Commissioner Farrow. “Our ultimate goal is saving lives.” If you or a family member would like to attend an Age Well Drive Smart class, contact your local CHP office. To locate a CHP office near you, visit www. chp.ca.gov. ■
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G&E has begun working on replacing 1010 feet of twoinch plastic natural gas distribution main line on Highway 20 at the intersection of Moon Bend Road. The work will begin Tuesday, March 26 and continue through early May. Traffic control will be set up on Highway 20. The westbound lane will be closed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. but the median lane will allow traffic to continue to flow through the area. During this project PG&E will need to vent natural gas from the section of pipe, during this process the smell of natural gas and the sound of it venting from the pipe may be noticeable to homes and businesses in the area depending on wind direction. The natural gas will quickly dissipate into the atmosphere and will not be harmful; however, PG&E encourages anyone who has concerns about natural gas odors in or around their home or business to call 1-800-743-5000, so they can safely determine the specific cause. Service to customers will not be interrupted during this work. For more information about this work, please call me at (916) 386-5522 or (415) 973-5930. ■
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Pictured: Terence ‘Terry’ Rooney PHD; Colusa County Behavioral Health Director
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s the new Colusa County Behavioral Health Director Terence ‘Terry’ Rooney, PhD plans to support the culture of recovery and grow it in the county to create community awareness. He’s only been on the job for a couple of weeks, but Rooney shared that he is happy in Colusa County. The former Deputy Director of Mental Health in Lake County, Rooney said his position here is an extension of with what he is familiar. He said he is especially pleased with the progress he sees being made at the Department’s Safe Haven DropIn Center. Again, it is familiar territory for him.
In lake county he was involved with a similar project; The Bridge. Originally The Bridge was called Light House and was a transitional housing project which enabled the county to bring back 70 individuals to Lake County who had been placed out of county in other facilities. Although Rooney didn’t start out as a ‘rural’ person, he said his time in Lake County has provided his appreciation of the rural lifestyle and that he is very content to now be in Colusa County. He is getting to know the community, his staff and the consumers. He said he is looking forward to becoming a part of the community and getting to know the residents and other county department heads.
Rooney has a healthy respect for the mental health process and said he knows that it is the behavioral health consumers’ recovery. “We; the behavioral health staff, therapists and workers are the consultants to the consumers’ recovery,” he said. “It is their recovery, not ours.” Colusa County Supervisor Tom Indrieri is the Board liaison to the behavioral health department and said that as the board’s liaison he is excited to have someone who is as experienced and dedicated as Terry on board. “We need a leader who can guide us through these challenging times and I believe he is the person to do it,” said Indrieri. ■
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PG&E Provides tips on planting the ‘right tree, in the right place’
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n recognition of California Arbor Day on March 7, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds customers to plant the “right tree, in the right place.” Even trees that are small when planted may grow to heights that can interfere with overhead distribution power lines and planting any type of tree near larger, higher-voltage transmission power lines should be avoided all together. Calling 811 before digging will also help customers plant trees in a location where roots won’t interfere with underground electric and gas lines. There are many benefits to planting trees: they keep homes cool by providing shade, enhance property values and clean the air. However, if the right tree is not planted in the right place, it can potentially damage electric and gas lines, causing power outages, gas leaks and other serious public safety concerns. In fact, more than 90 percent of tree-caused power outages come from healthy trees and branches that fall or grow into power lines. During this traditional tree planter’s holiday, PG&E offers the following tips for planting the right tree in the right place, especially if you are planting trees near distribution power lines: Only plant a tree near distribution power lines if it will grow to less than 25 feet at maturity. (This information is available at your local nursery) Avoid planting any type of tree near larger and higher voltage transmission power lines, only use low-growing plants. Whenever homeowners
or contractors are grading, installing sprinklers or planting a tree, PG&E urges them to call 811 at least two days before starting a project, to have underground gas and electric lines marked. For more information about USA visit www.call811.com. Keep all trees, equipment and people at least 10 feet away from power lines. Notify PG&E if a tree grows closer than 10 feet to a power line by calling 1-800743-5000. Each spring, PG&E participates in hundreds of community events including Arbor Day festivals and elementary school tree plantings where it encourages the planting of low-growing trees that won’t interfere with power lines. PG&E’s ongoing work to educate its customers about planting the “right tree in the right place” has been recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree Line USA awardwinning utility for the past 18 years in a row. For a free copy of PG&E’s “A Selection and Planting Guide to Small Trees Near Distribution Lines,” email a request to: RightTreeRightPlace@pge. com and select one of the three climate zones within our service area: Northern California, Central California and Bay Area/Inland. ■
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COLUSA COUNTY FARM BUREAU 2013 TRAININGS Heat Stress and Tractor Safety: April 4th
11:00am in English and 1:00 pm in Spanish Heat illness prevention and care for all agricultural employees and supervisors. Basic safety practices for operation of tractors. Non experienced operators welcome. CCFB Conference room. FREE to members; $50 for non members
Hazardous Agricultural Materials DL 267: April 25th 9:00 am in English and 11:00 am in Spanish This class is for person 21 years or older who have a current class C driver’s license. Attendees will receive a DL 267 certificate that enables them to legally transport hazardous materials on public roadways. Certificate is good for four years. CCFB conference room. $45.00 to members; $100 for non members. Seating is reserved • Please RSVP to attend Contact Colusa County Farm Bureau at (530) 458-5130 Email ccfb1@frontier.com 520 Market Street, Suite 1, Colusa, CA 95932
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Colusa FBLA Wins 4th in Sweepstakes Award
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n Saturday March 2, 2013 the Colusa High School Future Business Leaders of America Chapter participated in the Northern Section Leadership Conference. The conference was hosted by Pierce High School in Arbuckle. The FBLA members competed in several events hoping to qualify to compete at the State Leadership Conference on April. Congratulations to Taylor Davies, who was elected the 2013-2014 Northern Section Secretary. Also congratulations to all the FBLA members who did an outstanding job at the conference. Good luck to those competing at the State Leadership Conference. The Competitors who placed are as follows: Business Law: 6th Place, Nick Moresco; Entrepreneur-
ship Team: 5th Place Team, Hayden Bailey, Ryan Abele, Eric Kraft; Future Business Leader: 1st Place, Taylor Davies; Global Business Team: 10th Place, Zach Vaillancourt, Cai Dunham, Thomas Critchfield; Impromptu Speaking: 4th Place, Eric Kraft; Introduction to Technology Concepts: 10th Place, Ryan Anderson; Job Interview: 1st Place, Taylor Davies, 4th Place, Erin Anderson; Management Decision Making: 9thth Place, Cheyenne Laux, Ashley Roman; Marketing: 3rd Place, Kristin Bill, Jaime Mendez, Cynthia Padilla; Public Speaking I: 7th Place, Ashley Roman; Public Speaking II: 4th Place, Erin Anderson ; Sports Management: 10th Place, Riley de Wit; Word Processing I: 2nd Place, Brook Gallagher, 3rd Place, Yasmine Avila, 4th Place, Chelsea Savage; Word Processing II: 1st Place, Cynthia Padilla, 3rd Place, Taylor Bell, 5th Place, Jaime Mendez; Who’s Who Nominees: Taylor Davies, Cynthia Padilla, Jaime Mendez. ■
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Assemblyman Logue to Speak at Stamp Out Stigma Rally in May
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he 2013 Stamp Out Stigma (SOS) Rally in Colusa County is shaping up to be a great event said Mental Health Services Act coordinator Dereck Parks. This year’s rally on May 13 will feature dinner on the patio at Steelhead Lodge Bar & Grill with Assemblyman Dan Logue as keynote speaker. Tickets are now available. There will also be a Behavioral Health consumer speaker sharing his story of recovery, and music performed by Samuel Krouse. Colusa County Chamber of Commerce executive director Gary Teragawa will serve as master of ceremonies. “We are hoping that this year’s event will provide the kind of evening our consumers will enjoy, as well as provide an opportunity for our community to share in the success we see on a daily basis with mental health and the recovery process,” said Parks.
The dinner/rally is just the beginning though. It will kick off a series of events being planned for the week of May 1317 which has been designated Stamp Out Stigma Week in Colusa County. Parks committed that the SOS activities are a collaborative effort of Colusa County Behavioral Health (CCBH) and Health & Human Services (HHS). “We are very pleased that HHS has agreed to partner with Behavioral Health just as it did for the 2012 SOS week featuring Native American flutist and traditional storyteller Keith Bear. In October 1990 Stamp Out Stigma was formed by a group of individuals, diagnosed with mental illness, who were dismayed at the media's portrayal of the mentally ill as being violent, unproductive, uneducated, dangerous and an economic drain on society. Their goal was to create an organization that would provide educational outreach to the community in order to dispel the negative myths and stereotypes to create a more informed and supportive
community. In order to spread their message and personal experiences Stamp Out Stigma chose a unique approach to communicating with the community - an interactive panel of four to six speakers share their personal stories with an audience thus giving them a personal glimpse into the lives of real people living with mental illness. The SOS planning committee is currently finalizing the week’s events. Meanwhile, tickets for the May 13 dinner are now on sale. Tickets are available for $20 each or two for $35 and may be purchased at Safe Haven DropIn Center located at 131 5th Street in Colusa or by calling Valerie Stirling at (530) 458-0856 or Kathy Craigo Media Consulting at (530) 458-3704. Seating is limited so it is advisable to make reservations early. Groups, individuals or organizations are also invited to purchase tickets for individuals who may otherwise not be able to attend. ■
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Colusa County Sheriff Hosts Community Meeting in Arbuckle 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
The Colusa County Sheriff ’s Office will be holding a community meeting on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 6:30 PM at Arbuckle Fire Department to discuss topics of importance with the community. 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. Previous meetings items of concern: Speeding vehicles, Animal control, Drugs/alcohol, Children/ youth safety, Noise i.e. dogs/ vehicles. Join us on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 6:30 PM at the Arbuckle Fire Department in Arbuckle. If you are unable to attend but would like a comment or questions answered e-mail the office at Jgarofalo@colusasheriff.com.
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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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Arbuckle Adult Programs
◆ Yoga & Pilates: 5:30am, Tuesdays & Thursdays. APRD Office, Starting April 1st. ◆ Men’s Basketball: 6:30pm, Thursdays, PHS North Gym, $5 a Night ◆ Interval Aerobics: 7:00pm, Mondays, APRD Office, March Only! ◆ Weight Training, Cardio & Agility Training: 6:30pm, Mondays & Wednesdays, Johnson Junior High Gym ◆ Step Aerobics: 5:30am, Mondays & Fridays, APRD Office ◆ Zumba: 6:30pm, Tuesdays, APRD Office ◆ Low Impact Aerobics: 8:30am, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, APRD Office
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◆ Youth Zumba: Ages 3 to 9, March 5th – April 30th on Tuesdays. Ages 3-5 @ 5:30pm, Ages 6-9 # 6:00pm. ◆ T-Ball Clinic: Ages 3 to 5 yearolds, clinic to run March 20 – April 20. ◆ Tot Tumbling: Ages 18 months to 3 years. Mondays at 5:30pm. March 11th to April 22nd. ◆ Spring Program Sign-ups: Thursday, February 28th, 6pm7pm. Saturday March 2nd, 10am-11am. APRD Office
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