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March 21, 2008

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Coming up...Easter Sunday, March 23

Colusa Western DaysApril 4, 5 & 6th

ColuSA County FAMily FAir, Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Colusa

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Colusa County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner,

April 19

Courtesy of Barbara Mayberry

Third Graders in Barbara Mayberry’s class at Williams Elementary School began this school year by enrolling in the “My Soldier” program in collaboration with Manhattanville College.

Miss Mayberry’s students adopted Sgt. Eric S. Hille, part of a California Army National Guard unit out of Southern California. This particular infantry unit provides security for all the supply convoys that go into Iraq. Students sent letters to Sgt. Hille in August, and they all received letters back from him. That’s when they came up with the idea to send a CARE package to Sgt. Hille and the rest of his unit.

Students began bringing items from home to put into the CARE package, and soon other students and teachers from the elementary school were contributing as well. Two huge boxes weighing over 100 lbs. were mailed to Iraq the end of November in order to reach Sgt. Hille by Christmas. Postage was donated by school employees, the Williams Elementary Student Body Fund, and Gamma Alpha Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. The CARE packages contained just about everything from soup to books, socks to puzzles, toothbrushes and toothpaste, to mustard and ketchup, and a Williams Elementary School sweatshirt.

Last month, Miss Mayberry’s class was elated when they received a package from Sgt. Hille and his unit, “. . . to show our thanks and appreciation for what you have done to make our lives over here a little easier, everyone whose life you have touched over here by sending the care packages.”

Returned in the package was the school sweatshirt, which had

Williams Elementary Receives Thank You from Soldiers in Iraq

What’s InsideContinued Page 7

CRMC Celebrates Opening of Physical Therapy CenterLeft to Right: Ricardo Ruvalcaba, Ingrid Rodriguez and Deigo Ruiz. Williams Elementary School Students proudly display their signed sweatshirt signed by soldiers fighting in Iraq.

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Photo By Andrea MooreThe Colusa County Chamber of Commerce, friends and CRMC supporters came out to celebrate the new clinic.

The Colusa Regional Medical Center’s new Outpatient Rehabilitation and Fitness Center was bustling with activity Monday, March 10, as dozens gathered to celebrate the grand re-opening in its new facility.

“It’s been a long time coming and we are thrilled to finally have it,” Nancy Newlin, CRMC Board Member, expressed to those in attendance.

The center will be one of the only places with a certified women’s program north of Sacramento, this courtesy of Tulsi Parikh, program

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Opinion... Page 2On Patrol...Page 3Community Commentary...Page 4Eye on Education...Page 7Looking Back...Page 8

Community Calendar...Page 9What’s Cooking...0Classifieds...Page 11

2 Friday, March 21, 2008

By Andrea Moore, EditorIt’s that fun time of year again… tax season. So I guess there are more than four seasons in a year, and I doubt anyone, except maybe an auditor, would consider it their favorite time of year.

With tax season in full swing, so are the scammers. I have been receiving at least two emails a day from the “IRS.” Guess what? The IRS does not send out emails asking for money or your personal information. The IRS will not call you on the phone asking you for your credit card number or social security number. So, these emails are from those lovely “phishers,” people who prey on the unwary. They may send out thousands of emails and it only takes a few people to be hooked, for the phishers to fill their evil creels.

Email is a wonderful tool for everyone, even the bad guys. Some things to remember are; your bank will not email you asking for your personal information;

never click on a link in an email unless you are 100 percent sure of the sender, it may look legit but chances are it’s not; always go directly to a company’s website, never follow links from those scary sounding emails. It’s okay to be suspicious, you are always better safe than sorry. Some of the most common scams are those emails supposedly coming from banks, Ebay, Myspace, the IRS, someone saying they are from another country needing your help for them get their money, a sweepstakes that you never entered, you name it. It’s not true. Some are even threatening, scaring people to take action. “Your account will be closed unless we hear from you,” is a good example. So, just keep these tips in mind next time you are checking your email, and share them with those unfamiliar with computers.

My husband Aaron and I caught a thief earlier this week. Okay, so it was only our five year old daughter Meredith, but still. Somehow she got into the Easter candy, but amazingly she only part of it.

“Why didn’t you eat it all?” Aaron asked her, surprised.

“I only wanted to get into a little trouble,” she replied innocently.

Oh, are we in trouble with that one. Hey, at least she was honest!

Not to be outdone, I took Isaac with me to the store the other night, no harm in that right? During our time at the grocery store we could hear a kid on the other side of the building, screeching like a very loud and annoying monkey.

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“What’s that noise?” Isaac asked “A naughty kid, don’t even think about it,” I replied.

Later we were in the soup aisle when a lady and her two children turned down our aisle. When they drew even with us Isaac pointed at her son and said “That’s the naughty kid.”

Now, keep in mind that our son, bless his heart, is usually somewhat hard to understand, but in this instance you could hear him clear as a bell.

Did the floor graciously open up to swallow me in my moment of embarrassment? Unfortunately no.

Oh, the memories we make....

~Happy Easter, Everyone!~

If you have questions or comments, please contact Andrea at:

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Williams ministerial association events: March 21 Good Friday Service 7:00 P.M. Parkside Methodist Church March 23 Easter Sunrise Service 6:00 A.M. At the cross on the hill on King Rd. just below Three Sisters. March 23 Easter Services 9:00 Easter Egg Hunt 10:15 Special Easter Service at New LIfe Christian Center 8th and B St. Williams ( Not familiar with the times of church services for other churches that day) March 30 Sunday Night - Fifth Sunday Sing-A-Long 6:00 P.M. First Baptist Church Williams June 29 Sunday Night - Fifth Sunday Sing-A-Long 6:00 P.M. Community Church Williams August 31 Sunday Night - Fifth Sunday Sing-A-Long 6:00 P.M. Neighborhood Church Williams November 30th Sunday Night - Fifth Sunday Sing-A-Long 6:00 P.M. Parkside Methodist Church Williams

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“CIvIl WRITes”Williams Councilman Urges Citizen Involvement

Eddie Johnson, Williams councilman, in a message to the Pioneer Review, is urging residents of the community to develop events such as music-in-the-park, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, or perhaps “welcome, neighbor!” picnics.

He goes on to say that people should be putting forth information about community activities, especially those for children this summer.

Councilman Johnson also wants citizens to avail themselves of the free activities at the Williams Community Center, including Game Day on every third Wednesday afternoon of the month, and Movie Day on every fourth Wednesday afternoon.

Johnson’s message included a welcome to this publication to the community, adding, “I think the Williams Pioneer Review can be a voice for residents to express their (community) wants and needs.”

Kids Come First!Courtesy of WPD Sgt. Ed Anderson

It may sound cliché, but the old adage “The children are our future” will forever ring true. Raising the children of today into the responsible and productive adults of tomorrow is a monumental task. As we all know, this process starts at home with attentive, caring, supportive, nurturing, understanding and encouraging parents. These are just a few of the qualities all

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parents wished came naturally. From time to time we all struggle in certain areas when raising children, especially today, in our all too-fast-paced lives.

Parenting is a multi-faceted, multi-dimensional dynamic that often challenges even the most naturally gifted or experienced parents. Parents, step-parents, grandparents, foster parents, extended families, guardians and the like, who raise our children are not alone. Our schools and our community, as a whole, share a great responsibility in this process. We can all make a positive difference by setting a good example and doing the right thing. Sometimes knowing what ‘the right thing’ is may be the challenge.

We, at the Williams Police Department, also feel a great responsibility in the overall development of today’s youth. We continuously work with the Williams schools in a collaborative partnership that promotes these goals. With the pressures of gangs, the underage use of alcohol and tobacco, as well as illicit drugs, it has been determined that prevention can make all the difference. Providing preventative educational programs to our youth is a top priority for the Williams Police Department.

The Williams Police Department offers the G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education And Training) program to all 4th and 7th grade

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students in the Williams Unified School District. The 4th grade curriculum is 6 weeks long and is offered in the spring semester. The 7th grade curriculum is 13 weeks long and is offered in the fall semester.

The G.R.E.A.T. program provides a police officer to come into each 4th and 7th grade classroom for one hour each week. The police officer teaches the students about the dangers of gangs and that the gang lifestyle is not at all glamorous. The program also teaches students ways to resist peer pressure and to be responsible and respectful citizens.

The Williams Police Department also offers the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program in the fall semester. The DARE program teaches 5th grade students to resist drugs, alcohol and tobacco. The program brings a police officer into each 5th grade classroom for one hour each week. The officer teaches students practical skills to avoid risky situations, to resist peer pressure and to be confident in themselves.

Both programs have proven to be effective in guiding today’s youth. Both programs provide a graduation ceremony at their conclusion to celebrate and recognize the students’ accomplishments.

Tip: Please do your part, as a member of this community, by helping our children make it to their future. Lead by example; teach respect by showing respect to others.

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Zackary KleinMr. RichinsPierce High SchoolArbuckle CA. 95912

mr. michael richins asteacher of the Year By Zackary Klein Mr. Michael Richins is my high school Spanish teacher and he started my drive to learn Spanish. Students know him by the name of Señ or Richins. He taught me that language can be fun if you put in the time and effort to make it so. Mr. Richins has bond-ed with his students and connects with them to allow a better un-derstanding of the language. He, besides being an excellent Span-ish teacher, seems to have excelled in many other subjects while attending Chico State. Mr. Richins can make a difference by teach-ing knowledge of other cultures comparing our lives to those that live in different climates and regions. He will in no doubt, suc-ceed in his love for art. Seeing Mr. Richins’ smile shows me that happiness could come everyday, just smile. When I first met Mr. Richins, he appealed to me as a person with wisdom. Everyday he wears dress clothes and is clean cut. He always answers my ques-tions thoroughly, as long as it doesn’t pertain to mathematics. Mr. Richins grew up in Gridley. He was born on January 27, 1976. After being married for eleven years to a woman he met at a dance and having kids, he discovered his love for spending his recreational time with his family. Mr. Richins loves to travel. He says that he will go wherever life takes him. During his travels, Mr. Richins loves to order Spanish chocolate and read good books to learn more about foreign countries. He sure shows his inner connoisseur of food because Mr. Richins loves food with a pas-sion. In college, besides his two best subjects: Spanish and Art, he also excelled in History, Music, and Drama. Mr. Richins, after

working as a shoe salesman, an apartment manager, and an IRS agent, has spent two and a half years in Mexico and two weeks in Spain. He has been learning Spanish for twelve years and has been a teacher for two years. Mr. Richins got his drive to learn Spanish when he had moved to Mexico to serve a mission for his church. Mr. Richins decided to work at Pierce High School because the good atmosphere suited his personality. Once hired, he loved his job. “Good students to work with, good school to work for.” Mr. Richins said. He decided to teach because he really enjoys working with high school students. “It’s a great stage in life with great opportunity. I want to help them make the most of it” Mr. Richins said. He has helped out a planned Spain trip by hosting fund raisers with the rest of the kids. Mr. Richins has also hosted community service cleaning of Arbuckle. He is a very strong dedicated teacher who knows his subject extremely well. He is not only a Spanish teacher, but an art teacher as well as he is a very good artist. Mr. Richins is full of energy that gets his class really excited. Everyone is able to learn well and their grades show it. I am a teacher’s aid of Mr. Richins and have seen all of the grades. Being his aid, I can better understand the ways of teaching for Mr. Richins is such an excellent example of a teacher that just began and had a huge success. Mr. Richins is by far one of the most favored teachers by students and parents by being well informed and consistent in his teachings. I’m Zackary Klein, one of his students that has taken the opportunity to take his class and learn a lot more about the outside world. Everyday he shows up on time and keeps the whole class busy at all times, while still having a lot of fun. He is a fine dedicated teacher. I feel extremely thankful for his ef-fort and knowledge of the subject. When I go to college, I will major in Spanish because of him. Thank you Mr. Richins for not only being a great teacher, but for being my friend. Please consider selecting Mr. Richins as a fine example for all teachers.

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Not only is Lloyd Green, Jr. the new president of the Colusa County Chamber of Commerce, but he is quite possibly the youngest chamber president in the state. A young entrepreneur, Green is out to help improve the economic climate of Colusa County and help local businesses to grow with the assistance of the chamber.Green started in the business world early, getting his business license three days after graduating from Pierce High School. He was only 17 years old and already he had a thriving website design business.An Arbuckle native, Green has always been a community activist, donating his time and energy to many local organizations, including board member of the Arbuckle Revitalization Committee, member of the National Webmasters Association, Board Secretary for the Arbuckle Parks and Recreations District, executive committee member of the Arbuckle FFA Ag Technology Field Day, an advocate for the Live-Strong Foundation and he has been a member of the chamber since 2005.Why is he so active? “Our community is unique, and I believe that everyone should be involved and take action on the items they strongly believe in,” Green said. “In many of the committees I am on, I am usually the youngest. This is because I would like to influence my peers to be involved and be a part of a community,” he explained. “Being involved gives me a sense of satisfaction that I am doing something for the good sake of myself, my family, friends, and community.”Green intends to give as much as he can to the chamber and the county. “I hope to bring new items to the chamber, such as additional services and events that will help broaden the chamber’s community activity.”Some of the activities he hopes to see implemented for the chamber include a monthly or quarterly business breakfast, fund raising events, additional mixers and public events, as well as trying to boost the membership roster.. In addition to a powerful membership drive, he would like to see the chamber restart its ambassadors committee that will welcome new business members and explain the benefits of the chamber and the unique community. He also hopes to reach out to the many cultures in Colusa county; especially the Hispanic culture. Currently, Leo

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Jimenez, treasurer for the chamber, and Green are working on a membership packet that will be available in both English and Spanish when it is completed. Soon Green will be graduating with an Associates Degree in Business. He credits a lot of people for helping him to get to where he is today. “I wish I could name everyone who has ever supported me. I would like to thank my parents and family who have provided support and pushing me to achieve my dreams, as well as Debbie Charter, Cindy Rohde, Donna Phelan, Tom Indrieri, Kathy Craigo, and many others who have been my ultimate supporters. These people have helped me through tough times and helped lend a helping hand whenever needed.”

For more information about Lloyd Green, Jr., he can be contacted at 530.458.2674. The office of the Colusa County Chamber of Commerce is located at 2963 Davison Court in Colusa. For more information call 530.458.5225 or visit www.colusacountychamber.com.


Parliamentary Procedure, among many others. An FBL award, for top Future Business Women, was given and the recipient was Alyssa Stalley, who is the State President of the organization, and a student At Williams High School. The overall

award for most points from a single school was awarded to Sutter Union High School.

Workshops were conducted by former county students Jennifer Stalley, Jared Wright, Ruben Mojica, and Emilio Martinez. Bruce Rolen and Vance Boyes, local businessmen provided a workshop on professional appearance, attitude, college, business ethics, and career goals.

WHs HOsTs FBla CONFeReNCestory & Photos By Ken edwards

Exuberance, laughter, suits and ties, cases of nerves, and great fun was the order of the day as the Future Business

Leaders of America held their Northern Section Leadership Conference at Williams High School, Saturday, March 1. Over 400 students from area high schools met for a day of testing, judging, workshops and awards.

The conference this year was hosted by Williams High School and presented by the Northern Section Leadership Team which represented high schools from Sacramento to the Oregon border. Students were tested on skills such as Accounting, Business Law, Business Math, Computer Applications, and

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been signed by everyone in the unit, and attached were the Iraq Campaign medal and ribbon, the Global War on Terrorism Service medal and ribbon, and the Combat Action

badge. Also included in the package were an Operation Iraqi Freedom patch, an Armored Security Vehicle patch, and Sgt. Hille’s unit patch. Each student also received an American Flag patch.

Finally, to show their appreciation to the students and school for their support, Sgt. Hille sent an American Flag to fly above the school. The flag, which was carried on a mission in January 2008, was dedicated to a member of the unit killed in action by a roadside bomb.

“My Soldier” assignments are aimed to help students develop empathy for soldiers and letter-writing skills while corresponding with deployed soldiers. Educators have reported that using “My Soldier” in the classroom has created connections and teachable moments that could not have been learned from a book.

Miss Mayberry agrees. “The students are thrilled with their gifts and were anxious to write back to Sgt. Hille, who is scheduled to return home to Atwater, California in May and is looking forward to

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Courtesy PhotoWES students gather around the signed sweatshirt and flag gifted to them by Sgt. Hille.

Dr. Francisco Reveles, a graduate of Princeton High School who earned his Educational Doctorate in gang associated youth behavior, spoke on “The Importance of Choosing Success Over Survival.” Dr. Reveles is now a professor at California State University Sacramento, and is considering becoming a candidate for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Principal Daniel Flanigan stated he was “ very proud of the performances of Williams High School students and of the team effort it took to organize and hold this event.”

This is the first time the Sectional Conference was held at Williams

High School and it was the first crowd to fill the new Multi-purpose/Cafeteria building at the school

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Photo By Ken EdwardsWHS Student Alyssa Stalley received the award for Top Future Business Woman

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Everyone is a prince or a princess, sometimes you just need something specail to wear. Get it from people who care. It is our mission to provide attire for those students who need as-sistance in making good selections of attire for special occa-sions. Our goal is to help them have a seamless prom experi-ence without worry. Because this is our inaugural collection, we are focusing on prom wear. In years to come we hope to aid students for other formals, graduations and other momentous events. Most Colusa County high school proms are scheduled for late April and May. Please have donations to Impact Life Thrift Store by March 15.

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“I just want to reach out and help as many women as I can help,” commented Parikh. “I’d like to invite anyone interested to come see all the changes, the new building and new equipment.”

Some of the new services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and pediatric care for developmental delays, cerebral palsy, scoliosis, sports injuries, spina bifida and congenital defects. Other services offered are fitness testing, post injury/surgery rehabilitation, hand therapy, and therapy for women’s health issues, such as pelvic pain, low back pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, post- partum conditioning and incontinence. Additionally, the center will provide baby boomer care, balance & coordination training, pain control, orthotic training, safety education, energy

conservation, positioning, functional mobility training, and contracture re-education.

“Thank you for all your support,” said Parikh, addressing the crowd gathered for the ceremonial ribbon cutting. “I’d like to thank our Chamber of Commerce and UC Davis medical staff for joining us,” added Charla Parker, Director of Planning & Program Development for CRMC.

It was apparent by the smiles on the faces of the many therapists and medical personnel that they were more than ready for their new home.

For more information call 530-458-3287. The center is located at 171 E. Webster Street, Colusa, in the medical arts building. Information about Colusa Regional Medical Center is available at www.colusamedicalcenter.org.

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On hand to help celebrate the opening of the new facility.Top Left:Pictured from left to right; Dr. Zavahir, UCDavis Medical Group; Rachel Betke-Mena, CRMC Medical Staff Coordi-nator; Dr. Guerrero, UCDavis Medical Group.Bottom Right: Miss Colusa County, Alyssa Stalley and Mini Miss Lauren LaGrande.

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Williams Farmer 3/6/1953-EARLY HISTORY OF CITY OF WILLIAMS

The following narrative was compiled by Mrs. Harry Manor daughter of the late W.H. Williams, for whom the town of Williams was named. The interesting information of the early days, which represents many hours of research and compiling by this daughter of a prominent pioneer, follows:

Williams, first known as “CENTRAL”, received its name from W.H. Williams, on whose land it was laid out.

Mr. Williams located in Spring Valley in 1854, taking up one hundred and fifty acres of land. In 1858 he bought a small place for one dollar and a quarter an acre, first planting wheat and barley, but the entire crop burned, leaving no seed. In 1856 and 1862 he had fifty bushels of wheat and seventy five bushels of barley to the acre.

The big brick house was built in 1875 and it served as the first hotel, costing $10,000. Brick was hauled from Marysville by team-thirty six miles.

In 1876 the town of Williams was laid out. This same year the Williams Hotel was completed and furnished, costing $40,000. In 1923, February 22 this hotel burned.

In 1877, June 23rd, the first train entered the town and Williams was the terminal of Northern Railroad for more than a year. In 1877, Mr. Williams erected the brick warehouse. It was fireproof, one hundred and twenty-five feet square, and had a storage capacity of 10,000 tons. Stovall- Wilcoxson’s warehouse had a storage capacity of 15,000 tons.

In 1877, Mr. Williams, J.C.Stovall, J.O Zumwalt, H.P. Eakle and J. Stanley built the Williams Four Mill for $16,000 having a capacity of eighty barrels of flour per day. In the same year Mr. Williams, J.C. Stovall, and W. Ash built the Odd Fellows Hall costing $8,000. Later the Opera house was built with a seating capacity of 500. Later the Williams Foundry and Machine shop were built. Williams then was known as the only “brick town” on the railroad between Woodland and Willows. At the time a brick kiln was operated near the site of the present grammar school.

Mr. Williams was the first post master of Williams. The first newspaper was published in February 1882, called “The Central News” edited by G. Henderson. Later S.H. Callen edited the “Farmer”. To quote the Colusa County History published in 1918. The “Williams Farmer” is the only paper that has ever made success of the publishing business in Williams. It was started by S.H. Callen, August 18, 1887. Mr. Callen passed away in 1911, since that time, Mrs. Callen leased to various parties. She finally sold to D.L.Smith in 1919 and later Harry A. Smith joined his brother, who are now the owners and publishers.

Colusa County credits Williams in 1918 with having more paved streets at the time than any other town of its size in the state. The first store in Williams, Brown and Sussman,

that occupied Grangers Hall, the first public building on the corner of second and Main Streets. The first Sunday school met in the upper story of this building which was destroyed by fire on June 12, 1877.

Three churches were built, Christian, Methodist and Catholic. In 1882, November 19, the business district was almost wiped out by fire at a loss of about $35,000. After the fire, Crutcher and Manor erected a brick building costing $15,000. In 1883, J.F. Fouch erected a building for his drug store. In 1890, Pat Haugh, erected the Washington Block, costing $5,000.

Williams is about one year older than Arbuckle. The first building there was the home of Mr. Arbuckle; the next building was erected by W.M DalBrow and J. Ward in 1875. Maxwell came into prominence in 1878, when the railroad reached that town.

This article was first printed in 1946.

Contributor’s personal addition- I remember the narrator of the article very well. She was always known to me as “Aunt Ella” as she was married to Harry Manor, the brother of Louie Manor, who was married to my grandmother. Aunt Ella was always included in our family dinners and gatherings as her husband died many years before. Before our holiday dinners, she would recite a poem as her contribution to the festivities. A tiny little woman, she had a remarkable memory and kept a diary from 1900 to her death in the early sixties. It was only after her death, did I realize that she was a member of the Williams family. As I have said many times-I wish I had listened

more closely to the stories of my elders and ancestors.

In the article, Mrs. Manor refers to the Williams brick warehouse. For many years it was Endeman’s Feed. It was removed and the lot now belongs to the Granzella family, located south of E Street between the railroad tracks and 6th street. The Stovall Wilcoxson warehouse is still standing and belongs to the Depue Warehouse. It is located next to the tracks just south on E street behind the Java Stop/Medical building. The Williams Hotel was located on the now empty lot where the banner is on the corner of 7th and E. Just across the street to the north were the Opera house and the first Odd Fellows building. The Williams House, that was the first hotel and then the family home of the Williams family, was on the lot behind the library on 9th Street. The palm trees are the only remnants that remain. The Crutcher and Manor building was located where the Fouch and Son parking lot is now. It later became Comstock’s Big Store and it was destroyed by fire in 1919.

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4Th AnnuAL RidE-fOR-LifE Siobhan Santinelli, chairperson for this special event, announces that this year’s annual bike ride will take place on Saturday, April 26. The event will start in front of the Medical Arts Building on the campus of Colusa Regional Medical Center. Registration begins at 9 a.m. followed by warmup exercises, fitness testing and a 3 or 7-mile bike ride. The ride begins at 10 a.m. Sponsors must register by April 11th in order to get their names printed on the back of the tee shirts and riders must register by the 11th as well to be guaranteed a tee shirt. You can register as a single rider or as a group up until the time of the ride. All riders will receive lunch following the ride. To become a sponsor or to register riders, or for more information, please call CRMC Planning Department at 530 458-5821 x396. Registration forms are available in the hospital lobby, at all clinics and in numerous businesses throughout the county. Look for a Ride-for-Life Poster.

COLusA COunTy ChAMBER dinnERSAvE ThE DATE! For the Colusa County Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Appreciation Dinner; Saturday, April 19, 2008. This year's theme promises to be a "Night full of fun and games" with: BIZ-OPOLY. Businesses are invited to sponsor tables and be a part of the night’s fun as a game piece. There are fourteen tables available and each will represent a game piece for Biz-opoly. Throughout the evening, tables will be purchasing other businesses with biz-opoly money and the table with the largest sum of money at the end wins a special prize. Chamber President Lloyd Green said "the last several years our dinner has sold out in advance so get your tickets now and enjoy another fun-filled evening with your fellow business owners"."This is one event that most business owners love attending because they have a great time, great food,and they get a chance to network with old and new businesses", said Chamber Executive Director Tom Indrieri. For more information on tickets for theevent call the Chamber at 530-458-5525

COMMuNITy CaleNDaRATTEnTiOn REsidEnTs Of WiLLiAMs Summer is approaching and it’s time to think about summer activi-ties. Please submit ideas to theWPR at [email protected]. Make this a memorable and enjoyable summer for the kids.

WiLLiAMs COMMuniTy CEnTEREvery 3rd. Wednesday is GAME DAY from 1-4 p.m. activities include: cards, Uno, board games and more.Every 4th Wednesday is MOVIE DAY from 1-4 p.m.THE COMMUNITY IS WELCOME, SO PLEASE COME AND ENJOY THE FUN, IT'S FREE!!!!

Colusa Regional Medical Center Auxiliary

Elects New Officers for 2008Louie Cairo’s in Williams was the chosen location for this year’s annual recognition meeting and election of officers per Mary Jane Tait, CRMC Auxiliary Liaison. The lovely blue and white flowers that served as table decorations were arranged by LaRene Baker. Thirty-five volunteers dressed in their Sunday best were in attendance. Administrative staff from the hospital also attended to extend their appreciation for all the support provided by the Auxiliary.

Hours Chairperson, Maggie Roa, announced the hours of service donated during 2007 and distributed certificates. Together, the Auxiliary ladies have donated over 135,400 hours of service toward operating the gift shop, nursing support, Telecare, annual Blood Bank and special event coordination. In addition to donating their time, the Auxiliary also donated $5,794 during the last year toward programs benefiting patient care.

Officers elected for this upcoming year are: Concha Walker, President; Marcia Richter, Vice President; Joyce Smith, Secretary; and Pat Beacham, Treasurer. Committee chairs appointed are: LaRene Baker, TeleCare; June O’Sullivan and Pat Wesley, Gift Shop; and Maggie Roa, Hours.

The ladies are busy preparing for their next event, the annual Spring Boutique and Food Sale to be held on March 14th, from 8:00 A.M.

to 1:00 P.M. in the CRMC lobby.

For more information or to learn how you could become a member, please call CRMC Staff Development Department at 530 458-5821 x239.

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egg & sausage casserole 4 slices of bread2 lbs sausage, cooked & drained2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese4 eggs2 cups milk1 tsp salt1 tsp dry mustard Pepper to taste

Layer bottom of casserole dish with bread pinched into pieces. Top with cooked and drained sausage. Top with cheese. Mix eggs, milk, salt, pepper and dry mustard together and pour over cheese. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes. Excellent when mixed together and refrigerated overnight before baking.

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3/4 cup warm water (around 110 degrees) 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon instant powdered milk 1/4 cup white sugar 3/8 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 egg white 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 3/4 cup dried currants 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons milk

DIRECTIONSPut warm water, butter, skim milk powder, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, egg, egg white, flour, and yeast in bread maker and start on dough program. When 5 minutes of kneading are left, add currants and cinnamon. Leave in machine till double. Punch down on floured surface, cover, and let rest 10 minutes. Shape into 12 balls and place in a greased 9 x 12 inch pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place till double, about 35-40 minutes. Mix egg yolk and 2 tablespoons water. Brush on balls. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Remove from pan immediately and cool on wire rack. To make crosses: mix together confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and milk. Brush an X on each cooled bun.

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mock champagne2 (2 liter) bottles ginger ale, chilled 1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice, chilled 1 (64 fluid ounce) bottle white grape juice, chilled

DIRECTIONSTo make Ice ring: Fill a ring-shaped cake pan to 1/2 with ginger ale. Freeze until partially frozen. At this stage you can place edible flowers, or pieces of fruit around the ring. Fill pan with gin-ger ale and freeze until solid. Place in punch bowl just before serving. In a large punch bowl, combine 1 bottle ginger ale, pineapple juice and white grape juice.

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The Colusa City Firefighters Association will be hosting theirSemi-Annual Pancake Breakfast on March 28 from 7 a.m. to noon, at 750 market st, colusa. come one, come all, come hungry.

aTTeNTION aRTIsTsDowntown Doorways [a Colusa revitalization committee] is sponsoring a Mural Art contest. Mural designs must be representative of the City of Colusa and historical in nature. The contest is open to everyone and the winner will receive a giant gift basket filled with local treasures and their art may be featured on a prominent local building. The deadline for the contest is April 18; entries may be dropped off at Les Schwab in Colusa. For more information call 844-0396. here is your chance to become a part of Colusa history.

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Williams Police Department is now hiring..Position:Police OfficerDescription of duties:Officers are assigned to perform patrol duties by car, bike or on foot, under general supervision with the ex-pressed goal of the protection of life and property.Benefits:Vacation, paid holidays, health/dental insurance, retirement, uniform allowance,billingual pay, tuition reimbursement and educational incentives.Qualifications:Must be at least 21 years of age, a United States Citizen, no felony con-victions, possess a valid California drivers license with a good driving history, the abil-ity to pass P.O.S.T. medical, background, physical skills, psycho-logical evaluation and drug screening.For more information call:530.473.2661www.cityofwilliams.org

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Unlocking the pastBy Andrea Moore

The Sacramento Valley Museum is filled with pieces of history, each item having its own story. One of the relics, a large black safe, has always been a mystery. Although empty, the MacNeal and Urban safe holds a wealth of history, and with the help of local locksmith Mark Shulthise of Shulthise Lock and Key, the museum was finally able to learn a little about the safe that has been there since the museum first opened. “Seeing his face when he first saw it, you could tell he knew exactly what is was just by looking at it,” marveled Kathy Manor, operations manager for the SVM. “I

knew we had the right person.”No one really knew anything about the safe, how old it was or who donated it to the museum so many years ago. According to Shulthise, the safe dates back to the Civil War era and was likely used in a jewelry store. “It was a challenge, but now it’s a working safe with a lot of historical value,” explained Shulthise, who spent eight labor-intensive

hours working on the safe and deciphering the combination. The museum will only be using it for display purposes.Apparently the MacNeal and Urban Company was known for unique combinations, using a dial with letters instead of numbers. “The security of the safe was the best you could find at the time, and it weighs around 1,000 pounds,” continued Shulthise.When asked how he recognized the safe, Shulthise explained that he has had an interest in historical safes. “You get into it after a while,” he laughed. He went on to explain that the various safe companies used different

details like combinations, decorative features, hinges and even castors. One of the trademark details for MacNeal and Urban was distinctive hand-painted doors. Unfortunately someone had painted over the artwork on this particular safe. According to Shulthise there aren’t many Civil War era M&U safes left, and of those that are still out there, many are in disrepair. Some advice for those who have or who may inherit an historic safe?“Don’t try to pry it open. Call a locksmith,” he said.“We are so excited,” said Manor “It gives us new appreciation for it. It’s not just a big black box.”

For more information on the Sacramento valley Museum call 530.473.2978 or visit:www.sacvalleymuseum.com To contact Shulthise Lock and Key call 530.458.5168.

Photo By Andrea MooreMark Shulthise of Shulthise Lock & Key, spent at least eight labor-intensive hours trying to figure out the combination of this civil war era safe.

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