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Now that warmer weather and summer are upon us, grilling season is here again and

families are taking meals outside to enjoy the sunshine. While a traditional barbeque is always great, Americans are increasingly adding unique twists to their summer grilling routines. Here are some tips to get creative on your grill with some fresh ideas:

SET A THEME If you’re throwing a barbeque, one way to get guests excited is to pick a theme. Great themes should be fun and easy to follow, such as a Hawaiian luau, southern hoedown, or summer beach party. Make food fit the theme and encourage guests to wear themed clothes.

GRILL MORE THAN MEAT Burgers, hot dogs and steaks are staples at most cookouts, but the best barbeques don’t limit themselves to just this standard fare. Expand the options and consider adding unique items such as grilled pizza and breads to the menu. Next time you’re deciding on dinner, try grilling a pizza, which is an easy option that the whole family, including kids, will enjoy. Start with fresh pizza dough, such as Pillsbury Refrigerated Pizza Crust. Roll it out, grill for a golden crisp crust, and top it just the way you

want it. Opt for a classic choice like mozzarella and tomatoes, or get innovative with a taco pizza or a BBQ chicken pizza. It’s faster than takeout, done your way and doesn’t leave a mess to clean up. If you are serving traditional BBQ, go beyond boring buns and try something unique, such as grilling biscuits for your burgers, chicken and hot dogs. For sides, grill fruit to accompany the main course. Pineapples, plums and peaches are delectable when grilled. The natural sugars caramelize with heat. And these fruits are low in calories and loaded with vitamins and minerals.

SHAKE UP DESSERT Ice cream and frozen yogurt immediately come to mind for barbeques, but did you know you can grill your dessert? Try grilling a pie at your next get-together. Grilled pie can be the perfect finale to a successful barbeque. All you need is a pie crust, such as Pillsbury refrigerated Pie Crust, and the filling you like. To make an easy grilled strawberry pie, follow this recipe:

GRILLED STRAWBERRY PIE

• Heat grill to around 400 degrees Fahrenheit. • Mix strawberries, sugar and cornstarch; set

aside.• Unroll Pillsbury refrigerated Pie Crust.

Place in ungreased pie pan. With back of spoon, spread one-fourth cup strawberry preserves evenly on crust. Spoon strawberry mixture on top. Slightly fold crust over filling.

• Place second pie pan upside down on grill to make elevated surface. Place pan with pie on top so it is elevated off grill. Cover grill.

• Cook 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Remove from grill; cool 10 minutes before serving.

Your guests will be awed by this original dessert. More information and unique grilling recipes can be found at www.pillsbury.com. With some new ideas and creativity, your barbeques will never be the same.

Great Grilling Tips to Make Summer Meals Sizzle

Friday Night Dinner ClubNew Theme Each Week

Serving Friday Night Dinner • 5pm to 8pm

For Reservations Call (530) 458-6100415 Market Street • Colusa Ca


briefscalendarSaturday, July 20

Old Tyme Fly-InBegins at 7:30 a.m. Colusa County Airport

Monday, July 22Colusa Farmers Market4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Memorial Park, Colusa

Wednesday, July 24Arbuckle Farmers Market5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.LaVanche Hursh Park, Arbuckle

Thursday, July 25Colusa Concert in the Park6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.LaVanche Hursh Park, Arbuckle

Saturday, July 27Colusa County Veterans Picnic11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Colusa County AirportWCC Summer Showcase6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Woodland Community Center

Monday, July 29Colusa Farmers Market4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Memorial Park, Colusa

Wednesday, July 31Arbuckle Farmers Market5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.LaVanche Hursh Park, Arbuckle

Tuesday, August 6City of Colusa Tax WorkshopBegins at 5:45 PMColusa City Hall

Old Tyme Fly-In ScheduledThe 17th Annual Old Time Fly-In is Scheduled on Saturday, July 20th at the Colusa County Airport. This event is hosted by the Colusa County Aviation Association. Come check out some unique aircraft from around the state, including military and other specialty planes. A pancake breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. for $4. For more information please call (530) 458-0580.

Colusa County Veterans PicnicColusa County Veterans Picnic will be held on Saturday, July 27th at Will S. Green Park at 9th and Parkhill Streets. Come enjoy a BBQ Rib lunch for $15. All proceeds will benefit the Maxwell American Legion, Colusa Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Field of Dreams Project. Raffle Prizes will also be available.

City of Colusa to host Proposition 218 WorkshopThe City of Colusa will be holding a workshop on August 6th at 5:45 PM to receive input on the City moving forward with a Proposition 218 ballot to increase the 2014-15 tax levy for the Pools/Parks/Trees Improvement Assessment District.

Summer ShowcaseThe Williams Community Center presents the Summer Showcase! Come enjoy a great show spotlighting a variety of our local talent on Saturday, July 27th from 6 PM to 8 PM. FREE Admission. Hotdogs and other concessions will be available for purchase. Event will be held at the Williams Community Center, 860 C Street, Williams. For more information or if you are interested in participating please call Melissa at (530) 405-6150

Colusa Concerts in the ParkWill be held on Thursday, July 24th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Come out and listen to the tunes of Frankie and the Fablestones playing classic hits from the 50’s and 60’s. there will be a BBQ by The Colusa Lions Club, and the event is being sponsored by Chung Sun Market.

Vacation Bible SchoolArbuckle United Methodist Church is offering Vacation Bible School “God’s Backyard Bible Camp Under the Sun” where kids have a blast serving Jesus. Dates/Times: July 29 to August 2, 2013, 9am-12pm each day. Location will be at Arbuckle United Methodist Church, 600 Pendleton, Arbuckle. Sign up will be on Saturday, July 27, 10am-12pm at the church. For more information: 476-2515.

Child Safety Seat ClassesChild 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.”

Grief Support AvailableGrief Support Services: McNary-Moore Funeral Services, in partnership with Sutter North Hospice, is currently hosting grief support meetings from 5 p.m.-6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at McNary-Moore Funeral Chapel at 107 Fifth St., in Colusa.

Commission Seats AvailableThe City of Colusa is looking to fill three Commission Seats Available. Two available seats with the Tree Commission and one available seat on the Utilities Commission. Vacancies will be filled by appointment at the August 20th City Council Meeting. Applicants must be a resident of the City, or live within two miles of Colusa City Limits. For more information please contact the Colusa City Clerk at (530) 458-4470. Applications are due by noon on August 13th.

Williams Community Center Activities

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, Homemade Desserts

GAME DAY: Third Wednesday of the month, at 1:00 PM. - 4:00 PM

Join us to play games, meet new people

and have fun!!Bridge: Fourth Wednesday of the month,

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Police Report

Disclaimer: All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. All information posted in our Police Report featured section is preliminary data and is subject to change. Information is provided by the Colusa County Sheriffs Department. The following information is not to be used to intimidate or harass any person or persons listed within the Police Report.

The Colusa Police Department arrested Eduwier Bonilla, 25, of Yuba City, at 8:05 PM on 7/1/2013, at Market Street and 8th Street, Colusa on Misdemeanor charges of Driving under the influence with a blood alcohol of .08% or higher and was booked into the Colusa County Jail. The Colusa County Sheriffs Department arrested Jermaine Howard, 27, of Campbell, at 12:22 PM on 7/1/2013, at Eastbound Highway 20, west of Interstate 5, Williams on Felony charges of Possession of 28.5 Grams or more of Marijuana/Hashish with the intnent to sell and was booked into the Colusa County Jail. The Colusa County Sheriffs Department arrested Andres Irwin, 20, of Arbuckle, at 8:13 PM on 7/1/2013, at 1200 Block of Barbara Way, Arbuckle on Misdemeanor charges of Exhibiting a Deadly Weapon other than a Firearm and was booked into the Colusa County Jail. The Colusa County Sheriffs Department arrested Karl Kristofors, 59, of Stonyford, at 6:15 PM on 7/1/2013, at 195 Market Street, Stonyford on Misdemeanor charges of Violation of Probation and was booked into the Colusa County Jail. The Colusa County Sheriffs Department arrested Clifford Chord, 45, of Annapolis, at 4:10 AM on 7/4/2013, at Highway 99 at Lurline Rd, Maxwell on Warrant Arrest charges of Violation of Court Order to Prevent Domestic Violence and was booked into the Colusa County Jail. The Colusa Police Department arrested Nico Valencia, 22, of Colusa, at 12:56 AM on 7/10/2013, at Carson Street at 5th Street on Misdemeanor charges of Public Intoxication and was booked into the Colusa County Jail. The Williams Police Department arrested Juan Zamudio, 22, of Williams, at 5:05 AM on 7/10/2013, at 700 Block of Pinewood Ct, Williams on Misdemeanor charges of Violation of Court Order to Prevent Domestic Violence, Battery Against Cohabitant and was booked into the Colusa County Jail. The Colusa Police Department arrested Jason Benner, 28, of Colusa, at 8:32 PM on 7/11/2013, at 300 Block of Webster Street on

Felony charges of Child Endangerment and was booked into the Colusa County Jail. The Colusa Police Department arrested Mario Marquez, 31, of Yuba City, at 4:17 PM on 7/11/2013, at Highway 20 at the Colusa Garden Apartments, Colusa on Felony charges of Failure to Present Proper Identification, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and a Warrant Hold on Illegal Entry and was booked into the Colusa County Jail. The Colusa Police Department arrested David Carrion, 42, of Colusa, at 2:08 PM on 7/12/2013, at Holloway Road, South of Maxwell/Colusa Road on Misdemeanor charges of Evading an Officer with Willful Disregard, Reckless Driving, Obstructing, Resisting a peace officer and was booked into the Colusa County Jail. The Williams Police Department arrested Joseph Coutee, 26, of Arbuckle, at 12:43 PM on 7/12/2013, at 400 Block of 4th Street, Williams on Felony charges of Inflict Corporal Injury on Spouse/Cohabitant, Exhibiting a Deadly Weapon other than Firearm and was booked into the Colusa County Jail. The Williams Police Department arrested Minerva Navarro, 18, of Williams, at 8:23 PM on 7/13/2013, at 900 Block of C Street, Williams on Warrant Arrest charges of Driving without a License and was booked into the Colusa County Jail. The Colusa Police Department arrested Helen Oyanguren, 33, of Colusa, at 3:37 PM on 7/13/2013, at C and Clay Streets, Colusa on Misdemeanor charges of Public Intoxication, Disobey Court Order, and was booked into the Colusa County Jail. The California Highway Patrol arrested Lanisha Sanders, 29, of Kelseyville, at 4:21 AM on 7/13/2013, at Eastbound, Highway 20 at Mitchell Flatts, Colusa County on Misdemeanor charges of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol with a Blood Alcohol Level of .08% or Higher. Possession of Marijuana over 28.5 Grams and was booked into the Colusa County Jail. The California Highway Patrol arrested Aida Flores, 52, of Orland, at 12:31 AM on 7/14/2013, at East Park Resivor at the

Boat Launch within Colusa County on Misdemeanor charges of Driving under the influence of Alcohol with a Blood Alcohol level of .08% or higher and was booked into the Colusa County Jail. The Colusa Police Department arrested Jeremy Geyer, 35, of Colusa, at 3:00 PM on 7/14/2013, at 200 Block of LaFayette St. on Warant charges of Violation of Parole and was booked into the Colusa County Jail. The Williams Police Department arrested Gustavo Pantoja, 19, of Williams, at 3:05 AM on 7/14/2013, at 200 Block of 7th Street, Williams on Felony charges of Driving under the influence of Drugs with a Blood Alcohol level of .10, causing bodily injury and was booked into the Colusa County Jail. The Colusa County Sheriffs Department arrested Jose Tapia, 24, of Arbuckle, at 8:35 PM on 7/14/2013, at 400 Block of 4th Street on Warrant Arrest charges of Theft/Petty Theft and was booked into the Colusa County Jail. The Colusa Police Department arrested Alfredo Tobar, 21, of Colusa, at 7:34 PM on 7/14/2013, at Colusa on Warrant Arrest charges of Warrant Hold, Use or Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs and was booked into the Colusa County Jail. The Williams Police Department arrested Jose Valdez, 25, of Williams, at 7:15 PM on 7/15/2013, at 40 Block of 8th Street, Williams on Felony charges of Threaten Crime with the Intent to Terrorize, Challenge/Fight in a public place, Exhibiting a deadly Weapon/Firearm and was booked into the Colusa County Jail. The Colusa Police Department arrested Jason Benner, 38, of Colusa, at 11:50 AM on 7/16/2013, at the Alley South of 300 Block of Webster Street, Colusa on Misdemeanor charges of Contempt of Court: Disobeying Court Order and was booked into the Colusa County Jail. The Colusa Police Department arrested Terrill McDermott, 35, of Colusa, at 5:21 PM on 7/16/2013, at 1100 Block of 1st Street, Colusa on Misdemeanor charges of Willful Cruelty to a Child and was booked into the Colusa County Jail.

July 1 - July 16, 2013


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Even though Polly Seaver-Codorniz and Diana Azevedo are not new to the Colusa County Salon industry, they have switched ‘shears’ by opening Changes Salon at 231 5th Street, Suite A in

Downtown Colusa. For the last 26 years, Codorniz and Azevedo have co-owned Shear Class, in Williams. A staple and forefront of the Williams community, it was a place where everyone knew everybody, and was the go-to-place for information. “After 26 years, our business plan wasn’t working for us,” said Codorniz, “It was one hell of a ride, and we built a great business.” After much discussion, Codorniz and Azevedo decided it was time to downsize and reevaluate what they wanted out of their business and continue to move forward. Leaving behind two of their friends and co-workers, both Codorniz and Azevedo issued a statement of gratitude and well wishes for Andi Armstrong and Alma Lemus. “We are beyond happy for Andi and Alma and their

new businesses,” said Azevedo, “I know they will do well in their endeavors and we’ve continued to be friends through this transition.” Jay Flagor is also working out of the Colusa location. Codorniz and Azevedo wanted to also express gratitude to the community of Colusa, “We have been beyond grateful,” said Codorniz, “people have been popping in and say-ing ‘welcome’, and have greeted us with open arms.” One challenge the two have faced recently and is that of the lack of parking availability in downtown Colusa. “Parking is quite a challenge here” said Codorniz, “however, we are working through it.” “I would like to thank our family, friends, husbands and our landlord for their support in this transition,” said Azevedo, “We couldn’t have done it without them.” Changes Salon is located at 231 5th Street, Suite A in Downtown Colusa, or can be reached by phone at (530) 458-2005. P

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WilliamsFarmer•August16,1935SITES STONE MAY BE USED IN BAY BRIDGE

The little town of Sites, west of Maxwell, which in years gone by, was a lively and prosperous

community, may again take on life due to the possibility of the stone quarry being again put into operation. Representatives of the McGinvary Construction Company of Sacramento and San Francisco recently surveyed the quarry to determine whether there was sufficient rock for rip-rapping approaches to the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. The quarry at one time employed large number of men and a steady payroll was released at the town of Sites regularly. A branch road of Southern Pacific Railroad, was built into the town and rock, which was the best to be found for building construction, was shipped to all points. Some of the most important buildings in San Francisco were constructed of stone from the Sites quarry. Among those are the Ferry building, St. Francis Hotel and the Flood Building. The J. J. O'Rourke building in Colusa, one of the best in the county, was built of stone from the Sites Quarry. It is hoped that the construction officials of the bay bridge will see the wisdom of using the local rock for the work on the huge bridge and the quarry will again hum with activities of men and machinery cutting stone and preparing it for shipment to the construction operations at the bay bridge.

June 2, 1939 HUGE FIRE IN FOOTHILL SECTION BURNS 65,000

ACRES

A fire thought to have been started by a tractor on the Hermann Dunlap range where wood was

being cut and traveling at a rapid rate in the hills of western Colusa county is still burning at this time. The fire was

discovered in a canyon west of the Black Mountain School on Tuesday. With a high north wind the flames spread rapidly, soon having a large front. The fire has spread now, and, encircling the hill community of Sites and on the west has burned to the East Park dam. Last Evening Fire Wardens sent by the state to take charge of the situation at the request of the board of supervisors passed through Williams on their return to Sacramento. They stated that approximately 65,000 acres were burned over. The territory burned was 16 miles long and eight miles wide at one end and six miles wide on the other. Much feed was destroyed, however little grain was destroyed. Men were taken to the fire Wednesday evening in an attempt to stop the spread. They returned to Williams Thursday afternoon after putting in twenty four hours on the fire-line and reported the fire under control at the south end. It had progressed to High Valley and had burned around the Boardman grain field, which was well protected.

JUNE 24, 1949LARGE SUM CLEARED ON

HOMECOMING DANCE

Approximately $250 was cleared at the Swimming Pool benefit dance held in the high school gym last

Saturday night. The sale of luscious homemade cakes was a feature of the evening. Dancing was enjoyed to the tunes of Jack Forsythe's orchestra and the ladies of the Auxiliary were in charge of the hot dogs and coke concession. While the crowd was fairly large, the nature of the benefit should have attracted many more. An advance sale of tickets helped somewhat in swelling the proceeds to form the nucleus of a swimming pool fund for Williams. The no-host supper on the beautiful cool turf at the high school attracted a large crowd all of whom greatly enjoyed

the evening. Following the baseball game, at which Williams defeated Dunnigan by a 6-5 score in the afternoon, a most entertaining musical program was presented with affable Virgil O'Sullivan in the role of M. C. and incidentally he preformed most creditably. Comprising that program were Estelle Laird and Agnes Walker in vocal duets, Dickie Myers in a vocal group accompanied by Vera Silva, vocal duets Leah Rae Hale, and Terry Mock, the latter also favoring with two solos, assisted by Elyse Mock at the piano and a talk on Youth Recreation and a swimming pool for Williams by G. C. Jones, principal of the Williams High School. the program was enthusiastically received by all present. Serving buffet, a delicious and bountiful no-host supper was enjoyed at long tables, card tables and on the lawn. The Ladies auxiliary was in charge of the supper with Ora Gobel heading the committee assisted by Mary Manor and other members. Delicious home cooked beans, bread, butter, coffee, iced tea, and ice cream were enjoyed as additions to the meal.

June 24, 1949 RICHFIELD COMPANY BUILDING STATION

The Triangle Construction Company of Sacramento is constructing a modern service

station for the Richfield Company on the lot where 6th Street joins Highway 99w. The lot has frontage on 6th and 7th Street and is ideally located. The property is owned by Ben, R. Ragain of Colusa. Two large tanks are on the property and will be installed immediately and the station will be ready to serve the traveling public this summer.

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The California Department of Public Health Drinking Water Program (CDPH DWP) today submitted a corrective action

plan to the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) that addresses all 29 specif-ic issues raised by the federal government in April. “We have worked closely with our federal partners during this process and we appreciate their guid-ance,” said Dr. Ron Chapman, CDPH Director and state public health officer. “We look forward to con-tinuing our collaborative efforts with US EPA to achieve our mutual goal of providing safe drinking wa-ter for the people of California.” In its April 19 letter to CDPH, the US EPA noted $455 million in unspent federal funds allocated to the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund

as of September 2012. The action plan submitted today re-flects the distribution of $84 million by the end of this week to water projects across the state. CDPH will disburse nearly $200 million in total funds in fiscal year 2013-14 and in the following two fiscal years, will disburse an additional $600 million, to help water systems deliver safe drinking water to their communities and put CDPH on track to meet the targets set by the US EPA. “This administration is committed to ensuring safe drinking water for all Californians as evidenced by Governor Brown’s signature on AB 685, which establishes a state policy that every Californian has a human right to safe, clean, affordable and accessible drinking water,” added Chapman. During the two years since Governor

Brown took office, notable progress has been made in Califor-nia’s Revolving Fund program, and CDPH remains committed to the work that needs to be done to reach the mutual federal and state goals and to maximize the use of the available dollars. Some recent changes to get money out to water projects faster, fund more projects and make the application for funding simpler include: offering funding for planning as well as construction, facilitating greater op-portunity for grant funding for public water systems that serve disadvantaged and severely disadvan-taged communities, and streamlining the application processes. The US EPA is expected to respond to the corrective action plan by July 1, 2013. The plan is available on the CDPH website.

California Department of Public HealthSubmits Plan to Help Deliver Safe

Drinking Water Statewide

Things are getting batty once again at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Yolo Bypass

Wildlife Area. The Mexican free-tailed bats have returned to the Yolo Bypass as they do every summer to give birth to their young and to perform their spectacular bat ballet at sunset. The public is invited to experience this amazing spectacle as thousands of bats emerge each evening to hunt for insects over the rice fields of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, located just east of the city of Da-vis. Each year during bat “pupping” season, from June through August, the Yolo Basin Foundation offers “Bat Talk and Walk” tours. The tours include a 45-minute indoor presentation on bat natural history and an outdoor

excursion to the viewing site. An estimated 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats migrate to the causeway each summer and take up residence under the man made structure, which provides a protective environment for the bats to give birth. The bats huddle together in the cement expansion joints and under the cover of night, they soar as high as two miles into the sky. “A colony of 1,000 bats will eat the equivalent of two brown grocery bags full of insects nightly, which provides an invaluable pest-control service to both farmers and families,” explains Corky Quirk, who leads the bat tours for the foundation. This family friendly event lasts for about three hours and advanced reservations are required. Reservations

can be made online at www.yolobasin.org. Adult admission is $10 and children 16 and under are free. Private tours are also available upon request. There is a $2 processing fee for each transaction. The following is the schedule of public Bat Talk and Walk dates and times:

BAT TALK AND WALK SUMMER 2013 SCHEDULE:

• Tuesday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m.• Thursday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m.• Friday, Aug. 2 at 6:30 p.m.• Thursday, Aug. 8 at 6:15 p.m.• Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 6:15 p.m.• Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m.• Friday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m.• Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 5:45 p.m.

Yolo Bypass Wildlife AreaBat Tours Return


Food for thoughtKeeping Your Food Safe

I love to eat new foods and try new recipes. Although I can sometimes be unsure of how to tackle these new items. After all, proper food handling can prevent my culinary creations from getting me sick. First, keep in mind that not all bacteria are bad. For example, beneficial

bacteria are used to make cheese and yogurt. I love cheese, especially blue cheese! Also, this article is not meant to scare you away from foods. Quite the contrary. It will arm you with proper handling information so you can boldly and safely conquer any food!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that roughly 1 in 6 Americans will get sick from a food borne disease each year. That number is shocking! But do not get discouraged. The CDC also says that many illnesses can be prevented by using proper handling and cooking methods.

That sounds easy enough! To make sure you and your family have a safe eating experience, use these steps when preparing meats, fruits and vegetables.

1. CLEAN. Bacteria, good or bad, can be spread across the kitchen and get onto hands, cutting boards, utensils, and counter tops. To keep harmful bacteria away from your food, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with warm soapy water before handling any food items. Wash cutting surfaces before preparing food and between food items. It is suggested to rinse fruits and vegetables before eating. Finally, consider using paper towels to clean up kitchen surfaces instead of sponges or towels. 2. SEPARATE. To prevent cross contamination, keep your raw meat and eggs away from your ready-to-eat foods in shopping carts, grocery bags, and refrigerators. Never place cooked food on the same plate that previously held raw meat. Use a separate cutting board for raw meat and for fresh produce. Cutting boards come in a lot of colors, so you can easily color coordinate your

kitchen. Maybe a red cutting board for meat and green for produce? 3. COOK. My favorite part! The most important tip is the use a food thermometer. This will ensure your food is cooked to a safe internal

temperature. For example, steaks and roasts should be cooked to a minimum of 145°F, the equivalent to medium-rare. Poultry items should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165°F. All ground meat items should be cooked to at least 160°F. The next time you’re asked how you want your burger cooked, answer well done! 4. CHILL. And not as in chill out. Avoid defrosting frozen food at room

temperature. This is a big no-no. The safest ways to defrost food is in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave. And if you have leftovers, be sure to refrigerate them immediately. P

THOUGHT OF THE DAYFood’s ‘Danger Zone’ is

between 40-140°F, so keep cold food cold and hot food hot!{ { Melissa Green

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AgricultureMUSHROOM

PRODUCTION RISESTo keep up with our growing appetite for mushrooms, California farmers have been increasing their production. In addition to familiar button mushrooms, more exotic species are also being raised on the state's farms. Mushroom sales in the U.S. reached a record of more than $1 billion last year. California ranks as the second-largest producer of mushrooms, growing about 20 percent of the nation's crop.

COUNTY FAIRS INNOVATE TO STAY OPEN

Every year, about 12 million people attend local fairs, but few see the efforts taking place behind the scenes to keep the events going. State funding for California fairs ended in 2011. To compensate for the loss, county fair organizers have added new services and events, and have reached out to community groups for financial and volunteer support. Though some fairs remain in financial difficulty, all the fairs have managed to remain open so far.

HARVESTED PRODUCE CHILLS OUT

Hot temperatures can lead to wilted produce. To combat the heat, farmers employ cooling technologies, including with the help of new inventions. Larger farms use coolers to keep produce at its optimal storage temperature to ensure freshness. Now, the University of California says smaller farms can use a micro-controller device to turn a well-insulated room with regular air conditioning into a successful produce-cooling room.

NAVEL ORANGE HARVEST ENDS

With the California navel orange harvest now ended for the season, estimates show the crop to be nearly on par with last year's volume total. The U.S. Agriculture Department said it expects this year's navel-orange crop to fill 90 million cartons, which would be 1 percent lower than last year. Each carton holds about 40 pounds of oranges. California farmers are now harvesting Valencia oranges, grapefruit and lemons.

Ag Briefs


Education

Williams High School Students Allison Ward and

Courtney Carter recently competed at the 2013 FBLA Nationals Conference on June 30th, 2013 in Anaheim, California. The duo took first place for Desktop Publishing. The event detailed of an objectives test in which they were tested on their competencies in the desktop publishing industry and a production test in which the team created documents, graphics, and materials necessary to address the topic audience. Ward and Carter are the first in Colusa County to place first at the National Level.

Williams FBLADuo Wins First in

Desktop Publishing

Summer SportsWhat Parents Need to Know

The summer sports season is here for kids across the country. As a parent, you can help make it a successful and fun one.

The experts at Sun Products, the makers of all detergent, offer these tips to help you and your little all-stars get your game faces on:

SAFETY FIRST Scrapes and bruises come with the territory, so don’t sweat it when these minor injuries occur. Keep a first aid kit on hand to clean and cover nicks and cuts when they happen. It’s hot out there and your kids are playing hard, so cool them down with flair. Boost team pride by doling out frozen ice treats in your team’s colors.

POST-GAME FUN You win some; you lose some – but it’s how you play the game that matters! Teach your kids that giving it your all is what counts most. Keep spirits high by making fun post-game plans for the entire team. Celebrate a game well done by taking the players

out for a pizza party, a barbeque in the park, or a trip to the pool.

KEEPING UNIFORMS CLEAN Whether you’re playing a team sport, or just having fun in the yard, summer means lots of sliding into home plate and mounds of dirty uniforms. Use a trusted laundry detergent that will lift out tough grass and mud stains. For example, new all detergent com-bines in-wash pre-treaters with its active stainlifters to attack many tough stains, so your little athletes can get as messy as they want. Also, all is the Official Detergent of Little League Baseball and Softball. Parents can find tips to remove stubborn sports stains and enter the all detergent Wear it, Share it, and Win sweepstakes for a chance to win prizes for a local Little League program, by visiting www.facebook.com/alllaundry.

With some preparation and an eye on fun, you can have all your bases covered for a healthy, happy summer sports season.



An Arbuckle family is in mourning following a tragic accident that

killed their 18-year-old son. At approximately 11:23 a.m. on Friday, July 12th, 2013 Dylan Marshall Akins, was traveling in the Northbound Lane of Lonestar Road, just south of Ware Road when for unknown reasons his 2011 Dodge Pickup drifted off the roadway and into an empty irrigation ditch and collided with a dirt embankment; his vehicle then overturned and came to rest on its roof in an irrigation canal filled with

approximately five feet of water. Akins was extracted from the vehicle by emergency personnel and transported to Colusa Regional Medical Center where he was declared deceased. Akins was a recent 2013 graduate from Inderkum High School in Natomas. He played varsity baseball for three years as a pitcher and first baseman, Akins was also a football team captain and a two-year, two-way starter on the defensive and offensive line.

Akins leaves behind four siblings, Kyle and Haleigh Shandinger, Caleb and Mason Akins, and his parents Jason and Stacy Akins. The cause of the collision is still under investigation. A candlelight vigil in memory of Akins was held on Sunday, July 14th at inderkum High School in Natomas. No information on a memorial service is available at this time. This is the third tragic automobile accident involving a teen within the last 10 months. P

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Effective in the fall of 2013, the Yuba Community College District including Yuba College

and Woodland Community College, will suspend the Federal Student Loan Program. The U.S. Department of Educa-tion’s policy would be to revoke a college’s ability to participate in any Federal Financial Aid program, including Pell Grants, FSEOG, and Federal Work Study, because of excessive default rates. The decision by the College and its Board of Trustees to suspend the Federal Student Loan Program was made in an effort to protect the availability of future Federal Financial Aid. The Board of Trustees has formed a Committee to assess its decision through data analysis for future years.

The Board’s action to suspend Federal Student Loans will protect all Federal student aid, including Pell Grant, meaning that eligible students will still be able to receive all Federal Grants as well as State Cal Grants. Only 236 Yuba College students and 39 Woodland Community College students participated in the Federal Student Loan program in 2012-2013, whereas 5,270 Yuba College students and 1,560 Woodland Community College students received other forms of Federal and State Financial Aid, totaling more than $33,000,000. Yuba College's draft default rate for former students currently exceeds Federal lim-its. Should YCCD's colleges lose eligibility to participate

in Federal Financial Aid programs, thousands of students would be turned away. College Administrators will assist students who rely on the Federal Student Loan Program to identify alternative financial aid solutions. The Yuba Community College District spans eight counties and nearly 4,200 square miles of territory in rural, north-central California. Colleges in Yuba and Yolo Counties and campuses in Colusa, Lake and Sutter Counties and outreach services at Beale Air Force Base provide degrees, certificates and trans-fer curricula to 15,000 students annually. P

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Today’s national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is

$3.47 per gallon. This is a penny less expensive than one week ago and 16 cents less than one month ago, but it remains nine cents higher than the same day last year. The national average has now fallen for 24 of 26 days and is 31 cents lower than the peak price this year of $3.79 on February 27. Over the busy Independence Day travel weekend drivers across the country enjoyed some welcome relief at the pump. Motorists in every state except Wyoming are paying less today than two weeks ago. Continued on Page 12

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Thirteen states have an average that is at least a dime less and three states (Ind., N.D. and Ill.) have seen prices fall at least 20 cents during this span. These declines in retail prices have largely been the product of regional supply disruptions being resolved. Prices paid by impacted motorists have retreated from lofty highs as refineries have come back online and production has returned to normal levels. These declines have been most dramatic in the Midwest where prices in five states are at least 50 cents less than a month ago: Ill. (-51 cents), Wisc. (-56 cents),

Ohio (-57 cents), Mich. (-71 cents) and Ind. (-74 cents). Retail gasoline prices have continued to inch lower in recent weeks, however rising crude oil prices could mean the national average price at the pump is near its summer-low. In 2011 the national average reached a seasonal-low of $3.54 per gallon on June 30. In 2012 it bottomed at $3.33 on July 2. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil traded in a relatively narrow range of $93-99 per barrel during the month of June. Prices began last week within this

same range but quickly moved higher on escalating protests in Egypt and positive economic news as the holiday-shortened week progressed. On Wednesday oil prices settled above $100 per barrel for the first time since May 3, 2012. As was the case in 2011 when then-President Hosni Mubarak stepped down following violent demonstrations, unrest in Egypt raises concerns of potential disruptions at the Suez Canal – a major shipping route for oil – and the possibility that unrest might spread to other countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

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Over the last five years (2008-2012), State Park’s Division of Boating and Waterways has received reports

for 55 boating fatalities involving canoes, kayaks, rafts and rowboats. This represents 22 percent of the total boating fatalities during those years. Below are some tips that rafters should follow to improve their chances of survival: Avoid Alcohol. Using alcohol or drugs can make your judgment poor and slow your response time, and reduce your ability to respond to a dangerous incident. Drunken passengers can also lead to an unstable boat and are more likely to cause a capsizing or fall overboard. Wear your life jacket. It is important for not only you to wear a life jacket, but for everyone on board the raft to wear one too. If you fall overboard, you will not be able to reach your life jacket and if someone does throw you one, putting one on in swift, deep water is next to impossible. There are many new styles that do not interfere with tan lines or rafting activities. Natural Stressors. Beware of stressors in the river environment. There are many natural stressors that make boating unsafe. They can include boat motion, loud noises, and the heat and glare of the sun. Drugs and alcohol also affect your judgment, health and safety. So drink water, eat energy foods, get a lot of rest and take many breaks. Designate a Watcher. Make sure that

at least one passenger understands how to use safety equipment such as a throw bag (a safety rope inside a nylon bag), first aid kit, sunscreen and emergency sound devices. This person should be sober and be on the lookout for any dangers. Properly Loading Boats. Do not overload your boat and keep weight evenly distributed throughout the boat. Keeping a low center of gravity inside the boat can aid in you losing your balance and falling overboard or capsizing the vessel. Stay in your boat. Getting off the boat to swim alongside is tempting, but can be very dangerous. The current may look slow, but can be deceptively strong. Your vessel can easily drift so far from you that you cannot swim to it. The water is much colder than the air, which can lead to cramps when swimming. Falling Overboard. If you do fall overboard hold onto the raft and float with it to the nearest landing. If you are not able to hold on, float downstream feet first to the nearest landing. This will enable you to fend off obstacles and prevent your feet from being wedged between rocks, which can trap you underneath the water. Never attempt to stand up in rapidly moving water unless it is too shallow for swimming.

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Floating on the Sacramento RiverJune 23,1944

SGT. WAYNE GRISHABER IN

PACIFIC BATTLE AREA

The following official news flash comes from : Headquarters Army Air Forces

India Burma Sector, China, Burma, India theater, Office of Public relations Officer.

OFFICIAL PRESS NOTE TO THE WILLIAMS FARMER

Shortly after the first transport aircraft had landed at the newly won Myitkina Air Strip, four Tech Sergeants from a troop carrier squadron of Major General George S. Stratemeyer's Eastern Air command, succeeded in the face of almost continuous enemy fire and a lack of any heavy equipment in removing two 300 pound propellers from a damaged C-47 and installing them in another aircraft 300 yards away. The sergeants who did the job in seven and one half hours were WAYNE F. GRISHABER of Williams Calif., Robert Remke of East St. Louis, Ill., Oscar R. Broyer, 24, of Sacramento, Calif., and Walter Ohda, of Walnut Ill. They had to take cover more than a dozen times in the high weeds adjoining the strip while the Chinese troops guarding it eliminated the snipers. Sergeant Boyer, a former student at Milliken College, Decatur, Ill. said that "It was tougher than anything I've seen even in Africa, Italy, and Sicily. We dropped paratroopers in Sicily in heavy rifle fire but we had other planes for protection. Here, all we could hope for was that the weeds would prevent them from seeing us too well. Nice going Wayne, and your Williams friends are surely proud of you!

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