Sports

Turtle size limit

    Question: Is there a size limit on the sale of turtles that are sold as pets?

—Robert Bruce

Antioch

    Answer: Yes, federal and state laws require that turtles must have a carapace length of at least 4 inches to be imported, sold or distributed (California Code of Regulations Title 17, section 2612.1). This restriction was brought into effect under the Public Health Services Act by the Food and Drug Administration in 1975 to address the problem of Salmonella infections in children. I have heard this size was determined to help prevent children from putting these small reptiles into their mouths. Prior to the ban there were an estimated 250,000 cases of turtle Salmonellosis in children and infants that were associated with pet turtles in the United States. For more information, go tohttp://bit.ly/cvRdAw.

Quincy High track team member Shelby Kingston (left) approaches a hurdle while Miranda Kelly (right) takes flight at the Burney Invitational on April 19. Kingston placed first in the 300-meter hurdles and Kelly took second at the Burney meet, as well as at a league meet on University Prep’s campus in Redding on April 24. Photo by Craig Harrington

James Wilson

  The Quincy High girls’ track team took first place at the Burney Spring Classic on April 19. The team went on to place third in a league meet at University Prep in Redding on April 24.

  Teammates Rachel Hanna, Miranda Kelly and Shelby Kingston led far above the other nine teams competing to take the gold at Burney. Combined, the girls accounted for a total of 75 points.

  Hanna placed first in the 200-meter competition with a time of 30.18 seconds. In the 100-meter hurdles, Kelly took the gold in 19.25 while Kingston placed third in 20.98.

This cowboy loses his hat while trying to hold on for dear life as the bucking bronco tries to get rid of him at Feather River College’s annual rodeo clinic April 24. The clinic attracted about 50 potential cowboys to town to hone their rodeo skills. Photo by James Wilson

James Wilson

  Potential cowboys were in for a treat last week at the Feather River College rodeo grounds when the college held its third annual Rodeo Clinic.

  The rodeo team rounded up some of the best rodeo cowboys in the world to help teach newcomers how to ride and (hopefully) not get bucked off.

  Between 40-50 young cowboys signed up for the three-day class that tested their nerves and strength to hold on when it counts. To participate in the clinic, the young cowboys needed to sign up for the class. Skill levels varied from beginner to advanced, but all interested parties were welcome.

Jason Newman shows Maverick Coy how to cast his line in the water along Spanish Creek last Sunday.  All across the county, there are plenty of fishing holes waiting to be discovered.  Photo by James Wilson

Michael Condon

  We can count one more winter over and done with. The daylight is lasting longer and the afternoons warmer. The fish are biting. Spring is awakening. Trout season is here. So are the north winds and allergies … it’s a package deal.

  Every year Caribou Crossroads on Highway 70 in the Feather River Canyon hosts a Big Fish Contest and barbecue, complete with live music, to celebrate the opening day of stream fishing season. My wife and I were there enjoying the music and some good food last Saturday. We couldn’t help but laugh and admire the cute little boy at the table next to us. He was clearly enjoying himself with all kinds of happy antics including literally dancing on the table.