The Fourth of July sparkled both in the skies above Colusa and in the eyes of 9 year old Anna Clifton.  The Community Foundation of Colusa County (CFCC) had the opportunity to raffle off the chance to “Press the Plunger” to begin the firework spectacular which was sponsored for the first time this year by the Colusa from the Colusa Casino, Home Depot and many other generous sponsors and participants, the day really was spectacular. 

There was old fashioned fun at the first annual watermelon eating contest.  The inaugural event was won by Colusa County Supervisor Mark Marshall, who showed himself to be an adroit watermelon eating pro. 

Supervisor Tom Indrieri came in a close second, with City Councilman Eddie Johnson of the City of Williams coming in third.  Honorable mention goes to Sally Barker, Secretary for the city of Williams, who was standing as proxy to her husband, City Councilman Don Barker of the City of Williams. 

Once the dignitaries had inaugurated the event, CFCC opened the eating contest to the public.  Travis Amundson dominated the competition, with Damon Martinez finishing second, and Don Burns coming in a close third.