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August 6, 2014 www.DesertMessenger.com 17 CAPITOL FROM PAGE 1 Across from McDonald's • Quartzsite NEED CASH? Jim Buys STERLING SILVER! All Silver Coins, .999 Bars, Sterling Silverware, etc. 1240 W. Main Street In Memoriam Richard J. Beebe on Federal Lands Act" (H.R. 1363) and the "Geothermal Production Expan- sion Act of 2013" (H.R. 2004). The hearing, led by subcommittee Chairman Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) and Ranking Member Rush Holt (D-N.J.), focused on the three bills, designed to promote and expand timely exploration of renewable energy production on public lands. Wilson's testimony focused on how H.R. 596 would speed up the process to create renewable energy projects, generate revenue, share it with coun- ties and help America move toward a more sustainable energy program. At the hearing, Wilson stated, "H.R. 596 will help counties by creating a straightforward permitting process tailored to the unique characteristics of renewable energy projects that can be used by public land management agencies. It will also establish a rev- enue sharing mechanism that ensures fair compensation to help make up for the millions of acres on which the U.S. government pays no local taxes. Since federal lands are not taxable, state and local governments deserve a share of the revenue from the sale of energy production on lands within their borders. This bill would provide 25 percent of wind and solar revenues to the state, 25 percent to counties, 15 percent to state offi ces of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Forest Service, and 10 percent to the federal government." Wilson was joined at the witness table by Mr. Michael Nedd, Assis- tant Director of Minerals and Realty Management for the BLM; Mr. Arthur L. Haubenstock, Chairman of the Util- ity-Scale Solar Power Division of the Solar Energy Industries Association; Mr. Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited; Mr. Eric Fitzer, Senior Energy Programs Manager the Arizona Governor's Offi ce of Energy Policy and Mr. Chase Huntley, Senior Director of Energy for The Wilderness Society—all of whom testifi ed on H.R. 596. (StatePoint) Many families face hectic schedules and tight budgets, espe- cially when kids go back to school. A few quick meal solutions can help you spend less at the store and enjoy more time with your family this school year. Comforting and convenient, a store- bought rotisserie chicken -- with a few other additions -- can help you create a complete meal for the family in 30 minutes or less. However, quality is important. Theo Weening, global meat buyer for Whole Foods Market believes that the best tasting meat comes from chickens raised the old fashioned way. "Preparing great tasting meat starts long before you bring it home from the store. It starts on the farm," Ween- ing said. "Check the label and opt for chicken that was raised the way nature intended -- on a vegetarian diet with no added growth hormones and no antibiotics ever." For example, the rotisserie chickens at Whole Foods Market come from farms that have been certifi ed to the Global Animal Partnership's 5-Step Animal Welfare Rating System, so consumers can know exactly how the animal was raised. While rotisserie chicken on its own is a delicious, easy go-to meal any night of the week, don't forget to shake things up. Try these simple ideas: • Shredded in tacos or quesadillas: Quick and simple, chicken will be the star of this easily portable meal. • Cubed in a cooked grain salad: Step up a side dish and make it an entrée. Add chicken to whole grains, like brown rice or barley, for a fi lling meal. • Added to rice and steamed veggies: Turn this plain dish up a notch with protein. Pair with your favorite sauce or dressing for extra fl avor. • Added to pesto pasta: Mix whole wheat pasta with pesto, chopped tomatoes and chicken for a well-rounded dinner. • Kabobs: Easy to assemble with fresh or pre-cooked veggies, chicken kabobs make a nice addition to your tried and true menu. Want some inspiration? Try this recipe for Easy Chicken Burritos. Ingredients • 2 teaspoons canola oil • 1 small onion, diced • 1 cup frozen corn kernels • 2 cups shredded (about 7 ounces) roasted or rotisserie chicken meat • 1 1/2 cup cooked brown rice • 1 cup salsa • 6 tablespoons sour cream • 6 large whole wheat tortillas, heated • 3 cups baby spinach leaves Directions Heat oil in a large skillet over medium- high heat. Add onion and corn (no need to thaw it), and cook, stirring oc- casionally, until corn begins to brown, about eight minutes. Add chicken and rice, and cook until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in salsa and sour cream. Line tortillas with spinach leaves and spoon about 2/3 cup chicken mixture down the middle of each. Fold in top and bottom and roll up. More time saving tips and recipes can be found at WholeFoodsMarket. com/recipes. This back to school season, have plenty of dinner tricks up your sleeve to make weeknights simple.-- We have great lunch menus, serving at 12 noon sharp! Suggested donation is only $3.50. There's cards, books, games, puzzles, pool table, Wi-Fi available. Community Services, Volunteers Needed! Come join the fun at Quartzsite SENIOR Center 40 Moon Mountain Ave. For more information call 928-927-6496 Senior Center open all year! Monday - Friday, 9am –3pm Richard J. Beebe, Jr. 61 In loving memory of Richard J. Beebe, age 61, who went home to be with our Lord on July 16, 2014. We thought of you today, with love. We think of you in silence and speak your name. We will have you in memories, and your picture in a frame. Your memories in our keepsake with which we will not part. Our Lord has you in his keeping. We have you in our hearts and soul. We miss and love you. Mother Arthel Stadtfeld, Quartzsite, AZ Brother Larry Beebe, Valley Streams, N.Y. 5 quick, affordable dinner ideas for busy families

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