http://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/Anderson Valley Post Storiesen-ushttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2010/mar/18/fall-home-improvement-2009/?partner=RSSPlease click the link to the left in the DOCUMENTS section to download the Fall Home Improvement 2009 in PDF format. This special section is 4 pages. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:18:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19238-733849lifestylesStaff WriterAnderson, CAFall Home Improvement 2009Anderson Valley Postfall-home-improvement-2009urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19238-733849Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2010/mar/17/fire-districts-closed-session-continue-wednesday-n/?partner=RSSThree hours in closed session Wednesday night did not settle a hearing over employee discipline at the Anderson Fire Protection District. Instead, Marsha Kelley, the fire board chairperson, adjourned the meeting to continue discussion on Thursday at 4:45 p.m. mwoodward@andersonvalleypost.com (Michael Woodward)Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:47:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19237-733848news/localMichael WoodwardAnderson, CAFire district's closed session to continue Thursday nightAnderson Valley Postfire-districts-closed-session-continue-wednesday-nurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19237-733848Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2010/mar/17/anderson-council-adds-year-moratorium-medical-mari/?partner=RSSFollowing a three-hour meeting Tuesday, March 16, the Anderson City Council postponed for 60 days any action on a proposed ordinance to restrict the cultivation of medical marijuana within city limits to a secure out-building no larger than 120 square feet within a fenced back or side yard large enough to accommodate such a structure. The five-member council, however, did unanimously agree to extend for one year -- until April 3, 2011 -- a moratorium prohibiting any more medical marijuana dispensaries, collectives or cooperatives within Anderson city limits. gwinship@andersonvalleypost.com (George L. Winship, Editor)Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:34:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19236-733848news/localGeorge L. Winship, EditorAnderson, CAAnderson council adds year to moratorium on medical marijuana dispensariesAnderson Valley Postanderson-council-adds-year-moratorium-medical-mariurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19236-733848Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2010/mar/16/law-enforcement-march-17-2010/?partner=RSSEllen Rae Payton, 49, of Cottonwood was booked March 1 by Anderson Police Department for DUI alcohol/drugs and DUI 0.08 percent. Angel Gonzalez Trapala, 43, of Anderson was booked March 1 by Shasta County Sheriff's Office for DUI 0.08 percent. Suzanne Marie Yarbro, 54, of Anderson was booked March 1 by Shasta County Sheriff's Office for DUI 0.08 percent. Stephen Norman Dutro, 35, of Cottonwood was booked March 1 by Shasta County Sheriff's Office for driving suspended with prior DUI and corporal injury of spouse. Patrick Scott Ryan, 23, of Cottonwood was booked March 1 by Shasta County Marshall's for ... Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:33:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19234-733847news/localStaff WriterAnderson, CALaw enforcement: March 17, 2010Anderson Valley Postlaw-enforcement-march-17-2010urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19234-733847Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2010/mar/16/cottonwood-woman-accused-torture-due-preliminary-h/?partner=RSSA preliminary hearing that's scheduled for Thursday in Shasta County Superior Court was confirmed today for a Cottonwood woman accused of attempted murder and other crimes in connection with the alleged beating of her boyfriend's 7-year-old son last year. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:35:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19233-733847news/localRecord Searchlight staffAnderson, CACottonwood woman accused of torture due at preliminary hearing ThursdayAnderson Valley Postcottonwood-woman-accused-torture-due-preliminary-hurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19233-733847Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2010/mar/16/whats-your-opinion-march-17-2010/?partner=RSSHow are you celebrating St. Patrick's Day? Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:05:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19230-733847lifestylesTracye Dethero, Contributing WriterAnderson, CAWhat's Your Opinion: March 17, 2010Anderson Valley Postwhats-your-opinion-march-17-2010urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19230-733847Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2010/mar/16/north-valley-teacher-back-from-iraq/?partner=RSSArmy Command Sergeant Major Janell Word returned home on Saturday, March 13, after being stationed in Iraq for a year.Word was part of the 393rd Criminal Investigation Division or military police, which is a forensic battalion. Her unit oversaw four Joint Expeditionary Forensic Labs in Iraq. She was stationed at Camp Victory in Baghdad. mhunt@andersonvalleypost.com (Maghan Hunt)Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:51:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19228-733847news/localMaghan HuntAnderson, CANorth Valley teacher back from IraqAnderson Valley Postnorth-valley-teacher-back-from-iraqurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19228-733847Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2010/mar/16/westwood-unified-gives-notice-to-remedy-to/?partner=RSSAccording to the Lassen County Times newspaper, the Westwood Unified School District has issued a Notice of Remedy to Westwood Charter School at their Feb. 17 school board meeting. mhunt@andersonvalleypost.com (Maghan Hunt)Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:49:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19227-733847news/localMaghan HuntAnderson, CAWestwood Unified gives 'Notice to Remedy' to charter schoolAnderson Valley Postwestwood-unified-gives-notice-to-remedy-tourn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19227-733847Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2010/mar/16/patrick-carr-is-proud-of-his-irish-upbringing/?partner=RSSBeyond wearing a green sweater, tweed cap and proving his ability to croon "Danny Boy" while playing the organ, Cottonwood resident Patrick Carr treasures his Irish-Catholic lineage well above just celebrating St. Patrick's Day on March 17. mwoodward@andersonvalleypost.com (Michael Woodward, Reporter)Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:48:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19226-733847news/localMichael Woodward, ReporterAnderson, CAPatrick Carr is proud of his Irish upbringingAnderson Valley Postpatrick-carr-is-proud-of-his-irish-upbringingurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19226-733847Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2010/mar/16/anderson-sets-april-12-17-as-clean-up-week/?partner=RSSSix Anderson neighborhoods will be subject to some serious elbow grease April 12-17, and anyone interested in beautifying his or her corner of the city is welcome to join in. mwoodward@andersonvalleypost.com (Michael Woodward, Reporter)Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:45:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19224-733847news/localMichael Woodward, ReporterAnderson, CAAnderson sets April 12-17 as Clean-Up WeekAnderson Valley Postanderson-sets-april-12-17-as-clean-up-weekurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19224-733847Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2010/mar/16/cascade-selects-mike-michelon/?partner=RSSAfter a vigorous interview process, the Cascade Union Elementary School District has offered a contract to their top candidate for new superintendent. Mike Michelon of Dunsmuir, said John Almond the interim superintendent for Cascade. If Michelon signs the contract he will take over the school district at the end of April. mhunt@andersonvalleypost.com (Maghan Hunt)Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:42:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19223-733847news/localMaghan HuntAnderson, CACascade selects Mike MichelonAnderson Valley Postcascade-selects-mike-michelonurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19223-733847Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2010/mar/16/pacheco-7th-grader-wins-spelling-bee/?partner=RSSLiam Twight, 13, of Anderson is returning to Washington, D.C.The Pacheco Elementary School student won the 12th annual Record Searchlight Regional Spelling Bee held Saturday, March 13, at Sequoia Middle School in Redding. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:38:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19222-733847news/localRyan Sabalow, Reporter Record SearchlightAnderson, CAPacheco 7th-grader wins Spelling BeeAnderson Valley Postpacheco-7th-grader-wins-spelling-beeurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19222-733847Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2010/mar/16/lady-cubs-place-third-in-tourney/?partner=RSSAfter an intense semi-final match against Mount Shasta the Lady Cubs lost 4-3 after 10 innings, they moved on to play Hayfork for third place in the 3rd Annual Cub Classic small school tournament. mhunt@andersonvalleypost.com (Maghan Hunt)Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:34:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19219-733847sports/localMaghan HuntAnderson, CALady Cubs place third in tourneyAnderson Valley Postlady-cubs-place-third-in-tourneyurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19219-733847Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2010/mar/16/three-cub-wrestlers-compete-at-state/?partner=RSSOne week after the CIF State Wrestling Championships concluded, three young Anderson Cub grapplers were still competing for a big prize of their own: the California State Frosh/Soph Wrestling Championships. Open to only high school freshmen and sophomores, this State event is bigger than the CIF State. In some weight classes, over 100 wrestlers battled in the 2-day event. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:34:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19220-733847sports/localDon Williams, Cubs Wreslting CoachAnderson, CAThree Cub wrestlers compete at State championshipsAnderson Valley Postthree-cub-wrestlers-compete-at-stateurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19220-733847Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2010/mar/16/CE-March-17-2010/?partner=RSSSpecial Events Bunko Night for Anderson Explodes! — March 19, 5:30 p.m., in Fusaro Hall at the Shasta District Fair grounds. Bunko Night is a major fund raiser for Anderson Explodes! Tickets, $15, include a filling spaghetti dinner. Tickets are available at the Anderson Chamber of Commerce office, 2375 North St., or from any Anderson Explodes! committee member. For information, 365-8095. Anderson Lean-N-Green Day — March 24, 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. at Volonte Park in Anderson. Enjoy fun, interactive booths while walking park trails. Free. At 5:30-7 pm, healthy cooking demonstration for families, with food tastings and healthy recipe giveaways ... Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:33:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19217-733847lifestylesStaff WriterAnderson, CACommunity Events: March 17, 2010Anderson Valley PostCE-March-17-2010urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19217-733847Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2010/mar/16/california-high-school-rodeo-youth-to-attend-of/?partner=RSSCalifornia High School Rodeo District I cowboys and cowgirls will compete at the Challenge of the Champions rodeo, March 19, 20 and 21 in Bishop. Also know as Challenge, the athletes from District I will bring its top three competitors in each event to compete against the other eight districts in California. Challenge of the Champions is somewhat of an exhibition of the talent and rough stock that will be seen at the California State Finals Rodeo in May. The qualifiers for the Challenge of the Champions Rodeo are as follows: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:31:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19216-733847sports/localTracye Dethero, Contributing Writer news@andersonvalleypost.comAnderson, CACalifornia High School Rodeo Youth to attend Challenge of the ChampionsAnderson Valley Postcalifornia-high-school-rodeo-youth-to-attend-ofurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19216-733847Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2010/mar/16/west-valley-is-2-out-of-3-after-first-week/?partner=RSSThe Eagle boys tennis team started their week with a win against Corning and ended it with a win against Anderson.West Valley traveled south to Cardinal territory to play Corning. It was an overcast and chilly afternoon, according to Tom Wyrick, West Valley's tennis coach. mhunt@andersonvalleypost.com (Maghan Hunt)Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:30:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19215-733847sports/localMaghan HuntAnderson, CAWest Valley is 2 out of 3 after first weekAnderson Valley Postwest-valley-is-2-out-of-3-after-first-weekurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19215-733847Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2010/mar/16/west-cottonwood-teams-win-tournament-for-a-time/?partner=RSSWest Cottonwood Junior High School hosted the 2nd Annual Dale Hanson Invitational Softball/Baseball Tournament to open the 2010 season. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:28:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19214-733847sports/localScott Fuller, Softball Coach WCAnderson, CAWest Cottonwood teams win tournament for a second timeAnderson Valley Postwest-cottonwood-teams-win-tournament-for-a-timeurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19214-733847Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2010/mar/16/mo-hursey-attitude-is-a-big-part-of-the-game/?partner=RSSAnderson senior Mo Hursey has been playing football since he was in third grade. A friend of Mo's mother that played for Shasta College got him interested in the game. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:23:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19213-733847sports/localTracye Dethero, Contributing Writer news@andersonvalleypost.comAnderson, CAMo Hursey, attitude is a big part of the gameAnderson Valley Postmo-hursey-attitude-is-a-big-part-of-the-gameurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19213-733847Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2010/mar/16/anderson-defeats-sutter-13-7-in-oroville-tourney/?partner=RSSThe Cubs baseball team traveled down to Oroville to compete in the Oroville Tournament over the weekend."We had a rocky start to the tournament, losing to Red Bluff 10-0 and Corning 21-0 on Thursday," said Dan Tating, Anderson's baseball coach. "Dalton Gurney had the only hit against Red Bluff and Jeff Hotchkiss had the only hit (a two-base run) against Corning. We bounced back on Saturday with a 13-7 win against Sutter." mhunt@andersonvalleypost.com (Maghan Hunt)Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:22:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19212-733847sports/localMaghan HuntAnderson, CAAnderson defeats Sutter 13-7 in Oroville TourneyAnderson Valley Postanderson-defeats-sutter-13-7-in-oroville-tourneyurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-19212-733847Change0Usable