http://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/Anderson Valley Post Storiesen-ushttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/06/obituaries-nov-5-6-2009/?partner=RSSGerald Lebak Gerald Lebak, 58, of Anderson died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 at Windsor Redding Care Center. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Anderson (365-5466). Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:57:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18078-733717lifestyles/announcements/obituariesAnderson, CAObituaries: Nov. 5-6, 2009Anderson Valley Postobituaries-nov-5-6-2009urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18078-733717Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/05/firefighters-public-gather-andersons-community-chr/?partner=RSSFirefighters from the Anderson Fire Protection District will join with members of the public in a tradition spanning 93 years when the Anderson community Christmas tree is harvested at 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, off Highway 44 between Shingletown and Viola. White signs with green lettering will point the way for motorists, Anderson Fire Chief Andy Nichols said. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Hot drinks and chili will be served by the Anderson Kiwanis Club. The white fir tree is donated by Sierra Pacific Industries while Dura-Crane and Franklin Logging will donate the heavy equipment needed to gently lower the live tree onto a flatbed truck for hauling back to Anderson, where firefighters will decorate the tree in time for its lighting and the arrival of Santa Claus at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27. mwoodward@andersonvalleypost.com (Michael Woodward, Reporter)Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18077-733716lifestylesMichael Woodward, ReporterAnderson, CAFirefighters, public to gather Anderson's community Christmas tree SundayAnderson Valley Postfirefighters-public-gather-andersons-community-chrurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18077-733716Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/05/cottonwood-mayor-be-announced-soup-kitchen-fundrai/?partner=RSSThe sponsor who raised the most funds for their adopted nonprofit will win the title of honorary mayor of Cottonwood on Saturday, 6 p.m., at the Cottonwood Community Center's Soup Kitchen fundraiser. Votes to elect the winning honorary mayor are measured in dollars donated to each candidate's adopted organization. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:31:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18076-733716news/localAnderson, CACottonwood "mayor" to be announced at Soup Kitchen fundraiser in Cottonwood SaturdayAnderson Valley Postcottonwood-mayor-be-announced-soup-kitchen-fundraiurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18076-733716Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/04/obituaries-nov-4-2009/?partner=RSSNed B. Gatchett Ned was born in San Francisco, CA on September 11, 1923 and passed away on October 30, 2009 at age 86. He was preceded in death by his father Edward B. Pike, his parents Homer and Irene (Neff) Gatchett, his half sisters Evelyn Johnson and her twin Elaine, as well as his wife Benita Gatchett. Graveside services will be held at the Cottonwood Cemetery on Friday November 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Ned's step son Paul Lucero. A memorial service will be held at the Community of Christ Church located at 19956 Alexander Ave., Anderson, ... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:13:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18075-733715lifestyles/announcements/obituariesAnderson, CAObituaries: Nov. 4, 2009Anderson Valley Postobituaries-nov-4-2009urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18075-733715Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/04/superintendent-wes-smith-leaves-morgan-hill/?partner=RSSCascade Union Elementary School District will be seeking a new superintendent in the near future. After a closed session board meeting last night, Morgan Hill’s school board decided to hire Dr. Wes Smith, 40, as their superintendent starting Nov. 16. mhunt@andersonvalleypost.com (Maghan Hunt)Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:29:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18074-733715news/localMaghan HuntAnderson, CAUPDATED: Wes Smith takes job at Morgan HillAnderson Valley Postsuperintendent-wes-smith-leaves-morgan-hillurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18074-733715Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/04/south-county-nov-3-election-standings/?partner=RSSIn the race for five seats on the Anderson Fire Protection District board, Don Matheson broke away from the pack with an early lead when vote-by-mail ballots were initially registered. By the end of the night, Matheson and fire board incumbent Rick Bosetti topped the 11-candidate list for five seats on the fire board. mwoodward@andersonvalleypost.com (Michael Woodward)Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:21:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18073-733715news/localMichael WoodwardAnderson, CAElection standings: Matheson gets most votes among fire district candidatesAnderson Valley Postsouth-county-nov-3-election-standingsurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18073-733715Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/04/episode-2-life-goes-on-after-the-fall/?partner=RSSHave you ever breathed so loudly that everybody looked at you funny?That's the situation she soon found herself, sometimes every other week. A doctor's office is every little kid's nightmare. She had to wait patiently listening to the ticking of the office clock and re-reading for perhaps the 30th time the "List of Life's To Do's." Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18057-733715opinion/editorialMelissa LewisAnderson, CAEpisode 2: Life goes on after the fallAnderson Valley Postepisode-2-life-goes-on-after-the-fallurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18057-733715Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/04/for-me-breakdowns-come-in-threes/?partner=RSSThey say bad news comes in threes.So does mechanical failure.I can attest to those more recently. One bad experience is enough, two is pushing it but the third can push you over the edge. Then, if there is a fourth ... where's the panic button? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18054-733715opinion/editorialVirginia ReeterAnderson, CAFor me, breakdowns come in threesAnderson Valley Postfor-me-breakdowns-come-in-threesurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18054-733715Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/04/happy-valley-girls-win-tournament/?partner=RSSThat Happy Valley seventh grade girls basketball team, won their first tournament since 2007. The team began practicing together approximately two weeks ago; the 10 girls on the Lady Vikings Basketball team are coached by Cory Francescut and Mike Nagely. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18032-733715sports/localTracye Dethero, Contributing Writer news@andersonvalleypost.comAnderson, CAHappy Valley girls win TournamentAnderson Valley Posthappy-valley-girls-win-tournamenturn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18032-733715Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/04/junior-eagles-go-to-pop-warner-playoffs/?partner=RSSThe West Valley Junior Eagles midgets, junior midgets and pee wee football teams began their first round of the Pop Warner playoffs this weekend. The midgets, coached by John Karpiuski, beat the Chico Scorchers at home (West Valley High School) 46-15. The midgets team went into the playoffs 9-0 in their division and are seeded number one. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18034-733716sports/localTracye Dethero, Contributing Writer news@andersonvalleypost.comAnderson, CAJunior Eagles go to Pop Warner playoffsAnderson Valley Postjunior-eagles-go-to-pop-warner-playoffsurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18034-733715Change733716Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/04/sad-end-to-finals/?partner=RSSThe Cubs swimmers did not have the day they were looking for Wednesday at the Division II finals hosted by West Valley, but that did not stop them from giving it their best effort. mhunt@andersonvalleypost.com (Maghan Hunt)Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18031-733715sports/localMaghan HuntAnderson, CASad end to finalsAnderson Valley Postsad-end-to-finalsurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18031-733715Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/04/yreka-runners-death-discovered/?partner=RSSThe cause of death for the Yreka runner who collapsed at West Valley High School has been discovered.According to Stacey Willison, the mother of 16-year old Chris Lopez, the doctors at Mercy Medical Center's Intensive Care Unit told her he collapsed due to a virus of the heart. The doctor went on to explain that every time Lopez practiced or ran a race it damaged his heart a little more, and possibly spread to his lungs, causing his heart to fail sending him into possible cardiac arrest. mhunt@andersonvalleypost.com (Maghan Hunt)Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18037-733715sports/localMaghan HuntAnderson, CACause of death known for Yreka runnerAnderson Valley Postyreka-runners-death-discoveredurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18037-733715Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/03/obituaries-nov-3-2009/?partner=RSSHeinz Bruno Mierau Heinz Bruno Mierau, 77, of Anderson died Monday at Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Anderson (365-5466). Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:25:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18071-733714lifestyles/announcements/obituariesAnderson, CAObituaries: Nov. 3, 2009Anderson Valley Postobituaries-nov-3-2009urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18071-733714Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/03/alleged-burglar-had-keys-cat/?partner=RSSA large storage unit at a construction site near Volonte Park in Anderson was burglarized early Wednesday morning, Oct. 28, resulting in the alleged theft of $10,000-worth of equipment from United Building Contractors, according to foreman Jason Jackson. mwoodward@andersonvalleypost.com (Michael Woodward)Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:11:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18024-733714news/localMichael WoodwardAnderson, CAAlleged burglar had keys to CATAnderson Valley Postalleged-burglar-had-keys-caturn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18024-733714Change733714Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/03/new-pup-zeke-is-smart-and-loving/?partner=RSSWe have a new puppy at our house. We've had him four months during which he has grown to 53 pounds, seven or eight times the size of my Toy Fox Terriers. They flee from him when he bounces gleefully, inviting them to play. His feet, as large as their heads, are intimidating so they feel more threatened than invited. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18058-733714opinion/editorialWinifred MakerAnderson, CANew pup Zeke is smart and lovingAnderson Valley Postnew-pup-zeke-is-smart-and-lovingurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18058-733714Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/03/despite-rejection-anderson-can-be-proud-of-its/?partner=RSSSome critics will likely say that Anderson lost the $211 million Shasta County Courthouse race.In my book, however, one cannot lose something that it never had. After, all, the cards were stacked against Anderson from the very beginning. gwinship@andersonvalleypost.com (George L. Winship, Editor)Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18055-733714opinion/editorialGeorge L. Winship, EditorAnderson, CADespite rejection, Anderson can be proud of its effortAnderson Valley Postdespite-rejection-anderson-can-be-proud-of-itsurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18055-733714Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/03/hundreds-of-pumpkins-donated-to-meadow-lane/?partner=RSSThere were 550 pumpkins delivered to Meadow Lane School in Anderson on Friday, just in time for Halloween.Rob Lien, the owner of Premier Towing in Anderson and father of a student at Meadow Lane, and Bob Nash, the owner of Nash's Pumpkin Ranch in Redding, teamed up and donated the pumpkins to the school. mhunt@andersonvalleypost.com (Maghan Hunt)Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18068-733714news/localMaghan HuntAnderson, CAHundreds of pumpkins donated to Meadow Lane studentsAnderson Valley Posthundreds-of-pumpkins-donated-to-meadow-laneurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18068-733714Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/03/landfill-announces-winter-hours/?partner=RSSWaste Management's Anderson Landfill announced today a change in operating hours for the winter season. Beginning November 1, 2009, Anderson Landfill will be closed on Saturdays in addition to Sundays through February 2010. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18064-733714news/localAnderson, CALandfill announces winter hoursAnderson Valley Postlandfill-announces-winter-hoursurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18064-733714Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/03/youth-talent-show-tryouts-at-shasta-mall-on-nov/?partner=RSSNorth State Talent Search will hold its next round of competition starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in the Food Court area of the Mt. Shasta Mall in Redding. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18062-733714news/localAnderson, CAYouth talent show tryouts at Shasta Mall on Nov. 13Anderson Valley Postyouth-talent-show-tryouts-at-shasta-mall-on-novurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18062-733714Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/03/burn-permits-available-through-fire-districts/?partner=RSSEffective Nov. 1, residential dry vegetation burn season will be open within the Anderson Fire Protection District and permits are required for all burning. Permits and burn regulations will be available at the District office located at 1925 Howard St. Anderson at no charge. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18061-733714news/localAnderson, CABurn permits available through fire districtsAnderson Valley Postburn-permits-available-through-fire-districtsurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18061-733714Change0Usable