http://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/news/local/?partner=RSSAnderson Valley Post Stories: Local Newsen-usnews/localhttp://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/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/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/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/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/muzzle-loaders-annual-turkey-shoot-to-raise-for/?partner=RSSThe Northern Free Trappers and Muzzle Loaders Club of Cottonwood is preparing to hold their 15th annual Darryl Burbank Memorial Turkey Shoot, on Nov. 7th beginning at 8 a.m. off of Two Feathers Road in Cottonwood. The Memorial Turkey Shoot raises money for a young cancer patient each year. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18063-733714news/localTracye Dethero, Contributing Writer news@andersonvalleypost.comAnderson, CAMuzzle loader's annual turkey shoot to raise funds for girl with rare cancerAnderson Valley Postmuzzle-loaders-annual-turkey-shoot-to-raise-forurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18063-733714Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/03/Anderson-alum-compete-live-talent-show/?partner=RSSAnderson alumna Jamie Horner-Jarman, 22, has advanced to the semifinal rounds of competition in song with Operation Rising Star, the military's version of "American Idol," with a top prize of an all-expense paid studio recording session in Los Angeles. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18046-733714news/localRenee Bell Young, Guest Writer news@andersonvalleypost.comGeorge L. Winship, EditorAnderson, CAAnderson alum to compete in live talent showAnderson Valley PostAnderson-alum-compete-live-talent-showurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18046-733714Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/03/smoke-nearly-suffocates-woman-75/?partner=RSSMaking her way around her Anderson home with the aid of a walker, Suzan Saladak Scranton, 75, moves slowly, trailing a long tube that feeds oxygen to her lungs. She requires breathing support at all times so the life-giving air tube trails behind her wherever she goes. mwoodward@andersonvalleypost.com (Michael Woodward)Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18048-733714news/localMichael WoodwardAnderson, CASmoke nearly suffocates woman, 75Anderson Valley Postsmoke-nearly-suffocates-woman-75urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18048-733714Change0Usablehttp://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-18061-733714Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/03/SCCAR-honors-Flores/?partner=RSSLevi Flores, 17, a senior at North Valley High School in Anderson, will be honored Friday with a Youth Achievement Award given by Shasta County Citizens Against Racism (SCCAR). mhunt@andersonvalleypost.com (Maghan Hunt)Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18044-733714news/localMaghan HuntAnderson, CASCCAR honors FloresAnderson Valley PostSCCAR-honors-Floresurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18044-733714Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/03/anderson-council-to-consider-roundabout-for-i-5/?partner=RSSMembers of the public were to have their first say on a pair of proposed roundabout interchanges at Deschutes Road and Factory Outlets Drive that would allow northbound freeway traffic a second chance to exit for what is rapidly becoming Anderson's primary retailing center. gwinship@andersonvalleypost.com (George L. Winship, Editor)Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18049-733714news/localGeorge L. Winship, EditorAnderson, CAAnderson council to consider roundabout for I-5, DeschutesAnderson Valley Postanderson-council-to-consider-roundabout-for-i-5urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18049-733714Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/03/Regnell-runs-again/?partner=RSSShasta County Auditor Connie Regnell announced Thursday, Oct. 29, that she will be seeking re-election in the June 8, 2010, general election. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18047-733714news/localAnderson, CARegnell runs againAnderson Valley PostRegnell-runs-againurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18047-733714Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/nov/03/young-women-living-their-dreams/?partner=RSSTwenty-two-year-old Anderson High alumna Renee Rose Bell, now Renee Young, is living her dreams as a junior attending the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland. gwinship@andersonvalleypost.com (George L. Winship, Editor)Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18045-733714news/localGeorge L. Winship, EditorAnderson, CAYoung women living their dreamsAnderson Valley Postyoung-women-living-their-dreamsurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18045-733714Change0Usablehttp://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/02/wes-smith-seeking-superintendent-post-morgan-hill/?partner=RSSThe Morgan Hill Unified School District is seeking a new superintendent and soon the Cascade Union Elementary School District in Anderson may be as well. Wesley Smith, 40, the current superintendent for CUESD, may be accepting a job as the superintendent for the Morgan Hill district. In the past year Smith and Cascade have had to face a discrimination lawsuit filled by the parent of a special education child, budget cuts, and enrollment declining within the district. The Cascade district will meet Tuesday morning, Nov. 3, for a closed session to discuss Smith’s resignation and the hiring of an interim superintendent. mhunt@andersonvalleypost.com (Maghan Hunt)Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:13:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18070-733713news/localMaghan HuntAnderson, CAWes Smith seeking superintendent post in Morgan HillAnderson Valley Postwes-smith-seeking-superintendent-post-morgan-hillurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18070-733713Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/oct/30/andersons-hopes-211-million-county-courthouse-with/?partner=RSSAnderson's bid for the new $211 million Shasta County Courthouse appears to be withering on the vine, although city officials have yet to give up all hope for their proposal involving free land. A letter received by Anderson City Manager Dana Shigley on Thursday, Oct. 27, states, in part, "Unfortunately, the AOC (Administrative Office of the Courts) has elected not to pursue your site any further at this time." The state has eliminated three proposed sites and is currently still looking at five sites, all in Redding, said Lin Velarde, a senior real estate analyst for the Judicial Council of California's AOC. gwinship@andersonvalleypost.com (George L. Winship, Editor)Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18030-733710news/localGeorge L. Winship, EditorAnderson, CAAnderson's hopes for $211 million county courthouse withering fastAnderson Valley Postandersons-hopes-211-million-county-courthouse-withurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18030-733710Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/oct/30/pumpknis-given-students-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)Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:54:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18029-733710news/localMaghan HuntAnderson, CAPumpkins given to students at Meadow LaneAnderson Valley Postpumpknis-given-students-meadow-laneurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18029-733710Change0Usablehttp://www.andersonvalleypost.com/news/2009/oct/30/deir-ready-proposed-commercial-complex-i-5-and-kni/?partner=RSS A proposed 92-acre commercial development at the northeast corner of Interstate 5 and Knighton Road now has a completed Draft Environment Impact Report to its name, Shasta County announced. mwoodward@andersonvalleypost.com (Michael Woodward)Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18027-733710news/localMichael WoodwardAnderson, CADEIR ready for proposed commercial complex at I-5 and Knighton Road Anderson Valley Postdeir-ready-proposed-commercial-complex-i-5-and-kniurn:publicid:www.andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-18027-733710Change0Usable