Photos from November 2009

All photos »Friday, Nov. 27

All photos »Wednesday, Nov. 25

  • Another of McDilda's model trains, this one designed to haul several passenger cars with real people sitting on the roof of each coach.
  • Just a kid at heart, Jim McDilda collects model trains including a 1904 steam locomotive built by the Cagney Locomotive Works in New York for hauling visitors at the St. Louis, Mo., World's Fair, also in 1904.
  • Electricians make some last-minute adjustments to the poinsettia arch leading to the skating rink.
  • A gingerbread house - one of several dozen expected to be on display in Santa's Workshop during the Christmas Holiday Spectacular at the Shasta District Fair grounds in Anderson

All photos »Tuesday, Nov. 24

  • Kim Chamberlain of Anderson, flanked by former California State Assemblyman Doug LaMalfa on left and former State Senator K. Maurice Johannessen, right, celebrate the successful dedication Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, of a Korean War memorial at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo.
  • CAUGHT: APD Sergeant Robert Curato, middle, holds Kelly Evans, sitting, stationary after Kelly streaked naked across I-5.
  • Michelle Leuck, seventh grade: 'I am thankful for my family and how when I have had hard times this year, they have been there to support me.'

All photos »Sunday, Nov. 22

  • Bill McKinney, commander of the Korean War Veterans Association, Nor Cal Chapter 1, and Kim Chamberlain, a native of Seoul, Korea, flank the memorial they worked tirelessly to erect.
  • The Korean War memorial stone and ceremonial wreath honoring those veterans who answered their country's call to 'defend a country they never knew and a people they never met.'
  • Ken Green, founding commander of the Korean War Veterans Association, Chapter 1, in Northern California, joins Dick Adams, first national commander of the organization as well as Leroy Neuenfeld, local chapter treasurer, in unveiling a 5-foot tall black granite slab that will serve as a memorial for 'Korea, the Forgotten War -- Remembered.' The memorial was dedicated Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo.
  • David Pomeranz
  • The Lady Eagles celebrating their title win against Sutter at Red Bluff on Saturday, November 21. West Valley swept all three game, 25-18, 25-18, 25-21 for the Northern Section CIF title.
  • Members of the West Valley volleyball team jump off the bench in celebration of their title win against Sutter. The Lady Eagles swept all three game, 25-18, 25-18, 25-21 for the Northern Section CIF title.

All photos »Thursday, Nov. 19

  • The Junior Eagle Midget team and coaching staff pose for a picture after winning the State Championship against the River Valley Falcons 16-14. The team travel to River Valley on Saturday, Nov. 14, to play in the game.
  • A Junior Eagle Midget player going for a Falcon receiver during a kick return. The Junior Eagles played the River Valley Falcons on Saturday, Nov. 14 in River Valley. The Eagles went on to capture the win 16-14 and the State Championship.
  • Family and friends drove down to River Valley to supports the Junior Eagle Midgets team, who played the River Valley Falcons on Saturday, Nov. 14. The Eagles would go on to beat the Falcons 16-14 to win the State Championship.

All photos »Wednesday, Nov. 18

  • Judges for the Operation Rising Star competition include, from left, country music star Michael Peterson, American Idol vocal coach and arranger Debra Byrd and Retired 12th Sergeant Major of the Army Jack Tilley.
  • BELT IT OUT: Anderson grad Jamie Horner-Jarman competes in Operation Rising Star, the U.S. military's version of 'American Idol.'

All photos »Tuesday, Nov. 17

  • Tom Day, Cottonwood: 'It should be up to the coach before the start of the season with a strict policy. If you get caught drinking, you are off the team.'
  • Donny Richardson, Cottonwood: 'I think they are doing a good job with discipline. Most of the kids are doing a good job in general, but they are teenagers.'
  • Sarah Crumpton, Cottonwood: 'Schools and parents should both be responsible for the athletes discipline.'

All photos »Sunday, Nov. 15

All photos »Friday, Nov. 13

  • Emergency crews work on accident victim for in ditch off of Olinda Road.

All photos »Tuesday, Nov. 10

  • John Noland: 'Veterans day is a good day that allows everyone to honor those that have fought in wars. It is the right thing to do. We have a day of remembrance. I think about those that have served and seen the sides of war that are not so nice and those that have not come home.'
  • Chad Hayes: 'Veterans day means a lot to me. My father is a veteran. He has taught me some about the wars. It means a lot to me because they put their life on the line for our country. I don't have many stories to share, but my father was a paratrooper.'

All photos »Saturday, Nov. 7

All photos »Tuesday, Nov. 3

  • GOOD LEAD: At home on Tuesday night, incumbant Paul Bosetti looks over his second place standing in the candidacy race for board of the Anderson Fire Protection District. Five seats on the board will be elected.
  • CHRIS LOPEZ: Lopez before running a race for Yreka High School. Lopez collapsed on Sept. 23 at West Valley High School following a race.
  • MAN TO MAN: A free saftey for the Junior Eagles midget team bats away the ball from his opponent's grasp. The Junior Eagles hosted the Chico Scorchers at WVHS.
  • Lori Tracy, Cottonwood: 'No, you don’t start seeing Halloween items in stores except for about two weeks before. But, you see Christmas items four to five months in advance.'
  • Betty O’Connell, Cottonwood: 'Yes, decorations and candy are sold two to three months ahead of time in stores. It is nice that parents are having parties for kids so that they are not out on the streets.'

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