Briefs: Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau still opposes casino
The Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau has sent a letter to Gov. Jerry Brown stating its members still don't support an Indian casino in Yuba County.
"Breaking up agricultural areas is commonly recognized as creating blight on other farming interests in that same area and eventually erodes the entire agriculture industry," states the letter, written by past bureau president Matt Conant. "The California State Farm Bureau has identified off-reservation casinos as a source of concern in rural areas."
The bureau passed a resolution opposing the casino in 2005, according to the letter, dated Oct. 18. Brown has until next September to approve or deny the casino project, which would require go-ahead from both the federal and state governments to proceed.
SUTTER COUNTY
Stark legal-fee help request denied
Sutter County found no reason to accept a civil claim by Auditor-Controller Robert Stark seeking repayment of legal fees he has incurred while defending himself, but the claim has still to be heard in court.
According to Sutter County Municipal Court records, the original complaint filed by Stark in May "failed to set forth facts," as stated by the county in a hearing earlier this month.
Stark has sought repayment of between $10,000 and $25,000 in legal costs he has incurred as part of a grand jury investigation into his activities in 2009. He faces an indictment after an earlier investigation, but was not prosecuted in connection with the 2009 investigation into a change he made in accounting to solve a tax revenue shortage.
TAHOE FOREST
Maps detail roads open to travel
Free maps identifying areas open to motorized travel in the Tahoe National Forest are available at ranger stations and headquarters.
The maps, covering more than 2,300 miles, show roads, trails and areas, when they are open and the types of vehicles that can use them.
The Motor Vehicle Use Map is available at www.fs.fed.us/ r5/tahoe. For more information, call the Tahoe headquarters at 265-4531.
MARYSVILLE
Christmas Parade entries available
Information about sponsorship and participation for the Marysville Christmas Parade is available at Marysville City Hall, 526 C St.
Applications are due by Nov. 23. This year's theme is "Winter Wonderland." The parade is at 5 p.m. Dec. 3 starting at Sixth and D streets in Marysville.
For more information, call Shannon Greathouse-Jacobsen at 749-3954.
GRIDLEY
Officer killed in 1934 honored
The public is invited to a ceremony honoring Arthur Miner, a Gridley police officer who was killed in 1934 while transporting a prisoner.
A plaque detailing the tragedy will be dedicated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Virginia and Hazel streets in Gridley.
Though the officer's family had long ago left the area, Gridley Vice Mayor David Garner was able to contact descendants through the website Ancestry.com.
Those attending will include Miner's great-granddaughter and other family members, city and county officials and local law enforcement.
The plaque also includes information about Tony Soares, a volunteer fireman who was wounded in the attack, but survived.
For more information, call Jodi Molinari at Gridley City Hall, 846-3631.
COLUSA COUNTY
Singer performing at Granzella's
Singer/songwriter Steven Davis Jr. of Colusa County is featured in the annual Bagna-Caldette Cancer fundraiser set at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Granzella's restaurant parking lot in Williams.
He will perform country music top hits and his own song. The show, under a large tent, is at 452 Sixth St. Tickets are $35 per person. For reservations, call 473-5014.
YUBA CITY
Haunted Health Fair is Thursday
Interactive and educational games are part of the third annual Haunted Health Fair hosted by the Sutter County Public Health Department.
Participants are invited to wear costumes.
Activities are from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the department's building, 1445 Veterans Memorial Drive, Yuba City.
MARYSVILLE
'Thriller' dance slated for Oct. 29
Participants dressed as zombies will dance to "Thriller" next week as residents again attempt to break the world's record for the largest simultaneous "Thriller" dance.
The event is at 7 p.m. Oct. 29 in front of the Marysville Community Auditorium, 1919 B St., Marysville. Registration and practice start at 6 p.m.
In addition, refreshments will be available for purchase.
A donation of $10 per participant is requested, with money raised going to the Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts' dance department.
The department hopes to buy a dance floor and mirrors.
Participants can learn the dance at www.thrilltheworld. com.
MARYSVILLE
Comedy Zone tickets available
Tickets are available for The Comedy Zone, featuring comics and pasta, to benefit the local American Red Cross chapter.
The dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Fotine's, 703 B St., in Marysville.
Advance tickets are $20 for the pasta dinner and comedy show or $12 for the show only.
Tickets at the door are $25 for dinner and the show or $14 for the show only.
For tickets, call the restaurant at 743-2233.
The Northeastern California American Red Cross service area includes the Yuba-Sutter area.
