Mid-Valley briefs

Beale Air Force Base

Family housing getting upgrade

Beale Air Force Base will be getting improvements to its family housing complex thanks to $10 million in contracts given to Allied Industries Inc. of Sacramento.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District gave out the small business contracts.

The contracts were for $4.8 million and $5.2 million, both to Allied Industries, and broken up into two phases.

The $5.2 million contract is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

In a statement, senior project manager John Harris said the 130 housing units will be upgraded, mold removed, windows and doors replaced, painting, bathrooms renovated and installing French drains outside the homes.

Both phases are scheduled to begin in mid-September, with completion expected by September 2011 for phase one and September 2012 for phase two.

Yuba-Sutter

November is Sikh month

On the last formal day of the Assembly, a resolution by Assemblyman Dan Logue to honor the Sikh community got a positive response from Sacramento lawmakers.

As a result of the unanimous "aye" vote Tuesday, November will be designated California Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month. In a press release, Logue, R-Linda, said the resolution and the month's designation should serve to honor one of the state's notable and accomplished communities.

"This is the first time in state history that Sikhs are receiving recognition for their outstanding contributions to California," Logue said in the release, which made note of the heavy Sikh population in the Yuba-Sutter area, particularly in agriculture.

Sutter County

Planners allowed back-to-back terms

Planning officials in Sutter County will be able to serve twice as long at a stretch.

An ordinance passed Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors permits members of the Planning Commission to hold their posts for two consecutive terms, removing the limit of one term at a time.

Planning Division members said extending the maximum term would help preserve experience in zoning and development law within the commission, and lessen the chances of several freshman members joining at the same time.

Sacramento

Mother Teresa ceremony Sunday

A dedication ceremony for the new postage stamp honoring Mother Teresa is set Sunday at the courtyard in front of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacramento, 1017 11th St., Sacramento.

The event starts at 1 p.m., with Sacramento Postmaster Al Santos, Sacramento Diocese Bishop Jaime Soto and singer Reyna Armour.

The stamp featuring Mother Teresa, a Roman Catholic nun and honorary U.S. citizen who served in India, was painted by artist Thomas Blackshear II of Colorado Springs, Colo.

Loma Rica

Patriotic Ice Cream Social Sept. 11

A Patriotic Ice Cream Social is being hosted by the Loma Rica Grange No. 802 to benefit local schools.

The event is from 2-4 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Foothill Lions Community Center, 5667 Fruitland Road, Loma Rica.

Cones, sundaes, root beer floats, brownies and cookies are part of the fundraiser. A $2 donation is requested.

Money raised goes for a dictionary project and scholarships. For more information, call 741-2248.

yuba city

Various classes offered for kids

Classes in cheerleading, children's colored pencil art and baby-sitting are among the youth special classes offered through the Yuba City Recreation Department.

The class schedule in Yuba City includes:

Cheerleading — 1-2 p.m. Saturdays to Sept. 25 at Palmer Hall, Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds, 442 Franklin Ave.; for ages 7-12 years. Registration is due by 5:30 p.m. today. The cost is $40 for Yuba City residents; $50 for nonresidents.

Cookie decorating — Sept. 11 at The Cookie Tree, 441 Bridge St.; for ages 6-14 years. Registration is due by 5:30 p.m. Sept. 8. Cost: $25 and $30.

Children's colored pencil art — 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays to Sept. 28 at the Gauche Aquatic Park multipurpose room, 421 C St.; for ages 8-14 years. Cost: $35 and $45.

Child and baby-sitting safety course — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Yuba City Senior Center, 777 Ainsley Ave.; for ages 11-17 years. Registration is due by 1 p.m. Oct. 6. Cost: $70 and $80.

Register online at www.yubacity.net or call 822-4650 for more information.

Marysville

Taste of Marysville kicks off campaign

A Taste of Marysville will kick off the election campaign of Ricky Samayoa, candidate for Marysville City Council.

The fundraiser is from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 10 at The Laughing Lotus, 103 C St., Marysville. A donation of $20 to $50 is suggested.

The event includes wine, food, a fashion show, live music and a silent auction.

For more information, call 966-3769.

Yuba City

Diabetes center opening Sept. 14

The grand opening of the new Yuba/Sutter Diabetes Resource Center is planned 6-8 p.m. Sept. 14 at 990 Klamath Lane, Suite 4, Yuba City.

Activities include drawings for a 32-inch flat screen TV, donated by Clark Pest Control of Yuba City, and gift baskets. Tickets for the drawings, $5 each, are available at the door.

Sutter Medical Foundation's Power Kids are slated to be at the event.

Services offered by the resource center include educational material, glucose pattern downloads and a support group for children and their families who live with Type 1 diabetes.

Contact the center at yscdsg@comcast.net or call 329-5339 for more information.