Mid-Valley Briefs
Yuba County
Emergency road closure approved
On a 5-0 vote, Yuba County supervisors Tuesday approved an emergency road closure to fix a deteriorating culvert on Feather River Boulevard, at the Plumas Lake Canal.
County Public Works Director Mike Lee said a maintenance crew from Reclamation District 784 discovered the culvert, which was damaged by the 1997 levee break nearby and wasn't replaced then.
Lee recommended the county close the road to fix the culvert, beginning next week. The culvert is about 1,100 feet south of Rich Road.
Completing the work, expected to cost about $100,000, will take up to two weeks.
SUTTER, BUTTE
Flood control ballots mailed
The Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency has mailed out more than 34,200 ballots to property owners in Sutter and Butte counties.
Property owners are being asked whether they support an annual assessment to help pay for repairs on 44 miles of levees along the west bank of the Feather River.
Upgrading levees on the Feather's west bank is meant to keep the two counties out of federal flood-hazard zones, which would boost the cost of flood insurance and require it for any homes with federal mortgages. Increased protection also would help the area avoid possible state curbs on building permits from 2015 onward.
Construction is scheduled to run from 2012 to 2014.
Property owners can mail in ballots as long as they are received by June 30. Ballots can be hand-delivered during the agency's public hearing at 6 p.m. June 30, at the Veteran's Hall, 1425 Veteran's Memorial Circle, Yuba City.
To be counted, all ballots must be received prior to the close of the public hearing.
The assessment is supported by the Sutter County Taxpayers Association.
Property owners with questions are encouraged to call the agency hotline at 870-4425, or send an e-mail through the website www.sutterbutte flood.org.
Yuba county
Improving levees video online
A video made by Yuba County documenting progress made on improving levees in the south part of the county can now be seen on the Internet.
The documentary, created last year by county spokesman Russ Brown at minimal cost, shows how the efforts of the county, Yuba County Water Agency, Reclamation District 784 and Three Rivers Levee Improvement Authority have or will provide Linda, Olivehurst and Plumas Lake with what officials say is 200 years of flood protection.
The documentary can be seen at www.co.yuba. ca.us/Levee Celebration.aspx.
Yuba City
Weather closes Gauche Park
Gauche Aquatic Park in Yuba City is closed to public swim through Thursday due to the weather.
Regular swim time should resume Friday for the Memorial Day weekend. Scheduled hours are 3:30-6 p.m. Friday and noon-2:30 p.m. and 3:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
The aquatic park is at 421 C St. For more information, call 822-4655.
Yuba City
Punjabi Festival affecting Franklin Avenue
Franklin Avenue between Wilbur Avenue and the end of the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds' parking lot is closed to traffic Sunday for the annual Punjabi American Festival.
The area will be closed from 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
For more information, call the Yuba City Police Department Traffic Education and Enforcement Unit at 822-4795.
Yuba City
Canine Rescue accepting donations
Donations of new and gently used items are being accepted for the Sutter Buttes Canine Rescue Thrift Shop in Yuba City.
Items sought include furniture, collectibles, kitchenware, clothing, jewelry and small appliances.
All proceeds benefit Sutter Buttes Canine Rescue, helping find permanent homes for abandoned animals.
Donations can be dropped off at the shop, 855 Gray Ave., or call 755-2025.
Yuba City
Volunteers wanted for women's event
Dancers and volunteers are sought for "The Women's Dance," an annual event to raise awareness of breast cancer and other issues that impact women and their families.
Slated from 1-4:30 p.m. July 18 at Veterans Hall, 1455 Veterans Memorial Drive in Yuba City, the event is presented by American Punjabi Cultural Inc. and Sutter County Library Literacy.
For more information, call 822-7272 or 822-7273.
Olivehurst
Airshow set for June 11-13
The Yuba County Airport will host the 2010 Golden West Regional Fly-in and Airshow planned June 11-13.
"Higher, Ever Higher" is set from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features daily demonstrations, forums and workshops.
More than 1,000 kinds of aircraft, from single seat ultralights to military warbirds, are expected.
Other activities include exhibits, pilot supplies, a KidQwest hangar and free Young Eagles flights for children ages 8-17 years.
Aircraft judging will be June 12.
For more information, visit www.goldenwestflyin.org or call 852-0321.
Yuba City
Women's Club meets June 8
Bath salts, lotions and a unique line of iron products are among the featured items being presented by Jane Leebeck during the next luncheon meeting of the Yuba City/Marysville Christian Women's Club.
"Soaps and More" is from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 8 at the Bonanza Inn Convention Center, 1001 Clark Ave., Yuba City.
Leebeck is the owner of Jane's Rustic Ranch Soap.
The program also include soloist Sally Spatafore and speaker Bonnie Parrett.
Cost for the luncheon is $14. For luncheon and free child care reservations, call 671-1443 or 695-3732.
