This state law is designed to help create the nation's first eRecycling program. We'll keep harmful materials from millions of discarded electronic devices from ending up in landfills and in our water supplies. So for a few dollars, we can help protect California's environment, and help keep us all a little healthier.

For Sutter and Yuba County residents, the Yuba-Sutter Disposal facility in Marysville will process any eWaste or eRecyle items. Please visit the Yuba-Sutter Disposal website for further details.

Not preparing for your trip or ensuring that your vehicle is ready could increase the risk of an accident or roadside emergency.

Car accidents remain the leading cause of death for children under 14, with riding unrestrained the single greatest risk factor for fatal injury. Some one in four children under 5 are not buckled in, a survey shows

RFP - Water Tender

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT sealed bids shall be received for the purchase of “water tender” until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2005, by the County of Sutter, State of California, in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 1160 Civic Center Blvd., Suite A, Yuba City, California 95993, at which time they will be publicly opened. The “water tender” are more particularly described in the specifications and related documents, which may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Division at (530) 822-7473 between 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday or by visiting our website at www.suttercounty.org. Vendors utilizing mail services are encouraged to have packages delivered two business days prior to the bid opening in order to allow for internal mail sorting, routing and delivery. Further, packages submitted via Fed Ex, UPS, or other carrier service shall be enclosed in an envelope clearly marked “FY 05-06 WATER TENDER”. It is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure bids are in the custody of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at the designated time of opening. No late bids, or bids submitted via facsimile (fax), shall be accepted.

Local employers will be offering a wide range of employment opportunities. All of these employers have current job openings and will be accepting applications and resumes on that day. Some might even do an "on-the-spot" interview!

Some of the employers that will be represented are:
Walmart, Freemont Rideout Hospital, Morning Star Trucking, Comcast, Feather Falls Casino, Sutter County Personnel, City of Yuba City, Sacramento County Probation, Rite Aid Distribution, Gottschalks, Colusa Casino Resort and Unity Forest Products.

For more information, call: (530) 822-7133

• Eliminate all sources of standing water on your property
• Reduce time spent outside at dawn and dusk
• Apply insect repellant containing Deet
• Cover exposed skin - wear long sleeves and pants

According to our latest statistics (2004), approximately 100 new cases of Hepatitis C are reported. We do not know the “real” number of residents who are infected with Hepatitis C since many are unreported. It is predicted that the real numbers of residents infected with Hepatitis C is much higher. Commonly reported are those persons who were infected with contaminated needles and those who were Vietnam Veterans.

Since 1995, Sutter County has participated and maintained a winning tradition in the Counties Exhibits Competition at the California State Fair. The county exhibits are awarded a Bronze, Silver or Gold plaque and rosette depending on the score received. The exhibits are judged on Content, Marketability, Craftsmanship, Creative Use of Products, Produce, Artifacts, Technology, Animation, Special Effects, Live Demonstration and Experience.

Well done Sutter!

The State Fair is being held at the Cal Expo fairgrounds. For the first time ever, the California State Fair is expanding its schedule to 22 action-packed days right through to September 5. Families, students, and everyone else will have even more opportunities for a wonderful day out. Be sure to drop by the Sutter County Exhibit and lend some local support!

Some of their activities took place in their building, which stood on D Street where the Tower Theatre is today. The first floor was rented to an undertaker, the second and third floors were used by the Elks for their meetings and events, and, on the very top, was a roof garden for alfresco events. This handsome building burned in 1926, when the Atkins Theater next door caught fire.

The Elks at Large exhibit is up at the Museum through Sunday, September 25.

Sutter County's ranking is up two levels from the 6th place ranking achieved for the 2004 survey. Additionally, the survey was based on the County's prior website format. With the recent release of the County's new website architecture that provides an even greater focus on online services and ease of information access, the features and points that won the County its recognition are even further enhanced and expanded.

The staff of the County's Web Technologies Group is honored and gratified to have received this recognition for their efforts in developing the website. However, all the employees of the County truly receive this award as a vast portion of the information and services provided on the website are contributed by the various County departments. Sutter County continues to endeavor in delivering easier and better online access to information and services for its citizens and the surrounding communities in the region.

A close-up view of the award

Designed upon an information architecture adopted by numerous other County entities in California, the new website allows for easier navigation and a more focused access to information based upon the perspective of the site visitor. Perspectives are defined through various channels that include: Living, Working, Business, Visiting, Government and Emergencies. Ancillary channels include Online Services and Website Help.

Visit our Website Help page for more information about our website. Use the feedback form (link at the bottom of each page) to let us know what you think. We look forward to your comments.

The Women, Infants & Children (WIC) will also be coming to the Farmer's Market and will be providing vouchers for the purchase of fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs. Look out for them on the following dates:

Call (530) 822-7215, extension 240 for more information.

Although growers experienced some economic impacts tied to the weather as well as new government regulations, agriculture continues to be a valuable asset to Sutter County's economic base, as reflected in this crop report. Industries directly or indirectly tied to agriculture benefited appreciably as the agriculture industry returned over $1.05 billion to our local economy in 2004.

Currently in Sutter County, there are no cases of West Nile Virus in humans, horses, dead birds, mosquito pools or sentinel chickens. Repellents are an important tool to assist people in protecting themselves from mosquito-borne diseases.

For Sutter County, we have updated our Emergency Services’ home page to include these and other preparedness ideas. Visit our Web page to see current weather reported by the National Weather Services for Sutter County Communities. Checklists and information are available to help you prepare for an emergency. Additionally, we have provided information on West Nile Virus and the upcoming Fire Season. A site for children has been added (FEMA for Kids) to help them understand disaster preparedness.

County Mental Health Departments will expend funds made available through the Act towards a state-of-the-art, culturally-competent system that promotes recovery through independence, hope, personal empowerment and resiliency for adults and seniors with severe mental illness and for children with serious emotional disorders.

The Commission would like to acknowledge the commitment and enthusiasm of their volunteers for making Bright Futures a success. The program has provided 774 children with health and developmental screenings since its inception in March 2002. In addition to the volunteers local agencies actively assist Bright Futures, the Commission would like to offer their thanks to Sutter County Schools, Sutter Yuba Mental Health, Peach Tree Clinic Inc., Del Norte Clinic Inc., CTEC, Even Start, the Yuba City Mall and School Readiness.

The District will also be conducting ultra-low volume aerial spraying for the agricultural areas west of Yuba City on Tuesday evenings and north of Marysville on Wednesday evenings commencing on April 5th and 6th respectively. Depending on the weather, spraying will be performed every week starting at sunset and lasting 2 to 3 hours. The airplane will fly between 150 and 200 feet in elevation.

Enter the Motorcycle Run - receive a pin with a logo to wear and entry into the raffle for a $250 gift certificate to spend at a local leather store. After the ride there will be food and festivities for the family until 5.00 p.m.

Community Forums: Special appearances by the K-9 team, Boat Patrol, School Resource Officers and Ready Fox 9-1-1.

There will be forums  taking place throughout the week in both Yuba City and Live Oak.

It operates exactly like an antique show, with about 30 dealers from all over the West bringing their amazing variety of vintage clothing and accessories that are available for purchase. A renewed interest in vintage dressing brings visitors from all over northern California to Franklin Hall. Both men and women will find a vast choice of yesterday's styles. Whether you seek a vintage outfit to complement your antique auto or even the perfect wedding gown that will be truly one-of-a-kind, this is the place to shop.

Sutter County Employment Services is one of the “Best Job Fairs” in our area. Because we hold our Job Fair on Saturday, we can bring a wider range of Job Seekers to our Employers. This year’s theme is: "Got a Job? Get a Job... Get a better Job... Get a Career".

We offer a wide range of employment opportunities from various local employers such as: @WORK Personnel Services, Allied Barton Security Service, ATC Vancom, California Highway Patrol, City of Yuba City, Del Norte Clinic, Fremont-Rideout Hospital, Express Personnel, Pacific Coast Producers, Sunsweet Growers Inc., Sutter County Personnel, USDA Forest Service, just to name a few.

Sutter County Supervisor Dan Silva, Program Manager Deborah Coulter RN, and program Staff Bev Dal Porto and Rupi Dail will attend the award Ceremony April 13, 2005 at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington DC to receive the award.

A program to accompany the exhibit will be presented by history professor David Rubiales from Yuba Community College. He will speak about the challenges faced by California's native people as gold seekers poured into the gold country from all over the world. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3rd. Admission if free.

Vendors utilizing mail services are encouraged to have packages delivered two business days prior to the proposal opening in order to allow for internal mail sorting, routing and delivery. Further, packages submitted via FedEx, UPS or other carrier service shall be enclosed in an envelope clearly marked PHOTOCOPY EQUIPMENT. It is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure proposals are in the custody of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at the designated time of opening. No late proposals, or those submitted via facsimile (fax), shall be accepted.

Some of the topics to be covered include "Survival Skills for Parents", "Infant and Toddler Development" and "Understanding Misbehavior".

A sample bag is on display at the Museum. Extra bags, if available, may be purchased at the Museum on February 14th. For more information call 822-7141. All proceeds benefit Museum educational programs.