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Marketfest 2009 Kicks Off Tonight
We Moved to 1647 Court St. – Downtown Redding
Just in case you were planning a visit to our office, we moved. Real Estate Professionals GMAC is now located at 1647 Court St., Redding, Ca. 96001. Thats the corner of Court and Placer Streets on Reddings Westside. We are now located just a couple of blocks west of the Lorenz Hotel and Marketfest at Library Park. We are really looking forward to serving our clients from this downtown location. We are now walking distance to the Riverfront Playhouse, Cascade Theatre, Market Street Steakhouse, Jacks Grill, Carnegie’s, The Post Office, Yaks, Deja Vu, Johnny’s, Bombay and many other dining, drinking and entertainment venues. We are looking forward to a great 2009 in this vibrant location!
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While out for my morning jog at Lema Ranch I had the chance to talk to the guys from J & J pumps who were there installing a pump in one of the 2 new wells the McConnell Foundation had drilled recently. The well they were working on will produce about 150 gallons a minute (enough to provide service to 40+ homes) and be used to keep the ponds filled. It could eventually be used for irrigation or even drinking water as it was built to provide potable water. They mentioned that they were also finishing up on a 200 GPM well across the street at the new Redding School of the Arts. This should reduce or possibly even eliminate the need for metered water from the Bella Vista Water District. Its a good thing too.
The Bella Vista Water has declared a water shortage emergency. If you receive water from the BV water district or are planning on buying a home located in its supply district you better read this release. I have pasted it below.
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BELLA VISTA WATER DISTRICT ENACTING STAGE IV OF THE
DISTRICT’S WATER SHORTAGE CONT1NGENCY PLAN
WHEREAS, the Bella Vista Water District has contracted with the U.S. Bureau of
Reclamation for a water supply from the Central Valley Project via the Sacramento River in the
annual amount of 24,578 acre feet; subject to shortage provisions;
WHEREAS, California is experiencing dry conditions for a third year and 2009 has been
designated a “critically dry” year type by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for Central Valley
Proj ect Water Allocation Purposes;
WHEREAS, the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation has notified the Bella Vista Water District
that the District will likely receive no Irrigation water and only 3,194 acre-feet of contracted
Municipal and Industrial (M&I) Project Water from the Central Valley project during the 2009
water year, defined as March 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010;
WHEREAS, the District used a total of 15,559 acre feet during water year March 1, 2007
to February 28, 2008 and, without cutbacks by District customers, would expect to use more
during the 2009 water year due to dry conditions;
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that voluntary water conservation
measures will not be adequate to accommodate the anticipated demand for water without
depleting the water supply available to Bella Vista Water District to the extent that there would be
insufficient water for human consumption, sanitation and fire protection.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolwd by the Board of Directors of the Bella Vista Water
District and hereby declared that there is a water shortage emergency and that the following plan
to manage the emergency, numbers I through V, shall be enacted and shall read as follows:
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Resolution is to establish a Water Shortage Contingency Plan to
equitably distribute the available water to the District’s customers and to ensure an
adequate supply for human consumption, sanitation and fire protection. This Resolution
is adopted pursuant to Water Code Section 350 and following, and Section 375 and
following.
For all stages of this plan, the Water Allocation Year is from March 1 through February
28. The Water Consumption figures of the 2007 water year will be the base year figures
used for allocation throughout this water shortage.
RESTRICTIONS, PROMBITIONS AND SURCHARGE
Beginning March 3, 2009, all District Rural and Residential customers shall be charged a
drought surcharge of $2.04 per hundred cubic foot for all water usage above sixty seven
percent (67%) of the amount used by that customer during the same bimonthly period
during the base year (March 1, 2007 through February 28, 2008).
Beginning March 3, 2009, all District Commercial and Public Institutional customers
shall be charged a drought surcharge of $2.04 per hundred cubic foot for all water usage
above eighty percent (80%) of the amount used by that customer during the same
bimonthly period during the base year (March 1, 2007 through February 28, 2008).
Beginning March 3, 2009, all District Agricultural and Aquacultural customers will
receive no Irrigation water; however, they will receive at a charge equal to current M&I
rates an allocation of M&I water for public health and safety use purposes equal to the
amount set forth below for new residential customers. As a result they shall be charged a
first tier drought surcharge of $0.41 per 100 cubic feet for all water usage up to the
amounts set forth below for public health and safety use purposes. All usage above the
allocations shown in the table below shall be charged an additional surcharge of $2.04
per 100 cubic feet at the second tier of the drought surcharge for a total surcharge of
$2.45 per 100 cubic feet (a total cost of $2.50 per 100 cubic feet). In addition, all
consumption vvill be charged in 100 cubic feet increments.
New service applications may be granted upon the condition that the water shall be used
for internal household purposes only and that landscaping must be delayed until drought
conditions are lifted.
All new Residential customers and existing Agricultural and Aquacultural customers
shall be granted the following allocation for public health and safety use purposes:
19 hundred cubic feet (customers billed March 16 – May 15)
39 hundred cubic feet (customers billed May 16 – July 15)
57 hundred cubic feet (customers billed July 16 – September 15)
62 hundred cubic feet (customers billed September 16 – November 15)
18 hundred cubic feet (customers billed November 16 – January 15)
12 hundred cubic feet (customers billed January 16 – March 15)
(Applicable to all current existing Agricultural and Aquacultural customers, to all
existing services with no previous consumption history, and to all new meter
installations purchased after the date of this Resolution).
The follovving restrictions will apply to all water use:
a. No filling of new ponds or new lakes and no new commercial irrigation or
agricultural irrigation shall be permitted
b. No outside watering during daytime hours
c. No new landscaping for new development
d. Construction and hauled water is $2.50 per hundred cubic feet and limited to
construction activities and use within the District.
e. No water deliveries for any use whatsoever outside the District. This includes
property owners filling up water tanks that do not reside within the District.
For more information visit the BV water district website at http://www.bvwd.org/
Sphere: Related ContentLucky to Live at Lema Ranch
Sandee and I made the decision a couple of years ago to purchase a home located at one of the trail heads to Lema Ranch. For several years each morning we had been driving to this McConnell Foundation owned trail system for our daily walk or jog. We enjoy the time spent on the trails so much that when our house came up for sale we knew it was the right choice for us.
With 8 miles of trails set on a combined 380 acres of open space the Lema Ranch and Churn Creek Trail system is an oasis of natural beauty and the ideal place to get a little exercise while enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.
Located on what was once a working mule ranch owned by Chuck and Peggy Lema the trail system and ponds were enhanced and developed by the McConnell Foundation in 1997 and is open to the public daily from dawn to dusk. The 4 paved miles of trails at Lema Ranch take you around several ponds and offer spectacular views of Mt. Shasta and the Western Ranges.
A number of Redding neighborhoods are fortunate to have direct trail head access including Hacienda Heights, Alder Creek, Blackhawk, Edgewood and College Highlands. For those who come from other parts of town the main parking lot is located across from Mt. View Middle School at Hacienda. There is a restroom located at the parking lot as well as on the opposite end of the Ranch at the Lema Road trail head. There are many benches set along the trail for those who need a rest or just to sit and enjoy the views.
The paved trails at Lema Ranch are reserved for walkers and runners only while the gravel trails in the Churn Creek Trail system are open to bicycles and allow dogs on leashes. To access the Churn Creek Trails park at either Minder Park in the Edgewood area or the end of Tidmore at the north end of trails.
The McConnell Foundation has been a great neighbor and the employees who work at Lema Ranch do a wonderful job in keeping the trail system maintained and are always ready with a smile and a wave. Give us call should you decide as we did that living on the trail is the right lifestyle choice for you. We will be happy to send you a list of homes for sale that access Lema Ranch.
Bleachers Sports Bar and Grill Opens
Taj Mahal at The Cascade
Taj Mahal will be performing at Redding’s Cascade Theatre next Friday, Sept. 26th. at 7:30 P.M.
The visit by this multiple Grammy Award winner is further evidence of just how far our community has come as a venue for top level performers. JPR Performace Series Concerts at the Cascade are a true joy. I grew up going to large arena and stadium concerts and while I must to confess to having some great times the intimate nature of a concert in a beautifully renovated theatre is much more appealing. Every seat in the Cascade allows you to see and hear the performers clearly.
Time is Right for Free Wi-Fi
Looking for free Wi-Fi in Redding? Keep looking. There are only a handful of truly free Wi-Fi hotspots in our town.
Searching for a list of Wi-Fi hotspots turns up many more pay for access than open access locations. In that regard we are lagging behind a number of more forward thinking cities in California. The State of California Wi-Fi Hot Spot directory includes a list of towns who have made the commitment to offer their citizens and visitors free public Internet access. Why don’t we have this service in our town? A search of the City of Redding website reveals no mention of Wi-Fi.
Our City leaders have shown tremendous foresight in establishing an expanding system of trails and parks and the redevelopment of downtown Redding is a source of great community pride. We need to take advantage of our commitment to outdoor living and recreation. Imagine what providing free Wi-Fi at the Convention Center and Turtle Bay, the Downtown Redding Mall, Caldwell Park and South City Park/City Hall would bring to our City.
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Culture Shock – Nights at the Museum
Heads up to anyone looking for a cool way to spend a Friday evening in Redding. The first Friday of every month Turtle Bay Museum is open after hours for “Culture Shock“, an eclectic mix of cultural programing including art, music, lively lectures and much more! Tonight’s Culture Shock is titled “CSI Crime Scene (Mis) Information. You are invited to put on your cynic’s cap and join Culture Shock and Crime Scene Technician Mike Darling of The Redding Police Department to debunk misinformation from television crime shows.” Enjoy Original American roots music by the Jim Dyar Band. Hang out at from 7 to 10 PM, only $4 for members and $5 for nonmembers. See you there!
Sphere: Related ContentTrue Love and Home Grown Tomatoes
As the song goes “only two things money can’t buy, that’s true love and home grown tomatoes”. Make that one thing. Not only are there a number of places in town to buy “home grown tomatoes” you can even have them delivered to your door. Our area has numerous small family farms and farmers markets are held throughout the week. Farmers markets are a great way shop for organically grown fresh fruits and produce. Far more fun than shopping at the supermarket. We love shopping at farmers markets and think you will too! While Marketfest is great fun and pretty well known many of the other Farmers Markets also have prepared food, beverages and music you can enjoy while browsing the stands hosted by the growers. Here is a list of dates and locations from the Shasta Growers Association;
Redding Certified Farmers’ Market
Saturday, 7:30-noon, April-December777 Cypress Avenue @ Civic Center Drive, next to City Hall, Redding
Sunday Market at Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Sunday, 9:30–2 pm, July–October
Turtle Bay Parking Lot, Redding
Tuesday Morning Redding Certified Farmers’ Market
Tuesday, 7:30-noon, July-October
1700 block of Churn Creek Road @ Dairy Queen, Redding
Burney Certified Farmers’ Market
Wednesday, 3-6pm, July-October
37288 Main Street @ Ben Franklin Parking Lot, Burney
MarketFest Redding Certified Farmers’ Market
Thursday, 4:30-8:30pm, June-Sept
Placer Street, between California & Oregon Street, Redding
Anderson Certified Farmers’ Market
Thursday, 7:30–noon, July-October
Shasta District Fairgrounds, Anderson
Can’t get out to one of these farmers markets? No problem. You can have fresh fruits and vegetables delivered right to your home or office. Both Churn Creek Meadow Organic Farm and Country Organics offer free delivery in the Redding area. You can also pay a visit to one of the many local farms on the Happy Valley Farm Trail and get your produce there.Prefer to roll up your sleeves and grow your own? Vegetables taste even better when watered with a little sweat don’t they? Even if you don’t have room for a garden at home you can still enjoy growing at one of Reddings two community gardens. Contact People of Progress for details on farming a patch at either The Garden in Enterprise Park or the Matson, Mowder, & Howe Diestlehorst Garden.
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