Positive efforts through 2018
Sites Reservoir saw some success through government funding
Proponents of Sites Reservoir experienced a successful 2018, in that both the state and federal governments dedicated funds for the water project proposed for Colusa and Glenn counties. They will look to build on those successes moving into the new year as the project planning continues to ramp up.
Sites Project Authority General Manager Jim Watson said this year was a breath of fresh air for the effort, which is decades in the making, but there is still a long way to go to see the project through to fruition.
“I’m a lot more confident (it’s going to get built) than I was three years ago, but we still have a lot of questions we need to answer, not only for ourselves but as part of completing the environmental review process to give the public an opportunity to re-
love with a specific song in the concert and that’s kept him active in the Yuba Sutter Oratorio Society group since he joined in 1968.
“When I was five years old, my mom decided I needed to learn classical music,” he said. “She bought me a wind-up Victrola phonograph and a local hospital had a bunch of records and one of them was the the ‘Hallelujah’ chorus from Handel’s and I played it hundreds of times and love it so much.”
Gardner, president of the society, credits Richard Morrissey for encouraging him to join the society when Gardner moved to Yuba City and started working for Yuba City High School.
Gardner will be one of more than 100 performers involved in presenting both the full version of the piece Friday at 7 p.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church and an abbreviated version for kids Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.
“I truly hope that our performance will allow the audience to help prepare their hearts for the true meaning of Christmas,” said conductor Corey Kersting. “Our lives are so busy, and this is a great opportunity to take time to relax, be still, and listen to some beautiful music while being reminded of what is truly important in our lives.”
The society’s performance Friday features about 80 members of the Oratorio Chorus singing and 30 members of the Yuba Sutter Symphony playing a variety of instruments.
“I am always humbled by the number of people who eagerly participate in the Messiah, as well as the number of people who look forward to our performance every year,” Kersting said. “I also find a lot of joy in making music with so many of our own, local community members and I am very proud of our
TODAY CLUB MEETINGS
will meet at noon at Ting’s Refuge Restaurant, 1501 Butte House Road, Yuba City.
will meet at noon at Peach Tree Restaurant, 1080 N Beale Road, Marysville.
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
members will have their monthly meeting at the Rideout Hospital Conference Room, 726 Fourth St., Marysville. A continental breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by the meeting at 10 a.m. Lunch will follow at the Toys for Tots Luncheon at Yuba City Moose Lodge, 205 S. Walton Ave., Yuba City.
will have their annual organizational meeting of the board and a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. at 2201 Pennington Road, Live Oak.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Al-anon, for family and friends of alcoholics, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., at The Bride Church, 1321 Peach Tree Lane, Yuba City. organization and our community for keeping this tradition alive.”
During the Saturday kids event, Kersting will take breaks between songs to share their significance and meaning.
“Beth Hastey who has sung with the chorus since she was about 10 years old is now at Belmont University in Nashville,” said Chris Kersting, vice president of the Yuba Sutter Oratorio Society. “She will be returning for the Christmas holidays and will be one of the soprano soloists.”
Hastey said she can’t remember a time when she wasn’t part of the performance.
“I don’t remember ever not singing in it and it’s become an important part of what I do every year,” she said. “It is nerve wracking whenever I get up there for a solo.”
Hastey said she started with the group at the age of nine and is currently
FRIDAY EVENTS
will be selling See’s Candy at the main entrance of Yuba-sutter Mall, 1215 Colusa Ave., Yuba City, from noon-8 p.m. All proceeds benefit Kiwanis children’s programs. For more information, call 933-6630.
Christmas Main Stage Event. “Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. at The Acting Company, 815 B St., Yuba City. For more information, visit actingcompany.org or call 751-1100.
performed by the Yuba Sutter Oratorio Society at 7 p.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 222 Clark Ave., Yuba City. double majoring in classical vocal performance and psychology at college.
“Growing up, I would always stand next to Sally Spatafore and learn from her how to sing,” she said. “Growing up in that environment was amazing and they’ve all literally watched me grow up. They’ve also been huge parts of my growth as a musician.” For more information, email bckersting@att. net.
Tri-county Diversity will be hosting a viewing of the film “RENT” (Rated PG-13) at 6 p.m. at The Gallery at Yuba Sutter Arts, 624 E St., Marysville. Suggested Donation is $5. For more information, call 742-2787, email email@yubasutterarts.org or visit yubasutterarts.org.
CLUB MEETINGS
- Peachbowl Dawnbreakers meeting 6:30 a.m. at the Waffle Barn Restaurant, 590 Colusa Ave., Yuba City. For more information, call 3006712 or visit toastmasters.org.
of CA Charter #12 will host breakfast at Denny’s at 9 a.m. at 630 10th St., Marysville. For more information, call 633-2988.
will meet at 7 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1390 Franklin Road, Yuba City. For more information, call 635-5034.
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