February 2009 - In this issue:

* Farewell to Our Friend Janet
* McCloud Local-First Meeting Re-cap
* Community Rights & Cloud Seeding Meeting Re-cap
* Nestle Public Meeting Summary
* Local News & Water Media
* What's Next for McCloud
* Public Board Meetings Update
* Office Hours

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Letter from Protect Our Waters to the McCloud Community Services District summarizing implications of Save Tara ruling on negotiating contracts before CEQA process is completed.

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Survey report that summarizes a community needs assessment conducted by JEDI in October
2008. Forty-three residents including business owners, local leaders and agency representatives
were interviewed. The sample group reflected a diversity of opinion and positions regarding the
future of McCloud and articulated some interesting and promising business opportunities,
community development strategies and ways to unite the community.

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January 2009 - In this issue:

* Community Outreach & Events
* McCloud Steering Committee Meeting 1/28
* Community Rights & Cloud Seeding Meeting Feb. 11
* Nestle Public Meeting: February 18
* Local News & Water Media
* Nestle Project Update
* What's Next for McCloud
* About Us
* Public Board Meetings Update
* Office Hours

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McCloud, Calif. -

The McCloud Local First Steering Committee has launched its first McCloud Basin Business Idea Contest with the goal of encouraging area residents, elected officials, business leaders and others in the community to share and develop business ideas that could create jobs in McCloud.

The three best business idea authors will each win $100 cash and $100 in gift certificates to local businesses. Winners will also receive a free consulting session with the Jefferson Economic Development Institute.

Memorandum regarding effect of the California Supreme Court’s Decision in Save Tara v. City of West Hollywood on potential nestle contract.

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December 2008 - In this issue:

* Community Outreach & Events
* McCloud Survey Results Release: Jan. 8
* McCloud Steering Committee Meeting
* Local News & Water Media
* Nestle Project Update
* What's Next for McCloud
* About Us
* Public Board Meetings Update
* Change of Office Hours
* Year-end Thoughts

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November 2008 - In this issue:

* Community Outreach & Events
* Economic Event in McCloud: Re-cap
* Siskiyou Network Meeting: Dec. 3
* McCloud Olde Fashioned Christmas
* Local News & Water Media
* Nestle Project Update
* What's Next for McCloud
* About Us - Weekly Meetings
* Board of Directors changes
* Public Board Meetings Update

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McCloud, Calif. -

Community members packed Scout Hall last night for a potluck dinner hosted by the McCloud Chamber of Commerce. In an event titled “Fresh Business Goals and Ideas,” the Chamber of Commerce invited civic leaders from the mill town of Willits to speak on how their community is reviving their economy through “local first business networks.”

October 2008 - In this issue:

* Community Outreach & Events
* Nestle Public Meeting Oct. 22
* Free "Pre-Nestle Meeting" Dinner
* Economic Speaker in McCloud Nov. 3
* Fall Pumpkin Trains in October
* Citizens for McCloud Fire Hall Project
* In the Media
* Nestle Project Update
* What's Next for McCloud
* About Us - Weekly Meetings

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