Happy birthday to Chief Baxman! Thank you Steve, for all that you do for our communities and have done for many years. If you see Steve today, give him a high five. You might also wish make a donation to the Monte Rio Fire Services Foundation in Steve's honor by sending a check for any amount that is comfortable to: Monte Rio Fire Services Foundation PO Box 536 Monte Rio, CA 95462 Write Happy Birthday on the check. (fb)

NOTICE OF VACANCY Interested persons are hereby notified that pursuant to Government Code §1780 There is a vacancy on the Board of Directors The position to be filled is a 2-year term ending December 2022 Applications are available by email: tiffaniepalmer@goldridgefire.org or by phone (707) 823-1085 Applications are due by February 8 th, 2021, only applications received via USPS by close of business (5:00 pm) on Monday, February 8 th , 2021 will be considered. (Postmarks do not count) The district board has 60 days from the date the board is notified of the vacancy or the effective date of the vacancy, whichever is later, to fill the vacancy by appointment or call a special election (Government Code §1780). Pursuant to Government Code §1780, this notice will be posted for 15 days in 3 or more conspicuous locations in the district from January 22nd to February 8 th, 2021. (fb)