Speakers include POW Chairman Craig Chenoweth and Vice Chairman Mark Baird.
Baird, who told the Daily News he will be wearing a holster Saturday evening, emphasized that doing so was not meant to imply a threat of violence on the part of group members who choose to do so.

Instead, the symbolic move is “to let the government know that we intend to protect the rights given to us by the Constitution,” he explained. However, because some POW members expressed the feeling that wearing holsters would give some people the wrong impression, the POW board decided against officially sanctioning it. Instead, Baird said, individuals can choose to do so or not on their own.

For those who choose to bring empty holsters, copies of the Constitution to place in them will be available at the rally for $1 apiece.

“There will be a variety of groups on hand to share information regarding their situation,” the release continues. “Networking and education are important aspects of this water rally. Come prepared to share and to learn.”

A tri-tip barbecue cooked by Keith Bradley and Keith Cool is set for 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for age 13 and up; and $5 for 12 and under, and are available at Etna Hardware, Mean Gene’s in Greenview, Fort Jones Hardware, Fort Jones Lumber, Yreka Hardware and Terry’s Nursery in Yreka.

“Will hold” tickets are also available by calling POW Treasurer Cyndi Baird at 468-5967.
Author Holly Swanson, who wrote “Set Up & Sold Out,” is the featured speaker at 7 p.m. Following that, leaders from water and property rights groups throughout Siskiyou County will each share a five-minute message, the release states.

At 8:15 p.m. a fund-raising auction will be held featuring “a variety of items.” For those wishing to donate items, Auction Chairman Rebecca Schenone-Chase can be contacted at (530) 467-5358.

Following the auction, Nick Jenner’s band will provide live music until 11 p.m.