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Diamond View School willhost a special Book Fairfrom Scholastic Nov. 13through Nov. 16. The fair willbe open during school hoursfor students, and from 1 to 4p.m. for parents attendingtheir students’ conferenceand for the community.

The Book Fair will be openeach day and feature a widerange of books for youngteens and adults, includingmystery and adventurenovels, fantasy series, sportsguides, graphic novels andthe latest bestsellers frommore than 100 publishers.Parents, children, teachers,and the community areinvited to attend.

Student volunteers fromthe D. V. Book Club will helprun the fair. Crew memberslearn real-life skills whilehelping to make reading forpleasure a cool activity attheir school.

“The annual Book Fairpromotes literacy andreading, while at the sametime raising money forschool resources,” saidShirley Littlefield, libraryspecialist and Book Fairchairperson.

Proceeds from the fair willbe used to purchase newlibrary books for readingpleasure. Please come andsupport the annual book fair.

DiamondViewhostsbook fair

Makenzie Davis News [email protected]

Local fire agencies havesome more time to ensurethey can use the oldresidence located at 701-985Johnstonville Road for aburn down exercise beforethe county abates theproperty.

During the Oct. 23 LassenCounty Board of Supervisorsmeeting, the boardunanimously opted to makechanges to a proposedresolution giving the SusanRiver Fire Protection Districtto March 2 to complete the

burn down exercise at theproperty, with the clean upbeing finished by April 1 byproperty owners Joseph andTeri Bertotti.

The matter was before theboard for an abatementhearing to adopt a resolutionupholding the buildingofficial’s determination.During the meeting, theboard heard of theabatement process started bythe county for the property,which was deemed adangerous building in March2017 and was subsequentlyred-tagged.

In July 2017, the owner

secured a demolition permit,but demolition has yet tooccur, the resolution read.The Susan River FireProtection District indicatedit intended to use theproperty for a burn downexercise, allowingfirefighters to obtain firecontrol 3 certificates, ChiefJim Uruburu explained.

However, due to thepermitting and inspectionprocess, the fire protectiondistrict has missed theprevious dates expected forthe burn down, but he, andnearby agencies, are stillhoping to use the empty

building for the burn down. “We’ve gotten so much

good training out of thatfacility,” Uruburu said. Thistraining would givefirefighters practice withactual fire.

Most recently, the exercisewas slated for Nov. 3 throughNov. 6; however, that datewould not be met. Uruburutold the supervisors the nextdate set for the burn downexercise is planned forMarch 2.

Susanville FireDepartment Chief JamesMoore also added to thediscussion, saying he had a

verbal agreement withUruburu regarding thebuilding used as a trainingfacility.

“I’ll support the plan to thebest of my ability,” saidMoore, adding he could onlybe a support mechanism.

Ultimately, the supervisorsunanimously approved thechanges to the proposedresolution, allowing theSusan River Fire ProtectionDistrict until the March dateto complete the burn down,and give Bertotti to April 1 toclean up the building.

Agencies hope to use old building for training

Weekly report for Main Street workJake HibbittsStaff [email protected]

Road work for theSusanville CapitalMaintenance Paving projectis continuing in town.Caltrans recently released aprogress report detailingwhat drivers can expect forthe upcoming week.

Caltrans would also like tonote to residents that pavingwork on side streets is a cityof Susanville project

unrelated to this job.Caltrans and Hat Creek

Construction reported theproject’s developments andfuture expectations, whichbegan Aug. 6. Mogen saidtravelers would be affectedfrom 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. from theevening of Sunday Nov. 4through the afternoon ofFriday Nov. 9.

The estimated percentageof the project’s completion,according to the DOT, is at 30percent; with the estimated

completion date now set forMay 29, 2019. However, thefinal day of work for 2018 isanticipated on Nov. 9.

There will be shoulderbacking on new pavement atEast Riverside Drive toRichmond Road as well as atTown Hill.

Job-wide, there will begeneral cleanup.

There will be installationof traffic monitoringcameras at JohnstonvilleRoad and Richmond Road.

This will, says Cal Trans,improve performance of thesystem decrease wait times.There will also be variouspunchlist work, which aredocuments prepared near theend of a construction projectlisting work not conformingto contract specificationsthat the general contractormust complete prior to thefinal payment.

This past week there werepavement markings placedon new pavement, shoulder

backing placed between EastRichmond Road andRiverside Drive as well assome general cleanup andpunchlist work.

If you are interested inreceiving a personal weeklyreport for the SusanvilleCAPM project from CalTrans, reach out to ProjectManager Mike Mogen [email protected] call his office at 225-2543.

LHS students celebrate FFA’s big win

The Lassen High Schoolstudent body celebratesVet Science’s win in theNational Competition.

Lassen High ASB OfficersJacob Memmott and RyannBrown, as well asSuperintendent BillMcCabe, recognize FFA VetScience competitorsHonesty Drake, WaylonMiller, and Ag Teacher LizAmmon for their hardwork and first-place finishat the National FFACompetition. Not picturedare Carlene Simpson andKassie Sandborg.Photos submitted

Susanville Swing Band

The Susanville SwingBand is holding its

annual fall Swing-a-rama.

See page 9A

Safe ‘N’ SaneHalloween

The Historic UptownSusanville

Association hostedit’s annual Safe ‘N’

Sane Halloweenevent and coffin

races. See page 1B

Tree permitsTree permits are now

available. See page 13B

High-speed chaseA Washington man isin custody followinga high-speed chase.

See page 3B

Lassen County Times2A Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018

Honey Lake HospiceTree Lighting Ceremony

Saturday, November 17at 6:30pm

Purchase alight in

memory ofa loved one

“Lights” may be purchased atMargie’s Book Nook or Plumas Bank.

$10 per “light” • $100 per perpetual “light”For More Information, Call

Honey Lake Hospice: 257-3137

The Honey Lake Hospice annual“Light Up a Life” tree lightingceremony will be held on Saturday,November 17, 6:30pm, at EagleLake Village, 2001 Paul Bunyan Rd.,in Susanville.

This heartwarming event takesplace outdoors (please dress warmly)and includes many special featuresfollowed by an indoor receptionwith refreshments.

Those wishing to honor a loved one may purchase a “light” and have the loved one’s name inscribed on a dove, which will be placed on the hopsice tree.

Title III funds helpcounty agenciesMakenzie Davis News [email protected]

Some Title III funding isgoing to help the LassenCounty Fire Safe Counciland the Lassen CountySheriff ’s Office with fireprevention, training andequipment related toemergency services.

During the Oct. 23 LassenCounty Board of Supervisorsmeeting, the boardunanimously approvedallocating $54,000 of Title IIIfunds to both the council andthe sheriff ’s office. For thefire safe council, the fundswill help with local FirewiseCommunity events includinggreen waste collections daysin Clear Creek, Janesville,Spalding, Lassen Bench andLittle Valley. The fundingwill also help 10 Firewise

communities get recertified.Funds will also go to the firesafe council as it ranksprojects with Cal Fire,updates plans and more.

Fire Safe Council managerTom Esgate said this requesthas been scaled back fromprevious years, but sharedwhere funds are going now.

For the sheriff ’s office, thefunding will help reimbursethe county for participatingin search and rescue events,along with other emergencyservices includingfirefighting and lawenforcement patrols.

The Title III funds will alsohelp cover training andequipment directly related toemergency servicesituations, allowing thesheriff ’s office to equippersonnel for fires, searchand rescue operations andother operations conductedon U.S. Forest Service lands.

Title III funding, throughthe Secure Rural SchoolsAct, may only be used onvarious authorized usesincluding activities underthe Firewise Communitiesprogram, reimbursing acounty for search and rescueand other services such asfirefighting and lawenforcement patrols andrelated training andequipment and thedevelopment andimplementation ofcommunity wildfire plans.

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LATESTon lassennews.com Salvation Army hosts inaugural

Red Kettle kick off dinner

Victoria Estrada,left, and TerraAvilla, both ofthe SusanvillePoliceDepartment,rang theSalvation Armybell back in2016. Theirenthusiasm,dancing andshouting earnedmany smiles,laughs anddonations fromthe public. Themajority of thelocal SalvationArmy’s funds aregathered duringthe annual RedKettle drive, andall proceeds stayin our localcommunity. Call257-0314 tovolunteer to beRed Kettle bellringer thisholiday seasonor to make adonation. File photo

Susanville’s SalvationArmy hosts its inaugural RedKettle Kick Off Dinner at 6p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at theSusanville Assembly of GodChurch on Richmond Road.

The dinner launches theSalvation Army’s Red Kettlecampaign that beginsMonday, Nov. 12. TheSalvation Army also hopes toshare all it does with thecommunity during the event.

According to a flyer on theevent, “This campaign isvital to the work we do inthis community as it is themain fundraiser to supportour center.”

In fact, the local SalvationArmy raises most of itsfunding for the year throughresidents’ donations to thered kettles at several

locations throughoutSusanville during the holidayseason.

Money raised locally stayslocal to support localactivities, includingemergency assistance forutilities, gasoline, rent,transportation and lodging,Christmas food and AngelTree gifts, a week-long away-from-home summer campand a Back-to-Schoolprogram that providesclothing, backpacks andsupplies to local children.

How can you help?The Salvation Army offers

individual and table ticketsfor the dinner. Tickets areavailable at Margie’s BookNook, Zaengles Carpet One,Milwood Florist and the

Three collisionslead to arrest

An unidentified 39-year-oldPortland man was arrestedon a suspicion of drivingunder the influence chargeafter he was involved inthree separate collisions onHighway 36 Tuesday, Oct. 30.

According to a statementfrom the California HighwayPatrol that did not includethe driver’s name, theunidentified man wasdriving a 2018 Toyota Corollaeastbound on Highway 36about 75 miles per hourabout 11 a.m. Tuesday, whendue to his “speed and unsafeturning movement” he lost

control of the vehicle, left theroadway and struck a largerock along the north side ofthe roadway.

The driver continuedeastbound on Highway 36and then struck a tree. Thedriver continued eastboundon Highway 36 until hecollided with a power polealong the north dirt shoulder.As a result of that collision,the Toyota overturned andcame to rest on the driver’sside.

The unidentified man wasarrested on suspicion ofdriving under the influence.

Salvation Army inSusanville.

Diners also will have anopportunity to select a tagwith a child’s wish list froman Angel Tree at the dinner.

Red Kettle volunteers needed

Red Kettle volunteers willbegin ringing the bellMonday, Nov. 12. For moreinformation, or to sign up to

be a bell ringer, call Tina at364-0355.

For more informationabout the Salvation Army orits programs, stop by theoffice at 1560 Main Streetbetween 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.(closed for lunch from 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) or call 257-0314.

According to an image onthe flyer — “Give a little,change a lot. $1 gives hope.”

Jake HibbittsStaff [email protected]

The board of the LassenMunicipal Utility Districtpassed a resolutionproviding financialassurance to Lassen Countyand the Department ofConservation for thedistrict’s obligation toremove the Hayden Hilltransmission line.

LMUD previouslypurchased a transmissionline located north of thedistrict’s service territory onthe Hayden Hill gold minesite.

By purchasing thistransmission line, thedistrict assumed financialresponsibility for removal ofthe line, if and when thetime came to do so.

The district completedwhat is called a FinancialAssurance Cost Estimate inthe amount of $916,798,which was approved byLassen County and theDepartment ofConservation.

The district is nowrequired to provide financialassurance as co-beneficiaries, by means ofone of the approvedfinancial aid mechanisms.

The district determinedthat a budget, set asidewould suffice as thatfinancial assurancemechanism.

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Secretary of Statewarns of electionmisinformation

California Secretary ofState Alex Padilla launchedthe VoteSure initiativerecently, a first-of-itskind statewide publiceducation campaign toincrease voter awarenessabout electionmisinformation online andprovide official, trustedelection resources. Thecampaign includes thelaunch ofVoteSure.sos.ca.gov, a newweb portal that consolidatesimportant voter resources forthe Nov. 6 General Election.

“Californians are payingattention to the Nov. 6General Election, but so arethose seeking to interferewith our elections byspreading misinformation,”said Secretary of State AlexPadilla. “With our newVoteSure initiative, we arereminding California votersthat for reliable, official,nonpartisan informationabout the Nov. 6 GeneralElection, they should godirectly to the source: Thesecretary of state’s website ortheir local county electionsoffice. Staying vigilant andbeing informed is howCalifornians can vote surethis election.”

The VoteSure.sos.ca.govportal includes links to helpvoters look up their voterregistration status, find their

polling place and early votingopportunities and learnabout their rights as voters.“With the rollout of ournewly beefed-up electionscybersecurity and VoteSurepublic education campaign,California voters should votewith confidence this yearknowing that thoseintentionally spreadingmisinformation can now beprosecuted criminally, andthat threats are beingcountered 24/7 by thesecretary of state’s office,”said Senate Elections ChairHenry Stern, whochampioned funding for thenew campaign.

As part of the VoteSure™initiative, voters whoincluded an email addresswith their voter registrationwill receive emailcommunications andresource information directlyfrom the secretary of state’soffice. Voters can also reportsuspicious content on socialmedia that may be spreadingelection misinformation. TheVoteSure campaign will runthrough election day withpaid advertisements onTwitter, Facebook andInstagram.

A new cybersecuritywebsite Cybersecurity.sos.ca.gov was created to inform thepublic about efforts beingtaken to protect elections.

The Hayden Hillpower line, seen

as it passesthrough the NorthCounty forest. The

Lassen MunicipalUtility District paid

$65,000 for theline in December

2007, and inDecember 2010

the publiclyowned utilitydistrict filed a

lawsuit allegingFrank Cady, former

general manager,improperly

purchased itwithout the

approval of theLMUD board of

directors. OnMarch 10, 2016 —

after more thanfive years in court

— LMUD’sattorneys asked

the court todismiss its lawsuit.

File Photo

Utility approves resolution to assure fundingfor the removal of Hayden Hill power line

CORRECTION

Nutcracker auditionsIn the Oct. 30 issue of the

Lassen County Times weincorrectly reportedauditions for the NutcrackerBallet would be heldSaturday, Nov. 3. Auditionswere not held that day.

The Times regrets theerror.

With the passing of thisresolution, LMUD added thefinances as a line item intothe Board-Restricted ReserveAccount, which will berenewed every year andadjusted annually, ifnecessary, to the minimumof the agreed to amount.

The agreed amount willremain in the account untilthe Hayden Hill line isremoved and reclaimed tothe satisfaction of thecounty and department.

However, if there is desireto alter the plan as agreed,there would need to beapproval by both the HaydenHill Gold Mine ReclamationPlan and Lassen CountyGeneral Plan, with thewritten consent of both thedepartment and the county.

All board members, withthe exception of board vicepresident Fred Nagel, gavetheir affirmative votetoward the resolution. Nagelexpressed concern saying,“It just seems like that lastparagraph opens up all sortsof weird stuff.”

Holley stepped into theconversation to addressNagel’s concerns.

He explained theparagraph to the boardsaying, “I think what we’retrying to accomplish herewas to make sure that if wegot approval to amend theplan and amend the generalplan, that we would not beobligated to remove theline.”

There continued back-and-forth conversations

discussing what thereclamation plan statedwould be a satisfactoryexecution for the removal ofthe line.

LMUD counsel EugeneChittock quickly replied tothe board that the languageof the plan didn’t detail thespecific technique forremoval.


Tuesday, Nov. 6 is Election Day!Don’t forget to vote!

Lassen Hoops signupThird through sixth grade boys and girls can sign up

for Lassen Hoops basketball from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m, Nov. 8,at Susanville Pizza Factory. If you have any questions,call Danny at 249-6163.

Community meetings on proposed changes to bus routes

Lassen Transit Service Agency and Lassen Rural Busare holding a community meeting on proposed servicechanges for East and South County routes from 6:30 to7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Fort Sage Family ResourceCenter at 170 David S. Hall Ave. Herlong, CA.

Lassen County Republican Central Committee meeting

Lassen County Republican Central Committee will holdits monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12 at thePizza Factory, across from the Safeway shopping center, in Susanville. There will be an open discussion on thelocal, state and federal elections results. Come share your questions, comments and ideas. You can make adifference.

Meetings are open to the public and all are welcome.They encourage you to attend and consider becoming anew member. For more information, call 257-2027.

Lassen Patriots and the Jefferson Movement meetings

The Lassen Patriots meeting and the JeffersonMovement will hold their monthly meetings Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the Pizza Factory in Susanville. At 5:30 p.m. theJefferson Movement will give an update on the SecondAmendment and the “CFR” court case which wouldachieve a truly representative government in California.They welcome your questions, concerns and comments.

The Lassen Patriots meeting will follow with an opendiscussion on the local, state and federal election results.The meetings are open to the public and all are welcome.For more information, call Tom at 310-8097; leave amessage.

Lassen Hoops signupThird through sixth grade boys and girls can sign up

for Lassen Hoops basketball from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14at Susanville Pizza Factory. For more information, callDanny at 249-6163.

14th annual Monticola Club Christmas Boutique and Country Store

Come and see unique and handmade gifts, artists andtheir crafts, raffles and food at the 14th annual ChristmasBoutique and Country Store, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,Nov. 17 at the Monticola Club, 140 South Lassen St.

Light Up a Life Memorial Tree Lighting CeremonyThe Honey Lake Hospice hosts the annual Light Up a

Life Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 17 at Eagle Lake Village.

For more information or to enquire about hospiceservices, call 257-3137.

Lassen Humane Society membership driveJoin Lassen Humane Society and earn a chance to win

a cord of firewood. Every new membership will have oneticket entered in a drawing for a cord of firewood. Call257-4555 and leave a message with your email or regularmailing address and they’ll send you a form.

Membership forms and payments must be received by Dec. 5. Drawing will be held Dec. 12.

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Why AnotherBaptist Church in Susanville?It is seen first in the name we hope to call our church here,Old Path Baptist Church, as found in the Bible, Jeremiah6:16, “Ask for the old paths.” What we preach, teach andpractice comes from the Word of God which is “ThatGood Way.”

We have been told by Our Lord while He was herewith His Church, to preach the gospel, I Corinthians15:1-4, to baptize believers, Acts 8:37, and teachthem all from God’s word. He taught them that Hewill be with His church until He comes back again(Very Soon!) Matthew 28:18-20. We preachabout a Savior who more than wantsto save but saves by Hisgrace and power,I Corinthians2:1-5. Allthe Fatherhas given toHim will come to Him andHe will lose none, John 6:37-44.

We want to invite you to come and be with us on November 11th at 10am at Honey Lake Association Hall (Honey Lake ValleyGrange), 472-690 Theatre Rd., Susanville, CA 96130. Come and get acquainted! Pastor Delbert Brown,916-203-7898. For more information call Michael Nye, 530-260-1284.

Safe ‘N’ Sane Window Contest

Judges for theVicki LozanoSafe ‘N’ SaneWindowDecoratingContest, MissLassen CountyGracieClaypool, left,andAmbassadressof SusanvilleArianaMiranda, posein front of thefirst placewinner:Susanville RealEstate. Secondplace went toSerendipitySalon andSusanvilleStuff nabbedthird place.

This year,honoring thelate VickieLozano, whoalways puteffort intodecorating herMain Streetwindow,judges MissLassen CountyGracieClaypool, right,andAmbassadressof SusanvilleArianaMiranda, giveMt. LassenProperties theHonorableAchievementAward. Photos submitted

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The JandJ PerformingArts competitive teamcompeted at 24/ Seven DanceConvention from Oct. 26 toOct. 28, in Reno.

Four soloists competed:Taryn Farris, 12, in lyrical,Kaylee Micone, 10, in jazz,Alyssa Zimmerman, 13, inspecialty and Hailey Gregor,16, in lyrical.

All soloists received GoldPlacements.

Gregor was complimentedby the director on being themost elegant dancer of thecompetition. Along with thecompetition, 27 dancers fromJandJ Performing Artstrained all weekend at theconvention.

They took classes fromindustry leaders, like RandiKemper and Hefa Tuita, who

have toured with Usher andAaron Carter and have beenon hit TV shows like HighSchool Musical.

Also, the JandJ teamtrained with ballet masterinstructor Francisco Gella,who has done work withMiami Ballet and teachesstudents and dance teachersacross the nation.

Students from JandJ tookworkshop classes and wentthrough an audition process.More than 500 dancersattended the event fromaround Nevada, Californiaand even Idaho.

Top competitive studios inthe area bring students tocompete and train with the24/ Seven team.

The JandJ team receivednotable mentions: Kissy

Baesman received a HighFive in hip hop and Isa Smithreceived a High Five in tap.Parker Foreman was broughton stage by Jess Hendricks tohand out her weekendwarrior award.

Students from JandJ leftthe workshop feelinginspired.

Along with the students,JandJ director andinstructor Jessica Wade tookclasses all weekend.

“Ongoing dance educationis the base of JandJPerforming Arts andattending events like these,along with our regularteacher training ensures weare training our dancersproperly and keeping thestandards of the commercialdance world,” said Wade.

The team also attendedKAR Dance workshop inReno in September.

There, they auditioned oncamera for industryprofessionals. A group ofdancers also spent anafternoon with AutumnMiller, a young dancesensation who apprenticed amaster class with her mom,amazing dance instructorKrista Miller.

It’s been a busy fall forartists/athletes at JandJPerforming Arts.


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Hailey Gregor competes in her lyrical solo during the 24/ SevenDance Convention in Reno where she received a GoldPlacement. Photos by Jessica Wade

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The city of Susanville,represented by a Sacramentolaw firm, filed a “verifiedanswer” to petitions for writsof mandate filed in Augustby two fired Susanville policeofficers — Sgt. MichaelBollinger and Lt. MathewWood.

The filings by the officersand the city’s response toboth of them generally coverthe same legal ground.

No new court dates havebeen scheduled and bothLassen County SuperiorCourt Judges — TonyMallery and Mark Nareau —have recused themselvesfrom the cases.

In two separate motionsthe officers each ask thecourt for a judgment “settingaside and vacating” the city’sdecision to terminate themand that the court issue awrit of mandate remandingthe case back to the countyfor “further proceedingsconsistent with thisdecision;” for reasonableattorney fees; for the costs of the suit; and other andfurther relief as the courtdeems just and proper.

A writ of mandate is ajudicial remedy in the formof an order from a superiorcourt, to any governmentsubordinate court,corporation, or publicauthority — to do (or forbearfrom doing) some specific actwhich that body is obligedunder law to do (or refrainfrom doing) — and which isin the nature of public duty,and in certain cases one of astatutory duty.

In response, the city asksthe court that the officerstake nothing by this action;that the court deny therequest for the writ; and thecourt award the cityreasonable cost in the case;and that the court award thecity further relief as itdeems just and proper.

City’s findings and conclusions of law

The city issued a report onthe “findings of fact andconclusions of law” aftercompleting the appeals fromthe two officers, and bothwere terminated.

According to the courtdocuments, when Wooddiscovered a backgrounddocument used in the hiringof John King, former policechief, contained hissignature, but he did not signit, he brought it toBollinger’s attention. Theyagreed the backgroundinvestigation should stop andthat a crime report should befiled.

Bollinger contacted theLassen County Sheriff ’sOffice, and it declined to file

City responds to fired police officers’ petitions

50,000 new arrivals at Lake AlmanorGregg ScottStaff [email protected]

It’s that time of year whenthe Almanor FishingAssociation goes into highgear and puts all the hardwork and communitydonations from the summerto good use.

AFA President JohnCrotty indicated the severaltons of trout food are securein the storage container, theprotective log boom is inplace and the fish pens havebeen repaired.

The transfer pen has beenrepaired by AlmanorAnchor’s shop and has beendelivered.

That’s all positive because9:30 a.m. on Oct. 23 and 24,

tank trucks from theCalifornia Department ofFish and Wildlife startedshowing up at the boat rampof Lake Haven Resort tounload 50,000 fertile rainbow trout.

More than 20 AFAmembers manned theunloading of the trout into a transfer pen, moving themto the holding pens atHamilton Branch with apontoon boat and manuallymoved them into the penswith nets.

Some students from theFeather River CollegeHatchery Program came upto observe and help out theAFA.

The trout will be housedin the pens, fed daily by

Sgt. Michael Bollinger Lt. Mathew Wood

more AFA members andultimately released intoLake Almanor next spring.

Each holding pen waspopulated with about 5,000 of the 4- to 6-inch trout sothey will have plenty ofroom to grow before theirrelease date.

There were also AFAmembers finishing up somemaintenance andimprovements to the dockwalkways around thefloating pens.

Each of the trucksbringing the fish areequipped with tanks thathold the appropriate numberof fish, which makes it easierto fill the pens efficiently.

Eight truck loads onTuesday and two final loadson Wednesday, lots of hustleby many volunteers and

some pizza and othergoodies to fuel the dedicatedgroup, and another crop offuture lake monsters isready to spend their firstwinter in Lake Almanor.

Crotty offered a hugethank you to all the folksthat came out to completethe massive undertaking.

He also gave a specialthanks to Lake AlmanorMarine Biologist AmberMouser for helping tocoordinate the project andAdam Fuller who is theHatchery Director andEnvironmental ScienceStudies instructor at FRC.

Of course this could neverbe sustained without thehelp and assistance of thefolks at the CDFW and theDarrah Springs TroutHatchery.

allegations contained in thisparagraph.”

In allegation 11, Bollingeralleges he has no “plain,speedy or adequate remedyat law.”

The city again responds it“lacks sufficient informationupon which to base either anadmission or a denial, andon that basis denies theallegations contained in thisparagraph.”

In allegation 12, Bollingeralleges the council “abusedtheir discretion by imposingand sustaining such a severeand unconscionablepunishment based uponpetitioner’s conduct.”

The city denies thatallegation.

In allegation 13, Bollingeralleges, the council abusedits discretion because itsdecision “is not supported by the findings.”


In allegation 14, Bollingeralleges, the council abusedits discretion because itsfindings are “not supportedby the weight of theevidence.”


In allegation 15, Bollingeralleges, the council abusedits discretion because “theyhave not proceeded in amanner as required by law.”


In allegation 16, Bollingeralleges the council and eachcouncilmember “actedarbitrarily, capriciously andunreasonably in excess oftheir jurisdiction and theirconduct is not supported byfair and substantialreasons,” making Bollingerentitled to an award ofattorney’s fees.

The city denies theallegation.

City responds to officers’specific allegations

The city admits Bollinger’sfirst eight allegations in itsverified answer — that thecity council is a public entitywithin the state and in partresponsible for ruling uponcases of employee discipline(1), that Bollinger wasemployed as a policesergeant (2), that he was apermanent employee of thecity (3), that the petitioner,respondents and as many as10 unidentified parties willbe affected by this petition(4), that Bollinger received atermination notice on orabout July 6, 2017 (5), thatBollinger timely appealedand the matter was set for ahearing (6), That a hearingwas held March 19 andMarch 20 and May 11 beforethe council (7), and“evidence both written andoral was introduced onbehalf of the petitioner andthe respondents and therecord was submitted fordecision,” (8).

In his ninth allegation,Bollinger wrote, “theadministrative record hasbeen requested by thepetitioner and will be lodgedwith the court prior to thehearing on this matter.

The city responded, thatthis allegation “makes nofactual allegation and thus is subject to neitheradmission nor denial. That being said, theadministrative record isbeing prepared.”

In allegation 10, Bollingeralleges he has complied with“all provisions of law” andhas “exhausted alladministrative remedies.”

The city responds the city“lacks sufficient informationupon which to base either an admission or a denial,and on that basis denies the

by the plaintiff — allegesany damages suffered by theofficers were caused by theirown actions or omissions.

The city’s seventhaffirmative defense —statute of limitations —argues the complaint isbarred by the statue oflimitations.

The city’s eighthaffirmative defense — acts or omissions of plantiffs —alleges “each and everycause of action or countcontained therein fails tostate facts sufficient toconstitute a cause or actionagainst or claim against thecity.”

The city’s ninthaffirmative defense —immunity — is that the city,as a public entity, is“immune from any and allliability” due to provisions ofthe government code.

The city’s tenthaffirmative defense —exercise of discretion — isthat any acts or omissions by the city and its officials,as a public agency, werediscretionary and the city isnot liable to the petitionerunder the Government Code.

affirmative defense — failureto mitigate damages —argues the officers failed tomitigate and limit theirdamage claims and thereforethey are estopped fromasserting such a claim andseeking relief from the city.

Estoppel is the principlethat precludes a person fromasserting somethingcontrary to what is impliedby a previous action orstatement of that person orby a previous pertinentjudicial determination.

The city’s third affirmativedefense — waiver — is thatthe officers engaged inconduct that waives anyalleged duty by the city andprecludes any recovery bythe officers.

The city’s fourthaffirmative defense —estoppel — is that theofficers are barred by theequitable doctrine ofestoppel.

The city’s fifth affirmativedefense — unclean hands —is that the officers are barreddue to the doctrine ofunclean hands.

The city’s sixth affirmativedefense — acts or omissions

the crime report.According to the city’s

report, “It was ultimatelydetermined that the outsideinvestigative firm doing thebackground investigationhad used a blankbackground inquiry formwhich had been signed bythe lieutenant in the contextof an unrelated backgroundinvestigation a few yearsearlier.”

According to the council,that action by the outsideinvestigative firm “did notsatisfy the elements ofcriminal fraud.”

Wood brought the matterto the attention of JimUptegrove, the interim chiefof police, who told Wood to“do nothing further” and he“would handle the matter.”

Despite this order, theofficers completed a crimereport that “includedconfidential informationabout the successfulcandidate for chief of policeand forwarded that report toboth the district attorneyand the state department ofjustice. Neither agencypursued any criminalcharges or any furthercriminal investigation of thematter.

Wood made copies of theseconfidential documentswhich led to a personnelinvestigation to determine if the officers actions“constituted violations ofdepartment or cityregulations.”

By a vote of 4-1, thecouncil made three findingsand terminated Wood.

The city found Wood failed to follow Uptegrove’sdirections, which itconsidered “a valid order.”

Wood also violated recordhandling procedures andsate law by copying anddistributing the personneldocuments.

Wood also violated thedepartment’s securitypolicies by makingunauthorized copies of thedocuments.

City’s responseIn its response filed with

the court, the city ofSusanville offered 10affirmative defenses to theofficers’ allegations. Anaffirmative defense is a factor set of facts other thanthose alleged by the plaintiffor prosecutor which, ifproven by the defendant,defeats or mitigates the legalconsequences of thedefendant’s otherwiseunlawful conduct.

The city’s first affirmativedefense — no violation ofrights — is that the cityacted in good faith and didnot perform any acts thatwould violate any right orduty owed to the officers.

The city’s second

As the highest degreeachievable in the NationalFFA Organization, theAmerican FFA Degree showsan FFA member’s dedicationto his or her chapter andstate FFA association. Itdemonstrates the effort FFAmembers apply toward theirsupervised agriculturalexperience and theoutstanding leadershipabilities and communityinvolvement they exhibitedthrough their FFA career.American FFA Degreerecipients show promise forthe future and have goneabove and beyond to achieveexcellence.

On Saturday, Oct. 27,Nathan Egan, Holly Fortin,Courtney Jones, KarinnaLepe and Callie Wemple, ofthe Susanville FFA, wereamong the more than 4,000FFA members in the nationto be awarded the AmericanFFA Degree.

This year marked the 91stNational FFA Conventionwhich was held inIndianapolis, Indiana with66,000 members and guests in attendance. In front of acrowd of more than 18,000FFA members, parents andguests, degree recipientswalked across center stage in Lucas Oil Stadium to bepresented with the AmericanFFA Degree key by NationalFFA President BriannaHulbert. Members were alsocongratulated by the otherfive National FFA officersand national FFA advisorMr. Steve Brown.

Egan is the son of Richardand Holly Egan. Egan is a2017 graduate of LassenHigh School. He is currentlya sophomore at San DiegoState University workingtoward a BA in businessmanagement and is involvedin the Kappa Alphafraternity.

Egan has been an FFAmember for five years andhas earned more than $56,000with his FFA projects, whichincluded, market steers,breeding cattle and workingas a ranch hand. Egan islooking forward to studyingabroad and learning moreabout internationalbusiness.

Holly Fortin is thedaughter of Steve and SandyFortin. Fortin is a 2017graduate of Lassen HighSchool. She is currently inher second year at CaliforniaState University, Cal PolySan Luis Obispo majoring inAgribusiness. She iscurrently a part of theagribusiness managementclub.

Fortin has been an FFAmember for five years andhas earned more than $16,000with her FFA projects whichincluded market swine andworking at Sierra CascadeNursery. This summer sheplans to head to NorthCarolina and work as anintern for the NorthCarolina Grower’sAssociation. Fortin islooking forward to a future


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Five locals receive FFA’s highest degree

Nathan Egan Holly Fortin Courtney Jones Karinna Lepe Callie Wemple

Trick or Treaters gatheredcandy in downtownWestwood on Birch StreetWednesday, Oct. 31, at aTrunk or Treat eventsponsored by the WestwoodArea Chamber ofCommerce.

Most car trunks weredecorated with webs andspiders, skulls, ghosts andother spooky items inkeeping with Halloween butsome were less traditional.

For example, one cartrunk featured a video gametheme. Candy wasdistributed by peopledressed in costumes, somespooky and some not. KimPoggi, for example, was abowl of Fruit Loops.

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career in the agricultureindustry.

Courtney Jones is thedaughter of Kevin and ShellyJones. Jones is a 2017graduate of Lassen HighSchool. She has beenworking at Lassen VetHospital for three years and will be taking her VTNE(Veterinary TechnicianNational Exam) thisNovember. She will thenspend the next few yearsworking as a Registered Vet Technician as well asattending college to completeher goal of becoming aveterinarian.

She currently attendsLassen Community Collegefull time and will transfer tothe University of Nevada,Reno to complete herbachelor’s degree and thencontinue toward her doctorof veterinary medicine atColorado State University.

She has been an FFAmember for five years andher SAE projects earned hermore than $24,000 working atthe vet clinic and raisingboth market goats andrabbits. After completing vetschool, Jones plans oncoming back to Susanvilleand hopefully, going back toLassen Veterinary tocontinue working there as a veterinarian.

Karinna Lepe is thedaughter of Raul and EdnaLepe. Lepe is a 2015 graduateof Lassen High School. She iscurrently in her junior yearat California StateUniversity, Chico pursuing adegree in agriculture scienceand in agriculture education.Lepe has been an FFAmember for seven years andhas earned more than $22,000with her FFA projects, whichincluded market cattle,breeding cattle and workingat the Lassen CountyFairgrounds. Lepe is lookingforward to a future career asa California high schoolagriculture teacher.

Callie Wemple is thedaughter of Fred and DenaWemple. Wemple is a 2016graduate of Lassen HighSchool. She attended theUniversity of Jamestown inNorth Dakota for two yearsand will begin her junioryear at the University ofNevada, Reno this January.Wemple plans to double

major in business andcriminal justice.

Wemple has been an FFAmember for six years and hasearned more than $20,000with her FFA projects whichincluded market swine andworking at Wemple’s farmsas well as at the LassenCounty Fairgrounds. Wempleis looking forward to a future

career in law enforcement. To qualify for the

American FFA degree takesyears of hard work. Themember must have alreadyearned the State FFA Degree.The member must earn andproductively invest $10,000and have worked 2,250 hourson their projects as well asparticipated in 50 hours of

community service. They must exhibit

leadership skills, have beenactive at the local, regionaland state level and have beenout of high school at leastone year prior to the nationalconvention where they willreceive their degree. Lessthan ½ percent of FFA’s649,355 current members will

receive this prestigiousdegree, making it one of the organization’shighest honors.

FFA makes a positivedifference in the lives ofstudents by developing theirpotential for premierleadership, personal growthand career success throughagricultural education.

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Do you want to be part of the Kickettes’ Christmas Extraordinaire and share an amazing experience with 12 amazing Kickettes?Sign up for the JandJ Future Kickettes Camp held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at JandJ Performing Arts, 38 N. LassenSt. For more information, call 260-1575. File photo

Lassen County Times8A Tuesday, Nov. 6 2018

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Sudoku Puzzle

Answers to this week’s puzzle can be found on page 4A

Crossword PuzzleACROSS1. Boat structure5. Affirmatives

10. From end to end14. Ancient Syrian city15. Plant parts16. Anatomical feature ofworms17. Invests in little enterprises18. Cuts the skin off19. Noted child psychiatrist20. Satisfies22. Take by sips23. Matched24. It changed the world27. U.S. Founding Father Adams30. Father31. Swiss river32. They hold music35. Spoke37. Used to write38. Cold wind39. More competent40. Test for high schoolers41. Mild analgesic42. Indian industrial city43. Fellas44. Short-tailed martens45. No seats available46. Golf score47. A way to sink48. Type of investment account49. Songs52. Type of sword55. __ King Cole, musician56. Type of vaccine60. Site of the Taj Mahal61. Languished63. Ethnic group in South China64. Prevent from seeing65. Word of farewell66. Charity given to the poor67. Chops68. Swiss capital69. One point east of southeast

DOWN1. Type of hall2. Swedish rock group3. Long, narrow cut4. Indicating silence5. Talk at length6. Wiped away

7. Sweet substance (alt. sp.)8. Babar is one9. Soviet Socialist Republic

10. French avant-garde compos-er11. Commoner12. Swiss river13. A single-minded expert21. Passover feast and ceremony23. Indie record label (abbr.)25. Fellow26. Strong tree27. Drenches28. Spindle29. North Dravidian language32. Lounges about33. Preamble34. Essential for nachos36. Afternoon beverage37. 007’s creator38. Founder of Babism40. Music played in open air

41. Profoundly wise men43. Disfigure44. Unhappy46. Prefix denoting “in a”47. Cotton fabric; satiny finish49. Closes tightly50. The lowest point51. Semitic sun god52. Grads wear one53. Phil __, former CIA54. Fermented rather than dis-tilled57. Aids digestion58. Unstressed-stressed59. Body part61. Wonderful62. Expected at a certain time

Answers to this week’s puzzlecan be found on page 4A

Wednesday, Nov. 724 Hour Crisis Line, for those facing an

unplanned or crisis pregnancy. M.A.M.A., 257-6667.Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy

Program (HICAP), a program that assists the publicin comparing, understanding, and avoiding abuses ofhealth insurance policies. Senior Advocacy Center ofNorthern California, (530) 223-0999.

Health Insurance Counseling & AdvocacyProgram. Counselor answers questions aboutMedicare billing and rights, Medicare supplementaryinsurance (Medigap) and long-term care insurance.257-2113.

Northeastern Rural Health Clinics, Inc.’sHealth Education Program offers smoking cessationclasses to help you quit smoking. Please contactDebbie Jones at 251-1490 for an appointment.

Alcoholics Anonymous Help Line: 24 hours aday 257-2880 or 1-800-295-8610. For meeting infor-mation or to talk to someone.

Westwood Museum, 311 Ash Street, is openfrom May to October, Wednesdays through Saturdays,11 am to 4 pm. Winter days Saturdays 11 am to 4 pm.Call 256-2233.

Worship event, 2nd Wednesday of the month atValley Christian Center located at 1401 RiversideDrive, Susanville. This free event includes pot-lucklunch and live musical worship. This event is spon-sored by Women Ablaze and is open to everyone. Ifyou have any questions, please call Caroline Allen at257-9487 or 249-7958.

7 a.m.: B.N.I. (Business Network International),meets at Diamond Mountain Casino, 900 SkylineDrive, Susanville. Suzanne 257-8866.

7 a.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meetingopen, Breakfast Club, 44A South Gay St., (behind IronHorse Gym), Susanville.Call 257-2880.

9 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Drop-In, 815 Cottage St., Susanville.

10 a.m.: Susanville Christian Women'sPrayer Coffee, non-denominational fellowship heldin various homes. 257-5961 or 252-3971.

9 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Walk with us, 815 Cottage St. Susanville.

10 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, depression and anxiety, 815 Cottage St.,Susanville.

11 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Healthy Eating, 815 Cottage St. Susanville.11:30 a.m.: Storytime at the Library Storytellingfollowed by an art activity for ages newborn to five atthe Lassen Library.

Noon and 5:30p.m.: Weight Watchers groupis chagning their meeting day from Monday toWednesday. The group will meet in the SusanvilleMall Community Room at noon and at 5:30. If you areinterested in learning more about Weight Watchers,please join them for an informative, getting to knowyou session at any regular meeting.

Noon: Rotary Club general meeting at theSusanville Senior Center.

Noon: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting opendiscussion group, 44A South Gay St., (behind IronHorse Gym), Susanville.Call 257-2880.

Noon: Narcotics Anonymous, (open) D.O.A.Building, 1855 B Main St., Susanville.

1 p.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Men’s Group, 815 Cottage St., Susanville.

1 p.m.: Janesville Jolly Elders, weekly socialactivities at the Jolly Elders Hall, Main Street. Call 254-6516.

3 p.m.: After School Story Time, at the LassenLibrary, 1618 Main St. during the school year.

5:30 p.m.: CoDependents Anonymous, a 12-Step program for individuals seeking healthy and ful-filling relationships, Westwood Library, 500 BirchStreet, Westwood. For information call 530-260-3512.

5:30 p.m.: Diamond Mt. Peggers Grass RootsCribbage Club, meets at Diamond Mt. Casino,Willow Room. Call Rosalie Bradley, 260-2265 or 260-3291.

6 p.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Veteran’s Support, 815 Cottage St.,Susanville.

6 p.m.: Red Road to Wellbriety recoveryclasses, open to everyone, meets at 2314 Main St.,Susanville. For info call 249-5030.

6:30 p.m.: Al-Anon, meets at the Fort SageFamily Resource Center. For info call 827-3007 orTanya at 775-335-5548.

6:30 p.m.: Bingo, at Monsignor Moran Hall, 140S. Weatherlow St., Susanville.

7 p.m.: Madeline Plains 4-H Club, generalmeeting (rotates between Ravendale School &Madeline Fire Hall.)

7 p.m.: Lake 4-H Club, general meeting atJanesville School.

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meetingclosed, women only, at Episcopal Church, North Street(across from Memorial Park).Susanville. Call 257-2880.

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meetingclosed men only, at 44A South Gay St., (behind IronHorse Gym), Susanville. Call 257-2880.

7 p.m.: Big Valley Chamber of Commerce,

meets at the Memorial Building, Canon Room, Bieber.7 p.m.: NA meeting at the community center,

Herlong.7 p.m.: American Legion Post #204, meets at

the Veterans Memorial Building basement, 1205 MainStreet, Susanville.

7:15 p.m.: Narcotics Anonymous,(open)Clean & Serene, D.O.A. Building, 1855 B MainSt., Susanville.

7:30 p.m.: Doyle 4-H Club, general meeting atLong Valley School.

7:30 p.m.: American Legion Thomas TuckerPost #204, meets at the Memorial Hall on Main St.

Thursday, Nov. 8Lassen County Public Health, is offering

immunizations from 8:00 am to 11:45 am & 1:00 pm to4:45 pm. For info or to schedule an appointment call251-8183.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous - HOW, meetsTuesdays and Thursdays. Call 310-2117 for time andlocation. ceahow.org.

6:45 a.m.: Big Valley Lions Club, meets at theMemorial Building, Cannon Room, Bieber.

7 a.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting openBreakfast Club, 44A South Gay St., (behind Iron HorseGym), Susanville. Call 257-2880.

7 a.m.: Susanville Sunrise Rotary Club meetsat the Susanville Elks Lodge.

9 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, drop in, 815 Cottage St., Susanville.

9 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Walk with Us, 815 Cottage St., Susanville.

Noon: Nicotine Anonymous, meeting at 476Alexander. For more information call Carol Wright,257-0579.

Noon: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting open,at 44A South Gay St., (behind Iron Horse Gym),Susanville. Call 257-2880.

Noon: Women's Support Group, meeting atWestwood Community Center, Westwood.

Noon: Al-Anon, meeting at 1825 Spring RidgeRd. Nazarene Church. Call 825-3386 for info.

Noon: Narcotics Anonymous, (open) D.O.A.Building, 1855 B Main St., Susanville.

1 p.m.: Senior Citizens Club, general meetingat 1700 Sunkist.

10 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Senior Group, 815 Cottage St., Susanville

5:30 p.m.: Overeaters Anonymous, meeting,at the Eagle Lake Villge, 2001 Paul Bunyan Road,Susanville. Overeaters, bulimics, anorexics, men,women and teens welcome who have a desire to stopeating complusively. Contact Seren 530 260-3512.

5:30 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting,open Lassen Indian Health Family Services Conferenceroom, Susanville. Call 257-2880.

5:30 p.m.: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly),meets at Susanville Library, 1618 Main St., to supporteach other, have programs, weekly weigh-ins. For infocall Gwen 253-3909.

6 p.m.: MAMA Charity Circle, group meets atGrace Fellowship Church, 5th and Cedar Streets.Contact Lynn Markman, 254-1011.

6 p.m.: Ministry in Motion studies of theWord, meets at 2314 Main St., Susanville. For info call249-5030.

6:30 p.m.: Herlong Narcotics Anonymousmeeting at the Library in the back room, 2067California Street in Herlong.

6:30 p.m.: Knight of Columbus Bingo,Monsignor Moran Hall.

7 p.m.: Lake Forest Fire District, meets at theLake Forest Fire Department, 691-200 Janet Way.

7 p.m.: Johnstonville Town Hall Meeting, at705-065 Hwy 395 (Carpet Guys old shop).

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting,closed Episcopal Church, North St., (across fromMemorial Park) , Susanville. Call 257-2880.

7 p.m.: Ladies Auxilary VFW Post 2381 meetsat Memorial Hall. New members welcome. Call 257-4264.

7 p.m.: Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #2381meetss at the Veterans Memorial Building basement,1205 Main St., Susanville.

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting,openWestwood Library, 500 Birch St., Westwood. Call257-2880.

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting,openWestwood Library, 500 Birch St., Westwood. Call257-2880.

7:15 p.m.: Narcotics Anonymous, (open)Serenity. D.O.A. Building, 1855 B Main St., Susanville

Friday, Nov. 9


9 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Walk with us, 815 Cottge St., Susanville.

9 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Drop-in, 815 Cottge St., Susanville.

11 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Meditation, 815 Cottge St., Susanville.

11:30 a.m.: Chronic Fatigue SyndromeSupport Group and allergies, chemical sensitivities,asthma or chronic diseases at the Senior Center onSunkist. Please call 825-3347 if you plan to attend.

12 Noon: Military Veteran’s Lunch, all militaryveteran’s are invitied to join others every Friday at theVeterans Memorial Building on Main St. Lunchincludes food and drink for a reasonable price. 1205Main St. 251-8192.

12 Noon: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meetingopen 44A South Gay St., (behind Iron Horse Gym),Susanville. Call 257-2880.

12 Noon: Free Pregnancy testing at MAMACrisis Pregnancy Center, 472 Richmond Road. Call 257-6667 for an appointment.

12 Noon: CEA-HOW, Compulsive EatersAnonymous-HOW (Honest, Open-Minded, Willing), isa 12-Step recovery program from compulsive eating.For info call 310-2117 or 251-5277, or onlinewww.ceahow.org.

7 p.m.: Bingo sponsored by Doyle Seniors, at theDoyle Community Center, Doyle.

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting open44A South Gay St., (behind Iron Horse Gym),Susanville. Call 257-2880.

Saturday, Nov. 109 a.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting open

44A South Gay St., (behind Iron Horse Gym),Susanville. Call 257-2880.

10 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Fir group, 815 Cottge St., Susanville.

11 a.m.: Narcotics Anonymous, (open) D.O.A.Building, 1855 B Main St., Susanville.

4 p.m.: Nicotine Anonymous Fellowship, sup-port group for smokers who want to quit. 1307Modoc St.

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting open44A South Gay St., (behind Iron Horse Gym),Susanville. Call 257-2880.

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, meeting openEagle Lake Community Church, 687-905 Lakeview,Spalding. Call 825-3398 for information.

7:15 p.m.: Narcotics Anonymous, “Hope”open meeting, 1855 B. Main St., Susanville.

8:30 p.m.: Crystal Meth Anonymous,Fellowship Building, 50 S Weatherlow St., Susanville.

9 p.m.: Narcotics Anonymous, YoungPeople’s NA meeting at 9 p.m. D.O.A. Building, 1855 BMain St., Susanville.

Sunday, Nov. 119 a.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting

closed Sunday Serenity, 815 Cottage St., Susanville.Building in rear. Call 257-2880.

2 p.m.: Attention Kidney Dialysis Patientsmeets at Susanville Pizza Factory, 2936 Main St., everyother Sunday. For more information contact JosieMallery at 775-284-8443.

6 p.m.: Susanville Police Explorer Post, meet-ing at the Susanville Police Department.

6 p.m.: Narcotics Anonymous, (womens)D.O.A. Building, 1855 B Main St., Susanville.

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting open44A South Gay St., (behind the Iron Horse Gym),Susanville. Call 257-2880.

Monday, Nov. 12Health Insurance Counseling & AdvocacyProgram. Counselor answers questions aboutMedicare billing and rights, Medicare supplementaryinsurance (Medigap) and long-term care insurance. InBieber, call 294-5745.


9 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Drop-in, 815 Cottage St.

9:30 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Walk with Us, 815 Cottage St.

9:30 a.m.: MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers),meets at Susanville Church of the Nazarene, 1825Spring Ridge Drive, Susanville.

10 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Check-in, 815 Cottage St.

Noon: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting open44A South Gay St., (behind Iron Horse Gym),Susanville. Call 257-2880.

Noon: Nataqua Parlor #152, N.D.G.W., meetsat the Monticola Club House, 140 S. Lassen Street.

Noon: Narcotics Anonymous, open meeting,1855 B. Main St., Susanville.

1 p.m.: Pinochle and Bridge, at Diamond Mt.Casino & Hotel in the Hotel Board Room, 252-1361.

3 p.m.: Lassen Aurora Network Support

Groups, Family Time, 815 Cottage St5 p.m.: Women's 12 step support group

Parish Hall, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 1155North St., Susanville. 257-8348.

5 p.m.: Republican Central Committee meetsat 30 S. Gay St., Susanville.

5 p.m.: TOPS Club (Take Off PoundsSensibly), meets at West Patton Village CommunityCenter, 100 Tarmack, Herlong. Visitors welcome, firstmeeting free. Call Patricia Sharp 530-827-2271,www.tops.org or TOPS Headquarters 800-932-8677.

6 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meetingopen women only Log Cabin Church, Main Street,Janesville. Call 257-2880.

6 p.m.: Lassen County Mental Health Board,meets at 707 Nevada St. Agendas are posted at 707Nevada St. and the Mental Health Department.

6:30 p.m.: Bingo, at Westwood Senior CitizensClub, Early Bird 6 p.m.

6:30 p.m.: Back to Basics AlcoholicsAnonymous (AA), meets at the Westwood Library,500 Birch Street. Call 257-2880.

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting open44A South Gay St.,, Susanville. Call 530-252-1019.

7 p.m.: Boy Scout Troop 159, meeting at the ElksLodge. 257-9220.

7 p.m.: Al-Anon, is for families and friends of alco-holics/problem drinkers, meets at 1306 RiversideDrive, Susanville. Basement Entrance. Call (530) 252-1019 for more info.

7:15 p.m.: Narcotics Anonymous, (closedmeeting No children) Book Study, D.O.A. Building,1855 B. Main St., Susanville.

8 p.m.: Narcotics Anonymous, open Book Studyat 476 Alexander Ave.

Tuesday, Nov. 137 a.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting open

Breakfast Club, 44A South Gay St., (behind Iron HorseGym), Susanville. Call 257-2880.

9 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, drop in, 815 Cottage St., Susanville.

9 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Walk with us, 815 Cottage St., Susanville.

8–11:45 a.m.: Lassen County Public Health isoffering immunizations & TB testing. For info or toschedule an appointment call 251-8183.

9:30 a.m.: Women's Missionary Group, meet-ing at 207 Delwood, Westwood.

9:30 a.m.: Progressive Discovery Group,meets at 555 Hospital Lane. Participants will learneffective skills, workable on a daily basis, to overcomedepression and anxiety. Drop-ins welcome. 251-8108.

10:30 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Women’s Wellness Group, 815 Cottage St.,Susanville.

Noon: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting open44A South Gay St.,), Susanville. Call 257-2880.

Noon: Soroptimist International ofSusanville, meets in the Diamond Willow Room atthe Diamond Mountain Casino.

Noon: Hot Lunches, Doyle Community Center.Call 827-2271 for reservations.

12 Noon: CEA-HOW, Compulsive EatersAnonymous-HOW (Honest, Open-Minded, Willing), isa 12-Step recovery program from compulsive eating.For info call 310-2117 or 251-5277, or onlinewww.ceahow.org.

12:30 p.m.: Al-Anon, meeting at the CivicCenter, Police Building, Chester.

1 p.m.: Chronic Pain Support Group, meets at815 Cottage Street. For info call 257-3864.

1-4:45 p.m.: Lassen County Public Health isoffering Tdap & flu shots. For info or to schedule anappointment call 251-8183.

2 p.m.: B.A.B.E. Community Baby WearingGroup, meets at the Lassen Library. Contact Emily at530-310-0634.

5 p.m.: Home Care Worker support groupmeets at the Lassen Library. Any questions call Teresaat 530-908-0770.

6 p.m.: Empowerment Class, meets at 2314Main St., Susanville. For info call 249-5030.

6:30 p.m.: Contract Bridge, meets at 698-100Hill Creek Rd. Les Dickson, 257-3691.

6:30 p.m.: Standish 4H Club, meets at theStandish 4-H Hall. Call Juanita Williams 254-6738.

6:30 p.m.: Center Wheelers, Square andRound Dance Club, dance at Richmond School, 700-585 Richmond Rd. Families welcome (ages 12 and up),no partner required. Call 916-622-9500 ask for Don.

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting openSouthern Lassen County Community Center, TamarackStreet, Herlong. Call 257-2880.

7 p.m.: Marine Corps League, general meetingat the VFW Memorial Building. Greg, 251-0369 or 257-7838.

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting open44A South Gay St.,), Susanville. Call 257-2880.

7 p.m.: Narcotics Anonymous,(open)Freedom, Log Cabin, Main Street, Janesville@Southern Baptist Church.

7:15 p.m.: Narcotics Anonymous, (open,courage to change) meeting at D.O.A. Building, 1855B Main Street, Susnville.


Bible Baptist Church100 Tamarack,Herlong, 260-8205.

Church of Christ205 N. Fairfield,Susanville, 257-5433.

Church of the Nazarene1825 Spring Ridge Rd.,Susanville, 257-5195.

Doyle Christian ChurchMain St., Doyle.

Eagle Lake Community Church687-905 Lakeview Dr.,Spaulding.

First Baptist Church742-710 Susanville St.,Herlong.

First Southern BaptistCornell & Alexander,Susanville. 257-4767.

Good Shepherd Episcopal1155 North Street, 257-6002.

Gospel TabernacleFourth & Ash Sts., Susanville.257-3136.

First Baptist Churchof Westwood401 Delcood St., Westwood.

Highland Baptist Church801 Cottage St. Pastor, Jeff Root,257-5225.

Holy Spirit Episcopal ChurchHamilton Branch, Hwy. A13 atBig Springs Road and Mary AnnLane. 596-3622.

Indian Heights FullGospel ChurchMeets at 750 Parkdale,Susanville.

Janesville ChristianFellowship464-615 Main St., Janesville.253-3181.

Jehovah’s Witnesses –Susanville EastCongregation2404 Bunyan Road. 257-2984.

Jehovah’s Witnesses –Susanville West Congregation2404 Bunyan Road. 257-2984.

Lassen MissionaryBaptist Church150 S. Lassen St., Susanville250-4903.

Living Hope Assemblyof GodHerlong Access Rd., Herlong.827-2465.

Reaching Nations for Christ479-740 Tako Nee St.,Susanville.

Susanville ChristianFellowship705 Hall St., Susanville,257-3452.

Seventh-Day Adventist3035 Johnstonville Road East,257-2283.

The Church in SusanvilleRichmond Road at RichmondSchool.

The Church of Jesus Christof Latter Day SaintsMountain Valley Ward.718-045 Hwy 395 E., Standish.

The Church of Jesus Christof Latter Day SaintsSusanville First Ward, 905Richmond Road.

The Log Cabin ChurchJanesville Southern Baptist atChurch St. & Main, Janesville.

Truth Tabernacle260-8006. 110 N. Gay St.,Susanville.

Valley Christian Center1401 Riverside Dr., 257-2210.

Morning Worship • Child Care ProvidedChildren’s Church, 10 am • Evening Worship, 6 pm

AWANA Club: Jr. High and Pre K-6th meets Thursdays at 6:30 pm.High School AWANA “Journey” meets Wednesdays at 6:30 pm

718-960 Plumas St., Off A-3 Near 395 Junction

Standish BibleChurch

254-6688

Calvary Chapel ofSusanvilleMike Scanlan, Pastor257-4833.450 Richmond Rd., Susanville.Sunday services 8:30 and10:30 a.m., children’s ministryavailable. Wednesday service,7:00 p.m. All of our servicesare streamed live on theinternet. For more info go toccsusanville.com

Calvary Chapel Westwood256-3309. 313 Ash Street, Westwood. Pastor TerryJohnson, Associate PastorMarty Growdon. Sundayservices: 10 a.m. Adult BibleStudy, 9 a.m. Eveningworship Service, 6 p.m.

Community ChurchPastor Rick Conrad,1400 Numa Road. SundayWorship Services: 9:00 a.m.and 11:00 a.m. Nursery andkids programs available.College/Young Adult:Mondays 6:00 p.m. StudentMinistry: Tuesdays 6:30p.m. AWANA Club:Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.Church office: 110 N. GayStreet. 530-257-2924.cefchurch.com.

Honey Lake ValleyAssembly of God464-905 Standish-Buntingville Rd. (County Rd.A-3 between Sears andSunnyside Rd.), Janesville.253-3222 www.hlvaog.org.Pastor Darren Hogan.Sunday: Adult SundaySchool 9:15 a.m., WorshipService, Spanish Service(Pastor Librado Rojas),Children’s Church, 10:30a.m., Wednesday FamilyNight: Adult Bible Study,Relentless Youth Serviceand Children’s Church 7p.m. Thursday: SpanishService, 7 p.m. with (PastorLibrado Rojas).

Sacred HeartCatholic ChurchSe habla español. Rev. Fr.Arbel Cabasagan, 120 N.Union, Susanville, CA.Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m.;Sunday Mass 8:00 and 11:00a.m. Santa Misa (Spanish)5:00 p.m. Herlong: SaturdayMass, 3 p.m.sacredheartsusanville.org

St. Paul’s LutheranChurch LCMSPastor Lance Jennings,105 Ash St., (corner of First& Ash Sts.), Susanville.257-2223. Worship Service10:00 [email protected]

Standish Bible ChurchPastor Tony Loubet, PlumasSt., one block SE of A-3 andUS 395. Sunday School, 9:00a.m. Call for info on Biblestudies and other churchministries, 254-6688. standishbiblechurch.org

Susanville Assemblyof God473-465 Richmond Road,257-5000. Sunday: MorningWorship Experience & KidzAlive, 10:00 a.m. All ChurchPrayer, 6 p.m. Wednesdaynight family service 6:00 p.m.susanvilleassembly.com

United Methodist Church70 South Lassen Street,257-5893. Pastor TheresaWoodfolk.Sunday Worship 8:30 &10:45 a.m.Prayer Group, Monday at11:00 am.

Doyle Pentecostal Church434-520 Doyle Loop, Doyle.Pamela Auld, Pastor, JesseHodson, Associate Pastor.Sunday School 10 a.m.,Sunday Worship 11 a.m.,Children’s Church 11:20 a.m.

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Holiday tips foraspiring moms

The holiday season bringsfamilies together. It’s also apopular time to start a family.

U.S. birth rates showconception rates peak inDecember. Nine of the 10most common birthdaysrange from Sept. 9-20,according to data from theNational Center for HealthStatistics and the SocialSecurity Administration.Given that pregnanciesaverage about 38 weeks, manywomen are conceiving aroundChristmas.

But holiday festivities canalso wreak havoc on dietand healthy nutrition is animportant factor for optimalfertility, said HethirRodriguez, founder andpresident of Natural FertilityInfo- natural-fertility-info.comand a certified herbalistspecializing in women’shealth.

“Eating a fertility diet inpreparation for pregnancyand to boost fertility is one ofthe most powerful healthchanges you can make,”Rodriguez said. “Numerousstudies have shown thatspecific changes to the dietcan improve fertility, preventrecurrent miscarriage, andsupport a healthy pregnancy.

“A natural fertility dietsupports your body in itsreproductive efforts, includ-ing foods that are dense innutrients needed forhormonal health, egg health,fetal development, spermhealth and much more.”

Rodriguez gives five diettips that can help improvefertility:

Eat organic. Rodriguezrecommends consumingorganic produce whenavailable. “Conventionalproduce could contain harm-ful herbicides and pesticides,which have been shown tonegatively affect both maleand female fertility. Studieshave shown that organicvegetables and fruits mayhave more nutritional valueas well.”

Cold-water fish. Fattyacids aid in the production ofhormones, reduce inflam-mation and help regulate themenstrual cycle. Fish

supplies omega 3, an essentialfatty acid. “Focus on cold-water fish such as wildAlaskan salmon, cod andhalibut,” she said.

Grass-fed organic meat.This is a great source ofessential fatty acids andprotein while being low insaturated fat. Rodriguez sayswomen should eschewconventionally raised cattlethat contain high levels ofadded hormones andantibiotics.

Superfoods. Rodriguezsuggests Royal jelly, whichcomes in capsules or in a baseof honey and is rich innumerous vitamins, calcium,iron and has all the essentialamino acids; and maca root, aPeru-produced superfood thathelps increase egg and spermhealth. Superfoods are easy toadd to your diet as they aretaken in small amounts andcan be added to many recipes.

Eat your greens. Darkleafy vegetables are packedwith minerals, antioxidantsand vitamins. Examples ofdark leafy green vegetablesare spinach, swiss chard,kale, arugula, and collardgreens. Green veggies arerich in fiber, which helpsregulate blood-sugar levelsand remove excess estrogensfrom the body, which mayhelp to reduce fertility issues.They can be eaten in salads,juices, sautéed or added tofruit smoothies and warmwinter soups. “You want yourdiet before conception andthroughout pregnancy tobuild up nutrient stores andprovide all the healthybuilding blocks for a healthychild,” Rodriguez said. “Afertility diet gives you andyour future child the beststart in life.”

Hey, it’s time once again todust off old stompers andjoin the Susanville SwingBand for their annual FallSwing-a-rama.

Ah yes, the Swing Band,under the direction ofbandleader Carlin Hagen,performs at 7 p.m. FridayNov. 9 and at 7 p.m. Saturday,

Nov. 10 at the VeteransMemorial Hall inSusanville.

If you have a hankeringfor swing music from 20s,30s and 40s Big Band era, you’ll want to grab yourtickets now for a weekend of swing classics featuringnot only the very talented

Susanville Swing Band, butalso the JandJ Dancers, theLassen High School Choirand some of our ownfabulous Lassen Countyvocalists.

Enjoy classic swing chartsfrom big band composerssuch as Glen Miller, JohnnyMercer, Cole Porter, George

and Ira Gershwin and many more.

Tickets are available atAxia Home Loans andMargie’s Book Nook.

For more information logon to the Susanville Symphony website atsusanvillesymphony.com.

Swing Fling with Swing Band this weekend

Carlin Hagen leads the Swing Band during last year’s Swing Band concert at the Veterans Memorial Hall. This year’s show will beheld at 7 p.m. Friday Nov. 9, and Saturday Nov. 10. File photo


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Eric Kearney Investment advisor forRetirement Wealth

What keeps you up atnight? For millions ofAmericans, it’s the questionof how they will fund theirhealthcare expenses inretirement.

A survey from FranklinTempleton Investments aboutretirement costs found thatAmericans are mostconcerned about how they’llcover medical andpharmaceutical bills.

Those fears are wellfounded, given the high costsof nursing homes, assistedliving, hospitalization andprescription drugs.

Even a healthy retirementcould have a hefty price tag;an analysis from FidelityInvestments estimated that ahealthy 65-year-old coupleretiring this year will need$280,000 to cover their healthcosts in retirement.

“Knowing your options andplanning financially for themwell ahead of retirementis crucial,” said EricKearney(erickearneyadvisor.com), an investment advisor forRetirement Wealth.

“With proper planning,healthcare costs inretirement are within themeans of average andwealthy Americans, providedthey are able to afford aMedicare supplement policy.

“But you have to under-stand how the Medicaresystem works and what youcan expect to pay in out-of-pocket costs throughout yourretirement. You must budgetfor them. For retirees whohave enjoyed strong employerhealth benefits and areunprepared for retirement,the out-of-pocket costdifference can cause anuptick in blood pressure.”

Kearney explains the costsand coverages of differentparts of Medicare:

• Medicare Part A. Part Awas the original Medicare,covering hospitalization.There are no monthlypremiums, although a $1,340

deductible applies as of thisyear. “After 60 days ofhospitalization, the patientbecomes responsible for a$335/day coinsurance,”Kearney says. “After 90 days,the coinsurance goes to$670/day. After 60 more days,the patient’s coverage runsout.”

• Medicare Part B. Theoptional Part B covers doctorand treatment costs. “Pre-miums average $134 permonth and patients areresponsible for 20 percentcoinsurance,” Kearney says.“And with a 20-percent Part Bcoinsurance, many seniorscan expect to pay severalthousand dollars or more outof pocket each year. If youhave long-term conditionsrequiring extensive care, it iseasy to see how Part A andPart B out-of-pocket costs caneat away a nest egg.”

• Medicare Parts C andD. Part C, also called theMedicare Advantage plan, isrun by private companies andrequires a larger premium. “It provides more coverageoptions such as vision, dental,pharmaceutical and wellnessprograms,” Kearney said.“Part D covers prescriptiondrugs, and the older we get,the more likely we are to need them.”

• Medicare SupplementPolicy. “Without this, theassets you worked all your life to accumulate coulddisappear,” Kearney says.“Since a long-term hospitalstay or chronic illness couldsend your medical bills intothe five or even six figures,you stand to lose some or allof your assets if you do notprotect them with a Medicaresupplemental policy.” Alsoknown as Medigap policies,these are offered by privateinsurance companies tosupplement expenses thatMedicare Parts A and B donot typically cover.

“If a stress-free, comfort-able retirement is your goal,”Kearney says, “you need toprepare for healthcareexpenses, and it’s never tooearly to start.”

Plan for rising health carecosts during retirement

NorCal Patriot Guard Riders seek membersMakenzie Davis News [email protected]

The Northern CaliforniaPatriot Guard Riders RideCaptain is seeking morehelp to honor local veteransin attempts to avoid havingto shut down the localchapter.

The Patriot Guard Ridersis a national groupdedicated to supportingfamilies of veterans. Members are not required tohave motorcycles or beveterans — they just want to show respect for fallenveterans.

“We don’t care what youride or if you ride, what

your political views are, orwhether you’re a hawk or adove. It is not a requirementthat you be a veteran. Itdoesn’t matter where you’refrom or what your incomeis; you don’t even have toride. The only prerequisiteis respect,” read thenorcalpgr.org website.

The Patriot Guard Ridersparticipate in a variety ofactivities, includingfunerals. However, accordingto Ride Captain BlakeHutchinson, with so fewmembers showing up to thefunerals and events showingsupport for veterans, thelocal chapter is becomingtoo much and he is

considering shutting itdown. “I don’t want to let itdie,” said Hutchinson, buthe added it is difficultkeeping the group alive withlittle help.

“The Northern CaliforniaPatriot Guard is thesupportive and operationalarm of the national PatriotGuard movement; a diversegroup of proud riders andindividuals with one goal incommon: Giving tremendousrespect to those who risktheir lives daily. Whetherstationed on American soilor abroad, the men andwomen of our armed forcessecure our nation’s freedomsand our liberties, and

The Northern California Patriot Guard Riders show respect for a fallen veteran. Photo submitted

deserve our respect andsupport. We encourage thosewho share this belief to joinus,” read the website.

To help keep the ridersalive, Hutchinson is seekingsome dedicated members.“There are no dues, nomeetings, usually,” saidHutchinson. Members justneed to want to showsupport for veterans andtheir families.

For more informationabout the NorthernCalifornia Patriot GuardRiders, visit the website:norcalpgr.org or emailHutchinson [email protected].

Donations for the groupmay also be made to theLassen Veterans SupportFund at Tri-Counties Bankin Susanville.

Carnivalfeatureshauntedhouse

Children attending theHalloween Carnivalsponsored by the WestwoodUnified Parent TeacherStudent Association receivedpieces of candy for victory ina multitude of games.

They tossed rings at spikedwitches hats and “CaptainHooks;” stacked plastic cupsas high as they could beforethey tumbled; and tested theiraccuracy with footballs andbasketballs.

They could drop the line ofa fishing pole and reel in apiece of candy or pick“Franky’s” nose(Frankenstein). Those whostopped on the winningsquare during the cake walkreceived baked goods andchildren could stop by theface painting booth.

While none of the gameswere spooky, an opportunityfor fright was available at thehaunted house orchestratedby members of the WestwoodHigh FFA.

The carnival took placeSaturday, Oct. 27, at FletcherWalker elmentary gym.

Emma Moore reels in a piece of candy from a fishing gameduring the Halloween Carnival at the Fletcher WalkerElementary gym in Westwood. Photo by Susan Cort Johnson


The Lassen MunicipalUtility District took afinancial hit from theWhaleback Fire. Withexpensive equipmentdriving up costs to theutility and higherpurchasing of powerthrough the Western AreaPower Administration,LMUD is hoping to findfunding for reimbursementsomewhere, somehow.

At LMUD’s Octobermeeting the utility’s boardcovered the developmentswith the Skedaddlesubstation, costs from theWhaleback Fire, regionalstrategic planning due todescribed, “overreach” ofthe public utilitiescommission, a new NVEnergy proposal, legislationsurrounding local wildfiremitigation plans anddevelopments with theHoney Lake solar project.

Board reportsLMUD Board member

Dave Ernaga thanked thestaff and crew for “anoutstanding job,” on theSpalding line. Ernaga said tothe team, “You took a verycomplicated project and didrecord time … there was alot of moving parts to getthat done that quick.”

LMUD public relations

manager replied to Ernaga,“I sat on a panel of crisiscommunications and I toldthe story, and when I got tothe part that we had thatpermitted in ten days, thatwas the only thing peopletook away from that,” towhich the room opened intoa relieved laughter.

FinanceDue to Catherine

Schroeder’s absence, generalmanager Doug Smithdelivered the finance reportfor the October meeting. Theyear-to-date costs for theSkedaddle substation was$91,692, with a total cost of$1,217,938.

The Whaleback Firebrought many unseen coststo the residents affected, butfor LMUD, the generator’scost was $303,696 and thenew line costs were$1,536,127.

Smith mentioned theWAPA purchasing washigher than normal. Smithsaid, “A lot of that had to dowith all the fires. They hadtransmissions lines thatwere unavailable, “ whichforced them to purchasemore power.

In fact, between Sept. 21and Oct. 19, LMUDpurchased $2.04 millionworth of power from WAPA.

Manager reportSmith shared past

meetings the utility attendedand future meetings to beattended. Smith mentioned apast UAMPS meeting andanother concerning thespecial district’s worker’scompensation.

However, future meetings,such as the one on Nov. 5,cover a second proposalregarding aninterconnection agreementfrom NV Energy.

In December there will bea California MunicipalUtility Association strategicplanning meeting. Smithtold the board, “We’ve hadseveral discussionsinternally and somediscussions with them.We’re a little concernedabout the overreach of theCalifornia Public UtilitiesCommission. It’s starting toseem like they think theyregulate public utilities aswell as the private utilities.”

In regards to the CarbonFree Power Project, Smithtold the board when UAMPSgave their presentation tothe board months ago, one ofthe concerns for the projectcentered on the water usedfor the plant. Smith said,“They just completed astudy of which coolingsystem was best suited forthe plant and the mosteconomical solution is thedry coolant method.” Theestimated up-front costswould be slightly higher, but

within 20 years, the costswould end up less than thewet coolant method,eliminating the originalconcerns.

LMUD has a new proposalfrom NV Energy for theSkedaddle substation, whichSmith said, “Differs quite abit from the one they gave usa few months back.” Smithexplained the new proposalhad “some good and bad init for us.”

The previous proposalfrom NV Energy requiredLMUD to give NV $24.5million to build NV’ssubstation and then again,have to give $8 million moreto NV as a prepayment oftransmission for a 63 yearterm. The new proposalstrikes the additional $8million. LMUD is holding anear future meeting withNV to clarify the specifics ofthe agreement.

Assistant manager reportAssistant Manager Pat

Holley started his reportwith the news of CaliforniaSenate Bill 901, whichchanges the rules governingthe liability of utilitycompanies when theirelectrical equipment causeswildfires. It containsprovisions intended toreduce the risk of massivewildfires, but shifts billionsof dollars of wildfirerecovery costs from electricutility shareholders toratepayers. SB 901 mandatesutilities, like LMUD, tocreate a local wildfiremitigation plan by January2020.

Holley said, “We’ve beenin touch with other utilitiesin Northern Californiabecause we feel like CMUA’sapproach has been timely;they’ve been on top of theissue as it went through thelegislature but quitehonestly they’re following amodel being set by investor-owned utilities and CPUC.”Holley said several utilitiesand co-ops held a phone

conversation talking aboutdiffering approaches.

“What the investor-ownedutilities have done andproposed as their model … isextensive weathermonitoring, electronicweather stations, 24 hourweather monitoring staffpositional communicationstaff for de-energizing lines,all kinds of additionalthings that we would like todo a different way. We’re notbig; we don’t have big staffs.We can’t do some of thisstuff,” said Holley.

Holley said, for theutilities that convened, theyprefer to use existingweather data, such as fromthe National WeatherService, Cal Fire and theForest Service.

Holley mentioned LMUD’saggressive actions towardtree trimming andvegetation management.Holley proudly told theboard the budgets forvegetation mitigation hadseen increases in responseto the issue.

LMUD is readying to signthe easement for theinterconnection structurefor the Honey Lake solarproject in November. Theplan is for the project to gocommercial by the end ofthe year and is currentlyunder construction.

The solar array will beplaced north of the biomassplant out in Wendel. Theproject area was assessed formany things. Alkali soils,plant life, dump sites,potential waters of theUnited States and the stateand Native Americancultural resources were ofmain concern to theassessment. Holley reachedout to Melany Johnson fromthe Susanville IndianRancheria’s HistoricPreservation Office forassurance that their plansdidn’t interfere withexisting preserved culturalresources.

Outage ReportElectric Operations

Manager Cort Cortez sharedthe utility’s only majoroutage for the month. OnOct. 5 there was a four and ahalf hour outage in EagleLake, with power restoredaround 12:30 p.m.

The occurrence wastriggered during the finalday of the disconnectionfrom the generator and re-energizing of the Eagle Lakearea.

Cortez also mentioned thenew tree-trimming service,Utility Tree Service, whichhas been on properties foraround five weeks and aremapping and tracking theircontinuing progress.

Cortex told the board,“Everything seems to begoing very well. They’revery professional, they’revery safe, they follow theirwork rules, they follow alltheir setup rules there is nodeviation from it, all of theirroad signs are up andproper, all their cones are upand proper, so I’m pleased …with the product that we’regetting.”

Cortez told the board hewas also pleased with thecompany because, with theirbigger size, they could haveanother team come tocompletely remove a treewhile not having to takeworkers away from tree-trimming; reducing the timeto accomplish the tasks.

Closed sessionThe board of the Lassen

Municipal Utility Districtunanimously voted toauthorize the purchase ofthe abandoned Union PacificRailroad right-of-way inWendel.

Holley acted as theagency’s negotiator andSchia Cloutier from UnionPacific Railroad as thenegotiating party.

In LMUD’s closed session,the 53-acre parcel waspurchased for $63,000.


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While public corporationsattract more media attention,family businesses also makea major impact on the U.S.and world economies.Family firms comprise morethan half of all U.S.companies and generate atleast 50 percent of thenation’s gross domesticproduct, according to theHarvard Business School.And two-thirds of businessesaround the world are family-owned, The Family FirmInstitute reports.

The flip side: About 70percent of family-ownedbusinesses in the U.S. andworldwide fail, or are sold,before the second generationcan assume ownership. Andonly 10-15 percent make it togeneration three.

“Family businesses that dosurvive are the ones willingto keep an eye on newhorizons,” said RamézBaassiri, author of“InterruptedEntrepreneurship:Embracing Change in theFamily Business”ramezbaassiri.com

Baassiri, who helps run amulti-generational, multi-national family business,said being open to changeand innovation is one key tokeeping a business relevantand successful throughoutgenerations.

“Just because a businessmodel or product has workedin the past doesn’t mean itwill continue to do so,”Baassiri said. “Stagnancy orstruggle provide anopportunity to negotiate adifferent path. Familybusinesses need to confrontmarket realities and considerdisruptive new things inorder to move forward.”

Baassiri provides fourways family businesses cansurvive and grow fromgeneration to generation:

Cultivate entrepreneurs.A big challenge for familybusinesses is making sureeveryone from differentgenerations is heard.“Sometimes the creativityand innovation of the newestgeneration is all that standsbetween success and failure,”Baassiri said.

Build on your core.Baassiri said the coreelements of running a familybusiness – how to evaluate abalance sheet, review amarketing plan and initiatean advertising process –should be grasped bymultiple family members inorder to build a solidstructure.

“You need to have that coreknowledge that can becarried from one familybusiness and generation toanother,” Baassiri said. “And

re-educating yourself andothers is an invaluablequality to growing the familybusiness.”

Embrace and engineerchange. Change in thedemand for products orservices is inevitable to mostany family business. “Thereare no limits to reinventingyourself or your familybusiness,” Baassiri satd.“Our family embracedchange by investing in anddeveloping our businesses.For example, we moved fromland cultivation toengineering over multiplegenerations.”

Carry strong valuesforward. Good valuessustain family businesses,Baassiri said, because theycan be constant andrecognizable to customers, nomatter the amount of changein the marketplace. “Youcan’t live trying to fill thefootsteps of those who wentbefore you,” Baassiri said.“All you can do is live thevalues your parents taughtand what the business wasfounded upon, teach themand continue them whileseeking to move ahead.”“When a family businessgrows,” Baassiri said, “it isbecause the family membersaren’t looking at it as a cowto milk, but as a whole farmthat they can work together.”

Family businesses can thrivethrough many generations

New proposals and developments for LMUD


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Church hosts Thanksgiving dinner in WestwoodCommunity members are

invited to a freeThanksgiving dinner atCalvary Chapel Westwoodfrom 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 17. Accordingto Debbie Wilson, the eventcoordinator, “The dinner isin keeping with the traditionof Thanksgiving, withcommunities comingtogether to give thanks toGod for their blessings. It has

nothing to do with need, it’sa time of fellowship withneighbors,” said Wilson.

The dinner, consisting ofturkey, mashed potatoes,stuffing, vegetables and rolls,will be served at the churchlocated at 313 Ash Street inWestwood. Dessert is a sliceof pumpkin pie.

Because the church wishesto include the entirecommunity, it will deliver a

dinner to anyone who ishomebound. To have a mealdelivered call 256-3309 andleave your name; streetaddress; and phone number.However, the purpose of themeal is fellowship, therefore,dinners will only bedelivered to those who arephysically prevented fromattending.

According to historians,the first feast linked to our

traditional Thanksgivingtook place between Sept. 21and Nov. 11 in 1621 and wasbased on the English harvestfestival. Notes a pilgrimmade in his journal indicatethe celebration was threedays long. The feast includedboth venison and water fowland was shared by thePlymouth colonists and theWampanoag Indians.

The Thanksgiving most

Americans are used tocelebrating was proclaimedby President AbrahamLincoln in 1863. He set asidethe last Thursday inNovember as a day ofthanksgiving.

In President Lincoln’sproclamation he stated: “Theyear that is drawing towardits close, has been filled withthe blessings of fruitfulfields and healthful skies. To

these bounties, which are soconstantly enjoyed that weare prone to forget the sourcefrom which they come,others have been added,which are of soextraordinary a nature thatthey cannot fail to penetrateand soften even the heartwhich is habituallyinsensible to the everwatchful providence ofAlmighty God.”

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 1BLassen County Times, Westwood PinePress

NEWS and VIEWSINSIDE SECTION B: OPNION 8B • PERSPECTOVE 9B

Don’t miss the Veterans Day Parade The annual

Veterans DayParade begins

at 11 a.m.Sunday, Nov.

11 at theNational Guard

Armory andwill conclude at

the VeteransMemorial Hall.Following theparade, there

will be aprogram

honoringveterans at the

VeteransMemorial Hall.

All arewelcome to

attend. File photo

Safe ‘N’ Sane Halloween draws large crowds Makenzie Davis News [email protected]

Historic UptownSusanville Association’sannual Safe ‘N’ SaneHalloween seems to just keepgrowing, as evident by thelarge crowds of princesses,goblins and superheroesgoing business to business insearch of some sweet treats.

According to eventcommittee chair DavidTeeter, it seemed like morethan 2,000 people came toUptown Susanville for theannual event.

“It just seemed to neverend,” said Teeter of the linesof dressed up youth eager tofill their bags will goodies.“It was a really nice crowdthis year.”

A feature of the annualSafe ‘N’ Sane is the coffinrace. Maintaining itswinning record, the LassenCounty Sheriff ’s Officesnagged the winning title forthe second year in row.

“They ran withenthusiasm … I wasimpressed the sheriff ’s officewas able to increase speed inthe second heat,” said Teeter.

The Diamond MountainCasino and Hotel crewsnagged second in the racewith a Purge themed coffinand the Susanville PoliceExplorers, a new team to therace, came in third.

Additionally, eventattendees had theopportunity to upload theirbest Halloween costumes forvoting in the days leading upto the event.

The costumes contest

winners are as follows:Groups and families:

First place to the GrimmGirls with 64 votes.

Runner-up groups andfamilies: Little House on thePrairie with 57 votes

Honorable mentions:Mariachi Pedro Infante andhis Señorita Frida Khalo,The Ring Leader and herKitty Cats andHocus Pocus

Age 0 to 5 years old:First place to Mythical Motorhomes with 61 votes.

Honorable mentions:Frankie The Scarecrow,Princess Poppy andSmidge Trolls, Fancy Nancy,Melanie Daniels from “TheBirds” and Pete the Cat X2

Age 6 to 12 years old:First place to Pennywisewith 72 votes and the VotersChoice with overallhighest votes.

Honorable mentions:Harry Potter’s DoublingSpell, Hei Hei from Moana,Olivia Ladybug Overacker,Picket from The GreenEmber book series andAmish Man.

Pets: First place goes tothe Hot Dog Twinsies with 22votes.

Honorable mentions:Santa’s Little Helper CameEarly This Year, Dog Doll andCat in a Box.

Overall for the onlinecostume contest, there wereabout 525 votes cast.

Costume contest sponsorsinclude Margie’s Book Nook,Sierra Theater and UptownCinemas, Sierra DesertProperties and Treats DogCompany.

Greyson Head, 8, is ready to fight Dark Lord Ganondorf and saveHyrule as the courageous Link.

Tamara Chandler dons the ruby slippers as the Wicked Witch ofthe West with Toto and a flying monkey in tow.

The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office won the annual coffin races for the second year in a row. Michael Mai, Alex Meier, DeanGrowdon, Dustin Russell, Michelle Wolf and Tim McDowell pose after crossing the finish line. Photos by Makenzie Davis

Lines of costumed participants fill their bags with anassortment of sweet treats during the annual Safe ‘N’ SaneHalloween event.

JandJPerformingArts dancerspose astheyperform a“Coco”inspireddanceduring theannual Safe‘N’ SaneHalloween. Photosubmitted

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Irene (Peewee) Hirata Lindsey

March 27,1939 to October 12,2018

Irene (Peewee) HirataLindsey was born in Elko,Nevada on March 27,1939.Her father, Gunso worked onthe railroad. Soon after herbirth, Gunso moved Peeweeand her brother, Kooshie, toFlanigan, Nevada where hehad been transferred for hisjob. When Peewee was about3 years of age she went tolive with “Mister” andMaudie Heller, along withtheir daughter, Bonnie.

The Hellers owned andoperated the Fish SpringsRanch, located close to thetown of Flanigan. Her fatherhad to make that difficultdecision because he feltunable to care for his youngdaughter by himself. Shetold many stories aboutgrowing up on the ranch inthe desert with her “sister”Bonnie, spending manyhours playing in the rocksand sagebrush.

When old enough forschool, Peewee attendedelementary school inFlanigan and upongraduation was transportedby car to Wendel, Californiawhere she boarded theschool bus to attend LassenHigh School in Susanville.

Upon graduation fromhigh school with the class of1958, Peewee began workingat Lassen MemorialHospital, eventually earningher licensed vocationalnursing license while on thejob. During her nursingcareer, Peewee became wellrespected by her peers forher hard work ethic andexcellent patient care. Herstrong moral principles werealways apparent both in herconduct in her own homeand on the job. She spent thefinal years of her nursingcareer working at the skillednursing facility in the oldhospital.

With the progression ofher failing eyesight and theclosure of the skillednursing facility in 2003,Peewee retired after about 44years of continuous serviceto the hospital and thecommunity.

In 1960 Peewee marriedWalter Lindsey. The couplewas blessed with the birth oftheir two sons, Charles andKevin. Their married yearswere filled with theresponsibilities of workingand raising a family. Herfamily was always aware ofthe importance of herweekly hair appointment.She never ever missed a hairappointment. Never! Peeweewas always very concernedwith birthday and holidaycelebrations, making sureeveryone was well fed andproper gifts were providedfor all. She always began herChristmas shopping early,sometimes in January.

In her retirement years,Peewee’s eyesight began toseriously deteriorate, finallyleading to completeblindness. She stillpersevered, keeping apositive attitude and stillremaining the cornerstoneof her family.

Peewee was predeceasedby her father, Gunso; andher brother, Kooshie. She issurvived by her husband,Walter; her sons, Charles(Erin McCabe), and Kevin;and granddaughter, AprilSimpson, of Truckee; sister-in-law, Betty Hirata; andnephews, Stanford and EricHirata, of Roseville.

Peewee is also survived byher wonderful friend,

Darlene Capps; andnumerous other goodfriends. Services were heldon Oct. 22, 2018 at the FirstSouthern Baptist Church inSusanville. Her familyrequests that donations bemade to a favorite charity inPeewee Lindsey’s name.

Edward James NewbyEdward James Newby died

Oct. 6, 2018 in Reno, Nevada.He was born Nov. 11, 1937 inSan Francisco, California.He loved to fish, camp, andhe was an outdoors man.

He is survived by JamesKevin Newby and Beverly ofWestwood, California; twograndchildren; brother,Robert and June Newby;three nephews.

Services for Edward aregraveside at 11 a.m. Nov. 17.at Westwood Cemetery.

Robert Arthur Middleton

Robert Arthur Middletonpassed away on Sunday, Oct.21. in the arms of his family.

He was born with his twinsister Lois, in Delleker,California, Aug. 14, 1927, toJohn William Middleton andJennie Clara LeMay. He wasthe fifth of six children.

The family lived inPortola, California, latermoving to Janesville. His twoolder brothers died in 1929,and his father passed awaywhen he was 11 years old, inthe midst of the GreatDepression. The familymoved to Woodland, wherehe attended school, workingtwo newspaper deliveryroutes each day to help withfinances. He served in the USNavy in World War II andwas again called to service inthe Army in Korea.

After Korea, he moved toSusanville, where he metVirginia Langley. The twofell in love and married in1953. Attending LassenCollege and later Chico State,

he became a teacher: hislifelong passion. He taughthistory, geography,anthropology andarchaeology at Lassen HighSchool, and later at LassenCommunity College. In thoseyears he touched hundreds ofyoung minds: each one wasspecial to him. His studentsremember him for hiskindness.

He was a longtime activemember of the community,serving his church asdeacon, and the city ofSusanville on the citycouncil. Bob was a staunchadvocate for the LassenCounty Free Library, andwas a member of the Lassen

County Historical Society.He is survived by his wife

of 65 years, Virginia; fourchildren, Michael Robert(Hillene Fleurke), JohnWilliam (Marjorie Chan),James Arthur (TracyAustin), and Lisa Virginia(Dale Porter); and ninegrandchildren, all of whomhad a special relationshipwith him. He loved hisfamily deeply, tenderly, andunconditionally. This lovewas cherished and returned.

Bob’s memorial servicewill be held at 1:30 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 10, atCommunity Church, 1400Numa Road, Susanville,California. A private

interment, attended by closefamily, will precede theservice.

In lieu of flowers,donations can be made to theRobert Middleton MemorialScholarship fund at LassenCommunity College. Goto lassencollege.edu/support-lcc/Pages/default.aspx.Donations can be made viacheck or PayPal: Pleasespecify Robert MiddletonMemorial Scholarship on theorder form. Checks can bemailed to:Lassen College FoundationP.O. Box 3000 Susanville,Califonia 96130.

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A Burien, Washington manwas arrested on a number ofcharges after leading lawenforcement officers onhigh-speed chases in theSouth County and resistingarrest.

According to a statementfrom the Lassen CountySheriff ’s Office, PedroAntonio Riveria-Morinero,23, was booked into theLassen County Jail oncharges of allegedly evadinga peace officer with willfuldisregard to public safety,driving under the influenceof drugs and/or alcohol,driving without a license,resisting arrest, willfullyharming a police dog andpossession of drugparaphernalia. His bail wasset at $30,000.

According to a statementfrom the Lassen CountySheriff ’s Office, the incidentbegan about 3:14 p.m.Monday, Oct. 29 when thedispatch center receivedmultiple 911 calls reporting areckless driver travelingsouthbound on Highway 395near Doyle Ranch.

Deputies located thesuspect vehicle, a 2004Chrysler Crossfire, in thearea of Highway 395 near theBird Flat Ranch. Deputiesestimated the vehicle passedby them in the southbounddirection at approximately100 miles-per-hour. Deputiesactivated their overheademergency lights and sirenand tried to make anenforcement stop of thevehicle, but Riveria-Morinero failed to yield andcontinued southbound on USHighway 395 and a vehiclepursuit ensued.

During the pursuit, thevehicle forced northboundtraffic onto the shoulder asthe driver attempted to evadepursuing deputies at speedsof 110 mph. Due to the riskof public safety, the pursuitwas terminated in the areaof Highway 395 at the DoyleLoop.

About 4:12 p.m., dispatchreceived a report of the samevehicle traveling northboundon Highway 395 near theAgricultural Station.Deputies located the vehiclea second time traveling nearRed Rock Road atapproximately 100 mph.

Deputies again activatedtheir overhead emergencylights and siren and a secondpursuit ensued, this time thespeed rose to 120 mph. Thesuspect’s vehicle almostcaused multiple collisions asit continued northbound.

According to thestatement, the vehicle slowedto about 30 mph andintentionally swerved intothe southbound lane.

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Additional deputies,including K9 Brinks and hishandler, arrived on scene toassist. Deputies gave severalverbal commands to Riveria-Morinero to exit the vehicleusing a public addresssystem, but he ignored thedeputies’ commands.

After several attempts togain voluntary compliance,Riveria-Morinero eventuallyexited the vehicle and thenimmediately returned to theinside of the vehicle.Riveria-Morinero exited thevehicle a second time andignored the deputies’commands to lay prone onthe ground.

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CatAbout 8:10 a.m. Thursday,

Oct. 18, a call from FletcherWalker School about a sickcat at portable building three.

CowAbout 3 p.m. Friday, Oct.

19, a caller near Clarks Valleyreported a dead cow that waspartially butchered.

PhotosAbout 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct.

19, a caller near Cowboy JoeRoad, was concerned aboutneighbors taking pictures ofher children and requestedofficer contact.

TheftAbout 8 p.m. Friday Oct. 19,

a caller near Spruce Streetreported a vehicle parked attheir residence has a rippedhole in the roof and itemswere taken from the vehicle.

DomesticAbout 3:45 a.m. Saturday,

Oct. 20, a caller near JuniperStreet reported her sonknocked over herentertainment centerbreaking the television, andshe requested he be removedfrom her residence.

ScreamsAbout 8:10 a.m. Saturday,

Oct. 20, a caller on DiamondWay heard a femalescreaming for help. Arearesidences were contactedand nothing was found.

Sexual AssaultAbout 11:10 a.m. Saturday,

Oct. 20, a caller near ChurchStreet reported a sexualassault in Janesville.

YellingAbout 1:15 p.m. Saturday,

Oct. 20, a Westwood callerreported a woman wasstaring at her and yellingfrom across the street. Thecaller was visiting a friendand had no idea who theperson was.

FireworksAbout 10:45 p.m. Saturday,

Oct. 20, a caller near SingleTree Lane reported threeshots fired and a secondreport stated it was eitherfireworks or firearms. Theincident was connected to abonfire where the subjectshad fireworks but don’tanymore.

RolloverAbout 2:30 p.m. Sunday,

Oct. 21 a vehicle rolloverincident was reported nearPozzlin Road.

False alarmAbout 11 a.m. Monday, Oct.

22, a caller near Valley HighVilla reported a white FordExcursion on privateproperty. Follow up advisedTeen Challenge is in escrowat the property and will bedoing work there for the nextcouple weeks.

Dumping sewageAbout 2:50 p.m. Monday,

Oct. 22, a caller near GeorgeYoung Park reported a motorhome has been damaging thepremises, dumping trailersewage into the port-a-potty.The motor home is currentlyoccupied by one K-9.

Wearing only underwear and a beard

About 4:30 p.m. Monday,Oct. 22, a caller from SierraArmy Depot reported anorange truck near thebowling alley. Caller also saida tan, white, adult male witha long beard wearing only

underwear was on footheading westbound towardSusanville Road.

GoatAbout 5:40 p.m. Monday,

Oct. 22, a caller near EagleDrive said a male washarassing her about a goatand demanding her address,but she refused.

TamperingAbout 7:45 a.m. Tuesday,

Oct. 23, a caller near Delwoodreported tie downs were cuton their trailer.

Abandoned dishesAbout 8:10 a.m. Tuesday,

Oct. 23, a caller near WillowStreet reported randomplates and baking dishes arebeing left in the caller’s frontyard over the last coupleweeks.

WeirdAbout 12:15 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 24, a callernear Highway 36 reported abird was shot in the eye andleft under her son’s window.

Black cowAbout 7:22 a.m. Thursday,

Oct. 25, a caller near WempleRanch reported a black cowin the roadway.

TazerAbout 12:15

a.m.Thursday,Oct. 25, a callernear Janesville Schoolreported a male out frontactivating a taser.

Loud neighborAbout 11 p.m. Friday, Oct.

26, a call near Valley court ofa loud neighbor talking inthe driveway. When contactedthey agreed to go inside forthe evening.

Dead ducksAbout 10:30 a.m. Saturday,

Oct. 27, a caller near EternalSprings reported ducks werekilled inside of their pens bysomething, but there is nosigns of an attack.

WelderAbout 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

27, a caller near Highway 395reported a welder caused afire.

YellingAbout 12 p.m. Sunday, Oct.

28, a caller near Main Streetin Janesville reported awhite male adult with blackhair was yelling in the street.

FirearmsAbout 12:35 a.m. Sunday,

Oct. 28, a caller near LowerChristy reported theirneighbors are shootingfirearms in an unsafemanner.Violent

About 5:30 p.m. Sunday,Oct. 28, a caller on LauraDrive reported their son washit in the face by a neighbor.

TrespassingAbout 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct.

28, a caller near Foothillreported two male subjectsriding dirt bikes on privateproperty.

The plotAbout 10:50 p.m. Sunday,

Oct. 28, a caller from Graviersaid she wants a woman whois staying with her husbandwhile the caller is out oftown to be removed from theproperty because shebelieves that the woman’shusband is planning to killthe caller’s husband.

Dead snake

About 5 p.m. Monday,Oct.29, a caller nearKaufenburg reported apackage discovered to be aPringles can taped up with adead snake inside.

DisturbingAbout 9:50 p.m. Monday,

Oct. 29, a caller near AshStreet reported a loud trucknewish and white in colorrevs its engine and shines thehigh beams in her window.

DomesticAbout 11:50 p.m. Monday,

Oct. 29, a caller on Elm Streetreported a man took herphone and grabbed her wristand throat. Also the manowns firearms.


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Thursday, Nov. 8Doyle Community CenterPotluck Luncheon

The Doyle CommunityCenter hosts a potluckluncheon at 11:30 a.m.Thursday, Nov. 8

For more information, callPatricia Sharp at 827-2271.

Friday, Nov. 9Swing Band Concert

The Susanville SymphonySociety presents theSusanville Swing Bandconcert at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov.9 at the Veterans MemorialHall.

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Susanville’s SalvationArmy hosts its inauguralRed Kettle Kick Off Dinnerat 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 atthe Susanville Assembly ofGod Church on RichmondRoad. Tickets are availableat Margie’s Book Nook,Zaengles Carpet One,Milwood Florist and theSalvation Army inSusanville.


Sunday, Nov. 11Veterans DayVeterans Day Celebration

The annual Veterans DayParade begins at 11 a.m.Sunday, Nov. 11 at theNational Guard Armory andwill conclude at the VeteransMemorial Hall. Followingthe parade, there will be aprogram honoring veteransand the Veterans of ForeignWars serves lunch toveterans and the community.

Wednesday, Nov. 14Beer Pairing Dinner

Lassen Ale Works hosts aspecial four-course BeerPairing Dinner at 6 p.m.Wednesday, Nov. 14. Theevening features Lassen AleWorks beer and talks fromthe brewing and cookingstaff on beer making,

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Saturday, Nov. 1716th Annual Beer And Wine Tasting

The Susanville SunriseRotary Club presents the16th annual Beer and WineTasting from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 17 at JensenHall at the Lassen CountyFairgrounds. The eventincludes deliciousappetizers, acommemorative glass and asilent auction. Tickets areavailable at Margie’s BookNook, the Lassen CountyChamber of Commerce andfrom Sunrise Rotarymembers.

For more information, callTonya Peddicord at 310-1840.

Light Up a Life Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony

The Honey Lake Hospicehosts the annual Light Up aLife Memorial Tree LightingCeremony at 6:30 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 17 at EagleLake Village.

For more information orto enquire about hospiceservices, call 257-3137.

The Nutcracker BalletThe Lassen Arts Council,

Susanville’s Best ofBroadway and the RenoDance Company present“The Nutcracker Ballet” at 2and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17at the Veterans MemorialHall.


14th annual MonticolaClub Christmas Boutique and Country Store

Come and see unique andhandmade gifts, artists andtheir crafts, raffles and foodat the 14th annual ChristmasBoutique and Country Store,9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,Nov. 17 at the MonticolaClub, 140 South Lassen St.

Sunday, Nov. 18The Nutcracker

The Lassen Arts Council,Susanville’s Best ofBroadway and the RenoDance Company present“The Nutcracker Ballet” at 2p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 at theVeterans Memorial Hall.


Thursday, Nov. 22Thanksgiving DayHappy Thanksgiving!

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Lassen Senior Servicesand the Bizz RunningCompany host the fifthannual Thanksgiving DayTurkey Trot at the Hall ofJustice in Susanville,Thursday, Nov. 22.Registration begins at 7:30a.m. and the race begins at8:30 a.m. The entry fee is anon-perishable food item forLassen Senior Services.Costumes are encouraged.


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The Lassen Regional SolidWaste ManagementAuthority is replacing aneeded vehicle for upkeep atthe landfill.

During the Oct. 23 board ofdirectors meeting, themembers unanimouslyauthorized the purchase of anew Ford F250 truck for thelandfill foreman andapproved an amendment tothe capital improvementfund for the amount of$34,000.

“The landfill foreman’svehicle — a 2001 FordExplorer — is nearing the

end of its on-road life,”authority manager TomValentino wrote in the staffreport.

After receiving directionfrom the board, staff startedsearching for a vehicle,initially looking for a usedmodel. They received anoffer from a Ford dealershipin Sacramento for a 2019truck with four-wheel drive,and other added options for atotal of about $33,700including sales tax anddelivery.

The board unanimouslyapproved the budgetamendment of $34,000 andthe purchase of the vehicle.

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TrashAbout 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.

9, a caller near LimoneriaAvenue went out to the trashand was jumped by the WhiteBoys.

CorndogsAbout 9:30 p.m. Tuesday,

Oct. 9, a caller on Hall Streetbelieves someone was in hisor her residence when shewas gone for three hourstoday. She came back andfound the door locked aftershe left it unlocked and therewere corndogs on thecounter from a package inthe freezer.

TheftAbout 2:40 a.m. Wednesday,

Oct. 10, a caller on SmallStreet was awoken by herdogs and checked her

security camera and saw anindividual grab somethingfrom the neighbors yard, putit into a shopping cart andtake off.

DeerAbout 6:30 a.m. Wednesday,

Oct. 10, there was a report ofan injured deer onJohnstonville Road.

DamageAbout 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 10, a callernear Main Street reported adoor was damaged in abreak-in attempt.

HomelessAbout 3:15 a.m. Thursday,

Oct. 11, a caller on MainStreet reported a homelesswoman who was cold.

ConcernedAbout 7:20 a.m. Thursday,

Oct. 11, a caller on GrandAvenue reported a mansitting on a bench whoseemed disoriented andconfused.

DomesticAbout 9:45 a.m. Thursday,

Oct. 11, a caller on RussellAvenue encountered adomestic scene between aman and woman who werethrowing objects in theroadway. The GoodSamaritan attempted to offerassistance to the woman andthe man drew a knife on him.The person offering aid had acarry and conceal licenseand was forced to draw hisweapon in defense. Officerswere called and the man whodrew the knife was arrested.

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Valley Christian Center broke out red gingham tablecloths to host their fourth annual chiliand cornbread cookoff last Sunday. 2018 chili cook-off champ, Reesa Rice, left, has reignedthree out of the four years, with her creation chosen over nearly 40 competing recipes. Sheconceded her title graciously in 2017 to her mother, Candy David, though both deny theexistence of a secret family recipe. For the second year in a row, baker Hannah Johnson tookfirst with her tasty cornbread. After a close vote last year, her cornbread won in a landslidein this year’s competition. Her success may be evidence that ‘practice makes perfect’ as shebegan fine-tuning her cornbread baking skills at the age of 11. Johnson is pictured with hernewborn son, Kayden. Photo by Glenda Svendsen

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VandalAbout 11:30 a.m. Thursday,

Oct. 11, a caller on NorthUnion reported a stainedglass window was broken.

BikeAbout 1:30 p.m. on

Thursday, Oct. 11, a caller onBrashear Lane reported abike was left on theirproperty.

TheftAbout 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct.

11, a caller on SacramentoStreet reported seeing a manrunning with a purse.

Mail theftAbout 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct.

11, a caller on Randolphreported a package stolenfrom their porch.

BearAbout 1 a.m. Saturday, Oct.

13, a caller on ParkdaleAvenue reported juvenileswere chasing a bear down thestreet.

ApplesAbout 4:45 p.m. Saturday,

Oct. 13, a 911 call fromWeatherlow Street about aman stealing apples out of atree.

InappropriateAbout 5:20 p.m. Saturday,

Oct. 13, a caller on MainStreet reported two men

urinating in public.

TheftAbout 7:20 a.m. Sunday,

Oct. 14, a caller on Orlo Drivereported a purse was stolenout of an unlocked vehicle.

SuspiciousAbout 1:40 p.m. Monday,

Oct. 15, a caller nearSusanville Ranch Parkreported two subjectsmoving boxes from a SilverHonda to a Gold Chevrolet.

InappropriateAbout 3 p.m. Monday, Oct.

15, a call from Park Streetreported of a man urinatingon a white house.

WeaponsAbout 1:40 p.m. Tuesday,

Oct. 16, a call from MainStreet reported a man with aknife in his back pocket anda gun in the front left pocket.

TheftAbout 9:50 p.m. Tuesday,

Oct. 16, a caller on RandolphWay reported a bike stolenfrom the garage.

ThreatAbout 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 17, a callernear Alexander Streetreported a man without ashirt swinging a bat andthreatening to hit people.

Mental health

About 10:15 a.m. Thursday,Oct. 18, a caller on Ash Streetreported a man walking inthe middle of the roadway.

TheftAbout 8:40 a.m. Thursday,

Oct. 18, a caller on HallStreet reported a washingmachine was broken into.

CreepyAbout 12 p.m. Friday, Oct.

19, a caller reported astudent near Weatherlowwas followed to school by anunknown vehicle.

TransientAbout 5 p.m. Friday, Oct.

19, a caller on Riversidereported a man trespassingand there have been reportsof gas siphoned in that area.

Mail tamperingAbout 10:50 a.m. Sunday,

Oct. 21, a caller from SkylineDrive reported mail wasthrown everywhere.

HazardAbout 12:40 a.m. Sunday,

Oct. 21, a caller fromRiverside Drive reportednails in the road causing atraffic hazard.

Mental healthAbout 1:15 p.m.Sunday,

Oct. 21, a caller from LassenSenior Center reported aman punching a bus windowand causing his hand tobleed before walking towardRiverside Park.

CowAbout 7:40 p.m. Monday,

Oct. 22, a black cow wasreported loose on a soccerfield near Meadow ViewSchool.

LewdAbout 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct 24, a callernear Parkdale Avenuereported an intoxicated manin boxers and a DallasCowboy jacket acting lewdlyin the middle of the street.

Meat industry morescary than zombies

I have no fear of zombies,witches, or evil clowns lurkingon Halloween. What reallyscares me is the meat industry.

This is the industry thatdeprives, mutilates, cages, thenbutchers, billions of cows, pigs,

turkeys, chickens — animalsthat feel joy, affection, sadnessand pain, as we do.

That exposes undocumentedworkers to chronic workplaceinjuries at slave wages, andexploits farmers and ranchersby dictating market prices.

This industry contributesmore to our epidemic ofdiabetes, heart disease, stroke,and cancer than any other, thenbullies health authorities toremove health warnings fromdietary guidelines.

That sanctions world hungerby feeding nutritious corn andsoybeans to animals, instead ofpeople.

This industry generates morewater pollution than all otherhuman activities, spews moregreenhouse gases than all

transportation and destroysmore wildlife habitats than allother industries.

Fortunately, my localsupermarket offers a richselection of plant-based meats,milks, cheeses and ice creams,as well as a colorful display offresh fruits and veggies. Eventhe meat industry publicationFeedstuffs reports that sales ofplant-based foods doubled lastyear. That’s what gives me bothcourage and hope.

Lee CrossTaylorsville

Re: “The press is notan enemy of the people”LCT 10/23/18

Thanks for your excellentarticle regarding the pricelessvalue of good journalism and

the free press. Often, the onlypublic access to what is going onbehind the scenes, realtransparency comes frominvestigative journalism bydedicated people like you.

There are constant attempts todiscredit the press andjournalists by those who havepersonal agendas hampered byhonest reporting. It is notsomething new, but the extent ofit coming from the highestreaches in government is a sadcommentary on the state of thepresent political era.

On a positive note it may bethat the attempts to slander ourfree press has only encouragedmore factual and increasedaccuracy in reporting.

Keep up the good work, Meg.You and your colleagues areimportant.

Martin BaldingEagle Lake

Democracy vs. socialismDemocracy, as generally

defined by Webster (he’s the guywho wrote the book called adictionary) is rule by the people.Socialism, as generally defined,is rule by the government.

Democracy allows you to ownand manage your own business.Socialism favors communal andgovernment ownership.

Democracy providesincentives to excel. Socialismdoes not.

Whether you lean to the rightor left, your freedom to choose ispart of our democracy and whatmakes America great. Exerciseyour right and vote Nov. 6.

Shelia ConnerAdin

On Veterans Day,let’s remember thosewho served our nation

For nearly a century America hasrecognized the men and women who haveserved the nation in the military on Nov.11.

Originally known as Armistice Day,because the fighting in the war to end allwars ceased on the 11th hour of the 11thday of 11th month, although the peacetreaty wasn’t signed until the next June.

President Woodrow Wilson proclaimedArmistice Day in November 1919. Congressmade Armistice Day a legal holiday in 1938as a day to honor World War I veterans, butin 1954 Congress changed the name toVeterans Day to honor all who had served,including the veterans from World War IIand Korea.

President Dwight D.Eisenhower wrote, “Inorder to insure properand widespread observance of thisanniversary, all veterans, all veterans’organizations and the entire citizenry willwish to join hands in common purpose … ”

In June 1968 Veterans Day became one offour national holidays celebrated onMonday, creating three-day weekends —Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day,Veterans Day and Columbus Day. PresidentGerald Ford returned the date of theVeterans Day observance to Nov. 11,regardless of what day of the week it fallson, beginning in 1978.

Susanville will celebrate Veterans DaySunday, Nov. 11. The veterans willassemble at the National Guard Armory at10:30 a.m. and take the first steps of theannual Veterans Day Parade promptly at11 a.m. Main Street will be closed from 11a.m. to noon for the parade.

Immedidately following the parade, theAmerican Legion hosts a program at theVeterans Memorial Hall, celebrating the100th anniversary of the Armistice, signedNov. 11, 1918. Jim Chapman is the guestspeaker.

Following the program, veterans and thecommunity are invited downstairs to sharein a free lunch.

Paper, paper, where’s my paper?Tuesday, Oct. 30 marked an

uncomfortable first in the history of theLassen County Times — the paper missedits planned distribution in the earlymorning hours.

Due to the failure of a vital piece ofequipment used in the paper’s productionprocess, the paper’s delivery was delayeduntil later Tuesday evening and earlyWednesday morning.

On Tuesday morning nearly 100 readerscalled to let us know they did not receivetheir copy of the paper and dozens morereaders stopped by the office to pick up acopy in person.

We apologize for any confusion,disappointment or inconvenience ourproduction problems may have caused forour readers, our advertisers and ourcommunity.

Thank you to all of you who read ourpaper every week.

Editorials are written by members of theeditorial board, which consists of thepublisher, the managing editor and the newseditor, and should be considered the opinionof the newspaper.

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How to contact yourelected officials...PRESIDENTDonald Trump, The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C. 20500.(202) 456-1414. Fax: 202-456-2461. Email: [email protected]

U.S. SENATORDianne Feinstein, 331 Hart Senate Office Building,Washington, D.C. 20510. (202) 224-3841Or: 1 Post St., #2450, San Francisco, CA 94105;(415) 393-0707.Email: [email protected]

U.S. SENATORKamala Harris, 112 Hart Senate Office Building,Washington, D.C. 20510. (202) 224-3553Or: 501 I St., Suite 7-600, Sacramento, CA 95814. (916) 448-2787,Email: harris.senate.gov

U.S. CONGRESSMANDoug LaMalfa, 506 Cannon House Office Building,Washington, D.C. 20515. (202) 225-3076.Email lamalfa.house.gov/contact/email-me

STATE SENATORTed Gaines, State Capital, Room 5125, Sacramento, CA 95814. (916) 319-2004 Email: Senator.Gaines @senate.ca.gov

ASSEMBLYMANBrian Dahle, State Capital, Sacramento, CA 95814.(916) 319-2001. Email: [email protected]

GOVERNORJerry Brown, Office of the Governor, Sacramento,CA 95814. (916) 445-2841. Email: [email protected]

I stood in front of a giant pile of garbage atthe East Quincy transfer site, rubber gloves inhand. Somewhere in that mound was mydiamond wedding ring. A series of misstepsled me to this moment early on a Tuesdaymorning.

On Saturday I hosted a party for mydaughter’s birthday. After grocery shopping, Ispent the afternoon working at the kitchenisland. Following dinner and cleanup, my 2-and 4-year-old grandsons spent the night. Andbefore we finally settled down to sleep in theden, we tried our sleeping bags in thebasement and then the living room. I sharethis because it wasn’t a typical weekend.Monday morning came all too fast and as I puton my jewelry to head out the door, mywedding ring wasn’t in its place. I didn’t thinktoo much about it — figuring I had just set itsomewhere — and drug my garbage can to thecurb for Monday morning pickup and left.

After I had been at work for a couple ofhours I noticed my empty ring finger andthought, “What if it’s in the garbage?” I wenthome, but it was too late, the WasteManagement truck had already been there.

I went home for lunch and made a cursorylook for my ring, but it wasn’t in an obviousplace such as on the window ledge above thekitchen sink. I mentioned it to my daughterand she suggested that I call the garbagecompany just in case, but I decided to wait.

I reasoned that I would make a thoroughsearch that evening and search I did — pullingcushions off couches, opening heater vents,looking into every vase or object that tiny

fingers could have dropped a ring into. Iretraced my steps from the kitchen to ourthree slumber party locations, without anyluck. I looked in the same places over and over,with the irrational hope that it would appear.The next morning I called the garbagecompany.

I was in luck. I was told that based on myaddress, my garbage would have been the firston the truck, so that meant it would be last offat the transfer site. Even better news — mytruck was the last one in Monday night,meaning my sacks of garbage should be themost accessible.

So there I stood Tuesday morning, ready towade through the mountain of bags and waste,on the hunt for white bags with blue ties, whenI received the bad news — the truck bound for

the Lockwood Landfill in Nevada had departedearlier than usual that morning with mostlikely my garbage bags in tow. If I had calledthe night before, I could have looked then.

Dejected, I headed home to change out of mygarbage scavenging wardrobe. After retracingthe past 48 hours, I concluded that I hadprobably swept my wedding ring into thegarbage can as I cleaned off my kitchen island,but I couldn’t be 100 percent sure.

So I looked. I looked everywhere. I said aprayer to St. Anthony, but then immediatelyrecanted it and asked him instead to find amissing girl who had been making nationalheadlines. It didn’t seem right to waste arequest to St. Anthony on a piece of jewelrywhen there was a teenager in jeopardy.

The ring didn’t turn up. The insurancecompany was polite, but informed me thatsince I didn’t have a separate rider on mypolicy, the most I would be entitled to would be$1,000 and even that wasn’t assured, since myring disappeared under suspiciouscircumstances. I wonder what circumstances amissing piece of jewelry wouldn’t beconsidered suspicious.

While my husband wasn’t upset that I lostmy ring, he wasn’t in the mood to replace iteither. So, I looked at my options and I had afew, but ultimately decided to wear mygrandmother’s wedding ring, vintage 1938.

While I am sorry that I lost my ring, itmakes me very happy to look down and seehers. Maybe St. Anthony answered my prayerin an unexpected way. I found a ring that I wasmeant to wear.

Wedding rings, garbage bags and St. Anthony

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Today is the day. Election Day. According tosome pundits, and even the president himself,this is the most important election in all ofhistory. We’ve heard that before, or course, butin truth every election is important becauseeach one affords we the people an opportunityto express our opinion, to elect governmentofficials and to weigh in on a variety of topicson the ballot. Elections really do haveconsequences.

Now don’t fear, I’m not going to try to tellyou how to vote today. Like most of you, I havemy own opinions and my preferences and myvision for our city, county, state and country.I’m going to keep those to myself. I neitherwant nor intend to sway you from youropinions, but I am trying to get you to get upoff the couch and go vote today. I recognizeyour right to your own opinions andpreferences, and I promise I won’t call youany silly names if you happen to see thingsdifferently. This is America, a place where weopenly tolerate such things and shouldcelebrate our freedom to disagree.

I’ve been working as a journalist fordecades now, and it’s quite alarming whenthose making a living in this profession arecalled the enemy of the people. Why someright here in Lassen County call me the Kingof Bias, or claim I’m simply another Good Ol’Boy because — get this — I’m a member ofRotary. I’ve worked at the paper for nearly 20years, so I must have joined the establishmentconspiracy cartel. Hey, I’ve even beenslammed recently because of a letter to theeditor published in the newspaper, a section of

the paper designed to let readers publiclyexpress their opinions. I guess some folks holdthe erroneous and inexplicable notion that Iagree with every opinion published in thepaper. It comes with the territory, I guess, andI’ve learned to simply consider the source ofsuch attacks and accusations and move on.

So let me say it again — I’m not trying toinfluence your vote — I’m simply imploringyou to go cast your ballot. I really don’t careabout your political views or orientation. Icare about your participation.

I’m old enough to remember the passage ofthe 26th Amendment, the one that lowered thefederal voting age from 21 to 18. Despite thewar and all of the social upheaval and thealleged culture wars at the time, reasonablepeople could still agree about some things

back then. Consider this. The U.S. Senateapproved the amendment 94-0, and the Houseof Representatives passed it by a 401-19margin. The amendment became law July 1,1971 after being ratified by 38 statelegislatures. It didn’t help me, given the dateof the accident of my birth. The amendmentbecame law just two months before I turned21.

Still, I’m proud to say I believe I’ve voted inevery single election since that day, although Ido acknowledge the possibility I may havemissed one or two and just don’t remembermy failings.

You know, it’s quite easy for me, a child ofthe 1960s, to pick at America’s flaws andfailures, to peel off the scabs of our nation’sshortcomings, but the truth is I always wantmy country to rise to very highest expressionof its lofty ideals. I want us to be that greatland of life, liberty and the pursuit ofhappiness in which all of us are equal inGod’s eyes and share all those unalienablerights he has granted us.

In their wisdom, the Founding Fatherscreated a system that gave us a voice. Thatfranchise has expanded over a couple ofcenturies to include women and former slaves— people never considered as voters at thenation’s founding.

Ah, wouldn’t it be great if everyone eligibleto cast a vote and steer the ship of state didso? Your vote matters. I hope you will join meand take the time to vote today.

Tell me — what do you have to do today thatcould possibly be more important?

Get off your duff and go vote!

IT’S MY TURNSAM WILLIAMSManaging Editor

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“Screw your optics, I’mgoing in.” This is bigger thanhate, this latest massshooting at the Tree of LifeSynagogue in Pittsburgh, inwhich, oh my God, 11 moreinnocent souls died at thehands of a home-grownterrorist.

The president’s anti-immigrant tweets may havebeen in grotesquesynchronicity with thekiller’s: “Many gangmembers and some very badpeople are mixed into the

caravan heading to oursouthern border ... This is aninvasion of our country andour military is waiting foryou!” And they no doubt fedthe climate in which RobertBowers acted, but this isbigger than Donald Trump.

He may be the trigger, butthe weapon has been readyand waiting for a longtime. Every mass shootinghappens in a context, andevery mass shooting criesout that we must examinethe social infrastructure ofdehumanization andviolence.

“Yet this too needs to becontextualized as a currentmanifestation of the racist

foundations of ourcountry,” Rabbi MichaelLerner wrote the day afterthe murders, reminding us ofsuch matters as slavery,Native American genocideand the wars of the last halfcentury.

“This pattern of violenceand demeaning of ‘the Other’has become so deeplyembedded in the culture ofthe U.S. that only a trueconsciousnesstransformation willundermine its prevalence inboth major political parties.”

“Screw your optics, I’mgoing in.”

These are the words I can’tget out of my head — the

killer’s final post on hissocial media platform beforehe took his guns and headedoff to the Tree of LifeSynagogue.

This is war talk — orrather, the pretend war talkof a boy playing with guns ...a boy who has become anadult and now has real gunsand a “real” enemy — theimmigrants swarming intoour country, aided by theJews — and he’s about toleap to glory and save hispeople.”

Maybe the problem ofAmerican violence beginshere, in the fantasy of armedrescue and armed salvation.In this fantasy mindset, the

default plot device of 10,000mediocre movies and TVshows, the only consequenceof violence is that iteliminates the bad guy.

Boyhood is all about glory,but boys grow up and learn adeeper reality — unless theydon’t. And Americanmilitarism requires thatAmericans stay in their earlyadolescence psychologically,making a shift not in theirunderstanding of otherpeople but only in theweapons used against them. Beyond the entertainmentindustry and the gamingindustry is the Departmentof Defense, which sustainsitself by recruiting children

before they grow up andteaching them to hate — andkill — the Other. The UnitedStates Army actually has awebsite devoted to hookingkids as young as 13. It’scalled America’s Army, agaming website with themessage that war isawesome.

As I wrote some years ago,the site is “the very essenceof America’s own arresteddevelopment: We commandthe world’s largest arsenaland throw our weight aroundwith an adolescent swagger.Neocons famously declared

This year’s legislativesession ended in Septemberbut you’ll feel the damage toyour pocketbooks for years tocome. I will give my Democratcolleagues credit forconsistency, at least, becauseevery year they come up withnew and creative ways tospend taxpayer money, but Iquestion whether itmaterially improves ourcitizens’ lives.

This year, Governor Brownsigned legislation that willadd an additional $680 millionannually in general fundspending. Remember, this isnot growth in existingspending; it’s brand newspending that stacked on topof the already heavy taxpayerburden.

But as bad as that sounds, itactually gets much worse.That already big numberexcludes the premier budget-busting bill that will costtaxpayers billions every yearwhile at the same timemaking them less safe andbreaking down social order,Senate Bill 10.

SB 10 eliminates cash bailin California and replaces itwith a court-operated pre-

trial risk assessmentprogram, meaning that thegovernment will beeliminating the huge,privately funded andtaxpaying bail bond industrywith a massive increase ingovernment employees andbureaucracy. Estimates basedon similar bail reform in NewJersey and Washington, D.C.suggest that California’s new,additional taxpayer costresulting from this changecould be a staggering $7.8billion a year.

Adding insult to injury,eliminating cash bail willlead to fewer people showingup for their trials and morecriminals out on the streets,creating new victims andfurther eroding the quality oflife in the Golden State.

Increased costs plusdecreased safety is not muchof a deal for the taxpayer, butit’s becoming the Californiaway.

In the past five years,California general fundspending surged roughly 44percent, from $96 billion to$139 billion. Meanwhile, thestate’s population grew byroughly 5 percent. Spendinggrew about nine times fasterthan population growth.Remember that soberingstatistic the next time anyonepraises Governor Brown for

his fiscal discipline. It’s anunearned reputation entirelyunsupported by facts.

California governmentcreeps into every aspect of

our lives, from what pronounswe can legally use, whattherapies we can try, whatbags we can get at the grocerystore, to what straws we can

have, but apparently, it’s stillnot big enough or intrusiveenough to satisfy my liberalcolleagues.

Spending is taxes. After this

legislative session, Californiataxpayers can look forward toputting more and more oftheir paychecks toward anever-expanding state.

COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVES

REMEMBER WHEN


95 years agoAfter the official word that World

War I had ended, counties throughoutthe nation were being honored for theircontributions to support the war effortsfor the U.S.

The people of Lassen Countyconsidered themselves to be one of themost patriotic counties in California,since their efforts went beyond the callof duty in the selling of war bonds,salvaging of household items anddonating materials to the nation’ssoldiers.

45 years agoThe Bureau of Land Management

announced the completion of 14 milesof graded access road connectingSurprise Valley with the Lassen Countyroad system at Tuledad Canyon.

The road allowed more efficientresource protection and management inaddition to providing a scenic route fortravelers along the eastern slopes of thesouth Warner Mountains.

35 years agoAn early-morning fire gutted the

Ravendale Café, Bar and Gas Station,injuring one person who wasattempting to save the building’s

contents. Although there was little danger of

an explosion since the station’sgasoline storage tanks were buriedunderground, several beer cans andkegs exploded in the blaze and could beheard bursting throughout the day.

30 years agoIn reaction to Herlong’s growing

business district, community membersformed the Fort Sage CommunityAction Committee.

The group held “town hall meetings”and concerned itself with improvingliving conditions outside of the SierraArmy Depot gate and documentingcitizen complaints.

20 years agoThe Lassen County Board of

Supervisors saw controversy andalmost a 100 percent turnover in thelast two years, save for Jim Chapman.

After the Nov. 3 election and the finalfallout of the 1997 recall, four newmembers sat before the public thefollowing January.

The courthouse-controversy-inspired1997 recall that targeted threesupervisors only got rid of one, LyleLough. Everd McCain replaced Lough

in district 5.

Six years agoLassen Ale Works held its inaugural

Brew Fest. Twelve competitorssubmitted 21 entries. Home brewersfrom all over Lassen and Plumascounties were tasked with creating aunique beverage.

Dustin Osborn won first place for hisMoon Shadow Black, IPA.

Last yearLassen High School’s Kendahl Loflin

traveled to Oroville, California tocompete in the Northern SectionCalifornia Interscholastic FederationChampionship match held at TableMountain Golf Course.

Loflin competed in the individualcategory along with golfers fromAnderson, Shasta, West Valley, Yreka,Enterprise and Foothill high schools.Additionally, Pleasant Valley HighSchool, Chico High School and RedBluff High School had six studentseach compete for their respectiveteams.

Loflin finished the course with astroke count of 97, thus earning herfirst place among the individualgolfers.

It is unfortunate that inthe 21st century we are stillsubjected to the kind ofpropaganda that positionswhite people (men inparticular) as the chosenones of history and, indeed,the future.

It’s no secret that whitenationalism is resurgentunder Trump, who recentlyidentified himself as a“nationalist” as opposed tosomeone who cares about allthe world’s citizens. It is farfrom a stretch to assume thatthis was a signal to his baseand that the only reason heleft out the word “white” isbecause even he’s notprepared to go that far — atleast not yet.

His far-right supporterslikely got the message, and

some do not even botherwith coded language — e.g.the Rise Above Movement orthe Proud Boys — whileothers hide behind a pseudo-intellectual veneer. Racistviews have become somainstream that even ablack teenager shamelesslydisparaged her own race ona recent episode of Dr. Phil.

I recently came across adisturbing yet significantexample of white nationalistideology and was shocked torecognize its author from anold social circle. (I omit hisname because my goal is notto single out an individualbut an ideology).

His “White Man’s Burden”is not an example of a lonelyvoice shouting through thewilderness — or I would notbother to comment. As awhite man, I fear that his isa view shared by many whitemen (and the women whorely on them) from all social

strata. The Trumpadministration and itssupporters would doubtlessapprove.

The so-called ‘white man’sburden’ is a dark remnantfrom a past that lurks at thehighest levels of governmentin the United States andcurrently threatens much ofthe world. BrazilianPresident-Elect JairBolsonaro, advised by ex-Trump handler SteveBannon, is the latestpolitical triumph of whitenationalism.

This is an ideology thatpromotes imperialism as aSocial Darwinian imperativeand confuses civilizationwith barbarism: Itsproponents fail to see that itis an indictment on a race ifthat race succeeds by ridingthe backs of others — not asource of pride.

I propose another burdenthat is far more noble: The

burden of justice. White menand women have anopportunity to (finally)break their own chains ofoppressor status in anincreasingly interdependentworld. They have access toinformation that can liftthem out of ignorance andtoward a new enlightenmentthat goes beyondreformation within Westernsocieties and emphasizeshow the privileged centercan relate more peacefullyand justly to those on themargins.

Moreover, in theinformation age the veryconcept of whiteness (orrace, for that matter) isevolving into one that is farmore dependent on ideologyor self-identification thanphysical appearance orgenetics. This is a positivedevelopment in the sensethat many people — myselfincluded — no longer feel the

need to identify with anexclusive club based onpseudo-science and primitivetribalism.

Given the complexity ofgenes that make up anindividual, it would makejust as much sense for awhite man to identity withGenghis Kahn, Cleopatra, orsome primordial super-apeas it would be to identitywith Julius Caesar. Humanaccomplishments andfailures belong to humanitybecause nothing happens inperfect genetic isolation.(Don’t take my word for it;read the acclaimed writerTa-Nehisi Coates’s “Betweenthe World and Me.”) But thisis not to say that all culturesor peoples are identical —it’s the concept ofinterdependence that whitenationalists fail to grasp.

Unlike the extremes onboth sides of the spectrum, Iam not one who believes that

any skin color representsgood or evil — or that theanswer to history’sinequities and inequalities isto condemn the ancestors ofthose who came out on top.There is more rage thanlogic behind these views.

However, justice must bedone for the benefit ofhumanity: white, black,brown, red and yellow. It isthe lack of justice that notonly stokes the rage at thebottom, but also buttressesthe fear at the top. The riseof Trump was predicated onthis fear. But rage alone willnot defeat him.

True justice will not onlyusher in a new worldcommunity that includeseveryone while respectingdifferences — but will alsoensure that burdensomewhite men will never againhave to justify theirprivilege.

It’s the concept of interdependence white nationalists fail to graspWHERE I STAND

MATTHEW JOHNSONPEACEVOICE

Words can heal or wordscan kill. Words can build upor tear down. They can makepeople glad or make peoplemad.

We like to be able to usewords in America and usethem freely. Freedom ofspeech is our FirstAmendment right. However,we could all work on the toneof our speech.

Tone can incite a riot orcalm an angry mob. We allknow how we like people totalk to us and we need toutilize our tone preferencesin our own communicationwith others.

Media has been pointing

the finger at PresidentTrump to tone down hisforceful rhetoric. While theyhave been pointing onefinger at him there are fourpointing back.

CNN and NBC and othershave tried to blame therecent bomb attacks andPittsburgh’s horrendoussynagogue slayings onTrump’s speeches. Sadly,violence and mass shootingshave been happening a longtime before Trump.

National media found whata frenzy could do for theirratings when Nixon wasexited from the White Houseduring Watergate. We neverheard about PresidentKennedy’s escapades ormuch about PresidentJohnson’s activities, not thatanybody cared much what

Johnson did. Back then allwe saw on the news werejournalists reporting fromgruesome Vietnam battlescenes or marches inAlabama.

Today the 24 hour focus ofsome networks and mediaoutlets has become to dowhatever possible to defaceour president. Thusaccording to some, the sadand scary man living in avan covered with Trump andother kinds of stickers whomailed out bombs was thefault of our president. Thesudden mass killing ofpeople worshiping in aPittsburgh synagogue wasblamed on the rhetoric of thepresident by some.

Everybody in Americaneeds to accept someresponsibility for where we

are and what we havebecome. We like free speechbut speech should always beused responsibly. We like theright to bear arms but gunsmust be kept secure andalways used responsibly.Words can be dangerous andguns can and do kill people.

Actually words are killingus in this country today. Idon’t like that our presidentcommended a politician forbody slamming someone. Idon’t like that our media hasnot let up for even one dayand allowed him to try to dohis job without harassment. Whatever happened toeveryone supporting theperson elected because itbenefits all of us if ourcountry and those whorepresent us are successful?Trump has had no choice but

to defend himself usingTwitter. Sounds insane. Whowould have ever imagined?

What frustrates much oftoday’s media is that Trumpdoes defend himself. Hedoesn’t take the garbagethrown at him by pundits. Hethrows it back and thatdrives them crazy. In thepast, most politicians havehad to take the jabs andstabs. There was no way forthe politician to reallyamplify his side of theallegation or verbal assault.

Today, politicians can talkback and make their owncases without the support ofliberal or conservativemedia. The big problem isthat there has been little tono limits on the words byeveryone. This has tochange, but especially the

tone in which language isused. Hate speech of anykind often leads to otherviolent acts and violent actsare happening more andmore.

We should try a tone downday in America or maybeeven a week or a month. Howcould it hurt? Please, all ofus, all media, all politicians,journalists, stop the trashtalk.

Words inflame, incite,enrage, provoke, createhatred and are killing us inAmerica. The louderwe scream and call eachother names the more badthings seem to happen. Let’sall remember with freedomof speech that we havevolume and tone controls andwe need to adjustaccordingly.

We could all work on our tone when exercising free speechWHERE I STAND

GLENN MOLLETTESYNDICATED COLUMNIST

More government spending means we’ll pay more taxes

The freedom to kill one another — this is our America

WHERE I STANDTED GAINESU.S. SENATOR

WHERE I STANDROBERT C. KOEHLER

PEACEVOICE

See America, page 10B

Last year, Republicansunilaterally passed tax cutsthat disproportionatelybenefited the wealthy andcorporations. By giving taxcuts to wealthy Americans,particularly investors,Republicans claimed theirtax bill would lead tosubstantial job and wagegrowth. Unsurprisingly, thishas not happened. As aninvestor myself, I can tellyou why: it’s because I’m nota job creator.

For decades, conservativeshave credited the investorclass with job growth, butthe truth is that they’ve doneso simply to justify givingthe wealthy a tax cut. The

truth is that even though Iam an investor, I’m no morea job creator than any otherconsumer.

Our economy is 70 percentconsumer driven, meaningthat the vast majority ofAmerican jobs only existbecause regular people goout and spend their moneyon things that they want andneed, not because richinvestors like me put ourmoney in the stock market.When, as a consumer, I getin line to buy my iPhone Iam as much a job creator asthe person in front of me,regardless of the manymillions I may have investedin Apple stock.

Some may argue that largeemployers like Apple couldnot exist, or employ anyone,without investments frompeople like me, but that’s not

really true either.Companies like Apple only

exist if consumers buy theirgoods and services. Forexample, if the next fiveiPhones models wereterrible and everyonestopped buying Appleproducts, there is nothinginvestors could do to save it.The best they could do wouldbe propping it up with morefunds to hold off theinevitable collapse.

Despite what some mightthink about the stockmarket, an increase in Appleshare prices does not meanmore jobs have been createdat the company, or thatApple has more workingcapital. Apple shares, likeshares for any othercompany, become morevaluable because the actualbusiness, sales of iPhones,

iPods, etc., has grown.Apple’s growing stock pricesisn’t the cause of its success,rather, it’s the result. Theconsistent influx of cashfrom consumers is what hasenabled it to grow to the sizeit is now. The same can besaid for all companies.

Customers, empowered bya healthy economy in whichthey have the funds toconsume products andservices, create jobs.Regardless of what investorsdo or do not do, if customersdo not buy their products abusiness will collapse and itsworkers will be out of a job.If all I do is invest money,albeit, strategically, indifferent funds, andcompany shares, hoping tosee some return from it, Iam not hiring anyone, and Iam certainly not raising

wages. I am but one part ofour economic system, andnot nearly the mostimportant. I am simplytrading investments withother investors, not buildingcompanies or creating jobs.

Despite this, Trump’sadministration is lookinginto giving investors likemyself another tax cut, thistime by indexing to inflationthe cost basis used tocalculate the capital gainsrate. Doing so, along withpushing Tax Cuts 2.0, wouldbe an economic disaster forthe working class. Not onlywill it cost $600 billion tomake last year’s tax cutspermanent, but indexing thecapital gains rate to inflationis estimated to be another$100 billion added to thedeficit. None of thesechanges are in the working

class’s favor. Polls have already proven

last year’s Tax Cuts and JobsAct is more unpopular thanit’s ever been. This isbecause the truth that it wasjust a giveaway to thewealthy has been made clearby study after study. Wecannot allow Republicans tocampaign on the lie that themiddle class is better offthan they were last year, andwe should not allow them topass further tax cuts that gostraight to the top 1 percent.I didn’t need a tax cut lastyear, and I won’t create jobsif I’m given another one. IfCongress wants to rewardjob creators, it should stopgiving investors like mepreferential treatment andstart helping the real jobcreators in this country: TheAmerican people.

‘high noon’ with SaddamHussein. If militarists had toface long-term or even short-term accountability for thedamage they wreak, warwould be obsolete in an eyeblink.”

And war always, always,always comes home. Indeed,its consciousness pervadesthe social order. It grabs amind and won’t let it go.

And those who want towage war on their own,without the inconvenience ofhaving to follow someoneelse’s orders, are free notmerely to define their ownenemy but also to assembletheir own stash of weapons

and, when they are ready, “goin” and wreck some lives.This is America, where wehave the freedom to kill oneanother.

And ...This is the clincher. We are

not allowed, in any officialway, to be aware of this.While we pour maybe asmuch as a trillion dollars ayear into Things Military,the amount of moneydevoted to research into thecauses of social violence is,by congressional edict, zero.This has been true since1996, when Congress, at theintense urging of the NRA,passed the Dickey

Amendment, which inessence cut off any federalfunding for research into thecauses of gun violence.

Specifically, this piece oflegislation, part of thefederal government’s 1996omnibus spending bill, bansat the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention fromusing any federal money toconduct research that “maybe used to advocate orpromote gun control” —which is a built-in catch-22.Because research into gunviolence is likely to revealthe need for gun control, theresearch cannot be federallyfunded.

As the New YorkTimes pointed out: “Theresult is that 22 years andmore than 600,000 gunshotvictims later, much of thefederal government haslargely abandoned efforts tolearn why people shoot oneanother, or themselves, andwhat can be done to preventgun violence.”

And this is the context inwhich politicians peddle fearand war. Fear of immigrantsis hardly new, hardly theinvention of Trump. It haslong been a component ofAmerican racism. As Trumpthreatens to dismantle the14th Amendment and sign anexecutive order terminatingbirthright citizenship (an

election ploy as themidterms grow nearer), wemight want to reflect on goodold Executive Order 9066,which Franklin Rooseveltsigned in 1942 — and justlike that, with a stroke of thepen, forced some 117,000Japanese-Americans intoconcentration ... excuse me,internment camps for thenext three years.

We could also rememberall the European Jews whowere not allowed into theUnited States as they tried toflee Hitler, as we reflect onthe nation’s moralshortcomings. This history,so lacking in officialatonement, is available toanyone who wants to project

blame on a specific Other.Indeed, there is nonationalism — white orotherwise — without anOther to fear and, every sooften, kill.

“Screw your optics, I’mgoing in.”

The mass shootings willcontinue. We all know that.And we can’t undo ourhistory. But we do have achoice: We can face itsquarely and look beyond it,toward love, towardforgiveness, toward anunderstanding of ourpresumed enemies. When wedo so, the hard part begins.We also start understandingourselves.

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A campaign to reduceimpaired driving, supportedby the California HighwayPatrol, CHP and theCalifornia Office of TrafficSafety, OTS, will focus oneducation and enforcement.The new Reducing AlcoholImpaired Driving programwill run from Oct. 1 to Sept.30.

The RAID grant enablesthe CHP to conductadditional driving under theinfluence checkpoints, DUIsaturation patrols and trafficsafety education activitiesthroughout California.

The primary goal of thiseffort is to make roadwayssafer by stopping DUI driversand educating the public onthe dangers of impaireddriving.

Additionally, the CHP will

actively participate inCalifornia’s “Drive Sober orGet Pulled Over” efforts.

“Our goal with thisaggressive education andenforcement campaign is tostop drivers from making thepoor decision to drink anddrive,” CHP CommissionerWarren Stanley said. “Mostmotorists are responsiblepeople who do not driveunder the influence. Pleasechoose to put the lives offamilies and other motoristsfirst.”

In 2016, Californiaexperienced 572 deaths and12,450 injuries caused byimpaired driving collisionswithin CHP jurisdiction.While alcohol is a primaryfactor for many impaireddriving collisions, thepresence of drugs in fatal

and injury collisionscontinues to increase.Driving under the influenceof alcohol, cannabis,prescription or illicit drugs,or any impairingcombination of alcohol anddrugs, is illegal.

A driver’s judgment andability to react are bothimpaired when driving high.Driving either drunk or highis a DUI.

The CHP urges drivers tothink ahead before getting onthe road if they plan todrink. Designate a soberdriver, call a friend or familymember, or use publictransportation or a ride-hailing service.

There is always a betteroption than getting behindthe wheel while impaired.The public is also reminded

to call 9-1-1 if they see asuspected DUI driver. Beprepared to provide alocation, direction of travel,and vehicle description.

Funding for this programwas provided by a grant fromthe California Office ofTraffic Safety through theNational Highway TrafficSafety Administration.


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Wildlife abounds in theseparts of NortheasternCalifornia. With a slew ofintense fires during one partof the year and harsh winterconditions during the next,vulnerable Lassen Countywildlife become injured andabandoned year-round. LocalLassen Humane SocietyBoard Director (andvolunteer) Peggy Speer risesto the occasion to save asmany as she can. However,she can’t do it alone, so shestarted a GoFundMe to coverfuel costs and the purchase ofa reliable vehicle to transportthese animals.

These injured andabandoned animals have to betransported out of the area,sometimes daily, since Lassendoesn’t have a wildlifeveterinarian or rehabilitationfacility. With more than 100wildlife rehab facilitiesthroughout California, mostrehabilitators do not provideservices to pick up wildlife;they rely on you to get theseanimals to them.

Most work out of theirhomes and are not on call 24hours a day. Wildliferehabilitators often volunteertheir time and efforts to thischosen profession, but havelives outside of it as well.Rehabilitators oftenspecialize in certain speciesof wildlife and establishlimits on the number ofanimals they can accept andproperly care for.

Speer, as one of thosevolunteers, drives hundredsof miles on a daily basis. Sheoften travels to Reno andCarson City, Nevada, LakeTahoe, Sacramento, Chico,

Red Bluff, Loomis andAnderson. There are nogovernment agencies that payfuel costs for transportingwildlife, so Speer pays for itall on her own dime.

Areas similar to LassenCounty, such as Siskiyou andShasta have rehab centers,but possessing so fewlocations, spread out amongthe rural north state, makes itdifficult for animals in-needof care.

Speer is actively pursuingdonations for fuel costs andfor the purchase of a largereliable all-wheel-drivevehicle that can carry manywildlife crates and carriersand safely get us throughsnow in the winter months.Speer also hopes to somedaybuild Lassen County’s veryown wildlife rehabilitationfacility with a licensedwildlife veterinarian.

Donations from theGoFundMe will go to theLassen County CaliforniaWildlife Rescue, Transport,Rehabilitation and ReleaseFund. Speer said, “Withdonations we will have fuelcosts that will bring in morevolunteers, which in turn willsave many more hawks,eagles, fawns, beavers,squirrels, foxes, owls, etc,”and reminded readers,“Rescuing and transportingwildlife is very costly andtime consuming, but therewards and joy are immenseonce you pick up your priorinjured or abandonedwildlife, fully recovered, thatcan be released back intotheir home, our beautifulcommunity.”

Speer’s GoFundMe can befound atgofundme.com/saving-lassen-county-wildlife.

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Aiden Duerksen (DenChief), back left, MasonKing, Carter Health, OwenShirley and Officer RichardWarner. Jacob Nielsen,front left, Noah Duerksen,Hayden Klinock andWesley Walton visit theSusanville PoliceDepartment Oct. 17. Pack158 and 58 thanked thelocal police officers.


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The following person(s) is/are doing busi-ness as: EASY AS THAT! NAILS BY NIKKI.Business Address: 476-925 JEFFREY LN.,SUSANVILLE, CA 96130, County of Lassen.NICOLE RENEE DOMINGUEZ, 476-925JEFFREY LN., SUSANVILLE, CA 96130;NICHOLAS ALLEN DOMINGUEZ, 476-925JEFFREY LN., SUSANVILLE, CA 96130.This business is conducted by: A Husbandand Wife.Registrant(s) commenced to transact busi-ness under the fictitious business name list-ed herein on: 9/8/18.Signed: /s/ Nicole Dominguez; NicholasDominguez.This statement was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk of Lassen County on the dateindicated below:Filed: Oct. 30, 2018.Julie M. Bustamante, County ClerkPublished: LCTNov. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018|

VACANCY NOTICENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vacan-cy will occur on the Planning and ServiceArea (PSA) 2 Area Agency on AgingAdvisory Council, created by the termexpiration of Tina Kennemore on November25, 2018.NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that theLassen County Board of Supervisors willmake the appointment no sooner thanNovember 20, 2018, or thereafter, in com-pliance with the Maddy AppointmentRegistry Act.Application forms may be obtained from theoffice of the County Clerk, in the HistoricCourthouse at 220 S Lassen St Suite 5,Susanville, CA 96130; or from the County’swebsite under Clerk of the Board atwww.lassencounty.org.You may also contact the PSA (2) office atPO Box 1400,Yreka, CA 96097, or call 530-842-1687 for more information.Dated and posted this 30th day of October,2018./s/ Julie M. Bustamante,Clerk of the Board of SupervisorsPublished LCTNov. 6, 2018|

Preliminary AdvertisementSale of National Forest Timber

The Plumas National Forest is pre-advertis-ing for the Mills MP Thin SBA Timber Sale.Mills MP Thin SBA Timber Sale is located inall or portions of T21N. R12E, section 4and T22N. R12, sections 27, 34, and 36M.D.M. There is an estimated 4,432 CCF(2.12 MBF) of sawtimber and an estimated2,816 CCF (11,365 Tons) of Green BiomassConvertible (Grn Bio Cv), marked or other-wise designated for cutting on approximate-ly 490 acres. This will be a small businessset-aside sale. If no self-certifying smallbusiness concern makes a valid bid, theForest Service will readvertise this salewithout restrictions on bidder size.This advance notice is to afford interestedparties time to examine the sale area priorto winter. The final advertisement will con-tain final minimum stumpage rates, biddingprovisions, and other sale conditions.For information on the pre-advertisement,visit the website at:http://www.fs.usda.gov/resources/plumas/landmanagement/resourcemanagementThe United States Department ofAgriculture (USDA) prohibits discriminationin all its programs and activities on thebasis of race, color, national origin, gender,religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sex-ual orientation, or marital or family status.(Not all prohibited bases apply to all pro-grams.) Persons with disabilities whorequire alternative means for communica-tion of program information (Braille, largeprint, audiotape, etc.) should contactUSDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600(voice and TDD).To file a complaint of discrimination, writeUSDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights,

Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th andIndependence Avenue, SW, WashingtonD.C. 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964(voice and TDD). USDA is an equal oppor-tunity provider and employer.Published LCTNov. 6, 2018|Published FRB, IVR, PR, CPNov. 7, 2018|

NATIONAL FOREST FUELWOODFOR SALE

LASSEN NATIONAL FORESTTheY6 2018 Fuelwood Sale is located with-in Township 30 North, Range 12 East,Section 32, 5th Street Yard. The ForestService will receive sealed bids in public atEagle Lake Ranger District, 477-050 EagleLake Rd. Susanville, CA, 96130 at 10:00AM local time on 11/13/2018 for an estimat-ed volume of 11 cords of CombinedSoftwood fuelwood marked or otherwisedesignated for cutting. The Forest Servicereserves the right to reject any and all bids.Interested parties may obtain a prospectusfrom the office listed below. A prospectus,bid form, and complete information con-cerning the timber, the conditions of sale,and submission of bids is available to thepublic from the Eagle Lake Ranger District,477-050 Eagle Lake Rd. Susanville, CA,96130. The USDA is an equal opportunityprovider and employer.Published LCTNov. 6, 2018|

NATIONAL FORESTTIMBERFOR SALE

LASSEN NATIONAL FORESTThe Brockman Flat Fire Salvage Sale islocated within T32N, R10E, Sec 1, 24-25,35-36; T32N, R11E, Sec 19 and 30; MDM.The Forest Service will receive sealed bidsin public at Lassen National ForestSupervisor’s Office, 2550 Riverside Drive,Susanville, CA 96130 at 10:00 AM localtime on 11/15/2018 for an estimated vol-ume of 10,668 ton of Ponderosa Pine saw-timber marked or otherwise designated forcutting. In addition, there is within the salearea an unestimated volume of CombinedSoftwood grn bio cv that the bidder mayagree to remove at a fixed rate. The ForestService reserves the right to reject any andall bids. Interested parties may obtain aprospectus from the office listed below. Aprospectus, bid form, and complete infor-mation concerning the timber, the condi-tions of sale, and submission of bids isavailable to the public from the Eagle LakeRanger District, 477-050 Eagle Lake Roador Lassen NF Supervisor’s Office, 2550Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130. TheUSDA is an equal opportunity provider andemployer.Published LCTNov. 6, 2018|

Estate of BertoluzzaNOTICE OF PETITION

TO ADMINISTER ESTATE of FrancesMartha Bertoluzza, aka Frances M.

Bertoluzza and Frances Bertoluzza, dece-dent

Case Number P8332To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin-gent creditors, and persons who may other-wise be interested in the will or estate, orboth, of: Frances Martha Bertoluzza, akaFrances M. Bertoluzza and FrancesBertoluzza.A Petition For Probate has been filed by:Michael J. and Judith I. Bertoluzza in theSuperior Court of California, County ofLassen.THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requeststhat: Michael J. and Judith I. Bertoluzza beappointed as personal representative toadminister the estate of the decedent.THE PETITION requests authority toadminister the estate under theIndependent Administration of Estates Act.(This authority will allow the personal repre-sentative to take many actions withoutobtaining court approval. Before taking cer-tain very important actions, however, thepersonal representative will be required to

give notice to interested persons unlessthey have waived notice or consented to theproposed action.) The independent admin-istration authority will be granted unless aninterested person files an objection to thepetition and shows good cause why thecourt should not grant the authority.A hearing on the petition will be held inthis court as follows: Nov. 27, 2018, at10:00 a.m., at the Superior Court ofCalifornia, County of Lassen, Dept. 2c,Courthouse, 2610 Riverside Drive,Susanville, CA 96130.If you object to the granting of the petition,you should appear at the hearing and stateyour objections or file written objectionswith the court before the hearing. Yourappearance may be in person or by yourattorney.If you are a creditor or a contingent cred-itor of the decedent, you must file yourclaim with the court and mail a copy to thepersonal representative appointed by thecourt within the later of either (1) fourmonths from the date of first issuance ofletters to a general personal representative,as defined in section 58(b) of the CaliforniaProbate Code, or (2) 60 days from the dateof mailing or personal delivery to you of anotice under section 9052 of the CaliforniaProbate Code.Other California statutes and legalauthority may affect your rights as acreditor.You may want to consult with anattorney knowledgeable in Californialaw.You may examine the file kept by thecourt. If you are a person interested in theestate, you may file with the court aRequest for Special Notice (form DE-154)of the filing of an inventory and appraisal ofestate assets or of any petition or accountas provided in Probate Code section 1250.A Request for Special Notice form is avail-able from the court clerk.Attorney for Petitioner: Jill N. Robbins, 100South Lassen St., Susanville, CA 96130,(530) 257-9351, SBN: 227796Endorsed Oct. 31, 2018By L. Niemeyer, Deputy Clerk.Published LCTNov. 6, 13, 20, 2018|

NOTICE OF INTENTTO ADOPT ANEGATIVE DECLARATION

As Lead Agency pursuant to the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act, Lassen Countyis preparing a Negative Declaration for thefollowing project:Applicant: Bill and Stephanie SchaufflerFile No.: Initial Study #2018-010 for UsePermit #2018-009Project: Proposal to construct a mini-stor-age facility (composed of eight storagebuildings totaling 21,200 square feet) over afour-phase period. All storage units will befor rent, totaling almost 200 units when thefacility is built out. The existing 10-lot R.V.park spaces and two-unit mobilehome parkat the site and related utilities will beremoved during development.Location: The project site is located approx-imately one mile north of Doyle along U.S.Highway 395 at 436-945 Riverview Drive,Doyle, CA 96109 (address for APN 141-093-01; the other APNs do not haveassigned addresses).Zoning: The subject parcels are zoned A-1-H (General Agricultural District, HighwayCombining District) and have an “ExtensiveAgriculture” land use designation in theLassen County General Plan, 2000.A.P.N.: 141-091-02, 141-091-03, 141-093-01 and 141-093-02.Staff Contact: Stefano Richichi, AssociatePlannerPursuant to the California EnvironmentalQuality Act, Lassen County is the LeadAgency for the project identified above andis preparing a Negative Declaration statingthat there is no substantial evidence in therecord, as currently filed, which indicatesthat the proposed project may have a sig-nificant effect on the environment.The proposed Negative Declaration is avail-able for review at the Lassen CountyDepartment of Planning and BuildingServices, 707 Nevada Street, Susanville,California. The review period will be fromNovember 6, 2018, to December 6, 2018.

Any comments you may have regarding thisproposed Negative Declaration must besubmitted to the Lassen CountyDepartment of Planning and BuildingServices prior to the end of the review peri-od.For the County of Lassen,Maurice L. Anderson,Environmental Review OfficerPublished LCTNov. 6, 2018|

Plum Restoration ProjectUSDA Forest ServiceLassen National ForestHat Creek Ranger DistrictShasta County, California

Notice for Opportunity to Commenton Draft Environmental

Assessment:The Hat Creek Ranger District of theLassen National Forest has prepared adraft Environmental Assessment for thePlum Restoration Project to present theenvironmental consequences of theProposed Action and the No Action alterna-tives. A comment period is being providedfor this environmental assessment pursuantto 36 CFR 218.22 and is intended to pro-vide those interested in or affected by thisaction an opportunity to make their con-cerns known prior to a decision being madeby the Responsible Official. Those submit-ting timely, project-specific written com-ments during a public comment period areeligible to file an objection during the objec-tion period which will be provided for thisproject prior to a decision (36 CFR 218.5(a).The Plum Restoration Project is a long-termlandscape level restoration project. Thisproject is part of the proposal for theBurney-Hat Creek Basins CollaborativeForest Landscape Restoration Project(CFLRP).The analysis area is approximate-ly 18,253 acres and is located directly northof Highway 44 at the top of the Hat CreekRim, approximately 1½ miles east of theunincorporated community of Old Station,CA, T32N, R6E, Sections 5-6; T33N, R6E,Sections 5-9, 16-21, and 28-33; and T34N,R5E Sections 30-32, Mount Diablo Baseand Meridian.The Plum Restoration Projectwas considered in the CFLRP to evaluateopportunities to achieve watershed restora-tion, forest health activities, and hazardousfuels reduction to increase landscape levelresiliency to disturbances, including fire,insects, disease and drought. The PlumRestoration Project proposes managementactivities to achieve the goals outlined in theCFLRP for the Plum area. Copies of thedraft environmental assessment are avail-able at the Hat Creek District Office 43225E Hwy 299, P.O. Box 220, Fall River Mills,CA 96028 in Fall River Mills, CA, or onlineat http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_pro-ject_exp.php?project=47742. AdditionalInformation regarding this project is avail-able by contacting Greg Mayer, DistrictTimber Management Officer, in person, byphone (530)336-5521 or by e-mail at [email protected] to Comment and TimeframeWritten, facsimile, hand-delivered, andelectronic comments will be accepted for 30days following publication of the opportunityto comment legal notice which is the exclu-sive means for calculating the commentperiod. Commenters should not rely upondates or timeframe information provided byany other source. It is the commenter’sresponsibility to ensure timely receipt ofcomments (36 CFR 218.25). Individuals orrepresentatives of an entity submitting com-ments must sign the comments or verifyidentity upon request (218.24(b)(8)). Allwritten comments received by the responsi-ble official become a matter of public record(218.35(b)(2)). Comments may be submit-ted to Janine Book, District Ranger, HatCreek Ranger District, 43225 HWY 299E,P.O. Box 220, Fall River Mills, CA 96028;(530 336 5521; (530) 336-5758 (fax).Electronic comments, in acceptable plaintext (.txt), rich text (.rtf), or Word (.doc) for-mats, may be submitted to: comments-p a c i f i c s o u t h w e s t - l a s s e n - h a t [email protected] with Subject: PlumRestoration Project.Published LCTNov. 6, 2018|

PUBLIC NOTICES: YOUR RIGHT TO KNOWStatewide public notices from participating California newspapers can be

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Sunrise Rotarians receive awards

Rotary District 5190 governor Tina Spencer presents an Awardto Susanville Sunrise Rotarian, Gary Felt for “Most ValuablePlayer” for his exemplary service to the community.

An award for “Quiet Rotarian” was presented to Zeane Barberfor service above self by the Sunrise Rotarians 5190 GovenorTina Spencer. Photos submitted

Christmas tree cuttingpermits available now

Lassen National ForestChristmas tree permits willbe on sale from Nov. 1through Dec. 21.

Permits cost $10 and maybe used to cut one tree onLassen National Forestbetween Nov. 1 and Dec. 25.Each household maypurchase up to two permits.Along with the permit,buyers will also receive amap showing cutting areas,requirements and helpfultips.

Although tree cutting ispermitted through Dec. 25,officials recommend cuttingearly in the season beforehigher elevations becomesnowbound. Trees can stayfresh for several weeks whenproperly cared for.

Permits may be purchasedat these Lassen NationalForest visitor centers andwork stations and via mail.Order forms are available atfs.usda.gov/lassen (see“Passes & Permits” section).Mailed requests should bedirected to the nearestForest Service office listedbelow and must be receivedon or before Dec. 7. Toexpedite requests,submitters should write“Christmas Tree Permit” onthe envelope.

Permits may be purchasedat the following locations atthe following dates andtimes:

Eagle LakeRanger Station477-050 Eagle Lake Road

Susanville257-4188

Almanor Ranger StationP.O. Box 767900 East Highway 36Chester, CA 258-2141

Lassen National ForestHeadquarters2550 Riverside DriveSusanville257-2151

The above are open from 8a.m. to 4:30 p.m, Mondaythrough Friday Nov. 1through Dec. 21 (except forholidays) and from 9 a.m. to1p.m. on the followingSaturdays — Nov. 4, Dec. 1and Dec. 8

Hat Creek Ranger StationP.O. Box 220,43225 East Highway 299Fall River Mills 336-5521

Will be open from 8 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Monday throughFriday (Nov. 1 to Dec. 21,except holidays)

Old StationVisitor CenterJunction of Highway 89 and44 in Old Station

Will be open from 8:30 a.m.to 4 p.m. Saturdays andSundays, Nov. 3 through Dec.15 with a special dayscheduled 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Friday: Nov. 23(No mail-in requestsaccepted)

LMUD announces newcustomer service softwareJake HibbittsStaff [email protected]

The Lassen MunicipalUtility District began thefirst of two steps inupdating its software. Thefirst contract is for theircustomer service softwareand the second, which willgo live January 2020, is fortheir accounting system.

LMUD’S first contract,which is through theNational InformationSolutions Cooperative,includes labor, testing, on-site training and support.

The implementation feestotal $190,245 and areinvoiced using paymentmilestones. There will stillbe monthly recurring fees,which include the cost of

support services,maintenance releases(which includeenhancements, fixes anddevelopment of newfeatures), license fees, useand access fees, ongoing useof online training resources,collaboration portal accessand participation in memberadvisory committees.

The contract supplies anonline bill interface, whichis a process for automatingonline payments from thecustomer bank or through abill payment services suchas CheckFree of Metavante.The contract states therewill be a recurring fee of 10cents per payment applied toall members using theonline payment interface.


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It’s so easy to get yourlocal sporting eventslisted in the LassenCounty Times’ sportscalendar. Just call SportsWriter Brian Walters at257-5321 or email yourcalendar information [email protected].

SPORTS and RECREATION

Tuesday, Nov. 6LCC soccer vs. RedwoodsWomen’s noon • men’s 2 p.m.• Lassen College

LCC women’s basketball vs. Yuba6 p.m. • Lassen College

LCC men’s basketball vs. Simpson JV Yuba6:30 p.m. • Lassen College

Wednesday, Nov. 7LCC volleyball at Redwoods6 p.m. • College of theRedwoods

LCC wrestling vs. Delta7 p.m. • Lassen College

Thursday, Nov. 8LCC volleyball at Shasta1 p.m. • Shasta College

LCC wrestling vs. Simpson3 p.m. • Lassen College

LHS cross county at NSCIFFinals3 p.m. • West Valley HighSchool

Friday, Nov. 9LCC soccer at ShastaMen’s noon • women’s 2 p.m.• Shasta College

LCC women’s basketball at Las Positas TournamentThrough Saturday, Nov. 10 •Las Positas College

LHS varsity football at playoffsRound ITBA • TBA

Thursday, Nov. 15LCC men’s basketball at Mendocino TournamentThrough Saturday, Nov. 17 •Mendocino College

Friday, Nov. 16LCC women’s basketball at Skyline CrossoverThrough Sunday, Nov. 18 •Skyline College

LHS varsity footballat playoffs

Semi-FinalsTBA • TBA

Wednesday, Nov. 21LCC men’s basketball vs. MarinTBA • Lassen College

Saturday, Nov. 24LHS varsity football at playoffsChampionship gameTBA • TBA

Friday, Nov. 30LCC men’s basketball at Columbia ClassicThrough Saturday, Dec. 1 •Columbia College

Lady Grizzlies finish unforgettable season

The LadyGrizzlies posefor a photo afterbeating WestValley at WestValley HighSchool. Photosubmitted.

Brian WaltersSports [email protected]

Tuesday Oct. 30 the LadyGrizzlies made the trip toSutter High School to faceoff against the SutterHuskies in the 2018Northern Section DivisionIV volleyball playoffs game.

This season the LadyGrizzlies have faced someincredibly tough teams andwere able to overcome thoseteams with smart tactics anda focused drive. The Huskieswere possibly one of thetoughest teams they havefaced this season.

The Lady Grizzlies went atthe Huskies at full force.

Taking the game to all fivesets, as the Lady Grizzliestook the first and thirdrounds of the game scoring25-22 and 25-23.

The Huskies were able toovercome the Lady Grizzliesin the second and final twosets scoring 25-19, 25-21 and15-12.

The Lady Grizzlies gavetheir all this season andespecially against the SutterHuskies. Brittany Pattonfinished against the Huskieswith 17 points and five killswhile Ellie Stewart endedthe night with 13 kills.

Allyza Andrade scored 11points and finished with theusual high assists at 19

assists. Jamie Larson had 10points two of those kills.

The Lady Grizzlies mayhave lost by the skin of theirteeth, but this one game doesnot reflect on the seasonentirely. The Lady Grizzlieshave had an amazing seasonwith an overall record of 25wins and 10 losses, leaguerecord of eight wins and twolosses.

The Lady Grizzliesfinished the season withimpressive stats. Stewartfinished the season inattacking with 236 total kills,as Patton followed up with150 kills recorded.

Larson led in serving withthe number of serves

recorded at 388 total and 61serving aces. Patton followedwith 370 total serves and 60serving aces.

Stewart led blocking forthe Lady Grizzlies with 124total blocks and 91 soloblocks.

Many of the LadyGrizzlies were active in digsthis season with PaigeMartin leading with 201digs, followed up byJordanna Jones with 196total digs and Patton with134 digs recorded.

Andrade led in assists forthe Lady Grizzlies with 287total assists, as ChelseaWilliams followed up with112 assists recorded.

Serve receiving was led byPatton with 408 totalreceptions, and Jonesrecorded 309 receptions.

“This team has by farexceeded all expectations Ihad on the season. Theirwillingness to learn and lovefor the game sent them tothe second round of playoffs,only the second team toachieve this at LHS. Theseyoung ladies are amazingathletes and young women.I have the utmost respectand love for each and everyone of them.”, said coachJessica Larson.

College, costumes, and a little slow pitch fun

The Lassen Community College baseball and softball teams pose for a photo during their exciting Halloween scrimmage game Wednesday, Oct. 31.Photos by Brian Walters

Teddy Bear isup to bat

during theColleges

Halloweenscrimmage

gameWednesday,

Oct. 31.

BarnacleBoy ofBikiniBottompitchesduring theHalloweenscrimmagegameWednesday,Oct. 31.

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Lassen High School Grizzlies’ football sports history

The Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1991 issue of the Lassen County Times. Friday, Oct. 11, 1991 saw the Grizzlies face off against their rival, the Paradise Bobcats, where they won 3-0 over the Bobcats.

Jacob Laughlin clinches with a Sac City wrestler during the morning duals at Lassen CommunityCollege Saturday, Oct. 27.

Cougars pin the competitionBrian WaltersSports [email protected]

Saturday Oct. 27 had theCougars wrestling andtaking on Sacramento CityCollege, Grays HarborCollege, UmpquaCommunity College andWarner Pacific University.

The Cougars were able toovercome dual two againstGrays Harbor College atLassen scoring 31-16, andagainst Umpqua CommunityCollege finishing at 26-24.The Cougars took a big lossagainst Sacramento CityCollege 32-12, and WarnerPacific scoring 35-21.

The Cougars’ Tony Rogerswas the muscle for theCougars during the Saturdaymorning duals winning theCougars’ four matches, withTevin Bailey winning threeduring the duals.

In the week before, onWednesday, Oct. 24 theCougars faced off againstthe Shasta Knights at theannual Big 8 Conference inRedding, California.

The event saw both the

Logan Garciatakes the back

of a Sac Citywrestler during

the morningduals on

Saturday, Oct. 27.

Photos by Brian Walters

Cougars and Shasta win fivebouts and gain the sameamount of bonus points butunfortunately Shasta walkedaway the victor at 24-23.

The victory for Shastacame due to one of theCougar wrestlers failing toshake his opponent’s hand atthe conclusion of the match,even after direction from thereferee.

“It’s the first time in mycoaching career I’ve everhad a kid penalized for not

shaking hands,” said headcoach Francis Beaujon. “It’sdespicable and I’mashamed.”

The Cougars werepenalized one team point, apoint which ultimatelysealed their fate. TheCougars did get wins fromJavian Briggs, Logan Garcia,Tevin Bailey, Tony Rogersand Cole Mair, but wereunable to avoid surrenderingprecious bonus points in theother five bouts.

Women’s rodeo scores top finishesThe Lassen College

Women’s Rodeo team kickedoff the season at home andshowed the region that theyare a force to be reckonedwith in the communitycollege rodeo circuit.

The women’s team endedup ranked number one afterthe first rodeo and barelyslipped to number two afterthe second rodeo of theweekend.

Lassen College freshmanHailey Finnegan started her

college career off with abang by making a cleansweep and winning all threerounds of the barrel racingevent.

Lassen sophomore JordanGutsch also made her markin the breakaway ropingending up second in thatevent for the weekend.

Lassen College sophomoreHailey Reidel also had a

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Lassen Grizzlies challenge West Valley EaglesBrian WaltersSports [email protected]

Friday, Oct. 26 had LassenGrizzlies take on the WestValley Eagles inCottonwood, California atWest Valley High School.

The West Valley Eagleshave been one of thetoughest teams this seasonand were expected to be achallenge against the LassenGrizzlies.

Varsity and Frosh wereunable to overtake WestValley. JV was able toovercome and take a victoryfor their team.

The Grizzlies fell 21-0against West Valley varsity.The JV was able to defeatthe West Valley Eagles 37-10.Frosh, as well, took a big hitby West Valley 38-8.

Varsity

The Grizzlies have had noissues this season over-running the competition. Afew teams, they knew, couldchallenge their dominanceon the field, West Valley wasone of these teams.

The Grizzlies’ offense maynot have connected for atouchdown in the end, butthey were able to make someimpressive plays againstWest Valley. Tucker St.Andre with two huge rushesin yards in which theyslipped past the West Valleydefensive line.

In the second quarterHayden Chittock threw anotable long pass toChandler Monahan and inthe third made an equallyimpressive 30 yard pass toSt. Andre in the thirdquarter.

The fourth quarter saw ahilarious trade in fumbles

and recoveries.The game ending at 21-0

the Grizzlies went inknowing this would bechallenging. But after theseason they have had so far,this loss still proves that theGrizzlies have a strong teamwith this loss motivatingthem for the games to come.

Junior varsityFollowing the Frosh loss

against the West ValleyEagles the JV team came inheated and ready to engage.

West Valley kicked off toJV with JV unfortunatelymaking an early mistake ina fumble with West Valley torecover it.

JV battered down on theWest Valley offense whereWest Valley decided on afield goal to put early pointson the board. West Valleysuccessful field goal brought

the score to 3-0 for WestValley.

JV followed up, bringingthe ball to the goal line forBriar Dixon with two yardrushing touchdown to overtake West Valley 6-3 with afailed two point conversionby the JV.

The second quarter was abattle of defenses for thefirst half of the quarter.Until the five minute mark,when the JV completed apass to Lucas Fish for JV’ssecond touchdown of thenight. JV raising the score12-3 with anotherunsuccessful two pointattempt.

With just under twominutes to go in the secondquarter, West Valleyresponded with their owntouchdown and successfulPAT bringing the score to 12-10.

The third quarter startedwith the JV kicking off toWest Valley. The JV’sdefense forced West Valleyinto quickly turning overpossession on downs at theirown 45 yard line. With a playto get into goal range, Dixonwith five yard rush broughthis second touchdown for JV.The JV brought the score to18-10 with JV missing thePAT.

At two minutes remaining,JV was forced into a puntback to West Valley whereWest Valley fumbled toreturn possession back tothe JV team.

In the waning time left,the JV’s Nate Clementsrushed the ball 10 yards forthe JV’s fourth touchdown ofthe night bringing the scoreto 24-10 and fruitless twopoint conversion.

The JV started the fourth

quarter strong. At the sevenminute mark, Robby Roblescaught an impressive passin the end zone for JV’s fifthtouchdown against WestValley. A successful PAT forthe extra point for the JVteam brought them to 31-10over West Valley.

With just less than threeminutes to go, JV againbrought it to within goalrange for Clements to makehis second touchdown byway of a 10-yard rushbringing the final score to37-10 against the West ValleyEagles.

Grizzly football faced offagainst Shasta at homeFriday, Nov. 2, for their finalconference game. Resultswere unavailable as of presstime.


Honey Lake Valley Riders shows off young championsBrian WaltersSports [email protected]

On Sept. 15 the HoneyLake Valley Riders hosted ahorse show and play day atJanesville Park. The eventallowed riders of all ages toshowcase their equestrianshowmanship.

For the horseshow results,Ally Souza was thechampion of the leadlineclass and reserve championwas Averie Pratt.

For the 12 and undercategory, champion wasLuke Souza and reservechampion was AndilaneAnderson.

The 17 and under categoryhad champion Seth Souzawho also was champion ofthe English performance,with no champion for the 18and under.

Denise Solem waschampion of the westernperformance and Dyllan

Bond was the reservechampion.

In the play days show,Shyla West was thechampion of the leadlineclass with Ally Souza comingin as reserve champion.

The beginner Lope classhad Arden Johnson takingchampion.

For the 12 and undercategory Jaiden Mahenskitook first with AndilaneAnderson winning reservechampion, Luke Souza tookthird and Jaycee Mahenskifinished in fourth.

Dyllan Bond won the 13 to17 age category, with HunnieJiminez taking reservechampion and third wasSeth Souza.

The Honey Lake ValleyRiders held a show thatbenefitted the Toys for TotsFoundation Saturday, Oct. 27.

Results were unavailableas of press time.

Can I legally start an Alligator Farm in California?Question: There was once

an alligator farm in LosAngeles. It‘s not thereanymore but I am wonderingwhat it would take to start analligator farm in California.What kind of permits wouldI need to raise them for meatand their hides? Could Ilegally bring alligators intothe state or import themfrom other states that allowthem? Kent, Florida

Answer: Although it islong gone, yes, you arecorrect about the pastexistence of an alligatorfarm in California! Researchindicates there was a placecalled Los Angeles AlligatorFarm that opened near theturn of the last century inSouthern California. Itpersisted in one form or

another for several decadesbefore closing due to adecline in visitors. It wasmore of a tourist attractionthan a place where alligatorswere raised and sold for meatand leather, which is whatmost people think of whenthey hear the word “farm.”

Today, there are threeprimary laws that make yourbusiness idea non-viable. In1991, the CaliforniaLegislature enacted section5062 of the Fish and GameCode, FGC, which states thatno permit shall be issued for

the operation of a farm foralligators or any species ofthe family crocodilidae if theanimals are kept for the useand sale of the meat or hides.FGC, section 2118(f), states itis unlawful to prohibitimport, transport, possess, orrelease alive into this stateany wild animal of thefamily crocodilidae.California Penal Code,section 653o, states thatcommencing on Jan. 1, 2020,it shall be unlawful to importinto this state forcommercial purposes, topossess with intent to sell, orto sell within the state, thedead body, or any part orproduct thereof, of acrocodile or alligator.

There are plenty ofpermitted facilities inCalifornia that havealligators (including zoos,

sanctuaries and othereducational facilities), butthe law prohibits any ofthese facilities from raisingthe animals to sell the meator hides. Laws that prohibitpossession of alligators andcrocodiles unfortunatelydon’t stop some people fromacquiring these animals orbringing them into the stateillegally.

California’s wildlifeofficers have at least a fewcases per year of illegalpossession. Most people whoacquire alligators andcrocodiles illegally have noidea how to properly care forthem, which creates ananimal welfare issue. We alsodon’t want non-nativeanimals - especiallypredatory ones - beingaccidentally or intentionallyreleased into California’s

wild.In short, current law

prohibits you from acquiringa permit to farm alligators,import them or even possessthem in California, and byJanuary 2020, you wouldn’tbe able to sell any partsthereof, regardless of wherethey came from.

Question: Is it legal to fishfor salmon in the Delta,below the I-80 bridge? Mark

Answer: Mark, bridges areimportant landmarks andboundaries with regard tosalmon fishing regulations inCalifornia. If you arereferring to fishing below theCaltrans MaintenanceWorker Memorial Bridge

See Alligator, page 4C

Ally Souza thewinner of theleadline andreservechampion of theplaydaysleadline posesfor a photo,Sept. 15.Photo submitted

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ALLIGATOR, from page 3C

that spans the SacramentoRiver in West Sacramento,Sacramento Riverregulations apply. The seasonin that part of the riversystem runs from July 16through Dec. 16 with a dailylimit of one Chinook Salmonwith two Chinook Salmon in

possession.Traveling further west

down Interstate 80 nearCrockett, the CarquinezBridge is the dividing linebetween ocean salmon sportfishing regulations to thewest and inland regulationsto the east. Below - or west -

of the Carquinez Bridge, theocean Chinook Salmonseason is open from June 17through Oct. 31, 2018, with aminimum size limit of 20inches and a daily bag limitof two salmon. Depending onwhere you are fishing east ofthe Carquinez Bridge in the

Delta, different regulationsmay apply.

In the San Joaquin Countyportions of the Delta, forinstance, Mokelumne Riversalmon regulations mayapply. The salmon seasonthere runs from July 16through Dec. 16 with a daily


Lassen Sports ScoreboardTeams Varsity JV Frosh RecordLassen High School Grizzlies

Friday, Oct.26LHS Football at West Valley

(L) 21-0 (W) 37-10 (L) 38-8

Tuesday, Oct. 30LHS Volleyballat Sutter

(L) 3-2 N/A N/A

Lassen Communtiy College Cougars

Teams Mens Womens RecordTuesday, Oct. 30LCC Soccer vs. Lake Tahoe

(L) 10-0(L) 3-0

Wednesday,Oct. 31LCC Volleyballat Siskiyous

(L) 3-0N/A

Saturday Oct. 27MensWrestling

(W) 2-2

Thursday, Nov. 1Basketball At Monterey

N/A

(W) 88-83 N/A

Mens: 1-14-2Womens: 1-10-3

Mens: N/AWomens: 3-14

Mens: 1-0Womens: 0-0

N/A

Varsity: 6-3JV: 7-2

Frosh: 0-7

Varsity: 25-10JV: N/A

Frosh: N/A

Lady Grizzlies on fireBrian WaltersSports [email protected]

I was not well versed involleyball when I startedcovering it for the LassenCounty Times. Being able towatch and cover the LadyGrizzlies this season hasgiven me a greaterappreciation for the sportand the enthusiasm theybring to the community.

As the season closes onthe Lady Grizzlies volleyballteam, I want to reflect onthese impressive athletesand their coach JessicaLarson.

From the impressivedisplays the Lady Grizzlieshave shown throughout thecompetition to the way theyhandled the few losses theyfaced, the Lady Grizzlieshave been the model ofsportsmanship and growingathletes.

From the start of mycoverage this season, I havewitnessed their tactics in thegame and tenacity againsttheir opponents onlyincrease. Their propensityfor winning was alsoamazing to watch.

Especially in the gamesagainst the Yreka Miners,where they had intense

Ellie Stewart makes a block against the Yreka Miners during thehome playoff game Tuesday, Oct. 23. Photo by Brian Walters

The Lassen Youth Football League Maverick Cheerleaders won second place out of seven teams in their division at the SierraYouth Cheer Competition in Spanish Springs, Nevada Sunday, Oct. 28. Top row left to right, Coaches Shandamar Wolfe, AshleyPleau, Amanda Tannous. Middle Row: Maddison Reid, Autumn Ohlau, Gianna Funes, Londyn Pleau, Rylee Bowen. Front row,Kyahna Kringler, Layla Morrow, Aadamarie Tannous, Gialisa Funes, Jessie Wiener and Jayda Valdes. Photo Submitted

Mavericks take second in division

limit of two ChinookSalmon.

Consult the 2018-2019California Supplement SportFishing Regulations, alongwith the 2018-2019 CaliforniaFreshwater Sport FishingRegulations for detailedboundaries and descriptions.

Thank you for being aconscientious salmon anglerand wish you good luck theremainder of the season.

match ups in The Cave, hereat home. The game on Oct. 4was one of the best games Ihave seen of any sportingevent this season. The LadyGrizzlies battled the YrekaMiners for five rounds in anintense display of skill andresolve.

The match was anuncertainty at points. Seeingthe Lady Grizzlies overcomethe ferocity the Minersbrought with them, stayingcool headed and motivatedmade all the difference fortheir performance andattitude through the end ofthe season.

The Lady Grizzlies alsohave a great demeanor inthe face of adversity. CoachJessica Larson had told meof the skill of U-Prep, andthough they lost their homematch against U-Prep theymaintained amazingcomposure, andsportsmanship.

With the amazing skills ofeach player, they have allcome to show their strengthsand used them in the face ofextreme competition. WithJamie Larson, and EllieStewart on the net forblocking and spikes,Jordanna Jones andBrittany Patton for thereceptions and AllyzaAndrade with the assists formost of the kills for theLady Grizzlies.

This season has been aprivilege for me to cover thisamazing team, with manygraduating and going on tobetter things, there aremany from the JV team whowill move up and show whatthe Lady Grizzlies are madeof next year.

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stellar weekend winningsixth in the breakawayroping and seventh in thegoat tying event. Hercombined efforts in the twoevents put her in third placefor the all-around award.

Lassen sophomore TeaGreene also finished seventhin the barrel racing event.Lassen freshman TeAnnaGreen placed sixth in thebreakaway event and Lassenfreshman Josey Collinsplaced eighth as well.

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Brent Fauss reelsone in fishing onthe Middle Fork

Feather River onOct. 27.

Photo by Jack Trout

Gary Blanchard uses his skill on Frenchman to pull in dinner Oct. 11. Photo submitted


There’s still somne great fishing around Lassen County this fallEagle Lake

“Another week of exceptionalweather and great fishing onEagle Lake,” said John Crotty.Mild mornings have led topleasant afternoons and somespectacular fishing. Rainbowbetween 2 to 4 pounds arecommon with an occasional 5-pounder thrown in the mix.

Fish are being caught throughout the lakewith a variety of methods. Jay Fair fliestrolled at 1.5 mph in the top 12 feet of waterworked for us with Orange our top producer.Seps grubs trolled on a size 6 hook alongsideour flies also produced fish.

Water temp hasn’t changed since last weekand continues to hover around 56 degrees.Afternoon winds have made for challengingconditions. The general store at the boatramp closed for the season tomorrow, Nov. 1;no word on how long the boat dock willremain in place.

“October and November are prime monthsto experience Eagle Lake at its best,” said BigDaddy Guide Service’s Ben Williams.

Bucks LakeHow’s the fishing? “It’s good and the

hunting has been just amazing,” said RebeccaGuerque at Bucks Lake Lodge. “A lot of yearsI hear of three or four deer but this year onthe first day there were nine,” said Guerque.The water has been getting cold, “and I guessthat’s when the fish bite,” added Guerque,because apparently they are, biting. “We havefour in the sink right now that we caught thismorning,” said Guerque.

Frenchman ReservoirGary Blanchard has been fishing southwest

at Pyramid Lake lately. So, if you feel like abeautiful fall drive, he can report that thefishing is great, but no report on Frenchman.

Lake AlmanorJohn Crotty of Almanor Fishing

Association checked in to update us onconditions at the lake.

Water levels continue to drop on Almanorand water temps held steady around 58degrees. With the full moon and calm days,fishing was tough this past week. “I fishedone day and caught some smaller fish,nothing of any size,” said Crotty.

Fishermen are mixing up methods, speedsand presentations depending upon

conditions. The large schools ofpond smelt are tougher to findas are the fish. “I marked lotsof bait and fish between Rec #1and the A-Frame this pastweek all with lock jaw,” saidCrotty.

A mix of stockers and largerfish are showing up in the

coves around Canyon Dam, fly fishermen andbank fishermen are picking up a few fish.

“We will see a cooler weather pattern thisweek with a slight chance of precipitationSunday and Monday,” said Crotty. “We needsome weather to get these fish going. Sadlythere is nothing significant forecast for thenext seven days.”

The dock at the USFS Almanor Northpublic boat ramp (near Prattville) has beenremoved. Canyon Dam is the only public boatramp with a dock until next season whileseasonal businesses and campgrounds arebeginning to close. The boat dock in CanyonDam will remain in the water and the rampwill be open throughout the winter, weatherpermitting.

Lake DavisRobert Garcia fishes the lake with his 10-

year-old daughter Ella. “It was slower thisweek,” said Garcia. “We caught four thismorning, released all but one we could notsave.”

John Pato from 420incfishing says, “Bassbite has slowed down. But trout bite is good.”Pato is said he is trolling Gold Superduppersat 15 to 20 feet.

Feather RiverFish are being caught along the Middle

Fork as evidenced by scenic fall photos froma trip tagging along with fishing guides ZachSilver and Jack Trout the weekend of Oct. 27.

“Visions of the Lost Sierra”It’s coming! The premiere of “Visions of

the Lost Sierra” filmed right here on our ownwild and scenic Middle Fork of the FeatherRiver by Matt Ritenour. A film by localcelebrity Colby Elliot, “A Misty Existence,”will also be shown. Show time is 7 p.m.Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the Town Hall Theatre.Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There will be a totalof four films shown to celebrate the 50thanniversary of the Wild and Scenic RiversAct. Our Feather River was one of the eightoriginal rivers preserved as “wild” in 1968.

When I decided to take hospice volunteer training 15 years ago, I hadno way to know the changes it would bring to my life. You’ve heardthat phrase, “I didn’t know what I didn’t know.” It definitely applies tomy journey as a hospice volunteer.

Education and experience have taught me so much more than I can state here. However, there have been many experiences whichhave shaped my thoughts and feelings about dying, death and grief.

No one wants to think about dying, especially when feeling well. However, it is much better to be prepared for what the future maybring. By putting your affairs in order, you have taken steps to navigating tomorrow as smooth as possible. One document, anadvance directive, stipulates your medical preferences and identifies a health care agent. To ensure that your loved ones and yourhealth care providers are aware of your wishes, provide them with copies of your completed document. This thoughtful act of lovecan protect your loved ones from needless heartache and expense.

Relationships can be complicated, and may be more so as end of life nears. I have learned that what I observe and hear on my firstmeeting with the patient may be just the tip of the iceberg regarding the dynamics of family relationships. I quickly learned thatwhat everyone agreed upon yesterday, was not to be today. This, alone, has taught me to be more patient, understanding andsupportive.

Often, I have seen relief on the faces of families and caregivers when I acknowledged how well they were caring for their lovedones. I am amazed at how my mere presence can help ease their emotional unrest.

I could continue to describe the countless experiences I’ve had which taught me so many life lessons. Instead, I wish to share withyou the following thoughts offered by several of our Honey Lake Hospice volunteers:

“People who are near death really do amazing work that we cannot see. So, it is important to let them have their quiet, comfortableand safe place to do their work. Some of the best healing we do comes at the ends of our lives.” C.D.

“It has taught me that everyone grieves differently. Do not be judgmental. Also, if you do not know what to say, a gentle touch willdo.” M.P.

“Having been a rather shy person, through being a hospice volunteer, I have learned to speak up and advocate for not only mypatients and families, but also my family and friends.” D.L.

“Being able to be with someone in the grieving process – helping with that – learning what to say and what not to say – has meant alot to me.” M.R.

“I learned that I can provide a gentle, compassionate presence so the dying person does not feel alone.” S.M.

“I’ve learned that the families and caregivers need support as well as the patient.” K.P.

“It’s more blessed to give than receive. I’ve gotten more than I’ve given from the experience.” P.A.

“I’ve learned that hospice services can fulfill many needs at end of life.” J.W.

“I have learned so much. The most important thing is how people can be so very special and caring. What a blessing Honey LakeHospice has been to me. They got me through the toughest time of my life.” L.R.

“My “presence” is the most important thing I can share with a patient and a family in crises, and ultimately with the grievingfamily.” S.F.

“Hospice has taught me that I don’t need to fear death.” L.W.

“I have learned to listen more to the patients and their families – they need a safe place to vent their feelings.” D.H.

“As a hospice volunteer, I have learned that each situation is different, and yet, people from all walks of life want the same thing.They want someone who will listen to their concerns with understanding and compassion, and someone to provide them with theproper guidance during a difficult time.” K.B.

“Hospice volunteering has taught me the objective side of end-of-life issues. I wish I’d had this understanding during my husband’slast months – I think it would have helped me create some sense of comfort for both of us. Hospice volunteering has also taught methe importance and value of including hospice in an end-of-life situation.” C.G.

“I have learned to listen patiently, and speak slowly face to face when people have a hard time hearing. Sometimes it helps just tobe there and not speak at all. A hug, a gentle hand, a smile can be a comfort.” N. L.

“What I’ve learned as a hospice volunteer is that when given time to prepare, my patients are able to face death with courage, peaceand grace.” H.H.

“Volunteering for hospice has taught me one key to a good death is acceptance. Not giving in to death, but accepting it as a pathwaythrough fear.” M.B.

To volunteer… giving freely of oneself to aid another. This is my simple definition of the word volunteer. Volunteers who reachout to others can bring joy and ease burdens. And what does volunteering do for the volunteer? It makes your heart happy!Consider volunteering for hospice. There are many ways, large and small, to make a difference in the quality of someone’s life.

WhatHospice Volunteering

Has Taught MeBy Andria Cuypers,

CoordinatorHoney Lake Hospice

Honey Lake Hospice

Tree Lighting

Ceremony

Saturday, November 17Purchase a “light” in memory of a loved one. Join us at EagleLake Village, 2001 Paul Bunyan Rd., in Susanville to“Light Up A Life” on Saturday, November 17, at 6:30 pm.This heartwarming event takes place outdoors (please dresswarmly) followed by an indoor reception with refreshments.Those wishing to honor a loved one may purchase a “light”and have the loved one’s name inscribed on a dove, which willbe placed on the hospice tree.“Lights” may be purchased at Margie’s Book Nook or PlumasBank.$10 per “light” – laminated paper$100 per perpetual “light” – acrylicFor more information, call Honey Lake Hospice @ 257-3137

Honey Lake Hospice Volunteer Training

March 2019

Do you have the desire and compassion to be aHospice Volunteer?

Would you like to learn more about hospice servicesand end-of-life issues?

Please join us at the Honey Lake HospiceVolunteer Training Class.

“It is about how you live until you die.”

This 4 session 18-hour training class will be held on:

Wednesday, March 6, 5:30 – 8:30 pmSaturday, March 9, 9 am – 4 pm

Wednesday, March 13, 5:30 – 8:30 pmSaturday, March 16, 9 am – 4 pm

Location: Hospice Office, 60 S. Lassen St.

For more information, or to register, call:

Honey Lake Hospice @ 257-3137

Must Register by Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Paul Alegre, Honey Lake Hospice

Volunteer of the Year, 2018 is presented the award by

Andria Cuypers, Honey Lake Hospice Coordinator HONEY LAKE HOSPICE“GOOD GRIEF” SUPPORT GROUP

Meets Third Wednesday of the Month at 6:30 PM

Susanville Library

1618 Main Street, Susanville

For more information, call 257-3137

Margie’s Book Nook • Plumas Bank

Susanville United Methodist Church

Eagle Lake Village • Hulsman Ranch

Hodge Podge Lodge • Sierra Jewelry

Every Bloomin’ Thing • Artisan Coffee

Susanville Fellowship Christian Church

Lassen County Times

Owens Healthcare • Starbucks

KSUE • Susanville Library

Lassen Addressing • Milwood Florist

L.D.S. Mtn. Valley Ward Youth Group

Country Pines Quilt Shop • Walmart

Lassen County Fair Manager & Staff

Tractor Supply • Susanville Stuff

Zaengles Home & Floor • Lasco

Quincy Home Medical Services

ACE Hardware • Elegant Iris

Jack & Judy CarmichaelDavid PritchardStephen HawksCarol LoehrChris GeffreK. VentoUnited Methodist WomenJ. Hardy & N.UrionaguenaTom & Chris BrownDorothy EarllElfrun TrailMelissa McCoy

Marshall & Helen LeveShelly SargentLola RameyMary MorphisSharon JoinesDianna HenningMarilyn KliewerJohn & Karron FehrmanMarilyn Van DuynMary HeltNeil JoinesKatia WeatherfordTrevor & Elizabeth Yates

Lassen Assoc. of RealtorsM. Miller & T. FernandezJack & Sharron WatkinsSusanville Quilt ClubTonya OchotorenaMarilyn ShafferBeverly MossMike Foster Phil NemirJody EllenaAnn Simon

Honey Lake Hospice Donors for 2018

Please Mail To: Honey Lake HospicePO Box 1166Susanville, CA 96130 Or email: [email protected]

Name___________________________________________

Address ________________________________________

Phone __________________________________________

I am interested in more information:

___________Hospice___________Becoming a Volunteer___________Bereavement SupportOther___________________________________________

Lynda AlbericoDebbie AndersonKim ArterHeather ArterEmily BareKathy BarkerDorie BaublitSusan BaxterNora BishopLaurie BlissMike BoretzMelody BrawleyBrenda BuckalewKen BunchJudy CarmichaelClarissa ChallburgDebbie ClevelandNorma DeBakerChris DeForestCathy DirdenSusanville School DistrictJohn DozierClaudia DunlavyKim EarllLinda ErwayCuypers FamilySandy ForrestBarbara FreemanPhil GoodBarbara GoodnightBecky & Ashley GroganPatty GundersonShirley HaganRose HallasSteve HawksDianna HenningLynda JacksonIsabel JudgeCecelia Lain

Dottie & Larry LarimerDawn LightseyCarol LoehrNancy LounsburyDebbie LuceroBernie LymanLois MankinsWendy McBrideBev MendozaKirsten & Emma NewtonKay OringKaren PackwoodDenise PiazzaMary PiowatyCris PotterDiamond Mtn. QuiltersMimi RenaFelicia RamirezLola RameyUnited Methodist Church

Hand Bell RingersDennis RobertsLaura RobertsScrapaholicsBarbara SelsorLassen Senior ServicesKaren SherveThe Arter SistersDebra SokolDavid & AllysonStillwagonSusan TaylorBarbara TinerMarilyn Van DuynKam VentoSusan WannaboNancy WestLaNina WhitcomeLinda Yates

Special Projects/Events

Honey Lake Hospice Volunteer Office Staff

Andria Cuypers – CoordinatorKathy Barker – Office ManagerDottie Larimer – Sudden Death Response CoordinatorMike Boretz – Good Grief Support Group FacilitatorSandy Forrest – Bereavement Coordinator

Honey Lake Hospice Officers of the General Membership

Lola Ramey – President Claudia Dunlavy – Vice PresidentMike Boretz – Secretary Christine Geffre – Treasurer

Patient Care Volunteers

Paul Alegre Phil Good Karen PackwoodMike Boretz Harry Hicks Mimi RenaAndria Cuypers Dalene Hokanson LaNina WhitcomeClaudia Dunlavy Dottie Larimer Jen WitterSandy Forrest Susan Murphy

Board of Directors

Lola Ramey Mike Boretz Karen PackwoodClaudia Dunlavy Dottie Larimer Sandy ForrestChristine Geffre

“The essence of volunteerism is not giving part of a surplusone doesn’t need, but giving part of one’s self. Such giving ismore than a duty of the heart, but a way people helpthemselves by satisfying the deeper spiritual needs thatrepresent the best that is in us.”~Kathleen Kennedy Townsend~

Community Contributors

Hospice - A Special Kind of CaringHoney Lake Hospice is an all-volunteer organization that

offers a special kind of care designed to support individuals whoare facing an incurable illness. Our specially trained volunteersassist and guide family members in the care of their loved one.We also help everyone involved to cope with the emotionsexperienced both during the illness and after a loved-one’sdeath. Other services provided may include respite for thecaregiver, companionship, light housekeeping, running errands,and transportation to and from medical appointments. These arejust some of the ways that volunteers provide services withcompassion, dignity and respect.

For more information, please call 257-3137.

Honey Lake Hospice Afternoon Tea

April 21, 2018


KETTLE KICK-OFF DINNER TICKETS ON SALEIt’s time for the Salvation Army’s annual Kettle Kick-Off

dinner. This year they will be serving the ‘Ville withcompassion at the Susanville Assembly of God Church. Dinnerincludes lasagna served two ways and dessert. Proceeds fromthis event stay in Lassen County to support their valuableprograms throughout the year. Individual or reserved tabletickets are still on sale at the Salvation Army office at 1560Main St. For more information or to simply make a seasonaldonation if you can’t attend the dinner, call 257-0314.

SPECIAL MEALS DESERVE THE FINEST INGREDIENTSIdaho Grocery and Butcher Shoppe has been the place to

shop for decades when it comes time to ordering the finestmeats in town. When you go to all the trouble to clean thehouse, decorate and spend hours preparing your favoritetraditional dishes, there is nothing worse than biting into amediocre piece of meat. The solution: Stop in at your localcorner grocery store and order a fresh turkey, ham or prime-rib with or without the butchers special seasoning blend. You’llalso find they have a huge selection of unique marinades, rubsand sauces to give your meat that extra special flavoring. Plus,you can pick up extras to make a gourmet gift basket for thosecooks on your gift giving list. Idaho Grocery also stocks freshproduce, fine wines and beer, Truckee Sourdough Breads andmore. You can get everything you need for holiday entertainingin one convenient stop. They’re located at 2120 Main St.

ELYSIAN VALLEY RANCH COUNTRY ART, CRAFT FAIRStart your holiday shopping or finish it up at an event you

don’t want to miss the Country Art and Craft Fair at theElysian Valley Ranch from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10Located at 465-565 Elysian Valley Road in Janesville. For moreinformation, see their ad in this week’s paper.

CHRISTMAS AT THE RANCH IS NOW OPENIrene Doyle tells us she’s pleased to announce the annual

opening of the Doyle Ranch Christmas Store. This year thegift shop will feature a great selection of unique gifts and homedécor items made by local and regional artisans and crafters.The store is open every Friday through Sunday until Dec. 15.You’ll definitely want to invite your friends for a lovely drive toDoyle and check out the great values they have in store.

WIN A TURKEY WEDNESDAYSEvery Wednesday in November leading up to Thanksgiving,

Diamond Mountain Casino, Hotel and Brewery will begiving away five turkeys, three times a day. They partneredwith Susanville Supermarket IGA to offer these delicious birdsfor your holiday feast. The drawings will be held at noon, 5p.m. and 8 p.m. Plus, if you’re feeling lucky, they are givingaway approximately $6,000 a day in Promo Play and Cash CallJackpots. You must be a Diamond Club Card member to beeligible to win, so if you haven’t got your club card, be sure toget yours today and try your luck at winning this holidayseason. See the casino for details on all their promotions.

WINTER STRESS SOLUTIONSThe leaves are falling, the yard needs raking and your body

might be feeling a bit run down and aching. If this sounds likeyou, then don’t delay, pick up the phone and call SusanvilleChiropractic Clinic today to schedule your relaxing retreatand mini wellness getaway. You can pamper yourself with theirSpa Day Special, which includes a 30-minute Far InfraredSauna session, Steam Shower, Turbo Sonic vibration treatmentand a relaxing session in their heated massage chair.Optimizing your health and energy levels in just a few shorthours will leave you feeling your best for the upcomingdemands of the holiday season. They’ve even put together aspecial on chiropractic care too. You’ll get all the details intheir ad in this week’s paper, or just call them at 257-7751. Theirwinter stress solutions special is a great opportunity to gettime out with the girls or with someone you love.

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYWednesday is no longer just the middle of the week. At

Bottle & Brush Art Bar, Bryan and Roxanna Haynes areoffering a special discount on all of their red and white wines.It’s an excellent opportunity for you to try their latest monthlyselections before you decide to buy a bottle. They’re also theexclusive area retailer for the 2014 Purple Heart Red Wine fromNapa Valley. Each month you’ll find new varieties of wine, inaddition to their craft beers. Plus, they’ve expanded their giftshop items, so you can start your holiday shopping whilerelaxing in their casual atmosphere. The Haynes are alsotaking reservations for private holiday parties. You can rentthe space, host a personal painting party and they even havecatering available for your event. Last year their dates filled upfast, so be sure to book your date soon!

ORDER YOUR HOLIDAY MEATS TODAYIt’s not too late to order your smoked turkey or ham for your

holiday feast! GL&L Smokehouse has delicious, fresh smokedmeats and gift basket combinations just perfect for your meals.They also make great gifts for those hard to shop for friends orrelatives. Call and reserve your turkey or ham today at 257-2527. GL&L Smokehouse is located at 702-865 Richmond Road inSusanville.

BUSINESS SCENE

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The Lassen Community College Men’s Baseball Teamwill be honoring our Veterans and their families with a

prior to the Veterans Parade onSunday, November 11, 2018

8:00 to 10:30 a.m.at Monsignor Moran Hall on the corner of Weatherlow

and North Streets in Susanville.For addtional information,

contact Glen Yonan at (530) 310-1453.

FREE BREAKFAST

Owner Michael Alvin, right, and his wife Amy, along withtheir son Grant, are excited to let Lassen County residentsknow about the opening of their business, The Gun Works.Michael Alvin began his training of weapons diagnostics andrepair during his military service in the Army. He went on tocomplete the two year gunsmith program through LassenCollege, thus beginning his career in gunsmithing threeyears ago. In addition to repairs, re-barreling andmuzzlebreaks, Alvin also builds custom long rifles forhunting or sport use. The Gun Works is located at 702-080Richmond Road in Susanville, and is available byappointment only. Alvin is licensed and insured, and may bereached by calling 249-5426. Photo submitted

The Gun Works

The Chamber will beordering 2019 Labor Lawposters which feature therequired federal and statenotices on one poster. Theywill be available to Chambermembers for $30 or $40 fornon-members. Californiabusinesses are required topost updated employmentposters at each place ofbusiness. Call the Chamberoffice at 257-4323 if you wouldlike to have a poster orderedfor your business.

The chamber board ofdirectors is acceptingapplications to fill two boardvacancies; one is anunexpired term that runsthru December 2020, vacantbecause of the recent passingof board member VickiLozano, and the second is tobegin a new three year termthat will be created after PhilFetterman’s term expires. Ifyou are a chamber memberand are interested inapplying to fill one of theboard vacancies, stop by theChamber office, located at1516 Main St., to pick up anapplication.

The Magical CountryChristmas Committee ispreparing for the 13th annualMagical Country ChristmasCelebration that will be heldfrom 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday,Dec. 1 in Historic UptownSusanville. The celebrationincludes musical

entertainment, ChristmasParade, Toys for Tots driveand fireworks to ring in theChristmas season. MainStreet will be closed tothrough traffic during thecelebration. This is a fun-filled event for the wholefamily. If you are interestedin participating in the paradeor being a vendor, log on tothe chamber website todownload an application atlassencountychamber.org.

As the chamber begins toslow down a bit during thewinter months, we are takingthe time to go throughbrochures and informationpackets we offer to thepublic. As a member of theChamber, we encourage youto take advantage of themarketing service providedto you, and help us topromote your businessthroughout the year bybringing us materials topromote your business. Letus know what’s new withyour business, bring us yourupdated business cards,brochures or otherpromotional items. TheChamber office is located at1516 Main St., Susanville andis open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Monday through Friday.

CHAMBER UPDATEPATTI HAGATA

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Two board vacancies

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