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The Inyo Register thursday, march 3, 2016 | INYOREGISTER.COM | SERVING THE EASTERN SIERRA AND BEYOND SINCE 1870 | 75¢ Early opener celebrates family, fun and fishing Weekend Weather Forecast Saturday, March 5 Daytime Mostly cloudy High: 66 Precipitation: 10 percent Wind: North/northwest at 9 mph Humidity: 51 percent UV Index: low to moderate Sunrise: 6:15 a.m. Moonset: 2:27 p.m. Night Cloudy Low: 43 Precipitation: 90 percent Wind: SSE at 5 to 10 mph Humidity: 81 percent Sunset: 5:51 p.m. Moonrise: 6:13 a.m. Sunday, March 6 Daytime Intervals of Clouds and Sunshine High: 54 Precipitation: 20 percent Winds: North at 5 to 10 mph Humidity: 19 percent UV Index: low to moderate Sunrise: 6:13 a.m. Moonset: 3:32 p.m. Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce to host early opener trout derby Saturday By Kristina Blüm Register Staff When the sun rises over Lone Pine Saturday morning, the long winter wait for fishing season will be over at last. Nearly two months before the rest of the state opens for the general fishing season, all of the water west of Highway 395 and south of Independence will be open for fishing, along with the Owens River which is open all year. To celebrate the early fishing opener, the Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual early opener trout derby at Diaz Lake. The folks in Lone Pine have been doing the early opener trout derby since 1978, and it has remained a local tradition ever since. This event, held the first Saturday of every March, draws 250 300 people each year. Registration and weigh-in for the derby will be held at Diaz Lake south of Lone Pine, but anglers are invited and encouraged to test their lines anywhere in the streams or ponds in the early opener area. Registration for the event will start at 6:30 a.m. The final weigh-in will be at 3 p.m. with prizes to follow. Registration will cost $5 for children under the age of 12, and $10 for everybody else. The prizes for this year’s derby include float tubes, fishing rods, fly rods, tons of See opener E Page SIFW-4 The early opener trout derby is a great opportunity for kids to catch fish, like this boy at Diaz Lake. Children younger than 12 will receive a prize for every fish they catch, regardless of the fish’s size. File photo Finding gold at historic hatchery Mt. Whitney Fish Hatchery remains a showcase for all time By Kristina Blüm Register Staff Night Cloudy Low: 41 Precipitation: 20 percent Wind: 6 to 9 mph Humidity: 39 percent Sunset: 5:52 p.m. Moonrise: 9:50 p.m. Mt. Whitney Fish Hatchery, located north of Independence, was designed to match the mountains, last forever, and be an enduring showcase. Photo by Jon Klusmire After a day of fishing in the newly opened waters south of Independence, the Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery is the perfect spot to cool down, enjoy a picnic, and learn about the history of fishing in the Eastern Sierra. The Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery is one of the oldest fish hatcheries in California. Construction began in 1916 and was completed in 1917. According to the Friends of the Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery website, the hatchery is considered one of the most architecturally significant structures in Inyo County. The Tudor-revival style building was constructed with granite rocks gathered from near the construction site. The stone walls are two to three feet thick. M. J. Connell, who was See hatchery E Page SIFW-4 The Inyo Register SIFW-2 THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 At a glance: The fisheries of Southern Inyo Some of the main waters in Lone Pine, Independence areas, and when they open to fishing Register Staff OPEN YEAR ROUND DIAZ LAKE Located on the west side of U.S. 395, two miles south of Lone Pine. OWENS RIVER, SECTION III Accessed via various dirt roads east of U.S. 395 from 10 miles south of Big Pine to just south of Boulder Creek RV Park. To get to “High Banks,” turn east on Mazourka Canyon Road, south of Independence. Along the way as the road parallels the river; scout out your own personal spot for future reference. To get to the pools north of the pump-back station, drive to the south end of Lone Pine to Boulder Creek RV Park, then take a left on the long, straight dirt road leading east to the terminus of the river and the pumpback station. From there, another dirt road on the east side of the river leads north to the pools. OPEN THE FIRST SATURDAY IN MARCH COTTONWOOD CREEK (LOWER) From U.S. 395 turn south at the Cottonwood Power House turnoff located about eight miles south of Lone Pine. Keep to the left as you cross the Los Angeles Aqueduct. The creek is planted from the campgrounds at the power house intake to the end of the road. GEORGES CREEK About seven miles south of Independence on U.S. 395 turn south on the small road located one-quarter mile northwest of the Los Angeles Aqueduct crossing. The fish are planted at the sand trap. OPEN THE LAST SATURDAY IN APRIL INDEPENDENCE CREEK Turn west off U.S. 395 on Market Street next to the Post Office in Independence. Trout are planted from Independence Campground, located one-half mile west of Independence, to where the main road crosses the creek above Seven Pines Village, a distance of about seven miles. GOODALE CREEK Travel U.S. 395 14 miles north of Independence and turn west at the Goodale Creek campground sign, then go two miles to campground. The creek is stocked from the campground to Aberdeen. LONE PINE CREEK, LOWER From U.S. 395 turn west at the traffic signal located in the center of Lone Pine (Whitney Portal Road). The creek is planted at access points from the Los Angeles Aqueduct to Lone Pine Campgrounds. LONE PINE CREEK, UPPER Travel U.S. 395 to Lone Pine. Turn west at the traffic signal located in the center of Lone Pine (Whitney Portal Road), and continue up the grade for 13 miles. Fish are planted at the campgrounds along the creek from this point to the pond at Whitney Portal store. Symmes Creek Take U.S. Highway 395 to Independence and Market Street. Turn west (toward the Sierra) on Market Street and drive for about five miles (along Independence Creek) to Foothill Road. Turn left and continue south until you cross the creek. There is direct access from the roadside. TUTTLE CREEK Travel U.S. 395 to Lone Pine and turn west at the traffic signal in the center of town. Continue up the road (Whitney Portal Road) for three miles to Horseshoe Meadow Road and turn left. Drive for about two miles to the Tuttle Creek Campgrounds. The creek is planted at access points in the campgrounds. DIVISION CREEK From Independence, drive about 13 miles north on U.S. Highway 395 and turn left (west) on Goodale Road towards Aberdeen. At Aberdeen, take a left onto Tinnemaha Road/Old Highway 395, continuing south until the intersection with Division Creek Road. Take a right, following Division Creek Road until reaching a “Y” intersection. The creek can be accessed here, and taking the road branching off to the left leads back to Old Highway 395. Golden Trout Lakes From U.S. Highway 395 in Independence, turn west on Market Street and drive for about 15 miles to Onion Valley. Starting from Onion Valley, the Golden Trout Lakes trail is a rough trail leading to high alpine basins which contain the Golden Trout Lakes. Robinson Lake From U.S. Highway 395 in Independence, turn west on Market Street and drive for about 15 miles to Onion Valley. The Robinson Basin trail begins at the east end of Onion Valley Campground, near Site No. 8. The Robinson Lake trail is rough and infrequently maintained, ending at Robinson Lake. SHEPHERD CREEK (EAST OF THE HIGHWAY) Turn east at the road with a cattle guard located approximately five miles south of Independence on U.S. 395. Follow this road until it ends at the Los Angeles Aqueduct. Turn right and continue to the creek. Trout are planted at the sand trap where the road meets the creek. TABOOSE CREEK Travel U.S. 395 to 14 miles north of Independence and turn west at the Taboose Creek Campgrounds sign. Turn left at the first road past Old U.S. 395 and continue to the stream. The creek is stocked in the campgrounds from Old U.S. 395 to one mile upstream. OPEN JULY 1 Cottonwood Lakes From U.S. Highway 395 in Lone Pine, turn west at the traffic light on to Whitney Portal Road. After three miles, turn left on Horseshoe Meadow Road. Twenty miles of road switch-backs up the mountain and terminates at Horseshoe Meadow. Turn right, following signs for the Cottonwood Lakes and park at the trailhead. Cottonwood Lakes basin has many pristine lakes and creeks located between Mount Langley and Cirque Peak. Side trails branch to Muir Lake, South Fork Lakes, Cirque, Long and High lakes. Anglers enjoy a beautiful day of Eastern Sierra fishing on Diaz Lake south of Lone Pine. Diaz is one of several Owens Valley fishing hot spots open all year, and is also the location of the early opener trout derby hosted by the Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce. File photo 2 for 7 $ Purchase 2 Breakfast Burritos for $7.00 2 for 7 Original 1/3 lb. $ Served on a Fresh Baked Bun Lone Pine • Bishop Mammoth Lakes Breakfast Burritos Served 6:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Lone Pine • Bishop Mammoth Lakes Thick Burger Offer not available with Combo purchase. Offer valid thru 5-31-2016 at participating restaurants. Sales tax not included. Oregon is exempt from sales tax. One coupon per customer per visit. Limit one discount per coupon. Not valid with any other offer, discount or combo. Price and participation may vary. Not for resale. ©2015 Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Offer not available with Combo purchase. Offer valid thru 5-31-2016 at participating restaurants. Sales tax not included. Oregon is exempt from sales tax. One coupon per customer per visit. Limit one discount per coupon. Not valid with any other offer, discount or combo. Price and participation may vary. Not for resale. ©2015 Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. lone pine • bishop • mammoth lakes Ryan Meindl of Ridgecrest and the 2.7 pound fish that won him the top prize in the junior division of a previous early opener trout derby at Diaz Lake, outweighing the adult winner that year by a half-pound. File photo The Inyo Register THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 SIFW-3 Upcoming Southern Inyo events More reasons to visit Independence, Lone Pine and even Death Valley Every Spring Wildflowers bloom throughout the Eastern Sierra and in Death Valley, creating a profusion of color and beauty that rivals the show the autumn foliage puts on in the fall. March 27 – Easter Egg Hunts Independence, Big Pine The Big Pine Civic Club, Big Pine Elks Club, and the community of Independence will each hold an Easter Egg hunt. April 5 – Easter Egg Hunts Independence, Lone Pine Both Independence and Lone Pine host Easter egg hunts: Independence on the front lawn of the historic Inyo County courthouse and Lone Pine at the sports complex north of town. Check with local chambers of commerce for precise times. 9-10 – Fifth Annual Alabama Hills Day Lone Pine Held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., this event celebrates this scenic landscape and educates the public about the wide variety of groups/activities that access and interact with the Alabamas. More than 40 different sponsors/exhibitors will be lending their support. Various field trips and a stewardship event will also be taking place in the Alabama Hills themselves. 16-24 – Fee-Free Week at National Parks Death Valley, Sequoia-Kings and Yosemite The Park Service waives entrance fees at National Parks around the nation in honor of National Park Week. 23-24 – Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage Manzanar National Historic Site A delegation of Japanese-Americans and others return to Manzanar to pay tribute to the internees and Japanese-American veterans who fought in WWII, and to call attention to civil rights abuses – past and present. Call (760) 878-2932 or visit www.nps.gov/manz. 30 – Opening of the General Trout Season Eastern Sierra All the lakes and streams throughout the region open to fishing just before sunrise. Rejoice! The Fourth of July parade in Independence is a celebration of old fashioned, small town fun. June 4 – Annual Concert in the Rocks Lone Pine Outdoor dinner and concert in the Alabama Hills, benefiting the Beverly and Jim Rogers Museum of Western Film History. Call (760) 876-9909. 18 – Independence Fishing Derby Independence Fish the creeks, ponds and streams in and around Independence and bring all catches back to Dehy Park by 3 p.m. for a chance to win in this Blind Bogey tournament sponsored by the community. Prizes will also be awarded in junior and adult categories for Heaviest Trout (first, second and third place); Heaviest Trout Stringer (first, second and third place); Largest Wild Trout; Largest Catfish; and Largest Bluegill. There will be live music and other entertainment at the weigh-in headquarters. July May 7 – 38th Annual Wild Wild West Marathon and Ultra Lone Pine A 50K, 26.2-mile, 10-mile and a 3-mile fun-run through the Alabama Hills and the foothills of Mt. Whitney. Something for every runner and the trail is walker friendly. Trail races begin at 6 a.m. Aid stations every three miles. Online entry at www.active.com. Call the Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce at (760) 876-4444. 14 – Free Kids Fishing Day Mt. Whitney Fish Hatchery Friends of the Mt. Whitney Fish Hatchery open up the historic facility to youth ages 15 and younger who want to fish the ponds for up to two CDFW trout. Volunteers will be on hand to help the young anglers, and equipment will be available for those who do not have their own gear. Members of the Aguabonita Flyfishers of Ridgecrest will be on hand to give lessons in fly fishing. An assortment of outdoorrelated games and activities will be offered. Youth need only show up on the morning of the event to participate. 21-22 – 46th Anniversary Lone Pine Time Trials Between Independence and Lone Pine Located at the Manzanar Air Strip off of U.S. 395, this event is open to modified, prepared, street prepared, stock or vintage. Course is longer than two miles, run one way on Saturday and the other on Sunday. Sanctioned by the National Auto Sport Association. Visit www. lonepinetimetrials.com. 4 – Independence Day in Independence Independence Old-fashioned fun from dawn to dusk in the Inyo County seat, including a 4K/10K, pancake breakfast, parade, arts and crafts, games, pie and ice cream social, concerts, barbecue and fireworks. Visit www. independence-ca.com. 4 – Free Fishing Day Eastern Sierra One of only two days during the year that anyone can fish eligible waters of Inyo and Mono counties without a license. For more information on fishing regulations, contact the California Department of Fish and Wildlife at (760) 872-1171 or (760) 934-2664 or go to www. wildlife.ca.gov. August 25 –28 Fee-Free Weekend at National Parks Death Valley, Sequoia-Kings and Yosemite The Park Service waives entrance fees at National Parks around the nation. September 3 – Free Fishing Day Eastern Sierra One of only two days during the year that anyone can fish eligible waters of Inyo and Mono counties without a license. For more information on fishing regulations, contact the California Department of Fish and Wildlife at (760) 872-1171 or (760) 934-2664 or go to www. wildlife.ca.gov. 24-25 – Fee-Free Weekend at National Parks Death Valley, Sequoia-Kings and Yosemite Mark Lopez’ 8.28 pound stringer took top honors in a Lone Pine Chamber’s trout derby at Diaz Lake. Photo by Charles James File photo The Park Service waives entrance fees at National Parks around the nation. Every Fall The trees from the valley floor to high-elevation canyons begin their autumn transformation, splashing the countryside from Lone Pine to Walker Canyon with a variety of reds, golds, yellows and oranges that pop from landscape and attract photographers from all over the world. October 7-9 – 26th Annual Lone Pine Film Festival Lone Pine Lone Pine’s celebration of more than 85 years of movie making in the area, featuring a parade, tours of movie locations, celebrity panels, arts and crafts fair, movie memorabilia exhibits, a concert, cowboy poetry and screenings at film history museum and high school. Call (760) 876-9103. November 15 – General Trout Season Ends Eastern Sierra Local lakes and streams close to fishing for the season, though year-round fishing opportunities exist in certain area waters. 20 – Community Thanksgiving Dinner Independence Residents are invited to the annual Independence Community Thanksgiving Dinner held the Sunday before Thanksgiving in the Owens Valley School Multi-Purpose Room. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish or dessert if they can, and enjoy the friendship of the Independence community. Turkey, dressing, gravy, drinks and table service will be provided. Call Sally at (760) 878-2594 for more information. December TBA – 12th Annual Internationally Acclaimed Fruitcake Festival Independence A celebration of the perennial holiday treat and the people who love it, the festival includes a contest (categories range from “oldest fruitcake” to “farthest traveled”), open mic, tasting of the Civil Defense Fruitcake, an open egg nog bar, live music, talent contest and postjudging fruitcake noshing. Starts at 6 p.m. at American Legion Hall. Admission is a fruitcake or egg nog. Independence Civic Club hosts. 24 – Christmas Eve at the Courthouse Independence Santa and his reindeer appear on the courthouse roof in Independence followed by gift distribution to the children. The Inyo Register SIFW-4 THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 Cottonwood Lake, located high in the Sierra Nevada, was used for harvesting golden trout eggs for Mt. Whitney Fish hatchery in Independence. The golden trout, California’s state fish, is a small, vibrantly colored trout that can be a challenging catch for anglers. File photo hatchery Continued from front page Bishop’s own Jerry Castello logged a nice catch at a recent Blake Jones Trout Derby. His son, Jerry Castello Jr. (not pictured) also weighed in with a nice stringer. Photo by Mike Gervais Blake Jones Trout Derby March 12 Landing lunkers at Pleasant Valley Reservoir Register Staff The 49th Annual Blake Jones Trout Derby is coming quick – Saturday, March 12. For nearly five decades, the Blake Jones Trout Derby has been a favorite event for local and visiting anglers. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever. Derby headquarters will be at Pleasant Valley Reservoir, eight miles north of Bishop. The contest is a “blind bogey” competition, so everyone has an equal chance to win. Each registered participant may enter up to five fish and if any fish matches the blind bogey weight, the participant will be entered into a raffle to win great prizes. There are categories for adults and children. Additional prizes are awarded just for participating. Prize packages include rod and reel combos, float tubes, tackle, gift certificates for local restaurants and retailers, and much more. Typically, more than $10,000 worth of prizes is given away. The Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce encourages people to register now and pre-order commemorative T-shirts to make derby day check-in quick and easy. Registration forms are available at www.bishopvisitor. com or at the Bishop Chamber Office, 690 N. Main opener Continued from front page tackle, and all kinds of other fishing goodies. There will be a cash prize blind bogie weight, as well as cash prizes for tagged trout. If the tagged trout are not caught during the derby, anglers have the entire month of March to catch these money fish and notify the Lone Pine Chamber of the catch. One of the long time sponsors of the blind bogie prize is Gardner’s True Value Hardware in Lone Pine. This year, owner Margaret Warner said Gardner’s will once again be a co-sponsor for the blind bogie. “It’s a great opportunity for southern Inyo County and our visitors to go enjoy some sunshine, fun, and fishing, and it’s a great opportunity to experience the Eastern Sierra,” Warner said. “It’s fun to see who wins the blind bogie contest because it’s anybody’s game. Anybody can win, it just depends on who catches the fish with the right weight, or closest to the right weight. Anyone from two years old to 100 years old has the opportunity to catch that winning fish.” And that winning blind bogie fish will be worth a whopping $800 this year. Kathleen New, CEO of the Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce, said the early opener trout derby is all about families and kids. “All kids up to age 12 get a prize for every fish they catch, regardless of the weight,” New said. “Juniors age 12 to 17 will have first, second and third place prizes for the largest stringer, and the largest fish. All of the prizes were donated by our friendly local businesses.” There will be food available for purchase for both breakfast and lunch, and the Girl Scouts will be selling cookies. The Lone Pine FFA will be available for fish cleaning, and there will be other booths for guests to enjoy. Geof Brackney, owner of Lone Pine Sporting Goods, has lots of suggestions about what bait to use for the derby. “For murky water, you want to use bright colored Powerbaits, such as chartreuse,” Brackney said. “Any scents you have should work, especially worm scents. Garlic and corn scents have worked well in the past, too.” Brackney also mentioned the stream fishing, “The fish caught in creeks are OK to take to the derby,” Brackney said. “Mouse tails have done exceptionally well in the past on the creeks, but if you only choose one bait for the whole season to use on the creeks, it’s salmon eggs.” Brackney’s biggest piece of advise for derby-bound anglers was, “don’t forget your fishing license.” Fishing licenses can be purchased at Lone Pine Sporting Goods, Gardner’s True Value Hardware, High Sierra Outfitters, and Lee’s Frontier Chevron. There will be plenty of fish for the taking. Jim Erdman, an environmental scientist for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Bishop office, said the CDFW will be heavily stocking Diaz Lake and the streams in the area in anticipation of the early opener trout derby. Erdman said he is optimistic about this year’s derby. “We are actually planting brood stock out of the Hot Creek hatchery,” Erdman said. These large trout will range in size from one to three pounds, Erdman said. The CDFW has also tagged some of the large trophy trout that can win the cash prizes from the Lone Pine Chamber during the month of March. Eardman said that all of the streams south of Independence, including Independence Creek, will be open for fishing, and they will be planted. The only two streams that will not be planted are Shepherd’s Creek and Symmes Creek, both of which do not have enough water flowing in them to support fish stocking activity. Street. To add to the excitement, there will be a separate raffle for a brand new Dave Scadden Float Tube package worth more than $2,000. Raffle tickets are $5 each or five tickets for $20. Erick Schat’s Bakkery is the cosponsor of this special raffle and proceeds will be used for continued fish planting. The winning raffle ticket will be chosen at the Blake Jones Derby, but winner need not be present. The annual Blake Jones Trout Derby is organized by the Bishop Chamber with support of the city of Bishop, Inyo County, dozens of generous prize sponsors and dedicated volunteers. For more information, stop by the Bishop Chamber or call (760) 873-8405. the fish and game commissioner at the time of construction, instructed the design team to design a building that would match the mountains, last forever, and be a showpiece for all time. For many years during the early 1900s, the Mount Whitney Hatchery was the main hatchery in the state, producing golden trout eggs. It was the largest, best-equipped facility at the time. The Friends of the Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery was founded in 1996 and partnered with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to help care for the grounds of the historic hatchery. At the time, the CDFW wanted to close down the hatchery facility, which caused an outcry from local and statewide enthusiasts of the hatchery. The CDFW then agreed to continue operating the hatchery, and allowed the Friends of the Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery to lease part of the building as a way to educate the public about the historic significance of the facility, as well as environmental education and resource management. In 2007, the hatchery narrowly escaped the devastating Inyo Complex fire, which burned all the vegetation along Oak Creek, and the canyon above the hatchery. Shortly thereafter, the loosened ground in the canyon gave way after a heavy rainstorm, creating a massive mud slide that completely ruined four outbuildings and the fish rearing ponds. The mud slide killed all of the rainbow trout brood stock. The building itself escaped the mud slide, but all operations at the hatchery ceased. After the mud slide, when the CDFW decided the hatchery was no longer suitable for fish, Bruce Ivy stepped forward and rallied the Friends, who came to the rescue to keep the hatchery accessible to the public. The Friends of the Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery were not about to give up on the historic facility. Members of the organization began holding fundraisers and volunteering long hours to clean and renovate the facility. The hatchery could no longer operate as a fully functioning hatchery, but the Friends put a lot of thought and creativity into the renovation. They decided to make the facility into an interpretive center. The main room inside the hatchery, which once housed 110 troughs full of baby fish, has been completely renovated, and is now a wildlife interpretative center. Most of the baby fish troughs have been removed to make room for the exhibits, but a few have been left to show visitors the early stages of a trout’s life. Active Friends of the Mt. Whitney Fish Hatchery member Ted Pederson said the Friends chose to leave a fully functioning trough in place so that visitors can imagine what the room was like when it was once full of these baby trout, called fingerlings. The interpretive center holds some of Inyo County’s prize-winning state fair exhibits. There are several displays of local wildlife, including birds, mammals, insects and reptiles. An exhibit that highlights the history of the golden trout is also part of the collection. A short documentary about the hatchery also is available for guests to view. There are also several hundred large, hungry trout living in the pond in front of the hatchery. Anglers are not allowed to fish in the pond, but children and fish enthusiasts are allowed to feed the fish. There are quarter-operated fish-food dispensers located near the pond. This pond is the location of the annual Free Kids’ Fishing Day. At this event, the Friends and the CDFW, along with a fly fishing club from Ridgecrest, help kids learn to fish. This year, the Free Kids’ Fishing Day will be held on May 14. The Friends also constructed public restrooms at the hatchery, and do maintenance on the facility and grounds during the spring and summer. There are now 230 members of the Friends organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of the hatchery. The interpretive center will not open until April 1, but the public can still access the hatchery grounds and picnic area. From Independence, drive two miles north on Highway 395, and turn left at the sign, Then drive one mile to hatchery. (Sources: “Independence, Cali: Mt. Whitney Fish Hatchery History” Independence Chamber of Commerce, 2009. “Oak Creek – Mt. Whitney Fish Hatchery” PDF, Bureau of Land Management 2009. California Fish and Game Code section 1122.5. Bodine, Mike, “Historic Mt. Whitney Fish Hatchery to re-open to the public,” Inyo Register May 26, 2009.) today’s weather Mostly Sunny The most interesting man in the world See page 4 76° HI | 33° LO friday saturday 72° | 35° 70° | 34° Local youth wins silver medal at skiing championship See page 14 The Inyo Register thursday, march 3, 2016 | INYOREGISTER.COM | SERVING THE EASTERN SIERRA AND BEYOND SINCE 1870 | 75¢ SIH gets a new start State Department of Public Health reinstate’s hospital license after inspection By Register Staff Children’s Day of the Arts will be held Saturday, giving children the opportunity to make several different types of crafts, including food fun like these ones made by children last year. Photo submitted Groups planning to call for REGPA revisions Children’s Day of the Arts to be held at Bishop Elementary School Saturday By Kristina Blüm Register Staff For 21 years, the Children’s Day of the Arts has been a highlight for children each March, and this year the city of Bishop is getting ready to cook up lots of fun. INDEX Arts................... 13 Badge................. 6 Calendar............ 7 Classifieds........... 9 Faces................... 8 Sports............... 14 TV Listings.......... 6 Weather............. 2 QUOTE OF THE DAY “There are only two occasions when Americans respect privacy, especially in Presidents. Those are prayer and fishing.” – Herbert Hoover Copyright ©2016 Horizon Publications, Inc. Vol. 146, Issue 27 The festivities will begin at 9 a.m. and last until noon Saturday. The event will be held at the Bishop Activity Center at Bishop Elementary School. The event is free, and children will be able to keep all of their creations. The entire auditorium will be filled with different volunteer-run stations, featuring a different craft at each station. The theme of this year’s Children’s Day of the Arts is “a recipe for fun.” “Team Inyo and the city, who are both huge sponsors, are trying to promote healthy snacks and a healthy lifestyle,” Waylon Cleland, director of Parks and Recreation for the city said. “There will be 18 to 20 different special interest art teachers, and we’ll have nutritional snacks there for kids to make into shapes and faces.” Cleland said that Margaret Phelps will once again be at the event to help out with some of the craft stations. Phelps was one of the original founders of the event, and helped keep it going for many years before it was run by the city. Karey Poole of the city of Bishop said a high school student from Bishop helped pick out several healthy snack projects, which will include rainbow fruit cones and ladybug apples. Children also will learn how to make stamped fruit using cookie cutters to cut out shapes. The craft projects this year will include several painting crafts, ceramics, outdoor thermal paper shadow art and the ever popular “create your own bag” for youth to carry their artwork home with them. “It’s fun. It’s really laid back, and it’s a great day,” Cleland said, “Hopefully we’ll have some outside activities, weather permitting.” This year, much of the event will be geared to children younger than five. The city was able to bring the First 5 California Resource Van for the event. The First 5 team will provide resource information, games and a reading center for young children. There will also be a karaoke station where kids and parents can sing a song and bring home their very own recording. Local GOP still mixed on candidates Inyo County Clerk’s Office sees increase in voter registrations By Terrance Vestal Managing Editor While there might have been some clear winners in the race for national party candidates for president on Super Tuesday, locally the Republican Party still is undecided on who it might choose, the local party chairman said Tuesday. Republican Party candidate Donald Trump claimed seven of the 11 states that held primaries Tuesday, which saw contenders Ted Cruz, taking three, including his home state of Texas, and Mario Rubio capturing one. “Trump is coming across as the anti-establishment candidate,” Thaddeus Taylor said. “It’s sort of throw-the- bums-out politics.” Taylor said many younger voters believe that whatever replaces the establishment is going to be better. “I don’t happen to believe that,” he said. Taylor said he has seen it in Inyo County’s political history in which voters have “dumped” an incumbent because they said they wanted change. “Sometimes it didn’t work out,” he said. Too many times voters hear what they want hear from candidates without truly analyzing what candidates are saying. Candidates like Bernie Sanders are making promises that sound good, such as offering free college tuition, but he isn’t talking about how he is going to pay for it, Taylor said. “He has a lot in common with (President Barak) Obama,” he said. As far as Trump goes, Taylor said he “is not the choice of the majority of the See vote E Page 5 After extensive work by the hospital’s new partner, Healthcare Conglomerate Associates (HCCA), effective Tuesday, March 1, Southern Inyo Hospital reopened to serve the health care needs of residents and visitors to the Southern Inyo Healthcare District. “All departments are fully staffed and ready to take on a full range of services, including the emergency department, acute care, laboratory, radiology, physical therapy and the skilled nursing facility,” HCCA’s Alan Germany, the hospital’s chief restructuring officer said Tuesday. Germany said the SIHD Rural Health Clinic has remained open and can once again refer patients to the hospital for further treatment. The reopening was made possible when the California Department of Public Health reinstated the hospital license Tuesday following a rigorous inspection carried out over three days in the previous week. At the exit interview the inspection team had requested documentation showing that a short list of deficiencies had been addressed, and upon receiving proof that the hospital is in full compliance, the CDPH issued the license. In addition to a thorough look at the physical plant, equipment, supplies, dietary services, staffing, credentialing, training, bylaws, policy and procedure manuals, and all other operational aspects of the hospital, the survey team also gathered information on hospital finances and the new management team and board members. “I would like to acknowledge the support and trust of the entire southern Inyo community in helping accomplish the goal of the hospital reopening,” said Jaque Hickman, board vice president. “In addition the staff has done everything asked of them and more. Most of all the clinic staff has literally ‘made do’ and provided their usual wonderful patient care in this time of great stress and limited resources. We are a team – thanks everyone!” The Inyo Register 2 THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 Throwback Thursday From mill to Millpond The Inyo Lumber saw mill - where the Millpond Recreation Area is today, circa 1954. Do you have a vintage photo – of yourself, your family or even local landmarks – you’d like featured for “Throwback Thursday” in an upcoming edition? If so, email it along with essential information to [email protected], or drop it off at the Register at 407 W. Line St., Ste. 8, Bishop. Photo courtesy George Turner lotto Daily 3 Monday’s midday picks: 2, 5, 7 Monday’s evening picks: 0, 2, 5 Tuesday’s midday picks: 1, 1, 3 Tuesday’s evening picks: 1, 8, 9 Daily 4 Monday’s picks: 6, 7, 8, 9 Tuesday’s picks: 9, 4, 4, 8 Fantasy 5 Monday’s picks: 3, 4, 8, 19, 22 Tuesday’s picks: 13, 27, 35, 37, 39 Daily Derby Monday’s picks: First place No. 12 Lucky Charms; second place No.7 Eureka; third place No. 5 California Classic. Winning race time was 1:41.73. Tuesday’s picks: First place No. 2 Lucky Star; sec- ond place No. 1 Gold Rush; third place No. 3 Hot Shot. Winning race time was 1:44.37. Mega Millions Numbers for Tuesday, March 1: 1, 29, 33, 34, 55, 6 For additional updates, call (900) 776-4000 from a touchtone phone. This is a toll call. Or, visit www.calottery.com on the Internet. senior center menu Following is the menu provided by the kitchens at senior centers in Bishop and Lone Pine, as well as the Meals on Wheels program (weekends excluded). Menus will be the same at both locations and for Meals on Wheels and are subject to change. All breads are baked from scratch. Menu subject to change. Are you 60 years old or older? Do you enjoy a hot lunch? Then come and join other seniors at the Bishop Senior Center every Monday through Friday at noon for good food and conversation. Call (760) 873-5240 and reserve a lunch; donations are appreciated. Thursday, March 3 Roast pork, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread, peas and carrots, spinach salad, applesauce Tuesday, March 8 Mac and cheese with ham, muffin, winter veggies, green salad, peaches Wednesday, March 9 Beef ravioli, marinara sauce, garlic bread, Italian veggies, green salad, pears Thursday, March 10 Turkey sandwich, cream of mushroom soup, marinated veggie salad, cranberry Jell-O Friday, March 11 Baked ham, au gratin potatoes, succotash, cornbread, pineapple Monday, March 14 Friday, March 4 Chicken Italian, Italian veggies, garlic bread, green salad, fruit cup Monday, March 7 Barbecue meatballs, brown rice, mixed veggies, carrot salad, fresh fruit Barbecue chicken, baked beans, five-way veggies, coleslaw, fruit cup Spaghetti, Italian veggies, garlic bread, Greek salad, peach crisp Tuesday, March 15 Wednesday, March 16 Hungarian goulash, noo- March 4-10, 2016 March 4-10, 2016 dles, dinner roll, cabbage, banana pudding Thursday, March 17 Corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, apple strudel Friday, March 18 Tilapia, garlic potatoes, green beans, Hawaiian salad Monday, March 21 Beef and macaroni, chuck wagon corn, honey orange salad Tuesday, March 22 Pork chile verde, rice/ beans, red cabbage, slaw, banana Wednesday, March 23 Lasagna, broccoli, garlic bread, spinach salad, pear crisp Thursday, March 24 Chicken salad sandwich, Mexican tortilla soup, bean salad, fruit cup Friday, March 25 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, green salad, apricots Monday, March 28 Rated r Baked chicken, oven brown potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, fresh fruit Held Over Rated pg Tuesday, March 29 Broccoli and cheese quiche, salsa/muffin, corn and black bean salad, cantaloupe Wednesday, March 30 mon. thru thurs. 7:15 ONLY friday 6:15 & 8:45 Sat. 3:15, 6:15 & 8:45 sun. 3:15 & 6:15 1 HR./50 mins. 237 N. MAIN mon. thru thurs. 7:00 ONLY friday 6:00 & 8:45 Sat. 3:00, 6:00 & 8:45 sun. 3:00 & 6:00 1 HR./50 mins. BISHOP TWIN THEATRE 873-3575 Pizza deluxe, Capri veggies, green salad, pineapple Thursday, March 31 Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, roll, spinach salad, fruit cocktail The Inyo Register AT A GLANCE IRS scam BIG PINE – A number of Big Pine residents have called about an IRS telephone scam. The IRS reminds people that the IRS will never: call to demand immediate payment, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill; demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe; require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card; ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone; or threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying. Trout derby LONE PINE – The Early Opener Trout Derby will be at Diaz Lake from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 5. There is a $5 entry fee for children 12 and younger and a $10 entry fee for adults. Every child 12 and younger who catches a fish will get a prize. For more information, call (760) 876-4444. BUHS Spirit Squad BISHOP – A parent/student meeting for next year’s 2016-17 Bishop Union High School Spirit Squad will be at 7 p.m. March 7 in the high school library. Informational packets will be handed out, clinic dates and tryout dates will be announced. For more information, call Sheri Nolan, (760) 9203218. THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 3 Museum opens new exhibit Eastern California Museum’s ‘Life on the Lake’ opens Saturday Register Staff The Eastern California Museum in Independence will unveil its newest exhibit, Life on the Lake from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday. The photo exhibit combines contemporary and historic photos of the Owens Lake to explore its “recent” transformation from an active industrial location to a source of hazardous dust to a budding bird and wildlife sanctuary. On hand for brief presentations will be photographer Robin Black, who will discuss her lake photos, and Mike Prather, who will discuss the lake’s vibrant bird life. Starting in the late 1800s, the shores of the 100-square mile lake south of Lone Pine were home to numerous mining and shipping endeavors. A smelter at Swansea converted the silver and lead ore from the Cerro Gordo mining camp into ingots that could be shipped on the steamship Mollie Stevens. North of the lake, less glamorous minerals – marble and talc – were discovered and mined. Those mines were consistent producers into the mid-20th century. In the early 20th century, the lake shore also served as the terminus for the famed Saline Valley Salt Tram. Men working in the evaporation ponds at Natural Soda Products, outside of Keeler, about 1920. The lake’s natural soda and soda ash deposits attracted sprawling mining operations that collected the soda/ trona. Large evaporation ponds were laid out on the lakebed and the sun baked away the water to leave the soda, which was then collected and processed on the lake before being shipped to market. These mining and processing operations were located near Keeler and Cartego and on the western shore of the lake. Although most of the mines were closed by the 1960s, Rio Tinto Minerals maintains an active mine on the lake today. In the exhibit, the lake’s mining history is captured using the museum’s historic, black and white photos of the various mining and pro- Aladdin Auditions INDEPENDENCE – The Missoula Children’s Theater will be holding auditions for their upcoming production of Aladdin. Auditions will be held at the Owens Valley School gym at 3:15 on March 7. Students from Kindergarten through grade 12 are encouraged to audition. The show will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday March 12. Uganda talk BISHOP – Bishop residents Sarah Sheehan and Janna VanNest of Altrusa International will share photos and stories of their recent trip to Uganda, Africa at 7 p.m. March 9 at the Inyo Council for the Arts, 137 S. Main St. in Bishop. They will discuss how Altrusa is making a difference in the lives of rural Ugandan women. Dessert, coffee, and tea will be served. Food distribution AREA-WIDE – Volunteers distribute monthly USDA commodities in 13 communities throughout Inyo and Mono counties. Distribution time and sites are as follows: Second Tuesday of each month: Mammoth Lakes, 10 a.m. to noon, CCC Office, 625 Old Mammoth Road; Lee Vining, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Presbyterian Church, 126 Mono Lake Avenue; Walker, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Antelope Valley Community Center, 442 Mule Deer Road; Bridgeport, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Medical Clinic. Second Wednesday of each month: Cartago/ Olancha, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., 211 N. Cartago Street; Big Pine, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Town Hall Senior Center, 180 W. Dewey St.; Independence, 9:30 a.m.– 11 a.m., Sierra Baptist Church, 346 N Edwards St.; Lone Pine, noon–2 p.m., IMACA Office, 120 S. Main St., Suite No. 9; Benton, 12:30–1:30 p.m., Community Center/ Senior Center, 58869 Highway 120.; Bishop, 1–2:45 p.m., Senior Center, 506 Park Ave. Second Thursday of each month: Darwin, 10 a.m.– noon, 335 1st Ave. NW; Tecopa, 1–3 p.m., Community Center, 400 Tecopa Hot Springs Road. A flood control pond on the Owens Lake hosts birds and creates a scenic landscape, thanks to the Sierra in the background. Photo by Robin Black Eastern California Museum photo cessing operations on and around the lake. The 20th Century also saw another development on the lake, the creation of the “Owens Dry Lake” and the arrival of stinging, massive dust storms. The Owens River fed the stagnant lake until 1913 when the river water was diverted into the Los Angeles Aqueduct. The lake’s water level slowly receded until it had become an inhospitable, 100-square mile eyesore and dust source. By 2000, the lake was the largest single source of fine dust (PM10) pollution in the United States. Aggressive application of air pollution standards compelled the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to begin another massive industrial undertaking on the lake: Mitigating and eliminating the dust. Today, after spending more than $1 billion dollars (yes, billion with a “b”), the Owens Lake is a landmark dust control operation. About half the historic lakebed, roughly 50 square miles, have been “treated” to reduce dust. Those methods include gravel overlays, plowing huge furrows in the lake bed to break up the wind, and planting salt grass and native vegetation. But it is the most expensive dust-control option, rewatering sections of the lake, that has created the most noticeable, and vital change to the once barren landscape. When the water arrived, so did the birds. And not just a few birds, thousands of birds stop by each spring and fall as they follow ancient migration routes. In the past few years, up to 100,000 birds have been counted on the lake during peak seasons. And once the birds arrived, so did the bird fans. The lake has earned a spot in the hearts and on the maps of birdwatchers from across the country, who now flock to the lake to take photos, record sightings and enjoy this unique bird habitat. The birders are rewarded with some bonus sights, too, namely the lake’s majestic setting between the Sierra Nevada and the Inyo mountain ranges. The lake’s latest incarnation is captured in color photographs by Los Angeles photographer Robin Black. She has captured sharp images of nine common, but colorful bird species who are regular visitors to the lake. The exhibit also includes a selection of landscape photos that present the drama of the turbulent skies above the lake, the striking Sierra range that looms above the lakebed, and the contrasts presented by a once dry lakebed that is now enjoying, and responding to life-giving water. Many of Black’s photos in the exhibit first appeared in Second Chance: The Owens Lake Project at G2 Gallery, in Venice, California, a solo conservation photography exhibit, with partner Audubon California. The Eastern California Museum is located at 155 N. Grant St., three blocks west of the historic courthouse in Independence. For more information, call (760) 8780258, or check the museum’s Facebook page or webpage, at www.inyocounty.us/ecmuseum. Bishop Elementary names students of the month Pupils nominated for recognition by their teachers Register Staff The following Bishop Elementary School students were nominated by their teachers for students of the month for February. First grade DeeAnn Boyd Spring Braaten Jody Burgoyne Dee Dean Jamie Kalk Matt Scott Ana Whitmore Bo Tanner Blake Jahn Kaieleigh Barlow Mason Thompson Wesley Weaver Anahi Flores Paola Soria Skyler Mena Scarlet Galicia Shelby Maillet Angel Rico Elexa Contreras Rosalie Justo Jayla Astorga Thomas Jackson Manaya Hicks Jay Shaw Carson Safarick Granite Puhvel Second grade Margo Johnson Michelle Kubiak Susan Kunze Dustin Ryan Abby Sada Trish Wallace Sadie Daulton Jonah Veenker Alexis Kothman Mylee Turman Destanne Barajas Ashlynn Hernandez Disha Bhakta Erick Lopez Cole Guse Kano Graves Danica Garcia Randy Garcia Lyric Brooks Nolan Dowers Tavien Davis Third grade Victoria Hamilton Deb Leyh Krista Maloney Mame McGovern Heni Solorio John Chavez Ben Allen Maria Ponce Terra Bogie Nancy Flores Savannah Conolly Hunter Dermody Brian Gonzalez Iker Gonzalez Mateos Carvalho Rena Linton Paiten Williams Garin Pritchard Fourth grade Jeff Burror Steve Holland Wayne Linse Cindy Tobey Debbie Walder Noah Cathey Marisol Hernande Diego Ugalde Angel Perez Claudia Granados Bryer Cagle Adrian Renteria Everardo Rios Keira Mello John Borow Chessy Dondero McGovern and Borin Dental Gentle Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 760-873-3208 our hygiene team Lori Plakos, RDH Margie Hooker, RDH Jan Hornby, RDH Cara Borin, RDH Avery Wilson Jose Rios Jordyn Brown John McMurtrie III Fifth grade Amy Ablanedo Shelly Daugherty Carmen London Becky Rosen/Meghan Avila Lynsey Schneider Osmany Hernandez Morgan Dondero Bryce Lyons Olivia Ellis Matthew Rodriguez Will Twomey Isaac Reno Ashley Kibler Cade Johnson Eva Weaver Sloan Elia Mason Remley Wyatt Douda Ashton Campbell Kaylee Cunningham The Inyo Register OPINION 4 THURSDAY, mARcH 3, 2016 Rena Mlodecki Publisher | teRRance vestal Managing Editor Political cartoons published in this newspaper – as with letters to the editor and op-eds – do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Inyo Register, its employees or its parent company. These cartoons are merely intended to present food-for-thought in a different medium. The Inyo Register (ISSN 1095-5089) Published tri-weekly by Horizon California Publications Inc., 407 W. Line Street, Ste. 8, Bishop, CA 93514. Entered as a Paid Periodical at the office of Bishop, California 93514, under the Act of March 3, 1876. Combining Inyo Register, founded 1883; Inyo Independent and Owens Valley Progress-Citizen, founded 1870; and the Sierra Daily News. All contents are the property of Horizon California Publications Inc. and cannot be reproduced in any way without the written consent of publisher. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Inyo Register, 407 W. Line Street, Ste. 8, Bishop, CA 93514. Phone (760) 873-3535. Fax (760) 873-3591 The most interesting man in the world By Gary lake Unofficially, for several years, “the most interesting man in the world” has been the old guy in the Dos Equis television beer commercials – not anymore. That title has now been supplanted by Donald Trump. Certainly Mr. Trump is our “most interesting man” of the moment. But, one might argue for some additional adjectives to qualify the word “interesting,” words like … disgusting, vulgar, offensive, odious (I really like odious). But, whatever your feelings about him, he is the man of the moment and likely to remain so for awhile … maybe a long, long, long while. This is the third Opinion page piece I’ve written about Donald Trump, the Republican Party’s leading candidate to be the president of the United States of America. (Wow! A shocking thought.) In the first two I characterized him as: “A legitimate political phenomenon, an entertainer, an attention-loving-billionairebusinessman, an accomplished performer and virtuoso improvisor, a clever and evasive motormouth, outrageously egotistical and unpredictable, a chameleon, a carnival barker, a cheer- leader, a loose cannon – a very bright, giftedly-glib, out-of-control gasbag – a shallow and simplistic thinker, a vulgar flim-flam man, and a liar.” If I had to boil these characterizations down, I’d say The Donald is – vulgar, vituperative, and vainglorious … on steroids. But, I’ve got to admit – he’s consistent. And he’s in the here and now. Notwithstanding, Trump is unequivocally a political phenomenon who has collected the largest voter following among the many GOP candidates – which seems to me … phenomenal. But, what I find even more intriguing than the man – is the why. Why is this man, who arguably fits the characterizations above, so popular with Republican Party voters? • Is it that Republicans are turned off by conventional, professional, establishment–style politicians … so they’ve decided to try an amateur? As silly as that sounds, it seems to be the conventional wisdom of the day. • Is it their anxieties, the fear and anger about their future that seems uncertain and unsafe? And how much of that evolves from the fabricated rhetoric of Mr. Trump and the entire Republican leadership that Top of The Morning guesT ColuMnisT has obstructed and denigrated our only-half-white president during the past seven-plus years? • Is it that they truly think Donald Trump “is telling it like it is?” When he says he will, “make America great again,” isn’t he implying that America is not presently great? That if we just give him the helm he will make us great again? • Is it that his followers believe him when he suggests he will force General Motors, Ford, Boeing, Apple and the like, to abandon their billion-dollar manufacturing investments abroad, and bring them back here under threat of his stated 35 percent tariff tax if they don’t? Does anyone think a world-wide trade war would be good for America, or the rest of the world? Does the Donald understand the dif- ference between the executive and legislative branches of government? I would think Trump surly knows that Special-InterestCapitalism controls our Congress much more than does the White House. He couldn’t just fire Congress. “We the people” can, but only occasionally do. Mostly it’s the “Special Interests” that do the hiring and firing of those who are supposed to represent the American people. • Is it that Trump makes his supporters feel safer when he says he will bomb the $#!† out of ISIS? Or brags that he would “... absolutely bring back waterboarding,” and worse. Or that he would call for a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States.” And consider what he might consider doing with the approximately three-million Muslims that live in America—most of them citizens? • Is it that Trump’s people are entertained by his Don Rickles-style campaigning? They seem to like his insults of America: “We’re not respected anymore … America doesn’t win anymore … we’re weak … we’re soft.” They seem to like his insults of his opponents: “like a little boy … clueless … a little bit of a maniac … very weak … lightweight … totally incompetent … crooked … disgusting … stiffs … morons … losers – ad infinitum.” They seem to like his vulgar insults of large groups (many of them voters) like Mexicans and women. And, yet, he claims they all love him! Delusional, maybe? At the moment, if you had to bet the farm, you’d probably wager that The Donald will get the Republican Party’s nomination – their approval – to be the next president of the United States of America. (Again, wow!) The word amazing and all of its synonyms listed in my thesaurus – from “astonishing” to “jaw-dropping” – don’t do justice to that possibility. Former Gov. Jeb Bush said, “You can’t insult your way to the presidency.” It’s possible, even probable, that Trump will at least insult his way to the GOP nomination … as for winning the general election, I’d bet my farm against him. But then, my farm is only a couple of tomato plants. … My friends keep reminding me that people vote more with their emotions, than with logic. I fully understand that, but still wish to deny it, yet, I can’t. Which leads me to believe that notwithstanding everything written above, which I think is true, Donald Trumps popularity is mostly a matter of the gullibility of the human species. If we look carefully at Trump’s ideas, as he expresses them through his public rhetoric, they contain many of the tenets of classic fascism: demagoguery, nationalism, authoritarianism, and intolerance. However, as we’ve been witnessing for several months now, Trump’s vaudeville shtick, nasty as it is, continues to trump everything! The fascinating question now is, can the Donald’s burlesque-style campaigning hold its charm until November? In one way or another, the history of this election cycle will be an embarrassment for our nation – but especially for the Republican Party. Adlai Stevenson, a former governor of Illinois and Ambassador to the United Nations, said this: “In America, anybody can be president. That’s one of the risks you take.” (Gary Lake has lived off and on [mostly on] in the Bishop area since 1943. 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The Inyo Register www.inyoregister.com Strong Editorial Newspapers Build Strong Communities Rena Mlodecki Publisher [email protected] Ext. 222 Terrance Vestal Managing Editor [email protected] Ext. 208 Kristina Blum General Assignments Reporter Cynthia Hurdle Sampietro Classifieds Manager [email protected] Ext. 200 Eva Gentry Bookkeeping [email protected] Ext. 206 Stephanie DeBaptiste Circulation Manager [email protected] Ext. 201 Terry Langdon Sales Representative [email protected] Ext. 220 Veronica Lee Sales Representative [email protected] Ext. 207 Jon Klusmire Correspondent Seth Conners Correspondent Craig Jackson Sports/Outdoor Columnist David Woodruff History Columnist Ted Williams History Columnist Phil Pister History Columnist Marty Voght History Columnist Pam Vaughan History Columnist Rob Pearce, PH.D. History Columnist Fred Rowe Fishing Colomnist Jarett Coons Fishing Columnist Carne Lowgren Pop Culture Columnist 407 W. 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In an email Tuesday, Foote said her office has processed more than 200 voter registration cards and updated more than 200 records. Foote said currently there are 9,307 registered voters in Inyo County: • Democrat – 2850 • Republican – 3887 • American Independent – 418 • Green – 67 • Libertarian – 87 • Peace & Freedom – 25 Please submit nominations by Friday, March 25th …b ut it’s time Do You Know an ‘Unsung Hero’? In every successful community, club or organization there are those people that just go about doing the kinds of things that make those communities, clubs or organizations better. These are not the folks who chair committees or head up projects, but these are the people who volunteer to do the work behind the scenes that ensures those events or projects are all they can be. This is not the mayor of a town, just the guy down the block who makes sure everyone’s sidewalk is free of snow, or who happens along when you need a tow. We call these folks Unsung Heroes, and it’s time to share their deeds with the rest of the community in The Inyo Register’s special tribute to community: Profile, 2015-16. This special project will take a snapshot of Inyo County in 2015, and part of that story are the unsung heroes chosen by their neighbors for special attention. To nominate an Unsung Hero, simply fill out this form and send it or drop it off to The Inyo Register office at 407 W. Line St. #8, Bishop, CA 93514 by March 25, 2016. Or feel free to e-mail the information to [email protected] Name of your Hero_____________________________________________________ Hero’s address_______________________________ Phone_____________________ My hero is a hero because________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ My Name_ ___________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________ Phone_____________________ The Guidelines: Unsung Heroes must be unsung. Their works and deeds must not have been featured in the newspaper, on the radio or TV. Also, their efforts (in 2015) cannot be part of their employment or their capacity as an elected official. The Inyo Register will select up to 10 Heroes who will be notified and invited, along with their nominator, family and friends, to a special reception in April 2016. The details of each Hero’s work will appear in our special publication, Profile, 2015-16 Nominations received after 5 p.m. March 25 will not be considered. Decision of the judges is final. The Inyo Register 6 THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 BADGE BYLINE The following is a compilation of information taken from the daily activities logs at the Bishop Police Department and the Bishop and Lone Pine Inyo County Sheriff’s departments. Since most cases have yet to be adjudicated, all charges should be considered allegations. Jan. 17 12:45 a.m. – Disturbance at the Town House Motel reported to the PD. Caller advised of yelling and screaming in the parking lot. 2:37 a.m. – Disturbance at the Town House Motel reported to the PD. Caller advised loud voices and banging on the wall was coming from a room near the pool area. 10:47 a.m. – Domestic battery in Lone Pine reported to sheriff’s department. Caller advised that the battery occurred the day before and the male subject was not threatening them over the phone. Report taken by deputy. 11:09 a.m. – Brandishing of a knife in Bishop reported to sheriff’s department. Caller reported that a subject brandished a knife 15 minutes earlier and then left on a bike. Caller said that they were in possession of the knife. Report taken by deputy. 11:17 a.m. – Found property in Bishop reported to sheriff’s department. Caller advised that they had found two rifles wrapped in plastic in their backyard. Report taken by deputy. Jan. 18 8:39 a.m. – Complaint made to PD of cars continuously parked in the alley behind 200 E. Pine Street. Vehicle(s) cited by officer. 4:49 p.m. – Suspicious subject in Olancha reported to sheriff’s department. Caller advised that a male subject with an RV parked at diesel pump at Mobil was asking for work. Deputy was unable to locate subject. 6:16 p.m. – Sheriff’s deputy requested in Bishop by a subject reporting that their neighbor was shining car headlights into their window. Deputy reported the person was using the headlights of the car to “help with cleaning out a creek that was blocked because of leaves.” 6:35 p.m. – Suspicious circumstances at N. Main and W. Yaney streets. Caller reported juveniles honking horns at pedestrians. 7:33 p.m. – Domestic battery reported at Town East Apartments on E. Line Street to PD. A male subject was taken into custody. Jan. 19 8:57 a.m. – Caller reported a suspicious subject in Lone Pine to the sheriff’s department. Deputy was unable to locate the subject upon checking the area. 10:07 a.m. – Caltrans requested assistance with “JCP” worker at JCPenney on S. Main Street who had no authorization to work on sign and was blocking the sidewalk. 2:27 p.m. – Caller to PD complained of a trailer parked in front of a residence on Sycamore Drive. 4:02 p.m. – Domestic battery on E. Line Street reported to PD. Report taken by officer. 4:03 p.m. – Email received by PD from a party looking for a long lost relative. 5:29 p.m. – Caller reported an elderly male inside their residence on Sierra Street to PD. Officer reported situation was OK. Jan. 20 2:04 a.m. – Sheriff’s department requested to check area of Keough’s Hot Springs for a male subject with a beard hanging out in the area. Deputy was unable to locate the subject. 2:19 a.m. – Caller reported a large truck in turn lane on N. Main Street to PD. Officer issued a warning to driver. 11:26 a.m. – Sheriff’s deputy requested in Independence regarding the report of a subject yelling and cussing at a dog and puppies. Caller advised that the subject started a chain saw and they were afraid something might happen to the puppies. Deputy advised dog and puppies were OK. 11:31 a.m. – Caller requested PD to email them information regarding estranged wife’s informal probation terms. Caller advised PD that she had a term stating full abstain from alcohol and caller believed her to be under the influence. 1:29 p.m. – Disturbance reported in Bishop to sheriff’s department. Caller advised of a disturbance between spouses. Male subject was taken into custody by deputy for domestic violence. 3:35 p.m. – Suspicious circumstances reported to PD. Caller said that they had received a text saying “help me” with latitude and longitude coordinates. 5:50 p.m. – Caller reported a physical disturbance between a male and female on High School Drive. A female subject was taken into custody for violation of probation. 6:05 p.m. – Request made to sheriff’s department for an area check in Bishop. Caller reported that a male subject walked through their yard. Deputy reported area checked OK. 8:38 p.m. – Disturbance reported at Town House Motel to PD. Call said they were hearing a possible physical disturbance. A report was taken by officer. Jan. 21 12:32 a.m. – Caller reported a verbal disturbance on S. Warren Street to the PD. A male subject was detained for detox. 6:54 a.m. – Suspicious circumstances on Clarke Street reported to PD. Caller advised that the “surveillance people poured (caller’s) urine on his bed and left a clean diaper out for him.” Complaint was determined by an officer to be unfounded. 9:12 a.m. – Disturbance in Bishop reported to sheriff’s department. Caller reported that their landlord was at the location causing a disturbance over dog droppings in the yard. 12:05 p.m. – Caller advised PD that a male entered a business on S. Main Street with a black powder rifle that he offered to sell, and was followed by another subject who claimed the firearm was stolen from another store. The call was referred to other agency. 12:52 p.m. – Manager at TV THURS./FRI. FOR Thursday 3 March 2016 B 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 41 42 43 44 48 64 65 66 67 69 70 79 L 2 4 5 50 7 9 11 28 602 603 772 109 113 125 361 362 121 251 253 256 132 119 790 179 303 326 451 453 129 152 181 135 165 255 560 567 356 315 141 146 139 384 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 41 42 43 44 48 64 65 66 67 69 70 79 L 2 4 5 50 7 9 11 28 602 603 772 109 113 125 361 362 121 251 253 256 132 119 790 179 303 326 451 453 129 152 181 135 165 255 560 567 356 315 141 146 139 384 sporTs neWs/TalK Kids Wye Road Feed & Supply Open 7 Days a Week Owned and Run By Animal Lovers!! 1260 N. 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Caller requested an officer for a “transport to food.” Call was referred to other agency. 7:27 p.m. – Request for assistance in Bishop made to sheriff’s department. Caller advised that he was a truck driver on a tribal project and was broken down and not able to get anything to eat for several hours. Deputy transported caller for food. 9:09 p.m. – Disturbance reported at Town House Motel on N. Main Street. Caller advised of a male threatening violence. Officer reported situation was OK. 9:22 p.m. – Small safe reported missing in Big Pine to sheriff’s department. Caller did not want to make a crime report. MoVies sporTs neWs/TalK Kids B - Bishop, Big pine, round Valley, independence l - lone pine c - chalfanT Valley s1 - dish s2 - direcTV C S1 S2 5 pM 5:30 6 pM 6:30 7 pM 7:30 8 pM 8:30 9 pM 9:30 10 pM 10:30 11 pM 11:30 CBS 2 News Evening News The Insider Ent. 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We Bare Bears Wrld, Gumball King of the Hill Bob’s Burgers Bob’s Burgers Cleveland Show American Dad Family Guy Childrens Hosp Family Guy 176 296 (TOON) Clarence Love It or List It “Sibling Rivalry” Love It or List It “Site Unseen” House Hunters Hunters Int’l Dream Home House Hunters 112 229 (HGTV) Beach Bargain Beach Bargain Beach Bargain Beach Bargain Love It or List It American Diner Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Guy and Hunter Brew & ’Que Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Guy and Hunter Brew & ’Que Diners, Drive Diners, Drive 110 231 (FOOD) Diners, Drive › Identity Thief (2013) Jason Bateman. A victim of identity theft fights back. ›› White House Down (2013, Action) Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx. Paramilitary soldiers take over the White House. White House 137 248 (FX) Two/Half Men ›› The Scorpion King (2002, Adventure) The Rock, Steven Brand. ›› The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008) Michael Copon, Randy Couture. Evil Dead 2 122 244 (SYFY) ›› Men in Black II (2002, Action) Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith. Real Housewives/Beverly First Looks The People’s Couch The People’s Couch 129 273 (BRAVO) Housewives/Atl. The Real Housewives of Atlanta › Rush Hour 3 (2007, Action) Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker. › Just Married (2003) Ashton Kutcher, Brittany Murphy. Total Divas “Hart of the Matter” E! News 114 236 (E!) Keeping Up With the Kardashians Keeping Up With the Kardashians E! News truTV Top Funniest truTV Top Funniest truTV Top Funniest truTV Top Funniest truTV Top Funniest Those Who Those Who 204 246 (TRUTV) truTV Top Funniest Mysteries at the Museum Mysteries at the Museum Mysteries at the Museum Mysteries at the Museum Mysteries at the Museum Mysteries at the Museum 215 277 (TRAV) Mysteries at the Museum End of the Age Perry Stone Praise the Lord The Bible Frederick Price Spirit Trinity Family Creflo Dollar Travel the Road Treasures 260 372 (TBN) Trinity Family Hal Lindsey Studio C College Basketball: WCC Tournament Studio C Studio C 1000 to 1: The Cory Weissman Story (2013, Biography) David Henrie. Studio C Studio C 374 (BYU) Studio C Last-Standing Last-Standing Last-Standing Last-Standing Home Improve. Home Improve. The Middle The Middle The Middle The Middle Golden Girls Golden Girls 185 312 (HALL) Little House on the Prairie Henry Danger Henry Danger Full House Full House Full House Full House Friends Friends 171 300 (NICK) Alvinnn!!! and Alvinnn!!! and Thundermans Thundermans Paradise Run ››› Get Him to the Greek (2010, Comedy) Jonah Hill, Russell Brand. 107 249 (COM) (4:47) Futurama (:18) Futurama (5:49) Futurama (:21) Futurama (6:53) ›› Pineapple Express (2008, Comedy) Seth Rogen, James Franco. Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops “Liar Liar” Bellator MMA Live (:15) Cops Cops 16 168 325 (SPIKE) Cops Andy Griffith Andy Griffith Andy Griffith Andy Griffith Andy Griffith ›› National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983) Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo. ›› National Lampoon’s European Vacation 106 (TVL) Andy Griffith CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Parks/Recreat Parks/Recreat Parks/Recreat Parks/Recreat Parks/Recreat Parks/Recreat Team Ninja Warrior 115 235 (ESQTV) CSI: Crime Scene Investigation The Inyo Register THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 7 Wife should share emails, texts from co-worker Dear Annie: My wife of 30 years is a manager at a large company. Over the past several months, she has been working with a divorced male colleague who is constantly texting, phoning, emailing and Facebook messaging her. At first, I thought nothing about the invasion of privacy. But when the contact was after business hours and on weekends, I began to wonder if there was something else I needed to be concerned about. I have asked my wife to keep her contact with him to business hours, but she insists their chatter is work related and there is nothing going on between them. The two of them have been assigned a major project that will take at least three years to complete and will involve a small amount of travel. Our relationship has always been solid, but this is getting to me. What do you recommend? – Concerned emails (past and present) from her co-worker. She should have no reason to hide them from you. But please don’t overreact to mildly personal banter. A lot of that is perfectly normal in a work relationship, and if you trust your wife, you should have no cause to doubt her fidelity. Dear Concerned: This work relationship is ringing all kinds of bells in your head, justified or not, and those fears can damage your marriage. Tell your wife you need reassurance, and this involves transparency. Ask her to share the texts and Dear Annie: I love reading Annie’s Mailbox. But I strongly feel that you did not sufficiently help “Cut Off in Montreal.” He said he’s been married 21 years and that his wife withholds sex any time they argue. She also refuses to discuss it. COMMUNITY CALENDAR The Inyo Register runs calender items for free events at no charge. Events requiring paid admission will be charged a nominal fee to use this service. Call Cynthia Sampietro at (760) 873-3535 for more information. Due to space limitations, we can only guarantee one run per item. All submissions are subject to editing. Ongoing Free tax assistance AARP Foundation volunteers is an all volunteer program offering tax help in the preparation and e-filing of tax returns. They serve low- to moderate-income taxpayers of all ages in Inyo and Mono counties. They are trained and certified annually through an IRS/AARP training program. Bishop’s new location is in the George Lozito Conference Center, 160 Grandview Drive at the corner of W. Line Street and Grandview Drive. To schedule an appointment, call (760) 258-6189 (Bishop), (760) 934-5674 (Mammoth Lakes), or (760) 872-2115 (OVCDC). Thursday, March 3 Bingo at Senior Center AARP is offering Bingo at 1 p.m. at the Bishop Senior Center behind the City Park. Everyone age 18 and older is welcome to attend. For more information, call (760) 873-5839. Bishop Lions Club The Bishop Lions Club meets every Thursday, except holidays, at noon at the Tri-County Fairgrounds Patio Building. Lunch is served and then the community projects are discussed. Everybody is welcome. Call Mike Johnston at (760) 9376663 for more information. Taking Off Pounds Sensibly TOPS weight loss program meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Highlands Adult Clubhouse. TOPS can help you reach your weight loss goals by providing you with the tools, information, support, and accountability to succeed. TOPS is open to men, women, and teens. Eastern Sierra Photo Club Eastern Sierra Photo Club meeting: is at 7 p.m. at Astorga’s Mexican Restaurant, 2206 N. Sierra Highway. All photographers are welcome. For information call Lynn, (760) 937-7736. Osprey talk Lisa Fields, an ecologist for the Southern Service Center of California State Parks, will give a presentation about the Mono Lake Osprey. The lecture will cover the Ospreys’ natural history, as well as a discussion on local and migratory movements that have been tracked using satellite transmitters. Lecture will begin at 7 p.m. at the BLM Bishop field office. Saturday, March 5 Community response breakfast The United Methodist Social Services will host a breakfast meeting at 8:30 a.m. to gather community response to Assembly Bills 109 and 117. The two bills discuss the process of returning inmates into their communities, and address overpopulation in state prison facilities. The breakfast will be held at the First United Methodist Church social hall on Fowler Avenue in Bishop. Bingo at Senior Center AARP is offering Bingo at the Bishop Senior Center behind the City Park. Everyone age 18 and older is welcome to attend. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call (760) 873-5839. Monday, March 7 Medicare in Bishop There will be free Medicare information and counseling available at the Bishop Senior Center. This program is provided by HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program). If you wish to participate, schedule your appointment by calling (760) 267-1191. If no appointments are scheduled, the outreach will be cancelled until April. Tuesday, March 8 Rotary club of Bishop The Rotary Club of Bishop meets every Tuesday at noon at Astorga’s Mexican Restaurant at 2206 N Sierra Highway. Students from Bishop Union High School will talk about building a house in a day, as part of the Corazon project. Visitors are always welcome. Lunch is $12. Call Sue Lyndes for information, (760) 873-4958. Bingo at Senior Center AARP is offering Bingo at 1 p.m. at the Bishop Senior Center behind the City Park. Everyone age 18 and older is welcome to attend. For more information, call (760) 873-5839. Wednesday, March 9 Sunrise rotary The Sunrise Rotary Club of Bishop meets every Wednesday at 7:11 a.m. in the board room at the Northern Inyo Hospital annex building, 2957 Birch Street. NIH Auxiliary Board The Northern Inyo Hospital Auxiliary will hold a combined general and board meeting at 10 a.m., at 2957 Birch St. All members and interested parties are encouraged to attend. Future plans and activities are discussed. This is a volunteer organization whose funds go to buying life-saving equipment for the hospital. For more information call Shirley Stone (760) 872-1914. American Legion The American Legion, Post 118, will hold its next regular monthly meeting on at 6 p.m, at the Elks Lodge, 191 E. Line St., Bishop. All veterans are welcome. For information, phone Roger Petersen, (760) 873-5152. Uganda talk Bishop residents Sarah Sheehan and Janna VanNest of Altrusa International will share photos and stories of their recent trip to Uganda, Africa, 7 p.m. at the Inyo Council for the Arts, 137 S. Main St. in Bishop. They will discuss how Altrusa is making a difference in the lives of rural Ugandan women. Dessert, coffee, and tea will be served. Thursday, March 10 Bingo at Senior Center AARP is offering Bingo at 1 p.m. at the Bishop Senior Center behind the City Park. Everyone age 18 and older is welcome to attend. For more information, call (760) 873-5839. Bishop Lions Club The Bishop Lions Club meets every Thursday, except holidays, at noon at the TriCounty Fairgrounds Patio Building. Lunch is served and then the community projects are discussed. Everybody is welcome. Call Mike Johnston at (760) 937-6663 for more information. Taking Off Pounds Sensibly TOPS weight loss program meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Highlands Adult Clubhouse. TOPS can help you reach your weight loss goals by providing you with the tools, information, support, and accountability to succeed. TOPS is open to men, women, and teens. Big pine american legion Big Pine American Legion Glacier Post 457 and Auxiliary will hold their March meeting at 7 p.m. at the Big Pine Town Hall on Dewey Street. A social hour featuring a corned beef and cabbage dinner will be served prior to the meeting at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Rick at 760-938-2319. Saturday, March 12 Tennis social All interested tennis players of all ability levels are invited to a tennis social from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bishop City Park courts. Bring a can of tennis balls. HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY Considering the very traditional and conservative Capricorn lunar influence of today and the impending change of Mercury and Mars, this is a time to savor the status quo. Take stock and cherish what’s good about the way things are. At the very least, account for the present by making a note, snapping a picture or keeping the receipt. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Progress will be thwarted by too many opinions. They can’t all be right, and they can’t all be wrong. You’re the one to sort this out. There must be a consensus if the group is to move forward! TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Showing off is never cool, and yet how are you going to let them know what you can do if you never perform it or even mention it? Today you’ll walk that fine line between standing out and fitting in. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Some people complain to sound big, when actually it only makes them sound weak, insecure and ill-equipped to do what it takes to make a situation work. As far as you’re concerned, complaining is a red flag. CANCER (June 22-July 22). There’s a score to even. The other person might not think so, but you have your own way of accounting, and in your book, things won’t be quite right until you execute a certain chain of action. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If it can be done, you’ll find a way to do it. Whether or not it’s worth doing, well, that part might be out of your hands, as an authority figure is likely to request much that falls under the category of “your job,” whether you like it or not. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People want to know about you, but you’re feeling shy and perhaps inclined to avoid the subject of you altogether. It would be a mistake to let the day slip by without revealing at least a little about your remarkable life. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Bottom line, this certain someone sees something different in you. You’re attractive in your uniqueness, and if you continue to be so intriguing Holiday Mathis you’ll soon gain a fan for life. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A sacrifice will prove that you’re committed. But if you give too much, this will backfire on you. Over-giving could be taken as a sign that you care more about what the other person thinks of you than you care for yourself. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You know what you’re doing and where you’re going. You’ll find the way, the alternate way, the scenic route and the shortcut. And you’ll generously help anyone else headed in the same direction as well! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When you come up against someone’s pride, go gently. Keep in mind that this person may feel like he or she is fighting for life itself. That’s the power of ego. Pride is all some people feel they have. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Not feeling quite as driven? The break from ambition will be healthy for you. Bonus: If you just go along for the ride, you’ll wind up at the same destination as you would if you were in the driver’s seat. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Improvement will be simple for you. Name the problem and solve it. If it’s too big, make it smaller. If it’s still too big, make it smaller still, until it’s small enough to solve. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 3). More attention, respect and money are coming your way over the next seven weeks. You’ll put your money where your heart is this month, buying into only what contributes to your happiness and health. The social calendar heats up in May and a tight relationship forms. December shows you paying dues; it will pay off in 2017. Libra and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 49, 23, 41 and 17. WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: The psychological wounds that your love has been unable to heal are being passed to you for help with the healing process. TAURUS: You’ll see a friend in a totally new light. Could this be love? GEMINI: There’s a reasonable difference between how you see yourself and the way your loved one sees you. CANCER: Of course your time and money are quantifiable, and yet when you use them to help a loved one, the result will be immeasurable. LEO: Expand your friend base. Your romantic life will also be enriched by the expansion. VIRGO: Don’t let a lack of funds stop you from dating. LIBRA: All that you do to make yourself more attractive will work – even the seemingly ridiculous efforts. SCORPIO: You’ll be at your best when under pressure. SAGITTARIUS: Be loose with your schedule, building in wide margins for error, elastic timing and the off-chance that you might change your mind. CAPRICORN: Don’t labor over any one connection. The ones who get you will do so immediately. Keep moving until you find them. AQUARIUS: Your charms are downright dangerous, so wield them mercifully! PISCES: There will be many opportunities to feel attractive and attracted. COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Emboldened by the sun, Pisces people will be cooking up a recipe for love this weekend. When the fish go knocking on a zodiac neighbor’s door to borrow a little sugar, Aquarius will be receptive to requests and, however cool on the outside, secretly thrilled for the opportunity. Pisces has a way of making it safe for Aquarius to share deeper feelings than he or she would normally be inclined to. To find out more about Holiday Mathis and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. While all his problems are probably legitimate, your answer failed to note the most important reason that his wife is likely frustrated with and resentful of him, and as a result, cannot engage in sex with him. The fact that she brings up old grievances shows that she is extremely unhappy. Most women I know associate sex with love. Could it be that she does not feel cherished or cared for when she is suffering? That he doesn’t listen to her when she is sad? That she needs to be cuddled or cajoled? That he’s never said, “Come here and let me give you a hug”? Sometimes a man feels “attacked” when his partner complains when, in fact, all the woman is looking for is a bit of nonsexual affection. You cannot have sex with someone you resent or feel insecure with. She is not withholding sex to punish him. She does it because she feels no tenderness from him. Please address the fact making a lot of assumptions. Many men do not realize how much emotional caring a woman needs in order to feel loved. However, if you are right, the wife needs to clearly communicate what her emotional needs are so that her husband understands. (After 21 years, he’s not going to figure it out on his own.) The major stumbling block is that his wife is unwilling to make the effort and refuses to discuss it. Kathy & Marcy that his wife most definitely feels unloved. She is angry, frustrated and resentful, because he does not cherish her. At least that is how she sees it. – A 76-Year-Old Mother of Two Dear Mother: You could be right, although you are Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@creators. com, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www. creators.com. Today’s Crossword Puzzle Previous Puzzle Solved The Inyo Register 8 FACES&places thursday, march 3, 2016 Calendar says ‘winter,’ feels like spring locals enjoy city park on a warm wednesday Leah Taylor, left, and Kasen Taylor enjoy playing in the park Wednesday on a warm winter day under a clear blue sky. It was a walk in the park Wednesday for Trey Scott and mom, Aubrey Scott, who were both enjoying near-perfect weather for enjoying the outdoors. Photos by Mike Chacanaca It was a doggone great day for Sandy to be taken for a walk through the park by best friend Chase Mcwithey on Wednesday at Bishop City Park. Anthony Rader, center, holds daughters Siennah, left, and Averie for a photo opportunity Wednesday in the playground area of Bishop City Park. Mason Deesombat was enjoying his Wednesday feeding the ducks at Bishop City Park while being safely held by Joanna Martinez. At six months old Lincoln Beaman has some months to go before mom, Melanie Beaman, is going to be able to let him climb on the playground equipment at Bishop City Park, but luckily there is no age restriction on being outdoors to enjoy fresh air and pleasant weather. From left, Sally Stoltzfus, Sherry Wishney, Allison Jensen and Karen Kasten issued their verdict that Wednesday’s warm weather was a perfect match for some court time at Bishop City Park. The Inyo Register eASTeRN SIeRRA CLASSIFIeDS thursday, MarCh 3, 2016 020 HAPPINESS IS ... 025 LOST AND FOUND HAPPINESS IS É OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Help and Hope for People Who have Problems with Food Overeaters Anonymous members meet to share their experience, strength, hope and the OA program of recovery every Saturday from 10:00AM-11:00AM in the library of the Calvary Baptist Church, 1100 W. Line St., Bishop. For more information, call Marilyn at (760) 872-3757 or (760) 920-8013. Hope to see you next Saturday! FOUND - FLY ROD on Lower Owens, Saturday, Feb. 27. Call to identify and claim. 951-313-5440 HAPPINESS IS... SIERRA GRACE SAA New, local meeting for Sex Addicts Anonymous. SAA is a fellowship of men and women, who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction. For more information, visit www.saa-recovery.org or call 800-477-8198. Look for "Meetings ...USA...Bishop" 040 BARGAIN CORRAL FENDON!S 3 SEATER SOFA Excellent condition, soft Ò PebbleÓ color fabric, used less than 6 mos. Purchased new from Fendon!s for $600. Asking $150 or best offer. 760-937-2236 ORNATE SILVER FINISH WALL MIRROR Beautiful, large beveled mirror, whitewash with silver finish. Measures 21" W X 26 H. Paid $199 for it. Will take $60 or best offer. Frame is very ornate and is 2-1/4' wide. Offered in excellent, like new condition. Gorgeous mirror. Call or text 760-937-0439 QUEEN SLEIGH BED with drawers underneath, solid wood,mattress not included. Frame only. Dark cherry. $200. Call 760-263-4055 HAPPINESS IS.... NAMI - EASTERN SIERRA (National Alliance on Mental Illness) FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP 045 HELP WANTED Depression...Bi Polar Disorder...Schizophrenia....Anxiety.....Eating Disorder..... Are any of these words part of your family's vocabulary? If you are the parent, spouse, son, daughter, or care giver of a loved one living with a diagnosed mental illnessand you sometimes feel overwhelmed, alone, ashamed, exasperated and exhausted NAMI Eastern Sierra offers a Family Support Group just for YOU!! ! This Family Support Group is a free, confidential and safe group that meets on the FIRST Wednesday of EVERY month from 5:30pm - 7:00pm at the First United Methodist Church, 205 North Fowler St. in Bishop. Join us and realize you are not alone. ! For more information about NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness visit www.nami.org 040 BARGAIN CORRAL FORT INDEPENDENCE TRAVEL PLAZA ACCENT CABINET / TV STAND SOLID WOOD Solid wood, double door black TV stand or accent/storage cabinet. Has long center shelf inside, open back for easy access for connecting TV, audio, gaming cables, etc. Measures 35-1/2" L x 15-1/2" W x 25" H. $50. Call or text 760-937-0439 A Picture is worth a Thousand Words! ASSISTANT MANAGER The Fort Independence Travel Plaza is seeking to hire a part-time assistant manager. Must be energetic, self-motivated and a dynamic leader. Need to have good communication skills. Need to be familiar with POS system, and be able to work on weekends. Please email [email protected] for a job description and application. Please submit resume with application. For more information you can call 760-878-2483. Deadline to apply is Friday, March 4, at 5:00 pm. 045 HELP WANTED 045 HELP WANTED Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action, Inc. (IMACA) COOK / TEACHER ASSISTANT Head Start/State Preschool Program - Lone Pine, CA $10.04-$11.93/hr DOQ Full Time, 10 Mo/yr. Full Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Retirement, Vacation, Sick Holidays DEADLINE TO APPLY: March 12, 2016 IMACA application forms and complete job descriptions are available at the IMACA office, 137 E. South Street, Bishop, CA 93514 or www.imaca.net All open positions require applicant to complete an IMACA application form and may be dropped off in person at 137 E. South St., Bishop or mailed to:! IMACA Human Resources, P.O. Box 845, Bishop, CA! 93515 For questions or additional information, please contact 760.873.8557 or [email protected] !or! www.imaca.net INYO MONO ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THE FORT INDEPENDENCE Tribe is seeking qualified candidates for the positions of: • Environmental Director • Environmental Assistant • Bookkeeper These positions are full time with benefits DOE. Please email [email protected] or call (760) 878-5160 to request an application and job description. The application deadline is March 19, 2016. TIMBISHA SHOSHONE TRIBE CASINO SHIFT LEADER The Winnedumah Winns Casino is seeking to hire 2 full-time Casino Shift Leaders. Must be energetic, self-motivated and a dynamic leader. Need to have good communication skills. Be able to work all shifts as needed. Please email [email protected] for a job description and application. Or you can contact 760-878-2483. Deadline to apply is Friday, March 4, 2016 at 5:00 pm. ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTOR/ MANAGER Bishop Tribal Office, Bishop CA or Death Valley Office, Death Valley CA Deadline to apply: 5:00pm, Wednesday, March 25, 2016 Contact the Timbisha Shoshone Tribal Office for job description and employment application, 760-872-3614 or send email to: [email protected] Part-time Bookstore Sales Associate for Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association Part time, full time avail. To apply stop by Best Western Bishop Lodge, 1025 N. Main, for application. 045 HELP WANTED FULL TIME TELLER El Dorado Savings Bank Ð Lone Pine has a full time teller position. Cash handling and computer experience preferred with strong customer service skills. Please apply in person at the Lone Pine Branch, 400 N. Main St. 760-876-5512 EOE HOUSEKEEPING Full & part time positions. Apply at Best Western Bishop Lodge, 1025 N. Main St., Bishop. COUNTY OF MONO Great Job Opportunities www.monocounty.ca.gov Deputy Sheriff I/II Emergency Medical Technician Public Safety Officer - Sheriff Department Sheriff - Court Screener Assistant Assessor Director of Finance Finance FTS II/III/IV/Account I Fiscal Technical Specialist IV/Public Health Risk Manager Application materials: County of Mono CAO/HR, P.O. Box 696, Bridgeport, CA 93517. Phone: (760) 932-5412, FAX: (760) 932-5411 Email: [email protected] www.monocounty.ca.gov EOE MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN NOW HIRING! Levy Restaurants at Mammoth Mountain Hiring Server, Cook, Cashier, Dish & More. Apply Today! www.workatlevy.com Are you energetic? Passionate about the Eastern Sierra? Enthusiastic about customer service? t value This spring special is a grea . for a limited period of timethe You can drive your item to to to pho Register office or email a com classy@inyoregister. Call us! (760) 873-3535 4 Weeks 760-937-0439 • Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center - Experienced Bookstore Manager • Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center Assistant Bookstore Manager • Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association - Bookstore Sales Associate. only 25 !* $ Beautiful, ornate chair, solid wood, claw feet. White with gold accents. Stands 32" High. 30" Wide. Goes beautifully with white desk I have for sale. $80 or best offer. Call or text Please call Heidi Eldridge for information, 760-784-1667 or fill out an online application at www.esiaonline.org 00 We can take the photo for you too! Just drive it to the Register office! • Add inyoregister.com & Mammoth Times for $500 • Send your photos to: [email protected] • 5 Lines (approx. 30 words) • Bold Headline • Color Photo • Box/Border • Bold Phone Number • Put Your Ad on Facebook! $5 • Non-refundable; cancel anytime 760-873-3535 *Private Party ads only GLASS TOP COFFEE TABLE Black metal frame coffee table with glass top. Measures 44" L x 22" W x 15" H. Offered in excellent condition. Take it home for $40. Call or text 760-937-0439 BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBE Accepting applications for the Ò College and Career CounselorÓ with a deadline of 5:00pm on March 4, 2016 CREEKSIDE INN IS HIRING FRONT DESK Position requires basic office skills and a positive attitude. $12-$14 per hour, based on experience. To apply stop by the hotel, 725 N. Main St., Bishop or email your resume to: kalynn.rose@thebishopcreeksideinn. com The Inyo Register For Home Delivery call 873-3535 OFFICE MANAGER Bishop Tribal Office, Bishop CA Deadline to apply: 5:00 pm, Wed., March 16, 2016. Contact the Timbisha Shoshone Tribal Office for job description and employment application, 760-872-3614 or send email to: [email protected] GOVERNMENT FRONT DESK Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association is hiring for the following positions in three of our beautiful bookstore locations: BISHOP NURSERY NOW HIRING We are hiring for Landscape Maintenenace, yard staff and cashiers for this year!s gardening season. Full or part time available for friendly, hardworking individuals with landscape maintenance or cashier experience preferred. Knowledge of gardening, horticulture or landscape maintenance desirable. Please apply in person at Bishop Nursery by March 10 between 10:00am-3:00pm TIMBISHA SHOSHONE TRIBE The Inyo Register ANTIQUE ORNATE SOLID WOOD DESK/ ACCENT CHAIR CREEKSIDE INN IS HIRING MAINTENANCE Duties include general maintenance & upkeep of the hotel. Previous hotel experience preferred. Wages DOE from $12-$16 per hr. Please apply in person at: Bishop Creekside Inn, 725 N. Main St. Bishop Pioneer Home Health Care, Inc. Be a part of our growing Home Health and Hospice Personal Care Coordinator Pioneer Home Health Care is accepting applications for our Personal Care Coordinator position. If you have a strong customer service background, employee management skills and are technically savvy please apply in person at 162 E Line St., Bishop Immediate opening for a Statistician 30 Hours per week; position is based in Bishop but may spend time in Mammoth. Starting wage $17.81/hr.; increase to $18.81 after successful intro period. Duties: Responsible for managing the computerized statistical record keeping of the Agency as required by public and other funding sources; ensures collection of needed data; implement the computer software programs used for client data collection; prepares statistical reports as needed; analyze and interpret statistical data in order to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information; assist in the preparation of grant applications and progress reports for current and new grants. Qualifications : Valid, clean driver's record for 2 years; personal auto and personal auto insurance; pass DOJ, FBI and CACI background checks; be eligible for certification as a Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Counselor pursuant to CA Evidence Code, Article 8.7, Section 1037.1; critical thinker; highly developed computer skills; ability to work well under pressure; good organization and prioritization skills; work performance of professional quality. To apply: Job description and application available at 150 N. Main St., Bishop, 625 Old Mammoth Rd, Suite 201, Mammoth Lakes or download forms: www.wild-iris.org/get-involved/ Position open until filled. Wild Iris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NIGHT AUDITOR/ FRONT DESK Part time, full time avail. To apply stop by Best Western Bishop Lodge, 1025 N. Main, for application. The Inyo Register For Home Delivery call 873-3535 ✄ CLIP HERE & TAKE WITH YOU ✄ College and Career Counselor Education Department (Permanent Full-Time, Non-Exempt, elig. for benefits) Hourly Range T-5 $15.45 $21.63/Hr. ($32,136. $44,990.40/Annually) DOQ NESTING / STORAGE BOXES - SET OF 3 Beautiful set of three large matching nesting / storage boxes, black & white print accented with pink trim and ribbon. Square boxes 14-1/2" wide, Round 14". In excellent, like new condition. $30 takes all three. Call or text 760-937-0439 ANSWERS Puzzle Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Under the supervision of the Education Director, the College and Career Counselor will assist students and clients with the transitions from middle school to high school and high school to college. Also with the college admission process, possess knowledge of the A-G requirements for high school students, possess knowledge of college admission requirements, and help students submit financial aid and scholarship information. For full position descriptions with all qualifications and responsibilities and employment applications please visit the Bishop Paiute Tribe website at www.bishoppaiutetribe.com or con tact the HR Office at (760) 873-3584. Employment eligibility criteria for most positions with the Bishop Paiute Tribe include criminal background checks and clearance, valid driver's license and insurability with company insurance, and submit and pass a pre-employment drug screen. Additional requirements may apply to specific positions in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and funding agency requirements and may include education verification, individual credit checks, TB Test, Physical Examinations, Fit-for-duty Tests, etc. Employment Applications must be completed in full and submitted by the deadline date with appropriate documentation in order to be considered for the position. Indian Preference: Native American Indian preference shall apply pursuant to the Bishop Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance No. 1992-01 (as amended on June 28, 2012) and the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (24 U.S.C. 450, et seq,), 25 CFR 271.44 and other relevant laws PLACE YOUR GARAGE/YARD SALE AD HERE! bishop ! - (DT) - 337 E. PINE, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 8:00AM-12:00PM Furniture, clothing, baby crib, baby clothes, toys, kitchen ware, appliances, lots more misc. Q - (DT) - 330 E. PINE, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 7:00AM-1:00PM Dining room table + chairs, dining room hutch, oak stereo cabinet, 2 outside rocking chairs, cases of wine glasses, Wii with games, large roaster, giant folding chair, Mule Days belt buckles dating back to 1979 and lots & lots of other things! ! - (DT) - 762 GROVE, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 8:00AM-12:00PM Clothing, furniture, kichen ware, lots of fun stuff! ! - (DT) - 787 W ELM, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 8:00AM-12:00PM You want it, we have it! Everything from antiques, collectibles and everything in between! Four hours only!!! Rain or Shine . ! - (DT) - 484 SHORT ST., VFW POST 8988, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 8:00AM-12:00PM Fundraiser Yard Sale! Clothing, couch, furniture, bikes, household items, kitchenware, books, records, home decor, exercise equip., books, entertainment center, bookcases, too much to list! Will be serving Olga Rojas!s famous chili verde breakfast burritos and a variety of baked goods, coffee and hot chocolate. Proceeds go for Veteran projects. Thank you for your support. Ò Remember Freedeom Isn!t FreeÓ . ! - (BA) - 510 TU SU, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 8:00AM-1:00PM Adult & children!s clothing, toys, shoes, misc. ! - (MM) - 2906 INDIAN CREEK (CORNER OF PA ME), SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 7:00AM-3:00PM YEARS OF ACCUMULATION! Lots of items including furniture, tools, fishing gear, BBQ, lawn furniture, household, misc. and much more! CODES FOR BISHOP AREA DT: Downtown Area WB: W. Bishop BH: Highland MC: Meadowcreek 9 BA: Barlow Area RK: Rocking K Area BG: Glenwood MH Pk DL: Dixon Ln Area MM: Manor Mkt. Area WK: Wilkerson LA: Lazy A Area PHONE (760) 873-3535 | FAX (760) 873-3591 | 1180 N. MAIN ST., STE. 108, BISHOP, CA 93514 | E-MAIL [email protected] The Inyo Register 10 THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 045 HELP WANTED 045 HELP WANTED 045 HELP WANTED 045 HELP WANTED 045 HELP WANTED EXPERIENCED COOK ($14-$16/HR.) and DISHWASHER ($11/Hr.) Wanted. Alabama Hills Cafe, Lone Pine. Call 760-876-1807 CA GENERAL JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN FT\Perm. licensed journeyman electrician. Fax Resume to 760-462-3805 or Email [email protected] CHEF WANTED TO run restaurant in Olancha, CA. Call Elizabeth 1-818-831-9117 TOWN OF MAMMOTH LAKES HOSPITAL OPENINGS IN QUINCYPLUMAS DISTRICT HOSPITAL is recruiting for Clinical Laboratory Scientists (sign-on bonus offered), Emergency Services Manager, Nurses (for Med-Surg OR Perinatal and health centers), Paramedic, and many support staff positions. Visit our website for more information and apply to work in this beautiful northern CA mountain area. www.pdh.org OPEN POSITIONS The Town of Mammoth Lakes is recruiting for a Finance Director, Lateral Police Officer, Temporary Snow Removal Operator, Aquatic Site Coordinator, Assistant Aquatic Site Coordinator, and two Crossing Guards. Come and be a part of the exciting Town of Mammoth Lakes team and help make a difference in our local community! For details, please visit the Town's website: http://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov WE MOVE ITEMS FAST The easTern sierra Classifieds 873-3535 CAREGIVER / MED-TECH PART TIME (PM/NOC SHIFTS AVAILABLE) Sterling Heights is a Residential Care Community for the Elderly. We are looking for reliable, trustworthy, caring and compassionate team players. If you are interested in working with our residents, please pick up an application at 369 E. Pine St., Bishop or email resume to: [email protected] Must successfully pass Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen EOE/ RCFE#147203373 P/T DISPATCHER BISHOP CREEKSIDE INN F/T FRONT DESK Requires basic office skills and a positive attitude. $12-$14 per hour, based on experience. Position includes health insurance. Also hiring for Housekeeping Staff. Days will vary depending on occupancy and performance. Stop by the hotel to apply in person for either position at Bishop Creekside, or send a resume to: [email protected] The City of Bishop Police Department has an immediate opening for the position of part-time Dispatcher, which may lead to a full-time position in August. Application screening and test date will occur after a sufficient number of applications are received. Part-time pay scale range $13.25 $15.25 per hour. For applications and complete job description visit our webpage http://www.cityofbishop.com/departments/administration/jobs/ or contact the Bishop Police Department, 207 W. Line St., Bishop, CA 93514 (760)873-5823. EOE. The First Annual “Catch of the Week” Fish Poster has arrived! GET YOURS NOW! 045 HELP WANTED WE ARE HIRING FOR 2016 SUMMER SEASON! • Housekeepers • Dishwasher/Food Prep. Seasonal positions April - Oct. For more info and to apply call 760-873-4484 WHISKEY CREEK NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS Waitstaff, Food Runners, Bussers, Host/Hostess, Cashiers, Waiters, Line Cooks, Bartenders, Food Prep Cooks, Dishwashers & Maintenance. Apply in person at 174 N Main in Bishop or send resume with coverletter to Marianne Schat - Whiskey Creek - 174 N Main Bishop, CA 93514 or email to [email protected] - Subject line: Whiskey Creek. 760-920-8887 Leave mssg. WHISKEY CREEK EXEC SOUS CHEF EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF Must have experience supervising BOH staff and coordinating every aspect of food production, while ensuring the highest level of quality for the B.O.H. Must have fine dining experience. Please send resume with coverletter references to Whiskey Creek Restaurant, Attn: Marianne Schat 174 N Main St Bishop, CA 93514 or email to [email protected] 760-920-8887 leave msg. 060 ANTIQUES ORIGINAL 1940'S WWII ERA CARGO BIKE DENMARK Fully and completely restored rare vintage cargo bicycle. Has been brought to its original glory in every detail. Made in Denmark. Also known as a "Long John". Rare find! Would make awesome display piece, used as working vintage delivery bike or just amazing to own. $4,000 or best offer. To see it call Paul 760-258-5176 or call / text Cynthia 760-937-0439 085 FIREWOOD FIREWOOD FOR SALE Split Ponderosa Pine, 16-18Ó , $250/cord (128 cu. ft.) Free delivery to Lone Pine. 760-608-1252 090 FURNITURE On sale for $5.99 BEDROOM FURNITURE SOLID wood, golden oak color with gold accent strip. Queen headboard, dresser w/mirror and 2 night stands. $250 for the set. Posters are available at the following locations: Alpine Signs Bishop Art Supply The Inyo Register Reagan’s Sporting Goods 760-258-1181 TEMPUR-PEDIC QUEEN BED Very clean, excellent condition, split foundation for easy moving. Includes mattress, pad and frame. $2500 new from Fendon!s, asking $1800 or best offer. Used less than 6 mos. 760-937-2236 If you would like to carry this special edition poster in your store, call Rena Mlodecki at (760) 873-3535. The Inyo Register 407 W. Line Street, Suite 8 • Bishop, CA 93514 • www.inyoregister.com (760) 873-3535 HIGH BACK LINEN NAIL HEAD DINING CHAIRS Modern, classic styling, nail head stud accented around bottom of padded set. Wooden legs. Linen fabric in neutral beige. Offered in like new condition. $60 For both chairs. Call or text 760-937-0439 RUSSELL PAUL ALDRIDGE 2051 Van Loon Lane Bishop, CA 93514 The Inyo Register 090 FURNITURE 170 HOUSES UNFURNISHED SOLID WOOD WHITE BEDROOM SET Beautiful, 3 Piece, solid wood, high quality set from Fendon!s. Used less than 6 mos. Set incl. tall 6 drawer dresser, long 9 drawer dresser with mirror and nightstand. $3700 new from Fendon!s, asking $2700 or best offer. 760-937-2236 145 LIVESTOCK 3BED/1.5 BATH BIG PINE New paint, new flooring. All appliances incl. washer & dryer. Large deck, fenced yard, storage shed,. $1150/mo. + $1500 sec. dep. Income verification and referenced req!d. Avail. March 1. 760-873-4730 3BED/2.5 BATH + BONUS ROOM PAINT PALOMINO 6 Yrs. old, 15 hands high, good looking gelding. Proven on the trail. Very sweet, gentle & mild mannered. Excellent for child, beginner or advanced horseperson. $6,000 invested. For fast sale $3950. Will sell to good home only. Garage, landscaped, fenced front yard, walk to town. no smoking, pets on approval with pet deposit (no cats).Completely remodeled, all new stainless steel appliances. 1 Year lease. $1650/mo. + $1650 sec. dep. 760-920-6997 310-729-2323 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant com320 PUBLIC NOTICES menced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed 2-10-2016. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Inyo County on FEBRUARY 16, 2016. File #16-00022 (IR 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/16, #12008) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS DOING BUSINESS AS: AMY LEIST PHOTOGRAPHY 309 Altair Circle Bishop, CA 93514 AMY LEIST 309 Altair Circle Bishop, CA 93514 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed N/A This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Inyo County on FEBRUARY 08, 2016. File #16-00016 (IR 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/16, #12007) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS DOING BUSINESS AS: LINDBLOOM DISTRIBUTING 279 Grandview Dr. Bishop, CA 93514 150 APTS. FURNISHED LINDA DIANE LINDBLOOM 279 Grandview Dr. Bishop, CA 93514 3 BED/2 BATH 1BED/1BATH BISHOP - In town, clean & quiet, covered parking, No smoking, no pets. $700/mo. + $700 sec. dep. 760-387-2681 155 APTS. UNFURNISHED In Meadowcreek 1 area, with large 2 car garage on extra wide lot. Fenced back yard. Water and sewer provided. Non smoking. $1500/mo.+ security deposit. Call Jim 760-872-4546 760-475-7553 175 MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 1 BED/1 BATH BISHOP $600/MO. Immaculate, downtown location, fenced shared yard, w/front porch, recently remodeled, new appliances, w/d hook-ups, dual pane windows and blinds throughout, lockable outside storage area, trash & water included. 760-920-1847 1BED/1BATH - BISHOP Nice yard with trees, large storage shed, screened in porch. Shady Rest Trailer Park, 399 E. Yaney. $600/mo. plus deposit. Call for appointment. 760-873-3430 ELM TREE TRAILER PARK Large and small trailers with patios & storage units starting at $475/mo. Judy 760-914-2834 180 SPACE FOR RENT STORAGE UNITS AVAILABLE, in town location. 10x20 $150. Larger sizes too! Call 760-258-9197 270 SNOWMOBILES 1BED/1BATH 1BED/1BATH BISHOP $650/mo. Available immediately. Near schools, hospital & downtown. No smoking, no pets. Avail. March 16. SNOWMOBILE LIQUIDATION 2007-2008 Polaris 550cc sport touring 2-up snowmobiles. $1,250 OBO. $1,000 each for 2 or more. Ready for pickup today. DJ's- 760-935-4480. 275 AUTOS 760- 937-2347 160 CONDOS FOR RENT 2007 CAN AM BOMBARDIER DS 650 Baja, runs great, like new. Same model that won several Baja championships! $2,800.! Call or text: SIERRA RESORT PROPERTY MGMT Maggie Larson, Owner Broker (760)937-4502 www.SierraResortRealEstate.com 170 HOUSES UNFURNISHED 1BED/1BATH DOWNTOWN West Bishop home, fenced backyard, storage shed, all appliances plus washer & dryer, energy efficien propane heater, pet upon approval, water, trash and sewer included at $920/mo. 760-937-6663 760-876-0120 320 PUBLIC NOTICES ABBREVIATED REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The City of Bishop requests proposals for project delivery services for the Spruce, Hanby, Yaney Sidewalks project. Proposals are due to City of Bishop Department of Public Works at 1500 (3 pm) on 6 April 2016. The complete Request for Proposals is available at http://www.cityofbishop.com or is available from City of Bishop Public Works, [email protected], 760-873-8458. (IR 3/3, 3/15, 3/26/16, #12020) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS DOING BUSINESS AS: ALDRIDGE PLUMBING HEATING & CONSTRUCTION 2051 Van Loon Lane Bishop, CA 93514 1BED/1BATH HOUSE Quiet, own private entrance & backyard, in town Bishop. No smoking, no pets. Water & trash incl. $650/mo. + $650 dep. Call for an appt. to view. 760-937-5001 RUSSELL PAUL ALDRIDGE 2051 Van Loon Lane Bishop, CA 93514 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed 2-10-2016. This statement was filed with the We’re online! County Get Clerk of Inyo news County up-to-date andon FEBRUARY 16, with 2016. File information The Inyo #16-00022 Register’s website, where you can own (IR 2/25, 3/3,submit 3/10,your 3/17/16, #12008)photo, share comments and opinions on news stories and become a blogger. Check us out! The Inyo Register www.inyoregister.com THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 11 320 PUBLIC NOTICES 320 PUBLIC NOTICES 320 PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS DOING BUSINESS AS: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS DOING BUSINESS AS: TRIM CONSTRUCTION 2330 Dixon Lane Bishop, CA 93514 1. PERRY MOTORS TOYOTA; 2. PERRY HONDA 310 S. Main Street Bishop, CA 93514 THE GREAT BASIN UNIFIED AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT REQUESTS PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE DISTRICTS DECISION TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF SHAWN BARKER CONSTRUCTION'S QUARRYING, CRUSHING AND SCREENING OPERATION IN PANAMINT VALLEY JORDAN MATTHEW TRIM 2330 Dixon Lane Bishop, CA 93514 This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Inyo County on MARCH 1, 2016. File #16-00035 (IR 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/16, #12015) OVCDC REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 15-16-153 OVCDC Gathering Accommodations-Bishop, CA The Owens Valley Career Development Center is seeking qualified vendors to provide: Room accommodations up to 110 rooms primarily single occupancy with potential for some room sharing. Proposals for part of the rooms needs will be considered and awards to multiple vendors are allowed. No more than two (2) persons per room. Check-in on Monday, October 17, 2016 through check-out on Thursday, October 20, 2016. This project will be funded entirely with Government Grant funds. For full Request for Proposals please visit www.ovcdc.com This Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed 9-03-01. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Inyo County on JANUARY 29, 2016. File #16-00008 (IR 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3/16, #11989) Bids will be received by OVCDC until 5:00 pm, local time, March 11, 2016 at the office of OVCDC Finance, P.O. Box 847, Bishop, CA 93515 or 432 North Barlow Lane, Bishop, CA 93514. (IR 2/25, 2/27, 3/1, 3/3, 3/5/16, #11996) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF INYO 168 N. Edwards Street Independence, CA 93526 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CITY OF BISHOP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PROPOSED ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO VAPING IN PUBLIC FACILITIES AND REGULATIONS FOR SMOKING AND VAPING USES CASE NO: SICVPT 16-58963 Petition of: TIFFANY BETZ AND NATHAN GIBSON To all interested persons: Petitioner: Tiffany Betz and Nathan Gibson has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing petitioner!s name to: Present Name: Tiffany Jade Betz Nathan Taylor Gibson Proposed Name: Tiffany Jade Taylor Nathaniel James Taylor THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: March 8, 2016 Time: 8:30 P.M. Dept. 4, Room B-1 The address of the court is: Inyo County Superior Court 301 W. Line Street Bishop, CA 93514 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The Inyo Register Date: JUNE 4, 2015 DEAN T. STOUT Judge of the Superior Court (IR 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3/16, #11988) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bishop City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California to hear and consider citizen input on a draft ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISHOP, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 32 RELATED TO VAPING IN PUBLIC FACILITIES AND TITLE 17 RELATED TO REGULATIONS FOR SMOKING AND VAPING USES.” This draft ordinance amends Title 8 (Health and Safety Code), Chapter 32 related to vaping in public facilities and Title 17 (Zoning Code) related to regulations for smoking and vaping uses. Following the public hearing, the first reading of this proposed ordinance will be reviewed for introduction with the adoption of the ordinance tentatively scheduled for 6:00 P.M., Monday, April 11, 2016 in the Bishop City Council Chambers. A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for public inspection at City Hall, 377 West Line Street, Bishop. Any persons wishing to comment are invited to attend the public hearing or send written comments to the City Council, 377 West Line Street, Bishop, CA 93514 on or before the time of said hearing. Any questions can be directed to City Administration at 760-873-5863. (IR 3/3/16, #12019) 320 PUBLIC NOTICES INYO COUNTY TREASURER'S PUBLIC NOTICE Disposition of Unclaimed Monies Held in the County Treasury Pursuant to California Government Code Section 50050 et seq. notice is hereby given that it is proposed that monies totaling $11,906.43, as referenced below, will become the property of the County of Inyo at 5:00 p.m. on April 20, 2016 if not sooner claimed. These represent unclaimed monies that have been on deposit in the County Treasury for at least three years for non-specific funds, one year for probate or four years for tax refunds. Tax Refund Clearing Trust #500473 holds: McDonalds Corp-Tax Ref $50.56 Stradling, Frank-Tax Ref $500.00 Latino, Anthony-Tax Ref $10.48 Kirk, David-Tax Ref $582.66 Kirk, David-Tax Ref $142.44 Tax Collector Trust #500504 holds: Transamerica $441.24 1st American Title Company $792.94 FedEx Ground $74.43 Landamerica $1,101.95 Professional Industries $247.78 France, J $40.00 Guse, L $58.83 Gordon, M $178.00 Hawaiian Golden Years Trust $2,698.67 Unknown $195.00 Collier Estate $35.00 United Escrow Co $130.00 Washington Mutual $86.06 Vanderpol $4,540.39 Parties of Interest may claim these monies. In order to be valid, you must complete a claim form that is available in the Treasurer's office or on the website at www.inyocounty.us/taxcollector Parties of Interest are encouraged to contact the Treasurer's office at (760) 878-0312, PO Drawer O, Independence CA 93526 or [email protected] with any questions. (IR 2/25, 3/3/16, #11995) PERRY MOTORS, INC. 310 S. Main Street Bishop, CA 93514 This Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed 1. 01/31/2011; 2. 06/11/1996. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Inyo County on FEBRUARY 25, 2016. File #16-00030 (IR 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/16, #12016) Pursuant to District Rule 205, the District solicits public comment on a proposed permit to be granted to Shawn Barker Construction for a 500 ton per hour quarrying, crushing and screening plant to be located at their existing facility on Nadeau Road in Panamint Valley. Proposed permit conditions and supporting documents are available for inspection at the District office. The facility will be operated in compliance with all district, state and federal air quality standards and regulations. The District will accept written comments in its office until the close of business on April 7, 2016. Submit comments to: Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District, 157 Short Street, Bishop, California 93514. (IR 3/3, 3/5/16, #12014) www.inyoregister.com 320 PUBLIC NOTICES COURT ORDERS CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DISCLOSE STUDENT INFORMATION TO LITIGANTS February 16, 2016 A federal district court has ordered the California Department of Education to disclose personal student information - including documents and data dating back to 2008 - to plaintiffs who initiated a lawsuit against the state agency. The CDE has more information and a form to register objections on their webpage, but here's some additional background on the case: In April 2012, the Morgan Hill Concerned Parents Association and the Concerned Parent Association filed suit against the California Department of Education, alleging non-compliance of special education laws by local educational agencies. The suit alleges the CDE failed to monitor, investigate and correct the non-compliance in accordance with the law. The CDE has denied these allegations and says it is actively defending against the litigation. Nevertheless, as part of the discovery process, the state department has been ordered to produce all data collected on general and special students who have attended a California school at any time since Jan. 1, 2008. The CDE says it contested the release of student information but to no avail. The court has, however, prohibited the plaintiffs and their attorneys from sharing confidential material with anyone outside the case. In other words, no student records are to be disclosed to the public. You may already know that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA, was designed to protect student privacy, and it generally requires parental consent before an educational agency may disclose personal data. But there are exceptions, including court orders. Examples of information that is stored on CDE's databases and network drives include names, social security numbers, addresses, demographics data, course information, assessment results and behavior and discipline records. To comply with FERPA laws, the CDE is required to inform parents and students of the disclosure, and in fact the department is asking school districts and other educational agencies throughout the state to post the following link on their websites: http://www.cde.ca.gov/morganhillcase. The link includes the official notice, as well as an objection form that parents can fill out and mail before April 1. There's also a number to contact the CDE with additional questions. Links to lawsuit and forms: Notice of Disclosure of Student Records: http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/ws/documents/order2016jan26.pdf Aviso de Divulgacion/Publicacion de Records Escolares: http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/ws/documents/order2016jan26-spanish.pdf Objection to Disclosure of Student Information and Records: http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/ws/documents/form2016jan26.pdf Objecion a la Publicacion de Informacion y Registros Estudiantiles: http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/ws/documents/form2016jan26-spanish.pdf (IR 3/1, 3/3, 3/5, 3/8, 3/10, 3/12/16, #12013) 320 PUBLIC NOTICES COUNTY OF INYO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE INVITING BIDS The Inyo County Public Works Department is soliciting bids for: ANIMAL SHELTER FENCE PROJECT Big Pine, CA Bid Packages, which include the Notice Inviting Bids, Bid Proposal Forms, Contract and Bond Forms, Special Provisions, and Plans, may only be obtained from the Inyo County Public Works Department, 168 North Edwards, P. O. Drawer Q, Independence, CA 93526, telephone (760) 878-0201. A non-refundable price of $15.00 will be charged for each set of Bid Packages requested. The Bid packages are available for inspection at the Department offices during regular business hours. Checks are to be made out to “Inyo County Public Works Department.” The Bid Package is also available at no charge at the County of Inyo website at www.inyocounty.us. Bidders who obtain Bid Packages over the internet are responsible for notifying Inyo County Public Works Department that they are plan holders. Bidders who fail to notify the County that they are plan holders may not be notified should any Addenda be issued. If the County issues any Addenda to the Bid Package that is not acknowledged, the Bid Proposal may be rejected. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bidder's name and address, the word "BID", and the Project Title ANIMAL SHELTER FENCE PROJECT To be considered, bids must be received by the Inyo County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 224 North Edwards Street (mailing address: P.O. Box N), Independence, California 93526 at or before 3:30 P.M. on March 23, 2016 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. No oral, telegraphic, telephonic, or fax proposals or modifications will be accepted. General Work Description: Furnish and install perimeter fencing around the Inyo County Animal Shelter. Fencing shall be 6' high, 11 gauge chain link. Work also includes installation of 4' wide, 6' high gates and 24' wide, 6' tall split swing gates as well as tying existing fencing into the proposed new fencing. All project work is more particularly described in the plans and special provisions. All of the work shall be in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Bids shall conform to and be responsive to the contract documents, which include the notice inviting bids, bid proposal forms, contract and bond forms, Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications dated 2010, County of Inyo Standard Specifications (2015), special provisions, project plans, and any other documents incorporated therein by reference. Each bid must be submitted on the bid proposal forms furnished as part of the bid package. General requests for information, such as how to order bid packages, engineer's estimate, plan holders list, bid results or summaries, subcontractor lists, or similar information should be directed to the receptionist at the Inyo County Public Works Department at 760-878-0201. Technical questions related to project work, site conditions, or other related inquiries should be directed to Travis Dean of the Public Works Department at [email protected]. There is no pre-bid meeting scheduled for this project but potential bidders are encouraged to visit the site during normal Animal Shelter operation hours (located at 1001 County Road, Big Pine, CA). (IR 3/3/16, #12005) The Inyo Register FOOD 12 THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 Day Boat Cod with Melted Tomatoes and Shaved Fennel and Orange Salad FAMILY FEATURES I t may sound contrary to your healthy eating plan, but the human body actually needs some types of fat for heart and brain health. One common source is cooking oil, such as olive oil. Of the cooking oils most commonly used in North America, such as olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil and various vegetable oils, olive oil contains the most monounsaturated fat, which is widely recognized for its potential role in reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. In fact, beginning in 2016, olive oils will display the American Heart Association’s Heart Check-Mark* to alert consumers about olive oil’s heart-healthy benefits. Experience the distinctive tastes of different varieties of olive oil in these delicious dishes and find more hearthealthy recipes at AboutOliveOil.org. Vegetable Frittata with Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes Serves: 6 6 large eggs 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons Parmesan Reggiano, grated, plus additional for garnish 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 2 teaspoons shallots, small diced 1 cup russet potatoes, peeled, small diced, boiled until tender, drained and chilled 1 roasted red pepper, peeled, deseeded and diced 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon basil, chopped 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup fontina cheese Lemon, Basil and Garlic Roasted Asparagus (recipe below) Roasted Tomatoes (recipe below) Beat eggs with water, then beat Parmesan into egg mixture and reserve. Combine garlic, shallots, potato, pepper, parsley and basil, and set aside. Heat extra-virgin olive oil in 12-inch non-stick saute pan over high heat. Add mushrooms and saute until they start to brown. Reduce heat to medium and add reserved vegetable mixture. Saute for about 1 1/2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add additional olive oil, if needed, then add reserved egg mixture to hot saute pan. Cook 2-3 minutes until egg cooks and sets on bottom. Transfer saute pan to broiler and broil until light and fluffy, and almost totally set, about 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle fontina cheese on top of frittata and place back under broiler until melted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove to cutting board and cut into six triangle servings. Place one serving in center of plate. Garnish each portion with four stalks of Lemon, Basil and Garlic Roasted Asparagus and two wedges of Roasted Tomato. Sprinkle each portion with Parmesan. Lemon, Basil and Garlic Roasted Asparagus 3 1 1 24 1/4 Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sweet Peppers Serves: 6-8 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, bottoms trimmed, cut in half and outside leaves removed 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 medium garlic cloves, chopped 3 tablespoons basil, chopped 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped salt and pepper, to taste 2 red sweet peppers, large diced 2 yellow sweet peppers, large diced 1 cup balsamic vinegar, reduced to light syrup Heat oven to 375 F. Combine Brussels sprouts with all ingredients except peppers and balsamic syrup. Toss Brussels sprout mixture and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to sheet pan and roast in oven for 15 minutes. Stir sweet peppers into mixture and roast 5-10 minutes more. Remove from oven and place on serving platter. Drizzle with balsamic syrup and serve immediately. tablespoons fresh Italian parsley leaves, finely sliced lemon, zested large garlic clove, minced large asparagus stalks (snap bottoms of individual stalks) cup extra-virgin olive oil salt and pepper, to taste Heat oven to 400 F. Combine parsley, lemon zest and garlic. Set aside. Place asparagus on sheet pan in one layer and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley mixture and place back in oven for 3-5 minutes. Roasted Tomatoes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 large Roma tomatoes, quartered 3 fresh thyme leaves 1/2 garlic clove, minced sugar, to taste salt and pepper, to taste Heat oven to 400 F. Combine all ingredients in bowl and transfer to sheet pan lined with baking paper. Roast for about 20 minutes, or until done. *Heart-Check Certification does not apply to recipes. Serves: 4 olive oil salt and pepper, to taste 4 cod filets (6 ounces each) Olive Oil Melted Tomatoes (recipe below) Orange, Fennel and Olive Oil Salad (recipe below) 4 lemons, cut into eighths Heat oven to 400 F. Heat medium sized saute pan on high. Add olive oil and heat. Salt and pepper cod. Add cod to hot oil and sear very hard on one side, until fish is golden brown and crisp. Transfer cod to baking sheet that has been brushed with olive oil. Place cod in oven until it starts to flake, about 12 minutes. Remove cod from oven and keep warm. Using spoon, portion Olive Oil Melted Tomatoes onto four large dinner plates. Allow some flavored oil to puddle on plate. Carefully transfer cod on top of warm tomatoes. Then top cod with Orange, Fennel and Olive Oil Salad. Squeeze lemon wedge over entire plate. Olive Oil Melted Tomatoes 8 large Roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cut in half salt and pepper, to taste 6 basil leaves, shredded 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped 1 lemon, zested 6 large garlic cloves, peeled and sliced thin extra-virgin olive oil Heat oven to 325 F. Place tomatoes in 9-inch cake pan and season to taste with salt and pepper. Scatter herbs, lemon zest and garlic on top of tomatoes. Drizzle tomatoes with extra-virgin olive oil, which should come up about three-quarters of the way on tomatoes. Cover with foil and bake until tomatoes are tender, approximately 40 minutes. Orange, Shaved Fennel and Olive Oil Salad 1/2 large fennel bulb, sliced thin on mandolin 2 medium oranges, rind and seeds removed, cut into slices 1/2 medium lemon, juice only 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped salt and pepper, to taste Combine all ingredients and gently toss just before garnishing cod. The Inyo Register ARTS&LEISURE 13 THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 The merry murderesses of “Chicago” in their jail cells have been sentenced to perform at the Bishop Union High School Theater with an opening show at 7 p.m. Friday and runs through the first three weekends of March. Photo by Bob Rice Curtain rises on ‘Chicago’ Friday Register Staff The musical “Chicago” opens Friday on the stage of the Bishop High School Theater. It is a tale of treachery and corruption, of greed, glitz, glamour and “All That Jazz.” What is unknown to many fans of the musical Chicago, is that it is based on true happenings in the city of Chicago in the 1920s. It was in this prohibition-era Chicago that a number of murders committed by women came into the spotlight when the all-male juries of that time found their way to acquitting most of them. At this time Chicago’s press and public were riveted by these crimes and the murderesses became instant celebrity criminals. A fine line between good and evil became blurred by the press which was obsessed with the lure of vaudeville and its alluring stars, and went about fooling the public into believing beautiful young murderesses were innocent. A corrupt criminal justice system played right into their stories. This then is the societal backdrop in which a young reporter working for the Chicago Tribune, Maurine Dallas Watkins, wrote her 1926 play based on actual criminals and crimes she reported on. Her play became the basis for the musical “Chicago.” Today in Bishop, actors are polishing their singing and dancing numbers and the orchestra is getting all tuned up in preparation for opening night and the presentation to the public of their “razzledazzle” rendition of the longest-running American musical in Broadway history. The sets are done, the props are staged and ready to go, the lighting crew is perfecting its spots and the curtain is about to go up. Tickets for Chicago, which is playing the first three weekends in March, can be purchased from Brown Paper Tickets at playhouse395bishop.bpt.me/ or 24/7 over the phone at (800) 838-3006. Tickets also can be purchased locally in Bishop at two Playhouse partner locations, the Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce at 690 N. Main St. General admission tickets only can be purchased her from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday . General admission and premium reserved seats can be purchased at the Inyo Council for the Arts at 137 S. Main St. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays . Tickets also can be purchased at the theater box office at the high school starting one hour before the start of the show, unless it is sold out. The Saturday, March 5, performance already is sold out. “Chicago” is rated PG-13. Theater goers who really want to get in the mood are encouraged to come dressed up in their Roaring 20s and flapper finest and then have their photo taken with an actor or two after the show. For more information, call Playhouse 395 at (760) 9209100 or visit playhouse395. com. Ron Valenzuela, playing the lead role of Billy Flynn in “Chicago,” is surrounded by dancers during a rehearsal for the upcoming performances. Photo by Bob Rice My picks for flix Tech Guru ‘The Boy’ is a ‘jump scare thrill ride’ Apple vs. feds: The legal battle over encryption Reviews of kid-friendly movies playing at Bishop Twin Theatre … ‘The Boy’ Facts: “The Boy” was filmed in British Columbia, Canada. William Brent Bell directed this film. Stacey Menear wrote “The Boy.” The motto of the film is “Every child needs to be loved.” The Boy is one hour and 37 minutes long. This film was released on Jan. 22. “The Boy” was produced by Lakeshore Entertainment. The main characters of the film are Lauren Cohan as Greta Evans, Rupert Evans as Malcolm, James Russell as James, and Ben Robson as Cole. “The Boy” made $10,778,392 on the opening weekend. “The Boy” was originally titled In a Dark Place and also had Jane Levy as Greta Evans. Fun Fact: Rupert Evans also was in Hellboy with Ron Bryce Lyons Perlman. Ben Robson is also Columnist in a very popular show called “Vikings.” Opinion: I love horror movies! “The Boy” was one of my favorites. On a scale from 1 out of 10, I would give it an 11 and a half. This was my first time watching a horror movie in the movie theaters and doing a review of a horror movie. This film is a jump scare thrill ride. I lost all of the popcorn out of my bag. It was creepy, suspenseful, entertaining and even a bit odd. “The Boy” isn’t one of those Child Play movies, like I said very suspenseful. I also like how everything made sense at the end of the movie. (Bryce Lyons was born and lives in Bishop. He is in the fifth grade and is a self-proclaimed “huge movie buff.” He also plays football and golf.) Get the news. Get the story. The Inyo Register www.inyoregister.com Our smart phones have some of the most personal information on them. Your conversations, e-mail, access to your Facebook accounts are just a few to list. I do my banking with a handy little app I use. Users store all kinds of data on phones. Some of you play countless hours of the app game “Candy Crush” and you’d probably be embarrassed if people found out about that. On March 22, in Riverside, Apple and the federal government will be squaring off in a courtroom. The government contends it needs to access several locked iPhones, including one that belonged to a terrorist in the horrific San Bernandino massacre. They want the courts to order Apple to build custom software that grants them special access into locked products. Apple is fighting this, as it contends the custom software the government wants Apple to build would weaken security on all iPhones and potentially create a backdoor. While it’s easy enough to get the phone records of who criminals talk to from cellular providers, what’s inside the phone can prove to be useful in a criminal investigation. In the past, Apple has assisted the feds in several investigations when it comes to unlocking phones. iPhones in the past had an older version of the Apple OS installed. It was easy for law enforcement to unlock, provided they had help. The newer phones by design have layers upon layers of encryp- Conor Vaughan Columnist tion that are impossible hack into – even Apple can’t do it. iPhones have a handy little security feature in the settings. You can enable a 4-digit passcode to access the phone. If you get the passcode wrong 10 times, it erases all data beyond recovery. If you have kids that play with your phone, you should avoid enabling this feature. The passcode protection sounds great for the common, law-abiding user. But for an investigator that’s trying to get his or her job done and bring bad guys to justice, it’s a nightmare. The government wants Apple to assist in disabling the erase feature. But it’s not that easy. It could potentially leave iPhone users vulnerable to those who know what they were doing. To understand why this is important, we must first understand encryption, which is what protects iPhones. Encryption is a process where data or information is scrambled securely and involves a key or passcode to decrypt it. All Americans benefit from it in some form. Medical records that are transferred digitally, are usually sent in encrypted form. When you make a purchase online, your purchase information is encrypted, which protects your credit card number from tech thieves. When you’re on Facebook, your data is encrypted. Journalists have used it to communicate with political dissidents in other countries. Governments use it to protect classified information. Any sensitive information is protected by encryption. Without it, anyone would be an easy target for identity theft and much more. This is why it’s important to keep encryption as secure as possible. And in this case, when the iPhone is locked with a passcode, all data stored inside is next to impossible to access as it’s all scrambled. Once the passcode is entered, the information is de-scrambled and the owner can make use of their phone. The government has been trying to get tech companies to build back doors into their products for years and with good cause. It helps them prosecute criminals and helps them keep an eye on terrorists. There’s an unfortunate flipside to this coin. When the government has backdoors built into widespread tech products, hackers and the criminal element aren’t far behind. While it’s great for the feds to have more enforcement power into putting bad guys behind bars, it leaves us at risk to be victimized. Identity theft and data thieving is pretty common. It’s a tough position to be in. On one hand, the government is tasked with enforcing the law and keeping America safe. On the other hand, tech companies have a First Amendment right to design their product just about any way they chose, especially when they want to protect the consumer. Apple products have always been secure. Their computers are nearly virus free. Have you Mac users ever had a virus? Didn’t think so. Now we’ve come to the realization that their phones are so secure, even the federal government can’t get into them. Apple has some of the most brilliant engineers. If Apple loses in court, they’ll surely find a way to do what needs to be done and keep things secure. If they win, Apple should still find a way to help in any way that they can. Let’s hope a balance with privacy and security can be made. (Conor Vaughan is a local computer repair technician and video game enthusiast. When he’s not helping locals with their technology troubles, he’s gaming on “League of Legends” and other various PC titles. E-mail him at [email protected]) The Inyo Register sports 14 thursday, MARCH 3, 2016 Silver medalist Spencer Reid, left, won the silver medal Saturday at the California/Nevada State Championships in Cross Country Skiing at Auburn Ski Club north of Tahoe. Spencer represented Bishop in the middle school race, which was four kilometers long. Spencer finished the race in 12 minutes and 51 seconds. A total of 58 middle school boys competed in the event. To qualify students had to race at three prior middle school races. In the prior, qualifying races, Spencer placed third at the Truckee Sprints held at Tahoe-Donner Cross Country Ski Area, sixth at the Mammoth Classic held at Tamarack and fourth at the North Tahoe freestyle held at Tahoe Cross Country. Spencer Reid (7) competes Saturday at Auburn Ski Club in the California/Nevada State Championships in cross country skiing. Reid represented Bishop, racing in the middle school boys event. Photo submitted Photo by Mark Nadell Press Releases Made Easy 1) Save Your Press Release as a “txt” Document. This is the lowest common denominator and ensures that whomever you send it to will be able to open it. (They’re not likely to go out of their way to try to open something they didn’t request.) 2) Send Your Photos or other images as “jpg” files with a resolution of 300 dpi or greater. 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