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LASSEN COUNTY
Times
Vol. 38, No. 29
lassennews.com
Serving Susanville
and Surrounding Areas
(530) 257-5321
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
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Lassen High School College Signing Day
Mother’s Day
Be sure to make
mothers feel special.
See page 1B
Yard sale
The Lassen Humane
Society is seeking
donations.
See page 4B
Craft fair
See pictures from
the Blue Star Moms’
craft fair.
See page 7B
On Tuesday, April 26, Lassen High School seniors donned college and military gear, from the schools they would be attending, for National College Signing
Day. According to information given by the high school guidance counselor, Micah Freeman, National College Signing Day was started by First Lady Michelle
Obama after the launch of her Reach Higher Incentive in 2014. This day is to celebrate those who choose to pursue higher education. Photo by Ashley Arey
Nothing like a boy and his new bike!
Supes hear
Jefferson
comments
Makenzie Davis
Staff Writer
[email protected]
With the June 7,
Presidential Primary
Election nearing, the public
comment portion of the
board of supervisors
meeting was full with state of
Jefferson remarks.
Earlier this year in
February, the Lassen County
Board of Supervisors
approved calling an advisory
election of the separation of
state in a three to two vote to
be placed on the upcoming
primary ballot, leaving the
decision to Lassen County
voters.
During the Tuesday, April
26 board meeting, Cindy
Ellsmore, chairman for Keep
it California and No on
Measure G, requested to give
a presentation during
the meeting.
Tom Downing
Downing
takes
medical
retirement
Sam Williams
Managing Editor
[email protected]
See Supes, page 7A
Local church
celebrates Day
of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer
is an annual observance held
on the first Thursday of May.
Its goal is to invite people of
faith to pray for our nation. It
was first created in 1952
through a joint resolution of
the U.S. Congress and signed
into law by President Harry
Truman.
The theme for this year’s
prayer event is “Wake up
America.” A local prayer
observance will be held from
noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, May
5, at the United Methodist
Church, located at 70 S.
Lassen St. in Susanville.
Everyone is welcome to
join in prayer for our
community and our nation.
Chase Huber takes first place in the 6 to 15 age group in the 27th annual Junior Fishing Derby held Saturday, April 23 at
Memorial Park and along the Susan River and Piute Creek and wins this shiny new bike donated by Billington Ace Hardware
as his prize. Jim Chapman, a Lassen Sportsmen’s Club committee member working at the derby, said Huber was so excited he
rode his new bike around and around Memorial Park as he waited for the photograph of the winners to be taken. The Junior
Fishing Derby is co-sponsored by the city of Susanville and Lassen County. This year’s event attracted 509 participants. For
more photographs and a story, see pages 10A and 11A. Photo by Josh McEachern
Trial date set in Siler murder case
Sam Williams
Managing Editor
[email protected]
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call 530-257-5321
William Joaquin Romero
The wheels of justice turn
slowly in some cases, but a
July trial date finally has
been set in Angel Siler
murder case.
After a Tuesday, April 26
hearing before Lassen
County Superior Court Judge
Michele Verderosa,
prosecutor Dan Howe said
the court has scheduled a
five-day jury trial for July 1115. A trial-setting conference
has been scheduled for 8:30
a.m. June 28, and a 402
hearing — in which the
defense challenges some of
the evidence in the case —
has been scheduled for 1 p.m.
June 16.
William Joaquin Romero,
37, was taken into custody in
Alturas nearly a year ago —
May 6, 2015 — on a felony
arrest warrant and charged
with second-degree murder
in the death of Siler, a 23year old Susanville woman
who died at Renown Medical
Center in Reno in September
2011. Romero is being held in
the Lassen County Jail in
lieu of $1 million bail.
The cause of Siler’s death
was anoxic encephalopathy
from opiate and
benzodiazepine intoxication
and the subsequent brain
damage caused by a lack of
See Siler, page 9A
Angel Siler
Tom Downing, Susanville’s
Chief of Police, has retired
for medical reasons related to
injuries he suffered during
his law enforcement career.
The city of Susanville
announced Downing’s
retirement in an April 27
statement.
Downing served as a law
enforcement officer in
Lassen County for 22 years
and as chief of police since
his appointment May 24,
2012. He is the 11th chief in
the city’s history.
Susanville native Jim
Uptegrove, a 1980 Lassen
High School graduate and a
retired city of Galt patrol
commander, was named
interim chief March 22
following the announcement
of Downing’s going on
medical leave earlier in
March.
Jared Hancock,
Susanville’s city
administrator, lamented
Downing’s retirement.
“Tom was so selfless and
committed to the
community,” Hancock said.
The city administrator said
it’s always difficult to lose a
veteran employee who has
risen through the ranks.
“With Tom’s knowledge of
the department, his history
with the department, he
brings a lot of insight and
knowledge to both on-going
and new issues faced by the
community,” Hancock said. “I
think we’ve got a lot of people
who are still there and are
stepping up to the plate and
keeping things going well.”
See Downing, page 7A
2A Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Lassen County Times
City administrator releases new
police union contract information
Sam Williams
Managing Editor
[email protected]
The city and the Susanville
Police Officers Association
have finally agreed on a
contract.
After closed session at its
Wednesday, April 20 meeting,
the Susanville City Council
reported negotiators for the
city and the police officers’
union had reached an
agreement.
The council is expected to
ratify the new contract,
which runs through June 30,
2017, at its next meeting
today, Wednesday, May 4.
Susanville’s city
administrator, Jared
Hancock, discussed the
agreement with the
newspaper last week.
Talks between Hancock
and the union
representatives stalled when
the city and the union could
not agree on how large a cost
of living raise the officers
should receive.
The union wanted a 4
percent increase and the city
offered only 1 or 2 percent.
But in the end, Hancock
said the impasse was
resolved not by giving the
officers a raise per se, but by
adding another salary step to
the contract, giving the
department’s veteran officers
and those who remain with
the department an
opportunity to earn more
money.
The starting annual salary
for a Susanville police officer
— depending upon
qualifications — runs from
$42,160 to $67,000, plus
benefits.
The starting annual salary
for a sergeant — depending
upon qualifications — is
$49,997 to $79,499 plus
benefits.
According to Hancock
under the new contract, there
will be six one-year salary
steps and two longevity steps.
In the first six steps,
officers receive a 5 percent
increase after the completion
of each year of service and a
positive job evaluation.
The two longevity steps at
the top of the scale give
officers a 10 percent increase
after two years of service
and a positive evaluation.
“That really benefits our
veteran officers who have
been here for a long time,
and they’re already at the top
step and have been there for
a while,” Hancock said.
During the negotiations,
the city also increased the
training and education
incentive for the officers,
Hancock said.
Officers who earn an
intermediate or advanced
POST certificate, an
associate’s degree or
bachelor’s degree can earn
an additional 5 percent.
Officers who already have
completed that training will
now earn an additional 10
percent.
Hancock said the new
contract amounts to “a little
more than the 1 percent
(originally offered by the
city), but it’s not as much as
the 4 percent (sought by the
union.
“There was quite a bit of
compromise on their part
and on the city’s part to come
to an agreement,” Hancock
said.
Hancock said one of the
things that frequently
confuses many people is the
way government employees
are paid.
“Government jobs are one
of the few jobs where you
can get a position like a
police officer and start
making one dollar amount
and after a number of years
be making 40 or 45 percent
more than when you
started,” Hancock said. “So
those steps are a big deal
because they’re all
compounding steps. Once
they get to that eighth step, it
winds up being about 45
percent more than when they
first started.”
Behavior Health Advisory Board fills vacancy
Makenzie Davis
Staff Writer
[email protected]
The Lassen County Board
of Supervisors approved
filling a vacancy on the
Behavioral Health Advisory
Board. During the Tuesday,
April 26, board meeting, the
supervisors unanimously
approved appointing Ronnie
Tripp. According to Tripp’s
application, her qualifications
to serve on the advisory board
include working for Lassen
Aurora Network as a peer
God continues to provide
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support provider, serving on
the NAMI steering committee
and her own experience.
“I have told my story to the
public many times and even
now, I am always trying to
break down the stigma
associated with mental
illness,” said Tripp in her
application.
For her desire to be on the
board, Tripp wrote, “I am
very interested in being on
this board because I want to
be able to possibly bring help
to those with mental illness in
our community. I have gone
through the road of dealing
with a mental illness myself,
and think I have skills and
experiences needed to be an
integral part of the Behavior
Health Advisory Board.”
According to a letter from
Health and Social Service
Director Melody Brawley to
the supervisors, the advisory
board voted to forward their
recommendation of Tripp
during an April meeting.
The letter claimed, “her
background as a peer support
educator and provider will be
invaluable to the advisory
board.”
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Beat is gathered from the
Susanville Police Department
dispatch logs. Those arrested
should not be presumed
guilty
Stolen phone
About 4:30 a.m. Monday,
April 18, a caller on Hood
Street claimed a man in a
white vehicle asked to use
her phone for an urgent
phone call and then drove
off with her phone.
Stolen bike
About 8 a.m. Monday,
April 18, a caller on Main
Street reported a bike stolen
from a locked bike rack.
Neighbor threats
About 11:30 a.m. Monday,
April 18, a caller on North
Spring Street claimed a man
staying next door was
threatening him.
Stolen camera
About 6 p.m. Monday,
Street claimed someone took
her video camera off her
window.
Slashing tires
About 10 a.m. Tuesday,
Street reported a man in a
red flannel shirt had slashed
the tires of at least two
vehicles. The man was
detained.
Loose dog
About 11 a.m. Tuesday,
April 19, a caller on
Johnstonville Road reported
a large brown pit bull with a
red collar was loose and that
the owners refused to keep it
in the yard.
Threatened
About 1:30 p.m. Tuesday,
April 19, a caller on Hood
Street claimed a man was
threatened with a tree limb.
Barking dog
About 12:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 20, a caller
on South Lassen Street
reported an ongoing
problem with a dog barking
behind the residence and
asked if he could sign a
complaint.
Harassment
About 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 20, a caller
on Main Street claimed her
landlord is harassing her.
Noisy roosters
About 5 p.m. Wednesday
April 20, a caller on Sierra
Street reported her
neighbors have two noisy
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Yelling man
About 11 p.m. Wednesday,
Weatherlow Street reported
hearing a man yelling for
the last 15 minutes.
Lying on sidewalk
About 5 p.m. Thursday,
April 21, a caller on Joaquin
Street reported a man in
dark clothing with a red
bike was lying on the
sidewalk.
Threats
About 6:30 p.m. Thursday,
April 21, a caller on Joaquin
Street claimed to be getting
threats from a man who was
sleeping on the sidewalk.
Fireworks
About 10 p.m. Thursday,
April 21, a caller on Hall
Street reported hearing
fireworks.
Barn
About 10 a.m. Friday, April
22, a caller on Main Street
reported a barn had been
broken into.
Money transfer
About 8:30 p.m. Friday,
Johnstonville Road claimed
a man stole her phone and
transferred money from her
bank account to his.
Broken window
About 6:30 a.m. Saturday,
Cameron Way reported her
ex-boyfriend broke out the
back window of the house
and then ran.
Chasing kids
About 12:30 p.m. Saturday,
Sapphire Court reported a
dog was chasing kids down
the street.
Walking in yards
About 7:30 p.m. Saturday,
April 23, a caller on Prospect
Avenue reported a man in a
baseball hat, tan jacket and
jeans was walking through
yards.
Selling drugs
About 3:30 p.m. Sunday,
April 24, a caller on N. Roop
Street claimed his brother
sent him text messages
trying to sell him drugs.
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Lassen County Times
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 3A
Utility to replace old
electric meters, panels
Ashley Arey
Staff Writer
[email protected]
At the fifth annual Education Summit, Wednesday, April 27, Native American students were recognized for their hard work.
Diamond View students stood in front of the crowd as each received their award. The awards were presented by Title 7 teacher,
Claudia Dunlavy, Title 7 tutor Tasia Harrison and Superintendent Jason Waddell. Photos by Ashley Arey
Native American students recognized
Ashley Arey
Streible, Christian Torres,
Gage Tibbetts and Sarah
Williams.
Staff Writer
[email protected]
At the fifth annual
Education Summit
Wednesday, April 27, Native
American students were
recognized for their hard
work.
Students and their families
enjoyed a meal while
listening to guest speakers.
Students later received
awards from their respective
schools.
Meadowview teacher Patty
Hudson was also recognized
for her support given to
Native American students.
The following students
were recognized at the event:
Lassen High School
Nikko Amador-Carman for
artistic ability; Derek
Anderson for citizenship;
Hannah Ardito for
citizenship; Victoria
Beauchman for citizenship;
Marissa Bonta for academics
and citizenship; Damon Buff
for academics and
citizenship; Jeremiah Chaffee
for academics; Samantha
Chaffee for academics; Korbin
Drake for athletics; Christy
Drummond for academics
and artistic ability; Terron
Dunten for citizenship; Cole
Dyer for academics,
citizenship and athletics;
Adriana Flores-Miller for
citizenship; Wyatt Gregor for
academics; Bailey Kemp for
citizenship; Kirsten Lama for
artistic ability and
citizenship; Karinna Lepe for
citizenship and academics;
Katelyn McCloud for
Meadowview School teacher Patty Hudson was honored at the
annual Education Summit Wednesday, April 27. Hudson was
awarded because of the great support she has given to Native
American students.
citizenship; Robert McElrath
for citizenship; Cynthia
Melton for artistic ability and
citizenship; Willis Melton for
academics, athletics and
citizenship; CarlyAnn Miles
for citizenship; Aleah Miller
for academics; Allen Miller
for efficient teacher’s
assistant; Andrea Monath for
academics; Haley Mullen for
citizenship; Brittney Patton
for citizenship; Shelbi
Raymond for academics and
attendance; Kolton Reynolds
for academics and
citizenship; Fawn Robinson
for citizenship; Colby
Sherman for citizenship and
academics; Zayne Slater for
academics; Raven Trau for
citizenship and athletics;
Corie Wilder for citizenship;
and Stephen Young for
citizenship.
Diamond View
Middle School
Emberlynn Amador, Ryan
Brazzanovich, KyJuan Castro,
Jordan Crosby, Wyatt
Duerksen, Sophia Edwards,
Zachary Edeyaoch, Juan
Escatel-Miller, Marianna
Guajardo, Taylor Greer,
Hailey Gregor, Jaeleah His
Bad Horse, Tristan Lama,
Alyssa Larimer, Kevin
McDowell, Marcus Morrow,
Makau Michel, Angel Mullen,
Isabel Norwood, Yaminah
Prewitt, Bobby Robles,
Breanna Stra, Cameron
Meadowview School
Dylan Amador, Hailey M.
Barton, Alina Baughman,
Cynthia Caldera, Isabel
Carman, Stephon Castro,
Jasmine Chaffee, Cameron
Crosby, Makala Crosno,
Miliani Crosno, Osvaldo
Cayetano-Miller, Aiden
Duerksen, Kaden Dunten,
Reegen Dunten, Kaylee
Glines, River Joseph, Rylie
Langslet, Windy Littrell,
James Melton, Erik Nez,
Noah Pendergrass, Darren
Prewitt, Caris Partin,
Christina Ramirez-Guzman,
Kazia Ridgebear, Kendall
Ridgebear, Roberto Riquelme,
Abigail Robles and Melonie
Smith.
McKinley School
Tatiana Allison, La’kota
Baez, Emily Barker, Hailey
Barton, Mathayus Buff, Juan
Caldera, Adrianna Charles,
Hawk Cienfuegos, Makena
Crosno, Khloe Hernandez,
Romeo Hernandez, Samuel
Hinze Lent, Kyannah
Johnson, Kayla Marek, Maece
Marshall, Madox McIntire,
Darren Melton, Gabriela
Cayetano Miller, Gloria
Escatel Miller, Luna Escatel
Miller, Mya Morales,
Zachryree Morgado, Jolena
Mullen, Alyssa Nez, Trevin
Pendergrass, Brody Phillips,
Lee Lee Ridgebear, Damien
Riemann, Phoenix Riquelme,
Damien Wadley, Brody
Wheeler, Zechairiah Williams
and Alfred Willis.
At the Lassen Municipal
Utility District’s Board of
Trustees meeting Tuesday,
April 26, the board approved
a meter base and panel
replacement program.
“We may run across meter
bases that have deteriorated
for one reason or another,
and when we pull the meter
out we may find that it is
unsafe to plug the meter
back in,” said General
Manager Doug Smith.
Smith said that the
replacement is technically
the responsibility of the
customer, but that LMUD
would be willing to pay for
some of it.
Nick Dominguez, IT
manager, said LMUD would
pay for half of the cost of
the meter, so long as the half
did not exceed $500. A total
of $10,000 would be set aside
for the project, though he
said they were not expecting
a lot of meters that need
replacing.
Dominguez said a list of
on-call contractors would be
available to customers so
that if this situation arises
it will be fixed as quickly as
possible.
Dominguez said the
customer will need to get a
certified electrician and
have them pull a permit, do
the work and then LMUD
would reimburse them.
“Meter readers and field
man, on a daily basis, pull
meters and set meters. We
do service change outs
daily,” said Cort Cortez,
electric operations manager,
“I don’t know the number,
but I would say that over any
given week throughout the
year we probably pull 10 to
20 meters, and I can’t think
of a problem I’ve had in my
12 years of being here.”
“We truly are being overly
cautious,” said Cortez, “but
we’re also going to be doing
1,200 in a week, so there’s a
chance we might hit a bad
one, but I really think the
number is going to be
minimal.”
Concern was raised about
whether customers would
lose power and for how long.
It was brought up that if a
person is renting and cannot
get ahold of the landlord
immediately this could pose
a major problem.
Dominguez said that there
was a chance that the
customer could lose power
but they will do their best to
prevent such situations.
Dominguez hopes
contractors will be able to
identify the problem before
they pull the meters so the
customer can have an
electrician on site before the
meter is pulled.
“The bottom line is that
we’re going to do everything
we can to minimize that
situation, but when we’re
confronted with an unsafe
situation, we can’t reenergize,” said Smith. “It’s
unfortunate for the
customer in the situation,
but from our perspective it’s
more of an inconvenience to
have your house
burn down.”
Board approves PDCA changes
Ashley Arey
Staff Writer
[email protected]
The Lassen Municipal
Utility District held a public
hearing during their
monthly board meeting
Tuesday, April 26.
“We’re proposing changes
to the Power and Delivery
Cost Adjustment,” said
General Manager, Doug
Smith.
Smith said that he did not
intend to change the
function of the PDCA.
“It really is to provide a
little more information to
the public on the nature of
the costs that we’re
including in our rates,” said
Smith.
Smith proposed making
the language and intent of
the PDCA clearer to
customers, and the board
approved his proposal.
Members of the public did
not speak for or against the
change.
PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT
CORRECTION
Montgomery registered on South Pine Street
A quotation attributed to
Lassen County Clerk Julie
Bustamante published in the
April 26 issue of the Lassen
County Times mistakenly
reported supervisorial
candidate Chris Montgomery
registered to vote using a
North Pine Street address.
Bustamante actually said
Montgomery registered to
vote using a South Pine
Street address.
The Times regrets the
error
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AT A GLANCE
Lassen Community College student art show
Drivers needed
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System is seeking
volunteer van drivers for the Veteran’s Transportation
Network. No special license is required, and you do not
need to be a veteran to drive.
Call Aubrey Hawkins, van coordinator, at 258-0319.
Student Teddy Hernandez created a
ceramic lizard that he displayed at
the Lassen Community College
Juried Art Show.
U.S. Constitution class
Lori Smith will be instructing a six-week class focusing
on the U.S. Constitution 5 to 7 p.m. every Friday from
April 29 to June 3 at Enviroclean, 2314 Main St. There will
be a different subject discussed each week. The class is
free. To RSVP, call Lori Smith at 249-1864.
Lassen Human Society
Annual Yard Sale Donations
The Lassen Human Society will be accepting donations
for its annual spring yard sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
through Friday beginning on May 2 to May 18 at the
industrial building at the Lassen County Fairgrounds,
National Guard entrance. Items must be in new or gently
used condition. Volunteers are needed to help sort
through, clean, price and set up the yard sale. For more
information, call 257-4555 or call Barbara at 251-6767.
National Day of Prayer
A community-wide National Day of Prayer Worship
Service will be held from noon to 1 p.m. today, Tuesday,
May 3 at the Susanville United Methodist Church, 70
South Lassen St. Everyone is welcome to come pray for
our nation, state and community.
Lassen
Community
College student,
Jeiko De Silveira
created this
sculpture out of
glass bottles.
Women’s Choir
Susanville will be hosting the women's choir from
California Baptist University. The 71-member choir will
perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at Susanville Assembly
of God on Richmond Road. There is no cost for this event,
but an offering will be taken. The event does coincide
with the National Day of Prayer. Several churches and
members of the community are involved in bringing this
event to Susanville. For more information, call (541) 3010813.
Photos by Ashley
Arey
McKinley School Round-Up
McKinley School Kindergarten Round-Up will take
place 4 to 6 p.m. May 5 in the multipurpose room at 2005
4th St. For more information, call 257-5161 or visit
mckinley-school.org.
Chamber seeks
board member
Children’s Fair
Lassen County Office of Education will be hosting the
Children’s Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 7 at the Lassen
County Fairgrounds. Admission is free. For more
information, call 257-2196 or go to lassencoe.org.
Rummage sale fundraiser
The Ministry in Motion is hosting a rummage sale
fundraiser for our community outreach from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Friday, May 6 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at
2314 Main St. Coffee and chilidogs will also be available.
For more information, call 249-5030.
Book signing at Margie’s Book Nook
Chester author Blue Balcita, a 16-year-old who has
already graduated from high school, will sign copies of
her two books, “Ten Poems for the Hungry” and “Weeping
Willow” from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at Margie’s
Book Nook in Susanville. For more information, call 2572392.
Soccer Registration
Online soccer registration begins May 7 until May 21.
On-site registration is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 7 at the
Children’s Fair with a discounted price.
Student Lakota Bratt received a first place award for her film
photography entry.
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Library awarded Libri Foundation
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Lassen Library was
recently awarded a grant by
the Libri Foundation for the
acquisition of children’s
books. The value of this grant
is approximately $1,400.
Past Libri Foundation
grants provided the library
with a list of books to order
from and required a 50
percent match by the library.
This grant is much different.
The Libri Foundation
awarded a $1,000 subscription
to the Junior Library Guild, a
company that specializes in
offering highly regarded
children’s books under a
subscription plan without a
matching requirement.
Making the grant even more
valuable, the Junior Library
Guild added two categories of
books worth about $380 for no
additional cost.
Library staff reviewed the
book categories offered by the
Guild and selected the
following for its young
readers: PreKindergarten for
ages 2-5, Primary for grades
K-1, easy reading for grades 13, independent readers for
grades 2-4, upper elementary
and junior high for grades 5-7,
and science non-fiction
Elementary for grades 2-6.
The library will receive one
book from each category
every month for a year. At
year’s-end, the subscription
remains in force and the
library will be able to order
additional books with its own
resources. According to their
website, the Junior Library
Guild’s editorial team reviews
more than 3,000 new titles
each year, in manuscript or
prepublication stage, and
selects only the best for offer
to its subscribers.
Having developed a keen
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the selections go on to receive
awards and/or favorable
reviews. According to
statistics provided by
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2014, books selected by the
Guild circulated 81 percent
out of libraries more than
other books published for
children and teens.
The first shipment of six
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Lane Smith; Elementary,
“This Is My Dollhouse” by
Giselle Potter; independent
readers, “To the Rescue” by
Monica Kulling; Science nonfiction elementary, “Masters
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Johnson; and upper
elementary, “Land of
Forgotten Girls” by Erin
Entrada Kelly.
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Tracking the wildflower bloom in Lassen National Forest
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In the Lassen National
Forest wildflower season is
April to August. However, to
see wildflowers in bloom, it is
important to be in the right
place at the right time. The
bloom is best in the lower
foothills in late spring and at
higher elevations in mid to
late summer. Timing can
vary depending on the
longevity of the snow pack at
higher elevations and spring
rains at lower elevations,
according to Kirsten Bovee,
assistant forest botanist with
the U.S. Forest Service
Lassen National Forest.
“To maximize your
wildflower viewing, follow an
elevational gradient. Start at
lower elevations and move up
along the gradient as the
season progresses,” advises
Bovee.
Listed below are a few
wildflower sites that Bovee
recommends. They follow the
elevational gradient through
the Lassen National Forest
and can be easily accessed
with any passenger car.
Deer Creek Trail (elevation
3,200 feet)— This trail is
located on Highway 32 just
past Potato Patch
Campground and has the
best wildflower blooms in
April. It features riparian
and foothill vegetation that
include western redbud,
pacific dogwood, yellow startulip, scarlet fritillary and
wild ginger.
“April is a good time to
experience foothill
vegetation,” said Bovee.
High Trestle
Trail/Hogsback Road
(elevation about 4,000 feet)—
At the gateway to the Ishi
Wilderness, just off Highway
36 before Paynes Creek,
hikers can access vernal pool
vegetation and oak woodland
not too far from the
pavement of the roadway.
“The blue oak woodlands
are spectacular this time of
year and there are all sorts of
spring ephemerals, which are
annual species that respond
Wet meadow species of wildflowers will be found near Big Springs in early July. Photos by Kirsten Bovee
to spring rains,” said Bovee.
In the distance, goldfields
and meadowfoam blanketing
the ground are eye catching
but a closer look uncovers a
host of plant diversity. The
bloom in this area is best in
early May.
Pine Creek Valley
(elevation 5,000 feet)—MidJune a favorite place for
Bovee to visit is Pine Creek
Valley off Highway 44 near
the Bogard Work Center and
rest area. Just before the
work center, turn on Forest
Service Road 32N08 to Crater
Lake and park along the
roadway to walk out into the
valley.
Three different species of
sagebrush dominate the
alluvial flats that has diverse
plant life. Bovee said she did
a plant walk in the area and
within a few feet there were
hundreds of species to see.
“Many are low-growing
species adapted to full sun
and high winds in summer
months,” said Bovee.
Diamond Mountains
(elevation 5,500 feet)—South
of Susanville, the ridgeline
of Diamond Mountain are
full of native plants and
wildflowers, plus they offer a
stunning view of the valley
below, said Bovee. Make your
way up via Gold Run Road,
park and walk to the
ridgeline.
“It is a harsh environment
for plants, very rocky so you
find a lot of plants have a
cushion that is typical of an
alpine environment, it is not
quite alpine but, a lot of
plants display similar traits.
They have to adapt to those
harsh conditions,” said
Bovee.
The best time for wildflowers
is early July.
Humbug Valley and Big
Springs (elevation 5,500
feet)—In early July wet
meadow species abound. The
valley is ringed by intact fen
(a marshy region) and
meadow systems as well as
aspen stands. Like many of
the wildflower sites
mentioned in this article
there is no official trailhead.
To access take Humbug Road
off Highway 89 southwest of
Chester.
Homer Lake (elevation 6,500
feet)—Located at the tip of
the Sierra Nevada, plants in
this location are typically
associated with granitic
bedrock geology. One plant to
look for is Mountain Pride,
which has bright magenta
flowers. It is a rock dweller
and can be found growing in
rock crevices. Depending on
snow pack, the bloom is best
in mid-July. The lake is
located about five miles
southeast of Westwood on
Keddie Ridge. Detailed
directions to the trailhead
can be found on the Feather
River College Website—
outdoorrecreationleadership.
org.
Willow Lake (elevation
6,000 feet)—This botanical
special interest area has
wildflower blooms from midJuly through August. Bovee
said there are more rare
species per acre than any
other place on the forest.
“I appreciate this spot
because it showcases how
wildflowers, delicate as they
may look, are in fact scrappy
survivors that are adapted to
truly harsh conditions,” said
Bovee.
A floating bog mat on Willow
Lake has carnivorous plants
that obtain essential
nutrients from insects rather
than soil. The adjacent dense
fir stands have a thick duff
layer on the ground and very
little light reaches the forest
floor so most plants have a
hard time growing. Those
plants that do grow have no
chlorophyll and rely instead
on soil fungi to obtain
nutrition. A few plants found
beneath the trees are the
snow plant, pine drops and
orchids.
To access Willow Lake,
take County Road 312
(Warner Valley Road) off
Highway 36 in Chester.
Travel about four miles, turn
left on County Road 311,
drive about one mile and
turn right on Forest Road
29N14.
Hikers should not pick
flowers or take plants they
come across in the Lassen
National Forest. While it may
be tempting to transfer
flowers to a home garden,
many of these plants have
specific habitat requirements
and would not do well. Also,
it is illegal to collect the
flowers without a permit.
Bovee said wildflowers are
best appreciated with close
observation. She suggests
hikers carry a camera and
take photos in order to
appreciate each species. (See
article on resources for
identifying plants.)
“What I love most about my
profession is that there is
always more to learn. Once
you have learned to identify
wildflowers, go deeper,”
advises Bovee.
Observe what is visiting the
flowers, such as bumblebees,
butterflies, hummingbirds or
moths. Also take note of the
habitat whether a forest
opening, deeply shaded tree
stand, wet meadow or rock
outcrop.
“Wildflowers are going to
be more striking when
associated with wet features
such as creeks and meadows
as opposed to a forest under
story,” said Bovee.
Resources for identifying local wildflowers
Identifying the wildflowers
in any region is a key
element of hiking during the
bloom. Kirsten Bovee,
assistant forest botanist with
the U.S. Forest Service
Lassen National Forest, said
there are resources available
online and in print.
A favorite website is
calflora.org. Log onto the
What Grows Here section of
the Website and type in the
location you will be hiking. A
list of plants that grow in the
area will come up along with
photos.
The U.S. Forest Service has
a Website titled Celebrating
Wildflowers with
information on plants and
related topics such as
habitats and pollinators.
Access the site at
fs.fed.us/wildflowers.
Books Bovee recommends
that help identify plants in
the varying habitats
throughout the Lassen
National Forest include
“Sierra Nevada Wildflowers”
by Karen Wiese and
“Sagebrush Country: A
Wildflower Sanctuary” by
Ronald Taylor.
Bovee created a sheet titled
“Wildflowers of the Almanor
Ranger District.” It has
habitat sections with photos
I am a property owner and small businessman. My family has owned and operated
Margie’s Book Nook in Historic Uptown Susanville for 33 years. My education was
provided by our local school system and my children graduated from McKinley School
and now attend Meadow View and Diamond View Schools. My own personal story
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of wildflowers that grow in
them. The sections are blue
oak woodland; forest under
story; aspen stand; fens and
wet meadows; rock outcrops
and riparian corridors.
A copy can be picked up at
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located at 900E Hwy 36 in
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NAPA hosts customer appreciation barbecue
During this annual Customer Appreciation event, NAPA invites their customers and treats them to lunch. The CHP 140 Squad
does the barbequing. Napa donated the expense of the barbeque to the CHP. Volunteers from Lassen Motor Parts/NAPA
include Jimi Carmichaer, Jerry Rice, Josh Greer, Kenny McMullen and Rachelle Hitchcock and from the CHP, Sydney Boling,
Brandon Pratt and Shaun Simmons. Photo by Jill Atkinson
SUPES, from page 1A
While speaking, Ellsmore
shared a major concern, she
believed, regarding whether
state, county, city and school
district active employees
would be able to continue
participating in CalPERS
and CalSTRS. She said, the
state does not allow any
public entity outside of the
state to participate in the
pension programs.
Ellsmore also discussed
the counties in the state of
Jefferson area. A map she
shared showed voters in
Tehama County approved the
secession, and Siskiyou,
Modoc, Glenn, Yuba and
Sutter counties’ board of
supervisors approved it.
However, eight other
counties have no taken
action, and Del Norte county
voters rejected the idea to
join the state of Jefferson,
four supervisor boards
rejected the idea and three
counties placed the decision
on the ballot and then
rescinded that decision.
Lassen County is where
the supervisors placed the
advisory decision on the
ballot.
She also shared some
information regarding taxes.
Ellsmore said there were
many issues, but Keep it
California’s goal was to
educate urban legislatures
about rural California.
Also during the public
comment portion of the
meeting, state of Jefferson
committee member Joe
Turner spoke.
He claimed, “California (is)
too big to care about us.”
He mentioned a stock
letter he said he received
from Assemblyman Brian
Dahle, in which noted Dahle
kind of liked the idea of
Jefferson, but did not see
enough support behind the
idea, and said the petition
calling for the new state did
not follow the legal process.
Turner claimed the people
had the right to instruct
representatives, petition
government and assembles
freely to consult for the
common good.
“The entire representation
for our elected
representatives is not
restricted to merely the
voters. And I hope that is
also considered by our board
as well,” said Turner.
Thank You
Lassen County Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation would
like to thank the following for their continued support of the 2016 RMEF
Banquet Dinner and Spike Camp. Without generous donors such as these,
we would not be able to educate our youth on the important topic of wild game management.
Diamond Mountain Casino and Hotel
Susanville Auto Center
Billington Ace Hardware
Sierra Jewelry
Customer Talk
Tractor Supply
Zaengles Carpet One Floor and Home
Auto Zone
C&S Waste
Scheel’s of Reno
Superior Products
Peppermill Hotel and Casino
J & K Guns and Stuff
Mt. Rose Ski Resort
Les Schwab Tires
PHl Air Medical
SEMSA
KJDX
Morning Glory Dairy
Lowes
Idaho Grocery
Hat Creek Construction
Western Nevada Supply
Pizza Factory
Lassen County Times
Susanville Towing
Ed Staub and Sons
Grocery Outlet
Tim Martin presenting Campbell Jamieson of
Diamond Mountain Casino a Habitat Partner
plaque for their continued support oif RMEF.
Lassen Ale Works
Alpine Beverage
The Mark
Every Bloomin’ Thing
Carlson’s Tire Pros
Hubbard’s Handyman Service
T & B Woodworking
J & H Turned Wood Creations
Larry Morgan
Steve’s Pumps
Lassen County Fair
MSJ Hydrographic – Mike Jabbs
Eugene Chittock – Attorney at Law
Frosty Mill
Farmers Insurance – Michelle Hunter
Farmers Insurance – Greg Arnold
Jackson’s Service Center
Susanville Supermarket
Sportsman’s Warehouse
Down Range – Chico
NST Engineering
Dr. Valeceschini
Round Table Pizza
Impact Construction
Joe Camino Catering
Diamond Mountain Mini Mart
4-H Hoof beats
Baylee Jean Richardson with some of the
items she donated to the Spike Camp.
A big Thank You to the following volunteers and organizations that came out an supported the
2016 RMEF Spike Camp:
Lassen County Fair
California Highway Patrol
Susanville Police Department
CAL Fire
Lassen County Sheriff’s Office
Dave Henderson
Sam Rickett
Pheasants Forever
Shattered Nock Archery Club
Lassen County Search and Rescue
PHl Air Medical
SEMSA
Laser Shot – Larry Harris
Caitlynn Anderson
Kaycee Anderson
William Anderson
Kyle Anderson
Kendall Hubbard
Chance Walsh
Baylee Jean Richardson
We apoligize if we’ve inadvertently left anyone’s name out.
County resident Mona
Uruburu also spoke
regarding Jefferson saying
she was sorely upset, noting
how much California
provides to the area, with
fire funds and jobs.
She also said she felt the
board of supervisors was
letting constituents down by
placing the issue on the
ballot.
Since a representative for
Keep it California spoke
during a meeting, board
Chairman Jim Chapman
said the state of Jefferson
chairman was also invited to
speak at a future meeting.
The board did not take any
action or provide any
direction, since the items
were discussed during
public comment.
May is National
Foster Care Month
The Lassen County Board
of Supervisors approved
recognizing May as National
Foster Care Month.
“It brings about a lot of
awareness to a very
important job, especially for
a lot of the youth that child
welfare and probation
places,” said Jennifer
Branning, Chief Probation
Officer.
She added the department
places youth with relatives
and into foster homes,
without which, youth would
be placed into group home
care.
“The job that they do is
extremely important and I
can also tell you we don’t
have enough of them,”
Branning added.
The resolution, which was
unanimously adopted by the
board, claimed the monthlong recognition honors the
contribution of “families,
organizations, agencies and
individuals who contribute
to the educational
achievement and well-being
of foster youth, and aim to
raise awareness of the
challenges and strengths of
foster youth.”
Moreover, the resolution
claims foster parents,
relative caregivers, group
home staff mentors,
advocates, social workers,
teachers, educators and
volunteers provide support
and encouragement to about
496,000 foster youth
throughout the United
States, and about 80,000 in
California.
Additionally, the child
welfare and the probation
department collaborated to
put on a barbecue from 11
a.m. to 3 p.m. May 21 at
Jensen Hall at the Lassen
County Fairgrounds.
DOWNING, from page 1A
Hancock is looking toward
a positive future.
“We’re on pretty stable
ground with the interim
chief we’ve selected,”
Hancock said. “We’ve got a
really strong management
structure over there that will
keep things moving while we
view our recruitment options
and long-term plans. I think
the department will welcome
some changes, but I think
with Tom’s retirement, there
will be things they’ll miss as
well.”
“It is with much solemnity,
that the city of Susanville
announces the industrial
disability retirement of
Chief Downing effective
April 22, 2016,” the statement
read. “Chief Downing has
dedicated the majority of his
life to serving the local
community and began his
law enforcement career as a
Police Explorer at 17 years of
age.
“He has served the
community fully and
faithfully for 22 years and
has served as the city’s chief
law enforcement official
since 2012. His example is
cherished, his legacy is
preserved and his
commitment is admired.
“The city and his
colleagues wish him every
happiness and success as he
embarks on the next chapter
of his life. Moving forward,
the city is well positioned to
address the evolving
criminal influences with
proactive management and
staff that are dedicated to the
safety and quality of life of
our citizens.”
A presonal statement by
Downing to the community
is printed as a Where I Stand
column onm page 9B in the
opinion section of today’s
newspaper.
Lassen County Times
C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N DA R
Wednesday, May 4
24 Hour Crisis Line, for those facing an
unplanned or crisis pregnancy. 257-6667.
Health Insurance Counseling and
Advocacy Program (HICAP), a program that
assists the public in comparing, understanding,
and avoiding abuses of health insurance policies.
Senior Advocacy Center of Northern California,
(530) 223-0999.
Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy
Program. Counselor answers questions about
Medicare billing and rights, Medicare supplementary insurance (Medigap) and long-term care
insurance. 257-2113.
Northeastern Rural Health Clinics, Inc.’s
Health Education Program offers smoking cessation classes to help you quit smoking. Please contact Debbie Jones at 251-1490.
Alcoholics Anonymous Help Line: 24
hours a day 257-2880 or 877-880-2880. For meeting information or to talk to someone.
Westwood Museum, 311 Ash Street, is
open from May to October, Wednesdays through
Saturdays, 11 am to 4 pm. Winter days Saturdays
11 am to 4 pm. Call 256-2233.
7
a.m.:
B.N.I.
(Business
Network
International), meets at Diamond Mountain
Casino, 900 Skyline Drive, Susanville. Suzanne
257-8866.
7 a.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting
open, Breakfast Club, 44A South Gay St., (behind
Iron Horse Gym), Susanville.Call 257-2880.
10 a.m.: Susanville Christian Women's
Prayer Coffee, non-denominational fellowship
held in various homes. 257-5961 or 252-3971.
11 a.m.: Aurora Wellness Support
Groups, Fort Sage One Stop, 170 DS Hall,
Herlong, 827-2401 for info.
11:30 a.m.: Storytime at the Library
Storytelling followed by an art activity for ages
newborn to five at the Lassen Library.
Noon: Rotary Club general meeting at the
El Tepeyac Grille.
Noon: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting
open discussion group, 44A South Gay St., (behind
Iron Horse Gym), Susanville.Call 257-2880.
Noon: Narcotics Anonymous, (open)
D.O.A. Building, 1855 B Main St., Susanville.
1 p.m.: Janesville Jolly Elders, weekly
social activities at the Jolly Elders Hall, Main
Street. Call 254-6516.
1 p.m.: Senior Citizens Bowling, meets at
Sierra Lanes. Open to anyone interested.
3 p.m.: After School Story Time, at the
Lassen Library, 1618 Main St. during the school
year.
5:30 p.m.: CoDependents Anonymous, a
12-Step program for individuals seeking healthy
and fulfilling relationships, Westwood Library,
500 Birch Street, Westwood. For information call
530-260-3512.
5:30 p.m.: Diamond Mt. Peggers Grass
Roots Cribbage Club, meets at Diamond Mt.
Casino, Willow Room. Call Rosalie Bradley, 2602265 or 260-3291.
6 p.m.: Red Road to Wellbriety recovery
classes, open to everyone, meets at 2314 Main
St., Susanville. For info call 249-5030.
6:30 p.m.: Al-Anon, meets at the Fort Sage
Family Resource Center. For info call 827-3007 or
Tanya at 775-335-5548.
6:30 p.m.: Bingo, at Monsignor Moran Hall,
140 S. Weatherlow St., Susanville.
7 p.m.: Madeline Plains 4-H Club, general
meeting (rotates between Ravendale School &
Madeline Fire Hall.)
7 p.m.: Lake 4-H Club, general meeting at
Janesville School.
7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting
closed, women only, at Episcopal Church, North
Street (across from Memorial Park).Susanville. Call
257-2880.
closed men only, at 44A South Gay St., (behind
Iron Horse Gym), Susanville. Call 257-2880.
7 p.m.: Big Valley Chamber of
Commerce, meets at the Memorial Building,
Canon Room, Bieber.
7 p.m.: NA meeting at the community center, Herlong.
7 p.m.: American Legion Post #204, meets
at the Veterans Memorial Building basement,
1205 Main Street, Susanville.
7:15 p.m.: Narcotics Anonymous, (open)
7:30 p.m.: Doyle 4-H Club, general meeting at Long Valley School.
7:30 p.m.: American Legion Thomas
Tucker Post #204, meets at the Memorial Hall on
Main St.
Thursday, May 5
Lassen County Public Health, is offering
immunizations from 8:00 am to 11:45 am & 1:00
pm to 4:45 pm. For info call 251-8183.
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous - HOW,
meets Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 310-2117 for
time and location. ceahow.org.
open Breakfast Club, 44A South Gay St., (behind
7 a.m.: Susanville Sunrise Rotary Club
meets at the Susanville Elks Lodge.
Noon: Lassen County Cowbelles, general
meeting at the St. Francis.
open, 44A South Gay St., (behind Iron Horse
Gym), Susanville. Call 257-2880.
Noon: Women's Support Group, meeting at
Westwood Community Center, Westwood.
Noon:
Historic
Uptown
Susanville
Association (HUSA), meeting. Call for location
257-6506.
Noon: Kiwanis meeting at Susanville Pizza
Factory, Main St., Susanville.
Noon: Al-Anon, meeting at 1400 Chestnut
St., Bldg. B. Call 825-3386 for info.
1 p.m.: Rugs on a Rake, learn the process of
Rag Rug making with a rake loom. For class information, call Lynn of Markman Farm, 252-4242.
1:30 p.m.: First 5 Lassen County Children
and Families Commission, meets at 1345B Paul
Bunyan Road. Visit www.lassenfirst5.com for an
agenda.
5:30 p.m.: Overeaters Anonymous, meeting, at the Eagle Lake Villge, 2001 Paul Bunyan
Road, Susanville. Overeaters, bulimics, anorexics,
men, women and teens welcome who have a
desire to stop eating complusively. Contact Seren
530 260-3512.
5:30 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous,
Meeting, open, Lassen Indian Health Family
Services Conference Room, Susanville. 257-2880.
5:30 p.m.: TOPS (Take Off Pounds
Sensibly), meets at Susanville Library, 1618 Main
St., to support each other, have programs, weekly
weigh-ins. For info call Gwen 253-39009.
6 p.m.: Search and Rescue, business meeting
at Memorial Building on Main Street.
6 p.m.: Diamond Mountain Quilters, meeting at the Community Center, 75 N. Weatherlow,
Susanville. Beginners and experienced welcome.
Call 257-8252.
6 p.m.: Ministry in Motion studies of the
Word, meets at 2314 Main St., Susanville. For info
call 249-5030.
6:30 p.m.: Elks BPOE dinner meeting at the
Elks Lodge, top of Main Street.
6:30 p.m.: Knight of Columbus Bingo,
Monsignor Moran Hall.
7 p.m.: Explorer Post 2640, general meeting
at USFS Building on Main Street.
7 p.m.: CSEA general meeting at Round
Table Pizza. Anna Carpenter, 257-5419.
7 p.m.: Sierra P.T.S.A., monthly meeting at
Herlong Middle School Library.
7 p.m.: Susanville Elks, regular meeting at
the Elk’s Lodge, Susanville.
7 p.m.: Susanville Lion’s Club, dinner and
meeting at St. Francis.
7 p.m.: Lassen County Search and Rescue
meets at the Memorial Building, 1205 Main St.,
Susanville.
7 p.m.: Native Daughters of the Golden
West, Mt. Lassen Parlor #215, meets at the Ladies
Pioneer Club Hall, Nubieber.
closed, Episcopal Church, North St., (across from
Memorial Park), Susanville. Call 257-2880.
7:30 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, open
meeting at Westwood Library, 501 Birch St.,
Westwood.
open, Westwood Library, 500 Birch St., Westwood.
Call 257-2880.
Friday, May 6
Sudoku Puzzle
10 a.m.: Aurora Wellness Support
Groups, Susanville, 257-3864 for info.
10 a.m.: B.A.B.E. Community Breast
Feeding Support Group. Call Emily at 530-3100634 for location.
12 Noon: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meeting
open 44A South Gay St., (behind Iron Horse Gym),
Susanville. Call 257-2880.
12 Noon: Free Pregnancy testing at MAMA
Crisis Pregnancy Center, 472 Richmond Road. Call
257-6667 for an appointment.
12 Noon: CEA-HOW, Compulsive Eater
Anonymous-Honesty, Open-Mindedness, a twelve
stop program for those who suffer from the selfdestruction of compulsive eating, 1345 Paul
Bunyan Road. Call Laurissa 310-2117 or 251-5277,
or online www.ceohow.org.
7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, open survivor’s Lutheran Church, Susanville.
7 p.m.: Sagebrush Fiber Guild, reformation-information and locations, 252-4242.
Saturday, May 7
11 a.m.: Narcotics Anonymous, (open)
1 p.m.: Fiber Arts classes, wool crafting,
hand spining, wool processing. For information
call Lynn Markman of Markman Farm, 252-4242.
4 p.m.: Nicotine Anonymous Fellowship,
support group for smokers who want to quit.
1307 Modoc St.
7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, meeting
open Eagle Lake Community Church, 687-905
Lakeview, Spalding. Call 825-3398 for information.
8:30 p.m.: Crystal Meth Anonymous,
Fellowship Building, 50 S Weatherlow St.,
Susanville.
Sunday, May 8
closed Sunday Serenity, 1400 A Chestnut St.,
2 p.m.: Attention Kidney Dialysis
Patients We have an exciting opportunity for
dialysis patients to participate in a kidney support
group. We meet every other Sunday at
Susanville Pizza Factory. For more information
contact Josie Mallery at 530-257-3616.
6 p.m.: Susanville Police Explorer Post,
meeting at the Susanville Police Department.
6 p.m.: Narcotics Anonymous, (womens)
open 44A South Gay St., (behind the Iron Horse
Gym), Susanville. Call 257-2880.
Monday, May 9
Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy
Program. Counselor answers questions about
Medicare billing and rights, Medicare supplementary insurance (Medigap) and long-term care
insurance. In Bieber, call 294-5745.
9:30
a.m.:
MOPS
(Mothers
of
Preschoolers), meets at Susanville Church of the
Nazarene, 1825 Spring Ridge Drive, Susanville.
Noon: Nataqua Parlor #152, N.D.G.W.,
meets at the Monticola Club House, 140 S. Lassen
Street.
1 p.m.: Pinochle and Bridge, at Diamond
Mt. Casino & Hotel in the Hotel Board Room, 2521361.
5 p.m.: Women's 12 step support group,
Parish Hall, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church,
1155 North St., Susanville. 257-8348.
5 p.m.: Republican Central Committee
meets at 30 S. Gay St., Susanville.
5 p.m.: TOPS Club (Take Off Pounds
Sensibly), meets at West Patton Village
Community Center, 100 Tarmack, Herlong. Visitors
welcome. Call Patricia Sharp 530-827-2271,
www.tops.org or TOPS HQ 800-932-8677.
open women only Log Cabin Church, Main Street,
Janesville. Call 257-2880.
6 p.m.: Lassen County Mental Health
Board, meets at 707 Nevada St. Agendas are posted at 707 Nevada St. and the Mental Health
Department.
6:30 p.m.: Bingo, at Westwood Senior
Citizens Club, Early Bird 6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.: Back to Basics Alcoholics
Anonymous (AA), meets at the Westwood
Library, 500 Birch Street. Call 257-2880.
7 p.m.: Boy Scout Troop 159, meeting at the
Elks Lodge. 257-9220.
7 p.m.: Al-Anon, is for families and friends
of alcoholics/problem drinkers, meets at 1400
Chestnut St., Building B, Susanville. Call (530) 2521019 for more info.
7:15 p.m.: Narcotics Anonymous, (closed
meeting) Book Study, D.O.A. Building, 1855 B.
Main St., Susanville.
8 p.m.: Narcotics Anonymous, open Book
Study at 476 Alexander Ave.
Tuesday, May 10
8–11:45 a.m.: Lassen County Public
Health is offering immunizations & TB testing.
For info or to schedule an appointment call 2518183.
9:30 a.m.: Women's Missionary Group,
meeting at 207 Delwood, Westwood.
9:30 a.m.: Progressive Discovery Group,
meets at 555 Hospital Lane. Participants will learn
effective skills, workable on a daily basis, to overcome depression and anxiety. Drop-ins welcome.
251-8108.
Noon: Soroptimist International of
Susanville, meets in the Diamond Willow Room
at the Diamond Mountain Casino.
Noon: Hot Lunches, Doyle Community
Center. Call 827-2271 for reservations.
12 Noon: CEA-HOW, Compulsive Eaters
Anonymous-HOW
(Honest,
Open-Minded,
Willing), is a 12-Step recovery program from compulsive eating. For info call 310-2117 or 251-5277,
or online www.ceahow.org.
12:30 p.m.: Al-Anon, meeting at the Civic
Center, Police Building, Chester.
1 p.m.: Loom Knitting Circle, Beginners to
experienced, Lynn Markman, 252-4242.
1 p.m.: Chronic Pain Support Group,
meets at 815 Cottage Street. For info call 2573864.
1-4:45 p.m.: Lassen County Public Health
is offering Tdap & flu shots. For info or to schedule an appointment call 251-8183.
2 p.m.: B.A.B.E. Community Baby Wearing
Group, meets at the Lassen Library. Contact Emily
at 530-310-0634.
5 p.m.: Home Care Worker support group
meets at the Lassen Library. Any questions call
Teresa at 530-908-0770.
6 p.m.: Empowerment Class, meets at
2314 Main St., Susanville. For info call 249-5030.
6:30 p.m.: Contract Bridge, meets at 698100 Hill Creek Rd. Les Dickson, 257-3691.
6:30 p.m.: Standish 4H Club, meets at the
Standish 4-H Hall. Call Juanita Williams 254-6738.
6:30 p.m.: Center Wheelers, Square and
Round Dance Club, dance at Richmond School,
700-585 Richmond Rd. Families welcome (ages 12
and up), no partner required. Call 310-1858.
open Southern Lassen County Community Center,
Tamarack Street, Herlong. Call 257-2880.
7 p.m.: Marine Corps League, general
meeting at the VFW Memorial Building. Greg,
251-0369 or 257-7838.
7 p.m.: Narcotics Anonymous, (open) Log
Cabin, Main Street, Janesville.
7:15 p.m.: Narcotics Anonymous, (open,
courage to change) meeting at D.O.A. Building,
1855 B Main Street, Susnville.
Crossword Puzzle
Answers to this week’s puzzle can be found on page 11A
Put Weather Here
Answers to this week’s
puzzle can be found on
page 11A
Lassen County Times
Court announces
second annual Teen
Court competition
Lassen County Teen Court
is pleased to invite members
of the local community and
students interested in the
Teen Court program to
attend the second annual
competition taking place 5:30
p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at the
Hall of Justice at 2610
Riverside Dr.
This year’s mock case
involves two juvenile codefendants, each charged
with one count of
misdemeanor battery and
one count of misdemeanor
vandalism. Two teams of
Teen Court commissioners
will compete to present the
more effective case. The
Honorable Michele
Verderosa will preside over
the hearing, and a
distinguished panel of
evaluators consisting of
Lassen County District
Attorney Stacey
Montgomery, Lassen County
Public Defender Rhea
Giannotti and Lassen County
Assistant Public Defender,
Jacob Zamora will choose the
winning team.
Throughout the school
year, the Lassen County Teen
Court program provides high
school students with an
opportunity to directly
AVAILABLE
SUNDAYS
impact their community
through public service as
Teen Court Commissioners.
Commissioners serve as
prosecuting and defense
attorneys, bailiff and court
clerk. They also act as a teen
jury, hearing real criminal
cases referred to the program
for appropriate disposition.
Beyond the courtroom, Teen
Court provides student
volunteers with an
opportunity to develop public
speaking and critical
thinking skills, which will
benefit them throughout
their academic and
professional careers.
We welcome you to sit in
on this year’s competition
and learn more about the
Teen Court program.
Reservations are not
necessary.
For more information on
the Teen Court program or
this year’s competition, call
Chris Vose at 251-8205, ext.
119, email at
[email protected] or
visit lassencourt.ca.gov.
SILER, from page 1A
oxygen, according to court
testimony.
At an Oct. 8, 2015 hearing,
Howe said the evidence
showed Romero had
furnished Siler with a drug
cocktail — a felonious act
that was “inherently
dangerous.”
But at that hearing, Jacob
Zamora, a Lassen County
public defender, argued there
was insufficient evidence
Romero caused Siler’s death
or that he had committed an
inherently dangerous felony.
“There’s no information
that he (Romero) should be
responsible for the death,”
Zamora said during the
hearing.
He said Romero provided
Siler with one xanax pill and
one methadone pill, adding
that simply handing her the
drugs did not mean he meant
to cause her death.
However, at that hearing
Howe claimed there was
sufficient evidence,
referencing the results from
a urine sample, taken by Dr.
Vache Chakfakian who
treated Siler at Banner
Lassen Medical Center for an
overdose, that showed traces
of methadone, THC (the
active ingredient in
marijuana) xanax and
opiates in Siler’s blood.
Howe also said Siler
allegedly smoked a
marijuana cigarette laced
with heroin — information
that came through an
interview with a Susanville
resident who claimed he
listened in on a call where
Romero said Slier had
smoked the concoction.
Zamora called that
allegation “a red herring”
because while Siler’s medical
tests revealed she had opiates
in her system, the particular
opiate, in this case heroin,
was never identified.
Zamora said Siler went
into the bathroom alone to
consume the drugs, “and we
will never know what
happened.”
He said Romero provided
only two pills to Siler and
“after that she’s on her own
… There’s no way he
(Romero) could be held
responsible for her death.”
Zamora also said there was
evidence Siler possessed
other drugs within 24 hours
of her death.
“What else did she have?”
Zamora asked.
Comments at the time
of Romero’s arrest
At the time of Romero’s
arrest, former Susanville
Police Chief Tom Downing
said, “Cases of this nature
are very complex and take a
long time to investigate
properly … I’m happy with
the case. I think it’s a pretty
good case, and I’m looking
forward to working with the
district attorney in getting a
successful prosecution.”
Stacey Montgomery,
Lassen County’s then newly
elected district attorney, said,
“We’re going to do our best to
see if we can get justice for
Angel. The police
department has worked very
hard to bring the
investigation to a conclusion
so they can present the case
to us. We’re going to pursue
it to the best of our ability.
I’m brand new, and I really
desire to see justice in each
and every case.”
What is a 402 hearing?
A 402 hearing gets its
name from Section 402 of
the California Evidence
Code.
A 402 hearing is
conducted to determine
whether certain evidence
is admissible — generally
it’s an inquiry into the
facts of the case.
The judge will hear
arguments from the
prosecution and the
defense and then rule if
the evidence is admissible
and therefore may be heard
by the jury. Because some
prejudicial evidence may
be ruled inadmissible, the
jury is always excluded
from 402 hearings.
In the Romero case,
public defender Jacob
Zamora is challenging the
admissibility of some of
the prosecution’s evidence.
California Evidence
Code Section 402
402. (a) When the
existence of a preliminary
fact is disputed, its
existence or nonexistence
shall be determined as
provided in this article.
(b) The court may hear
and determine the question
of the admissibility of
evidence out of the
presence or hearing of the
jury; but in a criminal
action, the court shall hear
and determine the
question of the
admissibility of a
confession or admission of
the defendant out of the
presence and hearing of
the jury if any party so
requests.
(c) A ruling on the
admissibility of evidence
implies whatever finding of
fact is prerequisite
thereto; a separate or
formal finding is
unnecessary unless
required by statute.
Seating for 180 people
MONTICOLA CLUB
257-8087
Managed by Mt. Lassen Properties
Bible Baptist Church
West Patton Villge
Community Center, 100
Tamarack, Herlong. Pastor
Michael Reed, 530-260-8205.
Sunday worship service,
11a.m. Thursday evening
service 7 p.m.
Calvary Chapel of
Susanville
Mike Scanlan, Pastor
257-4833.
450 Richmond Rd., Susanville.
Sunday services 8:30 and
10:30 a.m., children’s ministry
available. Wednesday service,
7:00 p.m. All of our services
are streamed live on the
internet. For more info go to
ccsusanville.com
Calvary Chapel
Westwood
256-3309. 313 Ash Street,
Westwood. Pastor Terry
Johnson, Associate Pastor
Marty Growdon. Sunday
services: 10 a.m. Adult Bible
Study, 9 a.m. Evening
worship Service, 6 p.m.
Church of Christ
Evangelist Danny Matchniff,
205 N. Fairfield, 257-5433.
Sunday Morning Bible Study,
10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning
Worship, 11:00 a.m. Sunday
Evening Worship, 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible study,
singing and prayer 7 p.m.
susanvillechurchofchrist.org
Community Church
Pastor Rick Conrad, meets
at 1400 Numa Road.
Church offices: 110 N. Gay
Street. Sunday Worship
Services: 8:00 a.m., 9:30
a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Nursery
and kids programs
available. Junior High
Youth: Tuesdays 7 p.m.
Senior High Youth: Sundays
6 p.m. AWANA:
Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.
257-2924. cefchurch.com.
Church of the Nazarene
1825 Spring Ridge Rd.,
Susanville, 257-5195.
Doyle Christian Church
Main St., Doyle.
Eagle Lake Community
Church
687-905 Lakeview Dr.,
Spaulding.
First Baptist Church
742-710 Susanville St.,
Herlong, 827-0259.
First Southern Baptist
Cornell & Alexander,
Susanville. 257-4767.
Good Shepherd Episcopal
1155 North Street, 257-6002.
Gospel Tabernacle
Fourth & Ash Streets,
Susanville.
Herlong Assembly of God
Herlong Access Rd., Herlong.
827-2465.
Highland Baptist Church
801 Cottage St. Pastor, Jeff Root,
257-5225.
Holy Spirit Episcopal
Church
Hamilton Branch, Hwy. A13 at
Big Springs Road and Mary Ann
Lane. 596-3622.
Indian Heights Full
Gospel Church
Meets at 750 Parkdale,
Susanville.
Janesville Christian
Fellowship
464-615 Main St., Janesville.
253-3181.
Jehovah’s Witnesses –
Susanville East
Congregation
2404 Bunyan Road.
Grace Life Church
995 Paiute Lane, Susanville.
Sunday School 9 a.m.,
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,
Men’s and Women’s Bible
Study, Wednesdays 5:30
p.m. Family Bible Study
Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.
gracelifesusanville.org.
Standish Bible
Church
254-6688
Morning Worship • Child Care Provided
Children’s Church, 10 am • Evening Worship, 6 pm
AWANA Club: Jr. High and Pre K-6th meets Thursdays at 6:30 pm.
High School AWANA “Journey” meets Fridays at 6:30 pm
718-960 Plumas St., Off A-3 Near 395 Junction
Jehovah’s Witnesses –
Susanville West
Congregation
2404 Bunyan Road.
The Log Cabin Church
Janesville Southern Baptist at
Church St. & Main, Janesville.
Lassen Missionary Baptist
250-4903, 150 S. Lassen.
Truth Tabernacle
260-8006. 2595 Main St.,
Susanville.
Light House Ministries
345 Ash St., Susanville,
251-4521.
Valley Christian
Center
1401 Riverside Dr., 257-2210.
Our Lady of the Snows
Church
220 Clifford Drive, Lake
Almanor, 256-3344.
Pentecostal Church
of God
Doyle, CA, 827-3163.
Reaching Nations for
Christ
479-805 Wada St., Susanville,
249-6536.
St. Mary of Egypt
Orthodox Mission
105 Ash St. (St. Paul’s Lutheran
Church Annex). 257-0532 or the
church 249-5114.
Susanville Christian
Fellowship
705 Hall St., Susanville,
257-3452.
Seventh-Day Adventist
3035 Johnstonville Road East,
257-2283.
The Church in Susanville
Richmond Road at Richmond
School.
The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints
Mountain Valley Ward.
718-045 Hwy 395 E., Standish.
The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints
Susanville First Ward, 905
Richmond Road.
Honey Lake Valley
Assembly of God
464-905 StandishBuntingville Rd. (County Rd.
A-3 between Sears and
Sunnyside Rd.), Janesville.
253-3222 www.hlvaog.org.
Pastor Darren Hogan.
Sunday: Adult Sunday
School 9:15 a.m., Worship
Service, Spanish Service
(Pastor Librado Rojas),
Children’s Church, 10:30
a.m., Wednesday Family
Night: Adult Bible Study,
Relentless Youth Service
and Children’s Church 7
p.m. Thursday: Spanish
Service, 7 p.m. with (Pastor
Librado Rojas).
Sacred Heart
Catholic Church
Se habla español. Rev. Fr.
Ambrose Ugwuegbu, 120 N.
Union, Susanville, CA.
Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m.;
Sunday Mass 8:00 and 11:00
a.m. Santa Misa (Spanish)
5:00 p.m. Herlong: Saturday
Mass, 3 p.m.
sacredheartsusanville.org
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Church LCMS
Pastor Lance Jennings,
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257-2223. Worship Service
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27th annual Junior Fishing Derby — a day for kids
Here are the 2016 Junior Fishing
Derby winners: Will Strand, front
row, left, (first place, 2-5), Chase
Huber (first place, 6-15), Kylee
Morgan (third place, 2-5) Kate
Sherman (second place, 2-5), Chole
Ross (third place, 6-15), Andrew
Ramirez (third place, 2-5) with his
mother, Payton Bertrand (first place,
6-15), Kona Rigney (second place,
6-15), back row, Dustin Goetchius
(second place, 6-15), Derby
Committee members Leroy Dieter,
Carla Dieter, Katie Anderson, Jim
Chapman, Don Spaulding (Derby
Chairman), Stephanie Sayers-Van
Brunt, Harlow Sayers III, David
Sowers, and Tina Rich. Cameron
Wattenburg (third place, 6-15) and
Maddy Anderson (first place, 2-5)
are not pictured.
Photo by Jim Chapman
Annie Hoffman, 8, the daughter of Bille
Hoffman, was one of the first ones in for
the 6-15 girls category at 7:30 a.m. with
her 2 pound, 6 ounce, 19 1/2 inch fish
caught on the Susan River. She remained
on the leader board for several hours
and ultimately was knocked off by the
fierce competition of her fellow anglers.
Hagen Reed, 2, came in around 9 a.m. with his 4 pound, one
ounce, 20 1/2 inch fish he caught on Piute Creek. He’s shown
with his grandmother, Sharilyn Murphy, left, and his mother,
Shalise Reed, right.
Maddy Anderson, 3, and her father, Maurice
Anderson, show off her 3 pound, 10 ounce, 20
1/2 inch fish she brought in around 10 a.m. It
was good enough to keep her in first place
through the rest of the day, and she won a
bicycle. Maddy was unable to attend the
awards ceremony but was still a winner.
Nobody says it better than Blake
Avant, 4, of Medford, Oregon, who
was here for the derby with his
father, Susanville native Keith
Avant. His enthusiasm was written
all over his face, and that is what
the derby is all about — especially
in the memory of founder and
long-time derby chairman Doug
Sayers, who passed away in
February.
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Lassen County Times
Junior Fishing Derby continues as a county tradition
Sam Williams
Managing Editor
[email protected]
According to the weather
reports, Mother Nature
planned to challenge the 27th
annual Junior Fishing Derby,
sponsored by the Lassen
Sportsmen’s Club and cosponsored by the city of
Susanville and Lassen
County, but those gloomy and
rainy predictions never came
to pass.
Lassen Sportsmen’s Club
Ayron McAllister caught a nice trout, but he would rather have his grandfather Jeff Pringle hold
it up to show it off.
committee member Jim
Chapman said perhaps the
late Doug Sayers, appealed to
a higher authority. This
year’s derby was held in
honor of Sayers’ service and
memory.
“After the storm on Friday,
it was amazing the way it
opened up on Saturday,”
Chapman said. “We had
more than 500 kids (509 to be
exact), which is about what
we expected, and everything
just went like clockwork.”
Chapman called this year’s
derby “outstanding.”
He also thanked the local
community for its support of
the event.
“This was probably one of
the financially best
supported derbys we’ve had
in recent years,” Chapman
said. “The Susanville
community never ceases to
amaze me.”
The annual derby features
two age categories, with two
groups based on gender,
Chapman said. The first
place winners receive bikes.
Billington Ace Hardware
provides the bikes for the 615 age group. Arlin
Billington has provided
bikes every year for the 27year history of the derby and
this year marked his 53rd
and 54th donated bikes.
This year the Sayers-Van
Brunt family provided the
bikes for the 2-5 age group.
Second place winners
receive a rod and reel set
from Western Nevada
Supply., and third place
winners receive tackle boxes
provided by Larry’s Spirit
Gas. Larry at Spirit Gas has
been donating tackle box
since year one.
The Sportsmanship Award
is a $50 gift card presented to
young people who
demonstrate a level of care
and compassion for their
fellow anglers.
William Carpenter, left, and
John Brooks show off their
catch in the 2106 Junior
Fishing Derby.
Photos by Joshua McEachern
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27th annual Junior Fishing Derby Results
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Girls, ages 2-5
1. Maddy Anderson (3 pounds
10 ounces, 20 ½ inches). 2. Kate
Sherman (3 pounds 5 ounces,
20 ½ inches). 3. Kylee Morgan (3
pounds, 20 ½ inches).
Boys, ages 2-5
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Many veterans in the
Chester/Lake Almanor area
are probably aware there is
a van that travels from
Susanville to the Reno
Veterans Hospital twice a
week. The van, which was
purchased and donated by
the Disabled American
Veterans, leaves Susanville
each Tuesday and Thursday.
Departure and return times
are determined by the
specific appointment times
of the veterans riding that
day.
“Veterans from ‘this side
of the hill’ who need
transportation to the Reno
VA Hospital need only to
make an appointment for the
ride and get to Susanville,”
noted Aubrey Hawkins,
coordinator for the VA van.
He continued, “The
biggest need for the
continued operation of the
van is the need for drivers.
All of the drivers who take
the vets to Reno are
volunteers. Their only
compensation is the
satisfaction of helping our
veterans and the thanks they
receive from the riders.”
Hawkins said there is a
need for two or three more
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Make
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Mother’s Day is a time to
honor mothers and what
they have done, for their
children and family, whether
they are a mother by birth or
a motherly figure that comes
along later.
This year, Mother’s Day is
Sunday, May 8, and a variety
of locals are looking forward
to spending quality time
with their mothers.
“Mother’s Day is important
to celebrate because mothers
bring life into the world,”
said Lassen Community
College student Teddy
Hernandez, “They go
through so much and should
get the respect they deserve.”
Hernandez said he and his
brother take their mother to
dinner, give her presents and
spend the day devoting time
to her.
Many people celebrate
Mother’s Day with annual
traditions.
“When I was young,
Mother’s Day was a huge all
day long event,” said local
mother, Sarah Leclerc.
Leclerc said she would
attend church with her
maternal grandmother and
later attend a brunch at her
grandmother’s home. She
said around 30 family
members would gather.
“It was a yearly family
reunion for my mom and her
cousins,” said Leclerc.
Leclerc said her family
would then gather at her
paternal grandmother’s
house where they would visit
and share each other’s
company.
Leclerc said they did not
give gifts, flowers or cards.
She explained that it was
simply a time to celebrate
family.
“My own children and
husband write me loving
notes and give me gifts.
Although special, our new
tradition takes only minutes
rather than all day,” she said.
Like Hernandez and
Leclerc, many locals would
like to make their mothers
feel special.
Several businesses have
specials available for
Mother’s Day.
Martin’s Produce and
Greenhouse will have a stand
open on Johnstonville Road
for pre-Mother’s Day
shopping Thursday, May 5
and Saturday May 7. Potted
flowers and hanging baskets
will be available to purchase.
For more information call
254-6503.
Lassen Ale Works, located
in uptown Susanville, will be
hosting a Mother’s Day
Brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 8. Omelets, eggs
Benedict, biscuits and gravy,
mimosas, corned beef, bloody
Marys and more will be
available by reservation by
calling 257-7666.
Diamond Mountain Casino
will be having a Mother’s
Day dinner special starting
at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 8. The
dinner will include seafood
or chicken fettuccine
Alfredo, soup or salad and
dessert.
The White House, located
on Johnstonville Road, will
be having a Mother’s Day
special Sunday, May 8. The
special will include prime
rib, choice of potato, seafood
pasta, champagne and
cheesecake.
Happy Garden will have a
special menu available for
Mother’s Day. Its special will
be mango chicken.
Locals can treat their
mother to flowers and lunch
or dinner from one of these
locals businesses or can
check out their favorite local
business to find out what
specials they will be having
this Mother’s Day.
Lassen County resident Jan
Ramelli snapped a shot of
this lightning strike from
her front porch during the
storm on Sunday, April 10.
Photo by Jan Ramelli
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V I TA L S TAT I S T I C S
OBITUARIES
John E. Lain
After a short illness, John
E. Lain passed away on
Saturday, April 23, 2016 at
Renown Medical Center in
Reno, Nevada.
Born in Brawley,
California, on April 5, 1949,
John was the youngest child
of Aron and Hazel Lain. He
has two older sisters: Lois
Laverne Lain (deceased) and
Sherry Ione Jones, of
Janesville.
John graduated from
Santa Rosa High School in
1967. In 1969, he enlisted in
the U.S. Air Force and was
an Airman, First Class. He
served for a short time in Da
Nang, Vietnam, in 1970,
prior to his release from the
Air Force.
John originally met his
wife, Cecilia, while on a
double date. Cecilia was
John’s cousin’s blind date
and John was with his
current girlfriend. A couple
of years later, Cecilia and
John met up again while
“tooling” Fourth Street in
Santa Rosa!
They dated from June 1970
until their marriage in Reno
on New Year’s Eve,
December 31, 1971. Some of
John’s family did not know
he had gone to Reno to get
married until several days
afterwards; this included his
parents!
Cecilia and John had two
sons, John Michael Lain,
born April 6, 1977, and
Richard Lain, born April 7,
1981. Thus, for three straight
days in the month of April,
the Lain “guys” celebrated
birthdays.
In August 1981, John and
his family relocated to
Janesville, California. There
were many relatives residing
there at the time. The Lain
family has resided at the
same location in Janesville
since 1981. In 1988, Cecilia’s
parents moved to Janesville
also, coming from Santa
Rosa, California. In the early
1990s, John’s parents also
moved to Janesville, coming
from Likely, California.
John was a general
engineering contractor for
many years (underground
construction). He did a lot of
work in the Lassen
County/Honey Lake Valley
area until his retirement
approximately seven years
ago.
He loved the outdoors and
enjoyed a lot of fishing and
hunting adventures over the
years. As the boys were
growing up, both John and
Cecilia were very involved
in their sons’ sports, which
included baseball, basketball
and soccer. They sat on
many benches over the
years, watching their sons
play sports!
John is survived by his
wife, Cecilia; son, John and
grandson, Timothy Lain, of
Janesville; son, Richard
Lain, of Washington State;
sister, Sherry Jones and
husband, Gery, of Janesville;
and brother-in-law and
sister-in-law, Ken and Candy
Lee, of Bremerton,
Washington.
He is also survived by
many aunts, uncles, cousins,
nieces and nephews, some in
California and many out of
state.
Per John’s wishes, no
services will be held.
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Richard Lee Fowler
Richard Lee Fowler, of
Susanville, died April 25, 2016
in Reno, Nevada. He was born
to Avis and Ivin Fowler on
May 19, 1952 in Walnut Creek.
He is survived by his
siblings, Julia, Synnoveah,
Bob and James; children,
Samantha and Edward; and
four grandchildren,
Elizabeth, Gloria, Evadene
and Zilla.
Michael John Stark
Michael John Stark, of
Chico, died April 22, 2016 in
Chico, California. He was
born Jan. 16, 1967 in
California.
He is survived by his
daughter, Carissa Duggan;
step-dad, Francis Mike Stark;
sister, Shannon; and brother,
Bryan Stark.
Neptune Society will be
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Marcus Edward Wilkes Jr.
Markus Edward Wilkes Jr.
was born to Kia Rochelle and
Marcus Wilkes, of Susanville,
at 12:46 a.m. Saturday, April
16, 2016 at Banner Lassen
Medical Center in Susanville.
He weighed 7 pounds, 4
ounces and was 19-1/4 inches
long.
Maternal grandparent is
Andrew Mike, of Fall River
Mills, California.
Paternal grandparent is
Isacread Clarence Wilkes Sr.,
of Lakehead, California.
Maternal greatgrandparent is Rose Marie
Evans, of Fall River Mills,
California.
Paternal greatgrandparent is Edward
Ronald Wilkes, of Lakehead,
California.
He joins siblings Athena,
9, Reginamarie, 7, William,
6, Kirajean, 4, and Jakoby, 2.
Evan Michael Walton
Evan Michael Walton was
born to Patrick and Holly
Walton, of Susanville, at
10:25 p.m. Monday, April 18,
2016 at Banner Lassen
Medical Center in
Susanville.
He weighed 8 pounds, 4
ounces and was 20-1/2
inches long.
Maternal grandparents
are Dennis and Jackie
Struve, of Susanville.
Paternal grandparents
are John and Cathie Walton,
of Gridley, California.
Maternal greatgrandparents are Judy and
Raymond Prescott, of Afton,
Wyoming, and Jo and
Now that spring weather
conditions allow for safe and
effective burning, Lassen
National Forest fire officials
are implementing prescribed
burning projects. These
initiatives are designed to
reduce the threat and severity
of catastrophic fires across
the landscape by removing
highly flammable vegetation
from the forest.
“Our goal is to reduce
wildfire risk and intensity by
safely reducing fuels when
weather and air quality
conditions allow,” said
Almanor Ranger District
Fuels Technician Eric
Kronner. “This will help
prevent the spread of a
wildfire during the warm, dry
summer months.”
The following burns are
tentatively planned:
·Foxfarm - Dead needle
litter, small woody fuels and
ladder fuels will be burned on
70 acres south of Lake
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northwest of Chester will be
burned. This project consists
mainly of litter from past
timber harvests; the project
goal is to maintain a
Defensible Fuel Profile Zone.
Because of air quality
concerns, this burn could
take up to three days to
complete. Implementation
will depend in part upon
conditions being favorable for
lifting the smoke up and out
of the Almanor Basin.
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plans to underburn 500 to 600
acres near Hole-in-theGround and the Juniper Hole
area. Smoke will be visible
from Highways 44 and 89 and
from the communities of Old
Station and Hat Creek. This
burn will take place over the
course of several days as
conditions allow.
·Pittville Underburn - Hat
Creek Ranger District will
burn approximately 300 acres
near the site of a former
timber sale south of Pittville.
Smoke may be visible from
the communities of Fall River
Mills, McArthur and Pittville.
Pegleg Mountain - Eagle
Lake Ranger District will
burn 100 acres of understory
approximately 10 miles north
of Westwood. Smoke may be
visible from Susanville, the
Eagle Lake basin, Westwood,
Spalding, while traveling on
Highways 44 and 139 and
County Roads A1 and A21.
Dow Butte - Up to 500 acres
of understory burning will
take place six miles north of
Spalding along Eagle Lake.
Smoke may be visible from
Susanville, the Eagle Lake
basin, Westwood, Spalding
and while traveling on
Highways 44 and 139, and
Logan Mountain - Eagle
Lake Ranger District will
burn 250 acres of understory
near Logan Mountain,
approximately 15 miles west
of Eagle Lake. Smoke may be
visible from Susanville, the
Eagle Lake basin, Westwood,
Spalding, and while traveling
on Highways 44 and 139 and
Burning could continue
throughout the Spring, as
long as air temperature,
relative humidity, wind speed
and direction and fuel
moisture remain within
desired ranges. Notices and
signs will be posted along
major roadways during active
burn operations and while
smoke remains.
“We’re taking precautions
to minimize the amount of
smoke in the air,” said Eagle
Lake District Fuels Officer
Chuck Lewis.“The treatment
areas have already been
mechanically thinned, which
should reduce smoke
emissions. We’ll only be
burning during permissive
burn days. Plus, we
coordinate with other public
agencies and industrial
landowners in the region on
planned burn days to limit
the amount of smoke in the
air at any one time.”
The prescribed burn
program is designed to:
·Reduce hazardous fuels –
including dead and fallen
trees, dead branches, brush
and ladder fuels – that can
feed wildfires.
·Restore fire-resilient
forests to a more natural state
by reintroducing fire into
ecosystem.
·Improve understory
productivity and vigor,
increase and renew forage for
wildlife and increase
nutrients released to the soil
from consumed fuels.
Prescribed fires are also
de Martimprey
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• Local business owner, 40 years Lassen True Value Hardware,
Westwood
• Degree in Business and Public Administration Pepperdine University
• Past President of the Westwood Chamber of Commerce
• Designed 1st Annual Paul Bunyan Festival and organized ten
managers with over 100 volunteers, raising over $25,000 for
organizations in a weekend
• Brought ESPN & PBS to Westwood in 1991
• Received US Patent for a new steel cutting technology
Richard Shappart, of
Pocatello, Idaho.
Paternal greatgrandparent is Betty Walton,
of Gridley, California.
He joins siblings Wesley, 7,
Taylor, 5, and Keeley, 2.
Casey-Marie Lee
Baughman
Casey-Marie Lee
Baughman was born to
Mercades Baughman and
James Rudd, of Susanville,
at 4:23 a.m. Saturday, April
23, 2016 at Banner Lassen
Medical Center in
Susanville.
She weighed 7 pounds and
was 19-1/2 inches long.
Maternal grandparents
are Stacy and Dustin
Shurtliff, of Susanville.
Paternal grandparents
are Daphine Gardner, of
Susanville and James Rudd,
of Manteca, California.
Maternal greatgrandparents are Janet
Baker, of Susanville, and
Rick Baughman, of Redding,
California.
Paternal greatgrandparent is Kelly Rudd,
of Modesto, California.
She joins sibling Skyelynn
Rudd, 4.
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White and Eric Elden
Caraway-McCaffrey, of
Susanville, at 8:52 a.m.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at
Banner Lassen Medical
Center in Susanville.
She weighed 6 pounds, 1
ounce and was 16-1/2
inches long.
Maternal grandparents are
Patricia White and Horatio
Figueroa, of Susanville.
Paternal grandparent is
Brian McCaffrey, of Auburn,
California.
Maternal greatgrandparents are Sherry
White and Tony White, of
Carmichael, California.
Paternal great-grandparent
is Nancy Morrell, of Lipan,
Texas.
She joins sibling Simon
Brodie McCaffrey, 2.
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Alex believes that locally owned businesses, both large and small are the the primary
creators of wealth and prosperity in every community. The more services and products
that can be created from within the community, the greater the benefits for everyone.
Alex will work for sustainable economic development.
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used to help create Defensible
Fuel Profile Zones (DFPZs),
areas where a combination of
thinning and prescribed fire
treatments are used to reduce
surface, ladder and canopy
fuels. The DFPZs are designed
to facilitate fire suppression
efforts, protect communities
adjacent to national forest
lands during a wildfire and
help return the landscape to
one that is more fire-resilient.
For more information
about the upcoming Dow
Butte, Pegleg Mountain and
Logan Mountain burns, call
Eagle Lake Fuels Officer
Chuck Lewis at 530-257-4188.
about the Foxfarm and West
Dusty projects, call Almanor
Fuels Technician Eric
Kronner at 258-2141.
about the South Station and
Pittville Underburn projects,
call Hat Creek District Fire
Management Officer Debbie
Mayer or Dale Newby at 3365521.
Lassen National Forest lies
at the Crossroads of
California, where the granite
of the Sierra Nevada, the lava
of the Cascades and the
Modoc Plateau and the
sagebrush of the Great Basin
meet. The Forest is managed
for recreational access as well
as timber and firewood,
forage for livestock, water,
minerals and other natural
resources. For more
information, call 257-2151 or
visit fs.usda.gov/lassen.
The mission of the U.S.
Forest Service, part U.S.
Department of Agriculture, is
to sustain the health,
diversity and productivity of
the nation's forests and
grasslands to meet the needs
of present and future
generations. The agency
manages 193 million acres of
public land, provides
assistance to state and private
landowners and maintains
the largest forestry research
organization in the world.
Public lands the Forest
Service manages contribute
more than $13 billion to the
economy each year through
visitor spending alone. Those
same lands provide 20 percent
of the nation's clean water
supply, a value estimated at
$7.2 billion per year.
The agency has either a
direct or indirect role in
stewardship of about 80
percent of the 850 million
forested acres within the U.S.,
of which 100 million acres are
urban forests where most
Americans live.
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Lassen
High
School
celebrates
Earth
Day
It’s easy to get the word out
about your entertainment
event and get it published in
the Lassen County Times Arts
and Entertainment Calendar!
Just call Sam Williams at
257-5321 or email information
to
[email protected].
Wednesday, May 4
Knights Of
Columbus Bingo
The Knights of Columbus
present an evening of bingo
Wednesday, May 4 at
Monsignor Moran Hall, 140
N. Weatherlow St. The
evening begins at 6:30 p.m.
for early birds and continues
at 7 p.m.
For more information, call
249-0022.
On April 21 and 22, Lassen High School celebrated Earth Day. The Associated Student Body and the special education class
planted flowers — donated by Milwood Florist and Ace Hardware — in the planters by the 700 building. The celebration
began with sidewalk drawings of the earth created by advanced art students, followed by the planting of the flowers. The
ASB hoped to promote appreciation for the earth on this special day. After planting the flowers, Cheyenne Huhtala, Makinzie
Wheeler, Carlee Wilburn, Amanda Bowles, Jordan Atkinson, Kiana Williams, David Lee, Tracy Pecore, Dori Davidson, Courtney
Beckman, Tyler Higgins, Travis Howard, Tristan Stevens, Madison McCurdy, Bree Ann Travis, Jacob Feliciano, Adam Cantrell
and Ariel Harvey pose for an Earth Day group photo. Photo by Deanna Lewis
SHERIFF’S BLOTTER
This information is
provided by the Lassen
County Sheriff’s Office. Those
arrested should be presumed
innocent until proven guilty.
Fighting
At 12:38 p.m. Saturday,
April 2, a caller on County
Road A-25 claimed her
boyfriend came home from
work and started fighting
with her. She said she
received some injuries but
did not want an ambulance.
She said her boyfriend’s boss
watched the act happen.
Fled on foot
At 4:09 p.m. Saturday, April
2, a caller on Eagle Lake Road
claimed two people fled an
accident scene on foot, on A1, about a mile north of
Highway 36.
Burn house down
At 11:22 a.m. Sunday, April
3, a caller at Whispering
Pines claimed his or her son
was threatening to steal
property and burn the house
down.
Explosion
At 7:31 p.m. Monday, April
4, a caller on Sunnyside Road
claimed there was an
explosion and smoke,
however, the caller did not
see any flames. It was
reported there was a fire in
the yard, and someone was
shooting tannerite. The
neighbor said he or she
would like a deputy to check
the area.
Tried to enter window
At 8:17 a.m. Thursday,
April 7, a caller on Valley
High Villa claimed someone
called to say someone was
trying to get into her window.
Boat motors stolen
At 5:36 p.m. Thursday,
April 7, a caller on Parkwood
claimed two boat motors
were stolen from a house she
is watching.
Accused
At 8:58 p.m. Thursday,
April 7, a caller on River
Drive claimed a man accused
him of stealing items and
said he would get his shotgun
and shoot him.
trying to hit people with a
fire poker.
Holes in walls
At 8:07 p.m. Friday, April 8,
a caller on Sage Valley Road
claimed four windows and a
sliding door were broken, and
there were multiple holes in
the walls.
Animals taken
At 2:25 p.m. Tuesday, April
12, a person came to the
sheriff ’s office to say her
animals were taken to the
shelter while she was in the
hospital, but said the shelter
had since gotten rid of her
dogs.
Gunshots
9, a caller on Cartwright
Road reported hearing
gunshots on the south side of
Highway 395, near the
Janesville rest area.
Vandalism
12, a caller on Mountain View
Drive claimed someone
placed dog waste on her
vehicle and urinated on the
back of it.
Beating on wall
9, a caller on Birch Street in
Westwood believed someone
was beating on her wall and
electrical meter and was
shattering her windows.
Door off hinges
12, a caller on Mountain View
Drive claimed she returned
home to find her dog out and
the garage door kicked off
the hinges. The caller
claimed nothing was taken
from inside the house.
Unwanted person
At 7:31 p.m. Sunday, April
10, a caller at Whispering
Pines claimed an unwanted
subject was behind a trailer
carrying a shotgun. The
caller called back and said
she left the area after the
unwanted person threatened
to burn down the barn if law
enforcement arrived.
Fire poker
At 9:07 p.m. Monday, April
11, a caller on Sierra Vista
Road claimed someone was
Items stolen
At 4:44 p.m. Wednesday,
April 14, a caller on Belfast
and Center roads claimed he
had items stolen from his
house and would like to file a
report.
Decorative bombs
At 4:45 p.m. Friday, April
15, a caller at Windbreak
Mobile Home Park claimed a
woman stole his decorative
bombs from his residence.
Cat needs help
15, a caller, who was a 5-yearold boy, claimed a cat in the
road needed help. The child
was unable to put the parents
on the phone and said he was
going to wait outside for the
officer.
People in the house
15, a caller on Old Archery
Road claimed people were in
her house. She said she and
her husband were driving
home in separate cars when
her husband called her to tell
her to turn around due to
people being in the house.
Lassen County Arts
Council Adult
Coloring Club
The Lassen County Arts
Council hosts the Adult
Coloring Club from 1 to 2:30
p.m. Wednesday, May 4 at the
gallery, located at 807 Cottage
St. Bring your own supplies,
807 Cottage Street.
257-5222 or go to
lassencountyartscouncil.org.
Saturday, May 7
Lassen County Office of
Education Children’s Fair
The Lassen County Office
of Education hosts its
annual Children’s Fair from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,
May 4 at the Lassen County
Fairgrounds. Admission is
free.
For more information call
257-2196 or go to
lassencoe.org
Door kicked in
15, a caller on Richmond
Road claimed her boyfriend
kicked in the door and broke
her windows.
Bake Sale At The Mark
The Doyle Senior Building
hosts a bake sale from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May
7 at The Mark on Highway
395.
827-2271.
Remains
At 11:51 a.m. Saturday,
April 16, a caller on Delwood
Street in Westwood claimed
he found a box with human
remains inside in the woods.
He said he brought the box
back to his residence for a
deputy to pick up.
Bingo In Doyle
hosts an evening of bingo at
6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7 in
the Doyle Senior Building.
249-4860.
Lassen County Arts
Council Cork And Canvas
The Lassen County Arts
Council presents Cork and
Canvas from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 7 at the
gallery, located at 807 Cottage
St. For more information or
to reserve a spot, call 2575222 or go to
lassencountyartscouncil.org.
Tuesday, May 10
Karynann at
Lassen Ale Works
Lassen Ale Works presents
live music by Karynann from
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May
10.
For more
information, call 257-7666 or
go to lassenaleworks.com.
Wednesday, May 11
Doyle Potluck Luncheon
hosts a senior potluck at
noon Wednesday, May 11.
The public is invited to bring
a friend and a dish for the
potluck.
827-2271.
Knights Of
Columbus Bingo
The Knights of Columbus
present an evening of bingo
Wednesday, May 11 at
Monsignor Moran Hall, 140
N. Weatherlow St. The
evening begins at 6:30 p.m.
for early birds and continues
at 7 p.m. For more
information, call 249-0022.
Friday, May 13
Third Grade History Day
The Lassen County
Historical Society presents
the annual; Third Grade
History Day at Roop’s Fort
and Memorial Park.
For
more information call 2573292.
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Book signing at Margie’s
Diana Plaster, left, shares a happy moment at Margie’s Book Nook Saturday, April 16 as local author Sandy Jonas signs a copy
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Humane Society seeks donations, volunteers
Makenzie Davis
Staff Writer
[email protected]
Locals can donate a variety
of items to help animals
throughout the county since
the Lassen Humane Society is
seeking donations and
volunteers for the upcoming
annual spring yard sale.
The yard sale is taking
place May 20 and May 21 at
the Lassen County
Fairgrounds; however, the
organization is already
accepting donations 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. Monday through
Friday, ending May 18 at the
Industrial Building at the
fairgrounds through the
National Guard entrance.
According to Mary Morphis
from the Lassen Humane
Society, the organization is
hoping to raise as much or
more than last year’s event,
which brought in about
$8,000.
Funds raised go to help
local animals and will help
restart the spay and neuter
program, which was recently
suspended due to lack of
funds.
“I think the community is
going to help out, I really do.
They support so many
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The organization is looking
for a wide variety of
donations including, gently
used house wares, furniture,
crafts, collectibles, children’s
clothing, toys, books, DVDs,
and sporting and camping
equipment. However, the
Lassen Humane Society asks
no TVs, computers, adult
clothing, exercise equipment
or non-working, broken or
unusable items be donated.
The Humane Society may
not be able to accept every
donated item.
According to Morphis, the
yard sale offers something for
just about everyone. Her
favorite section to peruse is
the books.
Morphis also remembers
when the annual yard sale
first started in her backyard,
around 2003. Since then, the
annual event has blossomed.
“It just got bigger and
bigger and we ended up at the
fairgrounds,” she said.
Additionally, the
organization is looking for
volunteers to help sort
through items, clean, price
and set up the yard sale.
the Lassen Humane Society at
257-4555, or call Barbara at
251-6767.
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On May 14, New
Beginnings will be hosting a
Women’s Conference at
Lassen Community College.
The event will take place
from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration will take place in
the College Cafeteria from 8
to 9 a.m. with a continental
breakfast. The C.A.R.E.
program at Lassen College
cosponsors the conference.
The keynote speaker, Sue
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inspirational speaker who is
best known for her wildly
funny and sharply perceptive
insights on the hard won
victories of everyday living.
With wit and humor, this
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from all stages of life. Along
with the keynote speaker the
event features several
workshops throughout the
day.
Naomi Turner, with Room
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fabulous program that will
wow any do-it-yourselfer.
Learn how to create
spectacular flower
arrangements, table settings
and more. Jeannie Huber is a
master gardener who will
teach how to plant a bee
happy garden and ways of
using chemicals in yards that
are also bee friendly.
Patricia Ward, another
master gardener, will help
attendees discover what
vegetables grow in Lassen
County and also teach a
lesson on canning what we
have grown.
Nancy Lounsbury has a gift
of recycling everything and
will teach how to recycle,
reuse and renew everyday
items.
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Angie Crowley, from
Edward Jones, will help with
future financial planning.
Despite being more
financially independent than
ever before, women still face
unique challenges, and she
will give participants an
opportunity to looks at ways
to plan ahead. Colleen Baker,
a faculty member at Lassen
College, will offer two
workshops: Dealing with
stress through defense
mechanisms and self esteem
and how can you change it.
Mary Gilbert, a licensed
clinical social worker, returns
to Susanville to share her
ideas on developing habits
that make you happy.
Attendees will also enjoy a
lunch and entertainment
with Susan Couso, as
Philenda Spencer, and Sandy
Jonas, as Susan Roop, to
share the history of
Susanville and the
importance of women in its
development. Tickets are
available for purchase at
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a.m. on May 14 at
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Scholarships are also
available. For more
information, call Lynda
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Children’s Fair this Saturday
the event. “I’s going to be a
great day.”
Hall said many activities
such as face painting,
inflatable bounce houses,
hands on activities and more
would be available.
Hall also mentioned that
JandJ Performing Arts and
House of Dance would be
dancing and that a magician
also will be performing at the
event.
Local businesses will also
have booths and activities set
up for various children and
their parents to participate
in.
“It’s a great day to have fun
with family at a low cost,”
said Hall.
Ashley Arey
Staff Writer
[email protected]
Lassen County has many
opportunities for youth to
have fun, one of them being
the annual Children’s Fair.
The Children’s Fair is
hosted by the Lassen County
Office of Education and will
take place from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Saturday, May 7 at the
Lassen County Fairgrounds.
The Children’s Fair was
started 31 years ago to give
families a chance to have fun
and to help raise awareness
about child abuse and neglect.
“There is going to be a lot of
activities and food,” said
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Montes earns endorsement
Joe Montes
The California Republican
Assembly, a statewide
organization, touted by
Ronald Reagan as “the
conscience of the
Republican Party,” has
officially endorsed Joe
Montes for Congress in
California’s First
Congressional District.
Montes, who served as a
prosecutor and an
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in Chico.
“The CRA is a benchmark
organization for
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seal of approval means a
great deal to me, and I will
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national deficit, put an end
to corporate welfare, and
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above all, I promise the
constituents of the First
Congressional District that I
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politician. Get in, do the job,
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E D I TO R I A L
Don’t trample on the
freedom that makes
our country great
Ah, campaign season in Lassen County
always seems to come to a rapid boil about
a month before Election Day arrives.
Here in the newsroom this week, we’ve
received calls from both candidates and
their supporters complaining about the
campaign sign thieves who are out there
working the streets. No complaints have
been filed with the Susanville Police
Department.
Make no mistake about it — stealing a
political sign is more than just a political
partisan’s prank. It is, in fact, a crime,
punishable by a fine, imprisonment or
both.
Political signs are protected, thanks to
the 2009 passage of Penal Code Section
490.2 which reads, “(a) A person who takes,
possesses, damages, reuses or moves any
political sign or signs without
authorization from
the owner of the sign
DITORIAL
or signs and with the
intent to prevent, substantially alter or
substantially obscure the communication
of the sign, is guilty of an infraction or a
misdemeanor. Upon a second or
subsequent conviction of a person under
this section, the person shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor, punishable by
imprisonment in a county jail not
exceeding one year, a fine not exceeding
two thousand dollars ($2,000), or both,”
and, “(c) Nothing in this section shall
preclude prosecution and punishment
under any other provision of law,
including, but not limited to, theft and
vandalism.”
So the theft of campaign signs can also
be punishable under Penal Code Section
488 (a theft under $950), a misdemeanor
crime.
It’s not hard to imagine many, if not
most, citizens in our community have
their favorite candidates, measures,
propositions or other political positions
they prefer. One of the ways these
supporters can express their political
views is through the use of political
signage.
We all are Americans who should
believe in the First Amendment and the
right to free speech. We all should be big
enough, mature enough and responsible
enough to recognize while we may
disagree about a particular candidate or
political cause, we should not disagree
about another’s right to express a contrary
opinion. We certainly should not trespass
on another’s right to free speech and
political expression.
Perhaps even more basic than that,
when we take another’s political sign, it’s
nothing short of stealing, and we all know
what the Bible has to say about that — the
Seventh or the Eighth Commandment
depending upon which book you’re
reading.
Surely we all must know it’s wrong to
take another’s property, even if it’s only a
$10 political sign.
We ask residents to realize others may
not view the candidates the way they do,
that others may prefer candidates and
causes they loathe and despise. We ask
residents to remember we live in a free
country that guarantees each and every
one of us the right to free speech and
expression. We ask residents to recognize
when they steal a campaign sign, they
trample upon the very freedom that makes
our country great.
The Susanville Police Department
encourages citizens whose political signs
have been stolen to contact the police
department at 257-2171 and file a report.
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OPINIONS
Downing thanks the community
WHERE I STAND
TOM DOWNING
FORMER CHIEF OF POLICE
SUSANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
It is with mixed emotions that
I publicly announce my
retirement as Chief of Police for
the Susanville Police
Department. The cumulative
result of work-related injuries
over the last few years has
resulted in my inability to
continue working as a peace
officer. Effective April 22, I have
been medically retired from the
city of Susanville.
I started my career in law
enforcement for the city of
Susanville at the age of 17 in 1987
as a Police Explorer, through a
program sponsored by the Boy
Scouts of America. In 1989, I
received a job with the Lassen
County Sheriffs Office as a
correctional officer working in
the old jail on Lassen Street,
which has since been
demolished. Some four and a half
years later, I would return to the
Susanville Police Department as
an entry-level police officer. I was
given the opportunity to work in
virtually every special duty
assignment within the
organization and promote
through the ranks. On May 16,
2012 I was blessed to be
appointed the Chief of Police.
The office of Chief of Police is
the highest position in a
municipal police organization. A
position aspired to by many, but
only attained by a few. I was
given the distinct blessing and
opportunity to serve this
community in that capacity. An
honor only held by 11 others
since 1923.
I took this responsibility
seriously and attempted to serve
you with excellence, honor and
dignity everyday. The job was not
easy every day, but every day I
felt the gravity of the position
and the duty to be a servant to
the community that allowed me
this great opportunity.
I owe you, the community, my
gratitude and heartfelt thanks
for allowing me to serve you in
this capacity. I will be forever
grateful for the opportunities I
have had as a peace officer and
servant for the citizens of
Susanville. The police
department cannot carry out its
mission without the support of
the citizens they serve. I have felt
your support for the police
department for many years; and
that is very much appreciated.
I would be remiss if I didn’t
identify some of those who
supported me along the way. If it
wasn’t for those around me, I
would not have been successful
in my career. First, I thank God
for His grace and mercy. Next, I
thank my family for their
support and constant sacrifice.
Your sacrifice of me being gone
for holidays, birthdays,
important family events, nights,
weekends and family time did
not go unnoticed. To my wife,
without your loving support of
my career and me, I would have
failed miserably.
Finally, I thank the dedicated
and loyal men and women who
put on the uniform and badge in
service to our community with
excellence each and every day.
Your hard work and dedication is
what makes SPD successful. I
would not have been successful
as a leader without you. I am
proud to have been counted
among you.
John F. Kennedy said, “Change
is the law of life. And those who
look only to the past or present
are certain to miss the future.” I
look toward the future with great
anticipation. I believe the future
of this great community and for
those who tirelessly strive to
make it a better place is bright.
Thank you.
Retired teachers support No on Measure G
WHERE I STAND
GEORGIANNE R. HALL
NO ON MEASURE G COMMITTEE
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
On Wednesday, April 20,
Lassen County Retired Teachers
met and received information
from Mrs. Helen Leve, a member
of the Lassen County No on
Measure G committee, regarding
Measure G that will appear on
the primary ballot on June 7.
Measure G is an advisory vote
to separate from California and
form a new state of Jefferson.
LETTERS
Truth is not always pleasant
I briefly attended our
supervisors meeting and was
treated to hear some amazing,
new information that still has me
baffled. One person during the
public comments made an
allegation that Jefferson would
not have any public schools and
there would only be home
schooling.
I called Mark Baird after the
meeting and said to him, “Mark,
thanks for telling me that we are
only going to have home
schooling!”
To that he replied, “Gee Joe,
thanks for telling me!”
Apparently we would also have
no government for at least 18
months and that no one would
have a driver’s license and other
various licenses, so how can we
live without the government?
I don’t even know where to
begin to address such notions. A
transition does not mean there
will be no government. This is
fear mongering.
The other person gave a
presentation with very vague and
incomplete information and
made the claim, I am
paraphrasing between her words
and her slide show information,
“Forming a new state legally
requires a statewide approval of
voters and that many of the
declarations from other counties
are not legal because the board or
people did not vote.”
There is also an obsession that
allowing little Sierra County to
have the same representation
within the State Senate somehow
harms L.A. County’s
representation, which is a
complete distortion of the truth
and flies in the face of our
bicameral legislature in the U.S.
Congress, the Senate and the
House of Representatives.
Article IV Section 3 is clear,
“...without the Consent of the
Legislatures of the States
concerned as well as of the
Congress.” Voting has no legal
authority in the process except in
instructing our legislators. If
anyone claims the statewide vote
is required, they are either
wrong and uniformed or lying to
deceive you.
The first Amendment covers,
“and to petition the Government
for a redress of grievances.”
California Constitution Article
I Section 3, “The people have the
right to instruct their
representatives, petition
government for redress of
grievances and assemble freely to
consult for the common good.”
Petitions to the governments
are both legal and proper
methods of seeking a redress of
grievances and to instruct our
representatives. Anyone who
disregards his or her legality is
either wrong and uniformed or
lying to deceive you.
It was reported that local
schools would lose $39 million in
funding if Lassen County breaks
away from California.
Susanville School District
receives $5.81 million, or 65
percent, of its funding from
California.
Lassen High School receives
to the
Wyoming has around 500,000
people and two U.S. Senators just
like 36 million strong California.
California has more
Representatives in the House
than Wyoming because of
population. The separation
between population
representation and geographic
representation was established in
order to prevent mob rule and to
protect the interests of rural
areas. States are also sovereign,
but the bicameral legislature is
scalable and works — which was
why nefarious people sued to the
courts to usurp it. How’s that fire
fee working out, Lassen County?
Do you think if the rural
counties had proper
representation, the urban areas
would have been able to force it
on us? But I’m sure broadband
internet will fix all of our woes
…
Joseph Turner
Milford, California
Economic stability
This letter is regarding the
Susanville arrest of a person for
possession of heroin,
concentrated cannabis,
marijuana and drug
paraphernalia. We can thank all
of the Susanville City Council,
police and all of the people who
did not and could have helped to
stop the ban of medical
marijuana in Susanville.
Your banning the medical
marijuana grown for these
medical marijuana patients has
brought illegal drugs into our
beautiful community … our
community now has to battle
with one of the worst illegal
drugs there is and that is heroin.
The Susanville City Council
and the police have left these
medical marijuana patients
without any options or a place to
be able to get their medicine
other than getting it from the
illegal market that the city
E D I TO R
council has set up for them.
With depraved indifference,
discrimination against the sick,
elderly and disabled is what the
city council of Susanville has
done and brought this evil into
our community.
Dorthy Nichols
Susanville
Economic stability
Over a year ago, I wrote a letter
to the editor opposing the
concept of forming a new state of
Jefferson. Since then our Lassen
County Board of Supervisors has
put the issue on the June 2016
ballot. Measure G allows the
Lassen County electorate to vote
for or against the idea of a new
state of Jefferson. I urge a No
vote on Measure G.
There are many reasons to vote
against Measure G. The reason
that is most significant for all
residents of this county is
economic. Lassen County is land
and beauty rich, but
economically poor. We receive far
more California dollars from our
richer urban neighbors in the
state to support our many
services than we generate from
our own tax base. We would be
hard pressed to pay for roads, fire
protection, police protection,
schools, health and human
services.
We can agree that rural areas
need a stronger voice in policies
that affect rural California. I
believe efforts to achieve that are
being made by our assembly
representative, Brian Dahle.
A start has been made. Let us
work through a collaborative and
democratic process toward
resolution of issues we face while
continuing to enjoy the
tremendous privilege of living in
the seventh largest economy in
the world — the magnificent,
diverse state of California. Vote
no on Measure G.
Helen Leve
Susanville
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just over $12 million, or 80.3
percent, from California.
The proposed state of
Jefferson would seriously impact
education in Lassen County.
Twenty-two of the teachers
present at the meeting agreed to
support No on Measure G.
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Regarding Jefferson
I refer to a recent letter in The
Times regarding “intellectually
dishonest and fear monger
claims by some within the Keep
it California” movement.
Is it intellectually dishonest
and fear mongering to question a
proposal on which we have no
details, no time line, no business
plan or any kind of realistic
financial analysis? We are being
asked to invest our future and
vote on this shaky proposition to
create a state of Jefferson. If the
state of Jefferson were a start-up
business, no smart investor
would ever risk money on such a
speculative venture. Most people
want to be informed before they
vote. This is fundamental to
democracy, not intellectual
dishonesty.
Jefferson proponents have
made an overly broad promise
that everything will be better,
and it will all cost less. How will
it all work, and how will we pay
for it all with a state that
includes only six rural counties,
not 20 counties as Jefferson
proponents claim? If it sounds
too good to be true, it probably is.
Granted, Measure G is advisory
only in Lassen County. If this
advisory vote passes, can the
county board of supervisors vote
to break away from California
without any further consultation
with the voters?
Only Tehama County voters
have actually voted in support,
and boards of supervisors in four
other northern counties have
agreed to support the idea
without details and without
asking their voters.
Keep in mind that not one
California state legislator
supports the state of Jefferson
idea. Not one. If, I say if, six or
more counties do vote to break
away from California, what is the
process and how long would it
take before the proposed state of
Jefferson has its structure in
place and is functioning?
Consider the financial risks
and uncertainties of continuing
down the path to a state of
Jefferson.
Don’t take a chance on our
future. It is not fear mongering.
Vote no on Measure G.
Georgianne R. Hall
Susanville
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COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVES
R E M E M B E R WH E N
Our community
is awesome
I want to give a huge shout
out to the many individuals,
businesses, and
organizations who supported
the recent Junior Fishing
Derby attracting more than
500 kids ages 2 to 15 this year.
Over the past 27 years more
than 15,000 kids have
participated in this event.
Our fishing derby is the only
one allowed out of season in
the state of California per
the California Sport Fishing
Regulations (section 8.10).
I want to give special
recognition to the Junior
Fishing Derby committee:
Don Spalding, president;
Wade Workman, vice
president; Carla Dieter,
treasurer; and members
David Sowers and Leroy
Dieter. There are 20 or so
individuals who float in and
out, as time permits, to help
put together and accomplish
the derby each year.
We especially appreciate
the City of Susanville and its
employees who made
Memorial Park not only
available, but sparkle for the
27th annual event. The city,
as an official co-sponsor,
provides not only the
facilities, but dedicates
staffing to help prepare for
the derby, provides funding
to purchase fish, coordinates
the spring cleanup of the
Susan River, and most
importantly provides
insurance coverage for the
activities within the city.
The county of Lassen also
has been a co-sponsor,
providing insurance
coverage for the river
corridor to the west of the
city and has been a
significant contributor of
funding for the fish plant.
Over the years the derby
committee has received
funding from the Lassen
County Fish & Game
Commission, as well as
funding from the
supervisor’s discretionary
funds. This year myself,
Supervisors Pyle and
Hemphill allocated funding
from our discretionary fund.
We have also been
fortunate to have the
longtime support of the
Susanville Indian Rancheria.
Through the tribal council,
as well as Diamond
Mountain Casino, they
annually make a significant
contribution to help with the
purchase of the large fish
that are planted on the Susan
River and in Piute Creek,
adjacent to Memorial Park.
Our native tribes place a
high value on instilling in
our young the traditions the
fishing experience brings.
COUNTY
125 years ago
T.J. Cox informed us that
the Red Rock Reservoir is full
to its capacity and holds
sufficient water to supply all
demands of this season.
FOOTNOTES
JIM CHAPMAN
DISTRICT 2 SUPERVISOR
We have been fortunate to
have many longtime sponsors
dating back to the first derby,
especially Billington Ace
Hardware, Larry’s Spirit Gas
and the Frosty Mill. Arlin
Billington has donated two
bikes every year since the
start and this year were his
53rd and 54th bikes!
This year the derby was
held in the honor and
memory of the founder and
long time derby chairman
Doug Sayers, who passed
away in February. It was
Doug’s vision back in 1988,
when the Lassen Sportsmen’s
Club was founded, to reestablish a junior fishing
derby.
The first derby was held on
April 29, 1989, and harkened
back to those that were once
held by the Amalgamated
Sportsmen’s Club in the 1950s
and 1960s. I remember as a
young boy of 8 or 9
participating in those earlier
derbies.
I know that Doug Sayers
was beaming brightly from
heaven, if nothing else he
made sure that we had the
perfect break in the weather
the day of the derby.
Little did we realize back
in 1989 that today we would
have a strong, vibrant
activity for our young
anglers, demonstrating how
awesome our community is.
You can call Jim Chapman
at 251-6828, or email at
[email protected].
BUYERS WANTED
50 years ago
Prospects for an abundant
water supply in California
continued to dwindle as
March marked the third
month of a winter drought
and April was considered the
“last chance” to regain
normal supply conditions,
according to the Department
of Water Resources.
Statewide, the snow pack was
about 85 percent of normal.
Fortunately, the
department said, reservoir
storage in most areas was
above normal for this date.
35 years ago
The sale of Susanville’s
Hotel Mt. Lassen to a
Lucerne couple appeared
“firm,” according to a
spokesman who would not
specify the exact amount of
the sale, he did sat it was, “in
the area of $1 million.” The
new “owners and operators”
were scheduled to take over
in May and planned a
“complete overhaul” of the
rooms with the restaurant
and bar to be left as they
were.
30 years ago
A meeting in Reno between
Lassen County
representatives and those
from Nevada drew a round of
criticism for California water
officials. A Nevada State
Engineer’s report found fault
with the fact that Lassen
County was protesting the
taking of water on the
Nevada side of the Honey
Lake Basin. The report
criticized California for not
having laws regulating
groundwater. Lassen County
officials reported the State
Department of Water
Resources was in the process
of making a study of the
basin’s groundwater.
Last year
Plans to celebrate the 100th
anniversary of the Lassen
Peak eruption were
underway.
At the Lassen Gateway
Coalition meeting, Lassen
Volcanic National Park’s
chief of interpretation,
Karen Haner, shared about
the exciting events taking
place during the next couple
of years.
May 22 is the 100th
anniversary to the last big
eruption of Lassen Peak,
which put Lassen Volcanic
National Park on the map,
according to Haner.
A local cattleman
witnessed Lassen Peak’s first
eruption, which spouted a 10minute long steam explosion.
Later, on June 14 of the same
year, amateur photographer
Benjamin F. Loomis captured
a series of photos of an
eruption.
According to Haner,
Loomis stayed roughly six
miles away from the peak,
and was dedicated to
capturing the moment.
Eliminate big money from politics
WHERE I STAND
GLENN MOLLETTE
AMERICAN SYNDICATED
COLUMNIST AND AUTHOR
An unknown politician
recently ran for U.S.
Congress and won. He had
previously served as a
county judge in a remote
part of the congressional
district. Most everyone
overlooked him until midway
through the election. The
television was burning up
with TV advertisements
promoting him. A young man
in Texas who had inherited a
bunch of money had created
his own super pac, and was
spending over $500,000 on
helping the candidate get
elected. He was elected and is
in Congress today. Big money
enabled big advertising.
Most of us who watched 60
Minutes last Sunday night
were appalled by the story
about our telemarketing
Congress. Our congressional
representatives have literally
become telemarketers sitting
in cubicles in a designated
telemarketing building,
calling donors and asking for
money. According to the 60
Minutes report, our elected
officials are expected to
spend hours every day
calling from a list and
reciting a script to solicit
contributions of at least
$18,000 a day, according to
representative David Jolly, of
Florida. I wouldn’t have
believed this, except 60
Minutes interviewed him
and other elected
congressional
representatives who affirmed
this reality and admit to this
part of the job.
Most of us realize that a
career politician has to
always fundraise and politic
for the next election.
However, our congressional
officials going to a
designated building and
dialing for dollars every day
is taking away from what we
elected them to do- represent
us.
We have lots of problems
in America. Our military and
veterans are neglected. Our
highways are neglected. Our
bridges are neglected.
Obamacare is a disaster. Our
jobs are going to China and
Mexico. Poverty is on the
increase. Millions are hoping
for a $15 an hour burgerflipping job. Thirty years ago
people got jobs that fed their
families, provided health
care and a real retirement.
Today, Americans can’t
afford to retire. We have 75year-old people working
minimum wage jobs just to
buy their groceries or pay
their rent. College students
are graduating with massive
debts that take years to repay.
What are our representatives
doing in Congress to help us?
Nothing. They are sitting in
cubicles for hours each day
trying to raise money for
their party so they can keep
their jobs two or six more
years.
Super pacs are a bad idea.
A corporation or anyone can
donate massive amounts of
money to a super pac. This
unlimited stream of money
is used in repeated television
advertising to beat us down
or brainwash us to the
special interests way of
thinking.
Bernie Sanders will not be
our next president. However,
a candidate running a
competitive campaign like he
has run with the average
contribution being $27 is to
be applauded.
How do you know for
whom to vote in the
upcoming primaries and
general election? Take note
of whom the super pacs are
promoting and not
promoting. Our best
representation in
Washington may be the one
they are not promoting. If he
or she can be elected, maybe
they will not have to spend
all their time down the street
at the telemarketing center.
Maybe they will actually
have time to represent us. Of
course, without the big
money, they probably can’t
get elected and this takes us
back to our problem of big
money in politics.
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Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Lassen County Times
Westwood Pine Press
PUBLIC NOTICES: YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW
Statewide public notices from participating California newspapers can be viewed at www.capublicnotice.com or lassennews.com
INVITATION FOR BIDS
Sealed bids for a road reconstruction
project, to include installation of curbs,
sidewalks, and gutters located on the
Susanville Indian Rancheria in Lassen
County, Northern California, will be
received by the Susanville Indian
Rancheria at the Tribal Office, 745 Joaquin
Street, Susanville, CA 96130 until 4:00 pm,
Friday, May 13, 2016 and then publicly
opened and read aloud in the Tribal
Resource Center Meeting Room located at
735 Joaquin Street, Susanville, CA 96130.
The Contract Documents may be
examined at the following location:
Susanville Indian Rancheria, 745 Joaquin
Street, Susanville, CA 96130.
An organized site visit has been scheduled
for Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 2:00 pm.
Participants will meet at 1:30 pm in the
Tribal Resource Center Meeting Room
located at 735 Joaquin Street, Susanville,
CA 96130 to go over the bid package,
plans, and specifications.
The Contract Documents may be obtained
from the Susanville Indian Rancheria Tribal
Office located at 745 Joaquin Street,
Susanville, CA 96130 upon a
non-refundable payment of $25 for each
set.
There will be a post-award meeting at the
Susanville Indian Rancheria Tribal Office
Conference Room at a date yet to be
determined.
Neither the contractor nor subcontractors
shall engage in or permit discrimination in
employment of persons because of race,
color, national origin, ancestry, or religion.
Indian preference will apply to the bid
process. A price differential for qualified
Indian bidders of five percent (5%) of the
lowest responsible, responsive non-Indian
bid will apply.
Federal funds will be utilized for this project
and as a result, Prevailing Wages are to be
paid and a Construction Wage Rate
Requirements (Davis-Bacon Act) poster
(WH-1321) shall be posted at all times by
the Contractor and its subcontractors at the
primary site of the work and the secondary
site of the work, if any, in a prominent and
accessible place where it can be easily
seen by the workers.
The Susanville Indian Rancheria’s Point of
Contact for this project is Russ Burriel,
Public Works Director, and his phone
number is (530) 260-0421.
Dated: April 5, 2016
Tribal Chairman: Brandon Guitierez
Published LCT
April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2016|
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
NO. 2016F023
(Expires: 4/4/2021)
The following person(s) is/are doing
business as: TREASURED TIMES
TRAVEL DBA DREAM VACATIONS.
Business Address: 712-720 SUNNYSIDE
ROAD, JANESVILLE, CA 96114, County of
Lassen.
Mailing Address: 712-720 SUNNYSIDE
ROAD, JANESVILLE, CA 96114.
KLAUS FEIGE, 712-720 SUNNYSIDE
ROAD, JANESVILLE, CA 96114; LEXIE
FEIGE 712-720 SUNNYSIDE ROAD,
JANESVILLE, CA 96114.
This business is conducted by: A Husband
and Wife.
Registrant(s) commenced to transact
business under the fictitious business name
(s) listed herein on 4/4/2016.
Signed: /s/ Klaus Feige.
This statement was filed in the office of the
County Clerk of Lassen County on the date
indicated below:
Filed: April 4, 2016.
Julie M. Bustamante, County Clerk
Published: LCT
April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2016|
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
NO. 2016F019
(Expires: 4/4/2021)
business as: RUSTIC RANCHER.
Business Address: 460-105 LAKE CREST
ROAD, JANESVILLE, CA 96114, County of
Lassen.
Mailing Address: 460-105 LAKE CREST
ROAD, JANESVILLE, CA 96114.
SETH ALAN ANDERSON 460-105 LAKE
CREST ROAD, JANESVILLE, CA 96114;
LINDSEY RENEE ANDERSON, 460-105
LAKE CREST ROAD, JANESVILLE, CA
96114.
and Wife.
Registrant(s) commenced to transact
(s) listed herein on 3/1/2016.
Signed: /s/ Seth Anderson.
indicated below:
Filed: March 22, 2016.
Published: LCT
April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2016|
Susanville Property Sale
North Pine Street
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No.
CA-15-669984-AB
Order
No.:
150124744-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN
DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST
DATED 12/6/2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE
ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR
PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A
PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN
EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF
THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU
SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public
auction sale to the highest bidder for cash,
cashier’s check drawn on a state or
national bank, check drawn by state or
federal credit union, or a check drawn by a
state or federal savings and loan
association, or savings association, or
savings bank specified in Section 5102 to
the Financial Code and authorized to do
business in this state, will be held by duly
appointed trustee. The sale will be made,
but without covenant or warranty,
expressed or implied, regarding title,
possession, or encumbrances, to pay the
remaining principal sum of the note(s)
secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest
and late charges thereon, as provided in
the note(s), advances, under the terms of
the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees,
charges and expenses of the Trustee for
the total amount (at the time of the initial
publication of the Notice of Sale)
reasonably estimated to be set forth below.
The amount may be greater on the day of
sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID
LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE.
Trustor(s): KEENAN MCNUTT AND
MALLERY MCNUTT, HUSBAND AND
WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS. Recorded:
1/2/2013 as Instrument No. 2013-00030 of
Official Records in the office of the
Recorder of LASSEN County, California;
Date of Sale: 5/10/2016 at 2:00 PM Place
of Sale: At the front entrance to the County
Courthouse, located at 220 South Lassen
Street Susanville, California 96130 Amount
of unpaid balance and other charges:
$204,570.46 The purported property
address is: 385 NORTH PINE STREET,
SUSANVILLE, CA 96130 Assessor’s
Parcel No.: 103-130-11-11 NOTICE TO
POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are
considering bidding on this property lien,
you should understand that there are risks
involved in bidding at a trustee auction.
You will be bidding on a lien, not on the
property itself. Placing the highest bid at a
trustee auction does not automatically
entitle you to free and clear ownership of
the property. You should also be aware
that the lien being auctioned off may be a
junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at
the auction, you are or may be responsible
for paying off all liens senior to the lien
being auctioned off, before you can receive
clear title to the property. You are
encouraged to investigate the existence,
priority, and size of outstanding liens that
may exist on this property by contacting the
county recorder’s office or a title insurance
company, either of which may charge you
a fee for this information. If you consult
either of these resources, you should be
aware that the same lender may hold more
than one mortgage or deed of trust on the
property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY
OWNER: The sale date shown on this
notice of sale may be postponed one or
more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary,
trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section
2924g of the California Civil Code. The law
requires that information about trustee sale
postponements be made available to you
and to the public, as a courtesy to those
not present at the sale. If you wish to learn
whether your sale date has been
postponed, and, if applicable, the
rescheduled time and date for the sale of
this property, you may call 888-988-6736
for information regarding the trustee’s sale
or visit this Internet Web site
http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file
number assigned to this foreclosure by the
Trustee: CA-15-669984-AB . Information
about postponements that are very short in
duration or that occur close in time to the
scheduled sale may not immediately be
reflected in the telephone information or on
the Internet Web site. The best way to
verify postponement information is to
attend the scheduled sale. The
undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability
for any incorrectness of the property
address or other common designation, if
any, shown herein. If no street address or
other common designation is shown,
directions to the location of the property
may be obtained by sending a written
request to the beneficiary within 10 days of
the date of first publication of this Notice of
Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title
for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole
and exclusive remedy shall be the return of
monies paid to the Trustee, and the
successful bidder shall have no further
recourse. If the sale is set aside for any
reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be
entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.
The Purchaser shall have no further
recourse against the Mortgagor, the
Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If
you have previously been discharged
through bankruptcy, you may have been
released of personal liability for this loan in
which case this letter is intended to
exercise the note holders right’s against
the real property only. As required by law,
you are hereby notified that a negative
credit report reflecting on your credit record
may be submitted to a credit report agency
if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit
obligations. QUALITY MAY BE
CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR
ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT
AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation
411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101
619-645-7711 For NON SALE information
only Sale Line: 888-988-6736 Or Login to:
http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement
Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality
Loan Service Corp. TS No.:
CA-15-669984-AB IDSPub #0105513
4/19/2016 4/26/2016 5/3/2016
Published LCT
April 19, 26, May 3, 2016|
Published LCT
April 19, 26, May 3, 2016|
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
NO. 2016F024
(Expires: 4/11/2021)
business as: APPLIED KINETIC
CONCEPTS.
Business Address: 805 MAIN STREET,
SUSANVILLE, CA 96130, County of
Lassen.
Mailing Address: 805 MAIN STREET,
SUSANVILLE, CA 96130.
JON E. OLSON, 466-885 HOLMES ROAD,
WENDEL, CA 96136.
This business is conducted by: An
Individual.
Registrant(s) has not yet begun to transact
listed herein.
Signed: /s/ Jon E. Olson.
indicated below:
Published: LCT
April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2016|
Susanville Property Sale
Hall Street
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED
OF TRUST DATED 7/21/2006. UNLESS
YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR
PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A
PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN
EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF
THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU
SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.
A public auction sale to the highest bidder
for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state
or national bank, check drawn by a state or
federal credit union, or a check drawn by a
state or federal savings and loan
association, or savings association, or
savings bank specified in Section 5102 of
the Financial Code and authorized to do
business in this state will be held by the
duly appointed trustee as shown below, of
all right, title, and interest conveyed to and
now held by the trustee in the hereinafter
described property under and pursuant to a
Deed of Trust described below. The sale
will be made, but without covenant or
warranty, expressed or implied, regarding
title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay
the remaining principal sum of the note(s)
secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest
and late charges thereon, as provided in
the note(s), advances, under the terms of
the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees,
charges and expenses of the Trustee for
the total amount (at the time of the initial
publication of the Notice of Sale)
reasonably estimated to be set forth below.
The amount may be greater on the day of
sale.
Trustor: JEFFREY ROGER HARDIE AND
ROXANNE HARDIE, HUSBAND AND
WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS
Duly Appointed Trustee: Law Offices of Les
Zieve, as Trustee Deed of Trust recorded
8/1/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-06844 in
book , page of Official Records in the
office of the Recorder of Lassen County,
California,
Date of Sale:5/18/2016 at 2:00 PM
Place of Sale: At the main entrance to the
Lassen County Courthouse 200 Block of
So. Lassen St. Susanville, CA
Estimated amount of unpaid balance and
other charges: $253,016.52
Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the
right to bid less than the total debt owed, it
is possible that at the time of the sale the
opening bid may be less than the total debt
owed.
Street Address or other common
designation of real property: 335 Hall
Street
Susanville, CA 96130
Described as follows:
As more fully described on said Deed of
Trust.
A.P.N #.: 105-111-11-11
The undersigned Trustee disclaims any
liability for any incorrectness of the street
address or other common designation, if
any, shown above. If no street address or
other common designation is shown,
directions to the location of the property
may be obtained by sending a written
request to the beneficiary within 10 days of
the date of first publication of this Notice of
Sale.
NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you
are considering bidding on this property
lien, you should understand that there are
risks involved in bidding at a trustee
auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not
on the property itself. Placing the highest
bid at a trustee auction does not
automatically entitle you to free and clear
ownership of the property. You should also
be aware that the lien being auctioned off
may be a junior lien. If you are the highest
bidder at the auction, you are or may be
responsible for paying off all liens senior to
the lien being auctioned off, before you can
receive clear title to the property. You are
encouraged to investigate the existence,
priority, and size of outstanding liens that
may exist on this property by contacting the
county recorder’s office or a title insurance
company, either of which may charge you
a fee for this information. If you consult
either of these resources, you should be
aware that the same lender may hold more
than one mortgage or deed of trust on the
property.
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The
sale date shown on this notice of sale may
be postponed one or more times by the
mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court,
pursuant to Section 2924g of the California
Civil Code. The law requires that
information about trustee sale
and to the public, as a courtesy to those
not present at the sale. If you wish to learn
whether your sale date has been
postponed, and, if applicable, the
rescheduled time and date for the sale of
this property, you may call (714) 848-9272
or or visit this Internet Web site
www.elitepostandpub.com, using the file
number assigned to this case 15-39174.
Information about postponements that are
very short in duration or that occur close in
time to the scheduled sale may not
immediately be reflected in the telephone
information or on the Internet Web site.
The best way to verify postponement
information is to attend the scheduled sale.
Dated: 4/18/2016
Law Offices of Les Zieve, as Trustee
30 Corporate Park, Suite 450
Irvine, CA 92606
For Non-Automated Sale Information, call:
(714) 848-7920
For Sale Information: (714) 848-9272 or
www.elitepostandpub.com
Ashley Walker, Trustee Sale Officer
Published LCT
April 26, May 3, 10, 2016|
Invitation to Bid
NOTICE SEEKING BIDS AND
QUALIFICATIONS
FOR
SUSANVILLE INDIAN
RANCHERIA’S
LONG RANGE
TRANSPORTATION PLAN
AND
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PLAN
SUSANVILLE INDIAN RANCHERIA
745 JOAQUIN STREET
SUSANVILLE, CA 96130
Bids and qualifications for the development
of a Long Range Tribal Transportation Plan
and Transportation Improvement Plan for
lands of the Susanville Indian Rancheria
will be received by the Susanville Indian
Rancheria at the Tribal Office, 745 Joaquin
Street, Susanville, CA 96130 until 2:00
P.M., May 27, 2016 and then at said
address publicly opened and read aloud in
the Tribal Office Modular Conference
Room. Each prospective bidder shall
submit and original and two (2) copies of
their proposal in a sealed package. Each
proposal must satisfy the required
Evaluation Criteria. All proposals become
the property of the Susanville Indian
Rancheria upon submission. The cost of
preparing and submitting proposals and
participating in the selection process is at
the sole cost of the offeror. The time frame
for submission and approval of the final
documents is twelve (12) months from the
notice of bid award. The Susanville Indian
Rancheria retains the right to reject any or
all proposals received as a result of this
request. The proposed Scope of Work may
be examined at the Susanville Indian
Rancheria, 745 Joaquin Street, Susanville,
California, 96130, 530-257-6264 or at the
Susanville Indian Rancheria Public Works
Department. Any questions may be
answered by contacting the Project
Manager, Russell Burriel, via phone
(530-251-5196), cell (530-260-0421), fax
(530-257-3860)
or
email
([email protected]).
The Long Range Transportation Plan in
accordance with 25 CFR Part 170 and the
work generally consists of (1) identifying
existing conditions; (2) preparing a reliable
and meaningful plan to clearly demonstrate
the tribe’s transportation needs, both
physical and financial, and to fulfill tribal
goals by developing strategies to meet
these needs; (3) a prioritized list of short
and long-term transportation needs; (4) trip
generation studies, including determination
of traffic generators due to land use; (5)
cultural preservation planning to identify
important issues and develop a
transportation plan that is sensitive to tribal
cultural preservation; (6) an analysis of
funding alternatives to implement plan
recommendations; (7) conduct public
meetings to involve tribal membership and
the local community to discuss
transportation issues on tribal land; (8)
preparing a comprehensive road inventory
for submission to the Road Inventory Field
Data System (RIFDS) operated by the
Bureau of Indian Affairs Division of
Transportation, along with a properly
prepared strip map (samples provided in
Scope of Work); and (9) successfully
updating RIFDS with the tribal
government’s approved road inventory.
During the development of the long-range
transportation plan, the tribe and consultant
will jointly conduct quarterly reviews.
The Tribal Transportation Improvement
Plan work generally consists of (1)
developing a tribal priority list is a list of all
transportation projects that the tribe wants
funded; (2) must be consistent with the
tribal long-range transportation plan; (3)
must contain all Tribal Transportation
Program funded projects programmed for
construction in the next 4 years; and (4)
must identify the implementation year of
each project scheduled to begin within this
time period.
The successful bidder MUST BE RIFDS
CERTIFIED by the Bureau of Indian Affairs
and have current RIFDS access. The
bidder MUST provide current RIFDS
credentials for verification. The bid will be
cancelled and awarded to the next lowest
responsible and responsive bidder if not
able to verify RIFDS credentials. Final
payment will not be paid until all routes
become official in RIFDS or if not official,
properly justified.
Neither the contractor nor subcontractors
shall engage in or permit discrimination in
employment of persons because of race,
color, national origin, ancestry, or religion.
Indian preference will apply to the bid
process. A price differential for qualified
Indian bidders of between nine percent
(9%) and ten percent (10%) of the lowest
responsible, responsive non-Indian bid will
apply. The actual percentage will depend
on the amount of the lowest responsible
and responsive bidder.
Dated: April 19, 2016
Tribal Chairman: Brandon Guitierez
Published LCT
April 26, May 3, May 10, 17, 2016|
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
NO. 2016F025
(Expires: 4/14/2021)
business as: ERICA’S HAIR OF THE DOG.
Business Address: 465-320 N. CHURCH
STREET, JANESVILLE, CA 96114 County
of Lassen.
Mailing Address: 465-320 N. CHURCH
STREET, JANESVILLE, CA 96114
ERICA LYNN MCMULLEN, 720-645 US
HIGHWAY 395, MILFORD, CA 96121;
PATRICK JUSTIN MCMULLEN, 720-645
US HIGHWAY 395, MILFORD, CA 96121.
and Wife.
Registrant(s) has not yet begun to transact
listed herein.
Signed: /s/ Erica McMullen.
indicated below:
Published: LCT
April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2016|
ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
PAPI INSTALLATION PROJECT
AT THE
SUSANVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
SUSANVILLE, CALIFORNIA
Sealed proposals for the construction of
the PAPI Installation Project Contract will
be received at the City of Susanville Office
of the City Administrator, Attn. Ian Sims, 66
N. Lassen Street, Susanville, CA 96130,
prior to 2:00 pm local time, May 24, 2016,
and there, at said office, at said time,
publicly opened and read aloud.
The purpose of this project is to remove the
existing VASI and install new PAPIs at the
Susanville Municipal Airport.
Copies of the above described Contract
Documents may be examined at no
expense at the Office of the Administrator,
having an address of 66 N. Lassen Street,
Susanville, CA 96130, and at the Office of
C&S Engineers, Inc., having an address of
8950 Cal Center Drive, Suite 112,
Sacramento, California 95826. Plans are
available for purchase from the City
Administrator’s Office for $30 per set. Plan
sets are non-refundable and prospective
plan holders shall pay all shipping
expenses. Prospective bidders must be on
the City of Susanville’s plan holders list in
order to submit a bid proposal and to
receive addendums issued by the City of
Susanville.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a
certified check or bid bond, in the amount
of ten percent (10%) of the total maximum
proposal price for the contract in the form
and subject to the conditions provided in
the Preparation of Proposal. The proposed
contract will be under and subject to the
Equal Opportunity Clause and Wage Rate
Decision contained in the contract
documents.
No contractor or subcontractor may be
awarded a contract for public work on a
public works project (awarded on or after
April 1, 2015) unless registered with the
Department of Industrial Relations
pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.
This project is subject to compliance
monitoring and enforcement by the
Department of Industrial Relations.
For questions in regard to contents of the
plans and specifications, please contact
Jessica Bryan, P.E., of C&S Engineers,
Inc. in writing at [email protected]. All
questions shall be submitted no later than
May 18, 2016 at 11:00 am.
All prospective bidders are encouraged to
visit the airport prior to submitting a bid. A
formal pre-bid meeting will be held on May
12, 2016 at 11:00 am at the airport.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any
informality in the proposal, and to reject
any and all proposals.
Published LCT
April 26, May 3, 2016|
Summons
Case No. CV1600468
IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE
OF NEVADA IN AND FOR THE
COUNTY OF WASHOE
PATRICIA HAUSER, an individual,
Plaintiff,
vs. BERNARD H. ROGHERS, an
individual; DOES I through X; and ROE
CORPORATIONS I through X, inclusive,
Defendants.
Case No.: CV16 00468
Dept. No.: 3
SUMMONS
TO: DEFENDANT, BERNARD H.
ROGHERS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. THE COURT
MAY DECIDE AGAINST YOU WITHOUT
BEING HEARD UNLESS YOU RESPOND
IN WRITING, WITHIN 20 DAYS. READ
THE
INFORMATION
BELOW
VERY
CAREFULLY.
A civil complaint has been filed by the
plaintiff against you for the relief as set
forth in that
document (see complaint). When service is
by publication, add a brief settlement of the
object of the action. See Rules of Civil
Procedures, Rule 4(b). The object of this
action is: Elder Abuse.
1. If you intend to defend this lawsuit, you
must do the following within 20 days after
service of this summons, exclusive of the
day of service.
a. File with the Clerk of Court, whose
address is shown below, a formal written
answer to the complaint, along with the
appropriate filing fees, in accordance with
the rule; of the Court; and;
b. Serve a copy of your answer upon the
attorney or plaintiff whose name and
address is shown below.
2. Unless you respond, a default will be
entered upon application of the plaintiff and
this Court may enter a judgment against
you for the relief demanded in the
complaint.
DATED this 1st day of ,March, 2016.
Issued on behalf of Plaintiffs attorney:
Name: Bryan J. Carpenter, Esq .
Address: 140 Washington Street. Suite 50
Reno, Nevada 89503
Phone Number: (775) 828-4529
JACQUELINE BRYANT
CLERK OF THE COURT
By: Y. Viloria
Deputy Clerk
Second Judicial District Court
75 Court Street.
Reno, Nevada 89501
Published LCT
April 26, May 3, May 10, 17, 2016|
Estate of Hedges
NOTICE OF PETITION
TO ADMINISTER ESTATE of JAMES
RANDALL HEDGES, decedent
Case Number P8186
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,
contingent creditors, and persons who may
otherwise be interested in the will or estate,
or both, of: JAMES RANDALL HEDGES
A Petition For Probate has been filed by:
Amber Dawn Hedges in the Superior Court
of California, County of Lassen.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests
that: Amber Dawn Hedges be appointed as
personal representative to administer the
estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the decedent’s
wills and codicils, if any, be admitted to
probate. The will and any codicils are
available for examination in the file kept by
the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to
administer the estate under the
Independent Administration of Estates Act.
(This authority will allow the personal
representative to take many actions without
obtaining court approval. Before taking
certain very important actions, however,
the personal representative will be required
to give notice to interested persons unless
they have waived notice or consented to
the proposed action.) The independent
administration authority will be granted
unless an interested person files an
objection to the petition and shows good
cause why the court should not grant the
authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in
this court as follows: May 17, 2016, at
10:00 a.m., at the Superior Court of
California, County of Lassen, Dept. 2A,
Courthouse, 2610 Riverside Drive,
Susanville, CA 96130.
If you object to the granting of the petition,
you should appear at the hearing and state
your objections or file written objections
with the court before the hearing. Your
appearance may be in person or by your
attorney.
If you are a creditor or a contingent
creditor of the decedent, you must file
your claim with the court and mail a copy to
the personal representative appointed by
the court within the later of either (1) four
months from the date of first issuance of
letters to a general personal
representative, as defined in section 58(b)
of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60
days from the date of mailing or personal
delivery to you of a notice under section
9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal
authority may affect your rights as a
creditor. You may want to consult with
an attorney knowledgeable in California
law.
You may examine the file kept by the
court. If you are a person interested in the
estate, you may file with the court a
Request for Special Notice (form DE-154)
of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of
estate assets or of any petition or account
as provided in Probate Code section 1250.
A Request for Special Notice form is
available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner: Nelson & Weinkauf,
35 Mitchell Blvd., Suite 15, San Rafael, CA
94903, (415) 479-1911, SBN: 57887
Published LCT
April 26, May 3, 10, 2016|
Proposed name change
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF LASSEN
2610 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130
Petition of KRISTINA SHERELLE POWELL
IN PRO PER for change of name
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR
CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number: 59929
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioner Kristina Sherelle Powell filed a
petition with this court for a decree changing
names as follows:
Present name: KRISTINA SHERELLE
POWELL to Proposed name: KRISTINA
POWELL DIAZ.
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons
interested in this matter 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. Any person
objecting to the name changes described
above must file a written objection that
includes the reasons for the objection at
least two court days before the matter is
scheduled to be heard and must appear at
the hearing to show cause why the petition
should not be granted. If no written objection
is timely filed, the court may grant the
petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: May 24, 2016
Time: 9:00 a.m., Dept. Two.
The address of the court is same as noted
above.
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 (specify newspaper):Lassen
County Times.
Date: April 20, 2016.
/s/ Tony Mallery, Judge of the Superior
Court.
Filed: April 20, 2016
A. Barone, Clerk of the Court,
S. Moss,Deputy Clerk
Published LCT
April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2016|
Estate of Bauman
NOTICE OF PETITION
TO ADMINISTER ESTATE of Sharon K.
Bauman, aka Sharon K. Bauman Roberts,
decedent
Case Number P8190
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,
contingent creditors, and persons who may
otherwise be interested in the will or estate,
or both, of: Sharon Bauman, Sharon K.
Bauman, Sharon Roberts, Sharon K.
Bauman Roberts
A Petition For Probate has been filed by:
Brian D. Bauman in the Superior Court of
California, County of Lassen.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests
that: Brian D. Bauman be appointed as
personal representative to administer the
estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the decedent’s
wills and codicils, if any, be admitted to
probate. The will and any codicils are
available for examination in the file kept by
the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to
administer the estate under the
Independent Administration of Estates Act.
(This authority will allow the personal
representative to take many actions without
obtaining court approval. Before taking
certain very important actions, however,
the personal representative will be required
to give notice to interested persons unless
they have waived notice or consented to
the proposed action.) The independent
administration authority will be granted
unless an interested person files an
objection to the petition and shows good
cause why the court should not grant the
authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in
this court as follows: June 14, 2016, at
10:00 a.m., at the Superior Court of
California, County of Lassen, Dept. 2C,
Courthouse, 2610 Riverside Drive,
Susanville, CA 96130.
If you object to the granting of the petition,
you should appear at the hearing and state
your objections or file written objections
with the court before the hearing. Your
appearance may be in person or by your
attorney.
If you are a creditor or a contingent
creditor of the decedent, you must file
your claim with the court and mail a copy to
the personal representative appointed by
the court within the later of either (1) four
months from the date of first issuance of
letters to a general personal
representative, as defined in section 58(b)
of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60
days from the date of mailing or personal
delivery to you of a notice under section
9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal
authority may affect your rights as a
creditor. You may want to consult with
an attorney knowledgeable in California
law.
You may examine the file kept by the
court. If you are a person interested in the
estate, you may file with the court a
Request for Special Notice (form DE-154)
of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of
estate assets or of any petition or account
as provided in Probate Code section 1250.
A Request for Special Notice form is
available from the court clerk.
Petitioner: Brian D. Bauman, 3620 F
Street, Eureka, CA 95503, (707) 499-8260.
Published LCT
May 3, 10, 17, 2016|
Our
community
benefits
from it!
Tree down on Chestnut Street
Sarina Oncea Howard honored National Autism Awareness
Month this April by speaking about the condition to students at
Sierra Primary School in Herlong. Photo by Makenzie Davis
Teen informs students to
raise Autism awareness
Makenzie Davis
A tree at the Lassen Cemetery on Chestnut Street in Susanville fell over Monday, April 25. The tree was leaning against phone
and cables lines located just off the street. Photo by Makenzie Davis
Rose receives Beta Sigma Phi scholarship
Ivanna Rose, of
Susanville, is the recipient
of a $1,000 scholarship from
the Dorothy and Walter W.
Ross Memorial/Exemplar
Scholarship Fund.
Beta Sigma Phi is the
world’s largest women’s
organization of its kind
with 150,000 members in
more than 10 countries
around the world.
Ivanna was sponsored for
this scholarship by the local
chapter, Eta Eta Susanville.
This scholarship is one of
35 $1,000 grants being given
this year. Members of Beta
Sigma Phi, their sons and
daughters and
grandchildren are eligible
for the awards. Recipients
are chosen based on their
scholastic standing,
community involvement,
letters of recommendation,
and a personal essay.
Eta Eta is actively
involved in the community.
They have adopted local
families at Thanksgiving
and Christmas; donated to
Northern California Cancer
Advocates, Carrie Your
Blanket, Crossroads,
Salvation Army, Lassen
High School library and
Lassen High School
scholarships; adopted a
student for prom; donated
local school’s PE and recess
equipment and many other
charitable causes.
For more scholarship
information, call
Beta Sigma Phi
International Scholarships
at (816) 444-6800.
For local information, call
Becky Williams at 251-6050.
Ivanna Rose
PUBLIC NOTICES: YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW
Statewide public notices from participating California newspapers
can be viewed at www.capublicnotice.com or lassennews.com
Westwood Property Sale
Greenwood Street
APN: 125-161-22-11 TS No: CA0900042915-1 TO No: 150018232 NOTICE OF
TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT
UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED June
25, 2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE
SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED
AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF
THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU
SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June
1, 2016 at 09:00 AM, Main Entrance, Lassen
County Courthouse, 200 Block of South
Lassen St., Susanville, CA 96130, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly
Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to
the power of sale contained in that certain
Deed of Trust Recorded on June 28, 2012
as Instrument No. 2012-03276 of official
records in the Office of the Recorder of
Lassen County, California, executed by
MARY KATHLEEN BARCLAY, A SINGLE
WOMAN, MARY KATHLEEN BARCLAY, as
Trustor(s), in favor of JPMORGAN CHASE
BANK, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT
PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States,
all payable at the time of sale, that certain
property situated in said County, California
describing the land therein as: AS MORE
FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF
TRUST The property heretofore described
is being sold “as is”. The street address and
other common designation, if any, of the real
property described above is purported to be:
214 GREENWOOD ST, WESTWOOD, CA
96137 The undersigned Trustee disclaims
any liability for any incorrectness of the
street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be
made without covenant or warranty, express
or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal
sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of
Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in
said Note(s), advances if any, under the
terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees,
charges and expenses of the Trustee and of
the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.The
total amount of the unpaid balance of the
obligations secured by the property to be
sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s
Sale is estimated to be $126,946.27 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums,
accrued interest and advances will increase
this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at
said sale may include all or part of said
amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will
accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state
or national bank, a check drawn by a state or
federal credit union or a check drawn by a
state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank
specified in Section 5102 of the California
Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as
may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the
event tender other than cash is accepted,
the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the
Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as
a matter of right. The property offered for
sale excludes all funds held on account by
the property receiver, if applicable. If the
Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies
paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder
shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding
on this property lien, you should understand
that there are risks involved in bidding at a
Trustee auction.You will be bidding on a lien,
not on the property itself. Placing the highest
bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership
of the property. You should also be aware
that the lien being auctioned off may be a
junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at
the auction, you are or may be responsible
for paying off all liens senior to the lien being
auctioned off, before you can receive clear
title to the property. You are encouraged to
investigate the existence, priority, and size
of outstanding liens that may exist on this
property by contacting the county recorder’s
office or a title insurance company, either of
which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same
Lender may hold more than one mortgage
or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to
Property Owner The sale date shown on this
Notice of Sale may be postponed one or
more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary,
Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section
2924g of the California Civil Code. The law
requires that information about Trustee Sale
and to the public, as a courtesy to those not
present at the sale. If you wish to learn
whether your sale date has been postponed,
and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and
date for the sale of this property, you may
call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit
the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale
of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA09000429-15-1. Information about postponements that are
very short in duration or that occur close in
time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best
way to verify postponement information is to
attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 20,
2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps
TS No. CA09000429-15-1 17100 Gillette
Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD:
866-660-4288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized
Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE
OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com
FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION
PLEASE
CALL:
Auction.com
at
800.280.2832 MTC Financial Inc. dba
Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT
COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT
A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED
MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
ORDER NO. CA16-001348-1, PUB DATES:
05/03/2016, 05/10/2016, 05/17/2016
Published LCT
May 3, 10, 17, 2016|
we expect to implement in 2016-17 in
Lassen County. The project will involve mechanical shearing and chipping and/or mastication work.
Selection of a contractor or contractors will
be based on multiple factors including, but
not limited to, experience, references, quality of equipment, price for services and the
ability to adapt innovative technologies that
will result in efficient project implementation.
Council’s preferred method of project implementation will be through awards to prime
contractors.
Any interested party should contact Tom Esgate, Managing Director, Lassen Fire Safe
Council, Inc. by telephone at 530-310-0146
or email at [email protected] prior to
May 15, 2016. Once contacted, Mr. Esgate
will arrange for site visits to the project areas
so that any interested contactor can develop
a proposal. Project awards are anticipated
to be made on or about May 31, 2016 and
interested contractors should plan on beginning work shortly thereafter.
Published LCT
May 3, 10, 2016|
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE PROPOSED TO BE ADOPTED ON MAY
10, 2016 BY THE LASSEN COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The proposed ordinance would amend existing sections of Title 9.50 of the Lassen
County Code regulating smoking in county
buildings and vehicles.
The existing Lassen County Code Title 9.50
confines the definition of smoking to smoke
“produced by the combustion of tobacco by
any means including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, and pipes” and permits the
Sheriff to establish policy regulating smoking for the jail.
The amended, or new, Title 9.50 would
delete “tobacco” and incorporate language
expanding the definition of smoking to include smoke produced by the combustion of
tobacco, fluids, or any other weed or plant
by any means including, but not limited to,
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and electronic cigarettes and smoking devices of any kind.
The amendment would also eliminate Section 9.50.50 permitting the Sheriff to establish policy regulating smoking in the jail.
All other proposed amendments to Title 9.50
are minor in nature.
A complete copy of the proposed Ordinance
is available for review in the office of the
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors located at
220 South Lassen St., Ste 5, Susanville, CA,
96130.
Julie Bustamante
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Published LCT
May 3, 10, 2016|
Public Hearing
Susanville School District to hold Public
Hearing for 2016/2017 Title VII Grant.
Hearing will be held at Diamond View
School in room 106 on Thursday, May 5th
2016 at 5:30 p.m.
Published LCT
May 3 2016|
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM
FUEL REDUCTION CHIPPING AND
MASTICATION CONTRACTORS
The Lassen County Fire Safe Council, Inc. is
soliciting proposals from fuel reduction chipping and mastication contractors to perform
work on our South Eagle Lake project that
NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER
FOR SALE
LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST
The Cal/Cone/Dry Salvage Sale is located
within Township 32 North, Range 7 East,
Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12; Township
32 North, Range 8 East, Sections 5 and 6;
Township 33 North, Range 6 East, Section
36; Township 33 North, Range 7 East, Sections 25, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, and 34;
Township 33 North, Range 8 East, Sections,
29, 30, 31 and 32, Mount Diablo Meridian
(MDM). The Forest Service will receive
sealed bids in public at Lassen National Forest, Supervisors Office, 2550 Riverside Dr,
Susanville, CA, 96130 at 11:00 AM local
time on 05/10/2016 for an estimated volume
of 3 MBF of Incense Cedar sawtimber, 361
MBF of Ponderosa Pine sawtimber, and 5
MBF of White Fir sawtimber marked or otherwise designated for cutting. In addition,
there is within the sale area an unestimated
volume of Combined Softwood cull logs that
the bidder may agree to remove at a fixed
rate. The Forest Service reserves the right
to reject any and all bids. Interested parties
may obtain a prospectus from the office
listed below. A prospectus, bid form, and
complete information concerning the timber,
the conditions of sale, and submission of
bids is available to the public from the Eagle
Lake Ranger District, 477-050 Eagle Lake
Rd. Susanville, CA, 96130. The USDA is an
equal opportunity provider and employer.
Published LCT
May 3, 2016|
NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER
FOR SALE
LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST
The McCircle Windthrow Salvage Sale is located within Township 31 North, Range 8
East, Sections 5,8,9 and 10; Township 32
North, Range 8 East, Sections 29 and 32,
MDM.The Forest Service will receive sealed
bids in public at Lassen National Forest, Supervisors Office, 2550 Riverside Dr, Susanville, CA, 96130 at 11:00 AM local time
on 05/17/2016 for an estimated volume of
324.7 MBF of Ponderosa Pine sawtimber,
and 11.7 MBF of White Fir sawtimber
marked or otherwise designated for cutting.
The Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Interested parties may
obtain a prospectus from the office listed
below. A prospectus, bid form, and complete
information concerning the timber, the conditions of sale, and submission of bids is
available to the public from the Eagle Lake
Ranger District Office, 477-050 Eagle Lake
Road, Susanville, CA 96130. The USDA is
an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Published LCT
May 3, 2016|
Staff Writer
[email protected]
One local teen is making
sure students in the county
understand autism.
Sarina Oncea Howard, a
senior at Herlong High
School, holds the topic of
autism close, and her brother
is diagnosed with it. So, she
has decided to help spread
awareness about the
condition to local schools.
“It’s a personal thing. It’s
coming from a personal
point of view,” said Oncea
Howard.
On April 4, the local teen
snagged the chance to
inform children at Sierra
Primary School about
wrongful labeling of autism
and to stop bullying.
Oncea Howard claimed her
brother gets bullied a lot due
to the condition by people
who don’t understand it.
She continued speaking to
the students, “gives them an
understanding of why he is
the way he is.”
Oncea Howard first spoke
to Sierra Primary School
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fourth graders last year,
since that’s the grade her
brother was in. This year,
however, she was able to
spread awareness to students
from kindergarten to sixth
grade.
The teen planned her
discussion at the school
during April, since this
month is National Autism
Awareness Month.
“Nearly a quarter century
ago, the Autism Society
launched a nationwide effort
to promote autism
awareness, inclusion and
self-determination for all,
and assure that each person
with ASD is provided the
opportunity to achieve the
highest possible quality of
life,” read the Autism Society
website.
Oncea Howard believed
her presentation went over
well with the students,
adding they asked good,
insightful questions
regarding autism.
While speaking about the
condition started with her
personal relationship with
her brother, Oncea Howard
hopes to actually make it a
career.
She added he want to try
and inform people on all
disorders and help them
understand.
According to the Autism
Society website, autism
spectrum disorder is a
complex developmental
disability, which can affect a
person’s ability to
communicate and interact
with others.
The website continued
about 3.5 million Americans
lived with autism spectrum
disorder in 2014, meaning
one person out of every
68 born.
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HYDROPONICS
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
PROPOSED TO BE ADOPTED ON
MAY 17, 2016
BY THE LASSEN COUNTY BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS
The proposed ordinance revises Title 18 of
the Lassen County Code, affecting Section
“18.97.030,” P-S-A, Public Safety Airport
Combining District Special Provisions and
adding Section 18.014.045 Definitions, “Airport Influence Area/Referral Area.” The project also proposes rezoning certain lands
surrounding the Amedee Army Airfield into a
Public Safety Airport Combining District
(Lassen County Code Chapter 18.97), in
order to maintain consistency with the
Amedee Army Airfield Land Use Compatibility Plan, scheduled to be adopted by the
Airport Land Use Commission. The primary
zoning district and any other combining districts will not change. The Airfield is located
approximately 8.5 miles north of Herlong, 7
miles southeast of Wendel, and adjoining
the northwest side of the Sierra Army Depot.
File #318.01.45 and Rezone #2016-001.
A complete copy of the ordinance is available for review in the office of the Clerk of
the Board of Supervisors.
JULIE BUSTAMANTE
Clerk of the Board
Published LCT
May 3, 2016|
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TUESDAY - SATURDAY, 10AM - 6PM
Forest Service begins aerial surveys High school fence
Steve Datema, the owner of
Susanville Aviation and the
manager of the Susanville
Municipal Airport, plays a
major role in tracking tree
mortality in the North State.
With tree mortality rising
to an estimated record-high
27.6 million trees in
California in 2015, the U.S.
Forest Service aerial survey
team's role in generating
data for the agency and state
and local partners is more
critical than ever.
The U.S. Forest Service
began doing aerial survey
detection in the Pacific
Northwest region in the
1950s, with a small program
in the Pacific Southwest
region (California)
established in the 1990s. A
dedicated team was assigned
to the regional office in the
early 2000s when Sudden Oak
Death became more
prevalent. In addition to
detecting the Sudden Oak
Death and conifer mortality,
aerial survey flights first
detected the Gold Spotted
Oak Borer infestation in
2004.
Last year, the team headed
up by Aerial Survey Program
Manager Jeffrey Moore,
discovered approximately 10
times more dead trees than
previously recorded. The
subsequent estimated high
was 3.3 million in 2014.
Despite a limited budget
and a short time frame, the
team employs a Cessna 205
aircraft flying at 120 miles
per hour using a three-mile
grid pattern to approach a
project dies at
special meeting
Makenzie Davis
Staff Writer
[email protected]
Plane and crew Jeffrey Moore; Amy Jirka, contractor with Quercus Consulting; Steve Datema, late
season pilot and owner of Susanville Aviation; Philipp LaHaelaWalter, aerial surveyor with the
Hawaii Department of Forestry and Wildlife. Photo submitted
fairly thorough albeit rapid
coverage of the landscape.
Inside the cockpit, surveyors
make freehand sketches on
GPS referenced computer
touch tablets with the size of
a football field giving the
surveyors a base for an acre
of land. A top-down oblique
viewing angle allows
surveyors to differentiate
between species of trees.
Color and texture also play a
major role in, for example,
determining a coulter pine
Tax Freedom Day comes late again
California residents who have filed their income tax
returns by April 18 must wait a little longer to breathe a sigh
of relief. Even after mailing their tax forms, Californians still
have 12 more days until they’ve collectively earned enough
money to pay off their total tax bill for the year.
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from a sugar pine. With
more than 150 flights per
year from June through
September, Moore and an
additional surveyor piece
together what they see on
the landscape.
Weather and smoke can
cause safety and visibility
concerns, so it is critical
that surveys are conducted
when the conditions are
ideal. "We need direct sun off
of the tree canopy," said
Moore. "We're looking at
which trees have changed
color from green to red or
yellow."
Once back in the office,
the data is analyzed and
succinctly summarized
using Geographic
Information System
software and cartographic
satellite imagery for the
background.
The aerial survey
information is also used for
forest planning to include
prioritizing timber
harvesting. Additionally,
this regional data is
incorporated into a national
database along with other
regions/programs across the
country.
"I like to think of it as
doing an annual checkup of
forests for the whole state,"
said Moore. "Getting that
pulse, reading the vital signs
and assessing the severity of
ailments and the general
health overall. It is also good
for historical purposes to see
the trends over time. There
are a lot of theories out
there and this helps to check
that and potentially
reinforce, fine tune or cause
us to rethink commonly held
concepts."
An early special standalone survey for the most
impacted areas was planned
for early April, but weather
caused a cancellation. The
first flight of the regular
surveys is expected to be
made in early June with the
last one wrapping up in
early September.
After months discussing
the proposed project of a
fence at certain areas
around Lassen High
School, the motion to
accept bids for fencing and
concrete failed for lack of
a second.
During a special Lassen
Union High School
District board meeting
Thursday, April 28, school
administration presented
the board with an action
item to accept bids for the
fencing and concrete work,
totaling $79,678 for both.
The action item to
consider and accept the
bids has been discussed at
multiple meetings.
According to board
president Margie Teeter, at
the most recent board
meeting the trustees asked
McCabe to come back to
the board after checking
with a lawyer if the
project was bid splitting or
if it was a legal project to
pursue.
“We need to do
something. Make a
motion. Pass it or defeat it,
and get on with the rest of
running this school,” said
Teeter. “We need to come
to an agreement one way
or another.”
During the meeting,
trustee Skip Jones wished
to have the action item
pulled from the agenda in
order to have a lawyer
look over the project to
ensure it was being
conducted legally. He said
he spoke to a lawyer who
mentioned it was not
being conducted legally.
“That’s all I’m asking
you, is that we get a
written legal opinion
relative to our board
policies,” said Jones.
However, superintendent
Bill McCabe had general
counsel Dan Maruccia
from Lozano Smith
Attorneys at Law to speak
about the topic to the
board.
Maruccia, said the
project was not bid
splitting, which is an act
to split bids in order to be
under the threshold to go
out to competitive bid.
Jones said he believed
the project was approved
as a singular project, not
two projects.
McCabe said it was
always discussed as two
bids, and added one
project could not be
completed without the
other.
“Nothing that you could
do tonight that would be
deemed illegal,” said
McCabe at the meeting.
Trustee Ken Theobald
made the motion to accept
the bids for fencing and
concrete work, which
failed for lack of a second.
“After all this work … So
we will have all that extra
money to spend on good
things,” said Teeter.
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This three-day event had FFA
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Susanville FFA member Flor
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part of the conference was seeing
the younger members in awe of
such a phenomenal event that will
affect them throughout their lives.
It was incredible.”
Possibly the most exciting event
at the convention was the state FFA
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22 and 23 after 96 advanced teams
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season. Teams must place in the top
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After the Lassen County
Transportation Commission
previously made a point to
use funds from the Low
Carbon Transit Operations
Program to provide an ADA
accessible van, staff
discovered the funds could
not be applied to the project.
During the Monday, April
11 commission meeting,
transportation project
manager Cynthia Raschein
said the van project was not
an eligible application for the
funds. The program offers a
continuous $33,208 annually.
According to the staff report,
the funds can be used for the
implementation of new
transit services, expanded or
enhanced transit services,
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integration, free or reduced
fare vouchers and some new
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Low Carbon Transit
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Monday through Friday.
minute period, the team, chaired by
junior Courtney Jones, was given
an unknown topic with five
required motions. They must
demonstrate those motions in the
correct order along with five
additional motions and four debates
each in that time period. Upon
completion of the round, each of
the six members was asked a
question based on Robert’s Rules of
Order. Susanville FFA walked away
with fifth place. According to Hugh
Mooney of the California
Department of Education, 15 points
separated first through fifth and a
tiebreaker had to be used.
Clarissa Faustino said, “I’ve
participated in this advanced event
for three years and can retire now
knowing that Susanville is among
the best in the state.”
The other team members were
Angel Hammon, Flor Figureoa,
Kala Lugo and Karinna Lepe, all of
who are seniors. Dallen Schwab
was the team alternate.
However, the commission
opted to use the funds to
supply ADA accessible
passenger vans.
“We need to be careful
we’re not just spending it
cause we can get it,” said
commissioner Brian Wilson
at a prior meeting.
With the set back of not
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Shandell
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into home
during the home
game against
Butte College.
Photos by
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Lady
Cougars
finish
season
strong
On Tuesday, April 26 the
Lady Cougars made the long
drive to Eureka to take on
College of the Redwoods in a
doubleheader. Lassen
dropped the first game 7-1,
but bounced back to win the
second game, 8-0. The team
also concluded its season
with a record of 21-15
overall, going 11-9 in
conference. They finished in
third place in the Golden
Valley Conference.
The first game was a
frustrating one for the Lady
Cougars. The game was
scoreless up until the bottom
of the third when Redwoods
scored four runs due to three
errors committed by Lassen.
The Lady Cougars tried to
rally back in the following
inning by putting up a run
but that was all that they
would manage to get for the
rest of the game. The
fielding woes continued for
Lassen in the bottom of the
sixth inning as Redwoods put
up three more runs on the
board to make the score 7-1.
To add to the frustrations for
the Lady Cougars, their longtime, seasoned head coach
Glen Yonan was ejected from
the game.
Taylor Knecht went 1-3
with a run scored, Aleah
Dela Cruz went 1-1 and
Morgan Tilford knocked in
the Lady Cougars lone run
by grounding into a fielder’s
choice.
Dela Cruz also got the start
for Lassen going six innings
giving up seven hits, seven
runs — only two earned —
while walking one and
striking out four.
The second game was a
much different story. With
assistant coach Eric Imrie at
the helm and a motivated
group ready to rally behind
the ejection of their head
coach, the Lady Cougars
opened up the game scoring
four runs in the top of the
first inning.
The scoring continued as
Lassen added one run in the
second inning, two in the
fourth and one more in the
seventh to wrap up the win.
Kennedy Ford went 1-3
with a double and two runs
scored. Abigail Almond went
1-3 with an RBI, Knecht
when 2-3 with a double a run
scored and three RBIs. Julia
Rodriguez went 1-3 with an
RBI, Riley Regas went 1-3
with an RBI and Alyssa
Jones went 1-3 with a double
and an RBI.
Leonna Mortimer got the
start for the Lady Cougars
and through seven shut out
innings. She gave up five
hits, walked six while
striking out two.
The Lassen College
softball team finished its
season with two home games
against Butte College on
Thursday, April 28, crushing
Butte both times with scores
of 12-2 and 9-0.
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2C Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Triple Threat
competes in Battle
of the North State
Triple Threat Basketball
recently took 12 teams to
compete in the annual Battle
of the North State in
Redding.
More than 110 players from
Susanville played a total 42
games. This is a very
competitive tournament that
had teams from all over the
North State and Southern
Oregon, according to coach
Mike Giacomelli. Triple
Threat met the challenge
Triple Threat brought home
two championships by the
ninth grade girls’ team
coached by Danny Mena. The
team is comprised of Hailey
Mena, Grace Memmott,
Kaitlyn Crosby, Jewel Kerby,
Hailey Ebert, Taylor Greer,
Chelsea Williams, Grace Gatie,
Shashi Wengu and Kylie
Eidson. Photos submitted
battling in every bracket.
“What an awesome group
of kids we have playing for
Triple Threat. They played
like champions on and of the
floor,” said Giacomelli in an
email.
The next tournament
Triple Threat Basketball will
be competing in is the
Mother’s Day Madness
Tourney at the Hardwood
Palace in Rocklin, California
on Saturday. May 7.
The seventh grade girls’ team, coached by Mike Giacomelli and Doug Satica, is comprised of Rylee
Friddle, Acelyn McCullough, Autry Satica, Taryn Giacomelli, Katie Parady, Taylor Nethery, Ronnie
Merril and Grace Heimbigner. The team took second place, going 2-1.
Jordan Crosby, Cameron Crosby, Katie Marsh, Baylee Zahniser, Emmalee Rotlisberger, Jane
Wengu, Natalie Nakanishi, Bella Giessner are on the sixth grade girls’ team coached by Cliff
Crosby and Danny Cruz.
The fourth grade boys’ team snagged second place at the tournament, going 2-1. The team
includes Tyler Zahniser, Connor Fink, Connor Langslet, Nash Osborn, Sutter Moss, Keegan Lewis,
Jack Heimbigner and Beck Williams. They are coached by Evan Zanhiser and Vic Rigling.
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Triple Threat teams do well in Redding tournament
The eighth grade boys’ team is comprised of Kit McCloughan, Neil Growdon, Smokey Kasper,
Aaron Ogburn, Skyler Sobol, Brock Wolf, Ryan Del Carlo, Tyler Schwagerl, Triston Ingwerson, Sean
Longabaugh, Josh Lloyd and Eric Smith, made it to the tournament championship and claimed
second place. Dean Growdon and Dave Del Carlo coach the team. Photos submitted
The Junior Varsity girls’ team took third place during the tournament. The team includes Hannah
Wallace, Emma Newton, Becky Struthers, Denis Andrade, Brittany Patton, Kylie Eidson, Julianna
Nelson and Kayla Downs, is coached by Tony Amero.
JV softball team falls to Yreka
Jeff Arena
Freelance Writer
Special to the Times
Lassen High School’s
junior varsity softball team
lost a tough contest to the
Yreka Miners Monday, April
25 at home Riverside Park.
After going 2-3 so far this
season, the JVs were hoping
to even their record, but the
Miners’ offense ultimately
overwhelmed them, and they
suffered a devastating 11-1
loss.
Coach Rietta Amador said
the JV’s have struggled this
season to win at home. She
said it’s almost like they’re
two different teams.
“When we’re on the road,
we’re really good,” Amador
stride, drawing cheers from
the crowd and bringing the
JV home to bat in the second
inning.
Pitcher Josephine Carmen
also made a spectacular
running catch at the top of
the third.
The JVs are now 2-4, with
six games remaining in the
regular season. They play
again at home Thursday,
April 28 against Central
Valley, but results were not
available at deadline.
Hopefully the JVs can
improve their record in
their remaining games and
continue developing their
unique team chemistry on
the field.
said. “It’s a total change
between home and away.”
The Miners pulled ahead
quickly, scoring runs in the
first few innings. By the top
of the fifth inning, the
Miners already had a 7-1
lead, and then scored two
more runs.
Amador said the JVs
struggle once they get
behind in a game.
“It’s hard for them to stay
positive once they get
down,” Amador said. “Once
they’re down, it’s hard to get
them focused.”
Despite facing strong
opposition, the JVs still
showed heart and promise.
Jordanna Jones gracefully
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Eight Lassen County
residents braved the snow,
rain and wind to travel to the
Redding Gun Club’s annual
“Unkie” trap shoot Saturday
and Sunday, April 23 and 24.
Gib Ketcherside, Lowell
Harwood, Noah Jones, Judy
Lisk, Jim Watters, Justin
Giusti and Colton Imhoff
competed in various events.
Dave Lisk was unable to
compete due to a shoulder
injury.
Results are as follows: on
April 23, Watters won the C
class singles with 97 of 100
clays broken. Watters was
upped one target by his
submitted
grandson, Imhoff, who shot a
98 for the Junior win in
singles. Imhoff was also the
handicap champion shooting
a 92. Giusti shot a 97 in
singles and was in a 3-way tie
for first in mid-yardage
handicap with an 89.
Imhoff also won the D
class doubles outright with a
score of 95.
On April 24, Imhoff won
the singles event, shooting a
perfect 100 straight. Imhoff
went on to secure the win in
junior handicap with a score
of 88 and High Overall B
class with a total score of 473
out of 500.
Lassen Arsenal wins second game
Lassen Arsenal was back
on the pitch on Saturday,
April 23 as they faced off
against the Black Diamonds
at the South Valleys Regional
Sports complex in Reno. In
their second match of the
season, the U-14 girls soccer
team made a few tactical
changes and saw some big
results. The game got
underway on a wet field, but
it didn’t slow down striker
Amber Jackson, whose
second shot of the day in the
second minute of the game
put Lassen up 1-0, and there
was no looking back.
With her superior speed,
Jackson took a pretty
through-ball pass from
Kristen Zamora and sprinted
50 yards, giving a fine
finishing touch in a one-onone situation past the keeper.
A handful of minutes later,
she made a similar run on a
pass from Lily Buehler, with
a similar result. The Black
Diamonds defense was
unable to adjust and keep
Jackson contained, and she
caused trouble for them
throughout the game.
However, about 15 minutes
into the half, the Black
Diamonds were able to
answer the Lassen goals with
a score of their own. While
several long shots had proved
unsuccessful, they found a
hole in the defense and got a
breakaway, and were able to
sneak the ball past the
outstretched hands of
Lassen’s keeper, Lexie
Stevens. The look on faces of
the Lassen girls sent a clear
message: That’s not going to
happen again. Indeed,
Stevens was perfect through
the rest of the half, and the
defense closed ranks to deny
that kind of opportunity.
In the waning minutes of
the half, KK Shirley sent a
long, high ball from the
touch line into to the penalty
box, where Jackson brought
it down with a deft touch,
and with two more dibbles,
took the keeper out of
position and placed it in the
back corner. At the half,
Lassen led the game by a
score of 3-1.
The second half brought a
change in pace for Lassen,
with the game plan focused
more on possession than a
fast break. Lassen really
showed some dominance
with controlled touches and
accurate passing. With the
Black Diamonds’ defense
trying to protect against the
short game, Gabi Nielsen
found Zamora with a long
ball, and Zamora turned,
went around two defenders,
and raced towards goal. With
Shirley open in the middle
ready to put the ball in the
back of the net, Zamora
looked to the near post
instead, and blasted home
her first goal of the season.
The final goal of the game
came from the feet of Allison
Magarrell, her first in
several seasons. Playing a
defensive midfielder, she is
often too far out to take shots
However, it also means that
the defense ignores her, and
she took advantage of the
situation. She waited on a
backwards pass, and blasted
the ball over the top of the
defense, and put it in the top
of the net from 40 yards out.
The 5-1 victory gave Lassen
their first win of the season,
and they now have a 1-1
record.
The next game was against
the Sagebrush Patriots in
Sparks on Saturday, April 30.
Results were not available at
press time.
Colton Imhoff holds his hat, which was shot at by the other
shooters in a traditional act for him hitting 100 targets.
Photo submitted
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Seth McCart
winds up to
pitch the ball
during the
Tuesday, April 26
home game
against the
Central Valley
Falcons.
Derrel Miller runs with the ball to tag out the Central Valley
player. Photos by Makenzie Davis
JV boys earn win
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The Lassen High School JV
baseball team played hard
Tuesday, April 26, earning a
win against Central Valley
Falcons, 9-8.
The home game win,
which brought the JV boys
season record to 5-5, was won
by a walk-off squeeze bunt
RBI in the bottom of the
ninth inning.
According to assistant
coach Allen Sobol, the
squeeze bunt by Cade Lile,
who was 2-4, was the
highlight of the game.
Derrel Miller was the
winning pitcher with one hit,
no runs and eight strikeouts
in three innings.
“The kids have played well
all year. They have had their
ups and downs, but all in all
they are showing heart and
willingness to compete until
the end. Today’s game was
proof of the competitiveness
of this team,” said Sobol.
He added this was a good
season of learning and
building, which will help the
players with their baseball
future at Lassen High.
The JV team played again
Friday, April 29 at Central
Valley. Results were not
available at press time.
Lassen rodeo results
The Lassen Community
College rodeo team traveled to
the Cal Poly Rodeo April 14-18.
The results are as follows:
Men’s Team, 235 points.
Women’s Team, 10 points.
Men’s All-around, Wyatt
Brown, 175 points.
Tie Down Roping, Wyatt
Brown, 28.2 points.
Steer Wrestling, Wyatt
Brown, 12.4 points.
Team Roping Header,
Haley Lynn Pennington, 8
points.
Team Roping Heeler,
Austin Jacob McCauley,
6.9 points.
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