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Supes nod in favor of dispensaries research Makenzie Davis News [email protected]

With the nods of someheads — and a stern shake ofdisagreement from another— the supervisors answeredthe question on whether theywere interested in having acannabis dispensary in thecounty.

“Staff has been seekingdirection on where to go withcannabis,” Lassen CountyPlanning and BuildingDirector Maury Anderson

said during the Tuesday,March 12, meeting. “I think Iheard the majority of thisboard shows some interest inbiting this elephant one biteat a time, and I think themajority of what I heard wasmaybe a dispensary would bea good start.”

With the majority ofanswers being nods ofapproval, supervisor AaronAlbaugh giving a clear shakeof disagreement, Andersonasked the board for directionon “how you want it and how

many of the dispensaries youwant.”

By the end of theconversation, he was directedto look into having twodispensaries in the county,not geographically limited,but based in commercialzoning districts.

There was also someinformal discussion on howthe county might go aboutissuing the potential twolicenses to those interestedin opening a dispensary inthe unincorporated areas of

the county, whether througha lottery or some othersystem.

Anderson shared maps ofexample commercial andindustrial zoning areas to theboard, showing examples ofwhere the dispensaries couldbe located by the licenseholder.

There was also somediscussion about what wouldbe allowed by the dispensary,including deliveries —which, according to meetingattendee Curtis Bortle, would

require some extra legalityon the part of the dispensary.

Supervisor Tom Hammondeven mentioned he andCounty AdministrativeOfficer Richard Egan stoppedby a dispensary in Reno, andHammond said he wasshocked the clientele was notas he expected.

The board did not take anyaction, but provideddirection to county staff. Thematter will be back beforethe board at a later meeting.

Cannabis ideas change throughout the years Sam WilliamsManaging [email protected]

Once upon a time morethan a decade ago,government officials inSusanville and LassenCounty staunchly opposedanything that had anythingat all to do with marijuana inour community.

Part of that strongopposition arose because ofresidents’ concerns andbecause Susanville alreadyhad a medical marijuanacooperative in operationbefore the city and thecounty passed ordinancesbanning dispensaries.

Tim Ziegler operated theCASA Cooperative —Californians for Safe Access— from the old CaliforniaHighway Patrol building onJohnstonville Road. Zieglersaid he and 104 medicalmarijuana patients formedthe cooperative that featuredfive employees and was openeight hours a day, Tuesdaythrough Saturday.

Ziegler said he couldn’tgrow enough marijuana tosatisfy the collective’s needs.He said he had to grow fewerthan 100 plants in order to beunder the mandatorysentencing guidelines usedby the federal government inmarijuana cultivation cases,and he had to purchaseadditional “medicine” in theBay Area to supply all thecooperative members’ needs.

Based on a recommendationby former Susanville PoliceChief Chris Gallagher (now amember of the LassenCounty Board ofSupervisors), the SusanvilleCity Council unanimouslypassed Ordinance 05-0919 inJuly 2005 — banningmarijuana dispensarieswithin the city limits. Thepurpose and intent of theordinance is to “promote thehealth, safety, morals andgeneral welfare of theresidents and businesseswithin the city.”

The CASA Cooperativecontinued to operate becauseit was grandfathered in sinceit was in business before thecity ordinance was adopteduntil it closed in June 2011due to what Ziegler called a“landlord/tenant issue.”

The county followed suitand also banned marijuanadispensaries.

Tim Ziegler, owner and operator of the Californians for Safe Access, a former medical marijuana cooperative in Susanville, checksout some of his plants in a grow room that were being produced for use by the cooperative’s members. The cooperative closed inJune 2011 due to a “landlord/tenant issue,” Ziegler said. File photos

It was standing room only at Jensen Hall in May 2010 when the Lassen County Board of Supervisors invited the public to attend aspecial meeting to discuss the cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana in Lassen County. The board unanimously approveda pair of emergency ordinances putting a moratorium on such activities while county staff researched the problem of regulatingactivities that are now legal under California state law. The supervisors later passed a county ordinance banning dispensaries.

The Susanville FireDepartment, in cooperationwith SEMSA and the LassenCounty Health Departmenthosts a communityCPR/First Aid class.

It is their mission toeducate and supportcommunity members as theycome to those in need ofCPR or first aid.

The class will be held at 8a.m. Saturday, March 30 atthe Susanville FireDepartment, 1505 Main St.

It will last about six hourswith a half hour lunchbreak. This course isintended for the generalpublic and will not meetprofessional rescuerrequirements.

If you or anyone you knowwould like to learn thislifesaving skill, or have anyquestions, call the SusanvilleFire Department at 257-5152.

There is a small fee, andenrollment is limited to 30participants.

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The Lassen County Board of Supervisors wanted to add this sticker that reads, “Not valid underfederal law,” to the back of county issued medical marijuana cards, but the state told them theycouldn’t do that.

In last week’s edition ofthe Times we reportedLassen Municipal UtilityDistrict’s hearing would beheld to discuss an increase toan existing rate. However,LMUD is holding the hearingto adopt a new rate.

The customer generationrate, or distributedgeneration rate exists onlyfor net-metered customers.Now that LMUD has reachedits net meter limit, the boardis looking to adopt a rate toallow grid-tied customergenerators to receive a creditfor over-generation.

LMUD has an existing NetEnergy Metering rate of 4.5cents per kilowatt-hour. Thisis the proposed amount forthe new customer generationrate. Customers who qualifyfor the Customer GenerationRate will be billed monthly(as opposed to yearly withNEM). They will receive acredit of 4.5 cents perkilowatt-hour for exportedenergy and will pay theregular rate (13.5 cents perkilowatt hour for residential)for energy they receive fromLMUD’s system.

For example, if a customerexports 100-kilowatt hoursand takes 500 kilowatt hoursduring the month, theywould have a $4.50 centcredit and a $67.50 charge,their energy charge would bea total of $63. All customerspay the monthly facilitycharge.

The Times regrets theerror.

CORRECTION

Hempmoratorium

The Lassen CountyBoard of

Supervisorsapproved a

temporary 45-daymoratorium on

hemp. See page 4A

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Jake HibbittsStaff [email protected]

Sherria Pohl is aSusanville resident andhomeowner who has lived inSusanville for more than 13years and has lived as awidow now for three yearsafter losing her husbandFrederick in 2016. For thesame period of three yearsshe alleges to have dealtwith the winter horror ofher backyard flooding.

This year, the floodingmade its way into her home.She doesn’t live near a river,but that hasn’t stopped theincredible damage she saidshe’s had to endure alone.

Pohl shared her story withthe Susanville City CouncilMarch 6 to let the city knowshe has been living with thisdifficulty for years, but thisyear she alleges the runofffrom the McKinley Schoolfinally made its way into herhouse; flooding herbathroom, living room andall over the house.

At the March 6 meetingPohl told the council, “Myproperty butts up toMcKinley School. Twowinters ago, the water camepouring off of their(property) – because they’reup higher than I am – andflowing into my yard, and itflooded my whole backyard.It was like a river backthere. It came onto my patio… my bedroom … my closet,bathroom and hallway.”

Pohl continued to tell thecouncil she had to procure91 sandbags to divert wateraway from her house, so itwouldn’t cause furtherdamage.

After the weather clearedup, Pohl had to retrofit herentire backyard with adrainage system throughouther property. The drainagesystem covers the entirety ofher property’s perimeter,and even with that Pohl stillhad trouble with a floodedgarage. Pohl then obtained apermit to put a drain all theway to the street and underthe sidewalk itself.

At the time of hercomments to the council,Pohl’s said her backyard wasstill saturated with water,“like a little river streamgoing” through.

Pohl told the council shewasn’t interested in“causing problems (or)getting a lawyer,” and thatshe just “wanted theproblem fixed.”

Pohl referenced theeasement behind her houseand between her propertyand the school. Shequestioned why the schoolcouldn’t simply build adrainage ditch in thatlocation to divert the waterfrom the houses on the streetshe lives and into the streetsthemselves.

Pohl told the council herinsurance company told herthe damage caused wouldnot be covered because thesource of the water camefrom outside of her property.

Pohl told the council shehad notified the school boardthe very first year offlooding. She told thecouncil, “I had a guy comeout from the SusanvilleSchool District. He had beenover at McKinley and talkedto them, and he came overand he talked to me.”

She told the council shebelieves the issue possiblybegan when additionalclassrooms were added tothe property, which butt upnext to her backyard.

“But then they resurfacedthe driveways again (lastspring),” said Pohl, “and thewater’s just pouring off ofthere. That whole block thatI live in has got water allover it.”

She told the council she

had talked with a neighboron Mesa Street who told herthey had the same problem.Pohl then invited thoseattending the meeting topersonally see the damagedone and the drainagesystem she had put in tomitigate the problem.

The newspaper met withPohl where she showed thework done on WednesdayMarch 13. At that time, Pohlmentioned someone hadcome over to assist withinstalling the drainagesystem throughout herproperty, and to hersurprise, the kind personaccepted no money for thework. She was tremendouslythankful.

Pohl walked thenewspaper around herproperty where she recentlychanged the carpeting afterwaiting years to decide to doso, only to have it destroyedthis year from the water’sentrance into her house.She’s had to install drainsand drainage systems thatgo throughout her propertyjust to keep her wholebackyard from beingsaturated in inches of mudand water.

It’s not just Pohl’s house.She said her neighbors, whohave not shown up to a citycouncil meeting, shared with

her their own struggles withthe runoff. Pohl told thenewspaper several of herneighbors have experiencedthe same situation; just noneof them received damageinside of their homes. One ofthose neighbors is a strokevictim who also lives alone.Pohl said many of herneighbors also live alone.

Pohl has yet to haveanyone from the city reachout to her regarding theissue since the March 6meeting. Pohl told thenewspaper the onlyrepresentative from thecommunity who has talkedwith her was Lassen Countysupervisor David Teeter.

The newspaper reachedout to the city, City Councilmembers and SusanvilleSchool Districtsuperintendent JasonWaddell for comment.

The newspaper receivedstatements from CityCouncilmember MendySchuster, Susanville SchoolDistrict superintendent JimWaddell and Susanville CityAdministrator Mike Wilson.

Wilson responded to thenewspaper detailing a March14 visit to Pohl’s residence,

“On 3/14/19 at about 2:45pm, Dan Newton, chiefMoore and myself went tothe location of the flooding

concern and evaluated thesituation,” Wilson said.“Seeing a significant gradeissue on the school property,it appears there are somedefinite threats to the SpringStreet property as it relatesto flow of water. We are inthe process of pulling upsome maps to determineeasements, etc. and willevaluate the situationfurther next week, once wehave a clear picture ofproperty lines, etc. The clearweather this week hashelped mitigate the situationtemporarily, however, wewill attempt to help find along term solution for Ms.Pohl.”

Wilson said he would keepthe newspaper posted duringthe progress.

Schuster told thenewspaper the situation“really upset me … I felthorrible for Ms. Pohl.”Schuster said she hadinformed Waddell of thesituation.

Waddell responded to thenewspaper, and said, “I amaware of Mrs. Pohl’s claimsregarding flooding in herback yard. In January 2017,most homeowners inSusanville and thesurrounding valley wereexperiencing issues with theexcessive amount of rain we

received. In fact, the SusanRiver crested at that timeand caused extensivedamage to many homes. Theground was saturated andmost of us were dealing withpooling water. Mrs. Pohlfiled a claim with theSusanville School Districtand the claim was submittedto our liability insuranceprovider. An investigatorwas sent to assess thesituation and to speak withMrs. Pohl. Unfortunately, thefinal conclusion from theinvestigation found noliability on the District orMcKinley School. Theinvestigator noted that theentire development on theeast side of McKinley sitslower than the schoolgrounds and developers maynot have provided adequatedrainage through theproperty and neighborhoodduring times of extremeprecipitation. The SusanvilleSchool District has not hadany communication withMrs. Pohl since we notifiedher that the claim had beenrejected. What happened inMrs. Pohl’s yard isunfortunate, and weunderstand her concerns.We were unaware that therehave been any problemssince the issue she broughtto us in 2017.”

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Sherria Pohl’s entire property needed to have drainsinstalled throughout. Here is the pipe that carries theexcess water from the back of her yard to thesidewalk out front.

Pohl had to obtain permits to continue the drainageof the excess water out and into the street. This partof the sidewalk had to be removed and replacedwith a metal pipe attached to the one in the back ofher property. Out of the 91 sandbags Pohl needed to keep more of

the water from entering her house, only thesedozen or so are left. Photos by Jake Hibbitts

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The network of trailspresently planned willextend from the PacificCrest National Scenic Trail,west of Chester, theneastward to Westwood andthe Bizz Johnson NationalRecreation Trail, andaround Lake Almanor. Thenorthern extent of theproject area is LassenVolcanic National Park.Community connections viathese regional trails, as wellas easy access to the trailsfrom communityneighborhoods, areimportant goals of thisplanned trail network.

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Four members of the boardof directors for WestwoodMuseum Inc. were elected toserve another two-year termat the annual membershipmeeting held in March forboard elections. This year themeeting was Saturday, March9.

Those reelected to theirpositions were MaryHasselwander, vice president;Sandy Rayburn, recordingsecretary; Debbie Christie,treasurer; and Si Bollinger,member-at-large. The othermembers of the board areJack Forester, president;Sheri Binswanger,corresponding secretary;Janice McGinnis, member-at-large; and Carol Mason,docent coordinator, which isan appointed position.

There were no members ofthe Westwood Museumpresent at the meeting tonominate additionalcandidates therefore theboard voted to approve thenames that had been selectedfor the ballot prior to themeeting. The board membersthat previously held thepositions had agreed to serveanother term.

Regular monthly boardmeetings begin in April andcontinue through October.They are scheduled at 3:30p.m. the second Tuesday ofeach month at the museumlocated at 311 Ash St.

In addition to the electionof board members, projectsfor opening the museum forthe 2019 season werereviewed and the springfundraisers were discussed.

The purchase of a newvertical display was approvedfor $578. This display, whichhas several panels that holdphotographs, will feature atimeline of Westwood historywith each panel highlightinga decade. The panels areattached to a stand.

Mason said David andJoyce Zoller wanted to donate$500 for a project and shethought this would be anappropriate use of theirdonation. McGinnis said thevertical displays, the museumcurrently has one, are a gooduse of space.

Also approved was thepurchase of 100 museum pinswith a photo of Paul Bunyan.The pins will be added to themerchandise sold at themuseum. Binswangerreported she had reorderedthe book titles that had a lowinventory as well as hats,which were needed for theupcoming tourist season.

The museum will openMother’s Day weekend with afundraising dinner Fridayevening, May 10, and a bakesale at the Westwood MuseumSaturday, May 11. Bill Levinhas agreed to be the keynotespeaker at the event. Levin’sfather was the residentphysician in Westwood formany years and he is in theprocess of completing a bookabout him. He will bringslides for his presentationthat includes family photos.

Mason scheduled a docentworkday and meeting at themuseum in April. She said allthe displays needed to bedusted and floors mopped toready the museum foropening. Also she reportedthat the Westwood MuseumDocent Handbook had beenupdated.

Binswanger said she hadobtained a few good items forthe museum on eBay duringthe winter months. One is aphoto of the millpond thatincludes the bridge toPinetown. She also purchaseda 2008 Lionel toy traincatalogue that has a pictureof a Red River LumberCompany train on the cover.

A donation of photos andpostcards was received in themail that was uncovered at anestate in Placerville. Thecollection included photos ofa family camping as theyjourneyed west to work forthe Red River LumberCompany. Bollinger donated abinder with photographs andinformation on hisgrandmother who taught atFletcher Walker Elementaryfrom 1927-1956.

Three board members —Forester, Hasselwander andChristie — were unable toattend the March meeting.The next meeting of theboard of directors for theWestwood Museum is at 3:30p.m. Tuesday, April 9 at themuseum.

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Trail system survey announcedLassen National Forest,Pacific Gas and Electric,National Park Service andlocal citizens are partneringto prepare the conceptualplan with input from thepublic.

For the past two years, thecoalition has been workingwith public and privatelandowners to design theproposed trail system. Whencompleted, the system willfill in the gaps that currentlyexist between existing trailsand may include the 14-mileCollins Pine Rail Trail.“This is exciting,” saidElizabeth Norton, Chair ofthe Trails Committee withthe Lassen Land and TrailsTrust. “These criticalconnectors will provide acontinuous 50-mile trail fromSusanville to Canyon Dam.A 9-mile trail connector isalso planned from Chester tothe Pacific Crest Trail,” sheadded.

“This conceptual plan willserve as a tool to guide

planning, fundraising,construction andmaintenance of the proposedtrail network,” said Lunder.“This is an ambitious planthat will take many years tofully complete, but we arehopeful that with supportfrom our communities andwith cooperation from allinvolved that we can make ita reality.”

The coalition hasdeveloped a trail survey toget a better sense of how thepublic currently uses andconsiders existing trails andhow they would like futureimprovements to local trailsand facilities in the region tolook and function.

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Although some membersof the board were hesitant,due to the probability that itcould dissuade any futurebusiness or academicprograms, the LassenCounty Board ofSupervisors approved atemporary 45-daymoratorium on thecultivation of industrialhemp in the county.

In a 4 to 1 vote Tuesday,March 12, board chairmanJeff Hemphill votingagainst, the supervisorshesitantly approved themoratorium, but noted itwould inhibit the cultivationof the product while thestate figures out itsregulations andrequirements.

Those in favor of thetemporary moratoriumnoted the temporary hiatuswould allow for variousstate and federalorganizations to come upwith their regulations beforeany growing could happenin Lassen County.

“We need this ordinance.We would be foolish to moveforward without knowingwhat CDFA is going to do.Without knowing what allthe California legislature isgoing to do. Withoutknowing what USDA isgoing to do. All we’re doingis we’re … setting people upfor failure,” said SupervisorAaron Albaugh. “Let’s notbe the guinea pigs on this …

I think hemp has a goodplace in Lassen County …but let’s do it right.”

County staff alsomentioned it was difficult todetermine the differencebetween hemp and cannabisplants without sending it offfor testing.

Others on the board,however, expressed concerna moratorium could be anact that scares any potentialindustrial hemp growersaway from the county.

“We’ve got something thatcan make the county money,which we desperately needand we’re putting the breakson it,” said Hemphill.

He later added, “Myproblem is not theordinance, it’s the messagewe’re sending out on this.”

Supervisor David Teeternoted his agreement for thetemporary moratoriumwhile details are fleshed out,but said this was anopportunity for the countyto bring in more privatesector jobs.

“I would go forward withthis moratorium … butwe’re running out of time,and every time we say nonow to private employmentin Lassen County, it’s thatmuch sooner that we’regoing to die,” said Teeter.

Chris Gallagher noted themoratorium would be backbefore the board in May,roughly around the start ofgrowing season, and saidsome of the regulationsshould be out by then. “Ithink that’s a reasonabletime frame,” the supervisornoted.

Supervisor TomHammond shared hisquestion of whether themoratorium could hurtsome academic partnerships

— where universities workwith ranchers to grow hemp— but noted he was in favorof the moratorium as longas the matter was broughtback before the board assoon as it could be.

According to county staff,the cultivation of industrialhemp is already not alloweduntil county code Title 19,this moratorium is justextra assurance regardingland uses.

Under the ordinance, thecultivation of commercial

hemp is prohibited inLassen County until theIndustrial Hemp AdvisoryBoard has developed andimplemented the requisiteindustrial hemp seed law,regulations or enforcementmechanisms.”

The board ultimatelyapproved the urgencyordinance, which enactedthe temporary 45-daymoratorium. It will comeback to the board at a latermeeting for review.


There are still manyaspects to flesh out,according to Lassen HighSchool Superintendent/principal Bill McCabe, butthe board of trusteesexpressed its desire to lookfurther into an incentive-based lunch system.

During the Tuesday, March12, meeting, McCabepresented a rough draftexample of what the schooldistrict could use for a lunchincentive — meaningstudents who meet certainrequirements would beallowed off campus for lunch— and asked the board ifthey were interested inmoving along with thepotential change.

The board noted its favorto see the lunch changedfurther explored.

“Currently, the privilege toexit campus during lunch isextended to all students.Although there are manyadvantages to our studentsinteracting with communitymembers, numerousdisadvantages also exist thatnot only impact our school,but the community as well,”read the rough draft sharedwith the board. “Theseimpacts resulted insignificantly highersuspension and expulsionrates for the 2018/ 2019 schoolyear.”

According to McCabe, oneway the district couldimplement a lunch incentivewould be allowing studentswho maintain a 2.5 GPA to gooff campus for lunch. If thiswere the goal used as theincentive, it could affectabout 220 students.

For the first year, the GPAwould be based off the springsemester. IncomingFreshmen would have itbased of their eighth-gradeGPA. Should students whopreviously not qualify for theincentive bring up theirgrades, they’ll becomeeligible the next quarter.

In the provided example,students would be requiredto wear an ID, and thoseallowed off campus wouldget a sticker allowing them toexit the campus for lunch.

Additionally, with theplanned fence surroundingthe campus anticipated forthis summer, the school staffnoted it could help with themonitoring andimplementation of the plan.The school resource officerand another new securityposition, acquired throughTobacco Grant funding,would also help increaseefficiency in monitoring thestudents going off campus.

However, along with theincentive to go off campusfor lunch, McCabe noted thedistrict was looking intoimplementing a various waysfor students to reach the GPAgoal. Some ideas included atutorial period withacademic tutors and para-educators, and tutoringoffered at various times,including before and afterschool and at lunch.

If approved andimplemented, the boardwould revisit the lunchsystem at the end of the firstsemester to see its impact onstudents and progresstowards higher academiclevels.

With the board’s nod to letstaff develop a policy to bebrought back for potentialapproval, McCabe said schooladministration would meetwith several student focusgroups to receive feedback,and meet with othersaffected.

The trustees directed staffto move forward withresearching the lunchincentive. McCabe said hewould be back at a latermeeting with a policy forboard review.


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Salvation Army is hosting a community wide meeting toshare the services currently being provided and servicesneeded in our community at 10 a.m. March 19 at theSusanville Senior Center.

For more information, call Karen McDaniel at 257-0314.

Blue Star Moms serve up Spaghetti at Bingo NightJoin the Blue Star Moms for a spaghetti dinner with all

the fixings from 5 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, atMonsignor Moran Hall, 140 Weatherlow St. Take outservice will be provided.

Bingo starts a 6 pm. Proceeds benefit the Blue StarMoms general fund throughout the year. Drawing tobenefit delegates going to annual National Convention.

Lassen Democrats monthly meetingThe Lassen County Democratic Central Committee

holds its first monthly meeting of the year at 5:30 p.m.Thursday, March 21 at the Susanville Pizza Factory. Thegroup will hold officer elections and begin talks ofcreating a more comprehensive and inclusive set ofbylaws. Those interested in congregating forconversation may come before at 5 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous meetingsNar-Anon — 12-step program for families and friends

of addicts — will begin meeting on Sundays, starting 3p.m. March 24 at Westwood Library, 500 Birch Street,Westwood.

Teacher’s retirement workshopA retirement workshop for all teachers close to

retirement or at the beginning of their career,will be held from 4:15 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28, atthe Lassen County Office of Education. This event issponsored by the Lassen/Plumas Retired Teachers. ToRSVP by March 21, call 249-3249.

CPR/ first aid classThe Susanville Fire Department, in cooperation with

SEMSA and the Lassen County Health Department willbe hosting a community CPR/ first aid class. It is theirmission to educate and support community members asthey come to those in need of CPR or first aid. The classwill be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 30 at the SusanvilleFire Department, 1505 Main St. It will last about sixhours with a half hour lunch break. This course isintended for the general public and will not meetprofessional rescuer requirements. If you or anyone youknow would like to learn this lifesaving skill, or have anyquestions, call the Susanville Fire Department at 257-5152. There is a fee and the class is limited to 30 people.

Lassen County Cattlemen/CattleWomen scholarshipThe Lassen County Cattlemen and CattleWomen would

like to announce that their scholarship applications andguidelines are now available at Lassen County highschools and Lassen Community College. Interestedstudents should contact their financial aid office for anapplication. Deadline for completed application is April1, 2019. For more information, contact the LassenCounty CattleWomen scholarship chair at P.O. Box 1469,Susanville, CA 96130.

Scholarship opportunityEach year, the Lassen Association of Realtors offers a

scholarship to a graduating senior. This year, they will beoffering three $1,000 scholarships. Students must have anaccumulative GPA of 3.0, be in their senior yearattending a county high school. All applications shouldbe mailed to 1740 Main St, Suite C, P.O. Box 849,Susanville, by April 19. For more information, call 257-5220.

Information is from theSusanville Police Department.Those arrested should not bepresumed guilty.

TransientAbout 6.30 a.m. Friday,

March 1, a business on MainStreet reported a man spentthe night in the dumpster outback and in the morning hewas observed checkingvehicles to see if any wereunlocked.

VandalAbout 7:30 a.m. Friday,

March 1, a caller from RossDress 4 Less reported a newlock was installed on anoutbuilding yesterday andtoday it was alreadydamaged.

TransientAbout 1 a.m. Friday, March

1, a caller near North LassenStreet reported a transientwas refusing to leave the PostOffice. Subject was advised tomove along.

LoiteringAbout 2:15 p.m. Friday,

March 1, a caller near MainStreet reported an unwantedloiterer from out of the areawas demanding to get paid.There is video footage of thesubject.

SquattersAbout 2:30 p.m. Friday,

March 1, a caller nearWeatherlow Avenue reportedsquatters living in theirgarage.

Shots firedAbout 11 p.m. Friday,

March 1, a report nearMemorial Park of seven shotsfired.

TheftAbout 11:40 p.m. Friday,

March 1, a caller near PaiuteLane reported both front andback plates stolen from theirvehicle.

TrespassAbout 3 a.m. Saturday,

March 2, a caller near MainStreet reported renting ahotel room and then leavingand finding strangersoccupying his room upon hisreturn. The strangers warnedhim to leave or they wouldkill him.

ConcernedAbout 8:15 a.m. Saturday,

March 2, a caller nearFairfield Avenue reported aman walking in the middle ofMain Street.

Throwing fruitAbout 2:35 p.m. Saturday,

March 2, a caller near QuarryStreet reported his neighborthrew an orange at his carand left.

HarrasmentAbout 6 a.m. Sunday,

March 3, a caller nearSkyline Avenue reported twomen were yelling at people asthey walked by. A manager ofthe business approachedthem and was told, “Call thecops (swearing). I will begone tomorrow.”

DomesticAbout 9:22 a.m. Sunday,

March 3, a caller nearCypress Avenue reported aman was outside of aresidence circling around andasking for the woman to comehome with him. The man waswearing blue coveralls and itis believed he may have aknife.

SquattersAbout 6 a.m. Monday

March 4, a caller near HallStreet reported lots of foottraffic at a red tag home. It isbelieved people may be livinginside the residence.

FrightenedAbout 6 a.m. Monday,

March 4, a caller reported

there is person by thedumpster near her class andshe’s afraid to get out of hercar.

TransientsAbout 12:15 p.m. Monday,

March 4, a caller near abusiness on Main Streetreported asking between sixand eight transients to leavethe lot. They then startedtaking pictures of thereporter’s vehicle.

TrespassingAbout 3:30 p.m. Monday,

March 4, a caller nearMinkler Street reported aman wearing camo pants andblack shirt was in aneighbor’s backyard neartheir shed. Man has a purplebike. Neighbors are not home.

TheftAbout 4:40 p.m. Monday,

March 4, a caller near NorthMcDow reported a womandressed in black with lightbrown hair was wanderingthrough the alley behindtheir home and appeared tobe taking items.

TheftAbout 10:40 a.m. Monday,

March 4, a caller near MainStreet reported twotelevisions stolen from amotel.

Starting firesAbout 12:30 a.m. Tuesday,

March 5, a caller reported aman is working on a blacktruck at the old hospitalgrounds. The gates weretaken off their hinges, and hehas started burning things.

TrespassAbout 1:25 p.m Tuesday,

March 5, a caller near HallStreet reported a man andwoman on the property whodo not belong there.

TransientsAbout 4:30 p.m. Tuesday,

March 5, a caller near MainStreet reported two homelesspeople sleeping in thelaundromat.

TamperingAbout 5:10 p.m. Tuesday,

March 5, a caller nearMonrovia Avenue reportedthat someone keeps gettinginto her car and popping outthe ignition switch.

TrespassAbout 9:30 p.m. Tuesday,

March 5, a caller nearRiverside Drive reported twopeople walking around infront of the social securityoffice with a flashlight.

FrighteningAbout 9:30 p.m. Wednesday,

March 6, a caller near NorthRoop reported someonetapping at his or her window.

DomesticAbout 11 a.m. Wednesday,

March 6, a caller near PlumasStreet reported a man wasbeating a woman in the yard.

ConcernedAbout 1 a.m. Thursday,

March 7, a caller reportedthat someone who isprohibited from possessingfirearms is running aroundtown with an AR-15 in his car.

SuspiciousAbout 4 a.m. Thursday,

March 7, a caller near PlumasStreet reported a man waswalking with a flashlight onRichmond Road by thebridge.

Animal crueltyAbout 3:30 p.m. Thursday,

March 7, a caller near OakStreet reported a group of 9individuals were throwingrocks at cars and dogs.

SuspiciousAbout 7:15 p.m. Thursday,

March 7, a caller reportedhaving possession of picturespossibly related totrafficking.

HarassedAbout 9:20 p.m. Thursday,

March 7, a caller locking up abusiness on Main Streetreported being approached bya strange man.

SuspiciousAbout 11:20 p.m. Thursday,

March 7 a caller near RiverStreet reported a man,approximately 30 years ofage, wearing a black hoodieand a black backpack andcarrying a crowbar, waswalking through a parkinglot around the vehicles.

ChasedAbout 3:40 a.m. Friday,

March 8, a caller onRichmond Road reported awoman asked her to call 911because a man was chasingand harassing her.

LoiteringAbout 6:20 a.m. Friday,

March 8, a call from BannerER that a man slept in thelobby overnight and wasrefusing to leave.

Break-insAbout 8:15 a.m. Friday,

March 8, a caller near NorthMesa reported multiple unitswere broken into.

ThreatsAbout 9:20 a.m. Saturday,

March 9, a caller nearLumoneria Avenue reportedhearing neighborsthreatening to stab eachother.

Break-inAbout 3:40 p.m. Saturday,

March 9, a caller near NorthStreet reported theirneighbors are out of townand the man is trying to gainentry to their residence.

MissingAbout 7 p.m. Saturday,

March 9, a caller near FourthStreet reported two dogs weretaken. Reporter called backand said the K-9’s were

located under the doghousesleeping.

TrespassAbout 1:10 p.m. Sunday,

March 10, a caller reported aman wearing a black hoodieentered an abandonedresidence.

AggressiveAbout 5:42 a.m. Monday,

March 11, a caller near NorthWeatherlow reported a manwith a large walking stickwas acting aggressively.

HarassmentAbout 2:30 p.m. Monday

March 11, a caller nearAlexander Drive and MainStreet reported a manwearing black snow pants,grey jacket and a green Nikebackpack with cardboardsticking out of it washussling for drugs andbothering customers outsideof the store.

Smoking somethingAbout 4:30 p.m. Monday,

March 11, a caller near MainStreet and Riverside Drivereported a woman and an aman were smoking drugs onthe corner.

Mental healthAbout 4:50 p.m. Monday,

March 11, a caller nearParkdale Avenue reported awoman with blonde and redhair was sitting by the creekwith a chainsaw and a batand screaming profanities.

SuspiciousAbout 7:45 p.m. Monday,

March 11, a caller near KnochAvenue reported a subjectwas shining a light inpeople’s windows and yardswhile heading towardsRiverside Drive.

ThreatsAbout 8 p.m. Monday,

March 11, a caller nearCypress Avenue reported aman came to his houseyelling and trying to get inand left saying, “I’ll be backwith a knife.”

VandalAbout 7:45 a.m. Tuesday,

March 12, a caller nearSusanville Ranch Parkreported he’d been sleepingin his car when someonewoke him up by hitting thevehicle with a bat.

Lean-toAbout 4 p.m. Tuesday,

March 12, a caller near MainStreet reported three peopleand a dog have a lean-tobehind the library.

Stolen vehicleAbout 8:50 p.m. Tuesday,

March 12, a caller near MarkStreet reported a whiteToyota Camry parked onHarrison Street had apropone tank and a campstove lying by it. The vehiclewas unoccupied and aninquiry matched a stolenvehicle. Vehicle was towed.


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Susanville’s newest city administrator, Mike Wilson,attended his first City Council meeting in the positionMarch 6. Wilson is looking forward to the work aheadof him and was optimistic about the future ahead.Photo by Jake Hibbitts

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Heather Blevins, LassenLibrary’s new director, andits staff have a huge taskahead of them. Since mid-January, the library’s roof,covered in slushy snow, hasleaked all throughout thebuilding, leaving the staff to

cover areas in tarp.All over the library,

patrons can clearly see thedamage wreaking havoc.

Instead of a background ofexperience in libraries,Blevins is a former civilengineer with the U.S. ForestService. The new positionand career, while completelydifferent, have a few

commonalities with hercurrent one.

If you follow the library’sFacebook page, you haveseen the tarp-covered rows ofbooks and computers. Tosave the library’s materialsfrom a caving ceiling, staffhas had to move aroundheavy bookshelves. For thewhole month it seemed a newspot would show up daily.

Blevins recounted the firsttime the situation becameapparent, “In the middle ofJanuary we had weatherconditions where we hadsnow and then it rained.There was around fourinches of heavy slushystuff,” said Blevins. “So wecame in one Thursdaymorning and the roof wasleaking like crazy.”

Blevins reminded thecommunity, “This is an oldbuilding … but the roof,we’ve had maintained aboutevery year for the past 10years … in trying to patchand do what we can with thelimited funds we have.”

However, the library wasin some way lucky. The leakoccurred on a day where thelibrary was scheduled toopen, and had it not been so,it would have caused furtherdestruction. If the roof ofthe building had more slope,more of the slush would havecame right off.

“We have a flat roof,” saidBlevins, “It slopes just a littlebit toward the back [of thebuilding] just enough for thewater to come off, so when

we had all that slush on theroof, it just held all thatmoisture.”

This caused the moistureto seep through all over thebuilding and not in oneparticular location, makingit difficult to plan oranticipate a singular locationof focus.

The staff was then taskedwith removal of the slushfrom the roof and keepingthe drains clear.

Blevins explained thecomplications, “We have avinyl sheet that covers theroof. In order to really repairthat kind of system, we haveto have warm temperatures… because of the materialsand the sealants … so therewasn’t anything we could doimmediately.”

As of now, the library isworking with and waiting onthe results of its insurancecompany, due to have met onMonday March 18.

“We’re waiting to hear howthey can help us,” saidBlevins concerning theinsurance company. “Wedon’t have a big budget andthat’s why we’re part-time.We have eight people on ourstaff, and two of those arecommitted to the literacyprogram.”

The grants used to fund theliteracy program staff isstrictly for use of theprogram and not libraryfacilities, meaning zerodollars to fix the roof.

Depending upon theverdict of the insurancecompany, the library will

look to start its fundraisingefforts with a two-week booksale.

Through the nonprofitcharitable organization,Friends of the Library, thelibrary receives grants tofund certain programs. Since2006, the group hascontributed more than$50,000 in support of thelibrary. In 2018, they receivedgrants from Ross, WalMartand US Bank.

The group’s mission is tostimulate public awarenessof the library throughcommunity advocacyactivities and to providefinancial, material andvolunteer support for thelibrary’s programs, servicesand facility.


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NOTICE OF EVIDENTIARY HEARING FOR PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY’S APPLICATION TO FURTHER REDUCE RATES FOR AGRICULTURAL CUSTOMERS (A.18-11-013)

DATE AND TIME LOCATION

March 28, 2019 at 10 a.m. California Public Utilities Commission Courtroom State Office Building 505 Van Ness Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94102

SUMMARYThis Evidentiary Hearing has been scheduled by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to review PG&E’s Rate Design Window (RDW) application. The application was originally filed with the CPUC on November 20, 2018, and is focused on agricultural customers.

The application’s goal is to reduce the number of customers highly impacted by previously approved rate increases by offering new and modified agricultural rate plan options. This hearing has been scheduled for issues that parties to the proceeding and the Administrative Law Judge (Judge) wish to cover.

BACKGROUNDIn PG&E’s 2017 General Rate Case (GRC) Phase II application, the CPUC approved simplified default and voluntary rate plans for agricultural customers. These rate plans from the 2017 GRC Phase II case are scheduled for implementation by March 2020.

If approved, this application would modify rate plans even further to reduce certain bill impacts. The changes included in this application will replace previously approved rate plan changes and customers will be able to choose from modified rate plan options. PG&E will provide online tools to help customers decide which rate plan is best for them.

HOW WILL PG&E’S APPLICATION AFFECT ME?This application does not include a request to increase rates overall for the agricultural customer class, however, if approved, the new rate plans will impact bills for agricultural customers as rate design changes are implemented and customers make decisions about their rate plans. The new rate plans will also allow agricultural customers to select a rate plan that works best for them.

Bill impacts will vary based on how much energy customers use, when they use it, and which rate plan they select. The new rate plans will reduce the number of highly impacted customers estimated to receive bill increases.1

EVIDENTIARY HEARINGAt this hearing, the assigned Judge will receive testimonies from PG&E, consumer advocacy groups and other parties to this proceeding. These hearings are open to the public, but only those who are parties to the proceeding may present evidence or testimony and be subject to cross-examination. The hearings and documents submitted during this proceeding will become part of the formal record the Judge will rely upon in writing a proposed decision to present to the Commissioners for their consideration.

After considering all proposals and evidence presented during the formal hearing process, the assigned Judge will issue a proposed decision which may adopt, modify or deny PG&E’s proposal. Any of the five CPUC Commissioners may also sponsor an alternate decision. The proposed decision and any alternate decisions, will be discussed and voted upon by the Commissioners at a scheduled CPUC Voting Meeting.

Please note: The CPUC’s Courtroom is wheelchair accessible. If you wish to attend and need specialized accommodations, please contact the Public Advisor’s Office (PAO) at least five business days prior to the hearing date. Any changes to the dates, times and locations of the hearings will be posted to the CPUC’s Daily Calendar.

TO OBTAIN COPIESIf you would like a copy of PG&E’s application filing and exhibits, please write to: PG&E, 2019 RDW Application (A.18-11-013), P.O. Box 7442, San Francisco, CA 94120. Copies of PG&E’s filing and exhibits are also available for review by appointment at the CPUC’s Central Files Office in San Francisco. For more information, please contact them at [email protected] or 1-415-703-2045. PG&E’s filing (without exhibits) is available on the CPUC’s website at www.cpuc.ca.gov/puc.

CPUC PROCESSThe California Public Advocates Office (CalPA) has reviewed this application. CalPA is the independent consumer advocate within the CPUC with a legislative mandate to represent investor-owned utility customers to obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. CalPA has a multidisciplinary staff with expertise in economics, finance, accounting and engineering. For more information about CalPA, please call 1-415-703-1584, email [email protected] or visit www.publicadvocates.cpuc.ca.gov.

If you would like to follow this proceeding, or any other issue before the CPUC, you may use the CPUC’s free subscription service. Sign up at: http://subscribecpuc.cpuc.ca.gov/.

If you would like to learn how you can participate in the proceeding, have informal comments, or if you have questions about the CPUC processes, you may access the CPUC’s PAO webpage at www.cpuc.ca.gov/pao/.You may also contact the PAO as follows:

Write: CPUC Public Advisor’s Office 505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102 Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-866-849-8390 (toll-free) or 1-415-703-2074 TTY: 1-866-836-7825 (toll-free) or 1-415-703-5282

Please reference PG&E’s 2019 RDW Application (A.18-11-013) in any communications you have with the CPUC regarding this matter. All public comments will become part of the public correspondence file for this proceeding and made available for review by the assigned Judge, the Commissioners and appropriate CPUC staff.

1Highly impacted is defined by both a percentage and a dollar amount. In order to fall into this category, bill increases would have to exceed both 7% and $100 per year.

In the back corner of the library ceiling, remnants of the water damage can be seen. Photo by Jake Hibbitts

Taken back in January, this picture was shared on the library’sFacebook page, highlighting the drastic measures the staff hadto embark upon during the heavy storms. Photo submitted

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City council discussespotholes and FacebookJake HibbittsStaff [email protected]

Public works director, Dan Newton, is back at his positionwithin the department. He shared the city’s developmentsand future projects surrounding transportation work at theLassen County Transportation Commission’s March meeting.

Newton highlighted the city’s pothole work, futurefinancial allocations and a soon to be released Facebook pagefor the Susanville Public Works department.

Speaking about the series of areas along Main Streetcovered in potholes, Newton told the commission, “We dohave a contractor out today who is repairing some of thosereally bad areas. The weather is definitely our enemy when itcomes to the way it’s held up during the winter. I think themajority of the problem areas are caused by the city’s waterproject.”

Public works is currently working on the development of aFacebook page for the department. The purpose would be toget its information out to the public regarding timelines ofprojects. The department itself has been paying attention tosocial media posts concerning the numerous potholes andeven discussed one they came upon that had a humorous andhyperbolic bent. Readers may have also came across thissame post. Newton told the commission that he “got a reportfrom our streets supervisor today that there was a fourbedroom, three bath pothole available on Main Street.”

The department has several projects that are ready forallocation requests though the California TransportationCommission. Two are state-funded rehabilitation projectscovering neighborhood streets. Another project ready isdesign work on Richmond Road. The final project ready tomove forward to the next phase is the Susanville SoutheastGateway project.

Caltrans project managerdiscusses paving, potholesJake HibbittsStaff [email protected]

Mike Mogen, project manager for Caltrans in LassenCounty, shared developments the department is taking in thenear future as well as its recent activities.

At the March meeting of the Lassen County TransportationCommission, Mogen detailed work in regards to the city’sCAPM project and that the tearing of curb islands andreplacement with a smooth and detectable warning surfacewas done the way it was originally intended.

Mogen told the commission drainage work would beginsoon due to Hat Creek Construction’s need to get ahead of theconcrete work.

Mogen also told the council there would be an inspectorcoming into town to patch any potholes left on Main Street.

Mogen anticipated the Main Street paving project wouldbegin late-April to early May. The work would be scheduledduring the evening hours.

For now, sidewalks would not be incorporated into theCAPM project, because the original scope of work did nottake them into account.

The department’s corridor accident data for US 395 is notcaught up as of yet. In fact, the data itself is behind by sixmonths, with a May or June release. Mogen told thecommission, that although the data was behind, it was stillbetter than previous years where they were two to three yearsbehind.

Paul Chappell, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars William Davidson Post 2381, presents a $250 check to ShelleyBennett, of the Northern California Cancer Advocates Thursday, March 14. Other advocates there to accept the donationinclude Emily Bare, Connie Herman and Shirley Bowden. Photos by Sam Williams

Paul Chappell, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars William Davidson Post 2381, presents a $250 check to Jeremy Cousofor the Lassen Crime Stoppers program sponsored by the Susanville Police Department. Jim Uptegrove, the city’s former interimchief of police also attended to accept the donation.

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NOTICE OF PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY’S REQUEST TO INCREASE RATES FOR THE ENERGY RESOURCE RECOVERY ACCOUNT COMPLIANCE APPLICATION (A.19-02-018)SUMMARY

On February 28, 2019, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) filed its 2018 Energy Resource Recovery Account (ERRA) Compliance application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The purpose of this application is to review costs recorded to the ERRA balancing account from the prior year. The application also includes a request to increase rates to recover $4.69 million in costs related to the seismic (earthquake) studies performed at Diablo Canyon Power Plant.

BACKGROUND

The ERRA balancing account is used to record fuel and purchased power costs which can be recovered in rates. PG&E recovers these costs with no mark up for return or profit. The purpose of this ERRA Compliance proceeding is to review PG&E’s costs associated with obtaining energy for customers and approve rate increases for other program costs noted above. The CPUC will review PG&E’s costs to ensure compliance with the previously approved forecast and energy purchasing plans.

HOW WILL PG&E’S APPLICATION AFFECT ME?

Many customers receive bundled electric service from PG&E, meaning they receive electric generation, transmission and distribution services. Based on rates currently in effect, the bill for a typical residential NonCARE customer using 500 kWh per month would increase from $112.08 to $112.13 or 0.04 percent. Actual bill impacts will vary depending on electricity usage.

HOW WILL PG&E’S APPLICATION AFFECT CUSTOMERS WHO BUY ELECTRICITY FROM A THIRD PARTY?

Direct Access (DA) and Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) customers only receive electric transmission and distribution services from PG&E. These customers will not be impacted by this application.

Departing Load customers do not receive electric generation, transmission or distribution services from PG&E. However, they are required to pay certain charges by law or CPUC decision. These customers will not be impacted by this application.

HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PG&E’S PROPOSALS?

If you have questions about PG&E’s filing, please contact PG&E at 1-800-743-5000. For TTY, call 1-800-652-4712.If you would like a copy of PG&E’s filing and exhibits, please write to PG&E at the address below:

Pacific Gas and Electric Company 2018 ERRA Compliance Application (A.19-02-018) P.O. Box 7442 San Francisco, CA 94120

A copy of PG&E’s filing and exhibits is also available for review at the CPUC’s Central Files office by appointment only. For more information, contact [email protected] or 1-415-703-2045. PG&E’s application (without exhibits) is available on the CPUC’s website at www.cpuc.ca.gov.

CPUC PROCESS

This application will be assigned to an Administrative Law Judge (Judge) who will determine how to receive evidence and other related documents necessary for the CPUC to establish a record upon which to base its decision. Evidentiary hearings may be held where parties will present their testimony and may be subject to cross-examination by other parties. These evidentiary hearings are open to the public, but only those who are formal parties in the case can participate.

After considering all proposals and evidence presented during the hearings, the assigned Judge will issue a proposed decision which may adopt PG&E’s proposal, modify it or deny it. Any of the five CPUC Commissioners may sponsor an alternate decision. The proposed decision, and any alternate decisions, will be discussed and voted upon at a scheduled CPUC Voting Meeting.

The California Public Advocates Office (CalPA) may review this application. CalPA is the independent consumer advocate within the CPUC with a legislative mandate to represent investor-owned utility customers to obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. CalPA has a multidisciplinary staff with expertise in economics, finance, accounting and engineering. For more information about CalPA, please call 1-415-703-1584, email [email protected] or visit CalPA’s website at www.publicadvocates.cpuc.ca.gov.

STAY INFORMED

If you would like to follow this proceeding, or any other issue before the CPUC, you may use the CPUC’s free subscription service. Sign up at: http://subscribecpuc.cpuc.ca.gov/. If you would like to learn how you can participate in the proceeding, have informal comments about the application, or have questions about the CPUC processes, you may access the CPUC Public Advisor’s Office (PAO) webpage at http://consumers.cpuc.ca.gov/pao/.

You may also contact the PAO as follows:

Email: [email protected]

Mail: CPUC Public Advisor’s Office 505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102 Call: 1-866-849-8390 (toll-free) or 1-415-703-2074 TTY: 1-866-836-7825 (toll-free) or 1-415-703-5282

If you are contacting the CPUC, please include the application number (2018 ERRA Compliance Application A.19-02-018). All comments will be circulated to the Commissioners, the assigned Judge and appropriate CPUC staff and will become public record.

WHS grant supports visual, performing arts Susan Cort JohnsonStaff [email protected]

Grant money in theamount of $17,955 is beingused to build a visual andperforming arts program atWestwood High School.

Cecilia Allin, the English/drama/ business teacher, andMolly Barber, the film/photography teacher for theCareer Technical Educationprogram, worked together toselect equipment that wouldbe the most beneficial. Thepurchases were microphonesthat include a road mike andlapel microphones; 17headphones, for individualfilm editing on thecomputers, and 17 tripods forcameras; new curtains forthe stage at the FletcherWalker Elementary schoolgymnasium; a projector todisplay backgrounds; andprops.

“Molly and I collaboratedon a few things we wanted touse together next year suchas a green screen. Dramawill be able to create smallvideos for the school andcommunity with theequipment we purchased,”said Allin.

The Visual and PerformingArts grant came from the

North State Arts EducationConsortium. It was launchedJanuary 2019 by the ButteCounty Office of Educationto enhance arts education inschools throughout northernCalifornia. It was funded bythe California Department ofEducation for $2.8 million ingrant money.

Funds obtained by theconsortium will be used forarts infrastructure andprofessional development forteachers. It represents over60 school districts and sevencounty offices of education(Lassen, Butte, Glenn,Modoc, Siskiyou, Tehamaand Trinity).

Courtney Russell, chiefbusiness official for theWestwood Unified SchoolDistrict, submitted the grantapplication for Westwood.According to Russell, thegrant budget covers the costof professional developmenttraining for Allin and Barberthis summer in addition tothe supplies and equipmentto support the district’s artsprograms.

“The hope is that if wecan get the grant again wecan utilize it for theKindergarten througheighth-grade students,” said Russell.

Students from the Drama Club stand on the stage at the Fletcher Walker Elementary gym during a brief break from skit rehearsal.The curtains are newly purchased with funds from a Visual and Performing Arts grant. They are Jade King, left, Haleigh Meeks,Cleta Tirey, Brianna Ortiz, Keyonna Walker, Justin Boyd, Tyler Melendrez, Dayton Duerksen, and Jaylyn Halcrow. Photos by Susan Cort Johnson

Kori Duerksen, right,clips a lapel microphone

on Jaydee Urtiz, which ispart of the equipment

purchased for theWestwood High visual

and performing artsprogram with funds from

a $17,955 grant.

Austin Heffley sits in front of a green screen as he is filmed byIsaiah Halcrow who is creating an ad for a film class. The tripodand green screen were purchased with a Visual and PerformingArts grant from the North State Arts Education Consortium.

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Acoustic jam session announced

Ah, there’s nothing quite like the ring of a five-string banjo! The next Lassen Acoustic Music Jam will be held at 2 p.m.Saturday, March 23 in the Recreation Room at Eskaton Lassen Manor, 205 N. Mesa St. April jam, sessions will be held April13 and April 27. For more information, call Suzanne at 375-0199. File photo

Westwood chamberplans blues festivalSusan Cort JohnsonStaff [email protected]

Details of the 2019 PaulBunyan Mountain and BluesFestival were discussed at theMonday, March 11 meeting ofthe board of directors for theWestwood Chamber ofCommerce.

The board approved twobands presented by JodieGunn, president of the board.The headliner is the KyleRowlands Blues Band. In 2009Rowlands was named “BluesHarmonica Player of theYear” by the West Coast BluesHall of Fame. The Jason KingBand is the festival opener.

The theme for the paradethat launches the festivalSaturday, July 6, is “At Leastit is Not Snowing.” Theselection of the parade grandmarshal is being discussedand should be chosen by theApril meeting.

There will be a pie baking

contest as part of the festivalfor the second year. Newboard member Maddyn Gunnwill oversee this event.

Wesley Palmer representedthe logging show committeeat the chamber meeting. Hesaid the committee wasworking on the entry form forthe various competitions. Heasked the board for two levelsof logging show sponsorshipsand silver and goldsponsorship levels wereagreed upon. Members of theLogging Show committee arePalmer, Tommy Salem, JackMedici, Thomas Porter andJohn and Ryan Turner.

At the April meeting theChamber board will discusswhether or not to raise thegate fee.

During a recap of theWestwood Chambermembership mixer boardmembers learned fourorganizations, sevenbusinesses and 19 individualsjoined. In spite of a severesnowstorm Feb. 26, the mixerwas well attended.

The board was alsoinformed that AccuratePainting would repair andpaint the Paul Bunyan andBabe statues at the WestwoodCommunity Center once theweather improves. PaulBunyan, unveiled in 1988, andBabe the Blue Ox thefollowing year, need to bepainted periodically.

Officers for the WestwoodChamber board will remainthe same in 2019 for no newofficers were elected. Boardmembers voted to keep Gunnas president, Lana Beal asvice president, Debbie Wilsonas treasurer and JacquieCordova as secretary.

Neil Young, a boardmember, said a high schoolstudent involved with FridayNight Live asked if therecould be a student position onthe chamber board. Gunnsaid she did not know if thebylaws allowed it, but therecould be a student liaison.

The Westwood Chamberboard regularly meets at 5p.m. the second Monday ofthe month at the LassenCounty Visitor Center,Westwood Station.

Supes,countyhonorsocialworkersMakenzie Davis News [email protected]

It’s often a thankless job,but county staff and theLassen County Board ofSupervisors took the time tothank the 19 social workers inthe area through aproclamation.

During the Tuesday, March12, board meeting, thesupervisors unanimouslyapproved a proclamationnaming March as Social WorkMonth. The social workers inattendance stood and werepraised with an ovation fortheir dedication and efforts.

“It’s important they getrecognized for a lot of theircontributions,” said JennaAguilera, community socialservices director. “Theyelevate and empower people.They give our clients theability to solve problems,cope with personalroadblocks and get theresources they need tosucceed.”

According to Aguilera, theNational Association ofSocial Workers will launchthe Elevate Social Workcampaign for the monthintended to “educate thepublic about thecontributions social workershave made to our society andwhy the position is so vital toour nation.”

Per the approvedresolution, “The social workprofession is dedicated toenhancing well-being andhelping meet the basic needsof all people, especially thosewho are vulnerable,oppressed and living inpoverty

“(It) is deeply weaved intoour society with socialworkers active ingovernment, schools,universities, social serviceagencies, communities,corporations, the militaryand in health care and mentalhealth care settings,” theproclamation continued. “Inrecognition of the numerouscontributions made byAmerica’s social workers, theLassen County Board ofSupervisors proclaim themonth of March 2019 asNational Social Work Monthin celebration and support ofthe social work profession.”

The board expressed theirappreciation for those in theprofession.

“I want to thank themcause I know they have atough job,” said supervisorChris Gallagher.

Crossword answersSudoku answers

Lassen County Times10A Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2019

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Sudoku Puzzle

Answers to this week’s puzzle can be found on page 9A

Crossword PuzzleACROSS1. Joint6. A group of countries in

special alliance10. Stone14. Move with a splashingsound15. Can be fixed17. Giving human characteris-tics to the nonhuman19. Other side of yang(Chinese)20. Consume21. Gave it a go22. One point north of dueeast23. Fat used to make puddings24. Turfs26. Not awake29. Not nice31. Frighten32. Political action committee34. Skin problem35. Type of music37. Intestinal pouches38. Eight39. Emerald Isle40. Interpret characters41. Abandon43. Felines45. Energy and enthusiasm46. Resembles a pouch47. Relating to sense of smell49. Swiss river50. Bradley Int’l Airport53. __ __ __ __ yonder57. Tarred and ___58. Boyish59. This (Spanish)60. Male parent61. Lounge chair

DOWN1. Sports award2. Monetary unit of Angola3. Some animals live here4. Former CIA5. Global health group6. Male given name7. Opposite of right8. Open Payment Initiative9. Desert plants

10. A bird that cannot fly11. Off-Broadway theater award12. Lump of clay13. Barbie’s pal

16. Seldom18. Noses22. Denotes past23. Selling at specially reducedprices24. __ Claus25. Comes before two27. Fencing swords28. Nocturnal rodent29. Chinese revolutionary30. Electronic counter-counter-measures31. Enjoyable33. Villain35. Discussed36. Waterfall (Scottish)37. Old television part (abbr.)39. Roughly chipped flint42. Helps change channels

43. __ Sagan, astronomer44. Cooling unit46. Uttered words47. Small integers48. Type of data49. Inspired50. France’s first Jewish PM51. Famed sci-fi novel52. Body parts53. Nigerian City54. Amount of time55. Coloring material56. Type of constrictor snake

Answers to this week’s puzzlecan be found on page 9A

Wednesday, Mar. 20Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy

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

24 Hour Crisis Line, for those facing an unpleas-ant or crisis pregnancy. Confidential support offeredfree of charge. Call M.A.M.A. at 257-6667.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Help Line: 24 hours aday 775-355-1151. For meeting information or to talkto someone.

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

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

7 a.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meeting,Breakfast Club, 44A South Gay St., Susanville. Call 775-355-1151.

9 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Peer Support, 815 Cottage St., Susanville.

10 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Depression and Anxiety, 815 Cottage St.,Susanville.

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Lassen~Modoc Food BankFood distubution Lassen College when class is in ses-sion at Lassen Cougar Cupboard. For more informa-tion call 530-257-4884

11 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Healthy Eating, 815 Cottage St., Susanville.

11:30 a.m.: Storytime at the LibraryStorytelling followed by an art activity for ages new-born to five at the Lassen Library.

11:45 a.m.: Jolly Elders meet once a month atthe Jolly Elder Building on Main Street in Janesville togather for a pot luck meal and great company. Formore information, call Judy at 253-3412.

Noon: 2nd Wednesday Worship event, meetsevery second Wednesday at Valley Christian Centerlocated at 1401 Riverside Drive, Susanville. Includespot-luck lunch and live musical worship. Sponsored byWomen Ablaze open to everyone. for questions,please call Caroline Allen at 257-9487 or 249-7958.

Noon: Rotary Club general meeting at theSusanville Senior Center.

Noon: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meeting,44A South Gay St., Susanville.Call 775-355-1151.

Noon: Janesville Jolly Elders, monthly pot-luckluncheon with business meeting followed by socialactivities at the Jolly Elders Hall, Main Street. Call 253-3412 for information.

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

12 p.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Women’s Tea, 815 Cottage St., Susanville

12:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers 805 Main st.Susanville Mall in the community Room. If you areinterested in learning more about Weight Watchers,please join them for an informative, getting to knowyou session at any regular meeting.

1 p.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Walk with Us, 815 Cottage St., Susanville

1 p.m.: Garden Club, meets at the CommunityCenter, Westwood.

5 p.m.: Lassen County Democratic CentralCommittee meets at the Lassen Community CollegeBoard Room. For more info, Jon Cross 251-5581.

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

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

6 p.m. Hoof Beats 4-H club meets at JanesvilleFire Hall, Janesville. Community Club leader ShawnaBond 251-8285

6 p.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Veteran’s Support, Vet-2-vet 815 Cottage St.,Susanville.

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

6 p.m.: Weight Watchers 805 Main st.Susanville Mall in the community Room. If you areinterested in learning more about Weight Watchers,please join them for an informative, getting to knowyou session at any regular meeting.

6:30 pm.: Good Grief Support Group, LassenCounty Library, 1618 Main Street. Call Honey LakeHospice at 257-3137.

6:30 p.m.: Al-Anon, meets at the Fort Sage

Family Resource Center. For info call 827-3007 orTanya at 775-335-5548.

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

6:30 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Closedmeeting, women only, at Episcopal Church, North St.,(across from Memorial Park). Susanville. Call 775-355-1151.

7 p.m.: Janesville Community Fire SafetyCouncil, meeting at the Janesville Fire Hall. For moreinformation call Lloyd Keefer, 253-3737.

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Closed meet-ing, men only, at 44A South Gay St., Susanville. Call775-355-1151.

7 p.m.: Westwood Chamber of Commerce,meets at the Community Center in Westwood.

7 p.m.: NA meeting at the community center,Herlong.

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

7:30 p.m.: Doyle Historical Society, meetingheld at the Doyle Community Center, Doyle.

Thursday, Mar. 21Lassen County Public Health, is offering

immunizations from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. For info or toschedule an appointment call 251-8183.

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

6:30 a.m.: Narcotics Anonymous,(open)Serenity. D.O.A. Building, 1855 B Main St.,Susanville.

7 a.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meeting,Breakfast Club, 44A South Gay St., Susanville. Call775-355-1151.

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

9 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Peer support, 815 Cottage St., Susanville.

11:45 p.m.: Monticola Club, Monthly meeting,3rd Thursday of the month. Barbara (530)257-42555.

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

Noon: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meeting,44A South Gay St., Susanville. Call 775-355-1151.

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

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

1 p.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Walk with Us, 815 Cottage St. Susanville.

2 p.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Senior Group, 815 Cottage St.,Susanville.

5:30 p.m.: Overeaters Anonymous, meeting,at Lassen Banner Medical Center in the Pioneer room,1800 Spring Ridge Dr. Susanville. Overeaters, bulimics,anorexics, men, women and teens welcome who havea desire to stop eating complusively. Contact Seren530 260-3512.

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

6 p.m.: Community Advisory Committee,meeting at the Lassen County Office of Education, forcommunity members who are involved in SpecialEducation.

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

6:15 p.m.: Awana meets during the school year.For ages 3-8th grade. Standish Bible Church 718-960Plumas Ave, Standish. 254-6688

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

7 p.m.: Susanville Elks, regular meeting at theElk's Lodge.

7 p.m.: Lifestyles Classes, nutrition, exercise,stress management, posture, at New Image FitnessClub.

7 p.m.: Susanville Lion's Club, dinner andmeeting at St. Francis.

7 p.m.: Native Daughters of the GoldenWest, Mt. Lassen Parlor #215, meets at the LadiesPioneer Club Hall, Nubieber.

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Closed meet-ing, Episcopal Church, North S. (across from MemorialPark), Susanville. Call 775-355-1151.

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meet-ing, Honey Lake Valley Assembly Church. 464-905Standish-Buntingville Rd (A-3) Janesville

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meet-ing, Westwood Library, 500 Birch St., Westwood. Call775-355-1151.

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

Friday, Mar. 227 a.m.: Lake 4-H Breakfast, at Janesville

Firehall, $5. Biscuts and gravy or pancakes, both

served with eggs and bacon/sausage. Call 253-2271 forinfo.

7 a.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meeting,44A South Gay St., Susanville. Call 775-355-1151.

9 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Peer Support, 815 Cottge St., Susanville.

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

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

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

12 Noon: Military Veteran’s Lunch, all mili-tary veteran’s are invitied to join others every Friday atthe Veterans Memorial Building on Main St. Lunchincludes food and drink for a reasonable price. 1205Main St.

1 p.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Walk with Us, 815 Cottge St., Susanville.

1 p.m.: Fiber Arts classes, wool crafting, handspining, wool processing. For information call LynnMarkman of Markman Farm, 252-4242.

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

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meeting,44A South Gay St., Susanville. Call 775-355-1151.

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meeting,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.

Saturday, Mar. 23

9 a.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meeting,44A South Gay St., Susanville. Call 775-355-1151.

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

2 p.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Family Time at the Movies Lassen Library1618 Main St. Susanville

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


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

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

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

Sunday, Mar. 249 a.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Closed meet-

ing Sunday Serenity, 1400 A Chestnut St., Susanville.Call 775-355-1151.

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

3 p.m.: Nar-Anon (a twelve step program forfamilies and friends of addicts)Westwood Library, 500Birch Street, Westwood, CA for more info call 1-800-477-6291

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

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


Monday, Mar. 25

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

7 a.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meeting,Breakfast Club, 44A South Gay St., Susanville. Call775-355-1151.

9 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Peer Support, 815 Cottage St. Susanville.

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

Noon: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meet-ing, 44A South Gay St., Susanville. Call 775-355-1151.

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

1 p.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Walk with us, 815 Cottage St. Susanville.

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

3 p.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Family Time @ Sensory Ave. Susanville

5 p.m.: Women's 12 step support group,meeting at the Parish Hall, Good Shepherd EpiscopalChurch, 1155 North St., Susanville. Call 257-8348 formore information.

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

6 p.m.: Awana “Journey” meets during theschool year for kids 9th-12th grade. At Standish BibleChurch 718-960 Plumas Ave. Standish. 254-6688

6 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meet-ing, women only Log Cabin Church, Main Street,Janesville. Call 775-355-1151.

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

6:30 p.m.: Back to Basics AlcoholicsAnonymous (AA), meets at the Westwood Library,500 Birch Street. Call 775-355-1151.

7 p.m.: Westwood Area Chamber ofCommerce. Cocktails at 7 p.m:, dinner at 7:30,Community Center. For reservations call 256-3784.

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Big BookStudy, 44A South Gay St., Susanville. Call 775-355-1151.

7 p.m.: Boy Scout Troop 159, meeting at theElks Lodge. Call 257-9220 for more information.

7 p.m.: Al-Anon, is for families and friends ofalcoholics/problem drinkers, meets behind 815Cottage Street, Susanville. For more information call(530) 252-1019

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

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

Tuesday, Mar. 267 a.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meet-

ing, Breakfast Club, 44A South Gay St., Susanville. Call775-355-1151.

9 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Peer support, 815 Cottage St., Susanville.

9:30 a.m.: Women's Missionary Group, 207Delwood, Westwood.

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

10 a.m.: Big Valley Genealogical Society,meets at Bitsey’s Art Studio, 652-750 Hwy. 299E.Nubieber.

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

Noon: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open Meeting,44A South Gay St., Susanville. Call 775-355-1151.

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

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

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

12:30 p.m.: Al-Anon, Civic Center, PoliceBuilding, Chester.

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

1 p.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Walk With Us, 815 Cottage St., Susanville.

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

2 p.m.: Low Vision Support Group, meetingsare held the last Tuesday of the month at 1700Sunkist. Call 257-9667 or 257-3853 for information.

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

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

5:30 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, open dis-cussion, 44A South Gay St., Susanville. 775-355-1151

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

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

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meet-ing, Southern Lassen County Community Center,Tamarack Street, Herlong. Call 775-355-1151.

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meet-ing, 44A South Gay St., Susanville. Call 775-355-1151.

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

7 p.m.: Knights of Columbus, Robert WilliamsCouncil #4780, regular meeting in the MonsignorMoran Hall, Weatherlow St.


Bible Baptist Church100 Tamarack,Herlong, 260-8205.

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

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

Doyle Christian ChurchMain St., Doyle.

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

First Baptist Church742-710 Susanville St.,Herlong.

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

Good Shepherd Episcopal1155 North Street, 257-6002.

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

First Baptist Churchof Westwood401 Delcood St., Westwood.

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

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

Indian Heights FullGospel ChurchMeets at 750 Parkdale,Susanville.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Church in SusanvilleRichmond Road at RichmondSchool.

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

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

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

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

Valley Christian Center1401 Riverside Dr., 257-2210.

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

AWANA Club: Jr. High and Pre K-6th meets Thursdays at 6:15pm-8:00pmHigh School AWANA “Journey” meets Mondays at 6:00 pm

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

Standish BibleChurch

254-6688

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

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

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

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

Sacred HeartCatholic ChurchSe habla español. Rev. Fr.Arbel Cabasagan, 120 N.Union, Susanville, CA.Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m.;Sunday Mass 8:00 and 11:00a.m. Santa Misa (Spanish)1:00 p.m. Herlong: SaturdayMass, 3 p.m.sacredheartsusanville.org

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

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

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

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

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

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JandJ competitive teams bring home more awardsThe JandJ Performing Arts Competitive Teams have been

busy bringing home multiple awards, and representingLassen County in Regional Dance Competitions.

At Encore National Dance Competition in Carson City,Nevada, in early February, the teams received top awards.

Kaylee Micone, junior soloist, brought home an Ultra HighGold and fourth in the overall. The junior trio “Tele” receivedthe top Platinum and highest in their category. Their grouproutine “Manolo,” choreographed by senior Ashlyn Clark,received third in the overall, and “Not About Angels,”choreographed by senior Hailey Gregor, was second in theoverall.

The teen/ senior teams hip-hop, “Feeling Myself ” was aPlatinum winner and brought down the house with theirenergy and performance.

At Spotlight Dance Cup in Carson City, Nevada in earlyMarch, the teams brought home five Diamond Awards. Teen,Acro Soloist Alyssa Zimmerman won the Diamond, JudgesChoice, and seventh overall in a huge group of soloists. TeenMariah Beckman also took home the Diamond for her JazzSolo.

Again, junior jazz trio “Tele” brought home Diamond andfirst overall. The junior jazz group brought home Diamondand first in their Category as well as the ShowmanshipAward!

“Let it Be” a teen contemporary piece that the teamperformed at the Lassen County Office of Educations LitJam, received highest award Diamond, at Spotlight. The pieceis to the beetles song “Let it Be” and covered by the Acrossthe Universe cast.

Ava Seitz received Junior Most Photogenic at Spotlike. IzzyNorwood received Teen Most Photogenic at both Encore andSpotlight Competitions. Their headshots, taken by localphotographer Stephanie Blakeman Photography, were nowentered into the National Selections.

The JandJ Competitive Teams will travel to Rainbow Dancein Sacramento, California in late April for their nextcompetition.

The junior trio “Tele,” with Parker Foreman, Grace Stewardand Sam Medvin, received top awards at both competitions.

The JandJPerforming ArtsCompetitivejunior teamposes with theirmany awards.

JandJ PerformingArts TeenDancers performtheir “Let it Be”teencontemporarypiece.Photos submitted


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Lassen National Forest hiresGaston as public affairs officer

The Lassen National ForestService has hired MarkGaston to be theorganization’s Public AffairsOfficer. “Mark is a greataddition to our team,” saidActing Forest Supervisor,Chris Christofferson. “Hehas a strong communicationsbackground with more than20 years of Public Affairsexperience in the FederalGovernment.”

Prior to coming to Lassen,he worked for the National

Indian Gaming Commissionas a CommunicationSpecialist. In this position,he was responsible formanaging several of theNIGC’s Public Affairsprograms. He has worked forthe Department of the Navyat the Defense PrintingService and the NavalCouncil of Personnel Boards.

“I am honored to serve asthe Forest Public AffairsOfficer. I look forward toserving and working with

our leadership, staff,partners and the localcommunity to continue themission, principles, andpriorities of Lassen and theU.S Forest Service,” saidGaston. He earned abachelor’s of science degreein business administrationfrom the University ofDistrict of Columbia. Gastonwas born and raised inWashington, D.C. and ismarried with four children.

Humane Society celebrates St.Patrick’s Day with fundraiser

Courtney Dunlap, left, and Sam Glass serve up some corned beef and cabbage at the LassenHumane Society’s 11th annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Thursday, March 14.

Proceeds from the 11th annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner benefit the Lassen Humane Society.Attendees got some great, festive corned beef and were able to participate in a raffle and asilent auction. Photos by Makenzie Davis

It’s Spring!One day last week as Cindie

Williams was walking her dognear the Diamond Mountain Golf

Course when she noticed this tinyyellow flower pushing its way uptoward the sunlight — a sure sign

Spring is on the way. Photo by Cindie Williams

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 1BLassen County Times, Westwood PinePress

NEWS, VIEWS and SPORTSINSIDE SECTION B: OPINION 8B• SPORTS 13B

Taking sick days cankeep us all healthy Glenda SvendsenStaff [email protected]

Senior AdministrativeClerk for Public HealthEmergency AwarenessPreparedness, Maryann Kiar,of the Lassen County HealthDepartment, reminds us,“People should keep in mindthat it is important to stayhome when sick. They havethe potential to infect anyonethey come into contact with.Especially, since dependingon the type of germ, they canlive on surfaces for longperiods of time.”

This advice is especiallyimportant to adhere tobecause new research fromthe University of Marylandindicates that, “Justbreathing out — withoutcoughing or sneezing — isenough for a person with theflu to spread the virus.”

Of course, certain stepslike keeping surfaces clean,washing your handsregularly and avoiding peoplewho are coughing, can stillhelp lower your odds ofcatching influenza, offersSheryl Ehrman, dean of theCollege of Engineering atSan Jose State University, inCalifornia.

But, if an infected person’sbreathing spreads the fluvirus, even those precautionsdo “not provide completeprotection from getting theflu,” she added.

That means that if you areunlucky enough to get the flu,“staying home and out ofpublic spaces could make adifference,” Ehrman said.

According to the CDCwebsite, “NonpharmaceuticalInterventions are actions,apart from getting vaccinatedand taking medicine, thatpeople and communities cantake to help slow the spreadof illnesses like pandemicinfluenza. NPIs are alsoknown as communitymitigation strategies.”

Kiar added, “LassenCounty’s Public HealthDepartment epitomizes allthree aspects of CDC’srecommendations foraddressing community NPI’s:connecting, planning andsharing.

The local healthdepartment schedulesregular training sessionswith a focus on troubleshooting scenarios. Alsoexercises for action in theevent of a pandemic flu areoutlined and implemented. Asystem for communicatingamong all concerned entitiesis also tested regularly.”

Workplace measures CDCadvises: “Employees shouldstay home when they aresick. Cover your coughs andsneezes. Wash your handsoften.”

Other measures employerscan take, include:

Building flu preventioninto the operations andplanning of the workplaceenvironment.

Being prepared andinformed. Communicate withemployees about fluprevention through emails,websites, posters, and

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Starting March 11, PG&Eincreased water flows below

Belden Dam from about 100cubic feet per second toabout 2,000 cfs. Flows willlikely be higher than normalthrough April. The higherflows are necessary as PG&Ewill not be diverting waterfrom the Belden Reservoir toa water tunnel and penstockthat serves the BeldenPowerhouse on Highway 70while the powerhouse isundergoing maintenance.

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Lassen Community Collegeand the Lassen CollegeFoundation will hold theirsecond annual women’sconference. This year, theconference is in honor of thelate Zellamae Miles and isheld at the college’s sportscomplex, Saturday March 23from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

At the college’s March 12board of trustees meeting,president/ superintendentDr. Marlon Hall shared thetheme for this year’sconference as VisionaryWomen: Imagine, Believe andAchieve.

The conference will featureguest speaker Dr. ValarieHumphrey, author of thebook “From Flunk Out toFront Office.”

Humphrey is anillustrative, motivational andtransformative speaker witha high level of energy. Shehas spent more than 28 yearsworking in the educationarena.

Humphrey is currently aneducational consultant andschool administrator back inIllinois.

In 2012, Humphrey foundedTrue Eagle BeautyFoundation, Inc. where the

quest is to impact lives onecommunity at a time. Herfoundation currently haschapters in four differentstates and it is growinggreater by the day.

True Eagle Beautycurrently hosts femalementoring programs fromsecond grade through the ageof 25, current enrollment isnearly 300 and the best newsis that they continuouslyhave a record of 100 percent

college acceptance rate.There is a small fee to

attend and the college andfoundation are offering tablesponsorships for interestedparties. College students canattend for free with theircurrent school identification.The event’s flyer asks thoseinterested in obtainingtickets or to request specialaccommodations to contactMonteil Ackley at 257-6181,ext. 8922.

Special guest speaker at Lassen College’s second annualWomens Conference, Dr. Valarie Humphrey, is regarded as atransformer of the lives she encounters. Photo submitted

Second annual collegeWomen’s Conferencehonors Zellamae Miles

In August 2018, the late Zellamae Miles, center, holds a ceremonial hammer to begin theconstruction of a new roof at Roop’s Fort, the oldest building in Lassen County. Other membersof the Arnold family join Miles — Greg Arnold, left, his daughter Morgan Arnold (the sixthgeneration of the Lassen County pioneer family) and Zellamae’s son, Chuck Miles. File photo

announcements. Maintaining a clean

environment and providingemployees with supplies thatprevent the spread of the flu.

With these precautionarymeasures in place, the spreadof illness can be reduced, butwhen we acknowledge thefact that someone can be sickbefore they are aware andthat germs can live onsurfaces for hours and evendays, employers mayconsider additionalprecautions.

Certain materials harborgerms but there are surfacesavailable which are lesshospitable to germs andviruses than others.

A new study from GrinnellCollege concludes that fitnesscenters can significantlyreduce concentrations ofbacteria by using copper-alloy materials on equipmenthandles. The study waspublished in the AmericanJournal of Infection Control.

The study shows high-touch surfaces in gyms madewith copper will maintainreduced bacterial loads,which could reduce thenumber of community-acquired infections.

Led by Shannon Hinsa-Leasure, associate professorof biology at GrinnellCollege, the study foundsignificantly fewer bacteriaon equipment with copperalloy grips such asdumbbells, barbells andkettlebells.

Copper alloys haveapplications other than gymsof course. Elevator buttons,mailboxes and other itemscan be made from thesematerials and are widelyavailable.

The investment required toupgrade can be measuredagainst the cost of employeesmissing work and the cost ofcare associated with specificillnesses.

Until your workenvironment is outfitted tofight germs, remember toclean these high traffic germcarriers: break roomrefrigerator handles, coffeepot handles, communal coffeecups, sink handles, pens forcustomer/public use, doorknobs, keyboards, and cellphones.

Kiar also said, “Peopleneed to keep in mind thatsurfaces need to be properlycleaned to prevent the spreadof germs. For moreinformation on propercleaning techniques Irecommend that people go tothe California Department ofPublic Health website, or the

Centers for Disease Controlwebsite. And, keep in mindthat proper hand washing isone of the most effectiveways to prevent getting sick.”

“People are concernedabout calling in sick, but ifyou’re really feeling unwell,and especially if you have afever, you need to stay home,”said Catherine Cummins,MD, MSN, a health sciencesassistant clinical professor atthe University of California-Irvine School of Medicine. “Alittle bit of common sensegoes a long way.”

These questions to helpdetermine if you should stayhome from work:

How well can you carry outyour work duties? If you’refeeling quite sick, “you’regoing to have a hard timefunctioning and performingat your normal level,”Cummins said.

Are you contagious? If youhave a viral or bacterialillness, you’ll expose yourcoworkers and they in turnwill infect others. Stayinghome when you’re sick helpsto curb germs in thecommunity. “It’s to containthe illness,” Cummins said.

Will resting at home helpyour body to overcome theillness? “We see a lot ofworsening symptoms becausepeople will just not stop andrest. They want to go; theywant to be able to doeverything that theynormally do,” Cummins said.“What they don’t understandis that they’re pushingthemselves to the pointwhere they’re actually a lotsicker at the end of two tofour days than they wouldhave been if they had justtaken that first day off andlet their body fight theinfection.”

Are you taking medicationsthat could impair your abilityto think, work, operatemachinery, or drive? Let’s say,for example, that you’ve beenprescribed Vicodin for backpain and it’s causing fuzzythinking. “If you’re so sickthat you’re using opiates orany controlled substance tocontrol pain, you really needto stay home,” Cumminssaid. “You shouldn’t bedriving, and you could haveyour performance impairedor it could even bedangerous.”

Lastly, use the golden rule,Cummins said, “Treat othersas you would like to betreated. Think about if youwould like it if someonecame to work and coughed onyou all day.”

“People should keep in mind that it isimportant to stay home when sick. They havethe potential to infect anyone they come intocontact with. Especially, since depending onthe type of germ, they can live on surfaces

for long periods of time.”

Maryann Kiar, Senior Administrative Clerk for Public Health Emergency Awareness Preparedness,

Lassen County Health Department

Keep your flower vasesfilled all summer long, withbeautiful blossoms pickedright from your own gardenand containers. Growingseeds, plants and tenderbulbs that can double as cutflowers makes it easy to

create casual, fresh-cutbouquets for your dinnertable, guest room or to sharewith family and friends.

For early spring flowers,look to spring-bloomingbulbs like tulips anddaffodils, and cool weatherannuals like pansies andsnapdragons. Clippingbranches from trees andshrubs such as forsythia,quince and daphne isanother good way to bringspring into your home. Yourperennial garden canprovide bleeding heart, iris,hellebores, peonies andmuch more.

If the selection in yourown spring garden islimited, strike up a tradewith a friend. Pick some oftheirs in the spring andshare some of yours in thesummer. Then make a noteto add more spring-bloomingbulbs and perennials to yourlandscape.

Gladiolas and dahlias addpizazz to summer and fallbouquets. These spring-planted bulbs combinenicely with other summer

flowers and they continue tobloom well after otherflowers have faded in theheat of late summer. Getsome free help planningyour additions with the“How to Design a CuttingGarden” article found atlongfield-gardens.com.

The flower-packed spikesof gladiolas are available ina rainbow of colors that willinspire your creativity.These inexpensive bulbs areeasy to plant and take upvery little space. Pop theminto containers, flowerbedsor even your vegetablegarden. Start planting inmid spring and continueevery two weeks untilmidsummer for months ofcolorful flower spikes.

With dahlias, you canchoose from dozens ofdifferent flower sizes, flowerstyles and colors.

For easy, eye-catchingbouquets, plant a color-themed blend such as theSugar Plum Mix fromLongfield Gardens. Anotheroption is to select colors thatwill harmonize with flowers

that are already in yourgardens such as phlox,sunflowers, asters and lilies.

Hybrid lilies are perennialgarden favorites as well asfabulous cut flowers. Plantthe bulbs of Asiatic lilies,Oriental lilies and Oriental-trumpet lilies in spring, forcolor and fragrance thatlasts all summer long. Toensure months of flowers, besure to plant a few bulbs ofeach type of lily.

Annuals play an essentialrole in any cut flowergarden. Extend your budgetby starting zinnias,sunflowers, larkspur andcosmos from seed, andsupplement withgreenhouse-growntransplants of snapdragons,celosia, amaranth andstatice.

Foliage can elevate anordinary homegrownbouquet from good to great,and your garden can provideall sorts of interestingoptions.

Incorporate the leaves ofperennials such as hosta,baptisia, artemesia and sageas well as flower farmerfavorites such as bells ofIreland, bupleurum anddusty miller. Shrubs such asninebark, boxwood,viburnum and holly areanother source of attractivefoliage and some offercolorful berries as well.

Cutting and arrangingflowers is a fun way toexercise your creativity andbring the beauty of yourgarden indoors.

The more you do it, theeasier it gets, and you’llsoon be sharing your flowerswith friends, neighbors,family, coworkers andeveryone who stops by.

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Pamela Lynn AlatorreJan. 29, 1961 – March 7, 2019

Pamela, 58, of Los Banos,passed away at 4:25 p.m.March 7, 2019 at MemorialMedical Center in Modesto,surrounded by her lovingdaughter and other familymembers.

She is survived by herdaughter, Patricia Hanson;her son-in-law, Devin Jobke;her beautiful grandchildren,Tahylor, Trenton, Terrin,Teagan, Addison andBrentley; loving cousin, Lisa(Reuben); her brothers, Mark(Luzmila), Richard, Mitchell(Bonnie); and sister, Pamela“Pam,”; sister-in-law, Trish;niece and nephew, Jessicaand Paul III “Paulie”Alatorre; mother-in-law,MaryLou; brother and sister-in-laws, Jesse, Rudy, Leonard,Margie, Mary “Punkin,”Gina; and nieces, Monique“Nikki” and Jasmine “Jazzy.”

She was preceded in deathby her loving parents, Pauland Patricia Alatorre; andher brother, Paul Alatorre II.

She was a loving and big-hearted person, who woulddo anything and everythingfor anyone who might need it,whether it was a familymember or a total stranger,she would never let them gohungry.

Pam was also known forher inappropriate sense ofhumor. She loved a goodprank and always did herbest to embarrass anyone

who was with her, herselfincluded.

Cooking was her passionand her expertise. You wouldnever leave her home hungry.Following in her dad’sfootsteps, she alwaysmaintained the beautifullandscape that he started.

Pam left us far too soon.The love and happiness yougave us will never beforgotten. Your wings wereready, but our hearts werenot.

A Funeral Service will beheld at 2 p.m. Saturday,March 23, 2019 at HabingFamily Funeral Home, 1294th Street, Gilroy, California,95020.

Jim Mahan

Jim Mahan, bornDecember 24, 1938 and wentto heaven on March 8, 2019surrounded by family.

He leaves behind his lovingwife, Gail of 55 plus years;daughters, Leah and Kristiand son-in-law Don (Leah);grandchildren, Tiffany(Todd), Seth, Sierra and Alex;brother, Harold (Dee); greatgrandchildren, Trevor andAddie; and several nieces andnephews. His brothers,Henry, Bob and Duane andoldest grandson, Marcuspredeceased him.

Jim was drafted in 1962,and spent two years in theUnited States Army. Hemarried Gail in 1963, startinga family in 1965. He movedhis family to Susanville in

1972 and continued his careerin the grocery business.

He loved the outdoors andspent his free time hunting,fishing and camping with

family and friends.He retired from Safeway in

1993 when he and Gail wereready to travel. Theypurchased a 5th wheel and

ATV’s for their adventures.There will be a memorial

service to celebrate Jim’s lifeat 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13 atCommunity Church in

Susanville. In lieu of flowers,Jim would be proud to havedonations made to VBSCommunity.

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The Sugar Plum Mix of dahlias offers hues of honey gold, burnt orange and violet-mauve, providing a colorful, contemporary blendof dahlias late summer. Photo submitted


Lassen County had to dipinto the special reserve fundto pay for the upcomingspecial elections; however,there is some desire to seesome reimbursed by thestate.

During the Tuesday, March12 Lassen County Board ofSupervisors meeting, theboard unanimously approved

transferring $121,410 fromthe county’s special reservefund to cover the cost ofthree special elections — theprimary state senate electionMarch 26, the LassenCommunity College Board ofTrustees election May 7 andthe general state senateelection June 4.

In January, newly electedgovernor Gavin Newsomcalled the election to fill thestate senator vacancy for

District 1, previously held byTed Gaines. The primaryelection is set for March 26with five candidates runningfor the seat — Silke Pflueger(Democrat, safety advocateand businesswoman fromTruckee), Brian Dahle(Republican, farmer,businessman andassemblyman from Bieber),Theodore Dziuba(Republican businessmanfrom Placerville), Rex Hime

(Republican small businessadvocate from Sacramento)and Kevin Kiley (Republicanassemblyman and smallbusinessman from Rocklin).

Should there be acandidate who receives themajority of the votes, 50percent plus one, the June 4election will not be needed.

For the local race, due toan error on the Novemberballot which asked voters tovote for three rather than

two candidates for the LassenCommunity College board,the special election is set forMay 7, as chosen by theboard in November.

Four candidates runningfor the Lassen CommunityCollege District Board ofTrustees, Area 1 race: BobbyJames Hubbard, SophiaWages, Melanie Westbrookand Allen Siemer.

During the Tuesdaymeeting, the supervisors

California has hit a newrecord for voter registration,with more than 20 millionCalifornians now registeredto vote. California’s totalregistered voters is greaterthan the population of all buttwo other U.S. states — Texasand Florida.

Secretary of State AlexPadilla also released thelatest Report of Registration,which reflects data as of Feb.10. On Feb.10, there were19,978,449 Californiansregistered to vote — the statehas surpassed the 20 millionthreshold since then.

“In the November 2018General Election, weexperienced record voterregistration and recordturnout, and the wavecontinues,” Padilla said.“With more than 20 millioncitizens now registered,California has reachedanother major milestone.California’s March 3, 2020Presidential Primary is lessthan a year away andCalifornians are gettingready. With an earlierprimary in 2020, Californiavoters will have more


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Voters in the SenateDistrict 1 will cast ballotsnext Tuesday, March 26, in aspecial primary election topick a successor for theoffice after former statesenator Ted Gaines waselected to the state Board ofEqualization last November.

The district includes all orparts of Lassen, Nevada,Alpine, El Dorado, Modoc,Placer, Plumas, Sacramento,Shasta, Sierra and Siskiyoucounties.

“The Senate District 1election is a regularelection,” said JulieBustamante, Lassen CountyClerk and Election Official.“The polls will be open onElection Day, Tuesday, March26. The vote-by-mail ballotshave already gone out.”

Bustamante said if nocandidate garners 50 percentplus one vote, the top twovote-getters will advance to arun-off in the June 4 GeneralElection.

According to theCalifornia Secretary of

Special Primary Election held next Tuesday

Brian Dahle Silke Pflueger Theodore Dziuba Rex Hime Kevin Kiley

State’s Office, there are sixofficial candidates seekingthe office. They are:Democrat Steve Baird,manager, broker and author;Democrat Silke Pflueger,safety advocate andbusinesswoman; RepublicanBrian Dahle, farmer,businessman andassemblyman; RepublicanTheodore Dziuba,businessman; RepublicanRex Hime, small business

advocate; and, RepublicanKevin Kiley, assemblymanand small businessman.

According to the localrumor mill, Baird, who ranagainst Ted Gaines as aRepublican in the 2016district 1 senate race on a“Jefferson State platform,”according to the LassenCounty State of JeffersonFacebook page, has droppedout of the race. On Feb. 20Baird sent an email to The

Union newspaper in NevadaCounty announcing hiswithdrawal from the race.

The California Secretary ofState’s Office responded tothat news with a statementlast Wednesday, March 13.

“There have been severalinquiries regarding SteveBaird no longer being acandidate for the March 26,2019, Senate District 1 SpecialPrimary Election,” thestatement read. “Pursuant to

Elections Code section 8800:‘No candidate whosedeclaration of candidacy hasbeen filed for any primaryelection may withdraw as acandidate at that primaryelection,’ … and “TheCertified List of Candidatesfor the March 26, 2019, SenateDistrict 1 Special PrimaryElection, will not change.Persons listed on theCertified List of Candidates,are entitled to receive votes

at the Special PrimaryElection to be held in theFirst State Senate District onMarch 26, 2019, by the reasonof the Special ElectionProclamation issued by theGovernor of this State, to fillthe vacancy in said district,and in compliance withprovisions of the ElectionsCode … ”

For more information, callthe Lassen County Clerk’sOffice at 251-8217.

influence in the presidentialnominating contests for allparties.”

“Voters who have alreadyregistered to vote shouldmake sure their voterregistration is up to date —including your address,political party, and vote-by-mail preference. With nextyear’s presidential primaryfast approaching, verifyingyour political partypreference is critical,”Padilla added.

Californians can registerto vote or update their voterregistration online atregistertovote.ca.gov.Californians can check their

voter registration status —including political party andvote-by-mail preferences — atvoterstatus.sos.ca.gov.

As of Feb. 10, 79.09 percentof eligible Californians wereregistered to vote, comparedto 72.73 percent at the samepoint four years ago.

There are 2,260,513 moreregistered voters than therewere at the same point in2015.

The Report of Registrationincludes:

•Voter registration bypolitical party, by county,city, congressional district,state senate district and stateassembly district.

•Statewide voterregistration by age group bycounty.

•Historical comparisons toprevious reports in odd-

numbered years.•Voter registration by

political bodies attempting toqualify as political parties.

asked why the LCC electionand the state senate electioncould not be held at the sametime.

Lassen County Clerk JulieBustamante answered thecollege board selected theday in May for a mail inballot election only, whichsaved money, and thegovernor called the statesenate election for June 4,counting back the days forthe primary.

However, Bustamantenoted there is an attempt toget the state to cover thecosts of the senate election.

The board approved thefund transfer from thespecial reserve fund to coverthe cost of the upcomingelections.


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A new study of elderlypatients suggests a second,fast spreading flu strainidentified by the CDC couldmake many local seniorssick in the coming weeks.

Brand new researchpublished in the Cell Host &Microbe scientific journalshows seniors are at highrisk for catching the flubecause their immunesystems have troubleidentifying new viralstrains.

The CDC reports a newstrain, H3N2 , now accountsfor almost half of thenation’s flu cases and thecurrent vaccine is only 44percent effective against thissecond wave. CDC healthofficials say this secondstrain has a tendency to putpeople in the hospital.

Because of the increasedrisk, caregivers withVisiting Angels, the nation’sleading provider of in-homesenior care with a localoffice, are encouragingfamilies to make sure theirsenior loved one is not onlyvaccinated, but follow acaregiver checklist when itcomes to protecting themfrom flu through the end ofseason, which can be as lateas May.

Here are ways we canprotect seniors from the flu:

Watch out for symptoms. Astudy published in theJournal of the AmericanGeriatrics Society found 26percent of hospitalizedseniors with the flu did notexhibit the usual symptomslike fever, body aches or acough. Symptoms in theelderly include: weakness,

dizziness, loss of appetite,and delirium

Monitor the senior’s diet.You want to make sure yourloved one is making healthychoices like these to build upstrength and immunityduring flu season.

Whole grains containbrown rice, oats andbuckwheat which studiessay help build healthybacteria in your stomach,plus whole grains are loadedwith zinc, an immunebooster.Garlic is a popular additionto many dishes that containsallicine, a compound knownto boost immunity.

A study published in theAmerican Journal ofTherapeutics found mostrecipes for chicken soupinclude a compound calledcarnosine, which canmobilize the immune systemto fight the early stages offlu.

The CDC reports virusescan live on surfaces for 24hours and people with theflu can spread it to others upto six feet away. Throughoutflu season, use paper towelswhile cleaning. Germs liketo grow in wet, moist areaslike sponges and towels. Usepaper towels with adisinfectant spray tofrequently wipe downcountertops, doorknobs,light switches, railings andother surfaces a seniormight touch throughout theday. You can also use a Lysolsanitizing wipe as a backup.

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Suzanne “Suzy” Morgan Williams is coming to LassenCommunity College on Tuesday, April 2 at the college’sMiddleton Hall at 6:30 p.m. The event is free to the public. Photo submitted.

Award-winningauthor visits schoolsin Lassen CountyJake HibbittsStaff [email protected]

An award-winning authoris stopping by Lassen Countyearly next month and willtour schools in Westwood andSusanville.

Suzanne “Suzy” MorganWilliams will be visiting thearea during the week of April2-3, with a free presentation atLassen Community CollegeTuesday, April 2 at MiddletonHall at 6:30 p.m.

Williams is the author ifthe novel “Bull Rider” and 11nonfiction books. “BullRider” has received nationaland state awards, and won aWestern Heritage Award fromthe National WesternHeritage and CowboyMuseum in Oklahoma City,Oklahoma. Williams haspresented and taught writingworkshops at schools,professional conferences andliterary events across thecountry and Canada.

Suzanne has traveled fourtimes to the Canadian Arcticto work with Inuit people,writing “The Inuit,” and hasworked with Indian peoplefrom various tribes, on booksand projects. She is known forcareful on site research,which for “Bull Rider”included interviewingprofessional bull riders,ranchers, and caregivers whowork with severely woundedveterans.

For her work in progress, ahistorical novel set inPlymouth Colony in 1660, shehas consulted with historiansand visited relevant sites and

libraries in Massachusettsand Rhode Island. Shelearned a lot about herbs,English history, and thepolitics of religion in the 17thcentury.

Williams is a formerteacher, a speaker, andworkshop leader. She’sworked in all kinds ofclassrooms, from autistics toESL, from pre-Kindergartento middle school and highschool. She has teachingcredentials in Washingtonand California as well as aMontessori Certificate and aM.Ed. in early childhoodeducation.

Also on Tuesday are apresentation at WestwoodSchool at 9 and a presentationfor Meadowview’s fourthgrade class at Middleton Hallat 12:45.

On Wednesday April 3,Williams will be at ShafferSchool at 9:15 a.m., RichmondSchool at 10:45 a.m. and againat Middleton Hall forMeadowview’s fourth gradeclass.

Announced at the college’sMarch 12 board of trusteesmeeting, president/superintendent Dr. MarlonHall shared during hispresentation a special thanksto the efforts of Shar Murphy,the college’s AcademicResource Center librarianand the Lassen-Modoc AdultEducation Consortium forCalifornian Adult Educationfor sponsoring the event. Formore information concerningthe presentation call theLassen College library at 251-8830.

New flu strain may be coming

Registration is open for the22nd annual Sober Grad GolfTournament hosted by the 140Squad Club.

Set for June 8 at BaileyCreek Golf Course at LakeAlmanor, check in at 7 a.m.and tee off is at 9 a.m.

Participating teams includefour players, for the fourperson scramble with ashotgun starts.

Included with the price ofregistration are green feeds, a

shared cart and a tri-tipdinner.

There will also be prizes,which include a driver for thelongest drive, cash for closestto the pin and a car for a holein one. There will also be araffle.

Payments can be sent to the140 Squad Club, at 472-400Diamond Crest Road, inSusanville.

For more information, call252-1800.

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officials recommend youwash hands with soap andwater.

Help seniors relax duringflu season, make sure theyget plenty of rest. Expertsadvise seven to nine hours ofsleep a night to help build upimmunity.

Visiting Angels caregivershelp seniors get ready for theday, plan and prepare meals,run errands, help them keeptheir homes tidy and providemuch neededcompanionship.

They are experts in their

field and can quicklyidentify when a senior needsto get in front of a healthcare provider.

They would be happy toconnect you with a local caregiving expert and possibly asenior to talk about stayingsafe for the reminder of theflu season and how familiesare taking steps to protectkeep their loved ones out ofthe hospital.

The expert can come toyou or they could see aboutsetting up interviews in thehome of a local senior.


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Hospital finds asolution foruninsured patients

Banner Health is proud toannounce that it has teamedwith Integrated HealthManagement Services to helpconnect uninsured patientswith health care coverageopportunities. IHMS willhelp Banner Health patientsobtain the health carebenefits they may need forthemselves and their family.

“Our mission at BannerHealth is making healthcareeasier, so life can be better,”said Lonny Aldinger,Western Region PatientFinancial Services Directorat Banner Health. “We wantall our patients to feel thatthey are not only getting thebest medical treatment theyneed and deserve but havethe peace of mind that theyare also receiving the bestmedical coverage. Byteaming with IHMS, we’recommitted to helping ouruninsured patient populationfind solutions and resourcesto their health care needs.”

An uninsured patient oftenmay not have a primary caredoctor. If they become sick orinjured, they may end upgoing to an emergency roomat a hospital as their primarysource of care. This can becostly for the patient, leavingthem strapped with amedical bill that they maynot be able to afford.Currently in the UnitedStates, there are a variety ofMedicaid or third-partyhealth care insurancecoverage services availablefor uninsured individualsand families. Patients oftenqualify for some type ofhealth insurance, but notknow they may also qualifyfor up to 18 additionalbenefits.

IHMS will help theseuninsured patients who seekcare at select Banner Healthfacilities in the six states itserves by connecting withappropriate health carecoverage opportunities. Inaddition, IHMS EnrollmentSpecialists will advisepatients on a variety of otherbenefits that may beavailable to them and theirfamilies including assistancewith housing, utilities andother social services. BannerHealth hospitals where IHMSservices will be offeredinclude:

•Banner Lassen MedicalCenter –– Susanville,California

•Banner - University

Medical Center South ––Tucson, Arizona

•Banner - UniversityMedical Center Tucson ––Tucson, Arizona ••Banner - University MedicalCenter Phoenix –– Phoenix,Arizona •Banner Casa GrandeMedical Center –– CasaGrande, Arizona ••Banner Heart Hospital ––Mesa, Arizona

•Banner Baywood MedicalCenter –– Mesa, Arizona

•Banner Ironwood MedicalCenter –– Queen Creek,Arizona

•Banner Goldfield MedicalCenter – Apache Junction,Arizona

•Banner Page Hospital ––Page, Arizona

•Banner Payson MedicalCenter –– Payson, Arizona

•North Colorado MedicalCenter –– Greeley, Colorado

•McKee Medical Center ––Loveland, CO •Sterling RegionalMedCenter –– Sterling,Colorado

•East Morgan CountyHospital –– Brush, Colorado

•Banner Fort CollinsMedical Center –– FortCollins, Colorado

•Ogallala CommunityHospital – Ogallala,Nebraska

•Banner ChurchillCommunity Hospital ––Fallon, Nevada

•Washakie Medical Center–– Worland, Wyoming

•Torrington CommunityHospital -–– Torrington,Wyoming

•Platte County MemorialHospital –– Wheatland,Wyoming

Headquartered in Phoenix,Banner Health is one of thelargest nonprofit health caresystems in the country.

The system owns andoperates 28 acute-carehospitals, Banner HealthNetwork, Banner –University Medicine,academic and employedphysician groups, long-termcare centers, outpatientsurgery centers and an arrayof other services; includingBanner Urgent Care, familyclinics, home care andhospice services, pharmaciesand a nursing registry.Banner Health is in sixstates: Arizona, California,Colorado, Nebraska, Nevadaand Wyoming. For moreinformation, visitBannerHealth.com.

Buy one, get one fair tickets on sale

Everybody loves the Midway! If you’re looking to save a little money when you attend the Lassen County Fair this year, now’sthe time to get your Season Admission, Buy One Get One Free tickets. The tickets, which cover gate admission, are on sale nowat the Fair Office through 5 p.m. June 28. It’s simple — when you buy one ticket, you get another one free. For moreinformation, call 251-8900. File photo

Pet oftheWeekInky is a most preciouslove bug. At barely olderthan a year this midnightshaded beauty turns hernose up to other cats, butwill just as easily love anydog. She’s spayed andhealthy and is ready toroam around your houseto find the warmest andmost snuggly of spots. Togive Inky a place to callhome call the LassenCounty Animal Shelter at257-9200.Photo by Jake Hibbitts


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about your entertainmentevent and get it published inthe Lassen County Times’Arts and EntertainmentCalendar! Just call SamWilliams at 257-5321 or emailinformation [email protected].

Wednesday, March 20Blue Star Moms Spaghettiand Bingo Night

The Soaring Eagle Chapterof the Blue Star Moms offera night of spaghetti andbingo Wednesday, March 20at Monsignor Moran Hall,140 Weatherlow St. Join themfor a spaghetti dinner withall the fixings. Dinner isserved at 5 p.m. Take outservice will be provided.Bingo starts at 6 p.m.Proceeds benefit the BlueStar Moms general fundthroughout the year and adrawing to benefit delegatesgoing to annual NationalConvention.

Saturday, March 23Ranger-led SnowshoeWalks

Lassen Volcanic NationalPark hosts a ranger-ledsnowshoe walk from 1:30 to3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23at the Kohm Yah-mah-neeVisitor Center. The walkscover two miles ofmoderately strenuousterrain. Snowshoes areprovided, but a $1 donation isrequested to covermaintenance costs. Walksmay be cancelled at the lastminute due to extremeweather conditions.

Call 595-4480 for up-to-dateinformation.

Lassen AcousticMusic Jam

The Lassen Acoustic MusicJam will be held at 2 p.m.Saturday, March 23 in theRecreation Room at EskatonLassen Manor, 205 N. MesaSt.

For more information, callSuzanne at 375-0199.

Second Annual Zellamae Miles Women’s Conference

Lassen CommunityCollege hosts the secondannual Zellamae MilesWomen’s ConferenceSaturday, March 23.

For more information, call257-6181 ext. 8922 or emailMonteil Ackley [email protected].

Sunday, March 24Ranger-led Snowshoe Walks

Lassen Volcanic NationalPark hosts a ranger-ledsnowshoe walk from 1:30 to3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 24 atthe Kohm Yah-mah-neeVisitor Center. The walkscover two miles ofmoderately strenuous

terrain. Snowshoes areprovided, but a $1 donationis requested to covermaintenance costs. Walksmay be cancelled at the lastminute due to extremeweather conditions.


Monday, March 25Game Night At The Pub

Lassen Ale Works andCruise N Games host GameNight At the Pub from 6 to 9p.m. Monday, March 25.


Wednesday, March 27Rotary Area SpeechContest

The Susanville RotaryClub hosts the annual RotaryArea Speech contest at 6 p.m.Wednesday, March 27 at theLassen Union High SchoolDistrict Office.

Thursday, March 28Lassen County Chamber Of CommerceMixer

The Lassen CountyChamber of Commercepresents its monthly mixer

hosted by Anytime Fitnessfrom 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Thursday, March 28


Rotary Music ContestSunrise Rotary hosts the

annual Rotary Local MusicContest at 6 p.m. Thursday,March 28 at Eagle LakeVillage.

Saturday, March 30Fourth Annual WelcomeHome Vietnam VeteransDay Ceremony

The William Davidson PostNo. 2381 of Veterans ofForeign Wars hosts theFourth Annual WelcomeHome Vietnam Veterans DayCeremony Saturday, March30 at the Veterans MemorialHall. The ceremony begins at10 a.m. with lunch at 11:30and a drawing at noon. Theevent is open to the public.

For more information, callRon Wood at 310-0428.

Ranger-led Snowshoe Walks

Lassen Volcanic NationalPark hosts a ranger-ledsnowshoe walk from 1:30 to

3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30at the Kohm Yah-mah-neeVisitor Center. The walkscover two miles ofmoderately strenuousterrain. Snowshoes areprovided, but a $1 donation isrequested to covermaintenance costs. Walksmay be cancelled at the lastminute due to extremeweather conditions.


Lassen County Junior FairBoard Swine Skills Day

The Lassen County JuniorFair Board hosts SwineSkills Day from 9 a.m. tonoon, Saturday, March 30 atJensen Hall at the LassenCounty Fairgrounds. The

event features aneducational experience thatincludes everything someoneneeds to know about raisingand showing swine.

For more information, call251-8900 or 260-0266.

Second annual Family ConnectionsConference

The second annual FamilyConnections Conference willbe held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Saturday, March 30 atthe Lassen High SchoolStudent Center. Breakfastand lunch will be provided.

For more information, call253-1040.familyconnections2019.evertbrite.com.

The Soaring Eagle Chapter of the Blue Star Mothers host anight of spaghetti and bingo Wednesday, March 20 atMonsignor Moran Hall, 140 Weatherlow St. Join them for aspaghetti dinner with all the fixings. Dinner is served at 5p.m. Take out service available. Bingo starts at 6 p.m.Proceeds benefit the Blue Star Moms general fundthroughout the year and a drawing to benefit delegatesgoing to annual National Convention. Jill Atkinson, left,takes an order during a BSM fundraiser at the Black BearDiner as Marilyn and Jim Chapman look on. File photo

Kaitlyn Nakanishi poses with her violin after playing amoving adaptation of “Green Sleeves” by Lindsey Stirling atlast year’s Rotary Club Music contest. The deadline to enterthis year’s contest, held at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 28 at EagleLake Village, is near. Applications are available at local highschools. For more information, visit susanvillerotaryclub.orgor call Gary Felt at (360) 509-7032. File photo

Natalia McClellan, Lassen Community College mathematicsprofessor, right, receives tenure at the March 12 board oftrustee meeting with LCC President/ superintendent Dr.Marlon Hall congratulating her on the accomplishment. Photo by Jake Hibbitts

A cheatin’ heartI am sure everyone has been

hearing about the collegecheating scandal. I must say youcould knock me over with afeather. With a small payment ofbetween $250,000 and $500,000,your illiterate child can get into agood school.

Celebrities and the wealthy arenot like you and me; they arespecial. They don’t even have totake a bath, poop or pay taxes!

I read where one mother paid$15,000 for her daughter to getinto USC, while another paid$500,000. Just how dumb was thatkid? That question was answeredwhen I saw an interview wherethe daughter was asked if sheeven knew how to define a“sentence.” She replied, “Yes, it’swhen you don’t get probation.”

What happened to the good olddays when I was applying to get ahigher education? I remembercheating the good old fashionway –– with answers in the cuffof my pants, a friend outside theroom window giving me info orthe classic, asking others whotook the test before me.

It was only a coincidence that Ialways sat next to the studentwith the highest grades, andsomehow, I ended up with thesecond highest test scores. Iwould have done better if mydistance vision were stronger. I

can honestly say I was nevercaught cheating.

I didn’t need to cheat to get intoa good school –– everyone knowsthat I was rejected by some of thefinest schools in the country,Norte Dame, Stanford and TrumpUniversity. I was always told thatyou got 400 points on your SAT ifyou at least spelled your namecorrectly, so I put my name on mytest sheet five times because myadvisors said I would need to

score a 1300 to get into college. Ifigured five times 400 would be atleast 1200 — better safe thansorry.

Cheating has been around foryears. I recall a friend who got anew Firebird and an apartmentto play ball at a university in theLA area. I don’t want to say whatschool, but I can tell you that it isa University in SouthernCalifornia.

I know school can be stressful.

I had a classmate who droppedout of school and went on tobecome a mime.

He was never heard fromagain.

If you are wondering how I gotinto college, I can tell you it takeshard work, outside interests,sports participation and good testscores. And it doesn’t hurt ifyour older brother is a doctor atthe school and head of adepartment. Oh yeah, haveanother friend who is an Olympichigh jumper say that he’ll enrollif they take you as well.

Believe what you want. Eightypercent of what I say is made up;the other 60 percent is true.

And Father always told me,“Son, your Mother and Fatherdidn’t raise an idiot; you’readopted.”

Bob PaniaguaSusanville

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This typo was made while rear-ending another vehicle: “C usoom.”

Sadly, the number of teenageaccidents increases this time ofyear. Drinking and cell phonesare major problems. Manydrivers now have their eyes glued

Marijuanahas a future inLassen County

Much to the consternation of those whoopposed Measure M, the county’sNovember 2018 Cannabis Business Taxmeasure narrowly approved by the voters4,691 (52.86 percent) to 4,183 (47.14percent), the Lassen County Board ofSupervisors took the first step regardingmedical and commercial marijuanacultivation, processing and distribution toour corner of Northeastern Californiarecently..

Measure M did not contemplatecultivation, processing and distributionper se — according to the Voters Guide,Measure M “if adopted, would establish astructure for taxing commercial cannabisactivities, recreational or medical, in theCounty of Lassen if those activities areever authorized to occur.”

Measure M opponents argued a yes voteon the measure wasmore that justapproving a potentialtax structure because, according to theVoter’s Guide, a yes vote “is a vote tellingyour county leaders that you support theproduction of commercial cannabis inLassen County.” Apparently theirintuition and worst fears have come topass.

Last week the board asked MauryAnderson, the county’s director ofbuilding and planning services, to beginto consider the elements of a possibleordinance framing the county’s zoningissues regarding commercial cannabis —both medical and recreational — andreport back to the board. At this point theboard is not yet investigating thecultivation issue, and this “first bite”relates to dispensaries. This could be theeasiest first step for the county becausesuch activities could be regulated bysimply revising existing countyordinances. Anderson is exploring wheredispensaries might be located and whatzones and restrictions would beappropriate for such activity.

So far, staff has recommended thoseactivities should be limited to commercialand/or industrial zones, but it remains tobe seen exactly what recommendation willcome from the planning and buildingdepartment.

Possibilities include a retail storefrontor two that operates both as a dispensaryand a delivery service. A recommendationregarding the zoning of a possible qualitycontrol testing facility may also comefrom the planning and buildingdepartment and perhaps arecommendation regarding amanufacturing facility as well.

In addition to revising the county’szoning ordinances, some of theseactivities also will require permissionfrom the county and then a license fromthe state. The county may have to come upwith a business license or permit in orderto move this forward. The county doesnot currently require a business licensefor businesses in its jurisdiction.

Before the county could take any action,it’s expected it would need to approverevisions to its Title 19 ordinance andcreate a new Title 18 zoning ordinance.

Some board followers believe this isalready a done deal, and they expect a 4-1approval of any new regulations. If youhave an opinion on these issues, contactyour supervisor at 251-8333 or attend anupcoming board meeting (9 a.m. Tuesday,March 19 or 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 26) andlet your voice be heard.

The county’s action has no effect in thecity of Susanville, which makes its owndecision regarding cannabis.

When talking about politics today, it canbecome a contentious discussion of rightversus left, both sides blaming the other.

There does seem to be one subject wherevoters on both sides of the aisle cometogether and that is the issue of money inpolitics.

When I say money in politics I amreferring to the large donations fromwealthy individuals and corporationsallowed to influence and essentially buypoliticians into office.

This system of buying elections hascreated a clouded line of political loyalty ofthe politician to their constituencies — notgiving a true voice to those who went andvoted for them, but the select few who paidfor their campaign.

If a politician is given a large donationfrom, say, a pharmaceutical company andthat company is lobbying for higher drugprices, then said politician is elected toCongress and they push for higher drugprices on behalf of the drug companies thatpaid for his campaign, that is influence.

In 2010, lawmakers looked to expandcampaign financing laws to essentially allowfor the unlimited funding of politicalcampaigns when Citizens United v. FederalElection Commision was decided and thatpolitical spending is a form of protectedspeech under the First Amendment and thegovernment may not keep corporations orunions from spending money to support ordenounce individual candidates in elections.

So, are corporations people? How is anentity that’s only goal is to make profit ableto have a voice in government? CitizensUnited has given the purchasing power ofelections to corporations over that of thepeople who actually go out and vote.

From oil and gas conglomerates such asExxon Mobil, or banks and financial

institutions such as Goldman Sachs, topolitical action committees set up bypoliticians or even sometimes-foreigngovernments, this issue stretches acrossboth sides of the aisle. Democrat andRepublican lawmakers both use big moneydonors to get elected and re-elected, and oncethey are in D.C. they pass policy in line withtheir donors and not their voters.

Even long before Citizens United, moneyin politics was a huge issue, and before herappointment to Secretary of Education,Betsy DeVos said in a 1997 interview:

“I know a little something about softmoney, as my family is the largest singlecontributor of soft money to the nationalRepublican Party. Occasionally, a waywardreporter will try to make the charge that weare giving this money to get something inreturn, or that we must be purchasinginfluence in some way. They are right. We doexpect some things in return.”

It’s no longer a secret that politicians usebig dollar donations to get themselves intopower. Hillary Clinton gave speeches to Wall

Street bankers, such as Paloma Partner LLC,who alone donated $21 million to the 2016Clinton presidential campaign.

It’s not just our national elections, butstate and even local elections are all victimsof this legalized bribery.

The issue has not been totally met withdeaf ears, though. During the 2018 midterm,many candidates –– mostly within theDemocratic Party –– ran on Bernie Sanders’model of individual donations of $27 thatpropelled such candidates as AlexandriaOcasio-Cortez into office.

So what could be done to have free and fairelections? Many have advocated for theoverturning of Citizens United, or even anamendment to restrict campaign financelaws to predetermined amounts forindividuals to donate.

I know this, though: before any truechange can come in our country, I believe thebuying of elections and elected officialsneeds to come to an end. When our electedofficials answer to us, the debate can becontrolled by the people, and not by thosewith the ultimate purchasing power of themega-wealthy and their corporations.

Our lawmakers can discuss health careand drug prices without pharmaceuticalcompanies’ hand on the button. Maybesensible regulation on banks that gambleour money in bad investments, or areasonable background check bill onfirearms without the thumb of the NRA orfirearm manufacturers coaxing theconversation with millions of dollars spenton both parties to ignore the people’s voiceon such a large issue.

I know many will disagree with me, but Ibelieve that until we halt the moneyinfluencing Washington and our electedofficials, it will continue to hinder truechange for all Americans.

Even local elections are victims of legalized bribery

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Musicians and drummers famously havetheir profound conflicts, it’s true, but one ofthe most respected and influential sessiondrummers in pop music history died lastweek with little fanfare or public notice.

Hal Blaine, 90, passed away Monday, March11 in Palm Desert, California.

I know. Hal who, you say? Well, let me tellyou.

Most of us didn’t realize when we listenedto those wild, new sounds blaring out of ourAM radios in the 1960s that we werefrequently listening to a loose group ofmusicians who later came to be knowncollectively as The Wrecking Crew. Blainewas one of those talented session musicianswho played on at least 40 No. 1 singles, and heis widely recognized as the most recordedstick man in history. One story I sawestimated Blaine played on something like35,000 recording sessions and 6,000 singlerecords (including 150 top 10 hits) during hislengthy career. I mean, during the mid 1960she played on six consecutive Song of the YearGrammy award winners. And did I mentionfilm and television soundtracks?

MusicRadar asked Blaine to pick hisfavorite cuts, and he named 11 songs. I’ll betyou’ve heard every single one of them at leasta million times. So here we go: “A Taste OfHoney,” by Herb Albert and the TijuanaBrass; “Strangers In The Night,” by FrankSinatra; “Up, Up And Away,” by the 5thDimension; “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In,”by the 5th Dimension; “Mrs. Robinson,” bySimon and Garfunkel; “Bridge Over TroubledWater,” by Simon and Garfunkel; “Love WillKeep Us Together,” by The Captain andTennille; “MacArthur Park,” by RichardHarris; “These Boots Are Made For Walkin,’”

by Nancy Sinatra; “Everybody LovesSomebody,” by Dean Martin; and, “A LittleLess Conversation,” by Elvis Presley. Thosewere Blaine’s personal favorites, but there aremany, many more.

You see, Blaine came to the attention of therecord company machinery in Los Angeleswhen he worked for legendary producer PhilSpector in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Hewas the go-to drummer in the famous Wall OfSound Spector created (think of TheRonnettes’ “Be My Baby”). And if you’veheard some of the big hits by these otherartists, you’ve heard Blaine hammering downthe backbeat — Jan and Dean, The BeachBoys, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, TheByrds, Barry McGuire, Petula Clark, TheMamas and the Papas, Johnny Rivers, TheSupremes, The Association, Tommy Roe, NeilDiamond, The Partridge Family, Paul Revereand The Raiders, Cher, John Denver, BarbaraStreisand, Sam Cooke, Bobbie Gentry, Glen

Campbell (also a member of the WreckingCrew, don’t you know), Bobby Darin, SteelyDan, The First Edition (with Kenny Rogers),The Monkees, America, Connie Francis andDiana Ross.

While Blaine earned himself a spot in theRock and Roll Hall of Fame, he was actually ajazz musician, as were many of The WreckingCrew players who easily brought their jazzchops and sensibilities to the rock worldwithout sounding the least bit pretentious orjazzy. They knew these were rock sessions. Intheir able and musical hands, rock came ofage and became a true art form. Blaine andthe Wrecking Crew pushed youngsters likeme blasting the Top-40 covers out in thegarage to hone and improve our musicalskills or simply give up and smash ourinstruments or resign ourselves to being justanother gang of three chord wonders.

It’s kind of crazy now to listen to TheWrecking Crew’s recordings and to realizeBlaine et al actually created the rock sound ofthe 1960s. Really? Just consider for a momentthose previous lists of songs and artists. Onceyou tune in to it, you can’t miss thatsignature Wrecking Crew sound on many ofthese recordings. It’s actually quite mind-boggling.

Thanks, Hal, for bringing that rock steadybackbeat and those great and unusual fillsthat influenced a whole generation ofwannabe musicians and tickled the ears ofpop music fans and radio heads worldwide.You were the timekeeper and beat master ofour youth.

Yep, one of the greatest drummers of alltime just joined the other greats up there inrock and roll heaven. And I don’t hesitate tosay the band is better since he joined.

Thanks to Hal, the glorious backbeat goes on

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When RepresentativeOcasio-Cortez decided to payher entry-level staff a salaryof $52,000 per year, hosts onFox News called it, “socialismand communism on display.”This clearly isn’t actuallycommunism, but the attack isa familiar one to anyonewatching Fox news. Socialismand communism have longbeen the boogeymen of theRepublican Party. as theysmear any attempt to addressthe many issues that crippleour nation.

But these days, the attack isbecoming increasingly trite.We face the largest disparitiesof wealth since the gildedage, stagnating wages and atax bill from Congress thatgave away billions in tax cutsto major corporations and thewealthy, under the guise ofhelping the middle class.Working to fix these problemsby expanding the safety netand curbing wealthinequality isn’t socialism orcommunism; it’s a return tothe policies that truly madeAmerica great.

As much as it would painFox News to hear, Americaisn’t a solely capitalistcountry. Ever since the 18thcentury debates about firedepartments being public,our nation has had a mixtureof public and privateownership. Conservativescare tactics aside, the issueisn’t how you label theseideas –– the real issue is thatthe GOP uses fear mongeringto oppose policies that wouldmake life better for allAmericans.

The right uses ‘socialist’ toconjure up Cold War fearsagainst programs that wouldbenefit working Americans.When Representative Ocasio-Cortez raised wages for herstaff, the debate became aboutideology rather than workersearning a living wage. In aconsumer economy like ours,when people spend money, ithelps create a stronger andmore robust economy. Whenpeople have the ability tospend more, we all benefit.Let’s bring this conversationback to reality: Increasing thewage doesn’t just helpworkers, it helps everyone.

The right loves to besmirchthe minimum wage, but whenworkers are paid povertylevel wages they rely onpublic assistance to get by.Corporations like McDonaldsand Walmart pay theiremployees so little they relyon federal programs to keepthemselves afloat. That is thekind of socialism that I amafraid of. These corporationshave become so focused onincreasing shareholderprofits that they haveneglected the employees whomake that possible.

Considering that talkingheads on the right callgovernment safety nets‘socialist programs,’ thecorporations that supportthem seem reliant on federalassistance to provide for theirworkers so they don’t have to.If they were as pro-freemarket as they claim, thenthey would be fighting forworkers to get off assistanceand have more cash in handto exercise their economicfreedoms.

According to Fox News anyproposed tax increase on thewealthiest Americans is

considered socialist.Recently they’ve beentargeting proposals likeRepreseanitive Ocasio-Cortez’s 70 percent marginaltax rate or Senator Warren’swealth tax, calling them a“new scheme”. Yet just overa year ago the GOP passed amassive tax break theyclaimed was for the middleclass and a year later and allworking Americans haveseen is another ‘new scheme’for the wealthy.

The wealthy class has kepttheir boons to themselvesthanks to record amounts ofstock buybacks, while mostAmericans are receivingsmaller refunds than theydid last year. A reorientationof the tax burden could helpnegate the destabilizingwealth inequality that thetax cuts exacerbated. Taxeshave long been one of thebest ways to combat wealthinequality. They aren’tsocialist or communist, new

or radical. They are a returnto our national roots.

When Fox News paints apicture of their idealAmerica they often recall theglory days of post warAmerica. But what madethose times so great is thatwe taxed the rich to pay forthe social programs thatprovided for all Americans.We had stronger safety nets,more aggressive oversight,and higher marginal taxrates. Reviving that historic

prosperity requiresprogressive policies.

Today’s Republicans slapthe socialism label on anyattempt to bring back theprograms and policies thatthat this country desperatelyneeds. If the right trulywants to make America greatagain, I suggest theyembrace the programs thatactually created it and canfix our current mess, ratherthan crying wolf aboutsocialism.


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to the phone on their lap, orside of the steering wheel. Isthis a social norm?

Regardless, this illegaltrend must end.

Most drivers are aware ofthe danger driving drunkposes. A drunken driver hitme when I was 16, in 1992,and I was seriously injured.Surgery and therapy becamemy teenage life. My gait,hearing and speech aredamaged.

Sending a text whendriving reduces yourabilities down to that of adrunken driver. Drunkendrivers weave lanes, speedthrough red lights, and donot signal when turning, justlike a driver using a cellphone.

When driving, ditch thephone! Have people leavemessages and call whenparked. Using a phone whendriving can result in a ticketor crash, which will hauntyour future driving.

April is Distracted DrivingAwareness Month. Do notdrink and drive and “X theTxt.”

Lori MartinTracy, California

Sam Williams’ My TurnWe, in the Democratic

Party and otherorganizations that lean left,

have been discussing thetopic of your editorial forsome time now. We areequally as concerned as youabout the harsh rhetoricbetween individuals ofdifferent political parties. Wealso know from what ournational intelligenceagencies have been sayingthat other countries ––Russians especially, but thereare others –– have beenposting articles in our mediathat they make up. They arevery hard-core articles andare meant to drive a wedgebetween the right and theleft. These articles arewritten to inflame both sidesthus the attack at UCLA. Wehave attempted severaltactics to try and stop thisdivide from getting worseand try to find commonground before things escalateto the UCLA point, or worse,as we have seen on an almostdaily basis. Such as, the dailymass shootings and killingsof many innocentpeople mostly byconservative leaningindividuals. This is not anaccusation it is just anunfortunate fact.

There are people who aremore susceptible to this kindof influence on both sides.These people sometimesdon’t feel they have a choice

and must do something tostop what they feel is adanger to themselves andpossibly their families. Manytimes, I find it helpful tounplug from the TV newschannels that continuallypush one side or the other(i.e., MSNBC, Fox News, etc.),websites on my computer orphone, Facebook, and others,and get away from all therhetoric.

We also have been tryingsomething called “livingroom conversations.” Thisinvolves getting severalpeople from both sidestogether in a living room todiscuss their differing pointsof view in hopes of findingcommon ground and findingout that both sides actuallybelieve a lot of the samethings. We have been makingan effort to reach out to thoseof the opposite persuasion inan effort to find commonground, to show that we havemany of the same beliefs inan effort to try and heal someof the division.

Foreign governments, aswell as many within our owncountry, are working hard todivide us and possibly causeviolence between us. If weare fighting each other, thenour eye is off the ball and weare not paying attention towhat they are doing, (i.e.

taking over Ukraineforcefully, pushing into theEast China Sea, both illegal).

One topic I found, recently,that appeared to be aparticular touchy subjectwas abortion. I find thatthose on the right have avery definite view onabortion. I also am sickenedby abortion, but I, along withmany other women goingback many years, havefought to regain our rightsand equality and those rightsinclude the right to makedecisions about our ownbodies without laws tellingus what we can and cannotdo. As much as I abhorabortion, I will set thatfeeling aside to defend awoman’s right to make herown choice, which does notmean I will not try to talkher out of it but ultimately itis her decision.

In vitro fertilization wasanother contentious issue inwhich there were calls tomake it illegal, again takingaway the right of a woman tochoose. Another really bigproblem with those whowant to make abortion illegalis that after the baby is born,they turn their backs on themother and the baby and tellher she is on her own afterthey have convinced her tokeep it. We liberals want to

make sure the baby is caredfor and if the mother needshelp, we want to provide it.Conservatives call liberalshypocrites for wanting toallow abortion but want totake care of the children, andliberals call conservativeshypocrites for wanting tostop abortion but saying theydon’t care about the childrenafter they are born. Where isthe common ground? How dowe resolve this issue? I don’twant to see any child die,unborn or born, but I also donot want to take a giant stepbackwards in women’srights. What’s the answer? Idon’t know, but if we don’tstart talking about ittogether the problem will notgo away.

We have a multitude ofproblems we, as a nation,have to solve and it won’thappen until we start talkingto one another.

Just an interesting fact:Newt Gingrich –– when hebecame speaker of the house–– instructed everyRepublican not to associate,have lunch with, or befriends with any Democrat atany time and there would beno compromise, for anyreason. This was the timewhen congress began tobecome totally ineffectiveand the divide amongst the

citizens began to grow. Thishas to stop to begin thehealing.

Mona UruburuSusanville

Unbiased, thought-provoking perspective

Dear Sam, your It’s MyTurn piece in the March 12,2019 edition of the Times waswonderful!

The citizens of LassenCounty are fortunate to havean editor of your caliber inan era where there has beena prolonged andconcerted effort toundermine First Amendmentrights.

You have consistentlyapplied the high standards(that used to be taken as agiven) of which anyjournalist should be proud.

It has been, for me,increasingly disheartening tosee the success being had bythose who would keep usdivided and powerless withtheir strategy of “labeling”(a little scary, too).

Being well aware of thedemographic your paperserves, your consistentlyunbiased and thought-provoking perspective hasbeen a candle in my window.

Thank you!Tony Harris

Susanville

LETTERS, from page 8B

Crying wolf over socialism doesn’t help anyone

REMEMBER WHEN95 years ago

The people of Lassen County weregiven the State Director’s Cup forpurchasing a record total of WarSavings Stamps.

The county’s $31.94 per capita sale ofstamps was more than all otherCalifornia counties.

45 years agoThe city of Susanville and Lassen

County received a total of $4,141 fromCalifornia Cigarette Tax Fund revenues— the largest amount since the fund’screation.

35 years agoVandals damaged 56 tombstones and

grave markers, dating back to the early1800s, in the cemetery at the end ofSouth Roop Street.

One of the destroyed markers wasthe gravesite of Captain WilliamWeatherlow, one of the first knownsettlers in Lassen County.

Lassen County Public Works DirectorBill McIntosh said many of themarkers could not be repaired becausethe damage was so extensive and thecounty could not afford to pay forimprovements.

30 years agoThe Lassen County Board of

Supervisors unanimously adopted a

resolution opposing “any broad-basedlegislation banning semi-automaticfirearms.”

District 3 representative JohnGaither introduced the resolution andsaid county residents opposed thestatewide legislation, which was leadby Senator David Roberti andAssemblyman Michael Roos and hadgained support of many Californianewspapers.

The resolution further states a ban onsemi-automatic firearms would makeownership of many sporting rifles acrime and would “create a situationwhere law-abiding citizens wouldbecome criminals.”

25 years agoA Washoe County, Nevada plan to

export water from the east end of theHoney Lake Valley to the Reno area wasdealt a major blow, but did not die.

In a memo, secretary of the interiorBruce Babbitt directed the Bureau ofLand Management to suspend work onthe environmental impact statement forthe Truckee Meadows Project (HoneyLake Water Exportation Project) untilthree major issues are resolved.

According to Babbitt, “Issues relatedto ground water modeling, Sierra ArmyDepot ground water contamination andPyramid Lake Reservation trustresponsibilities would preclude

granting the right-of-way permits evenif the EIS were completed.”

20 years agoBrian Dahle dammed a proposed

state hospital — a prison for violentsexual predators the Susanville CityCouncil had left open just a week prior.

The council voted 4-1 to send a letterto the state saying the city wasinterested. Only councilmember MaryFahlen voted against the letter.

But in a unanimous vote and a letteron March 23, the county board made itclear it wanted nothing to do with themental hospital.

Last yearLassen High School students will

have the chance to perfect theirbackstrokes with the addition of aswim team.

During the Tuesday, March 13 LassenUnion High School Board of Trusteesmeeting; the board unanimouslyapproved a swim team for the 2018/2019school year.

“I think it’s critical we look at theways to continue to engage students …we need to do everything we can to getkids in very healthy activities, onesthat will impact their life in a positiveway,” said Lassen CountySuperintendent/ Principal BillMcCabe.

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PATRIOTIC MILLIONAIRES

Four less-discussed but serious side effects of sleep apnea

It’s estimated that 22million Americans have sleepapnea, and that 80 percent ofmoderate to severe cases areundiagnosed.

Also known as ObstructiveSleep Apnea Syndrome(OSAS), the condition affectsbetween 5 and 20 percent ofadults and 10 to 20 percent ofchildren. While many arefamiliar with some sideeffects –– loud snoring,disturbed sleep and daytimesleepiness –– other relatedissues are talked about less,but can be quite severe.

“The disruption of nasalbreathing can affectdigestion, brain function,

mood, attention, growth,heart health, head pain,metabolism and much more,”said Dr. Edmund Lipskis,director of the Centre ForIntegrative Orthodontics andco-author with his wife, Dr.Lynn Lipskis, of Breathe,Sleep, Live, Smile:Integrative Treatments forTMJ/TMD, Sleep Apnea,Orthodontics. “But sleepapnea in children can betreated at a young age. Thesymptoms includeirritability, lack ofconcentration, poor schoolperformance, pseudo ADHD,and nighttime bed wetting.”

Obstructive sleep apneaoccurs when a blockedairway prevents the bodyfrom getting the oxygen itneeds. Breathing can stop forseveral seconds numeroustimes during the night.

“This causes the brain towake up so the sleeper canbreathe,” Dr. Lipskis said.“People with OSA usuallydon’t remember everyinstance of waking up, butthe result is fragmentedsleep.”

Dr. Lynn Lipskis addedthat proper diagnosis,combined with advancedtechnology, can lead tosuccessful treatment. Shesays there are more than 100FDA-approved appliances fortreating sleep apnea andproper selection is key toaddressing the individual’sspecial needs.

“For adults, that can meantherapy using an oralappliance,” she said. “Forchildren, it can meanorthopedic orthodontics forairway development andcorrection.”

The Lipskis team pointsout four of the less-discussedbut serious side effects ofsleep apnea:

Depression. Depression islinked with OSA and worksboth ways. “That is, peoplewho are depressed are morelikely to develop OSA, andpeople with OSA are morelikely to develop depression,”Dr. Lynn Lipskis said. “Onestudy found that slightly lessthan half of people with OSAshowed depressivesymptoms. This is not sosurprising, considering thatrestful sleep is so importantfor physical and mentalhealth.”

Chronic pain. As withdepression, chronic pain maybe a cause of, or may becaused by, OSA. A studyfound that more than halfthe people with OSA had

chronic widespread pain andthat the risk was higher inwomen than in men.

Hormone disruption. Sleepis a critical time for the bodyto regulate hormones. “Animportant one to note is thegrowth hormone HGH,which is produced duringStage 3 sleep,” Lipskis said.“It helps with cellreproduction, cellregeneration, andmetabolism. If Stage III sleepis cut short, or neverreached, HGH can’t performits job. So rather thanrepairing itself during sleep,the body continues to breakdown.”

Nocturia. This is thefrequent need to urinate atnight. “People with OSA aremore likely to get up in themiddle of the night to go tothe bathroom,” Dr. Edmund

Lipskis said. “That’s becauseit affects the release ofantidiuretic hormone (ADH),which prevents fluid fromfilling the bladder andprevents the need to urinateduring the night. When ADHcan’t do what it’s supposedto, the bladder fills and theurge to urinate appears. Thisis yet another way that OSAdisturbs proper bodilyfunctions and compoundsdisordered sleep.”

“If you suffer from OSA orsuspect you do, have a sleepstudy done, which includes adiagnosis by a medicalphysician,” Dr. Lynn Lipskissaid. “This is the only way tocorrectly diagnose OSA orother sleep disorders. OSAshould be treated as a seriousmedical condition becausethe consequences go farbeyond daytime fatigue.”

WHERE I STANDDRS. EDMUND & LYNN LIPSKIS

CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVEORTHODONTICS &

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Herlong Property SaleHerlong Access Road

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No.:FHAC.277-142 APN: 139-090-50-11 TitleOrder No.: 180475354-CA-VOI NOTE:THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THEINFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENTATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULTUNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED9/10/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTIONTO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IFYOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACTA LAWYER. A public auction sale to thehighest bidder for cash, cashier’s checkdrawn on a state or national bank, checkdrawn by a state or federal credit union, ora check drawn by a state or federalsavings and loan association, or savingsassociation, or savings bank specified inSection 5102 of the Financial Code andauthorized to do business in this state willbe held by the duly appointed trustee asshown below, of all right, title, and interestconveyed to and now held by the trustee inthe hereinafter described property underand pursuant to a Deed of Trust describedbelow. The sale will be made, but withoutcovenant or warranty, expressed orimplied, regarding title, possession, orencumbrances, to pay the remainingprincipal sum of the note(s) secured by theDeed of Trust, with interest and latecharges thereon, as provided in thenote(s), advances, under the terms of theDeed of Trust, interest thereon, fees,charges and expenses of the Trustee forthe total amount (at the time of the initialpublication of the Notice of Sale)reasonably estimated to be set forth below.The amount may be greater on the day ofsale. Trustor: RONALD D. OSBORN AMARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE andSEPARATE PROPERTY Duly AppointedTrustee: PROBER AND RAPHAEL, ALCRecorded 9/18/2007 as Instrument No.2007-07071 in book N/A, page N/A ofOfficial Records in the office of theRecorder of Lassen County, California,Date of Sale: 4/3/2019 at 2:00 PM Place ofSale: At the main entrance of the LassenCounty Courthouse, 200 Block of SouthLassen Street, Susanville, CA 96130Amount of unpaid balance and othercharges: $152,695.64 Street Address orother common designation of real property:740-350 HERLONG ACCESS ROAD,HERLONG, California 96113 Theundersigned Trustee disclaims any liabilityfor any incorrectness of the street addressor other common designation, if any,shown above. If no street address or othercommon designation is shown, directionsto the location of the property may beobtained by sending a written request tothe beneficiary within 10 days of the dateof first publication of this Notice of Sale.NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If youare considering bidding on this propertylien, you should understand that there arerisks involved in bidding at a trusteeauction. You will be bidding on a lien, noton the property itself. Placing the highestbid at a trustee auction does notautomatically entitle you to free and clearownership of the property. You should alsobe aware that the lien being auctioned offmay be a junior lien. If you are the highestbidder at the auction, you are or may beresponsible for paying off all liens senior tothe lien being auctioned off, before you canreceive clear title to the property. You areencouraged to investigate the existence,priority, and size of outstanding liens thatmay exist on this property by contactingthe county recorder’s office or a titleinsurance company, either of which maycharge you a fee for this information. If youconsult either of these resources, youshould be aware that the same lender mayhold more than one mortgage or deed oftrust on the property. NOTICE TOPROPERTY OWNER: The sale dateshown on this notice of sale may bepostponed one or more times by themortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court,pursuant to Section 2924g of the CaliforniaCivil Code. The law requires thatinformation about trustee salepostponements be made available to youand to the public, as a courtesy to thosenot present at the sale. If you wish to learnwhether your sale date has beenpostponed, and, if applicable, therescheduled time and date for the sale ofthis property, you may call (714) 730-2727or visit this Internet Web sitewww.lpsasap.com, using the file numberassigned to this case FHAC.277-142.Information about postponements that arevery short in duration or that occur close intime to the scheduled sale may notimmediately be reflected in the telephoneinformation or on the Internet Web site.The best way to verify postponementinformation is to attend the scheduled sale.Date: 2/26/2019 PROBER ANDRAPHAEL, ALC 20750 Ventura Blvd. #100Woodland Hills, California 91364 SaleLine: (714) 730-2727 Candy Herzog,Trustee Sale Officer A-468654103/05/2019, 03/12/2019, 03/19/2019Published LCT

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Janesville Area Property SaleElysian Valley Road

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TrusteeSale No. 143083 Title No. 95520938NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THEINFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENTATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULTUNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED09/26/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTIONTO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IFYOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACTA LAWYER. On 03/25/2019 at 2:00 PM,The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as dulyappointed Trustee under and pursuant toDeed of Trust recorded 10/01/2008, asInstrument No. 2008-06052, in book xx,page xx, of Official Records in the office ofthe County Recorder of Lassen County,State of California, executed by Matti T.Ripatti and Paula R. Ripatti, Husband andWife, As Joint Tenants, WILL SELL ATPUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDERFOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASHEQUIVALENT or other form of paymentauthorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time ofsale in lawful money of the United States),At the main entrance of the Lassen CountyCourthouse, 200 Block of South LassenStreet, Susanville, CA 96130. All right, titleand interest conveyed to and now held byit under said Deed of Trust in the propertysituated in said County and State,described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THEABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN129-650-13 The street address and othercommon designation, if any, of the realproperty described above is purported tobe: 465-525 Elysian Valley Rd, JanesvilleArea, CA 96114 The undersigned Trusteedisclaims any liability for any incorrectnessof the street address and other commondesignation, if any, shown herein. Saidsale will be made, but without covenant orwarranty, expressed or implied, regardingtitle, possession, or encumbrances, to paythe remaining principal sum of the note(s)secured by said Deed of Trust, withinterest thereon, as provided in saidnote(s), advances, if any, under the termsof said Deed of Trust, fees, charges andexpenses of the Trustee and of the trustscreated by said Deed of Trust. The totalamount of the unpaid balance of theobligation secured by the property to besold and reasonable estimated costs,expenses and advances at the time of theinitial publication of the Notice of Sale is:$331,152.35 If the Trustee is unable toconvey title for any reason, the successfulbidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shallbe the return of monies paid to theTrustee, and the successful bidder shallhave no further recourse. The beneficiaryunder said Deed of Trust heretoforeexecuted and delivered to the undersigneda written Declaration of Default andDemand for Sale, and written Notice ofDefault and Election to Sell. Theundersigned caused a Notice of Defaultand Election to Sell to be recorded in thecounty where the real property is located.Dated: 2/26/2019 THE MORTGAGE LAWFIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/AuthorizedSignature 27455 TIERRA ALTA WAY,STE. B , TEMECULA, CA 92590 (619)465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALEINFORMATION PLEASE CALL714-730-2727 The Mortgage Law Firm,PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt.Any information obtained may be used forthat purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIALBIDDERS: If you are considering biddingon this property l ien, you shouldunderstand that there are risks involved inbidding at a trustee auction. You will bebidding on a lien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid at a trustee auctiondoes not automatically entitle you to freeand clear ownership of the property. Youshould also be aware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a junior lien. If youare the highest bidder at the auction, youare or may be responsible for paying off allliens senior to the lien being auctioned off,before you can receive clear title to theproperty. You are encouraged toinvestigate the existence, priority, and sizeof outstanding liens that may exist on thisproperty by contacting the countyrecorder’s off ice or a tit le insurancecompany, either of which may charge youa fee for this information. If you consulteither of these resources, you should beaware that the same lender may hold morethan one mortgage or deed of trust on theproperty. NOTICE TO PROPERTYOWNER: The sale date shown on thisnotice of sale may be postponed one ormore times by the mortgagee, beneficiary,trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section2924g of the California Civil Code. The lawrequires that information about trustee salepostponements be made available to youand to the public, as a courtesy to thosenot present at the sale. If you wish to learnwhether your sale date has beenpostponed, and, if applicable, therescheduled time and date for the sale ofthis property, you may call (714) 730-2727for information regarding the trustee’s saleor visit this Internet Web site -www.servicelinkASAP.com - forinformation regarding the sale of thisproperty, using the file number assigned tothis case: 143083. Information aboutpostponements that are very short induration or that occur close in time to thescheduled sale may not immediately bereflected in the telephone information or onthe Internet Web site. The best way to

verify postponement information is toattend the scheduled sale. A-FN468619503/05/2019, 03/12/2019, 03/19/2019Published LCTMarch 5, 12, 19, 2019|

Little Valley Property SaleDowning Road

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEForeclosure No. 5820054 APN#037-073-03-11 On March 26, 2019 at 2:00p.m., Mid Valley Tit le and EscrowCompany, Trustee, or Successor Trusteeor Substituted Trustee of that certain Deedof Trust executed by Tremeka MuamiskaYeboah, and recorded April 30, 2018 asInstrument No. 2018-01572, of OfficialRecords of Lassen County, California, andpursuant to that certain Notice of Defaultthereunder recorded November 9, 2018 asInstrument No. 2018-04578, of OfficialRecords of said County, will under andpursuant to said Deed of Trust sell atpublic auction for cash, lawful money of theUnited States of America, a cashier’scheck payable to said Trustee drawn on astate or national bank, a check drawn by astate or federal credit union, or a checkdrawn by a state or federal savings andloan association, or savings bank specifiedin Section 5102 of the Financial Code andauthorized to do business in this state, atthe main entrance of the Lassen CountyCourthouse at the 200 block of SouthLassen Street, Susanville, CA 96130, allthat right, title and interest conveyed to andnow held by it under said Deed of Trust inthe property situated in said County andState described as: shown on said deed oftrust (X)The street address or othercommon designation of said property:528-625 Downing St., Little Valley, CA96056 (X)Name and address of thebeneficiary at whose request the sale isbeing conducted: Jacob Solomon, 68548th Avenue, #6, San Francisco, CA94121 Directions to the above propertymay be obtained by requesting same inwriting from the beneficiary within 10 daysfrom the first publication of this notice. Saidsale will be made without covenant orwarranty, express or implied, as to title,possession or encumbrances to satisfy theunpaid balance due on the note or notessecured by said Deed of Trust, plusestimated costs, expenses and advancesat the time of the initial publication of thisNotice of Sale: $167,949.18 NOTICE TOPROPERTY OWNER YOU ARE INDEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST,DATED APRIL 20, 2018 UNLESS YOUTAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT APUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED ANEXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OFTHE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOUSHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICETO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you areconsidering bidding on this property lien,you should understand that there are risksinvolved in bidding at a trustee auction.You will be bidding on a lien, not on theproperty itself. Placing the highest bid at atrustee auction does not automaticallyentitle you to free and clear ownership ofthe property. You should also be awarethat the lien being auctioned off may be ajunior lien. If you are the highest bidder atthe auction, you are or may be responsiblefor paying off all liens senior to the lienbeing auctioned off, before you can receiveclear tit le to the property. You areencouraged to investigate the existence,priority, and size of outstanding liens thatmay exist on this property by contactingthe county recorder’s office or a titleinsurance company, either of which maycharge you a fee for this information. If youconsult either of these resources, youshould be aware that the same lender mayhold more than one mortgage or deed oftrust on the property. NOTICE TOPROPERTY OWNER: The sale dateshown on this notice of sale may bepostponed one or more times by themortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court,pursuant to Section 2924g of the CaliforniaCivil Code. The law requires thatinformation about trustee salepostponements be made available to youand to the public, as a courtesy to thosenot present at the sale. If you wish to learnwhether your sale date has beenpostponed, and, if applicable, therescheduled time and date for the sale ofthis property, you may call the automatedsales line at 916.939.0772 or check thewebsite athttp://www.nationwideposting.com forinformation regarding the trustee’s sale,using the file number 5820054 assigned tothis case. Information aboutpostponements that are very short induration or that occur close in time to thescheduled sale may not immediately bereflected in the telephone information. Thebest way to verify postponementinformation is to attend the scheduled sale.The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary orauthorized agent for the mortgagee orbeneficiary declares that the mortgagee orbeneficiary has satisfied the requirementsof California Civil Code 2923.5. DATED:02/25/2019 MID VALLEY TITLE ANDESCROW COMPANY Address: 601 MainStreet Chico, California 95928 Phone:(530) 893-5644 BY: GREG WOOD,FORECLOSURE OFFICER NPP0349514To: LASSEN COUNTY TIMES 03/05/2019,03/12/2019, 03/19/2019Published LCTMarch 5, 12, 19, 2019|

Property SaleVacant Land

TS # 18-2581 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’SSALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST DATED: 2/13/09.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TOPROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAYBE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACTA LAWYER. A public auction sale to thehighest bidder for cash, cashier’s checkdrawn on a state or national bank, checkdrawn by a state or federal credit union, ora check drawn by a state or federalsavings and loan association, or savingsbank specified in Section 5102 of theFinancial Code and authorized to dobusiness in this state, will be held by theduly appointed trustee, as shown below, allright, title and interest conveyed to andnow held by the trustee in the hereinafterdescribed property under and pursuant toa Deed of Trust described below. The salewill be made, but without covenant orwarranty, expressed or implied, regardingtitle, possession, or encumbrances, tosatisfy the obligation secured by said Deedof Trust. The undersigned Trusteedisclaims any liability for any incorrectnessof the property address or other commondesignation, if any, shown herein.TRUSTOR: Esther Retallack, an unmarriedwoman as her sole and separate propertyDULY APPOINTED TRUSTEE:Foreclosure Specialists, a GeneralPartnership RECORDED: 2/17/09 ASINSTRUMENT NO. 2009-00754 of OfficialRecords in the office of the Recorder ofLassen County, California. DATE OFSALE: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 2:00PM PLACE OF SALE: At the mainentrance of the Lassen County Courthouseat the 200 block of South Lassen Street,Susanville, CA 96130 THE COMMONDESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY ISPURPORTED TO BE: VacantLand-Directions to the property may beobtained pursuant to a written requestsubmitted to the Beneficiary, Elizabeth Loll,within 10 days from the first publication ofthis notice at P.O. Box 994465, Redding,CA 96099-4465 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: InTownship 34 North, Range 11 East, MountDiablo Meridian, according to the officialplat thereof, Section 21: The NE1/4 of theNE 1/4 and the South 1/2 of the NE 1/4.Section 22: The NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4.Excepting therefrom all the coal and otherminerals contained in said land togetherwith the right to prospect for, mine andremove the same pursuant to theprovisions and limitations of the Act ofDecember 29, 1916 (39 STAT. 862.) ASRESERVED in the Patent from the UnitedStates of America to Nellie Thomasson,recorded July 1, 1937 in Book 35 ofDeeds, at Page 273. APN: 053-070-14 &053-080-12 Amount of unpaid balance andother charges: $95,834.70 Beneficiary mayelect to open bidding at a lesser amount.The total amount secured by saidinstrument as of the time of init ialpublication of this notice is stated above,which includes the total amount of theunpaid balance (including accrued andunpaid interest) and reasonable estimatedcosts, expenses and advances at the timeof initial publication of this notice. NOTICETO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you areconsidering bidding on this property lien,you should understand that there are risksinvolved in bidding at a trustee auction.You will be bidding on a lien, not on theproperty itself. Placing the highest bid at atrustee auction does not automaticallyentitle you to fee and clear ownership ofthe property. You should also be awarethat the lien being auctioned off may be ajunior lien. If you are the highest bidder atthe auction, you are or may be responsiblefor paying off all liens senior to the lienbeing auctioned off, before you can receiveclear tit le to the property. You areencouraged to investigate the existence,priority and size of outstanding liens thatmay exist on this property by contactingthe county recorder’s office or a titleinsurance company, either of which maycharge you a fee for this information. If youconsult either of these resources, youshould be aware that the same lender mayhold more than one mortgage or deed oftrust on the property. NOTICE TOPROPERTY OWNER: The sale dateshown on this notice of sale may bepostponed one or more times by themortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court,pursuant to Section 2924g of the CaliforniaCivil Code. The law requires thatinformation about trustee salepostponements be made available to youand to the public, as a courtesy to thosenot present at the sale. If you wish to learnwhether your sale date has beenpostponed, and, if applicable, therescheduled time and date for the sale ofthis property, you may call the trustee’sinformation line at 530-246-2727; TollFree: 844-333-6766, or visit this InternetWeb site: calforeclosures.biz, using the filenumber assigned to this case: TS #18-2581.Information about postponementsthat are very short in duration or that occurclose in time to the scheduled sale may notimmediately be reflected in the telephoneinformation or on the Internet Web site.The best way to verify postponementinformation is to attend the scheduled sale.NPP website and sales line number:www.nationwideposting.com Trustee SalesAutomated Number: 916-939-0772 DATE:2/25/19 FORECLOSURE SPECIALISTSP.O. Box 994465 REDDING, CA96099-4465 530-246-2727; Toll Free:844-333-6766 Janelle St. Pierre / Manager

Foreclosure Specialists is assisting theBeneficiary in collecting a debt. Any and allinformation obtained may be used for thatpurpose. NPP0349695 To: LASSENCOUNTY TIMES 03/05/2019, 03/12/2019,03/19/2019Published LCTMarch 5, 12, 19, 2019|

Proposed name changeSUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,

COUNTY OF LASSEN2610 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130

Petition of RAYMOND RENE PACHECOLOPEZ for change of name

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FORCHANGE OF NAMECase Number: 62231

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petitioner Raymond Rene Pacheco Lopezfiled a petition with this court for a decreechanging names as follows:Present name: RAYMOND RENEPACHECO LOPEZ to Proposed name:RAYMOND RENE LOPEZ.THE COURT ORDERS that all personsinterested in this matter appear before thiscourt at the hearing indicated below to showcause, if any, why the petition for change ofname should not be granted. Any personobjecting to the name changes describedabove must file a written objection thatincludes the reasons for the objection atleast two court days before the matter isscheduled to be heard and must appear atthe hearing to show cause why the petitionshould not be granted. If no writtenobjection is timely filed, the court may grantthe petition without a hearing.NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: April 23, 2019Time: 9:00 a.m., Dept. 2C.The address of the court is same as notedabove.A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall bepublished at least once each week for foursuccessive weeks prior to the date set forhearing on the petition in the followingnewspaper of general circulation, printed inthis county (specify newspaper):LassenCounty Times.Date: Feb. 26, 2019./s/ Tony Mallery, Judge of the SuperiorCourt.Filed: Feb. 26, 2019Clerk of the Superior Court,By L. Niemeyer, Deputy ClerkPublished LCTMarch 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019|

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 2019F010 (Expires: 2/22/2024)The following person(s) is/are doing businessas: ALL WAYS CARING HOMECARE.Business Address: 805 N WHITTINGTONPARKWAY, SUITE 400, LOUISVILLE, KY40222, County of Lassen.SOUTHERN HOMECARE SERVICES, INC., 805 N WHITTINGTONPARKWAY, SUITE 400, LOUISVILLE, KY40222.This business is conducted by: ACorporation. Registrant(s) has not yet begun totransact business under the fictitious businessname listed herein.Signed: /s/ Jennifer Kurz, Secretary.This statement was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk of Lassen County on the dateindicated below: Filed: Feb. 22, 2019.Julie M. Bustamante, County ClerkPublished: LCTMarch 12, 19, 26, April, 2, 2019|


NO. 2019F012 (Expires: 3/1/2024)The following person(s) is/are doing businessas: DESERT BOUND GUN DOGS. BusinessAddress: 709-920 PINE JANESVILLE, CA96114, County of Lassen. MICHAEL AARONSMITH, 709-920 PINE JANESVILLE, CA96114; AITA DELAVERNGE SMITH, 709-920PINE JANESVILLE, CA 96114. This business isconducted by: Husband & Wife.Signed: /s/ Michael A. Smith.This statement was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk of Lassen County on the dateindicated below: Filed: March 1, 2019.Julie M. Bustamante, County ClerkPublished: LCTMarch 12, 19, 26, April, 2, 2019|

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENTNO. 2019F013

(Expires: 3/4/2024)The following person(s) is/are doing businessas: NORCAL REPAIR SERVICES. BusinessAddress: 1290 N. BUNYAN RD., SUSANVILLE,CA 96130, County of Lassen. CHRISTOPHEREDWARD TRAETZ, 1290 N. BUNYAN RD.,SUSANVILLE, CA 96130. This business isconducted by: An Individual.Registrant(s) commenced to transact businessunder the fictitious business name listed hereinon: March 4, 2019.Signed: /s/ Chris Traetz. This statement wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk of LassenCounty on the date indicated below: Filed:March 4, 2019.Julie M. Bustamante, County ClerkPublished: LCTMarch 12, 19, 26, April, 2, 2019|


NO. 2018F039 (Expires: 4/20/2023)The following person(s) is/are doing businessas: PYRENEES INVESTIGATIONS. BusinessAddress: 701-350 RICHMOND ROAD E.,SUSANVILLE, CA 96130, County of Lassen.MICHAEL BENGOA BOLLINGER, 701-350RICHMOND ROAD E., SUSANVILLE, CA96130. This business is conducted by: AnIndividual. Registrant(s) has not yet commencedto transact business under the fictit iousbusiness name listed herein on. Signed: /s/Michael Bollinger. This statement was filed inthe office of the County Clerk of Lassen Countyon the date indicated below: Filed: 4/20/2018.Julie M. Bustamante, County Clerk

Published: LCTMarch 12, 19, 26, April, 2, 2019|

COUNTY OF LASSEN’SDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANDSOCIAL SERVICES REQUEST FOR

PROPOSALSELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD

SYSTEM (EHR)The Health and Social ServicesAdministration Department announces itsintent to contract for the provision ofBehavioral Health Electronic HealthRecord System (EHR).The purpose of the Request for Proposal isto solicit proposals from qualif iedindividuals or organizations specializing instate of the art electronic informationservices that support cl inicaldocumentation, patient scheduling,revenue cycle management, andperson-centered recovery and carecoordination.Proposal forms are available at theDepartment of Health and Social Services,336 Alexander Avenue, Susanville, CA96130 or phone Program Manager,Cynthia Raschein at (530) 251-8260,between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00p.m. Monday through Friday, to requestforms by mail.Sealed proposals must be submitted to theLassen County Health and Social ServicesAdministrative Office, Lassen County RFPNo. HSS-2019-02 – Electronic HealthRecord System, attention CynthiaRaschein, 336 Alexander Avenue,Susanville, CA 96130, by mail or in personuntil 4:30 p.m. Friday April 26, 2019.bidder’s conference will be held March 22at 11:00 am, and March 29 at 1:00 p.m.Lassen County reserves the right to rejectany and all proposals and to waiveinformalities and minor irregularities inbids.For the County of Lassen,Tiffany ArmstrongBehavioral Health DirectorPublished LCTMarch 12, 19, 2019|

Estate of SchultzNOTICE OF PETITION

TO ADMINISTER ESTATE ofMURRAY LEWIS SCHULTZ, decedent

Case Number P8347To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,contingent creditors, and persons who mayotherwise be interested in the will orestate, or both, of: MURRAY LEWISSCHULTZ, aka MURRAY L. SCHULTZand MURRAY SCHULTZ.A Petition For Probate has been filed by:JEFFREY LEWIS SCHULTZ in theSuperior Court of California, County ofLASSEN.THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requeststhat: JEFFREY LEWIS SCHULTZ beappointed as personal representative toadminister the estate of the decedent.THE PETITION requests the decedent’swills and codicils, if any, be admitted toprobate. The will and any codicils areavailable for examination in the file kept bythe court.THE PETITION requests authority toadminister the estate under theIndependent Administration of Estates Act.(This authority will allow the personalrepresentative to take many actionswithout obtaining court approval. Beforetaking certain very important actions,however, the personal representative willbe required to give notice to interestedpersons unless they have waived notice orconsented to the proposed action.) Theindependent administration authority willbe granted unless an interested personfiles an objection to the petition and showsgood cause why the court should not grantthe authority.A hearing on the petition will be held inthis court as follows: April 9, 2019, at10:00 a.m., at the Superior Court ofCalifornia, County of Lassen, Dept. 2C,Courthouse, 2610 Riverside Dr.,Susanville, CA 96130.If you object to the granting of the petition,you should appear at the hearing and stateyour objections or file written objectionswith the court before the hearing. Yourappearance may be in person or by yourattorney.If you are a creditor or a contingentcreditor of the decedent, you must fileyour claim with the court and mail a copyto the personal representative appointedby the court within the later of either (1)four months from the date of firstissuance of letters to a general personalrepresentative, as defined in section 58(b)of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60days from the date of mailing or personaldelivery to you of a notice under section9052 of the California Probate Code.Other California statutes and legalauthority may affect your rights as acreditor. You may want to consult withan attorney knowledgeable in Californialaw.You may examine the file kept by thecourt. If you are a person interested in theestate, you may fi le with the court aRequest for Special Notice (form DE-154)of the filing of an inventory and appraisal ofestate assets or of any petition or accountas provided in Probate Code section 1250.A Request for Special Notice form isavailable from the court clerk.Attorney for Petit ioner: STACEY L.MONTGOMERY, 805 MAIN STREET,SUITE I, SUSANVILLE, CA 96130, (530)257-8088, SBN: 166870Endorsed: March 14, 2019Published LCTMarch 19, 26, April 2, 2019

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PERSPECTIVES

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.said, “I never intend to adjustmyself to the evils ofsegregation and the cripplingeffects of discrimination. Inever intend to adjust myselfto the tragic inequalities of aneconomic system, which takesnecessities from the masses togive luxuries to the classes. Inever intend to becomeadjusted to the madness ofmilitarism and the self-defeating method of physicalviolence. I call upon you to bemaladjusted.”

As we fumble along into thesecond half of a disastrousregime here in America, arewe supposed to adjust to beinggas lighted on a daily basis bya leader so corrupt he will saysomething in a speech that isrecorded and then deny everhaving said it?

Recently, I was arguing indefense of some students atmy university and anadministration official made amisstatement. I correctedhim. He then denied eversaying it. I instantly got amental twinge, “Trump EffectAlert!”

That administrator mayhave practiced decent socialnorms pre-Trump, I’m notcertain. But he tried a buck-

naked gaslight on me and Istill wonder if the TrumpEffect — the normalization ofblatant lying — is working itsway into layers of our culture,our society, our daily lives.

We all know there is abackground rate of lying andcheating in our world, but wealso think of some countriesas corrupt, i.e. The Mexicanbribe economy, theAfghanistan payoff scandals,etc. Since 1995, TransparencyInternational has beenactually ranking 180 of thenations around the worldaccording to indices ofcorruption. They alsocorrelate to democracy.

Freedom House launched in1941 and has ranked the

countries of the world bymetrics of democracy everyyear since the 1950s.

When democracy isstronger, corruption declines.In the US, corruption isincreasing and democracy isdeclining. Thanks tothe Trump Effect, the U.S. hasfallen out of the top 20 in leastcorruption — “We’re 22!” ––and has lost nearly 10 pointsin levels of democracy, slidingto 53rd place in the world, noteven in the top quarter of thenations on Earth. “We’re 53!We’re 53!” Yeah, MakeAmerica Great Again.Everyone proud?

Are we adjusting to this? Ihope not.

The truly sad larger picture

is that the world at large isbecoming more corrupt andless free, from thenationalistic parties growingin the European Unioncountries like Germany,France, the Netherlands andSweden, to the slide to theright in Japan, thePhilippines, and other Asiancountries.

Probably the most profoundirony is that the most freecountries on Earth aredemocratic socialist and theright-wingers from Trump toLa Pen (France) to Wilder(Netherlands) tend to conflatethe bad old socialism(brought to nations by thegun in the Soviet Union andChina) (or even more twisted

National Socialism of NaziGermany) with thedemocratic socialism broughtin by the ballot in Denmark,Norway, Finland, etc.,countries high on thefreedom scale and low on thecorruption scale.

So please stop allowingTrump and his gaslighters tosay that AOC and other young(or old) politicians who callthemselves democraticsocialists are driving the U.S.toward the basket caseVenezuela model. No. Theyenvision a US much more likethe Norwegian or Danishmodel — more freedom andless corruption than wecurrently have.

I could adjust to that.

The world at large is becoming more corrupt and less freeWHERE I STAND

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Protect yourself fromtax season scams

With tax season upon us,many wireless customers maynot know it’s also the primetime for phone scams.According to the IRS,consumers have lost morethan $63 million from phonescams since 2013. Thesephone scams are run byfraudsters armed withrobocalling technology thatenables them to make tens ofthousands of calls per minutewith the sole purpose ofdeceiving people and stealingtheir money.

T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile, want to helpcustomers stay safe from theever-increasing number ofscam calls wireless customersacross the U.S. receive everyday. In fact, 50 percent ofmobile traffic this year isexpected to be a scam call.Here’s what customers shouldknow:

The suspicious Facebookmessage from that personyou’ve never met? Probably ascam. Phone calls aren’t theonly thing scammers have intheir arsenal — they cancontact you by email, text,and social media. If youreceive a suspicious messagethrough one of thesechannels, that’s your first cluethat you’re being targeted.The IRS will never contacttaxpayers by email, textmessage or social media.

The IRS may call people,but it will usually send billsby mail first. If the IRS doescall you, know that the it willnever demand immediatepayment over the phone orthreaten action from lawenforcement. Tax season isalready stressful enough—ifyou receive an urgent and/orthreatening phone callregarding your taxes, it’sdefinitely a scam!

Beware Caller ID Spoofing!As scam protection getssmarter, so do fraudsters.Many scammers will use atechnique called “Caller IDSpoofing,” disguising theirphone number as a localnumber to make people morelikely to answer. If you

receive a call from a localnumber you’re not familiarwith and want to play it safe,let it go to voicemail and, ifneeded, call back later.

Your wireless serviceprovider may have solutionsfor you already. The FederalCommunicationsCommission recentlyimplemented new standardsfor wireless service providersin order to help fight scamcalls, especially spoofing,enabling mobile providers tohelp protect customers at anetwork level. Customersshould ask their operatorwhat solutions they have. “Ifyou’re a T-Mobile or Metrocustomer, we’ve got yourback,” said Rich Garwood,regional senior vice presidentfor T-Mobile. “Sincelaunching free scamprotection two years ago, T-Mobile has alerted customersto more than 10 billion likelyscam calls.”

Not all automated calls arecreated equally. Customersmay be familiar withrobocalls, but not all robocallsare nuisance or scam calls.An unknown call could be areminder for a doctor’sappointment, or a notificationof a package delivery. To helpmanage all calls, people canlook for solutions to verifywho’s calling. T-Mobile offersthe Name ID app, which hasCaller ID for unknown calls,phone number look-up, andcall management toolsallowing customers to eitherblock or send certain kinds ofcalls to voicemail.

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SPORTS and RECREATION

It’s so easy to get yourlocal sporting eventslisted in the LassenCounty Times’ sportscalendar. Just call SportsWriter Brian Walters at257-5321 or email yourcalendar information [email protected].

Tuesday, March 19LCC Softballvs. Folsom Lake College1 p.m. • Lassen College

LHS Baseballat North Valley4 p.m. • North Valley High School

Wednesday, March 20LHS Boys Golfat Oroville12 p.m. • Table Mountain Golf Course

LHS Track and Fieldat U-Prep3:30 • U-Prep

LHS Baseballvs. Modoc4 p.m. • Memorial Park

LHS Softballvs. Modoc4 p.m. • Riverside Park

Thursday, March 21LHS Boys golfat Central Valley12 p.m. • Tierra Oaks Golf Club

LHS Baseballat American ChristianTournamentTBA • American Christian High School

LHS Softballat Reed Tournamentthrough Saturday, Mar. 23TBA • Reed High School

Friday, March 22LCC RodeoWest Hills Coalinga Rodeothrough Saturday, Mar. 23All day • Coalinga,California

LCC Baseballat College of theRedwoodsthrough Saturday, Mar. 2311 a.m. • College of theRedwoods

LCC Softballat Shasta College12 p.m. • Shasta College

LHS Track and Fieldat West Valley3:30 p.m. • West Valley High School

Saturday, March 23LHS Claybreakers8 a.m. • Coon Creek Trap

LCC Softballvs. Feather River College12 p.m. • Lassen College

Tuesday, March 26LHS Baseballvs. Central Valley4 p.m. • Memorial Park

Wednesday, March 27LHS Track and Field at Anderson3:30p.m. • Anderson High School

Lassen Cougars sweep the Shasta KnightsBrian WaltersSports [email protected]

The Lassen CommunityCollege Cougars baseballteam k hit the road Monday,March 11 where they faced offin a doubleheader againstShasta College.

The Cougars won bothgames in spectacular fashion,the first finishing 5-0, and thenext game turned into aferocious ball game ending inthe Cougars favor 18-8 overShasta.

Game: 1 Lassen vs. ShastaThe Cougars’ first game

against Shasta was a slowmoving ball game. TheCougars were up to bat in thetop of first, but their timethere was cut short, withAiden Leahy and LincolnTurner grounding out, andAustin Majorsky striking out.

Marlin Brucato was thenup to pitch for the Cougars,starting in the bottom of thefirst inning. Giving the firstShasta batter a single thatmade its way in the pocket inright field.

The second Shasta sluggergrounded the ball to secondbase, where the Cougarshalted both runners in adouble play, putting up twoouts for Shasta.

Shasta then was granted awalk, as Brucato was unableto find the Shasta strike zone,but the next Shasta batterwould not be so fortunate.Brucato struck him out inthree pitches to end the firstinning.

At the top of the second,the Cougars were unable toput the ball where theyneeded it, with Cade Kisseland Jacob Bennett groundingout and Justin Geyer flyingone out to right field for aneasy catch by Shasta’soutfielder.

Shasta took up the bat inthe bottom of the second andhad the first two batters

ground out, and the thirdbatter was able to reach firston an error on Cougarshortstop Leahy.

Then Shasta garnered awalk, loading first andsecond base, but it would becut short with a fly ball out tocenter field to land in aCougar glove to end theinning.

At the top of the third,Layne Thacker was up to bat,where he unfortunatelystruck out swinging. AnthonyPacifico then looked to strikeout, but the third strike waslabeled a wild pitch, puttingPacifico on first.

Cougar Nate Morgan wasnext up to the plate, where hegrounded the ball to Shastashortstop where they gotcaught in a double play, withPacifico picked off as hemade it to second base andMorgan as he reached first.

But Shasta’s time at theplate during the bottom ofthe third would be quick,with Cougar pitcher Brucatohaving a warmed up arm, hestruck out two with the thirdpopping one up in the infieldto be caught by Geyer.

Cougars came out in thetop of the fourth swinging.Leahy singled through rightfield, with Majorsky next upwith a single line drive, butunfortunately, they were ableto catch Leahy before hereached second, leavingMajorsky at first.

But Turner came out thegate with another solid hit tosingle into right field,advancing Majorsky tosecond. But the Cougars’hitting streak would end withKissel, and Geyer each flyingone out to center field endingthe top of the fourth.

Cougars pitcher, Brucato,still had some pitching leftwith two strikeouts againstShasta and then a quickground out to Cougarshortstop, Leahy, to top of thefourth inning.

The Cougars’ time in thetop of the fifth was quick.Bennett and Pacifico bothstruck out, and Thackergrounded out to Shastasshortstop.

With Shasta up to bat, theystarted with a ground out tofirst base, then Brucato wasable to catch the next Shastabatter off guard, striking himout without a swing.

But then Shasta snuck asingle in to finally put abatter on first, and thenBrucato erred on the moundwith Shasta’s runner on firstwho took the opportunity tosteal second.

But Shasta’s moment at batwould come to an end withanother grounder to Cougarshortstop, Leahy, who wasable cut off Shasta’s runnerat first ending the fifthinning.

Morgan took the plate forthe Cougars to start the sixthinning, where a wild pitchstruck Morgan to move himto first base.

Leahy was then up to bat,where he put a put one in thepocket in right field, just outof Shasta’s first baseman’sreach, advancing Morgan tosecond base.

Next was Majorsky, butonce the first pitch wasthrown, Morgan stole second,while Leahy stole third base.Majorsky then put up asingle to centerfield for anRBI, bringing home Morganand putting Leahy on third.

Turner was then up to bat,where Majorsky was caughtattempting to steal anotherfor the Cougars, in the top ofthe sixth.

Turner then singled out toleft for the Cougars bringingLeahy home for the Cougarssecond run.

But Kissel was struck outas Turner looked to stealsecond, but was caught beforehe could make it, to end thetop of the sixth for theCougars, who were 2-0 over

Shasta.Shasta’s time at bat was

short in the bottom of thesixth, with Brucato strikingone out and the other twoShasta sluggers sending theirhits right into the Cougarsoutfielders gloves.

The top of the seventhinning kicked off with Geyerhitting a big double out tocenter left field, then Bennetttook up the bat. During histime at bat, Geyer stole third,but Bennett ended upgrounding out.

Thacker then hit the platebut popped it up for theShasta first baseman to catchfor the Cougars second out.

Then Pacifico got up andsmacked it out to left field fora single, which broughtGeyer home for the Cougarsthird run, but Tarquin Daleywas then put in to pinch runfor Pacifico.

With Daley on first andGeyer across the plate,Morgan was up. He was puton first, thanks to a error bythe Shasta shortstop. Thisadvanced Daley to secondbase and put Leahy up to bat.

Leahy hammered a singleout to center right field,bringing Daley home andadvancing Morgan to third.

Morgan then scored on anerror by the Shasta infielder,advancing Leahy to second,putting the Cougars 5-0 overShasta.

Marjorsky was last to bat.He struck out swinging,handing the inning off toShasta, who were unable toget a ball past the Cougars’outfielders.

The eighth and ninthinning saw no real bigmotions by the two teams,with the Cougars settled intotheir 5-0 lead to beat Shastain the first game of the day.

Game: 2 Lassen vs. ShastaThe Cougars kicked off the

first inning in style, withLeahy taking an early out,

grounding it right to Shasta’spitcher. Then Morgan waswalked on a four count, andattempted to steal secondonce Turner took the mound,but was caught for theCougars’ second out. Turnerwas able to make it to first onan error.

Kissel was up next. He hit abig double out to centerfield,bringing Turner home forKissels first RBI of the Game.

Geyer then stepped up tobat with a single to centerright field, bringing Kisselhome for the Cougars’ secondrun of the game.

Brucato was next, butpopped it up to right field forthe Cougars third out at thetop of the first.

Shasta’s’ time at bat was aforlorn hope with a groundout to third, a fly ball in theinfield, and the one poppedup to the Cougars shortstop.

The top of the second wasquick for the Cougars with afly ball to centerfield, onesmacked right to Shasta’sthird baseman and a strikeout, the inning passed off toShasta.

With Kissel on the pitchersmound, he kicked off thebottom of the second with astrikeout against Shasta.Hewalked his next batterwith a four-ball count.

The next at bat for Shastahit a fly ball to centerfield forMorgan to put up the secondout for Shasta.

Then Kissel, on a wildpitch, allowed Shasta’srunner on first to stealsecond base.

A single by Shasta put theirrunner on second acrosshome plate for Shasta’s firstRBI of the game.

Last up to bat for Shastawas struck out by Kissel in aquick three count, ending thesecond inning with Cougars2-1 ahead of Shasta.

See Cougars, page 15B

Pheasants ForeverNortheastern CaliforniaChapter 483 sponsored itsannual Junior PheasantHunt Saturday, March 9 atGreen Gulch Ranch, inSierra Valley.

The hunt provides themembers of our andsurrounding communitiesthe opportunity to learn tobe true sportsmen andsportswomen.

There were 17 youthhunters in the morning and16 youth hunters in theafternoon. Pheasants ForeverChapter 483 was pleased tohelp facilitate six first timehunters achieve successfulhunts.

Chapter 483 purchased 100birds and 20 birds weregraciously donated by SteveStrickland, more than 70birds were harvestedbetween the two hunts.

Breakfast and lunch wereprovided to all the shootersand volunteers.

This hunt could not havebeen a success without the 18

adult and parent volunteersfrom the local area, GreenGulch Ranch, dogs and theirhandlers, and the fundingsupported through theAnnual Pheasants ForeverBanquet.

Pheasants Forever is anationwide non-profitorganization that has manygoals.

Pheasants Forever is

committed to creating andproviding habitat for gameand other birds and wildlife.In the last two years, chapter483 has done this byinvesting in equipment andseed to create conservationplots.

This provides habitat forthe local pheasantpopulation. Their motto “Nochild left indoors,” is

accomplished by holdingjunior hunts, which providelocal youth a chance to learn,in a safe environment andpromote a lifetimeappreciation for wildlife ofall types.

The annual PheasantsForever Banquet is its onlyfundraising event. Themoney raised by thecommunity stays local and is

used for youth and veteranhunts, and habitat projects.

Pheasants ForeverNortheastern Chapter 483will be holding its 30thAnnual Banquet on April 6,2019 in Jensen Hall at theLassen County Fairgrounds.For tickets or moreinformation, call CodyWaltman at 310-1366.

Pheasants Forever hold Junior Pheasant Hunt

The afternoon hunting group stands with their pheasants after the Pheasants Forever annual junior pheasant hunt in which more than 70 birds were harvestedbetween the two hunts, Saturday March 9. Photos submitted

Themorninghuntinggroupstandswith theirpheasantsafter thePheasantsForeverannualjuniorpheasanthuntSaturdayMarch 9.


Solutions on page 6A


1 Mile Free Kids Run • 50K • 50K Relay • Half Marathon • 4.5 Mile

The Cougars’ big slugger,Leahy, opened up the top ofthe third, with a hit to rightfield for a single. Morgantook the mound, during histime at bat Leahy was able tosteal second, then Morgananswered with a hit of hisown in the center field pocketallowing Leahy the time torun home for the Cougarsthird run of the game.

With Morgan on second,Turner stepped up to theplate with a big hit to rightfield for double, advancingMorgan to third and Turnerlanding firmly on second.

With second and thirdoccupied, Kissel was up.Once again, he put up asingle to run Morgan home,but Turner was taken out,with a toss to third to cut himoff.

Geyer then ended theinning with a ground ball tothird that cut off Kissel for adouble play by Shasta to endthe top of the third inning.

Shasta didn’t waste theopportunity in the bottom ofthe third inning, as Cougars’pitcher, Kissel, kicked thingsoff, by hitting Shasta’s firstbatter up with a pitch to walkhim to first base.

Next Shasta batter upagainst Kissell grounded out,but advanced their firstrunner to second, and theirnext batter reached first onan error, placing Shastarunners on first and second.

Kissel managed to strikeout the next batter up forShasta, but it was followed upwith a double out throughright field brining in tworunners for Shasta. Shasta’slast batter would step up butultimately ground out toshortstop to end the inningwith the Cougars ahead 4-3over Shasta.

The fourth inning would bethe Cougars’ inning, withBrucato stepping in to singleit out to left field, then oncePacifico took to the plate,Brucato managed to stealsecond, while Shasta wouldwalk Pacifico, puttingCougars on first and second.

Caleb Ariaz was up next tobat. During that time,Brucato stole third base,while Pacifico stole second,then Ariaz singled out tocenterfield for an RBI,bringing Brucato home, andplacing Pacifico on third.

The Cougars then hadMarjorsky up to bat, wherehe continued the Cougars’hitting streak and put asingle right in the pocket

behind first base. This wouldbring Pacifico home for theCougars second run of theinning.

With Ariaz on second andMajorsky on first, and noouts, Leahy stepped up andsingled through rightfield,loading the bases for theCougars.

The bases were loaded andMorgan was next up. He wasstruck by a pitch that wouldwalk Ariaz home.

Next up was Turner, whoput up a big hit out to rightfield where he would bringLeahy and Majorsky homefor two RBIs, putting Turneron second and Morgan onthird.

Kissel, again, singled out toright and brought homeMorgan, but Turner was cutoff at third for the Cougarsfirst out in the top of thefourth.

With Geyer at bat, Kisselnot once but twice, stolebases, and then on a four-ballcount Shasta walked Geyer.

Brucato, who started theinning for the Cougars, madea beautiful single out tocenter right field for an RBIbringing in Kissel.

With Geyer at third, andBrucato on first, Pacificounfortunately popped one upto Shasta’s second base forthe Cougars’ second out.

Ariaz took the mound onceagain, but Brucato wascaught stealing. This wouldbe the Cougars’ third out ofthe inning.

The top of the fourth sawthe Cougars gain seven runs,seven hits and only oneerror; this put the Cougars11-3 over Shasta, leading intothe bottom of the fourthinning.

Shasta’s time at bat in thebottom of the fourth was ashort stint, with a strikeout,one popped in the infield forLeahy to catch, and agroundout to Cougars’pitcher, Kissel.

The top of the fifth inningwas quick for the Cougars.Majorsky struck out, Leahygrounded out to shortstop,and Morgan was put out atsecond after a hit to rightfield.

Shasta was able to make asmall response in the bottomof the fifth after beingwalked on their batter, beinghit by Kissel on a wild pitch.

Kissel came out of the gatein the sixth inning, with adouble out to right field.Geyer then took the plate ona single, but Kissel, on his

way to third, was cut off forthe Cougars’ first out in thesixth inning.

Brucato then hit the platewhile Geyer stole second.Once Brucato got his bat onthe ball, Geyer was able toadvance on third, butBrucato’s hit was popped upeasy for the Shasta infielderto catch for the Cougar.

Pacifico was next up to batand Shasta couldn’t get theball in the strike zone. WithPacifico on a 3-2 count,Shasta threw a wild pitchthat walked Pacifico butGeyer who was on thirdmade a run for home wherehe scored.

With Pacifico on first andat two outs, Ariaz was up tobat, he smacked a single toleft field advancing Pacificoto second but, up next wasMajorsky, who wasunfortunately struck out,leaving two on base leadinginto the bottom of the sixth.

Going into the bottom ofthe sixth, the Cougars shiftedKissel to designated hitterand Gabriel Rojas to pitching.

But Shasta picked up onRojas’ pitching quickly,putting up two runs with noouts, so Cougars switched outRojas for Thacker.

Thacker then managed tofinish out Shasta’s time atbat, with two strikeouts andan infield fly ball.

The top of the seventh, theCougars started off withLeahy who was struck outswinging, but luckily nextwas Morgan who Shastawalked. Turner then steppedup to the plate for a singlebase hit to right fieldadvancing Morgan to second.

With Kissel at bat, Turnerand Morgan took the chanceto steal, second and third.But Kissel popped one up tohigh for Shasta secondbaseman to get the out.

Geyer didn’t fair any better.A fly ball in the infield putright into the Shasta pitcherglove for the Cougars thirdout.

Shasta managed to getsome movement out of theCougars with an error,placing a runner on first tostart the bottom of theseventh.

But a double wouldadvance their first runner tothird, in position to score.

Cougars’ pitcher, Thacker,managed a strike out and ahit to Cougar first basemanGeyer. But Thacker wouldend up walking a Shastabatter on a wild pitch in

which they took advantage toscore.

Shasta’s next at bat poppedone out to right field to endthe seventh inning 12-8,Cougars leading.

The eighth inning rolledaround and the Cougarslooked to end the game instyle.

Starting off for theCougars at bat was Brucatowho was walked to first. Nextwas Daley, who grounded outto the Shasta pitcher butallowed Brucato to advanceto second.

Donovan Gonzalez was upnext but Shasta endedmissing the strike zone towalk Gonzalez.

With Cougars on first andsecond, Majorsky was upnext, but Gonzalez took thechance to steal second on awild pitch to Majorsky.

Majorsky was once againhit by a fastball by the Shastapitcher for a walk to first, butLeahy would take the platefor a single base hit to rightfield that brought two RBIsbringing Brucato andGonzalez home.

Morgan was then up to bat,but struck out swinging,which did allow Leahy toadvance to second andMajorsky to third base.

Then, big hitter Turnerwas up, where he slammed asingle over first base for twoRBIs of his own with Leahyand Majorsky making theirway over home plate.

With Kissel at bat next,Turner took the chance on awild pitch to advance tosecond. Kissel then hit adouble for and RBI bringingTurner home.

Kissel on second, Geyerwas up who hit right to firstbase but Shasta erred the ballallowing Kissel a run homeand placing Geyer on first.

Brucato finished the inningfor the Cougars being struckout looking. But it wouldbring the Cougars’ lead to 18-8 over Shasta.

Shasta finished the eighthinning quickly, with ColdinShopp pitching for theCougars in what would be thefinal inning struck out twoShasta batters, and the lastfouled out to third base.

Cougars hit the road toQuincy Friday, March 16 totake on Feather RiverCollege, results wereunavailable at press time, butlook for the results in theMarch 26 issue of the LassenCounty Times.

COUGARS, from page 13B

As baseball and softballseason have descended uponLassen County, lets look backat the history of the sport,synonymous with Americanculture.

The origins of baseball arestill somewhat a mystery.Traces of a game played witha bat and a ball date back toancient Egypt, with a ball ondisplay in the BritishMuseum in London.

A game similar to baseballcalled Oina in Walacchia, isnow a part of Romania, orLapta in Russia.

Many still believe thatbaseball derives fromRounders. Actually, a game,which is an evolution ofRounders, in which you useposts and not bases, and ahitter can run without hittingthe ball, first, was played inAmerica in the early 19thcentury, and was called TownBall.

In any case, Rounders isstill played in the BritishIslands and is sanctioned bythe Gaelic AthleticAssociation together withGaelic football and Hurlingand appeared in a book forchildren printed by Britishpublisher John Newberytitled “A little pretty pocketbook.” The book also containsa very popular rhyme, inwhich the terms Baseball andRounders are confused.

It seems more likely thatBaseball and Rounders sharesome origin with Cricket, agame that was imported byFlemish shepards, known askrick in their language, madeits way to England in the 14thcentury but became anorganized sport in the 17thcentury.

However, there is evidencethat in the 18th century agame called Baseball wasplayed in England, in“Northanger Abbey” a bookby Jane Austen that waspublished posthumous in 1818but was written in the 1790s.

German author, JohannGutsmuth, wrote in 1796 abook on popular pastimeswhere he mentions a gamecalled English Baseball.

This is all not truly enoughto conclude that the game weknow as Baseball is a Britishgame, because there is a gamestill played in Wales calledBritish Baseball. It featurestwo teams of 11 players –– nopitcher but a bowler, as thereis in Cricket. Each team playstwo innings, an inning iscomplete when all 11 playershave had a chance at bat, arun is scored every time aplayer gets to a base.

In the 1800’s, a man by thename of Abner Doubleday —an Army officer who was ahero during the SeminolesWars — had been claimed tobe the creator of what weknow as modern day baseball.It was said he invented thegame in 1839 in the city ofCooperstown.

But the story was in partmade up by Al Spalding,former pitcher and worldrenown sporting goodsmanufacturer, who evencalled it the “perfect story,”Doubleday himself neverclaimed he created the game.

The invention of Baseballby Doubleday was more thanlikely a tall tale, but it isbelieved he contributed to theidea of the field or diamond,as we know it today.

But it was AlexanderCartwright who wrote up thefirst rules and founded one ofthe first organized teams inAmerican Baseball called theKnickerbockers. Congress ofthe United States certified hisaccomplishments in 1953 andhas since been dubbed the“Father of Baseball”.

It was in 1850 that Baseballbecame the first professionalsport when the NationalAssociation of BaseballPlayers was born. Americanstried almost immediately tomake it a World sport.

In 1878 a professional playerEsteban Bellan introduced thegame to Cuba in turn wasexported throughout theCaribbean.

Horace Wilson would takeBaseball to Japan, and fromthere, it quickly reachedKorea and Taiwan.

Games were organized inAustralia and New Zealand in1888. Spalding took the gameto Italy. Six years later achampionship game wasplayed in England.

But in 1903, the U.S.A.would hold the first WorldSeries between the AmericanLeague and the NationalLeague. Following that,organized Baseball leaguesstarted spreading all over theworld, beginning in 1922 inthe Netherlands, 1934 inAustralia, 1936 in Japan, 1938in Puerto Rico, 1945 inVenezuela and Mexico then1948 in Italy.

Baseball is steeped in a richhistory and it is America’spastime in part due to the richhistory the game shares withthe roots of this country andthanks to the pioneers whocrafted the beloved game weknow today it is the first trueAmerican sport.

History of the ball and bat


LHS boys, girls soccer teams honored

The Lassen High School Grizzlies boys and girls soccer teams were honored along with awards to outstanding players. EthanHeffner was awarded team MVP, Ryan Williams honored as offensive MVP, Miguel Martinez awarded with midfield MVP,Kenny Shier honorned as defensive MVP, Cameron Ross honored as Freshman MVP. Wesley Langston, Cade Lile, and NickValdez all awarded the Coaches award and the Ultimate Grizzly award went to Dylan Langston, all were awarded at theLassen Grizzly soccer award ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 27. Photos submitted

The Lassen High School Grizzlies boys and girls soccer teams were honored along with awards to outstanding players. LexieRobinson and Kieran Dollar awarded All League players, honorable mention went to Emma Newton. Lexie Robinson was alsoawarded MVP, best attacker was given to Gabi Nielsen, best midfield went to Paige Martin, best defender was awarded toKaitlyn Nakanishi, while the most improved went to Brittney Patton. The Coaches award went to Natalie Nakanishi, HaylahShivley, Meleena Carpio and the Ultimate Grizzly went to Meleena Carpio all were awarded at the Lassen Grizzly soccer awardceremony Wednesday, Feb. 27.

Grizzlies out ona three count Brian WaltersSports [email protected]

Thursday, March 7 theLassen High School Grizzliesbaseball team hit the road toReno, Nevada to take place inthe Reno Baseballtournament.

The Grizzlies played infour games, Thursday, March7 to Saturday, March 9.

The Grizzlies kicked offthe tourney up againstDamonte Ranch where theGrizzlies fell 10-0. The nextday Friday, March 8, theydefeated Reed High School 11-5.

On Saturday, March 9 theGrizzlies played two gamesfirst one was againstMcQueen High School, theGrizzlies fell 14-7. Theyfollowed that up with a 10-0loss to Reno High School.

Game One: Lassen vs. Damonte Ranch

The Grizzlies first game ofthe season was a rough start,with starting pitcher DavidPainter pitching just overtwo and a half innings givingup seven hits and five runs.

Relief was Ethan William,who pitched just over twoinnings with no hits and noruns against him, DylanEnriquez was closing pitcherallowing three hits and fiveruns.

Although they had no runsthe Grizzlies came out withfour hits in the game againstDamonte Ranch.

Game Two: Lassen vs. Reed

The Grizzlies came backFriday with a bigger focus onhitting. Brock Wolfe kickedoff pitching for four inningsWolf allowed four hits andfour runs.

Lowgan Fisher was thenput in as relief for an inningwith one hit and one runagainst him. Dylan Boyerwas then put in for closerwith no hits and no runsagainst him.

Miles Ormachea finishedwith one hit, three runsscored, one walk as well asan RBI and a single stolenbase.

Cole Dyer finished with

two hits, including a double.Williams had two hits

along with a double and twoRBIs, and Wolf recorded a hittwo RBIs.

Fisher collected a doubleand one RBI, Painter endedwith a hit and a stolen base.

Game Three: Lassen vs. McQueen

Starting off pitching forthe Grizzlies wasOrmachea,who only pitchedfor less than an inning butallowed five hits and fiveruns.

Painter was then put in asrelief, but McQueens hitterswere dialed into theGrizzlies’ pitching. WithPainter allowing seven hitsand six runs only pitching foralmost two innings when hewas relieved by Williams

Williams pitched for almostfour innings; he allowed fivehits and three runs againstthe Grizzlies.

Despite the McQueenputting up 14 runs theGrizzlies managed seven oftheir own. With Fisherhitting a double, GabeDelgado and Evan Westfallboth collecting two hits eachwith Westfall recording oneRBI.

Enriquez collected two hitsincluding a triple and twoRBIs, along with Dyer whohad a double, with threeRBIs.

Game Four: Lassen vs. Reno High School

The final game of thetournament against RenoHigh School was a toughaffair for the Grizzlies.

With Fisher starting offpitching for two inningsallowing seven hits and sixruns, Westfall was next onthe mound with three hitsand four runs.

Finn Osborn was the onlyGrizzly to garner a hit, withtwo singles.

The Grizzlies hit the roadto Yreka, California for theYreka Gold NuggetTournament Friday, March15. Results were unavailableat press time but look for theresults in the March 26 issueof the Lassen County Times.

The Claybreakers varsity team and coaches pose for a photo after their first shoot out of the year in Auburn, California Saturday, March 9. Photos submitted

Grizzly Claybreakers start season on the podiumThe Grizzly Claybreakers

traveled down to Auburn,California on Saturday,March 9 to their first seriesshoot and to face theunknown new competitionfor the 2019 season.

The Claybreakers did notdisappoint their fans. Thiswas a 100-target event with apossible 500-target teamscore.

To start off the varsity, itwas Caleb Montgomeryshooting a 99 and securingfirst place on the podium,followed by Tyler Johnson,team captain, with a 96 score,which landed him in a 75target shoot-off against threeAuburn Gold Miners.

When the dust settled,although there were only twotargets that were missed byJohnson, it was only goodenough for fourth place.

Next for the varsity highfive, it was Zech Pettussmoking 93 targets followedby Hunter Smith’s 92 andcapped off with RyleeMcCart’s score of 90.

Bailey Spalding followedclosely with an 89, WyattGould 85, Jake McCart 84,Keegan Divine 83, KendahlLoflin 82, Dillon Ross 81 andMorgan Rausch scored a 78.

This gave the varsity ateam score of 470, handilywinning first place overBerean Christian’s 462 scoreand Sutter in third with a454.

For the JV, they landed twoshooters on the podium withDylan Stark shooting a 92 forsecond place and MichaelCizin crushing 91 targets forthird place.

Then it was team captainWill Pickens breaking 90targets, Titus Toscano 86,Daniel Jones 82, RylanPickens 80, Aidan Adams 79,and Alexis Pickens, AustinStephenson, Kat Baldwin andDharma Jones filled out theJV roster, giving the youngClaybreakers a team score of441, good enough for secondplace, a mere two targetsbehind first place BereanChristian’s 443 and 27 targets

ahead of Sutter, who shot a414 for third place.

Coach Phil Giusti wasmore than pleased with histeam.

“I asked my varsity to blowthem up right out the gate,and they did, despite thewindy conditions we had toshoot in.”

“I couldn’t be prouder ofmy JVs first evercompetition, with only 11JVs on the roster, each andevery one of them had to giveus 100 percent and they did,landing Stark and Cizin onthe podium.”

Giusti continued, “Withthe varsity’s Montgomerylanding first on the podiumand Johnson’s shoot offagainst three rivals, was ashow of pure courage as hebattled for the Grizzlies. Atthe beginning of the season,I asked two things of ourteam; First, to give me threeon the podium at the sametime, (the best ever has beentwo) and to put a girl fromour team on the podium. (We

have not yet had a girl on thepodium).

“Well, the first shoot theygave me three on the podiumout of six available spots. Iknow before the season ends,one or more of my great

young lady shooters is goingto be standing tall on thatpodium.”

“I would like toacknowledge the unwaveringsupport of Jeff Cagle and theClay Cagle Memorial

Scholarship Fund for payingthe entry fee for the entireteam at the Auburn Shoot,and my team parents fortheir support.”

Standing with their medals after placing in the Auburn shootout JV Dylan Stark took secondplace, varsity Caleb Montgomery took first place and JV Michael Cizin in third place Saturday,March 9.

Applications to participatein the 2019 Spring Show heldSaturday, April 27, (formerlycalled the Spring Home andGarden Show) are nowavailable. If you are abusiness that falls in home,garden, recreation, or are awedding vendor, we hope youwill sign-up to participate.The one day show is a greatway to advertise yourbusiness or service to morethan 1,500 people who, onaverage, attend the showeach year. Stop by theChamber office to pick up anapplication or call 257-4323 tohave an applicationforwarded to you.

Mark your calendar to joinus at the Thursday, March 28,monthly Chamber Mixerhosted by Anytime Fitness,located at 2635 Main St.,Susanville, from 5:30 to 7:30p.m. You do not need to be aChamber member to attend,everyone is welcome to stopby to mingle with friends andbusiness associates, seewhat‘s new at AnytimeFitness and meet the staff.

The Chamber board ispleased to welcome TheresaPhillips, LMUD publicrelations manager, as thenewest member of the board

of directors; she was electedat the March board meetingto fill an unexpired boardseat. She brings a wealth ofpast experience to the boardand is well connected tomany organizations and thecommunity. Please join us inwelcoming her.

Calchamber notified us atthe end of January that theCalifornia Department ofFair Employment andHousing released mandatoryupdates to its "CaliforniaLaw Prohibits WorkplaceDiscrimination andHarassment" notice, relatingto the expanded harassmenteducation and trainingrequirements of SB 1343which took effect Jan. 1. As aresult, labor law posters willneed to be updated.

If you purchased a 2019Labor Law Poster from us, wehave replacements posters, atno charge, available to updateyour 2019 Labor Law poster.If you have any questions,call the Chamber at 257-4323.

LMAE CONSORTIUM MEETING The Lassen-Modoc Adult Education Consortium

services wants to invite the public to join their schooldistrict members and business partners at their nextmeeting Thursday, March 21. The meeting will be held on thecollege campus in room HU204 from 3 to 4 p.m.

The goal of the LMAE consortium is to prepare adultstudents no matter where they are in their educationaljourney. For more information on this meeting or theprogram offerings call 257-6181, ext. 8997.

SECOND ANNUAL ZELLAMAE MILES WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Lassen Community College and the Lassen CollegeFoundation present the second annual Zellamae MilesWomen’s Conference and Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday, March 23. The program theme this year isVisionary Women: Imagine. Believe. Achieve. For ticketinformation see their ad in this week’s paper. Seating islimited, so you will want to reserve your space today!

“LADIES DAY OUT” IN WESTWOODBob and Linda Hart are planning a special day at their

business, Coventry Gardens — and it’s just for the ladies.So, if you are ready to shake off some of the winter bluesenjoying a special lunch, cookies and refreshments whilerelaxing and visiting with one another, then join them at 9a.m. Saturday, March 30. You might also want to bring agame, crafts or perhaps your favorite book to what Bob andLinda are calling this special Ladies Day Out. CoventryGardens is located inside the Walker Mansion Inn indowntown Westwood.

READY, SET, RUNMark your calendar to attend the Paiute Meadows Trail

Run on May 11. The 50k, 50k Relay, Half Marathon and 4.5mile runs are sure to attract the best runners in thecommunity. There will be a 1 mile free kids run, too! Youcan register for this event at UltraSignUp.com. So starttraining today, and you could be the best runner in town.

FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGELassen Association of Realtors are pleased to announce

they are able to offer three scholarships this year. Thescholarships are available to any Lassen County high schoolsenior. Applications may be picked up at the LassenAssociation of Realtors office between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Monday through Thursday. For more information, visitlassenaor.com.

WESTWOOD RESOURCE CENTERThe Westwood Family Resource Center has some fun

programs that might be of interest. On Mondays they have aknitting group that meets at 1 p.m.; on Wednesdays there is ayoga class also at 1 p.m. and on Fridays the book club meetsat 10 a.m. For more information call Nicole Young at 256-3700. The Center is on Birch Street.

DIMPLEX FIREPLACE CONSOLES ON SALE Local shoppers can once again fill their homes with

elegant pieces like Dimplex Fireplace consoles as ZaenglesCarpet One Floor and Home bought out the showroom atthe Las Vegas World Market. Find a variety of unique andtimeless fireplace consoles, now with great markdowns, atthe 2800 Main Street store in Susanville. Quantities arelimited, so be sure to act quickly. For more information, seetheir ad in this week’s paper.

VORTEX OPTICS AVAILABLE LOCALLYWhether it is hunting, or bird or wildlife watching, Vortex

Optics has the optics and optic accessories you need. HoneyLake Firearms in Uptown Susanville is the only authorizeddealer in Northeastern California carrying Vortex, thecurrent world leader in optics. Owner Jeff Cagle says if hedoesn’t have the scope you are looking for in stock, he canorder it for you.

Stop in today, Honey Lake Firearms is located at 600Main St., in Susanville, on the corner of Roop and Main atthe top of town.

THE CHICKS ARE HERE!If you haven’t been in to Tractor Supply recently, you

haven’t heard the distinctive peeping of the baby chickensnow in stock. They carry a variety of breeds of chickens,and they have ducks, too. If you are new to chick rearing,they have everything you need to get started with your newflock from housing, bedding, feed and more. Stop in today,Tractor Supply is located at 142 Robs Way, in Susanville.

THE BIGGEST PAINT SALE OF THE YEARArlin Billington, owner of Billington Ace Hardware, has

stocked up on the premium quality Valspar andClark+Kensington paints. These superior paints come in allyour favorite colors and the paint specialists are ready tohelp you get everything you need to complete your project inone visit. Now that spring is officially here, it’s time to dothose home improvements you’ve been putting off. A simplecoat of fresh paint and a splash of color can liven up evenyour run down looking room or home exterior.

You’ll also find his new line of patio furniture andbarbecues to get yourself ready for outdoor entertaining.Don’t worry if it’s still a bit chilly, he’s got gas fire pits, tabletop and free standing outdoor heaters to keep your familyand friends warm. Billington Ace Hardware has been yourlocally-owned home improvement and hardware store formore than 31 years. You don’t need to drive to the big boxchain stores out of town when you’ll be pleasantly surprisedat the quality, personalized service and selection right herein Susanville.

MARCH MADNESS FENCING SALEPayless Building Supply in Susanville has everything

you need for your spring fencing project. They have avariety of dog eared cedar fencing, as well as wire fencing,and low pricing on welded wire. If planter box material iswhat you are looking for, they have that, too.

Stop in today and check out their great deals and takeadvantage of their quantity discounts. Payless BuildingSupply is located at 702-340 Johnstonville Road inSusanville.

BUSINESS SCENE

BUSINESS and CLASSIFIEDSBUSINESS SCENE • HELP WANTED • AUTO • REAL ESTATE • FOR SALE & MORE

Tuesday, March 19, 2019Lassen County Times, Westwood PinePress

Independently Owned & OperatedLASSEN LAND & HOMES

257-77272301 Main Street

Susanville

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Odette Swift • 310-0727Broker/Realtor • Lic #00337314

Diane McGill • 260-6085Realtor • Lic #02038602

2 ACRE lot in Janesville. Time to build your dream home? This is the lot!Panoramic views and several home site areas. Located at the end of a cul de sac

on a paved street. Oaks and Pines. Gently sloping up into the pines nearNational Forest.

$47,500

15.3 Acres – Janesville – Great Views, on a hillside! $69,500

This charmingSusanville bungalowhome offers 1259 Sq.Ft with 3 Bedrooms

and 2 Baths. New Stainless dishwasherand stove! New Premier

Hickory Hardwood LaminateFlooring throughout. This home also offers Central Heat/Central Air,

newer vinyl clad windows and a breakfast bar for those quickmorning breakfasts! Attached 2 car garage and driveway offering

plenty of off street parking and room for projects! Fruit trees line theback fence.

$189,500

PEACEFUL 4.4ACRE PARCEL IN

JANESVILLEThe Oaks and Pines greet

you as you drive up to this 3BDRM 2BA manufactured home with metal roof, vinyl clad

windows, remodeled kitchen, new siding and large deck is a delightwith postcard pretty views! There are carports for your vehicles, a

small hay and feed shed and a great old workshop for yourprojects! A beautiful setting for nature lovers!The Oaks and Pines

greet you as you drive up to this 3 BDRM 2BA manufactured homewith metal roof, vinyl clad windows, remodeled kitchen, new siding

and large deck is a delight with postcard pretty views! There arecarports for your vehicles, a small hay and feed shed and a great

old workshop for your projects! A beautiful setting for nature lovers!

$229,000

MINI RANCH INADIN- THIS 46.5ACRES OFFERS

a 2 BR/2BA home homewith a separate finished

area off garage for a family game room/mancave/she-shed and ½bath! Also included is a barn, equipment shed and year round

pond! Fenced & crossfenced and a 300 GPM irrigation system.There is also a garage, carport, paved drive, mature shade trees

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