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Vol. 41, No. 47 Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 $1lassennews.com (530) 257-5321

Makenzie Davis News [email protected]

With a grant from theCalifornia Department ofPublic Health, the localpublic health departmentcontinues to promote healthyeating and drinking habits.

The Lassen County Boardof Supervisors approved anagreement for theSupplemental NutritionAssistance ProgramEducation grant during it’sAug. 20 meeting.

According to the staffreport, “The focus of theSNAP-Ed is to promotehealthy eating, physicalactivity habits, and theprimary prevention ofnutrition-related chronicdiseases. The purpose of thegrant is to provide SNAP-Edallowable nutrition educationand obesity preventionactivities and interventionsfor low-income countyresidents.”

SNAP-Ed is through theCalFresh Healthy LivingProgram.

Lassen County Health andSocial Services DirectorPublic health Director sharedabout some of the projectsunder the SNAP-Ed grant,such as the Rethink YourDrink campaign.

“We’re doing it so peoplecan at least make informeddecisions on how they canmake changes in their life ifthey’re feeling like they havesome kind of a health risk,”said Longo.

The board unanimouslyapproved the revenueagreement, which has noimpact on the county generalfund.

Grantfundshealthyeating

Final Uptown Farmers Market this Saturday Makenzie DavisNews [email protected]

The summer’s Saturdayshave been full of freshproduce, art and bakedtreats at the local FarmersMarket and locals have onemore chance to stock up ongoods for the season.

The last Farmers Marketof the summer season is thisSaturday, Sept. 14. AtPancera Plaza in HistoricUptown Susanville.

During the event, from 8a.m. to noon, attendees canget some fresh produce,check out artisan pieces,delight in some baked goods,as well as grabbing somelunch. There will also be livemusic from QuincyMcCourt.

“It’s been good,” saidMarket Manager LauraMedvin of the season.“We’ve had a lot of new

vendors, we’ve had a greatturnout for local musiciansand lots of art.”

During the last market ofthe season, there will also bethe Chalk the Plaza event.From 8 a.m. to noonSaturday, everyone is invitedto share their creative sidesand bring chalk.

To reserve a square,message Seth Anderson, theRustic Rancher, onFacebook, or contact Medvinat 257-3252.

Although this Saturdaymarks the final FarmersMarket for UptownSusanville of the year, thoselooking to acquire some fallproduce and art can checkout the Farmers Market Oct.12 during the Rails to TrailsFestival at this HistoricDepot.

For more informationabout the Farmers Market,call Medvin at 257-3252.

City postponessales tax measure Jake HibbittsStaff [email protected]

The draft language for theCity of Susanville’s proposed2020 special public safety taxis out, ready for viewing anddiscussion. However, the citydecided to postpone thoseconversations until its nextmeeting.

The proposed tax measureis a 1 percent increase on thegross receipts of any retailerfor the sale of all tangiblepersonal property sold in thecity of Susanville.

All taxes, penalties andinterest collected shall bedeposited in an accountseparate and apart from thegeneral fund and shall bedesignated for the use andused in providing of publicsafety services.

According to the draftordinance, the net revenuesderived shall be used inaddition to, and not tosupplant, or in any wayreplace or serve as asubstitute for, the level offunding for Susanville’spolice and fire departments,are provided from otherrevenue sources by the city’s2019-2020 fiscal year budget.

Under the ordinance draft,a detailed report of the useof all funds collectedpursuant to the ordinance isto be presented to the citycouncil on the firstWednesday in April 2020 andthen continuing every threemonths thereafter.

The ordinance states thatpublic safety services

include the followingservices administered by thedepartments:

·Augmentation of the basewages, any increase in thecosts of fringe benefits andany increase in the cost ofretirement, excluding anyovertime compensation, forall fire and policedepartment personnel.

·Additional police officersfor program, including butnot limited to: Schoolresource officer; gangactivity surveillance andsuppression; drugintervention includingenforcement and prevention’neighborhood patrols; atraffic officer; codeenforcement/blighteradication officer.

·Providing improvedpolice officer and fire fighterequipment.

The city is to meet andconfer in good faith with theSusanville Peace OfficerAssociation and theOperating Engineers LocalUnion Number 3 FireFighters regarding theadministration and use of allfunds received pursuant tothe ordinance.

Also presented in thelanguage is theestablishment of anindependent citizensoversight committee.Members of the committeewill be appointed by the citycouncil to review theexpenditures and revenuesgenerated by the imposedtax.

The last Uptown Farmers Market of the season will feature a host of activities including a Chalkthe Plaza event and various vendors. Photo submitted

Utility hosts customerappreciation barbecue

Lassen Municipal Utility District held its annual Customer Appreciation Day last Thursday,Sept. 5. The event was free and open to the public. Several hundred locals enjoyed hotdogs, chips, soda and cookies.. Photo submitted

CCC riotRead about last

week’s riot at theCalifornia

CorrectionalCenter.

See page 2A

Sept. 11Remembrance

Ceremony The Susanville Fire

Department ishosting its annual

Sept. 11Remembrance

Ceremony. See page 1B

The Lassen CountySheriff ’s Office, withassistance from multiple lawenforcement agencies,eradicated more than 1,200marijuana plants at 17different grow sites lastweek.

According to a statementfrom the Lassen CountySheriff ’s Office, deputiesserved three criminal searchwarrants related to illegalmarijuana cultivationoperations in the NorthCounty on Wednesday, Sept.4.

The areas searchedincluded four legal parcels,and more than 300 acreslocated off the dirt portion ofPaiute Lane, north ofSusanville. The searchwarrants were obtained afterextensive investigation

County, law enforcement agencies eradicate 17 pot gardensrevealed that large illegalmarijuana cultivationoperations were operating onthe parcels.

This was a multi-agencyoperation that includedapproximately 45 personnelfrom the CaliforniaDepartment of Fish andWildlife, CaliforniaDepartment of Correctionsand Rehabilitation, CalFire,California Highway PatrolAir Operations, U.S. ForestService, Lassen County CodeEnforcement, Lassen CountyTreasurer/Tax Collector, andthe Lassen County DistrictAttorney’s Office.

Upon execution of thesearch warrants, personnelsearched the parcels with theassistance of a helicopter

Law enforcement officers and county officials eradicate more than 1,200 pot plants last week.Photo submittedSee Gardens, page 14A

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The Bureau of LandManagement and LassenLand and Trails Trust areinviting volunteers to helpwith projects to spruce upthe Bizz Johnson NationalRecreation Trail, in a specialworkday, Saturday, Sept. 21,in observance of NationalPublic Lands Day.Volunteers will meet at 9

a.m. at the historicSusanville Depot, 601Richmond Road, and divideinto teams to tackle projectsat the Depot, SusanvilleTrailhead (caboose), MillerRoad Trailhead and HoboCamp Day Use Area.Workers will install newtrash bins, clear weeds, paintkiosks and install new signs.Participants should wearlong pants and long sleevedshirts, and work boots orshoes suitable for outdoorwork. The BLM will providegloves, tools and allmaterials.An appreciation barbecue

hot dog lunch will wrap upthe day at noon at the Depot.“We appreciate the

volunteer help we receiveevery year for NationalPublic Lands Dayobservances,” said SaraAcridge, acting fieldmanager for the BLM EagleLake Field Office inSusanville. “Together, wecan make a difference inkeeping public lands andrecreation facilities in goodrepair for everyone to enjoy.”With a motto of

“connecting to naturethrough service,” NationalPublic Lands Day is thelargest single-day eventfocused on America’s publiclands. Hundreds ofthousands of volunteersparticipate in NPLD workprojects and special eventsevery year. It is coordinatedby the NationalEnvironmental EducationFoundation.

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An inmate riot at theCalifornia Correction Center,and similar riots at otherinstitutions in California, allremain under investigation.According to the California

Department of Correctionsand Rehabilitation website,approximately 40 inmatesfrom the CCC Facility BYard, a medium-custodyyard, began the riot about8:35 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30.Then approximately 350additional inmates in thedorms on Facility B engagedin conduct likely tojeopardize institutionalsecurity.The riot occurred when 40

inmates broke out of fivedorms and began fightingother inmates.Approximately 350 inmates

housed in additional dormsattempted to break out and litsmall fires in trash cansoutside the dorms.Correctional officers

immediately responded. Asthey entered the dorms, theinmates battered them. TheCCC Fire Departmentresponded and quicklyextinguished the minor fires.Non-lethal force was used toquell the violence, andnumerous inmate-manufactured weapons wererecovered.Several inmates were

injured. Nine inmates weretransported to outsidehospitals, and four weretreated and released. Of thefive inmates who remainhospitalized, one is in faircondition and four are ingood condition.Four staff members were

transported to area hospitalswith non-life-threateninginjuries where they weretreated and released. Severalothers were medicallyevaluated within the facility.The Investigative Services

Unit at the prison isinvestigating the incident,and the Office of the

Inspector General wasnotified.According to an email from

Terri Hardy, an informationofficer II with CDCR, “theincident is underinvestigation and no furtherdetails are available.”All inmates suspected to havebeen involved are being re-housed appropriately,including placement into anAdministrative SegregationUnit. Inmate movement onFacility B has been limited tofacilitate the investigation.An inmate’s wife who

asked not be identifiedbecause she fearedretaliation against herhusband sent an email to thenewspaper after a story wasposted on our website lastweek.She said the riots broke out

because CDCR is forcingintegration between specialneeds yard inmates andgeneral population inmates.“Are you aware that the

CDCR staff in these prisonsare intentionally pushing forsaid fights?” she wrote. “ …this situation is scary andsimilar to those days whenCDCR allowed the so calledGladiator Fights at CorcoranState Prison. How can this behappening in today’s UnitedStates?”The inmates’ wife

expressed concern for herhusband and other inmatesat CCC.“My fiancé is an inmate at

CCC and Yard B where thisriot happened. I do not knowwhether he’s dead or alive. Ihave several letters from myfiancé dating back to mid-June when he wastransferred to CCC in whichhe expresses his concern forthis forced integration. Hewould, in fact, be all for it ifit were voluntary and wellorganized ... but it isn’t. Inhis letters he has told me howYard B should be alreadyintegrated (CDCR startedthis in March for this specificyard), but there are stillinmates, one third of the

yard, who refuse theintegration. The staff ’ssolution to this refusal is thatthey ‘accidentally’ let theseinmates into common areaseven though they know theywill assault other inmates …in other words they organize‘controlled riots,’ and afterthe incidents they are thenable to remove the attackersfrom the yard. Never mindthat people get hurt andmight die during such fights… Guards literally putinmates from opposing ‘sides’on the yard and have themfight each other.”The inmate’s wife said

inmates’ families have beenmeeting the CDCR leaders todiscuss the issue, “but CDCRis not doing anything toprotect the inmates nor havethey shown any signs of eventrying to fix the riot issue.”Tina Soto, another inmate’s

wife, called the newspaperduring the riot and hadplanned to visit her husbandat CCC due to an upcomingcourt date. She could not seeher husband, but she said shecould see the inmatesbreaking dorm windows, andshe could see the smoke fromthe fires.She said the inmates

suffered more injuries fromthe correctional officers thanthey did from other inmates.She said inmate families

are pursuing legal actionagainst the prison becauseprison staff members areallegedly arranging thesefights between inmates. Thefamilies are also pushing foran investigation into the rolesome staff members haveplayed in similar incidents atCCC.She said correctional

officers have told them theofficers arranging the fightsare doing it forentertainment.“As it gets worse, it gets

better for us,” she saidregarding their efforts tolaunch an investigation.“The more people get

involved, the more people are

heard,” she said.

Richard J. DonovanCorrectional Facility riotOfficials are investigating a

brief riot that broke outFriday, Aug. 23 on the FacilityA recreation yard at RichardJ. Donovan CorrectionalFacility in San Diego.The incident began at 8:30

p.m. when approximately 80inmates began fighting onthe yard. Correctionalofficers immediatelyresponded and gave multipleorders to stop fighting.Officers used several roundsof less-than-lethal force toquell the incident. Fourinmate-manufacturedweapons were recovered atthe scene.Five inmates sustained

injuries that requiredtransportation to outsidehospitals for treatment.Those injuries includedpuncture wounds, cuts andbruises to head, neck andtorso areas.One inmate suffering from

puncture wounds is incritical condition and threeother inmates are in faircondition. A fifth inmate wastreated and returned to theprison.No staff injuries were

reported.Inmate movement on

Facility A has been limited tofacilitate the investigationinto the cause of the riot.Visiting was canceled forFacility A for several days.

Two riots at theCalifornia Men’s ColonyA pair of riots broke out at

the California Men’s Colony ISan Luis Obispo.The first riot occurred

Wednesday, Aug. 28 on themedium-security CMCFacility A YardThe riot occurred when a

group of approximately 20inmates rushed a group ofapproximately 10 inmates onthe recreation yard. Momentslater, a second group ofapproximately 10 inmates

joined in the attack.Correctional officers

immediately responded to thearea where the fights wereoccurring, and gave multipleorders to stop fighting. Wheninmates did not comply,officers used pepper sprayand non-lethal projectiles toquell the incident. Only non-lethal force was used.At least one inmate-

manufactured weapon wasrecovered at the scene. Fourinmates sustained slashingor stabbing-type woundsduring the riot. Two inmateswere transported to an areahospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.No staff injuries were

reported.A second CMC inmate riot

broke out about 1:06 p.m.Thursday, Aug. 29 whenapproximately 50 inmateswere involved in a riot —again on the Facility A yard.The riot occurred when a

group of approximately 35inmates rushed a group ofapproximately 15 inmates onthe recreation yard.Correctional officersimmediately responded to thearea where the fights wereoccurring and gave multiple

orders to stop fighting. Wheninmates did not comply,observation tower officersfired two warning shots fromtheir state-issued rifles.Other emergency respondersused two light/sounddiversionary devices andnon-lethal projectiles to quellthe violence.Staff members were not

injured.Two inmates were

transported to an areahospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries as aresult of their participationin the riot. One inmate wasstruck in the head and lostconsciousness. The injuriesto the second inmate werenot confirmed.On Wednesday, Aug. 28, a

riot broke out on the sameyard and investigatorsbelieve the two incidents arerelated. Both are underinvestigation by theInvestigative Services Unit atthe prison and CDCR’sDeadly Force InvestigationsTeam was notified. TheOffice of the InspectorGeneral was notified as well.Inmate movement on

Facility A has been limited tofacilitate the investigations.

Correctional Center inmate riot under investigation

September is going to be amonth of celebration andjoy for COTA’s Luhm familyof Little Elm, Texas. OnSept. 26 the entire family,and lots of folks in theircommunity, will becelebrating the two-yearanniversary of Wileyreceiving a life-savingkidney from his mom,Stephanie.

This is a celebration thatStephanie and Wiley’s dad,Mike, only dreamed aboutjust a little over two yearsago.

It has been a long journeyfor the Luhm family, but onethat seems to now be on theright track.

In June 2014, after 10 yearsof marriage and after ahealthy and routinepregnancy, Stephanie andMike were ecstatic to meettheir baby boy who they hadalready named Wiley. Butonce Wiley was born he wasimmediately rushed to theNICU due to breathingdifficulties. Oxygen helpedthe newborn, but it wasclear something was verywrong.

When Wiley was two daysold he was transferred toMedical City Children’sHospital in Dallas whereMike and Stephanie heardthe crippling news –– theirprecious baby boy was inEnd Stage Renal Disease.

In Wiley’s case, the ESRDwas caused by a birth defectknown as posterior urethralvalve. PUV, which appears in1 in 5,000 to 8,000 baby boys,is a condition in which anextra flap of tissue growsinside the urethra blockingthe flow from the bladder,which prevents urination.

Baby Wiley’s inability tourinate in utero severelydamaged his developingkidneys.

When Wiley was onlythree days old he underwenthis first surgery to have aperitoneal catheter inserted.Later that day, the three-day-old baby was placed on hisfirst round of dialysis. Forthe next five weeks, heendured three moresurgeries and nightlydialysis.

On Aug. 1, Baby Wiley wasreleased to go home withMike and Stephanie for thevery first time.

Throughout his firstmonths at home, Wiley hadto undergo many lab drawsand be taken to numerousdoctors’ appointments.

The Luhms were veryaware that ultimately Wileyneeded a new kidney forlong-term survival.

While they waited for thebaby to grow and gainweight, Stephanie and Mikebecame quite proficient atnightly dialysis, daily weigh-ins, vital checks and gettingan infant to take a host ofmedications.

This was their lifethroughout the fall of 2014.

In January 2015, Stephaniefound the name of theChildren’s Organ TransplantAssociation on anotherkidney mom’s Facebookpage and started doingonline research.

In early February,Stephanie called COTA tolearn more and to ask manygood questions about howCOTA might be able to help.

In late May, Stephanie andMike returned thepaperwork and officiallybecame part of the COTAFamily.

COTA uniquelyunderstands that parentswho care for a child oryoung adult before, duringand after a life-savingtransplant have enough todeal with, so COTA’s modelshifts the responsibility forfundraising to a communityteam of trained volunteers.Another plus?

COTA funds are availablefor a lifetime of transplant-related expenses.

In late July 2015, a COTAfundraising specialisttrained volunteers in theDallas and Memphis areasfor the COTA campaign inhonor of Wiley L and walkedthe volunteers through theentire COTA fundraisingprocess.

According to Stephanie,“COTA was there for usfrom the very beginningonce we decided we neededtheir support and guidance.We were contactedimmediately by COTArepresentatives who were

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The Walker Fire, whichstarted Wednesday, Sept. 4 inthe Genesee Valley in PlumasCounty, grew quickly andprompted the mandatoryevacuation of Milford andother areas in Plumas Countythroughout the week.

By press time Mondaymorning, Sept. 9, the fireincreased to 43,931 acres,according to an update fromthe U.S. Forest Service andwas 7 percent contained.There are currently 825personnel assigned to the fire.The cause is underinvestigation.

As of Monday morning,mandatory evacuation ordersremain in place for residentsresiding along Highway 395from the Thunder MountainRoad (Wales Canyon) to theLaufman Grade (Old Highway59), including thecommunities of Milford andBrockman Canyon. AntelopeLake to the Plumas countyline, the Genesee Valley roadcorridor, the Ward Creek areaand the Flournoy Bridge arearemain under mandatoryevacuation orders as well.

An evacuation center is setup at Lassen CountyFairgrounds.

According to the USFS, the

fire activity decreased Sundaynight over the fire area. Thecontainment line that is inplace held. On the east side ofthe fire, dozer line wasconstructed around thenortheastern leading edge ofthe fire near Round Mountainand Stoney Creek. Hose layswill be installed to reinforcethe containment lines. Dozerscontinued progressconstructing dozer lineadvancing north from IngallsPeak. Crews constructed linedirectly along the southeast-east edge of the fire, whichheld as well. Firefightersconstructed fireline aroundthe structures on thesouthwest edge of the fire tofurther protect the structures.The fire is staying in place atthe 25N42 road.

Structure preparation iscomplete around structures tothe west of Wheeler Peakdrainage, according to USFS.Dozers and handcrews madegood progress buildingfireline along the west side ofthe fire progressing north.Crews working around thefire will continueconstructing containmentline and holding what’s inplace.

Additionally, Plumas

National Forest has issued aforest order for the Mt. Houghand Beckwourth RangerDistricts. Visit Inciweb forfull closure information andmap of closure area.

Road closures includeJanesville Grade, GeneseeValley road at the FlournoyBridge, Antelope Lake Roadfrom the Flournoy Bridge toAntelope Dam, and beginningat the Flournoy Bridgeturnoff and the 111Beckwourth-Genesee Road isclosed through the fire area.Highway 395 will remainopen to through traffic.

The fire grew quickly insize Friday, OperationsSection Chief Dave Updikeshared during a communitymeeting hosted Sunday, Sept.8 at the JanesvilleElementary School.

With the help of a hugethunderstorm, he said theWalker Fire went throughabout four days of growth inone day.

“We had a huge thundercell that sat over top of thatfire and basically was like agiant air drier and pushed allthat wind down and the firewent every direction,” Updikesaid. “That was somethingthat was unpredicted at thetime.”

Since then, crews wereworking on structureprotection, building lines andusing existing roads to holdthe fire. Crews have also beentackling and getting ahead ofsome spot fires.

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Walker fire tops 43,000 acres, prompts evacuations

The Walker Fire’s plume, seen here from Mt. Hough in Plumas County, shows the magnitude of the blaze, which was more than43,000 acres as of Monday morning. Photo by Bob Mahenski

Jake HibbittsStaff [email protected]

Lassen County’s localutility is near completion ofits state-mandated wildfiremitigation plan.The draft plan was

completed by the utility’sstaff in accordance withSenate Bill 901, which is nowSection 8387 of the PublicUtilities CodeLassen Municipal Utility

District’s Assistant GeneralManager Patrick Holley sentthe draft plan as“homework” for boardmembers at its Aug. 27meeting, and back for boardapproval at its Sept. 24meeting.It includes steps LMUD

will take to “minimize thechance of ignition of fire”due to its equipment.Upon completion, the plan

will be monitored by theCalifornia Public Utilities

Commission.LMUD will expand its

inspection program, its tree-trimming program andmany other elements,including drone patrol.The utility also put into

the plan weathermonitoring, and Holleynoted that it requires moneyand resources to fullyimplement.“Additionally, we’re

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incorporating the CPUC’sfire threat map, whichconsiders the service area asa Tier 2 — or elevated andnot extreme — fire risk.In addition to weather

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Pheasants Forever meetingAre you interested in habitat preservation, Veterans

Hunts and the No Child Left Indoors program, JuniorHunts? Pheasants Forever needs you.Meetings are open to all members and non-members.

This month’s meeting is to complete planning forupcoming Junior Hunt and Veterans hunts at 6 p.m. Sept.10 at the Sentimental Journey Ranch, 465-320 Church St.in Janesville. If you have any questions, call Don at 310-4031.

Amy’s Corner pulled pork fundraiserAmy’s Corner, a local group serving youth and adults

with special needs in the area, hosts a pulled porkfundraiser from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at theAssembly of God. Tickets are available for purchase andattendees can get some pulled pork sandwiches, bakedbeans, fresh coleslaw and a sweet treat. All proceeds go tosupport Amy’s Corner.For more information, call Rhoda at 250-6020.

Praise in the ParkCome one, come all to “Praise in the Park” from 11 a.m.

to 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at Memorial Park. There will be livemusic, games for the kids, as well as free food andrefreshments. For more information, call Jeri at 310-1933.

Farmers MarketLassen Land and Trails Trust and the Historic Uptown

Susanville Association present a certified FarmersMarket from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 14 at PanceraPlaza. The Farmers Market includes fruits, meats,vegetables, prepared foods, artisans and live music.For more information, call 257-3252.

Lassen and Plumas Retired Teachers’AssociationLynn Sella, local author of a mystery book series, will

be speaking to the retired teachers at the SusanvillePizza Factory on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Business meetingbegins at 11 a.m. with lunch and talk to follow.Consider non-perishable food for local people in need,

and white elephant items to help their scholarship fund.

Family movie nightLassen Family Services hosts a family movie night

“Under the Stars with CASA” from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 28 atSusanville Ranch Park. They will be showing “A BugsLife” and there will be a cardboard box car contest and aconcession stand. There is a small fee to attend, varyingby age.For more information, call 257-4599.

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The Susanville Rotary Club honored its past presidents at a luncheon held Wednesday, Sept. 4 at the Susanville Senior Center.The club’s membership includes a large number of past presidents — Bruce Davie (2002-2003), left, Wade Workman (2013-2014), Dan Bruce (2008-2009), Rod Chambers, (1996-1997), Richard Egan (2015-2016), Fred Autenrieb (2012-2013), KenTheobald (1995-1996), Boyd Taylor (2000-2001), Sam Glass (current president), Mike Kirack (2003-2004), Michelle Hunter(2017-2018), Marshell Leve (1985-1986), Penny Artz (2009-2010), Steven Bradbury (1994-1995), Kathie Garnier (2017-2018),Fred Zuehlke (1976-1977) and Al Robbins (1982-1983). Photo by Sam Williams


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Children learn how food grows at community garden Glenda SvendsenStaff [email protected]

Teaching kids about wherefood comes from and how togrow it is a basic skill that isoften overlooked in today’ssociety. Sandra Horst offersGrounded Beginnings, aclass educating kids abouteco systems at our

Community Garden Mondaythrough Thursday 8-11 a.m.starting in September.

Horst explains, “GroundedBeginnings is an outdoorlearning experience deeplyrooted in Permacultureprinciples. The goal is togrow an entire generationwho has an inherentstewardship with the Earth,

great respect for its people,and a desire to nurture allliving creatures who livehere.”

Children will encounter acommunity of plants, bugsand birds in our communitygarden.

There is even a three-foothigh insect house forobserving tiny members of

the bountiful garden. There are endless learning

opportunities and hands-onactivities for children toengage in.

One demonstrationinvolved the lifting of alarge sunflower to examineits roots before extractingseeds for the younghorticulturists to take home

and plant.There is a small fee to

participate in the classes,which is offset by produceplucked right from the vinethat kids can sample andshare with their families.

The classes provide anexcellent opportunity forchildren of all ages to learnand Horst is an experienced

teacher as she is also theleader of another outdoorclass introducing childrento the wonders of nature,Tinkergarten.

Contact Horst at530.249.8590 or visit: ourgrounded beginnings atFacebook to learn more.

Five-year-old Bethany Johnson left, examines vegetables still onthe vine, while 3-year-old sister Aubrey and pal Logan Horst(five) look on during a Grounded Beginnings class held on-siteat the Community Garden. Photo by Glenda SvendsenBethany Johnson (5), Lily Horst (8) and Aubrey Johnson (3),

observe activity in the bug house during a GroundedBeginnings class led by Sandra Horst. Photo by Sandra Horst

Lily Horst learns about growing watermelon at the CommunityGarden during a lesson taught by her mother, Sandra Horst.Photo by Glenda Svendsen

Five year-old Logan Horst refreshes himself from the spigotduring a Grounded Beginnings class. Photo by Glenda Svendsen

Aubrey Johnson peeks into a hollow tree during a GroundedBeginnings science class held at the Community Garden. Photo by Sandra Horst


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Temporary road closureswill be in effect from Sept. 5,2019 through Nov. 30, 2020, forseveral road segmentsneeding repair within thePlumas National Forest(PNF).

Road segments include#23N10 (Harrison Flat Road),#25N22 (West Branch SodaCreek), #25N22A (Soda Spur),and #26N22 (Redhill-Almanor).

The closures will be inplace 24-hours a day.

In addition to a landslideon Harrison Flat Road,numerous stream crossingson all the routes werewashed out during thewinter storms of 2016 andare in need of restoration tostabilize road surfaces andstream banks.

The majority of theseroads are currentlyimpassable and conditionscontinue to worsen. Roaddamage across the PNF fromthe 2016 storms wasextensive; these routesrepresent some of the lastrepairs needed as forest road

crews have fixed most of thedamage.

For alternate routeinformation, call theBeckwourth Ranger District(Harrison Flat) at 836-2575 orthe Mt. Hough RangerDistrict (Soda and Redhill-Almanor) at 283-0555.

Exemptions from ForestOrder No. 05-11-00-19-03include federal, state andlocal officers and membersof organized rescue orfirefighting forces inperformance of official duty,landowners in the area—tothe extent necessary toaccess their land— and thosewith specific permitsallowing them use of theroads.

See the Forest Order,including maps, at localForest Service offices or onthe web at Temporary roadclosures will be in effect fromSept. 5, 2019 through Nov. 30,2020, for several roadsegments needing repairwithin the Plumas NationalForest.

Road segments include#23N10 (Harrison Flat Road),#25N22 (West Branch SodaCreek), #25N22A (Soda Spur),and #26N22 (Redhill-Almanor).

The closures will be inplace 24-hours a day.

In addition to a landslideon Harrison Flat Road,numerous stream crossings

on all the routes werewashed out during thewinter storms of 2016 andare in need of restoration tostabilize road surfaces andstream banks.

The majority of theseroads are currentlyimpassable and conditionscontinue to worsen.

Road damage across thePNF from the 2016 stormswas extensive; these routesrepresent some of the lastrepairs needed as forest roadcrews have fixed most of thedamage.

For alternate routeinformation, call theBeckwourth Ranger District(Harrison Flat) at 836-2575 orthe Mt. Hough RangerDistrict (Soda and Redhill-Almanor) at 283-0555.

Exemptions from ForestOrder No. 05-11-00-19-03include federal, state andlocal officers and members oforganized rescue orfirefighting forces inperformance of official duty,landowners in the area—tothe extent necessary toaccess their land— and thosewith specific permitsallowing them use of theroads.

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As the growing season draws to aclose, harvest time draws nigh.Shiny eggplant, leafy cabbages andplump pumpkins are maturingdotting the Community Gardenwith the vibrant fruits of manyparticipants’ labor.

Richard Friend has a plot thereconsisting largely of a tomatovines, but he is also tending aneighboring plot for some folks onvacation and has taken up the

maintenance on another whoseowners seem to have abandonedtheir project. “I just felt like theplants had come so far anddeserved a chance to produce,” saidFriend.

And besides, he got started withhelp from others as well. Friendwho is disabled and suffers fromback pain explains, “ I could neverhave done this without theassistance of some gals from thecollege who prepped the plot forme.”

Although their efforts helped

pave the way, Friend has diligentlywatered every third daymaintaining his own plantings inaddition to the plot he adopted. “It’s very therapeutic and I amgetting trained in how to be agardener,” he added.

In the past, efforts to growvegetables on his own werethwarted by the appetites of ourdeer population — a commoncomplaint among Lassen Countyhorticulturists.

Thanks to an annonymousdonation deer fencing was installed

for this growing second season atthe Community Garden.

Just under one acre, the land hasdelivered squash, eggplant,tomatoes, cucumbers, onions,lettuce, kale, turnips, strawberries,apples, pecans, peppers, pumpkinsand more for members of ourcommunity.

Today the garden is burstingwith produce, blossoms, andgardeners of all ages as a nearbyscience class for children calledGrounded Beginnings is underway.For a moment, Friend hands off his

watering duties to a couple of fiveyear-olds who are happy to help.

While many of these crops areripe for picking today, seeds plantedin the fertile minds of these younggardeners are germinating forgrowth in the seasons to come.

And, the garden which wasestablished with this hope, — “TheCommunity Garden will beengaging, enriching and nourishingfor our local community,” —celebrates another season ofsuccess.

Susanville man maintains several bountiful vegetable plots at the community garden

Richard Friend waters one of several plots he maintains at theCommunity Garden.

Gardener Mimi Rena collects sun ripened tomatoes whilesharing advice for keeping the produce fresh at Susanville’sCommunity Garden. Photos by Glenda Svendsen

Five year-old Bethany Johnson donns galoshes and helps outwith watering duties at Susanville’s Community Garden lastweek.


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Lettuce, spinach, radishes,turnips and beets are quickto mature from seed toharvest. Plus, the coolertemperatures enhance theirflavor. Simply count thenumber of frost-free daysleft in your growing seasonand compare it with thenumber of days fromplanting to harvest listed onthe seed packet.

Protect these lateplantings and othervegetables from chilly falltemperatures with cloches,

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Convert gallon milk jugsinto garden cloches forindividual plants. Removethe bottom of the jug andslide it over the plant. Usethe cap to capture heat orremove to ventilate yourhomemade cloche on sunnydays. Or purchase reusablecloches with built inventilation. Originally madeof glass many of the newercloches are plastic, makingthem more affordable, easyto stack and portable.

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I prefer the construction-free, all-purpose gardenfabrics. Simply drape thesefloating row covers (season-extending fabrics) over yourcrops. Anchor the edges withrocks, boards, or wirewickets. The fabric trapsheat around your plants, but

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California’s Property TaxPostponement Program,administered by ControllerYee, allows homeowners whoare seniors, are blind or havea disability and who meetincome, equity, and otherrequirements to postponepayment of property taxes ontheir primary residence.

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In the 2018-2019 tax year,California homeowners wereable to postpone more than$3.5 million in residentialproperty taxes.

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Increase the ease ofseason-extending fabricswith low and tall frost pop-up covers and plantprotection frost covers. Theframes are fitted with all-purpose garden fabric tocreate protective tents. Youcan protect new plantingsand extend your harvest byprotecting plants down to 24degrees Fahrenheit.

So, with a littlepreparation you can keepenjoying fresh-from-the-garden flavor long past thetraditional end to yourharvest season.

CHP recovers stolen trailerAccording to a statement

from the California HighwayPatrol, three unidentifiedmen were arrested for theiralleged roles in the theft of atravel trailer in Doyle.

According to the statement,a Doyle resident reported thetheft of a 2012 travel trailerSunday, Aug. 18. Aninvestigation and interviewswith the victim and witnessesled to officers locating thestolen travel trailer on a pieceof private property behind alocked gate.

CHP officers obtained asearch warrant to recover thetravel trailer and otherevidence connected with thetheft. The officers alsoobtained arrest warrants forthe suspects. The officersexecuted the warrants about7:20 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30,recovered the travel trailerand arrested three suspectsbefore returning the traveltrailer to its owner.

While the statement did notidentify the suspects, suspect1 is a 68-year-old female,

Puppets, booksfor second gradestudents

Brie Buckler, left, and Cary Ehrlich show off the Zoophonicspuppets that Mrs. Ehrlich bought with the grant moneyfrom the Lassen and Plumas Retired Teachers’ Association.Mrs. Buckler used her grant money to buy new books forher second grade classroom. Photo submitted

suspect 2 is a 32-year-oldfemale and suspect 3 is a 41-year-old male.

Stacy FisherStaff [email protected]

One of the mostanticipated events of thesummer season is the StreetRod Extravaganza car show,sponsored by the AlmanorRecreation and Park Districtin coordination with boardmember Gage Wade,scheduled for Saturday,Sept. 14, in ChesterCommunity Park, startingat 7 a.m. and continuinguntil 4 p.m.The 33rd annual

Extravaganza is expected tobring together hundreds oflocals and non-locals alike toview dozens ofextraordinary classic andvintage cars lined up to

compete for one-of-a-kindtrophies made out of carparts for the winners in thevarious categories.Registration is available

at the ARPD building at 101Meadowbrook Loop, from 4to 6 p.m., on Friday eveningthe day before the car show.Or register online in

advance at Eventbrite.comor download a registrationform at www.yourarpd.org.Organizers have opened

the popular Street RodExtravaganza to a wide classof vehicles, includingtricked out newer modelautomobiles, Rat Rods, aswell as awesomemotorcycles.Award categories for the

Street Rod Extravaganzainclude Best of Show;

Viewer’s Choice, LadiesChoice and Kid’s Choice,Most Patriotic, Best Rat Rodalong with a number ofhonorable mentions.The day of the show is an

opportunity for carenthusiasts to mingle withfriends and neighbors and totalk shop, while displayingtheir beloved vintage hot

rods and classic automobiles.A number of car

aficionados drive hundredsof miles to enter theirvehicles, some from outsidethe state.This year’s musical

performance is by SideFX,starting at 10 a.m.Waganupa Brewing of LakeAlmanor will offer

microbrews to satisfy thethirst of those in attendance.Known to many locals,

Paisan’s Mobile Kitchen willbe on hand serving up avariety of great sandwichesand other items for lunch,from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.Separately, ARPD

volunteers will tender ano-host bar serving sangriaand margaritas.Proceeds from

registration fees andbeverage and food sales areused to help the nonprofitARPD fund many of itscommunity recreationalprograms held during theyear.

Poker Run & WalkRegistered street rodders

will have the opportunity toenter the Poker Run, whichinvolves making a numberof stops at variousbusinesses around LakeAlmanor and pickingplaying cards to form a

winning hand — andsomewhat whimsically — anaward for the worst hand,too.Those who choose not to

drive around the lake, butwant to join in on the funcan enter the Poker Walkinstead, also open to thepublic for $10 per hand, plus$5 for each additional hand.Everyone is also

encouraged to buy ticketsfor a 50/50 drawing.According to Wade it

takes a lot of hard work anddedication to set up theStreet Rod Extravaganza,which includes the efforts ofARPD board members SusanEspaña, David Slusher andShane Bergmann, plus manycommunity volunteers.If interested in helping out

on the day of the event bymanning stations to handout poker chips, servebeverages and food, or toregister your car for theshow, call Wade at 953-9611.

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Happenings:Friday, Sept. 13Taco feed at the Elks LodgeStarts at 5:30 p.m.

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Classic car enthusiastKaryn Merriman said sheplans on entering her prideand joy, a 1957 two-doorhardtop Chevy Bel Air, intothe ARPD–sponsored StreetRod Extravaganza car showscheduled Saturday, Sept. 14,in Chester Community Park.A Chester resident all her

life, Merriman inherited thevintage automobile from herlate husband Bob, which theyoriginally bought from aseller living in Reno for$17,500 back in 1999, which at

that time still needed somemajor work done.Today, the car finish

features a custom Cadillacred with a whitepearlescent-sparkle roof,painted locally in 2010 by JeffDillard at Chester Auto Body,she said. The car boasts anewly mounted 383 cc, 420horsepower engine with just3,000 miles on it now.She said the upholstery

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Mechanic Steve Younginstalled the automatictransmission.The 1957 Chevy Bel Air’s

design is inspired by abygone era when the spacerace motivated engineers tocreate a look that included aset of tail fins that mimic theappearance of rocket shipsthat were blasting off fromAmerican space ports.As a fan of classic vehicles

herself, Merriman said, “I’mjust trying to honor myhusband’s memory andenthusiasm for this car. … I

feel closer to him when I’mdriving it too. … He wouldhave wanted me to carry onby entering it in different carshows,” where they had bothin years past enjoyedexhibiting the Chevy at theSusanville Street Roddersannual High Country Cruise,Kool April Nites in Redding,Highlands Motoring Festival,Hot August Nights in Renoand of course in the StreetRod Extravaganza inChester.“It’s always fun to go and

talk with the other car

enthusiasts, show off a bitand sway with the music,”she shared.The vehicle has won a

number of plaques over theyears for its awesome style,she noted. She recalled thather dad liked to race whatwere then newer model carsin the ’50s and had wonseveral trophies.Merriman remains diligent

in maintaining the Bel Air,utilizing locally owned autoservices for repairs andmaintenance, and keeps thecar garaged most of the time

with blankets covering it tofurther protect the paintsurfaces.Merriman mentioned that

she belongs to an informalgroup of local classic caraficionados that meet forcoffee every Friday morningbefore cruising aroundduring the summertime.The car is a real head

turner, she said. “It’s a lot offun to drive around town onthose special occasions, …People wave and give a shoutout as I drive by. It’s reallyexciting.”

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“Instead of focusing on thereal threats of wildfires,earthquakes and othernatural or man-madedisasters, the President isthrowing away millions ofdollars in critical funds so hecan build a giant vanityproject that will not makeanyone safer. It’s totallybackwards, and putsCalifornians’ safety at risk.”

The 146th Airlift Wingsimulator would have trainedpilots and aircrew membersto fly C-130J planes toenhance their flying skillsand reduce their risk duringlifesaving and emergencymissions in California andwhile deployed around theglobe.

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Utility announces surplus saleJake HibbittsStaff [email protected]

The Lassen MunicipalUtility District is looking tosell some surplus items.

At its Aug. 27 meeting, theLMUD board approved a listof items to be sold at auction,and includes vehicles andequipment.

Included is a 1996 FordRanger Standard cab 4x4, fora minimum bid of $2,850; a2000 Ford Ranger Super cab4x4 for a minimum bid of$2,500; and a 1998 Ford

Ranger Super cab 4x4 for aminimum bid of $2,400.

Another vehicle is alsoavailable: a 1997 Ford F-350Standard cab 4x4 diesel for aminimum bid of $3,500.

The equipment availableinclude two Wain Roybackhoe bucket XLS systems;on 12” for a starting bid of$200 and another 24” with astarting bid of $300. There’sanother Wain Roy 24”backhoe bucket with rippersfor an XLS system, as well asan old safe from the frontoffice with no minimum bid.

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Kindergarteners from Johnstonville School are all smiles as they listen to “Go Away Big Green Monster,” read by Lassen CountySchool Resource Officer Michael Mai when he visited the classroom on Tuesday, Aug. 27.

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Chuck Chambers, left, is recognized by the City of Susanville, with Public Works Director DanNewton, right, handing Chambers his five year recognition. Photos by Jake Hibbitts

Captain Terry Hernandez, left, is recognized by the City of Susanville for his five years of hardwork by Susanville Fire Department Chief James Moore, right.

Police Sergeant Jacob Stafford, left, is recognized by the City of Susanville for his years ofcommitment with the city’s department.

Alan Inman, left, is recognized for his service to the community of Susanville and its policedepartment by police chief Kevin Jones.

Tom Downing, left, is recognized for his service to the community of Susanville and its policedepartment from 1987-2016, in the roles of Police Explorer, Reserve Officer, Police Officer,Sergeant, Captain and Chief of Police.

Members of the public erupt with applause after Downing gave an impassioned speech beforethe council.

The 2019-20 general uplandgame bird hunting seasonwill open in mid-Septemberfor several species inspecific zones around thestate, providing hunterswith many opportunities tobring home some delicioustable fare.

September openersinclude quail (Zone Q1 opensfor mountain quail on Sept.14, and Zone Q2 will be openfor all quail on Sept. 28),sooty and ruffed grouse(general season will open invarious northern andeastern counties on Sept.14), white-tailed ptarmigan(which will open Sept. 14)and band-tailed pigeon (thenorthern hunt zone willopen Sept. 21).

Note that as of July 1,2019, nonlead ammunition isrequired when taking anywildlife with a firearmanywhere in California.Plan accordingly. For moreinformation, please see theCalifornia Department ofFish and Wildlife’s(CDFW)nonlead ammunitionpage.

Zone maps andinformation about daily baglimits and possession limitsfor each game bird speciescan be found on the CDFWUpland Game Bird Huntingwebpage. Additionalinformation about eachspecies can be found below.

QuailQuail are some of the

state’s most popular nativegame birds. There are threespecies of quail found inCalifornia: California quail,mountain quail andGambel’s quail. Californiaquail (the state bird) are

common and widespreadthroughout the state in lowto mid-elevation brushyhabitats with good cover andabundant food. Mountainquail are found in higherelevation habitats. Gambel’squail are California’s mostdesert-adapted species andare found in the very aridlands of southeasternCalifornia.

The early mountain quail-only season starts on Sept.14 in Zone Q1 and continuesthrough Oct. 18, coveringmuch of the mountainousregion of northern andeastern California. On Sept.28, the early general quailseason opens in Zone Q2 forall quail species in severalnorth coast counties. Theremainder of the state willopen to quail hunting onOct. 19 and extend throughJan. 26, 2020. Finally, anadditional two-day earlyhunt season will be open onOct. 5-6 in Mojave NationalPreserve for hunters withjunior hunting licenses.

CDFW is offering fallhunts for quail (and wildchukar) throughout thestate. Special drawings forpublic land quail and chukarhunts through the UplandGame Wild Bird HuntProgram are available inKern, San Luis Obispo, LosAngeles and San Diegocounties, and drawings forhunts on private ranches(offered through the SHAREProgram) will be availablein Tulare and Santa Barbaracounties. Hunters can applyfor these opportunitiesonline, at CDFW licensesales offices, through retaillicense agents or by calling(800) 565-1458.

For all quail species, thedaily bag limit is 10 and thepossession limit is triple thedaily bag.

All three native species ofquail are characterized byhigh reproductive potentialassociated with adequateand well-timed winter andearly spring precipitation.Northern Californiaexperienced increasedprecipitation this spring,benefitting quail habitat andproductivity. Hunters shouldexperience good populationsof quail this fall.

All three species of quailare most active in the earlymorning and later afternoonand move in large coveysthroughout the day. Quailhave distinctive calls thatcan provide clues to thebirds’ location. Quail aremore apt to run than flush,making them a morechallenging game bird tohunt. Hunting dogs can beuseful for locating, flushingand retrieving birds in thefield.

Quail can be successfullyhunted with legal gaugeshotguns. A modified orimproved cylinder choke isrecommended to avoiddamage to the bird. Becauseof the dense brush habitatswhere they are usually

hunted, downed quail can behard to find. Despite thischallenge, CDFW remindshunters that wasting gameis both unethical and illegal.

Forest grouseCalifornia has two species

of native forest-dwellinggrouse: the sooty grouse andthe ruffed grouse. Sootygrouse occur in the SierraNevada, Cascade andnorthern Coast ranges whilethe ruffed grouse isrestricted to thenorthwestern part of thestate. The general huntingseason for both speciesextends from Sept. 14 to Oct.14 this year. For sooty andruffed grouse, the daily baglimit is two (both of onespecies or mixed species)and possession limit is triplethe daily bag.

Although they are fairlylarge birds, grousecamouflage themselves welland generally hold tight totheir location even whenhunters are nearby. Theyflush quickly and fly off in azigzag pattern, requiring aquick and accurate responsefrom a hunter. Dogs areuseful companions to helphunters find, flush andretrieve bagged grouse.

PtarmiganThe white-tailed

ptarmigan is a non-nativegrouse that was introducedby CDFW to the SierraNevada in the early 1970s.This is the smallest speciesof ptarmigan and the onlyone found in California.They inhabit the highelevation alpine habitats atlow densities from Sonora

Pass in Tuolumne County toKings Canyon NationalPark.

Hunting these birds can bechallenging because of thehigh elevation and steepterrain. Hunting ispermitted from Sept. 14-22.The daily bag limit is twoper day and the possessionlimit is two per season.Hunters should prepare fordifficult hiking conditionsand be familiar with thearea before heading out afterthis game bird.

Band-tailed pigeonThe band-tailed pigeon is

California’s only nativepigeon and is a close relativeof the extinct passengerpigeon. They look similar tothe introduced domestic orrock pigeons that frequenturban areas. Band-tailedpigeons are often found inmountainous terrainthroughout the state, usingconiferous forests as well asoak woodlands, butpopulations are migratoryand movements can beunpredictable.

The northern Californiahunt zone season runs fromSept 21-29. The daily baglimit is two and thepossession limit is triple thedaily bag. The southernhunt zone does not openuntil December.

CDFW reminds huntersthat an upland game birdstamp is required forlicensed adult hunters (18years and older) but not forhunters with a valid juniorhunting license. A HIPvalidation is also required tohunt band-tailed pigeons.


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California gas prices havefallen 1.5 cents per gallon,averaging $3.64/g today,according to GasBuddy’sdaily survey of 10,526stations. Gas prices inCalifornia are 6.8 cents pergallon lower than a monthago, yet stand 1.8 cents pergallon lower than a year ago.

According to GasBuddyprice reports, the cheapeststation in California is pricedat $2.89/g while the mostexpensive is $4.99/g, adifference of $2.10/g. Thelowest price in the state is$2.89/g while the highest is$4.99/g, a difference of$2.10/g. The cheapest price inthe entire country stands at$1.61/g while the mostexpensive is $4.99/g, adifference of $3.38/g.

The national average priceof gasoline has fallen 1.9cents per gallon, averaging$2.56/g today. The nationalaverage is down 14.6 centsper gallon from a month ago,yet stands 26.1 cents pergallon lower than a year ago.

Historical gasoline pricesin California and thenational average going backa decade:

Sept. 3, 2018: $3.66/g (U.S.Average: $2.82/g)

Sept. 3 2017: $3.12/g (U.S.Average: $2.63/g)

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Neighboring areas andtheir current gas prices:

Fresno- $3.50/g, down 0.8cents per gallon from $3.51/g.

Modesto- $3.44/g, up 2.6cents per gallon from $3.41/g.

Stockton- $3.40/g, up 2.9cents per gallon from $3.37/g.

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The Lassen and Plumas Retired Teachers’ Associationawarded scholarships to two Lassen High students. BeckyStruthers, left, is attending Lassen Community College andwill transfer to Chico. Hannah Heimbigner is a student atChico State University. Both ladies are majoring inAgricultural Education. Photo submitted


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eager to help us on ourjourney. Theirencouragement, expertiseand ideas for fundraisinghelped our COTA volunteersget the ball rolling. We couldcontact COTA at any time ifwe had any questions. COTArepresentatives were (andare) always readily availableand always have thenecessary answers to ourquestions.”

In January 2017 Wileyfinally reached the requiredweight and was referred tothe transplant team to beginthe workup process.

Stephanie remembers,“When we started thetransplant workup processwe had many meetings andappointments. One of themeetings was with atransplant financialcoordinator who specificallyasked us if we had thefinancial means to followthrough with the transplantand all the long-termmedical expenses. When weexplained that our friendsand family members werealready raising funds forCOTA in honor of Wiley, sheimmediately stated, ‘That isperfect.’ Our transplantfinancial coordinatordescribed COTA as awonderful organization andtold us we were mostdefinitely doing the rightthing by working with theteam at COTA.”

It was at that momentStephanie and Mike knewCOTA truly was recognizedas the trusted leadersupporting familiesthroughout the transplantcommunity.

The COTA in honor ofWiley L team of volunteersworked steadily to planevents and promote onlinefundraising using a freewebsite COTA provided.Over the course of a year,these COTA volunteersraised more than $100,000 fora lifetime of transplant-related expenses.

In early May 2017 Wileywas approved as a kidneytransplant recipient and wasplaced on the UnitedNetwork for Organ Sharingwaiting list.

It was also at this timethat any potential livingdonors could begin to betested. The day Stephanieand Mike were told theirtiny baby boy would one dayneed a kidney transplant,Stephanie knew she woulddo anything to be his livingdonor. She had a sense thatone of her kidneys would bethe best kidney for him.

Without hesitationStephanie started the livingdonor workup. After monthsof testing and a lot ofwaiting, Wiley’s mom wasapproved to be his kidneydonor.

“When we first started the

workup process for apotential donor, at no pointdid we worry about thefinancial burden that twopatients would have on ourfamily –– thanks to COTA.We went full steam aheadknowing that I could providehim with a perfect kidney,and COTA funds would beavailable for mountingtransplant-related expenses.Mike only had to worryabout taking care of his twoloved ones instead ofworrying about how the billswere going to get paid,”Stephanie said.

After being on dialysis for1,179 days, Wiley receivedhis mom’s kidney … and hissecond chance life … onSept. 26, 2017. It was a dreamcome true for Mike andStephanie. For months theyhad dreamed about Wiley’snew life –– going to bedwithout being hooked up toa machine, taking a regularbath like other toddlers,being able to go swimminglike the other kids in theneighborhood and simplyfeeling better and havingmore energy.

The transplant was asuccess.

Stephanie was releasedfrom the hospital three daysafter the transplant andWiley was released to hometwo weeks later.

On Oct. 9, 2017, the Luhmswere together at home withno dialysis, no tubes, nomachines; they were for thefirst time simply a normal

family.According to Stephanie,

“COTA made fundraisingeasy. The support wereceived through COTAfundraisers gave us so muchmotivation and let us knowwe were not alone on thisjourney. Contributions wereeven received from peoplewe did not know who hadfound out about Wiley’sstory through COTA.”

There is no cure forkidney disease. Wiley willprobably need multipletransplants and will be onnumerous medications forthe rest of his life.

That fact adds a layer ofanxiety for many COTAparents. For Stephanie andMike it also brings fear-filled questions to mind:What will happen to our sonwhen we are no longeraround?

Will he be able to get a jobor have insurance with thismedical condition? How willhe ever afford his ownmedical bills?

These are terrifyingquestions, but according toStephanie, knowing COTAfunds are available for alifetime puts those fears torest.

“The Children’s OrganTransplant Association gaveus hope and provided thesupport our team ofvolunteers needed tosuccessfully raise funds fortransplant-related expenses.COTA also gave us a sense ofpeace because we have not

had to worry about thefinancial struggles that aretypically part of a family’stransplant journey. HavingCOTA by our side hasallowed us to focus onWiley’s health and to seekthe best medical carepossible … for a lifetime.”

Wiley has been doingfantastic after histransplant, but in December2018 he became sick with hisfirst major illness posttransplant.

Because of theimmunosuppressant drugshe has to take to keep hiskidney healthy, his bodycannot easily fight thesimplest of illnesses. Wileycontracted a virus thatnormally runs its coursewithin 24 hours; however, ithad a major effect on Wileyand his body could not fightit. It put him in the hospitalfor five days in Decemberand then again for 20 days inJanuary 2019.

He was in the hospitallonger for this stomach bugthan for the kidneytransplant. But again COTAwas there for this family.

According to Stephanie,“Once again we only had toworry about his medicalneeds and not about the billsassociated with a 25-dayhospital stay. Wiley’stransplant journey did notend once he received his newkidney, and this issomething we finally had toface. But that is why we haveplaced our unwavering trustin COTA … a safety net thatwill be there for a lifetime.”

Since the early 2019‘hiccup,’ Wiley has donegreat.

He regained his strengthand had an amazing springand summer. Wiley hasbecome quite a swimmerand he’s getting ready toattend Pre-K full time. TheLuhms feel so blessed to seehow much he has grown anddeveloped. It makesStephanie and Mike smile toknow Wiley’s life is nowdefinitely on the right track!

Wiley Luhm of Little Elm, Texas, is celebrating his two-yearanniversary of receiving a life-saving kidney from his mom,Stephanie. Photo submitted

Ash from theWalker Fire

Susanville residents woke up to ash from Plumas County’sWalker Fire on cars Thursday morning, Sept. 5. The WalkerFire started Wednesday, Sept. 4 in the Genesee Valley area.Smoke could be seen in Lassen County as the wildfirecontinued to burn. Photo by Makenzie Davis

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from CHP Air Operations.During the extensive searchof the parcels, 17 separatemarijuana plot sites werelocated, along with multiplenon-permitted structures,and make-shift shelters.

Detectives from thesheriff ’s office meticulouslyexamined each marijuanaplot site, measuring thedimensions, counting thenumber of plants, andcollecting evidentiarysamples. The marijuanaplots consisted of 1,237plants and approximately158,064 square feet of canopyspace.

The Lassen CountyTreasurer/Tax Collector willimpose the businesscannabis tax of $.50 persquare foot of canopy spaceutilized to cultivate

marijuana. Each parcelowner will be billed for theplots located on theirparcel(s).

Lassen County CodeEnforcement officials placed“Stop Work Orders” and “DoNot Occupy” orders on fivenon-permitted structures.

Lassen County SheriffDean Growden said, “TheLassen County Sheriff ’sOffice would like to thankthe California Department ofFish and Wildlife, CaliforniaDepartment of Correctionsand Rehabilitation, Cal Fire,California Highway PatrolAir Operations, U.S. ForestService, Lassen County CodeEnforcement, Lassen CountyTreasurer/Tax Collector, andthe Lassen County DistrictAttorney’s Office for theirhelp with this operation.These operations require alarge number of personnelfor both security, and thelabor associated witheradication. Theseoperations would not bepossible without theassistance of allparticipating agencies.”

The sheriff ’s office willcontinue to investigate anderadicate these large scalecriminal cultivationoperations.

GARDENS, from page 1A

Dianna Henning

Arts Council hosts special women’s showThe Lassen County Arts Council has

donned a new dress in preparation for an ArtShow of Women Artists of Lassen County.

A reception is planned from 5 to 8 p.m.Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the Arts Council Gallery,708 Cottage St. in Susanville. Port of Subs,the artists and arts council members host theshow.

Julie Pepetone will perform and DianaHenning will read her poetry. Works of art atthe show include ceramics, jewelry, paintingsand photos by local women.

The artists include Lynda Alberico, Debbie

Anderson, Laurie Bliss, Prairie Burt, ClaudiaCarroll, Jacqueline Cordova, Norma DebakerSusan Dunklau, Linda Erway, Carol Forbes,Carol Good, Dianna Henning, Lee Hudspeth,Bonnie Idso, Camille Jauregui, EdithSchwirian and Eileen Searcy.

The show opens Sept. 9 and will remain ondisplay through mid October. Anotherwomen’s show is planned for the spring, anda member’s show is planned for October.

For more information, call the LassenCounty Arts Council at 257-5222.

Julie Pepetone,shown here with

accompanistThomas Braun,

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Law enforcement officers move these marijuana plants towhere they can be destroyed.

Law enforcement officers eradicated more than 1,200 marijuanaplants in 17 different gardens last week.

Information is from theSusanville PoliceDepartment. Those arrestedshould not be presumedguilty.

Broken windowAbout 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2,

a caller near Richmond Roadreported a broken window ata residence.

Transient encampmentAbout 5:50 p.m. Friday,

Aug. 2, a caller nearRiverside Drive hasquestions concerning anencampment by the river setup under the bridge behindRiver Valley Plaza.

Stranger dangerAbout 5:50 p.m. Friday,

Aug. 2, a caller near MainStreet reported a man in abrown Ford Explorer withWashington plates wasapproaching the children inthe caller’s front yard. Thereporter told the man toleave and he drove towardMain Street.

ConcernedAbout 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2,

a caller near Skyline calledwith concerns about ashirtless juvenile wearingslippers walking nearSkyline who doesn’t appearto be in good health.

Parking lot thievesAbout 2:20 a.m. Sunday,

Aug. 4, a caller near theSierra Shopping Centerreported a bald man peeringinto car windows in theparking lot. He was asked toleave along with four otherknown individuals.

Gas lineAbout 1:40 p.m. Monday,

Aug. 5, a caller near NorthSpring Street reportedhitting a gas line in theirback yard.

Parking lot thievesAbout 4 p.m. Monday, Aug.

5, a caller reported a man-wearing gray pants and ablack shirt — accompaniedby a small child — waschecking vehicles forunlocked doors.

Standing in the roadAbout 11:45 a.m. Tuesday,

Aug. 6, a caller nearAlexander reported a man ina black tank top and shortswas stumbling into the roadnearly being struck by two

cars.

RoosterAbout 11:50 a.m. Tuesday,

Aug. 6, a caller near MesaStreet reported a disruptiverooster afoot.

Broken windowAbout 5:50 a.m. Wed. Aug.

7, a caller near Main Streetreported a window wasbusted out at Marshall’s. Athin man wearing a bandanawas seen in the area at thetime.

Grocery cart thievesAbout 11 a.m. Wed. Aug. 7,

a caller near SierraShopping Center, reported aman wearing a grey tank topwas in the company of awoman who was leading adog and together theypushed a loaded grocery cartout the door without goingthrough the check stand.They were presently seatedunder trees at the edge of theparking lot, unloading thecart.

Stolen propertyAbout 11:50 a.m. Wed. Aug.

7, a caller near North Roopreported his ex was listinghis personal property onSusanville Needs.

Pellet gunAbout 4:50 a.m. Wed. Aug.

7, a caller near Main Streetreported an older mansitting in front of DollarGeneral appeared to have afirearm. It was determinedto be a pellet gun.

Illegal dumpingAbout 6:30 p.m. Wed. Aug.

8, a caller near AlexanderStreet reported that an oldschool bus –– tan in color ––was dumping a sewage tankin the parking lot.

CollisionAbout 4:30 p.m. Thurs.

Aug. 8, a caller near NorthLassen Street reported avehicle accident.

Mental healthAbout 6:30 p.m. Thurs. Aug

8, a Susanville callerreported someone left a bagof cigarette butts in herbedroom and tampered withher phone so she can onlycall out for emergencies.

Busted windowAbout 5:45 a.m. Friday,

Aug. 9, a caller from Lassen

Community College reporteda north window was brokenat the bookstore.

SquattersAbout 2:50 p.m. Friday,

Aug. 9, a caller on NorthRailroad reported squattershad taken up residence onher property.

Mental healthAbout 4:15 p.m. Friday,

Aug. 9, a caller nearCrossroads reported awoman with her top partiallyexposed was yelling atoncoming traffic. Womanwas contacted and advised tobe mindful of her clothing.

Mental healthAbout 4:40 p.m. Friday,

Aug. 9, a caller near MainStreet reported a dark-hairedwoman was running in andout of the street, yelling attraffic.

Broken windowAbout 9:30 p.m. Friday,

Aug. 9, a caller near NorthRoop reported hearing awindow break and four orfive people fighting nearby.

Transient fireAbout 1:35 p.m. Saturday,

Aug. 10, a caller nearRiverside Drive reported thewoman previously screamingat traffic had now built acampfire.

Standing in the roadAbout 3 p.m. Saturday,

Aug.10, a caller near UnionStreet reported an olderwoman was standing in themiddle of the road.

VerbalAbout 8:15 p.m. Saturday,

Aug. 10, a caller on MarthaStreet reported two men onseparate sides of a fencewere engaged in a verbalaltercation.

Vehicle break-inAbout 7:30 a.m. Sunday,

Aug. 11, a caller near BestWestern reported a guest’scar was broken into.

Attempted vehicle break-in

About 11:30 a.m. Sunday,Aug. 11, a caller from HappyGarden reported a brokendoor handle on their carfrom an attempted break-in.

TransientsAbout 7:20 p.m. Sunday,

Aug. 11, a caller nearSafeway reported transientswere being rude and cursingin front of the caller’s child.

Stolen carAbout 6:40 a.m. Monday,

Aug 12, a caller near St.Francis reported spotting avehicle listed as stolenbehind the hotel.

Mental healthAbout 8:40 a.m. Monday,

Aug.12, a caller nearRiverside Drive reported abare-footed woman with longdark hair was throwingobjects at cars.

Puppy in distressAbout 11:15 a.m. Monday,

Aug. 12, a caller from BurgerKing reported an 8-week-oldpup was passed out due tothe heat.

Parking lot thievesAbout 5:20 p.m. Monday,

Aug. 12, a caller reported aman was checking parkedcars for unlocked doors nearSafeway.

DomesticAbout 11:30 a.m. Tuesday,

Aug. 13, a caller near Wal-Mart reported a couple witha baby in a stroller wereyelling at each other.

Car break-inAbout 4:45p.m. Wed. Aug.

14, a caller near NorthLassen Street reported thefollowing items were stolenfrom their car: necklace,pocketknife, sunglasses, carregistration and screwdriverset.

TransientsAbout 7:25 a.m. Thursday,

Aug. 15, a caller near Port ofSubs reported two transientswere sleeping in the doorway.

Home break-inAbout 7 a.m. Friday, Aug.

16, a caller near Plumb Streetreported that cigarettes, aphone and cash were stolenfrom his home during thenight.

Flame near propane tanksAbout 10 a.m. Friday, Aug.

16, a caller near RussellAvenue reported a neighborwas out smoking nearpropane tanks.

Transient encampmentAbout 7:30 a.m. Saturday,

Aug. 17, a caller near CornellStreet reported transientscamping behind the caller’sresidence.

Transient encampmentAbout 2 p.m. Saturday,

Aug. 17, a caller nearRiverside Drive reported atransient encampment nearPat Murphy Field.

Transient trespassingAbout 6:50 p.m. Saturday,

Aug 17, a caller near FifthStreet reported ongoingtransient issues on theirproperty.

MacheteAbout 1:15 p.m. Sunday,

Aug. 18, a caller nearMcDonald’s reported ashirtless man was chasinganother man towards theriver, wielding a machete.

Mental healthAbout 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug.

18, a caller near RiversideDrive reported a woman wasrunning into traffic.

Vehicle break-inAbout 8:30 a.m.

Monday, Aug 19 a caller nearNorth Spring reported itemswere stolen from caller’svehicle.

VandalismAbout 11:50 a.m. Tuesday,

Aug. 20, a caller from Joe’sCar Wash reported thebusiness had beenvandalized during the night.Video surveillance obtained.


POLICE BEAT

Utility announcesspecial meetingJake HibbittsStaff [email protected]

The Lassen MunicipalUtility District is holding aspecial meeting at 4 p.m. onThursday, Sept. 12, to sharethe utility’s comprehensiveinterconnection agreementwith NV Energy out ofNevada.

The special meeting wascalled by the utility at itsregular Aug. 27 meeting,where general managerDoug Smith has shared theagreement’s progressionthrough the past year.

The interconnectionagreement itself is close tobecoming finalized. Smithtold the board, “We’ve gotone issue that’s remaining,and we’re going to get thatresolved this week.”

The intention of themeeting is to strictly discussthe interconnectionagreement, and no otherLMUD business will takeplace. The utility will bringback the agreement beforethe board at its regular at5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24for an official adoption.


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PG&E contacted local utility, LassenMunicipal Utility District, to let themknow they will shut off power to theCaribou transmission line, which meansthe community will be what’s called“islanded” from Sept. 16 through Sept. 21.

Starting Monday Sept. 16 throughSaturday, Sept. 21, the line will be downfor the five-day period.

However, the community will besupplied with power through Honey LakePower, so LMUD customers will see littleor no disruption to their service.

To report an outage or for moreinformation, call LMUD at 257-4174.

Car crashes into pole

Michael Felty, 30, of Janesville, escaped uninjured after he lost control of his 1985 ChevroletSilverado truck pulling a utility trailer, descended into a ditch, through a wire fence andgrazed a utility pole before coming to a stop in a grass field east of Highway 395 about 1:25p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4. The CHP reported Felty was wearing a seatbelt. Photo by Sam Williams

Center Road accident

Michael Varerga, 22, ofSusanville, was uninjured afterhe lost control of his vehicle onCenter Road Monday, Sept. 2.According the CaliforniaHighway Patrol, Varerga lostcontrol of the vehicle when hefailed to negotiate a curvewhile traveling at a high rateof speed. The CHP reportedVarerga was wearing aseatbelt. Photos by Jerry Douglass

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Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 1BLassen County Times, Westwood PinePress

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County seeks to amendemergency code sectionMakenzie Davis News [email protected]

Some changes in theemergency organizationsection of the county codewill help to clarify languageand better reflect thecounty’s needs.

The Lassen County Boardof Supervisors unanimouslyvoted to introduce theordinance amending thecode during the Aug. 27meeting.

According to CountyCounsel Bob Burns, thechanges to Title 11, Chapter14 stems from discussionswith Lassen County SheriffDean Growdon and Office ofEmergency Services DirectorMark Rotlisberger, “To makeit current and have it reflectwhat we want, ideally.”

Some of the amendmentsfocused on clearing up thedefined purposes of thechapter, tying the definitionof “local emergency” to thatof the state’s governmentcode and the positions on theLassen County DisasterCouncil.

Per the proposedamendments, the disastercouncil would consist of thesupervisors’ chair, thedirector of emergencyservices, or his or herdesignee, the county sheriff,the Susanville fire chief andthe county administrativeofficer or a designee.

A notable change in theproposed amendmentclarified the powers andduties of the sheriff,emergency services directorand assistant director.

According to Burns, theexisting chapter only definesthe powers and duties of thedirector, not the sheriff. Theproposed amendments wouldallow the sheriff to declare alocal emergency, should theneed arise.

“We don’t look forward tothat kind of event, but wewant him vested with theauthority to make thatproclamation,” Burns said.

The supervisorsunanimously approvedintroducing the amendment.It will come back to theboard for final approval.

Almanor Ranger Districtcloses campgrounds

Lassen Family Services seeking Crisis Intervention PeerCounselors and is offering a CIPC training this month.

The training sessions will be held from 8 to 5 p.m. Monday,Sept. 16 through Friday, Sept. 20 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday, Sept. 23 through Friday, Sept. 27 at Lassen FamilyServices, 1306 Riverside Drive, in Susanville.

Those who complete the training will become CaliforniaCertified Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Counselorsand crisis line volunteers, providing crisis intervention tovictims of crimes. They will make a difference in the lives ofothers, help others find hope and healing and be a positiveforce in the community. For more information, call CarlaDollar at 257-5499 or go to lassenfamilyservices.org.

Crisis counselors sought

The Lassen National Forest’s Almanor RangerDistrict announced seasonal campgrounds and day-useareas closure began Sept. 3.

The Alder, Almanor Beach, Almanor South,Brokenshire Day Use, Cherry Hill, High Bridge, RockyKnoll, and Silver Beach closed for the season Tuesday,Sept. 3

The Almanor North, Battle Creek, Butte Meadows,Canyon Dam Flush restrooms, Domingo Springs,Legacy, Dump Station, Echo Lake, Elam, Elam Rest,Hole in the Ground, Locherman Canyon OutdoorClassroom, McCarthy Point Lookout, Potato Patch,Silver Lake Recreation Area (Silver Bowl, Hay MeadowsTrail Head, Silver Boat Launch, Caribou Trail Head),Soldier Meadows, Warner Creek and Willow Lake willclose for the season on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

The Dyer View Day Use, Hole in the Ground and theSoldier Meadows may close sooner depending on usage.

“Even though the season is ending, the AlmanorRanger District offers many non-fee recreationdestinations that are open year-round,” said DebBumpus, Forest Supervisor, Lassen N.F. “The LakeAlmanor Recreation Trail and Canyon Dam BoatLaunch will remain open and offer spectacular year-round recreational opportunities.”

The campgrounds are expected to reopen by the end ofApril 2020. For more information about these and otherrecreation opportunities in the Almanor District, emailrecreation officer Stacy Kronner at [email protected] call 258-5162

Lassen CommunityCollege hosts a College,Career and Transfer Fairfrom 9 a.m. to noonWednesday, Sept. 16 at theLCC Sports Complex.

The event allows residentsto explore their potential ifthey are beginning orfinalizing their collegesearch, continuing theireducation at a four-year-school or looking for a newcareer.

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It’s been 18 years since thesingle deadliest terror attackin our history when fourplanes were hijacked onSept. 11, 2001. Two of theplanes were flown into thetwin towers of the WorldTrade Center in New YorkCity, another hit thePentagon outsideWashington D.C., and thelast one crashed into a fieldin Pennsylvania.

Annually, the SusanvilleFire Department hosts aremembrance ceremony.This year, those who wish toremember those who losttheir lives can gathertogether for the ceremonytomorrow, Wednesday, Sept.11 at the firehouse on MainStreet. The public is asked toarrive no earlier than 6:30a.m. Everyone is welcome toattend.

Those attending the localremembrance ceremony canexpect representatives fromlocal law enforcement andemergency servicesagencies, along with theperformance of “Taps” andthe folding of the Americanflag. A moment of silencewill take place at 7:05 a.m.

Overall, almost 3,000people were killed on the dayof the attack, about 340 ofthose being fire personnel atthe scene, according tohistory.com.

For more information, callthe fire department at 257-5152.

Susanville Fire Department hosts Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony

Attendees gather to pay respects during last year’s Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Susanville Fire Department. File photos

First responders, law enforcements and ceremony attendees salute the flag during a past Sept.11 Remembrance Ceremony.

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VITAL STATISTICS

Ron Beck

Ron Beck was born inTulare, California on Oct. 7,1949 to Dorothy and FredBeck. He spent his childhoodin Visalia and later marriedand had two children. Hedivorced and eventuallysettled down in Redding,California where he met hisbest friend and second wife,Gwen.

He loved the outdoors,hunting, camping and mostof all, fishing. He worked inthe auto salvage businessuntil 2004 and moved toEagle Lake, California andbecame a fishing guide, thehappiest years of his life. Hespent his last four years inBrookings, Oregon fishingthe Chetco River with hisfriends.

Ron loved everyone andtouched innumerable liveswith his smile and lovingpersonality. His greatest joywas when he was out in hisboat with a “fish on”. Hepassed away gently in theloving arms of his wifeFriday, Aug. 23, 2019 at 2 pm.By the grace of God, Ronhad been sober 30 yearswhen he passed.

He is survived by GwenBeck, Richard B. LaChance,Steven Beck, Julie Beck,Janine Lancaster; hisbrother, Robert; and his ninegrandchildren; nephews,and cousins.

Luke FrielingLuke was born in

Susanville in November1979. He lived in Susanvillefor 18 years. He graduatedfrom Richmond School andLassen High School. Hisyounger years were filledwith sports, skateboarding,snowboarding, dirt bikes,fishing, camping andmultiple adventures withmany wonderful friends.

Luke moved to Chicowhere he lived for 20 yearsand he attended ButteCollege. Luke worked as alandscaper, gardener and asan agricultural heavyequipment operator for 10years.

He suffered a short illnessand died unexpectedly inSusanville on Aug. 28 withhis family by his side.

Luke is survived by hismother, Noreen Frieling; hisbrother, Jesse Frieling; andhis dog, Sierra Bears. Hewas preceded in death by hisfather, Gary Frieling; and byall of his grandparents. Heis also survived by multipleaunts and uncles; and ninecousins. He also leavesbehind many dear friends inSusanville and Chico.

A small service was heldby friends and family.Donations may be made inLuke’s name to: The ButteHumane Society, 2580 FairSt., Chico, CA 95928.

Fred Borghi

Fred Borghi was born Dec.27, 1934 in Susanville, theyoungest of five siblings. Hisparents, Alfredo and Emilia,emigrated from Italy to theU.S. separately in the early1900s. They met in Napa,California and marriedthere around 1911.

In the 1920s his parentsmoved to Susanville,somehow convinced byfriends that Susanvillepresented betteropportunities than Napa.Once in Susanville, theyestablished Borghi’s Store,selling groceries and drygoods.

The store was located onRichmond Road just northand west of the railroadtracks, and had livingquarters in the back. That’swhere Fred was born andraised, and he never

wandered too far from thatspot. His mother grew alarge garden behind thestore along the Susan River,using the produce to feed thefamily and to sell. His sisterMargie claims Fred neverhad to work in the gardenbecause he was spoiled.

Fred’s education got off toa slow start. He ran homeafter his first day atKindergarten and hidbehind the family cookstove. This persuaded hisparents that maybekindergarten wasn’t forFred. But he got back ontrack the next year atRoosevelt School, althoughhe still had to run home forlunch because that waswhen the big meal of theday was served to the family,and he was not about to missthat.

He finally made it toLassen High School in 1948,and he graduated in 1952. AtLassen his favorite activitywas basketball, and heplayed four years on thehigh school team. Huntingand fishing were also on hisagenda then. He always gottogether once or twice ayear to bird hunt with hischildhood friend GeorgePattalock.

After high school heworked various jobsincluding stints at thelumber mill and settingchokers in the woods. At theage of 23 he decided he wasgoing to be a barber, so heheaded to San Francisco toattend barber school. Aftercompleting school in 1958,he went to work with TonyFerrano in a shop on LassenStreet. He only lasted 58years in that shop beforeretiring last year.

The first 17 years heworked in partnership withFerrano before taking overthe business for himself. Hewas there so long he cut thehair of multiple generationsof local families. The longhair fashion of the late 60sand 70s nearly broke him,but somehow he made it.Fred’s Barber Shop alwayswas the place to get yourhair cut, talk about sportsand catch up with oldfriends.

In 1958 he married BonnieMoore. They were marrieduntil her passing in 1990.Fred and Bonnie had threechildren — Nick, Emili and

Dino. Until his death, Fredcontinued to live in thehouse he built in 1964,enjoying his hobbies ofgardening, hunting andfishing.

Fred also kept meticulousweather records. If youwanted to know the hightemperature at his house onany day during the past 50years, he had it writtendown. He continued to rootfor his Bay Area teams —the Giants, 49ers and theWarriors, and he watched allthe games he could, nomatter how painful theymight be when his teamsdidn’t play so well.

Fred will be greatlymissed by his family, hismany friends, clients andhunting buddies.

A Memorial Mass will beheld at 11 a.m. Saturday,Sept. 21 at the Sacred HeartCatholic Church, 120 UnionSt., Susanville. Lunch willbe served at 12:30 atMonsignor Moral Hall onthe corner of North andWeatherlow.

Gerda Meyer

Gerda Meyer passedthrough St. Peters gate Aug.31, 2019. She was born Aug.19, 1936 in Schwerin,Germany, to Karl andElizabeth Shernau.

During the communisttakeover of EasternGermany she escaped toDortmund, Germany, wereshe married Josef Meyer in1957. Together theyimmigrated to Detroit,Michigan and lived aprosperous life together. Herhusband died in 1990.

Gerda then opened a bedand breakfast in Traverse

City, Michigan andwelcomed people from allover the world and laterconverted her large seven-bedroom home into anassisted living residence.

With her only child,Michael, living inJanesville, she moved toJanesville in 2000. Shevolunteered with theMonticola Club and wasproud to be a Red Hat Lady.She had a rare blood diseasethat she battled for nearly 10years and spent the last yearat Eastern Sierra SkilledNursing Facility inLoyalton. As her familygrieves her loss we arehappy she is in God’s hands.

We would like to thank allthe doctors, nurses andcaregivers that helped alongthe way. They are all angels.She will be remembered as agood person who lovedeveryone who crossed herpath.

Gerda is survived by hersisters, Liesel and Inga inGermany; her son, Michael;and Janesville family,Makaela, Jimmy, Hayla,Hayden, and Vinny Shively,Joe Meyer, Gino Meyer,Teresa Cortese and LindaHerbst.

Gerda requested noservices be held. She wishedeveryone to plant tulips soas to bring happiness everyspring.

Leon Huffman

On Aug. 26, 2019, LeonJohn Huffman, our father,brother, grandfather andfriend passed away at the ageof 63.

He is survived by his twosons, Josh Huffman (Melissa)and Cody Huffman (Anita);his two sisters, Jackie

Berryman (Dennis) andConnie Edholm; threebeautiful granddaughters;five nephews; one niece; andnumerous cousins.

He was born Sept. 29, 1955to Jack and Nickie Huffmanin McCloud, California. Leonwas raised in McCloud andgraduated from McCloudHigh School in 1973.

After graduation, Leon hadvarious jobs working in thewoods and welding atnumerous mines. He workedat Battle Mountain Gold inBattle Mountain, Nevadaalong with Hayden Hill GoldMine north of Susanville,California.

In September 2017, heretired from Sierra ArmyDepot in Herlong, California.He enjoyed skiing, hunting,fishing, riding hismotorcycle and shootingguns in the desert.

A memorial service will beheld at 12 p.m. Saturday,Sept. 28. in the CommunityCenter at 75 N. WeatherlowSt. in Susanville, California.

Donations in Leon’s honormay be made to the McCloudHigh School AthleticsDepartment or to his favoritecharity, St Jude Children’sHospital.

Enrica Colleen Keck (Skinner)

Enrica Colleen Keck(Skinner) was born on Feb.22, 1964 in Fairfield,California. Rica moved toLassen County in the summer of 1992, with thelove of her life and four oftheir children. She graduatedfrom Lassen CommunityCollege with a degree inbusiness management inJune 1999.

Her community woulddescribe her as a lovelywoman who would offer helpto those in need if she could.

Enrica passed away July 9,2019 after her battle with pancreatic cancer.

She is survived by the loveof her life, Robert GeneKeck; five brothers; foursisters; one step-sister; threedaughters, Jeannie Molloy,Bobbie Keck and RebbeccaTong; her three sons, WilliamWilkey, Gregg Skinner andRichard Skinner; ninegrandsons, including one duein October; fivegranddaughters; andnumerous nephews andnieces.

Nothing beats the flavor offresh-from-the-gardentomatoes and when they’releft on the plant five to eightdays after the fruit are fullycolored, the flavor only getsbetter.

Check plants regularly andkeep harvesting, so the plantscontinue to producethroughout the fall. This alsoreduces problems withinsects and disease attackingoverripe or rotting fruit.Store the mature redtomatoes in cool, 45- to 50-degree, conditions with highhumidity and they’ll lastabout 7 to 14 days.

Consider pinching off thegrowing tip of indeterminatetomatoes about a monthbefore the average date of thefirst fall frost. These plantswill keep growing andproducing new flowers andfruit until the frost kills theplant. By pruning off the tiptowards the end of thegrowing season the plant willdirect its energy intoripening the existing fruitinstead of producing more

tomatoes that won’t have timeto mature.

When frost is in theforecast be prepared toprotect your plants andharvest. Cover plants withsheets, lightweight blanketsor floating row covers in theafternoon. All but the rowcovers must be removed eachday when the temperaturesare above freezing. Since rowcovers allow air, light andwater through to the plantswhile trapping the heat, theycan remain in place until theend of the harvest season.

Once you grow tired offighting the frost, considerpicking any tomatoes that arestarting to show some colorand allow them to finishripening indoors. Theblossom end of the tomatoshould be greenish white orstarting to show the color ofthe tomato variety you’regrowing. Store greentomatoes in a cool 60- to 65-degree location to extendtheir storage life.

Spread out the tomatoes onheavy paper or wrap them

individually in newspaper sothe fruit do not touch. Thisprevents one rotten tomatofrom spoiling nearby fruit.

The green tomatoes will

ripen over the next fewweeks. Speed up the processby moving a few tomatoes toa bright, warm location a fewdays before they’re needed.

Next season extend yourenjoyment by growing a fewtomato varieties that lastlonger than most in storage.Garden Peach, GoldenTreasure, Long Keeper andReverend Morrow’s LongKeeper are a few varietiesyou may want to try.

And don’t let the rest of thegreen tomatoes go to waste.You can use them for frying,chow chow, green salsa andother tasty treats.

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September 16, 2019 & October 14, 201912:30 PM Herlong at the Fort Sage Family Resource Center

September 20, 2019 & October 18, 20198:30 AM: Doyle at the Doyle Senior Center

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SHERIFF’S BLOTTER

According to a statementfrom the California HighwayPatrol, a vehicle driven by a22-year-old man’s motherwas struck him as he walkedalong the road in Westwoodabout 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1.

According to the CHP,

Jonathan Schneider waswalking eastbound on ThirdStreet near the DollarGeneral store after runningfrom his home.

When Schneider’s mother,Eliz Shoukry, 49, ofWestwood, attempted to stop

her son and take him home,she turned her car inSchneider’s path,accidentally striking him inthe right leg with her 2020Toyota Corolla.

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The mitigated negativedeclaration for the SkedaddleSubstation project wasapproved and is now in a 30-day period for those wishingto challenge the approval.

The Lassen MunicipalUtility District’s SkedaddleSubstation project, which is a345/60-kV substation projectproposed for development inthe unincorporated area ofWendel, has receivedapproval of the mitigatednegative declaration from theutility’s board.

The Aug. 27 approval of the

declaration is pursuant to theCalifornia EnvironmentQuality Act, moves theproject into its constructionphase.

LMUD assistant generalmanager Patrick Holleyshared the item and said,“We included a mitigationmonitoring and recordingprogram, which is a way … ofsaying, this is how we verifythat we’re mitigating thesethings as we go intoconstruction.”

General Manager DougSmith told the board, “Wethink we have a really goodplan … we receivedcomments. We feel like those

have been adequatelyaddressed.”

Smith also noted that theCEQA approval is the nextbig step for the utility tomove forward in the project.The approval began the 30-day period people canchallenge the board’sapproval.

“As soon as we filedocuments,” said Holley,“and file the payment withthe California Department ofFish and Wildlife, and pay a$50 fee with the countyrecorder for the notice ofdeclaration, then the clockstarts … perhaps next week.”

Utility approves enviromental study

Information is from theLassen County Sheriff’sDepartment. Those arrestedshould not be presumed guilty.

Shots firedAbout 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.

20, a caller near DiamondCrest reported there weretwo men behind the caller’sresidence and six shots werefired in succession. Afterdeputies left at 1:40 p.m.caller heard four more shotsfired.

PoisonAbout 8:30 a.m. Wednesday,

Aug. 21, a caller nearJanesville reported shebelieves a neighbor is tryingto poison her dogs.

Break-inAbout 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 21, a callernear Richmond Roadreported a break-in at theiroffice resulting in stolen keysand a vehicle.

SuspiciousAbout 5:20 p.m. Wednesday,

Aug. 21, a caller near CenterRoad reported a bearded manwith brown hair wassleeping inside a brownDodge Ram and appears to bedisoriented.

ConcernedAbout 5:45 p.m. Wednesday,

Aug. 21, a caller near

Chappius Lane reported aman walking on a dirt roadlooked like he had beenbeaten up.

Illegal dumpingAbout 6 p.m. Wednesday,

Aug 21, a caller near theWestwood dump reportedsomeone driving an older,dark blue, Ford pick-up withwooden sides took a dirt roadoff Highway 36 near thedump with a bed full ofgarbage. Caller expressedconcerns about illegaldumping.

ConcernedAbout 2 a.m. Thursday,

Aug. 22, a caller nearJanesville Park reportedhearing a voice call for help.The person sounded like a 9or 10 year old girl. Sheestimated the call to becoming from the grassy partof the creek. Unable tolocate. No signs of distress inthe area.

TrespassAbout 10 a.m. Thursday,

Aug. 22, a caller near LindaLane reported three teenswere in the pasture with thecattle.

PontoonAbout 6 p.m. Thursday,

Aug. 22, a caller near theEagle Lake area reported apontoon boat had lost power

about 200 feet from the docknear North Shore. Pontoonwas towed back to the dock.

Break-inAbout 7:05 p.m. Thursday,

Aug. 22, a caller near PineStreet reported a man rippeda screen off her window, gotinside and is now breaking acamera.

LoiteringAbout 8:30 p.m. Thursday,

Aug. 22, a caller near themill reported a man withdark hair and tattoosloitering on the property. Theman was on foot, and thecallers are concerned fortheir own safety.

AccostedAbout 1:15 p.m. Friday,

Aug. 24, a caller fromHerlong reported they wereat the Herlong Market whena white-haired customerpushed them and then left ona bike.

ShovelAbout 1:50 p.m. Friday,

Aug. 24, a caller near ScottRoad stated that theyobserved three men in awhite 2006 BMW on nearbyproperty and one of themhad a shovel.

TamperingAbout 2:30 p.m. Friday,

Aug. 24, a caller near Cheney

Creek reported a man haddrained all the water fromthe caller’s water tank.

TrespassAbout 8:50 a.m. Saturday,

Aug. 25, a caller near BlackElm stated someone had beenprowling in the area theprior night. Footprints couldbe seen near a vacantresidence in front of thecaller’s home.

SheepAbout 12 a.m. Saturday,

Aug. 25, a caller on WendellRoad reported multiple sheepwere on the highway.

Mental healthAbout 12 a.m. Saturday,

Aug. 25, a caller near Herlongreported he believes themilitary is shooting at himwith high pitched tones.

FireAbout 2:30 p.m. Sunday,

Aug. 26, a caller near LongValley Charter Schoolreported a house fire nearby.Fire contained at 3:05 p.m.

LurkingAbout 6:40 a.m. Monday,

Aug. 27, a caller near FirStreet reported a personlurking in the alley with aflashlight.

SuspiciousAbout 6:40 a.m. Monday,

Aug. 27, a caller near theBuffalo area expressedconcern that a man in awhite van had been drivingaround for three days.

Illegal dumpingAbout 11:35 a.m. Monday,

Aug. 27, a caller in theWestwood Area reported theywere out cutting wood andstumbled upon an illegal

dumpsite.

Transient fireAbout 8:25 p.m. Monday,

Aug. 27, a report of awarming fire in a stall atWhispering Pines.

Illegal campingAbout 7:40 a.m. Tuesday,

Aug. 28 a caller near AshStreet reported a Nissanfilled with camping itemswas parked between an alleyand the railroad tracks.

FireAbout 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 29, a callernear Horse Lake Roadreported a fire was nowcontained and only clean-upremained.

SquatterAbout 7 p.m. Wednesday,

Aug. 29, a caller near CedarStreet reported a squatter ina residence belonging to him.

Homeless encampmentsAbout 8:15 a.m. Thursday,

Aug. 30, a counter call camein to the Sheriff ’s Officeregarding homeless camperson the south side of the rivernear McDonald’s.

Homeless encampmentAbout 2:30 p.m. Thursday,

Aug. 30, a caller nearJohnstonville reportedtransients camping in thewillows to the south of theriver.

Homeless encampmentAbout 6:35 Thursday, Aug.

30, a caller near Cedar Streetreported a rental house hasbeen inhabited andsubsequently abandoned bysquatters who left a deadanimal behind.

Looking in windowsAbout 7:50 p.m. Thursday,

Aug. 30, a caller nearHighway 395 reported a manwearing a ball cap wasspotted hiding in bushes andlooking into a neighbor’shome.

Homeless encampmentAbout 9 a.m. Friday, Aug.

31, a report of a river sweepfor transient encampmentsin the area South of JeldWen, and North side of theriver continuing Eastwardtowards Lassen Beverage.

Shots firedAbout 11:50 p.m. Friday,

Aug. 31, a caller nearCottonwood reported hearingshots fired near theirresidence.

Mother/son violenceAbout 9:30 a.m. Sunday,

Sept. 1, a caller in Westwoodreported that a mom ran overher son with a vehicle.

TheftAbout noon Sunday, Sept.

1, a caller near MooneyStreet reported a man wastaking items from a vacanthouse nearby and no one wassupposed to be on thatproperty.

ThreatAbout 3:40 p.m. Monday,

Sept. 2, a caller near AshValley Road reported anolder man wearing a ball capwith gold initials CDF waswith a shorter man in a redChevy and one of thempointed a rifle at the head ofa delivery person deliveringwater in the area. Theythreatened to kill him if heever returned and fired thepistol in the air.

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SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2019California Emergency Foodlink, under the direction of the Food Distribution Unit of theCalifornia State Department of Social Services, will distribute USDA foods free to thosewho qualify at sites throughout the counties to recipients formally served by the LassenCounty Council on Aging with the assistance of the dedicated volunteer establishedfood distribution network in Lassen / Modoc counties.

FOOD BOXES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THEFOLLOWING SITES:

September 12, 2019 & October 10, 20198:00 AM Westwood at the Westwood Community Center9:30 AM Susanville at the Monsignor Moran Hall10:00 AM Janesville at the Fire Hall3:30 PM Milford at the Community Center

September 16, 2019 & October 14, 201912:30 PM Herlong at the Fort Sage Family Resource Center

September 20, 2019 & October 18, 20198:30 AM: Doyle at the Doyle Senior Center

September 26, 2019 & October 24, 201911:00 AM Bieber at the Resource Center11:00 AM Lookout at the Fire Hall12:00 PM Adin at the Community Center2:00 PM Alturas at TEACH

For more information call California Emergency Foodlink

1.800.283.9000 or 916.387.90005800 Foodlink St., Sacramento, CA 95828 • [email protected]

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, theUSDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibitedfrom discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activityin any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

SHERIFF’S BLOTTER

According to a statementfrom the California HighwayPatrol, a vehicle driven by a22-year-old man’s motherwas struck him as he walkedalong the road in Westwoodabout 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1.According to the CHP,

Jonathan Schneider waswalking eastbound on ThirdStreet near the DollarGeneral store after runningfrom his home.When Schneider’s mother,

Eliz Shoukry, 49, ofWestwood, attempted to stop

her son and take him home,she turned her car inSchneider’s path,accidentally striking him inthe right leg with her 2020Toyota Corolla.

Woman hits her son with a vehicle


The mitigated negativedeclaration for the SkedaddleSubstation project wasapproved and is now in a 30-day period for those wishingto challenge the approval.The Lassen Municipal

Utility District’s SkedaddleSubstation project, which is a345/60-kV substation projectproposed for development inthe unincorporated area ofWendel, has receivedapproval of the mitigatednegative declaration from theutility’s board.The Aug. 27 approval of the

declaration is pursuant to theCalifornia EnvironmentQuality Act, moves theproject into its constructionphase.LMUD assistant general

manager Patrick Holleyshared the item and said,“We included a mitigationmonitoring and recordingprogram, which is a way … ofsaying, this is how we verifythat we’re mitigating thesethings as we go intoconstruction.”General Manager Doug

Smith told the board, “Wethink we have a really goodplan … we receivedcomments. We feel like those

have been adequatelyaddressed.”Smith also noted that the

CEQA approval is the nextbig step for the utility tomove forward in the project.The approval began the 30-day period people canchallenge the board’sapproval.“As soon as we file

documents,” said Holley,“and file the payment withthe California Department ofFish and Wildlife, and pay a$50 fee with the countyrecorder for the notice ofdeclaration, then the clockstarts … perhaps next week.”

Utility approves environmental study

Information is from theLassen County Sheriff’sDepartment. Those arrestedshould not be presumed guilty.

Shots firedAbout 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.

20, a caller near DiamondCrest reported there weretwo men behind the caller’sresidence and six shots werefired in succession. Afterdeputies left at 1:40 p.m.caller heard four more shotsfired.

PoisonAbout 8:30 a.m. Wednesday,

Aug. 21, a caller nearJanesville reported shebelieves a neighbor is tryingto poison her dogs.

Break-inAbout 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 21, a callernear Richmond Roadreported a break-in at theiroffice resulting in stolen keysand a vehicle.

SuspiciousAbout 5:20 p.m. Wednesday,

Aug. 21, a caller near CenterRoad reported a bearded manwith brown hair wassleeping inside a brownDodge Ram and appears to bedisoriented.

ConcernedAbout 5:45 p.m. Wednesday,

Aug. 21, a caller near

Chappius Lane reported aman walking on a dirt roadlooked like he had beenbeaten up.

Illegal dumpingAbout 6 p.m. Wednesday,

Aug 21, a caller near theWestwood dump reportedsomeone driving an older,dark blue, Ford pick-up withwooden sides took a dirt roadoff Highway 36 near thedump with a bed full ofgarbage. Caller expressedconcerns about illegaldumping.

ConcernedAbout 2 a.m. Thursday,

Aug. 22, a caller nearJanesville Park reportedhearing a voice call for help.The person sounded like a 9or 10 year old girl. Sheestimated the call to becoming from the grassy partof the creek. Unable tolocate. No signs of distress inthe area.

TrespassAbout 10 a.m. Thursday,

Aug. 22, a caller near LindaLane reported three teenswere in the pasture with thecattle.

PontoonAbout 6 p.m. Thursday,

Aug. 22, a caller near theEagle Lake area reported apontoon boat had lost power

about 200 feet from the docknear North Shore. Pontoonwas towed back to the dock.

Break-inAbout 7:05 p.m. Thursday,

Aug. 22, a caller near PineStreet reported a man rippeda screen off her window, gotinside and is now breaking acamera.

LoiteringAbout 8:30 p.m. Thursday,

Aug. 22, a caller near themill reported a man withdark hair and tattoosloitering on the property. Theman was on foot, and thecallers are concerned fortheir own safety.

AccostedAbout 1:15 p.m. Friday,

Aug. 24, a caller fromHerlong reported they wereat the Herlong Market whena white-haired customerpushed them and then left ona bike.

ShovelAbout 1:50 p.m. Friday,

Aug. 24, a caller near ScottRoad stated that theyobserved three men in awhite 2006 BMW on nearbyproperty and one of themhad a shovel.

TamperingAbout 2:30 p.m. Friday,

Aug. 24, a caller near Cheney

Creek reported a man haddrained all the water fromthe caller’s water tank.

TrespassAbout 8:50 a.m. Saturday,

Aug. 25, a caller near BlackElm stated someone had beenprowling in the area theprior night. Footprints couldbe seen near a vacantresidence in front of thecaller’s home.

SheepAbout 12 a.m. Saturday,

Aug. 25, a caller on WendellRoad reported multiple sheepwere on the highway.

Mental healthAbout 12 a.m. Saturday,

Aug. 25, a caller near Herlongreported he believes themilitary is shooting at himwith high pitched tones.

FireAbout 2:30 p.m. Sunday,

Aug. 26, a caller near LongValley Charter Schoolreported a house fire nearby.Fire contained at 3:05 p.m.

LurkingAbout 6:40 a.m. Monday,

Aug. 27, a caller near FirStreet reported a personlurking in the alley with aflashlight.

SuspiciousAbout 6:40 a.m. Monday,

Aug. 27, a caller near theBuffalo area expressedconcern that a man in awhite van had been drivingaround for three days.

Illegal dumpingAbout 11:35 a.m. Monday,

Aug. 27, a caller in theWestwood Area reported theywere out cutting wood andstumbled upon an illegal

dumpsite.

Transient fireAbout 8:25 p.m. Monday,

Aug. 27, a report of awarming fire in a stall atWhispering Pines.

Illegal campingAbout 7:40 a.m. Tuesday,

Aug. 28 a caller near AshStreet reported a Nissanfilled with camping itemswas parked between an alleyand the railroad tracks.

FireAbout 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 29, a callernear Horse Lake Roadreported a fire was nowcontained and only clean-upremained.

SquatterAbout 7 p.m. Wednesday,

Aug. 29, a caller near CedarStreet reported a squatter ina residence belonging to him.

Homeless encampmentsAbout 8:15 a.m. Thursday,

Aug. 30, a counter call camein to the Sheriff ’s Officeregarding homeless camperson the south side of the rivernear McDonald’s.

Homeless encampmentAbout 2:30 p.m. Thursday,

Aug. 30, a caller nearJohnstonville reportedtransients camping in thewillows to the south of theriver.

Homeless encampmentAbout 6:35 Thursday, Aug.

30, a caller near Cedar Streetreported a rental house hasbeen inhabited andsubsequently abandoned bysquatters who left a deadanimal behind.

Looking in windowsAbout 7:50 p.m. Thursday,

Aug. 30, a caller nearHighway 395 reported a manwearing a ball cap wasspotted hiding in bushes andlooking into a neighbor’shome.

Homeless encampmentAbout 9 a.m. Friday, Aug.

31, a report of a river sweepfor transient encampmentsin the area South of JeldWen, and North side of theriver continuing Eastwardtowards Lassen Beverage.

Shots firedAbout 11:50 p.m. Friday,

Aug. 31, a caller nearCottonwood reported hearingshots fired near theirresidence.

Mother/son violenceAbout 9:30 a.m. Sunday,

Sept. 1, a caller in Westwoodreported that a mom ran overher son with a vehicle.

TheftAbout noon Sunday, Sept.

1, a caller near MooneyStreet reported a man wastaking items from a vacanthouse nearby and no one wassupposed to be on thatproperty.

ThreatAbout 3:40 p.m. Monday,

Sept. 2, a caller near AshValley Road reported anolder man wearing a ball capwith gold initials CDF waswith a shorter man in a redChevy and one of thempointed a rifle at the head ofa delivery person deliveringwater in the area. Theythreatened to kill him if heever returned and fired thepistol in the air.

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Great local events

Lassen County Child and Family Resources invites you to attend

Monthly Members Meetings for 2019-2020

It’s easy to get the word outabout your entertainmentevent and get it published inthe Lassen County Times’Arts and EntertainmentCalendar! Just call SamWilliams at 257-5321 or emailinformation [email protected].

Wednesday, Sept. 11Patriot Day

Doyle Seniors PotluckThe Doyle Seniors host a

potluck luncheon at 11:30a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 atthe Doyle CommunityCenter.

For more information, callPat Sharp at 827-2271.

Lassen Family ServicesInteractive JournalingClass On Anger

Lassen Family Serviceshosts an InteractiveJournaling Class on Angerfrom 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday,Sept. 11 through Wednesday,Sept. 25. The class is freeand open to all, but space islimited.

Call LFS at 257-4599 formore information.

Thursday, Sept. 12Fifth Annual Concert On The Green

For more information, call310-8111.

Friday, Sept. 13Lassen Family ServicesJournaling Class

Lassen Family Serviceshosts a weekly InteractiveJournaling class on SelfWorth from 11 a.m. to noonFriday, Sept. 13 (throughFriday, Sept. 20). The class isfree and open to all, andspace is limited.

For more information, callLFS at 257-4599.

Freedom CelebrationHigh Desert Adult and

Teen Challenge invite thecommunity to attend its 2019Graduation Banquet andCelebration Friday, Sept. 13at the Community Church,1400 Numa Road. “Join usand see what Adult and TeenChallenge is all about,”according to a flyeradvertising the event. Theevening features free finedining, live music, guestspeakers, testimonials,raffles and prizes. The doorsopen at 6 p.m. and dinner isserved at 6:30 p.m. Call 251-5222 to reserve your seat.

Saturday, Sept. 14Farmers Market

Lassen Land and TrailsTrust and the HistoricUptown SusanvilleAssociation present acertified Farmers Marketfrom 8 a.m. to noonSaturday, Sept. 14 at PanceraPlaza. The Farmers Marketincludes fruits, meats,vegetables, prepared foods,artisans and live music.

For more information, call257-3252.

Pulled Pork FundraiserAmy’s Corner, Creative

Arts for Children’s Hearts, alocal nonprofit servingyouth and adults withspecial needs, hosts a PulledPork Fundraiser from 1 p.m.to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 atthe Assembly of God. Thefundraiser includes a pulledpork sandwich, baked beansfresh coleslaw and a sweettreat.

High Country CruiseThe Susanville Street

Rodders host the annualHigh Country Cruise from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept.14 at the Lassen CountyFairgrounds. In addition to ashow of a number ofvintage cars and trucks, theevent features a variety ofvendors, food from BigValley Market and Catering,a raffle, a hula contest forchildren and live music by

Jocko. Proceeds go to localcharities.

For more information, call257-3857, or [email protected].

Praise In The ParkPraise in the Park will be

held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 14 atMemorial Park.

There will be live music,games for the kids, as well asfree food and refreshments.

For more information, callJeri at 310-1933.

Sunday, Sept. 15Doyle Seniors Pie A La Mode

The Doyle Seniors host apie a la mode event at theDoyle Community CenterSunday, Sept. 15.

For more information, callPat Sharp at 827-2271.

Tuesday, Sept. 17Art Show of WomenArtists Of Lassen County

The Lassen County ArtsCouncil, Port of Subs andlocal artists host an ArtShow of Women Artists ofLassen County with areception from 5 to 8 p.m.Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the artscouncil gallery, 708 CottageSt. The reception includeslive music by Julie Pepetoneand poetry written and readby Diana Henning. The showis on display from Sept. 9through mid-October.

For more information, callthe LCAC at 257-5222.

Wednesday, Sept. 18Lassen Family ServicesInteractive JournalingClass On Anger

Lassen Family Serviceshosts an InteractiveJournaling Class on Angerfrom 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday,Sept. 18 through Wednesday,Sept. 25. The class is free andopen to all, but space islimited.

Call LFS at 257-4599 formore information.

Rookie riders place at rodeo

IntermountainJunior Rodeoparticipates in FallRivers Cattlemen’sshort/go Sweet 16Branding event inMcArthur,California. The three-manteam consisted of Brian Christenson(not pictured) 13-year-old CutterNash, left, and 16-year-old ErnestoMadrigal. RookieNash placedsecond in steerriding and third inteam roping.Photo by Kasey Christenson

Park continues to monitor Red FireLassen Volcanic National

Park continues to monitorthe lightning-ignited, 15-acre, Red Fire.

A fire lookout on Mt.Harkness detected a smallamount of smoke in the parkat approximately 10 a.m. onAug. 14. Air surveillance andground crews confirmed thefire location to be southwestof Red Cinder Cone, withinLassen Volcanic Wilderness,along the eastern border ofthe park.

The Red Fire is foursquare miles from the park’ssouthern boundary, sevensquare miles from privateland and 11 miles from thetown of Chester.

The Red Fire is burning athigh elevation (7,200 feet) inpredominately red fir forestwith discontinuous fuels.Fuel moisture in the area isabove average following aheavy winter snowpack.

Fire behavior is minimal,it continues to slowly burnat a low intensity withminimal smoke output.

This combination of fuelmoisture, fire location andfire behavior create ideal

conditions for managing thisfire for resource benefit.

Lassen Volcanic NationalPark is working closely withLassen National Forest andwill continue to monitorusing fire lookouts, footpatrols and aerial support.

Additional resources arecurrently available throughother NPS and USFS unitsshould they be needed.

Currently no campgroundor trail closures are in effect;no such closures areanticipated.

The park willcommunicate any change instrategy, significantvariation in fire behavior,and/or closures through thepark website atgo.nps.gov/lavo/fire.

Let me say right from the get-go — this isnot an indictment of the city of Susanville orany of its economic development partners ortheir plans for the future. In fact, I wish themevery success, and I completely supportanyone’s business dreams. Go get ‘em RedRyder, as my dear old mother used to say.Instead, this is simply a cautionary tale forpeople like me who still naively believe somevestige of privacy remains in 2019. As you’llsee if you keep reading, it does not. And it’s somuch worse than I ever imagined.

Curiously, the younger generation that grewup with all this new technology of todaydoesn’t seem to mind being watched andtracked all the time. They sound much likethose apologists who no longer worry aboutthe protections of the Fourth Amendment whosay if you’re not doing anything wrong, whyshould you care that you’re being searched? Iguess they simply have no experience of howprivate our lives used to be. I’m not making ajudgment about the youngsters, but I’ve got totell you, I have always valued my privacy, and Imust protest when it’s violated. Vehemently.

I first read George Orwell’s novel “1984”when I was just a kid, and a couple of thingsstruck me really hard. First, the year 1984 wasso very far in the future it would neveractually arrive, and second, the capability tokeep us under such complete surveillance wasan impossibility. I was completely wrong onboth counts — 1984 came and went a very longtime ago and the technology to capture everylittle thing we do exists today.

OK. Let me drag my nightmare into yourworld — on June 5, 2019, the city of Susanvillesigned a one-year, $50,000 contract withBuxton, a data collection company that helpscities attract new businesses. Together theylaunched a new plan with four objectives: Todevelop a profile of residents and visitorsleveraging mobile analytics; to understandcurrent retail and restaurant conditions; torecruit new retailers and restaurants; and, toretain existing retailers and restaurants.

According to Buxton, the company usesmore than 250 consumer and businessdatabases to compile their data, primarily itappears through our cell phones. Let me be

clear — they’re looking at everybody who liveshere and everybody who passes through town.That’s everybody. As in every single one of us.

If that’s not nosey enough, an insider saidBuxton also obtains our credit card records —so they know how much we spend and whereand when we spend it.

According to Buxton, the company providesa “retail leakage report” about out of the areapurchases residents make; a “consumerpropensity report” that shows “lifestyle,product and psychographic likelihood indicesfor consumers in the trade areas;” six differenthealthcare reports giving insight into“healthcare demand by major diagnostic code,physician specialty, physician setting,diagnostic related grouping and paymentsource.”

Other demographic reports include age bygender, a basic demographic chart, a completedemographic, a summary of household units,an income by age summary, an income report,a Mosaic comparison summary, a Mosaicdetails chart and a population comparisonreport.

And even more creepy, according to a videoon Buxton’s website, households arerepresented by a dot on a map provided to itscustomers, causing me to have seriousconcerns about how this information might beused to identify and determine the habits of aparticular person.

Oh my, that’s not exactly what Georgeenvisioned, but privacy experts suggest weturn off the tracking on our cell phones if wedon’t want to provide this kind of informationand carefully read the disclosure documentswhen we sign up to use any kind of newtechnology. Fair enough.

But know this — at this very moment agreat many someones are watching everymove we make. While the Constitution affirms“The right of the people to be secure in theirpersons, houses, papers and effects againstunreasonable searches and seizures” by thegovernment, it doesn’t protect us from thatsame government buying this informationfrom private companies they’ve allowed tocollect it.

I’m so frustrated, but my heartburn isn’twith the city of Susanville, our local electedofficials or city staff working for economicdevelopment. They’re trying to bring moremoney into the city, and I’m all for that.

It’s unfortunate our gutless politicians didn’ttake the steps to regulate this type of datacollection and ensure our privacy long, longago. I suspect they sold our interests for somecorporate campaign contributions or perhapsthey wanted to find a way for the governmentto have access to information it couldn’tlegally obtain on its own or maybe they justgraduated from that weary old nonsensical no-regulation-is-good-regulation-you-can-do-anything-you-want-as-long-as-you’re-making-moneyschool of thought — but those are differenttopics for a different why, why, why column.

Here’s the bottom line for me — it’s no one’sbusiness where I go, where I shop, where I eator how I spend my money. How much money Imake or what health issues I might suffershould be completely my business alone.

I truly appreciate all of those who approvedthis theft of my allegedly God-given right toprivacy (our rights come from God, not frommen, remember that assertion?) to be legallycollected, sold and then wind up being usedright here in Susanville today.

We the people can probably never recoverfrom this security breach and intrusion intoour formerly protected private lives.

Well done, y’all. Well done, indeed.

My husband, Terry, often talks aboutmoments. No two are alike and once pastthey cannot be retrieved. The point he makesis that we often miss opportunities whensomething is scheduled too early and wedon’t choose to get up; don’t open the doorbecause the house is a mess; allow ourcomfort zone to create boundaries; remain ina rut; or approach something with dread.

The concept of non-retrievable moments issimilar to water that rushes through ariverbed, for moment by moment it is not thesame water.

Heraclitus, an ancient philosopher,contemplated this concept stating: “No manever steps in the same river twice, for it’s notthe same river and he’s not the same man.”

How many moments do we allow to rushby each hour, each day, each week, eachmonth, each year? Most think there aremoments to savor but others are tolerated.People piece together scrapbooks of theirvacation to hold on to time past yet long fordays to pass more swiftly during atraditional work week. That’s why we referto Wednesday as “hump day,” which leads tothe downward slide into the weekend, andwe exclaim, “Thank God it’s Friday.” TheUrban Dictionary states the latter phrase isused to express the joy one feels in knowingthe workweek has ended and there are twodays off to enjoy.

Do we only find joy in undisciplined days,those days without time constraints? Withthis outlook so many moments slip past likegrains of sand plummeting to the bottom ofan hourglass. Isn’t every moment worth

being engaged? I think of those times peoplestop for conversation but are not fullyengrossed in what you have to say for theirmind is on something…

We talk about taking more time for icecream and moments arise where this is anopportunity. But then there are times wemust scrub the bathtub, track receipts fortaxes, get the laundry done, or study for atest.

Yet in common chores we can findsatisfaction in a job well done. In the routinewe can step outside the mundane by doingsomething different, such as finding a newrecipe when nightly dinners become boring.Studying has many benefits although itrequires discipline. It can expand our world,increase our understanding and uncovernew talents and interests.

I hope you are a person who greets the day

with anticipation, looking forward to theexperiences, interactions, choices andopportunities that arise moment by moment.Not rushing through, not avoiding, notdreading, not bemoaning, not simplytolerating what the moments of the daymight hold but embracing them.

Several years ago Ann Voskamp wrote abook titled “One Thousand Gifts, FindingJoy in What Really Matters.” She began alist of one thousand things for which shewas thankful and wrote this story ofcounting, which she describes as findingGod in the moments, finding the grace ofGod everywhere.

She writes: “Moments. This is all we have.Moments. Microscopic, fleeting moments.”

Strung together, these moments form ourlife. How we approach, receive and viewthem has to do with perspective.

If we are people who are always lookingforward to the weekend, to vacation toretirement how can we change ourperspective and make the most of everymoment?

On her list of gifts Voskamp wrote: “Newhabits replacing old.”

She quotes Erasmus, an ancient scholar, “Anail is driven out by another nail; habit isovercome by habit.” She found her list ofgratitude a way to appreciate all themoments of her day to hammer out thewrong perspective with the rightperspective. May you too find the right nailsto drive out whatever keeps you from thevalue of each moment.


EDITORIAL and OPINIONS

Offer your respects atfirehouse ceremony

Susanville residents will remember theterrorist attack of America on Sept. 11,2001. President Franklin D. Roosevelt calledDec. 7, 1941 — the day the Japaneseattacked Pearl Harbor — “a date which willlive in infamy.” So is Sept. 11.

Nearly six decades after the attack onPearl Harbor, our nation was attackedagain on Sept. 11 — this time by terroristsled by Osama Bin Laden —and anothergeneration of Americans had anotherinfamous date seared into theirconsciousness.

We will never forget the terrible events ofSept. 11, 2001 when 15 terrorists armedwith box cutters hijacked three commercialjetliners full of civilians and flew them intothe World Trade Center buildings in NewYork City, and the Pentagon in Arlington,Virginia, while other terrorists intended tomake the U.S. Capitol building their targetwith a fourth hijacked a airliner. Thepassengers on thatplane confronted thehijackers in flight andall 44 souls aboardwere lost, including the four hijackers,when the plane crashed short of its targetin a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.Just before the crash, passenger ToddBeamer famously asked several passengerswho sought to regain control of the jetliner, “Are you guys ready? Okay. Let’s roll.”

Yes, we Americans will never forget thenearly 3,000 innocent civilians and militarypersonnel who died in the attacks.

Sept. 11 also has become a solemn day forfirst responders — a day when we honorthe law enforcement officers andfirefighters who put aside their personalsafety and perished when the two towers ofthe World Trade Center in New York Citycollapsed as they rendered aid to thosehelpless souls trapped in the burningbuildings.

According to New York Magazine, 343firefighters and paramedics lost their livesthat day along with 23 New York City policeofficers and 37 New York Port Authoritypolice officers. The New York City FireDepartment lost 98 vehicles that day, andthe fires burned for more than threemonths. At least one firefighter from 75different firehouses from across New YorkCity died on Sept. 11.

Here in Susanville, our city firedepartment honors those first responderswho died on 9/11 with a brief ceremonytoday, Wednesday, Sept. 11 in front of thefire station on Main Street.

The public is invited to assemble about6:30 a.m. and the ceremony will begin about7 a.m. Other fire and law enforcementagencies are expected to join the ceremony.

We join in honoring those brave soulswho gave their lives trying to protectothers. And we also recognize our localfirst responders who also put themselves atrisk with every call — they are willing toput their lives on the line for people theydon’t even know simply because that istheir job and their sworn duty.

Here in Susanville, tomorrow morningwe also remember the throng of brave menand women who rushed into those burningskyscrapers to rescue others trapped by theflames nearly two decades ago this week,only to have those buildings fall aroundthem.

We shall never forget their courage,commitment and sacrifice that day. Theevents of Sept. 11, 2001 are etched in ourmemory forever.

Once again tomorrow morning, we havean opportunity to visit our local fire stationand offer our respects to those who bravelyanswered the call for aid from the innocentvictims of these terrorist attacks and thenlost everything in their effort to serve.

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LETTERS to the EDITOR

River trail homelessencampments

At last week’s city councilmeeting members of ourcommunity voiced theirconcerns about illegal campingalong our beautiful river and inour town. Many people werepresent at the city councilmeeting who are part of thesolution and many have donewhat they can to help theirneighbors, and our community.People who choose to live inhomeless camps along the riverdo not want help that comes withrules and strings attached. Somemisconceptions are thathomeless are from out of ourarea, that there are only a fewhomeless, not true. Chief Jonesaddressed the council and let usknow there are about 20encampments with peoplepresent and an additional 19folks counted along the river.Homeless is not a very good wayto describe this group of peoplewho desperately need help. Theterm homeless includes many

people from those just down ontheir luck to those full on drugaddiction, criminal behavior, ormental health issues.

We have to face up to facts –people who want help and seekhelp are the easy ones, but theonly way to get addicted people

(hard cases) off the streets andmaybe back up on their feet istough love. Eastern States likeRhode Island and Connecticut,Massachusetts have in-facilitytreatment that Judges mayremand people to for drugaddiction treatment whenarrested for repeat offenses.

Please don’t forget that peoplewith addiction problems will lie,steal, fight and abuse theirfriends and family to maintaintheir lifestyle of drug andalcohol use until the bitter end.Please don’t forget that some ofthese people can be dangerousunder the influence of drugs.Please don’t forget that streetdrugs today are extremelydangerous and are sometimesmixed and purposelycontaminated with substancescapable of causing psychotic andviolent behavior.

I want everyone to rememberDebbie Shardrew killed on Aug.

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PERSPECTIVES

REMEMBER WHEN120 years ago

On Labor Day, readers found thefollowing editorial on their doorsteps.

“This year, Labor Day should becelebrated with more than usualmerriment and gratification. It hasbeen a prosperous year for America.

“The working men of all trades andnearly all sections of the union havebeen rewarded with more abundantearnings than for many a year past, andmoreover, all prospects of the future arebright and promising.

“The establishment of an annualholiday for the purpose of providing aspecial festival for working men and forthe thoughtful consideration of thedignity of labor and the rightful honordue to those who engage in it, is itselfevidence of the growing power andinfluence of working men in the socialstructure of civilization.

“The celebrations of the people arenot to be confined to thecommemoration of military virtues andvictory only, but are hereafter to beaccorded to mark also the public esteemfor the strong sons of toil who build upa nation and establish its independenceand its prosperity upon a firmerfoundation than can be laid by any way,however triumphant and glorious.”

70 years agoA trip to the circus caused a

Susanville girl to ask a new question —how does one hatch a lizard’s egg? Theyoung girl brought home a four-inchchameleon from the Shrine Circus andthen the friendly household petunexpectedly laid an egg about the sizeof a grain of puffed rice.

The chameleon lives on lizard foodand water in a sunny window. A littlebread on the windowsill and thechameleon can feast on ants too. Thegirl was trying to keep the egg warm insand heated by the sun. The color-changing chameleon was commonlysold as a lapel ornament at circuses andcarnivals.

30 years agoCries from those interested in

preserving a Susanville landmark savedthe Susanville Depot from falling victimto a practice burn by the SusanvilleFire Department.

But the historic building caught fireanyway, destroying the oldest section —a storage area and landing — built in1914. City firemen saved the terminalportion of the department built in 1927.

20 years agoHerlong and Doyle residents made it

abundantly clear they wanted the newprison outside the Sierra Army Depotgate.

The Lassen County supervisors hadbeen more cautious, noting that all thepromises and predictions made aboutHigh Desert State Prison in the early1990s didn’t necessarily occur.

While the board had not turned itsback on the economics a federal prisoncould generate, it still wanted someanswers about impacts.

15 years agoA major geothermal leak underneath

Main Street was discovered and anargument between the city and schoolofficials took place.

The question of where thegeothermal water was coming from andwhere it is going was debated.

“We only have one leak in thegeothermal lines and the council needsto decide if they want to fix it,” saidPublic Works Director Craig Platt.

However, the high school immediatelyretaliated.

Superintendent Dan Lewis wasunsure how it could be there was onlyone leak because the amount ofgeothermal water found near the boy’sgym was “A long way from MainStreet.”

Last yearA visiting Lassen County Superior

Court Judge found Lassen CountyDistrict Attorney Stacey Montgomeryguilty of contempt of court during aFriday Aug. 30 hearing. Judge CandaceBeason determined Montgomerywillfully disobeyed a protective orderissued Feb. 7 by Lassen CountySuperior Court Judge Mark Nareau inthe Juan Ruiz Esqueda case andimposed a $250 fine.

Beason said she acceptedMontgomery’s earlier apology to thecourt and said she believes Montgomeryhad a “momentary lapse” or rather“lost sight momentarily” of her role asa prosecutor. Beason said she ruled withlenience because of her experience withMontgomery’s prior conduct and herknowledge of a lack of serious priormarks on her professional history.Instead of the maximum $1,000 fine andup to five days in jail, Beason finedMontgomery only $250.

Local control only works with you — HLV RCD opening

The Gettysburg Addresshas become arguably themost famous speech inAmerican history, because ofits eloquence and brevitysure, but Lincoln’s wordscontinue to resonate with usbecause they belong not onlyto 1863, but also throughoutour history right up to today.Now the question before usis; how do we, today, ensurethis government of thepeople, by the people, for thepeople does not perish fromthe earth?

Each of us will ultimatelyanswer that question in adifferent way, but we canbegin by accepting theresponsibilities ofcitizenship and becomeinvolved. There are manyopportunities to becomeinvolved, no matter yourlevel of interest or timeconstraints, yourparticipation on a localboard is needed andwelcomed.

However, the noise andconfusion and chaos

surrounding government ––politics these days is simplyridiculous and exhausting,worst of all it is distracting.This distraction shifts focusaway from the relevant,useful, or needed content andstifles effectiveness.Fortunately, our system ofgovernment, of checks andbalances, of local control andoversight endures. Therewill always be fluctuationswith performance orproduction as an agency ororganization responds to theebb and flow of the everchanging levels of publicinterest, but don’t let thatdiscourage or prevent yourinvolvement.

Community relations thatpromote understanding andstimulate support for theorganization are a keyelement of board work andjust one of many, in a widerange of issues that a boardencounters, but don’t letexperience or the lack of,discourage or prevent yourinvolvement either. It isimportant to realize no onewill become fully effectivethe instant they’re elected orappointed to a board. It’stime spent on the board,through training andongoing efforts to become

and stay informed that aboard member starts tobecome effective. Being openminded, respecting othersideas, suggestions andcriticisms, advocating foropen and transparentprocesses in all boardactivities are additionalcharacteristics common ineffective board members.Board membership is animmense responsibility and

serves an important role inproviding local control.

Currently the Honey LakeValley ResourceConservation District (HLVRCD) has a vacancy on itsboard of directors and isaccepting applications ofanyone interested in fillingthe vacancy. The HLV RCDis very active and committedwith our efforts to conserve,restore and sustain local

agriculture and naturalresources. Having tangibleresults, a variety of programand projectinvolvement/participationopportunities and anexceptional staff makesHoney Lake Valley ResourceConservation District boardmembership a veryrewarding and enjoyableexperience.

If interested in this

exciting opportunity, contactDistrict Manager KaylaMeyer, at (775) 291-3998 [email protected] more information.

To learn more about theHLV RCD visithoneylakevalleyrcd.us. orcontact me, Chairman of theBoard Jesse Claypool, [email protected]

WHERE I STANDJESSE CLAYPOOL

HLV RCD BOARD CHAIRMAN

AB 5’s one-size- fits-allapproach could destroy jobs, hurt workers

This Labor Day, even withthe number of Americansworking at or near an all-time high, employmentconcerns endure. Our K-12education system stillreflects 20th-centurypriorities. Computer coursesaren’t a universal highschool graduationrequirement. And mid-career workers in need ofnew job skills don’t getenough government help.Too many leaders fail toappreciate the big picture.

Of course, that’s exactlywhat AssemblywomanLorena Gonzalez, andseveral Democraticpresidential candidates sayabout leaders’ lackadaisicalapproach to the gig economy.Every day, the Internetmakes it easier to connectpeople with work and to findeverything from drivers todog-walkers.

But Gonzalez believesmany companies treat defacto employees likeindependent contractors todeny workers access tohealth insurance, minimumwage, overtime, worker’scompensation,unemployment insurance,paid sick days and familyleave, and the right toorganize into a union.Contractors also don’tbenefit from employercontributions to SocialSecurity and Medicare.

This is why Gonzalezintroduced Assembly Bill 5.The bill would enshrine intostate law a 2018 CaliforniaSupreme Court ruling thatset up a three-part test todetermine whether a workershould be classified as acontractor or salariedemployee.

After heavy lobbying,Gonzalez has grantedmultiple exemptions, tobeauty shop and hair salonworkers, insurance and realestate salespersons, anddoctors.

But those carveouts arethe problem.

Before going further, TheSan Diego Union-TribuneEditorial Board mustacknowledge a conflict ofinterest. The bill could hurtthe Union-Tribune and itsemployees, includingeditorial board members.

As a member of theCalifornia NewspaperPublishers Association, U-TPublisher and Editor JeffLight has lobbied Gonzalez,

Senate President Pro TemToni Atkins and others tochange the measure, whichaffects both mediafreelancers and newspaperdelivery drivers.

Ultimately, we decided tolet readers weigh our biasesagainst our concerns. Lastweek, we ran essays fromGonzalez in support andtech entrepreneur MichaelRobertson in opposition, butwe thought our views shouldbe debated, too.

Gonzalez has identified areal problem: Some gigworkers are exploited, andthey deserve at least aminimum wage and somebenefits.

But her solution is a one-size-fits-all approach withpotential to destroy jobs andhurt workers.

A sounder approach forthe legislature and governorGavin Newsom is to beginby regulating tech servicecompanies, whereexploitation exists. Thenlawmakers can move on toother industries, ifappropriate. Instead of awhirl of exemptions andbargaining, the mostsensible approach wouldfocus on the mosttroublesome sector.

The governor has alreadybrokered compromises onhigh-profile legislationinvolving vaccineexemptions and regulationsof charter schools andutilities.

If ever there is an issue onwhich the views of asuccessful business ownerlike Newsom would bevaluable, it is Assembly Bill5.

It is our hope that thegovernor seeks to reduce thescope of the measure toprotect gig workers withoutdamaging workers andemployers in workplacesthat predate the digital ageand have nothing to do withthese issues.

He would be wise to set upa fact-finding panel to assistthe legislature indetermining whichindustries genuinely needsimilar regulation.

Even that relativelylimited measure would becontroversial. On Thursday,Uber, Lyft and DoorDashthreatened to fund a $90million ballot initiative in2020 opposing suchregulation.

Credit Gonzalez foridentifying a genuineproblem and working hardto fix it. But let’s not create awhole new set of problemswith the solution.

WHERE I STANDSAN DIEGO TRIBUNE

EDITORIAL BOARD

The forgotten voices that galvanizedthe women’s suffrage movement

“At Larkin street a crowdof women came in. Theywere on their way to theWomen’s Congress –– allkinds and degrees of women.They filled hall and balcony;they stood against the walls,and, standing, filled theaisles. They wereenthusiastic and hopeful andfull of excitement. But themost striking thing aboutthis woman’s convention isthe spirit of camaraderie itfosters… They have learnedhow to disagree withoutquarreling, and they arewilling to admit that thereare two sides to a questionand an infinite number ofpoints of view.”

So began an article aboutthe California Women’sCongress on May 21, 1895 byMiriam Michelson, my great-great aunt and a prominentreporter for the SanFrancisco Call. Aunt Miriamand other “girl reporters” ofher day relentlessly kept thesuffrage cause in theheadlines, thereby bothinforming women about themovement and where theycould go to gather with it,and emphasizing theimportance of the givingwomen the right to vote.

These brave femalereporters put theirlivelihoods and sometimestheir lives at risk for thesake of women gaining their

most fundamentaldemocratic right: the vote.They also convinced theireditors to send them to theseevents, and to publish theirstories and interviews withwomen attendees andspeakers.

As Aunt Miriam’s writingreflects, women journalistslike her noticed and wroteabout different things andasked different questionsthan male reporters, soughtdifferent stories,perspectives, and people tointerview and often still dotoday.

It was Julie K. Brown ofthe Miami Herald whodiligently covered JeffreyEpstein’s pedophilia, evenbeing referenced by the U.S.Attorney’s office as one ofthe reasons they were finallyable to prosecute him (beforehis suicide). It was JodiKantor’s earth-shatteringreporting in The New YorkTimes that led, along withThe New Yorker’s RomanFarrow’s, to the arrest ofHarvey Weinstein for sexualharassment. NorahO’Donnell of CBS News wasthe reporter who pushed theCEO of Boeing to apologizeto the families of the 346people killed due to Boeing’sdeadly mistakes in buildingthe Max 737 plane. ShawnaThomas, Washington, DCBureau Chief of Vice News,recently told the audience atmy Newseum event that shepushes reporters for morediverse points of view onstories.

The newspaperwomen like

Aunt Miriam also becamerole models, demonstratingthat women could havefulfilling careers of theirown, even if they remainedunmarried as Aunt Miriamdid, and be financially self-sufficient. Miriam Michelsonwas so successful as both abest-selling fiction writer,appearing in The SaturdayEvening Post and The SmartSet, that when her brotherAlbert Abraham Michelsonwon the Nobel Prize (in1907), he was referred to as“Miriam’s brother.”

“Michelson’s career(demonstrates) that womenjournalists,” Harrison-Kahan wrote in “TheSuperwoman and OtherWritings by MiriamMichelson” (Wayne StateUniversity Press, 2019), “inplaying up gender and thefemale perspective, creatednew paradigms ofwomanhood, which theypublicized to readers on adaily basis through the pagesof the newspaper.” Sheadded that thesenewspaperwomen, “played acrucial role in shapingliterary and mass culture inthe late nineteenth and early20th centuries.”

These newspaperwomenalso permanently changedthe trajectory of women’spolitical, economic,academic and social lives,opening the doors to theopportunities, jobs and theenormous voting power thatwomen hold today.

The six highly-accomplished women

running for president of theUnited States today, wouldnot have been able to do sowithout the dogged,dangerous work thatpioneering femalejournalists did that helpedpush the 19th Amendmentover the edge to ratification.

As we commemorate the99th year of women earningthat right, and approach thecentennial, with officialratification of the 19thAmendment on August 26,1920, it’s crucial that we tellthe stories of these bravewomen journalists along sidethose of Elizabeth CadyStanton, Susan B. Anthonyand the other suffragists.

It was thenewspaperwomen whoamplified and strengthenedthe voices of suffragists likeSusan B. Anthony, enablingtheir messages, and evendetails about where to meet,to be heard further tothousands more women,with a favorable picture ofwomen’s empowerment.

Together, the suffragistsand the women journalistsignited a movement thatpressured male politicians tovote in favor of womengaining the right to vote.Without thesenewspaperwomen doingtheir yeoman’s work,ratification might never havehappened then, literally.

On behalf of womenvoters of today, thank you,Aunt Miriam and her fellowtrailblazing womenreporters, for helping secureour power.

WHERE I STANDJOAN MICHELSON

AMERICAN FORUM

Lassen County Times, Westwood PinePress8B Tuesday, Sept 10 2019

Solutions on page 5B

22, 2018 in Concord,California behind a mallwhere she encountered ahomeless man going througha dumpster, Celia Arozamenaa student at Iowa State killedon Sept 17, 2018 by ahomeless man allowed to livein a homeless camp near thegolf course where she oftenpracticed, Bambi Larsonkilled on Feb 28, 2019 in SanJose after being followedhome by a homeless man,Lindsay, a young woman inSeattle sexually assaulted inMay 2018 in a car dealershiprestroom by a homeless manwho was living in a campfunded by the city near thecar dealer. and….many …many others…..

We have to help our policeand our community byasking for a reasonableordinance that can beenforced in light of recentcourt rulings so that livingin homeless encampmentsalong the river is notallowed. The pollution anddefacing of a wonderfulresource in our communitycannot be allowed tocontinue. We need to havethe help of our businesses,our DA and our court inciting people for illegalcamping and filing chargesagainst drug users anddealers. We also need theability to cite trespassers /shoplifters / panhandlersand ask for reasonable ruleson businesses to keep peopleout of dumpsters and trashcontainers. An ordinancecalling for citations andmisdemeanor charges canhelp in getting people off thestreet and into treatment. Wehave to put rules in placehelp to get people totreatment and help. Thecounty jail, countybehavioral health,Crossroads and TeenChallenge have resources tohelp people and have manysuccess stories. It can’t bedone in one day, they need 30days or longer to have abetter chance of changingpeople’s lives for the better.We should ask: Is it moreinhumane to enable and

allow people to live on ourstreets, rivers, and publicplaces, in inhumaneconditions where they onlyget sicker and sicker, or topush them to legitimatetreatment, counseling andhelp? Lets work together tohelp our town!

Pat HolleySusanville

There are two things I hate in this world...

A friend always said to me,“There are two things I hatein this world, bigots andforeigners”.

I try not to have anyprejudices, but I also dosuffer from bigotry. With allthe hate in the world I figurethat if I admit it, it will bemy first step towards“healing.” My wife thinksthe feelings and prejudices Icarry are stupid. OK, heregoes….I hate southernschools, there I said it.

With the start of myfavorite time of year,baseball is nearing the WorldSeries and college footballseason is just starting, but Ijust can’t watch any gamesinvolving southern schools.It goes back to when I saw aplayer from the University ofMiami interviewed and wasasked about his major, whichwas art, he said the reasonhe took the class wasbecause he thought it wasabout people named “Art.”Or the Florida player whosaid that he majored inEnglish because “I alreadyspeak English,” and whenasked if he knew how tostructure a sentence hereplied, “Of course, you tryfor probation or suspendedjail time.” A player fromAlabama said he wouldnever drive a Japanese carbecause “I don’t think I’dunderstand what’s said onthe radio.”

Now trust me, I don’t wantto make fun of people whohad to go to a southerncollege. I realize that going tocollege is difficult. Forexample, I read the threelongest years of a Georgiafootball player’s life is his

freshman year. When I was in the Air

Force I was stuck, I mean,stationed in Biloxi,Mississippi and the mostbeautiful sight in Mississippiis the “You are now leavingMississippi” sign. Or whilegoing to school one of mybuddies was overheard toask about a blind date, “isshe pretty, or is she fromMississippi.” I have to say,when we ran into them laterthat evening, she did have aface that would make StevieWonder shutter in fear.

Dumb is not limited tofootball players. I had aclassmate who was dating agirl from the University ofTennessee. While visitingshe needed to complete areport for school. When shevisited the library at UCLAshe asked the librarian for abook on Shakespearebecause she needed to do areport on his play…when thelibrarian asked “which one”the Tennessee brain donorsaid… “Duh, William”…University of Tennesseefans are smart, they weartheir orange T-shirt for thegame on Saturday, gohunting with it Sunday andwear it to pick up trash onMonday.

Best example is a highschool friend who went toLSU. His first term paperwas graded “A+”… titled,“The Thermos, hot or cold,how do it know?”.

My wife thinks I putcollege football ahead of ourmarriage, I disagree. We justcelebrated our 35th seasontogether.

My father always said,“Women are like algebra,they look at their X andwonder Y.” He went to theUniversity of SouthernCalifornia.

Bob PaniaguaSusanville

Response to Mona Uruburu

I find it exceedinglyamusing that Mona Uruburucan actually find fault withquotes and advice given to usby the very Founders of our

country in order to preserveour freedoms.

The same Founders whofought and died to give us thefreedoms we enjoy today. Thesame freedoms and rightsthat Americans see slippingaway as socialist leftists,Democrats and bleedingheart liberals keep whittlingaway at them little by little.

So, Mona, you think youunderstand things better andclaim to know more than thebrilliant minds of theFounders of the greatestnation in the history ofmankind? I don’t think so!

Do a little homework: TheAR 15 does not stand for“Assault Rifle” it stands forthe manufacturer of therifle, Armalite Rifle, and it’snot a military style weapon!

Carol ByersSusanville

Holocaust anniversarySept. 1 marked 80 years

since Hitler invaded Polandand started World War II.Three years later, helaunched the Holocaust thatmurdered six millionEuropean Jews.

A key question facinghistorians is how could anenlightened society thatproduced our civilization’sgreatest philosophers, poets,painters and composers alsoproduce its most notoriousmass murderers, along withmillions of ordinaryupstanding citizens who justwent along. Was theHolocaust a peculiarlyGerman phenomenon, or areother enlightened societiescapable? How about our ownAmerican society?

Jewish Nobel laureate,Isaac Bashevis Singer, gave aclear answer when he wrote:“To the animals, all peopleare Nazis.” Singer’s messageis that we are all capable ofoppressing the morevulnerable sentient beings inour midst, frequentlywithout even thinking aboutit.

Our own enlightenedsociety has translated thearbitrary Nazi dictum “theChristian lives, the Jew

dies,” into an equallyarbitrary “the dog lives, thepig dies.” Only the victims’names have been changed.The blissful, self-servingignorance of the deathcamps and slaughterhousesin our midst remains.

Our very first step on thelong road to end alloppression should be to dropanimals from our menus.

Lee CrossTaylorsville, CA

Justice is dead in AmericaIt is extremely disturbing

that the DOJ decided not toprosecute James Comey, thefired FBI director, afterinspector general Horowitz’sreport released Aug 29, 2018.The 83 pages of this report isa condemnation of Comey’sconduct, his ethics and thathis actions and motives wereextremely dangerous in thathe held the highest positionin the FBI, the most powerfulpolice agency that has theability to destroy lives.Comey’s actions in leaking tothe press and having federaldocuments in his homewhich were later deemedconfidential are just a few ofhis crimes contained inHorowitz’s report which wasreferred to the DOJ forprosecution. The DOJdeclined to prosecute, statingComey’s crimes are justbreaking the rules of FBIpolicies. These policies arebacked up with statutes inlaw for accountability!

Once again it appears thatthe elite in positions ofpower in our federalgovernment that commitcrimes are held to a differentstandard than we the people.Just as Lois Lerner wasallowed to retire with allbenefits after using thepower of the IRS to target,harass and attempt todestroy conservatives in hertenure as director of the taxexempt organization unit ofthe IRS.

In addition, the DOJ hasfailed to prosecute otherexecutives in the Obamabureaucracies who have beenreferred to the DOJ for

prosecution by Congress:James Clapper, formerdirector of NationalIntelligence, and former CIAdirector John Brennan.

I believe the lack ofprosecution is to test thewater prior to releasingattorney general Horowitz’sreport on FISA abuse, theunmasking of Americancitizens and the matrix ofthe Muller investigation.

If there is not a publicoutcry over the DOJ notprosecuting Comey’s crimes,the subsequent crimescommitted by Comey andnumerous top federalgovernment officials in theObama administration andbureaucracies during thepast three years will beswept under the carpet. Itwas/is a conspiracy tooverthrow an Americanpresident.

It this happens, they havecut the heart out of America!It will prove thataccountability is only for wethe people, the only ones whohave to pay for crimes, notthe elite in the federalgovernment. If the crimescommitted in this conspiracyare not prosecuted with noneof the guilty parties beingindicted and charged and atthe very least tried in a courtof law, then we have proofwe no longer have equaljustice in America.

There cannot be a justicesystem where the elite in thefederal government are notaccountable for crimes wethe people would beimprisoned for. There has tobe equal justice in America!Let justice stand, thoughHeaven may fall (LordMansfield).

I implore every Americanto contact Senate JudiciaryCommittee ChairmanLindsey Graham at (202) 224-5972 and let your opinion beknown. If you do not want tospeak to staff, leave amessage after hours on hisanswering machine or emaillindseygraham.com.

Cathy LeitakerSusanville


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Wednesday, September 11Health Insurance Counseling and AdvocacyProgram (HICAP), a program that assists the public incomparing, understanding, and avoiding abuses ofhealth insurance policies. Senior Advocacy Center ofNorthern California, (530) 223-0999.

24 Hours Crisis Line, for those facing anunplanned or crisis pregnancy. Confidential supportoffered free of charge. Call M.A.M.A. at 257-6667.

24 Hour Crisis Line, need help or need to talk?Domestic violence, sexual assault, etc. 257-5004.

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, Meeting openbreakfast Club, 44A South Gay St., (behind Iron HorseGym), Susanville.Call 775-355-1151.

8 a.m.: Westwood Chamber of Commerce,meets at the Community Center in Westwood.

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

9 a.m.: Community Yoga at the Clubhouse.Stretch and strengthen with Kelly Fairbank. Drop-inswelcome, suggested small donation. 470-835Wingfield Road, Susanville. For more information call530-310-3394

10 a.m : Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Nurture, 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.

Noon: Worship event, 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, Meeting open,44A South Gay St., (behind Iron Horse Gym),Susanville. Call 775-355-1151.

Noon: Doyle Senior potluck, held at the DoyleCommunity Center, Doyle.

Noon: Women’s Aglow, meets at GraceFellowship on Riverside Drive.

12:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers 815 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.: Janesville Jolly Elders, weekly socialactivities at the Jolly Elders Hall, Main Street. Call 254-6516 for information.

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Lassen~Modoc Food BankFood distubution Milford Community center. Formore information call 530-257-4884

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

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

6 p.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Veteran’s Support 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 p.m.: Al-Anon, meets at the Fort SageFamily Resource Center. For info call 827-3007 orTanya at 775-335-5548.

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

6:30 p.m.: Richmond 4-H Club, meets atRichmond School. Call club leader, Ranielle Mallery251-8285.

6:30 p.m.: Standish 4-H Club, meets at theStandish 4-H Hall. Call club leader, VirginiaBartholomew 251-8285.

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

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Meetingclosed men only, at 44A South Gay St., (behind IronHorse Gym), Susanville.Call 775-355-1151.

7 p.m.: Job's Daughters, general meeting atthe Masonic Temple, N. Lassen.

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

7:30 p.m.: Children's Home Society GinghamDog Auxiliary, general meeting at various membershomes. Call 257-3096.

7:30 p.m.: Lassen Hospital Auxiliary, hospitalwarehouse conference room

Thursday, September 12Lassen 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.

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

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

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


10 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Senior group, 2005 River St., Susanville

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Lassen~Modoc Food BankFood distribution Susanville at Monsignor Maran Hall.For more information call 530-257-4884

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Lassen~Modoc Food BankFood distribution Westwood at the WestwoodCommunity Center. For more information call 530-257-4884

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Lassen~Modoc Food BankFood distribution Janesville at the Fire Station. Formore information call 530-257-4884

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

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

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

Noon: Al-Anon, meeting at 811 Cottage St.. Call825-3386 for info.

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

1 p.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Coffee @ 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 compulsively. 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 Beverly 530-515-8477

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

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

6 p.m.: Community Yoga at the Clubhouse.Intermediate yoga with Susan George. Drop-ins wel-come, suggested small donation. 470-835 WingfieldRoad, Susanville.

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

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

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

7 p.m.: Johnstonville Town Hall Meeting, at705-065 Hwy 395

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Closed meet-ing, Episcopal Church, North St., (across fromMemorial Park) , Susanville. Call 775-355-1151.

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meeting,Log Cabin Baptist Church, 456-012 Main St., Janesville,CA 96114. 530-918-0915

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

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

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meeting,Westwood Library, 500 Birch St., Westwood. Call 775-355-1151.

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

Friday, September 137 a.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meeting,

Breakfast Club, 44A South Gay St., , Susanville. Call

775-355-1151.9 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network Support

Groups, Walk with Us, 815 Cottage St., Susanville.10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Lassen~Modoc Food Bank

Food distubution Doyle Community Center. For moreinformation call 530-257-4884

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday, September 149 a.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meeting,

44A South Gay St., Susanville. Call 775-355-1151.9 a.m.: Community Yoga at the Clubhouse.

Beginning/Intermediate yoga with Lynda Jackson.Drop-ins welcome, suggested small donation. 470-835Wingfield Road, Susanville.For more information call530-310-3394

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

11 a.m.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Aurora Open, 815 Cottage St.

4 p.m.: Nicotine Anonymous Fellowship, sup-port 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, September 159 a.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Closed meet-

ing, Sunday Serenity, 815 Cottage St., Susanville.Building in rear. Call 775-355-1151.

9:15 a.m.: Sacred Heart Catholic Church pre-sents Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults yearround. Classes hare held from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. everySunday at the Park House, across the street from thechurch at 120 N. Union St. Everyone is welcome tolearn, discern and discuss.

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.: Community Yoga at the Clubhouse.Meditation with Teresa Mossinger. Drop-ins welcome,suggested small donation. 470-835 Wingfield Road,Susanville. For more information call 530-310-3394

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


Monday, September 16Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy

Program. Counselor answers questions aboutMedicare billing and rights, Medicare supplementaryinsurance (Medigap) and long-term care insurance.In Bieber, call 294-5745.

6:30 a.m.: Narcotics Anonymous, (closedmeeting No children) Book Study, D.O.A. Building,1855 B. Main St., Susanville.

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

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

9 a.m.: Community Yoga at the Clubhouse.Beginning/Intermediate yoga with Lynda Jackson.Drop-ins welcome, suggested small donation. 470-835 Wingfield Road, Susanville. For more informa-tion call 530-310-3394

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.

1 p.m.: Westwood Senior Citizens socialmeeting, Senior Center, 2nd and Birch.

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, 815 Cottage St. Susanville

5 p.m.: Women's 12 Step Support Group,meeting at the Parish Hall, Good Shepherd EpiscopalChurch, 1155 North St., Susanville. For info call 257-8348.

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

6 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, 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 257-2880.

7 p.m.: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meet-ing 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, 815 Cottage 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.

7:30 p.m.: Chamber of Commerce Board ofDirectors meeting, Doyle Community Center.

Tuesday, September 17.

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


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 over-come depression 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 am.: Lassen Aurora Network SupportGroups, Women’s Wellness, 815 Cottage St.,Susanville.

Noon: Alcoholics Anonymous, Open meet-ing, 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 or251-5277, or online www.ceahow.org.

6 p.m.: Scrapaholics, meets at Good ShepherdEpiscopal Church, 1155 North St., Susanville.Call 251-4727 for info.

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

6 p.m.: Blue Star Moms, meet in the base-ment of the Veterans Hall, Susanville.

6 p.m.: Community Yoga at the Clubhouse.Meditation with Teresa Mossinger. Drop-ins wel-come, suggested small donation. 470-835 WingfieldRoad, Susanville. For more information call 530-310-3394

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

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, 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.

7:15 p.m.: Narcotics Anonymous,(open)Freedom. Log Cabin, Main Street,Janesville@Southern Baptist Church.

Thunderstorms,high near 65.Winds5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night:Mostly clear, with alow around 41.

Sunny skies, highnear 74.Winds 5 to10 mph.

WednesdayNight: Mainlyclear, low 44.

Sunny, with a highnear 80.Winds 5 to10 mph.

Thursday Night:Clear, with a lowaround 48.

Mostly sunny, with ahigh near 84.Winds5to 10 mph.

Friday Night:Clear, with a lowaround 49.

Generally sunny,high near 84.Winds10 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night:Clear to partlycloudy, low 51.

Partly cloudy, with ahigh near 77.Winds10 to 15 mph.

Weather Forecast for SusanvilleTues., Sept. 10 Wed., Sept. 11 Thurs., Sept. 12 Fri., Sept. 13 Sat., Sept. 14 Sun., Sept. 15

Full Moon


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. 559-286-8558

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.susanvillechristianfellowship.org

Seventh-Day Adventist3035 Johnstonville Road East,susanvilleca.adventistchurch.org

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-8th meets Thursdays at 6:15pm-8:00pm High 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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Ah, there’s nothing quite likea cool evening on the lawn infront of the historic LassenCounty Courthouse, a glass ofwine, some tasty snacks andan opportunity to enjoy anevening of classical music inthe open air with friends andfamily.

Ben Wade, the SusanvilleSymphony’s artistic directorand the orchestra’s conductorinvites the community to theSymphony on the Green, oneof the symphony’s mostpopular concerts, at 5 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 21.

This year’s concert featuresan appearance by legendaryrock drummer Tony Savagewho joins the rest of theorchestra to kick off theseason.

Savage has been hailed asone of the world's greatestrock drummers. After hisacceptance speech into theHall of Fame, EnglebertHumperdinck cited Savage asthe best musician he had everhad the privilege of workingwith.

And the ever-popular PhilFetterman returns for anencore performance of ElvisPresley’s “I Can't HelpFalling In Love With You.”

Fetterman sang this piece toa standing ovation in lastyear's Pops Concert.

On the classical side, thesymphony will perform theentire “Camren Suite” byBizet.

“A powerhouse lineup isslated for every age groupand every genre,” Wade said.“Come bring the entirefamily! This year every childunder 16 is free! That's right— free to promote thehealthiest, most familyfriendly concert theSusanville Symphony hasever brought to LassenCounty.

And Wade remindedconcertgoers to bring theirown tables, chairs andrefreshments.

“The atmosphere is alwaysfestive and concertgoers areencouraged to bring theirown tables and chairs, picnicblankets, baskets of foodwine and whatever else suitstheir fancy,” Wade said.“Prizes and gift baskets arealways awarded for the bestdressed table.”

For tickets or moreinformation, stop by Margie’sBook Nook, Axia HomeLoans or call 310-8111.

Susanville Symphony hosts annual Symphony on the Green

Legendary rock drummerTony Savage, left, shown herewith English balladeerEnglebert Humperdinck,Savage played withHumperdinck for years, andthe singer called him the bestmusician with whom he’dever worked.Photo submitted

Lassen Countyresidents fill upthe lawn at thehistoric LassenCountyCourthouse for apreviousSusanvilleSymphonySocietySymphony onthe Greenconcert.File photos

Ben Wade, the Susanville Symphony’s artistic director andconductor, offers a toast during a previous Symphony on theGreen concert.

College president seekssupport to restore budget

Dr. Marlon Hall, LCCSuperintendent/President

Brian Dahle, California District 1 Senator

Sam WilliamsManaging [email protected]

Dr. Marlon Hall,superintendent/president ofLassen Community College,disputed information fromthe California Chancellor’sOffice in last week’s LassenCounty Times alleging LCC’sbudget increased in the lasttwo budget cycles. And Hallcontinues to press thechancellor’s office on theissue and he’s asking localpublic officials for their helpand support in his battle torestore the lost funding.

According to informationHall provided the newspaper,the college’s original budgetfor the 2018-2019 yearaccording to the StudentCentered Funding FormulaCalculated Revenue was$17,169,530. In response tothat expected revenue, thecollege board approved a $16million budget. Butaccording to Hall’s figures,the college actually received$14,600,728 — a shortfall of$2,568,802, or 14.96 percent.

The college expects toreceive $14,691,641 for the2019-2020 school year.

Hall said he traveled toSacramento and spokeduring public comment at anoversight committee meetinglast week. He said LassenCounty District 3 SupervisorTom Hammond went withhim to Sacramento, so thesupervisors may write aletter of support for thecollege. Hall said he alreadyhas a letter of support fromLassen High School.

And Hall even met withCalifornia District 1 SenatorBrian Dahle, who may speakto the chancellor about thebudget shortfall. Hall said allthe community colleges in

Dahle’s district got cut thehardest in the state. He saidhe’s also been talking to thechancellor and thechancellor’s fiscal officerabout the situation at LCC.

Will LCC get some relief ?“Could be,” Hall said. “I’ll

believe it when I see it.”

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSDESIGN SERVICES FOR STREET

OVERLAY & ADAFACILITY DESIGN SERVICES

Project 'FD' Rehabilitation Project in theCity of Susanville (PPNo. 2561)

Proposals Due September 20, 2019The City of Susanville is now acceptingproposals for design services for the City'sproposed STIP project known as "FD" forpavement rehabilitation on various streetsand ADA compliant facilities design isrequired within the City.This work is subject to State contractdiscrimination compliance requirementspursuant to Government Code Section12990. The City of Susanvil le has aDisadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)participation goal of 7.2% for designservices on this Federally funded project.Proposal information and RFP packagescan be obtained from the City of SusanvillePublic Works Department located at 720South Street in Susanville CA 96130 or call(530) 257-1041.They must be submitted to the City ofSusanvil le Public Works Departmentlocated at 720 South Street in Susanville,CA 96130 prior to 4:00 p.m. on September20, 2019 at which time they will be openedand referred to an evaluating committee.The City of Susanville reserves the right torefuse or reject any or all proposals.Sincerely,Signed /s/ Daniel Gibbs, City Engineer530-257-1050 (phone)[email protected] (email)Published LCTAug. 20, 27, Sept. 3, 10, 2019|

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENTNO. 2019F068

(Expires: 8/14/2024)The following person(s) is/are doingbusiness as: REAL ESTATEPROFESSIONALS.Business Address: 602 B MAIN STREET,SUSANVILLE, CA 96130, County ofLassen.DIANA SCHALL, 5995 BARRETT WAY,SPARKS, NV, 89436.This business is conducted by: AnIndividual.Signed: /s/ Diana Schall.This statement was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk of Lassen County on the dateindicated below:Filed: Aug. 14, 2019.Julie M. Bustamante, County ClerkPublished: LCTAug. 20, 27, Sept. 3, 10, 2019|

Proposed name changeSUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,

COUNTY OF LASSEN2610 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130

Petition of ABDUL RASHID ONIMISYALHASSAN for change of nameORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAMECase Number: Amended 62439

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petit ioner ABDUL RASHID ONIMISYALHASSAN filed a petition with this court fora decree changing names as follows:Present name: ABDUL RASHID ONIMISYALHASSAN to Proposed name: RASHIDALHASSAN.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 written objectionis timely filed, the court may grant thepetition without a hearing.NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: Oct. 1, 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: Aug. 13, 2019./s/ Judge of the Superior Court.Filed: Aug. 13, 2019Clerk of the Superior Court,By L. Niemeyer, Deputy ClerkPublished LCTAug. 20, 27, Sept. 3, 10, 2019|


(Expires: 8/14/2024)The following person(s) is/are doingbusiness as: RESURRECTION LAWN &MAINTENANCE.Business Address: 945 JOAQUIN ST.,SUSANVILLE, CA 96130, County ofLassen.CHRIS LOPEZ COBIAN JR., 945 JOAQUINST., SUSANVILLE, CA 96130.This business is conducted by: AnIndividual.The registrant(s) has not yet begun totransact business.Signed: /s/ Chris L. Cobian Jr.This statement was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk of Lassen County on the dateindicated below:Filed: Aug. 16, 2019.Julie M. Bustamante, County ClerkPublished: LCTAug. 27, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 2019|


(Expires: 8/21/2024)The following person(s) is/are doingbusiness as: BLISS SALON.Business Address: 1800 FIRST ST.,SUSANVILLE, CA 96130, County ofLassen.LAUREN CALLIE MUELLER, 708-915RANDS JANESVILLE, CA 96114.This business is conducted by: AnIndividual.The registrant(s) has not yet begun totransact business.Signed: /s/ Lauren C. Mueller.This statement was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk of Lassen County on the dateindicated below:Filed: Aug. 21, 2019.

Julie M. Bustamante, County ClerkPublished: LCTAug. 27, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 2019|

Proposed name changeSUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,

COUNTY OF LASSEN2610 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130Petition of DALE DEAN HEMPHILL for

change of nameORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAMECase Number: 62559

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petit ioner Dale Dean Hemphil l f i led apetition with this court for a decree changingnames as follows:Present name: DALE DEAN HEMPHILL toProposed name: DALE DEAN MOORE.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 written objectionis timely filed, the court may grant thepetition without a hearing.NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: Oct. 8, 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: Aug. 26, 2019./s/ Tony Mallery, Judge of the SuperiorCourt.Filed: Aug. 26, 2019Clerk of the Superior Court,By L. Niemeyer, Deputy ClerkPublished LCTSept. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019|

Susanville Property SaleAnita Drive

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’sSale No. CA-RCS-19018821 NOTE:PURSUANT TO 2923.3(C)THERE IS ASUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION INTHIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED.[PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OFINFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVEIS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDEDCOPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLYTO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THETRUSTOR.) YOU ARE IN DEFAULTUNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED5/25/2007. 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. 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 800-280-2891or visit this Internet Web sitewww.auction.com, using the file numberassigned to this case, CA-RCS-19018821.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.On September 25, 2019, at 02:00 PM, ATTHE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE LASSENCOUNTY COURTHOUSE, 220 SOUTHLASSEN STREET, in the City ofSUSANVILLE, County of LASSEN, Stateof CALIFORNIA, PEAK FORECLOSURESERVICES, INC., a California corporation,as duly appointed Trustee under thatcertain Deed of Trust executed by BRETTDOLLAR AND CARLA DOLLAR,HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINTTENANTS, as Trustors, recorded on6/1/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-04188,of Official Records in the office of theRecorder of LASSEN County, State ofCALIFORNIA, under the power of saletherein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLICAUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, forcash, cashier’s check drawn on a state ornational bank, check drawn by a state orfederal credit union, or a check drawn by astate or federal savings and loanassociation, or savings association, orsavings bank specified in Section 5102 ofthe Financial Code and authorized to dobusiness in this state will be held by theduly appointed trustee as shown below, ofall right, title, and interest conveyed to andnow held by the trustee in the hereinafterdescribed property under and pursuant to aDeed of Trust described below. The salewill be made, but without covenant orwarranty, expressed or implied, regardingtitle, possession, or encumbrances, to paythe remaining principal sum of the note(s)secured by the Deed of Trust, with interestand late charges thereon, as provided inthe note(s), advances, under the terms ofthe Deed 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. Property is being sold “as is whereis”. TAX PARCEL NO. 116-110-30-11 Allthat certain real property situated in theCounty of Lassen, State of California,described as follows: PARCEL 1: LOT 17,AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUSANRIVER PARK UNIT NO. 3, IN THECOUNTY OF LASSEN, STATE OFCALIFORNIA, FILED IN THE OFFICE OFTHE LASSEN COUNTY RECORDER ONAUGUST 27, 1998 IN BOOK 35 OFMAPS, AT PAGES 18, 19 AND 20.PARCEL 2: A NON-EXCLUSIVEEASEMENT FOR ACCESS PURPOSESOVER AND ACROSS THE SOUTHERLY15 FEET OF LOT 26, AS SHOWN ON

THE MAP OF SUSAN RIVER PARK NO.1, UNIT NO. 2, FILED MARCH 30, 1966,IN BOOK 5 OF MAPS, AT PAGE 92. Frominformation which the Trustee deemsreliable, but for which Trustee makes norepresentation or warranty, the streetaddress or other common designation ofthe above described property is purportedto be 704-550 ANITA DR., SUSANVILLE,CA 96130. Said property is being sold forthe purpose of paying the obligationssecured by said Deed of Trust, includingfees and expenses of sale. The totalamount of the unpaid principal balance,interest thereon, together with reasonablyestimated costs, expenses and advancesat the time of the initial publication of theNotice of Trustee’s Sale is $207,360.70.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 tit leinsurance 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. WE AREATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT,AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINWILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.Sale Information Line: 800-280-2891 orWebsite: www.auction.com Dated:8/15/2019 PEAK FORECLOSURESERVICES, INC; AS TRUSTEE By LilianSolano, Trustee Sale Officer A-470263408/27/2019, 09/03/2019, 09/10/2019Published LCTAug. 27, Sept. 3, 10, 2019|

NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDSSeparate sealed BIDS for the CITY OFSUSANVILLE CITY HALL RE-ROOFPROJECT located at 66 North LassenStreet in Susanville, CA, described by titleas the SUSANVILLE CITY HALLRE-ROOF PROJECT and having ProjectNumber 19-XYZ will be received by theCITY of Susanville at the office of theCITY CLERK, 66 North Lassen Street,Susanville, CA 96130 prior to 2:00 P.M.,September 26, 2019 and then at saidaddress publicly opened and read aloud inthe CITY Hall COUNCIL Chambers. TheCONTRACT DOCUMENTS may beexamined at the following location: CITYHALL, 66 North Lassen Street, Susanville,CA 96130.The WORK generally consists of: THECOMPLETION OF THE SUSANVILLECITY HALL RE-ROOF, and all otherWORK necessary to complete thePROJECT . The CONTRACTDOCUMENTS may be obtained from theCITY Administrative Services Departmentlocated at 66 North Lassen Street,Susanvil le, CA 96130 upon anon-refundable payment of $25.00 for eachset. An additional non-refundable paymentof $10.00 will be required for mailing theCONTRACT DOCUMENTS.In accordance with the provisions ofCalifornia Public Contract Code Section3300, the CITY has determined that theCONTRACTOR shall possess a valid CAC39 CONTRACTORS LICENSE OR ANAPPROVED COMBINATION OF THESPECIALTY LICENSES FORDISCIPLINES REQUIRED TO PERFORMTHE WORK AS ALLOWED BY THE CITYBUILDING OFFICIAL at the time that theCONTRACTOR is selected. Failure topossess the specified license shall renderthe bid as non-responsive and shall act asa bar to award of the CONTRACT to anybidder not possessing said license at thetime of award.The CONTRACTOR may elect to receiveone hundred percent (100%) of paymentsdue under the CONTRACT DOCUMENTSfrom time to time, without retention fromany portion of the payment by the CITY bydepositing securities of equivalent valuewith the CITY in accordance with theprovisions of Section 10263 of theCalifornia Public Contract Code. Suchsecurit ies, if deposited by theCONTRACTOR, shall be valued by theCITY, whose decision on valuation of thesecurities shall be final. Securities eligiblefor investment under this provision shall belimited to those listed in Section 16430 ofthe California Government Code, andSection 10263 of the California PublicContract Code.The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS specifythe scope of the WORK and many otherconditions which include, but are notlimited to, the wages to be paid to allworkers employed in the execution of theCONTRACT. It shall be mandatory for thesuccessful bidder and anySUBCONTRACTORS thereof, to pay notless than the prevail ing wages to allworkers employed in performing thisCONTRACT in accordance with Sections1170 to 1781 of the Labor Code. Neitherthe CONTRACTOR norSUBCONTRACTORS shall engage in orpermit discrimination in employment ofpersons because of race, color, nationalorigin, ancestry, or religion.Published LCTSept. 3, 10, 17, 2019|

Susanville Property SaleSierra Road

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TrusteeSale No. 145346 Title No. 190714672NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THEINFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENTATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULTUNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED04/20/2006. 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 10/09/2019 at 2:00 PM,The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as dulyappointed Trustee under and pursuant toDeed of Trust recorded 04/27/2006, asInstrument No. 2006-03832, in book xx,

page xx, of Official Records in the office ofthe County Recorder of Lassen County,State of California, executed by DykeCrouch, An Unmarried Man, WILL SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHESTBIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’SCHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other formof payment authorized by 2924h(b),(payable at time of sale in lawful money ofthe United States), Lassen CountyCourthouse, 220 South Lassen Street,Susanville, CA 96130. All right, title andinterest conveyed to and now held by itunder said Deed of Trust in the propertysituated in said County and State,described as: PARCEL 1: BLOCKS L-92AND L-105 TOGETHER WITH TULARESTREET, THE EASTERLY ONE- HALFOF ALAMEDA STREET AND THATPORTION OF EAST STREET LYINGSOUTHERLY OF THE SOUTH LINE OFRAILROAD AVENUE AND NORTHERLYOF THE NORTH LINE OF CALIFORNIASTREET, ALL AS SHOWN ON THATCERTAIN MAP ENTITLED, “OFFICIALMAP OF LASSEN, LASSEN COUNTY,CALIFORNIA”, FILED IN THE OFFICE OFTHE LASSEN COUNTY RECORDER ONJANUARY 8, 1913 IN BOOK 1 OF MAPSAT PAGE 37. PARCEL 2: THAT PORTIONOF THE LAND IN SECTION 4,TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 12EAST, MOUNT DIABLO MERIDIAN,ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLATTHEREOF, CONVEYED TO THE STATEOF CALIFORNIA BY DEED RECORDEDAPRIL 24, 1963 IN BOOK 178 OFOFFICIAL RECORDS AT PAGE 1289,LYING WESTERLY OF A LINE THAT ISPARALLEL WITH AND S 66º58’ 09” W,128.00 FEET FROM THE CONTROL LINESHOWN ON THE MAP ENTITLED,“SURVEY OF A CONTROL LINE FORSTATE HIGHWAY PURPOSES”, FILEDON JANUARY 18, 1962 IN BOOK 4 OFMAPS AT PAGE 63. EXCEPTINGTHEREFROM ALL THE MINERALS ANDMINERAL ORES OF EVERY KIND ANDCHARACTER NOW KNOWN TO EXISTOR HEREAFTER DISCOVERED UPON,WITHIN OR UNDERLYING SAID LANDOR THAT MAY BE PRODUCEDTHEREFROM, INCLUDING, WITHOUTLIMITING THE GENERALLY OF THEFOREGOING, ALL PETROLEUM, OIL,NATURAL GAS AND OTHERHYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES ANDPRODUCTS DERIVED THEREFROM, ASEXCEPTED IN THE DEED FROMSOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY TO THESTATE OF CALIFORNIA RECORDEDAPRIL 24, 1963 IN BOOK 178 OFOFFICIAL RECORDS AT PAGE 1289,WHICH SAID DEED PROVIDES ASFOLLOWS. “TOGETHER WITH THEEXCLUSIVE AND PERPETUAL RIGHTOF SAID GRANTOR, ITS SUCCESSORSAND ASSIGNS, OF INGRESS ANDEGRESS BENEATH THE SURFACE OFSAID LAND TO EXPLORE FOR,EXTRACT, MINE AND REMOVE THESAME, AND THE MAKE SUCH USE OFTHE SAID LAND BENEATH THESURFACE AS IS NECESSARY ORUSEFUL IN CONNECTION THEREWITH,WHICH USE MAY INCLUDE LATERALOR SLANT DRILLING, BORING,DIGGING OR SINKING OF WELLS,SHAFTS OR TUNNELS; PROVIDED,HOWEVER, THAT GRANTOR, ITSSUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, SHALLNOT DRILL, DIG OR MINE THROUGHTHE SURFACE OF SAID LAND IN THEEXERCISE OF SAID RIGHTS ANDSHALL NOT DISTURB THE SURFACEOF SAID LAND OR OTHERWISEDEVELOP THE SAME IN SUCH MANNERAS TO ENDANGER THE SAFETY OFANY HIGHWAY THAT MAY BECONSTRUCTED ON SAID LAND.” ALSOKNOWN AS PARCELS 1, 2, AND 3 ASSHOWN ON RECORD OF SURVEY NO.3-8-06 FOR DKYE CROUCH, FILEDOCTOBER 12, 2006 IN BOOK 41 OFMAPS AT PAGE 25. APN 107-240-07-11and 107-240-09-11 and 107-240-08-11The street address and other commondesignation, if any, of the real propertydescribed above is purported to be: 700Sierra Road 527, Susanville, CA 96130The undersigned Trustee disclaims anyliability for any incorrectness of the streetaddress and other common designation, ifany, shown herein. Said sale will be made,but without covenant or warranty,expressed or implied, regarding title,possession, or encumbrances, to pay theremaining 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:$192,039.03 If the Trustee is unable toconvey title for any reason, the successfulbidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shallbe the return of monies paid to the Trustee,and the successful bidder shall have nofurther recourse. The beneficiary undersaid Deed of Trust heretofore executedand delivered to the undersigned a writtenDeclaration of Default and Demand forSale, and written Notice of Default andElection to Sell. The undersigned caused aNotice of Default and Election to Sell to berecorded in the county where the realproperty is located. Dated: 8/26/2019 THEMORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC AdrianaDurham/Authorized Signature 27455 TierraAlta Way, Ste. B, Temecula, CA 92590(619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALEINFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800)280-2832 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC.may be attempting to collect a debt. Anyinformation obtained may be used for thatpurpose. 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 insurance

company, 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 (800) 280-2832for information regarding the trustee’s saleor visit this Internet Web site -www.Auction.com - for informationregarding the sale of this property, usingthe file number assigned to this case:145346. 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.A-4703626 09/10/2019, 09/17/2019,09/24/2019Published LCTSept. 10, 17, 24, 2019|

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGThe City of Susanvil le PlanningCommission wil l be holding a publichearing to consider recommendingapproval, condit ional approval, ordisapproval of a request for a TentativeParcel Map on property located to the westof Richmond Road, south and west ofMaurino Manor Subdivision, A.P.N.116-510-47 and 116-510-55. Additionalinformation regarding this proposal iscontained in City File PM-19-001, which isavailable for review at the PlanningDivision Office. The hearing will be held at6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 24, 2019 inthe City Council Chambers in City Halllocated at 66 North Lassen Street,Susanville, California.ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STATUS: Tobe determined prior to any final approvalby the Susanville City CouncilThe public is invited to attend and provideverbal and/or written comments on theproposed use. Written comments must bereceived at the above address at, or priorto, the meeting date and time. Note: Anyappeals on the above-mentions proposalmust be based on comments made known(either through written or verbal comments)at the public hearing. Appellants must alsobe represented at the public hearing for anappeal to be accepted by the City Council.“If you challenge the City’s action on thisproposal in court, you may be limited toraising only those issues you or someoneelse raised at the public hearing describedin this notice, or in written correspondencedelivered to the City at, or prior to, thepublic hearing.” Govt. Code 65009. Anyquestions regarding this or the proposalmay be directed to Marlin Johnson at (530)252-5104 during normal business hours.BY: Marlin JohnsonFOR: City of Susanvil le, PlanningCommissionPublished LCTSept. 10, 2019|

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGThe City of Susanvil le PlanningCommission wil l be holding a publichearing to consider recommendingapproval, condit ional approval, ordisapproval of a request to amend theGeneral Plan from Public and Government(Other Public) to Multiple FamilyResidential and to Rezone from PF (PublicFacilities) District to R-4 (Multiple FamilyResidential) District for the StephenPezzullo 2000 Revocable Trust propertylocated to the southwest of 1445 PaulBunyan Road, between the Forest Serviceand BLM Yards on the south side of PaulBunyan Road, A.P.N. 105-020-16.Additional information regarding thisproposal is contained in City FileRZ-19-003, which is available for review atthe Planning Division Office. The hearingwil l be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday,September 24, 2019 in the City CouncilChambers in City Hall located at 66 NorthLassen Street, Susanville, California.ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STATUS: Tobe determined prior to any final approvalby the Susanville City CouncilThe public is invited to attend and provideverbal and/or written comments on theproposed use. Written comments must bereceived at the above address at, or priorto, the meeting date and time. Note: Anyappeals on the above-mentions proposalmust be based on comments made known(either through written or verbal comments)at the public hearing. Appellants must alsobe represented at the public hearing for anappeal to be accepted by the City Council.“If you challenge the City’s action on thisproposal in court, you may be limited toraising only those issues you or someoneelse raised at the public hearing describedin this notice, or in written correspondencedelivered to the City at, or prior to, thepublic hearing.” Govt. Code 65009. Anyquestions regarding this or the proposalmay be directed to Marlin Johnson at (530)252-5104 during normal business hours.BY: Marlin JohnsonFOR: City of Susanvil le, PlanningCommissionPublished LCTSept. 10, 2019|

SUMMARY OF PROPOSEDAMENDMENT TO TITLE 11

CHAPTER 14 OF THE LASSENCOUNTY CODE

TO BE CONSIDERED FORADOPTION BY THE LASSEN

COUNTY BOARD OFSUPERVISORS

ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2019Title 11 Chapter 14 of the Lassen CountyCode establishes the structure andauthority of Lassen County’s emergencyorganization in case of declared localemergency.Amendments to Title 11 Chapter 14 of theLassen County Code are being proposedwhich will be considered for adoption at theregular meeting of the Lassen CountyBoard of Supervisors located at 707Nevada St. in Susanville on September 17,

2019 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or as soonthereafter as the matter is called.The amendments to this title and chapter, ifadopted, would do several things:1. Redefine the term “local emergency” tobe consistent with state law; and2. Change the composition of LassenCounty’s Disaster Council; and3. Clarify and restate the Powers andDuties of the Sheriff and the Director ofEmergency Services.A complete copy of the amendment isavailable for review in the office of theClerk of the Board of Supervisors locatedat 220 South Lassen St., Ste 5, Susanville,CA, 96130.Julie BustamanteClerk of the Board of SupervisorsPublished LCTSept. 10, 2019|

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OFBULK SALE

(Division 6 of the CommercialCode)

Escrow No. 020442-EK(1) Notice is hereby given to creditors ofthe within named Seller(s) that a bulk saleis about to be made on personal propertyhereinafter described.(2) The name and business addresses ofthe seller are: CBM CAPITALRESOURCES, INC, 2932 MAIN STREET,SUSANVILLE, CA 96130(3) The location in California of the chiefexecutive office of the Seller is: SAME ASABOVE(4) The names and business address ofthe Buyer(s) are: GATEHOUSE ASSETMANAGEMENT LLC, 2932 MAINSTREET, SUSANVILLE, CA 96130(5) The location and general description ofthe assets to be sold are: FURNITURE,FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT & GOODWILL ofthat certain business located at: 2932MAIN STREET, SUSANVILLE, CA 96130(6) The business name used by theseller(s) at said location is: SIERRA WASH& DRY(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale isSEPTEMBER 26, 2019 at the office of:GREEN ESCROW SERVICES, INC, 2010CROW CANYON PLACE, SUITE 212 SANRAMON, CA 94583, Escrow No.020442-EK, Escrow Officer: EMILYKLENOW(8) Claims may be filed with Same as ì7îabove.(9) The last day for fi l ing claims is:SEPTEMBER 25, 2019.(10) This bulk sale is subject to Section6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.(11) As listed by the Seller, all otherbusiness names and addresses used bythe Seller within three years before thedate such list was sent or delivered to theBuyer are: NONE.DATED: AUGUST 21, 2019TRANSFEREES: GATEHOUSE ASSETMANAGEMENT LLC, A CALIFORNIALIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYLA2351855 LASSEN COUNTY TIMES9/10/2019Published LCTSept. 10, 2019|

INVITATION FOR BIDSPUBLIC NOTICE

Lassen Municipal Uti l i ty District isaccepting SEALED BIDS on the followingitems:Item #1 - 1996 Ford Ranger Standard cab4x4 VIN #1FTCR11U5TUB29469.(Minimum bid $2,850)Item #2 - 2000 Ford Ranger Super cab 4x4VIN # 1FTZR15X7YTA23794. (Minimumbid $2,500)Item #3 - 1998 Ford Ranger Super cab 4x4VIN #.1FTZR15X2WPA25149. (Minimumbid $2,500)Item #4 - 1997 Ford F-350 Standard cab4x4 diesel VIN # 1FDHF36F9VEA43658.(Minimum bid $3,500)Item #5 - Wain Roy 12’’ backhoe bucket forXLS system.(Minimum bid $200)Item #6 - Wain Roy 24’’ backhoe bucket forXLS system.(Minimum bid $300)Item #7 - Wain Roy 24’’ backhoe bucket w/rippers for XLS system.(Minimum bid $325)Item #8 - Old safe from front office. (Nominimum bid)Viewing Date / Times: Thursday,September 19, 2019, 10:00 a.m. until12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. atthe LMUD Operations Center at 1605Chestnut Street, Susanville.Method of payment: Cash, Cashiers Checkor Money Order – payments must be madeat 65 S. Roop Street office ONLY.Payment and removal of items must becompleted by Friday, October 4, 2019 at12:00 p.m.Sealed bids must be received byTuesday, September 24, 2019, at 4:30p.m.Return sealed bids to: Karen RollingsLassen Municipal Utility District65 S. Roop StreetSusanville, CA 96130Envelopes must be marked “SEALEDBID”, as open bids will not beconsidered.Bid Opening: Wednesday, September 25,2019 at 9:00 a.m. at 65 S. Roop St,Susanville, CAContact Number for Questions: (530)257-4174Published LCTSept. 10, 2019|


(Expires: 8/26/2024)The following person(s) is/are doingbusiness as: D & L HANDYMANSERVICES.Business Address: 1719 FIRST ST.,SUSANVILLE, CA 96130, County ofLassen.DOUGLAS L. CARLOW, 1719 FIRST ST.,SUSAN VILLE, CA 96130This business is conducted by: AnIndividual.The registrant(s) commenced to transactbusiness under the above name(s) on8/26/2019.Signed: /s/ Douglas L. Carlow.This statement was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk of Lassen County on the dateindicated below:Filed: Aug. 26, 2019.Julie M. Bustamante, County ClerkPublished: LCTSept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 2019|

PUBLIC NOTICES: YOUR RIGHT TO KNOWStatewide public notices from participating California newspapers can be viewed at www.capublicnotice.com or lassennews.com

Lassen County TimesWestwood Pine Press

12B Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019


Tuesday, Sept. 10LCC Men’s Soccerat Modesto Junior College1:30 p.m. • Modesto JuniorCollege

LHS Girl’s VolleyballAlumni Game5:30 p.m. • Lassen HighSchool

Wednesday, Sept. 11LHS Field Hockeyvs. Davis2:30 p.m. • Lassen HighSchool

LHS Girls Volleyballat EnterpriseFrosh 4:30 p.m. • JV 5:30p.m. • Varsity 6:30 p.m. •Enterprise

LHS Swim TeamMulti-team meet3:30 p.m. • Anderson

Thursday, Sept. 12LHS Girls Golfat Yreka1 p.m. • Lake Shastina

Friday, Sept. 13LHS Cross CountryNorth Tahoe Invitational3 p.m. • North Tahoe

LHS Footballat EnterpriseFrosh 3:30 p.m. • JV 5:30p.m. • Varsity 7:30 •Enterprise

LCC WrestlingOrange and Black Inter Squad5 p.m. • Lassen College

Saturday, Sept. 14LCC Volleyballat Mendocino Classic10 a.m. • second game 12p.m. • third game 4 p.m. •Mendocino College

LCC Women’s Soccerat California State University – Maritime11 a.m. • California State University – Maritime

LCC Mens Soccerat California State University – Maritime1:30 p.m. • California State University – Maritime

Monday, Sept. 16LHS Field Hockeyat Red Bluff3:30 p.m. • Red Bluff

LHS Girls Volleyballat PortolaFrosh 4:30 p.m. • JV 5:30p.m. • Varsity 6:30 p.m. •Portola

Tuesday, Sept. 17LCC Women’s Soccerat Las Positas College12 p.m. • Las PositasCollege

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].

The Lassen Grizzlies defense and the Las Plumas Thunderbirds offense at the line of scrimmage during last weeks’ season opener. Photo by Brian Walters

Grizzlies crush Las Plumas in season openerBrian WaltersSports [email protected]

Friday, Aug. 30 the LassenHigh School Grizzly footballteams opened their seasonsagainst the visiting LasPlumas Thunderbirds.

Freshman kicked off thenight, defeating theThunderbirds 36-22. JV hadthe most to prove, as theybattled to the very end for atie game of 18-18 against LasPlumas. The Grizzlies endedthe night in a blaze of glorydominating the visiting LasPlumas 41-6.

Before the varsity hit thefield the JV went out againsta well-rounded Las PlumasJV team. That proved astough an offense as defense.

JV Payton Cattrel was themost relied on player in thefirst two quarters of thegame, scoring the first andsecond touchdowns of thegame. The second comingfrom an over 80 yard run onfirst down following aturnover on downs by theLas Plumas in the secondquarter.

Las Plumas redirected

their defense after Lassen’ssecond touchdown as theyshifted their focus to Cattrelwho had carried the mostyards in the game.

Las Plumas then pulledout and redirected on theiroffense, landing their firsttouchdown of the night latein the second quarterlanding the two teams at 12-6.

Going into the second halfLassen JV returned the ballto Las Plumas who managedto tie the game early on inthe third quarter, 12-12.

Lassen JV took the return,but couldn’t manage to getthe yards they needed and soreturned the ball via puntback to Las Plumas whomade use of the time left inthe quarter with their lasttouchdown temporarilyleading over Lassen, 18-12.

Both teams went back andforth in the final quarteruntil Las Plumas fumbledthe ball on a running play,where Lassen was able tomake the recovery.

That fumble led Lassen togain their last touchdown ofthe game by Juvan Reyo,

tying the game, 18-18, withonly 13 seconds left and withno kicker, the JV’s made anattempt at a two-pointconversion but wasunsuccessfully ending theJV’s opening game in a tie.

Following the JV’schallenging tie game, thevarsity Grizzlies returned toArnold Field and would notgive Las Plumas a chancewhile they were on Grizzlygrounds.

The Grizzlies took thereturn in the first half withMiles Ormachea receivingthe return for the Grizzlies.The Thunderbirds defenseseemed strong at the startgetting the Grizzlies tofourth down and four yardsto go but instead of a puntreturn the Grizzlies wentbig.

Quarterback Brock Wolf,unable to find a receiver,routed the Thunderbirdsdefense himself in a pictureperfect running play for theGrizzlies first touchdown,with an extra point bringingthe game to 7-0.

Grizzlies would continuetheir first quarter

domination leaving LasPlumas with no chance at atouchdown, and the Grizzliesputting two more in the endzone.

Tavin Fowler would rush itfrom 20 yards back for theGrizzlies second touchdownand a successful PAT. Thento end the first quarter,quarterback Wolf shot anaccurate pass to the end zonetaking a major risk at fourthdown and 14 yards to go toAaron Ogburn who alongwith a successful PAT wouldbring the score to 21-0.

The Grizzlies defensewould carry strong into thesecond quarter keeping theThunderbirds offenseunconfident and unable tomake a play and they wereforced into a punt return inthe first minute of thesecond quarter.

The Thunderbirds showedthey were not as versatile astheir JV counterparts withmultiple fumbles and theirdefense unable to keep upwith the faster and quickerGrizzlies such as Ormachea,and Nick Valdez. Ormacheawas able to bring the first

downs while Valdez wouldbring the Grizzlies two moretouchdowns in the secondquarter ending the first half,34-0.

The third quarter was verymuch like the previous two.The Thunderbirds managedto pull out some defense onlyletting the Grizzlies put awayone more touchdown thatwas made by quarterbackWolf who rushed at the goalline, bringing the game to 41-0.

The final quarter had theThunderbirds defense at thebest they had been all night,and their offense evenmanaged to sneak onetouchdown in with no extrapoint or two-pointconversion giving theGrizzlies a season openingwin of 41-6.

The freshman playedChico Thursday, Sept. 5, JVand varsity faced ChicoFriday, Sept. 6. Results wereunavailable at press time butlook for the results in theTuesday, Sept. 17 issue of theLassen County Times.

JV Elijah Wheeler runs the ball to the right of the Las Plumas defense,during the season opening game Friday, Aug. 30.Photos by Brian Walters

Lassen JV player Payton Cattrel runs the ball while defending himself against a LasPlumas lineman.

Lassen JV football squared up to Las Plumas


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PUBLIC NOTICES: YOUR RIGHT TO KNOWStatewide public notices from participating California newspapers can be viewed at

www.capublicnotice.com or lassennews.com

Published LCT Aug. 27, Sept., 10, Sept. 17, 2019

Lassen HighSchool frosh

footballrunning back

RashaanBussey, skirts

the Chicodefense

running theball for a first

downThursday,

Sept. 5. Photo by Brian

Walters

Frosh teach Chico ahard hitting lessonBrian WaltersSports [email protected]

Following their win overLas Plumas Friday, Aug. 30,the Lassen High Schoolfreshman football team tookon rival school the ChicoPanthers.

The frosh dominated thePanthers in four quarters,finishing at 36-0.

The frosh wasted no timein the first quarter scoringtwo touchdowns before theclock hit five minutes in thequarter.

Once the ball was firmlyback in Chico’s possession,frosh linebacker WyattUlbricht shot around theChico lineman to sack theChico quarterback hardenough to case a fumble andUlbricht recovered it forLassen.

The following play sawrunning back Collin Molinabreak to the left of theChico’s defensive line drivingit into the end zone for thefrosh’s third touchdown ofthe first quarter.

Chico took possessionbefore the buzzer signaledthe end of the first quarter.Going into the secondquarter Chico would take astring of penalties landingthem back at second downand 22 yards to go giving thefrosh defense a hugeopportunity to force the punt.

Blaine Wolf on the returnwas able to run it back formore than 30 yards towardthe Lassen end zone. But thefrosh would take a holdingpenalty putting them back atfourth down and 15 yards to

go where they attempted afake punt pass play thatultimately failed, turningover the ball to Chico ondowns.

However, this helped theLassen frosh, as the JackWright barreled throughfinding the Chico ball carrierand getting the tackle in theLassen end zone for a safety,raising the score to 22-0.

The frosh wasted no time,and after the kick returnthey brought it right back upto the first and goal, allowingrunning back James Lynn tofollow his lineman to breakthe defensive line of Chicofor another Lassentouchdown and extra point tomake it 29-0.

Before the second quartercould end the Grizzlies wouldget possession again afteranother fumble by Chico. Buta penalty against Lassenwould stack the deck againstthem, giving them a five-yardpenalty setting them back tofirst and 15 to go. But that didstop them at third down asMolina again found the holein the defensive left side forthe frosh’s final touchdownand extra point bringing thegame to 36-0.

The third and fourthquarter the frosh continuedthe defensive pressurekeeping the Panthers fromgetting close to a touchdown.But Chico finally pulled asemblance of a offensivestrategy leading into thefourth quarter, but it was toolittle too late for Chico.

Freshman footballcontinues Friday, Sept. 13 atEnterprise High School.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGLASSEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Applicant: Lassen County

File: File #335.09, Amendment to Title 3 of the Lassen County Code, Fees

Project: Proposed amendment to Title 3 (Fees and Revenues) of the Lassen County Code to raise certainuser fees for land development-related applications submitted to the Department of Planning and BuildingServices; affected fees pertain to the Planning and Surveyor Divisions.

Location: Countywide

Staff Contact: Gaylon F. Norwood, Assistant Director

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on this item at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 24,2019, in the Board Chambers, 707 Nevada Street, Susanville, California. All interested persons and agen-cies are invited to attend the meeting and be heard, or to submit comments to the Board of Supervisors priorto the hearing, c/o Department of Planning and Building Services, 707 Nevada Street, Suite 5, Susanville,California 96130. A complete copy of the proposed ordinance to effect the ordinance amendment will beavailable for public review no later than five days prior to the Board of Supervisors’ public hearing in the officeof the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.

For the Board of Supervisors,Julie Bustamante, Lassen County Clerk

Published LCTSept. 10, 2019|

Lady Grizzly volleyball alumni game tonight

Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Lassen High School Lady Grizzlies volleyball team will host the annual Alumni game. It is a fun-filled night of volleyball, desert raffles and delicious tacos by CourthouseCafé, dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. with the freshmen versus JV at 6 p.m. and alumni versus the varsity at 7 p.m. Come and support this group of young ladies. Tickets are available at the door.Photo by Greg Wallace

Lady Grizzlies scare the Modoc Braves back homeBrian WaltersSports [email protected]

The Lassen Lady Grizzliesvolleyball team took on thevisiting Modoc BravesTuesday, Aug. 27 where theLady Grizzlies put down theBraves in three straight sets.

Lady Grizzlies started witha strong three-point lead, butas the set progressed theBraves made a comeback.But due to the defensive

coverage of Kelli Walsh onthe net, spiking the ball intothe Braves’ no coveragezones, the first set was won25-20.

Again the Lady Grizzliesled the second set, but Modocstepped up their gameleading late into the set.

Walsh was againinstrumental at the net alongwith Alice Li, the LadyGrizzlies defensive specialist,who played a huge part later

in the set helping to get thepoints needed when theround went to extra pointsgiving the Lady Grizzlies 26-24 over Modoc before movinginto the final set.

The Lady Grizzlies didn’tmess around going into thefinal set taking an early leadand with Lindsay Cardanasand Li on the net. The setended 25-15 giving a straightthree round win for the LadyGrizzlies.

The Lady Grizzliesfollowed the Modoc gamewith an unfortunate string oflosses. The first was againstFoothill at home where theLady Grizzlies pulled out astrong first set, only losingby two points, but couldn’tkeep up with Foothill in thesubsequent sets.

The Lady Grizzlies thenfaced off against their rival

Chico at the High SierraTournament in Reno, Nevadawhere they took a 2-0 lossagainst the rival school.

Following the game againstChico the Lady Grizzliesfaced Damonte Ranch, thelocal team, where they againfaced a 2-0 loss. They thenended the tournamentagainst Ponderosa HighSchool where they finished

the tourney in a 2-0 loss. The Lady Grizzlies then hit

the road to North ValleyHigh School in Reno, NevadaThursday, Sept. 5.

Results were unavailableat press time but look for theresults in the Tuesday, Sept.17 issue of the LassenCounty Times.

Lady Grizzly Hailey Mena reaches for a big hit back to the Braves in the second set Tuesday, Aug.27. Photo by Brian Walters

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HIGH COUNTRY CRUISEDo you have a 1975 or older car or pick up? The 20th annual

High Country Cruise will be held at the Lassen CountyFairgrounds, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept.14. Stop byand enjoy viewing classic vehicles. There will also be food anddrawings during the day and music by JOCKO. All proceedswill go to charity. For more information, call Rich at 257-3857or email [email protected]

SEPTEMBER'S DINNER IN WESTWOODRob and Linda Hart tell us their next Saturday night special

all-inclusive dinner at Coventry Gardens at the WalkerMansion Inn in Westwood is Saturday, Sept. 14. Seatingbegins at 5:30 p.m. and diners have their choice of top sirloin,baby back ribs or apricot glazed Cornish game hens.Reservations are required: 256-2133.

GOOD GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP NEW DAYThe Honey Lake Hospice hosts its monthly Good Grief

Support Group meeting — now on Thursdays. The nextmeeting is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept.19 at the SusanvilleLibrary. Processing grief is an individual journey that peopledon’t just “get over it.” This group comes together toencourage and support each other. They invite you to jointhem for a heartfelt gathering to assist you in the healingprocess.

SECOND ANNUAL COMEDY NIGHTThe Sunrise Rotary Club has brought back its annual

Comedy Night, featuring The GR8 CRIS. This fun-filled nightwill be held at the Monticola Club House at 140 S. Lassen St.Doors open at 6 p.m. Sept. 27. For more information, see theirad in this week’s paper.

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HUNTERS’ BREAKFAST SPECIALSEsther Faustion, owner of El Tepeyac Grill and Lassen

Steaks, is happy to see all the hunters in town. She wants tocelebrate hunting season and is offering hunters somebreakfast specials. Stop by and fill your tummy at 1700 MainSt. in Susanville.

STUFF THE BUSJuanita Williams, the Field Representative for the Del Oro

Division of the Salvation Army, which the Susanvilleresource center is a part of, tells us the community raisedenough money and school supplies to provide more than 80students with backpacks and school supplies and 61 studentswith back to school clothing shopping sprees. Williams saysthis event was a huge success and is moved by the support tothe students of Lassen County.

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The Chamber board willmeet Thursday, Sept. 12 forthe monthly board meetingthat will begin at noon atDiamond Mountain Casinoin the hotel conference room.

The board encouragesmember attendance andcomment; if you would liketo address the board pleasecontact the office staff priorto the board meeting so thatyou can be added to theagenda.

The board is acceptingapplications to fill a three-year term on the board ofdirectors.

Chamber members whoare interested in serving onthe board are encouraged toapply. Call the Chamber staffat 257-4323 to have anapplication forwarded to youor stop by the Chamberoffice, located at 1516 MainSt., to pick up an application.Deadline to submit a boardapplication is Monday, Oct. 7.

The 2019 Lassen CountyFarmer’s Market is in itsfinal week from 8 a.m. tonoon Saturday, Sept. 14. Themarket is located on PanceraPlaza in Historic UptownSusanville.

The community is invitedto come out to Chalk thePlaza! Hosted by TheFarmers Market. Bring yourchalk and come out tocelebrate the last FarmersMarket event with all thelocal vendors.

Come chalk and share yourhearts inspiration at PanceraPlaza for all our communityto see. To sign up for a block,

message Seth Anderson, of@rusticrancher, or LauraMelvin, Farmers MarketManager, by calling 257-3252.

This street art event willtake place from 8 a.m. tonoon Saturday, Sept. 14 at theFarmers Market, in HistoricUptown Susanville!

Thank you HUSA, Bottle &Brush Art Bar, RusticRancher, Lassen Land andTrails Trust, The ChickadeeDesign Center, and the cityof Susanville administrationfor your generous support.

Chamber members shouldbe sure that the Chamber’svisitor lobby has an adequatesupply of your businesscards and brochures on handto promote your businessthroughout the year. This is afree marketing service that isavailable to all Chambermembers.

For a complete list ofevents planned in LassenCounty, log on tolassencountychamber.organd click on event calendar.If your business ororganization is planning aspecial event, be sure toforward the information tothe Chamber office so thatwe can add it to the calendarfor you.

This is a free serviceprovided to the entirecommunity.

Chamber Boardmeeting this Thursday

CHAMBER UPDATEPATTI HAGATA

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Lassen County Times, Westwood PinePressTuesday, Sept. 10, 2019

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