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ESVCC ANNUAL PUMPKIN CARVING

10/31/2019

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The last Loyalton Country Market was held October 26th. In spite of the cold, vendors turned out to sell a variety of goods. Watch for Country Markets at the Loyalton kiosk next season! - Photos by Bonnie Jessee
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LaMalfa Statement on Introduction of Bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act

10/30/2019

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(Washington, DC) – Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after joining fellow Representatives Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), Mike Simpson (ID-02), and Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) as well as agricultural stakeholders and labor organizations to unveil the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.
 
The bipartisan legislation provides needed certainty for farmers and farm workers alike and provides stability for the American agriculture industry by improving the H-2A program, capping wage increases, and instituting a merit-based immigration system for the current agriculture workforce based on past and future work commitments.
 
LaMalfa said: “Today, we announce a common-sense compromise that is fair to farmers, farmworkers, and to US citizens who appreciate the rule of law. In California and across the US, farmers have been calling for a reliable and legally documented workforce for years. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act addresses these issues in a constructive, bipartisan manner that will provide much-needed certainty. It does so by modernizing the H-2A program, stabilizing wages, and instituting a merit-based system for agricultural workers to eventually earn legal status – but only after years of proven and consistent employment in the U.S. agriculture industry. Vigorous background checks and state-of-the-art biometric verification are included as well. It also prohibits the usage of every source of public assistance benefits, including the ACA. 
 
“After the program is in place, E-Verify will become mandatory to ensure only those legally in the country can work. This employment-based immigration reform is what President Trump has requested from Congress, it’s what agriculture and its farmers have been asking for, and it’s what the workers themselves need. It will vastly increase safety via legal border access and significantly reduce the use of fake documents and IDs while cutting out the human trafficking that is such a large part of border access for those seeking otherwise to fill these work needs.
 
“I’m happy to have been a part of crafting this bipartisan agreement and deliver on our promise to find solutions to our agriculture industry’s needs – while also upholding a legal process that honors our immigration laws and US citizens’ ideals of honoring those laws.”
 

Rep. LaMalfa speaks at a press conference to introduce the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.
 
Jamie Johansson, President of the California Farm Bureau Federation, said: “The agricultural labor crisis is resulting in rotting crops in fields and greater economic uncertainty in rural California. The only solution is better laws that address the real needs for both farm employers and their employees. Farmers and ranchers from across the state applaud Rep. LaMalfa’s leadership in brokering the best possible legislative deal in the House to allow for a legal agricultural workforce. The only way forward is a plan both Republicans and Democrats can get behind, and Mr. LaMalfa, working closely with Reps. Lofgren and Newhouse, has cleared the way.”
 
Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 Facts:
 
  • Stabilizes existing workforce by giving those who have a proven work history in agriculture a chance to get a 5 year “Certified Agricultural Worker” status to stay in the U.S. and work in agriculture. As long as the worker continues to work annually in the agriculture industry, they can continue to work in the U.S. with unlimited 5-year renewals. CAWs can cross the border as they need without restriction.
  • CAWs can earn the right to apply for a lawful permanent residency by continuing to work in agriculture for a minimum of 8 additional years, with a slightly faster option for those who can prove over a decade of work in agriculture.
  • Mandatory E-Verify is phased in as the program begins to ensure only a legal workers can be employed.
  • Strict prohibition on all government assistance to CAW’s and foreign workers, including ACA, SNAP and all types of welfare.
  • Prohibits chain migration, while allowing only minor children and spouses to stay together.
  • Reforms H2A by reducing duplicated paperwork – now only one filing is needed instead of three, previously.
  • Online jobs board administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for all farm jobs in the USA
  • Staggered entry for H2A workers – brings in specific workers with skillsets needed for specific jobs at the time needed.
  • One-year freeze foreign farmworker wages and a cap on growth to a maximum of 3.25%, with the possibility that it will be reduced by -1.5%
  • Year-round H2A to help with industries previously excluded from H2A such as the struggling dairy industry
  • Pilot “portability” program for 6 years that allows for additional at-will work opportunities on farms outside of the traditional H2A model and with fewer costs.
 
Congressman Doug LaMalfa is a lifelong farmer representing California’s First Congressional District, including Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou and Tehama Counties.
 
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4 P.M. UPDATE: PG&E Has Restored Power to 196,500 Customers Since “All Clear” Announced This Morning

10/30/2019

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October 30, 2019, 4:00 p.m.
 

Currently, 168,500 Total PSPS Impacted Customers Remain Without Power
 
Safety Inspections and Restoration Work Continues
 
Weather “All Clear” Declared in Northern Portion of Kern County
 
Community Resource Centers Remain Open Today
 
 
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.-- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) confirmed at 4 p.m. that it had restored power to approximately 196,500 customers since the Oct. 29 Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) “All Clear” was given at 10:00 a.m. today (Oct. 30). 168,500 total PSPS impacted customers remain out of power.
 
At first light, PG&E crews along with mutual aid workers from other utilities from across the U.S. began safety inspections of de-energized equipment, repair work for any wind related damage found, and restoring power to customers.
 
Counties Completely Restored
 
PG&E has achieved 100 percent restoration across all PSPS events in the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Humboldt, Madera, Mariposa, Monterey, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Siskiyou.


Kern County Update
 
PG&E issued a partial “all clear” in the northern portion of Kern County, and expects to issue a full “all clear” on Thursday morning (Oct. 31), given continued significant wind activity in the southern part of PG&E’s service area.
 
Inspection Process
 
Safety patrols and equipment repairs, which take place largely during daylight hours, are underway for impacted miles of distribution and transmission line miles. More than 6,300 personnel and 43 helicopters are deployed and supporting the restoration process. PG&E has also secured mutual assistance of approximately 830 electric workers from other utilities from across the U.S. to help with inspections and repairs. For this PSPS event PG&E has verified 83 instances of weather damage or hazards involving PG&E assets.
 
Oct. 29 PSPS Scope Decreased Due to Improving Weather
 
For the Oct. 29 PSPS, the number of impacted counties was decreased from original estimates, as weather conditions changed and as PG&E was able to sectionalize parts of its grid to allow for greater precision in the shutoffs. Counties that were removed from the shutoff scope were Alameda, Contra Costa, Humboldt, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Mateo and Siskiyou.
 
Community Resource Centers
 
PG&E will continue to operate Community Resource Centers for affected customers, providing restrooms, bottled water, ice, blankets, food, electronic-device charging and air-conditioned seating for up to 100. Centers will remain open during daylight hours, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., until power has been restored in those areas.Locations and status of these centers are listed at www.pge.com/pspsupdates.
 
Emergency Preparedness Tips
 
PG&E does not currently expect another significant wind event in the next seven days. All customers are encouraged to use this time to restock their emergency kits with supplies that were depleted during the recent power shutoffs. Find preparedness tips at www.safetyactioncenter.pge.com.
 
Customers are encouraged to update or provide their contact information by calling 1-866-743-6589 during business hours if they have not already done so. PG&E will use this information to alert customers through automated calls, texts and emails, when possible, prior to and during, a Public Safety Power Shutoff. 


About PG&E
 
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric energy companies in the United States. Based in San Francisco, with more than 20,000 employees, the company delivers some of the nation’s cleanest energy to 16 million people in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit www.pge.com and www.pge.com/news.
 
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October 30, 2019, 4:00 p.m.
4 P.M. UPDATE: PG&E Has Restored Power to 196,500 Customers Since “All Clear” Announced This Morning        
 
Currently, 168,500 Total PSPS Impacted Customers Remain Without Power
 
Safety Inspections and Restoration Work Continues
 
Weather “All Clear” Declared in Northern Portion of Kern County
 
Community Resource Centers Remain Open Today
 
 
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.-- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) confirmed at 4 p.m. that it had restored power to approximately 196,500 customers since the Oct. 29 Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) “All Clear” was given at 10:00 a.m. today (Oct. 30). 168,500 total PSPS impacted customers remain out of power.
 
At first light, PG&E crews along with mutual aid workers from other utilities from across the U.S. began safety inspections of de-energized equipment, repair work for any wind related damage found, and restoring power to customers.
 
Counties Completely Restored
 
PG&E has achieved 100 percent restoration across all PSPS events in the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Humboldt, Madera, Mariposa, Monterey, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Siskiyou.


Kern County Update
 
PG&E issued a partial “all clear” in the northern portion of Kern County, and expects to issue a full “all clear” on Thursday morning (Oct. 31), given continued significant wind activity in the southern part of PG&E’s service area.
 
Inspection Process
 
Safety patrols and equipment repairs, which take place largely during daylight hours, are underway for impacted miles of distribution and transmission line miles. More than 6,300 personnel and 43 helicopters are deployed and supporting the restoration process. PG&E has also secured mutual assistance of approximately 830 electric workers from other utilities from across the U.S. to help with inspections and repairs. For this PSPS event PG&E has verified 83 instances of weather damage or hazards involving PG&E assets.
 
Oct. 29 PSPS Scope Decreased Due to Improving Weather
 
For the Oct. 29 PSPS, the number of impacted counties was decreased from original estimates, as weather conditions changed and as PG&E was able to sectionalize parts of its grid to allow for greater precision in the shutoffs. Counties that were removed from the shutoff scope were Alameda, Contra Costa, Humboldt, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Mateo and Siskiyou.
 
Community Resource Centers
 
PG&E will continue to operate Community Resource Centers for affected customers, providing restrooms, bottled water, ice, blankets, food, electronic-device charging and air-conditioned seating for up to 100. Centers will remain open during daylight hours, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., until power has been restored in those areas.Locations and status of these centers are listed at www.pge.com/pspsupdates.
 
Emergency Preparedness Tips
 
PG&E does not currently expect another significant wind event in the next seven days. All customers are encouraged to use this time to restock their emergency kits with supplies that were depleted during the recent power shutoffs. Find preparedness tips at www.safetyactioncenter.pge.com.
 
Customers are encouraged to update or provide their contact information by calling 1-866-743-6589 during business hours if they have not already done so. PG&E will use this information to alert customers through automated calls, texts and emails, when possible, prior to and during, a Public Safety Power Shutoff. 


About PG&E
 
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric energy companies in the United States. Based in San Francisco, with more than 20,000 employees, the company delivers some of the nation’s cleanest energy to 16 million people in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit www.pge.com and www.pge.com/news.
 
 
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Plumas NF Christmas tree permits available

10/29/2019

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Quincy, CA – Plumas National Forest Christmas tree cutting permits-by-mail are available now and walk-in permits may be purchased at ranger district offices beginning Nov. 1. 
Walk-in permits are available through Dec. 24 while permits-by-mail must be received by Dec. 2 to ensure timely delivery. Trees may be cut through the end of December. Permits are $10 and include a map of tree cutting areas, as well as safety information and helpful tips. Two permits are allowed per household; please read the instructions on your permit carefully! There are no refunds.
Forest Service offices are open on Friday, Nov. 29 (the day after Thanksgiving), Saturday Nov. 30, Saturday Dec. 7, and Saturday Dec. 14. Offices are closed on Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and weekends except for those days noted above.
Because cutting areas may be quickly limited by snow, dress warmly and plan to get your tree early. Cell phone coverage may be scarce in remote areas so make sure you’ve planned ahead for contingences like flat tires and being stuck on a cold, muddy roads. Let someone know where you are going and leave them a map, plus pertinent phone numbers and a description of your vehicle.
More program specifics, including mail-in instructions, may be found at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/plumas/passes-permits/forestproducts .
Plumas NF Christmas tree permits availableQuincy, CA – Plumas National Forest Christmas tree cutting permits-by-mail are available now and walk-in permits may be purchased at ranger district offices beginning Nov. 1. 
Walk-in permits are available through Dec. 24 while permits-by-mail must be received by Dec. 2 to ensure timely delivery. Trees may be cut through the end of December. Permits are $10 and include a map of tree cutting areas, as well as safety information and helpful tips. Two permits are allowed per household; please read the instructions on your permit carefully! There are no refunds.
Forest Service offices are open on Friday, Nov. 29 (the day after Thanksgiving), Saturday Nov. 30, Saturday Dec. 7, and Saturday Dec. 14. Offices are closed on Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and weekends except for those days noted above.
Because cutting areas may be quickly limited by snow, dress warmly and plan to get your tree early. Cell phone coverage may be scarce in remote areas so make sure you’ve planned ahead for contingences like flat tires and being stuck on a cold, muddy roads. Let someone know where you are going and leave them a map, plus pertinent phone numbers and a description of your vehicle.
More program specifics, including mail-in instructions, may be found at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/plumas/passes-permits/forestproducts .




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Safety Inspections, Restoration Work Underway for All Counties Impacted by Oct. 26 Historic Wind Event

10/29/2019

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Power Restored to 325,000 Customers of 970,000 Impacted by Safety Shutoff
 
For Wind Event Starting Tuesday, Oct. 29, PG&E Moving Forward with Public Safety Power Shutoff for 605,000 Customers
 
 
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continues to restore customers impacted by the Oct. 26 Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), as it works to prepare for an additional shutoff planned to begin Tuesday, Oct. 29.
 
Updates on Oct. 26 PSPS:
 
  • As of 4:30 p.m. today, more than 325,000 customers had been restored.
 
  • Crews have been inspecting de-energized lines and repairing wind-related damage since receiving the all-clear Monday morning.
 
  • PG&E so far has more than 20 preliminary reports of damage on its system during the extreme wind.
 
  • PG&E needs to inspect more than 32,000 miles of the electric system before fully restoring power—longer than the circumference of the Earth. Restoration will occur in stages depending on inspections and any repairs of wind damage to the electric system.
 
  • More than 6,300 on-the-ground field personnel are available, as well as 46 helicopters. Helicopter inspections may be impacted by firefighting efforts in some areas.
 
  • To assist in the restoration process, PG&E has requested mutual aid of 1,000 workers from other energy companies.
 
  • A total of approximately 970,000 customers in portions of the following 37 counties were impacted by shutoffs during this historic weather event: Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Madera, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, San Benito, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Tehama, Trinity, Tuolumne, Yolo and Yuba.
 
  • In addition, approximately 100,000 customers lost power due to wind-related outages on the system in areas that were not de-energized. Of those customers, about 65,000 had been restored as of 4 p.m. today.
 
Updates on PSPS Scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 29
 
As a precautionary measure to reduce wildfire risk during the next severe and widespread wind event in the forecast for Tuesday, Oct. 29 and Wednesday, Oct. 30, PG&E confirmed Monday that it will implement a PSPS in portions of 29 counties, affecting electric service for up to 605,000 customers.
 
Portions of the following counties are currently expected to be impacted: Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Humboldt, Kern, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Tehama, Trinity, Tuolumne, Yolo and Yuba.
 
The severe wind event is expected to start Tuesday morning in the North Valley, North Bay and Sierra Foothills; Tuesday afternoon in the southern Sierra Foothills; Tuesday evening in Kern County; and very early Wednesday in the Bay Area. The weather should clear in all areas by mid-day Wednesday.
 
Important Advisory
 
It is possible that customers impacted by the Oct. 26 PSPS could be part of the Oct. 29 shutoff. It’s also possible that power restoration for some customers impacted by the Oct. 26 shutoff will not be complete before the next safety shutoff must begin.
 
PG&E will continue working to reduce the scope of this next event. For customers who are restored between events, PG&E urges them to use the time to charge any medical equipment, phones and other electronic devices and restock emergency kits.
 
Customer Notifications
 
PG&E has notified customers who could potentially be affected by the next PSPS event via text, email and automated phone calls.


Customers enrolled in the company’s Medical Baseline program who do not verify that they have received these important safety communications will be individually visited by a PG&E employee when possible. A primary focus will be given to those customers who rely on electricity for critical life-sustaining equipment.
 
Community Resource Centers
 
PG&E has opened Community Resource Centers in several locations. These centers will be open during daylight hours, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., until power has been restored. Restrooms, bottled water, electronic-device charging and air-conditioned seating for up to 100 will be available at each of these facilities. Locations of these centers are listed at www.pge.com/pspsupdates.
 
How Customers Can Prepare
 
As part of PSPS preparedness efforts, PG&E is asking customers to:
 
  • Plan for medical needs like medications that require refrigeration or devices that need power.
  • Identify backup charging methods for phones and keep hard copies of emergency numbers.
  • Build or restock your emergency kit with flashlights, fresh batteries, first aid supplies and cash.
  • Keep in mind family members who are elderly, younger children and pets.
  • Learn more about wildfire risk and what to do before, during and after an emergency to keep your family safe at PG&E’s Safety Action Center.
 
About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric energy companies in the United States. Based in San Francisco, with more than 20,000 employees, the company delivers some of the nation’s cleanest energy to 16 million people in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit www.pge.com andwww.pge.com/news.
 
 
 
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Free Online Cannabis Permitting Workshop Nov. 12

10/29/2019

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Virtual Forum Answers Common Questions About Commercial Cannabis Licensing
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) are hosting a free online commercial cannabis cultivation permitting workshop.
"This online workshop allows cultivators to learn more about the regulatory requirements of commercial cannabis cultivation from a location of their choice," said Jennifer Nguyen, CDFW's Acting Cannabis Program Director. "There is no better time to understand more about state compliance, reducing environmental impacts and setting up your grow for success."
The free workshop is ideal for new and existing commercial cannabis cultivators. Those interested in attending can follow the link below and register. The online workshop is limited to 200 participants so early registration is recommended.
Workshop Details:
Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 12:30p.m.

Registration link: www.wildlife.ca.gov/cannabispermitting

CDFA's CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing Division will provide an overview of the licensing process for commercial cannabis farmers, including the required application attachments. SWRCB will review the cultivation policy, water rights and water quality relative regulations, and other important information. CDFW will cover Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements and how to limit environmental impacts.
Other participating cannabis regulatory agencies include the Department of Pesticide Regulation, the Franchise Tax Board and the Employment Development Department.
Questions can be submitted at the end of the final presentation.

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​Food Bank of Northern Nevada Holds Holiday Food DriveDrive-by Kick-Off Event!

10/28/2019

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The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is starting the Holiday Food Drive Season with a drive-by Holiday Food Drive Kick-Off event on Tuesday November 5 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Grand Sierra Resort.
Businesses, organizations and individuals can drive-by the south side of the Grand Sierra Resort to the lower parking lot, located off Mill Street, and sign up to have a food drive of their own.  At the event, participants will receive their boxes or barrels to get started collecting non-perishable food items to help the hungry in our region.  The best part of the event is that Food Drive participants will be able to make their arrangements for their food drive and receive their collection bins without even getting out of their car. To save time, food drive participants can fill out their food drive form prior to the event. The Food Bank of Northern Nevada Food Drive form can be found at fbnn.org or by clicking here.
    
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is helping an average of 91,000 people each month with emergency food and services.  This event is another way to help those in need in the area.  The logistics of the Food Drive season are costly and time consuming for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.  The kick-off event offers the opportunity for organizations having food drives to help the Food Bank save money and time ($100 per truck load of barrels) by picking up their own materials.   
 
For more information about the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, call 775-331-3663 or visit fbnn.org.
 
 
 
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MARY LOU THOMPSON OBITUARY

10/28/2019

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Mary Lou Thompson passed away October 10, 2019 in Quincy California. She was born January 9, 1945 in Capefair Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Dorothy Stallions and her husband of over 50 years Robert D. Thompson.
She is survived by her children Cheryl Kelly, Rod and Tami Thompson, David and Kyle Thompson, Doug Howe and Kari and Rick Zamora, as well as sisters JoAnn Downey and Dee Barbea close companion, Tami and Jim Taylor, brothers Donnie and Debbie Stallions and Gary and Debbie Stallions. She also leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, neices and nephews.
Mary worked for over 35 years at Sierra County as a social worker where she touched numerous lives with her generosity, kindness and selflessness.
Mary was a wonderful mother, sister and friend. She brought smiles to many people in her life. She was a softball player, camper and loved to work in her yard with the most beautiful roses and flowers in town. She enjoyed the love of her dogs Tazi and Scooby. She will be dearly missed. 

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Elia Miles Obituary

10/28/2019

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Jennifer Scheckla,  Elia Miles and Jace Scheckla
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​            Elia Josephine Roberti Miles, 98, died Oct. 24, 2019, in Loyalton. She was born to Josephine (Dotta) and Alfred Roberti Oct. 28, 1920, on the Wherity Ranch, now part of the Roberti Ranch, in the middle of the Sierra Valley.
            Elia attended school through the eighth grade at the Island School, which was at the north end of Heriot Lane. The family had a horse that was strong enough to pull a cart, and she and her brother Elmer, who was five years younger, would ride in the cart to school, depending on the weather.
            After then she worked at the family dairy, milking cows. In her late teens she became acquainted with Bruce Miles, who moved to the Sierra Valley and did custom farming for local ranchers. They married on Jan. 4, 1941, in Reno. The young couple lived on the Roberti Ranch for a short time, then moved to the ranch on Highway 49 west of Loyalton and eventually purchased it.
            Elia and Bruce had three children: John Alfred, Virginia Elia, and Pamela Ruth.
            Elia was a member of many local organizations, including the Sierra Valley Grange, to which she belonged for 84 years, as one could belong to the grange organization as young as 15 years.  When she had reached her 80th year of membership, she attended the California Grange convention in Atascadero and received an honor for being the longest living member.
            She also led Echo 4-H when her children were members and not only chaperoned children at the Plumas-Sierra County Fair, but also exhibited ranch hay there on a yearly basis and is believed to be the longest exhibitor at the fair.
            Elia was also active with Plumas-Sierra Cattlewomen, Sierra County Republican Women, and Rotary Club of Loyalton; served in leadership with those organizations; and was honored as a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow. She was also a member of the Board of Trustees for the Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District.
            She was a loyal member of the Loyalton Community Church, for which she served on the board and taught Sunday school for many years. She passionately pursued her relationship with Christ by giving of herself to many others in the community in word and deed. One of her ministries to other people was organizing the annual Christmas cookie packages that were sent to dozens of local military service members.
            It has been said by many that Elia loved and collected people and that everyone she met became family. Well known for her hospitality, she frequently hosted Rotary exchange students and others.
            Elia was one of the Loyalton High School Grizzlies’ greatest fans, faithfully attended home games, and was made an honorary Grizzly many years ago. Additionally, she was given an honorary Loyalton High School certificate of graduation in 2010 from the Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District.
            One of her greatest loves was traveling to meet and visit family. Her travels took her to Brazil, Wales, Denmark, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Poland, Mexico, and Israel, as well as many other places. However, the objective of all of those trips was to connect with family—either Swiss blood relatives or those she came to call family.
            She is survived by her children John Miles, Virginia Roberts, and Pam Cheek; grandchildren Morgan Miles, Liesel Miles Finley, Heather Roberts Talbert, Dawn Roberts McCabe, Sarah Cheek Buckner, Beth Cheek Whitacre, Samuel Cheek, and Mary Cheek Cole; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Bruce Miles and her brother Elmer Roberti.
            A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Loyalton Community Church, with a luncheon reception following at the Sierra Valley Grange in Vinton.
            The family requests that contributions be made in lieu of flowers to any of the local organizations: Loyalton Community Church or scholarship funds for Rotary Club of Loyalton, Sierra Valley Grange, or Plumas-Sierra Cattlewomen.
                       
 
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Preparations for Wet Weather/Winter Driving

10/28/2019

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REDDING – With wet weather fast approaching, Caltrans District 2 is reminding motorists to be prepared for rain and winter weather conditions. There are several things drivers can do to stay safe on the roadways:

BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME
 
  • Check your brakes, battery, windshield wipers, defroster, heater, headlights, and exhaust system to make sure they are in good, working condition.
  • Check your tire pressure when tires are cold. If the tread on your tires is low, it may be time to get new tires.
  • Pack chains, a small ice scraper and shovel, flashlight, warm blankets, water, non-perishable food items, and a cell phone.
  • Check road conditions:
  1. Website: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-2
  2. QuickMap: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ (also available by app.)
  3. One-Stop-Shop: http://oss.weathershare.org (mobile version available at: http://oss.weathershare.org/m)
  4. Phone: District 2 Road Conditions @ (530) 225-3452 or the Public Information Office during business hours @ (530) 225-3426
  5. Facebook and Twitter


ON THE ROAD
  • When traveling on routes through canyons or other steep areas, watch for debris that may be dislodged onto the roadway via high winds, rain, or snow. Be cognizant when traveling through burn scar areas.
  • Slow down on wet pavement. According to AAA, with as little as 1/12 inch of water on the road, tires have to displace a gallon of water per second to keep the rubber meeting the asphalt.
  • Drive for conditions. Slow down when visibility is poor and leave yourself extra room for stopping in wet/slippery conditions.
  • Leave proper distance and drive carefully around snow removal equipment. Slow down when you see the amber lights and never pass a snow plow unless directed.
  • Make sure your headlights are on when it’s raining. This became a law in California in 2005. Fines can go up to $150.
  • Let permitted installers help you with chains:
  1. Those permitted by Caltrans must display a sign advising drivers in advance of their fee.
  2. Permitted installers must wear a vest with their vendor number on it.
  3. Installers cannot sell or rent chains to drivers.
  4. Installers must provide a receipt when asked for one.
  5. Call the California Highway Patrol if any issues arise regarding chain installations.


Road conditions can change very quickly. Highways that may have been open when you left home may have chain restrictions or may have closed while you are traveling. Caltrans will activate the Highway Advisory Radio system when major highway changes occur. 

When you see flashing beacons on advisory signs please tune to:
  • 1610 AM (Shasta, Tehama, Siskiyou, Lassen, Plumas, and Trinity Counties)
  • 97.9 FM (Modoc County)
  • 1580 AM (Butte County – State Routes 70 & 191)

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