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Navigating Garden Catalogs to Plan for the Season Ahead

12/30/2019

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By Melinda Myers
As garden catalogs are piling up and online versions fill your inbox, your thoughts may turn to the growing season ahead. With so many choices of beautiful flowers and scrumptious vegetables it can be overwhelming and hard to resist buying more seeds and plants than you have space to grow and time to tend. 
Start by flipping through the pages of various catalogs and searching gardening websites and online catalogs to gather ideas and inspiration. Narrow down your search by selecting plants suited to your climate and growing conditions. 
Quality catalogs will list the cold hardiness zone of trees, shrubs and perennials and often include the Plant Hardiness Zone Map developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. These hardiness zones are based on the average minimum winter temperature. The lower the number, the more cold-tolerant the plant.
Sunset Climate Zones for North America may be new to many gardeners. A variety of factors beyond high and low temperatures were considered when the 45 hardiness zones were created. Microclimates, growing season, rainfall, humidity, wind patterns, and ocean currents were some of the other factors that went into defining these zones.
Read the plant description and select plants that match the light, soil and moisture in your garden.  Make sure annual flowers and vegetables you select have time to flower and produce before your season ends. Those with a longer time to harvest than your growing season allows will need to be started indoors. You will need time and indoor growing space to start your own long-season plants from seed indoors.
Select the most disease resistant and low maintenance varieties whenever possible. Make sure you have enough space in the garden or containers for all the plants you select and for each of them to reach their mature size. Overcrowding plants increases the risk of disease and can reduce flowering and productivity.
Look for award-winning plants when reviewing the catalogs.  All-America Selections’ winners (AAS) are tested nationally and selected for improved growth habit, flowering, pest resistance or some other unique feature for the home garden. Perennial Plant, Hosta and Daylilies of the Year are selected by members of the various organizations for their outstanding performance.
Consult your local University Extension service. Most create lists of plants and varieties that are best suited to your region. They often recommend planting dates based on the average local soil and air temperatures.
Your next step – inventory any leftover seeds saved from last season. When properly stored in a cool dark location many seeds can last for years.  Longevity does vary with the type of seed, but you may be surprised to find you can get years of planting from one packet of seeds. Onions, parsley, verbena and salvia usually last about a year, whereas properly stored Brussels sprouts, cabbage and zinnias can last an average of five years.
Create your list and set it aside for a day or two before placing your orders. A bit of planning can save you money and increase success as you grow plants best suited to your climate and gardening space.
Melinda Myers has written numerous books, including Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” DVD series and the nationally-syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio program. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and her web site is www.MelindaMyers.com.

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Guided Snowshoe Tours

12/30/2019

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SUSANVILLE, Calif., December 30, 2019 -- The Almanor Ranger District on the USDA Forest Service’s Lassen National Forest (LNF) is scheduling its Annual Guided Snowshoe Tours for this winter season with the first tour scheduled for Jan. 17.  These tours are open to the general public, community, and school groups.
The tour covers a variety of topics during the one to two-hour program. Some of the topics covered are basic winter survival skills, environmental education, and local history. The Tours take place in the surrounding LNF, but locations vary depending on current snow conditions.  
Snowshoes for these tours are provided free of charge and are geared for beginners but can be strenuous depending on terrain and snow powder conditions. There is the option of tailoring the tour program to include the California State Standards for environmental education by request. 
This is a great way to enjoy this winter season on the Lassen National Forest and to explore the forest while on snowshoes,” said Deb Bumpus, forest supervisor.  “There’s the magical experience of floating over the snow on snowshoes among snow-laden trees, animal tracks to follow, and the quiet of the snow-hushed forest.”
Upcoming 2020 Winter Snowshoe Tour Schedule (Times to be announced)
  • Friday, Jan. 31
  • Saturday, Feb. 8
  • Friday, Feb. 22
All tours require reservations. To reserve your spot, schedule your school, or get more information about our snowshoe program, contact Carlos Holguin, Visitor Information Services, at (530) 258-2141 or by email at carlos.holguin@usda.gov.
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2020 Fair Theme – “Young At Heart”

12/30/2019

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Date: January 1, 2020
 
For Immediate Release
 
Anyone who has taken the time to pay attention to themes of the Plumas Sierra County Fair, would see that they have been all over the map. Some have reflected the point in time of the Fair; like “150th Anniversary” in 2009 or “Come Alive in ‘75” for 1975. Others were calls to action; the first modern Fair in 1940 was based on the theme “It’s Your Fair, So Be There”. After that, it would appear organizers didn’t feel the need for a theme until 1952. At that time, there was a close connection between the Fair and the Plumas Chamber of Commerce, the former led by the legendary Tulsa St. Elmo Scott and the latter by Chet Peckinpah, both members of the Western Fairs Association Hall of Fame. 1952 features the first of several themes that promoted the economy and attractions of the County; “Lumbering Progress”. Although the use of themes was still sporadic, later years had similar motives; “Outdoor Glory”, “Natural Resources….Plumas County’s Wealth” and “Progress’n Plumas Style”.
 
History had its turn on many occasions. 1976 featured “Plumas Pride In Our Past, Faith In Our Future”, followed in 1977 with “The Old West At Its Best”. 1983 made a nod to agriculture and history with “Harvest of History”. And of course, the old faithful rhyming and word play themes seemed to be popular since the 80’s. “A Family A-Fair” in 1985, and “Bales, Tails & Happy Trails” in 2010. The past few years though, the Plumas Sierra County Fair Board has made choices that have given the Fair an opportunity to address issues that can educate and inspire our community. The 2017 theme of “Art to Ag” was awarded First Place among fairs with attendance of 100,000 or less on the West Coast, as well as being nominated as one of the top 5 outstanding programs of fairs of all sizes.
 
The 2020 fair theme is “Young At Heart”. The road leading to that theme began with the idea of how the Fair could showcase the talent and deep resources of our youth in Plumas and Sierra Counties. The Fair Board wanted to celebrate the knowledge and accomplishments of the young people in our community. Then it was asked; “What do we consider young?” Just because someone doesn’t know how to operate a cell phone beyond answering a phone call, doesn’t mean they don’t FEEL young. So, after discussing and considering these deep rhetorical thoughts, the Fair Board found the obvious phrase we all know; “Young At Heart”.
Everyone knows people that, despite their age, are truly young at heart. These are the people, along with the youth of our two counties that the 2020 Plumas Sierra County Fair is built around. Plans to do just that are in the works, but the Fair invites anyone who has an idea, or maybe knows someone that exemplifies the theme, to contact the fair office and share their thoughts. Look for activities that will help us all discover how young at heart we really are.
 
Getting back the youngsters, the Fair is planning a Kiddie Land featuring bounce attractions, activities and games. This concept is centered around the idea of creating a fun, safe place where our younger visitors can hang out throughout the Fair.
 
The 2020 Exhibit Guide is scheduled for release around the first week of February. “The exhibit guide is the portal to a successful fair,” declared the Fair Manager. “Last year saw a significant increase in entries and contributed to one of our best Fairs ever.” Steffanic emphasized that the more entries, the stronger the fair.
 
The 2020 Plumas Sierra County Fair will take place August 12 – 16, 2020. It always begins on the second Wednesday in August.
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Defusing Anxiety & Negativity in 2020: Why Gratitude Is Key

12/30/2019

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By Frank Kilpatrick

          We all want to feel happy and productive. But here's the Catch 22: the things we do to try to feel that way—working long hours, rushing kids from one activity to the other, and meeting all of life's obligations—can leave us feeling stressed, anxious, and even resentful. (And that's not counting the complications that spring up.) We may find ourselves thinking:What's the point of all this hard work if I can't enjoy my life?
          Thankfully, we can feel contentment (and yes, happiness!) even when life is at its most chaotic. It comes not from trying to control your circumstances (which isn't always possible) but from shifting how you look at them.
          I love the saying "Gratitude doesn't change things for you, it changes you for things." When we can learn to come from a place of gratitude, we see things differently. There's a mindset shift that brings peace. My new Gratitude Musical/Visual meditation series, (available on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/c/GratitudeVideo) helps listeners tap into that mindset.
          In other words, instead of dreading a tough project at work, we feel gratitude for our job. Instead of feeling stressed about taking our aging mother to the doctor, we're grateful to be able to spend the afternoon with her.
          My colleagues—Grammy-winner Alex Wand and composer/vocalist Rayko—and I are on a mission to fill the world with gratitude. Our meditation series—which combines "microtonal" music, vocals, visuals, and on-screen lyrical messages in a unique way that keeps your attention—is designed to help train the brain for gratitude and peace. This focus stems from our work on the Stay Alive video/podcast documentary and is a central part of our strategy for supporting at-risk populations.
          Of course, you can't just flip a switch and BOOM! you're grateful. Gratitude evolves over time. It's about building some small, daily habits into your routine—and the new year is the perfect time to start. For example:

Make room in your life for gratitude. Often FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) drives us to stretch ourselves too thin. But it's hard to feel grateful when you are overcommitted. Know that it's totally okay to turn down invitations if you don't feel like being around others, or to spend the weekend recharging. In fact, immersing yourself in the Gratitude meditation series is a great way to spend the time you free up when you cut back on all the "going and doing."

The Gratitude program can be an alternative to giving in to the toxic phenomenon of FOMO. When people remove what they've been conditioned to see as a "reward" they may feel empty, like something is lacking. This program is a great replacement. It's fine to feel grateful for friends and opportunities, but we need to feel grateful for quiet moments and downtime as well.

Prepare your mind. It's important to make time for meditation or contemplation. Think of this as strength training for your mind. At first it might seem difficult to find the time, but it teaches you to get relaxed and centered, which is a vital life skill. Over time, it will get easier and easier to drop into a space of quiet contentedness where gratitude is abundant. "Mind training" should be a part of your daily health routine, like brushing your teeth or stretching. But also, get into the habit of grabbing opportunities to meditate or watch theGratitude series—like when you're getting ready for your day or waiting for your child at soccer practice.

There are very real advantages to this type of mind training. It helps you stay in a state of gratitude, which enables you to feel peace. It keeps you in the present moment, which is an incredibly powerful technique for keeping anxiety and depression at bay.

Make mind training a part of your self-care routine... People tend to think of self-care in terms of diet, exercise, and maybe sleep, but we often ignore what we put into our minds, what we think about and ruminate on. This is a mistake. Getting intentional about what we watch, listen to, and infuse into our consciousness is just as important—what we focus on shapes our mental state, impacts our relationships, and influences every choice we make.

Stop allowing junk food into your consciousness. We should monitor our cognitive input in the same way we regulate our intake of fats, carbs and calories. What you're doing is intentionally creating the best version of yourself.

...and think of it as a gateway to overall happiness. Neuroscience has proven over and over again that a focus on gratitude literally rewires your brain to be happy. When people engage in practices like meditating on gratitude (as the Gratitude series encourages) or by keeping a daily journal of what they are grateful for, they tend to feel more optimistic and positive about their lives. (That's happiness!) What's more, they may sleep better, exercise more, and enjoy better physical health than those who don't focus on gratitude.

Focus on the small things. There are plenty of things you can (and should) be grateful for in life's simple moments. A hot cup of coffee. Toasty sheets fresh from the dryer on a cold evening. A catchup phone call from a dear old friend. The smell of a delicious dinner wafting from the kitchen. The look of wonder in your toddler's eyes when they see the first snowfall of the year. Just start paying attention and let yourself feel the wonderment.

Say "thank you" (and really mean it). When someone does something kind for you, recognize it with a sincere "thank you." Be specific about why what they did matters. (This helps you mean it, which is important; mindless "thank yous" don't count.) Recognition, even in small doses, makes others feel great, but it also gives you a boost of joy. And it exercises those gratitude muscles.

Manage your expectations. Real life doesn't look like a Norman Rockwell painting and your home most likely will never look like a spread in Better Homes and Gardens. Parents get old. Kids get bad grades. Tempers flare from time to time. Even during a wonderful meal with family and friends, someone might get sick, make a judgmental comment, or burst into tears during the salad course. That's life. It's messy and complicated...and beautiful.

It's hard to be grateful and focused on perfection at the same time. Keep in mind that even best-laid plans seldom go off without a hitch. Remember to savor the good moments and seek out loving feelings toward your friends and families. Find the love in every situation.


          The best thing about gratitude is that it's contagious. If you put it out there, chances are very good you will get it back! And don't forget: others are watching you and will see how empowered you have become just by being happy.

          Make the effort in the upcoming year to focus on gracious and loving feelings and that peace will find its way to you. You will be amazed at the new and joyful places this attitude of gratitude will lead you.
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About the Gratitude Series:
The Gratitude Musical/Visual meditation series is a daily mindfulness engagement tool created by Frank Kilpatrick along with collaborators Grammy Award-winning Producer Alex Wand and bilingual composer and performer Rayko. It couples global musical material from eclectic spiritual disciplines and non-religious sources, mystical microtonal arrangements, beautiful vocals, binaural beats and enchanting visuals with affirming on-screen lyrical messages. Its purpose is to create a synthesis that engages and entrains the brain toward a personal connection with inner peace. Gratitude's individual audio/video elements are available for viewing and listening at no charge at www.YouTube.com/c/GratitudeVideo and its own site www.GratitudeVideo.com

About Stay Alive:
Stay Alive is a 75-minute video/podcast documentary serving at-risk populations. The program delivers messages of education, compassion, and caring for those who are in deep despair, along with guidance for their families and friends who love them. Moderated by Mark Goulston, MD, participants in Stay Alive's intimate and disclosing discussion also include Kevin Hines, best known as the man who jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge and survived (www.kevinhinesstory.com), and suicide prevention advocate Rayko (www.rayko.com). Its Producers Frank Kilpatrick (www.frankikmusic.com) and Linda Kilpatrick, along with director Paul Emami (www.storytellerz.tv), created Stay Alive to help those in need to find their way out of despair. Stay Alive is available here on YouTube. For more information visit www.stayalivevideo.com.

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December 28th, 2019

12/28/2019

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PHOTOS COURTESY MARY DAVEY
A CHRISTMAS EVE FIRE Sierra City Fire had Chief Adam De Burg respond along with Firefighter Rich Teisso, and son David,
 They where first on scene after the UPS driver Kevin noticed the house on Main St. Highway 49 was on ablaze and he went to his delivery to report it.
It was reported around 7 pm. Christmas Eve.
The other Sierra City Fire Fighters where Michelle Anderson, Arron Stringer, Conrad MCually,
 Bryan Davey, Cadet Miller, John L. .
Downieville Fire firefighters also responded with Chief Hall, FF Mike Galan and FF Folsom.
 Mary Davey states, "We are so grateful these folks showed up on Christmas Eve.
.A catastrophe was avoided the tenants of the house who were away for the Holiday."
The Red cross is assisting the tenants.
  No cause yet to what started the fire we are thankful no one was hurt..

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LOYALTON CITY COUNCIL

12/28/2019

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CITY OF LOYALTON appointments were held during its regular meeting December 19th. Mayor Sarah Jackson retained her seat. For Vice Mayor, Joy Markum nominated Brooks Mitchell and he was approved.
For committees, Joy wanted to break up Public Works which includes cemetery, parks and roads, water and sewer. Deputy City Clerk Kathy LeBlanc stated that created problems with all employees working under the direction of the Council. Joy felt “nothing is getting done.”  Kathy suggested hiring another worker. There is a licensed waste water operator from Farr West at $70/hour who is a public works liaison. The mayor didn’t think it wise to add another committee and it remains the same. Joy wanted to see street work, etc. get done. The Finance Committee continues with Brooks and Joy and the Personnel Committee with Darlene Reidi and Nancy Rogers.
The Fire Department had its 180th call that day, a record for the year. Assistant Chief Robert DeMartini thanked volunteers for all they do all hours of the day and night. He told how rewarding it is to have 5-6 volunteers respond and “do a very good job.”
Robert told of the need to flush fire hydrants once a year and homeowners should shovel out hydrants. It was agreed to let volunteer firefighters flush the system as trainings.
Fire Chief Shawn Heywood told of financing a water tender. They save 3% annual increase on the cost by signing before January. Brooks moved for a 5-year payoff, seconded by Joy Markum and it passed.
The Pond Liner Detection Project by Farr West Engineering is just partially completed, stopped by the weather and now said to be back in September. Brooks questioned a bill for $97,000 and asked, “Why so much up front” when the project is not finished. The Council is to check on this.
On the Haggard Way fire access complaint, the City will contact the county to see if the alley is recorded as City property and if so, request Belli to unblock the alley.
As for the Nielson blockage, the City sent a letter to remove the barricade and Nielson said he’d contact the Attorney General and has now exceeded the time
limit. An abatement hearing will be held at the next meeting on January 21, 2020.
Concerning Townsend’s property, City ordinance doesn’t allow camping in yards and is a public nuisance. The City will send a letter about abatement and the property needs to be cleaned up.
A basic agreement between the City of Loyalton and Town of Truckee for sheltering services of small domestic animals was approved. The mayor stated, “It’s to move forward to be compliant on animal control.”
The contract with Cougar Mountain Software, provided by Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, will expire December 21st. It was agreed to pay $4,000 to hire Craig Collins, contracted government accountant who is the City auditor on an annual basis, for the update. Collins preps everything for the audit and can convert QuickBooks to the Cougar Mountain software. This contract will include 20 hours and travel. He charges $95/hour for the audit preparation.

Closed Session Report out:

The City has authorized to Council Member Rogers, as the City's Labor Negotiator, to offer two candidates part time employment.
From Regular Meeting - Closed Session Report out:
The City has determined that the annual Employee Evaluations and Employee File Review will be conducted this year by the entire council at a special meeting on Thursday 1/16/2020.  
Open session
Item 19.1 minor edits were made to the Salary Schedule - probation period extended from 90 days to 6 months.  No changes were made to the pay scale.
Item 19.2 Employee Personnel Files will be inventoried prior to the special meeting on 1/16/2020.  Council member Reide has a copy of documents that should be included in each personnel file.  By the special meeting of 1/16/2020, any items identified as missing will be placed into the employee file.  During the Special meeting on 1/16/2020 the personnel record will be reviewed with the employee along with conducting their interactive review.
Item 21: At the suggestion of Vice Mayor Brooks, Mayor Jackson authorized the purchase and distribution of gift cards to Leonard's (excluding alcohol and tobacco) in recognition of the Christmas Holiday and appreciation for our City Staff.  Council Member Markum will arrange purchase and distribution of the gift cards.  Adjourned at 8:15pm
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Good News: California’s population growth has slowed.Bad News: Overpopulation and its effects force people to flee.

12/27/2019

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Ventura, CA – According to California’s Department of Finance (DOF), the state grew by “only” 141,300 over the last year, but that was only because of a net outflow of almost 200,000 Californians to other states. The official state estimate for July 1, 2019, puts California’s population at 39.96 million, a growth rate of 0.35 percent, the lowest recorded rate since 1900.
 
The DOF estimate indicates that the net domestic outmigration of 198,000 was offset by foreign immigration of 158,000 and natural increase (births minus deaths) of 181,000. Immigration drives population growth in the U.S., and even more so in California. According to the Pew Research Center, “Future immigrants and their descendants… are projected to account for 88 percent of the U.S. population increase,” between 2015 and 2065.
 
Californians for Population Stabilization Executive Director Ric Oberlink responded:

“It’s good news that California’s growth rate is slowing. Decades of unsustainable population growth have resulted in crumbling infrastructure, massive traffic jams, increased air pollution, and the destruction of large swathes of California’s precious ecosystems. The fact is, California is already overpopulated; it is why we’re seeing Californians leave the state in record numbers. Overpopulation leads to reduced quality of life.
 
“We think of Europe as the crowded Old World and think of America, especially the West, as the land of wide-open spaces, yet the population density of California already exceeds that of Europe by one-third… and is still increasing.
 
“Population growth drives up the cost of housing and increases the cost of living. These contribute to our crisis of homelessness.
 
“While this exodus slows our increase, it is a sad commentary on conditions in California. Where are the leaders who recognize that we should stabilize our population to regain the high quality of life that used to be the hallmark of California?”

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Raise a glass to the New Year, but drink responsibly

12/27/2019

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WASHINGTON, DC, Dec 27 -- There’s no toast like the ones we raise a glass to during the holidays but the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC] suggests its members -- and senior citizens in general -- need to be careful not to overdo it. 

Senior advocate and AMAC president Dan Weber notes that Americans increase their use of alcohol exponentially between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. “It’s bad enough when youngsters drink to excess, but it can have particularly critical effects on older folk.”

Studies have shown that Americans double their intake of alcohol during the holiday season, starting on what has been called “Blackout Wednesday,” the day before Thanksgiving Day and continuing through New Year’s Day. The publication, Beverage Daily, says that on average most of the year we consume about four drinks a week, but during those festive days from Blackout Wednesday to January 1 we can down eight drinks a week or more.

According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information [NCBI], “In addition to the psychosocial issues that are unique to older adults, aging also ushers in biomedical changes that influence the effects that alcohol and drugs have on the body. Alcohol abuse, for example, may accelerate the normal decline in physiological functioning that occurs with age. In addition, alcohol may elevate older adults' already high risk for injury, illness, and socioeconomic decline.”

The NCBI also suggests that the older you are friends and family are likely to ignore excess drinking, so you can’t necessarily rely on them to keep track of your intake. “Therefore, it is up to you to drink responsibly, which means taking it easy as you pour and limiting your intake,” says Weber. 

“Thus, in preparation for an impending holiday party, you should prepare yourself to be a ‘responsible’ drinker, one who plans ahead before heading out for a night of festivities.” 

Weber offers a few tips when planning for an evening of “fun, food and frivolity” during the season:

-Pace yourself. Limit your drinking to a lightly poured cocktail an hour.

-You’ll consume less alcohol if you have a non-alcoholic drink between boozy drinks.

-Don’t drink alcohol on an empty stomach.

-Most important is to trust your own instincts by not letting a party pal determine that you “need” another drink.

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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Announces Further Reductions in Roadway Fatalities & Pushes for Safer Roads this Holiday Season

12/20/2019

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that highway crash data for the first nine months of 2019 show a reduction of 2.2% in fatalities compared to the first nine months of 2018. Under this Administration and Secretary Chao’s leadership, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has made safety its top priority.
“This is positive news, but more work remains to be done to make our roads safer for everyone,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. 
In the first nine months of 2019, an estimated 26,730 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes.
As the holidays approach, DOT is partnering with law enforcement officers across the nation to look for – and stop – impaired drivers.
“Sadly, over 800 people lost their lives due to an impaired driver last December; that’s a lot of empty chairs around the dinner table,” Secretary Chao said in a video statement.
More than ten thousand lives were lost last year due to impaired driving, which is nearly a third of all highway traffic deaths in 2018, according to DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
“All of these deaths could have been prevented,” said Secretary Chao. “So please make the right choice this holiday season. It can save your life and other precious lives on the road.”
In addition to tens of thousands of law enforcement officers on heightened alert for impaired drivers this holiday season, DOT launched a $8 million media campaign running through January 1, 2020 that includes a mix of advertisements on television, radio, cinema and social media.
DOT’s drive sober or get pulled over television ad can be viewed here:


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Plumas NF year-end holiday reminders

12/18/2019

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QUINCY, Calif. - Plumas National Forest officials remind the public that there are several important dates to remember in order to purchase a Christmas tree permit, cut a tree, obtain  a personal fuelwood permit or visit forest offices.
Christmas tree permits:
  • Christmas tree permits are available for purchase through Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019
  • Christmas trees can be cut any day of the week through Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019
Fuelwood permits:
  • 2019 personal fuelwood permits expire Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019
  • 2020 fuelwood permits available Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020
Office closures:
  • Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019 (Executive Order dated Dec. 17, 2019)
  • Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019 (Federal Holiday)
  • Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 (Federal Holiday)
Whether heading out to the forest to cut a Christmas tree, gather firewood or enjoy some snow play, please check the weather forecast and be prepared for changing weather and road conditions. Carry emergency equipment in vehicles and remember there may be no cell phone coverage. Please call 530-283-2050 for more information.
 
For information about the Plumas National Forest visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/plumas and www.Facebook.com/usfsplumas.             
 
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