The Trinity Journal

Proposed septic law expensive for homes

By SALLY MORRIS — 12/31/2008

Trinity County representatives joined a chorus of North State residents opposed to possible statewide regulations on septic tanks during a recent public hearing held in Redding.

Photo

12/31/2008

Marni Rapf of Hyampom sent a note to the Journal. "We have had a very white Christmas here at Butter Creek Ranch," she wrote. "I have attached a few photos taken from our property. . . . This one is of an old lovely barn on our property."

Community forest bigger now

By SALLY MORRIS — 12/31/2008

A nearly 12,000-acre expansion of the Weaverville Community Forest became a reality two days before Christmas when the Trinity County Resource Conservation District Board of Directors voted to enter a 10-year agreement with the U.S. Forest Service to manage the land through a cooperative relationship.

Hayfork Valley News

By MAYME PATTON (530) 628-5175 — 12/31/2008

This will be my last Hayfork Valley News column. I started writing in the early 1970s for Peggy Patton. I would write the column for her when she was too busy flying her airplane or out of town for other events. She stopped writing the column and I started a few months later.

Supervisors wind up 'interesting year'

12/31/2008

As 2008 comes to a close, the chairman of the board of supervisors, Roger Jaegel, says, "It's been an interesting year. We burned about 200,000 acres in Trinity County and many called it 'the summer that wasn't.' It's not been an easy year.

Looking for a home

12/31/2008

These 3 1/2-month-old, golden retriever/Australian shepherd mix puppies are available for adoption at the Trinity County Animal Shelter. Call Animal Control Officer Christine Edwards at 623-1370. Hours for the shelter at the end of Mountain View Street are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shelter has a webpage, www.geocities.com/trctyanshelter.

Sheriff's Report

12/31/2008

The Trinity County Sheriff's Department received the following reports from Dec. 22 to 29: Dec. 22 Caller reports subject stayed at her house for several days and is threatening and harassing her. She adds that he is on his way to his daughter's house to pick up marijuana and transport it.

Weather and Lake Report

12/31/2008

Averages Rain for week: 2.51 Rain to date for year starting July 1, 2008: 8.17 Weather a year ago Average High 43 Low 29 Rain to date: 10.65 On December 29, 2008, Trinity Lake was down 0.19 feet from the preceding week. The lake level was 117.26 feet from the crest.

Shots recommended to protect preteens

12/31/2008

As children approach their teen years, parents often worry about how to protect them from new risks and potential dangers.

Trinity opposes state cut of farm land program

By SALLY MORRIS — 12/31/2008

Trinity County has joined many of its Northern California neighbors in opposing a state budget proposal to eliminate the $34.7 million the state annually gives to counties for keeping land agricultural under the Williamson Act.

CHP report

12/31/2008

Over the Christmas holiday, California Highway Patrol officers assigned to the Trinity River Area office in Weaverville investigated three traffic collisions caused by unsafe speed, and they continue to respond to numerous calls of vehicle "spin-outs.

Car runs off Highway 36

12/31/2008

An Arcata man suffered major injuries Monday afternoon when the vehicle he was a passenger in went off Highway 36 and struck a tree, the California Highway Patrol said. The CHP said the driver, Erik Emiel Manuel, 25, of Manila, Calif., was traveling eastbound on Highway 36 approximately 6.

Grant funding for 'safety net' programs

12/31/2008

In response to the economic downturn and resulting increase in demand for basic human needs, such as food, clothing and shelter, Sierra Health Foundation has committed $1 million for safetynet services through its Responsive Grants Program. Nonprofit organizations and public agencies that provide these services and need assistance may apply for up to $25,000 by noon on Jan.

Do you know me?

12/31/2008

This dog was found by people out looking for a Christmas tree near the Humboldt and Trinity county border. He was taken to the Humboldt County Animal Services Shelter on Dec. 24. He is an unaltered male golden retriever/Labrador retriever or golden retriever/Chesapeake Bay retriever cross. The shelter thinks he is about a year and a half old. For more information, call (707) 840-9132 and ask for information about animal ID number A043302.

Tax helpers needed to give assistance

12/31/2008

Human Response Network is sponsoring a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program this tax season. Volunteers are needed to provide tax preparation assistance for low-income families. Volunteers will participate in a three-day training on how to prepare the 1040EZ, 1040A and 1040 tax returns.

Hayfork's snow berm

FROM ALLEN MCMORROW HAYFORK — 12/31/2008

Can anyone intelligently explain why Caltrans piles the snow in the middle of the road in downtown Hayfork, making it into oneway streets? To top it off, you could be ticketed for driving through the berm. The explanation from the snowplow drivers is that they can't block the business driveways.

Bible stands for good

FROM VICKI RILEY DOUGLAS CITY — 12/31/2008

Ray Schar's letter (Dec. 24) is so full of misinformation, it calls for a response. So many folks misunderstand the concept of Christian love. It does not mean letting anyone do anything they want to, in the manner of a permissive parent letting the kids eat all the candy and drink all the soda pop they want.

Cartoon

12/31/2008

"The county is trying to cut back on overtime for snow removal by recruitng retired former employees."

Marijuana and police

FROM RALPH GIVENS DALY CITY — 12/31/2008

It is disgusting to hear that law enforcement officials are trying to maximize their marijuana enforcement. I wonder if these medics with badges still believe the racist fictions used to outlaw marijuana to begin with: * "There are 100,000 total marijuana smokers in the U.S., and most are Negroes, Hispanics, Filipinos and entertainers.

Helpers in Hayfork

FROM WENDY REISS HAYFORK — 12/31/2008

The Hayfork Community Center Board of Directors wishes to thank the community for the generous outpouring of donations to make this Community Christmas program a success. The center faced some interesting challenges in the fundraising attempts this year, between the fires and the rain canceling the annual fall rummage sale.

The Word of God

FROM RICHARD MCAVOY DOUGLAS CITY — 12/31/2008

Congratulations are in order for Ray Schar. His Dec. 24th letter has earned him a master's degree in godless chatter. He seems to have all the answers, so he doesn't need faith.

Community Calendar

12/31/2008

THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR! FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 Bingo, Lewiston Moose Lodge, 7 p.m. Planned Parenthood, Weaverville, 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., call 623-2386. Milestones, TC Behavioral Health drop-in center, pot-luck and movie day, 12 to 3 p.m. at 80 B Nugget Lane, Weaverville.

Win a houseboat vacation

12/31/2008

Time is running out for a chance to win a seven-day vacation on a 59-foot deluxe houseboat that sleeps 10 people from Trinity Lake Resort & Marina.

E-commerce workshop

12/31/2008

The Shasta College Small Business Development Center is presenting a workshop entitled "E-Commerce" on Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Shasta College Trinity Campus, 30 Arbuckle Court in Weaverville.

Births

12/31/2008

A girl, Haylee Michelle Fullerton, was born Dec. 18 to Ray Fullerton and Dawn James of Weaverville. She weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. She joins sister Leah Rose. Her grandparents are Billie Jo Huett of Junction City, Michelle and Larry Jones of Kettenpom, and Ray Fullerton of Junction City. Her great-grandfather is Billy Huett of Weaverville.

Cadet meets Bush

12/31/2008

Mike and Barbara Polka¹s grandson, West Point Military cadet Matthew McClary, recently met President Bush at West Point. The Polkas have lived in Weaverville for more than 54 years. Matthew's mother, Melanie Polka Reagan, lives in Cameron Park and works at the state Capitol.

Lewiston Sluice Box

By KATIE QUINN (530) 778-3307 katieq@com-pair.net — 12/31/2008

Celebrate the New Year in at least two places in Lewiston tonight. The Lewiston Hotel will be open New Year's Eve for dinner and will have a band, The Porch Monkeys, playing live for your dancing pleasure. Call the hotel at 778-3823 or check this paper for additional details. The Lewiston Moose Family Center is having a prime rib dinner from 6 to 8 p.m.

A Senior's View

By BARBARA TALVOLA (530) 623-2984 Fax 623-4428 — 12/31/2008

I have been a Trinity Journal columnist since the '80s. At first it was "Junction City Monitor." When I moved to Weaverville, it became "Senior Views" until criticism changed it to "A Senior's View." Since my stroke I have learned writing and dictating are so different; also, a secretary can rewrite to make the boss look good, but a proofreader can only correct typos.

Strictly Business

12/31/2008

The Mt. Valley Grill in Lewiston announces their new winter hours in their ad on this page. So go on out and enjoy their tasty specials and friendly service. The 5 Windows Gallery is showing a retrospective of their 2008 art shows.

So. Trinity News

By WANDA LEVITT 707-574-6536 sunshine95552@yahoo.com — 12/31/2008

Bring your appetites to the Six Rivers Lions Club's Crab Feed on Saturday, Jan. 10, at the community hall. Happy hour will be at 5 p.m. and dinner starts at 6 p.m. Price for adults will be $20. Ages 6- 12 will be priced accordingly, with children 5 and under free. The Six Rivers Lions Club meetings are the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Pinochle

12/31/2008

The Lewiston Traveling Pinochle Club met Dec. 18 at the home of Maxine Cady. First prize winner was Jay Bailey; second, Lee Springs; and third, Dave Rhody. Irene Trenholm won the double pinochle prize. The club will meet at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the home of Lee Springs.

Junction City Monitor

By SUE RASMUSEN (530) 623-4631 mamarazz@snowcrest.net — 12/31/2008

This is New Year's Eve, and if you haven't made plans, consider joining the people in Junction City at the North Fork Grange. Music will be played by the band Trespass. The New Year's Eve Party will be Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Grange. Great rock and roll! The cost is $15 per person.

Inuit founder of ministry to speak

12/31/2008

An engaging storyteller with a sense of humor will be appearing in Hayfork Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Northern Delights Coffeehouse. Everyone is welcome to this free event, although donations are accepted. Dr. Iglahliq Suuqiina was born an Inuit on an island in the far northern Bering Straits.

Entries sought for film fest

12/31/2008

The "Cabin Fever Film Festival" is coming to the Trinity Theatre in Weaverville next April, and organizers are seeking entries. The event will be presented by Artistic Mischief, in association with Under One Productions. Categories include production costs under $1, $100, $1,000 and $1 million, along with subcategories.

The News Back Then

By JANET SAXON — 12/31/2008

150 YEARS AGO Saturday, Jan. 1, 1859 Ladies of Yreka have instituted a sewing circle for the purpose of obtaining a public library. They will certainly collect a great deal of information, traditionary and otherwise. Mr. Messersmith, of the United States Bakery, presented us a Christmas Cake, displaying magnificent confection work. We thank him gratefully.

That's using your gourd

12/31/2008

Jill Richards will be the speaker at the Jan. 7 meeting of the Lewiston Garden Club. Richards is an artist and mask maker who works with gourds. She will demonstrate her craft using projects in various stages of completion. The meeting will be at the Lewiston Community Center at 12:30 p.m. Guests are welcome. Call President Barbara Bailey at 623-2163 for more information.

Highland Art Center celebrates 40 years

12/31/2008

A reception will be held at the Highland Art Center during the Weaverville Art Cruise on Saturday, Jan. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. The Snyder Highland Foundation is celebrating its 40 years of history during the month and the center will feature its own private collection of art.

5 Windows' show features highlights of 2008

12/31/2008

This January, 5 Windows Gallery will start the new year with some old favorites. A show titled "2008's Finest" will include selected pieces from 2008's featured artists. 2008 began at 5 Windows with the Men's and Women's Invitationals in February and March. April opened with the oils and watercolors of Evelyn Ward.

Concealed weapon class

12/31/2008

Roger Chatterton will be presenting two concealed weapons (CCW) classes for the 2009-2010 period. These classes satisfy the statutory requirements pursuant to Penal Code sections 12050- 12054 et seq, and are mandatory for all people applying for a concealed weapons permit or renewing an existing permit.

Golden Age Center News

By HOLLY ANDERSON — 12/31/2008

If you ever wondered about how the Silent Auction is conducted, here is the scoop. Every two weeks, on the first and 15th of each month, a lovely and gracious volunteer, June Black (you would most likely find her on the golf course during warmer days), picks out the items to be placed on the auction tables.

Keeping kids warm

12/31/2008

Trinity Lodge 27 Free & Accepted Masons, in Weaverville, gave coats to students at Junction City Elementary School. Steve Hanover (right) of the lodge presented them to Principal Christine Camara and three students.

Veterans benefit breakfast

12/31/2008

On Saturday, Jan. 17, the Marine Corps League and the VFW are sponsoring a Veterans Benefit Breakfast. It will be at Veterans Memorial Hall, next to the sheriff's department, just off Highway 299 on the west side of Weaverville.

Wolves head into league play with 8-2 record

12/31/2008

The Trinity High School varsity boys' basketball team will begin league games next Tuesday at home against the 8-3 Weed Cougars. Game time for the matchup is 8:30 p.m., preceded by the JV girls at 4 p.m., JV boys at 5:30 p.m. and varsity girls at 7 p.m.

Lady Jacks win opener of Liberty tournament

By BILL MUSICK — 12/31/2008

Hayfork was the opening act for Liberty Christian High School's 24th Annual Classic Invitational Basketball Tournament played Dec. 29-31 in Redding. The Lady Timberjacks defeated the Hamilton Braves 45-35 in the Monday morning leadoff game.

Fishing Report

By E. B. Duggan (530) 629-3554 yen2fish@yahoo.com — 12/31/2008

On Sunday, Trinity Lake was 116 feet below the overflow and at 40 percent of capacity. Average inflow to the lake was 266 cfs, and 208 cfs was being released to the Sacramento River. We have had ice and snow and snow and ice since Christmas Eve day, with the snow finally melting off the day after Christmas here in Willow Creek and rain replacing it.

JOHN "JACK" EDWIN McNICKLES

12/31/2008

John "Jack" Edwin Mc- Nickles, 84, of Lewiston, passed away Dec. 23, 2008, in Lewiston. He was born Aug. 16, 1924, in Long Beach. He attended the University of California at Berkley. He met Joyce Adrian there while doing graduate work. They married, then settled and started a family in El Sobrante.

BETTY JANE HULSEBUS

12/31/2008

Betty Jane Hulsebus, 85, of Hayfork passed away Dec. 26, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center in Redding after a long illness. She was born July 24, 1923, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her son, Francis Rex Hulsebus Jr., and her husband, Francis Rex Hulsebus Sr.

JEAN E. HUNT

12/31/2008

Jean E. Hunt, 72, of Weaverville died Dec. 29, 2008, at her residence. Arrangements will be handled by Forrest Funeral Home.

DENNIS K. BRYNE

12/31/2008

Dennis K. Bryne (Keith), 50, of Hayfork died Dec. 29, 2008, at his residence of natural causes. Arrangements will be handled by Forrest Funeral Home in Weaverville.