CASF, whose purpose is to help bridge the digital divide in unserved and underserved areas in the state, was started in 2007 and is part of the California Public Utilities Commission. PST previously received six grants totaling more than $13 million in the areas of Scott Road, C-Road, Mohawk Vista, Elysian Valley, Johnstonville, Keddie, Lake Davis, and Johnsville.

PST received funds from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act in 2010 when PST constructed its middle-mile fiber optic network backbone from Reno, Nevada, north to Susanville and west to Quincy, California.

The company will be constructing the network with many interconnection points and will deploy various technologies to reach as many customers as possible. Construction is set to begin in 2022 pending weather conditions and availability of materials.

These projects will not only benefit PST but also Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative, the member-owned electric utility that owns PST. Installation of fiber optics along PSREC’s lines will increase the footprint of PSREC’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system.

These systems help Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric quickly identify and resolve power outages by collecting data from the electric system and relaying that information back to the central control center at PSREC’s office in Portola. Commands are also able to be issued from the PSREC office, reducing the time that would have previously been spent traveling to and from substations. Since the data is delivered in near real-time, the SCADA system is extremely valuable to ensuring the safe, reliable and stable operation of the grid.

“PST would like to extend its thanks to the Northeastern California Connect Consortium, Director Jason Schwenkler, and all the NECCC staff for their help in securing these grant funds,” added Compton.

If you have not already contacted PST to be added to its interest list, please call 1.530.832.4126 or visit www.pst.coop.

“With the Mako system, I am able to perform less invasive surgery during a joint replacement. For some patients, this can mean less pain and shorter recovery time,” said Dr. Kyle Swanson,

orthopedic surgeon for Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. “This technology allows me to create a personalized plan based on each patient’s unique anatomy all before entering the operating room. During surgery, I can make any necessary adjustments while guiding the robotic arm to execute that plan. It’s exciting to be able to offer this transformative technology to our community.”

Mako SmartRobotics consists of three unique components: 3D CT-based planning, AccuStop haptic technology, and insightful data analytics. In clinical studies, Mako Total Knee demonstrated

the potential for patients to experience less pain, less need for opiate pain relievers, less need for inpatient physical therapy, reduction in length of hospital stay, improved knee flexion, and more soft tissue protection in comparison to manual techniques.

“Barton Health has always been known for the highest level of orthopedic care in the Lake Tahoe region, which is why organizations like U.S. Ski & Snowboard have made Barton their official medical provider,” said Dr. Jeff Orr, orthopedic surgeon for Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. “The Mako system further delivers upon that promise, enhancing a common procedure in our region and ensuring the highest quality of life after injury.”

Barton Memorial Hospital is a Blue Distinction Center for Knee & Hip Replacement, marking Barton’s expertise in delivering high-quality medical services and better patient outcomes with knee

and hip replacement surgeries. To learn more about orthopedic services and elective procedures available through Barton Health, visit BartonOrthopedicsAndWellness.com.

Lunch is a Tri Tip sandwich meal for $12, or a hot dog meal for $6, with to-go meals available.

There will also be a gun raffle for a Weatherby Element Synthetic 12-Gauge, 28 4-RD Semi-Auto Shotgun. Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100.

There will also be basket raffles and more.

Come meet the New Image instructors and try five different workouts for $5 per person. Free for Members.

The fundraiser will be held from 9:00 to 3:00, with the cornhole tournament starting at 11:00 and lunch at 11:30 at New Image Racquetball Gym, 1717 Main Street. For more information email Amanda.feather@yahoo.com.

Luckily for me, her teacher at the time, “Ms. Savannah” vouched for Peach that that behavior was not typical.

I remember her pulling me aside, and saying “don’t worry, she’ll be fine, I’ll watch her.” And I knew she would. I first met the very beautiful Savannah Moore through Church, where she was a very active member in the children’s ministries.

Savannah has a very warm glow about her, which makes her a natural magnet for little children. I remember watching Savannah with the children’s ministries, being so wonderful, respectful, and yet firm. The children loved and respected Ms. Savannah.

Over the years I have been lucky enough to get to know Ms. Savannah and I can tell you what an absolute light she is. She is so incredibly smart and articulate and organized and driven, and a million things I hope my daughters grow up to be. I cannot tell you how incredibly happy I am that she is in my life, as well as my children’s.

She is such a positive person. I never, ever hear her speak ill of anyone. Instead, she works incredibly hard. In fact, for years before she had a car, I would see her walking to and from her work. Never complaining. Just a motivated young woman, trying to better herself.

Aside from what she does for her church (which, let me tell you is a lot), Ms. Savannah is a very loving daughter, sister and friend.

She also has the heart of a true servant. Helping to stuff stockings for holiday programs, ringing the bell for the Salvation Army, tutoring children through the pandemic… this girl is the real deal.

She in fact, so wonderful that anytime I have ever mentioned her name to a third-party, they all pretty much, respond with the same thing, “She is so nice!” or “I love her!” Or something in between.

I have never met anyone that has something mean or negative to say about her, and at this point I will probably fight them if they did. (I’m joking… kind of).

Savannah is most definitely the real deal. She is a person who makes our community a better place. She is authentic and sweet and caring.

Yes, I owe her for advocating for my Peach not to get kicked out of pre-school the first day, but I also just owe her a ‘thank you’ for being so sweet and wonderful. And, for caring about children that are not her own, yet she loves them all the same.

Savannah is a true blessing to me, Peach, and my other two girls, and the community as a whole. Which, of course, makes her one of the reasons I love the place we live.

A number of plumbers of Susanville met at the city hall Wednesday and organized the Susanville Master Plumbers Association.

The purpose of the organization is announced as co-operation with the building inspector in enforcing ordinances regarding the installation of plumbing.

Frank Knapp was elected president and Victor Bertoli secretary. Ralph Wiet, Edward Woodward and Charles Cain assisted in forming the association.

Resolutions were adopted to be presented to the city council, recommending changes in the present ordinance. Most of these had to do with Plumbing specifications.