Volume XVI Issue 263

Wednesday, August 7th, 2024

After watching a couple of the kid’s classes, Amanda jumped right into the adult classes (which can be very intimidating for anyone, let alone a petite female).

I will never forget my first roll with her. There she was, this incredibly humble little ninja, who just has a natural knack for sport. Our first grappling experience left me both impressed and out of breath. However, for someone with such talent, Amanda is incredibly down-to-earth and relatable.

Amanda became pregnant and had to hit pause on her Jiu-Jitsu journey, but she did so with grace. After giving birth to the sweetest little girl, she was back on the mat before you could say “armbar.”

I can tell you firsthand, getting back into the swing of things post-baby is no walk in the park, but Amanda makes it look effortless.

Last week in class, I wish I had snapped a picture. There she was, on the mat, arm-barring fools like a pro, and in between breaks, she was cradling her baby (I even snagged a snuggle!). It was a sight to behold – Amanda is my inspiration.

Amanda doesn’t just juggle martial arts and motherhood; she’s also running her own business! She started Salon 705 as a cozy little salon, and it has blossomed into a vibrant hub on Main Street.

Her sweet personality shines through in everything she does, including her entertaining renovation videos on TikTok, which I’ve become totally addicted to… like the woman can do it all.

It’s easy to overlook the gems around us when we’re caught up in the daily grind, so thank you sweet friend for the reminder and for being one of the reasons I love where we live.

Admission to the car show is free. Entry fee for vehicles is $30 and all proceeds go to charity.

For more information call Rich at 1.530.257.3857 or e-mail him at resford100@frontiernet.net.

“We extend our gratitude to the dedicated landowners and partners who made these achievements possible.”

The acquisitions include:

Greater Sage Grouse Habitat: The BLM purchased eight parcels covering nearly 1,300 acres within areas designated as priority sage grouse habitat in Washoe County, Nevada. Containing springs, riparian areas, and meadows, these parcels provide ideal conditions for greater sage grouse, mule deer, and pronghorn. Acquiring these properties for public ownership enhances access to surrounding public lands and opens opportunities for hunting upland game birds and big game. The lands will be managed by the Applegate Field Office.

Mule Deer Winter Range: Purchase of this 280-acre parcel along U.S. Highway 395 south of Susanville, California, will allow conservation of crucial mule deer wintering habitat along an important migration corridor. The newly acquired land, managed by the Eagle Lake Field Office, will also greatly improve public recreation access to the northern slope of the Diamond Mountains, a northern extension of the Sierra Nevada range.

Bald Mountain Special Recreation Area: This 760-acre property managed by the Eagle Lake Field Office will improve access to a popular recreation area offering 20 miles of equestrian, hiking, and mountain biking trails. The area lies between the Lassen County communities of Janesville and Standish. The acquisition opens access to the trails from the east side of Bald Mountain, complementing existing west side access. Bald Mountain provides users with expansive views of the Honey Lake Valley and a great spot to enjoy the sunrise over the Lassen County high desert.

California National Historic Trail: The Rush Creek parcel, 800 acres of high desert east of U.S. Highway 395 near Susanville, preserves portions of the Nobles Emigrant Trail, a segment of the California National Historic Trail. Managed by the Eagle Lake Field Office, the property contains lush stream corridors and supports greater sage grouse, pronghorn, migratory birds, raptors, and fish. It also offers excellent public access for hunting, fishing, hiking, and photography. This acquisition provides protection from potential development and includes water rights, bolstering resource resilience for the future.

Guthrie Creek Expansion: The BLM has acquired the Guthrie Creek parcel adjacent to Lost Coast Headlands, an onshore unit of the California Coastal National Monument. The 143-acre parcel located west of Ferndale is managed by the Arcata Field Office and features a half mile of coastline, beach access, grasslands, coastal bluffs, and an untouched section of Guthrie Creek. Its forest teems with wildlife such as blacktail deer and black bears. Additionally, the parcel offers potential for expanding the Guthrie Creek Trail, creating new opportunities for coastal trail recreation access.

Since 2021, the BLM Northern California District has completed a total of 15 acquisition projects, securing more than 4,100 acres of new public land, comprising about $5 million in total funding. These acquisitions contribute to the nearly $44 million in planned expenditures to acquire approximately 14,000 acres for public ownership within the BLM Northern California District by the end of 2024.

These efforts, supported by the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the State of California Off-Highway Vehicle Fund, aim to preserve critical habitats, enhance recreational access, and protect vital ecosystems across Northern California and northwestern Nevada. The LWCF also provides grants to state and local governments for acquiring and developing new outdoor recreation opportunities. These accomplishments also contribute to the 30 by 30 initiative, a national goal to conserve 30 percent of America’s lands and waters by 2030.

The office is open from 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m., Monday through Friday.

The school district believes that this program will benefit the community by providing a positive and productive after-school experience for local children.

A section of the wagon road exploration map from 1857 showing the

Nobles Trail through the Honey Lake Valley.

From Kirk’s Wagon Road Expedition

August 7, 1857

The northern part of Honey Lake Valley is a fine piece of country, and is fast being settled; there is already quite a number of families here. The Valley runs north 45 degrees west, and on the western and southern side has plenty of fine timber. The lake is from fifteen to twenty miles long and about ten wide. The water at the most southern end is rather brackish, but at the most northern end it is good, from the fact that Susan river, (named after Mrs. Susan Noble,) and a large number of fine springs empty into this part of the lake.

The PahutahIndians live in this Valley, and are generally a fine looking and intelligent set of Indians, and unlike the Diggers, are industrious and not afraid to work.

The entire appearance of the country east of the Sierra Mountains is somewhat broken, but the mountains are detached and valleys intervening so that there is a little or no difficulty in passing from one point to another in any direction.

The Valley is generally good, and capable of being cultivated, and, in the course of time, will be settled. It is true that the valleys are generally small, but they are numerous and will produce almost anything that will grow in California, and it is of vital importance to the central portion of the State that the great thoroughfare should go into the State by the Johnson route, which is the most central.

Now is the golden moment, and if the people of Sacramento and Placerville, and the counties surrounding, but do their duty now, they can take the trade and travel that way for all time to come. Let them look to it well.

Mr. Kirk, myself and five or six more, will start out tomorrow to explore the country around Pyramid Lake, and consequently will not probably, leave this camp for at least a week. Men and animals all well and got along finely so far, not having had a serious accident of any kind as yet. Our party now numbers sixty-seven, all told, and all in fine spirits.

I must endeavor to write you again before we leave this place. Respectfully yours, &c., Frank Denver.

John J Wilczynski Jr. – July 9, 2024

Sherrell R. McBroome – July 5th, 2024

Wanda (Goodwin) Mallery – July 12, 2024

Kyle Patrick Baumiller – July 1, 2024

Gilbert W. Pasqua Jr. – June 21, 2024