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Participants in last year’s Historic Longboard Revival Series huddle up for a picture during the races. The revival series continues in 2013, with races scheduled for the third Sunday of January, February and March. Photos courtesy Lisa Kelly |
This year’s world-famous Historic Longboard Revival Series starts this Sunday, Jan. 20. The races, adored by history lovers from around the nation, take place the third Sunday of January, February and March, conditions permitting.
Racers dress up in mid-19th-century garb and slide down the hill on oversized wooden skis. The history behind downhill skiing in Plumas County is extremely rich, and therefore suitable to be celebrated in this historic fashion.
In the past, certain races were canceled due to weather conditions (or, rather, a lack thereof), so it is suggested that potential visitors check plumasskiclub.org to ensure the races are still on.
Lobsters nooses
Question: Is it legal to catch lobster with a noose? I want to make a sort of noose of PVC pipe and an elastic band (from the sling of a sling spear). This would not at all harm the lobster if caught in the noose.
—Anonymous
Answer: No, this is not legal. The only approved methods for sport take of lobster are by hand or with hoop nets (California Code Regulations Title 14, section 29.80).
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Feather River College’s Jasmine Plummer measures out her shot during the Dec. 29, 2012, victory over Sacramento City College. Plummer led the Eagles in points during the game. Photos by James Wilson |
The Feather River College women’s basketball team (7-8) traveled to the College of the Siskiyous on Jan. 4 to take on Fresno and Porterville. FRC lost 95-41 to Fresno and won 72-59 over Porterville.
Fresno State is currently ranked the No. 1 team in the north state and the No. 3 team in all California.
“The pace that Fresno plays is pretty much non-stop,” said FRC’s coach, Haley White.
Jasmine Plummer played the entire game against Fresno, which made White worry that she would be tired during the game against Porterville.
James Wilson
Group exercise trainers Christie Brawley and Jennifer Ludvigson get down with the music while getting in shape with Zumba at Feather River Fitness on Jan. 2. Zumba blends dancing and aerobics to form a new, fun way to exercise. Photos by James Wilson
People across Plumas County are joining in a new exercise craze: Zumba.
Zumba utilizes the movements of dance to create a unique exercise program that truly works out the body.
The core idea behind Zumba is that exercise does not need to be boring. To illustrate, Zumba calls its classes “fitness parties.” The instructors guide participants in dances to a blend of Latin and world music.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (formerly Department of Fish and Game) recently released its calendar of events for January. More outdoors and nature-oriented events that are not sponsored by DFW are on the online calendar at wildlife.ca.gov/events.
Sandhill Crane Wetland Tours are held the first three weekends of each fall/winter month through February at Woodbridge Ecological Reserve near Lodi. The docent-led tours start approximately 90 minutes before sundown and run to about 30 minutes after sunset. Pre-tour registration is required online at wildlife.ca.gov/delta/cranetour and may be made up to six weeks in advance. Suggested donation is $10 per adult. The South Unit of Woodbridge ER is accessible to the public at any time. It features informative interpretive panels, and viewing of sandhill crane “fly-overs” at sundown is common. The Woodbridge North Unit (accessible only by tour) includes a bird-viewing blind and typically receives the “fly-in,” where the cranes come to roost for the night. For more information, visit the website or call 209-948-7708.
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