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Maidu upset about 2012 logging operations

Three hundred sixty-eight acres of Pacific Gas and Electric Co. land show evidence of last year’s emergency logging operations in the Humbug Valley. Allegations that the logging destroyed protected Mountain Maidu archeological sites have since put a rift between PG&E and tribal representatives. Photo courtesy Ken Holbrook
Samantha P. Hawthorne

Staff Writer

5/21/2013

Allegations of Native American archeological sites being destroyed by logging operations have caused a rift between members of the Maidu Summit and Pacific Gas and Electric Co.

In mid-April, tribe member Farrell Cunningham took a trip to Humbug Valley only to discover a nearly destroyed Maidu village site, a broken grinding rock, and devastated house pits — all of which he believed to be caused by last year’s logging operations.

In addition to the apparent damage, new archeological materials were discovered adjacent to an existing archeological site. Cunningham said, “Evidence of habitation is all around in the form of obsidian and basalt debitage (chips from production of stone tools) but no action has been taken by PG&E.”

Two former Lassen County residents murdered in Fernley

Feather Publishing

May 16, 2013

The murder of five people in Fernley and Mustang Nevada Monday, May 13 touches Lassen County.

Two of the victims are former Lassen County residents — Les Leiber, 69, the former general manager of the Lassen Municipal Utility District and Angie Duff, 67. Also killed were Robert Pape 84, his wife Dorothy Pape, 84, and Eliazar Graham, 52.

Jeremiah Bean, 25, is in custody and could face charges including open murder with a deadly weapon, arson, burglary, robbery, ex-felon in possession with a firearm, and grand larceny.

Assemblyman to speak at Memorial Day ceremony

Feather Publishing

5/20/2013

The eighth annual Veterans Memorial Ceremony will be held Monday, May 27, at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial in Dame Shirley Plaza across from the courthouse in Quincy.

There will be a variety of speakers, including Assemblyman Brian Dahle, with music provided by the Kepple sisters.

Cycling enthusiasts celebrate bike week

Feather Publishing

5/13/2013

Biking enthusiasts gather in front of Pangaea Cafe and Pub after enjoying treats provided by Feather River College’s Outdoor Recreation Leadership group May 8. From left on bikes: Stella and Aleda White and Robert, Axel and Liam Johnson on their “box bike.” Behind them are ORL staff and students who were available to answer questions, serve up coffee and scones and help bicyclists complete simple repairs.Photos by Laura Beaton

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Greenville logger transforms biomass into bundles of firewood

Plumas National Forest Supervisor Earl Ford leans against bundles of wood culled from biomass. It’s part of Greenville logger Randy Pew’s plan to build a new business with his son, Jared, while ridding the forest of biomass and providing a merchantable product. These bundles are prototypes for the actual half-cords that will be available for sale. Photo submitted
Debra Moore

Staff Writer

5/16/2013

Greenville logger Randy Pew wants to remove biomass from the forest, build a profitable business and provide a valuable commodity.

He shared his plan with the Quincy Library Group on April 25, and so impressed Supervisor Lori Simpson, who was in attendance, that she invited him to the Board of Supervisors’ May 7 meeting.

“You’re a man of resilience,” Simpson told Pew during the supervisors’ meeting. “You’re not whining. It shows what kind of character you have.”