Plumas, Lassen and Sierra Counties On the cover: Local doctor to climb EVEREST Page 24 Inside: I Sierra Valley destination oasis has colorful history I Saying goodbye after 40 years with Quincy Fire I Celebrating the mothers of teens this Mother’s Day I Avalos Family becomes a party of seven I Take advantage of camping locally I “Survivor’s” Ben “Coach” Wade has new record deal I Honoring fallen veterans Published locally by Feather Publishing Co., Inc. CONTENTS Forty years at Deputy Fire Chief retires . .3 Quincy Fire; Historic Sierra Hot Springs . .8 David Windle is hanging up Mother’s Day Luncheon ideas . .12 his boots Mothering support is important..14 Memorial Day tribute . .16 By Mike Taborski
[email protected] Prepping your veggie garden . .20 Retiring Deputy Chief David Windle. Photo submitted The doctor is out... ...climbing mountains . .24 David has seen a lot of changes in more The importance of spaying/neutering your pets .28 than four decades and has been Real Estate section . .29-33 instrumental in making many of them The Avalos family is blessed with quadruplets . .34 fter 40 rewarding years as a training, no fire academy, that was it.” volunteer firefighter, instructor, David remembers that there was a very mentor and role model at the limited supply of safety helmets and fire Camping adventures that are Quincy Fire Department, Deputy protection clothing (turnouts) available for Chief David Windle reluctantly the firefighters in those days. “It was very close to home . .36 decided in March that it was time to common to go on a fire call and see guys like step aside — or, ‘hobble’ aside might Jimmy (Stockton) arrive on scene directly be more accurate.