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PROUDLY SERVING OUR AREA SINCEHERALD 1879 FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • VOL. 140 NO. 39 SEE City Council: INSIDE Mission Accomplished Tourism and ANNOUNCEMENT Mark Rober Throws Fan Epic Party in Gridley OF TWO WEEK Electric Rates CLOSURE By Seti Long GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - Five years ago, Gridley opted not to join the Butte County Tourism Business Improvement District (BCTBID). At Monday's PAGE 4 meeting, the City Council reconsidered. The “Explore Butte County” theme that per- FEMA RESPONSE meates TBID’s marketing is focused on bringing in UPDATE ON tourism and promoting overnight stays in Butte WESTERN County, where local small businesses would bene- WILDFIRES fit from the dollars spent in communities. A 2% tax assessed on local lodg- ing establishments, which is then passed on to their customers, pays for par- ticipation in the TBID. Statistics provided to the council by BCTBID Executive Director Carolyn Denero shares that over the last year, $129 million PAGE 2 Above: Surprise! Mark Rober disguises himself as the Gridley was spent in Butte County High School Bulldog, to surprise a shocked Fletcher. This was by visitors, and $51 of that the first time the two had met in person. Left: Rober and his team were impressed by Gridley and its residents. “This was in retail. The goal is is just like, salt-of-the-earth, heartland America,” Rober says. for TBID to bolster rev- HIGH HOUSING Between Leishman and his neighbors, the crew had access enue for already hard-hit to anything they needed for construction. Rober says, “The COSTS KEEP community that came together for this and for Fletcher ... small businesses in this It's like a new-age, YouTube barn raising!” The men behind area. Proposed marketing the project, pictured left to right: Josh Kelly, Jon Marcu, avenues for Gridley would CALIFORNIANS Mark Rober, Dale Leishman, Jacob Larocca and Science Bob. Photos by Seti Long focus on Graylodge and Gridley’s status as “The POOR record breaking fun, literally, to the Gateway to Butte County.” young man. Gridley has been the only By Seti Long Tumor with Intermediate Rober vowed that if Fletcher made larger city in Butte County Differentiation or PPTID for short. it to his next birthday, he would throw not participating in the GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - In August, the Fletcher and his family uprooted him “the most crazy birthday party TBID - until now. Council community of Gridley was secretly their lives and moved closer to St. ever.” On Fletcher’s birthday week- voted unanimously to invaded by a team of engineers and Jude’s for his treatment, where mom end August 22nd -23rd, wearing a join the TBID for the next scientists, led by former NASA engi- Megan said, “We spent a lot of time Fletchers Army tee and sitting along 10-year cycle. Chamber of neer and current YouTube sensation, in the hospital watching Mark Rober a retaining wall along a driveway in Commerce President Lynne PAGE 7 Mark Rober. videos.” Rober’s YouTube chan- Gridley, Rober says, “SO, here we Spencer and Treasurer The covert mission was two-fold. nel, dedicated to fun, science and are...6 months later.” Cathy Mills, who voiced One: Rober and his crew intended to engineering based experiments, But why Gridley? Rober happens to their support for the organi- PRESORTED STD. zation, feel the decision is a US POSTAGE re-take the Guiness Book of World has millions of viewers worldwide. have ties to our little town in the way win for our community. PAID Records title for the World’s Largest During her son’s battle with the can- of a friendship with the Leishman PERMIT 245 Elephant Toothpaste and Two: Give cerous tumor, Megan reached out to family. Dale and Lynne Leishman had Switching gears, the Gridley, CA 95948 one of Robers biggest fans a birthday Rober, asking if he’d be willing to extended the use of their property Council then looked at a that he would never forget. contact Fletcher. “Absolutely” was to Rober if the need for space continuing source of con- Change Service Requested A little over a year ago, twelve year Rober’s response and the surprise ever arose for something “BIG”. tention for the community: old Fletcher Rollinson was diagnosed video call between Rober and super- Well, it had and for 5 days, the the city electric utility rates. with an extremely rare form of brain fan -Fletcher that followed would Leishman property became The council has been under tumor called Pineal Parenchymal inspire Rober to dedicate a day of Continued on page 3 fire on social media and by community members since it proposed to raise utility rates and other rates on the master fee’s schedule dur- ing its June 20-21 budget discussions. Gridley Rotary At Monday's meeting, City Administrator Paul Eckert presented a plan to the Council, wherein the City could effectively Cleans Up reduce rates to relieve some of the pressure on its resi- By Seti Long dents. Electric utility rate commodity charge would GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - Gridley Rotarians hit the be reduced by 3% if the fol- Highway early Saturday morning as part of lowing actions were taken: their yearly cleanup project in coordination with Reduce the annual trans- Adopt-A-Highway. fer from the Electric Fund Members of our local Rotary Club targeted areas to the General Fund by along Hwy 99 that are notorious for the accumu- $200,000; Reduce Utility lation of garbage - between Township Road and Billing staff by one full- Evans Reimer Road to the South and between time position resulting in Ford Ave and Ord Ranch Road to the North. an estimated annual util- Taking COVID precautions, the crews split ity savings of $66,000. forces and were able to bag and tag multiple bags Additionally, replace- of debris for removal. Thanks to this service by ment of an Electric Line Ladies of Rotary hard at work: Pictured left to right: Marie Wheeler, Bobbi Domin, Lisa Van De Hey, Lynne Spencer. Not pictured: Bob Bowling, Ravie Rotary, Gridley can welcome drivers into town Worker has been delayed Aujla, and Jack Slota. Photo by Seti Long with cleaner streets and pride. H Continued on page 2
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land in California. Taking science related to natural on Western Wildfires on the issue of undoing this, resources and actually cre- and other, policy mistake ates policies that reflect Federal Emergency assistance. will take time and money. scientific research, not the Management Agency 227,000 liters of bottled water; 208,896 One of the obstacles to emotionally driven hopes meals; 54,735 blankets; 6,092 cots; reform is the infrastruc- of politically active spe- WASHINGTON, DC (MPG) - FEMA has Hygiene kits, commonly used shelter ture of sawmills and entire cial interests. Science tells obligated more than $18 million in mis- items and 27 generators are also staged communities that built up us that grazing helps pro- sion assignments and is processing 61 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in around them no longer tect watersheds and forests; active resource requests in support of Washington. exists in many places - they science tells us logging and Oregon and California. FEMA’s Disaster 493 FEMA responders have been were shuttered by law- controlled burns have a role Survivor Assistance teams are on the deployed in support of western wildfires. suits in the 1990’s related to play in saving forests ground in California supporting survivor Do not wait for a disaster recovery cen- The new Pi-Line to spotted owl protec- from catastrophic destruc- registrations and inquiries. Two Incident ter or other fixed location to register for Honoring Publisher tions. Yes the climate does tion. Public policy should Management Assistance Teams have assistance. W.D. Burleson change, so why do we see align with reality. When it been deployed to Oregon and one team Save your receipts and take photos By Josh F.W. Cook so little progress in building does not - we see disasters is deployed to California to support state before you begin the clean-up process. dams and changing laws like the ones we have now. operations. FEMA has also deployed Documentation of losses will help FEMA The smoke that fills the around forest, water and These restorative activities Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) teams process your claim; Disaster assistance air reeks of fifty years of wildlife management? If would also produce jobs and along with other specialized teams from may include grants for temporary bad government policy. the government has prom- restore small communities. federal partners to provide support, housing and home repairs, low-cost ised water to millions of Suppressing forest fires on *** and one Mobile Emergency Response loans to cover uninsured property losses Federal lands has created a people and they know we Support (MERS) unit is deployed to and other programs to help individuals are going to have less rain Please donate to the Red massive fuel load in the for- Cross, it is the most effi- Oregon, providing communications and business owners recover from the ests. In times past the native and snow, would you not support for command and control of fed- effects of the disaster. make adjustments for that? cient way to get people help people would do controlled in times like these. eral resources in support of the Incident Public safety is the No.1 priority: resi- burns to reduce the under- Perhaps we need a climate Support and US&R Teams. dents in at-risk areas should follow local brush and smaller trees. change of another sort. A *** FEMA has the following commod- officials’ instructions and be ready to take The Federal Government political climate change, Josh Cook is an Educator ities staged near the areas of impact for action. H owns more than 60% of the one that responds to the and Public Administrator. wildfires in the West. These commodi- For additional preparedness informa- ties are available to each affected state, tion on all types of disasters, visit Ready. based on need and requests to FEMA for gov and download the FEMA app. H
Thoughts to Ponder Two Arrested in Connection to Residential by Kathy Neal Burglary of Fire Victim’s Residence changes we see in ourselves Parents, we hope that life will and wonder what happened bring better things to our chil- Butte County Sheriff’s Office sometime between September 9 and to get us where we are at this dren that it did to us without September 13. point in time. Just what went realizing that our parents felt OROVILLE, CA (MPG) - On September 13, On September 14, detectives con- amiss, and was this what God the same way. 2020, Butte County Sheriff’s Office ducted a search of Muniaerts’ residence had planned or did we just Life has no time-outs to (BCSO) deputies were patrolling the area and located additional stolen property that Life is a game with no fumble the play? send in fresh players to keep of Cherokee Road, Oroville. The area dep- was taken during the burglary. Detectives time-outs, no substitutes, and As we play the games of our children marching down uties were patrolling is currently under an also located ammunition. Muniaerts was the clock is always running. life, we must remember that the field toward success. Life Evacuation Order because of the Bear Fire. placed under arrest for one felony count Memories flood our minds as seasons and years roll has no substitutes to instruct Deputies contacted an individual who was of residential burglary, one felony count the older we get. We go home around, so do the changes in the next generation in val- later identified as Friedrich Muniaerts, of being a prohibited person in possession and what we were runs head us. We are more or less com- ues for survival. It is our job age 49, of Oroville. Deputies determined of ammunition, and one misdemeanor long into what we are. People mitted. We are more or less and that job is a 24 hour a day Muniaerts had a no bail warrant for vio- count of unlawful entry into an evacua- we associated with are a lit- driven. And we are more or challenge. lating the terms and conditions of his tion zone. tle grayer and moving a little less traveling in the direction With the clock of live California State Parole. Muniaerts was Update: slower. Parents are retired of eternal life. always running, we get to placed under arrest without incident. During Detectives determined a credit card and do not travel as much. God has had plans for His a point where we are going the arrest deputies determined Muniaerts belonging to the victim was taken dur- Landscapes have changed, world and us since the first downhill toward the finish was in possession of stolen property. ing the burglary. Detectives conducted houses torn down, and faces gleam of light on a barren rather than climbing upward. Deputies and detectives conducted fol- follow-up and determined the stolen have faded from the scene. land. It’s such a shame how It could be at an early age, low-up and determined Muniaerts resided credit card had been used to purchase We go through scrapbooks some of us have chosen the like seven, or middle-aged at a residence located in the 1100 block tools and construction supplies at the from our past lives, and we dark instead. 40, or as an elder of 90, but of Cherokee Road. Detectives determined Oroville Home Depot on September 12. are slapped in the face with As adults, we send our chil- no matter, the clock runs in Muniaerts evacuated his residence around Detectives obtained video surveillance hopes and dreams that never dren off to school in hopes our lives until the final gun is September 8, when the Bear Fire began. and determined Sunshine Galvez, age 46, came true or were diverted to someone else will instill the sounded. We must play four Detectives determined on September 10, of Oroville was the individual who used another lane of live. virtues in them that we can’t. quarters at full steam to fin- Muniaerts snuck around a road block the stolen credit card at Home Depot. We can’t stop life’s changes We drive them to Sunday ish and win. A true winner is and illegally re-entered the evacuated Detectives determined Galvez is an associ- or the earth’s turning. We can School or church and leave one who has run the race with Cherokee area. ate of Friedrich Muniaerts. On September only arrange to fit into the them there, hoping god’s plan God as his captain and Jesus Deputies and detectives determined the 16, detectives obtained a felony arrest mainstream. We puzzle at the will rub off jus a little. As as the quarterback. H stolen property Muniaerts was in pos- warrant for Galvez. 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Continued from page 1 was the first time the ground zero for Rober’s two had met in per- latest project. Dale vol- son and Rober quickly unteered the use of his whisked him away, the equipment as crews sequence of the “best of engineers, chemists 13th-birthday-ever” and physicists worked events set in motion. in the heat and smoke Fletcher was treated to erect structures to a party only a mind intended to shatter the like Rober could con- current world record of coct. There were the largest (and tallest) bubbles you could Elephant Toothpaste cut into shapes, bub- and merchandise a ble pits you could multi-barreled contrap- launch yourself into, a tion that would trigger bubble cannon, fire tor- a dangerously explosive nados, an Elon Musk Devil’s Toothpaste. flame thrower to light What is Elephant’s bubbles on fire, high- Toothpaste? According speed Tesla rides (for to Rober, Elephant’s the guest of honor), Toothpaste is the result great food, lots of fun of an exothermic reac- and most importantly: tion of hydrogen Devil’s Toothpaste and peroxide and sodium Elephant’s Toothpaste. iodine. For a dramatic Rober had broken Record breaking selfie: Fletcher, his crew, and Mark Rober snap a selfie in front of the steaming remnants of the Grand Finale. Left to visual effect, soap and the Guiness Book of right: Fletcher’s sister Ila, best-friend Brennan, Fletcher and Mark Rober. Photo provided by Mark Rober food coloring are added World Records record to create a “foam” that previously with his explodes at a high rate 4 foot version of the of speed from what- Elephant’s Toothpaste ever container houses flask and in a poignant it - in this instance, a 20 moment, gifted the cer- ft tall volcano shaped tificate for it to Fletcher. flask made of steel, Rober also announced lumber, hurricane glass that Fletcher would also and sealed with flex- have the honor of push- seal tape and caulk. A ing the trigger for both push of a button would the Devil’s Toothpaste, mix the chemicals that and the record-breaking would hopefully secure finale. the new record. Devil’s The moments Toothpaste could be before 8 months of considered Elephant’s experimentation and Toothpaste on steroids preparation culminated - a mixture of the same in the World’s Largest chemicals but at stron- Elephant Toothpaste, ger concentrations the exclusive crowd in resulting in a faster, attendance moved to more violent and ulti- safe viewing distances mately more dangerous and held their breath. A reaction. sharp clang announced YouTube sensation Mark Rober in front of rainbow colored Devil's Toothpaste. Photo provided by Mark Rober The day before the that Fletcher had pushed big show, Rober gave the button, and within the Gridley Herald an seconds, red foam filled exclusive run-down and exploded from the of the events about to giant 20 foot flask. The unfold. “I can’t sleep, reaction, estimated to be I’m so excited.” Rober hotter than 300° inside, said. The YouTube was so forceful that it star was flying the rocketed the structure 5 Rawlinson family out feet into the air before from Ohio under the blowing out the bottom. guise of visiting their The intended 100 foot “cousins’” walnut farm. plume didn’t make it The Leishman fam- to its destination, mea- ily would pose as the sured by drone, but still “cousins” while Rober “crushed the previous disguised himself as the world record by more Gridley High School than double” - Rober. Bulldog to surprise a And in good fun, completely clueless Fletcher got to actu- Fletcher. ally crush the structure, It went off without a completely demolishing hitch. After arriving to it, like his PPTID tumor. be surprised by a previ- Fletcher was cleared of ously unknown bunch all signs of cancer in of extended family, July of this year. Fletcher was shocked To watch the full when the Bulldog amazing video, please Mascot removed its visit Mark Rober on head to reveal Mark YouTube or follow the Rober beneath. This link: Belly of the Beast: Rober’s brother, Brian Rober, gives us a look inside the 20' tall structure. At the push of a button, the square troughs www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHiWygziyso&t=988s seen will dump their load into the base of the structure, causing a chemical reaction so fast and hot that it could kill a man. The result was expected to blast steaming red foam 100’ into the air. Photo by Seti Long 3QL¼[+I[\TM KPreschoolid’s &C Afteras Schooltle Preschool Now enrolling & After School NOW Half & full day programs CallNOW now ENROLLING 846-9901 AT ACE Half585 & MagnoliaFull Day Programs St. www.kidscastlegridley.com
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school curriculum, home- by her grandparents, both lessness, environmental military veterans and then of EDD Shatters Public Confidence restrictions, fuel taxes and farmers. road maintenance, criminal She credits her grandpar- justice, nullifying gender, ents with instilling in her or more than 6 million won’t notice. pro-pedophilia and more. the importance of public people, have applied for “If this closure is to Their decisions have led to service. Tamika served in unemployment benefits, improve services for pub- thousands of businesses and the United States Air Force according to the California lic benefit, why the late millions of taxpayers leav- on active duty for over 14 Policy Lab. Saturday night news ing the Golden State. years. She deployed twice “Six months later, dump? Everything is much more to the Middle East in sup- more than 1.5 million “This is not right. Lou Binninger expensive and harder to port of Operation Enduring By Nghia Nguyen Californians have yet to Government needs to work accomplish in California. Freedom, the United States receive help. They have for its people in time of Commentary Nowhere in America is the Global War on Terror. Her SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) exhausted their savings, need. The Governor must by Lou Binninger government undermining husband Ray Hamilton, a - In a late Saturday night racked up credit cards step up. The buck stops personal liberty as here. Navy veteran, is a police announcement, the Newsom and borrowed from any- with him.” The Founding Fathers So, whatever you think officer. They have four Administration said they one willing to lend them Elected to the State thought it dangerous and of the state, you can credit children. will not accept new unem- money. These people are Senate in January 2013, unwise for the republic to the democrats and Mr. Both Ray and Tamika are ployment claims over the not numbers or cases; Senator Nielsen represents have people make a career Garamendi who may be active in their church and next two weeks. Advocating they are our friends and the Fourth Senate District, of politics. Nor, did they California’s record holder serve with local community for his frustrated constitu- neighbors. which includes the coun- approve of elected officials for the most political posts groups. Tamika’s work with ents, Senator Jim Nielsen “Now, the failed ties of Butte, Colusa, being paid. They feared that since 1974. Few officials, the homeless, particularly (R-Tehama) issued the fol- California Employment Glenn, Placer, Sacramento, both scenarios corrupted except for Governors have with homeless veterans, is lowing statement: Development Department Sutter, Tehama and Yuba. both the politicians and the had the accumulated impact part of what motivated her “Since the Governor will shut down for two To contact Senator Jim government. They were of Garamendi while serving to want systemic change and shut down the state’s weeks. And they made this Nielsen, please call him correct. as assembly member, sen- to run for Congress. economy in mid-March, catastrophic news pub- at 916-651-4004, or via Third District Con- ator, lieutenant - governor, Last Saturday, New York approximately a third of lic on a Saturday night email at senator.nielsen@ gressman, 75-year-old insurance commissioner, US Times best-selling author California’s workforce, in hopes that the people senate.ca.gov. H Democrat John Garamendi House member, and Deputy and film maker Dinesh is the poster boy for what Secretary of the Interior D’Souza came to Yuba City the Founders feared. He has under President Bill Clinton. to speak at a fundraiser for held elective or appointed Eight North Valley Hamilton. D’Souza’s new office almost constantly Counties comprise the Third feature film “Infidel” just since 1974 or for forty-six Congressional District opened in 1724 theaters. His Boeing Provides Grants to Assist Families years. After graduating from (Colusa, Sutter, and Yuba documentary “Trump Card,” college and then a 1-2 year plus most of Glenn, Lake, an exposé of the socialism, stint in the Peace Corps he Solano, and Yolo counties corruption and ‘gangster- Affected by Wildfires was elected to the California and a portion of Sacramento ization’ that now defines Assembly the same year County.) The boundaries the Democrat Party, will be the Democrats achieved a of the Third District were released in early October Super-Majority of seats in redrawn in 2011 to favor lib- this year. both chambers, the first time eral candidates. D’Souza, a speaker in since the 1800s. In the past, Californians high demand, being willing A Super-Majority means have been good at complain- to come to rural Northern one political party holds ing but then sending the California to help Hamilton 2/3s of the seats and can same people back to office, is a sign of his confidence pass whatever they please namely democrats. Will in her character and ability. from a taxation bill to a that change on November While California democrats Constitutional Amendment 3? Nationally, black vot- have made U-Haul outlets without the opposition par- ers seem to be saying they wealthy, republican leaders ty’s assistance. That means are done with being used, are noted for being confused that since the mid-1970’s abused and lied to by dem- cowards. California looks exactly ocrats. How will others feel? It’s going to take citi- like the democrats have Interestingly, a conser- zens from various political envisioned. They have vative black woman from paths, sick of political cor- held a majority or a Super- Dixon, Tamika Hamilton, is ruption, to vote a new breed Majority nearly always opposing Garamendi. This is into office to make a course since that year. her first attempt at elective correction for California. Liberals have dictated office but she is no novice Nov 3 will tell us if voters Boeing's grant to the Red Cross will provide shelter, food and essentials for those who have been every policy - water, power, at what’s going on. Born in are becoming more like our displaced from their homes. Photo Credit: American Red Cross forestry management, wel- Calvert County, Maryland in Founders. fare, immigration, Sanctuary 1984 to an underage mother, (Get Lou’s podcast at “No The Boeing Company Press Release in California. Cities, personal and busi- and estranged from her Hostages Radio” and his arti- “Thousands of our families, friends ness taxes / regulations, father, Tamika was raised cles at nohostagesradio.com) H CHICAGO, IL (MPG) - Boeing announced and neighbors have been displaced $700,000 in grants from the Boeing around the west,” said Stan Deal, pres- Charitable Trust to help local commu- ident and CEO of Boeing Commercial nities with the ongoing humanitarian Airplanes and the company’s senior and environmental crisis caused by executive in the region. “We are com- wildfires burning along the West Coast mitted to helping them through this PG&E Provides $117,000 of the United States. Boeing is pro- exceptionally challenging time.” viding $500,000 to the American Red “Three years ago, we had to shut Cross to support its fire relief efforts in down our facility for three days due to North State Food Banks Washington, Oregon and California. to the Creek Fire. The fire itself came within 100 yards of the facility. Many By Paul Moreno, Schoenhofer, senior manager of PG&E’s of our employees were displaced for Pacific Gas and Electric Company North Valley division. days. In repeated instances over the past PG&E’s grants take into account whether several years we have experienced dev- SAN FRANCISCO, CA (MPG) - Pacific Gas and a food bank is located in a Tier 2 or Tier 3 astating wildfires negatively impacting Electric Company (PG&E) is providing High Fire-Threat District as designated by our communities. We need and must do $675,000 to 37 food banks serving commu- the California Public Utilities Commission. whatever we can to help. This is our nities in PG&E’s service area in Northern These areas are at elevated or extreme risk community, California is our home,” and Central California. This grant includes for wildfires. To promote equity among Said Boeing Executive Tony Mueller, $117,000 to five food banks serving 10 counties with higher need, grant amounts who leads the company’s Spectrolab North State counties. will take into account county poverty and subsidiary in Sylmar, CA. Redwood Empire Food Bank in California The funding will help the nonprofit unemployment levels, using the California received $50,000 from Boeing. Photo Credit: Boeing’s grant to the Red Cross will food banks provide critical food support Department of Social Services’ formula. American Red Cross provide shelter, food and essentials for to residents coping with the impacts of the Ongoing Support to Cope with Disasters those who have been displaced from COVID-19 pandemic. The funding also Additionally, in April 2020, PG&E “On behalf of Boeing employees their homes due to the wildfires. These assists area food banks in preparing to serve announced it provided a $150,000 char- across the globe, we extend our heart- funds will also assist in the ongoing vulnerable community members during nat- itable contribution to help the California felt sympathies to all those impacted by evacuation and aid delivery response in ural disasters and potential Public Safety Association of Food Banks establish the the West Coast wildfires,” said Boeing impacted communities. Power Shutoffs (PSPS), which are intended California Food Bank Rapid Response President and CEO David Calhoun. “The Red Cross is working around to reduce the risk of major wildfires during Fund. The fund provides critical funding “As these wildfires have ravaged the the clock to help hundreds of thou- severe weather. for food banks to increase their capacity Western United States, the American sands of people forced to evacuate Receiving grants are the North State to purchase food and supplies and supple- Red Cross has stepped up to answer the from their homes due to the California, Food Bank (Community Action Agency of ment their staffing during the COVID-19 call at this critical moment of need, and Oregon and Washington wildfires. We Butte County) serving Butte, Colusa, Glenn, pandemic and future emergencies. In addi- we are happy to support them in their have taken extra safety precautions Plumas and Sierra counties; Dignity Health tion, PG&E Employees donated more than critical work. Through our partnership due to the pandemic to ensure people Collective Living serving Shasta County; $35,000 to the California Association of with the Red Cross, we will help bring feel safe as we support the communi- Tehama County Gleaners; Trinity County Food Banks to support COVID-19 Relief, recovery and relief efforts to those who ties impacted by the wildfires,” said Food Bank; and Gleaners Food Bank serv- which was matched 100 percent by The have been displaced – and whose lives Don Herring, chief development offi- ing Yuba and Sutter counties. PG&E Corporation Foundation. have been impacted – by these destruc- cer at the American Red Cross. “We “We know that many in our commu- The Rapid Response Fund distrib- tive fires.” are extremely grateful for Boeing’s nities struggle with financial uncertainty uted funding to 40 food banks serving all Additionally, Boeing is donating support, which allows us to provide and food insecurity, in some cases cre- 58 California counties, with 34 located in $200,000 to provide food assistance shelter, food and comfort to help peo- ated or worsened by the global pandemic. PG&E's service area. Customers in need in these states where significant num- ple in need.” These challenges can be even more diffi- of assistance can find a food bank close to bers of the company’s employees live Consistent with Boeing employee cult to cope with during emergencies. That’s them by searching their ZIP code at http:// and work. $100,000 is being given to gift match programs, the company will why we’re supporting local food banks www.cafoodbanks.org/find-food-assistance Northwest Harvest in Washington, and also match qualifying employee contri- to help them meet critical food needs dur- or by calling their local 211 number or the $50,000 apiece to the Oregon Food butions made to eligible nonprofits for ing disasters and power outages,” said Carl statewide hotline at 833-544-2374. H Bank and Redwood Empire Food Bank wildfire relief efforts. H
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By Lauren Heplers, earning power in many industries, CalMatters.org Snay said her agency is among those focused on forging other kinds of It’s just one facet of California’s career “bridges” and “on-ramps,” economic recovery, but the state’s including apprenticeships in fields unemployment rate is starting to like cybersecurity, health care and drop after an unprecedented spike food safety. during coronavirus lockdowns. Also not to be overlooked, The state’s jobless rate fell to Kim said, are small- and mid- 11.4% in August, the Bureau of sized businesses. In Los Angeles Labor Statistics reported today, County, for instance, more than down from a record 16.4% 90% of employers are small unemployment this spring. The businesses, she said, and “we can’t unemployment rate has dipped take the paradigms that work for below the rate of the Great our industrial and manufacturing Recession a decade ago but remains economy.” more than twice the 3.9% rate in Turn Weaknesses Into Strength February. For many economists, variables The need now is to collect more real-world data from employers on its impacts in different sectors, and to analyze like high veteran homelessness, a The unemployment data is good those findings by region and type of job. "We want to upskill our Californians before they are displaced.” Image by news for California workers who Gerd Altmann from Pixabay “silver tsunami” of baby boomer have had to make do picking up retirements and California’s side gigs, liquidating retirement the session explored workforce doesn’t overshadow factors like job The College Question profound lack of affordable housing accounts, skipping rent or meals development efforts with four quality, equity, living wages and In a job market increasingly would be big negatives for the – without new economic stimulus leaders: Soraya M. Coley, president safety. polarized between high and low- state’s labor market. But there are measures from the state or federal of California State Polytechnic “We want to address the inequity paying work, how important is a efforts afoot to reinforce weak spots government. Yet more than 2.5 University, Pomona; Abby Snay, and the gaps that existed before the four-year degree? Very, the panelists with new job initiatives. million people remain out of work deputy secretary for the Future crisis,” Snay said. agreed, but there are companies Northrup Grumman is in the nation’s most expensive state. of Work at California Labor & In recent years, labor establishing more partnerships with experimenting with a job transfer A turbulent job market also raises Workforce Development Agency; productivity has soared more in community colleges, particularly for program for veterans coming out of bigger questions about the future of Jessica Ku Kim, senior director California than any other state. technical support or operations roles. the military, who often already have work in the state. Beyond monthly of Workforce Development at the But inequality has also spiked, Longer term, the question is how the high security clearances that employment ups and downs, how Los Angeles County Economic illustrating how income isn’t looming budget cuts could affect defense contractors need. many workers are still being shut out Development Corporation; and rising with employer gains. It’s those efforts, and whether students In government, Snay said many of increasingly tech-centric high- Greg Nosal, senior director of talent a mismatch that has heightened will be able to find upward mobility positions are poised to open in paying jobs? And do the maze of acquisition at Northrop Grumman concern that automation is about to in the job market, since Coley said public transportation, building state, local and educational programs Corporation. make things a lot worse. today’s grads will change jobs an affordable housing and retrofitting focused on workforce development Here are five of the biggest While it is wise to keep an eye average of 17 times across five hotels for homeless housing, which actually stand a chance in such a takeaways for tomorrow’s job on automation, Kim said the real sectors by the time they retire. could benefit both younger workers chaotic environment? market: question is how soon jobs will be As of this fall, the pandemic and people who were formerly “This is an opportunity for the Quality vs. Quantity impacted and the degree to which has already cost the University of homeless themselves. state to really grapple with, ‘What In many parts of California, technology could displace workers. California system nearly $2.2 billion “There are many opportunities at will work look like in California?’” Northrop Grumman is hiring: 500 Don’t Fear The Robots – Yet (and counting) in lost revenues the state level and, more importantly, said Soraya Coley, president engineers and trade workers in “COVID-19 has definitely and new expenses – a number that at the local level,” she said. of California State Polytechnic Palmdale, 800 engineering roles accelerated digitization,” she said. has ballooned almost $400 million Housing, for one, was a welcome University, Pomona, during a in Redondo Beach and 100 people But the need now is to collect since July. Next year’s state budget suggestion: “Yes,” Kim responded. CalMatters and Milken Institute each in San Diego and Sunnyvale. more real-world data from will provide $300 million less next “Please build.” virtual event today. “It’s a robust job market right now,” employers on its impacts in different year for the UC system after cuts to Lauren Hepler The event was part of a series he said, despite the bleak overall sectors, and to analyze those findings address part of a sudden $54 billion [email protected] examining California’s response economy. by region and type of job. deficit. And that could be just the Lauren covers the California to the pandemic and its lasting For Snay, the challenge is “Are we talking about 25% of that beginning if housing woes continue economy for CalMatters. Her past economic implications. Moderated ensuring that across California, job? 100% of that job?” Kim said. and schools are forced to cut jobs. stories have been published by the by CalMatters higher education the path forward is a “high-road “We want to upskill our Californians Thinking Outside The Pipeline New York Times, the L.A. Times, the reporter Mikhail Zinshteyn, recovery,” or one where scarcity before they are displaced.” While college is still king for Guardian and others. H
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the winters were quite cold. I wonder is this the large think of when it comes to willing to let go of for When I left there were native dogwood near our saving money, because the sake of your finan- a lot of snails. It could old driveway? Is this the debt robs you of your cial future. be that my snail magne- birch forest I planted? income. • Lower your cell phone tism attracted them or that Maybe it is the azalea Most people are bill by getting rid of I brought them in on var- grove? What if this ash is shocked when they realize extras like costly data ious plants. The winters the elm trees I planted as how much they’re actually plans, phone insurance, there had been increasingly bushes that became trees? Get Practical spending at the grocery and useless warranties. milder. Our quarter acre Interestingly enough I store. 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Berry Creek …when I plants, as I get ash all this time of the year. Be healthy money habits – work, and eat breakfast Dave Ramsey is a moved to Berry Creek in over my clothes when I well, find fresh air where like living on a written, and dinner at home. seven-time #1 national 1975 there were no snails, weed and cut things back, you can. H monthly budget – and let • Cut your ties with cable, best-selling author, per- their future needs become and try network apps or sonal finance expert, more important than their streaming services. and host of The Dave current wants. What I’m • Check your insurance Ramsey Show, heard by saying here is it will only rates. You owe it to more than 16 million lis- happen when you make yourself to have your teners each week. He Dear Dietitian saving a priority. agent look things over has appeared on Good Everything doesn’t for you, and see what Morning America, CBS have to magically line savings they can dig up. This Morning, Today up before you start sav- • When buying, pay in Show, Fox News, CNN, Food Labels ing, and there are plenty cash and ask about dis- Fox Business, and many of easy, practical ways to counts. You never know more. Since 1992, Dave physical activity required to “burn save money and breathe until you ask, and you has helped people regain off” the calories in a particular food or a little extra air into your should always ask. control of their money, drink. For instance, the fizzy soft drink finances. The biggest one • Declutter your home, build wealth and enhance contains 138 calories and requires is by saying goodbye to garage, basement or their lives. He also serves twenty-six minutes of walking (2 mph) debt. Monthly payments attic. Get rid of things as CEO for Ramsey or thirteen minutes of running (4 mph) are the biggest drain I can you don’t need and are Solutions. H to burn those calories. Is it worth it? One may opt for water or a diet drink instead. PACE labeling is easy to read and provides a real-life application of Commentary by Leanne McCrate food choices. In a meta-analysis of fifteen ran- Dear Readers: domized, controlled studies on the Slim Randles’ HOME COUNTRY Do you read food labels? Since 1990, effect of PACE labeling, when com- manufacturers must add a Nutrition pared to no labeling, consumers took Facts label on every packaged food or in eighty fewer calories in a meal (3). It was a Dog-Thinking drink product sold in the US. Perhaps This may not sound like much, but if if you have diabetes or you are a an eighty-calorie deficit is maintained Dilemma low-carb dieter, you study the carbo- each day, that will result in an eight- hydrate content of cereal. If you are a pound weight loss over one year. the inside of it, but there and enjoying the morning. heart patient, you want to be sure the One of the criticisms of PACE was some instinct deep And they noticed Billy just sodium level of peanuts is acceptable. labeling is there is no one-size-fits- inside our large brown dog lying there by his house. So Or if you simply want to eat healthy, all solution. PACE bases its calories that let him know the house they walked over, petted you are part of the majority who reads burned on the weight of a 160-pound was his and was created in the dog, and waited until the Nutrition Facts label before pur- adult. Obviously, not everyone weighs love. But Billy certainly there were no cars. Then chasing an item for the first time. 160 pounds. In the case of a 125- didn’t understand the words they crossed the street. So “quarantine” or “virus” or did Billy, of course, wag- The purpose of food labeling is pound adult, it would take forty-five Slim Randles to help consumers make informed minutes of walking to burn the 138 “remote online learning.” ging his tail. choices when buying an item. The calories in the soft drink, instead There really wasn’t any- Martin, the crossing guard, Several street crossings question is, “Are consumers apply- of the twenty-six minutes illus- thing going on at the school wasn’t there either. later, the boys went back ing this information to make healthier trated on the label. While there isn’t crossing, much to the con- It was a dog-think- to the playground and Billy choices?” In a survey of 340 adults, “one-size,” PACE labeling may be sternation of Billy … our ing dilemma, taken all in headed for the backdoor most were able to compare nutrition a more straightforward approach to town dog. It was one of all. Should Billy leave his of the Chinese restaurant. labels of two products and select the helping consumers make healthier Billy’s duties to escort post and go sponge some Having an official town one with a healthier nutritional pro- food choices. kids across the street to the food over at Delbert Chin’s dog requires love as well as file. Women were more interested in school. He’d been doing it Chinese restaurant? He’s dedication…on everyone’s reading labels than men. More than Until next time, be healthy! ever since Sally, the former not supposed to until all part. half the participants surveyed (66%) Dear Dietitian town dog, passed away on the kids are at school. And Brought to you to honor considered the quality of ingredients, Reference Doc’s porch. none of them have come those masked folks who Billy spent each morn- again today. the food origin, and the presence of 1. Viola G, Bianchi F, Croce E, Ceretti, E. Are food wait on us in the coffee additives more important than the labels effective as a means of health prevention? J Public ing curled up next to the But his dilemma didn’t shops and take our tem- Health Res. 2016 Dec 9; 5(3): 768. Published online 2016 dog house the high school go unnoticed. There were perature at the doctor’s Nutrition Facts Panel (1). Dec 21. doi: 10.4081/jphr.2016.768 In another survey of more than woodshop kids built for two boys over on the school office. Thank you for your 2. Christoph M, Larson, N, Laska, M, Neumark- him. He wasn’t nuts about playground, horsing around courage. H 1,000 young adults published in the Sztainer, D. Nutrition facts panels: who uses them, what Journal of the Academy of Nutrition do they use, and how does use relate to dietary intake? J Acad Nutr Diet. 2018 Feb 01; 118 (2):217-228. doi: and Dietetics, only one-third of the 10.1016/j.jand.2017.10.1014 participants reported reading the nutri- 3. Daley, AJ, McGee E, Bayliss S, et al. Effects of tion label frequently. Label use was physical activity calorie equivalent food labelling to higher among women and people of reduce food selection and consumption: systematic review and meta- analysis of randomized controlled studies. J higher education and income levels. Epidemiol Community Health 2020;74: 269-275. Label components used most often FARMS & RANCHES were sugars (74.1%), total calories Leanne McCrate, RDN, LD, CNSC, (72.9%), serving size (67.9%), and the is an award-winning dietitian based ingredient list (65.8%) (2). in St. Louis, Missouri. Her mission is stromerrealty.com With obesity-related illnesses, such to educate consumers on sound, sci- as diabetes and heart disease on the entifically-based nutrition. Do you rise, we may need to reevaluate the have a nutrition question? Email her design of food labels. Physical activ- today at deardietitian411@gmail. 530-671-2770 ity calorie equivalent (PACE) food com. 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rate” may be, roughly the of such housing at a time same number of Californians when growing numbers of are in “near-poverty.” Californians need it.” Gridley- Biggs Police Report Combining the two catego- “California leads the ries means that about a third nation in the cost of build- th th of the state’s residents are ing government-subsidized September 14 - September 21 struggling to keep their heads apartment complexes for above water. low-income residents,” the 9-14-20: At 1:20 am on Hwy 99 and Rio Bonito Rd, Gridley CA, Stephanie Ann Shaw, 29, was The major driver of Times said, reporting that its cited for possession of drug paraphernalia (11364 (a) H&S), possession of a controlled substance California’s high poverty “analysis of state data found (11377 (a) H&S), driving with a suspended drivers license (14601.1 (a) VC) and displaying false By Dan Walters indices is, as mentioned that apartments cost an aver- registration (4462.5 VC). CAL Matters earlier, that too many age of about $500,000. In the Californians must spend last decade, the price tag has 9-15-20: At 2:27 am on E. Gridley Rd and Larkin Ave, Gridley CA, Jayden Rane Ray, 18, was cited Congratulations too much of their incomes grown 26%, after adjusting for being a minor in possession of alcohol (25662 (a) BP). California, you’ve done it on housing due to meager for inflation.” 9-15-20: At 2:27 am on E. Gridley Rd and Larkin Ave, Gridley CA, Timothy Michael Branch, 18, again. construction. Solana Beach is not alone. The Census Bureau The reasons for the failure The Times reported that in was cited for being a minor in possession of alcohol (25662 (a) BP). has once again found that to meet housing demand are Alameda, an island commu- 9-15-20: At 2:29 am on E. Gridley Rd and Larkin Ave, Gridley CA, Jacob Thomas McMahon, 18, California has the highest many but one long-ignored nity in San Francisco Bay, was cited for being a minor in possession of alcohol (25662 (a) BP). real-world poverty rate of factor – the insanely high a low-income development any state, 17.2% over the pre- cost of building so-called called Everett Commons cost 9-15-20: At 9:10 pm on the 300 block of A Street, Biggs CA, Jessica Ann Pearson, 38, was cited on vious three years and much “affordable” housing – is $947,000 per unit. an outside agency misdemeanor warrant. higher than the national rate. beginning to be recognized. Meanwhile, back in The “supplemental” pov- Last year, I wrote about Sacramento, city housing 9-16-20: At 11:12 am on the 1300 block of Hwy 99, Gridley CA, Joann Petra Lokollo, 56, was cited erty rate includes factors a $28 million city-financed officials are still spending too on an outside agency misdemeanor warrant. ignored by the outdated “offi- project to rehabilitate 74 much to get too little. The cial” poverty rate, such as dilapidated, low-rent apart- Sacramento Bee reported that 9-16-20: At 3:34 pm on the 1400 block of Hwy 99, Gridley CA, Joshua Allen Rogers, 36, was cited living costs. And our sky- ments in Sacramento and redeveloping the downtown for a local misdemeanor bench warrant. high living costs, particularly noted that it worked out to Capitol Park Hotel into tiny, 9-17-20: at 7:24 am on Obermeyer Ave and Hwy 99, Gridley CA, Juan Miguel Medrano, 40, was for housing, impoverish at $378,000 per unit, markedly 250-square-foot units for cited for possession of drug paraphernalia (11364 (a) H&S), driving with a suspended license least 7 million Californians. higher than the median cost low-income residents costs We topped the poverty of a detached, single-family more than $445,000 per unit, (14601.1 (a) VC) and no proof of insurance (16028 (a) VC). charts even as California’s home in Sacramento at the higher than the median price 9-17-20: At 12:40 pm on the 1400 block of Hwy 99, Gridley CA, David Kingsly, 51, was cited for overall economy was boom- time. for a detached single-family an outside agency misdemeanor warrant. ing in the 2017-19 period. Last week, two more home. At $1,100 per square The state now is mired in examples found their way foot of living space, it is dou- 9-18-20: At 12:59 pm on the 200 block of Ohio Street, Gridley CA, Felix VIncente Lawry Maldonado its worst recession since the into print. ble what a luxury suburban Jr., 25, was arrested for an outside agency felony warrant and booked into Butte County Jail. Great Depression, thanks to The Los Angeles Times home would cost. the COVID-19 pandemic, did a deep dive into the tor- These are outrageous num- 9-18-20: At 8:35 pm on Sycamore and Kentucky Streets, Gridley CA, Ronald Ray Pilgram, 57, was and poverty has surely tured history of a low-income bers, driven by bureaucratic arrested for public intoxication (647 (f) PC) and booked into Butte County Jail. increased. housing project in Solana tangles, misplaced envi- A new report from the Beach, a wealthy seaside ronmental restrictions and 9-19-20: At 6:10 pm on the 1600 block of Hwy 99, Gridley CA, VIncent Colt Moreno, 30, was cited California Policy Lab at community in San Diego high mandated labor costs, for an outside agency misdemeanor warrant. the University of California County. Times reporters and unless state officials do 9-19-20: At 11:59 pm on Hwy 99 and Nielson Ave, Gridley CA, Jesus Antonio Haro Morales, 23, reveals that in August nearly found that it originally was something about them, we was arrested for violation of probation (1203.2 (a) PC), driving with a suspended license (14601.1 20% of California’s workers to cost $414,000 per unit, will never solve our housing were drawing unemployment but by the time the devel- shortage and we will con- (a) VC) and booked into Butte County Jail. insurance benefits, calling it oper pulled out after a decade tinue to have shamefully high 9-21-20: At 12:19 am on W. Liberty Rd and Independence Way, Gridley CA, Manuel Rene Perez Jr., “startlingly high.” of trying to line up financing rates of poverty. 40, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia (11364 (a) H&S), driving with a suspended Moreover, even before and permits, it had exploded license (14601.1 (a) VC), operating a vehicle without an interlock device (23247 (e) VC) and was recession struck, the Public to $1.1 million. Dan Walters has been Policy Institute of California, The Times called it “an a journalist for nearly booked into Butte County Jail. using methodology similar alarming example of how 60 years, spending all to that of the Census Bureau, political, economic and but a few of those years had calculated that as high as bureaucratic forces have con- working for California get more info at www.crimegraphics.com our “supplemental poverty verged to drive up the cost newspapers H STATEPOINT CROSSWORD • MOVIE TITLES Crossword Puzzle Solutions on Page 10 CLUES
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NOTICE TO PROPER- TY OWNER: e sale date shown at the California Legal Services sentacion, pida al secretario de la court is: (El nombre y direccion de Date: (Fecha) 11-08-2018 ke, Jr., and recorded August 29, KIMBERLY FLENER, Clerk (Sec- on this notice of sale may be post- Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. corte que le de un formulario de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT 2003 as Instrument No. 2003- org), the California Courts Online exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no OF CALIFORNIA, BUTTE retario) 0010223, of O cial Records of poned one or more times by the Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. presenta su respuesta a tiempo, COUNTY, 1775 Concord Avenue, By: Deputy (Adjunto) Plumas County, California, and mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or ca.gov/sel elp), or by contacting puede perder el caso por incum- Chico, CA 95928 BUTTE LIMIT- CN967082 140399 Sep 25, Oct pursuant to that certain Notice a court, pursuant to Section 2924g your local court or county bar as- plimiento y la corte le podra quitar ED CIVIL DISTRICT. 2,9,16 of Default thereunder recorded of the California Civil Code. e sociation. NOTE: e court has a su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas e name, address and tele- CHILDERS 10-16-20 statutory lien for waived fees and advertencia. April 10, 2020 as Instrument No. law requires that information about trustee sale postponements costs on any settlement or arbitra- Hay otros requisitos legales. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-0001775, of O cial Records tion award of $10,000 or more in a Es recomendable que llame a un of said County, will under and be made available to you and to FILE NO. 2020-0000838 the public, as a courtesy to those civil case. e court’s lien must be abogado inmediatamente. Si no pursuant to said Deed of Trust sell paid before the court will dismiss conoce a un abogado, puede lla- at public auction for cash, lawful not present at the sale. If you wish the case. AVISO! Lo han deman- mar a un servicio de remision a The following persons are doing business as: SKYWAY SMOG CHECK money of the United States of to learn whether your sale date dado. Si no responde dentro de 30 abogados. Si no puede pagar a un 6437 Hollywood Road Magalia, CA 95954 America, a cashier’s check payable has been postponed, and, if ap- dias, la corte puede decidir en su abogado, es posible que cumpla Frank Joseph Lombard, 6569 Vine Road Magalia, CA 95954 to said Trustee drawn on a state or plicable, the rescheduled time and contra sin escuchar su version. Lea con los requisitos para obtener Date Filed in Butte County: August 14, 2020 date for the sale of this property, la informacion a continuacion. servicios legales gratuitos de un The Registrant commenced to transact business under the above business name on: N/A national bank, a check drawn by Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALEN- programa de servicios legales sin This Business is Conducted by: Individual a state or federal credit union, or you may call the automated sales line at 916.939.0772 or check the DARIO despues de que le entreg- nes de lucro. Puede encontrar a check drawn by a state or fed- uen esta citacion y papeles legales estos grupos sin nes de lucro en NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the website at http://www.nation- office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business statement must be filed before that eral savings and loan association, para presentar una respuesta por el sitio web de California Legal time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious or savings bank speci ed in Sec- wideposting.com for information escrito en esta corte y hacer que Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. regarding the trustee’s sale, using business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see tion 5102 of the Financial Code se entregue una copia al deman- org), en el Centro de Ayuda de Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code. the le number 6204270 assigned dante. Una carta o una llamada las Cortes de California, (www. and authorized to do business Publish: September 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2020 (The Gridley Herald) in this state, at main entrance to to this case. Information about telefonica no lo protegen. Su re- sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en spuesta por escrito tiene que estar contacto con la corte o el colegio the County Courthouse, located postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in at 520 Main Street, Quincy, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 95971, all that right, title and in- time to the scheduled sale may not terest conveyed to and now held immediately be re ected in the FILE NO. 2020-0000878 FILE NO. 2020-0000897 by it under said Deed of Trust telephone information. e best in the property situated in said way to verify postponement infor- The following persons are doing business as: MR RV The following persons are doing business as: CARE MOBILE VETERINARY SERVICE, County and State described as: mation is to attend the scheduled 164 Oroview Drive Oroville, CA 95965 CHICO MOBILE VETERINARY SERVICE e NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of sale. e undersigned mortgagee, Thomas Houle, 164 Oroview Drive Oroville, CA 95965 2531 Duffy Drive Chico, CA 95973 Date Filed in Butte County: August 27, 2020 Section 32, Township 27 North, bene ciary or authorized agent Kara Jo Smith, 2531 Duffy Drive Chico, CA 95973 for the mortgagee or bene cia- The Registrant commenced to transact business under the above business name on: N/A Date Filed in Butte County: September 2, 2020 Range 14 East. M.D.M. according This Business is Conducted by: Individual ry declares that the mortgagee The Registrant commenced to transact business under the above business name on: N/A to the o cial plat thereof. (X) e This Business is Conducted by: Individual NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the street address or other common or bene ciary has satis ed the NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the requirements of California Civil office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business statement must be filed before that office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business statement must be filed before that designation of said property: 1000 time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious Code 2923.5. DATED: 09/10/2020 time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious 27N05, Taylorsville, CA 95983 (X) business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Name and address of the bene - MID VALLEY TITLE AND ES- Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code. CROW COMPANY Address: Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code. ciary at whose request the sale is Publish: September 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2020 (The Gridley Herald) Publish: September 11, 18, 25, and October 2, 2020 (The Gridley Herald) being conducted: Towne Trust, 601 Main Street Chico, Califor- c/o William Sergent, PO Box 112, nia 95928 Phone: (530) 893-5644 Monterey, CA 93942 Directions BY: Greg Wood, Foreclosure Of- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT to the above property may be ob- cer NPP0371438 To: GRIDLEY FILE NO. 2020-0000885 FILE NO. 2020-0000914 tained by requesting same in writ- HERALD - PLUMAS 09/25/2020, ing from the bene ciary within 10 10/02/2020, 10/09/2020 The following persons are doing business as: UNFORGETTABLE BRIDAL BOUTIQUE The following persons are doing business as: SPACE OF VARIATIONS days from the rst publication of NPP0371438 10/9/20 1435 Myers Street Oroville, CA 95965 14725 White Deer Lane Chico, CA 95973 this notice. Said sale will be made Papacitos Cantina LLC, 760 Berry Patch Court Gridley, CA 95948 Margarita Bozhenkova, 14725 White Deer Lane Chico, CA 95973 without covenant or warranty, S Date Filed in Butte County: August 28, 2020 Date Filed in Butte County: September 3, 2020 The Registrant commenced to transact business under the above business name on: N/A The Registrant commenced to transact business under the above business name on: N/A express or implied, as to title, pos- This Business is Conducted by: Limited Liability Company This Business is Conducted by: Individual session or encumbrances to satis- SUMMONS fy the unpaid balance due on the (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the note or notes secured by said Deed CASE NUMBER: (Numero del office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business statement must be filed before that office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business statement must be filed before that Caso): time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious of Trust, plus estimated costs, ex- business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see penses and advances at the time 18CV03694 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code. Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code. of the initial publication of this (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Publish: September 11, 18, 25, and October 2, 2020 (The Gridley Herald) Publish: September 11, 18, 25, and October 2, 2020 (The Gridley Herald) Notice of Sale: $259,688.05 NO- ANDREA CHILDERS aka AN- TICE TO PROPERTY OWNER DREA SANDOVAL and Does 1 to YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER 5 inclusive. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT A DEED OF TRUST, DATED YOU ARE BEING SUED BY FILE NO. 2020-0000898 AUGUST 25, 2003 UNLESS YOU PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMAN- FILE NO. 2020-0000906 DANDO EL DEMANDANTE): TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT The following persons are doing business as: C AND DS GUEST SUITE BH FINANCIAL SERVICES The following persons are doing business as: GREEN TOP RELIEF YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE 1653 Plumas Way Chico, CA 95926 INC., A California Corporation. 3794 Keefer Road Chico, CA 95973 SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF NOTICE! You have been sued. Catherine Peloso and Dominick Peloso, 1653 Plumas Way Chico, CA 95926 YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION Date Filed in Butte County: September 2, 2020 Brent Heinz, 3794 Keefer Road Chico, CA 95973 e court may decide against you Date Filed in Butte County: September 3, 2020 OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO- without your being heard unless The Registrant commenced to transact business under the above business name on: N/A This Business is Conducted by: Individual The Registrant commenced to transact business under the above business name on: N/A CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU you respond within 30 days. Read This Business is Conducted by: Individual SHOULD CONTACT A LAW- the information below. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the YER. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business statement must be filed before that NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business statement must be filed before that BIDDERS: If you are considering a er this summons and legal pa- time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see bidding on this property lien, pers are served on you to le a business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see written response at this court and Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code. you should understand that there Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code. have a copy served on the plain- Publish: September 18, 25, October 2, and 9, 2020 (The Gridley Herald) are risks involved in bidding at a ti . A letter or phone call will not Publish: September 18, 25, October 2, and 9, 2020 (The Gridley Herald) trustee auction. You will be bid- protect you. Your written response ding on a lien, not on the property must be in proper legal form if you ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME itself. Placing the highest bid at want the court to hear your case. CASE #20CV01666 a trustee auction does not auto- ere may be a court form that matically entitle you to free and you can use for your response. 1. Petitioner Desiree Nicole Smith filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: LEGAL ADS FOR BUTTE COUNTY? clear ownership of the property. You can nd these court forms and more information at the Cal- Present name Proposed name You should also be aware that the ifornia Courts Online Self-Help Mya Nicole Smith McKenzie Mya Nicole Smith lien being auctioned o may be a Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ We Can Do That! junior lien. If you are the highest sel elp), your county law library, 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at bidder at the auction, you are or or the courthouse nearest you. If the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be Call to place your may be responsible for paying you cannot pay the ling fee, ask granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that in- o all liens senior to the lien be- the court clerk for a fee waiver cludes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard form. 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PROUDLY SERVING OUR AREA SINCEHERALD1880 FRIDAY SEE • APRIL 5 , 2019 VOL. INSIDE Honoring 40 Years• 139 NO. 15 Advertise your CHICO BASED COMPANY BUILD.COM HONORED WITH City MILITARY SUPPORT of Dedication Council AWARDS Business By Seti Long Garage Sale GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - a touching dedication Afterto council member Frank Hall, Gridley City Council addressed auditing services and budgeting issues. The City of Gridley has employed the auditing ser PAGE 10 vices of Mann, Urrutia and - Nelson for the last six con in the secutive years. Current - DWR USES Finance Director Juan Solis said that it is a good idea OROVILLE MAIN for cities to switch audit ing companies periodically,- SPILLWAY but recommended that the Council retain the compa ny’s services for the next - two years as his last day Local Classified holding the position is Friday, April 5th. Council approved the resolution for a two-year extension with Mann, Urrutia and Nelson to ease the transition between Plus! Finance Directors and allow the future director Orchard Medical Specialty Center Staff, Dr. Udom and his family celebrate the Section time to acclimate to the PAGE doctors last day of clinical practice, March 27th. Pictured Front Row (L-R) Lillian 10 Udom, Daughter; Stella Ngo, Granddaughter, Suwanne Udom, Wife; Dr. Udom; system of operations. Evan Ngo, Grandson; Gail Bickford, MSC Staff; Tammy Watson, MSC Staff. Back Council then reviewed Row (L-R): Misty Schwartz, MSC Staff; Jennifer Ferreira, MSC Staff; Dr. C.J. and adopted budget expen GRIDLEY THUMBS Sheih; Ray Albot, MSC Staff. (R) Dr. Udom pictured outside of the Pacific Motel in Gridley, where he stayed when he arrived in Gridley for the first time. diture increases that would - AND ROOTS allocate funds for 2 com By Seti Long munity service officers - and the city’s affiliation GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - at Cook County Hospital and with Butte Interagency Call dedicated service, the After Gridley 40 years com of later did his fellowship in Narcotics Task Force. munity is losing Dr. Nikon Udom to Endocrinology and Metabolic Recent weather has put retirement. - medicine at the University of strain on the city’s pump Dr. Udom began his career in Illinois in Chicago. stations - with pumps medicine after graduating from In the year 1979, he set off to operating at 100% capac sunny California in an attempt Chulalongkorn University, one of the ity and crews working 72 - most prestigious schools in his native to get out of the bitter Chicago hours straight - rotating Thailand. It was there he received cold and found himself in Gridley. power in order to prevent his MD and graduated with honors, After trying the town on for size and Sears establishing his own clinic overload and pump fail realizing what it had to offer, Dr. 6th in his class. In 1973, he moved on Spruce Street and beginning what ure. Council authorized - to Chicago, IL, to do his residency Udom and his young family decided would be a 40 year career working additional $80,000 for $10 to stay. On January 1st 1980, he offi with Biggs-Gridley Hospital – now the purchase of two back 916-773-1111 PAGE 8 cially took over the practice of Dr. Orchard Hospital. - up pumps, and also dedi cated $20,000 more to tree SEE Honoring - removal services. PAGE 3 The current city bud A Special Tribute get is forecasted to come - Pizza Factory in nearly 2 million dollars under budget for the 2019 PAID year, and the City expects
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PRESORTED STD. these additional expendi Gridley, CA 95948 By Seti Long tures to have little effect - Change Service Requested on the overall department’s Gift Certificate GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - finances. For 44 years, the City of Gridley has benefited from the service of Frank Hall. From the Closing out the agenda 1970’s to the early 90’s, Hall dedicated 22 years to the items, Council Members Gridley Police Department, rising through the ranks to discussed the appointment become Lieutenant. From there he branched into another of a new council mem venue of civil service, joining the ranks of the Gridley ber to fill the vacancy left - City Council, where he served as a council member for by Todd Farr. After review (w/$15 Minimum Purchase. an additional 22 years. Within the last month, Hall has of the applicants, a motion stepped down from the council to tackle health issues. to appoint Zach Torres as As a tribute and expression of gratitude for Hall’s ser the city’s newest coun vice, members of the City Council, City Administration cil member was passed - Live Oak location only and Public Works Department felt it only right to cel - unanimously by the coun ebrate his career with a special dedication. During an cil. Torres, who has been - unannounced proclamation at Monday’s City Council - actively involved with Meeting, Paul Eckert, City Administrator and Daryle both the Gridley Chamber Dye, from the Gridley Public Works Department, pre of Commerce and Gridley sented a custom made street sign featuring the names Planning Commission of the two future streets in the FEMA Camp Fire - in past years, will be Community to Council Members, officially declaring appointed at the next City one “Hall Rd” in honor of Hall’s service. All city officials 10345 Live Oak Blvd., THE GRIDLEY Council Meeting. present expressed their heartfelt thanks and well-wishes H for Hall, with Mayor Bruce Johnson sharing how Hall had inspired his involvement in city government. City of Gridley council member Frank Hall. We Hall, who is currently focusing on his battle with Support Our Live Oak, CA 95953 w w w . G r i d l e y H e r a l d . c o m SEE Tribute Military PAGE 2 (530) 695-3232 HERALD er n e n er n e Yes! Start my Subscription Now! Published Every Friday • USPS Permit 245 NAME ______ t ter e re e t ADDRESS ______The Gridley Herald
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A AD I I e r e er c e r n e n f e c n c er A A A A Wineries & Ivories ta de presentacion, pida al secretario de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el S de la corte que le de un formulario gravamen de la corte antes de que la de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no corte pueda desechar el caso. SUMMONS presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede e name and address of the court (CITACION JUDICIAL) perder el caso por incumplimiento y la is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALI- 19CV02372 y bienes sin mas advertencia. FORNIA, BUTTE COUNTY, 1775 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVI- Hay otros requisitos legales. Es Concord Avenue, Chico, CA 95928 SO AL DEMANDADO): BENJAMIN recomendable que llame a un aboga- BUTTE LIMITED CIVIL CASE. L BEGLEY, JERI ANN BRAAN- do inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un e name, address and telephone DON-BEGLEY AKA JERI ANN abogado, puede llamar a un servicio number of plainti ’s attorney, or BEGLEY. de remision a abogados. Si no puede plainti without an attorney is: (El YOU ARE BEING SUED BY pagar a un abogado, es posible que nombre, la direccion y el numero PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMAN- cumpla con los requisitos para ob- de telefono del abogado del deman- DANDO EL DEMANDANTE): tener servicios legales gratuitos de un dante, o del demandante que no BUTTE COUNTY CREDIT BU- programa de servicios legales sin nes tiene abogado, es): Joseph L Selby REAU A CORP de lucro. Puede encontrar estos gru- (3249546) NOTICE! You have been sued. e pos sin nes de lucro en el sitio web Law O ces of Ferris & Selby court may decide against you without de California Legal Services, (www. 2607 Forest Avenue Suite 130 Chico, your being heard unless you respond lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro CA 95928 within 30 days. Read the information de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, Date: (Fecha) 8/7/2019 below. (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose KIMBERLY FLENER, Clerk (Secre- You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS en contacto con la corte o el colegio tario) a er this summons and legal papers de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, By: Deputy (Adjunto) are served on you to le a written re- la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las Publish Dates: September 25, Octo- Taste a 2015 Barbera from Sicilia Winery! On the right: David Smith of Sicilia Vineyards. Photo Yuba sponse at this court and have a copy cuotas y los costos exentos por im- ber 2, 9, and 16, 2020 Sutter Arts & Culture served on the plainti . A letter or poner un gravamen sobre cualquier BEGLEY 10-16-20 phone call will not protect you. Your recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de written response must be in proper le- valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o By David Read, information about each winery will be gal form if you want the court to hear una concesion de arbitraje en un caso Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture delivered personally to you by our staff. your case. ere may be a court form that you can use for your response. The cost is $95 per registration. You can nd these court forms and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - Yuba Sutter Arts & The beauty of this event is that more information at the Califor- FILE NO. 2020-0000940 nia Courts Online Self-Help Center Culture is pleased to announce a new type with one registration you can have (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/sel elp), your of interactive virtual event for the com- as many people as you like gather county law library, or the courthouse The following persons are doing business as: ACE DENTAL CARE CHICO nearest you. If you cannot pay the 1074 East Avenue Suite R Chico, CA 95926 munity. Wineries & Ivories will bring in your home to enjoy each bottle! There ling fee, ask the court clerk for a fee C Srinivas Rao DDS INC, 1074 East Avenue Suite R Chico, CA 95926 together the wineries of the Sutter Buttes may even be some wine specials for waiver form. If you do not le your re- Date Filed in Butte County: September 15, 2020 sponse on time, you may lose the case The Registrant commenced to transact business under the above business name on: N/A and composer and pianist, Greg Johnson, participants available at the end of the by default, and your wages, money, This Business is Conducted by: Corporation for a fun and social time enjoying fine evening! and property may be taken without NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the local wines and great music. further warning from the court. office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business statement must be filed before that ere are other legal requirements. time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious The event will be held via Zoom on You may want to call an attorney right business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Saturday, October 10 from 5 - 6:30pm. away. If you do not know an attorney, Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code. Participants will receive three bottles of you may want to call an attorney re- Publish: September 25, October 2, 9, and 16, 2020 (The Gridley Herald) ferral service. If you cannot a ord an wine, enjoy live music and learn about attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonpro t legal FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT each of the wines you will be tasting from services program. You can locate these the winemakers themselves. nonpro t groups at the California Le- FILE NO. 2020-0000883 gal Services Web site (www.lawhelp- The online, private event will begin california.org), the California Courts The following persons are doing business as: KRISANTHEMUM with pianist extraordinaire, Greg Johnson, Online Self-Help Center (www. 1521 Nord Avenue #80 Chico, CA 95926 playing his original contemporary jazz courtinfo.ca.gov/sel elp), or by con- Kristine Cordy, 1521 Nord Avenue #80 Chico, CA 95926 tacting your local court or county bar Date Filed in Butte County: August 28, 2020 music. Each winemaker will then guide association. NOTE: e court has a The Registrant commenced to transact business under the above business name on: N/A you through a private online tasting of statutory lien for waived fees and costs This Business is Conducted by: Individual on any settlement or arbitration award their wine, allowing you, your family, and of $10,000 or more in a civil case. e NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the court’s lien must be paid before the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business statement must be filed before that friends to experience the full essence and court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious taste of each vintage. han demandado. Si no responde den- business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Munger Family Vineyard will be tasting Reece Cordi winemaker of Cordi Winery strives tro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code. to maintain the highest quality wine. Photo: Yuba en su contra sin escuchar su version. Publish: September 25, October 2, 9, and 16, 2020 (The Gridley Herald) their 2016 Merlot. You will also enjoy a Sutter Arts & Culture Lea la informacion a continuacion. 2015 Barbera from Sicilia Winery and Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta cita- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Cordi Winery’s 2014 Estate Malbec. Greg Register today and experience another cion y papeles legales para presentar will play in between each tasting, giving aspect of what makes life in Yuba-Sutter una respuesta por escrito en esta corte FILE NO. 2020-0000921 y hacer que se entregue una copia al you time to fully enjoy each wine. so special. demandante. Una carta o una llamada The following persons are doing business as: DUKE’S CORK N BOTTLE SHOP #1 There are only 20 spots avail- To keep up with other events or to find telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta 2360 Esplandade Chico, CA 95926 able for this unique event hosted by out more about all arts events in the com- por escrito tiene que estar en formato Ibrahim Sayegh, 1434 Dartwood Drive Chico, CA 95926 and Mary Sayegh, 1434 Dartwood Drive legal correcto si desea que procesen su Chico, CA 95926 Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture! Register munity, please go to www.yubasutterarts. caso en la corte. Es posible que haya Date Filed in Butte County: September 8, 2020 on Eventbrite or at yubasutterarts.org org or like Yuba Sutter Arts on Facebook. un formulario que usted pueda usar The Registrant commenced to transact business under the above business name on: N/A para su respuesta. Puede encontrar This Business is Conducted by: A Married Couple and your three bottles of wine, appe- You can also contact us directly at email@ estos formularios de la corte y mas NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the tizer recipes paired for each wine and yubasutterart.org for updates. H informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business statement must be filed before that las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious ca.gov) en la biblioteca de leyes de su business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see condado o en la corte que le quede Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code. mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuo- A Veteran Today Publish: September 25, October 2, 9, and 16, 2020 (The Gridley Herald) Thank
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