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News,sheet Views & Culture of the Eastern Sierra Tyler Goodwin, a sophomore at Mammoth High School, is well on his way to being a real charmer on the sax thanks to new MUSD music teacher Michael Hammers. See more photos, p. 19. Saturday, December 3, 2016 FREE Vol. 14, No. 49 $26,000 FOR WHAT? OFF TO AN ICY START Holler defends EDS study By Giles n April 2016, Town Manag- Last week, The Sheet er Dan Holler contracted reported that EDS had Iwith Environmental Di- mistakenly cited Mammoth version Solutions to prepare Community Water District a feasibility study for a new General Manager Pat Hayes waste management system in for figures he said he never Mammoth Lakes. On Novem- provided the firm. ber 16, Town Council agreed According to Holler, it to pay the firm $26,000 for would have been impractical, that study, which included if not impossible, for town faulty data regarding the staff to conduct a compa- town’s sewage sludge produc- rable assessment of available tion, and no formal descrip- technologies in lieu of hiring tion of the study’s meth- EDS. “You’re looking at 200 odology. This week, Town to 300 hours worth of work,” Manager Dan Holler said he said Holler. Holler said that, wasn’t ready to dismiss the at the time EDS was hired, firm’s figure for organic food town staff did not have access waste on the basis of those to good data regarding the inaccuracies, or the fact that town’s food waste produc- no scientists were consulted tion. He said he contracted for the study. with EDS in the hopes the “I would disagree that they firm would be able to explain PHOTO: JOSH WRAY/MAMMOTH LAKES TOURISM had failed at this point,” Hol- available technologies as Kenzie, Sylvie and Heather Schaubmayer tread carefully as they start running the annual Turkey Trot in ler told The Sheet. Mammoth on Thursday, November 24. Over 200 people showed up to run the beautiful course. see EDS, page 8 THE MUSIC MAN CAUTION: MULES ON ROAD MUSD’s Michael Hammers is a one-man show By Rea first heard about Michael portant.” Hammers from a friend Indeed, in a time when Iwho said her elementary- music programs across the aged kids were coming home country are suffering, Ham- with the sheet music for Buf- mers, who is currently in his falo Springfield’s “For What second year of teaching at it’s Worth.” Their new music MUSD, has breathed new life teacher, a 26-year-old gradu- into the musical lives of his ate of California State Univer- students. sity Long Beach, was teaching “When I started here, there them the song to perform at were five students in the Mammoth Unified School high school music program,” District’s 2016 Winter Con- Hammers told this reporter cert, which will take place on when I came to sit in on Wednesday, December 14, a couple of his classes on and feature over 300 stu- Wednesday, November 30— dents, from third graders to exactly two weeks before the seniors. big performance. There are “He’s an incredible music now over 40 students tak- teacher and the kids just love ing his classes as an elective it,” Superintendent Lois Klein at Mammoth High School told The Sheet. “He’s really alone. PHOTO: LUNCH brought music to our school Jack Lunch spotted the 20-mule team practicing for this weekend’s Bishop Christmas Parade on Ed district, which is just so im- see HAMMERS, page 18 Powers Rd. on Wednesday morning. Eat at Joe’s Pay to play Slip ‘n slide Who’s on first? Get a job

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the Ted Carleton...... Jack of all Lunches ABAGAEL GILES: CONSULTANT 760.937.4613 / [email protected] As a small addendum to Giles’ story about the Town’s contracting June Simpkins... with Environmental Diversion Solutions (EDS) for waste management Jack of everything else 760.937.3967 / [email protected] consulting. sheet Mike Bodine ...... Writer Last week, when Giles had a sit-down with the principals of EDS and News, Views & Culture of the Eastern Sierra Get, Inc., also present was, oddly, what EDS President Michael Ryan [email protected] described as a “Korean film crew.” “Causa ego sermo ut mihi est quoniam Sarah Rea ...... Writer Giles obtained a business card from one of the members of Get Inc.’s solus unus cuius refero ego recipero.” [email protected] crew. Lunch then asked a Korean friend to translate the characters on -George Carlin Charles James ...... Contributor the card. 760.614.0546 According to the business card, the company (Get, Inc.) “produces JACK LUNCH Clouds McCloud ...... eco-friendly facilities & machinery.” PUBLISHER Ass-trologer The company’s chairman is Myoungwon Son, who is part of the P.O. Box 8088 Abagael Giles ...... Writer Hyundai (cars, ships, steel, construction, major Korean retailer - de- Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 [email protected] partment stores — there are no such things as antitrust laws in South 760.924.0048/[email protected] Korea) Group family. He was also former chairman of Sangyong Motors An adjudicated paper of general circula- For a subscription to The Sheet contact (also a Korean “chaebol” or conglomerate company that manufactures tion. ©2016 The Sheet, all rights reserved. Lunch at his above e-mail address, or call the steel, cars and has many other holdings) and also several of Hyundai’s office. Issues are mailed out bi-weekly. Cost www.thesheetnews.com related companies. Check out for is $65/year. In other words, it wasn’t just a film crew, and it certainly appears as more content, daily updates and free online classifieds. though the “independent” consultant hired by the Town may have a financial interest in the conclusions it reaches and the products and And from Rea’s desk ... services it recommends. I have no objection to individuals or companies coming to Mam- At Myoungwon Lunch’s request, Rea asked local contractor Tim moth to pitch their wares. I do have an objection to Mammoth literally Flynn, owner of Tim Flynn Construction and the framing contractor for paying individuals and companies to make sales pitches (in this case, the new Mammoth Lakes Police Station, why the building had not been Mammoth paid EDS a $26,000 consulting fee to produce an analysis framed in yet despite the fact that snow was on the ground. based upon inaccurate data). Flynn: “No other building has ever been built during snow times? Tell Holler says we paid EDS because we didn’t have the 200- to 300-hours that guy [Lunch] to go get a real f*&king story. Jesus, really? Seriously. I of staff time available to collect and analyze the data. mean that’s just ... the dude needs something to do. I don’t have a com- Giles managed to do a pretty good job collecting and analyzing the ment on that.” data in about 1/100th of that time. Flynn told The Sheet that he is subcontracted under Howard CDM, owned by Martin Howard, who is a second homeowner in Mammoth. “It’s all locals working over there. I mean, everybody’s happy. The [Police Station] is a municipal project. It’s not like it’s a Hooper Presson piece of s*&t house that goes up in 5 minutes. It’s heavily engineered. Plus, we’re in the state of California where you have all these f*&king crazy liberals who want all these green codes and all these laws that you gotta follow. [It’s a] major bureaucracy, paperwork, so it takes 4 times as long … So if there’s a question that needs to be answered it has to go through four different avenues of people because of all the laws. “It’s not just some box that you just build. It’s a police department, a ANNUAL FUNDRAISER 6,000-square-foot municipal building.” When asked how Flynn expected the project to progress with the im- pending weather, he said, “I’m not God. I don’t know the next day that it’s going to snow, nobody does, we’re just doing the best we can.” DECEMBER 3, 2016 Flynn said he hoped that the building would be enclosed by Christ- mas.

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TAMARACK CROSS COUNTRY SKI CENTER 4 I www.thesheetnews.com THE SHEET I Saturday, December 3, 2016 LOCAL NEWS IMPROMPTU SKATING RINK Mammoth’s first big storm prompts problems at Post Office parking lot By Rea ammoth residents trying to get my mail and the parking lot was 29]…I’ve been in contact with the Patton, Communications Programs get their mail early this week like a skating rink,” Flynn said. “And Postmaster and I think that you’re Specialist at the USPS, told The Sheet Mwere met with a less-than- I was like, ‘Oh my God! If I go down missing out on some bits of infor- in an email that “United States Postal friendly sight: the Mammoth Post Of- I’m gonna be [in trouble].’ I definitely mation.” When asked why the lot Service contracts are protected by fice’s parking lot was a mess of snow noticed it hadn’t been done and a lot hadn’t been plowed, the receptionist the Privacy Act,” and that The Sheet and ice. of people had driven over it so it was said,“We are serving them, they are would need to file a Freedom of Infor- “The contractor didn’t plow the super sketchy.” being serviced, and we will be work- mation Act request (FOIA) in order to facility,” Postmaster Jim Epperly told Epperly told The ing on getting that gain the information. The Sheet on Tuesday, November 29. Sheet that the con- taken care of.” A local contractor who asked not to “That’s the end of the story as far as tractor who plows She took this be named in this story told The Sheet I’m concerned.” the Post Office is “ reporter’s phone on Tuesday that his company had When The Sheet asked if Epperly Eco Construction. The frustration level is number, promis- once worked under Eco Construction expected this sort of thing to happen Eco is based Lake ing another agent to plow the Post Office, “but [Eco] just again, he responded with a hint of Mary, Florida, “so extremely high. would be in touch had some policies that we didn’t want humor, “Oh, I certainly hope not after they have no boots shortly. The Sheet to conform to.” the 40 emails I sent yesterday.” on the ground in never received a re- Furthermore, he said, “every snow “If [locals are] thinking we’re just Mammoth Lakes… -Jim Epperly turn call from Eco removal company that I know of in sitting here at the post office thinking, They’re just very Construction. town has tried [to fill the contract] ‘God I wish this snow would go away,” disconnected, let’s The Sheet and quit.” they are mistaken, Epperly said. put it that way.” called several lo- Epperly, in the meantime, was busy “With the many pictures and emails The Sheet called ” cal contractors in putting out the proverbial fires left by that were sent yesterday, I am think- Eco Construction Mammoth Lakes the lack of plowing. “Yesterday [Mon- ing ‘Shame on [the contractor].’” to ask who their local subcontrac- to attempt to locate Eco’s subcontrac- day] was nothing but taking pictures Local businessman Tim Flynn told tor was. After being transferred three tor. The Sheet also contacted the U.S. for 9 hours, sending multiple, 40- The Sheet that he was surprised at times, a receptionist who refused Postal Service’s media relations team some emails, and just waiting for this the state of the lot on Monday. “I to give her name told The Sheet, in an attempt to find out if the USPS contractor to get his you-know-what drove in there the other night, I had “I’ve been in complete contact with contracts with Eco Construction up here to get this facility shoveled just had wrist surgery and… was kind [Epperly] yesterday [Monday] and nationally, and who Eco’s subcon- and plowed. The frustration level is of half medicated and I went to to this morning [Tuesday, November tractor is in Mammoth Lakes. Meiko extremely high.” THE SHEET I Saturday, December 3, 2016 www.thesheetnews.com LOCAL NEWS I 5 DAZED AND CONFUSED LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS MLR, Recreation Commission seek relationship counseling By Sheet Staff By Giles New terrain, June postponed advantage of favorable wind disper- his week, Mammoth Lakes any project planning process (the sal,” wrote Schweizer in an email. Recreation (MLR) and the current policy is to meet quarterly). Thanks to the fantastic storm last Crews hoped to complete up to 20 Mammoth Lakes Recreation Roles and tasks would be delegated T week and great snowmaking tem- acres on Wednesday, November Commission met for an evening to individual members of each peratures, Mammoth Mountain 30, “depending on how the smoke of dinner and the public agency organization. MLR would go off and Ski Area will be opening Gold Rush disperses along Highway 395,” wrote equivalent of marriage counseling. court sponsorship, sell the product, Express (Chair 10) and High Five Ex- Schweizer. “Since this unit is close to The counselor was volunteer John and the Recreation Commission press (Chair 5) on Friday, December the highway, motorists should plan Armstrong, who represented East- would develop concept designs, 2, said Lauren Burke, Public Rela- to see smoke in the area and should side Velo as a member of the original plans, etc. Members of both groups tions and Social Media Manager at slow down for firefighters along the MLR Steering Committee in 2013. would communicate often to con- MMSA. These lifts open up access to road corridor. At press time, neither Mammoth tinually assess feasibility. Then, they Solitude, Easy Rider and Coyote. “Pile burning helps reduce fuels Lakes Recreation Executive Director would reconvene with a product Unfortunately, June Mountain’s under favorable conditions. This Rich Boccia nor Mammoth Lakes that can be feasibly executed. opening day will be pushed back to helps prevent unwanted, more Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Truax cited the Multi-Use Facil- Wednesday, December 14, weather intense wildfires in the summer Brown were available to comment ity as a project where there was permitting, said Burke. “The snow- months.” on why the groups needed a third insufficient communication about making crew has been working party intervention. Teri Stehlik, who who did what. Armstrong provided around the clock, but could use a Fruitcake cancelled currently serves on MLR’s Board and participants with a spreadsheet that little extra time and extra love from who previously served on the Recre- delineated their respective duties at Mother Nature to get the best pos- The 12th Annual Independence ation Commission, said at the meet- the start of the meeting. Recreation sible skiing and riding experience Fruticake Festival has been can- ing that there is a history of territory Commissioner Sean Turner said he’d for everyone,” she wrote in an email. celled due to forces beyond control, disputes between the groups. Over like to see a one page “cheat sheet” The $45 lift ticket deal will now be such as the fact that the Fruitcake the course of the meeting, it became that would delineate the respective extended until the December 14 as King has been kidnapped by des- clear that neither the Recreation roles of every town commission in well. Visit www.mammothmountain. perados. Commission nor MLR understood development projects. com for more infomation. A desert-based, ugly sweater- how the groups Joel Rathje, wearing Yuletide Gathering is being are supposed to who attended as Pile burning on the INF held Saturday, Decemeber 10 at 6 share responsi- an independent p.m. at the American Legion Hall in bilities. “Who is “It’s great! It seems like participant, urged “ Thanks to the recent snowfall, Independence to palliate the loss. responsible for members of both fire crews are planning to begin pile Nancy Masters, festival matriarch, building a pool? Is everyone is in the same groups to re- burning near Smokey Bear Flat, said the community is out its annual it MLR or the Rec main focused on boat, and it’s not the said Deb Schweizer, Public Affairs showing of twisted creativity. It was Commission? We residents’ needs. officer for the Inyo National For- a hard decision to make, she said, didn’t have that “If we serve our Titanic.” est. “Crews are working with the but one that is best for the festival. A conversation at the community with Great Basin Unified Air Pollution full story will appear in next week’s outset, and I think - John Armstrong tax dollars raised Control District and want to take issue. that would solve in our commu- half of our prob- nity, visitors sense lems right now,” that... and they said MLR Board ” want to be there. member Brent Truax. It’s infectious. It drives all kinds of Commissioners and MLR Board community development. If you members were given surveys prior to want more visitors, serve your com- the meeting to record their opinions munity first... you won’t have to sell about the respective roles of the it.” two organizations. According to the Participants applied the tentative survey, MLR felt that Wednesday’s framework they developed to a theo- HAPPY HOUR 4-6 conversation was long overdue. retical Aquatic Center. Tom Johnson Commissioners sought a better of MLR said creating a state-of-the- DINING ROOMS OPEN 5:00 working relationship with MLR built art facility equiped to serve elite on “trust and mutual respect.” athletes like those Dr. Andy Walshe Fall Hours: “As someone who is three months of Red Bull promised to bring to Open Tues - Sat in [to serving on MLR’s Board of Mammoth Lakes (see “Brave New Closed Sun & Mon Directors], I didn’t know there were World” by Rea, November 26) would so many commissions and moving also promote recreation for locals. We seat on a Walk-in Basis / No Reservations parts, and I don’t think the com- Betsy Truax, Chair of the Recreation munity knows either,” said Heather Commission said her group has al- www.slocums.com for menus Schaubmayer. Boccia noted later ready done a needs assessment and that, “Some of us had never talked determined that there is a pressing together before [tonight]…” community need for a new public The respective organizations’ pool. mission statements were posted on Finally, the two groups agreed to the walls of the Mammoth Lakes form a task force to come up with Community Center, where the a process for how they will work meeting was held, and discussed. together in the future and prom- After about 4 hours of deliberation, ised to communicate better. Brown the two groups decided that MLR said it was a big step to get the two should focus on courting sponsors groups to meet out of their quarterly and investors for recreation projects schedule. and facilities, and that the Recre- Boccia said it was important for ation Commission should maintain members of both groups to attend facilities, staff them, and advocate each others’ meetings. for recreation opportunities for resi- “What I’m walking away with is dents. Participants agreed that the how many smart and talented peo- entities have overlapping respon- ple we have here,” said MLR Board sibilities and that those need to be Member Tom Johnson. Armstrong clarified. congratulated the two groups. “It’s Truax proposed a framework for great! It seems like everyone is in the shared “projects.” In that framework, same boat, and it’s not the Titanic.” MLR and the Recreation Commis- sion would meet at the outset of 6 I LOCAL NEWS www.thesheetnews.com THE SHEET I Saturday, December 3, 2016 STILL A RACE TO THE FINISH FALLEN ANGEL’S Race Communications’ Alcarez gives updates on Last Mile By James he Eastern Sierra is slowly but munity-specific engineering and surely connecting with the construction plans are completed, Tworld-class fiber-optic net- a Request for Proposals will be sent work known as Digital 395, which out for construction bids. He noted runs along the Highway 395 corridor “We hope to have all of the Gigafy from Carson City, Nevada to Bar- Mono Project communities out of stow, California. the planning stage during the first Race Communications provides quarter of 2017.” high-speed Internet service to “un- This week, The Sheet asked Al- served” and “underserved commu- carez about the huge discrepancy in nities” through use of grants provid- Internet speed service in Chalfant ed through the California Advanced noted in a previous article (“A Tale of Services Fund (CASF) awarded by Two Cities,” published on November the California Public Utilities Com- 5). The drastic difference between mission (CPUC). The purpose of the the east side of Highway 6 and the fund is build out “the last mile” of west side (25 Mbps served by Race the 600-mile Digital 395 Project into vs. 1-3 Mbps served by Schat.net), homes and businesses along the specifically in homes without the Highway 395 corridor. high-speed Internet on Osage Circle, A Race Communications was was highlighted in The Sheet’s story. awarded a $6.6 million CPUC grant Alcarez said that even though the in January of this year to provide backbone network along Chalfant high-speed fiber internet to 399 Road is only a short distance from households in five Mono County many of the homes on Osage Circle, communities. The communities in- the street is privately owned and the PHOTO: LUNCH clude South Chalfant, Benton, Swall company needs easement permis- Meadows, Crowley Lake, and Mono sion from the ten or so homeowners City at an average cost of $13,893 per to complete the build. “We even sent household. The grant application people on foot with a notary public was strongly supported by the Mono with the paperwork needed and only

PHOTO: LUNCH County Board of Supervisors. Race got six of the ten [homeowners] to Communications will be installing a sign off that we need to build along If you’re wondering why Angel’s lowered its sign this week, it’s because the restaurant fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) system the street.” is rebranding itself. Angel’s Restaurant closed its doors this week for an overhaul. It for its Gigafy Mono County Under- Why the other homeowners on will reopen on December 9 as “Morrison’s.” Owner Brian Balarsky, also of Convict served Broadband Project. Another Osage Circle have not signed on to Lake Resort, is debuting a new concept. Expect more of a fine dining experience to be like grant proposal is underway the easements needed to complete had in the classic building on Main Street. The Sheet will have more details in next to expand high-speed Internet for the project is unclear. Access to week’s issue. Bridgeport. Prospects look good. high-speed Internet increases the In a phone interview, Race CEO value of a home or property. Raul Alcarez expressed confidence Alcarez went on to say that the in the project timelines. Once com- company is looking at some alterna- tive plans in that location, such as going around another way to reach the houses from the rear rather than the front. However, he said, that route is a much farther distance to lay in the underground conduit, is more expensive, and presents its own permitting and easement is- sues. Crowley Lake high-speed internet is almost done, says Alcarez. Per- mits, construction schedules and weather issues present the main obstacles to completion, but that “is true of most of the communities in Mono County. None of them are easy. They all have their challenges. It’s a beautiful area and I truly love coming here, but the very things that make it such a beautiful place to be also make the engineering much more difficult,” Alcarez told The Sheet. Regardless of the obstacles, he says they are determined to fulfill their commitments. “We only use quality providers, quality manufacturers, and we make great efforts to train our employees to provide good customer support and the very best training to as- sure quality of our services. We do not like to outsource any parts of our business because we want to maintain a high quality of service by keeping things in our control, in- house,” said Alcarez. “We take great pride in saying that ‘We do what we say we are going to do.’” THE SHEET I Saturday, December 3, 2016 www.thesheetnews.com LOCAL NEWS I 7 DAVISON HOUSE GETS A SECOND CHANCE Controversial sober living facility to reopen amid concerns from neighbors By Bodine he only sober living and sup- the catchall for the homeless; there’s portive housing facility in Mono a heater, a roof and the possibility of TCounty, the Davison House, is getting a free meal. being resurrected. After closing five The cost of housing an inmate in years ago due to budget cuts, $2 mil- jail is about $179 a day. The cost of a lion has now been made available Davison resident is about $50 a day, through the Mental Health Services according to figures from Roberts. Act for a complete renovation of the “Research confirms that providing house, inside and out. a centered environment to those who “Housing is the single most impor- struggle with mental health issues tant factor for success for those with is not only cost effective, but also substance abuse and mental illness,” increases the efficacy of treatment Robin Roberts, Director of Mono and provides the potential for those County Behavioral Health, told the with mental illness to live productive, Mono County Supervisors at its meet- purpose-driven [lives], and job skills ing Tuesday, October 18. for those who are re-entering society Davison will be permanent sup- reduce recidivism,” Roberts said in a portive housing for the homeless or for statement to the supervisors. those transitioning from incarceration Davison will be open to Mono Coun- to the outside world. Behavioral Health ty residents but more than 75 percent will offer substance use counseling, PHOTO: BODINE of eligible residents are long-time case management, assistance in ac- The Davison House at 77 Davison Road will be refurbished, inside and out, and reopen Mammoth residents, Roberts said. cessing medical care, job training, psy- as the county’s only sober living and transitional housing facility after closing in 2011. Supervisor Fred Stump said, “If the chiatric treatment and psychotherapy, increase rents; as a result, those who of approximately 12 people who would town chooses not to recognize these as well as education assistance. are on fixed incomes or who are laid meet criteria to move into Davison individuals, it falls on the county.” The Sometimes people need life training, off during the shoulder season cannot House today,” Roberts told Supervi- Town of Mammoth Lakes has no social too, Roberts said. She’s asked clients afford to remain in their house/apart- sors. services department. in the past if they were eligible for the ment and are at risk of homelessness.” The house is not a completely free Davison consists of a 7,500-square- Affordable Care Act, and they had no Those with a mental health diag- program. Residents will be expected foot house and 4 two-bedroom apart- idea. Some people don’t even know nosis receive $868 a month in Social to pay 30 percent of their income for ments accommodating 26 people how to make a doctor’s appointment Security Disability, Roberts said. “Some rent. Numbers weren’t available for altogether. The complete renovation is because they’ve been using emergency of these folks have had rent increases how much a person costs the county, estimated at $1.8 million or about $240 rooms as their primary provider. to $800, which, of course, is impossible but, Roberts said, the cost of housing a square foot. It should be big enough Roberts explained how the lack of to meet. The people in our community a person outweighs the alternative to meet the community’s needs, Rob- affordable housing affects the most who have severe mental health is- of having people sleep on the street, erts explained. vulnerable in society. “As the housing sues suffer greatly if they do not have couch surf or hang in the emergency Roberts said in an email to The Sheet market gets stronger, landlords tend to secure housing. At this time, we know room of the hospital. She called the ER see DAVISON, page 17

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On EDS’ Facebook page, there is a Holler said he also considered hiring Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. No evidence There was no bidding process for post from November 24 that reads, the Stanton, Calif.-based engineering of the plant’s construction could be the feasibility study, which the Town “Environmental Diversion Solutions firm CR&R Waste and Environmental found online, and EDS was unavailable spent approximately $26,000 on. Mono Conducts Successful Demonstration Services, but determined preliminarily for comment. County Solid Waste Superintendent of Blue-Green Algae Bloom Reduction that Mammoth Lakes did not produce In last week’s story (“Diversion Tony Dublino said that any time his at Lake Elsinore,” along with photos enough waste to make their services Perversion”) The Sheet noted that “the department considers hiring a con- of several gallon tanks housing Black make fiscal sense. Project Manager firm [EDS] did not provide images of sultant, he puts out as many notices Crappies (native fish). and Civil Engineer Mike Sylva read- the machinery, for bid as possible EDS cites Lake Elsinore, Calif. as ily explained anaerobic digestion and except for several so that a committee a place where it has proven its wa- sublimation to this reporter free of handmade mod- can vet proposals and ter treatment products are effective. charge, over the phone. He also noted, els.” EDS objected “I personally wouldn’t find the best offer Nicole Dailey, Senior Management as Holler did, that his firm utilizes to that claim via hire a consultant and for the County. In an Analyst for the City of Lake Elsinore technology that is designed to process an email to Dan interview conducted said that EDS approached that mu- a much higher volume of waste than Holler this week, pay them $24,000 to do by Lunch last month, nicipality regarding a contract for a what Mammoth produces. Sylva said that read, “sev- Holler told Lunch paid feasibility study to see if the firm he wasn’t aware of any other vendors eral images of the a study for data I could that expenditures of could eliminate toxic blue-green algae currently converting waste to gas. equipment men- $50,000 or less do not blooms from Lake Elsinore. Dailey said Sylva was not familiar with the manu- tioned were in the ...look up in a report. have to go out for bid the city did not agree to a contract and facturers EDS cited in its study, GET report, of which -Tony Dublino in the Town of Mam- that EDS offered a free demonstra- Inc., EcoVim, or Frichs. He did say some were render- moth Lakes. tion in which the firm applied a water that biogas production and capture is ings to simplify The Sheet asked treatment solution to mason jars of a standard component of most large presentation of Holler if he thought lake water, and then to several gal- scale wastewater plants in Southern the concepts.” The ” EDS would act lon fish tanks that contained live fish. California. report did include images, but it did against its own interest as a business “[There was a] byproduct that sunk Holler told The Sheet he looked into not provide conclusive photographic to advise the TOML not to buy the to the bottom. I asked, what is that? the firm Burrtec, which specializes evidence of existing facilities. There products it sold if it thought that the They couldn’t answer that.” She said in implementing material recovery was one photograph of a MRF with no products were unsuitable to Mam- she never saw further results. “We have facilities (MRFs) and has five currently description of the manufacturer, EDS’s moth’s unique waste disposal needs. a 3,000 acre lake… that’s just not a in operation throughout California. relation to the facility, or where the “Honestly, I think they would tell us real life scenario or a good example of Holler said he ultimately chose EDS facility was located. EDS also provided that in a heartbeat … if they don’t, then how that would play out,” said Dailey. because it promoted processing waste a blurry image that was not clearly they’re out of business …any other Dailey also said that the city currently locally instead of long-hauling it to an- a photograph of a machine with the community could say, ‘hey, did this contracts its wastewater disposal other landfill. Both Burrtec and CR&R typed caption, “Standard GenEco” work?’ and we’d say, ‘no, they lied.” through CR&R. have websites that cite municipali- overlaid on the image. Potentially Neither Holler nor EDS were able to After being hired by the TOML, EDS contracted Kevin Fretz of Green Earthology, Inc. to collect the neces- sary data for the feasibility study, AIL S TR S & E PU including the figure for food waste K B LA L TEN I production. In that study, Fretz, whom H C T years young A EDS misleadingly cites as the “Chief O C Sustainability Engineer” (he does not M C

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1 reported that Mammoth produces Est. 2006 y 0 r 60 tons of food waste per month. No t a h r s information about the method of A n i v e n data collection was provided except the statement, “we visited multiple locations to first identify the nature FRIDAY, and volumes of each source of organic DECEMBER 9TH waste being produced.” There was no information about methods, controls, 5:00 PM or frequency of data collection. This week, Mono County Solid MLTPA 10th ANNIVERSARY Waste Superintendent Tony Dublino Celebration & Fundraiser! said he believed that sufficient data Food, drinks, door prizes, honorees, regarding the TOML’s organic waste silent auction, champagne & cake! production was available at the time $25 donation cover - free ticket to that EDS was hired. Dublino cited a “Monumental” for the rst 50 people 2014/2015 CalRecycle funded state- @ Jimmy’s Taverna - 248 Old Mammoth Rd, Mammoth Lakes. Party bus for Monumental wide study of waste that included data screening leaves at 7:15 sharp! collected onsite at Benton Crossing Landfill. “As Mammoth Disposal was 7:30 PM dumping trucks out at the landfill, these guys were literally sorting waste FRIENDS OF THE INYO into different streams,” said Dublino. Winter Fundraiser & Dublino also cited data for organic Premier Screening of waste disposal at Benton Crossing col- “Monumental: Skiing Our lected in 2000. Both studies provided National Parks” detailed accounts of the methodol- Beer & festivities! ogy used to collect the data, including Tickets $10 acknowledgements that in the CalRe- @ Mammoth Lakes cycle study, data was only collected on Welcome Center Auditorium - a single day. The findings in all three 2510 Main St, Mammoth Lakes studies were consistent, and Dublino For more information go to mltpa.org said it seemed unnecessary to or friendsoftheinyo.org see EDS, page 16

10 I LOCAL NEWS www.thesheetnews.com THE SHEET I Saturday, December 3, 2016 IS IT BETTER IF YOU PAY FOR IT? PEDC Village pay parking lot reopens By Bodine DEADLINE he Village has parking! Well, been re-instated between Burgers and there’s a couple new spots on for the former entrance to the paid EXTENDED the street and the fee lot is open parking lot on Minaret. T By Rea again, so technically there’s parking at •The new entrance to the paid he deadline to apply for the the Village. There are also 38 new spots parking lot has been relocated next to Mammoth Lakes Planning and adjacent to the Westin Monache. Berner Street. Drivers are urged to take Economic Development Com- There’s a couple of spots for employ- a left on Berner and another on Forest T mission has been extended to Decem- ees at the Village. There are eight at the Trail toward Minaret when exiting. ber 12, said Town Clerk Jamie Gray. The tennis courts that are good for all day •There’s more 2-hour parking next to vacancy on the commission had been parking, and the rest of the spots at the the Westin Monache on Hillside Drive. left by Madeline “Mickey” Brown. The Community Center have a two-hour The Community Center and tennis term of appointment will expire on limit. One repeat offender has racked court lots are on the 2-hour system. July 31, 2018. up 5 tickets, mostly parking violations •For street parking along the 6000- Gray told The Sheet on Thursday, while working at the Village. 6200 block of Minaret, the spaces December 1 that there had been two When asked if the parking problem in front of the store doors remain applications submitted by the original could be solved by a couple of spots, 30-minute maximums. Not the best deadline, which was Monday, No- one retailer said, “With 25,000 people place to park for dinner. vember 28 at 5 p.m. However, “I knew going through to go skiing, it’s a Band- •Parking on or near Hillside Drive that Monday was coming off a holiday Aid.” But she’s “not going to kick a will result in a ticket, having a vehicle week, but it [had been] three weeks gimp horse.” towed, buried in snow, or slammed [since the vacancy was announced] Proud repeat offender and Starbucks into by a plow. and I didn’t have anybody asking me Supervisor Jordyn Webb told The Sheet Leffingwell of EscapeLA, and may of- Haislip Hayes, Engineering Manager for applications so I said you know, we the parking will probably increase pay- fer a limited number of permits that for the Town of Mammoth Lakes told might as well extend it, it doesn’t hurt ing customers, but employees are still would be open to any employee or The Sheet the entrance to the fee lot anything.” going to get tickets. Webb and Barista manager. Leffingwell was unavailable was changed as part of the North Vil- The two applications were submit- Jake Abston talked about Mammoth for comment. lage Specific Plan to create a “pedestri- ted by local realtor Cynthia Fleming, Lakes Police Department parking en- A Village neighbor who wanted to an corridor” in front of the businesses. who works with Mammoth Realty forcement circling the complex looking be identified only as Michelle, said she EscapeLA paid for the fee lot work. Group, and Neil McConnell, CEO at for violators. expects cars to drive over the curb and The spots on the street were part of a syslink Americas and the Treasurer of Owners of businesses can buy a rocks to get to the fee lot when snow or Community Facilities District-funded Mammoth Medical Missions. limited number of permits to park a storm could appear to be blocking an project that included sidewalk im- Interested parties should file an in the underground lot at the Village entrance on Minaret Road. provements and a bus stop. application on or before December depending on the square footage of Mammoth Lakes Police Department Hayes added Mammoth Lakes is 12 at 5 p.m. Application forms may the business. The permits are $360 but has sent out a “do’s and don’ts” list for “neutral with parking” and working be obtained from www.townofmam- have blackout dates. the new slots and the fee parking just with the public. Money is always wel- mothlakes.ca.gov or by calling the The fee lot is privately owned and an icy walk across Minaret. come and his department is constantly Town Clerk at 760.965.3602. managed by parking lot mogul Mark •Eight two-hour parking spots have looking for grants or other funding. Right Way Pool & Spa Supplies UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP Dealer for

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Uno) been working hard for will to start more power than we realize, try to attitude. If you can be kind, hopeful There’s nothing you can’t accom- to blossom like a grocery store full make sure all your favorite four- and thankful, you’ll be good to go. plish. Heck, even the Cubs won the of Poinsettias. To help, your new letter words are fun ones like “love,” Therefore, your new motto comes World Series. Dos) Bacon should be magic words are, “Yes,” “Thanks” “fish,” “boob,” “hope,” “shag,” and courtesy of Ice Cube: “Life ain’t a marketed as “health food,” be- and “Balance,” as in, “Yes, thanks, “Dick.” track meet it’s a marathon …You cause it tastes so good it makes you I’m creating more balance in my life Scorpio: Clouds has a lot of love can do it. Put your back into it! You mentally and spiritually healthier. so this seesaw ride will stop making for Scorpios, especially when any can do it put your ass into it!” Three) Courtesy of the Lorax, “Un- me barf.” of them actually listen to Clouds, or Capricorn: As Doc Rivers and less someone like you cares a whole Virgo: This much we know is any of the rest of us for that mat- Michigan football players learned awful lot, nothing is going to get true: A) Nobody likes an “askhole,” ter. Therefore, your holiday gift to last week, sometimes you get hosed better. It’s not.” otherwise known as someone who yourself should include anything by calls in life. And while having Gemini: The Stars are asking you asks for advice but never takes it. embracing a positive, thankful a hissy fit does occasionally help, to set aside as much time as pos- B) From Chuck Palahniuk: “All the attitude and anything that makes the best policy in such situations sible over the next couple of weeks effort in the world won’t matter if you a better listener (a hearing aid, is to politely point out the mistake, for loved ones and family—which, you’re not inspired.” C) Iowa is 75 closed-captioning, ample sexual find a good way to vent in privacy, unfortunately, aren’t always in the percent vowels but only 25 percent rewards, etc.). and to remember that much like an same category. Regardless of how awesome. elephant, karma never forgets and you categorize your family, be Libra: Cursing is usually a sign is known for leaving big dookies, sure not to work too hard to avoid which can be used as fertilizer. them. You’ll wish you hadn’t, or Aquarius: It looks like this would there’s bound to be some magical be a great time to acknowledge and moments, even with “Aunt Check- give thanks for all the love in your Squeezer” and “Uncle Flatulence.” life. There’s a lot more there than Cancer: Cancerians often have you realize, you’ve just got to open trouble controlling their emotions. your eyes and heart. Of course, That’s all right, though, so long as the best way to say thanks to your they do a good job controlling their special loved one is to share some substances. You see, what the rest naked cuddle time while listening of us love and admire about you to Ray LaMontagne: “Baby, the way folks is your passion for life. What you move me, it’s crazy…because we don’t like is when you drink too you are the best thing, you’re the best thing, baby…ever happened to me.” Pisces: Communications and relationships should start to be as smooth for you as a super model’s EASTERN SIERRA COMMUNITY BANK thighs—just hopefully much Experience the Mountain of Di erence fuller and juicier. To help assure things go nice and easy as the year winds down, be sure to think good thoughts, apply plenty of moistur- Join us in welcoming Robert Sharp! izer and know when to say, “No, thanks. I’m done.” And when to say, Robert is based out of our Mammoth Lakes Branch, and will also assist in “Why yes, I’d love another helping or three!” management and business development at our Bridgeport and Bishop o ces. Aries: There are lots of positive things going on for Aries as the holi- After growing up in the Eastern Sierra and later spending time days hit and the New Year begins. studying abroad, Robert has returned with several years of banking To help make the most out of them, experience in the Lake Tahoe area. His local connection is a true reection be generous and appreciative with of our commitment to hiring experienced professionals with those you care for, and understand- a solid foundation in the communities we serve. ing—or at least tight-lipped—with Come home to Eastern Sierra Community Bank and come home to familiar faces and a lending hand. Robert Sharp VP Branch Manager 760.923.1507 www.escbank.com

Bishop Mammoth Lakes Bridgeport 351 N Main Street 307 Old Mammoth Rd 166 Main Street 760.874.2265 760.924.0990 760.932.7926 12 I FOOD www.thesheetnews.com THE SHEET I Saturday, December 3, 2016 TRY THE TROUT TOWN TACOS Trout Town Joe is under new management, and serving up fresh Mexican food By Bodine une Lake is becoming a pretty hip and daily specials. One of the specials place—there’s June Lake Brewery on Wednesday were fish or shrimp Jand Ohana’s 395, a cool Aspen tree tacos. The tacos were huge; barely mural in the middle of the village, enough room to fold. The shrimp were groovy summer festivals and now spicy and popped with every bite and Trout Town Joe and the best avocado were topped with cabbage and pico sauce ever made. de gallo. Big chunks of seasoned fish Joe is now serving Mexican food filled the other tortillas. Then there’s along with coffee, espresso, and pas- the sauce. It’s an avocado-based tries. sauce, pureed with a little water, lime If patronage is any sign of suc- and jalapeno. It’s creamy and cool, cess, Joe is well on its way. Post Office tangy with a kick; it’s guacamole’s pret- employee Yuka Wilmot had stopped tier sister. in that morning for her first breakfast The name will be changed this sum- burrito and was back at lunch for the mer and the cafe will have a theme to shrimp taco special. match. Curiel said he wants to put in She said she was excited to see more more TVs for football nights, a lounge dining options in town but even more area and WiFi. impressed to see 23-year-old local Luis Curiel said people ask him when he Javier Curiel running the show with and Gonzalez are going to take a day PHOTO: BODINE co-owner and uncle Francisco Gonza- off from the 14-15 hour days, seven Francisco Gonzalez and Luis Javier Curiel, proud new owners of Trout Town Joe in June lez. Having kids wanting to stay here is day a week. He said he doesn’t feel Lake. The uncle and nephew team are serving up coffee and rockin’ Mexican food. great for the town, she added. like he needs a break. “It’s pretty cool Luis’ father, also named Luis Curiel, in. Others at another table were thank- has cooked in Chicago and Houston working for yourself. You get up and told The Sheet his son had wanted ing friends for introducing them to the and most recently served as kitchen get to do what you want.” to own a business, but was not sure new Joe. manager at the Double Eagle. Curiel’s The two are fathers—Gonzalez has what kind, and Gonzalez had always Forest Service employee Ashley expertise is in the front of the house. a two-year old girl and Curiel joined wanted to have his own restaurant. Letseher told The Sheet she wants to Hoping to capture the ski crowd, Joe the ranks just two days before this When Joe came up for sale, “We put support local businesses, and it’s easy opens at 7 a.m. and will be open until interview on November 28. Maya June the two together.” when the food is so delicious. 4 p.m. weekdays, 6 p.m. weekends. Curiel will never forget where she’s Getting the word out about the Joe will soon accept credit cards, The dream is to offer dinner in the from. place and getting customers in the not the cash-only policy that can turn summer and eventually get some beer Curiel told The Sheet the food at door is a group effort, too. “The whole some people off, Letseher said. and wine flowing. They’re right up Joe is made and served with love and town’s supporting us,” Luis Javier said. The two re-opened the café in the street from JLB on Boulder Drive/ people can taste it. Customers at Joe on Wednesday were November, purchasing it from the Highway 158. Give a call to find out the specials of saying they’d tell their friends to come now-retired Gloria Belcher. Gonzalez There’s a breakfast and lunch menu the day at 760.648.7353. THE SHEET I Saturday, December 3, 2016 www.thesheetnews.com LOCAL NEWS I 13 ETZEL TO SPEAK AT ESAC FUNDRAISER Bishop local will talk climbing, skiing, risk and rewards By Giles n Saturday, December 3, The Etzel told The Sheet that his documented bird behavior with and unparalleled access to the Eastern Sierra Avalanche presentation will raise questions photographs that captured changes backcountry, as well as diverse OCenter (ESAC) will host about risk and reward in the to the impacted landscape. He said microclimates as reasons he’s stayed. its eleventh annual fundraiser at backcountry. After several years of he seeks to capture human figures as “I think it’s an unequivocally unique Mammoth Mountain. This year’s participating in and documenting they relate to extreme environments and beautiful mountain range, and event is comprised of daytime first ascents and projects by top in a similar way. “I favor wide frames the longer you’re here, the more you clinics on terrain evaluation, snow athletes in the world’s most extreme that capture skiers and climbers get enmeshed in the community. observations, and beacon searches, alpine environments, Etzel was moving through a larger landscape, People fight to live here, and in a among other backcountry skiing on scene for an avalanche fatality but those shots can tell very personal way, have to create their own reality and avalanche safety skills. At 6 p.m., while shooting in B.C. in 2014. That stories.” in order to be here. That’s really Bishop local and globally acclaimed same year, two people close to him Despite traveling to climb and inspiring.” adventure photographer Ken Etzel were diagnosed with cancer. “It was ski in places like Morocco, South Visit www.esavalanche.com for will give a presentation about his crippling,” said Etzel. “Here I was America, and Nepal, Etzel has more information on ESAC’s annual latest adventures chasing climber supposed to be a photographer called Bishop home since the fundraiser on December 3. Alexander Megos around British who took pictures of people in the winter of 2001. He cited quietness Columbia. Tickets for the talk are $20 mountains, and suddenly I felt and include appetizers. reckless just being there… I felt ESAC President Nate Greenberg guilty, potentially risking my own told The Sheet last week that the life, knowing people I love are just organization hopes to raise $35,000 fighting to survive.” His recent by December 31, 2016 to fill a budget adventures in British Columbia deficit. This month, Mammoth Lakes constitute a return to the mountains Recreation allocated $12,500 from after a year long hiatus from extreme Measure U to fund a third Avalanche sports and recreation. Forecaster position. Greenberg said Etzel spent last summer that ESAC was able to match those documenting German climber funds and plans to increase the Alexander Megos as he traveled number of weekly forecasts from 3 to around British Columbia, 5 for the winter season. accompanying him on impossible In addition, the organization is big walls and documenting his planning to host more events by ascents of some of the hardest partnering with local guides and traditional climbs in the world. search and rescue organizations. When asked what it’s like to “The reality is that we have a accompany top athletes on their lot of things that happen in the harrowing mountain missions, Etzel mountains here, and we’re not said, “It’s nerve-wracking! I feel like I always preparing people who go have a lot of responsibility to honor out and recreate to deal with those them. My work would would not be things,” said Greenberg, citing so valuable without their presence self-rescue as a vital backcountry and motivation. It is such an honor skill. “The idea with this event and to get to tell their story, and to bear future ones is to talk about the witness to their commitment.” He fact that we’re engaging in risky said he remains cognizant of the behavior [by backcountry skiing] and risks associated with his work, but occasionally, sh*t happens.” intends to “live life to the fullest.” The planned new services “I was a participant first, and a for this season have left ESAC photographer second. For me it’s with a potential deficit of about all about the landscapes and the $30,000, which Greenberg says environment, trying to capture the organization hopes to recover that feeling of being in a place with through fundraising. “The reality someone and translate it to a larger is, tremendous growth in the audience,” said Etzel. backcountry skiing community Before he was a taking photos for is happening irrespective of what Climbing Magazine or Patagonia, we do as a center… We want to do Etzel was an ornithologist who better outreach and be front-and- studied birds as indicators of center with how backcountry skiers environmental change. After the operate,” said Greenberg. devastating 2013 Rim Fire, he

PHOTO COURTESY KEN ETZEL Shots like these are emblematic of Bishop-based photographer Ken Etzel’s dramatic style. Etzel, a photographer for Patagonia, is the keynote speaker at ESAC’s annual fundraiser. 14 I www.thesheetnews.com THE SHEET I Saturday, December 3, 2016 calendar of eventS CALENDAR PAGES SPONSORED BY: BARS & MUSIC TOWN STUFF MAMMOTH LIQUOR Happy Hour/ December 2-8/ Outlaw Saloon. 4-7 p.m. daily and all Inyo National Forest summer hiring Beer lovers’ candy store night on Mondays. workshops across the Eastern Sierra. Selection of more than 300 beers Roberto’s 4-6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. Learn to use USAJobs, how to apply LOOKING FOR A DIVERSION Austria Hof. 4-7 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. for seasonal work with the USFS. Info: SOLUTION? DRINK BEER. Fri.-Sat. 4-6 p.m. Mary Jane Spinar, [email protected]. Whitebark Restaurant Bar & Lounge us or 760.873.2477. For schedule of Unwind with daily drink and food workshops, see sidebar, next page. 934.6260 Main St. Next to Rick’s specials 4-6 p.m. Half price sushi Mondays. Friday, December 2/ Clocktower Cellar Happy Hour 4:30-7 Screening of “Wrenched: How p.m. daily and all day Sunday. $5 Edward Abbey Gave the Movement dollar menu items, drink specials. its Soul.” Location: Inyo Council Happy Hour @ Sushi Rei. 5-6 p.m. for the Arts at 137 So. Main in daily. Half off apps and $5 hand roll Bishop. Doors open 6:30 p.m. $10 +small sake . Sundays are all-night gets you a ticket and a beer. www. happy hour. brownpapertickets.com. Info: Friends Happy Hour @ The Bistro at of the Inyo. 760.873.6500. Snowcreek, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Lone Pine Christmas Fudge Face-off Mammoth Tavern Happy Hour @ the L.P. Chamber office. 5 p.m. Info: Tuesday-Sunday 3:30-5 p.m. Closed 760.876.4444. Mondays.Text Smokeyard weekend Happy Hour Saturday, December 3/ 4-6 p.m. in the bar only. Annual Fundraiser for the Eastern Side Door Happy Hour daily 3-6 p.m. Sierra Avalanche Center. Free clinics Fridays: Half off Moscow and at Mammoth Main Lodge, 11 a.m.- Kentuky Mules. Saturday and Sunday: 1:30 p.m. Evening celebration with Bottomless mimosas 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ken Etzel at Eagle Lodge. Details and Mammoth’s famous Slocums Happy pre-registration: www.esavalanche. Hour 4-6 p.m. See ad, p. 5. org. See story, p. 13. Giovanni’s Happy Hour, daily 4-6 Main Street Christmas Parade in p.m. Large pizza and a pitcher of beer Bishop, followed by tree lighting gets you free wings. ceremony and Street of Lights. Parade Lakanuki Happy Hour daily 4:30- begins 4:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m., $4 margaritas, Mai Tais Indoor Artists Fair with Inyo Council and food discounts. Sunday Club for the Arts. 5-9 p.m. at ICA, 137 Main Nights with DJ Night Audit. Happy St. Bishop. Hour drink specials 10 p.m.- close. Holly Berry Home Tour. 12-4 p.m The Liberty Sports Bar and Grill, in Bishop. Pre-sale tix $18. Door Daily Happy Hour, 3-6 p.m. $1 off $20. Tour begins @ Bishop’s United draft beers, $2 off wine, $4 well Methodist Church. drinks, $2 off specialty drinks. $5 Standing Rock Fundraiser @ Owens Flatbread. Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural The Monkey Bar Restaurant hosts Center, 2300 W. Line St. Bishop. 100 their Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. and percent of all proceeds go to support 10-12 p.m. every day. Food & drink water protectors in North Dakota. specials including a $5 Mai-Tai. Live music raffle prizes, Indian tacos. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Special screening of Friday, December 2/ “Paya: The Water Story of the Paiute.” The Sextones play Mountain Rambler Brewery. Doors: 7 p.m. Tix: December 5-6/ $6.00 presale, $7.00 at door. CPR and First Aid training with the Red Cross. Monday: 12:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, December 3/ @ 442 Mule Deer Rd. Walker. Tuesday: Standing Rock NoDAPL Fundraiser 1-6 p.m. @ 452 Old Mammoth Rd. See at Mammoth Rock ‘n Bowl. Music, sidebar, this page. bowling, and a raffle. $2 of every game played after 9 p.m. is donated Monday, December 5/ to the water protectors at Standing Owens Valley Radio Observatory Rock. Also accepting waterproof Tours begin at 1 p.m. and last about jackets and pants. $5 donation at an hour. Meet outside building the door includes 1 raffle ticket. #8. Contact Dr. Mark Hodges at Featuring bands Jaded Haters, Lava 760.938.2075 ext. 109. Moon, DJ Chronfucius and more. Community Workshop Public Kickoff meeting. Visioning exercise, Monday, December 5/ interactive SWOT analysis. 5-8 p.m. @ Bowling ‘n Beats @ Mammoth Rock ML Fire Station #1, 3150 Main St. See ‘n Bowl. Theme: Faux fur. $3 cosmic ad, p. 9. bowling w/costume. Hell’s Heroes @ Mono Basin Historical Prohibition Party @ Liberty Bar. Socity meeting. Potluck begins 6, Celebrate the repeal of the 18th movie at 7. LV Presbyterian Church. amendment in 1920s and ‘30s style. See sidebar, next page. DJ Lamont spins. See ad, p. 7. Cerro Coso/CA Community Colleges workshop for Seniors. 1:30-2:35 p.m. at MHS multipupose room. Tuesday, December 6/ Mammoth Lakes Housing Board Date Night @ Black Velvet Coffee. 4-9 meets 6 p.m. at MLH office. 587 Old • Chicken & Beef Teriyaki p.m. $30 for 2 draft beers and cheese Mammoth Rd. #5. • Tempura • Tonkatsu • Sukiyaki plate, $35 for 2 glasses of wine and Personal Chef • Calamari • Sushi cheese plate. Tuesday, December 6/ CROOKED CREEK • Full Service Cocktail Bar Beginning Fencing classes start @ & Lounge Wednesday, December 7/ Crowley Lake Community Center. CATERING Wine Wednesday @ Black Velvet Info: Contact Isabel at isbxoxo@gmail. 760-872-4801 Coffee. $15 tasting includes a waffle, com. Open at 5 p.m. Intimate,Famliy Style, 635 N. Main St. tasting fee waived with purchase of Mammoth Lakes Rec Commission Bishop bottle. meets 9 a.m. Suite Z. Minaret Mall. PartieS Wild Wing Wednesdays @ Outlaw Mammoth Lakes Recreation meets 5 25 years of experience Saloon. 50 percent off all wings. See p.m. Suite Z. japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar ad, p. 13. Call Mike 920-3746 THE SHEET I Saturday, December 3, 2016 www.thesheetnews.com I 15 calendar of events CALENDAR PAGES SPONSORED BY: Hell’s Heroes are encouraged. Nominations TOWN STUFF can be submitted by email to UPCOMING easternsierrashopwithacop@gmail. The 1929 movie, “Hell’s Heroes,” will com or by contacting Jessica at be shown at the Monday, December Wednesday, December 7/ Bishop Basketball League deadline. Questions: Waylon Cleland at the Bishop Police Department 5 meeting of the Mono Basin Mammoth Town Council meets, 6 760.873.5863. 760.873.5866. You can also see Historical Society. The 68-minute, p.m. Suite Z. Minaret Mall. Community Workshops: Mammoth Snacks and art @ Mammoth Lakes updates and pictures on the Facebook early “talkie” film will be introduced Lakes Chamber (Suite Z, 9-11 a.m.) Library for 6th grade and up. Starts page by searching Eastern Sierra Shop by Richard Foye at 7 p.m., following & Public Input Workshop (ML Fire 12:30 p.m. Make a gift for the folks! with a Cop. a holiday potluck dinner at 6 p.m.. Station #1, 4-5:30 p.m.). Info: www. Join us at the Lee Vining Community connectmammothlakes.com. See ad, Saturday, December 10/ CPR and First Aid Training Presbyterian Church at 3rd and p. 19. Second Annual Railroad Express at Mono Lake Avenue (a change from Laws Railroad Museum. Fun day for The American Red Cross will the usual venue for historical society Thursday, December 8/ the family–visit with Santa, arts & be in Mono County in December monthly meetings). “Hell’s Heroes” Resource Family Parent Social. Learn crafts, rides on the Slim Princess, and more. Call 760.873.8405 for info. offering trainings. Join us on was one of five films based on “The about becoming a resource family for DSES Whiteout Extravaganza Monday December 5, from 12:30 Three Godfathers” short story, and children in our community. 5:30-7 p.m. at Sierra Center Mall. Please fundraising dinner. Music by Deep p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Antelope was filmed in Bodie before the town’s RSVP to Marlo Preis: 760.924.1793 or Fryed Mojo. 6:00 p.m. Canyon Lodge. Valley Community Center, 442 Mule 1932 fire. Bodie exteriors, interiors [email protected]. Tix: &70. Call 760.934.0791 for info. Deer Road, Walker. Also Tuesday, and even citizens show up in almost See sidebar, this page. “Wrenched: How Edward Abbey Gave December 6 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 half of the movie. All are welcome to ICA Holiday Art Sale/Indoor artists the Movement its Soul” @ Museum p.m. at the Department of Social this free film showing. Donations to of Western Film History 701 Main St. demonstrations. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 137 Services Conference Room, 452 Old the nonprofit Mono Basin Historical Lone Pine. Doors open 6:00 p.m., film Main St. Bishop. Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes. Society are appreciated. Questions? at 7. Tix: www.brownpapertickets. Montly Bishop Paiute Tribe COSA, RSVP today, space is limited. Call Call 760.647.6461 or email curator@ com. Info: Friends of the Inyo. bird walk and census dates. Birders of all levels welcome. Meet at BLM/ 760.924.1780. Registration fee is $5.00 monobasinhistory.org. 760.873.6500. MUSD Board of Education annual Forest Service building on West Line to be paid by cash or check when you meeting. Open session begins 6 p.m. St. in Bishop. Contact Hillary Behr at check-in. ESMF Announces Lineup in MHS multi-purpose room. [email protected]. Community Workshop: Action Plan DSES Whiteout Extravaganza The Eastern Sierra Music Festival Strategies & Recommendations. 4-7 Monday, December 12/ is delighted to announce its 2017 in Suite Z. See ad, p. 9. Bishop City Council Meeting, Bishop Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra has concert lineup. City Hall. 377 W. Line St. 7 p.m. reinvented its annual holiday party to Headlining will be the Grammy- Friday, December 9/ reflect the wintry wonderland we live award winning blues band, Blues MLTPA 10th Anniversary Fundraiser Wednesday, December 14/ Mammoth Lakes Planning and in—the event has been renamed The Traveler, and the chart-topping @ Jimmy’s Taverna. 5-7 p.m. Cake Economic Development Commission Whiteout Extravaganza. The event will country band, Lonestar. and champagne toast at 6 p.m. $25 donation cover, free ticket to meets at 2 p.m. in Suite Z. be held on Saturday, December 10 at The festival is set for July 21-22 in Monumental for first 50 entrants with June Mountain Opening Day. 6:00 p.m. at Canyon Lodge. Bishop at the Tri-County Fairgrounds. $30 donation. Info: www.mltpa.org. Opening Day ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Tickets are $70 and a VIP This year, the festival will be held the See ad, p. 8. Champagne toast @ 11 a.m. and Table, which seats 10, is $1500. weekend before Yerington’s Night in Bucky’s Bonfire at 3:30. “Monumental: Skiing our National Purchase tickets online at www. the Country event. Parks” with ESIA and MLR. Annual 2016 Winter Concert at the disabledsportseasternsierra.org, Tickets for the 2017 Eastern Sierra winter gathering and fundraiser. Mammoth Middle School Multi- at the DSES office, Second Chance Music Festival are expected to go Doors at 6:30, Movie at 7:30. Tix: $10, Purpose Room featuring over 300 Thrift Shop and Booky Joint. Call on sale Thursday, Nov. 17th at www. includes one drink. Info: Friends of MUSD students playing holiday classics (and classic rock). 5-7 p.m. 760.934.0791 for more information. ESMusicFest.org. As a thank you for the Inyo. Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center, 2510 Main St. See ad, p. 8. Free. See story, p. 1. the support given to ESMF’s first INF Summer Hiring Workshops event, organizers will be offering 2017 tickets at 2016 prices through Dec. 31. The Inyo National Forest is Eastern Sierra Music Festival will AT THE MOVIES preparing for the summer season. once again support the National The forest may fill fire and non-fire Wounded Warrior Center. temporary positions in Lee Vining, The festival is currently seeking Minaret Cinemas June Lake, Mammoth Lakes, Tom’s sponsors and donors for the concert Place, Bishop, Independence, and series. Those interested in helping Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (PG-13): J.K. Rowling’s much- Lone Pine for the Inyo National bring artists like these to the Eastern anticipated magical fantasy film, preceding the adventures of the wildly popu- Forest. The forest is hosting ten Sierra may contact ESMF through its lar Harry Potter. workshops in the Owens Valley (listed website at www.ESMusicFest.org. below) to familiarize job applicants Moana (PG): A tale of adventure on the high seas in Polynesia. Walt Disney with the types of potential jobs Donate to “Shop with a Cop” CG-animated film about an adventurous young teenager who sails in the available, how to apply, and the dates South Pacific on a daring mission to save her people. to apply. Each workshop will include This year’s Shop with is scheduled a presentation on mastering USAJobs; for Saturday, December 10. the on-line application process. On Saturday morning, the children Workshops are as follows: are picked up at their homes by their June Lake: Friday, December law enforcement “partners” and 2, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June Lake taken to breakfast. After breakfast, the Community Center, 90 Granite Ave. officers and children respond Code Lee Vining: Friday, December 2, 3 (lights and sirens) through Bishop 1:30-4:30 p.m. Lee Vining Community to K-Mart to start the shopping Center 296 Mattly Ave. extravaganza. Each child is given $200 Mammoth Lakes: Monday, to shop for gifts for their families. December 5, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 Our goal for the 2016 Shop-with- p.m. - 4 p.m. Mammoth Lakes Cerro a-Cop is to provide Christmas to Coso Community College (Computer 50 children and their families. This Classroom), 101 College Parkway. event is completely donation driven Ridgecrest: Tuesday, December and we are hoping to raise $10,000! 6, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Donations can be dropped off at the Ridgecrest Cerro Coso Community Mono County Sheriff’s Office, Inyo College 3000 College Heights Blvd. County Sheriff’s Office, Bishop Police Big Pine: Thursday, December 8, 1 Department, and Mammoth Lakes p.m.-4 p.m. Big Pine Paiute Tribe of Police Department. Please make the Owens Valley Tribal Chamber, 825 checks out to ESPOA with “Shop- South Main St. with-a-Cop” written in the memo Info: Mary Jane Spinar, mspinar@ line. Your donation is tax deductible. fs.fed.us or 760.873.2477. Nominations for a participant 16I NOTICES www.thesheetnews.com THE SHEET I Saturday, December 3, 2016 EDS continued from page 8 PUBLIC NOTICES replicate them. “I personally wouldn’t hire a consultant and pay them Notice of Public Hearing $24,000 to do a study for data I could Notice of Extension of Vacancy just go and look up in a report.”

Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE OF EXTENSION FOR VACANCY Dailey of Lake Elsinore referred General Plan Amendment (GPA) 15-002 & PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COM- The Sheet to the company CR&R, Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 15-002 MISSION which processes organic waste for NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, beginning at NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vacancy in an the City of Lake Elsinore and several 6:00 p.m. and continuing until finished, at the Town Council Chambers, Suite Z, within the Minaret Village unexpired term exists on the Planning and Economic Shopping Center, 437 Old Mammoth Road, the Mammoth Lakes Town Council will hear a request for the Development Commission due to a resignation. The other municipalities in Orange and term of appointment will expire on July 31, 2018. following: The Planning and Economic Development Com- Los Angeles Counties which Holler Request: The Project includes General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Code amendments and a mission meetings are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on the said he had vetted in his research. comprehensive update to the General Plan Mobility Element. A summary of the Project is below: second Wednesday of each month. Mike Sylva, civil engineer and project  Changing the allowable intensity of development within commercially designated and zoned areas Interested parties should file an application with the to allow up to 2.0 Floor Area Ratio, removal of units and rooms per acre, and allowing properties Town Clerk on or before Monday, December 12, 2016 manager for CR&R told The Sheet he along Primary and Secondary Active Frontages to use 75% of the ground floor for units or rooms at 5:00 p.m. Application forms (“Application for Pub- manages an anaerobic digester that (and other non-active uses). lic Appointment”) may be obtained from the Town’s website, www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov; Town converts grass clippings, leaves, and  Revisions to the boundaries of commercially designated land in the Land Use Element to match Clerk at the Town Offices, Minaret Village Shopping current commercial zoning. Center; by writing to P.O. Box 1609, Mammoth Lakes, food waste to fertilizer and biogas.  Changing Land Use Element policy and text associated with regulating population growth from a CA 93546, Attention: Town Clerk; or by phoning Sylva said the most expensive and 965-3602. People At One Time (PAOT) approach to an impact assessment based approach as well as a challenging portion of the operation change in the buildout methodology. Dated: November 29, 2016  Deleting Land Use Element Community Benefits Incentive Zoning (CBIZ) and modifying Transfer he oversees is “cleaning” bio-gas so of Development Rights (TDR) policies. it could be used as standard fuel. In Jamie Gray, Town Clerk  Updating the Mobility Element to achieve a progressive multimodal transportation system. EDS’ original feasibility study, two CEQA Determination: The Town Council will consider a Resolution certifying the Environmental Impact TS #2016-0226 possible sublimation plants were pro- Report (SCH No. 2015052072), making California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings of Fact, approving Statements of Overriding Consideration, and adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan. posed on the basis that those plants Location: Commercial zoning districts (Land Use Element and Zoning Code amendments) / Town-wide could produce a synthetic gas that (Mobility Element update) Notice of Public Hearing could be harnessed to fuel the plant. Proponent: Town of Mammoth Lakes There was no description of how the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING All persons having an interest in the proposed application request may appear before the Town Council either gas would be converted, and Sylva in person or represented by counsel and present testimony or may, prior to said hearing, file with the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, Executive Secretary written correspondence pertaining thereto. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009 December 14, 2016, beginning at 2:00 p.m. and con- thought it would need to be pro- (b), if this matter is subsequently challenged in court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised tinuing until finished, at the Town Council Chambers, cessed before that was possible. at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Town of Mammoth Suite Z within the Minaret Village Shopping Center, Lakes at, or prior to, the public hearing. For additional information, or to obtain a copy of the staff report which 437 Old Mammoth Road the Mammoth Lakes Plan- Holler remained unfazed by EDS’ will be published no later than December 2, 2016, contact Sandra Moberly, Community and Economic ning & Economic Development Commission will hear publicized partnership with GET Inc. Development Manager, at (760) 965-3633. Facsimiles may be sent to (760) 934-7493, or email at: an application request for the following: [email protected]. “I know that there are other technolo- TS #2016-0224 Application Request: Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 16- Mammoth Lakes Town Council | P.O. Box 1609 | Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 002, to allow an eight-lot single-family subdivision, gies… do they have one they prefer? Gray Bear III, in Development Area 2 of the Lodestar Master Plan. Gray Bear III is proposed to supersede Sure. Talk to half a dozen consultants Gray Bear II Phase 2 (TTM 15-003), which created and that’s not unusual.” Notice of Public Hearing Notice of Public Hearing seven single-family lots along the northernmost portion of East Bear Lake Drive. Transient use of the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING single-family residences is allowed pursuant to Use Fictitious Business Name Statement NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE MAMMOTH Notice of Public Hearing Permit 15-003, approved in association with Gray LAKES TOWN COUNCIL will hold a PUBLIC HEAR- Zoning Code Amendment Bear II. The Following Person ING on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, beginning at Is Doing Business As: 6:00 p.m. and continuing until finished, at the Mam- (ZCA 16-003) CEQA Determination: Pursuant to the California moth Lakes Town Council Chamber, Suite Z within the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section Chuck’s Discount Firewood Minaret Village Shopping Center, 437 Old Mammoth NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, 15164, an Addendum to the Lodestar at Mammoth Road to consider the following application: Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 1991105212) Joe Walker December 14, 2016, beginning at 2:00 p.m. and has been prepared describing that no new or in- 156 Commerce Dr., P.O. Box 7205 Application Request: Update of Chapter 15.04 of the continuing until finished, at the Town Council creased environmental impacts would result from the Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 Municipal Code to adopt the 2016 California Building Chambers, Suite Z within the Minaret Village proposed project. Codes. Shopping Center, 437 Old Mammoth Road the Location: 86, 102, 118, 134, 150, 166, 172, and 194 East This business is conducted by an Individual The ordinance will more specifically adopt by refer- Mammoth Lakes Planning & Economic Bear Lake Drive The registrant commenced to transact ence the 2016 Edition of the California Building Development Commission will hear an application Zoning: Resort (R), Development Area 2 of the Lode- business under the fictitious business star Master Plan Standards Code; incorporating the 2016 California request for the following: name or names listed above in 2016. Building Code (Incorporating and Amending the 2015 This statement was filed with the County International Building Code); the 2016 California Application Request: Zoning Code Amendment Applicant / Owner: John Hooper / Gray Bear, LLC Administrative Code, the 2016 California Electrical Clerk of Mono County on November 3, Code (Incorporating and Amending the 2014 National (ZCA) 16-003 — Amend Section 17.52.270, Second All persons having an interest in the proposed appli- 2016 Electric Code); the 2016 California Mechanical Code Dwelling Units, to modify the development standards cation request may appear before the Planning & Eco- File Number 16-194 (Incorporating and Amending the 2015 Uniform applicable to secondary dwelling units in order to nomic Development Commission either in person or 2016-0217 (11/12. 11/19, 11/26, 12/3) Mechanical Code); the 2016 California Plumbing represented by counsel and present testimony or may, Code (Incorporating and Amending the 2015 Uniform comply with State law per Senate Bill 1069 and prior to said hearing, file with the Executive Secretary Plumbing Code); the 2016 California Residential Code Assembly Bill 2299. written correspondence pertaining thereto. Fictitious Business Name Statement (Incorporating and Amending the 2015 International CEQA Determination: Exempt pursuant to Public The Following Person Residential Code); the 2016 California Fire Code (In- Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009(b), if Is Doing Business As: corporating and Amending the 2015 International Fire Resources Code section 21080.17. this matter is subsequently challenged in court, the Code), the 2016 California Green Building Standards challenge may be limited to only those issues raised Simply Logik Code, the 2016 California Historical Building Code, Location: Town-wide at the public hearing described in this notice or in the 2016 California Existing Building Code, the 2016 Zoning: All Residential Zoning Districts written correspondence delivered to the Town of California Energy Code and the 2016 California Refer- Mammoth Lakes at, or prior to, the public hearing. Jorie and James Gubser ence Standards Code. Proponent: Town of Mammoth Lakes For additional information, or to obtain a copy of 1699 Old Mammoth Road#5, the staff report which will be published no later than P.O. Box 1042Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 CEQA Determination: Pursuant to California Environ- All persons having an interest in the proposed December 9, 2016, contact Ruth Traxler, Associate mental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 1506l(b) Planner, at (760) 965-3637. Facsimiles may be sent This business is conducted by a Married (3), this ordinance is exempt from the requirements application request may appear before the Planning to (760) 934-7493, or email at: rtraxler@townofmam- of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in & Economic Development Commission either in mothlakes.ca.gov. couple that it is not a Project which has the potential for caus- person or represented by counsel and present The registrant commenced to transact ing a significant effect on the environment. Mammoth Lakes Planning & Economic Development business under the fictitious business testimony or may, prior to said hearing, file with the Commission name or names listed above on May 9th Zoning/Location: Town-wide Executive Secretary written correspondence P.O. Box 1609 2016 . pertaining thereto. Pursuant to Government Code Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 This statement was filed with the County All persons having an interest in the proposed ap- Section 65009(b), if this matter is subsequently Clerk of Mono County on May 06, 2016. plication request may appear before the Town Council TS #2016-0228 either in person or represented by counsel and pres- challenged in court, the challenge may be limited to 2016-0222 (11/19, 11/26, 12/03, 12/10) ent testimony or may, prior to said hearing, file with only those issues raised at the public hearing the Town Clerk written correspondence pertaining described in this notice or in written correspondence Order To Show Cause For Order To Show Cause For thereto. Change of Name Change of Name Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009(b), if delivered to the Town of Mammoth Lakes at, or prior this matter is subsequently challenged in court, the to, the public hearing. For additional information, or challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at to obtain a copy of the staff report which will be Present Name: Present Name: the public hearing described in this notice or in writ- Patricia Ann Barich Ricardo Miranda Blanco ten correspondence delivered to the Town of Mam- published no later than December 9, 2016, contact moth Lakes at, or prior to, the public hearing. Kim Cooke, Assistant Planner, at (760) 965-3638. Proposed Name: Proposed Name: Facsimiles may be sent to (760) 934-7493, or e-mail Patricia Ann Hughes Richard Miranda Blanco For additional information, please contact Tom Perry, Building Official, by telephone at (760) 965-3635 or at: [email protected]. email at [email protected]. The Petitioner: Petitioner: proposed ordinance will be available for review at Mammoth Lakes Planning & Economic Development Patricia Ann Barich Ricardo Miranda Blanco the Town Offices, located at 437 Old Mammoth Road, Commission. P.O. Box 1609, Mammoth Lakes, CA P.O. Box 714 512 Hillside Place Suite R, and on the Town of Mammoth Lakes web site 93546 Bridgeport ,Ca. 93517 Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 at www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov. TS #2016-0227 BY ORDER OF THE MAMMOTH LAKES TOWN Notice of Hearing: Notice of Hearing: COUNCIL Dec. 20, 2016, 1:15 p.m. Dec. 15, 2016, 9:30 a.m. Superior Court of California, County of Superior Court of California, County of Dated: November 18, 2016 Mono 278 Main Street, Bridgeport, Ca. Mono 100 Thompson Way, Mammoth 93517 Lakes, CA 93546 Jamie Gray, Town Clerk TS #2016-0221 This statement was filed with the This statement was filed with the Superior Court of California, Mono County Superior Court of California, Mono County on November 08, 2016. on October 31, 2016. Case Number CV160104 Case Number CV160100 2016-0219 (11/12,11/19, 11/26, 12/03) 2016-0220 (11/12,11/19, 11/26, 12/03) THE SHEET I Saturday, December 3, 2016 www.thesheetnews.com NO-CLASSIFIEDS I 17 DAVISON continued from page 7 NO CLASS-IFIEDS that she doesn’t yet know the cost of maintenance and staffing but the money for these services will come Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted from Proposition 63, the Mental Health GREAT BASIN UNIFIED Services Act, rent paid by residents, AIR POLLUTION CONTROL grants, and through the Community DISTRICT Connection Partnership. Position Announcement Opened in 1990, Davison was origi- The Town of Mammoth Lakes is looking AIR MONITORING for Sports Officials to referee adult soccer TECHNICIAN I or II nally a residential treatment center games 1-2 nights/week and a seasonal Bishop location, full time with benefits. but morphed into a men-only sober Sierra Employment Services, Inc is Recreation Coordinator to assist with pro- One Position. Salary Range $4,224- living facility. The county bought the hiring for the following positions $5,135/month (Tech I) or $4,856-$5,902/ gramming, organization, and promotion property in 1997 for $329,000. In 2008, of recreation in our community! For more month (Tech II), DOQ. FT Night Auditor-M $10-$12/hr For more information and job application the house was still open but without PT Bookkeeper-B $20-$22/hr information, please visit our website: FT Retail Sales-B,M $10-$15/hr www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov instructions, please call (760)872-8211 or full-time staff on site. It was shuttered Rental Technician-M $12/hr +Tips visit: www.gbuapcd.org/employment. in 2011 and put on the market without Food Cache Cafe Now Hiring Dish- Application and materials for this posi- Reservation Agent M $12/hr +Tips washer, full & part-time availble, must be General Laborers -B,M $12-$18/hr tion should be submitted to Great Basin success. Byng Hunt, Mono County Su- PT/FT Housekeepers-B,M$12-$17/hr available to work nights. Unified Air Pollution Control District, pervisor in 2011 said in an email to The Se Busca Dishwasher, full & part-time Appliance Installer/Repair Technician 157 Short Street, Bishop CA 93514, Attn: Sheet that “several significant prob- $DOE disponible, debe trabajar noches. Human Resources. Required applica- Call 760.924.0523 or 760.873.8599 (760)965-0565 tion materials are due no later than 5 pm, lems led to its closure, which included inadequate staffing and operational See our full job list online Snow removal help wanted: January 6, 2017 (postmarks not accepted). www.SierraEmployment.com Small condo complex located on Lakev- Gomez’s Restaurant & Tequileria is look- oversight, budget problems, and de- iew Blvd in Mammoth lakes is in need of ing for experienced, happy people to join teriorating structural issues that were Accountant or full charge bookkeeper snow removal services. We are looking for needed for growing practice. Competi- the team for winter season and beyond. unable to meet state standards.” someone reliable with experience using a Applications can be found at www. tive pay, medical insurance, 401(k), profit snow blower. $20-$25 an hour depending Former Director of Behavioral sharing, flex time. Send resume via email gomezs.com. Please email along with on experience. resume to [email protected] Health Ann Gimple told The Sheet the to [email protected] or Fax resume to Call 303-859-9296 760.934.5336. Or drop by the restaurant in the Village. house closed due to financial reasons Kittredge Sports is hiring seasonal em- Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Dish and all and at the same time, the clientele Shilo Inn is currently looking for Front ployees for the this winter. We are looking other positions needed. desk, Housekeeping, and night auditor dwindled, and the neighbors “didn’t for Warm, Friendly, Reliable winter sports Vons is now Accepting On line applica- positions,wages vary, stop by for an ap- enthusiasts. Join a fun team of people to care for our clientele.” plication" tions for employment. Competitive wages work with and get the most out of your and benefits. If you enjoy working with the “Rarely a week went by that I didn’t winter. Day & Evening shifts available public then come join us. Work With The Best. Footloose Sports, with flexible hours. get a complaint,” Gimple said. nationally recognized as a top 60 retailer, Positions available: Rental Manager, Hotel seeking front desk agent/night The clients would be out on the is hiring for the upcoming season. We are Rental Techs, Hard good Techs, Cashier, audit position Must be available to work balcony smoking, laughing and getting seeking a staff who work as hard as they graveyard shifts. 16-32 hours per week. Retail Sales. loud. She said she tried to get staff to play. We’re looking for responsible individu Stop by the store to pick up an applica- Perfect if you already have a part time job als, passionate about winter sports, and tion or send Resume to [email protected] to and are looking to pick up extra shifts. control or at least dampen some of the motivated to provide the best in customer schedule an interview Must be able to work most weekends & noise, but it was unsuccessful. Some service. We have full and part-time posi- holidays. Hospitality experience is a plus of the staff and counselors, most of tions open in our sales, rental and ski IMACA Job Openings but not required.Starting hourly ranges repair departments. We are offering great Inyo Mono Advocates for Community based on experience. Please deliver re- whom were former addicts, “took ad- pay DOE, discounts and flexible hours, in Action, Inc. (IMACA) has the following sume in person or pick up application at vantage” of some of the clients, Gimple progressive work enviroment. Call us at open position: Sierra Lodge located at 3540 Main Street said. After being told the house would 760.934.2400. Go to our website at www. Position: Full Charge Bookkeeper or send to [email protected] footloosesports.com or e-mail your re- Department: Fiscal reopen, one neighbor, who wished to sume to [email protected] to Location: Bishop remain anonymous, told The Sheet schedule an interview. Salary & Status: DOQ – 40 hrs/wk; non- For Rent with a sullen sigh, “Oh, they’re going to exempt Full Time and Part Time Baker for Full Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Great family home in June Lake. Quiet, open it again.” Hire at Stellar Brew. On the job training is Life & Retirement, Vacation, Sick, Holi- amazing views. 2 BDR, 2 BA, Loft. Dog A longtime resident, he said the provided, but you must have some knowl- days run. Pellet stove. Close to June Mountain place was never maintained and the edge of baking, no professional experi- Open: November 10, 2016 Closing: for skiing. Easy access to lakes, streams ence is necessary. Competitive pay,fun November 28, 2016 by 5:00 p.m. and hiking. Pet deposit. $2,100/month. residents never seemed to do any- atmosphere, flexible hours! Please email Application forms and job descrip- Address: 130 Nevada Street. Call Pat @ thing to keep the place clean. Smoking us at [email protected] or drop a tions are available at: 137 E. South Street, 760.709.2119. cigarettes seemed to be their favorite resume off at Stellar Brew on Main Street. Three Light and Bright, beautifully fur- Bishop, Ca. 93514 or online at www. activity, and they left butts everywhere. imaca.net. Applicants must complete an nished 1 BDR units available for rent from IMACA application form. now until Dec. 15th. Upper units, very He said he understands the people Inyo Mono Advocates for Commu- modern, custom lounge sofa, stainless need to stay somewhere, but the loca- nity Action, Inc. is an equal opportunity steel appliances.Dishwasher, microwave, tion couldn’t be worse; it’s away from employer. oven, etc. DirecTV, fast wifi and all other utilities included in the rent. Absolutely town and none of the residents had N/S and N/P. $1,400 per unit. Will con- cars. sider any time frame within this period. The residents weren’t making a good Contact Nate Hunter 310.748.4506, or [email protected]. impression and the house became Housekeepers ($11) 2 BDR/1.5 BA apt. for rent. $1,800/mo. increasingly expensive to operate, Cooks Newly remodeled. Rent includes water, sometimes eating up the Behavioral Dishwashers Mammoth Rock & Bowl/Mammoth Rock cable/internet. W/D, Pets ok. FAU, unfur- Health’s entire drug and alcohol treat- Maintenance Worker Brasserie has the following positions nished. Near the Village. Contact Michele available. Food and Beverage Floor Super- Hansen for owner’s info.760.934.1842. ment budget. Gimple said the place Please complete an application at visor, Server, Bartender, Brasserie Hostess. 3BDR, 2 BA Single family home. 2 car never came close to breaking even. 164 Old Mammoth Rd. Contact Kevin O’Connell (760)934-4200 garage. Washer, dryer, gas heat, electric The house could create an increase pellet stove. Great views. SV Sites next to in calls on Davison Street, Mammoth Part Time Year Round Maintenance Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra is seek- Obsidian. 2000/Mo. 6-month lease. Call Laborer Needed For Condominium ing qualified applicants for a senior posi- Eric @ 760.420.4005. Lakes Police Chief Al Davis told The Complex.You may complete an applica- tion. Responsibilities include oversight Sheet, but it could decrease calls in the tion at 2289 Sierra Nevada Road or email and implementation of administrative, Office space, great 2nd floor location financial, marketing and volunteer activi- rest of town by getting people off the you resume to mtshadows@npgcable. w/views, kitchenette, closet, common streets and into the house. com; or call 760.934.4993 for more infor- ties. Candidates should demonstrate suc- bathroom, parking, new carpet/paint. Ap- mation. cessful management experience, inspire prox. 315 sq ft. $650/mo. 760.934.8372. Roberts said there will an assess- staff and volunteers, and possess excellent ment process for potential residents Law office in Mammoth Lakes seeking communications and writing skills. part-time secretary. Job responsibilities Requirements: For Sale referred by Behavioral Health, Supe- include typing, answering phones, filing Bachelors Degree rior Court or Mono County Proba- and other secretarial duties. Legal experi- 4-6 years of experience in a related Snowblower, Ariens premium track, tion. “People with severe mental health ence not required. Call 760-934-4529 or professional position in administration, 28”, 921 series . Used once. Essentially email resume to [email protected]. management, finance, etc. new. With cover,gas-can, oil and fuel issues would qualify,” she said. “We Pay depending on experience. Positive attitude, friendly demeanor and treatment. $1,500 obo. Smokin’ deal. Call won’t allow people with histories of team player. mike at 760.914.1632 or email to doc- violence and/or sex offenses.” Full time hospitality position. Seek- Ability to manage and inspire staff and [email protected]. There will be a chance for the public ing responsible, outgoing hospitality/ volunteers. reservation agent for local management Ability to set priorities and meet goals in to comment, but dates and times have company. Excellent phone/customer ser- a multi-tasking environment. not yet been chosen. A website is cur- vice skills required. Previous reservation Salary is commensurate with experi- rently being constructed for the proj- experience preferred. Flexible 32-40 hours ence; excellent benefit package. ect. “I wish them all the luck and hope per week starting immediately. $12-14/ Please submit resume with cover letter hr DOE. Please email resume to cindy@ to kjohnson@disabledsportseasternsierra. it goes better than I think it [will],” mammothsierraonline.com org. Gimple said. 18 I COVER STORY www.thesheetnews.com THE SHEET I Saturday, December 3, 2016 HAMMERS continued from page 1

He’s also started the beginning band The Sheet. program this year for elementary It’s clear that Hammers has quickly school students, helped along by a endeared himself to his new commu- $4,000 grant from the Infinite Music nity. He’s been instrumental, forgive Foundation, a nonprofit which part- the pun, in helping out with Mammoth nered with Mammoth Brewing Com- High School’s musicals, talent shows, pany’s Bluesapalooza to provide funds and, of course, the upcoming Winter to buy the school ten new instruments. Concert. “We were able to buy new trumpets, Attendees can expect a unique twist flutes, clarinets,” said Hammers. “It on a classic holiday performance, was an incredible gift to the school.” Hammers said. “Our fifth grade class The beginning band program meets is going to be performing Bob Mar- Mondays and Tuesdays, and is intro- ley’s ‘Three Little Birds,’” as well as the ducing the youngest kids in the district aforementioned Buffalo Springfield to music. “The prior [music] teacher song. “We were going to learn ‘Purple did not teach music at the elementary Rain’ [by Prince],” but the tricky song school,” said Hammers, who earned may have to wait until next year, said his Bachelor’s in Music Education Hammers. from CSULB in 2012 and his teaching “All in all you can expect to hear tra- credential in 2013. “Now we have a Michael Hammers conducts his Middle School Band class in preparation for their Win- ditional songs, but with a little classic ter Concert as flautists Arya Hardin and Winter Walker follow along. complete K-12 music program.” rock mixed in,” he said with a grin. “His energy is amazing,” said Mam- a concert coming up.” students were in their last class of the It’s clear his students are delighted moth Elementary School principal From performance etiquette to day), Hammers displayed remarkable with the curriculum and proud of Rosanne Lampariello. key signatures, from proper posture tenacity in keeping his pupils on task. what they’ve achieved. Arya Hardin, “Energy” is an understatement for to the famous cheeks of Dizzy Gil- They practiced the beautiful “African a seventh grader who plays the flute, what it takes to corral a room full of lespie, these kids are learning it all, Bell Carol,” which, Hammers said, is requested that the class move on from students with noisemakers in their and they’re identifying how to think a version of the classic “Carol of the their lessons of scales to play a song hands, as The Sheet saw firsthand. critically about music. When talking Bells” accompanied by African drums. for this reporter. “Let’s show our guest Hammers is not only teaching his to his students about the difference When the song ended, one student what we can do!” students their scales, but preparing between major and minor keys, he sounded an errant note after the rest of Mammoth Unified School District’s them for a concert atmosphere. “Feet asks the class, “Well, is the song happy- the instruments had stopped. A loud 2016 Winter Concert will take place at straight on the floor, and your back sounding?” “womp womp womp!” sounded from the Mammoth Middle School Multi- should not be touching the back of “No!” several students offered. a trombone, to a roar of laughter from Purpose room. The concert is free and your chair,” he instructed his Con- “Then it’s in a…?” the rest of the room. Hammers chuck- begins at 5 p.m. cert Band class, composed of 6th, 7th “Minor key!” comes the answer. led along with them, and then quickly and 8th graders wielding trombones, Despite having a reporter distract- instructed them to hit the ending once French horns, flutes and bass guitars. ing the by class taking photos (not to more. “Our school is so small that we “I want you to look the same, we have mention the fact that the roomful of can’t offer an advanced class” per se, Hammers told The Sheet. Though Hammers teaches an “Advanced Jazz Band,” class, “Some of the students [in that class] are total beginners.” His challenge is to design a curricu- lum that keeps everybody on track and progressing, without leaving anybody behind. Hammers, who grew up in Hemet, California, started playing the French horn at five years old (his students proved this by bringing in a photo- copied image of a young Hammers, clad in a tiny tuxedo, grimacing at the camera). He says it remains his favorite instrument—he plays it as a member of the Eastern Sierra Chamber Orches- tra in his spare time. When Hammers heard about the job offer in Mammoth, he said, he fondly remembered a childhood of ski visits, and decided to relocate. Senior Lynn Regelbrugge shows off a “I’m so happy here. I get to be out- Conn 12M “Naked Lady” baritone sax side and ski all the time now,” he told from 1965. THE SHEET I Saturday, December 3, 2016 www.thesheetnews.com COVER STORY I 19

Ari Schuldt, sophomore, concentrates on his sheet music during his jazz band class. Antoine Macias, 6th grade, gives his all on the trombone during middle school band.

Above: Seventh grader Keyara Weaver on the bass clarinet. Michael Hammers shows Kamryn Smith how to conduct a band.

Above: Sophomore Abby Stoiber rocks the LOOKING FOR AN bass guitar. Right: From The Sheet’s ar- chives, Michael Hammers performs at the OFFICE WITH A VIEW MHS talent show as another well-known “Hammer.” Join our team!

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