An edition of the Lake County Examiner Volume 135 NUMBER 51 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2014 50 CENTS LAKEVIEW, OREGON Sneak Collins receives Operator of Awards, food, auctions Peek the Year for Barry Point work By Eric Hedlund Collins Timber Com- and more at Winter Gala Lake County Examiner pany recently received the Eastern Operator of the By Eric Hedlund Year for its work on the Bar- Lake County Examiner ry Point fire clean up from the Oregon Department of . Collins continues salvaging timber on almost Citizens and busi- 2,300 acres burned in Oregon on their property. nesses of Lake County The Lakeview community faced many challenges will be recognized at the during the 2012 Barry Point fire and afterward. Collins 68th annual Lake County StrongPeople worked with landowners, 18 operators, farmers, ODF Chamber of Commerce’s Program Stewardship Forester Kellie Carlsen and Westside El- Winter Gala this weekend. ementary School to make the salvage operation a suc- The awards banquet and See page 8 cess. fundraiser for the Cham- Collins recognized heavy truck traffic would im- ber will be hosted at the pact safety around the community, and emphasized the Lakeview Elks Lodge, 323 need for heightened safety precautions among its driv- N F St. on Saturday, Jan. Lake County Examiner ers. Collins worked with its drivers, the local sheriff, 18. ERIC HEDLUND/ and state police to coordinate safe trucking strategies. Dr. Steven Meneses, Dan Michaelson, l-r and Barb Stephens were named Collins did dramatically increase the number of the executive director of the 2013 Senior and Junior First Citizens. They will trucks going past the Westside Elementary School and the Community be handing out the plaques for the 2014 First Citizen through the Westside community. However, as Re- College Foundation, has awards, which will be announced Saturday, Jan. 18 source Mgr. Lee Fledderjohann of the Collins-owned been chosen as speaker at the Winter Gala. Fremont Sawmill stated, “We had 7500 loads come out for the event, with local Square Dancing with only one fender-bender.” Fledderjohann also ex- Bob Kings, owner of the trip to Africa. Social contributions to Lakeview plained that Collins emphasized to their truck drivers Lakeview Lodge, acting as hour starts at 5:30 p.m., and Lake County as local Come to Town that they must obey the posted speed limits and drive master of ceremonies. with dinner at 7 p.m. and residents and citizens. See page 10 safely. Meneses came to awards presented at 8 Corporate sponsors “Everyone has to get home each night,” he said. Klamath p.m.; the main course for of the dinner are Pacific The company also put up signs every half-mile Falls from dinner is New York Steak. Power and CenturyLink. along the gravel road leading to the timber harvest site. Chicago, Awards this year In addition to the regular Truckers were required to announce their position as Ill., where will be the traditional raffles and auction, there they passed each sign, which added another layer of he worked Junior and Senior First will be a 50/50 raffle put safety. as an en- Citizen Awards as well as Collins was nominated for the Award because, as trepreneur, on by US Bank, Branch a Special Citizen Award, Mgr. Aimee Kintzley to Carlsen explained, “Exceeding the Forest Practices banker and Chamber President’s raise money for a Track rules is part of what Collins Timber Co. does. It’s part president Award, Educator of the Meneses Chair to give to a local of their overall management objective.” of a finan- Year Award, Merchant The three Regional Forest Practices Committees disabled veteran. cial marketing company. of the Year Award and a each select an Operator of the Year and may also give The Duo Coming His presentation for the Community Improvement Chamber Dir. Tal- Merit Awards. Private Forests Division Chief Peter evening will be about ‘In- Award. lulah Chiono said she is to Lakeview Daugherty said, “These are the best of the many opera- vesting in Lifelong Educa- The 2013 Junior and planning seating for about See page 9 tors in Oregon who regularly go beyond the letter of tion’ and will be accompa- Senior First Citizens, 150 people and that those the law to protect natural resources. We’re pleased to nied by PowerPoint slides. Barb Stephens and Dan interested should call the honor this exemplary work.” Letters to Tickets are $30 per Michaelsen, will be help- Chamber to check on seat- person, and the evening ing to choose this year’s ing availability. will feature opportunities the Editor awardees and handing The Lake County New leadership coming to the to win or bid on dozens of out the plaques. First Chamber of Commerce See pages raffle and auction items Fremont-Winema National Forest Citizens are nominated by can be reached at 541-947- 4, 5 & 8 including a two-person By Ryan Bonham and pursuing careers as a the community for their 6040. Lake County Examiner police officer and estheti- cian. Scenic Bikeway New leadership will In her administra- Survey indicates most soon arrive to take the tive role, Cummins will group discusses reins of the Fremont- be involved with larger support smoke-free fair program pieces of forest, questions from Winema National Forest. Lake County Public grazing, fire and timber, By Ryan Bonham Connie Cummins, general public Health recently announced and actively involved with Lake County Examiner successor to Fred Way, By Ryan Bonham the results of a survey issued the local communities. will assume the duties as Lake County Examiner during the 2013 Lake County Cummins noted that the Fremont-Winema’s Round-Up & Fair weekend. she has worked in small- forest supervisor in the A group supportive The end results of this survey reported that the er communities over the weeks to come, while Rick of an establishment of a majority of those polled supported a ban on smoking Arrington and course of her career; a Newton’s successor, Eric state-designated bicycling anywhere on the fairgrounds, or should be in designat- Lady Broncos personal preference, she Watrud, will take over as route held a public meet- ed areas only, according to a press release. said. See page 6 the newest deputy forest ing in Plush on Wednes- Registered Nurse Beth Hadley, who is also a coor- Cummins is also a supervisor. day, Jan. 8. dinator for Lake County Public Health’s Tobacco Pre- fan of the outdoors, name- Cummins is slated Though no public ar- vention and Education Program, reported 189 survey ly trail running, bicycling, to arrive on Feb. 3, while rived to partake in the participants. skiing and hiking. Watrud’s tentative date of meeting, members of the The demographic largely represented Lake Coun- “I’m really excited arrival is later this month committee discussed ques- ty residents between the ages of 35 and 44 years, Hadley about it,” she said. “I’m on Monday, Jan. 27. tions channeled to them said in a press release issued Monday, Jan. 13. really looking forward from the general public. Of these participants, 83 percent agreed that smok- to the Lakeview commu- Forest Supervisor The group also talked over ing should not be allowed anywhere on the fairgrounds, nity.” Connie Cummins planning efforts for the or in designated areas only. The vast majority of these Deputy Forest necessary dedicated plan respondents believed second-hand smoke is harmful Cummins is cur- Supervisor Eric Watrud that will be submitted and tobacco use shouldn’t be allowed outdoors where Lake County 911 rently serv- to the Oregon Parks and children are present. Still Strong ing as the Watrud will leave Recreation Department Hadley noted that given statistics reporting most District his current for their consideration of smokers starting the habit prior to age, the results of See page 11 Ranger on post as re- the route. the survey were not surprising. the Great gional silvi- Those in attendance “Because we know that 88 percent of adult smok- Divide and culturist to included Chris Bishop, ers start before the age of 18, people are becoming more Wasburn take on the Tule Chiono, Tillie Flynn, aware of the importance of modeling healthy behaviors Ranger deputy for- Roman Iaccobucci, Rick and reducing tobacco exposure to our youth,” she said. Dumilieu, Marie Tucker “This is particularly important in Lake County, where Districts on CUMMINS est super- the Chequa- visor posi- and South Central Eco- eighth and 11th grade tobacco use exceeds the state av- megon-Nicolet National tion. nomic Development Dis- erage.” Forest in northern Wis- His WATRUD trict Specialist Audrey The results were brought before the Lake County consin. prior ex- Henry. Fair Board in December, with discussions ensuing on Cummins’ experi- perience includes experi- Public concerns in- how to proceed on the topic. Hadley said it is ultimate- ence includes more than ence as a forester for the cluded planning for mass ly the board’s decision, and said there are currently 30 years on five national Oregon Department of numbers of bicyclists vis- 16 county fairs in the state that place restrictions on Spare Change forests, having previously Forestry and the Wash- iting the area, particularly smoking or tobacco use. Fundraiser served as a forester and ington State Department in terms of their interac- The tide is shifting, Hadley said, toward non-use of forest planner. She also of Natural Resources. tions with such occasions tobacco as a social norm. See page 9 spent 23 years as a district Watrud’s earned a as cattle drives. Nar- In any case, with whatever the Fair Board decides, ranger on three different bachelor’s degree in nat- row roadways and curves the survey was deemed successful in initiating conver- districts. ural resources manage- were also discussed, in sations related to healthier choices, she said. Weekly Her educational ment from Oregon State terms of bicyclist/mo- “It increased awareness and started conversations background includes a University. torist interactions, but about creating a healthier environment for people who Puzzles bachelor’s degree in for- live, work or play in Lake County,” she said. For more information or a full summary of the See page 13 est management from SUPERVISORS SCENIC BIKEWAY Purdue University. Her survey results, contact Beth Hadley at Lake County See page 3 See page 3 two children are grown Public Health at 541-947-6045.

At A Glance . . . Happiness Is Not By Chance, but By Choice~Jim Rohn Wednesday, Jan. 15 p.m., 512 Center St. Lodge, 323 N. F St. Monday, Jan. 20 Lakeview Lions Club Meeting. Noon. Lake Lake County Historical Society Meeting, 6 p.m. Mike’s Estate Sales 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. across from Spiritual Restoration Classes at the Gathering County Senior Center, 11 N. G St. Western Villa the Fairgrounds, 2005 N. 4th St. Place, 3 N. F St. The Bottom Line Duo bass-and-cello combo LHS Culture Night at the Gathering Place, 3 N. F concert, Presbyterian Church, 6:30 p.m., 619 N. 1st St. 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 Tuesday, Jan. 21 St. Lake County Horsemen’s Association Awards “Thank Your Mentor” Tri Tip Dinner, 6 p.m. at the Gathering Place Smoking Cessation Classes at Lake District Friday, Jan. 17 Banquet - Potluck - 2 p.m. at the Lake County Se- Hospital 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. or 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. nior Center, 11 N. G St. Pilates Classes Noon to 1 p.m. Lake District Saturday, Jan. 18 Paisley High School’s Drama Class presenting Hospital 68th Annual Awards Dinner & Winter Gala, 5:30 the play Cinderella! Cinderella! 4 p.m. Childbirth Education Class 7 p.m.- 9 p.m., Penn Thursday, Jan. 16 Wilbur Conference Room at Lake District Hospital Friends of the Library Bookstore open Noon - 4 p.m. Social Hour, 7 p.m. Dinner, 8 p.m. Awards Elks For more information check out this week’s or last week’s Examiner, our Facebook or web page