sheetthe News, Views & Culture of the Eastern Sierra What did Hitchcock and the The Birds know in 1963 that made ‘em all so angry? Tippi advises to check out page 13. Saturday, October 12, 2019 FREE Vol. 17, No. 41 PROVING IT CAN BE DONE WILLEY SHOWS Private sector real estate developer quietly builds affordable housing in June By Hite THE WAY on Head, a real estate devel- affordable housing in 2016, he structed and habitable within An afternoon with the world’s premier oper, and his partner, Darryl started looking for land on par- 10% of the time it takes for con- Despie have been working falling leaf photographer J cel viewer, “Every day I looked ventional construction” By Lunch to create affordable housing for at a new site and would call my The shell of the cabin is made There’s something about workers in Mono County. agent (Rebecca Garrett) to see if of steel and only takes 2-3 weeks being the very best in the With no handouts or grants it was available and checked the to put on the foundation. The world at something, even from anybody. right boxes.” Said Head. cabins are three feet off the “ When asked why they would if that something may be so When asked what they were ground which mitigates leak- arcane that you’re not even do something like this on their looking for, Despie explained age/drainage issues. Head and sure if anyone else in the world own volition, Despie jokingly “The main thing was to find an Despie said these cabins could is doing it. said, “We have been skiing here area that was designated multi- be built as early as January and But here’s the thing about since the 60’s” family.” After months of using worst case scenario puts them at Bishop-based photographer Head continued, “When I parcel viewer to look at pro- a spring debut. was young and living in these spective sites, they purchased a The project is small but also Bruce Willey. You hang out Tree. His climbing partner ski towns, the same problems parcel within walking distance of a test run, “We want to see how with him for a little bit, and his had exhibited far more inter- existed. I struggled to find a Gull Lake in June 2018. this works here and if it’s suc- energy is so infectious that you est in ass than crevasse on that place I could afford. As far back The website Head used is cessful then we have a prototype start getting sucked into what trip., so Bruce went searching as twenty years ago, I have been titled ‘Affordable Resort Com- to show anyone interested,” said he’s doing. for a new climbing partner talking about doing a project like munity Housing’ and provides Head. To the point where I was tell- online. Her name was Caroline this.” custom designed workforce The pair met in 3rd grade in La ing him to stop the car because Schaumann. When Head discovered a housing. They provide small Canada. Head heard Despie I had a good vibe about our They met February 15 of that website designed to provide houses that “can be fully con- see PROOF, page 10 surroundings. year. They married June 21. Yes, Bruce Willey, by tradi- Schaumann is a professor of “I LOVE POWER OUTAGES” tional pigeonholing, is a wed- both German literature and En- ding and family photographer. vironmental literature at Emory A very much in-demand wed- University in Atlanta, Georgia. ding and family photographer. We will talk more about this But he is also the world’s pre- later ... mier falling leaf photographer. How Bruce got into falling What, you may ask, is that?!? leaf photography: He was in To properly explain, we must Georgia, unemployed and jump back in time. unemployable. He’d been free- Let’s start with the debauch- lance writing for magazines like erous climbing trip to Joshua Climbing, Nat Geo Adventure and Adventure Sports Journal but the pay had dropped from $1 a word to $0.35 a word. It wasn’t paying the bills. He thought maybe he’d get into wedding photography. In part because the couple’s itinerant lifestyle was such (hopping between Atlanta and Berlin at the time) that he needed a job that was ultimate- ly transportable. But then he thought, “I can’t just jump into wedding pho- tography.” He wanted to do something to sharpen his ob- servational skills. So he thought he might try shooting falling Dan Molnar, owner of the First Chair food truck, may be an exception to the rule when it comes to power outages. leaves as a way to hone his eye, If you have a food truck and a generator, they are apparently quite lucrative events. For the latest innage on the outages, see Page’s story page six. Bruce Willey see WILLEY, page 2 Fairly awesome Get in the Zone More CARBs The Woodson shed Stump City

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WILLEY the Ted Carleton...... Jack of all Lunches continued from page 1 760.937.4613 / [email protected] his reflexes, anticipatory skills. June Simpkins...Jack of everything else “I didn’t think it would be that hard … It was really hard.” 760.937.3967 / [email protected] What he discovered: That each tree has its own personality. That he was fascinat- ed by the series of micro-deaths that each falling leaf represneted. That he thought sheet Zachary Hite ...... Writer about the regenerative nature of it all, that the tree doesn’t die, that the leaves fall News, Views & Culture of the Eastern Sierra [email protected] to the ground to provide nutrients for the soil. The life cycle of things, all stemming “Sic ergo dicemus ad hanc quaestio- from leaves leaving stems. Owen Page ...... Writer nem respondendum legit sibi; beatior [email protected] But further, falling leaf photography is a little bit like fishing. You never think ille qui est, et qui fuit et qui habet you’ll get one. And then you get one. And then you’re hooked. pertinacia tantam tempestatem vitae, et Melissa Maddux ...... Writer Bruce says stuff like the above all the time. He is a quote machine. He is a zen mansit super litus et absque timore ullo [email protected] master. Or at least close. As a zen neophyte, how would I know? modo fuisse?.” “I’ve gotten so zen,” says Bruce. “I don’t mean to get zuzu here, but ... you’ve got Charles James ...... Contributor the ‘poof’ of separation between leaf and stem. That chemical reaction ... -Hunter Thompson 760.614.0546 But there are rules to this. These are the Willey Rules: 1. No mendacious use of Photoshop with a leaf spilled into a better background. JACK LUNCH Clouds McCloud ...... Ass-trologer PUBLISHER 2. No manually thropwing the leaves in the air or the employment of a ladder Spike Todd ...... with a delightful rhinestone-clad assistant atop it. P.O. Box 8088 Beverage Consultant 3. No strings or monofilament line attached. Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 For a subscription to The Sheet contact Lunch 4. And no monkey business like a pet chimp shaking the leaves out of the tree 760.924.0048/[email protected] at his above e-mail address, or call the office. despite the hand-in-hand satisfaction a walk in the woods with a fellow ape would An adjudicated paper of general circula- Issues are mailed out bi-weekly. Cost is $75/ give. tion. ©2019 The Sheet, all rights reserved. year. Some rules I learned as an addendum. You set the camera on manual. You have to. Automatic and it will focus on every- Are you afraid I’ll give it away? i asked. thing but the leaf in question. And get the leaf in the frame and then focus. Don’t No, he said. There are other rocks. try to focus first. And be prepared to take a lot of shots. And remember that the “season” is only two weeks long. It starts as soon as the still leaf photographers have Bruce’s wife is coming out with a new book about the German explorer Alexander packed up their tripods. And ends when there are no more leaves on the trees. Von Humboldt. The namesake of Humboldt County. Friend of Jefferson. Influence Willey’s elusive Great Whale of falling leaf photography. “I started doing this in on Muir. 2008. I still don’t think I’ve ever gotten a good shot of an aspen.” An op/ed by Andrea Wulf in the L.A. Times in 2015 states that in California alone, Favorite place to take falling leaf photos: Berlin. Because the old buildings create a county, a bay, a college and a state park all bear his name. He is a founding father great backdrops, and the wind tunnels between buildings create wonderful swirling of environmentalism, a visionary who predicted manmade climate change as early conditions, and the way the color of the leaves is juxtaposed against the old archi- as 1800. tecture. “How intensely I desire to be a Humboldt,” Muir declared when he was in his 20s. Compositionally, says Bruce, it’s about getting the leaf in focus, and the rest of the Muir’s famous quotation — “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it shot out of focus. Best time of day: You want slanted and enchanted light. hitched to everything else in the universe” — owes a great deal to Humboldt’s ideas When Bruce picked me up, we put our respective daughters in the car and drove that nothing, not even the tiniest organism, could be looked at on its own. “In this to North Lake. That was the bestg part. Forget the falling leaves. We got playing kids. great chain of causes and effects,” Humboldt wrote, “no single fact can be consid- There was one rock in the stream. Bruce says he’s taken many, many shots of ered in isolation.” couples and families on the rock. Every photographer has their spots in this area. No wonder they got married.

If there’s one thing Bruce loves about photography, it’s the mistakes. “The mis- takes in photography are particularly interesting,” he says. “I like mistakes. I’m sloppy in life. I’m not entirely methodical.” He had worked a week straight before we met. The day before, he had pho- tograped a Pakistani family. They were wearing saris. Beautiful. But nervous. He didn’t get anything for the first thirty minutes. “But then, it was just ... they lit up. And they were the most beautiful family in the world.” Bruce has the patience to wait for and capture such moments. And as he says of falling leaf photography, “You think of a tree as stationary. When a leaf falls ... it’s the only time that a tree can fly.”

Girls on the move ... THE SHEET I Saturday, October 12, 2019 I 3 LETTERS Lunch made the mistake of delving citizens. Notice - they didn’t try to oust into national politics in the Sept. 28 issue the criminal Bill Clinton, or the lying, as the Trump/Ukraine debacle set him do-nothing Obama! off. Lunch wrote, among other things: In order to give you a better idea of “The Trump presidency has long passed what is going on in this country, I sug- the point of being a sideshow or an gest you read the book, “Dead Wrong” amusement. It is a threat to who we are, by Richard Belzer and David Wayne. It and the values we hold as a people.” gives you the truth of numerous cover- Lunch urged readers to inform them- ups that have been going on for ages. selves regarding the Trump/Ukraine Marilyn Monroe, John F. Kennedy, Rob- story. ert F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, and This did not sit well with some readers. none other than Vincent Foster, among others. Taken to the Woodson shed Given space considerations, and with apologies to Mr. Woodson, I’m going to Dear Jack: skip over this next section of his letter, which mostly deals with Vince Foster’s Your editorial in the September 28 “suicide,” the Clintons, the apparent edition showed me you are not the cover-up, the incomplete investigation, knowledgeable, thinking person I etc. If folks are interested in Mr. Wood- thought you were. son’s take on this, I’m sure the Belzer and To use your words, “ ... you, as an Wayne book he referenced previously American citizen who gives half a shit, offers the same narrative. need to educate yourself.” ... There was no real investigation. You seem to have listened to all of the That seems to be a common trait with horseshit the Left puts out, and believed the Left, the Democrats. And the Fake it. Ask yourself, where is the proof? Just News helps in it all. because it has been repeated day after You complain about Trump dealing day for three or more years doesn’t with foreign leaders. Well, dummy, as make it true. Not one bit! President that is his job! In answer to that, when and if you do What about Hillary making the your own research, you will find none, Uranium One deal with the Soviets? I repeat, NONE of the claims against Who gave her the authority? How much President Trump have been proven. In money did Hillary and Bill get from that fact the opposite occurred. They all have deal? What did U.S. citizens get out of it? been proven false. Yes, Jack, you should educate yourself. The constant attacks on the President There is a whole lot more you should are exactly like the phony attacks on know before you join the rock-throwing Judge Kavanaugh. They were all lies, crowd in front of the White House. paid for and repeated by the Left, the I’ll enclose a few facts you probably Democratic Party, and the Fake News don’t know about. It speaks of crimi- Inc. nals. You know? The kind of people you You truly must only listen to major hate to see in office. network and corporation news. Talk Everything seems to point to the fact, about corruption? you have your facts wrong. You show absolutely no evidence that You claim Hillary is, “ ... every bit as you even know what the President has polarizing as Donald Trump.” done since being elected, even against What do you call polarizing? Donald a daily barrage of lies, insults and false Trump has tens of thousands of U.S. accusations. citizens attend his rallies, even today. Stop and think! How long could you Hillary, along with those Democrats have stood up under such daily attacks? presently campaigning for the presiden- You probably have never heard, but cy, are lucky if they can polarize several a true investigative reporter, way back hundred citizens just to get them to in 2016, sought out the truth about attend a rally. Duh? candidate Trump. He sought out people You admit to the mess the Democrats in the major construction industry, who have made of California, but seem to had cause to know of Trump’s dealings feel the same kind of mess in Washing- and his personality. He asked what bad, ton would be okay. What? Where did but true, stories there might be about you last see your brain? Donald Trump. The answer was that Mr. Woodson then follows with a few they had heard of no bad things about paragraphs about the corruption inside Donald Trump until Hillary began her the American Medical Assn. (AMA) and gutter-level slander campaign. That suggests another book called “When is, the only bad things about Donald Healing Becomes a Crime” by Kenny Trump were from the Democrats! And Ausubel. none of them have been proven true! ... Corruption by the Democrats only The President not only stood up to affects us increasingly over time, until those attacks, but performed his duties we can get them out of office. But the as President. The fact that you have no corruption in the AMA is causing the idea of what the President has accom- rampant death of innocent citizens plished in nearly three years in office every day! only proves you no longer know how to Do you just get on your soapbox to research the facts of news stories - if you feel good? Educate yourself and make ever did. a difference. You’ve got The Sheet. You need to know there is an un- Let’s see some in-depth truth that will derground current, led by the Deep change this country for the good. Not State, that is trying to gain control of just name-calling of those who don’t the United States. If they could only deserve such trash mouth talk. oust a sitting president, they would be well on their way to success. That in no Bob Woodson way would be good for the country, the Bishop 4 I www.thesheetnews.com THE SHEET I Saturday, October 12, 2019 MORE LETTERS City of Stumps of Mammoth to take pictures of tree fenses. However, we know that students vored vaping products are still allowed to stumps. are unlikely to stop vaping just because be sold in our town. Juul and other com- Dear Editor, they are disciplined. We are exploring panies sell vaping products in flash drive Dieter Fiebiger options other than punitive measures for type containers that use sweet, fruity, I am really upset with our lawmakers Mammoth Lakes students who are caught vaping or hav- and candy flavored products. There is in Sacramento, and how they are trying ing vaping materials on campus. Educa- even vaping clothing available online. to ruin our town. Yesterday (Oct. 9), a The Vaping Epidemic tion efforts, health-related treatment Although JUUL and other vaping crew from Southern California Edison efforts, counseling and student advocacy companies claim they are not targeting showed up at my place to red-tag the Dear Editor, are some of the ways we are combatting minors, we know that catchy containers trees I planted 46 years ago to beautify this issue. and flavored products attract children the front of my house. In the past few weeks, there have been However, we know that MUSD cannot who often falsely believe they are vaping For years a tree service has cut those multiple news reports on the vaping epi- solve this epidemic by itself. It will take only liquid. It is apparent that chil- treetops and branches down to six feet demic across the United States. As of this the involvement of the whole commu- dren are the ones being marketed to in from their wires; now they say the legal writing, 18 people have died from vaping nity to help solve this problem. First of Gummy Bear, Apple Patch Sour, Straw- requirement is 12 feet: this would leave and more than 1,000 have been admitted all, we need the help and involvement berry WaterMelon, and Pink Lemonade me with a long tree stump. I said no into hospitals for severe lung problems of our parents, which is the best deter- flavors. The sweetness of these flavors is way, what can I do to prevent this? They resulting from vaping. rent. We know that in today’s world being used to attract children as young handed me a “customer denial form” Based on a 2017 survey of our stu- parenting is very challenging, and it is as 5th grade to try vaping, and many which leaves me with no protection for dents, 30% of our ninth graders and 27% important that parents establish an open then get physically addicted. and trusting relationship with children. Mono County passed its ban against damages. of our eleventh graders have vaped. We believe that those numbers have grown Some psychologists suggest that rather menthol and flavored vaping products After this I went to a tent in the Vons in the last two years. Using this data, it than confronting children directly on on April 17, 2018. One has to wonder parking lot to speak to four Edison is clear that at least 1 out of 3 of our high whether they are vaping or not, it is best why flavored vaping products have still people. My main question was: What school students have tried or are still to sit down with them and ask them what not been banned in Mammoth Lakes? are your plans to fix your problem? vaping. We have a significant problem. is happening at school. Asking, “What It is time that the Town of Mammoth I gave them three points of solution: Vaping products can contain THC or is all of this stuff about vaping at school Lakes work together with the community Insulate the wires, put an extra post in nicotine which is highly addictive for our that I see in the papers?” gives your child to solve the vaping epidemic among our between long swinging wires, or go un- youth. One vaping cartridge with nico- a chance to talk about vaping that they children. The health of our community derground. They showed me a sample tine can contain 20 times the nicotine may have tried or seen someone else try. is at stake. As citizens and parents we of insulated wires they can use, or of one cigarette. Vaping products are Establishing this initial trust can then request that our town council take action install spreaders like in Bishop to hold not regulated and using them can cause help children open up and talk about immediately. Banning flavored vaping wires apart. significant harm to students. themselves. Whatever works with your products from being sold in Mammoth I asked them, What can we little Our school district treats the vaping child, it is important to establish that would be a start to curbing the epidemic people do about this? Do we live in problem seriously. We are exploring dialogue. for our youth. Nicaragua or in the United States of multiple options for detecting vaping at Additionally, we are requesting sup- America? school. When we encounter vaping, the port from the Town of Mammoth Lakes MUSD Board of Trustees and Do you remember a couple of years materials are confiscated and parents are and the Town Council. Mono County Jennifer Wildman, Superintendent ago: Brown is the new green! I have notified. We use our disciplinary system has prohibited flavored vaping product a new slogan: come up to the “City” and can suspend students for repeat of- throughout the rest of the county, yet fla-

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Wentworth wanted a wrap sheet of Jen Daugherty of Lisa Wise consulting started wednesday afternoons next two months. these aspects to inform future decisions. summarizing the conclusions of the four Mjoint meeting between Mam- Councilman John Wentworth was the The funding gap looms over the hour meeting: moth’s Town Council and Planning and first person to weigh in, “I want to see project. It was discussed throughout the -Standard design features will be kept Economic Development Commission markers on the presentation to indicate meeting with no real conclusion. -Mill Ditch will be retained by explaining why both parties were in how much something costs. Little red Novin knew this was a contentious is- -Buildings up to four stories high, Suite Z: “Our highest priority is to pro- asterisks that say this costs this much sue and explained, “The funding gap is a maybe higher if funding sources aren’t vide adequate housing to our town.” and here are the funding options.” snapshot of where we are right now. The discouraged by this building height. These two groups came together for Iman Novin, of Novin Development, number can change a lot between now Novin will research. a “presentation on the Parcel concep- handled the comment later in the meet- and development.” -Between 400-450 units but the focus tual land use alternatives” given by the ing by saying, “Certain aspects of the Another issue presented was parking. will be livability on the Parcel and not town’s housing comsultants. conceptual use plan make it more likely The various alternatives have a mix of the number of units Public Works Director Grady Dut- this project receives funding.” parking per unit that hovers between -Start at two parking spots per unit and ton described what he expected from Wentworth responded, “If we go one 1-1.5. The amount of parking was picked attempt to mitigate spaces with alterna- the meeting, “We are not asking for any way then we are giving up state funding, arbitrarily and Councilman Kirk Stapp tive creative parking solutions final decision or approval, this is just and if we go another way then we have recommended the consultants do -The funding gap is an issue, but the chance for town council and PEDC a better chance of getting the funding, research into families on the affordable Daugherty maintained that “The funding (Planning and Economic Development I want to see that.” Wentworth wanted housing waitlist to come up with a better gap is a function of what you (Council/ Department) to weigh in on our prog- to understand the associated costs of estimate. Wentworth added, “We don’t Town) have given us.” They will work on ress. Be frank, tell us what you want to the entire project which was not readily want a repeat of the Village. We want presenting financial numbers but the see between now and December.” available at the meeting. creative solutions to parking.” He and gap remains an issue for the project. December 11th is the last chapter for There are certain aspects of the land council discussed alternatives, includ- On October 25, the Town will begin the consultants but the beginning of use plan that make it more likely to re- ing street parking, a parking structure, to advertise the RFQ with the hopes RFQ’s, developers, and maybe one day…. ceive specific grants. Having an efficient and potentially units above a parking responses will be submitted by Decem- Actual construction. traffic grid and public transportation is structure. ber 5. The consultants gave a thirty minute one of these amenities that looks good Members of the public (Tom Cage, In January, there will be a shortlist of presentation followed by a workshop on a grant application. As public com- Sandy Hogan) backed up Wentworths developers for the Town to choose from. with Council and PEDC to provide direc- ment informed attendees of the meeting, fear of a Village repeat by explaining that For the consultants, they have listened tion to the consultants. They wanted having a childcare facility makes the any bleed into the commercial district to both Council and the PEDC and will to know if there were any overarching project eligible for a community devel- could be a disaster for the Town of Mam- work to create a final land use proposal design flaws that they should rethink or opment block grant worth up to $3 mil- moth Lakes. to be presented on December 11. PARADISE FIRE PROli -CTION DISTRICT'S

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Sheriff Ingrid Braun reiterated Green- High Country Lumber is prominently California Edison’s power shutoff on “The most important thing that they berg’s emphasis on heightened messag- Ifeaturing generators in its advertise- September 16, Mono County officials have should be doing is messaging,” said ing, stating “we need to communicate ments, never mind a man named Marc worked to develop an action response Greenberg. “Unfortunately, that mes- better and more timely than SCE does … Staker walked into The Sheet offices this plan that could adequately provide service saging is not always as clear as it can be.” they need to own their messaging.” Braun afternoon wishing to publish a fictitious and advocacy for local citizens. In the face Greenberg also explained that the feed- referenced the county’s PSPS portal, not- business name statement for a new enter- of another potential shutoff on Wednes- back he’s heard from the public related ing “SCE is hopefully copying it.” prise called Sierra Generators LLC. day, October 9, Mono County Information to messaging indicates that the system She explained that during the most Power outages are the new normal. And Technology (IT) Director Nate Greenberg “leaves a lot to be desired.” recent outage on Saturday, October 5, the new normal sucks. took the podium at Tuesday’s Board of Su- For all the gripes with SCE, “they’ve the county covered for SCE on getting On Wednesday, Pacific Gas and Electric pervisors meeting to outline exactly what been very open and receptive to feed- the word out, calling SCE’s efforts “poor shut off power to approximately 500,000 he and county staff have been working on back,” said Greenberg. at best,” citing a “overload” of calls at the of its customers in Northern California, since that first windy day in September. In response to the lackluster messaging dispatch center around 3 a.m. with a significant portion of those custom- Greenberg separated the issues sur- from SCE, Greenberg’s department cre- Braun returned repeatedly to a per- ers still without power through Thursday rounding power shutoff into three distinct ated an internal dashboard that tracks the ceived lack of ownership on the part of morning. Winds are expected to die down “buckets,” each of which represents a number of homes and businesses without SCE, stating “they are reducing their risk by Friday. PG&E has put an electric out- broad area in need of improvement and power as well as the specific circuits af- and their reliability… transferring risk. age map on its website, updated every 15 focus on the part of the county govern- fected. They need to own what they’ve caused.” minutes, that highlights areas affected. ment. These buckets boil down to 1: Radio In addition, the Mono County website She also questioned a power company’s PG&E issued a statement Thursday morn- and communications, 2: Operations, now prominently features a Public Safety responsibility to assist with costs accrued ing that it would be entering “second governance and policy, and 3: Supporting Power Shutoff Portal beneath the search by the government. “My ideal is that phase” of shutoffs, de-energizing parts of technology. bar, courtesy of the IT Department. The they’re going to pay us back” but admit- South Bay and East Bay as well as Santa Greenberg summarized these efforts portal features a map of the county with ting “I don’t think that’s going to happen.” Cruz County. stating that his department and other gov- circuits color-coded based on their pres- According to Braun, California’s office Closer to home, Southern California ernment representatives were “doing work ent status (normal, partially restored, of Emergency Services has offered to pro- Edison issued a red-flag warning for more and continuing to do work with regard to monitor, etc.), as well as a listed “period of vide assistance in the form of generators than 170,000 of its customers that could legislation and advocacy” and in terms concern” if SCE is considering de-energiz- and additional officers for patrols. last through 6 p.m. Friday. The area under of the power shutoffs, “the other piece of ing a circuit. A meeting between the Mammoth watch extends from Los Angeles all the that is on the way we’re responding to it.” The plan that Greenberg put forth Lakes Chamber of Commerce and SCE way down to the border with Mexico. A significant aspect of the issues stem- focused on internal continuity and representatives Cal Rossi and Bob Steins SCE did cut power to 65 residents of Kern ming from the power shutoffs pertains to resiliency, PSPS event management and took place on at midday on Thursday, County and by Thursday morning, all but communication, or lack thereof. The sys- messaging, and external coordination and October 3 at which a number of local three had their power restored. tem in place, designed to give notice up to advocacy. business owners expressed their anger Mono and Inyo Counties remained un- two days in advance of a potential outage, This includes upgrading infrastructure, and frustration with the power outages. der PSPS consideration through Thursday failed during the course of the outage in setting up an emergency command center Rossi’s attempts to employ a humani- morning as well. September, with some SCE customers for every event, and warming/cooling sta- tarian approach by citing his first-hand receiving notice as late as four hours after tions during extreme weather. experience with wildfires in the past failed to win over local business owners. 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The Mono County Board of Supervi- Taylor also informed the board sors unanimously, sans Supervisor that they’ve already had a contractor Stump, approved a resolution at their walk through the property to assess regular meeting Tuesday to sell the the scope of the work needed to get property to Silver State Investors LLC the structure to the point that Silver for the purpose of development of the State can submit plans to the permit- property for affordable housing. ting authorities to fix the roof before The property was purchased in 1997 winter arrives. Silver State went with by Mono County using Behavioral a local contractor, William Harder of Health funds and became Eastern WL Harder inc. because as Taylor said, Sierra Passages Lodge, oiperating suc- “Bringing somebody from out of town cessfully for more than a decade. As doesn’t make any sense to me.” Stacey Simon, Mono County Counsel Simon explained to the board that explained, “As regulations and require- the plan for units entailed one avail- ments and various things changed, it able for “very low income” residents, no longer became feasible for the staff one for “low income” residents and to operate ESPL.” three or more for “moderate income” In 2005, the site transitioned to residents. a transitional living house and by When the board suggested making Supervisor Kreitz referred to the possible that’s what we’re going to do. mid-2011, The Sheet reported that the the deed restriction on rent perma- sale as “a remarkable opportunity”, At this point in time, that’s not for sure home only had two residents with staff nent, Taylor stated, “I’m okay with noting that “it’s what we’ve been try- because of the town.” working two hours a day during the that… we’re used to that, we get those ing to achieve.” Kreitz also placed the If the project does make it through week and not at all on weekends, while in Tahoe all the time.” project at 71 Davison in the context of the Town’s gauntlet, work would begin the house ran a $36,000 annual deficit. Taylor also stated that this was one the planning on the Parcel, noting the as soon as possible to ensure the struc- Simon noted that there was some of four opportunities Silver Lake is ex- expense of developing a single unit in ture makes it through the winter. After confusion as to when the center actu- ploring in Mammoth Lakes, but noted, the Parcel, let alone five. a nearly decade-long period of inac- ally shut its doors, with 2012 and 2009 “Unfortunately, when a lot of planners Given that the supervisors passed tion on the property, there may just be being thrown out as possible closing start drilling down … the projects end the resolution, the next battle ap- a glimmer of hope after all. years. Proper attention, it seems, was up not being able to come together pears to be with the Town of Mam- not being paid at the time. because the Town’s rules are so restric- moth Lakes, as Taylor noted “We’re Since closing its doors, the property tive.” budgeted to build five new units and if has stood vacant, sustaining damage from harsh winters to the extent that the roof collapsed in 2018 and the walkway leading to the second story shelter distilling of the house has started to peel away Small Batch Craft Distillery, Brewery & Kitchen from the structure. The county had previously heard proposals from three affordable hous- ing developers and had even selected what was seen as the best proposal with an agenda item related to the sale scheduled for a Supervisors meeting in August. Those plans hit a snag when “we started to get a little bit of con- flicting information from the Town of Mammoth Lakes.” noted Simon. Given that the town would have final say over any land-use decision, “It’s very important that if a private developer were going to purchase the property and proceed with develop- ment, that they be able to legally do CLOSING what they had mind.” Simon said. OCTOBER 20TH According to Simon, issues arose with the Town that stalled the sale pro- cess and the county began to consider Happy Hour: 3-5pm - Half Off AA Drinks demolishing the structure. As it stood on Tuesday, the board REOPENING Monday: $2 BBrs During Monday Night Footbaa was given two options in the face of an NOVEMBER 15TH impending winter: demolish the prop- Tuesday: $2 Tacos & $6 Agave Cocktails erty or approve the sale to Silver State. Open @ 5:30pm County Administrative Officer Steve Barwick asked Patrick Taylor, of Silver Wednesday: Buy a Bottle, Get a Cocktail State LLC, if there were other revenue streams associated with the prop- Thursday: Half Off Growler & Crowler Fiis erty beyond income from rent. 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We choose to do that, Summer Specials: Taco Tuesdays $2 Tacos // New Cocktail & Food Menu Available Now that’s our business model.” Free Spirit Tasting 2-3 & Happy Hour 3-5 Sunday - Thursday // Open 11am - 11pm Every Day According to Taylor, Silver State LLC 100 Canyon Blvd In The Village At Mammoth // SHELTERDISTILLING.COM has executed similar projects in ski 8 I LOCAL NEWS www.thesheetnews.com THE SHEET I Saturday, October 12, 2019 “AN EXPENSIVE ENDEAVOR” New CARB emissions standards will impact truck, bus fleets By Page s 2020 begins to poke its head attainment standards” and “requires “I don’t have to replace my fleet tomor- ing the fleet accordingly as “part of my over the horizon, those respon- heavy-duty diesel vehicles that operate row.” Adams referred to it as a “phase- job to deal with CARB to see what we Asible for a fleet of vehicles or in California to reduce toxic air con- in” that his department has planned for, need to bring in and see what’s the most heavy machinery are assessing their taminant (TACs) emissions from their buying new equipment sporadically and affordable.” inventory to see what needs to go out exhaust.” The reasoning: “Diesel exhaust retrofitting older equipment to comply It’s not always easy, as Adams says, to pasture. On January 1, 2020, trucks is responsible for 70% of the cancer risk with the new standards. For context, “It’s changing and it’s complicated. It’s a manufactured before 2011 or carrying from airborne toxins.” a snowblower can run in the $400,000 fluid law.” engines manufactured before 2010 will Mono County business owners and range; add a loader to that and you’re Randy Fendon, of Fendon’s Furniture, have to meet California Air Resource government fleet operators are defi- running close $800,000. Mattress, & Reupholstery, operates a Board’s new Truck and Bus regulations nitely feeling the effect of these regula- For Adams, dealing with CARB regu- three-truck fleet, including one that will if owners hope to register them with tions, given that acquiring new vehicles, lations isn’t a uncharted territory; he no longer be CARB compliant in 2020 the California Department of Motor equipment, and the engines that power took over as fleet manager for Mam- and another becoming non-compliant Vehicles. those machines is expensive. moth Lakes in 2007 when, as he puts in 2021. This is only a portion of phasing-in Town of Mammoth Lakes Fleet Super- it, “CARB’s head was just beginning to A used delivery truck, says Fendon, process that aims to have nearly all visor Lon Adams described the process poke up.” Adams described the process typically costs between $30-40,000 and trucks and buses fitted with 2010 or as “an expensive endeavor,” but noted of researching regulations and updat- see CARB, page 17 newer engines by 2023. Beginning in 2015, vehicles in excess of 26,000 pounds with pre-1994 engines GET IN THE ZONE needed to have a 2010 or newer engine. Same deal in 2016 for engines from 1994-1995. 2020 marks the first year since 2016 requiring upgrades. Standards for lighter vehicles follow a similar pattern, phasing out older engines at the new year. For 2020, the requirement is for all engines to be 2003 or newer. The only option for delaying a re- placement is to opt into a “Low-use Exemption,” limiting the miles you can drive to 1,000 per calendar year. If the vehicle has the capacity to power other equipment, the engine can only be used for 100 hours per year. n July, construction started on a Big The two retailers will take over the will take place in about a month, with According to the CARB website, this 5/Auto Zone store in the Rite Aid mall former Value Sports location. Big 5 to follow 2-3 weeks later, said regulation is “necessary to meet federal Iin Bishop. Jimone Berookhim, the building’s Berookhim. owner, said his new tenants are spend- Overall, the building is 22,665 square ing nearly one million dollars on the feet, with “Big 5 taking 10,580 square remodel. feet, AutoZone taking 8,133 square feet In addition to the two stores, a third and the future restaurant occupying space is being “designed for a future res- 3,467 square feet,” said Stitt. The leftover taurant, but no lease has been finalized square footage will be used for a shared yet,” said Vice President, Justin Stitt of loading dock and a utility room, said J.M. 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driver of the action. He prods, pokes, re- searches, and questions the world around “FearPAST and Loathing IS onPROLOGUE? the Campaign Trail” as relevant as ever him, constantly pushing the story forward By Page The book is filled with Ralph Stead- t is through the analogy of an adren- dent and Richard Nixon are uncanny. man’s illustrations and photos from the aline-addicted jackrabbit that Hunter Take Thompson’s description of Nixon’s campaign, juxtaposing the “reality” of S. Thompson attempts to describe his strategy for victory: the photographs with Steadman’s often I ghastly, apocalyptic cartoons. An illustra- own addiction to politics, the end result of “By welcoming all the right-wingers which is Fear and Loathing on the Cam- and yahoos back to the front ranks of the tion in the “August” chapter of the book paign Trail ’72. “When a jackrabbit gets party— then watching silently as ‘liberals shows two grotesque and misshapen addicted to road-running,” Thompson fought vainly for a fair share of the del- individuals, sporting Nixon hats, on the writes, “it is only a matter of time before egate seats in ’76—Nixon aimed the party beach in Miami; conveying Steadman and he gets smashed—and when a journalist as far towards the Right as he could, while Thompson’s loathing for Nixon backers. turns into a politics junkie he will sooner charting his own course straight down the After the election, which McGovern or later start raving and babbling in print center and opening wide his arms to to all famously lost by landslide, Thompson as- about things that only a person who has those poor homeless democrats driven sessment of the political landscape of the Been There can possible understand.” out of their own party.” country is both current and familiar. The basic concept of Campaign Trail Any of that sound familiar? “After a decade of left-bent chaos, the ’72 is to “essentially record the reality of Thompson’s book is a finger on the Silent Majority was so deep in a be- incredibly volatile presidential campaign pulse of American politics and the mer- havioral sink that their only feeling for while it was happening: from an eye curial nature of public sentiment. This is politics was a powerful sense of revulsion. kind of political campaign that taps the in the eye of the hurricane, as it were.” due in part to a lack of fear, odd given the All they wanted in the white house was kind of energy that nothing else can reach Record he does, from late nights in hotel title, of talking to anyone and everyone he a man who would leave them alone and … there are a lot of people just walking bar-rooms in Wisconsin and Illinois to comes across. No individual is too small do anything necessary to bring calmness around bored stupid … would generate a conversations on the beach with cam- for Thompson and while the narrative is back into their lives … even if it means tremendous high for everybody involved paign staffers during the Democratic dominated by the outsize personalities turning the whole state of Nevada into a in it.” Convention in Miami. Thompson’s exten- that comprise a presidential election, concentration camp for hippies … dope Being a child of the late ‘90s, I didn’t sive coverage of George McGovern’s Pres- Thompson doesn’t forget to include fiends, do-gooders and anyone else who bear witness to the seventies and thus idential campaign in 1972 provides an the voices of the anonymous campaign might threaten the status quo.” found 2016 to be an overall shocking year. unflinching and thought-provoking look volunteers and rally spectators who are Had Thompson, a proponent of the Had I taken the time to read Campaign into the nature of political campaigns and essential cogs in the campaign machine. Pendulum Theory in which political Trail ’72, I don’t think it would have been the volatility of public opinion. The defining character of Thompson’s feelings and sentiment swing inevitably as much of a surprise. Thompson’s book It is remarkable that nearly fifty years writing is his willingness to become a to extremes, covered the 2016 election, stands the test of time, as both an expert later, Thompson’s analysis of American character in the story he tells. He allows it seems almost certain that he would’ve guideline for any aspiring political jour- politics still rings true, if not even more so his biases to color the story he tells, plac- clued into the public sentiment that led nalist, and as a strikingly accurate assess- given the events of the past three years. ing McGovern as the protagonist, Nixon to Trump’s victory. In a conversation with ment of the nature of American politics. The parallels between our current presi- as the antagonist and himself as the his editor, Thompson explains that “Any 10 I LOCAL NEWS www.thesheetnews.com THE SHEET I Saturday, October 12, 2019 PROOF continued from page 1 singing ‘Battle of New Orleans’, so Head The units being built are 800 square figured “I should be friends with this guy, feet in size and have an acorn like design he can memorize an entire song.” to lower costs and effectively deal with While Head ended up going into real snow load. They have a mudroom, two estate development, Despie had a varied bathrooms (one shower), washer/dryer career, not only spending some time hookups, a bedroom and a loft to put a working for Head’s father’s car dealer- second bed (at least two people a unit). ship, but also spending time working as Head and Despie are building five of a disc jockey (the early singing a telltale these as a trial run. sign). But Despie spent the majority of his Due to the shape of the houses, they the career in the car business. development is named “The Acorns.” When Head decided he wanted to pur- The pair received no government sue this project, old friend Despie signed subsidies to do this project, “We met as both investor and co-conspirator. They with Mono Planning commission to get said they wanted something tangible to permission and it was about a two hour show citizens and governments that this meeting,” said Head. The commission is a possible solution. If this develop- wasn’t sure what to make of the project. The vision When asked how much he is looking I just told him if he needed funding I ment works as intended it could influ- It took two hours for them to understand to make, Head laughed and said “We would help fund it. But it was a dream of ence future workforce housing projects in the scope and put contingencies on the will be lucky to break even.” But he also Jon’s, and we wanted to do something mountain towns across the country. project in order to help fall in line with mentioned that the goal was not to make where we grew up skiing. To build houses Representatives from Tahoe and Colo- housing goals of the area. The main stipu- money. On top of providing workforce that are as affordable as possible.” rado have been connected to the project lation simply said they needed to be long housing, Head and Despie wanted to see and might utilize the design in their own term rental units. what type of logistical hoops they would markets. Again. Repeat. No subsidies. have to jump through in order to com- plete this project. The Sheet asked what would have made the process easier, and without hesitat- ing they explained “It isn’t the county or town’s fault because they have state mandates to work with and often have their hands tied, but ‘fast track’ process- ing slowed us down the most.” Head has a poster with two Harley Da- vidsons on it and the caption reads “They said It couldn’t be done. What they meant was they couldn’t do it.” He says this is the motto he lives by. Despie explained it best, “Jon was al- ways very specific about what he wanted. The lot Despie with shovel THE SHEET I Saturday, October 12, 2019 www.thesheetnews.com LOCAL NEWS I 11

Red’s Meadow Road closing date LOCAL BRIEFS Reds Meadow Road accesses popular accident which occurred at the Mono Jane Blackman, 68, of Ventura sus- recreation destinations such as Minaret Cone in Lee Vining. A Ford-250 pickup tained minor injuries. The Inyo National Forest and Devils Vista, Devils Postpile National Monu- truck plowed into several patrons at the Joan Montgomery, 71, of Sonoma Postpile National Monument are plan- ment, Reds Meadow, and Sotcher Lake. popular burger stand, killing one and sustained major injuries. ning for winter on the Reds Meadow The area is popular with anglers, hunt- injuring six. Marlin Montgomery, 73, of Sonoma Road. The road will close at the Minaret ers, hikers, campers, and backpackers. While the accident is still under complained of pain. Vista for the season on Sunday, Octo- investigation, the names of those in- Barbara Richter, 63, of Mammoth ber 27 at sunset. Names released from volved have been released. Lakes sustained minor injuries. All campgrounds have closed in the Mono Cone fatal accident The driver was Marvin McChristian, Li Wanlu, 32, of Xi’an, China sus- valley for the season. 63, of Mammoth Lakes. tained minor injuries The Devils Postpile Ranger station Last Thursday, we reported on a Clyde Blackman, 70, of Ventura, died He Wenhue, 32, of Xi’an, China sus- is open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday late-breaking story regarding a fatal in the accident. tained minor injuries. through Monday and will close for the season at 1:00 pm on Monday, October 14. Starting October 15, there is no overnight parking in the Reds Meadow Valley and the road is not plowed dur- ing or after winter storms. Depending on the nature and extent of the snow- fall, the road may re-open if conditions allow. The Inyo National Forest makes every reasonable and safe effort to keep the road open until the winter closure. Visitors are advised to bring their own water. Potable water will not be available at Devils Postpile Na- tional Monument or anywhere in Reds Meadow Valley as these systems have been winterized. Vault toilets are avail- able. If the parking lot at Devils Postpile fills, visitors are advised to park at the overnight hiking parking lot or go to another destination such as the Rain- bow Falls Trailhead parking lot. After almost 12 years from the very first meeting in Lone Pine with local residents and the Bureau of Land Management to discuss While the road is closed, visitors ways to protect the Alabama Hills for future generations and users, its designation as a National Scenic Area was approved by Con- may still access destinations along the gress in March, 2019. Last Saturday (October 5) a dedication ceremony was held with the unveiling of a sign in the Hills. road using nearby trail networks. The Photo: (L-R) Mike Prather, Chris Langley, Inyo County Supervisor Matt Kingsley, Congressman Paul Cook, Kevin Mazzu, Kathy Bancroft of the Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, and BLM field office manager Steve Nelson.

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Tri-County“I THINK Fairgrounds CEOWE Jen McGuireHIT slugs A like HOME baseball’s Mark RUN”McGwire; 2019 Fair attendance was up 30% By Maddux I think we hit a home run—I don’t enter exhibits because school has and entertainment. couldn’t have asked for a better Despite the great attendance num- already started, and they don’t have the • For the Carnival: have a carnival “first-time experience with the Tri- bers, McGuire is all about getting better. time to do so. We want to get the exhibit type photo booth, have a water slide County Fair. My goal was to give the “We will work together and establish an book out to the public the first of the ride and water “mist-ers” around the community a true value for the price of in-depth survey for the public and hold year, so people have more time prepar- grounds to cool people off. admission, and the free entertainment town meetings. This will cover all areas ing their entries. We want to encourage • Parking and security: One par- (concerts, rodeo) really accomplish of the Fair, including the scheduling the public to participate, and also the ticipant wrote that parking was not this,” Fair CEO Jen McGuire told The of events. We will research how a date schools/teachers with school projects organized at all, there were no parking Sheet. change will affect everyone, includ- and ask 4-H leaders to have their kids attendants, no parking chalk lines, exits According to Tri-County Fair Board ing fair goers, vendors, entertainment, submit the items they make in their in Sierra parking lot were not marked at President Judy Waggoner, 2019 repre- exhibitors, local businesses, etc.,” she project meetings. all, no cones were seen until Saturday sented one of the best fairs in recent said. 2.) We need more people directing night, and no enforcement of viola- memory because of McGuire’s leader- The Tri-County Fair is the only fair the traffic and possibly having more tions. ship and enthusiasm. in California that does not include the than one entrance for vehicles. Hope- • Several suggestions were made for Still, there is work to do, most nota- livestock show and auction during fully, that would help alleviate the wait ticketing, such as combining events. bly in reversing the downward trend in its Fair—community members have time for cars entering the fairgrounds. For example, parents until 1991 were exhibit entries and Junior and Rodeo suggested the Fair Board combine One problem this year, was the large able to make the fair/livestock show entries. the events, said Waggoner, as “A fair is crowds of people which seemed to ar- together. usually held annually to exhibit lo- rive at the same time. We tried to the let • The comments for entertainment The stats cal agriculture products and livestock the public know to come earlier, espe- were positive as two of them praised with accompanying entertainment and cially if they were going to the concert, the Decayed Brigade. • Attendance was 38,413 (increase of amusements.” rodeo or Destruction Derby. “The Decayed Brigade were awe- 30% from 2018) So the Board is considering moving 3.) Due to the shooting at the Gil- some. I saw so many great interac- • Total exhibit entries were 2,280 the Fair from its Labor Day weekend roy Garlic Festival in July, the State is tions—kids loved them.” (decrease of 10% from 2018) slot back to July, but is seeking further required mandatory bag and backpack Another comment said the cantina • Junior and Rodeo entries were a public input before any final decision is checks, which held up entry lines. was a cool place that had great drinks, 50% decrease from 2018 made. “We’re trying to come up with a better as another said they “loved the free • Overhead costs were reduced by plan for next year to help move the lines entertainment.” 52% as in comparison to 2018—most of Key issues/concerns along faster,” said Waggoner. To conclude, we’ll let Jen McGuire this was payroll costs (the Fair primarily come out of the dugout for a last tip of ran on volunteers this year) According to Waggoner, the Fair Public comment the cap. • Sponsorships were a 52% increase Board is looking to make improvements “I am already working on the 2020 from 2018 especially on three different issues/ After the monthly fair board meet- Fair and hope to go live with ticket sales • Ground acts were all acts that were concerns: ing on September 18, 2019, sticky notes in December,” says McGuire. new this year—increased quantity of 1.) Exhibits have been decreasing from the public were posted on a board acts but reduced their overall costs. We in numbers every year with both kids in the form of concerns and suggestions were able to have more acts than previ- and adult entries, and it seems to be regarding the fair, in the categories of ous years a trend at most fairs. We feel that kids the carnival, parking/security, tickets

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Nora Livingston, lead naturalist guide ing an inflection point where too much Their numbers were under assault. for the Mono Lake Committee and board decline in population could lead to a Damn humans. member of the Eastern Sierra Audubon negative population spiral with unfore- According to an exhaustive study Society, expressed a similar interpreta- seen consequences. published recently in the journal Science, tion of the study “When you are out When asked what regular people can bird populations in North America are birding it is hard to tell that there is a do about the issue, Heindel responded, down 29 percent since 1970. decline happening, but the study was so “We need to tune into what is happening. With climate change, deforestation, widespread we can assume it’s happen- We have to keep an eye on our govern- and general habitat loss a known real- ing here, too.” ment and sound off when they do some- ity to scientists, they knew that certain Livingston has been involved in mul- thing bad or make an ignorant decision.” populations were declining. As one of tiple studies in the Eastern Sierra through In an email to the Sheet, Livingston the head researchers on the project Ken Point Blue Conservation Science, but laid out how and why the declining Rosenberg explained, “We also knew explains data is sometimes difficult to populations can be slowed down, “They that other bird populations were increas- interpret, “There are a lot of studies that (the birds) can’t protect themselves from ing, and what we didn’t know is whether look specifically at birds in the Eastern Si- climate change and habitat destruction, there was a net change.” erra but most of them are short term,” she so people need to protect bird habitats The difference was a loss of about three said, voicing a “need for more long term locally and continue to gather data about billion birds over the nearly 50 year pe- research projects.” their populations. Most of the birds that riod since 1970. 90% of the loss can be at- Tippi Hedren with a co-star, 1963. She couldn’t speak to any data relevant breed here are migratory, so we also tributed to just a dozen bird populations to the Eastern Sierra but maintained the need to do what we can to encourage in order to preserve the species they want including sparrows, warblers, blackbirds viewpoint of a conservationist, “Regard- protection of their wintering grounds to hunt. and finches. Up to 53% of grassland birds less of whether or not we see proof of and migratory pathways too. It’s a pretty Heindel explained that neotropical mi- have disappeared as well as about a third the decline, we should be proactive in daunting task, but it is so important. gratory birds are experiencing the highest of shorebirds. maintaining [bird] habitats.” More researchers from different states rates of decline because any habitat Certain populations are surprisingly up Both Livingston and Heindel explained and countries are joining forces to share destruction along their migration routes in numbers such as raptors, bald eagles, that birds are often a good indication of data and develop conservation plans that can have an impact on his bird count in and waterfowl. Another interesting find the overall health of an ecosystem. Head address the whole migration pathways— Inyo County. But he maintained that his is that duck and geese populations are up researcher on the Science paper, Ken that is essential going forward.” findings were consistent across species as a direct result of hunters maintaining Rosenberg, told the Wall Street Journal, these populations for sport. Directed conservation efforts work for hunters but the general population has PUBLIC WORKSHOPS not followed suit. RECREATION STAKEHOLDERS Nationally renowned birders Tom and Jo Heindel of Big Pine have been Parts 1 & 2: researching bird decline in the Eastern Sierra over a similar time period as the September 26, 2019 original study. Mr. Heindel reiterated some of the findings from the study, “We October 17, 2019 have seen a significant decline in just about all native populations here (in the Bishop 5-8 p.m. Eastern Sierra).” Tallman Pavilion, The Heindels are set to release a book Tri-County Fairgrounds, 475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA sometime next year that details their First Course findings, “We have been researching ALL RECREATION ENTHUSIASTS ( choose one) birds in Inyo County since the 1970s and FROM LONE PINE TO Baby Greens we have a significant amount of data,” MARKLEEVILLE ARE INVITED said Tom. They sent their book to a group TO PARTICIPATE! Cherry Tomatoes, Fuji Apple, Sliced Fennel tossed of ornithologists for peer review and are in House Vinaigrette Make sure what’s working on the additions that were sug- important to you Soup of the Day gested. gets heard! 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Most species an agency of the State of California, under the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal are really down, especially neotropical Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) and in support of the Sierra migrants. Local birds are down as well Nevada Watershed Improvement Program but not as much. The only increase you For more details visit... see is in bird species introduced to the area like euroasian doves,” he said. essrp.org He also brought up ducks, anecdotally referencing the lengths hunters will go to 14 I www.thesheetnews.com THE SHEET I Saturday, October 12, 2019 calendar of events

BARS & MUSIC TOWN STUFF MAMMOTH LIQUOR Happy Hour/ October 11-13/ Austria Hof. Happy Hour 5-7:30 p.m. 30th Annual Lone Pine Film Beer lovers’ candy store Daily. Taco Tuesdays and Poki Taco Festival continues @ Museum of Selection of more than 300 beers Thursdays. More info: See ad p. 4. Western Film History. The festival DODGER FANS: The Liberty Sports Bar and Grill. features film screenings, celebrity DROWN YOUR SORROWS HERE Happy hour 3-6 p.m. 1/2 off wings on guests, a parade and a Sunday night Monday. More info: See ad p. 11. campfire. Info at https://www. Outlaw Saloon Happy Hour Mon-Fri., museumofwesternfilmhistory.org or 760- 934.6260 Main St. Next to Rick’s Happy Hour from 4-6 p.m. 876-9103 Morrison’s Happy Hour 5-7 p.m. all Mammoth Photo Festival based @ The summer Sunday through Thursday in Village At Mammoth continues. Rub the bar. More info: See ad p. 13. shoulders with some of photography’s The Mogul Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. biggest names this weekend. from 5:30-6:30 p.m.in the bar with food Info and tickets at https://www. and drink specials. Note: Get in there mammothphotofest.com. this week. Shoulder season close starting Annual Fall Fishing Derby continues 10/20. @ Annett’s Mono Village. Taking place Mammoth Rock ‘N’ Bowl on Upper Twin Lake in Bridgeport. Info Mon. DJ 9:00 p.m. Thurs. DJ 10 p.m. at http://www.monovillage.com/news. Clocktower Cellar Happy Hour: 4-7 html or by phone at 760-932-7071 p.m. daily. $6 dollar menu items, drink specials. Info: See ad p. 10. Friday, October 11/ Petra’s Bistro. Happy hour 5-7 p.m. Cowboy Comedy night in Lone Pine Signature cocktails. Wine by the glass. with Ken Harrison. Time: 9 p.m. Info: See ad p. 10. Location. Mt. Whitney Restaurant. More Roberto’s Happy Hour: 4-6 p.m. daily. info: See sidebar column this page. The Public House Local Mondays (all local beers are $5 a pint). Karaoke Saturday, October 12/ Tuesdays @ 8:00. ½ Priced Wine Pumpkin Patch and Haunted Swamp. on Wednesdays, Open Mic night @ FFA School Farm. Pony rides, face Thursdays. painting, corn maze, a petting zoo, and Famous Slocums Happy Hour Happy haunted house. Starts 11 a.m. More info: Hour: Mon-Fri 4-6 pm; Sat 4-5:30 pm. See sidebar column next page. Dining at 5:30 pm. Closed Sundays. Rotary Club of Mammoth Lakes BUY AN AD NOW Diamond Masquerade Ball @ the Bistro “No Reservations, just come on in.” Your ad here makes you $$$ More info: See ad p. 5. at Snowcreek. Food, drink, dancing, T-Bar Social Club in June Lake. silent and live auctions. Come dressed Know why? up with a mask, and ready to have fun! People read... Entertainment virtually every night. More info: www.tbarsocialclub.com. Events include diamond champagne Giovanni’s Happy Hour daily 4-6 p.m. toast with your chance of winning a real Call June 937.3967 Large pizza and a pitcher of beer gets diamond. Time: 5:30-10 p.m. Info at you free wings. https://mammothlakesrotaryclub.org/ Shelter Distilling Open 11am -11pm event/annual-gala-event/ Daily Happy Hour: 3-5 p.m. Sunday “The Manzanar Fishing Club through Thursday/Half Off All Drinks Screening and Tour” @ Manzanar Nat’l Info: See ad, p. 13. Historical Site. Catch a preview of “The Bleu Daily Happy Hour 5-6 p.m. Manzanar Fishing Club”, a documentary $5 Beer, Wine and Small Plates. about fishing in the Manzanar camp Devils Creek Distillery tasting room during WWII. A Q&A with the writer and hours. 3-6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. director follows the screening, with a Location: Industrial Park, 123 guided tour of the site at 1 p.m. Time: 11 Commerce Dr. Info: 760.793.7131. a.m.-2 p.m. 53 Kitchen & Cocktails happy hour Sunday, October 13/ Friday-Sunday. Time: 2-4 p.m. Valentine Reserve Fall Arts Series: Black Velvet Coffee happy hour 4-6. Journaling with Kyle Osland. @ Wine tastings on Wednesdays. Valentine Camp, Lakes Basin Bike Path. Rafters daily happy hour 4-6 p.m. All Spend the day walking and journaling night happy hour on Thursday with Kyle Osland in the Lakes Basin. Lakanuki happy hour 3-6 p.m. daily. Journal and pen not included. Time: Mammoth Tavern happy hour 4-5:30 9:00 a.m. -noon. Info and registration at p.m. Half off draft beer, well drinks, and https://vesr.nrs.ucsb.edu glass wine. Special on appetizers. Bishop Community Concert Assn. presents the Don Gato Band @ BUHS Friday, October 11/ Auditorium. Six great musicians play Scott Pemberton plays the T-Bar AUTO - HOME - COMMERCIAL - HEALTH a variety of sophisticated Latin Music; Social Club. Starts 8 p.m. Info: www. Salsa, Cumbia, Cha Cha Cha, Boleros tbarsocialclub.com and Cuban Son with a dash of a tropical feel. Time: 3 p.m. info: www.bishopcca. Sunday, October 13/ org. Catch all the NFL action @ Liberty, Clocktower, Gomez in Mammoth and Tuesday, October 15/ the Paiute Palace (see ad p. 9) in Bishop. Working Class Food & Wine Joe Marcinek Band plays the T-Bar Night sponsored by Mono County Social Club. Starts 8 p.m. Democrats. Location: Special Event Space, Main Street Promenade Tuesday, October 15/ (Formerly the Coach Store at the Team trivia at Mammoth Brewing Co. Mammoth Luxury Outlets). Time: 5-8 Time: 7 p.m. Free. OWNERS/BROKERS p.m. Food, wine, friendly company, Karaoke @ Public House. 8 p.m. music, and cool raffle prizes. Eric Olson Alicia Olson Wednesday, October 16/ Volunteer Eastern Sierra’s wild ‘n LIC # 0783148 LIC # 0I19200 crazy “Not Your Grandma’s Bingo” In the Biz Wednesdays @ Mammoth returns at The Warming Hut Restaurant. Rock ‘n Bowl. $1 games and $1 shoes Doors 5 p.m. First game 6 p.m. All [email protected] after 9 p.m. proceeds will benefit Wild Iris, our 625 Old Mammoth Rd, Mammoth Lakes Thursday, October 17/ local family Crisis & counseling service, MammothInsurance.com in recognition of Domestic Violence Open Mic Night @ Public House. 8 p.m. Awareness month. More info: Kathleen CALL 760-934-2200 @ 760.815.9950 THE SHEET I Saturday, October 12, 2019 www.thesheetnews.com I 15 calendar of events Early Detection: Evening Edition Activities will include leaf-peeping, TOWN STUFF TOWN STUFF arts and crafts and outdoor adventure. Mammoth Hospital is hosting an Tuesday, October 15 (cont.)/ location on the walk. Time: 3-8 p.m. The festitivies conclude on Sunday extended hours mammography night Bishop City Council meets. Time: 6 More info: www.chocolateartwalk.com morning with a walk hosted by the June - "Early Detection: Evening Edition" p.m. Location: Council Chambers, 377 Panamint Valley and Surprise Canyon Lake Historical Society. Thursday, October 24 from 4-8 pm. West Line St. Wilderness Hike. @ Ballarat Ghost Experts and longtime locals will lead Even if you’re not due for your mam- Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Town. Join Friends of the Inyo on a the various activities. mogram, come on out for refreshments, Commerce power lunch. Time: 12 wilderness hike in celebration of the The weekend kicks off with a wel- giveaways and fun in honor of breast p.m. Location: TBD. Speaker: Nate 25th anniversary of the California come event at the June lake Community cancer awareness month. Greenberg. Topic: Update on Digital Desert Protection Act. Leaving Center on Friday evening beginning at Bishop at 8 a.m. More info: https:// All month, Mammoth Hospital is 395. Info: 760.934.2712. 6 p.m. friendsoftheinyo.org/events/ or email Saturday highlights include a guided proud to offer $10 mammograms using [email protected] Wednesday, October 16/ photography hike from 8-10 a.m. with the latest 3D imaging technology (and Mammoth Community Water District Augie Hess Celebration Golf free annual preventative screening to Long-Range Planning Committee Tournament. For more info, email June Lake Brewing owne Sara Walsh those with insurance). meets. Time: 8 a.m. Location: MCWD [email protected] or call and local photographer Michael Allen For info/appt., call 760.924.4070. Conference Room, 1315 Meridian Blvd. 760-873-5828 White. Mammoth Lakes Town Council meets. Bridgeport Zombie Crawl @ the Jolly There will also be artist demonstra- FFA Annual Pumpkin Patch 6 p.m. Suite Z. Minaret Mall. Kone, Bridgeport. Get in the Halloween tions, a bike ride with Eastside Velo and sprit and dress your best "undead". scenic chairlift rides at June Mountain. Thursday, October 17/ Featuring face-painting, pumpkin For more information about the entire This Saturday, the Bishop FFA (Future carving and the "Zombie Crawl" through Farmers of America) will hold their Sustainable Recreation and Tourism weekend please visit www.Junelake- Project kickoff workshop @ Tri-County the streets of Bridgeport. loop.org. annual pumpkin patch at the 80-acre Fairgrounds in Bishop. More info: see Time: 2-5 p.m. school farm on Sunland Ave. sidebar column this page. Mammoth Lakes Film Festival The event runs from 11 a.m. 'til 6 p.m. midseason screening @ the Edison. Sustainable Rec & Tourism Project Pick a pumpkin, play games, buy Friday, October 18/ More info: See sidebar column this page. a delicious meal or treat and go on a Trunk or Treat in Bishop City Park. The second of two kickoff work- fantastic hayride. Admission is free, but ocation. Come join the fun, dress up Sunday, October 20/ shops for the Sustainable Recreation events inside the farm are available for a for Halloween and visit booths with Manzanar Presentation and Book and Tourism Project will take place nominal charge. decorations and games. Free cosutme Signing @ Manzanar Historic Site. October 17 from 5-8 p.m. @ the contest ages 0-10. Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Listen to a presentation by Stephanie Tallman Pavillion, Tri-County Fair- This Saturday and next (Oct. 12 & Morill, author of "Within These Lines", a 19) from 7-9 p.m., there will also be a novel set in the Manzanar Incarceration grounds in Bishop. October 19-20/ In the spring of 2019, the Sierra "haunted swamp" event at the farm. Annual Haunted Barn Fundraiser. Camp. Info at www.nps.gov/manz or by All proceeds go directly back to the @ Julian Family Ranch in Coleville. phone at 760-878-2194 ext. 3310 Nevada Conservancy (SNC) Govern- FFA chapter to run and improve the A haunted house and hay ride Fall Colors Tree Walk @ Bishop City ing Board authorized $618,750 of school farm and help students attend experience at the Julian Family Ranch, Park with Master Gardener Alison Proposition 68 funding to the Town of statewide agricultural events. Proceeds all proceeds go to the Coleville High Collin. Meet at the bridge behind the Mammoth Lakes on behalf of the re- from this year will be used to update Senior Class Fund. Time: 7-10 p.m. Visitor Center at 2 p.m. Free! Info: gional partnership for The Sustainable swine facilities. both nights. Tickets and info: http:// Melissa at 760-873-7854 or melyeager@ Recreation and Tourism Project. Info: Joe Buffington at jbuffington@ colevillehauntedbarn.com. ucanr.edu Proposition 68 funding for this proj- bishopschools.org or call 760.258.6075. ect will facilitate the development and Saturday, October 19/ advancement of the following four Downtown Bishop Chocolate Art Walk. programs in the Eastern Sierra: Wicked Brew @ Downtown Bishop. Come explore Bishop's thriving art scene, with live *Regional Recreation Stakeholder Mammoth Middle School Orga- music and free chocolate treats at every Engagement nization is hosting Wicked Brew on *Climate Adaptation & Resilience Saturday, Oct. 26th from 8pm-12am at Assessment Lakanuki in the Village. It’s a Halloween *Connection to the Eastern Sierra Themed Adult Evening of Ghoulish Fun AT THE MOVIES Visitor Audience including a taco bar and DJ open to the *Project Development & Prioritiza- entire community. Costumes Encour- tion. aged. To buy tickets go to Wicked- For additional information please brew2019.com visit essrp.org.

David James Duncan MLFF midseason screenings

David James Duncan, author of "The On Saturday, October 19, at 7 p.m., River Why" and "The Brothers K," will we will be screening the documentary give two lectures next weekend in Lee MAIDEN. Vining. MAIDEN is the story of how Tracy On Saturday, October 19, the De- Edwards, a 24-year-old cook in charter Chambeau Creek Foundation presents boats, became the skipper of the first Mr. Duncan sharing reminiscences of ever all-female crew to enter the Whit- his friend and poet, Tom Crawford, at bread Round the World in 1989. Mono Lake County Park from 3-4:30 On Sunday, October 27, at 4 p.m., we p.m. This event is free and open to all. will be screening the documentary DA- For more information, contact decham- VID CROSBY: REMEMBER MY NAME. [email protected]. From producer Cameron Crowe (Jerry On Sunday, October 20, DeCham- Maguire), DAVID CROSBY: REMEMBER beau Creek Foundation again presents MY NAME reflects on David Crosby's Mr. Duncan, this time offering a pre- life of music stardom, while forging new publication preview of "One Long River paths to relevancy at his age of 77 in this of Song," a forthcoming book by his deeply personal documentary. friend and fellow author, Brian Doyle, at Info and tix: https://www.edisonthe- the Mono Lake Indian and Lee Vining atre.org/. Or see ad page 12. Community Center from 3-4:30 p.m. This event is free and open to all. For Murder Mystery tix on sale more information, contact decham- [email protected] 21st annual Sierra Classic Theatre Murder Mystery, titled "The Ballot of Leaves in the Loop Death," takes place Nov. 3-7, 10 and 11. There will be seven performances The first "Leaves in the Loop" week- at six different locations. For more end will take place in June Lake October information and tickets go to www. 18-20. sierraclassictheatre.org. 16 I NO CLASS-IFIEDS www.thesheetnews.com THE SHEET I Saturday, October 12, 2019

EASTERN SIERRA NO CLASS-IFIEDS CAPITAL SUMMIT Press Release Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Local entrepreneurs looking to grow their business will have access to more than a dozen funding options at the 3rd Annual Eastern Sierra Capital Summit on Friday, Oct. 18. Co-sponsored by Mono County Economic Development, Mammoth Best Western High Sierra Hotel Now Hir- Sierra Employment Services, Inc. Lakes Chamber of Commerce and the is hiring PT & FT for: ing Front Desk Supervisor permanent posi- Town of Mammoth Lakes tion. $14-$18 DOE plus paid vacation. Please Open Positions Small Business Development Center Hotel Maintenance ML $DOE stop by at 3228 Main St in Mammoth Lakes Equipment Mechanic at CSU Bakersfield, the Eastern Sierra -Laundry Attendant ML $15-17 Mammoth Taxi is accepting resumes for $49,730 - $69,974 -MCWD Admin Assistant ML $22.58 experienceddrivers with great customer Parks Maintenance Worker Capital Summit will be held in Mam- -FC Bookkeeper Bishop $DOE service and clean driving records. We are $36,893 - $51,912 moth Lakes from 8 a.m. to noon in the -Delivery Driver ML $16 - 18 Revenue Specialist -Condo Front Desk ML $14-18 also looking for office staff for the right Palisades Room at The Village Lodge, -Housekeepers ML $15-17 person with great organizational skills $40,956 - $57,630 1111 Forest Trail. -Housemen ML $15 - 16 and customer service background. Please Temporary Snow Removal Operators -General Laborers ML/B $15-20 inquire with Scottie at 760-914-7433. www. $23.76 - $27.50/hr Temporary Airport Presenters will share information -Retail Asst. Mgr ML $14 to 16 mammoth-taxi.com. Maintenance Worker on small business investment pro- Bleu Handcrafted Foods seeks food- $23.76 - $27.50/hr grams and financing options available Call Us Today Full-time, year-round positions with com- passionate individuals to join our BAKING to small businesses. They also will be 760-924-0523 or 760-873-8599 and CULINARY TEAMS! Baking Team Shifts petitive salaries and benefits! www.SierraEmployment.com start at 7am and Culinary Team shifts start CalPERS retirement available to answer individual ques- at 10:30am. Based on your experience and Comprehensive leave starting at 5 weeks/ tions about a variety of programs from interests, we will train and place you in the year SBA loans to Crowdfunding. right role at Bleu. Great wages, benefits and 12 paid municipal holidays co-workers! PT/FT. Send resumes to the- 100% employer-paid health insurance A light breakfast will be served. Ad- [email protected] or call 760.709.6689 Generous vision/dental reimbursement vance registration is required. Register program Mammoth Rock N Bowl has immediate at www.tinyurl.com/SBDC-Capital- Full time retail job in Mammoth and in Employer contributions to 457 deferred Summit or call 661/654-2856 for more openings for 2 Assistant Pinsetter Mechan- Bishop. Apply at Mammoth Mountaineer- compensation ics, who will perform maintenance and ing Supply, Alpine Approach, Mammoth For more information and to apply, visit information. There is no cost to attend. repairs of Qubica/AMF Bowling Equip- Gear Exchange, or to dave@mammothgear. www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov, or call Seating is limited. ment. We will train you. Additional duties com. Pay depending on experience. (760) 965 3604 What: Eastern Sierra Capital Summit include Facility Maintenance Projects. This is a part time, hourly position with flexible Who: Co-sponsored by Mono Coun- hours and a starting salary range between ty Economic Development, Mammoth $16.00-18.00/hour. Lakes Chamber of Commerce, and the Mammoth Spa Creations is looking for Small Business Development Center at an additional member for it’s team. We cur- rently have an immediate opening for a spa CSU Bakersfield maintenance / technician position. This is When: Friday, Oct. 18, from 8 a.m. to a Full Time Position (Monday through Fri- Vacasa is hiring full and part time house- Alpenhof Lodge is accepting applica- 12 noon day). This position offers vacation accrual, tions for winter employment. We are look- keepers in June Lake with pay starting at Where: Palisades Room at The Vil- benefits and paid holidays. Experience is $18 per hour. Apply online at vacasa.com/ ing for full and part time team members for preferred, but not required. Heavy lifting is careers, or email allison.bolger@vacasa. year round and seasonal positions. Appli- lage Lodge, 1111 Forest Trail, Mam- required. Please call 760-924-3091 or stop com. cants must be able to work weekends and moth Lakes by the store located at 1401 Tavern Road Black Tie Ski Rentals is now hiring for holi ­days. Day and evening front desk shifts, Advance reservations required: Mammoth Lakes for more information and both Full-Time and Part-Time winter sea- housekeeping and maintenance shifts are to pick up an application. Resumes can be sonal positions for the 2019-20 ski season. avail ­able. Please apply in person at 6080 call 661/654-2856 or register at www. e-mailed to [email protected]. Seeking proactive and energetic individuals Minaret Rd, Mammoth tinyurl.com/SBDC-CapitalSummit Surefoot Mammoth is hiring for the who share our love of the mountains and upcoming winter season! Seeking passion- Additional media info: Elizabeth possess an entrepreneurial spirit. Ideal can- Hamlin – 661/401-0374 cell ate skiers to fill multiple full time bootfitter/ didates enjoy working in a great team atmo- sales associate positions.We offer competi- sphere and are passionate about providing tive pay and a season pass with time to use impeccable customer service to our guests. it. Must have excellent customer service Flexible scheduling is available but MUST skills and be able to work in a fast paced be able to work weekends and holidays. work environment. This is a great oppor- Competitive hourly wages plus additional tunity to learn an important skill in the ski compensation which includes; Sales Com- AIR MONITORING TECHNICIAN (AMT) I industry. Email resume to Mammoth@ mission, Tips, Participation in Ski Pass or II surefoot.com or stop by the store to fill out Program, Industry Pricing Equipment Deals, Bishop Office (Full-Time, with benefits) an application. Personal use of Shop Equipment and Tools, Salary Range: AMT I: $4,705 - $5,718/ Vacation Rental company seeks (FT (w/ Family & Friend Discounts and End of Year month benefits) or PT) local maintenance techs Bonus based on hours worked and season AMT II $5,408 - $6,573/month ($20/h) and housekeepers (great piece rate, completion Under general supervision, installs, oper- Chicken & Beef Teriyaki we have linen strippers to do heavy lifting). If you’re passionate about skiing or snow- ates, maintains, calibrates, and repairs Must be a team player and have great at- instrumentation and equipment associated boarding and enjoy sharing that passion Tempura • Tonkatsu titude. 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THE SHEET I Saturday, October 12, 2019 www.thesheetnews.com PUBLIC NOTICES/LOCAL NEWS I 17 CARB PUBLIC NOTICES continued from page 8 a completely new truck would likely cost Fictitious Business Name Statement Fictitious Business Name Statement between $60-75,000. Notice of Ordinance The Following Person The Following Person On top of that, finance rates for trucks Is Doing Business As: Is Doing Business As: Notice of Ordinance Adoption typically land in the 7-8% range. In other Main Street Center CortAn, LLC The Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District will words, not cheap. adopt its 2020-01 ordinance at the next Board of Main Street Center CortAn, LLC “The takeaway is that I’ve known this Commissioners meeting to the held at 12:00pm, 3325 Main St., P.O. Box 7847 203 Alpine Circle, P.O. Box 3203 for a year or tow, and yeah it’s kind of a Tuesday, November 2, 2019 at Fire Station 1, 3150 Main Mammoth Lakes, Ca. 93546 Mammoth Lakes, Ca. 93546 Street, Mammoth Lakes, CA. hardship to have to go be thinking about Any person may appear and be heard regarding any item This business is conducted by a limited li- This business is conducted by a limited li- buying another truck a year from now,” in the draft ordinance or regarding the addition of other ability company. The registrant commenced ability company. The registrant commenced said Fendon. For him, the CARB regula- items. The draft ordinance is available for review and to transact business under the fictitious to transact business under the fictitious comments, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00 pm at Fire business name listed above on August tions are a bit of a balancing act. “How Station 1, 3150 Main Street, Mammoth Lakes, CA. business name listed above on August 1, 1998. This statement was filed with the 2018. This statement was filed with the can I really argue with trying to clean up TS #2019-0190 County Clerk of Mono County on Septem- County Clerk of Mono County on October ber 23, 2019 2, 2019. the environment?” posited Fendon. “On File Number 19-177 File Number 19-191 the other hand, it’s a big expense for a 2019-0185 (9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19) 2019-0191 (10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2) business like ours.” Notice of Ordinance Fictitious Business Name Statement “It’s gotta be some kind of a balancing TOWN OF MAMMOTH LAKES The Following Person between what’s responsible and what Fictitious Business Name Statement Is Doing Business As: becomes onerous,” he added. Notice is hereby given that on October 2, 2019 the Town The Following Person Council introduced an Ordinance entitled: Is Doing Business As: Cortan Collection When the Sheet spoke to Fendon, he had just returned from a truck-buying/ AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE White Horse Inn CortAn, LLC TOWN OF MAMMOTH LAKES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, 203 Alpine Circle, P.O. Box 3203 research trip to Orange County. APPROVING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 19-001, Doug Goodwin/Jon Goodwin Mammoth Lakes, Ca. 93546 AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17 (ZONING). P.O. Box 2326, 2180 Old Mammoth Road Fendon explained that there may Mammoth Lakes, Ca. 93546 be a grant program with the state that A copy of the complete text of the Ordinance is posted This business is conducted by a limited li- and may be read at the Town Offices, Minaret Mall, Old ability company. The registrant commenced can help alleviate the cost of bringing Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, and/or a copy may be This business is conducted by Co-Partners. to transact business under the fictitious vehicles into compliance but that comes obtained from the office of the Town Clerk at a nominal The registrant commenced to transact business name listed above on August 1, charge. business under the fictitious business name 2018. This statement was filed with the with pitfalls. He likened the process to a listed above on June, 1999. Dated: October 3, 2019 County Clerk of Mono County on October rebate that requires a waiting period to This statement was filed with the County 2, 2019. Clerk of Mono County on Sept.5, 2019 File Number 19-191 submit and a waiting period to receive, JAMIE GRAY, Town Clerk File Number 19-171 2019-0192 (10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2) lasting a total of four months. Beyond the Town of Mammoth Lakes 2019-0180 ( 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12) TS #2018-0194 waiting time, “There’s a lot of require- Fictitious Business Name Statement ment that you have to meet to be able The Following Person Is Doing Business As: to qualify for the grants,” said Fendon, Bodelevy Botanicals requirements that most independent PERSONALS small businesses won’t meet. CortAn, LLC Mono County Public Works Director 203 Alpine Circle, P.O. Box 3203 In search of ... a new boyfriend. Must I saw you ... are participating in the Tony Dublino faces a larger task than love dogs, own a generator and have a Mammoth Photo Festival this weekend. Mammoth Lakes, Ca. 93546 place to live. Queen-size bed or larger a Since I hear the focus of the festival is on most in bringing his fleet into compli- This business is conducted by a limited li- ance. According to Dublino, the county plus. Dental hygiene a bigger plus. Minor nature photography, how about you come ability company. The registrant commenced flatulence okay. Meet me at Morrison’s to by my place for a shoot we’ll call “Still Life to transact business under the fictitious made significant fleet purchases in 1991 discuss over the $33 fall special. You buy. With Hot Ass” business name listed above on August 1, and 1998, but none during a period of 2018. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Mono County on October financial prosperity between 2004-2008. 2, 2019. After that point, CARB regulations kicked File Number 19-191 in and “put us in the position we are 2019-0193 (10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2) today.” Statement Of Abandonment He described the process of acquiring Of Use of Fictitious Business Name equipment and keeping up to date on Statement: regulations as “a shell game” although Ridgeline Snow Removal he cautioned that describing it as such The following persons have abandoned the was not a negative connotation. “By use of the fictitious business name: purchasing a particular piece of equip- Hronesh Hardwood Floors, Inc. ment, we know that that’s going to allow 141 Commerce Dr. #E16, P.O. Box 4025 us to move another piece of equipment Mammoth Lakes, Ca. 93546 into low usage or into dedicated snow This business is conducted by a Corpora- removal.” said Dublino, bringing those tion. older machines under exemption. This statement was filed with the County The county is spending $678,000 in Clerk of Mono County on August 12, 2019. 2019-0162 (9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12) CARB purchases in 2019, with planned expenditures in the $500,000 range for Statement Of Abandonment the next few years. “This is what it’s go- Of Use of Fictitious Business Name Statement: ing to look like for years to come … this financial burden is not going away any Hronesh Wood & Stone time soon.” Dublino stated to the Mono The following persons have abandoned the County Board of Supervisors this past use of the fictitious business name: Tuesday. Hronesh Hardwood Floors, Inc. On the plus side ... new equipment 141 Commerce Dr. #E16, P.O. Box 4025 boosts employee morale. “These guys Mammoth Lakes, Ca. 93546 have been working in equipment … that This business is conducted by a Corpora- is prone to failure, it’s not comfortable, tion. there’s not modern air conditionitiong This statement was filed with the County PART-TIME POSSIBLE Clerk of Mono County on August 12, 2019. systems in the vehicles,” said Dublino, 2019-0161 (9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12) describing the older equipment as Statement Of Abandonment “being held together with, you know, Of Use of Fictitious Business Name band-aids.” Statement: Dublino suggested to Supervisors the Lonsdale Masonry possibility of redirecting road funds for new equipment purchases, provided the The following persons have abandoned the revenue stream backing the road fund use of the fictitious business name: holds. Supervisor John Peters cautioned Hronesh Hardwood Floors, Inc. against being too enthusiastic, noting 141 Commerce Dr. #E16, P.O. Box 4025 Mammoth Lakes, Ca. 93546 that the county is “still behind the eight- ball on deferred maintenance of roads.” This business is conducted by a Corpora- and expressing a “hope that we can find tion. This statement was filed with the County resources that don’t defer other mainte- Clerk of Mono County on August 12, 2019. nance needs for the county.” 2019-0160 (9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12) 18 I www.thesheetnews.com THE SHEET I Saturday, October 12, 2019 HORRORSCOPES By Clouds McCloud Libra: As your latest birthday passes try to take the high road, especially if healing, how about you work on heal- model is Campbell’s. When a woman by, so does the small planet Chiron you’re going out to eat. To help, make ing any intimacy issues you may have. tweeted to complain that their soup into retrograde. Chiron is known as this your new motto: “Mind your own Adopting these sayings will help. commercial, which featured two dads, the “Wound Healer.” That’s why the biscuits and life will be gravy.” 1) “I’ve gotten really good in bed. I made her sick, Campbell’s recom- rest of this year promises to be very Aquarius: There’s an old saying that hardly fall out at all anymore.” 2) “I’m mended she try some chicken noodle good for most signs. In Greek mythol- every once in awhile we all should, thinking of becoming a taxidermist soup to warm up her cold, dead heart. ogy, Chiron is the name of the wisest “Dance like no since I’m willing to Cancer: Sometimes we get so upset of the Centaurs. So don’t be surprised one is watching.” mount just about about what we’ve lost in life we forget if horseplay helps you heal and also But that saying anything.” 3) “How that every time we lose something don’t be surprised if some horses is actually too “ about a penny for we are bound to find something else. asses you know start acting more like negative and too If I could give my your thoughts— This is especially tough when we lose humans. self-conscious. and five bucks if people we love, like or simply lust for. Scorpio: If you were to write out Your advice, which younger self one piece they’re dirty.” That’s why it’s important to remember the delivery date of this week’s Sheet you should pass Taurus: The three that the best way to find ourselves is to you’d get 10-11-19. There are those along to others, is of advice it would be to hardest things in lose someone else. Of course, they do who believe that anytime we see the to “Dance like a use the words ‘F#@k Off’ life to say are: 1) also say the best way to get over some- same three numbers together, like toddler. They don’t “I was wrong.” 2) one is to get under someone else. 111 here, that it is a message from the even care if there’s much more often. “I need help.” 3) Leo: Since this is a time of heal- Stars. 111 is said to be a reminder to music.” “Worcestershire ing and moving forward in life, your keep you thoughts and attitude posi- Pisces: Some -Helen Mirren Sauce.” The Stars words of wisdom come from fellow tive. If you need any help with this, try folks say that mari- are saying the next Leo, 74 year-old Academy Award- increasing usage of your “O-face.” You juana is a “gateway few months are winning actress Helen Mirren: “If I are a Scorpio, for moaning out loud! drug.” But with all the perfect time to could give my younger self one piece Sagittarius: Just in case you forgot, the health benefits ” help heal yourself of advice it would be to use the words you will pass that test. You will find being touted about or others, so please ‘F#@k Off’ much more frequently.” your dream job. You will pay off that wacky tobaccy and feel empowered to Virgo: On of the strongest traits for debt. You will know true love. So stop yet the use of it by say what you need Virgo is your ability to block out dis- worrying. To help, make this your new teenagers actually to say or to just ask tractions and not give a rat’s patootie rule: The only time you’re allowed to going down in states where it’s legal, for ketchup instead. about other people’s business. Of toss and turn in bed is when you’re it appears this theory is hogwash. Of Gemini: We all have that one person course, you’re human and can get with your favorite Play Date. course, we all seem to forget that if we who makes us hate one, or sometimes pulled down the rat hole. So the next Capricorn: Most of the time Caps keep thinking the same way, that’s all a couple, Zodiac signs. Gemini gets time you catch yourself getting caught are great at staying in their lane. But we’ll ever see. To help you stop fol- blamed for this more than most signs. up in other people’s negativity simple since you are human, you too can get lowing some bad theories remember It’s the downside of having two such remember the wise words of Sarah caught up in the messiness of other this, “Marijuana is a gateway drug—a strong and different personalities. Jessica Parker, “A squirrel is just a rat people’s lives and opinions. That’s gateway to the fridge.” But the truth is hatred never gets us with a cuter outfit.” why your new assignment is to always Aries: Since this is a great time for anywhere. That’s why your new role THE SHEET I Saturday, October 12, 2019 www.thesheetnews.com I 19 SHEET SURVEY Given that Columbus Day is Monday ... The Sheet asked people on the street: What do you think or know about Christopher Columbus?

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