Placer County News Roundup - June 21, 2008
Posted by: Jeff Flint | 06/22/2008 8:13 AM
Two Sierra College incumbents will run in November - Sac Bee
Sierra College trustees Aaron Klein and Scott Leslie have announced that they will run for re-election in November, while Jerry Simmons will not seek re-election.
Lincoln budget set to move forward despite nonprofit debate - Lincoln News Messenger
The Lincoln City Council is a step closer to adopting its 2008-09 budget, despite divisions over whether to continue providing monetary support to several nonprofits.
Sewage system fine again, but fees can be applied to construction costs - Colfax Record
The one bright spot in an otherwise gloomy Colfax City Council budget workshop Thursday evening was an announcement from City Manager Joan Phillipe that the fine on the city for its water treatment deficiencies has been reduced.
Troubled waters for Lake Tahoe boating - Truckee Sierra Sun
It's the first full day of summer and members of the local boating industry are holding their breath, waiting to see if their businesses will be caught in the undertow of high fuel prices and a staggering economy.
Forest Service withdraws logging project - Truckee Sierra Sun
The Sierraville District of the Tahoe National Forest has backed off plans to cut trees in the Castle Peak Proposed Wilderness after the project was challenged by environmental groups.
Despite grumblings, chamber backs Sunday Market - The Union of Grass Valley
The Sunday Market at the Stonehouse Restaurant has received the support of Nevada City's Chamber of Commerce for at least another four weeks, even though some business owners are starting to grumble about the new event.
Editorial: Placer High principal has a big job ahead - Auburn Journal
School's out for summer, but Placer High School's new principal won't be taking much time off. He's got a big job ahead of him.
Placer County Water Agency update June 2008 - Rocklin & Roseville Today
A lengthy study of the irrigation canals in the East Loomis Basin has given the Placer County Water Agency a much deeper understanding of the relationships between the canal system and surrounding areas.
Fun fair days - Roseville Press-Tribune
Hundreds turned out Thursday for the first night of the Placer County Fair - the region's premier annual showcase of agriculture, business, crafts and calorie-dense food.
Role-playing to save American lives - Roseville Press-Tribune
A Roseville soldier role-plays as an Arab at the Army's training center in Fort Irwin to help prepare troops for what they'll see in the Middle East.
Cherry Festival roots go way back - The Union of Grass Valley
A lot has changed in North San Juan since its Gold Rush heyday, when 10,000 miners occupied the hills and cherry orchards grew between claims.
Sierra College trustees Aaron Klein and Scott Leslie have announced that they will run for re-election in November, while Jerry Simmons will not seek re-election.
Lincoln budget set to move forward despite nonprofit debate - Lincoln News Messenger
The Lincoln City Council is a step closer to adopting its 2008-09 budget, despite divisions over whether to continue providing monetary support to several nonprofits.
Sewage system fine again, but fees can be applied to construction costs - Colfax Record
The one bright spot in an otherwise gloomy Colfax City Council budget workshop Thursday evening was an announcement from City Manager Joan Phillipe that the fine on the city for its water treatment deficiencies has been reduced.
Troubled waters for Lake Tahoe boating - Truckee Sierra Sun
It's the first full day of summer and members of the local boating industry are holding their breath, waiting to see if their businesses will be caught in the undertow of high fuel prices and a staggering economy.
Forest Service withdraws logging project - Truckee Sierra Sun
The Sierraville District of the Tahoe National Forest has backed off plans to cut trees in the Castle Peak Proposed Wilderness after the project was challenged by environmental groups.
Despite grumblings, chamber backs Sunday Market - The Union of Grass Valley
The Sunday Market at the Stonehouse Restaurant has received the support of Nevada City's Chamber of Commerce for at least another four weeks, even though some business owners are starting to grumble about the new event.
Editorial: Placer High principal has a big job ahead - Auburn Journal
School's out for summer, but Placer High School's new principal won't be taking much time off. He's got a big job ahead of him.
Placer County Water Agency update June 2008 - Rocklin & Roseville Today
A lengthy study of the irrigation canals in the East Loomis Basin has given the Placer County Water Agency a much deeper understanding of the relationships between the canal system and surrounding areas.
Fun fair days - Roseville Press-Tribune
Hundreds turned out Thursday for the first night of the Placer County Fair - the region's premier annual showcase of agriculture, business, crafts and calorie-dense food.
Role-playing to save American lives - Roseville Press-Tribune
A Roseville soldier role-plays as an Arab at the Army's training center in Fort Irwin to help prepare troops for what they'll see in the Middle East.
Cherry Festival roots go way back - The Union of Grass Valley
A lot has changed in North San Juan since its Gold Rush heyday, when 10,000 miners occupied the hills and cherry orchards grew between claims.
Secretary, Department of Making Things Right
Dear Secretary:
I am writing to make an appeal for a righting of an injustice.
This past week, I was awarded the title of Gentleman, 2nd Class. I was jumped in rank over Bob. This is an injustice on several grounds:
. Bob was here before I was.
. Bob is smarter and more serious than I am.
. Bob sticks to the issues and I tend to be a gadfly.
. I was busted down to the rank of Pariah, 1st Class just days before for being a smart mouth by the very same person who then jumped me in rank over Bob. This was evidenced by him e-mailing me that since I had such a smart mouth, he was canceling breakfast with me for eternity. He can’t have it both ways.
. Bob was a Naval Officer and a Gentleman, and thereby wore a very nice white dress uniform ala Richard Gere. I was a mere USArmy Specialist 4th Class and dressed like a Chinese coolie when I was at work. Therefore, I outranking Bob would be in serious violation of military protocol.
. It is transparently apparent that this was an attempt to divide and conquer via the inversion of rank.
.Bob promises to not use the N-word now that he and I are in agreement that the more politically correct and culturally relevant term is Right Wing Authoritarian.
Thus, I propose that to make things right, Bob be given the rank of Gentleman, 2nd Class, Primus Inter Pares to establish him to his rightful place.
Thank you in advance for your kind consideration.
Lee Reed