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8A Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 Indian Valley Record Conservationists vow to redouble Dyer appeals A coalition of Sierra conser- vationists redoubled their commitment to Dyer Moun- tain and vowed to appeal the December court ruling up- holding Lassen County devel- opment approvals. "We've been working to- gether to defend Dyer Moun- tain for more than 10 years," said Steye Robinson of Lassen County based Mountain Meadows Conservancy, "and we're not going to stop now." In a Dec. 30, 2010, decision, Lassen County Superior Court Judge Donald Sokol denied a request for a writ of mandate from Mountain Meadows Con- servancy, Sierra Club and Sierra Watch to overturn Lassen County's 2007 approval of the controversial Dyer Mountain project. In 2000, previous landown- ers gained initial zoning and planning designations by ini- tiative and then began pursu- ing a sprawling and detailed development proposal for 4,000 new homes, three golf courses and a ski resort. But conservationists joined forces to protect the property -- including its remote forests, bald eagle habitat, high Sierra meadows and Na- tive American cultural re- sources. "Dyer Mountain is impor- tant to anyone who cares about the Sierra Nevada," said Tom Mooers of the regional group Sierra Watch. "It's one of the places where we decide whether to carve the Sierra in- to endless subdivisions or, in- stead, to protect the Sierra for future generations." Meanwhile, the project has mired in bankruptcy, foreclo- sure and debt. Skiers doubt snowfall at an elevation of only 5,000 feet. Po- tential investors question the viability of a resort so far from any existing destination devel- opment. Native Honey Lake Maidu vow to defend sacred cultural sites. And many local residents say the proposal is out of place -- that the neigh- boring town of Westwood, with a population of 2,000, would be totally overwhelmed by a sprawling resort of 17,000 new residents. In 2007, Lassen County com- pleted its environmental re- view and approved the pro- posal. Sierra Club and Sierra Watch joined Mountain Mead- ows Conservancy in filing suit. However, in 2008, landowners filed for bank- ruptcy; then lenders fore- closed on the property. All the while, property taxes mount- ed -- current landowners (Delaware-based Dyer Man- agement LLC) owe Lassen County more than $1.2 million in back taxes. In the weeks ahead, the court will file a final judg- ment, and conservationists will have 60 days to appeal.. "The appeal is the next step in a long process to ensure permanent protection of Dyer Mountain," according to Robinson of Mountain Mead- ows Conservancy. "And Dyer Mountain, with its incredible natural resource value, is worth it." Logue staff in Chester for mobile hours, speech rice of 3rd District Assembly- man Dan Logue, will make two appearances in Chester Tuesday, Jan 25. Thompson will first meet By M. Kate West Chester Editor ChesterNews@plumasnews.com Senior Field Representative Steve Thompson, from the, of- SALE l with constituents at The Cof- fee Station from 1 - 3 p.m., where he will be able answer questions or help district resi- dents deal with any state agency issues they might be experiencing. Thompson, who works only within the 3rd District and not in Washington, D.C., said Jan. 13, "My primary function is to be the voice and ears of Assemblyman Logue." Later in the day, Thompson will be the guest speaker AMAZING! Complete Home Installed For LAB Any room, any complete home, any size when you purchase any one of seven styles of new Bigelow Stainmaster nylon carpet on sale, starting at S1.99 sq. ftl CARP !S 9fief has expanded to49 S!m available, each in several colors! in each style - all all BCF .... r feel, High Heels Casual Tight Twist Carpet SALE 1 when the Almanor Basin Tea Party Patriots (ABTPP) hosts an educational discussion on local, state and federal issues. The meeting will be held in the Chester Memorial Hall from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Thompson said he plans to offer the attendees an update on where the Legislature is with Governor Jerry Brown's proposed budget plan. He said he would also speak about the legislation Assemblyman Logue will propose in 2011. "Assemblyman Logue spoke directly to the Tea Party about two months ago. What I will be doing that evening is offering updates on activities since that time," Thompson said. Earlier this month, Plumas County District Attorney David Hollister was a guest speaker at the Jan. 11 ABTPP meeting. The ABTPP meets twice monthly on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information ab6ut the organization or fu- ture speaker schedule, contact Tracy DuBord at 228-9735. The Coffee Station is locat- ed at 192 Main St. in Old Town Chester. The Chester Memorial Hall is also located in Old Town Chester, on the corner of Gay and Stone streets behind Maria's Restaurant. Office hours North State Assemblyman Dan Logue (R-Linda) an- nounced that district represen- tatives will be in the Chester area to assist constituents with state related issues. Office hours are currently scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 25, 1 - 3 p.m., The Coffee Sta- tion, 192 Main St., Chester, CA 96020 Woodcutting suspended With the recent wet weath- er and deep snow levels, Ea- gle Lake District Ranger Ann Carlson has announced the temporary suspension of fu- elwood cutting on the Eagle Lake Ranger District of the Lassen National Forest. The affected area corre- sponds to Zone V on the Fuel- wood Cutting Map, which ac- companies fuelwood permits. The provision for this mea- sure is contained in Section D.1 of the Fuelwood Cutting Requirements. 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