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Jim Beckwourth focus of trail sympos um
author Tom DeMund covered
the life and times of Jim
Beckwourth and described
his experiences in retracing
Beckwourth as part of his
research on his book, "From
Slave to Superstar, the
Awesome Story of Jim
Beckwourth."
Daniel Elliott, Plumas
National Forest archaeolo-
gist, gave a presentation on
the Forest Service's efforts to
document and protect the
Beckwourth Trail, as well as
covering a number of archae-
ological digs at various sites
along the trail.
Wayne Monger, represent-
ing the Feather River Rail
Society and the Western
Pacific Railroad Museum in
Portola, traveled all the way
from Suisun City to give a
program on the construction
of the Western Pacific Rail-
road up the Feather River
Canyon from 1906 - 09.
Many never-before-seen
photographs were a part of
his great presentation.
A short reception was held
at the Peppard Cabin at the
fairgrounds with a w dinner
by Back Door Catering
following. Various awards
and a silent auction rounded
out the day's activities.
On Sunday morning, some
40 participants gathered at
the museum for a continental
On Friday evening, April
29, the Plumas County Muse-
um hosted a reception for
over 60 participants belong-
ing to the California-Nevada
Chapter of the Oregon-
California Trails Associa-
tion. This was the kickoff for
the group's Spring Quincy
Symposium that was focused
on the Beckwourth Emigrant
Trail. Most of the members of
this chapter came from all
over Oregon, Nevada and
northern California.
Mountain man and ex-
plorer Jim Beckwourth de-
veloped the Beckwourth
Emigrant Trail in 1851, a
year after he discovered
Beckwourth Pass. It diverted
wagon trains off the main
California Trail near today, s
Reno and sent them through
Sierra Valley and American
Valley and on to the Oroville
area.
The next day, the group
held its all-day conference at
the Mineral Building at the
Plumas County Fairgrounds.
Plumas County Museum
Director Scott Lawson gave a
presentation on the history of
"the Beckwourth Trail and his
efforts to locate and map the
southern branch of the trail
known as the "Jamison
Route," which runs from
Johnsville to La Porte.
Following him, local
breakfast before heading out
on an auto and walking tour
of the Beckwourth Trail from
Spring Garden to Meadow
Valley. Led by Scott Lawson,
they stopped at Spring
Garden, Massack, New Eng-
land Ranch, Emigrant Hill,
Gopher Hill, Spanish Ranch
and Meadow Valley. At each
stop the history of the Beck-
wourth Trail and the area
around it was discussed, with
Lisa Transue, a Quincy
member of the organization,
reading diary quotes from
actual emigrants.
Those who could not make
the auto tour took guided
tours of the museum and
the 1878 Variel Home led by
museum docents Marilyn
Bergum and Sonny Bergum.
The Bergums were instru-
mental in bringing the
symposium to Quincy and in
setting it up.
Those in the group that
headed east for home took in
the Beckwourth Trail in that
direction, and stopped by the
Beckwourth Cabin Museum,
where 90-year-old Emilio
Folchi was present to give
them a tour and answer
questions. All the symposium
participants were very happy
with their lodgings, the
restaurants, the beautiful
weathei" and their overall
experience in Quincy.
Busting vets' health care myms
VET TRAX
MIKE McLEOD
Division Director, Veterans Services
I recently read an article
about some VA health bene-
fits and some of the mysteries
or myths that persist, I also
answered Some questions by
a visit to the VA Medical
Center in Reno while assist-
ing our community veterans
at the facility,
Eligibility is not lirhited to
combat injuries or wartime
periods. The eligibility ele-
ments are affected by the
different generations of
service members, sometimes
income, nexus to service
and other factors. It's never-
theless important to look
into possible eligibility for
preventive health care or
conditions that have not
manifested.
I'm also looking at some
outreach and reintegration
ideas for returning vets or
others who served.
If you've recently returned
from duty, or know someone
returning, contact the office
or stop by to pick up one of
the California Veteran's
Resource Books. The book
contains information for
California veterans--
incorporating federal and
state benefits that may be
useful.
The Veterans Administra-
tion is attempting to do
things in order to avoid the
mistakes of past conflicts and
the treatment of returning
service personnel or their
dependents.
This also requires the help
of veterans so that they re-
ceive due recognition. I look
forward to participating in
the process and assisting.
Representatives at the med-
ical centers I have dealt with
are very accommodating and
construction continues to
allow for improved services. '
Tip of the week
One of our vets was
stopped by law enforcement
for driving in the rain with-
out his headlights on. In-
crease your visibility and
safety and avoid a ticket.
Anytime the wipers are
moving, you must use your
head and tail lamps.
American Life in Poetry
By Ted Kooser
U.S. Poet Laureate, 2004 - 06
Here's a poem in which 8-year.old Ava
Schicke, who lives in Omaha, Neb., tells us
just who she is and what she thinks.
am
i am a daughter and a sister.
wonder when I will die,
hear the warm weather coming.
see stars in the day.
want to learn my whole ballet dance.
am a daughter and a sister.
I preter)d to be a teacher at home.
I feel like I am a teacher.
I touch hands that are growing.
I worry that I will never change.
t cry when something or someone dies.
I am a daughter and a sister.
I understand that teachers work hard for
students.
I say that I don't like bullies.
I dream about me not moving while trying.
really hard to run.
I try to become a good friend.
I hope that there is no more dying or killing.
I am a daughter and a sister.
0000REE, FREE, Fn,:,ogsrh00
...... All spayed & neutered cats and
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Friends of Plumas Animal Shelter
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RANGER (AKA "Porsche")
Ranger is an adorable little male poodle.
He's black, curly and a little lover. He would
make a great companion and needs a home.
will pay adoption fees I s J
TONTO
Tonto is a male terrier X and is OA
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brownish-red. He's a sweetheart and is W" I
friendly with other pets. He's a small guy ...- I
and would make a good lap dog. Tonto
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desperately wants a good home.
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Shelter hours are Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8am-5pm, closed 1-2pm for lunch and @e II
closed weekends. Plumas Animal Servlces charges a $10 fee and license fees are $5 per year.
An officer wlll deliver a pet to the adopting party's veterinary of choice to have the animal
altered in completion of the adoption requirement. For more Information, call 283-3673 or vlslt
countyofplumas.com or pelflnder.com.
Your Local Full Service
Pet & Feed Store
283-9605
362 Crescent St., Quincy
I;xtvth'nce In,ida" (next to Feather River Fitness)
Lisa Transue reads a diary quote at Spring Garden to some of the group. Photo courtesy Plumas
County Museum
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PLUMAS
BUSlN SS EXPOSITION
Saturday, June 4th at the
Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds
This exposition will be held during the County Picnic and is an ideal venue for retail, contractors,
tradesmen, in-home web-based & professional service businesses ... everyone is invited!
Showcase your business, share samples, offer demonstrations & valuable
offers with other businesses & the public. (selling goods is prohibited. If you want to sell
your goods, you can rent a space in the Exhibit Building by contacting the fair staff for details)
Each participant will receive:
• 10' by 10' area on the Gazebo Promenade (bring your own tables)
• Two weeks of newspaper promotion listing the participating businesses
in ads on May 25 and June 1
• E-Blasts • Flyers • News stories
Aft for just s25 Exhibit Fee
DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 18th
Reserve your space now to participate!
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