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Bulletin, Progressive, Record, Reporter Wednesday, July 6,20il 3B
On car seats, registration r,00.newal and d
small, should I keep her in
her safety seat even though
she's over 6?
A: Yes! The California
Driver Handbook states that
any child 6 years of age or
GEORGE VALVERDE
Director, CA Dept of Motor Vehicles
The California Department
of Motor Vehicles has an-
swers to questions about
general driving related re-
quirements like registration
and insurance, and laws
and restrictions related to
driving. Save time by going
online at dmv.ca.gov.
Q: My daughter is 7 years
old but is particularly small
for her age (just 59 pounds).
I know that the general rule
of thumb is to have children
6 or younger ride in the back
seat in a child safety seat,
but since my daughter is so
in a federally approved child
passenger restraint system
and ride in the back seat of a
vehicle. This is an absolute
must to ensure your daugh-
ter is as safe as possible when
riding in your vehicle.
Q: I was cited for speeding
last week on a rainy day. I am
really angry about it because
I was going under the speed
limit! The posted speed limit
was 50 and I was going 45
mph. How can the CHP
officer justify this citation?
A: According to the Cali-
fornia Driver Handbook,
California has a "basic speed
law." This law means you
may never drive faster than
CHP REPORT
what is safe for current con-
ditions. Since it was raining
and the roads were likely wet
and slippery, the CHP officer
must have determined that
you were going faster than
was safe for the weather that
day. To avoid this situation
in the future, pay careful
attention when weather
conditions are poor and take
extra caution as you drive,
because you can get cited for
speeding even if you're fol-
lowing the posted speed limit.
For information on this and
other speed laws, consult the
California Driver Handbook
online by visiting dmv.ca.gov/
pubs/pubs.htm.
Q: I recently renewed my
vehicle registration, but after
I left the DMV I realized that
they charged me late fees! I'm
positive my registration was
not paid late; I paid it in
person three days before it
was due. Can I get my money
back, and is there an easier
way than going back to the
DMV office?
A: Yes, you can definitely
request a refund if you
believe you were charged
incorrectly. What's even
better is that the DMV now
offers an Online Refund Pro-
gram through which you can
request your refund online at
dmv.ca.gov for certain types
of refunds. Specific criteria
must be met to participate in
the Online Refund Program,
and in this case, your request
does qualify to be completed
online. Visit https://www.dmv.
ca.gov/isr/welcome.do.
There, you can download the
instructions, complete and
submit your form online.
Q: I am trying to plan
ahead and budget enough
money for my car registra-
tion renewal. Is there any
way I can find out what I owe
ahead of time?
A: Yes, you can calculate
your fees ahead if time if you
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want to know before you
receive your registration re-
newal notice, but only if it's
less than 75 days before your
renewal fees are due.
Calculating your fees is
easier than you might think.
Simply visit dmv.ca.gov
and click on the tab labeled
"Vehicle Registration."
There is a bullet point on that
page that says "vehicle regis-
tration calculator"; click
on that link and you'll be
taken to a list of registration
renewal options. Select the
appropriate option from that
page, and you will be directed
to the calculation form. Once
you're finished entering the
appropriate information,
click on "calculate fees" and
your amount due to the DMV
will be displayed for you.
Q" What documents do I
need to bring with me on the
day that I apply for a driver
license?
A: If you're age 18 or
over, remember to bring an
original (or certified copy) of
your birth certificate or legal
presence document on the
day you apply. You must also
provide your social security
number as well. If you are
under the age of 18, the above
requirements apply in addi- •
tion to the requirement that -
your application be signed by
your parents or guardian. If
under the age of 17-1/2 you
must also provide your
certificate of completion of
driver's education. And re-
member to bring your proof
of insurance card for your
drive test -- this is one of the
more commonly forgotten
documents and can save you
from making an extra trip to
the DMV. For additional in-
formation, go to dmv.ca.gov/
dl/dl_info.htm.
The DMV is a department
under the Business, Trans-
portation and Housing
Agency, which is under the di-
rection of Acting Undersecre-
tary Traci Stevens.
Unconscious, June 24
At 9:25 a.m., Jerry Stoneci-
pher, 63, of Portola, was
driving a 1983 Dodge pickup
northbound on Delleker Road
north of Highway 70. The
California Highway Patrol
reports that, due to medical
issues, Stonecipher lost con-
sciousness while driving.
He veered to the left, and
the vehicle went off the left
side of the road and struck a
support wire for a power
pole. The impact broke the
power pole and also the next
power pole in line. Stoneci-
pher regained consciousness
and got out of the vehicle.
He had been wearing a seat
belt and was uninjured in the
collision but was transported
to the hospital due to his
medical condition.
DO YOU WANT YOUR
DRIVERS LICENSE BACK?
Dirt bike injury, June 25
At 11:45 a.m., Paul Gonza-
les, 41, of Sparks, Nev., was
riding a 2004 Suzuki dirt bike
on Forest Service Road
24N88.
The front tire slipped into a
deep rut in the road causing
him to lose control of the dirt
bike, according to the CHP.
Gonzales was thrown from
the bike and it landed on top
of him.
Gonzales was wearing a
helmet. He was transported
to Renown Regional Medical
Center in Reno with major
injuries.
On the shoulder, June 25
At 3:1.0 p.m., Debra A. Fil-
ice, 58, of Chico, was driving
a 1999 Ford F-150 northbound
on Highway 89 at approxi-
mately 50 - 55 mph. Filice
was driving through a left
curve when she looked down
for a quick Second at the
radio, reports the CHP. When
Filice looked up, the Ford
was on the east shoulder. She
tried to steer the truck back
onto the roadway but over-
corrected and was unable to
do so. The rear bed of the
BIRTHS
Charlee Ann V.aughan
Charlee Ann'Vaughan was
born to Angelina Vaughan, of
Portola, on May 23, 2011, at
6:22 p.m. at Tahoe Forest Hos-
pital in Truckee. Charlee
weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces
and was 18 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are
Michelle and Kieth Greco and
Alan Vaughan, all of Portola.
Great-grandparents are
Cynthia Robertson, of
Oregon, David Vaughan, of
Idaho, LouAnn and Victor
Swithenbank, of Portola, and
Pam and Phil Harrison, of
Reno.
D
Aubrey Brianne Davilla
Aubrey Brianne Davilla
was born to Kristy Schultz
Davilla and Justin Davilla,
of Aptos, Calif., on June 9,
2011, at 12:22 p.m. at Sutter
Memorial Hospital in Capi-
tola. Aubrey weighed 7
pounds, 14 ounces and.was
20 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents
are Sue and Bob Schultz, of
Quincy.
Paternal grandparents are
Marilee and Bill Davilla, of
Ben Lomond, Calif.
Aubrey is also welcomed by
brother Cole, 2-1/2.
F-150 struck a tree and the
truck continued on, crossing
both lanes. It finally hit the
west shoulder embankment
and came to a stop partially
in the southbound lane.
The F-150 sustained major
damage. Filice and her two
passengers were wearing seat
belts. A broken nose, abra-
sions and lacerations were
reported. All three victims
were transported to Plumas
District Hospital for precau-
tionary measures.
Head-on, June 26
At 6:05 p.m., Bruce De-
carteret, 60, of Virginia City,
Nev., was driving a 2003
Honda motorcycle eastbound
on Highway 70, about 1.3
miles west of Highway 395.
According to the CHP, De-
carteret illegally crossed over
a solid double yellow line and
began passing cars traveling
uphill. As Decarteret was
traveling eastbound in the
westbound lane, a 2008 Jeep
Wrangler driven by a 56-year-
old male, of Sierraville, came
over the hill directly toward
the motorcycle. Decarteret
made no attempt to reenter the
eastbound lane and collided
head-on with the Jeep.
Mr. Lacasse, 59, of Sparks,
who was driving a 1984 Ford
Ranger in the eastbound lane,
saw the collision occur right
in front of him and brought
the Ford to a quick stop. Mr.
Duncan, 19, of Quincy, who
was traveling eastbound
directly behind Lacasse in
a 1986 Toyota 4Runner,
attempted to stop but was
traveling too fast for the
conditions and collided with
the back of the Ranger.
Decarteret, who was wear-
ing a helmet, sustained major
injuries including a broken
left leg and was flown by heli-
copter to Renown Regional
Medical Center for treat-
ment. The driver of the Jeep
and a passenger in Lacasse's
Ranger reported minor in-
juries. Duncan, Lacasse and a
passenger in the Jeep were
not hurt. Everyone was wear-
ing seat belts•
Pontiac leaves road,
June 29
At 1:21 a.m., Savannah
Glover, 18, of Portola, was
driving a 1997 Pontiac Grand
Am southbound on Grizzly
Road near a creek at a stated
speed of 45 mph. It was rain-
ing and the roadway was wet.
Glover observed a herd of
deer in the middle of the
roadway as she entered a
sweeping left curve. In an
attempt to avoid a collision,
she swerved the Pontiac to the
right toward the west shoul-
der. The Pontiac left the road-
way, at which time, according
to the CHP, Glover lost cOn-
trol of the vehicle. It contin-
ued on the west shoulder until
it struck a wood and metal
driveway gate. After striking
the gate, the car continued
southwest, sideswiping a
tree with its left side before
coming to rest in a ditch.
Glover was able to extri-
cate herself from the vehicle
and call for assistance on her
cellphone. She had been
wearing a seat belt and was
not injured.
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Now including the 11550 H&S Treatment Program!
Offered countywide at these locations:
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Greenville - 209 Hwy. 89
Portola - 500 First Avenue
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ON-LINE EQUIPMENT AUCTION
The Plumas County Department of Public Works is holding
an on-line auction to dispose of excess equipment. This auction
is being held by Bar None Auctions of Sacramento, California.
Bidders must register on their web site"
http://www.barnonea uction.com/info.php?id=167
The auction is open from now until July 15, 2011, at which time
bids will close. All items will be sold "as-is" and "where-is," and
may be previewed at the Quincy Yard of the Plumas County
Department of Public Works, 1834 East Main Street (Highway
70), Quincy, California 95971. Viewing hours are Monday through
Thursday from 8 am to 4 pm each week until the auction closes.
Potential buyers must contact Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
Eric graswell at (530) 283-6496 to schedule an appointment. A
buyer's premium will be charged at the time of sale. For further
information on the equipment for sale, telephone Deputy Director
Joe Blackwell at (530) 283-6491.
Taste & Toast of Almanor
6:00pm to Midnight only $40.00
Tickets on Sale - Holiday Market,
Chester Progressive & Prudential Real Estate
• Visa & Mastercard accepted call 530-259-4874
www. MidSummerMadness.info
Jul, y 30., 2011 B
Restaurants
tongboards Bar & Grill
Tantardino's Pizzeda & Pasta
Red Onion Grill
Pizza Factory - Chester
Lakeside at Plumas Pines
Mt. Tomba Inn
Bonta St. Bistro
Holiday Market
Mi Casita Mexican
Cakes Unleashed
Corto Olive Oil
Pacific Sun Olive Oil
and more
at Foxwood Park
Taste the areas best
Restaurants, sip a large
selection of Wine
Beer &Spirits
one of a kind
local Artisans
Wine, Beer & Spirits
Nevada City Winery
Mt Tehama Winery
Lassen Peak Winery
Holiday Market
Mountain Meadows Mead
Alpen Cellars
Sierra Nevada Brewery
Evergreen IGA Market
Rodney Strong Winery
Wente Family Estates
Elks Club of Chester (No Host)
and more
Local Artisans
Jacquie Cordova- Pottery
Susan Mueller- Photography
Donna O'Connell - Jewelry
Ron McBride - Sculptor
Tom Crewse - Woodwork
Russ Flint- Painting
Cheryl Flint - Textiles
Dawn Minch- Rugs
Glen Donley - Wax Crayon Art
Jim & Sue Bilodeau - Corian Designs
Benefits Local Community Projects Funded by Rotary Club of Chester