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Plumas Eureka State Park to re-open

The Plumas Eureka State Park Campground is set to re-open for the Labor Day weekend. The campground was closed a few weeks ago so State Park and Public Health officials could control fleas associated with wild rodents.

Voters choose to "cap the tax"

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Hospital directors Valerie Flanigan (center) and Fred Thon (right) learn that Measure B has passed, capping property tax assessments for a new hospital at $50 per $100,000 of assessed value.

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9/1/2010 Update

Measure B election result added to special agenda

Train ride down the Canyon delights 450 locals

Diana Jorgenson

Portola Editor

8/31/2010

The Feather River Express, a special passenger train celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first passenger train on the Western Pacific route, carried 660 people coming and going through the Feather River Canyon during the Railroad Days celebration Aug. 20-22.

Meet the ranching women of Sierra Valley

Diana Jorgenson

Portola Editor

9/2/2010

Soroptimists International of Portola and the Plumas Sierra CattleWomen, two of the oldest organizations for women in the eastern end of the county, will join forces Sept. 11 to present “A Historic and Personal View of the Women in the Sierra Valley.”

Railroad Days a happy memory

Diana Jorgenson

Portola Editor

9/1/2010

Railroad Days organizers have no doubt collapsed in a heap after their duties were completed, but they can congratulate themselves on a job well done.

Railroad Days went regional this year, extending to Nakoma, Graeagle and Blairsden and bringing in 500 visitors by train, many of whom had never been in the area before. Railroad Days chairperson Donna Mills and treasurer Cindy Wood appeared at the Aug. 25 city council meeting to review the event.

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Golf results for the week of 9/1/2010

9/1/2010
Mt. Huff Wednesday Scramble A warm day greeted the golfers who turned out for the Aug. 25, Wednesday Morning Scramble at Mt. Huff Golf Course. First place team members were Don McConnell,...

Fishing Report for the week of 9/1/2010

Frenchman Lake Weather has been excellent for fishing. Fishermen are catching their limits near Lunker’s Point and across the lake at Turkey and Crystal Point. Also, the dam area is picking...

Plumas National Forest to host children’s fishing derby

Feather Publishing 9/1/2010 The Plumas National Forest Fisheries Department will host a free fishing derby for children and teens, 15 and younger Saturday, Sept. 25, from 8 a.m. to noon at Round Valley...