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     Plumas Bank has implemented a reorganization plan in an effort to improve its financial results, which have deteriorated along with the general economy over the last couple of years.

    The restructuring includes reductions in staffing levels by 10 percent through retirements, attrition and voluntary and involuntary layoffs.

    Plumas Unified School District announced Thursday, May 13, that it had hired James Lake Jr. as the new principal for Greenville High School.

    “I’m thrilled,” said school board member Jonathan Kusel. “He knows the area and has demonstrated an understanding of the issues. He was truly the top candidate. We’re excited to have him”

    Although not listed on the agenda, sheriff Greg Hagwood appeared before the Plumas Unified School District board at Chester Elementary School Tuesday, May 11.

    CES Principal Sally McGowan opened the Reports to the Board portion of the meeting with a discussion of the achievements at Chester Elementary.

Alicia Knadler
Indian Valley Editor
5/19/2010

    Folklore and frenzy surround the recently fallen Snake Tree in McReynolds Valley, which is just next to Squaw Valley.

    Members of the Roundhouse Council first talked about its demise at their meeting in late April, according to Corla Bertrand, the executive director of the Greenville-based Indian education center.

Linda Satchwell
Staff Writer
5/5/2010

    Jeanette Brauner is retiring as Plumas County children’s librarian after 31 years  —  a simple sentence that says a lot, as generations of children and former children are saddened by her departure.