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Around Town
Aug. 8th 2008
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Around Town This week

Sales accepts Burney Chamber gavel
BURNEY — Bob Sales (vice president) has been appointed by the Burney Chamber of Commerce board to fill Pam Giacomini's term following her resignation. Debbie Crone has agreed to be t reasurer as well as secretar through December 2008.
A nominating committee will be selected at the September general meeting to find  those members willing to be officers and board members in 2009.
If you are interested, call Penny or Sherri at the Chamber office, 335-2111.


Lions yard sale planned

FALL RIVER MILLS — AARP will present a Driver Safety Program for seniors age 50 and over, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday September 9 and Wednesday September 10.

   The course is approved by the California Highway Patrol and the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

   After completion of the course a certificate is issued which may be used to reduce automobile insurance rates.

   The course deals with new driving laws, safety of the senior driver and factors related to the aging process.

   Pre-registration is required and a fee of $10 is charged for materials.

For more information call Jessie Lee Robinson at 336-6192.

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Flea Market  and Trail of Sales Day set

DAY — The Day Community Center will have its annual flea market to benefit the McArthur Volunteer Fire Department from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., August 23 and 24 at the Day Community Center at the end of Day Road.

In conjunction with the sale, visitors may also pick up their maps for their second annual Trail of Sales along Day Road.




Park to host photo contest
 

Lassen Volcanic National Park is a wonderful place for outdoor recreation and experiences.  The majestic beauty that the park has to offer makes this an ideal location for photographers,” Superintendent Darlene M. Koontz stated.  Images captured of park scenery can be submitted for the photo contest.  Images will be judged by employees and volunteers of Lassen Volcanic National Park, with the selected image printed on the 2009 Lassen Volcanic Annual Pass.  The winner will receive photo credit and a $50 gift certificate, compliments of the Lassen Association. Contest rules:

•Slides and digital files will not be accepted.

•Limit of two photos per household.

•Entries must be received by the park’s Fee Office no later than the close of business on Thursday, September 4th, 2008.

•Photos will not be returned and will become property of the U. S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.

•For each photo submitted, enter your name, address, phone number, subject and location of each photo on a separate sheet of paper.

•Photos should be mailed to Lassen Volcanic National Park, Attn: Fee Office, P. O. Box 100, Mineral, CA 96063-0100

The Lassen Volcanic Annual Pass is part of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, which enables Lassen Volcanic National Park to retain 80% of fees collected through the selling of passes and the collection of entrance fees.  These funds pay for needed repairs and projects to improve visitor services and facilities.  Projects currently underway include exhibits for the new Kohm-Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center.

Fees collected at Lassen Volcanic National Park have helped fund a range of park projects to enhance the visitor experience, including:

•New water treatment facility at Butte Lake Campground

•New exhibits, restroom and plaza at the Loomis Museum

•Bear-proof food lockers in campgrounds

•Interpretive wayside exhibits along the park road

•New Southwest Entrance Station

Many new and exciting things are happening at Lassen Volcanic National Park.  Get out and experience the many beauties the park has to offer and submit your entry to the 2009 Annual Pass Photo Contest.

For more information, please contact the park at (530) 595-4444, Monday through Friday, except holidays, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or visit the park website at www.nps.gov/lavo.



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