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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – The North State Modified Series, or NSMS, presented by Protect the Harvest, is proud to announce that its 2021 racing schedule will begin on April 17 at Shasta Speedway in Anderson.
The series will be joined by all the local Shasta Speedway classes and will feature the O’Reilly Auto Parts 60 lap feature event as well as the Lucas Oil Dash for Cash.
After Shasta the series ventures south to the Madera Speedway on May 8 to join the Madera Late Models and Jr. Late Models, the Madera Hobby Stocks, Toyota Sedans/MST, and Madera Mini Stocks. This is “Ladies Night’ where all ladies will get in free. As of now a limited number of spectators will be allowed in the grandstands.
At the second event in Madera on Aug. 7, track promoter Kenny Shepherd expects to be able to host more “fans in the stands.”
NSMS will then venture north to Redwood Acres Raceway in Eureka on June 5 for the first of two events.
Redwood Acres Raceway is a 3/8-mile paved oval, the largest track on the NSMS tour. The second race in Eureka, the “Dale Baldwin Challenge” will be the richest event in the history of the series with $5,000 going to the winner of the 60 lap event, presented by McMurray and Sons Roofing.
That race will take place on Sept. 25 in conjunction with a 150 lap open-comp late model race.
NSMS will be back at Shasta Speedway on June 19 to be a part of the Shasta County Fair celebration. Joining the race card that night will be the Nor-Cal Pro-4 Modifieds.
Only one race is on the 2021 schedule in the month of July and that will be at Stockton 99 Speedway for the 2nd annual Bob Lehman Classic.
This will be an all open-wheel event featuring the North State Modifieds, Gun Slinger Winged Sprint Cars, NCMA Non-Wing Sprint Cars, Winged Supermodifieds, BCRA Midgets, Vintage BCRA Midgets, and Nor Cal Pro 4 Modifieds. It will also be Stockton’s Tom Manning Memorial event.
The NSMS season concludes at Shasta Speedway on Oct. 9 for the sixth annual Lloyd Burton “Against the Wind” Modified Challenge, sponsored by Mort Houston and the Burton Family.
Protect the Harvest will once again be the title sponsor of the North State Modified Series. Lucas Oil will fund a tow-money program for the drivers to help with the high cost of travel.
Other sponsors of the series are Hoosier Tire West, Sunoco Race Fuels, Naake Suspension, Five Star Bodies, Racer Bling, Scribner Plastics, Franks Radios, O’Reilly Auto Parts, McMurray and Sons Roofing, and Mark and Sharon Baldwin.
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The timber harvest plans are Bear Gulch No. 2, Parlin 17, Chamberlain Confluence, Red Tail, Caspar 500 and Soda Gulch.
Areas where timber operations are occurring will be closed beginning immediately until Nov. 15.
Maps and information regarding the closure have been posted in locations near the timber harvest plans. Area closure is for public and worker safety during timber operations.
This notice is in accordance with Section 1438 and 1439, Title 14, California Code of Regulations.
For additional information, including a map of Jackson Demonstration State Forest, visit www.fire.ca.gov or contact the forest office at 802 N. Main St. in Fort Bragg or 707-964-5674.
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MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – Mendocino National Forest staff are seeking input on a proposal to reforest and improve safety around a campground heavily impacted by the 2020 August Complex wildfire.
The Hammerhorn Campground Restoration and Salvage Project would entail removing dead and dying trees around the campground and vicinity roads, as well as preparing and replanting sites not likely to regenerate to previously forested conditions because of high tree mortality.
Mendocino officials issued a letter Friday requesting feedback on the proposed project.
Comments citing specific concerns that are submitted during the comment period allow the commenter legal standing to object to the final decision whether to proceed with the project.
Comments are due by Monday, May 10.
The Hammerhorn Campground is located about 17 miles northwest of Covelo and is adjacent to the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness.
The campground and surrounding area experienced high severity wildfire during the August Complex, resulting in 75 percent or greater tree mortality and vegetation loss.
Dead and fire-damaged trees on up to 250 acres of the campground would be made available for sale through a stewardship agreement, allowing proceeds to be directed back to the area’s rehabilitation.
No actions are proposed within the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness.
While trees presenting hazards to campers and motorists will be the primary focus, patches of high tree mortality within the 250-acre project area could also be logged to make room for future replanting.
A percentage of trees, including those dead, suitable for forest propagation or wildlife habitat will be retained.
A more detailed project description and maps can be found online at https://go.usa.gov/xH2cK.
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- Written by: Kim Shay
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – On Thursday, March 25, the Kelseyville High Tennis Team squared off with the Lake County Tennis Association Old Stars.
The young high school tennis players were lined up to meet their much older competitors. This would be their first exhibition game before their season would begin, with their first game on April 20 against Cloverdale, and with the team’s first home game on April 23.
As the Kelseyville High team sized up their competition they must have been thinking to themselves there is not one player on the Oldstars under 40. The Old Stars team sized up the Kelseyville High team and thought to themselves we have our work cut out for us!
Never fear! After nerves calmed down and introductions were completed the players walked onto the courts cool as cucumbers. One watching would have thought both teams had practiced, or had maybe played this game before? Such fun!
Everyone played great tennis, and the Oldstars gave the Kelseyville High Tennis Team a run for their money. The young people played each match with good skill and great ball placement, and the Oldstars responded stroke for stroke. All who attended – family, friends and tennis lovers – had a wonderful late afternoon of watching some very good tennis.
Of course none of this would have been so enjoyable without the great tennis being played by both teams.
Great job all! And let’s not forget the coaches, Iris Angeleri and Andy Dobusch. They give so freely of their time and talents to shape and make this an outstanding tennis team. The High School Tennis Team will have a wonderful season under their direction.
Way to hang in there Oldstars! Playing against those young high school students was a great way to show that you really are as young as you feel. Tennis anyone?
The players and results of the five matches are:
Kelseyville High School Knight Lake County Tennis Association Oldstars
1st Singles: Johnny Rixen Laurie Martin Vargas (w)
2nd Single: LaRue Furlani* Dennis Fay/Roger Duke (w)
3rd Single: LaRue Furlani*(w) David Velasquez
1st Doubles: Hanna Scully and Rylan Lipscomb (w) Madeline Murphy and Chris Welch
2nd Doubles: Maddie Madrykz and Sam Carter Jo Fay and Sandy Orwig (w)
* 3rd Singles player was unable to play therefore, LaRue played in two singles positions
(w) indicates winner
Kim Shay is a member of the Lake County Tennis Association.
