Are you bored in Tulelake?

Tulelake, CA— Why do you complain about being bored? There are many things a person can do without getting into trouble. You can spend time at the library. You can volunteer your time for a local non-profit organization, I am sure they would love to have you.

You can start a teen club and meet and discuss what you would like Tulelake to have that will give you something to do. Like working towards having a Teen Center. You can bring your ideas up at City Council Meetings by getting on the agenda to discuss what your group would like the city to do to help you achieve the goals of having a teen center.

You can have fundraisers: car washes, bake sales, and raffles, etc. You can approach local businesses with your ideas and what your goals are for a teen center. Write letters to people you think might be able to help you with your goals.

Locate a sponsor or a mentor that is willing to help you to get organized as a teen group working toward the goals of having a teen center in Tulelake. Find a place where you can meet like the Tulelake Library or the Family Resource Center.

These are just a few ideas for you to keep from being so bored. The rest is up to you to make a difference. Get organized. Nothing happens over night. What are you waiting for? All it takes is one person, who becomes two, then three and then four and the rest is history...

James Garland of TNT
Tulelake New Times
Blog: tulelakenewtimes.blogspot.com
Email: tnt@cot.net

Use of Veterans Park for Community Wellness Week

Tulelake, CA— Use of Veterans Park for Community Wellness Week was brought before the City Council for approval. A request for Mountain Valley Health Center to use Veterans Park on August 18th for Community Wellness Week was approved by the City Council.

In other matters Resolution 11-04, which authorizes the transfer of EDBG Revolving Loan funds to the Booster Pump Station Project where the motion was carried by the City Council. A bid was accepted from Horizon Erectors for $277,608.00 base bid, not including additive alternatives, for the booster station project. Where the mayor was authorized to sign the Horizon Erector contract.

The City Council authorized the purchase of a Rosette Stone Spanish program for the police department for approximately $1,000.00 from the police grant. Motion carried.

The City Council went into closed session to confer with their labor negotiators. Mayor Darrow announced that no action was taken. A motion was made to not reduce City Hall hours. Motion Carried. Update on the Audit progress where discussion took place but no action was taken. Approval of the bills was made to authorize payment for items discussed. A city resolution item was withdrawn. That was the end of July 5th meeting.

“The floor was given to Lorraine Fine, Siskiyou County Librarian at Tulelake to discuss the MOU submitted by Siskiyou County for fiscal year 2011/2012. Ms. Fine disclosed her opinions on what should be modified within the MOU and her concerns with the sustainability of the Library now that Siskiyou County is requesting Tulelake to take control of the operation of the Library. She explained that the Vestal organization has offered to help the libraries pay for the majority of the cost to purchase the self-checkout machines the County is requiring each library to obtain.

One of her suggestions was to ask Modoc County to once again provide some economic support, also discussed were estimated annual operating costs and income from handling of fines, lost/damaged books, room rental and fundraising. The Council suggested Ms. Fine re-word the MOU as discussed and to co-ordinate with the Director of Finance to put together a budget proposal for the Library Operation for the current Fiscal Year and present it to the Council before the end of July."

James Garland of TNT
Tulelake New Times
Blog: tulelakenewtimes.blogspot.com
Email: tulelakenewtimes@cot.net

Does Tulelake have a Gang Problem?

Tulelake, CA— People say Tulelake has a gang problem and others say they are just wanna be gangsters. So which is it? Does Tulelake in fact have a gang problem? Well myself personally have seen the signs on the walls, by the tagging and the destruction to park property.

I have heard about gangs who gang up on people because they think they belong to a rival gang. Are there actually gangs in Tulelake, like the gangs that exist, say like in Redding or further south? From what I recall about a year ago there was a gang activity program put on by the Gang enforcement agencies for all the students that attend Tulelake High School.

Is it so obvious that people have to fight over who wears what color, whether it be blue or red, or red or blue, in order to feel important as to what color represents which gang. Or is there more than one gang(s)?

What I would like to know does Tulelake really have a gang problem? And if Tulelake does, then I would like to see people step up and send me more information. So, I can do an in-depth article on the Gang activity in Tulelake. It can be done anonymously by sending an email to tnt@cot.net and let me hear what you think and what you have to say when it comes to the existence of Gangs in Tulelake. Do we have gangs or not in Tulelake?

James Garland of TNT
Blog: tulelakenewtimes.blogspot.com
Email for Gang information: tnt@cot.net

Medicine Lake Traditional Spiritual Gathering

Modoc National Forest USDA Forest Service

Tuelake,CA--

News Release

For Immediate Release: July 18, 2011

Contact: Barbara Torres, 530-233-8713



Medicine Lake Traditional Spiritual Gathering

Medicine Campground, one of four lakeside campgrounds at Medicine Lake, will be closed to the public July 21-25, 2011, for the Medicine Lake Traditional Spiritual Gathering hosted by the Ajumawi, Atwamsini, Itsatewi Bands of the Pit River Tribe. The campground is closed by Forest Service Permit and is authorized under Federal Regulations (36 CFR261.53 Special Closures*).

Hemlock, Hogue, Headquarters Campgrounds and all dispersed campsites will remain open to the public during the Gathering. Please call the Doublehead Ranger Station to inquire about road access 530-667-8605 or visit the Modoc National Forest website, as some dispersed campsites may still be inaccessible due to late season snows.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding of this campground closure.

*36 CFR 261.53 Special closures. (g) The privacy of tribal activities for traditional and cultural purposes. Closure to protect the privacy of tribal activities for traditional and cultural purposes must be requested by an Indian tribe; is subject to approval by the Forest Service; shall be temporary; and shall affect the smallest practicable area for the minimum period necessary for activities of the requesting Indian tribe.

For additional information contact Allie Houser, Recreation Officer,

Doublehead Ranger District, 530-667-8611

Barbara Torres Public Affairs Specialist

Modoc National Forest

530-233-8713

bltorres@fs.fed.us

James Garland of TNT
Tulelake New Times
Blog: tulelakenewtimes.blogspot.com

News Release Scorpion Fire Complex on the Modoc National Forest

News Release

For Immediate Release: July 18, 2011

Contact: Barbara Torres, 530-233-8713



ALTURAS, CA. The Scorpion Fire Complex on the Modoc National Forest was declared 100% contained at 7 a.m. today. The 2,943 acre fire was located about 20 miles southeast of the city of Tulelake.

While many fire crews have been released, there are still 5 engines, 1 hand crew and 1 water tender continuing with mop-up operations.

The fire burned through grassland, sage brush and Juniper forest. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Modoc National Forest firefighters were aided in the suppression efforts by equipment and personnel from Lassen National Forest, Klamath National Forest, the National Park Service and Cal-Fire.

The fires were spotted around 6:15 on Friday evening about 20 miles southeast of the city of Tulelake. Originally there were four fires that ignited almost simultaneously. The smallest one, Track, at .1 acre was contained Friday. The other three were Mammoth which burned 1,351 acres, Point which burned 5 acres and Scorpion at 1,587.

The Forest Service wishes to remind forest visitors to be careful with fire and smoking materials. A California Campfire Permit is required outside all developed areas if you plan to operate a camp stove, lantern or have a campfire or charcoal fire.

Barbara Torres Public Affairs Specialist

Modoc National Forest 530-233-8713

bltorres@fs.fed.us

Scorpion Fire Complex 85% Contained

Modoc National Forest USDA Forest Service

News Release

For Immediate Release: July 17, 2011

Contact: Barbara Torres, 530-233-8713



Scorpion Fire Complex 85% Contained

Modoc National Forest fire fighters report that overnight there was almost no measureable movement on the 3 remaining fires in the Scorpion Fire Complex. Burned acreage on the Mammoth, Point and Scorpion fires totaled almost identical to Saturday afternoon. The fire has burned mostly grass, sagebrush and juniper forest. Currently, the total for the fire complex is just over 2900 acres and is 85% contained.

The fires were spotted around 6:15 on Friday evening about 20 miles southeast of the city of Tulelake. Originally there were four fires that ignited almost simultaneously. The smallest one, Track, was contained Friday. The cause of the fires is still under investigation.

The following resources are committed to the Scorpion Complex:

187 personnel
20 engines
3 hand crews
1 dozers
3 water tenders
1 helicopter

Incident commander Tyler Otterson reports that the .500 KV power lines that were of concern on Saturday, are no longer threatened. One firefighter sustained a minor injury and was treated and released at a local hospital.

Barbara Torres Public Affairs Specialist

Modoc National Forest

530-233-8713

bltorres@fs.fed.us

Scorpion Fire Complex Burns on Modoc National Forest

Tulelake, CA-- UPDATE:

Scorpion Fire Complex Burns on Modoc National Forest

News Release

Friday evening at around 6:15, four fires broke out almost simultaneously on the Modoc National Forest about 20 miles southeast of the city of Tulelake. Named the Scorpion Complex, three of the four fires total just over 2900 acres. The smallest fire, Track, was only .1 acres and has been contained. Of the remaining three fires, Scorpion is currently at 1587 acres, Mammoth has burned 1351 acres and Point is listed at 5 acres. The fire was declared 10% contained at noon on Saturday. The causes of the fires are under investigation.

The following resources are committed to the Scorpion Complex:
200 personnel
20 engines
3 dozers
3 water tenders
2 helicopters
2 air tankers

Incident commander Tyler Otterson, stated Saturday that aggressive suppression efforts are focused on perimeter containment of the fires to reduce the potential threat of spread. Mop-up operations will continue until the fires are declared controlled.

As of noon on Saturday there have been no injuries and no evacuations have been ordered. A .500 KV power line remains an area of concern and no structures are threatened.

Cooler weather with higher humidity is expected over the weekend with a 10% chance of rain. Firefighters are preparing for potentially erratic winds from forecasted thunderstorms.