Slowly and steadily, Gemma Rudy of Lake of the Pines works to save local turtles, one shell at a time. It started six years ago when she noticed turtles crashing into the road in late spring and early summer. Turns out it’s their nesting season, and they cross the road to their freshwater habitat to find soil in which to lay eggs.

“Motorists run over them and apparently think they’ve hit a rock,” says Gemma, “which makes sense. Turtles aren’t fast, so it’s not like you see them crossing the road. Gemma is raising awareness. motorists at the sign “Turtle Xing.” If drivers see a turtle, she urges them to stop, pick it up and move it across the road. is heading, ”says Gemma,“ or you set him up for another death-defying feat… ”

The Fair Demoiselle de Foire was washed away. Wendy Oaks, Deputy Director of NevCo Fair, is now the Public Information Officer in the CAL FIRE Communications Office, where she briefs state media and works on fire safety education campaigns across the board. ‘State. Wendy started working at the fairgrounds in 2008 as a publicist, became Information Officer and was appointed Deputy Director in 2018.

“I love fairgrounds and it’s in my DNA,” says Wendy, whose father Ed Scofield was CEO of the 1982-2008 fair. “I don’t know how to say goodbye to all the people who touched my life along the way to the fairgrounds, but this is a great opportunity at CAL FIRE. I remain a member of the Fairgrounds Foundation and look forward to attending events and volunteering at some of California’s finest exhibition parks.

Wendy says goodbye to [email protected] …

Despite the COVID challenges, Body Balance Academy hasn’t missed a single day of Kung Fu and Tai Chi classes because the academy has switched to online and outdoor classes.

“Students talk about the grounding and stress relief Tai Chi and Kung Fu give them as they continue to navigate through changing times,” says Shih Fu Eileen Hancock. “Our 7,000 square foot academy was closed and students trained outside from November to March with heaters purchased from the Grass Valley Downtown Association, even in the snow!”

Shih Fu Eileen said Marni Marshall, executive director of the Grass Valley Downtown Association, deserves kudos for consistently alerting downtown businesses to grant opportunities, one of which has been awarded to the Body Balance Academy (www.BodyBalanceAcademy. com). According to Shih Fu Eileen, “The Care Relief grant allowed us to start rebuilding the Kung Fu Kids program for five and six year olds, who are truly the future of Kung Fu …”

In addition to its functions As Executive Director of GVDA, Marni Marshall has also been busy this year as the Business Outreach Coordinator with Nevada County…

Monday Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Golf Classic in Alta Sierra Country Club was the most successful of the hospital foundation. The event, which sold out in mid-April, saw two foursomes eager at every hole for the shotgun to tee off. Spending and income numbers are yet to be finalized, but the tournament is expected to produce the highest net on record. Since its launch 28 years ago, the tournament has generated over $ 780,000 for the SNMH. Congratulations to the sponsors of St. Andrew: Colin Construction Company, Inc., OPTUM360 and Staines Financial LLC. Pats on the back to event president Dee Mariani and her top committee of Dr Rob Michelin, Russ Johnson, Marge Roe, Theresa Stikes, Dale Smith, Amy Abt and Shari Voors…

There is a new team at the helm of 49er Fun Park. Owner Linsey Beaver and manager Myranda Carino said they plan to make the park “the premier place to have fun, spend time with family and make great memories.” Myranda was the general manager of an entertainment center in Yuba City that closed due to COVID. Linsey bought the 2,800 square foot play structure and bumper cars at the center and brought them to GeeVee. She also hired Myranda on the spot! Linsey and her husband purchased the 49er Fun Park last fall (www.49erFunPark.com). Linsey is often seen carrying her eight month old baby while she works in the park. Myranda says: “We have events planned such as a summer camp, dances for the community with special needs, character tours like Chase the Police Dog from Paw Patrol and SpongeBob, water days and much more. … “

A wheelbarrow full of beer. This is one of the raffle prizes for the 2nd Annual Steve and Susie Walker’s Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation. A wheelbarrow beer isn’t even the most impressive thing about the June 27 tournament at Lac des Pins. People buy golf balls that are dropped from a helicopter!

“The helicopter lands on the golf course, then collects the balls and the person whose winning ticket has earned her the right to be the ball dropper,” says Susie (registrations: [email protected]).

“The person who ‘owns’ the ball closest to the pin after all the balls have fallen wins a week in a condominium in Playa Del Carmen. Even those who don’t play golf can purchase dinner tickets, where they can buy raffle tickets and bid on auction items. Profits help fulfill the wishes of selected NevCo children…

The Onyx Theater presents a three-video series with San Francisco Chronicle film critic Mick LaSalle discussing his new book, “Dream State: California in the Movies”. Movie buffs, long hungry to watch movies on the big screen, can get cinematic information from a professional reviewer. The purchase of the Dream State book is accompanied by the access code to watch the lectures (TheOnyxTheatre.com)…

Happy birthday to Jack Strickland, 90 years young. He’s a veteran of the US Navy and a big fan of the San Francisco 49ers…

“You know you’ve reached middle age when you are warned to slow down by your doctor, rather than the police. – Joan Rivers (1933 – 2014), actress, actress and American television host…

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