July 2020

MINERAL CALIFORNIA NEWS

Conservation

►Amanda Way Trail Clean-up Day

Many thanks to Eric and Alethia Jablonowski of Nor-Cal Tree Experts and their hard-working crew of 3 sawyers, for a huge boost to wildfire prevention here in Mineral by donating a day of tree cutting and fire-fuel removal services to Mineral on June 18th. We also owe a debt of gratitude to the other 23 community members who made the event possible with planning, loans, donations, and sweat equity. Also, special thanks go to Jan Becker and Jim Richardson, who heads up Mineral’s Firewise Council, for coordinating. Get the full story and a link to the photo album here.

►Advocate for the Multi-Use Path

On the Paths page, find a sample letter you can customize and send to say “Yes, I want the new path in Mineral!” Also find the new Fact Sheet. Tamy Quigley from CalTrans will be hosting events for community feedback. Thanks to Pam for coordinating this local effort.

►Mill Creek-Mineral Volunteer Fire Dept.

Become a first responder right here in Mineral. Volunteer or suggest it to a friend.

►Hundreds of Pounds of Catalogs!

Gary Mott reports that Mineral contributes hundreds of pounds of catalogs to the recycling bins each year. Help stanch the waste stream by cancelling catalogs you don’t wish to receive.

Preservation

►Sewer Arterials Inspections Needed

It is estimated that half of Mineral’s homes are still pending sewer arterial inspection; videos and statements from plumbers are due to Speero (385-1462 x3025) by Aug. 30th. Check here for plumbers offering Mineral specials.

►Sewer Improvement Meeting

Join the July 5th meeting at the Mount Lassen Conference Grounds to discuss improvements and repairs to the sewer system and treatment plant, as well as a new rate case. While you’re there, say hello to Lee and Julie Miller, who have recently returned to Mineral to manage the camp. They lived here in the early 1990s.

►Time to Check Chimneys

Beat the fall rush by having your chimney checked and swept now. Chimney sweep and HVAC care providers are listed here.

News

►Mineral County Water District

Check out MCWD’s website & newsletter here.

►Rangers Outside the Visitors' Center

Interpretive rangers are staffing the Kohm Yah-Mah-Nee Visitor Center & Loomis Plaza outdoor information areas 10 am to 2 pm daily.

Shop Local

►Mineral Walk T-Shirts

See Sharon for order forms starting July 4^th.

►Summer Services Wishlist Survey Results

The results so far from the Summer Wishlist survey for services in Mineral include: Tree Trimming, Raking, Chimney Sweep and more.

Find providers on the website’s Service Providers page.

►Featured Lassen Association Product

Pre-Order the Let’s Adventure T-Shirts

Activities & Special Events

►Zoom Community Calls

Date: Wednesdays, June 24^th July 8^th, July 22^nd Time: 6–8 pm Join the Zoom community call & spend some virtual time with neighbors.

►Mill Creek Pancake Breakfast, Cancelled

See the website’s Volunteer Fire Department page and read RB Wadlington’s announcement of the cancellation and ways to donate. Also see photos from last year’s Kazoo Parade.

►Drive Thru the Chester 4th of July Parade

For the 100th year of the Parade, floats will stay still and attendees will drive around.

► Visit Lassen Volcanic National Park

Read the Lassen Volcanic Summer/Fall 2020 Guide for information about hiking, camping, things to do, facilities and more. Map included. Check the Park’s website for what is open.

►August 1st Mineral Dumpster Day

The final 2020 Dumpster Day will take place August 1st from 8 am to 1 pm. Last chance for free disposal of pine needles and prunings! Find the info flyer on the website.

►Labor Day Walk

Plan ahead to be in Mineral for our annual community walk! Milkshakes at Mill Creek Resort, anyone?

►Find Events

See the website calendar for interesting events taking place in the Mineral area.

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