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Loomis Fargo Truck hits bridge in Bieber:

• An armored car hits the bridge in Bieber.
• No injuries (and no money scattered on the road)
• to read more CLICK HERE!

Big Valley School District has "Goals setting Meeting":

• Board of Trustees of Big Valley Unified School District meets to discuss goals for 2006
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Adin Inn Fire Destruction, the aftermath:

• The Adin in is no more and the old site is cleaned up.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Minor rollover accident on Big Valley Summit:

• Minor injuries near Muck Valley Road
• Car was from Oregon

Car hits snowplow on Bieber Lookout Road:

• Minor injuries.
• To read more CLICK HERE!

Cub Scout Troop meets in Big Valley:

• To read more CLICK HERE!

Crab Feed in Adin finances new Ambulance Facility:

• The 7 Annual Crab Feed by the Adin Chamber of Commerce was held
• More than 500 people served in this charitable event
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Graveside services for Erma Conley:

• Erma has lived in Bieber since her birth on September 4, 1911
• She was curator at Big Valley Museum until she was 93
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Pillsbury Dougboy Dies:

• Famous mascot of Pilsbury passes away.
• To read more CLICK HERE!

Big Valley Market is For Sale:

• Bieber's General Store is for sale.
• To read more CLICK HERE!

Lions Club sponsors student Speech Contest:

• First step in nationwide contest for cash and scholorships.
• To read more CLICK HERE!

Big Valley Chamber of Commerce focuses on valley tourism:

• To read more CLICK HERE!

Blood Drive in Bieber Tuesday, Feb 28, 2006:

• At Bieber Memorial Hall
• 5 to 8 PM.

Corned Beef and Cabbage meal at Alcoholics Anonymous:

• A speaker meeting lunch with ALL WELCOME at the Bieber Memorial Hall
• Donations accepted.
• Lunch at Noon

Local Emergency Crews involved in big training exercise:

• Adin, Lookout, Canby, Alturas, CHP involved in a simulated night time accident and rescue.
• Realistic training takes place in Adin Pass.
• To read more CLICK HERE!

BVFRC Farm Auction in Bieber:

• Big Valley Family Resource Center holding a fundraising auction.
• To read more CLICK HERE!

Quial involved in Texas Shooting recovers:

• The quail involved in the recent shooting incident by Vice Preident Cheney has been released form the hospital.
• Big Valley News has exclusive coverage on this ignored aspect of the event
• To read moreCLICK HERE!

Benny Wallace announces candidacy for Lassen County Sheriff:

• To read more CLICK HERE!

Providence 4-H is having their annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner :

• March 12, 2006, 1:00-5:00pm at the Adin Community Hall
• For tickets or info Please call Valerie @ 294-5773 or see any Providence member. Thank you

Lions club holds crab feed in Bieber:

• Over 200 people served.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

New Comet visible to early risers:

• Comet Pojmanski should be visible in the morning sky.
• Astronomers and anyone who loves the stars should try to catch this sight.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Red Barn now has UPS Service:

• The Red Barn now is the place to ship your UPS packages.

Town Meeting in Adin about sale of Fire Dept. Building:

• All concerned citizens invited.
• March 20, 2006, 6PM at Volunteer F.D. Building (MONDAY)
• LATE NOTICE so please spread the word!

Big Rig Jacknifes in Bieber:

• Icy roads claim another victim.
• Driver has minor injuries but 299 blocked for hours
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Vandalism and burglaries in Bieber:

• School break in and damage at Big Valley Schools.
• Car burglaries in Bieber.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Drug Bust in Lookout:

• Husband and wife arrested on drug and child endangerment
• Marijuana and prescription drugs involved
• Crew of 6 officers in 3 cars did the arrest.

CDF Conducts fire safety training at Bieber Memorial Hall:

• Private contractors doing work for State and Federal fire fighting agencies must have safety training.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Lions Club sponsors Mini Basketball Tournament in Bieber:

• Games for 4th through 6th Graders.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Big Valley Power’s future is bright:

• Location, location, location. That's what realtors say is most important when buying or selling property.
• Well, it's also true for biomass power plants, according to Glenn Zane...........
• It's not my article so you must go to the Mountain Echo's Front page to read it.
• For the Mountain Echo, CLICK HERE, but you'd better hurry, it's replaced next Tuesday.

Bieber Postmaster wins at McArthur Cattlemen's Association Raffle:

• Steve Manly sells one of his tickets near end of raffle for a pickup truck
• He get $5000

Meeting about Adin Fire Hall Sale:

• A meeting is scheduled to take place Tuesday, April 4 at 7 PM.
• At Adin Fire Hall
• Follow up on Meeting of March 20 meeting.

Heavy Equipment accident at Lookout Ranchetts results in fatality:

• Emergency crews were called to 385 Ponderosa Dr. at the Ranchetts.
• Early reports were it was a heavy equipment accident. This is corrected
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Funeral Notices:

• Alice Nevada Goodyear Smith, Sunday March 26 in Redding.
  • Services at St. Stephen's Church in Bieber Saturday April 1.
  • Rosary at 10:30 AM, Funeral at 11:00, Burial at Adin Cemetary
  • Potluck Follows at St. Stephens
• Kitty Eades
  • Funeral at Lookout Church, Friday March 31 at 11 A.M.
  • Potluck Follows.

Medical emergency on School Bus at Big Valley Middle School:

• Student taken to hospital by ambulance.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Adin Fire Dept explains proposal to sell Fire Hall:

• Spirited debate amongst citizens about plans.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Funeral for Stephen David Standart:

• Funeral at 2 PM at Adin Cemetary.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Vandals attempt break in at Big Valley Market:

• Vandals attempted to break into the Big Valley Market Friday Evening.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Scarlet Plums invites you to second annual High Tea:

• At Adin Community Hall
• Catered by Big Valley High School Home Economics Class
• $10 per person
• Music and entertainment provided
• Dorr prizes, raffles and much more
• RSVP by April 10. Call Donna Mae at 530 299-3155

Big Valley Chamber of Commerce Presents:

• Candidates Night for Lassen County Candidates
  • Wednesday May 3, 7pm Veterans Memorial Hall in Bieber
  • LassenCounty Candidates will speak and answer questions

• Candidates Night for Modoc County Candidates
  • Thursday May 4, 7pm Adin Community Hall in Adin
  • Modoc County Candidates will speak and answer questions

• Everyone is Welcome to attend, Dessert and Coffee will follow presentations.

Thank you Adin:

• I (editor Big Valley News) left my expensive camera in the Adin Community Hall at Candidates Night.
• After passing through several hands, it was returned. Thank you!

Is winter over yet?:

• As I look forward to my wood splitting work to end soon
  • (Which doesn't matter because I'm out of wood)
• I find that I must now start to mow lawns.
• So, is winter really over?

Another power outage in Bieber:

• PG and E power failure almost runs Bieber out of water again
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Bieber Emergency Power Generator Approved:

• Multi purpose emergency power generator purchase approved.
• Bieber will not face running out of water during power outages.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Reflective Address signs requested by Sheriff's office:

• It is frustrating for police and emergency services to find addresses at night.
• To read about Deputy Martin's request, CLICK HERE!

I'm dreaming of a WHITE EASTER!:

• Big Valley gets a late storm.
• Power goes out for over 9 hours
• Water supply runs out again in Bieber
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Farm auction a success!:

• Over 290 items sold.
• Great auction and lot's of money for BVFRC
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Winter Weather Outlook Shows Warmer Than Normal Temperatures:

• National Weather Service predicts a not so cold winter.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Sponsored Link:

• Benny Wallace would like to tell you WHY you should vote for him as Sheriff!
• Read why by CLICKING HERE!

Bieber Residents asked to NOT USE WATER on Saturday:

• Bieber residents are asked to help prevent running out of water during the PG and E planned outage Saturday
• PLEASE DO NOT WATER GARDENS
• DO NOT WASH DISHES

Warren elected as Lassen Sheriff:

Don Sokol wins as Superior Court Judge in a close race!:

• Lassen County turnout is 44%
• Incumbent Sheriff Steve Warren wins in Lassen County.
• Race between Sokol and Lazard too close to call at 10 PM.
• To watch Lassen County results CLICK HERE!

Tri Counties Bank wins All Terrain Vehicle at auction:

• Tri Counties Bank can't use an all terrain vehicle so...
• They donate it back for auctioning again.
• Just one of the ways a local bank take part in the community.

Floyd Smokey Dowell passes away in Bieber:

• Funeral held at Nubieber, Foothill Cemetery
• To read more and see pictures, CLICK HERE!

Benny Wallace responds to Candidates Night in Bieber:

• Read his comments in "Letters to the editor" by CLICKING HERE!

Candidates night at Bieber Memorial Hall:

• Candidates night was held at the Bieber Memorial Hall Wednesday night.
• 2 for Sheriff, 2 for Superior Court Judge give their views.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Funeral Services for Floyd (Smokey) Dowell:

• Funeral at 1PM at Foothill Cemetary Nubieber
• Potluck and service following at Bieber Memorial Hall
• Contributions can be made to:
  • Pit River Rod and Gun Club, Box 65, Adin CA. 96009
  • Big Valley Historical Museum, Box 463, Bieber CA. 96009

Local girls at FHA-HERO conference in Fresno

• Read about it by CLICKING HERE!

Vernon Stringer of Bieber dies:

• Services held May 19 at Fairview Cemetary in Fairview Oklahoma
• Memorial Contributions to Intermountain Hospice, Fall River Mills.
• Vern was the father of Debbie Waters of Bieber.

Big Valley Second Annual Community Yard Sale:

• Several locations in Adin, Bieber and Lookout.
• Maps can be picked up at Adin Supply or Big Valley Market after June 1.
• Contact person: Bea Fulfer at 299-3352.

Future Farmers of America hold annual banquet in Bieber:

• Read more by CLICKING HERE.

Big Valley Days in Adin:

• The theme is "Wheelbarrows". We hope you will join in the fun.
• Get the latest Schedule by CLICKING HERE!

Donations needed for Fireworks display at Big Valley Days:

• It's mostly there, but more money is needed to pay for the fireworks.
• Any amount frm $5.00 to $500 accepted. Please help.
• Call Paula Copps at 530 299-3300 to help.

Wildland fire at Kramer Ranch:

• A fire broke out Thursday Afternoon at Kramer Ranch North of Nubieber
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Wolves spotted in Big Valley:

• It's not confirmed, but it has been reported.
• 4 wolves were spotted in back country in Big Valley near Little Valley.
• Contact Big Valley News if you have seen any so we CAN confirm it.

Bieber Swimming Pool to open June 12

• To read more, CLICK HERE!

An unlucky move in Bieber.

• A Bieber resident tried to move this nice mobile home. Something went wrong, then it got worse.
• This "bad move" ended at the bend in Punkin Center Road at the entrance to the sewage treatment plant. It's not junk and the owners are salvaging the belongings. Don't give them a hard time. It could have happened to you! PICTURE!

Big Valley Days in Adin:

• Big Valley Days was held in Adin this year.
• To see more, CLICK HERE!
• To see Sunday's fireworks show, CLICK HERE!

Pickup truck goes over the side of Highway 299 near Nubieber:

• Minor injuries in a wreck
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Big Valley Lions Club chooses Citizen of the Year and Lion of the year awards

• to read more, CLICK HERE!

Thunderstorms over Big Valley start fires:

• More than one fire in the area of Harper Hill, 5 miles north of Adin.
• 5 PM thunderstorm hits Big Valley causes fires and threatens structures.
• 1/4 to 3/8 inch hail on Bieber.
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Congressman Doolittle to visit Big Valley:

• Representative John T. Doolittle, of California'a 4th District will visit Big VAlley August 8
• A Pot Luck dinner will be held at Bieber Memorial Hall 6 P.M
• All invited!

Cub Scouts enjoy Watermelon:

• Cub Scouts from Pack 636, take a break from their Pack meeting and swim, at the Bieber pool, to enjoy juicy ripe watermelons. Ray's Food Place, in Fall River Mills donated the watermelons.
• Earlier at the Pack meeting Sim Sims was awarded his Wolf badge along with Nicholas Rhodes. Rhett Rhodes received his Bear badge. Andrew Arnold and James Rishel, both Webelos, were awarded thier Forrester, Citizenship, Craftsman, Readyman badges to pin on thier Webelos Uniforms.
• Twelve new boys signed up for Cub Scouts at the meeting. For information about joining the fun at Scouts or becoming a Leader, call Cub Scout Master Alice Richards at 294-5579.

Bible Church Vacation Bible School:

• Everyone is welcome to attend Adin Community Bible Church's 4th Annual Vacation Bible School on July 30th thru Aug. 3rd.
• Time is from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be classes and activities for all ages.
• Transportation will be provided, as well as a light dinner. For more information, please call Adin Community Bible Church at 299-3238.

Bieber's mystery water loss discovered:

• The reason Bieber ran out of water so soon after power outages was discovered
• Big underground leak found.
• To read about it CLICK HERE!

Bieber Water and Sewer rates to go up:

• Lassen County Water District is announcing a rate rise.
• Residents on the water or sewer system will get a notice with July's Bill
• Residential rates to go from $17 sewer $28 water to $20 sewer and $30 Water rates for a total of $50 per month water and sewer
• Commercial rates to also go up by about 10 percent.\

Local resident starts the ball rolling for Big Valley Mail Delivery Route:

• Zoe, from Big Valley has done her homework in getting local Postal Delivery Route
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Big Valley to get a lumber mill again:

• It has been rumored that mill equipment is being bought and delivered to the Power Plant in Bieber
• To read the story, CLICK HERE!

Comments about the Train Wreck:

• Read some followup on the train wreck in Nubieber
• Included is testimony on Rail Safety presented before U.S. House of Representitives, and more.
• CLICK HERE! to read.
• Also read some Letters to the editor received by Big Valley News by CLICKING HERE!
• Another BNSF derailment news item by CLICKING HERE!

Major train wreck in Nubieber:

• A major train derailment happend at about 9:30 this morning
• Nubieber evacuated
• To read more on the UPDATED FINAL ARTICLE posted Friday Morning CLICK HERE!

Adin Supply to celebrate 100th Anniversary:

• Adin Supply will celebrate 100 years, from 1906 to 2006 of Adin Supply.
• There will be a "Transportation to Adin Supply" parade in the afternoon. Ya know, old cars, horses etc.

Lookout to get High Speed Internet:

• The town of lookout will soon have High Speed Internet
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Emergency Response to Nubieber Derailment Criticized:

• It did not go well!
• To read more, CLICK HERE!
• Read Letters to the editor for citizens experiences.

100Th Anniversary Celebration of Adin Supply:

• Motorcycle Poler Run ends in Adin
• 2 PM, a parade
• 4 PM, old west shootout! (real guns??)
• Barbecue 5 PM
• Dance at 7 PM

Congressman Doolittle visits Big Valley:

• Our local U.S. Representative conluded a trip through Lassen County in Bieber.
• Chamber of Commerce held a Potluck dinner and public meeting at the Memorial Hall.

First Big Valley Football Game of the season this Friday:

• A Home Game against Hayfork.
• Friday 5:30 PM Junior Varsity, 7:30 PM Varsity
• At Big Valley H.S. Football Field.

Big Valley Market Sold:

• The market in Bieber owned by Steve Gagnon has been up for sale for some time.
• According to Steve Gagnon, owner of Both Big Valley Market and Adin Supply...
• The sale has is nearly final and new owners have taken over..

Funeral Services for Ellen Hamaker:

• Services were held Sunday August 27 at 1 PM.
• At the home of Lennie and Edna Eades, County Rd 90 in Lookout.
• A potluck dinner followed

Funeral Services for Goldie Mae Hawkins:

• At the Allen and Dahl Funeral Home in Palo Cedro CA.
• A memorial was held at Hillside Cemetary, Nubieber CA August 26, at 3 PM.

Helmut Gio of Big Valley still uses draft horses on his ranch:

• Check out the story by CLICKING HERE!

Intoxicated Driver arrested in Bieber:

• After driving recklessly around Bieber for several hours on a flat tire....
• CHP makes an arrest. To read more, CLICK HERE!

Drug Bust in Little Valley:

• Lassen County Sheriff finds 2 Marijuanna Plantations
• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Yougsters start fire in Bieber:

• 2 boys burned in fire, one seriously.
• Read about the fire by clicking here!
• To read about parents and communities response to the injuries, click here.
• ...and for a letter to the editor concerning this event, click here.

Annual Buckhunters Dinner at Lookout Fire:

• To read about the dinner, click here.
• The Lookout Fire Auxilary will be holding its annual Buck Hunters Dinner
• Saturday, October 7th, from 5:30pm to 8pm.
• The Lookout Volunteers will also be raffling off the following at the dinner.
• The tickets for the raffle are $1.00 each or 12 for $10.00.
• If you wish to purchase tickets, or for further information call Norm at (530)294-1292 , or contact any Lookout Fireman.

Car hits cow in Nubieber: October 4, 2006

• To read about it, click here.

First Rain of the Season:

• Rainfall brings .28inches of rain to Big Valley

West Nile Virus confirmed in Big Valley:

• To read more, CLICK HERE!

Halloween Night Parade:

• The Big Valley Lions Club will be hosting a Halloween Parade
• At the Memorial Building Halloween night
• Beginning at 5:00 p.m.
• Show off your costumes have fun and get some treats...

Bieber Landmark Building gets a new life:

• The old mercantile building in Bieber is getting ready for a new Christian Life
• To read about the building, click here.

Big Valley Market under new ownership:

• The sale finally takes place.
• To read about the new owners, click here.

Bieber Landmark gets repainted by volunteers:

• The 7th Day Adventist church gets repainted.
• To read more, click here.

Cub Scouts earn merit badges:

• Our new Cub Scout Troop is getting active with regular meetings.
• 2 Cubs earn merit badges. Read more by clicking here.

Don Harbert of Bieber Dies:

• Services were held at Nubieber on October 13
• Don is owner of Harbert Oil and The Red Barn.

Fire Safety Lectures at Big Valley Schools:

• Youngster burned in Bieber Fire tells of his experiences.
• Assemblies held in Primary school and Intermediate school.
• Read more by clicking here.

Big Valley Chamber of Commerce meeting:

• Will bediscuss an "Emigramt Trails Byway"
• 7PM, Monday October 30, 2006 at Adin Community Hall
• Robert Haggard from Forest Service in Alturas will Let us know the plan and would like public input.
• Public is invited.

Bieber gets the Emergency Generator delivered:

• We finally got it delivered.
• Read more by clicking here.

Bud Shouse of Big Valley dies:

• Services were held at 1 PM at the Lookout Cemetery.

Voting, was your vote safe:

• Lot's of publicity about vote tampering, is our system safe?
• Read about vote counting in Lassen and Modoc by clicking here.
• To see Lassen County Results click here!
• For Modoc County results (a PDF "acrobat" file) click here!

Congressman Wally Herger donates flag to Cub Scouts:

• Congressman Wally Herger, California California's Second Congressional District donates a flag.
• To read more, click here.

Lions Club Holds Halloween Party:

• Costumes were welcome, and prizes given to youngsters
• To read more, click here!

Indoor Community Yard Sale:

• At Lookout Fire Hall, 8 AM to 4 PM
• Tables Available
• Call Vivian 530 294-5883

Another Yard Sale:

• 200 Third Street (The mobile Home Park) Space 8
• Starts 9AM

Residential Burning Allowed in Big Valley starting Monday, October 24:

• The burning ban is lifted Monday October 24,
• You MUST get a Residential Burn Permit to be legal.
• Get them at the Bieber CDF Station, Bridge Street, Bieber.

VETERANS DAY LUNCHEON:

• FREE LUNCH TO VETERANS AND THEIR GUESTS
• SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2006 AT 12:00 NOON
• ADIN COMMUNITY HALL
• SPONSORED BY INTERMOUNTAIN CATTLEWOMEN AND BIG VALLEY-FALL RIVER CATTLEMEN.

Dorotha Babcock Passes Away:

• Died at Shasta Convalescent Home October 28, 2006
• Services Saturday Nov 4 at 4 PM
• At the NEW Grace Bible Church on Foothill Rd, Nubieber
• Church is on Foothill Rd. past the Nubieber Cemetery.

Double Fatality Accident on Bieber Lookout Rd:

• About 1:30 AM, and accident occurred killing 2.
• Vehicle landed in field and cow reported to be involved.
• To read more, click here.

Congressman Wally Herger donates flag to Cub Scouts:

• Congressman Wally Herger, California California's Second Congressional District donates a flag.
• To read more, click here.

Cordelia Saltzman receives Teacher of the Year Award:

• A teacher at Big Valley Intermediate School received an award Friday
  
• To read more, click here.

Bieber Firemen attacked during auto accident rescue:

• Firemen were attacked by an accident victim on County Rd. A2.
• To read more, click here.
• Corrections made December 24, 2006