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12:01 a.m. PT Feb 29, 2008
Quinn takes the reins at Tahoe National Forest
New Forest Supervisor Tom Quinn started this week at the Tahoe National Forest headquarters in Nevada City.
He was formerly supervisor of the Stanislaus National Forest in Sonora. He has spent 27 years with the Forest Service in California, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, New Mexico and Arizona.
He replaces Steve Eubanks, who retired in January after 37 years with the USFS and nine years leading the TNF.
"This is a beautiful area with interesting, vibrant communities and a dedicated Forest Service workforce," Quinn said. "I am looking forward to getting out to the field, seeing the forest (and) meeting employees and members of the public."
Quinn and his wife, Sue, have two sons, Michael, 11, and Will, 18, who is a freshman at the UC-Davis.
- The Union staff
You still can get Bingo tickets
BingoNite, a new fundraising event for Friends of Hospice, will be held tonight at the Nevada City Elks Lodge, 510 Highway 49.
Tickets still are available for the adults-only event, purchased ahead or at the door, as space allows. The price is $30 per person and includes a Bingo tablet of three cards for each game (20 games), a modified 50/50 chance, a raffle ticket and a bag of snacks. Wine and water will be available for purchase.
Prizes will be products and services donated by local businesses and individuals, valued at $30 or more. A special prize will go to the winner of the final game.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the games begin at 7.
For tickets, call Karen Domagala at 432-8910.
- The Union staff
One lane of Neal Street closed
Workers will restore a storefront on the 100 block of Neal Street today through Sunday, requiring traffic control on the narrow road.
Between Mill and South Auburn streets, crews will be directing traffic along one lane from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting, according to Grass Valley officials.
The sidewalk will be closed, and pedestrians are advised to use the walkway on the opposite side of the street.
- The Union staff
