Newsletter May 2010 The Summer Folk are On The Way Memorial Day Weekend... is almost here!!! BMJCA will offer community members a chance to either work or play, or do both, over Memorial Day weekend (May 29 31). For the workers: BMJCA will have 4 green waste dumpsters and 1 trash dumpster available to clean up the debris that accumulated over the winter. For the players: BMJCA will offer a program featuring Bill Dennison who will talk about the Diamond Match Camp that used to be located in Butte Meadows ***Read the articles inside the newsletter for details about these events*** Door Yard Burning RULE #1 Call Butte County Air Quality Management to find out whether it is a Burn or a No Burn day. At the time this newsletter was written there were not any time restrictions or permits required for burning yard debris. However, there will be restrictions soon. Before starting your fire contact the Cal Fire Station at Forest Ranch (Platt Mountain) 895-6503 to get a burn permit. Then call Air Quality to determine whether it is a burn day. Check your permit for the approved burning hours and safety clearances required for yard burning. Membership Reminder Did you know???? The membership year for Butte Meadows Jonesville (BMJCA) runs from January to December. January was the time to submit your 2010 membership dues. If you have not renewed your membership or if you want to become a new member it is not too late. A Membership Form was attached to the February newsletter. If you forgot to submit it and/or have lost the form please GO ONLINE to www.bmjca.com to access the membership form which you can print and send with your check for $20 ($20 for each voting member) to the address shown on the form. Please feel free to make an extra contribution for special projects the association undertakes. Thanks to all members for your past and new membership and all contributions.
Activities Committee: This new committee is currently organizing community activities for 2010. Upcoming Activities History Program by Bill Dennison.. Bill developed the Diamond Match Logging road numbering system that is still used today and established the numbers for each of the original roads and railroad grades constructed up to 1961. He can explain why the A Line was changed to the F Line in later years. Blackie Gilbert will participate in a portion of the history discussion. He and Bill both lived in the West Branch Logging Camp and both of them moved from that camp to Butte Meadows in 1936. Sunday, May 30, 2:00 at the Volunteer Fire Station. (Info- contact Betty @ 345-7205, 873-7091 (BM). State of the Forest Program. Ken Kendrick, licensed forester for Cal Fire, will share his knowledge about native trees & the landscape. He will help us recognize diseased and/or dying trees and possible treatments that might save them. He will lead a short walk to look at trees. Saturday, June 12, 1:00 at Volunteer Fire Station. Betty 345-7205, 873-7091 A "Stump Walk" with John Loyless. This is a fairly easy walk across a meadow to see an old dam and irrigation plan for the meadow, see a huge old stump, and look at an old logging site. Saturday, June 12, 2:30 at the Volunteer Fire Station. John L. 343-3308. COMMITTEE REPORTS Women s Group for those interested in getting together to create (craft/sew/glue/ paint...) items for the fundraiser breakfast. Saturday, June 26, 1:00 at the Volunteer Fire Station. Call Betty 345-7205, Women s Group. Bring your craft or just come share in the fun making items for the BMJCA raffle. Saturday July 24, 1:00 at the Volunteer Fire Station. Betty 345-7205, 873-7091 Movie Night at the firehouse. Bring your own beverage. Popcorn available. Movie TBA. Saturday July 24, 7:00. Steve 345-0608, 873-7091 (BM) Star Gazing - it s time for the Perseids Meteor Shower. Bring appetizers/snack to share, your favorite beverage, reclining lawn chair & blankets etc.. Saturday, August 14, 6:p.m. at the Jonesville Snowmobile parking lot. Barbara C. 873-0262 or Cheryl C 343-7703. BMJ- CA members only. QUESTIONS 1. Are you interested in participating in any of these activities??? 2. Do you have ideas for other activities or programs??? 3. Will you join us???? PLEASE SHOW UP FOR EVENTS Everyone is encouraged to join the Activities Committee. Call Betty 345-7205, 873-7091 (BM) or contact any member of the activities committee.
COMMITTEE REPORTS continued Community Cleanup Committee: Memorial Weekend Dumpster Update BMJCA obtained a grant from Butte County to provide 5 (yes, five) dumpsters for use by Butte Meadows/Jonesville community members over the Memorial Day weekend. The dumpsters will be available all 3 days, (Saturday, Sunday & Monday) or until full. Four dumpsters will be for green waste only and 1 for trash. We are expecting a record number of folks to take advantage of the dumpsters this year. The dumpsters will help alleviate the mess that the winter storms left behind. Dumpster Dates & Times May 29th, Saturday 8:00-3:00 May 30th, Sunday 8:00-3:00 May 31st, Monday 8:00-3:00 (Please, no dumping before or after!) If you are interested in volunteering for a dumpster duty shift, call Larry Hildenbrand, 343-4264. Note: Dumpsters may be available again in June and July. Check the web page for information. I FYI - Professional yard debris clean-up companies can be found in the Yellow Pages under : Fire Protection Consultants Tree Service Road Cleanup Day Notification The Community Cleanup Committee is also planning to have a road clean up day but a date has not yet been selected. The date will be announced on the BMJCA.com web site. Fundraising/Breakfast Committee: The breakfast will be happening on September 5. Tom Arcoleo would love to have volunteers call him and offer assistance. You can call him at 873-3272. Let him know NOW that he can count on YOU History Committee: Museum Accessibility The History Committee, chaired by Jim Carroll, reports the ramp for the museum is under construction. BMJCA Storage Update A 20 foot long storage container will be purchased to replace the BMJCA storage shed behind the Fire Station. The new container will provide sufficient space for all BMJCA owned items to be stored in one place. Purchase of the container is pending a review of property ownership and moving logistics. Web Site Committee: Does your organization want to get word out about an upcoming event? We also appreciate photos, articles and current event news. Contact Jim Conery to get the info on our web site. 343-7703 or jimconery1@sbcglobal.net
NEWS & UPDATES Community News In Memory of Cinnamon Prichard - The community mourns the loss of Cinnamon Prichard, sister of Bill Prichard. She passed away at the beginning of April. Larry Neverkovec (and his dog Hunter) made it to the front page of Chico s daily newspaper, unfortunately. Larry was hit head-on by another vehicle on Highway 32. Both he and Hunter are doing well. Bill Kelso was injured while riding a snowmobile in Utah. He s supposed to be taking it easy until July or so. However, in mid April he was pouring concrete. (Hopefully, he had some help with the concrete!) ***** Summer Hours for Local Businesses Bambi Inn Wednesday to Monday from 11:00 until close. Closed on Tuesday. Butte Meadows Mercantile and Resort 9:00 to 7:00 seven days per week. The Outpost Tuesday to Friday, 11:00 until close. Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 until close. Closed Monday. BMJCA Updates BMJCA Board Meeting The next scheduled meeting date for the BMJ- CA board is May 15, 2010 (at the fire station). BMJCA Board Membership There are presently no vacancies on the BMJ- CA board but community members are invited to let us know if you would like to be on the board should an opening occur. Read the association s bylaws regarding board membership on the web site. If you would like more information, contact Steve Miller or Bruce Miller. Newsletter The next newsletter will be printed in August, 2010. It will contain information about the Labor Day Omelet Breakfast/Fundraiser, BMJCA s general membership meeting, and more. Volunteers...we need YOU! There is always a need for volunteers - whether it is watching dumpsters, helping pick up litter on the roadways, working on the museum, or at the annual breakfast. If you have the time and desire to help, feel free to contact any board member Everyone is welcome to join the Activities Committee. Call Betty 345-7205, 873-7091 or contact any of the following members:. Jim Carroll, Cheryl Conery, Barbara Conklin, Jacque Goss, Maggie Hill, Sally Jacobs, John Loyless, Barbara Mann, Steve Miller, Miranda Morris, Maggie Navarro, Carol Triolio, and Betty Volker
Calender of upcoming events May 8 Block Party, Cost is $20 and a food dish. Bill P., Outpost 873-3050 May 15 Rolling Thunder, Larry N., Bambi Inn 873-4125 May 15 BMJCA - Meeting, 10:00 @ Vol. Fire Station May 29-31 BMJCA - Dumpsters @ Vol. Fire Station, Larry 343-4264 May 30 BMJCA- Diamond Match Camp in Butte Meadows History w/ Bill Dennison @ Vol. Fire Station, 2:00. Betty 345-7205 or 873-7091 May 29 Saturday night BBQ begins at the Outpost, Bill 873-3050 June/July BMJCA- Possible Dumpsters @ Vol. Fire Station, Larry 343-4264 or BMJCA web site. June 5 Sheriff s Posse- Bandit Chase, Tom N. 873-4125 June 12 BMJCA-Cal Fire Forester Ken Kendrick talks about the forest, Vol. Fire Station, 1:00. Betty 345-7205 or 873-7091 (BM) June 12 BMJCA- Stump Walk with John Loyless and Ken Kendrick, Vol. Fire Station, 2:30. John L. 343-3308 June 12 Rolling Thunder Poker Run, Larry N. 873-4024 June 19 Chili Cook Off at the Bambi Inn, Tom N. 873-4125 June 26 BMJCA- Women s craft and sew group,vol. Fire Station, 1:00. Betty 345-7205 or 873-7091 (BM) June 26 Volunteer Fire Dept. BBQ Fundraiser, Tom N. 873-4125 July 3 Fourth of July Parade, Bill or Stacy K., BM Mercantile 873-5016. July 10 Cops for Kids, Tom N. 873-4125 July 17 Bandit Chase for Quads, Larry N. 873-4024. July 24 BMJCA- Women s craft and sew group, Vol. Fire Station, 1:00. Betty 345-7205, 873-7091 July 24 BMJCA- Community Movie Night at the fire station, 7:00, Bring your own beverage. Betty 345-7205, 873-7091 ***** Aug 14 Gourmet Food Run, Larry N. 873-4024 Aug 14 BMJCA- BMJCA members, Appetizer potluck - meet & watch Meteor Shower, Jonesville Snow Mobile Park, 6:00 Barbara C. 873-0262 Aug 24 Hillsliders BBQ and Raffle, Bill K. 873-5016. Sept 4 Rib Cook-off, Larry N. 873-4024 Sept 5 BMJCA Annual Fundraiser Breakfast, Tom A. 873-3272