Daisy’s News Briefs: The Long and Short of It

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

“Daisy’s News Briefs: The Long and Short of It” is dedicated to the memory of Daisy, the official newshound of The Glenn County Observer, who died on Jan. 22.

About those possible human remains …

Some of you heard that human remains may have been found near Elk Creek earlier this month. The Glenn County Sheriff’s log stated that on Monday, Jan. 15, at about 10:47 a.m., “Deputies responded to the area of Highway 162 and County Road 306, in Elk Creek, on a report of possible human remains found in a cow pasture. Deputies arrived on scene and located possible human remains. Deputies initiated an investigation.”

Some days later, seeking an update, The Observer contacted the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office. According to Amy Travis, Deputy Director of the Office of Emergency Services, the bones were ancient Native American remains and were turned over tribal authorities. The matter was not a coroner’s case.

He was how drunk? And he was driving?

The Glenn County Sheriff’s log included this item: At about 1:19 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21, Deputy Rasmussen was dispatched to a report of a vehicle blocking the roadway on West Wood Street near North Villa Street in Willows. He arrived and found the vehicle, which was disabled from damage to the front right wheel area due to a collision with the north curb of West Wood Street. There was no one around the vehicle. L&T Towing was contacted to remove the vehicle.

While waiting for the tow truck, Deputy Rasmussen was told of a very intoxicated individual at the Round Table Pizza restaurant. After the vehicle was towed, deputies contacted the man, who was the registered owner of the vehicle. After an investigation, it was determined by the man’s own admission, he had been driving the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol when he collided with the north curb of West Wood Street. He was arrested and taken to Glenn Medical Center for a medical clearance due to the collision. At GMC, he provided a breath test showing his blood alcohol content was .24 percent, three times the limit for drinking and driving.

According to the Glenn County Jail’s media release, Robert Allen Logan, 54, of 40 Veneto Circle, Chico, was booked into the jail on charges alleging driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and driving while under the influence of alcohol. His bail was set at $10,000.

Local fire department fundraisers

Orland Volunteer Fire Department: The OVFD’s 69th Annual Spaghetti Feed is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Orland Fire Station, 810 Fifth Street. A cake auction is planned for 6:30 p.m. Enter to win the raffle! The cost of the feed is by donations only.

Elk Creek Volunteer Fire Department: ECVFD is set to hold its New York Steak Dinner from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10. Besides dinner, the event features a cake auction, drinks, and a pre-sale ticket door prize. Tickets cost $40 and are available at Nancy’s Elkhorn Family Lodge, 2745 County Road 306, Elk Creek.

“People, Places, and Promises” at the Orland Art Center

A show featuring the work of Denise Granger Kerbs is scheduled from Feb. 2 through March 23 at the Orland Art Center, 732 Fourth Street. According to the announcement on the art center’s webpage, “… the variety of subjects and styles in this show is amazing…. Kerbs began her art career at the age of twelve and never stopped.

“She constantly explores different mediums and masters each one she tries. Her work is vibrant with the emotion she brings to every subject. Details matter to Denise, and that results in compelling realism that showcases her many talents.

“If you enjoy exhibitions of stunning skill and the drama of beautifully executed design, this is a show you must not miss.”

An artist’s reception is planned from 3 p.m to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2. For more information, go to http://www.orlandartcenter.com.

Willows CHP has a new phone number

The Willows Area Office of the California Highway Patrol has a new public telephone number: 530-361-0900. This number is not for emergencies. If you have an emergency, call 911.

And lastly, like the tail on a dachshund …

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