By 1891, the Amedee Lime Works was sending 2 to 3 rail car loads of lime rock per week to the kilns in Reno. Then, in 1893, Charley Falding built a kiln of stone at Amedee.

By 1902, the Sierra Lime Company of Reno took note of the area. They purchased a large deposit of high-grade lime rock near Amedee and built a temporary kiln to test the ore.

An addition was being planned for the Flanigan Warehouse Company, in Reno, for storage. S. M. Sample, manager for the Flanigan Warehouse Co., arranged for construction of kilns at Amedee for the Sierra Lime Co.

The lime rock had been tested via analysis and practical testing and showed to be of the highest-grade lime. There was a lot of hope that this new discovery would fuel the construction industry in the Reno area by providing a nearby quality product.

Freight costs continued to climb, and the cost of lime remained low. The remoteness of the Amedee site proved to be the downfall of the lime industry there.

As late as the 1920’s, industrious businessmen tried to make their fortunes with Amedee lime but failed.

One of the men stated the Cadillac did not belong to them.

“The Deputy observed several freshly cut catalytic converters located in the rear of the pickup,” explains LCSO Sergeant Bryan Sullivan.

“The Deputy inspected the Cadillac and observed the catalytic converter had been cut and removed from the undercarriage of the vehicle. It was determined that the suspects had used a vehicle jack and a battery powered reciprocating saw to steal the catalytic converter from the vehicle.”

Along with the catalytic converters the deputy also discovered methamphetamine, methamphetamine paraphernalia and heroin paraphernalia on the suspects’ person and inside of their vehicle.

“One of the suspects, identified as Andrew Tidwell, provided the Deputy with false identification. It was determined that Tidwell had an active warrant for his arrest. The other suspect, Jonathan Martin, was determined to be on active Lassen County Probation.”

Both Tidwell and Martin were placed under arrest and booked into the Lassen County Jail. Tidwell’s charges include providing a false ID to law enforcement officer, conspiracy, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Martin was charged with grand theft, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and tampering with a vehicle.

Catalytic converters have economic value as they contain precious metals and can be sold as scrap to a recycler. The catalytic converters contain rhodium, palladium and platinum, which are among the most valuable precious metals.

If anyone is missing a catalytic converter, please contact the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office.

Sergeant Sullivan reminded everyone to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity. The Sheriff’s Office also thanked California Fish and Wildlife for their assistance.

These activities include future dances, class trips and fun events to unite the class.

“Our officer team and other freshmen voted to hold a Freshmen Art Auction that would showcase the work of the many artists we have in the class of 2025.

“We have some fantastic items donated by local business and community members that will be up for bid in our silent auction.”

The student art will be auctioned to the highest bidders during the live auction portion of the evening. The art viewing and silent auction will open at 5:30p.m and the live auction will begin at 6:30p.m.

The whole community is invited to come and support the freshmen class by bidding on their art, bidding on a silent auction item, or simply giving a donation.

Organizers are asking those interested in bidding on student art to be there by 6:00p.m. to register.

“Also,” says Vincent, “if there is someone who is unable to attend but wants to bid on a specific item, please email me at rachel.vincent@lassenhigh.org and I will send an absentee bidder form. We will then have a student fill in for them and bid on their behalf for up to the amount they specify.”

If there are any community members who wish to contribute an item for the silent auction basket, or just wish to give a donation, they can leave it in the front office of the high school c/o Rachel Vincent or Liz Ammon. The Freshman Class will include your business name in their program as a way to thank you for your support.

Metalwork, woodwork, digital art, mixed media, ceramics, paintings and pencil drawings will all be a part of the auction.

The possibility of auto racing at the Fair Grounds was discussed at a meeting of the county fair board and representatives of the 20-30 Club, which is interested in sponsoring the races, and a representative from the American Racing Association.

The matter was taken under advisement until another meeting of the fair board at the end of this month. The county board of supervisors would also have to approve. James Bone and Leo Carman from the 20-30 Club and Al Frager from Reno, representative of the National Racing Association, urged the racing be permitted at the Fair Grounds.