Lassen County Times from Susanville, California • Page 13

Lassen County Times Page 13A Susanville, Ca. 96130 Tuesday, Aug. 1, 1995 Griffith: Lassen County Historical Society bothered by change Continued from page 1 Hogan, Dr. Fredonyer was transported to and incarcerated in San Quintin State Prison. "Fairfield's Pioneer History of Lassen County, California" written by Asa Fairfield in 1916, records the trial as follows: "Patrick O.

Hundley, being then district attorney, prosecuted the case; while the prisoner volunteered to conduct his own defense. The evidence was conclusive and damning. "Mr. Hundley made a strong argument, which carried conviction to the mind of every juror. Fredonyer then opened his case, and by subterfuge and windy argument, endeavored to prolong the trial and gain time.

"All this while a young man the courtroom Fredonyer closed his argument very suddenly, and for his pains received a sentence of six years in the state prison. "Subsequently, James Duesler, always interceding for good, bad or indifferent, started a petition, and had Fredonyer pardoned; but he never returned to Prumas County." Tim I. Purdy's 1993 "Honey Lake Justice" records that Fredonyer's case "shocked the community due in part to his high profile." Purdy relates that in 1857, Fredonyer "moved to what is now known as Susanville and was prominent in the affairs of the Honey Lake Valley. "In that same year, the 22 from Honey Lake valley, who was confined in Fredonyer's cell for horse-stealing, was making a laborious effort for liberty. "Fredonyer held the court for four days, while the young man sank a shaft and tunnel under the floor of the jail.

Just as he got the avenue of escape completed, and while Fredonyer was still talking against time in the courtroom, three other prisoners, confined in different cells, told the sheriff that a fresh, earthy smell came from Fredonyer's apartment. "An examination proved the correctness of their impressions, and the plot was frustrated just in the nick of time, for the birds would have flown that night. "When the matter was related in residents who comprised the nucleus of Susanville signed a resolution declaring the place be named Fredonyer City, as no formal name had been established." The next year, the town was renamed for Susan Roop, the daughter of founder Isaac Roop. Fredonyer is now best remembered for the charges filed against him, according to Purdy's book. "On December 17, 1861, Fredonyer requested a search warrant from Justice Arnold of the Brannan House Hotel in Susanville.

Fredonyer suspected that his 15-year-old step-daughter Sally was staying there. The search took place and Sally Fredonyer and all her belongings were found at Branan House. "Thus the story unfolds as to why Sally Fredonyer had sought refuge." Purdy's account reveals that Governor Leland Stanford signed Fredonyer's pardon on November 26, 1863. "The Governor noted, have since occurred to leave a strong doubt in the minds of the Judge, District Attorney and several prominent citizens, and in consideration of his previous good moral "The editor of the "Quincy Union" was outraged by the Governor's action stating that any person who heard the trial or knew the particulars in the case could not see any injustice." A letter from the Historical Society cites both accounts in protesting the legislature's change of the name after 143 years. "While we recognize this as a significant and meaningful way to honor our fallen Lassen County Deputy Sheriff, Larry Griffith, we question the replacement of Fredonyer's name on the mountain and the mountain pass, as this Lassen High students will learn to lead early pioneer also contributed to the history of this area.

"We feel that our input would have been important when this discussion was in committee. "The historical facts state that Fredonyer was pardoned for his crime by the Governor of California. Wasn't a Governor's pardon as important then as it is today?" Superior Court Judge Joseph Harvey confirmed that legally, a pardon erases a crime as if it never occurred. Society members suggested "more appropriate choices for memorializing Officer Griffith's memory" including renaming the new county jail, the new Richmond Road Bridge in Susanville or the County Office Annex located on Roop Street." On Friday, July 28, Janet Corey, society member, asked, "how can we 143 years later, judge a man's character? A lot of oldtimers in the society are really upset," She added that copies of the protest letter will be forwarded to the legislature and other state officials. I EK.

California's Outstanding Leaders for 1995. The young man and woman who is chosen will receive a cash award of $1,500. A total of $8,000 in cash awards at the Sunday afternoon Award Ceremony. Kenneth Woolington qualified for the event, in part, due to his participation in various musical and performing groups and Safe Rides. He is sponsored by John and Dorothy Dalton, Frank Davies, Honey Lake Photography, Mary Ann Bowden, Jay Perkins and Flying J.

Melany Rice qualified, in part, due to her participation various athletics, student council, Girl's State, and the National Honor Society. She is sponsored by Lassen Radiology, Mark A. Solomon, Margie's Book Nook, Dr. Dandona D.M.D., Stampfli's Ace Hardware, Copeland Lumber, NEW RELEASES THIS WE Just Cause Higher Learning Bye Bye Love LsS (HOP BOH 4 EASY ACCESS LASSEN SHOPPING CTR. RAINEVS STOP SHOP (Janewtlle) BP KWIX MART Main Wsatherlow K0PPER KETTLE TOO Johnstonville RESERVATION HOTLINE, f- wf 257-TAPE LASSEN SHOPPING CENTER UCOSTOULESSL Tuscarora Gas Transmission Co, Keith and Barbara Tiner and Walmart.

Paul Smith was chosen of his participation in the School Site Council, student council, Boy's State, Susanville Fire Department as well as various other activities. He is being sponsored by Lassen Waste Systems, Inc. Bob Nielsen was chosen due to his participation in various sports, California Scholarship Federation, Academic Olympics and more. He is being sponsored by the Susanville Supermarket, American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Western Auto, Matti Rapatti, Richard Nielson DPM. Amy Marie Struve was chosen because she has been involved in numerous sports and music activities, science fair, and more.

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The non-profit program is entering its fourth year and has awarded more than $37,000 in scholarships for college bound students. A total of more than 1,200 teens have attended the conference. The program will culminate with the naming of Medical: Continued from page 1 Board Chairman Gary Lemke responded that the board voted to cut the EMS budget in early July because there had been no clear explanation of why Lassen County must pay the fee. He added that the county wished to have a private business pay the annual fee. "What have they done except file papers and make a rubber stamp," Supervisor Claud Neely agreed.

"I'm not interested in $16,000 for a rubber stamp." Reger explained that the state matches the county contribution dollar for dollar. He added that without a "standard keeping entity" the local company would have no legal authority to offer many emergency services. Reger offered to provide the $6,000 communications portion of the fee. But he warned that if the payment doesn't come from the county, an equal amount in state matching funds would be lost. A joint powers agreement signed in 1973 gave.

NorCal the authority to oversee ambulance services in the north state. Supervisor Jim Chapman explained that when that agreement was approved, the county operated a hospital. When the county moved away from being a direct provider of medical services, funding for NorCal remained in the budget. "It's become a noose around our necks," Chapman continued, calling the agreement just another unfunded state mandate. "We're getting absolutely nothing for our money." He added that the NorCal representative who appeared before the board on July 12 wasn't able to explain the need for funding, "except that its always been done that way." Reger responded that Mountain EMS never asks what source of payment will be used when responding to an emergency.

But the company never gets paid for one in ten ambulance calls. Two in ten are covered by Medi-Cal, which pays less than $70 per call, whether "we use everything in the ambulance or it's a dry run." He added that many systems in California charge counties an annual fee for service. Colusa County is also served by Mountain EMS and pays $46,666 a year for coverage. Board Chairman Gary Lemke finally told Reger that no action was possible on the unagendized item. But he directed the county staff to set the matter for discussion and action at a later date.

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