May 26, 2012 · As the school year comes to an end, Chuck Sheley coaches a couple of students running hurdles Tuesday at Chico High School. This is Sheley’s 50th year coaching.

Oct 26, 2021 · After talking it over with SMOKEJUMPER Editor Chuck Sheley, we agreed that for the public good a survey should be conducted and the results made available to the public and decision makers in...

Oct 1, 1984 · Chuck Sheley compares his eight years (1959-1966) smokejumping from Cave Junction, Oregon, with his four years (1966-1970) jumping from McGrath and Fairbanks, Alaska. He describes how a small base like Cave Junction promotes a …

NSA/Smokejumper History Update-Forgotten By His Country by Chuck Sheley (Cave Junction '59) As an interesting bit of our history, I’m going to reprint articles from 2003 issues of “Smokejumper” in honor of Ted Burgon and add some updates from …

Editor Smokejumper magazine at National Smokejumper Association · Experience: National Smokejumper Association · Location: Chico · 1 connection on LinkedIn. View Chuck Sheley’s profile on...

Apr 3, 2024 · Chico coach Chuck Sheley published a book, "Smokejumpers and the CIA," which contains stories not found in the history books. Starting in 1951, smokejumpers were recruited by the CIA "because they could go anywhere, anytime, and do a tough, confusing job and then keep our mouths shut."

May 8, 2015 · Chico High School Sports Boosters recently awarded Chuck Sheley with the 2015 “Roger” Award. The award was created four years ago in honor of the late Roger Williams, Chico High’s principal for...

Aug 25, 2019 · Currently, there are about 420 smokejumpers employed by the USFS and BLM in nine bases ranging from Redding, California, to Fairbanks, Alaska.

Chuck Sheley was born in Chico and graduated from Chico High School and Chico State College. During a long 38-year teaching career here in Chico and while coaching the Chico Junior High and Chico High track teams, Chuck set out to determine the all-time best times, heights, and distances from Chico High’s track teams.

Jul 24, 2015 · By Chuck Sheley (Cave Junction ’59) | posted: 07-24-2015 Starting in 1951 the CIA and Smokejumpers has a unique and little-know working arrangement the peaked in 1975. They were recruited “because they could go anywhere, anytime, and do a tough, confusing job and then keep our mouths shut. Smokejumpers have what it takes.