Wicked Doll
April 25th, 2009, 09:35 PM
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Claus Sievert
Edward Andersen, the Grass Valley man charged with killing local artist Claus Sievert when driving while drunk, pleaded not guilty this week to charges of gross vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence with bodily injury, and child endangerment with an enhancement of great bodily injury.
Andersen, 38, entered his plea Thursday after some legal wrangling regarding one of the charges. He was remanded into custody Monday after his bail was raised to $100,000.
Andersen allegedly was driving drunk March 12 when he struck a vehicle being driven by Sievert, 59, on Highway 49 north of Combie Road. Andersen’s son was in the vehicle with him and was injured.
The amount of jail or prison time Andersen faces if convicted could vary widely. Also up in the air is whether, if convicted, Andersen would serve time in prison or in county jail with probation.
Andersen next will appear in court at 9 a.m. April 28; the bail amount and a request to be released on his own recognizance will be reviewed then. A felony conference was set for 1 p.m. May 7.
http://www.theunion.com/article/20090425/NEWS/904249967/1001/NONE&parentprofile=1053
Claus Sievert Tribute:
Claus Sievert’s friends will host a tribute Sunday for the artist, who was killed in a head-on crash, in Nevada City.
“This is an opportunity for everyone who would like to honor Claus and his life to come together,” said his ex-wife, Marti Cate.
The well-known local artist died March 12. The other driver, Edward Andersen, has been charged with gross vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence. He will be in court at 9 a.m. Monday.
The tribute by Sievert’s friends begins at 1 p.m. Sunday and will be followed by a potluck dinner “in celebration of his love of growing, preparing and sharing food,” Cate said.
Claus’ sister and brother are planning a private memorial for him in Grass Valley in June.
Sievert, a native of Germany, moved to Nevada County in 1999. He was a printmaker whose favorite subjects were landscapes, wilderness scenes and portraits of unique trees.
“He was masterful at what he did,” said Lissa Herschleb, a Grass Valley artist who had known Sievert for 33 years. “He had a real classic sensibility of interpreting trees in etchings, the beauty of the branches and the bark.”
Sievert moved in some widely divergent circles, said shooting instructor Patty Boyte.
“Claus truly was a very unique individual,” she said. “He really appreciated growing his skill and he would put as much into it as he possibly could.”
Sievert’s death “shocked people so deeply,” Cate said. “A lot of people considered him their best friend. When he was a friend of someone, it was a really longtime commitment.
Diane Johnson said simply, “We were close friends for many years.” She added that her brother, Norman, and sister-in-law, Elizabeth, also were close to Sievert.
Cate said many local artists had encouraged Sievert to move to Nevada County, an area he was familiar with through backpacking and hiking trips.
“He wanted to go back and live on the land,” she said, eventually buying five acres and planting a “huge” garden.
“The whole mix of everything was really a dream come true for him,” Cate said.
http://www.theunion.com/article/20090418/NEWS/904179953/1001/NONE&parentprofile=1053
Claus Sievert
Edward Andersen, the Grass Valley man charged with killing local artist Claus Sievert when driving while drunk, pleaded not guilty this week to charges of gross vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence with bodily injury, and child endangerment with an enhancement of great bodily injury.
Andersen, 38, entered his plea Thursday after some legal wrangling regarding one of the charges. He was remanded into custody Monday after his bail was raised to $100,000.
Andersen allegedly was driving drunk March 12 when he struck a vehicle being driven by Sievert, 59, on Highway 49 north of Combie Road. Andersen’s son was in the vehicle with him and was injured.
The amount of jail or prison time Andersen faces if convicted could vary widely. Also up in the air is whether, if convicted, Andersen would serve time in prison or in county jail with probation.
Andersen next will appear in court at 9 a.m. April 28; the bail amount and a request to be released on his own recognizance will be reviewed then. A felony conference was set for 1 p.m. May 7.
http://www.theunion.com/article/20090425/NEWS/904249967/1001/NONE&parentprofile=1053
Claus Sievert Tribute:
Claus Sievert’s friends will host a tribute Sunday for the artist, who was killed in a head-on crash, in Nevada City.
“This is an opportunity for everyone who would like to honor Claus and his life to come together,” said his ex-wife, Marti Cate.
The well-known local artist died March 12. The other driver, Edward Andersen, has been charged with gross vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence. He will be in court at 9 a.m. Monday.
The tribute by Sievert’s friends begins at 1 p.m. Sunday and will be followed by a potluck dinner “in celebration of his love of growing, preparing and sharing food,” Cate said.
Claus’ sister and brother are planning a private memorial for him in Grass Valley in June.
Sievert, a native of Germany, moved to Nevada County in 1999. He was a printmaker whose favorite subjects were landscapes, wilderness scenes and portraits of unique trees.
“He was masterful at what he did,” said Lissa Herschleb, a Grass Valley artist who had known Sievert for 33 years. “He had a real classic sensibility of interpreting trees in etchings, the beauty of the branches and the bark.”
Sievert moved in some widely divergent circles, said shooting instructor Patty Boyte.
“Claus truly was a very unique individual,” she said. “He really appreciated growing his skill and he would put as much into it as he possibly could.”
Sievert’s death “shocked people so deeply,” Cate said. “A lot of people considered him their best friend. When he was a friend of someone, it was a really longtime commitment.
Diane Johnson said simply, “We were close friends for many years.” She added that her brother, Norman, and sister-in-law, Elizabeth, also were close to Sievert.
Cate said many local artists had encouraged Sievert to move to Nevada County, an area he was familiar with through backpacking and hiking trips.
“He wanted to go back and live on the land,” she said, eventually buying five acres and planting a “huge” garden.
“The whole mix of everything was really a dream come true for him,” Cate said.
http://www.theunion.com/article/20090418/NEWS/904179953/1001/NONE&parentprofile=1053