Every Monday since Basketball season started, I send 28 teens to her to be tested and she does it with a smile in about 15 minutes. Cali cares about our students and it shows when she has to deliver the bad news. Because of that, she’s sometimes not the most popular person on campus and she’s also had to face the disappointment of students, staff, and parents.

I have seen her go out of her way to make sure a student was ok and following their doctor’s orders. Cali has developed a rapport with our kids and I am so thankful for her. I’m sure that all the nurses at local schools are doing this tough work this year, so if you haven’t already, thank your school nurse!

Next up is our newest teacher at LHS Ms. Gabi Geoia. Gabi is a class of 2017 graduate who attended Chico state and is currently working on finishing her credential in Social Science. As one of her former teachers, I am so excited that Gabi is back at Lassen and I know our students are in good hands. She brings new ideas and strategies to our Lassen family.

She is teaching U.S. History and says her goal is “to share [her] love and enthusiasm for history with [her] students.” Gabi is fortunate to work “with an awesome group, the class of 2023” and notes she is thankful for the support from staff, faculty, and administration. She is “excited to be giving back to a school that gave so much to [her].”

Finally, my friend and former SPD chief Kevin Jones gave up his Thursday last week to speak to my Criminal Minds classes. Jonesy is a great storyteller, and the class was totally silent as he talked about his 32 years in law enforcement in Lassen Co. They also laughed and appreciated his directive to “Don’t be stupid.”

Towards the end of his presentation, he asked each student what they wanted to do after graduation. From careers in the medical field to electricians, military jobs, and vet techs, almost every student had something in mind. Kevin implored students to do what they loved in the future.

He said many people expected him to follow in his dad’s footsteps and become a basketball coach, but he had a passion for law enforcement and was proud every day to put his badge on. Kevin said it was something he was “good at”.

Thank you to Cali, Gabi, and Kevin for showing me the good stuff this week. The love you have for what you do shines through and makes an impression on the rest of us.

The scholarship is awarded to a high school senior graduating from, or who has graduated from, a Lassen County High School pursuing an agriculture or agri-business career. The award will be based on leadership skills, a demonstrated commitment to the industry, grades and financial need.

Finalists will be notified of the date, time, and place of an interview.

Click here to download the scholarship application.

Students with questions about applying for these scholarships should contact their school counselors or call the Lassen County Farm Bureau office at 1.530.257.7242.

The freezing fog advisory is in effect until 10:00a.m.

A light coating of ice and low visibility may lead to treacherous driving conditions. Slow down and avoid braking and making sudden turns. Be careful walking outside as slipping and falling greatly increases the risk of injuries.

Payrolls in Susanville area took another $25,000 jump yesterday when H. W. Bridgford, superintendent and manage of the Lassen Lumber and Box Company’s mill here announced a two and a half-cent increase for all hourly labor in the mill, which employees 300 men.

It is the second increase by the company in 30 days, the last jump in wages being announced on December 19, 1940, both being effective on the day of the announcement.

Common labor in the mill will now receive 621/2 cents an hour for a 40 hour week. This covers planning mill and box factory. In all other departments, the minimum wage will be 65 cents an hour.

The Red River Lumber Company at Westwood, was the first to announce a similar wage increase. The Fruit Growers Supply Company in Susanville followed. Some 3,500 mill employees are affected.