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Volume XVII Issue 130
Friday, February 7th, 2025
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Photos provided by LCOE
Lassen County Educators Gather for 2025 Educator Summit
The Lassen County Office of Education hosted the 2025 Educator Summit on February 1st, at the Lassen County Fairgrounds, bringing together seventy-five educators from across the county for a day of professional learning, collaboration, and inspiration.
This year’s summit featured an engaging lineup of speakers and sessions, designed to equip educators with innovative tools to better support their students.
Key highlights included:
Keynote Speaker: Jason Kotecki, an artist and author, who shared insights on fostering creativity and joy in the classroom.
Learning Lab: Matt Reddam led a powerful session on “Collaboration as Healing,” emphasizing the importance of teamwork in addressing student well-being.
Yogapalooza: A refreshing and energizing session, helping educators focus on mindfulness and self-care.
Lassen County Superintendent Patricia Gunderson expressed her gratitude to the dedicated educators who spent their Saturday investing in their professional growth. She also extended appreciation to the LCOE staff for their efforts in organizing and executing such a valuable event.
“The commitment of our educators to continuously learn and grow is truly inspiring,” said Gunderson. “This summit provided an incredible opportunity for collaboration, self-care, and gaining new strategies to support our students.”
The Lassen County Office of Education remains committed to supporting and empowering educators through professional development opportunities like the Educator Summit.
For more information about future professional learning events, please contact LCOE at 1.530.257.2196.
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Rotarians Seeking Talented Young
Musicians for Annual Contest
Susanville’s Sunrise Rotary Club is looking for talented high-school aged virtuosi to compete for a chance to attend the District Final Contest in May, where the first-place winner will take home $1,000.
The local competition for solo instrumentalists will be held Thursday, February 27th, at 5:30p.m., at the United Methodist Church on South Lassen Street.
The area contest will be held March 19th, if multiple clubs hold local contests.
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You can click here to download a printable application, or stop by the high school counseling office. You can also email pgunderson@lcoe.org.
You will be asked to give a three-to-eight-minute performance to show off your talent.
There are two qualifying contests and then the finals, all with prize money. Three local monetary prize winners will be chosen.
The final competition will be held at 1:00p.m., May 3rd, at the Oats Park Art Center in Fallon, Nevada.
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LCC Foundation Announces
Deadline for Elliot Dow Scholarship
The Lassen College Foundation has announced that April 11th, 2025 will be the application deadline for the Elliot Dow Memorial Scholarship fund. The scholarship was established in 2016 in the memory of Elliot Dow, a Lassen Community College alumnus, to provide college scholarships and academic incentives in agricultural studies.
The scholarships being offered include $750 for high school seniors or current LCC students planning to enroll or currently enrolled at LCC and $1,500 that is solely intended for former LCC students now enrolled full-time in an agriculture degree program at a four-year school.
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According to the LCF, the recipient of the Elliot Dow Scholarship is someone who embodies the qualities and ideologies demonstrated by Elliot. He is remembered as someone who encouraged classmates to complete their studies and obtain a degree. His personal support was instrumental in motivating others when they became discouraged and questioned their ability to continue.
The endowment builds on donations already provided by Dow’s friends and family but is open to donations from anyone who wishes to promote student education in agriculture science and technology, one of the leading industries of Lassen County.
Who is eligible?
Current LCC students and past LCC students that have transferred to a four-year school. Recipients may be awarded for multiple years upon application if student maintains a 2.5 GPA and is registered as a full-time student (12 unit minimum). Preference will be given to current or previous LCC students planning to pursue a four-year degree in Agriculture.
Students who receive this Scholarship are encouraged to apply for it each consecutive year while pursuing a four-year degree. Upon completion of a four-year degree, a cash award will be awarded to students who qualified and received this scholarship at the junior college and university level.
Applications must be submitted by April 11th, 2025. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.
Click here to download the application.
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Feather River College and AFWD Holding 2nd Annual FRC Job Fair
Feather River College, in partnership with Alliance for Workforce Development, will be hosting the second annual Feather River College Student and Community Job Fair, an in-person job fair, on March 6th, from 12:00 to 4:00p.m. at the Feather River College gym, 570 Golden Eagle Avenue in Quincy.
This free event is open to all job seekers, including college students and community members, offering a unique opportunity to connect with a variety of employers in one convenient location.
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Attendees can explore part-time, full-time, and seasonal job openings, interact with hiring managers, and build valuable employment connections.
Employers from industries such as forestry, education, tourism, and recreation will be present, including organizations like the U.S. Forest Service and Sierra Pacific Industries. Last year, over 40 employers participated, and this year’s list continues to grow.
Feather River College and AFWD encourage attendees to dress professionally and bring multiple copies of their resume. FRC students can also enjoy a free meal as part of the event.
For more information about the job fair, please visit www.frc.edu/jobfair or contact Gabe Miller at gmiller@frc.edu.
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BLM Plans Pile Burning Work Near Horse Lake
Fire crews from the Bureau of Land Management will be conducting pile burning projects in the Horse Lake area southwest of Ravendale beginning Monday, February 10th, and continuing through the week as conditions allow.
Burning will take place only when weather and fuel conditions allow for safe and successful burning.
The project site covers over 330 acres. The slash piles were created during projects to reduce hazardous fuels, improving landscape health and reducing chances of catastrophic wildfires.
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A burn plan is in place specifying allowable fuel and weather conditions and required personnel and equipment.
More information is available from the BLM Eagle Lake Field Office, 530-257-0456.
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New Lassen College gym features motor driven bleachers
February 7, 1972
Workman Leon Thompson of the American Seating Company adds some final touches to the Lassen Community College gymnasium which is scheduled to open today.
The gym features motor-driven bleachers, in their folded position on the left, which unfold with the press of a button. They are the first of their type to be installed in the nation.
The Lassen Cougar’s basketball squad will take to the court tonight in a Golden Valley Conference game with Yuba College at 8p.m.
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