“This innovative alternative model to a senior congregate meal site provides Dine Around Town Senior Nutrition Program participants with vouchers which can be redeemed for healthy, nutritionally balanced meals at Lumberjack Restaurant in Susanville,” explains Lassen Director of Health and Social Services, Barbara Longo, MS, RDN.

Benefits to DAT Senior Nutrition Program Participants include:

• Access to nutritious meal choices
• Increased socialization
• Decrease in food insecurity
• Improves the lives of the community’s older adults

Program Eligibility:

• Aged 60 and over
• Reside in Lassen County
• Complete required registration and assessment process
• It is the responsibility of the program participant to provide their own transportation

Looking for Home Delivered Meals?

The program is currently being developed, however it is not finalized. Do you have a family member, friend or neighbor that can pick up meals? Complete the required registration and join the waiting list

Need a ride? Contact Lassen Rural Bus at 530-252-7433 for more information.

Transportation costs are not included with the DAT Senior Nutrition Program at this time.

To Register for the DAT Senior Nutrition Program call PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging at 1.530.842.1687.

“The PDCA allows for rates to increase by no more than one half cent, however, there is no limit to the amount rates may be decreased,” explains LMUD Public Relations Manager Theresa Philips.

“The current PDCA indicates that LMUD is under collecting, and therefore the recommendation will be to adjust the current rate upward by a half cent per kilowatt hour.”

LMUD’s average customer uses approximately 800 kilowatt hours per month. If the rate adjustment is approved, customers would see, on average, a $4.00 per month increase in their bill.

According to Philips, the board will also receive a 14401 report from the District’s General Manager to consider an adjustment to the district’s energy charge. The action requested is to set a date for the public hearing in which the rates will be reviewed. The hearing will be noticed to the public and the public will have an opportunity to comment during the hearing. Public hearings are posted in accordance with state regulations.

You can find more information at www.lmud.org.

This is an evening you will not want to miss, so bundle up and bring the family to this year’s Magical Country Christmas! Vendor and Parade entry forms can be found in the office or at www.lassencountychamber.org.

Lassen County Chamber of Commerce has launched our Holiday Shopping Campaign, Magic Made Local. This year we have twenty-three participating businesses around town for you to get all your holiday shopping needs! This campaign will run through December 20th. Once you have visited five or more of the participating locations and receive a stamp in your brochure you may drop it off at the Chamber office, 1516 Main Street, for a chance to be put in for raffle baskets. For more information or to pick up a brochure, visit the Chamber office.

The City of Susanville annual leaf collection will run from October 21st through December 5th. City of Susanville residents may drop off bagged leaves at the vacant lot at the intersection of Skyline Road and Numa Road. Make sure bags are securely tied, no waste or trash allowed, bagged leaves only. The weight limit is 40lbs. If you need assistance, please call 530.257.1041 to arrange a pickup of tied and bagged leaves.

Lassen Senior Services will be holding its 9th Annual Turkey Trot, Thursday, November 24 at 8:30a.m., located at 1700 Sunkist Drive in Susanville. The course is 3.1 miles and there will be prizes for the best costumes and the largest family group! Donations of non-perishable food or cash are appreciated. Let’s fill the pantry for our low-income seniors. For more information, contact 530.257.2113

Susanville Assembly of God will be hosting a Free Thanksgiving Day Dinner, Thursday, November 24th from 11:00 – 2:00p.m. This will be dine-in, drive-thru, or delivery, located at 473-465 Richmond Road in Susanville. For more information, or to request delivery, please call 530.257.5000.

This year’s Magical Country Christmas is just around the corner. Saturday, December 3rd from 4:00 – 7:00p.m. Ring in the Holiday season with Santa’s grand entry parade, Christmas tree lighting, fireworks, vendors, food and beverages, a hot toddy walk for adults twenty-one and over, and free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. This is an evening you will not want to miss, so bundle up and bring the family to this year’s Magical Country Christmas! Vendor and Parade entry forms can be found in the office or at www.lassencountychamber.org.

Benson’s Humble Homestead will be hosting their 1st Annual Small Business Saturday, Saturday, November 26th from 9am – 3pm located at 712-960 Sunnyside Road in Janesville. Small businesses coming together for “Small Business Saturday” Come on out to see many small businesses on one property, supporting small businesses of Lassen County.

Susanville Blue Star Moms is excited to be back offering their craft fair, Friday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 3rd at the Veterans Memorial Hall. For more information, or to become a vendor, contact 530.310.1361.

Susanville City Kickettes bring to you their Christmas Extraordinaire, on December 10th at 6:00p.m, and December 11th at 4:00p.m., at the Veterans Memorial Hall. All J&J Dancers, singers and performers will be showcased at this recital. Tickets will be available at Margie’s Book Nook & Zaengles Home Store. For more information visit www.jandjperformingarts.com or call 530.260.1575.

Westwood Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual Holiday Bazaar, Sunday, December 4th from 11am-3pm. Vendor forms can be found on their website at www.westwoodareachamber.net or call Gail at (530)256-2456 or (530)256-2378.

Lassen County Fairgrounds presents their Holiday Craft Fair, Friday, December 16th from 4pm-8pm and Saturday, December 17th from 9am-2pm. For more information, visit www.lassencountyfair.org

The Susanville Symphony 2022-2023 Concert Season brings to you A Susanville Christmas, Friday, December 16th at 7pm and Saturday, December 17th @ 2:30pm, located at United Methodist Church 60 Lassen Street in Susanville. Tickets are available at Susanville Dental Care and Margie’s Book Nook. For more information, contact (530) 310-8111 or visit www.thesusanvillesymphony.com.

Don’t forget to email the Chamber with any upcoming event or swing by the Chamber Office at 1516 Main Street with event posters.

Lassen High and Main Street from the Air, 1944 ~ Photo Courtesy Lassen Historical Society

Brothers Injured in War Recover in Same Hospital

November 21, 1944

A war story with a happy ending relates to two well known Lassen county boys, Pfc. Fred Ellena, 19, and his brother, T/S. Leon Ellena, 27.

According to Mr. And Mrs. Fred Ellena, Sr., of Standish, word was received from their sons that both had suffered injuries while serving with the United States army on the continent.

Pfc. Fred Jr. was wounded in action on July 14, in France, when shot through the body, because of the violence of fighting around him, he was forced to lie unaided on the ground for four days and nights. It was not until the fifth day that he was able to crawl a short distance to a stream where he was found by an American lieutenant.

T/S. Leon Ellena has been wounded in action twice. On D-Day in France, his right leg was fractured in two places. After a period of recuperation, he was sent back to the front and on August 31, while fighting in Belgium he was shot twice through the left leg. One bullet penetrated below the knee and the other shattered the kneecap.

In spite of the fact that both boys had not seen each other since going overseas, they are now recovering in the same hospital in England, due to efforts of their parents and the Red Cross.

The Ellenas have another son, Ray, 23, seaman 1/c, attending a special school in Coronado.