So now that we have decided what you will be doing Thursday morning, let’s discuss why it is so important that you are there. This event helps bring funds and awareness to Northern California’s Special Olympics Programs.

The second annual Torch Run allows each and every participant to “be a hero” and help join Lassen County’s local Law Enforcement community to escort the Special Olympics torch (called the “Flame of Hope) on its journey to the 2023 Special Olympics Northern California Summer Games this month.

Nope, you don’t have to be in Law Enforcement to participate, but yes, you will see your favorite LEOs there. (Our very own Sheriff Growdon helps lead the way!)

The morning is spent with our community in this very unique event, and what a great way to teach our kiddos about doing things for others and inclusivity! Seriously, guys it’s a win-win.

We need you though! Like so many of the wonderful things brought to you in Lassen County, the wonderful person that is Calli Oxford, (who I have so lovingly bequeathed with the title Special Olympics Torch Run Liaison Coordinator) has been working hard to get this thing not only up and running but has been working hard to secure funds.

Our County set a goal to help raise $5,000 dollars for the Northern California Special Olympics! As you can imagine that is not an easy feat and we need your help!

If you are unable to go to the Torch Run, you can still donate to this very worthy cause online. Additionally, Ace’s Hardware is doing “round-ups” all month long! Round up your change at the register, snap a picture and post it #Aceletr (Short for “Ace Law Enforcement Torch Run.”) By doing so, you could win a $50 Amazon gift card! And how easy is that?

Here is a link so you can see all the wonderful things this organization does! I will see you tomorrow, bright and early and we can discuss in person why the Law Enforcement Torch Run is one of the reasons I love where we live.

Without our fantastic community, all of the businesses who donated gift basket items and 4-H Clubs that donated prize items this project would not have been so successful. We would like to recognize Kaitlyn Midgley and the staff of the Lassen County Fair for allowing us the use of Jensen Hall for all three events. Thank you all so very much!

Bingo night in Jensen Hall at the fairgrounds

As the school year comes to an end the 4-H members across Lassen County will be working with their animals and projects for the Lassen County Fair. Don’t forget to purchase tickets for the annual 4-H BBQ, Tuesday July 18th, from any 4-H member. The tickets are $15 and the meal this year will be tri tip, salad, a roll and dessert. We hope that you can find it in your heart to come by during fair week and see just how much talent our local 4-Her’s have and all of the cute animals we bring.

If you or a family member would like to know more about the Lassen County 4-H Program please join us at our 4-H Open House on August 22nd from 5-6pm in the Tractor Supply parking lot here in Susanville. Richmond, Johnstonville, Lake, Standish, Thompson Peak, Milford, South County and Dyer Mountain 4-H will all be represented and have information to share about what their clubs offer.

Applications for Ambassadors are currently open for next year – if you want to learn more please contact Darcy Hansen at the Lassen County 4-H Office (530) 251-8285.

We have enjoyed informing all of the readers here at SusanvilleStuff about the 4-H Program this past year. Thank you to Marshel, Jeremy and the rest of the team for their continued support. To our Moms, Liz Ammon and Nickie Dilts, thank you for all that you do for us and the youth of Lassen County.

Signing off, for the last time, the 2022/2023 Lassen

County 4-H Ambassador Team – Lily Ammon & Maddi Johnson!

Looking north on Lassen Street around 1910

Sparks Methodist Minister Attends Epworth League Meeting at Susanville

June 14, 1913

P.H. Willis, pastor of the Sparks Methodist church, returned from Susanville last night, where he has been attending the convention of the state Epworth league as a Sparks delegate. There was an excellent attendance and much benefit was derived from the convention.

Rev. Willis says that the rains of the past few weeks have proved satisfactory to the farmers of the counties in that district and that, no alfalfa having been cut, the rains of the past few days will not affect the splendid crops.

The T. B. Walker company is building a temporary sawmill at Mountain Meadows with the future intention of building a large mill at Susanville. The firm controls more than 200,000 acres of timber land in Plumas, Lassen and Shasta counties. It is stated on good authority that there is enough timber in these districts to employ hundreds of men for the next 50 years.

The Southern Pacific railroad has completed the new Lassen and Fernley branch and is confident that the future of Susanville and other towns will pay the company for the large amount of money expended.

It is said that the Walker Timber company has guaranteed the railroad 50 cars of lumber per day.