They are estimated to be about 6 months old. Both are neutered, up to date on their vaccinations, and heartworm tested negative. They enjoy playing with other dogs and love getting out into the shelter’s outdoor play yard to get some exercise in. 

Rip and Roarke can go to separate homes where they can further blossom into their individual selves. If interested in meeting one of these sweet boys, or other adoptable animals at the shelter, please call staff at (530) 257-9200.

Featured animals at the Lassen County Animal Shelter are available for adoption on a first-come-first-serve basis. According to California law, all adoptable dogs and cats must be spayed and neutered before leaving our facility. If interested in adopting an animal, please contact the shelter directly.

Current shelter hours during the COVID-19 pandemic are Monday through Friday, 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. You can contact the shelter at 257-9200.

Lassen Land & Trails Trust presents Nature Camp Day Camp 2023. Session 1: 8-10 years old from July 10th-14th and Session 2: 10-12 years old from July 24th-28th. Registration: $125/week, includes transportation, food, and supplies. Available online at www.lassenlandandtrailstrust.org or Susanville Railroad Depot 601 Richmond Road. (On the kiosk in front of the building)

LCC Lassen Cougars Soccer Camp, Monday, August 7th through Friday, August 11 from 9:00 to 12:00p.m., boys & girls, 5-18 years old. Camp Venue: Lower Soccer Field, 473-200 State Route Hwy 139, Susanville. Admission $125. Follow LCC Soccer social media @LassenSoccer. For more information contact Coach Khalil at 530.260.4929 or KAmodu@LassenCollege.edu

Chimney Fund’s annual Backwoods BBQ Competition will be on July 29th. Looking for teams to sign up to compete. Donation Entry fee is $50. Cooking starts at 7:00a.m. Judging is at 12:00p.m., and tasting begins at 1:00p.m. Chimney Fund provides teams with Tri-Tip, Ribs, and 1/2 Chicken. Tasting kits are $7. Entry forms are located at Iron Horse Saloon. Any questions please contact Mary Gow: 530.339.6878 or 530.256.2621 Entry forms are due by July 24th.

Join Lassen Land & Trails Trust for the 6th Annual Farm to Table Dinner at the Rice Canyon Ranch in Susanville, Saturday, August 12th at 5:00p.m. This year’s event features the trifecta of a stunning farm venue, a Michelin-recognized chef and a four-course meal featuring ingredients and beverages from purveyors in the agricultural landscape that the Land Trust is dedicated to conserving. Tickets are $150 each and are expected to sell out quickly, so don’t delay. Visit LassenLandandTrailsTrust.org for ticket and more information or Contact Amy Holmen at 530.257.3252.

Lassen Family Services’ Parenting Program is hosting a Resource Fair and Duck Race on Saturday, August 12th from 10:00-2:00p.m, at Memorial Park. Tickets for the duck race are $5 each and can be purchased at Lassen Family Services (1306 Riverside Dr. in Susanville) or Margie’s Book Nook (722 Main St. in Susanville) during normal business hours. There will be prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ducks. The resource fair is free and open to everyone. If you have any questions, contact Cindy at 530.257.4599 or email cindy.grivel@lassenfamilyservices.org

Amy’s Corner presents Art in the Park from June to August at Memorial Park, 1201 North Street, Susanville. Limited to 30 seats per session. For more information or to register, go to www.amyscorner.art.

Lassen Family Services presents the 6th Annual CASA SUPERHERO 5K. Save the date for the 6th annual CASA Superhero 5K Fun Run. Saturday, September 30th. General admission is $20. This is a great reason to dress you and your kids up as your favorite superheroes. Stay tuned to our social media and website for more information coming soon.

In our community, Lassen College presents a unique opportunity to engage in various enriching discussions with their free lunchtime lecture series. The series takes place every Tuesday from 11:30 to 12:30p.m., at the Lassen Library District conference room on Main Street. These weekly, hour-long sessions delve into diverse topics ranging from practical skills such as writing effective professional emails and starting a small business, to crowd-pleaser topics including beekeeping and the mysterious world of spiders. They even cover critical issues like managing financial worries and cyber-awareness skills for the whole family.

For a special treat, they also offer beginner and intermediate classes in AI with ChatGPT. All are invited to join these free, educational events. For more information, reach out to Annika Peacock from Lassen College Outreach at 775.567.9457 or via email at apeacock@lassencollege.edu. For information on upcoming topics, follow our facebook page: www.Facebook.com/LassenCollege. Join in, learn something new, and become a more engaged member of our Susanville community.

Join the fun with Bottle & Brush Art Bar for their New Summer Schedule for Trivia Night. They’re moving to once-a-month schedule for Trivia Night for the next few months, starting in May. On the second Thursday of each month, they will host Trivia Night for the brainiacs in the crowd. $5 a person, up to four people per team. For more information, contact 530.250.3701.

Join us for the Budgeting and More Life Skills Course. Every Monday 4:00 – 5:00p.m., at Lassen Family Services, 1306 Riverside Drive in Susanville. This week’s topic: Exploring Financial Literacy. An introduction to key terms in the financial world. Participants may join the course at any time. For more information, call 530.257.4599.

Calvary Kids Storytime, 450 Richmond Rd., Susanville, CA. Every Tuesday from 1:00-2:00p.m. Bring your kids to a Safe, Peaceful place where they can be a kid. There will be two book reading groups, ages 1-5 and 6-11. We will be reading biblical, moral, and outdoor books followed by a craft. Questions, call 530.257.4833.

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

Winds will be southwest at 15-25 mph with gusts of 30-40 mph. Ridgelines

could see gusts of 40-50 mph.

The humidity will drop to between 5 and 12% for 6 to 10 hours. The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.

Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for

updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.

Company promotional materials show the three great metropolitan centers of the west coast; Los Angeles, San Francisco and Litchfield.

WORK PROGRESSING ON NEW RAILROAD

Bridge Construction, Ballasting and Building Going Forward on Fernley-Lassen Line

July 24, 1913

Telegraph communication between Susanville and Wadsworth will be established within a week, according to General Foreman Woods, in charge of the construction of the Fernley and Lassen railroad.

Poles are being erected by the company and three miles of wire is being strung per day. Litchfield now has telegraph service.

The work of ballasting the road has also been started.

Bridge work is also being rushed to completion, a large force of men being employed on the concrete abutments in a number of canyons, for the support of several steel bridges.

The work of excavating for the depot and freight sheds has also been started.

The stock corrals, sidings and switches have been finished at Caloretta and Leavitt. The first shipment of stock from the new yards will be made August 10.