Staff from the City of Susanville joined with the Susanville City Fire Department last week for a group photo to kick off the department's 100th anniversary celebration.

The picture was taken in front of City Hall on North Lassen Street, which for more than 30 years served as the town’s Fire Hall.

I did not misspell her name. It is spelled exactly how it sounds “Mee-gan.” Not to be confused with “Megan,” which is what I called her for the first months of our friendships, until she kindly corrected me.

Now Paul, I have known a lot longer. He has been a steady member of my church, but also would pop in to see Frankie at baseball games, which is how I believe I first met him.

However, my most iconic memories of Paul came from when I worked graveyards, and at the very end of my shift, around 5:00a.m., I would see my friend Paul, running up and down Main Street.

I began to associate the sight of him with not only the dawn of a new day, but the ending of my shift. (both very happy things for me)

I would wave and watch the consistency in which he would work out in the early mornings. Whether he knew it or not, he became a happy part of my day.

Then came our interactions through his work. Paul manages the Super 8 Hotel. When the Camp Fire decimated Paradise, California, as you all may remember, our town became flooded with those who had lost their entire worldly belongings.

It was then that I saw how sweet that man really is. I worked with him to help, not only feed, but clothe his evacuees at the Super 8.

He didn’t have do 99% of what he did for them, calling to get proper clothing, helping ensure meals were delivered. He took on the position of being their Lassen County Advocate, and I truly saw that man’s heart of gold, gleaming as he helped them.

Meegan, however, will not be outdone. This is why they are so perfect together.

I became close with Meegan when we both served as volunteers in Awanas. Now Awanas is a multi-month commitment for volunteers. And I will admit, sometimes I “volunteer” but do it begrudgingly. However, Meegan’s sense of humor, and realness, was entirely refreshing and honest.

She herself is a mother, and she is extremely relatable. She never tries to be something she isn’t, all while being gregarious.

When I walk into a room, I am drawn to her spirit. On a sidenote, so are my children. My middle child, who to be honest, likes to be just left alone, took full advantage of Meegan’s warm heart, as she made Meegan carry her around Vacation Bible School for two hours.

“Meegan! Put her down, she can walk!” I said.

Meegan just shooed me out of the room, stating she had it, and she wanted Pearl cuddles. (Which FYI, Pearl doesn’t even give me!). Kids can recognize a pure heart, and that is what we have in the Moores.

A great family. A couple who does a great job of being friendly and helpful. About providing service to others, and about being role models for those around them.

They compound the sweetness of one another, but never in a fake or insincere way. They are just good-hearted people, who are so, so easy to love. And I want them to know that I, and so many others, do love them.

They are two reasons I love where we live.

The conservation of potable water will continue until the State lifts restrictions. The City of Susanville must comply with the regulation or face steep fines from the State.

“Although the City is not observing a measurable decrease in spring production or static water levels of wells, conservation is mandatory statewide and will improve water security if drought conditions continue,” Public Works officials explained.

Key Regulations of the State Water Resources Control Board

The following items will be actively enforced beginning June 10, 2022

Hotels and Motels must provide guests with the option of not having towels and linens laundered daily

Restaurants and other food service establishments can only serve water to customers on request

The following is required by the City of Susanville Urgency Ordinance Adopted May 27, 2015. Active enforcement will begin on July 1, 2022

All customers shall be allowed to water for only three (3) days per week. Customers with even numbered addresses may water on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. Customers with odd numbered addresses may water on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.

Visit www.cityofsusanville.org for more information

The City is hopeful that education and public awareness campaigns will be enough to achieve the 15% conservation mandate. However, to ensure fair and consistent conservation among customers, the City will begin monitoring and enforcing the State Water Control Board Regulations and the requirements provided in the City’s Urgency Ordinance on June 1st , 2015.

Customers will receive a door hanger warning notice when a violation is observed. Observation of a second violation may lead to a citation with a potential fine of up to $500.

The City of Susanville Public Works Department would like to help you conserve water by offering a free low-flow shower head to City of Susanville Water Customers (1 per household). Visit City Hall at 66 N. Lassen Street to claim your shower head.

For more information, call (530) 257-1041.

Freddie Nagel, who was some pumpkin as a local musician in Reno a few years back, is now the director of a 1-piece aggregation playing the summer season at Bal Bijou on Lake Tahoe.

Fred apparently is going places as an Ork leader but has a degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford in case he tires of the profession. Fred’s band is under the banner of the Music Corporation of America.

A grand gal threw open a brand new club in Susanville last night. Shirley Tilton known to hundreds in Reno. Suffice to say that we all hope the new spot goes over with a bang; no reason why it won’t with our gal Shirley’s magnetic personality and charm that is indeed a rarity.

Shirley’s entertainment department will be headed by Reno’s corpulent and diminutive madcap M. C., Sonny Hartman, who worked at the Tavern three years ago with the Bob Overman aggregation.

Sonny departed from Reno yesterday with his five foot four inches of attitude, 200 pounds avoirdupois, stack of piano music, baggy pants, 60-inch waistline and 17 wigs. Sonny plays, sings, and manipulates the wigs so rapidly that a slow-motion camera had difficulty in following him.