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Volume XVI Issue 131
Monday, February 5th, 2024
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It’s time for our annual SusanvilleStuff Valentine’s Date Night Giveaway!
Your chance to win an awesome Valentine’s Day gift package full of Valentine’s Day fun.
Our Date Night prize winner will receive:
- A pair of tickets to this Saturday’s Lassen Cattlewomen‘s Sip of Wine, Taste of Beef event in Jensen Hall at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. One of Susanville’s premiere annual events!
- Two movie passes and a $30 concession card from the Sierra Theater and Uptown Cinemas
- A bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolate truffles from Milwood Florist and Nursery
- Two mugs, fudge, jelly, jam and coffee gift box from The Bensons Humble Homestead
- One-dozen chocolate dipped strawberries from Merry Morsels
- A 60-minute Reiki session for two and an over-the-bottle resin wine glass holder and two matching bottle stoppers from Fair Winds Reiki & Mindfulness
- $35 Gift voucher for products from LHolloway::be creative
Doesn’t that sound like a fun Valentine’s Day?
You can enter once per day, per email address, and all entries must be received before Thursday, February 8th, at midnight. You also must be twenty-one to enter this particular contest.
We’ll announce the name of our Date Night Giveaway winner this Friday morning, February 9th. Click here to head over to SusanvilleStuff for contest details and entry form.
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LMUD Scholarships Being Offered
to Local Students for Tenth Year
By Theresa Phillips
LMUD Public Relations Manager
2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the Lassen Municipal Utility District Community Scholarship program. Since its beginning, the program has helped dozens of local students achieve their dreams of continuing their educations. From nurses to lineworkers, engineers to teachers, students from all walks of life participated in the program. Each of them is a testament to the positive influence that a community-owned utility can have on the people it serves.
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LMUD’s connection to the scholarship recipients doesn’t end when they receive their checks. LMUD often hears from students excited to share how their studies are going and what they’ve been up to. | |
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Ezra Luedecke was awarded the 2022 graduating high school senior scholarship. He was the first recipient to be selected from Thompson Peak Charter School. His essay about his teacher who inspired him to reach for the stars inspired the committee to award him the scholarship. Ezra is now pursuing a career in teaching. He is in his third term at Western Governors University.
“I’m flying along with my classes,” Ezra says. “I’ll be able to get done well ahead of when my term ends in March, I still have quite a few terms ahead of me, but my progress has been great so far.”
Ezra has returned to Thompson Peak Charter as a paraeducator.
“I’m learning a lot and I have many amazing opportunities to grow my knowledge as an educator, and being able to help others is just amazing,” he says. “The position has helped me grow as a person and break out of my shell.”
Outside of school and work, Ezra says that he doesn’t have much free time, and what free time he does have, he spends at home, tending to his plants, snuggling with his dog, Tessa, and getting in as much relaxation as possible.
What’s next for Ezra?
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Ezra Luedecke, recipient of the 2022 graduating high school senior scholarship, enjoys his studies to become a teacher.
He spends his free time with his dog, Tessa.
Photo by Ezra Luedecke
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“If things go as I plan, I’m hoping I will have time before my term at WGU ends to work on my driver’s education—I don’t know how to drive yet—and get my driver’s license,” Ezra says. “Overall, life is great. I have a great job, college is going very well and, overall, I am enjoying all that life has to offer. I’m excited to see what my future has in store!” | |
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Preeti Misra was awarded the 2023 continuing college student scholarship. She is the first recipient of the scholarship to pursue a career in nursing. Her desire to become a nurse is rooted in her devotion to her family. Preeti’s father, who resides in India, encouraged her to follow her dream. Through her connection to Christi Myers, the director of the nursing program at Lassen Community College, she found her way to Susanville.
Preeti is now working on her prerequisites for the registered nurse program through the Allied Health Course at LCC. She will graduate this spring and plans to work full-time for Northeastern Rural Health Clinics in the summer and fall.
“I hope to do my RN studies at LCC in the spring of 2025,” Preeti says. “I’m in the process of applying to the program, so fingers crossed that I get through. Wish me luck!”
Outside of work and studies, Preeti spends time with her host family, the McBrides, and enjoys local events and exploring Lassen County.
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Preeti Misra, recipient of a 2023 continuing college student scholarship, shares a photo of her father, who encouraged her to follow her dream of becoming a registered nurse. Photo by Theresa Phillips | |
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New Online Application
This year, the traditional paper application has been replaced with a modern, easy-to-navigate online application at lmud.org. Upload transcripts, essays, and other supporting documents directly on the application.
Qualifications
The scholarship is open to graduating seniors and college students who reside in a home that is served by Lassen MUD. 2 seniors will receive a $1,250 scholarship and 1 college student will receive $500. Scholarships are paid directly to a qualified 2-year, 4-year, or vocational institution.
The deadline to apply for the 2024 scholarship is April 30th. If you have questions regarding the program, call Philips at 1.530.257.4174.
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Lassen County Chamber of
Commerce Update for February 5th
Kelly Ackley,
Chamber Executive Director
February Mixer. Come out for the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce February Chamber Mixer hosted by Eagle Lake Village Senior Living Community on Thursday, February 15th from 5:30 to 7:30p.m. located at 2001 Paul Bunyan Road, Susanville.
Bring your family and friends for an evening of fun, food, drinks, prizes, and good company. Everyone is welcome, you do not have to be a Chamber member to attend. For more information, contact the Chamber office at 530.257.4323.
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For the month of February, the Lassen County Probation Department’s Appreciation Hearts fundraiser will give community members a chance to send a ‘bucket of hearts’ to a person they appreciate, while contributing to a great cause! Money raised will help sponsor community events such as Stuff the Bus and Holiday with a Hero. You can order your Appreciation Hearts online by clicking here Lassen County Probation – Appreciation Hearts Fundraiser 2024. Cash payments are also accepted at 2950 Riverside Drive in Susanville. Delivery is only available in Lassen County.
Lassen Youth Fastpitch Softball Registration. All signups will be held at the Comfort Inn breakfast room. Signups close February 21st. Must be 4 by January 1, 2024. Regular Signups will be February 1st from 5:00 to 7:00p.m. and February 17th from 10:00 to 12:00p.m. The cost to register is $90 with $10 off for siblings. Please contact Antonia Marro at 530.260.8091 with any questions.
Lassen County Cattlemen and Cattlewomen presents the 35th Annual Taste of Beef, Sip of Wine event, Saturday, February 10th, 2024, at the Lassen County Fairgrounds, Jensen Hall. Tickets on Sale Now. lassencountycattlewomen.ticketspice.com/a-taste-of-beef-sip-of-wine
Lassen Fire Safe Council February General Meeting will be on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 5:30p.m., at the Susan River Fire Hall, 705-145 Hwy 395, Johnstonville. Light refreshments will be served.
Standish 4H will be holding their annual Indian Taco Feed fundraiser on Saturday, March 2nd, at the Standish 4H hall. You can pick up dinner at the hall between 3:00 and 8:00p.m. For a single dinner the 4H’ers are asking for a donation of $7 and a family of two adults and three kids can eat for just $30.
Along with the Indian Taco you can grab a Bowl of Beans for $3 or fry bread for $2. Homemade desserts, gift baskets and a home décor sale will all be part of the fun. Proceeds from the dinner benefit Standish 4-H members and their activities throughout the year. The Standish 4H Hall is located at 718-880 Hwy 395 East, just past the Wayside Gas Station and Market. For more information call or text 1.530.310.1993 or 1.530.310.3178.
Susanville Best of Broadway presents the 2024 Concert Series ‘The Broadway Renaissance.’ Shows start March 6th.
Susanville Elks Lodge Spring Fling Dance, Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 6:00 to 9:00p.m., at the Susanville Elks Lodge, 400 Main Street. Tickets are $30 per family and can be purchased at the Lassen County Chamber Office and Margie’s Book Nook. Come on up with your family for a fun time.
Lassen Community College Gunsmithing Program. Registration for the full-time Gunsmithing Program, Fall 2024 will open March 25th, 2024. Any questions can be directed to LCCGunsmithing@lassencollege.edu or at 530.251.8809.
The Children’s Fair will be held on Saturday, May 4th, from 10:00 until 3:00p.m., at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. There will be live entertainment throughout the day, including dancers from local dance studios and costumed characters. Static displays of emergency vehicles and other fun things for kids to see will be around each corner at the fairgrounds. Dandy the Smokeless Dragon will be there, and Lassen Youth Football and Star Elite Cheer, Lassen Youth Soccer and the Lassen Aquatics will also be participating in the event. Admission is free. Would your group or organization like to have a booth at the Lassen County Children’s Fair? The last day to register is April 24th and you can click here Lassen County Children’s Fair Booth Registration (jotform.com) to fill out a booth application form. For more information you can call the Lassen County Office of Education at 1.530.251.8711.
Lassen County 4-H Presentation Day is Sunday, February 25th at Jensen Hall, Lassen County Fair Grounds. Registration is at 1:00p.m. Entry deadline is February 15th. Presentation Day 2024 will be hosted by Milford 4-H and South County 4-H again this year. Please adhere to the registration deadline. Primary member presentations will be limited to 10 minutes. Junior/Senior presentations will be limited to 15 minutes. Please register ONLINE at: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=42035
The 35th Lassen Jr. Fishing Derby has been set for Saturday, May 18th. Coveted prizes donated by community businesses and locals are handed out to the biggest catch of the day in each age group, along with sportsmanship awards.
All new for 2024. The Bizz Running Company is introducing the Bizz Johnson Express Half Marathon Relay. Bring your best running friend and run this fast half marathon course. Leg 1 starts with the Express Half Marathon and completes the first 7 miles. After going underneath Highway 36 and back up the other side, you’ll hand off to Leg 2 who will cruise the last 6.1 miles to the Finish Line at Hobo Camp. You can register for all Bizz Johnson Marathon Events on October 12-13, 2024, at https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Susanville/BizzJohnson.
The Northern California Cancer Advocates 2nd Annual Crab Feed will be at the Diamond Mountain Willow Room at the Diamond Mountain Casino & Hotel. Live entertainment will be after dinner. Tickets are $60 and includes salad, soup, and Dungeness crab. Doors open at 5:30p.m. Dinner served at 6:30p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Lassen Federal Credit Union, Lassen County Chamber of Commerce, or any NCCA Volunteer. Alcohol sold separately (Must be 21+), Tickets are on sale. Buy yours now, before they sell out.
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Evidence seized in one of Wednesday’s traffic stops – SPD photo | |
Two Arrested During Police
Department’s DUI Saturation Operation
Two drivers face serious criminal charges after getting pulled over as part of the Susanville Police Department’s DUI Saturation Patrol Wednesday evening.
In the early evening hours, a police officer with the Susanville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle.
K-9 Officer Zeke was put to work, and detected the scent of narcotics in the vehicle.
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The driver was removed from the vehicle and was placed in handcuffs while a search revealed a loaded handgun that was stolen from out of the area, drug paraphernalia, suspected methamphetamine, and ammunition.
According to the police report, the driver of the vehicle is a convicted felon who was subsequently booked into the Lassen County Jail on multiple charges.
An unrelated traffic stop, later in the evening, yielded another felony arrest for the department, when a different police officer conducted a traffic stop and could smell the odor of marijuana coming out of the vehicle.
A search of the vehicle yielded more than ten pounds of cannabis. The driver was arrested for felony transportation of marijuana.
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A Susanville Police Department photo of marijuana seized in a traffic stop Wednesday night. | |
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Lassen Lumber and Box around 1920. Photo from an Eastman + Co postcard. | |
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New Machinery Arrives
February 5, 1920
The new machinery ordered by the Lassen Lumber and Box company for its box factory has all been delivered and the work of putting it in place is being done. This is part of the general plan for doubling the capacity of the plant for the coming season’s run.
Between 75 and 100 men in the factory have been laid off temporarily while the new machinery is being installed. The rest of the force is employed in overhauling and repair work and in adjusting the new machinery.
The logging camp of the company opened last Saturday.
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