This guy is all smiles and cuddles. He just wants to be shown lots of attention. Ludo is a heck of a snuggler and is very silly; he scoots and snorts when excited. In the outside dog runs, Ludo has shown positive behaviors through fencing with other dogs. He seems interested in playing, which is a great sign. Further evaluations will be done by staff to determine how Ludo does with doggy friends.

Ludo is estimated to be about 3 years old, thought to be an American Bulldog mix, and will need to be neutered and brought up to date on vaccinations prior to adoption. If interested in meeting Ludo, or other adoptable animals at the shelter, please call the staff at (530) 257-9200.

The Lassen County Animal Shelter will be closed Monday, February 20th in observance of President’s Day. The shelter will be open again the following Tuesday for regular business hours.

Additional: If there are dogs already in the home, it is suggested that potential adopters bring them to the shelter to do a meet and greet with the new dog.

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.

Westwood Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its Annual Membership Mixer, Wednesday, February 22nd from 5:00 – 6:30p.m., located at the Walker Mansion Inn/Coventry Gardens in Westwood. For more information or to RSVP text Jodie at 530.816.0592 or Lana at 530.375.9030.

Susanville Symphony Academy of Music presents its Annual Fundraiser, Friday, February 24, starting at 6:00p.m., located at the Susanville Church of the Nazarene at 1825 Spring Ridge Drive in Susanville. Tickets are $30 per person including dinner, live entertainment, and a silent auction. For more information, contact 541.301.0813.

The rumors are true Lake Almanor Area Chamber has brought an Ice-Skating Rink to Chester this winter. They are hoping this will bring joy and fun activities for the youth and families of this area. The ice-skating rink is available on weekends and runs until March 26, 2023. Guests can skate in 45-minute sessions for $5 per person, and that includes skate rentals. Hours of Operation: Fridays 4:00-8:00p.m., Saturdays 12:00-4:00p.m., and Sundays 12:00-4:00p.m. These times are subject to change. For more information, contact the Lake Almanor Area Chamber of Commerce at 530.258.2426.

Mark your calendar for a series of shows you will not want to miss. ‘Decades of Dreamers’ Best of Broadway’s Concert Series for 2023. Shows include Young Frankenstein, Disney’s High School Musical, Peter Pan, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Ragtime, The Prince of Egypt, Jersey Boys and Hairspray; all in one place! There are eight shows that run in the first two weeks of March and will be held at the Veterans Hall. Tickets can be found at Margie’s Book Nook and Zaengles. For more information, visit www.susanvillebestofbroadway.org.

Join Honey Lake Chapter Ducks Unlimited for their annual banquet at Jensen Hall, Saturday, March 11th at 5:30p.m. The evening will include a live auction, a full dinner and more. Bring youth under 18 and each wins something just for coming, it’s a great event for the whole family. Get your tickets online at, www.norcaldu.org or by calling Cody at 559.579.7792.

Benson’s Humble Homestead is happy to announce Breakfast on the Farm. This event will be held Saturday, March 25th at 9:00a.m., located at 712-960 Sunnyside Road in Janesville. Activities include a waffle bar with decorating contest, local vendors and a petting zoo. For more information, contact 514.660.8191.

Applications for Lassen County Farm Bureau scholarships are now available. These scholarships will be awarded to deserving high school or college students who are pursuing a career in agriculture or agri-business. For more information call the Lassen County Farm Bureau office at 530.257.7242. The application deadline is March 24, 2023.

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

Wind gusts exceeding 100 mph are expected along the Sierra crest. This will bring impacts for both air and ground travel, along with choppy lakes.

Areas of blowing dust are also possible across the west central Nevada Basin and Range, which could affect I-80, US-95, and Highway 50 on Tuesday.

An initial round of snow is expected Tuesday and Tuesday night, with a short burst of higher snowfall rates and even a rumble of thunder possible with the front. Additional periods of snow showers will follow through Thursday night.

Overall snow totals over the 3-day period could reach 12 to 18 inches along the Sierra crest, with a dusting up to 2 inches into the valleys of western Nevada.

High temperatures Wednesday through Friday will struggle to get out of the 30s in even the warmest valleys, with teens and 20s in the mountains. Overnight lows will dip in the teens and single digits, with below zero in colder valleys.

Brisk winds will make it feel even colder, with dangerous wind chills in exposed areas of the high Sierra dipping as low as -30 degrees. Be sure to protect vulnerable populations as well as pets.

Looking south at the intersection of Main and Lassen streets. - Eastman Studio Postcard

Plumbers Organize in Susanville

February 20, 1932

A number of plumbers of Susanville met at the city hall Wednesday and organized the Susanville Master Plumbers Association.

The purpose of the organization is announced as co-operation with the building inspector in enforcing ordinances regarding the installation of plumbing.

Frank Knapp was elected president and Victor Bertoli secretary. Ralph Wiet, Edward Woodward and Charles Cain assisted in forming the association.

Resolutions were adopted to be presented to the city council, recommending changes in the present ordinance. Most of these had to do with Plumbing specifications.