Division 4 NSCIF champs 2023

Pierce finally settled in and was down by 6 at halftime. After the break, Pierce came on strong and went ahead for a few plays. After a critical timeout by Coach Ernaga, the Lady Grizz changed up the defense and put on the press. They re-took the lead and at the end of the third quarter it was 38-36.

Led by Shade and Ryleigh, the team is given a spirited send off on Monday morning

The Lady Grizz ran the 4th quarter, ending the game with a resounding score of 57-43 and becoming the Division IV NSCIF champs.

Graceyn Harlan was given the Character Sportsmanship award for exhibiting respect, fairness, and responsibility throughout the playoffs.

You may have noticed that I am not a sports reporter. I planned on getting the details and some key quotes from Coach Ernaga this morning, but as luck would have it the team is on the road to their next game in the CIF playoffs.

They will play McKinleyville in the Division III bracket on Tuesday 2/28 at 7:00. Former coach Jessica Larson said that they have a good chance at taking down McKinleyville. She added, “It is a fairly even match up on Max Preps. The girls have outstanding teamwork and a strong will to win.”

Shade Satica with dad Doug, Abby Robles and dad Robby, and Ryleigh Hart

with dad Arian commemorate the moment with former coach Gary Spafford

On another note, you could look at this championship as being something a few of the starters did for their dads. Teammates Shade Satica, Abby Robles, and Ryleigh Hart are the daughters of three players who made it to the section game in 1991-92 and 1992-93 but fell short.

In the years since, Doug Satica, Robby Robles, and Arian Hart have all coached their kids and others through Lassen Hoops, Baseline, and 7th and 8th grade teams and can now share their pride for their daughters’ accomplishments. And that’s some good stuff.

Loading the vans for the section quest

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Lassen County Arts Council has been selected to be a part of this re-granting process.

The Lassen County Arts Council seeks members of the community to create a Grant Review panel as part of this re-granting process.

Eligible applicants will be included in a panelist pool in partnership with the Administering Organization for the Upstate California Creative Corps – in the months preceding the 2023-24 Upstate California Creative Corps grant activity period.

Specifically, panelists selected to serve the Upstate California Creative Corps will be reviewing Lassen County applications. Panelist applicants will be contacted between February and March, 2023.

Panelists must meet the following criteria:

• They must be Lassen County residents
• They must be able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of multiple applications based on the Upstate California Creative Corps published program goals and review criteria
• They must have the capacity to take part in three mandatory virtual group meetings and 10-12 hours reviewing grants, taking notes, and attending meetings and orientations over a six to eight week period. Each volunteer panelist receives a modest honorarium of $150. All reviews and meetings may take place in-person or remotely. More information about reviewing grants will be provided at the appropriate time.

Community members who are interested in applying can do so contacting the LCAC at 1.530.257.5222 or email LCAC at info@lassencountyartscouncil.org More about Upstate California Creative Corps can be found at upstatecreativecorps.org.

Looking down at the Honey Lake Valley from Viewland in 1937 – from an Eastman Studios photograph

Pheasant Crashes Through Windshield

February 28, 1935

George Jones has a bad cut on his forehead as the result of a pheasant crashing through the windshield of his car while he was driving near the Bantley ranch near Standish.

He stopped his car beside the road when recovered from the shock, a fluttering pheasant lay on the seat beside him. The dead bird was turned over to Carl Fisher, fish and game warden.

Jones is employed at Bud Younie’s store in Susanville.