An SPD Officer writes out a citation at the corner of Main and Weatherlow during the crosswalk operation

-SPD provided photo

The SPD encourages everyone operating a motor vehicle to be observant and respectful to pedestrians who are attempting to utilize our city crosswalks to safely cross the roadway.

• Slow down and follow the speed limit. Be careful traveling through intersections.

• Look carefully for pedestrians when approaching crosswalks.

• Be patient when traveling and allow the pedestrian to cross safely, as they have the right of way.

• Never drive distracted or impaired.

• Pedestrians, please use crosswalks to ensure safety and always look both ways before crossing.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

It wasn’t hard to spot the SPD’s Crosswalker during the operation.

The Chamber board will meet on Thursday, September 8th, 2022, for their monthly board meeting that will begin at 12:00p.m., at the Diamond Mountain Casino Boardroom. The board encourages member attendance and comment; if you would like to address the board, please contact the office staff prior to the board meeting so that you can be added to the agenda.

Mark your calendar for the September Chamber Mixer, hosted by the Lassen Association of Realtors, Thursday, September 15th from 5:30 to 7:30p.m., located at 1740 Main Street in Susanville. Live music from the Villebilly’s and Vegas Double Down BBQ will be catering. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for an evening of fun; everyone is welcome, you do not need to be a Chamber member to attend. For more information, contact the Chamber office at 530.257.4323.

LMUD is hosting its Customer Appreciation Day! Join LMUD for lunch on Thursday, September 8th from 11:30 to 1:00p.m., to celebrate you, the customers and the community they proudly serve! This year, lunch will be served at the future home of LMUD, 50 N. Gay St. (the former Bank of America building). They will have an event tent set up in the parking lot with plenty of seating, so plan on staying a while, visiting with your friends and neighbors and enjoying your lunch! While you’re there, pick up some cool, LMUD Swag and sign up to win a $100 LMUD Energy Gift Card.

Join Every Bloomin’ Thing Garden Center and Gift Shoppe for their Fall Farmhouse Wreath Class, Friday, September 9th at 5:30p.m. The cost is $55 for a 12” wreath or $65 for a 14” wreath. Usher fall in with a beautifully crafted farmhouse wreath. Add air plants, succulents, moss, cattails, twigs, leaves, feathers, and other natural materials to make your own unique fall art. For more information or to register for the event, visit www.everybloomin.com.

CCC & HDSP Cram the Van event will be held September 9th from 3:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at Susanville IGA. They will be accepting canned goods, dry foods, non-perishable, and toiletries. For more information, contact (530) 257-4599.

Diamond Mountain Casino presents High Desert Brawl, Saturday, September 10th; Doors open at 6:00p.m., and the fights are to begin at 7:00p.m. Open to all ages, get your tickets today at Diamond Mountain Casino.

Join the Lassen County Arts Council at The Cottage Street Gallery on September 10th at 6:00p.m. for the first-ever Mural Tour! Enjoy local Historian Janet Corey as she narrates the guided tour. Light refreshments will be provided after the tour; feel free to bring a folding chair, water, or a light jacket. Mural books will be available for purchase. Visit www.lassencountyartscouncil.org to register.

Susanville Fire Department will mark the 21st anniversary of the World Trade Center Tragedy. Susanville City Fire Chef James Moore is inviting the public to join the department in commemoration of the firefighters, paramedics, police officers and other innocent victims whose lives were ended by the tragic terrorist attack of September 11th, 2001. The Susanville Fire Department is joining with remembrance being held all across the country on September 11th.

Just before 7:00a.m., the group will assemble in from of the fire hall’s flagpole, the Honor Guard will present the colors and there will be a moment of silence and prayer the Ceremony will begin promptly at 7:05a.m. If you have any questions, please phone the Susanville Fire Department at (530)257-5152.

Mark your calendar for Summer Blowout at Diamond Mountain Casino and Hotel, Saturday, September 17th from 4:00 to 10:00p.m. This end-of-summer community get-together is free to the public and open to all ages. Vendors pay no fee, and food trucks and craft booths are welcome. Live entertainment by Velvet Neon. For more information, contact 530.252.1100.

Join the fun for the 22nd Annual High Country Cruise, Saturday, September 17th from 9:00 – 4:00p.m., at Memorial Park in Susanville. This event is for pre-1975 cars and trucks and the entry fee is only $25. There will be raffle prizes, food concessions, vendors, and music by Jocko! All proceeds from the car show go to charity. For more information, contact Rich at 530.257.3857 or email resford100@frontiernet.net.

Mark your calendar as Susanville Symphony presents their 2022-2023 Concert Season, opening with Concert on the Green, Saturday, September 17th at 5:00p.m., located on the Historic Lassen Courthouse lawn. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.thesusanvillesymphony.com.

Don’t miss the 8th annual Courage Triathlon at the Lake Almanor Country Club, Saturday, September 24th starting at 10:00a.m. This event is open to the public and will feature eleven vendors, pizza, coffee, snow cones, burgers, and an inspirational day all around for a good cause. Tickets can be purchased at www.couragerun.org.

Join Bottle & Brush Art Bar for an Oktoberfest celebration, Saturday, September 24th from 6:00 – 9:00p.m. There will be samples of a variety of beers from around the world as well as domestic craft beers. Tickets are $15 and will be available soon for purchase. For more information, contact, 530.250.3701.

Mark your calendars for a Centennial Celebration, 100 years of Milwood Florist! This event is to be held, Wednesday, September 28th from 5:30 – 8:30p.m., highlighting 100 years in business with live music, food and drinks. For more information, contact (530) 257-9194.

Lassen County Fair is hosting its 1st Annual Oktoberfest, September 30th – October 1st at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. This two-day event will have beer tastings, a best-dressed contest, mustache contest, adult competitions, live music, kid-friendly activities and more! To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.lassencountyfair.org/oktoberfest/

Don’t forget to email with any upcoming event or swing by the Chamber Office at 1516 Main Street with any event posters!

Lunch will be served to customers of the utility right off the grill from 11:30a.m. to 1:00p.m.

While you are getting lunch make sure you pick up a free LMUD ‘swag bag’ filled with awesome stuff, and enter to win one of three $100 LMUD energy gift card.

“LMUD is proud to serve our friends, neighbors and family with reliable, affordable electricity,” said Energy Services Manager Theresa Phillips.

“Events like our customer appreciation celebration give you an opportunity to meet with LMUD board members, management and staff, allowing you to ask questions and voice your comments on how your utility is operating.”

Susanville in the 1950’s from an Eastman Studios photograph

Hearing Date Set on Request to Buy Electric System

September 6, 1951

A special public hearing on application of California-Pacific Utilities Co. to purchases the Westwood electric and telephone systems has been set, Sec R. J. Jajahch of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California announced.

Hearings will be held Thursday, October 4 in the town auditorium in Westwood. At the same time, a hearing will be conducted on the application of the Northern Counties Utility Co.., a Fruit Growers Supply Co. subsidiary to sell the Westwood utilities to Cal-Pacific.

Proposed electric and telephone rates and charges for power and telephone systems in Westwood are to be discussed at the hearing.

California-Pacific Utilities Co. owns the power and water systems in Susanville and power systems in Chester. A. U. Zimmerman, local manager, stresses that the planned purchases of the Westwood utilities emphasize the faith in Westwood of his company.