I remember an early version of the parade and celebration when I was in high school, maybe 1986 or 87? I vaguely remember burn barrels on the corners of sidewalks, carolers, and a Miss Christmas being driven up the street in the back of a pickup. I don’t think it lasted more than a year or two.

It must have been the late 90s or early 2000s when Suzanne Alliano, Theresa Phillips, Blake Huhtala, and Patty Hagata picked up the reigns and decided to really make this an event. And kudos to them because it has become the official kickoff to our Christmas season.

Some of the activities have changed, remember the Chocolate Festival? And meeting Santa in the Elks Lodge? But Jessica Wade’s Kickettes have been performing and leading the parade with their signature sparkle since some of the earliest parades. It is a commitment to continue doing that through rain, snow, and freezing temps so thanks to Jessica and her dancers as well.

The Drill Team was making new traditions in Uptown with pictures with the Grinch. Thanks to everyone who visited with the creature who stole Christmas, bought some treats, and made a donation to our Booster Club.

I would also like to thank:

• Ashley Lowrance and Savannah Bassett from Lowrance K9s dog training for allowing us to use their space
• Mindy Hilton for being our oh-so-sassy Grinch
• Jessica Wade for lending us a Grinch costume
• WFP Ship and Print for our amazing signs
• And Jimmy Uruburu, we missed you and hope you are feeling better!

Lassen High’s ASB has committed to providing 30 stocking for Holiday with a Hero this year and we could use some help. We need stocking stuffers! Think warm clothing items like gloves and mittens, beanies, and fuzzy socks. Travel size toiletries like shampoo, soap, body spray, lotion, and deodorant.

Small toys like stuffed animals, little Lego sets, Matchbox cars, playdough. Art supplies like crayons, glue sticks, small craft kits.

If you would like to donate items, please bring them to the Main Office at LHS. We have a collection box on the front counter. You can also give me a call or text 530-249-3830 and I’ll send a student to pick up.

In addition, I know that Holiday with a Hero organizer Terra Avila still needs sponsors to make some dreams come true. It costs $150 to sponsor a child’s Christmas shopping spree. Remember they get to shop for themselves and family members too.

If you can’t foot the whole bill, maybe take up a collection at work or ask your friends to each donate $25 instead of exchanging Starbucks cards.

Any amount helps! You can Venmo your contribution to @lassenhwah If you don’t have Venmo they gladly accept checks, cash or Walmart gift cards. Click here to connect with HWaH on Facebook.

There is truly nothing better than a child’s face on Christmas morning. Imagine being able to make that magic happen for hundreds of kids in Lassen County. If we all come together, we can.

Remember when news was ‘newsy’? When you read about weddings, family events and engagement announcements in the newspaper? If you have something that might be newsworthy, please submit it to shelleybennett24@gmail.com and I’ll do my best to include it here in “The Good Stuff.”

“The PDCA is a tool used by LMUD to analyze the cost associated with running the district. It takes into account expenses and revenue and uses that information to determine whether rates are sufficient to keep the district financially stable.”

If the indication shows under collection, the district’s policy allows the Board to increase rates by no more than a half-cent per quarter. Increases are voted on by the Board and must receive a majority vote to pass.

The November 28th increase was approved by a unanimous vote.

Typically, LMUD’s average customer uses about 800 to 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month. A half-cent increase can mean about four to six dollars more per month for the average customer.

However, usage can be higher during the holidays and winter months, which means a rate increase may have a greater effect during times of high usage. For tips on decreasing energy use visit www.energystar.gov. Or call LMUD’s energy experts at 530-257-4174.

“If you are experiencing a higher-than-normal bill, please reach out to our customer service department, we may be able to assist you with payment arrangements, or financial aid, depending on your circumstances.”

Susanville Soroptimists raise money to help the community by contributing to high school and college scholarships, adopting families for the holidays, girls self esteem program, teen esteem and dating violence day, Project Hope, Lassen Family Services women’s shelter, senior citizen’s utility assistance, Foster Kids Matter, Camp Ronald McDonald and many other worthwhile endeavors.

Here is the 2023 Price List

Nuts & Chews 1 lb box $ 29.00

Assorted Chocolates 1 lb box $ 29.00

Milk Chocolate 1 lb box $ 29.00

Dark Chocolate 1 lb box $ 29.00

Soft Centers 1 lb box $ 29.00

Truffles 1 lb box $ 32.00

Truffles 8 oz box $ 16.50

Peanut Brittle 1 lb 8 oz box $ 29.00

Peanut Brittle 5 oz box $ 9.50

Assorted Lollypops $ 28.50

Assorted Lollypops – individual pops $ 1.00 ea

Dashing Delivery Gift Box 3.5 oz $ 11.00

Assorted Molasses Chips 8 oz $ 14.50

Assorted Peppermints 8 oz $ 14.50

Toffee-ettes 1 lb $ 29.00

The Click&Fix app is a community-driven communication tool and request management system that bridges the gap between constituents and city staff to increase citizen engagement and improve citizen services.

Citizens can create their own “watch areas” to receive notifications about all the issues reported in their community, enabling them to follow the progress of all service requests – not just the ones they report.

You can download the App from Google Play Store or the Apple App Store to stay connected by receiving information on city events, road closures, utility service disruptions, press releases and direct access from your mobile device to services such as online bill pay, city council agendas, job opportunities and much more.

Looking east down Main Street at the intersection of Mesa Street in 1945

Utility Service Sold at Lassen

December 5, 1945

Sale of the power plant and lines of the Red River Lumber co. in Westwood and vicinity, to the Pacific Gas and Electric co, means little if any immediate difference to Honey Lake valley, according to M. D. McKenzie of the local office of the California-Pacific Utilities Co.

The transfer does mean there will be less danger of current cutoff after the P. G. and E. completes the new lines around the southeast corner of Lake Almanor, McKenzie added.

Under the Red River set-up power for Susanville and the valley came from the Hat Creek hydro-electric plant.

As stand-ins there were the small hydro plant on Hamilton Branch and the steam plant at the Fruit Growers’ mill.

Power for the latter will no longer be available, but in its place the new line being built will bring current from the big P. G. and E. hydro-electric plant at Caribou.