Previously operated by the wonderful Linda Powell, (who by the way still volunteers at the event) it is now orchestrated by the just-as-wonderful, Charlotte Roberts.

Sickness prevented my participation last year, but this year I was so excited to do the event with my two oldest girls. And they had so much fun.

The morning begins with registration and a smile from Carol Growdon. After signing the waivers and dropping of the donation of food to participate, (yep, all it takes to enter is a food donation for seniors) runners can then enter the costume contest.

There is an individual and team contest, as well as a prize (a turkey!) for the largest group of attendees! Susanville community members flock around the starting line and mingle on the holiday morning, and what a beautiful morning it was!

The runners who want to exercise go to the front of the group, while my people (the ones with lollygagging children) go to the end. And it is a perfect event for all of us.

The runners take off and my children, as well as the other groups of children, go at their own pace, reading facts about thanksgiving which are posted along the way on the trail, and of course my favorite part, playing spot Jeremy and Marshel!

My children and I discussed what we are thankful for, and even about how hungry we were getting for my mom’s famous mashed potatoes later in the day. My daughters, who I was slightly worried about being able to complete the trail without whining or having a break down, did great and were so proud of themselves for finishing and getting their turkey necklace.

The event is a beautiful event that has become a tradition for some many families. It is a beautiful way to start the day, see your community and work up that appetite. I highly suggest that you check it out next year (walkers are more than welcome) and come see why it is one of the reasons I love where we live.

GSFA will host three in-person meetings and one virtual public meeting during the scoping period. The public meetings are an opportunity to learn about the proposed Forest Resiliency Project and submit feedback on the scope of the EIR. Each meeting provides the same content.

The first Scoping Meeting was held in Sonora Monday afternoon and the second was held at the Bieber Veteran’s Hall yesterday.

Lassen County Scoping Meeting

Wednesday, November 30th, 4:00 to 6:00p.m.

Board of Supervisors Office, 707 Nevada St., Susanville, CA 96130

Virtual Scoping Meeting

Tuesday, December 6th, 6:00 to 8:00p.m.

Location: Click here for registration information

Closed captioning and Spanish interpretation will be provided at this meeting.

Attendees will have the opportunity to share verbal comments.

If you require language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, please email gsnr@gsnrnet.org at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting you plan to attend.

Friday and Saturday gates are open from 5:00 until 9:00p.m., and on Sunday, gates are open from 5:00 until 8:00p.m. 

Gates will be open the whole week from Friday, December 16th through the following Sunday, December 25th.

The hours for December 24th, Christmas Eve, are 5:00 to 10:00p.m.

Please note, Friday, December 16th is walk-through only from 4:00 – 8:00p.m., no cars.

Donations are accepted.

Travel will be very difficult with hazardous conditions impacting the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

The heaviest snowfall rates are anticipated on Thursday. The combination of heavy snow and wind may bring periods of whiteout conditions. For road conditions, check with Caltrans at quickmap.dot.ca.gov.

A break between storms is anticipated for the remainder of Friday and much of Saturday, with well below average highs (mainly 30s to near 40) Friday edging upward a few degrees Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. Have a backup plan in case of power outages.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Washington School on Cottage Street c.1940 ~Courtesy of UC Davis, Special Collections

Lassen Schools Plan Many Events Before Christmas

November 30th, 1936

An extensive program of extracurricular activities has been scheduled at the Lassen Union high school and Junior College between now and the Christmas holiday.

The first event will be the annual parents’ and sons’ banquet and entertainment to be sponsored by the Future Farmers of America, Friday, December 4, in the school gymnasium.

On December 5, 14 students will represent the school at the student conference to be held in Redding under the direction of the Y.M.C.A. The conference will feature a study of student problems.

The senior play. “The Last of the Ruthvens: will be presented on Friday, December 11, and on the following day six students will attend the California Scholarship Federation conference at Corning. The federation membership included students with high scholastic standings.

The last week of school before the holidays will be unusually busy. The Dixie Jubilee singers, famous entertainment group, will give a public performance at the school on Monday, December 14. The Block L Society’s fathers and son’s night program featuring boxing, wrestling, tumbling and other gymnastics, is scheduled for December 16, and on December 17 the Christmas assembly program will be presented.

A mother’s and daughter’s banquet on December 14 will be sponsored by the 3-A club.

School will be dismissed on December 18 for the holidays and will resume on Monday, January 4.

The new activities period schedule at the school went into effect yesterday providing a period on two days of the school week during which pupils will make up school work and hold conferences with their teachers. The schedule was arranged for the convenience of students who have outside of town and who are unable to remain after school, but it applies to all pupils.