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Volume XVII Issue 163
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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Why We Love This Place Wednesday: Paraprofessionals in Local Schools
By Terra Avilla
I wanted to sit down to write about some people who make our schools (and county) truly special, and I am so filled with gratitude and admiration for them. I am talking about the many wonderful paraprofessionals we have here in Lassen County.
These incredible individuals are the unsung heroes of our educational system, working tirelessly behind the scenes to support not just our teachers, but most importantly, our children.
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Paraprofessionals, or “paras” as they’re affectionately known, are the backbone of our classrooms. They assist teachers in managing the day-to-day, provide one-on-one support to students who need it most, help with lesson planning, and sometimes even handle administrative tasks.
But their role goes far beyond just helping out; they often are another set of eyes on a struggling student, and extra set arms for a warm hug when a kiddo needs it most, and extra source of compassion, patience and instruction for kids to thrive.
Paras are often the ones that make the biggest difference in a child’s educational journey. For students with special needs, they offer tailored support that can be life changing. They’re also the bridge between teachers and parents, keeping everyone informed and involved in a child’s progress.
My daughters have both been blessed to have these amazing paraprofessionals in her life.
Pearl lights up when she talks about how her them, and often when I am frustrated with her homework…because what the heck is a ten group math mountain, she simply says, “Don’t worry mom, I’ll just ask Ms. Jaso, or Ms. Allyssa… etc.”
They have helped her with her lessons, made her feel included, and provided her with the extra support she needs. As a parent, it’s comforting to see her grow and flourish in such a supportive environment. I’m deeply grateful for the love, care, and dedication these paraprofessionals bring to their work every day.
During my time as a school officer at Lassen High School, I had a front-row seat to the magic that paraprofessionals bring to the classroom. I often turned to them to help me de-escalate students, and or gather information.
Paraprofessionals in Lassen County schools are more than just support staff – they’re rockstars of our educational system. Their work is invaluable, and their impact on students like Pearl is immeasurable.
Thank you to all the paraprofessionals in Lassen County for your tireless dedication and love for our students. You truly make this place a better place for all of us and are one of the reasons I love where we live.
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Lassen College Confirms Death
of Student in College Dorms
Reiterating that there is no threat to the public or the campus, college officials have confirmed that a Lassen College student died in the dorms this weekend. The death is currently being investigated, and the identity of the student is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
“Lassen College suffered a tragic loss of one of our dorm students on Sunday morning, March 23rd,” said LCC Public Information Officer Julie Johnston.
“At this time, we want to assure you there is no ongoing threat to our campus community, and this appears to be an isolated incident.”
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Johnston added, “Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time and our condolences to the family and friends of the student.”
According to Susanville Public Safety Chief Michael Bengoa-Bollinger an investigation is currently underway and the department is waiting for autopsy results.
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Monticola Club Selling Daffodils to Raise Money for Scholarships and Projects
Spring is here and Susanville’s Monticola Club is holding their Daffodil Flower Fundraiser to raise money for the group’s annual scholarships and community service projects.
You can order a stand-alone bouquet or a beautiful flower arrangement in a vase Daffodils can be ordered from any Monticola Club Member between now and April or May. Whenever the flowers are ready.
The Monticola Club will be posting dates and times for pick up as soon as they are ready, and delivery is also available for a fee of $10.
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On certain days, still to be announced, Monticola members will be at local stores for easy ordering.
Without a vase the price is 6 daffodils for $5, 13 daffodils for $10 or 26 daffodils for $20.
With a vase the price is 6 daffodils for $10, 13 daffodils for $15 or 26 daffodils for $25.
You can call Wendy at 1.530.249.8172, Pam at 1.530.218.4536 or Marcee at 1.530.251.6830 to order your daffodils.
Monticola was founded in 1912 and members have focused on a variety of community service projects including:
- Food Baskets
- Water for River Clean-up
- Fire Victim Support
- Senior Support
- Beautification Projects-trees, flowers, Penny Pines reforestation
- Library support
- College scholarships
You can also rent out the Monticola Club for your event or meeting. To view the Clubhouse or for more information, please contact the building manager, Patty Davie, at 530-257-9220.
“You not only get the perfect event venue, but rental money is an important source of revenue for the non-profit Monticola Club, 501(c)(3). The Club was started in 1912 as a service organization formed to provide local women ways to improve the quality of life in our community.”
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LCC and Alliance for Workforce Development Announce Summer Job Fair
Lassen Community College, in partnership with the Alliance for Workforce Development, has announced that they will be hosting a Summer Job Fair aimed at connecting local businesses with potential employees and interns.
The event will take place on May 1st, from 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. in the Lassen College Cafe, located on the college’s Susanville campus.
This job fair offers a unique opportunity for businesses seeking summer assistance, internship placements, or full-time employees to connect with a pool of eager job seekers.
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It also provides a platform for businesses to share information about their organizations with young adults in the community.
Job seekers are invited to attend and explore a variety of employment opportunities and network with local employers.
Businesses interested in participating are requested to RSVP by April 28th, to Cheyenne Rea by clicking here or email crea@lassencollege.edu.
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Weather Bulletin: Dangerous Gusty
Winds Forecast for Thursday
Forecasters at the National Weather Service office in Reno have issued a High Wind Warning in effect throughout the day Thursday. Weather experts expect southwest winds up to 35mph with gusts of up to 60mph.
Wind prone areas like the Highway 395 corridor between Susanville and Reno may see gusts exceeding 65mph. For Pyramid Lake, wind gusts up to 55 mph with wave heights of 2 to 5 feet are forecast.
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The High Wind Advisory will be in effect for Lassen, eastern Plumas and eastern Sierra counties.
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility, especially near deserts, playas and sinks.
Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
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Lassen Crime Stoppers
Update for March 26th
Lassen Crime Stoppers, a local organization which pays up to $1,000 for tips and information leading to the arrest of someone who commits a crime, has released this week’s list of names and photos of subjects ‘wanted’ by local law enforcement agencies.
To report information about a crime you can anonymously call a simple telephone number, (530) 502-TIPS, and if that information pays off for local law enforcement you will be paid up to $1,000 in cash.
Help clean up Lassen County by anonymously working with the Susanville Police Department, the Lassen County Probation Department and the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office through Crime Stoppers.
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Herlong Blast Charge Reduced
Dangers Seen From Explosion
March 26, 1946
From now on the blasting at Herlong will not be felt or heard by most citizens of Honey Lake valley unless they go out to the ordinance depot.
Wednesday afternoon A. J. Anderson, district attorney and county Engineer T. W. Ogilvie went to Herlong and interviewed Col. D. C. Kelley and Capt. Louis R. Judkins, commandant and officer in charge of exploding the condemned ammunitions.
The officers after hearing the case presented by the Susanville men, agreed to cut in half the amount exploded at any one time. This means that the shocks will be reduced to one-quarter their former intensity, they said.
The chief danger from the blasts, Mr. Ogilvie believes, is that they might stir up the sand in the underground water channels and plug wells. Reports had already come in of some dug wells starting to cave, in Honey Lake valley. It is believed that this danger will be ended by reducing the explosions, as will future broken windows, loosened plaster, and earthquake scares.
Not known will be the effect on nesting wildlife. On the whole, the military is rather inclined to discount serious damage to hatching eggs.
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