Her smile is beautiful, and it illuminates my soul, however I knew she was going to need orthodontia.

Having gotten my braces in Reno, years and year ago, I was skeptical about taking my daughter locally. However, I had heard rave reviews about Susanville Dental Specialties and decided to check it out.

I am so thankful that I did.

After three and half minutes into her appointment I knew she was in good hands.

Both of the orthodontists on staff are so patient and wonderful. Peach was absolutely terrified about getting any sort of device, (braces, spacers, head gear, etc.) during her first visit and the dentist as well as the other staff were so incredibly sweet to her.

Going over her pictures, her x-rays, and timelines, I thoroughly appreciated them talking to Anna, not just talking over her to explain things to me. I know it made Peach feel included and helped lessen her anxiety immensely.

Peach needed a spacer put in, and the staff truly went out of their way to provide the best service to my little gal. Peach loves, and yes, I repeat LOVES going to her appointments.

She is counting down the days now until she gets her spacer off and her actual braces put on.

Their staff is always so accommodating to my crazy schedule, and they truly take an interest in Peach. Peach loves getting to see Ms. Kimberley and always has some new artwork to give to her ladies at the office.

Aside from braces, Susanville Dental Specialties is a full-blown dental office and is always filled with little smiles. You can tell the staff there is incredibly versed in dealing with children, which takes a very special person.

Outside of their office, you can look for their sponsorship of many youth activities, most recently Susanville Little League. They are always doing fun giveaways and contests for their patients, and their office is always upbeat.

I strongly urge you to follow them on Facebook! Within 30 seconds of scrolling, you can tell that the staff truly loves their jobs and their patients.

If you are looking for a dentist for your kiddo, I cannot recommend them strongly enough! They are an A+ facility, right here in our community, providing smiles one kiddo at a time, making them one of the reasons I love where we live.

Seniors – Sober Grad 2023 will be in the Student Center, June 9th from 9:30-2:00am. Register to attend @ bit.ly/SoberGrad23. Register NO LATER THAN today, May 3rd.

Seniors – If you plan on taking a guest from another school to your Prom, you will need to pick up the guest request form from Carol in the ASB office. The completed form will then need to be turned in by the end of lunch on Wednesday, May 10th.

All Students - Yearbooks are $100.00 and there is a limited supply. If you have not pre-ordered you can still purchase one with Carol in the ASB office. If you have signed up for yearbook or are interested in yearbook for the 2023-2024 school year, please see Mrs. Schall in room 113 anytime this week.

All Students – Looking for a prom dress? Lassen Family Services clothing closet is open Mon-Fri. 9:00 – 5:00 by appointment. Everything is free and does not need to be returned. Lassen Family services is located at 1306 Riverside drive. To make an appointment call 257-4599.

All Students – Bike to School is May 3rd. Meet at Ranch Park at 8:45, leaving at 9:00.

All Students – Grizzliette Show is Friday May 10th at 7:00. Do you want to be a Grizzliette next school year? Tryouts start on May 22nd, 3:30 in the small gym. Get your clearance card from the ASB counter.

All Students – Cheer try outs are May 20th at 8:30am, get your pink slips at the ASB office.

Volleybuff Players – If you are playing in the Volleybuff game, sign up and get your permission slips in the ASB office. Practice starts this week.

AP Exams – Students taking AP Exams will need to leave at 11:15 to have time for lunch, then report to the District Office boardroom in time to start test at 12:00. Teachers have a list of students testing. Today’s exam is Psychology.

Counseling News

If you are a Senior and are planning to attend LCC in the fall, please come to the counseling office and sign up to meet with an LCC representative. Current Scholarships include Susan River Fire Department, Elliot Dow Memorial, Veterans of Foreign War and Lassen Youth Soccer.

(left to right) Nancy Lounsbury (Monticola Club Scholarship committee member); Madelaine Vera Curzio (Lassen Community College), Etta Tarry Memorial Scholarship; Kaden Dunten (LHS), Monticola Vocational Scholarship; Elise Giles (Mt. Lassen Charter School), Spencer Memorial Scholarship; and Georgianne Hall, Monticola Scholarship Chair. (Not pictured: Scholarship committee members Cris Potter and Patty Davie)

Monticola Club Honors 2023 Scholarship Recipients

Submitted by Georgianne Hall

Susanville’s Monticola Club honored the organization’s 2023 scholarship winners at its April 20th luncheon. The local women’s volunteer community service organization is celebrating 111 years of service and has awarded more than 200 scholarships to local students since 1959.

The Etta Tarry Memorial Scholarship of $1000 is awarded to a Lassen College student graduating and continuing his or her education at an accredited college or university.

Madelaine Vera Curzio is the 2023 recipient and plans to attend Chico State in the fall and major in education with the goal of obtaining her teaching credential.

Monticola awards three scholarships of $500 each to a graduating high school student.

The Spencer Memorial Scholarship was first awarded in 1959. This scholarship is named in honor of the club’s founder, Philenda Spencer and her two daughters, Iva Raker, wife of an early California congressman, and Superior Court Judge Gladys Burroughs.

Elise Giles, a graduate of Mt. Lassen Charter School, is the 2023 recipient and will be attending either UC Davis or College of Idaho majoring in biology and health sciences. After completing her Bachelor’s degree, she intends to enter a physical therapy PhD program to become a neurological physical therapist.

The Monticola Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Manny LaPorte. Manny, a musician as well as a scholar, will be attending either UC Berkeley or Cal Poly to major in architecture.

The Monticola Vocational Scholarship was first awarded in 1984. This year’s recipient is Kaden Dunten. Kaden has taken classes in his chosen field of welding at both Lassen High School (where he was a TA in welding) and Lassen Community College. He will continue acquiring skills in welding at Lassen College as he works towards an Associate in Science degree.

These students are recognized for their academic achievement, athletic skills, community service, and leadership. There were many outstanding applicants, which made it challenging to select just a few.

All Monticola members congratulated the students and wished them well.

Monticola was founded in 1912 and members have focused on a variety of community service projects including the library, health and safety issues, and the HLVRA swimming pool. On Saturday, May 12th, Monticola Club members will host a special Mother’s Day Brunch to help fund the scholarship program and other programs.

Monticola Club Scholarship Chair, Georgianne Hall with

Manny La Porte, (LHS) Monticola Memorial Scholarship recipient

Public Health is located at 1445 Paul Bunyan Road, Suite B. For more information about the event please call 1.530.251.8183.

Highway 395 near Doyle in 1953 from an Eastman Studio postcard

Motorists Warned to Beware of Deer

May 3, 1949

Lassen County Game Warden Elmer Doty disclosed that seven deer were struck by cars and killed Saturday night between Janesville and Hallelujah Junction.

He again warned motorists to drive cautiously in this area because the Doyle deer herd is on the move back into the mountains.

The California state highway patrol has promised to enforce traffic and speed laws strictly in this area, day and night, to further prevent large kills of deer.

Care were badly damaged by striking the deer, although no passengers were injured.

Six of the deer were struck and killed on Highway 395, between Milford and Hallelujah Junction; three of them were bucks and four does. The seventh deer was hit on the highway between Janesville and Milford.