Volume XVI Issue 138

Wednesday, February 14th, 2024

After all, I’m certain it is nice for all of you loyal readers occasionally to have a break from the usual insanity that I grace you with weekly.

Most of the time I don’t hear anything else back from the person suggesting, but, when ASB president Amanda Reeves reached out, I knew she would follow through.

As it turns out, in the bustling corridors and vibrant classrooms of Lassen College, one figure stands out for her unwavering dedication to student well-being and success: Jennifer Tupper.

Known affectionately as the “campus mom,” Tupper’s role extends far beyond her official duties, touching the lives of students in profound and lasting ways, and today you will get to read first-hand their viewpoint on the friendly face at Cougar “HQ”.

“First, I love that she is always there for all us students, and when I say she is there for support, suggestion or just a bottle of water, Jen always has a welcoming presence about her that brings all the students together.” Shannon Cunnigham.

Autumn Knight refers to Jennifer Tupper as the “heart of Lassen College”, adding, “I appreciate her always being there, from the smallest thing to the biggest. She is like a campus mom we all need.”

The accolades don’t stop there. Marrisa Mojarra writes, “Jennifer has always put her heart into everything she does. She makes everyone feel welcome and unjudged and free to be themselves.”

Jasmine Gisselberg writes, “Jennifer helped me in so many ways and I cannot begin to thank her enough. Whether it’s been I’m struggling in a class and need a place to study or something in my life is happening and I need someone to talk to, Jennifer has always been there. She runs Cougar Head Quarters and I feel that is my safe space. I get to be myself there and not have any judgement. IF I need anything she probably already has it. I will forever be grateful for Jennifer for all that she does not only for me, but for Lassen College.”

Hailey Contopolus writes, “When I was in high school, I became convinced that school was a miserable non-safe place. When I came to Lassen, that completely changed and that is all thanks to Jennifer Tupper. She has shown me that school can be inclusive and a safe place for all students. She has a heart of gold and has been one of the most important parts of my college experience. To know Jen, is to love her, and I definitely do.”

Sofie Kelly echoes all of the aforementioned sentiments, stating that Jennifer has been a great mentor for her at the college.

It just goes to prove that even in a community as small as ours, there are hidden treasures among us, just like Jennifer, who makes so many people love where we live.

“The fire was quickly knocked down and extinguished.”

According to Jarrett, an investigation showed that the structure was vacant, but appeared to have recently been occupied by vagrants.

“The fire originated in the wood stove and extended into the attic due to the stove pipe not being connected in the attic area.”

There were no firefighter or civilian injuries and the fire department was supported by Cal-FIRE, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Susanville Police Department, Susanville Public Works, and Lassen Municipal Utility District.

These reports and documents are also available at the City’s website.

The $500 Monticola Memorial and Spencer Memorial Scholarships are available to LHS graduates seeking higher education at a two or four-year college or university.

The Etta Tarry Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to a Lassen Community College graduate who is continuing their education at a four-year college or university.

Students interested in applying for these awards should contact the LHS counseling office for an application.

The deadline to submit a completed application for all scholarships is Monday, March 11th.

According to the organization the awards will be based on leadership skills, school involvement, community service, grades and financial need.

Georgianne Hall, Monticola scholarship committee chair, said the recipients will be named and honored on April 18th at the club’s monthly luncheon meeting as well as the high school and college awards nights in May.

The first Monticola scholarship was awarded at Lassen High School in 1959 and more than one hundred and ninety scholarships have been awarded since.

For more information contact the high school counseling office or LCC financial aid office.

Susanville Sunrise Rotary is hosting the Annual Youth Instrumental Music Contest. If you would like to participate. See Kelli for more information.

The following scholarships can be found on Naviance or in the Counseling office: All Season Heating & Air Trade School, American Ag Credit, Banner Lassen Medical Foundation, Inc. California Retired Teachers Association #76, California State Retirees, Curtis/Joan Moran Scholarship, Former Senior Club, Lassen Association of Realtors, Lassen FBLA, Lasssen County Farm Bureau, Loretta Stone Memorial Monticola Club, Memorial Monticola Club Vocational, Monticola Spencer Memorial, Native Daughters of the Golden West, Sagebrush Ranch Horse Assoc., Stephen Robert Montgomery Memorial, Christine Burriel Memorial, Lassen County Cattlemen, Susanville Teacher’s Association, Lassen Cattlewomen and the Lassen College Foundation.

Eagle Lake from the air in 1948 from an Eastman Studios postcard

Aerial Mapping of Forest Area

February 14, 1946

Aerial mapping is now being used to complete a new map of the Lassen national forest. Pictures of this area were taken from airplanes in 1941, but due to the war and the need for trained map men by the army and navy, work was abandoned until now.

The area is divided into strips, and a plane flies usually at 20,000 feet along each strip, taking pictures which overlap at least 60 percent.

Uniform prints are made, locating distinguishing points and the prints matched into a mosaic. Translation is made to show roads and springs, elevations and streams, timber and terrain of an accurate and complete map.

Several thousand pictures are being made for the Lassen forest. Each day’s flight shots are marked with the sequence, date, flight number and other identification.