Volume XVI Issue 166

Monday, March 25th, 2024

Due to the fact that these pups are too young to be neutered, they will be adopted out of the Lassen County Animal Shelter on $4o neuter deposits. This means that the adopters are responsible for and obligated to neuter their new puppies in order to fulfill their adoption contracts. When proof of neuter is provided by the adopter within the time frame stipulated by shelter staff, then the $40 deposit will be refunded. Neuter appointments should be scheduled as soon as possible after adoption due to how far booked out local vet offices are. Shelter staff would also like to remind adopters that the Lassen Humane Society has a voucher program that provides financial assistance to Lassen County residents for spay/neuter procedures. The Lassen Humane Society can be reached at (530) 257-4555.

Puppies will be adopted out on a first come first serve basis. Staff will not put puppies on HOLD for interested parties calling over the phone. Please come down to the shelter to visit with the puppies, learn their personalities, and choose the boy who best fits your family. Should there already be other dogs in the home, staff recommends that you bring them with you to meet with the puppy. Feel free to call the Lassen County Animal Shelter with questions/inquiries at (530) 257-9200.

Featured animals at the Lassen County Animal Shelter are available for adoption on a first-come-first-serve basis. According to California law, all adoptable dogs and cats must be spayed and neutered before leaving our facility. If interested in adopting an animal, please contact the shelter directly.

Current shelter hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. You can contact the shelter at 530.257.9200.

Applications are available online at www.lassencountychamber.org and in the chamber office. If you have any questions, please call the chamber at 530.257.4323.

Lassen County Chamber of Commerce has added a Chili Cook-Off to the fun stuff going on at their 2024 Spring Show, which will be held April 27th, from 10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. The Chili Cook-Off is a great way to promote your business or organization. People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice winners will receive cash prizes, a plaque and well-deserved bragging rights. Tasting Kits at the show will be $10. Entry fee to participate in the Chili Cook-Off is $35. Along with the chili there will be a live band and a cornhole tournament put on by the Lassen County Baggers. Want to Enter? Visit the Lassen County Chamber Office, online at www.lassencountychamber.org or call 530.257.4323.

Blue Star Moms present Bingo Convention Fundraiser on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 6:00p.m., at the Veterans Hall. $5 per bundle (5 games), 200 bundles available. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase.

Benson’s Humble Homestead presents Breakfast on the Farm, Saturday, April 6th from 9:00 to 4:00p.m., at 712-960 Sunnyside Road, Janesville. The Waffle Bar is coming. Vendors, Waffle Bar, animals and so much more.

The Susanville Assembly of God presents Spring Fling Market Place on Friday, April 12th from 4:00 to 8:00p.m., and Saturday, April 13th from 9:00 to 2:00p.m., at Susanville Assembly of God, 473-465 Richmond Rd. N. Vendors wanted. For more information call 530.249.3702.

Lassen College Rodeo brings you Caleb Montgomery Concert and Album Release Party on Saturday, April 13th at the Lassen County Fairgrounds pavilion. Tickets are good for both the rodeo at 4:00p.m., and the concert at 7:30p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available at Margie’s Book Nook, Bottle and Brush Art Bar, or Online. On Friday Rodeo is free admission and starts at 6:00p.m.

The Lassen County Fair and SusanvilleStuff presents the annual Susanville Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30th, at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. Kids from Susanville and the surrounding area are welcome to bring their Easter baskets to hunt for candy-filled Easter eggs! The gates open at 8:30a.m., and groups start at 9:00 with a different age group starting every 10 minutes. * 9:00 for Under 2, * 9:10 for Ages 2 to 4, * 9:20 for Ages 5 to 7, * 9:30 for Ages 8 to 10, * 9:00 to 10:00 Special Session for Kids with Special Capabilities. The Easter Bunny will be at the fairgrounds so bring your cameras for a photo opportunity. Each age group has a chance to find the ‘gold egg’ to be turned in for an Easter basket filled with assorted goodies and prizes. Don’t forget to bring your Easter baskets! The egg hunt will feature a special session for Children with Special Capabilities. This session will be held inside in a calmer environment. There will be sensory bins, balloons on eggs, toys and candy in eggs, safe spaces for wheelchairs and walkers to maneuver. For more information contact Ronda Hall (530) 260-0646. Admission to the event is free.

Save the Date. Soroptimist International of Susanville will be holding their Annual Margarita Fest on Saturday, May 3, 2024, at the Lassen County Fairgrounds, Jensen Hall.

The Children’s Fair will be held on Saturday, May 4th, from 10:00 until 3:00p.m., at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. There will be live entertainment throughout the day, including dancers from local dance studios and costumed characters. Static displays of emergency vehicles and other fun things for kids to see will be around each corner at the fairgrounds. Dandy the Smokeless Dragon will be there, and Lassen Youth Football and Star Elite Cheer, Lassen Youth Soccer and the Lassen Aquatics will also be participating in the event. Admission is free. Would your group or organization like to have a booth at the Lassen County Children’s Fair? The last day to register is April 24th and you can click here to fill out a booth application form. For more information you can call the Lassen County Office of Education at 1.530.251.8711.

Monticola Club will be holding their Mother’s Day Brunch, May 11th from 10:00 to 12:00p.m., at the Monticola Club, 140 S. Lassen Street. A beautiful event for your mom, sister, aunt, daughter. There will be raffle baskets, spectacular food, friends, and live music (Violinist). Tickets available soon. Please contact, Naomi at 530.310.3496.

The 35th Lassen Jr. Fishing Derby has been set for Saturday, May 18th. Coveted prizes donated by community businesses and locals are handed out to the biggest catch of the day in each age group, along with sportsmanship awards.

Lassen County Farm Bureau Classic Golf Tournament 2024, Saturday May 18th. Shotgun starts at 9:00a.m., at the Diamond Mountain Golf Course. Lunch is Included. All proceeds benefit local youth scholarships, 4-H, FFA projects. $400 per four man team and $200 Hole Sponsor. You can sign up at the Clubhouse or contact Naomi at lassencfb@gmail.com or call 530.310.3496.

The Susanville Salvation Army will be holding the 3rd Annual Gary Felt Kilt Classic Gold Tournament, Saturday, June 1st. Save the date and watch for more to come. If you would like to donate an action item, sponsor a hole, or register a team, please call 530.257.0314. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Salvation Army.

The Bizz Running Company wants you to check out this awesome local race in Susanville on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Bizz Johnson’s Southside Scramble. Registration is open. 22K, 14K, or 7K. CA.

Lassen Gravel Adventure Ride – New in 2024, 14 Mile Mini-Squatch. For those of you who don’t want to ride the 94, 63, or 40-mile routes, how about a nice, leisurely 14-miler in the lower canyon on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Need something to do while your partner or friend tackles the short (40 mi), or full (94 mi) course? The Mini-Squatch is for you. Enjoy a mellow 14 mile round trip ride along the Bizz Johnson Trail with Brunch on the Bizz at the top. Lassengraveladventureride.com

All new for 2024. The Bizz Running Company is introducing the Bizz Johnson Express Half Marathon Relay. Bring your best running friend and run this fast half marathon course. Leg 1 starts with the Express Half Marathon and completes the first 7 miles. After going underneath Highway 36 and back up the other side, you’ll hand off to Leg 2 who will cruise the last 6.1 miles to the Finish Line at Hobo Camp. You can register for all Bizz Johnson Marathon Events on October 12-13, 2024, at https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Susanville/BizzJohnson.

Activities will be held in the park from 8:00a.m., until 2:00p.m.

Registration opens at 8:00, the opening ceremony will be held at 9:00, the run and walk starts at 10:00 and the resource fair will continue until 2:00p.m.

It’s free to participate in the one-mile walk. Tickets for the 5K run are $30 and you can purchase them online by clicking here, or by stopping by the LFS offices at 1306 Riverside Drive. Call 1.530.257.5459 for more information.

Would your business or organization like to have a booth at the Walk-A-Mile? It’s a great way to spread your message while meeting a lot of Susanville folks face-to-face.

There is no charge for informational or resource booths. Craft and food vendors will need to pay a $25 fee. Click here to download the Booth Registration Form.

If you have any questions please contact Rhonda Fuller at 1.530.257.5459.

Susanville Airport from the air, 1941

Susanville Aero Group Organized

March 25, 1948

Six chapter members were deputized by Sheriff Olin S. Johnson in the sheriff’s aero squadron, organized Thursday night. Captained by James Lewis, they are Lieutenants Ches Agee and Les Mastolier; other charter members are S. R. Carlomagno, Frank Corson and Mirl Simmons, Corson and Mastolier were civilian flight instructors during the war, and the others are all veterans of the U.S. Air Corps.

The group will meet on the first Monday of each month and will operate in a similar way as the Lassen County sheriff’s posse.

First steps in organizing the local group were made three weeks ago. This group is one of many being organized throughout the country and is set up for emergency service. The pilots can be called on for air search as well as ground duty if the occasion arises.

Requirements for application membership are that a pilot must have either private or commercial license, plus 500 hours of flying time. They must also have the approval of the membership committee and Sheriff Johnson.

Although ownership of a plane is not required members of the aero squadron must have access to a plane on short notice at any time.