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Volume XVI Issue 246
Monday, July 15th, 2024
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Miss Lassen County 2023 Chalise Robbins | |
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Miss Lassen Says Goodbye: Chalise Robbins Ends Year as Lassen Royalty
This Wednesday night in the grandstands, at the Lassen County Fair’s Miss Lassen County Scholarship Pageant, Susanville standout Chalise Robbins will end her reign as Miss Lassen as she and her court, Hayley Trevizu and Sofia Bennett, crown new royalty for 2024.
Here is Chalise's goodbye to Lassen County.
“Miss Lassen County is something that twelve-year-old Chalise dreamed of becoming. She saw the many young women who held the title before her and would get starry eyed watching the crown being passed down each pageant. In 2023 seventeen-year-old Chalise saw this dream become a reality, as she was crowned the next Miss Lassen County.
“It all began when I started practicing “Pirates of the Caribbean” on the piano, and I knew that someday I would play that piece on the Miss Lassen stage. My parents constantly encouraged me to pursue my dreams and taught me the importance of volunteering in the community and serving others.
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“I am so thankful for my family; they mean the world to me, and I would not be who I am today without their constant support. The many adventures I had with them while volunteering pushed me to earn the Congressional award and gave me a heart for Lassen County. I was able to take this passion and put it towards my journey as a contestant in last year’s pageant.
“Each of the contestants I shared this experience with were encouraging and supportive, and we had so many exciting adventures together. The people who made the pageant possible were amazing to work with and they all have a special place in my heart. Jen Wood, you were a fantastic pageant director and made my experience so sweet. Jamie Stocks at Edward Jones and Michelle Hunter from Farmers Insurance, I would not have been able to complete this journey without your sponsorships.
“Holding this title has been so impactful to me. My most memorable experience was assisting the Salvation Army with their back-to-school shopping day. My role was taking kids into Walmart and helping them buy whatever they needed. Having the opportunity to be one on one with different young girls in the community was so sweet. Watching their eyes light up when they found out they were going to be shopping with a princess is something I will never forget. The joy that came over the kids during that shopping day impacted me profoundly. I was reminded that serving others sometimes impacts me more than it impacts the person I am serving.
“My Ambassadress Hayley Trevizu, and Princess Sofia Bennett have both been faithfully by my side for this incredible journey. I have known these girls since we were in baby ballet classes together at Joan’s Studio of Dance and it has been so magical to embark on this journey with them. I will always cherish the memories we share and the special bond that we will forever carry.
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Hayley Trevizu, Chalise Robbins
and Sofia Bennett
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“This year could not have gone by any faster. It feels as if it was just yesterday, I was putting on my crown for the first time. I am so excited for the next Miss Lassen County and court to begin their journey and I feel honored to pass down my crown to one of these deserving young ladies. In the fall, I will be attending Biola University with a double major in film and music, along with a minor in Bible.
“I cannot wait to see what the future holds, and I will always look forward to coming home to my beautiful Lassen County. Always and forever, Chalise.”
This year, before the pageant, Robbins is organizing a special talent pre-show that will feature the current court, J&J dancers, Audrey McClure, Autumn Robbins, a duet danced by Renee Delgado, Luke Trevizu and others!
Ten acts are already confirmed for the show that will begin at 7:00 in the grandstand. The scholarship pageant begins at 8:00 on Wednesday and you can click here to buy tickets online.
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Fair Kicks Off Tuesday Evening with Annual Lassen County 4H Barbecue
Lassen County’s most exciting week of the year is here! The 2024 Lassen County Fair, which runs through July 21st, kicks off Tuesday evening with the annual 4H fundraiser BBQ.
BBQ beef tri-tip or chicken, baked potato, green salad, roll and dessert are all on the menu from 5:00 to 6:30 at the fairgrounds.
You can purchase discounted tickets ahead of time from the Fair Office, any 4H member or at the CE/4H office, 707 Nevada Street. Dinner is $15 a plate and to-go dinners are available.
All proceeds from the barbecue benefit hands-on projects, leadership opportunities, skills days and scholarships.
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Enter Here: Win Tickets to the 2024 Lassen County Fair Grandstand Events!
The 2024 Lassen County Fair kicks off this week, promising five days of ‘Barnyard Bliss with a Remarkabull Twist’ at the fairgrounds in Susanville, and thanks to the nice folks at Lassen Municipal Utility District you can win tickets to five big grandstand shows!
Wednesday, July 17th – Miss Lassen County Pageant
The annual Miss Lassen County Pageant will be held in the grandstands with a pre-show featuring local talent starting at 7:00 and the scholarship pageant at 8:00. Gates open at 6:00.
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Thursday, July 18th – CCPRA Rodeo with Jared Hovis and Caleb Montgomery
Gates open at 5:00 for CCPRA Rodeo action in the North Arena with country star Jared Hovis and local country standout Caleb Montgomery. The Rodeo is at 6:00 and Jared Hovis starts at 8:00.
Friday, July 19th – Lonestar with Chad Bushnell
Real, actual, bonafide country music legends Lonestar will perform at 8:00 in the grandstands. Chad Bushnell kicks off the show at 7:00 and gates open at 6:00.
Saturday, July 20th – Josh Turner with Buck Ford
Country superstar Josh Tuner takes the stage Saturday night at 8:00 in the grandstands. Opener Buck Ford starts at 7:00 and gates open at 6:00.
Sunday, July 21st – Demolition Derby
Feel the adrenaline at the Lassen County Fair Demolition Derby! Drivers battle it out in this high-stakes competition to be the last vehicle standing. The Derby also features a Little Tykes Demo Derby competition.
You can click here to purchase tickets online at the fair’s website. You can also purchase Fair admission and carnival tickets at the same link.
Would you like to win tickets? Of course you would!
Simply follow this link over to SusanvilleStuff for contest details and to fill out our handy entry form.
Check back Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings to see if you are one of our winners! We’ll announce the winners on SusanvilleStuff.com. You are allowed to enter once per day, per e-mail address. Good luck!
Wednesday morning we will announce our Miss Lassen County Scholarship Pageant ticket winners.
Thursday morning we will announce the winners of the Jared Hovis tickets.
Friday morning, we announce the winners of Lonestar, Josh Turner and Demolition Derby tickets.
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Agenda: July 16th 2024, Lassen
County Board of Supervisors Meeting
There will be a Lassen County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, at 9:00a.m. at the Board Chambers, 707 Nevada Street, Susanville.
Click here to download a printable agenda for the meeting.
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BLM Announces Seasonal Fire
Restrictions for Northeast California
The Bureau of Land Management has issued fire restrictions for northeast California public lands managed by the Applegate and Eagle Lake field offices in Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra, Siskiyou, Shasta and Washoe Counties, beginning today, July 15th.
These seasonal restrictions listed in the fire order will be in place to help prevent wildfire and will remain in effect until further notice. These restrictions are in addition to the BLM year-round statewide fire prevention order.
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“Recognizing that most wildfires in California are human-caused and occur in close proximity to roadways, communities and recreational areas, these fire restrictions are an important way that we can help protect public lands and nearby communities from wildfire,” said Andrew Johnson, acting assistant field manager in the Eagle Lake Field Office.
The fire restrictions prohibit campfires and barbecues, except within established campfire rings and barbecue grills in designated recreation sites. Portable stoves using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel may be used outside of developed recreation sites.
In areas within California, users must have a valid California Campfire Permit, available online or at any BLM, Forest Service or Cal-FIRE office.
Other fire restrictions include:
- No smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or at a designated, developed recreation site, or other designated areas.
- No motor vehicles or internal combustion engines may be used off established roads or trails. Chainsaws with functioning spark arresters can be used for personal firewood cutting until 1 p.m. daily.
- It is illegal year-round to possess or discharge fireworks including “safe and sane” devices on public lands.
- No target shooting with incendiary, tracer, steel core or armor-piercing ammunition, or using exploding targets.
- Anyone found guilty of violating a fire prevention order may be fined not more than $100,000 and/or face imprisonment for not more than 12 months. Restitution for total fire suppression and damage costs may be borne by the trespasser.
- Help prevent fires
- Residents and visitors are reminded to help prevent human-caused fires.
- Make sure all campfires are dead out. Drown the fire ashes and stir around the fire area with a shovel to wet any remaining embers and ash. If it’s not cool, it is not out.
- Be sure to maintain proper tire pressure for all vehicles, ensure adequate tire tread, and check brakes for overheating. Do not drive or park on brush or grass. Do not drag chains while towing.
- Off road motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and chainsaws require an approved spark arrestor.
More information about preventing wildland fires is available online. A listing of fire restrictions throughout BLM California public lands is available on the fire restriction website.
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Army of 1,500 Guards Town In Danger Of Fire
Susanville In Momentary Peril From Flames; Four Homes Go; Stores, Mills Close
July 15, 1924
An army of 1,500 men is camped about the city limits of Susanville tonight, guarding the town against destruction by forest fire, threatened throughout the day.
All business houses and the two large lumber mills were closed today as the flames entered the city limits and destroyed four houses. All available men joined the fight.
For hours this afternoon the residents were in momentary fear that the entire town would be wiped out.
A solid wall of flame hovered at the edge of the Lassen county metropolis.
The blare of fire whistles from the lumber mills called out all workers, and businessmen also rushed to the scene of the blaze.
Fire at Hospital
Patients were removed from the county hospitals when the fire, a menace to the city Sunday, again broke from control this morning and showered sparks about the building. As the flames crept into the hospital year 15 men and women inmates were taken to the Riverside hospital in the eastern part of Susanville.
Westwood sent 50 men and equipment to assist on checking the fire.
The flames crossed the right of way of the Southern Pacific railroad but trains went through on schedule.
After being brought partially under control last night, the fire flared up anew at about noon, sweeping everything before it for a stretch of three miles, until it reached the city limits. Hills to the south and southwest of Susanville are covered only with charred stumps of trees.
The houses destroyed were in the Winchester addition n the southern section of the town.
Water Supply Fails
Pumps were used to protect the enormous piles of lumber in the Lassen Lumber and Box company and the Fruit Growers’ Supply company yards. The water was taken from the mill ponds and ditches. In many cases this afternoon, however, the supply was completely depleted.
Where the supply of water ran out, only the chance that sparks failed to fall, saved valuable property in the mills and town.
With the fire line at the city limits, women of Susanville worked this afternoon and evening preparing food for the fighters, who will remain on duty tonight.
A second fire in Lassen County was reported to the Fruit Growers’ Supply company at its camp F, 30 miles northwest of Susanville, toward Redding. The fire is near the highway and burning exceptionally valuable timber. Every available man from the camps has been sent to check on the fire which is reported being swept before a high wind, towards Eagle Lake.
Telephone lines between the camp and Susanville are down and detailed information of the blaze is lacking.
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