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Volume XVII Issue 171
Monday, April 7th, 2025
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Adopt A Pet from the Lassen County Animal Shelter – Miss Piggy and Mr. Spock
Hi there, humans. We’re Miss Piggy and Mr. Spock, a dynamic duo of senior Chihuahuas with stories to tell and love to give.
I’m Miss Piggy (yes, that Miss Piggy), small in size, big in sass, and unapologetically food-obsessed. If there’s a snack within a 10-mile radius, I will find it. I enjoy short walks and curling up under a pile of blankets for long naps.
And I’m Mr. Spock, logical by name, legendary ears by fame. They say I could probably pick up satellite signals with these things. I’m a thinker, a snuggler, and the more refined of the two (someone’s got to keep Miss Piggy in check).
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Despite our ‘senior’ status, we’ve still got pep in our step and tails that wag like there’s no tomorrow. We’ve got personality for days and are looking for forever homes where we can retire in style in cozy beds, warm laps, and LOTS of tasty treats would be lovely, thank you very much.
We promise to make you laugh, keep you company, and fill your home with love and little snores. Adopt us (together or separately, we don’t mind either way), and you won’t just gain two dogs — you’ll gain two legends.
Xoxo, Piggy & Spock
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.
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Honey Lake Hospice Announces Winner of $2,000 Scholarship
Honey Lake Hospice has announced the recipient of the Marge Dunlavy Memorial Scholarship for 2025. This scholarship is awarded annually to the most deserving applicant pursuing a degree in a health-related field with a special interest in gerontology, oncology or hospice and palliative care.
This year the $2,000 award is being given to Habiba Darwish. Habiba is currently an undergraduate student at California State University, Sacramento, majoring in Health Science with a pre-nursing focus.
Her long-term goal is to become a nurse practitioner specializing in trauma or palliative care.
In addition to her classes, Habiba is a volunteer at a doctor’s clinic in Folsom and has been able to use her bilingual skills to facilitate communication between patient and doctor. She also works part time at Jack’s Urban Eats.
Habiba’s instructors and employer all stress her positive attitude, interpersonal skills and friendly personality.
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They state she takes the initiative and is always willing to assist and guide her peers. “She is kind, considerate, adaptable and respectful.”
In many current war zones across the globe there are health care workers laboring in devastating conditions. Some have no anesthesia for amputations and are treating mass casualties with limited resources. This deeply impacted her. “Their courage fuels my desire to pursue a career in health care” she says.
Providing compassionate and effective medical care to those in need she sees as “a calling – a way to alleviate suffering and restore dignity.”
Her commitment to service is also shown in leadership roles. She has received multiple accolades recognizing her dedication to community service. From the Associated Students Inc. (ASI), the Student Success Scholarship; and from the Counsel on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), the Youth Leadership and Service Award.
In her position as a mental health ambassador with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) she developed initiatives to support student well-being stating, “I believe mental health is just as vital as physical health.” Advocating for awareness and humanitarian aid as a board member of Students for Justice in Palestine she believes knowledge and empathy can drive meaningful change.
Habiba not only balances work, volunteering and school, she also crafts and sells handmade jewelry using her creativity as another means to support her education while maintaining a weighted GPA of 4.0.
Honey Lake Hospice is honored to be able to assist Habiba Darwish in her chosen career. As an all volunteer organization Honey Lake Hospice has been providing services to our community since 2004. It is dedicated to offering end-of-life support with a program of flexible services providing compassionate and supportive care in the setting of the patient’s choosing.
For more information about Honey Lake Hospice and the services available call the hospice office at 1.530.257.3137.
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Fourth and Fifth Grade Winners
Lassen’s Best and Brightest Show Off
Geography Knowledge at Annual Competition
The 38th annual Lassen County Geography Bee was held last week at Richmond School, featuring some of Lassen County’s brightest local students showing off their knowledge of United States and world geography.
Fourth and fifth grade competitors were given both oral and written questions about the United States. Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students answered questions about the entire world.
Fourth and Fifth Grade Winners (pictured above)
Ralf Guintu- 1st place 4th grade – Meadow View
Jewel Paddock – 1st place 5th grade – Meadow View
Audrey Edholm- 3rd place overall – Janesville
Jackson Fletcher- Runner Up – Johnstonville
Eli Jenner 1st place – Meadow View
Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grade Winners (pictured below)
Melody Smith – 1st place 6th grade – Johnstonville
Ally Souza- 1st place 7th grade – Janesville
Kacee Howe 1st place 8th grade – Janesville
Emmalina Rios- 3rd overall – Janesville
Clarissa McGarva – Runner up – Johnstonville
1st place Overall – Dylan Langford – Shaffer
Winners received gift certificates for Margie’s Book Nook, sponsored by the Lassen County Office of Education.
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Lassen High News and Information
for Parents and Students
Spring Spirit Week is this week!
April 7th Tourist: Wear aything tourist related
April 8th Toes Out Tuesday: Wear sandals or flip flops
April 9th Your Future is Too Bright: Wear sunglasses
April 10th Swing Into Spring: Wear Jerseys
April 11th Color Wars: Freshman and Seniors are white and pink and Juniors and Sophomores are green and yellow.
Blood Drive April 10th – Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood for surgeries, cancer treatments, and chronic illnesses. Help make a difference and grab a Blood Drive consent form from Carol. the blood drive will be April 10th from 9:00 until 1:00p.m. in the small gym.
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Disco Fever Reverse Dance is this Saturday, April 5th. Dance the night away at the Disco Fever Reverse Dance. Girls, this is your chance to ask the guys to a dance. Bids are on sale now. $15/single and $30/couple with a $5 ASB sticker discount.
Volleybuff – Make sure you come support Volleybuff on April 9th at 7:00pm. The theme is Purple & Gold. Admission is $5 and a $3 ASB sticker discount.
Who will be our next Miss Lassen County? – Applications are now available for all Junior and Senior girls. Please see Mrs. Bennett in Room 115 for an application. Deadline is May 23rd.
Make sure to stop in the counseling office and check for scholarships and deadlines!
Girls Basketball Open Gym is on Tuesdays from 5:00 until 6:30p.m. and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00p.m.
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Public Notice: First 5 Request for
Applicants for Preschool Start-Up Grant
First 5 Lassen County Children Families Commission
Notice to Qualified Applicants for Request for Application
Center-Based Preschool Start-Up Grant
First 5 Lassen County Children & Families Commission
Lassen County, California
April 7, 2025
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First 5 Lassen County Children & Families Commission, (“Commission”), announces a request for application (“RFA”) from qualified applicants or applicant agencies who are going to be starting a Center-Based Preschool in the Greater Janesville Area.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
The Commission will receive applications from qualified persons or agencies as outlined in this request for application (RFA).
This RFA is available by contacting:
First 5 Lassen County Commission
Tim Clark, Executive Director
first5lassened@gmail.com
SUBMITTAL DUE DATES
• Submittal Due Date for RFA no later than April 17, 2025 at 5:00 pm
ISSUE DATE: April 7, 2025
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Agenda: April 8th, 2025 Lassen
County Board of Supervisors Meeting
There will be a Lassen County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, 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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Susanville Park Plans Approved
April 7, 1947
City officials and members of Susanville’s public park committee this week approved the final blueprint plans for what probably will be known as Susanville Memorial Park.
Glenn Hall, city planning engineer from Sacramento, presented two plans to the group. One of these plans was accepted as fitting the area for the city’s new park after some revisions had been made and agreed upon. Mr. Hall promised to have the final plans completed and back to Susanville within three weeks.
When these plans are received, the committee will immediately start primary action upon the park site. Survey of the plans indicate the park will include tennis courts, children’s playground and wading pool, an area for teenage recreation, baseball park, handball courts, horseshoe courts, camp-fire circle, and a community or scout building as soon as feasible.
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