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Volume XVII Issue 173
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Why We Love This Place Wednesday:
Lassen County Coaches
By Terra Avilla
Lassen County is a special place, and one of the reasons it shines is because of the incredible volunteer softball and baseball coaches who dedicate their time and energy to our youth.
These unsung heroes are the heart and soul of our leagues, making every season not only possible but memorable.
Each coach brings their unique style to the field.
My girls have been incredibly blessed by the coaches they have had, and I want to give credit where credit is due.
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In our baseball and softball coaches we have some very seasoned athletes passing down their love for the game, while others are parents stepping up for the first time to support their kids and community.
Regardless of their background, they all share one thing: a commitment to making youth sports a positive experience for every child. Speaking as someone who has previously volunteered to coach, I can tell you that it is a HUGE undertaking.
Lassen County’s opening day for softball and baseball is nothing short of elite. While the league boards are instrumental in organizing these events, it’s the volunteer coaches who breathe life into them.
From coordinating practice schedules to ensuring every child gets playing time, these coaches handle countless behind-the-scenes tasks that often go unnoticed. They’re not just teaching kids how to play – they’re teaching them how to win but also how to lose with dignity, and to enjoy the journey regardless of the outcome.
Head out to any softball or baseball field in Lassen County, and you’ll see it firsthand. Coaches guiding players through drills with patience, cheering them on with encouragement, and teaching them not just how to play but how to grow.
Their commitment is evident in every practice, every game and every high-five they give to a young athlete who has just learned something new.
And then there are the six-and0under coaches. ANYONE who coaches a child under six deserves some sort of reward! These are the ones who take on the challenge of introducing our youngest players to the game.
These coaches bring unmatched energy and creativity to keep practices playful and engaging. They understand that at this age it’s not just about learning skills, but about falling in love with the sport.
Watching these little ones run bases (sometimes in the wrong direction!) or celebrating their first hit, is pure joy – and it wouldn’t happen without these dedicated volunteers.
The fields themselves are a testament to this commitment. On any given evening, you’ll find coaches setting up equipment, running drills, or chatting with parents about how their kids are progressing.
It’s not just about coaching – it’s about investing in our kids’ futures. These volunteers teach resilience when things don’t go as planned, humility in victory and grace in defeat. They model what it means to be part of a team and part of a community.
Lassen County is lucky to have such remarkable individuals leading our youth sports programs.
Whether they’re seasoned veterans like Karma and Jolene or first-time coaches for the littlest players, they all share a common thread: an unwavering dedication to our kids.
So the next time you are at the fields take a moment to thank these incredible role models – they are shaping not only great athletes, but great people, and are why I love where we live.
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Head Start, Early Head Start and State Preschool Centers Holding Open House April 25th
Preschool children and their parents are invited to Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities’ Preschool Round Up and Open House at your closest SCFO Head Start or State Preschool Center. There are centers in Alturas, Susanville, Chester, Greenville, Quincy and Portola.
Students and their parents can tour classrooms and apply for free preschool services at the Open House and Preschool Roundup, which will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 on April 25th.
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Children must be age three on or before September 1st, 2025 if applying for Head Start, or age 2 on or before August 25th, 2025 if applying for State Preschool.
Children are not required to be potty trained.
The following documents are required for a complete application. All documents do not need to be brought in order to attend and tour the Open House.
- Proof of family size: Birth certificates for all children living in home under 18 years old, or foster placement documentation, if applicable.
- Up-to-date immunization records
- Proof of address: Utility bill, phone bill, bank statements, rental agreement, etc.
- Proof of ALL income
- For Head Start: 1 month worth of recent check stubs, most recent W2 or 1040 tax forms, unemployment, social security, TANF/Cash Aid, CalFresh, etc.
- For State Preschool: documents will not be gathered until May or June to ensure it falls within state required eligibility document timelines for the 25-26 program year.
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Lassen County to Host 2nd Annual
Veteran Stand Down May 17th
Lassen County Behavioral Health, in collaboration with the Lassen County Veterans Service Office and various veteran-centered agencies, will be hosting its 2nd Annual Veteran Stand Down on Saturday, May 17th, from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. at the Lassen County Fairgrounds.
This event aims to create a central space for veterans to access a wide range of resources in one convenient location. The event is open to the public, and veterans, vendors, and community members are encouraged to attend. While registration is not required, those interested can register in advance.
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Veterans attending the Stand Down will have access to veteran-specific resources from organizations such as the VA, VBA, and the Vet Center. Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring their DD214.
For veterans in outlying areas of Lassen County, limited transportation may be available. For more information regarding transportation, please call Lassen County Behavioral Health at 1.530.251.8108.
Those interested in registering for the event can do so by contacting the Lassen County Veterans Service Officer: 1.530.251.8192. Alternatively, online registration is available by following this link.
This is a valuable opportunity for veterans to connect with essential services and for the community to show its support. All are welcome to attend the 2nd Annual Lassen County Veteran Stand Down.
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Volunteers Needed for April 26th
Susan River ‘Trails Day’ Cleanup
Lassen Land and Trails Trust is partnering with the City of Susanville to host a special Susan River Trail Clean-up Day April 26th, and they are looking for volunteers to come help with the project beginning at 9:00a.m.
Trash bags, pickers, gloves and safety vests will be provided for everyone on the clean-up crew.
All participants must sign a volunteer form and you can sign-up at the booth on Bonney Way that morning. Organizers ask that you park off of Bonney Way and not use Riverside Drive for access.
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The clean-up will end at 1:00p.m.
For early sign-up call 1.530.257.1041 or email jhurtado@cityofsusanville.gov.
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Monticola Club Selling Daffodils to Raise Money for Scholarships and Projects
Spring is here and Susanville’s Monticola Club is holding their Daffodil Flower Fundraiser to raise money for the group’s annual scholarships and community service projects.
You can order a stand-alone bouquet or a beautiful flower arrangement in a vase Daffodils can be ordered from any Monticola Club Member between now and May. Whenever the flowers are ready.
The Monticola Club will be posting dates and times for pick up as soon as they are ready, and delivery is also available for a fee of $10.
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On certain days, still to be announced, Monticola members will be at local stores for easy ordering.
Without a vase the price is 6 daffodils for $5, 13 daffodils for $10 or 26 daffodils for $20.
With a vase the price is 6 daffodils for $10, 13 daffodils for $15 or 26 daffodils for $25.
You can call Wendy at 1.530.249.8172, Pam at 1.530.218.4536 or Marcee at 1.530.251.6830 to order your daffodils.
Monticola was founded in 1912 and members have focused on a variety of community service projects including:
Food Baskets
Water for River Clean-up
Fire Victim Support
Senior Support
Beautification Projects-trees, flowers, Penny Pines reforestation
Library support
College scholarships
You can also rent out the Monticola Club for your event or meeting. To view the Clubhouse or for more information, please contact the building manager, Patty Davie, at 530-257-9220.
“You not only get the perfect event venue, but rental money is an important source of revenue for the non-profit Monticola Club, 501(c)(3). The Club was started in 1912 as a service organization formed to provide local women ways to improve the quality of life in our community.”
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Speed Boat is Used on Honey Lake
April 9, 1938
Last Sunday a speed boat plowed through the waters of Honey Lake for the first time in twenty years.
Howard Thronhill and John Berglund, owners of the boat, with Mrs. Berglund, Kenneth Doyle and Leon Millsap enjoyed a day of motorboat riding, traveling through all three different sections of the lake, which are connected by passageways. The boat is powered by an outboard motor.
Many boat enthusiasts are planning boating on Honey Lake. The lake has been dry for the past twenty years. The level of the lake is reported to be rising every day.
Ranchers who had fenced the lake bottom are having to remove their fences.
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