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Volume XVI Issue 264
Thursday, August 8th, 2024
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Biz Buzz: Local Business News for August 8th
By Marshel Couso
Welcome to our weekly feature dedicated to covering Susanville and Lassen County’s business scene! Grand openings, new employees, renovations, new hours… each week we’ll keep you up to date with important information about the businesses you rely on.
Summer Porches
Summer Porches, owned by local entrepreneur Stacey Burton, offers a unique shopping experience featuring rustic and farmhouse-inspired home decor, gifts, and more.
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Burton, a native Californian with a passion for creating, has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. Her love for the beauty of Lassen County inspired her to open Summer Porches, where she can share her creations with the community.
“I’ve always loved creating things and was always involved one way or another creating and selling,” said Burton. “Summer Porches gives me the opportunity to be in business for myself, which gives me the greatest reward: making customers happy!”
What sets Summer Porches apart is its commitment to offering one-of-a-kind items. Each piece is carefully curated or handcrafted, ensuring customers find unique treasures. From fine jewelry and nursery items to a selection for men, the store, located at 60 Hall Street inside Sierra Suites, boasts a diverse range of products.
“The one thing I love about our store is that our creations are one of a kind,” Burton explained. “You won’t find them anywhere else, and no one else will have them. We can also custom make anything you would like.”
Summer Porches is more than just a store; it’s a place where customers can discover unique pieces, connect with the owner, and experience the charm of local artisanship. With its focus on American-made products and support for local craftsmen.
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Lassen Community College Athletics
Lassen Community College Athletics is excited to announce the launch of its new logo and brand identity, reflecting a fresh, modern aesthetic while honoring the rich legacy of the Cougars. This initiative symbolizes their commitment to maintaining the same pride and excellence that has defined their community of champions for years.
“Our new look is a testament to our enduring legacy and our dedication to fostering a vibrant and cohesive athletic community,” said Will Freedman, the Director of Athletic Operations for Lassen College Athletics. “We believe this rebranding will not only reinforce our identity but also inspire our athletes and fans as we continue to strive for excellence.”
To go along with the unveiling is a grand opening of the Athletic Departments online store, where parents and fans can design and purchase their own athletic apparel that represents their favorite athletic program. Click here to shop online.
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VFW Post 2381 Commander Ron Wood presents a check to LHS Cheer Coach Lelah Kampfraat – photo provided
VFW Post 2381 and the Lassen High Cheerleaders: A Really Good Team
The Lassen High Cheerleaders and Susanville’s Veterans of Foreign Wars William Davidson Post 2381 have formed a strong partnership, with cheer team members helping out at the Saturday morning VFW breakfasts and the VFW contributing financially to help the team with its travel and competition expenses.
On August 3rd, Ron Wood, Commander of Post 2381, handed the team a big check for $250, just one of many contributions that Wood and the VFW make to local organizations throughout the year.
"I would just like to thank Ron and everyone from the VFW, for their donation, kindness and support," says LHS Cheer Coach Lelah Kampfraat.
"The Cheerleaders look forward to volunteering every month and we hope to see everyone at the VFW breakfast the first Saturday of every month at the Veterans Hall."
The breakfast is open to the public and held downstairs at the Memorial Building from 7:00 until 10:00a.m.
Over the last ten years Susanville’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2381 has regularly made monetary contributions to local charitable organizations, putting tens-of-thousands of dollars right back into the community through a wide range of causes including large donations to Sober Graduation, Susanville Little League, Northern California Cancer Advocates, Susanville Police Officer’s Association’s Holiday with a Hero and more. The list is both extensive and impressive.
The VFW has also hosted fundraisers for other organizations, helped pay for scholarship programs, Eagle Scout projects and a relief fund for local veterans.
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Wade performing onstage in July – photo provided
Ben Wade to Play Anthem and Throw First Pitch at Aces Game Saturday
When the Reno Aces take on the Tacoma Rainiers in Reno on Saturday they will have a special guest on the field to throw out the first pitch. Susanville’s social media superstar Ben Wade will not only throw the pitch to start the game, but he will also be playing the National Anthem on the trumpet.
Survivor Night at the ballpark harkens back to Wade’s time on the hit reality show where he was part of the cast of the popular network reality series Survivor: Tocantins, Survivor: Heroes and Villains and Survivor: South Pacific.
Recently he has been on the road as much as he can supporting a newfound career as a rock star trumpet player, while balancing family life here at home.
“Playing the national anthem for the Buffalo Bills NFL playoff game this past January opened up a second career as a rock star I never knew existed,” Wade said about his burgeoning pop and rock career.
According to Wade it was legendary guitar player Ben Katzman who pointed this out to him after he played trumpet on Katzman’s new album and flew to Miami to debut the single.
“I laughed at the time but then I was offered a gig to tour with Primus as part of their opening band Guerilla Toss. And from there the offers just rolled in.”
Wade is devoted to his hometown and family. How do you make that kind of career work?
“What’s a family man to do? Stay close to home, ignore the fame, stay rooted in the community, and pick and choose a few cool moments to shine close to home.”
And cool moments have abounded for Wade lately, whether its playing for a stadium crowd at an NFL Playoff game, a rock concert or this upcoming gig with the Reno Aces.
What’s up next for Wade?
“Maybe the Tennessee Titans this fall, most likely back to Buffalo, a few new rock album cameos and most importantly a whole lotta super dad gigs… being a family man. There’s nothing better.”
“God has blessed me with a gift for music. As long as I’m able to I will pour that gift out to the high school students, the patrons of the Susanville Symphony and performing arts community, and to all the fans that have faith I’m the slayer of dragons.”
Survivor Night at the Reno Aces featuring Coach Ben Wade gets underway at 6:30 Saturday night at Greater Nevada Field. Tickets are 16 to 22 dollars and you can click here to purchase them online.
It will also be Looney Tunes night, so arrive early for the chance at our Bobblehead giveaway!
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Lassen College Offering Beginner
String Orchestra Class This Fall
Attention all music lovers! Lassen Community College will be offering a new Beginner’s String Orchestra class, starting August 14th, and running through December 13th. This class is perfect for students who are complete beginners to those with some experience.
The course will be taught by Laurentiu Norocel, and will cover all the basics of string playing, including bow and finger coordination, tone production, note reading and basic string pedagogy.
The class will meet on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in room CA-102. The cost of the class is $145 per student, and instrument rentals are available for an additional fee.
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It’s a great opportunity to learn a new instrument, make new friends, and develop your musical skills.
For more information, please contact the Lassen College Counseling Office at 1.530.251.8842.
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Roop’s Fort in the late 1860’s from the archives of the Nevada Historical Society. | |
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Honey Lake Valley News
August 8, 1856
Mr. Isaac Roop, formerly of this place, who has just returned from Honey Lake Valley, furnishes us with the following interesting items:
There are now about forty-five settlers in the Valley, and they are rapidly building houses and improving their ranches. Several families are already located there. There has been no sickness in the Valley this summer.
The crops in the Valley came in well, and good grass is abundant.
The whole amount of emigration which has passed the Roop House, up to August 24th, is as follows: Trains, about 25; men, 346; women, 71; children, 86; wagons, 98; horses and mules, 224; cattle, 4,382 head.
Emigrants are well pleased with the route. As near us can be ascertained, the loss of stock from the Humboldt, will fall short of fifty head. They report a large emigration back on the road.
Grass on the route from the Humboldt is found in abundance. One large train passed through Honey Lake Valley, who reported that at the Big Bend they took the Carson route, and proceeded as far as the Sink of the Humboldt, and were compelled to retrace their steps on account of the scarcity of grass on that route.
Four cargo trains intend wintering in the Valley this winter, and some who have crossed the Sierra Nevada will return to settle there.
Good diggings have been struck by Mr. Verry at the Antelope Springs, between the Humboldt and Honey Lake Valley. Miners at the Honey Lake diggings are not doing much, for want of water.
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