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Volume XVIII Issue 95
Friday, December 12th, 2025
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Susanville Future Farmers Help Salvation Army Stuff Stockings for the Angel Tree
On the evening of December 8th, members of the Susanville Future Farmers of America gathered to ensure that every child in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program receives a stocking this holiday season.
The group stuffed nearly 200 stockings – a massive increase from previous years. While the students typically prepare around 50 stockings, the heightened need in the community this year tasked the FFA members with quadrupling their normal output.
To meet this goal, the students rallied support from generous local sponsors who donated stockings, toys, necessities, and cash to purchase specific items in need.
“Our gratitude on behalf of the children we are helping cannot be expressed in words,” said Susanville Salvation Army coordinator Carla McDonald. “We want to thank every business, student, and individual that contributed to the success of this project in such a short period of time.”
FFA Advisor Elizabeth Ammon thanked the students who brought in items and donated money, while also recognizing a list of generous community supporters:
- Kirack Construction
- Peace Officers Association
- Jo Forsyth
- Dena Wemple
- Ranielle Mallery
- Lori Cooley
- NCAA and Shelley Bennett
- Andy Shuck (who hand-crocheted over 100 items to donate)
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Susanville Assembly of God Invites Community to ‘Imagine Christmas’ this Sunday
Get ready for a night of holiday cheer! The Susanville Assembly of God Church is inviting the entire community to come together for “Imagine Christmas,” a festive event billed as a community Christmas party like no other.
The celebration is set for this Sunday, December 14th, and promises an evening packed with “Food, Fun, and Family.”
Organizers have put together a massive lineup of activities perfect for all ages. Highlights include carnival games, hayrides, face painting, and a chance to get creative with cookie decorating and ornament making.
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Guests can also visit “Grandma’s Candy Shop” and enjoy plenty of food and Christmas carols. There will even be a snowball fight!
One of the event organizers shared their excitement for the upcoming gathering, saying, “This is going to be a fun festive night of celebration. Make plans to join us. You won’t want to miss this event as we draw nearer to Christmas!”
Best of all, this event is completely free for the community.
The big Christmas party starts at 5:00p.m. and ends at 7:00 at the Susanville Assembly of God church, 473-465 Richmond Road. Bring the whole family for a memorable night of Christmas spirit!
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Be a Hero: Two Vitalant Blood Drives Coming to Susanville Next Week and in January
Vitalant has announced two major opportunities for Susanville residents to roll up their sleeves and make a lifesaving difference this winter. With critical shortages often occurring around the holidays, the community is being asked to come together to help replenish the supply.
The Need is Constant
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. That statistic represents real people—it could be a little girl in the ICU, an accident victim, or a mother battling Stage 3 leukemia. Your single donation can save up to three lives.
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If you’ve never donated because you’re worried about needles, put those fears aside! Most blood donors compare the experience to nothing more than a mild, split-second pinch. The entire process is very safe, very fast, and you will walk away feeling amazing knowing you have directly impacted the lives of others.
Here are the details for the two upcoming opportunities to donate:
Susanville Holiday Blood Drive (Community Center)
Help meet the critical need during the holiday season at the first Community Center Blood Drive! As a special bonus, donors who give blood between December 1st and December 31st are automatically entered for a chance to win $20,000.
Susanville Community Center 95 N. Weatherlow Street
Tuesday, December 16: 10:00a.m. to 2:30p.m.
Wednesday, December 17th: 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
Annual January Community Blood Drive (LDS Church)
Kick off the new year by being a lifesaver. Join the annual community drive at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Gym) 905 Richmond Road
Tuesday, January 20th: 12:00p.m. to 5:30p.m.
Wednesday, January 21st: 8:30a.m. to 12:30p.m.
How to Schedule Your Appointment
Walk-ins are always welcomed, but appointments are encouraged to get you in and out faster. You can book your spot by calling the blood donor desk at 1.775.329.6451 or by visiting Donors.Vitalant.org and entering Blood Drive Code: N1940
Remember to eat a hearty meal and hydrate well before your appointment, and don’t forget to bring your photo ID.
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The Spectacular Fourth Annual Janesville Parade of Lights Happens Tomorrow
Everyone is invited to experience the holiday spirit in Janesville tomorrow, December 13th, as Main Street Janesville comes alive with twinkling lights, community cheer, and family fun.
The festivities kick off at 3:00 p.m. at the Janesville Fire Station. Come early to browse the craft bazaar for unique gifts, grab a bite from our food vendors, watch the tree lighting, and get your photo taken with Santa Claus.
The main event, the Parade of Lights, starts promptly at 6:00 p.m. The route loops from the Fire Hall to the Dollar General, featuring a dazzling display of lighted side-by-sides, tractors, classic cars and more.
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Get Involved:
Drive in the Parade: Have a vehicle you want to show off? Staging begins at 3:00p.m. The entry fee is a donation of a new toy or jacket to support local Janesville students.
Become a Vendor: There is still room for vendors who want to be part of the excitement! Please contact Chris at 1.530.310.0454 for details.
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Susanville City Kickettes Present
Christmas Extraordinaire this Weekend
The Susanville City Kickettes will present their annual Christmas Extraordinaire this weekend, December 13th and 14th, with a big show featuring all of the dancers from J and J Performing Arts celebrating the most magical time of year.
The shows will be held in the Veterans’ Memorial Hall with two different performances each day. On both Saturday and Sunday there will be a mini-show at 2:30 and a main show at 7:00.
“This season we will have the beloved Grinch scene and our Cindy Lou will be danced by Melody Guess. We also will have our traditional Rudolph character be danced by 7-year-old Chloe Smith,” says J and J Performing Arts owner Jessica Wade.
“The show will feature the 11 Kickettes this season but of course all of our amazing J and J dancers will be tapping, kicking, splitting, tumbling and more all afternoon and evening for the shows.”
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Photo by Shaelyn Freitas
Dancers from 18-months to adult will take the stage and share their talents of dancing and love of performing.
“You don’t want to miss the incredible extraordinaire that will bring all things Christmas your way.”
For more information you can visit www.jandjperformingarts.com or call 1.530.260.1575.
Tickets are available at Margie’s Book Nook and Zaengles Home Store.
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Next Two Weekends Feature Sparkling Lights at the Lassen County Fairgrounds
Looking for a big heaping, helping of holiday cheer? There are still two weekends left before Christmas and at the Lassen County Fairgrounds’ annual Festival of Lights, visitors still have a chance to ooh and ah at fantastic Christmas displays from their vehicles.
For sixteen years now the brilliant display of lights at the fairgrounds has been created by some dedicated individuals, local groups and organizations for people to drive through and enjoy. The amazing wonderland magically appears at the fairgrounds each year just in time for the holidays, with displays that are expected to be bigger, brighter and more awe-inspiring than the year before.
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Vehicles enter the Jensen Hall entrance, driving through a variety of outdoor displays as they pass through the fairgrounds.
The Fair also features a display of community decorated Christmas trees at the marquee on Main Street. The beautiful trees decorate the entrance of town, welcoming travelers throughout the holiday season.
Gates at the Festival of Lights will be open from 5:00 to 9:00p.m. on the following dates:
December 12th, 13th and 14th.
December 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th
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Ex Mayor Jim Chapman
December 12, 1976
EX-MAYOR JIM CHAPMAN, left, hands the mayor’s gavel over to the newly elected mayor, Councilman Charles Richardson, who was elected by the City Council at their meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 6th, at 7:30p.m. in the council chambers.
This is Richardson’s second term as mayor of Susanville, an office he held for one year from April 1965 to April 1966. Richardson, who retired as a ranger from the California Division of Forestry in 1975, was a City Councilman from 1964 to 1972. In March of 1976 he was again elected to the Council until his new position as mayor.
Chapman was recently elected to the County Board of Supervisors and resigned as mayor at the Council’s meeting.
When asked why he has become mayor for a second time, Richardson commented “because the council has chosen me to do it.”
He also feels that he definitely has his work cut out for him. “These next three months,” says Richardson, “the work load will be the heaviest, because we will only have three Councilmen.” It is more than probable that the Council will have an election in March.
The Council may appoint their members but must do so within 30 days of an opening or must have an election within 74 days. (Advocate photo).
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