I know for a fact that many, if not all of you, know dear Jeremy. He has a larger-than-life personality and is not afraid to make friends and meet people. In that respect, Jeremy and I are remarkably similar.

Back in 2012, Frankie and I were engaged and were trying to figure out what our marriage would look like, (ie. Where would we live) and Frankie had introduced me to Brad Pon, who at that time worked for the Police Department.

Frankie’s hope was that Brad could convince me to apply and we would stay in Susanville.

On a Friday night, Frankie took me dancing at the old bowling alley. (Remember they used to have that cool room where they played music?) That room is where I met Jeremy.

He and Brad were so kind, however Jeremy told me that I would probably not like it here and cautioned against me moving here. (You can imagine Frankie’s glares at him as he told me this.)

Obviously, I did move here, and Jeremy was one of the people who always invited me and Frankie over to his house. You know how people talk about their kids being born and raised together? That is how Peach and Koa Boy are. They are a month apart.

And don’t let me get started on his beautiful daughter, who I have been blessed with watching grow up over the past decade.

But let’s get back to the man, the myth the legend.

Being Jeremy’s friend, I will say, you can always count on him. Always. If I or Frankie called him and told him to stop what he was doing to come over and help us repair a hole in our roof, he would be over without any hesitation.

Actually… correction, you wouldn’t have to ask him. If you told him that you had a hole in roof, he would volunteer and ask how he could help. You never have to ask him, he just offers.

Jeremy is a handy man but don’t let his exterior fool you. He has a huge heart and is actually a big softie. I watch how he has been with all my girls and there is a reason they love “Uncle Jeremy” so much.

He is a funny dude who always knows how to make you laugh, he is a great dad and a truly loyal friend. Frankie and I look back and laugh at that day when a very well-intentioned Jeremy had a heart-to-heart with me, and in a way helped shape my life here in Lassen County.

He will always be the “second person” I knew here, and I am thankful for that, as he is one of the reasons I love where we live.

This day is designed for participants to walk away feeling refreshed, inspired and with some new tools to add to their toolbox.

Attendees can expect food, conversation and great information and according to organizers, parents, childcare providers and educators will all greatly benefit from this event.

Advance registration is highly preferred so that accurate seating, food and materials can be prepared. However, walk-ins will not be turned away. Childcare will not be available.

The Family Connections Conference is a collaborative effort among many community organizations including the Lassen Childcare Planning Council, Lassen County Child and Family Services, Lassen County Office of Education, Lassen HEART and Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities.

Register for the conference now by clicking here and heading over to Eventbrite. For questions or more information contact Jessica Stading at jstading@headstart4u.org or call 1.530.253.1040.

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Susanville in 1941 from an Eastman Studio postcard

Increase Granted Lassen Workers

January 18, 1941

Payrolls in Susanville area took another $25,000 jump yesterday when H. W. Bridgford, superintendent and manage of the Lassen Lumber and Box Company’s mill here announced a two and a half-cent increase for all hourly labor in the mill, which employees 300 men.

It is the second increase by the company in 30 days, the last jump in wages being announced on December 19, 1940, both being effective on the day of the announcement.

Common labor in the mill will now receive 621/2 cents an hour for a 40 hour week. This covers planning mill and box factory. In all other departments, the minimum wage will be 65 cents an hour.

The Red River Lumber Company at Westwood, was the first to announce a similar wage increase. The Fruit Growers Supply Company in Susanville followed. Some 3,500 mill employees are affected.