Deputy Parker was one of the first Deputies I ever met in Lassen County, and I soon learned that everyone in Lassen County knows Deputy Parker.

When I say Shane has a heart of gold, I mean it.

When I say Shane is the type of person who would give you the shirt of his back, I absolutely mean it.

When I say that he could talk your ear off, I mean it. Hence the drives me crazy part.

However, Deputy Parker is an amazing law enforcement officer, friend, father, and husband. And to be fair to him, if being overly friendly is his only negative quality, I would say he is doing alright.

Deputy Parker will talk to anybody, never leaving anyone out, and willing to be cordial to anyone.

Back when I was brand new at the Police Department and no one knew me, Deputy Parker not only went out of his way to speak to me, but over the years would always assist me whenever I needed anything, even if it meant taking on extra work. The heart on that guy is amazing.

I got to know Shane on a different level four years ago when his daughter entered my explorer program.

I got to see him as a father, and I can tell you this, it is evident he is a great dad. (in case you couldn’t tell by the amazing caliber of a young woman he raised) Shane is involved and loving. I was very impressed seeing him in this new light.

Off-duty and outside of his role as a father, I have been fortunate enough to get to know him as a friend. He is funny, and caring, and always takes the time to ask about my girls. Something I always found very endearing.

Deputy Parker has worked at the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office for as long as I’ve known him, and I’m sure much longer before that. When I’ve spoken to victims on cases that he worked, they all have the same thing to say, that he cared, and he always tried to do the right thing. Two great qualities we want in our LEOS.

He is one of my favorite deputies, and I am so grateful to know him and I’m sure many of you are too. He is one of the reasons I love the place we live.

The holidays are over and people are looking for ways to stay active and get out of the house in the new year, so Lassen Land and Trails Trust is inviting everyone to enjoy a fun ski trip this Saturday, January 29th.

This year, Phil Finkel will be leading a six-mile tour around Hog Flat, which is open to skiers and snowshoers.

Participants can meet at the Historic Railroad Depot, 601 Richmond Road, at 10:00a.m., to caravan up to Hog Flat.

You can also meet the group at the Hog Flat Trailhead (Hwy 44 and Goumaz turnoff) at 10:30.

You should bring plenty of water, lunch, and dress in layers for this trip.

If you would like to participate, please RSVP by email to info@lassenlandandtrailstrust.org.

Lassen Land and Trails Trust is a non-profit member supported organization that actively works to conserve significant natural areas and working landscapes and to promote and enhance a system of leading public trails in northeastern California — where the Sierra Nevada, Cascade, Modoc Plateau and the Great Basin converge, a unique region rich in agricultural heritage, wildlife and scenic vistas.

For more information about the Trust’s work or about trails to enjoy, please visit www.lassenlandandtrailstrust.org.

You can also click here to sign up online.

For more information you can email susanvillelittleleague@gmail.com, call President Cesar Gonzalez at 1.530.260.4966 or Player Agent Amanda at 1.775.857.9900.

James Lewis was elected president of the 20-30 Club Tuesday night at the Grand Café, Harold Robinson, first vice president: James Bone, sergeant-at-arms, and George Sargent, mascot.

New directors are Charles Boucher, Phil Travis, Wayne Thornton, Conrad Turner, Warren Agee and Robert Chetfield.

Harold Abbott, chairman of the Christmas Basket committee, reported that he and James Bone, with assistance from their wives, took care of 17 families.