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Volume XVII Issue 153
Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
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March Madness Events Set to Raise Funds for Lassen’s Sober Grad Program
A series of fun community events, beginning with a March 17th fundraiser at Wheels West car dealership in Susanville, will help raise funds for a great cause – the Lassen County Office of Education’s annual Sober Graduation program for local seniors.
At 10:00a.m. Monday, Superintendent of Schools Patty Gunderson will be “On the Lift for Sober Grad” with a goal of raising $5,000 dollars. Suspended high in the air on a hydraulic lift, Gunderson will be allowed to come down when the goal is reached.
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Everyone is encourage to come by Wheels West, on Main Street, across from the high school, with monetary donations, gift cards, or even gift baskets with an assigned value and all of this will go towards the $5,000 goal.
Donations and contributions by businesses, organization or individuals will be recognized by the LCOE on social media.
Leaping Leprechaun Poker Run
On March 29th the LCOE will host the Leaping Leprechaun Poker Run starting, and ending, with stops at Lassen Ale Works Boardroom, and four other stops in Westwood and Chester.
There are prizes for best and worst poker hands. Visit five checkpoints, drawing a card at each to build your best poker hand.
The stops are at Bottle and Brush in Susanville, Buffalo Chips in Westwood and both the Rusty Chandelier and the Timber House in Chester.
There is no set route – just complete all stops and return your scorecard by 4:00p.m.
Check in starts at 10:00a.m. and the Poker Run kicks off at 11:00. All scorecards must be turned in by 4:00p.m.
Entry Fees are $35 per person with includes a scorecard, commemorative glass and T-shirt. Tickets for a couple are $50 and include two scorecards, commemorative glasses and T-shirts. Additional scorecards are $10 each.
There will be a $5 late fee for same day registration. Click here for online registration.
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Shake Your Shamrocks
Immediately following the Leaping Leprechaun Poker Run on March 29th, at the Lassen Ale Works Boardroom will present a night of games, music, and community spirit in support of the Class of 2025! A $20 ticket includes an opportunity to win ticket, a Bingo Card and a Commemorative Glass.
For an additional fee you can also enjoy family games and additional Bingo cards, a cornhole tournament, food and beverages and craft vendors.
All the money raised will go towards sober graduation.
If You Would Like to Contribute to the Sober Graduation – Gifts for Grads, there are donation boxes at the following sites: Lassen High School, Susanville Supermarket IGA, Lassen Federal Credit Union, Susanville Grocery Outlet, Plumas Bank, Ed Staub, Idaho Butcher Shop, Margie’s Book Nook, Firehouse Grill in Janesville, Buffalo Chips, Blue Ox of Susanville and Joe’s Coffee Shop.
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Daffodils in front of the Susanville Elks Lodge, planted last year by the Monticola Club | |
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 April or 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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Lassen Deputy Sheriffs’ Association Holding Fundraiser Golf Tournament
The Lassen County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association will be hosting a fundraising golf tournament on May 3rd at Diamond Mountain Golf Course.
The cost to play in the inaugural golf tournament is $100 per player, or $400 per group and a gift package, entry into a raffle, a cart and lunch by the Firehouse Grill are all included with your tournament fee.
Check-in time will be 8:00a.m.
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For more information about the LCDSA’s golf tournament you can email dkennemore@co.lassen.ca.us or hacuna-campa@co.lassen.ca.us. | |
Live it Out: Registration Open for
Salvation Army’s Camp Del Oro
Calling all campers between the ages of 7 and 16, the Susanville Salvation Army invites you to attend camp this summer at Camp Del Oro in Nevada City.
The camp will be held from June 9th to the 13th and transportation will be provided by charter bus from Susanville to the camp.
Cost for the 5-day camp is $25, cash or money order only, due at registration.
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Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. There are openings for only twelve older campers and thirty-eight spots for ages 7 to 13.
To register, or to find out more information, call 1.530.257.0314 or come by the Salvation Army office at 1560 Main Street. You can also email carlamcdonald@usw.salvationarmy.org.
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Lassen County Students Invited to
Celebrate Earth Day with Art Contest
Lassen County students are invited to showcase their artistic talents and celebrate Earth Day 2025 by participating in an art contest sponsored by the Smoke Free High Country Project and the Lassen County Tobacco Use Prevention Program. The contest aims to raise awareness about environmental health and community well-being.
The art contest is open to all students in Lassen County, with categories for different age groups: Kindergarten to 2nd grade (coloring page submission) and 3rd to 12th grade (poster design).
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Students in grades 3-12 are tasked with creating posters based on the theme “Healthy Parks, Healthy Town,” which can be hand-drawn or digitally created. However, all final submissions must be on paper.
The deadline to submit artwork is Wednesday, April 9th, and you must either submit your entry in person at Lassen County Public Health or turn them in at school where they will be collected.
Prizes for winning submission include gift cards and prizes from local businesses.
All submissions must include the student’s name, grade, contact phone number, and email address on the back. Winning entries may be featured in various publications, exhibits, displays, social media and websites.
Don’t miss this chance to make a difference and show your support for a healthier community! For more information, follow @smokefreehighcountry on social media.
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Standish, California in the early 1920’s Photo courtesy Lassen Historical Society | |
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Sheriff Church Makes Raid and Gets the Still
March 12, 1922
Makes Big Liquor Haul in Standish Territory.
On Monday he made a trip to Standish in search of Vincent Del Fino (sounds like damfino) whom he suspected of being of the bootlegging fraternity.
The sheriff located his man one half mile east of town and unearthed a still of large portions as well as five barrels of mash and one and a half gallons of the finished product.
Del Fino’s place of concealment was the most unique that the sheriff has ever seen in his experience with bootleggers and their ways. He had a trap door in his stairway going to the basement which was invisible to the casual visitor to his place.
It was only after a most diligent search had been made by the wily sheriff that the entrance to his underground cavern was discovered. Del Fino was brought to Susanville along with his equipment as evidence.
On Saturday before judge Arnold he pleaded guilty to the charge and the judge let him off with a fine of $500 and sixty days in the county jail.
When Del Fino saw that he had been caught he told the sheriff he had been found out and that the still was out in the haystack.
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