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Volume XVIII Issue 160
Friday, March 13th, 2026
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4th and 5th grade winners, left to right: Landon Jabbs,
McKayla Kirby, Ralf Guintu, Melody Guess, Caleb Stiles
Local Students Map Out Success at 39th
Annual Lassen County Geography Bee
The multi-purpose room at Richmond School was buzzing with global insight this week as Lassen County’s brightest young minds gathered to compete in the 39th annual Lassen County Geography Bee. The long-standing tradition put local students’ knowledge of the United States and the world to the ultimate test.
The competition was divided into two distinct challenges. Fourth and fifth-grade competitors tackled a mix of oral and written questions focused on United States geography, while sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students stepped up to the podium to answer complex questions spanning the entire globe.
Younger Experts Take the Stage
In the elementary division, Richmond’s Landon Jabbs secured the top spot for the fourth grade, while McKayla Kirby of Johnstonville took home the win for the fifth grade. The competition remained fierce for the overall titles in the 4th-5th grade category; Ralf Guintu of Diamond View earned third place overall, and Johnstonville’s Melody Guess finished as the runner-up.
Ultimately, it was Johnstonville’s Caleb Stiles who navigated his way to the top as the division’s Overall Winner.
Global Scholars Face Off
The middle school division saw a wide range of schools represented on the leaderboard. Michael Yocius of Diamond View claimed the sixth-grade title, while Johnstonville’s Melody Smith won for the seventh grade and Janesville’s Mayson Granadino took the eighth-grade honors.
When the scores were tallied for the 6th-8th grade overall standings, Clarissa McGarva of Johnstonville placed third and Eli Jenner of Diamond View followed closely as the runner-up. Shaffer School’s Dylan Langford delivered a standout performance to be named the division’s Overall Winner.
Geography Bowl coordinator Julie McKee expressed pride in all the participants who studied hard to represent their respective schools. The event was made possible through the support of the Lassen County Office of Education, and winners walked away with prizes generously provided by Margie’s Books.
Congratulations to all of our local student geographers for their hard work and impressive navigation of the world!
| | 6th, 7th and 8th grade winners, left to right: Michael Yocius,
Melody Smith, Mayson Granadino, Clarissa McGarva, Eli Jenner, Dylan Langford | |
Congratulations to Our SusanvilleStuff Swing Band Concert Ticket Winners!
Susanville’s favorite swing band is back for one night only, tomorrow, March 14th, at the Susanville Performing Arts Center and we have five lucky winners who each get a pair of complimentary tickets!
Congratulations to:
- Virginia Erb
- Uvea Grace
- Kristin Volberg
- Cindy Millar
- Corey Kindle
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The Susanville Big City Band will perform another great line up of musical favorites from the last 50 years of popular dance music and you don’t want to miss it.
Always a great show, the Swing Band performances are the only place you can find live swing, jazz and fusion music along with dancing in Lassen County.
The musical memories start at 7:00 with some interesting concert highlights to look forward to! The musicians will play your favorite swing band songs like Tea for Two, L.O.V.E, The Look of Love and more.
“There are many reasons why this concert is special,” explains Artistic Director Ben Wade, “First off it is the Symphony Society’s first concert at the Sierra Theatre. The overall vibe of this venue, as we found out with the candlelight concert, is fabulous.”
Wade says that patrons can have wine and beer at intermission, and the concession stand is ready to go.
“Finally,” he says, “being a newly elected board member to the SPAC non-profit, brings things full circle in an abundance of joyous harmony… pun intended.”
General seating is $35 per ticket in advance, ($37.25 online) or $40 at the door. For more information call the Symphony hotline at 1.530.310.8111 or logon to susanvillesymphony.com to find out more.
You can purchase tickets at Margie’s Book Nook, 722 Main Street.
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Northeastern Rural Health Clinic and WIC to Host Community Health Fair on March 17th
Northeastern Rural Health Clinic, in partnership with Lassen County Public Health and the Women, Infants, and Children program, is inviting the Susanville community to a Health Fair on Tuesday, March 17th. This event will run from 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. at 2910 Riverside Drive, Suite 105.
The fair offers a wonderful opportunity for families to connect with local health resources and access several helpful services in one convenient visit.
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Community members can receive iron screenings, height and weight checks and dental screenings, while also exploring resources from CalFresh Healthy Living and Lassen County Public Health.
Whether you are looking for specific medical screenings or general health information, this event is designed to support the well-being of our local families.
For more information regarding the fair or the services provided, please contact the WIC office at 1.530.257.7094.
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LCC Announces Scholarship Opportunities: Assistance Day Scheduled for March 24th
Lassen Community College has officially opened its application window for a wide array of campus and community-funded scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. Whether you are a local high school senior, a first-time college student, a current LCC student, or someone preparing to transfer to a four-year university, there are financial aid opportunities available to help fund your education.
Scholarship Assistance Day
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To ensure students have the best chance of success, LCC is hosting a Scholarship Assistance Day on Tuesday, March 24th, from 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m., at the LCC Cafe.
Students can drop by for hands-on help finding the right scholarships and navigating the application process.
Available Scholarships
A significant number of scholarships are currently accepting applications, with a unified deadline of April 17th. Local students are encouraged to apply for the following:
- Elliot Dow Scholarship
- LCC Foundation Scholarship
- Robert Shephard Memorial Scholarship
- Bob Levada Memorial Scholarship
- Les Schwab Automotive Technology Scholarship
- Soroptimist College Scholarship
- Sunrise Rotary Club & Kiwanis Scholarship
- Steven Jackson Memorial Scholarship
- Vocational Scholarship
- CSEA Chapter 591 Scholarship
- Darlene Lundberg Memorial Scholarship
- HS Robert Irving Scholarship
- John McCollum Memorial Scholarship
- Monticola Club Scholarship
- Robert Middleton Scholarship
- Continuing Student Scholarship
How to Apply
Applications and detailed information are available online or in person at the LCC Financial Aid Department. While the majority of deadlines fall in April, students are reminded that additional scholarships may become available at different times throughout the year.
For more information or assistance with your application, please contact Ember in Financial Aid at 1.530.257.6181 ext. 8940.
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Blue Star Moms Holding BINGO Night Fundraiser to Send Delegates to Annual Convention
The Blue Star Moms, a support group for mothers of military members, is hosting a bingo fundraiser on Monday, March 30th. The event will take place at the Veterans Hall, located at 1205 Main Street, starting at 6:00p.m.
The event aims to raise funds to help send local delegates to the Blue Star Mom’s annual convention in Columbus Ohio this July.
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Admission is $5 per bundle, which includes five games.
There will also be beverages and snacks available for purchase.
A total of 200 bundles will be available. Doors open at 5:00p.m.
The Blue Star Moms invite the community to come out and enjoy a fun evening of bingo while supporting a worthy cause.
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2026 Farm Bureau Classic Golf Tournament set for May 16th
The Lassen County Farm Bureau Classic Golf Tournament will be held May 16th at the Diamond Mountain Golf Course with all proceeds going to benefit local youth scholarships, 4-H and FFA projects.
Each year the Farm Bureau contributes nearly $10,000 to our community through scholarship awards and events geared towards supporting local kids pursuing careers in agriculture.
The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 9:00a.m., and the cost to register is $400 per four-man team. Lunch is included.
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Hole sponsorships are also available at $200 each.
You can sign up at the golf course clubhouse or call Naomi at 1.530.310.3496 or lassencfb@gmail.com.
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Camp Fire Week
March 13, 1972
Mayor Ivor Lanigar looks pleased as he issues a proclamation asking observance of Camp Fire Girls Birthday Week March 13-19.
Mayor Lanigar said Camp Fire is a vital and exciting program for young people through its recreational, camping, conservation, crafts, service and other activities.
Pictured with Lanigar are Marcell Kliewer, left, a Camp Fire member; Theresa Callegari, front center, a Blue Bird member, and Denise Adams, a member of the Discovery Club.
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