Volume XV Issue 215 | Friday, May 26th, 2023

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Susanville Air Fair Brings Aviation Fun

and Classic Cars to the Airport June 3rd


Calling all aviation enthusiasts! Everybody is invited to come join in the fun next Saturday, June 3rd, for the annual Susanville Air Fair, featuring neat airplanes, classic cars and a host of fun activities for the whole family.


The event will feature fly-ins by pilots and aircraft from all over the west coast, an aircraft display and remote-control airplane demos.


According to organizer Steve Datema, the Confederate Air Force out of Reno will bring an N3N, an L19 and possibly a Stearman.


Beiber Helitac and the California Highway Patrol will be there with their aircraft on display.


The day begins with a pancake breakfast from 7:00 until 10:00, and food and beverages will be available on the field during the show.

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Air Shasta will be on hand for their popular helicopter rides around the valley, giving fairgoers a unique perspective of the airport for a small fee.

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Classic cars will be on display right next to the planes on the tarmac, and this year also sees the return of the popular yearly Craft Fair.


All proceeds from the event will fund aviation related scholarships and activities by the local Experimental Aircraft Association.


Remember this is a great photo opportunity so charge up those batteries and bring your cameras.


The Susanville Municipal Airport is located at 471-920 Johnstonville Road.

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Susanville Fire Department photo taken at Tuesday’s fire on Paiute Lane.

Quick Moving Fire Burns Residence and Threatens Vegetation in Paiute Lane Mobile Home Park


A mobile home in a park at the north end of Paiute Lane was already fully engulfed by flames, which threatened to spread to other homes and vegetation, by the time the Susanville Fire Department received the call, shortly before 1:00p.m., Tuesday.


“Upon arrival,” explains SFD Fire Captain Andrew Jarrett, “C-601 observed the mobile home in space number four to be fully involved and beginning to catch the mobile home in space number two on fire.”

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At this point C-601 assumed the role of Incident Command as Engine 621 arrived and started fire suppression efforts.


“Paiute IC identified the fire had extended into the vegetation and requested wildland resources. After the fire was extinguished, units started the salvage and overhaul process.”


According to Captain Jarrett an investigation was conducted following the salvage and overhaul of the damaged structure which determined that the fire originated in the living room area, and the cause was determined to be electrical in nature.


One firefighter sustained a minor arm injury during overhaul operations, and there were no civilian injuries.


The Susanville Fire Department was supported by Cal-FIRE, Lassen National Forest, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Susan River Fire Protection District, Janesville Fire Protection District, Susanville Police Department, Susanville Public Works, and Lassen Municipal Utility District.

Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake

Hosting Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast


Camp Ronald McDonald, at the south end of Eagle Lake, near Gallatin Beach, will host their annual Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast on May 27th and May 28th.


For only $5 the ‘all you can eat’ breakfast includes pancakes, sausage and hot or cold beverages.


All proceeds from the breakfast, a tradition that dates back nearly thirty years, benefit campers in need of scholarships at the camp.

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Breakfast will be served from 7:00 until 11:00a.m., both days.


Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake provides residential summer camping experiences for both children and adults with disabilities and/or disadvantages. The camp programs are adapted to meet the individual needs of each participant.


Camp staff are experienced and well-trained specialists in the fields of drama, arts and crafts, outdoor education, nutrition education, sports, and waterfront activities.

Tractor Trailer Rig Triggers

Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 395


Chaos unfolded on US-395 last Friday as a truck tractor and trailer crashed into a series of vehicles just south of County Road A25, sending two people to the hospital with their injuries.


According to a report from the Susanville office of the California Highway Patrol, shortly after noon on May 19th, 26-year-old Red Bluff resident Austin Levindofske was driving a 2018 Peterbuilt truck tractor and trailer combination northbound on the highway.


As he approached other vehicles that were stopped ahead of him Levindofske failed to safely slow his truck, and subsequently crashed into the rear of a Dodge Ram driven by 26-year-old Cedar City, California resident Sara Welby.

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The Dodge Ram was pushed forward and crashed into the rear of a Ford F150 driven by 39-year-old Sparks, Nevada resident Amarie Ward. The F150 was shoved off the right shoulder of the roadway.


“Levindofske’s Peterbuilt continued north and veered to the left into the southbound lane of US-395,” explains Susanville CHP spokesperson, Officer Brian Elledge.


“The Peterbuilt’s trailer crashed into the rear of a Subaru Outback driven by Matthew Beccaria. The crash caused the Subaru to travel forward and collide with the rear of a Hyundai Sonata driven by Mindy Damon.”


Welby was transported to Renown Medical Center in Reno. Amarie Ward was transported to Banner Lassen Medical Center in Susanville.


According to the report, alcohol and drugs were not contributing factors in this crash and the incident is still under investigation by the CHP.

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The Elk’s Lodge in the early 1920’s from a photo postcard.

Susanville Elks Install New Lodge

Newest Organization in West Starts Off With 200 Charter Members

May 26, 1924


Susanville is a mass of color and a holiday spirit prevails as 500 of the antlered herd, B. P. O. E. gathered tonight from all of Northern California and Nevada to celebrate the installation of a new Elks Lodge, Susanville lodge B. P. O. E., 1487. The baby lodge starts with 200 charter members, of which 141 were new candidates for initiation. Sixty demits from other lodges joined as charter members and 100 more demits have not yet arrived from home lodges.


Judge E. E. Gaddis of Woodland, district deputy for the northern district is in charge of the ceremonies and the Oroville team conducted the initiation and put on the work. This honor was delegated to the Oroville lodge by District Deputy Gaddis because Oroville, until today, was the baby lodge of California. Exalted Ruler Baldwin of Oroville will preside, accompanied by 50 Elks from Oroville.


The exalted ruler of every lodge in Northern California is present, accompanied by a large delegation. Large delegations have come from Reno, Redding, Red Bluff, Lakeview, Chico, Sacramento, San Francisco, Dunsmuir and bay cities and Susanville is taxed to capacity to care for the crowd.


The festivities began at 12:30 on the arrival of the train from outside points which was crowded with Elks. The Elks band met the train and led a parade up Main street to the Elks’ Home at the head of Main street. This band then met a delegation of almost 100 Elks from Westwood who came in automobiles and another parade ensued. Westwood is affiliating with the Susanville lodge and has 32 candidates to be initiated into the new lodge.


The streets of Susanville are covered with streamers and flags and every electrolier is hidden with the purple and white and a huge sign of welcome. Every business house is decorated and every automobile bears an Elks pennant. Susanville has turned out in a body to welcome the visitors and every home is thrown open.


At 6:30 p.m. a huge parade formed at the head of Main street and marched through the business section. In the parade were the 141 candidates dressed in all manner of costume from bathing suits to full dress. Each one had a stunt to perform and bore his misfortunes in true Elk fashion. Also every Elk was in the parade which stretched out for six blocks. At the close of the parade all gathered at the lodge hall for the installation and initiation which lasted until almost midnight, Supper was served at midnight.


Susanville obtained its charter by special dispensation of the grand exalted ruler two months ago after the local Elks who had been banded together in an Antlers club for the past two years demonstrated the need for a lodge and showed a population of 3467 for Susanville. Every assistance was given the petition by the other lodges of California and the Reno lodge to which most of the Susanville Elks belonged.


The Susanville lodge 1487, has made remarkable progress as a lodge and starts with a beautiful $15,000 home which is now fully paid for. This home stands at the head of Main street on an eminence overlooking the town and is one of the show places of Susanville.

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