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Volume XVII Issue 193
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Why We Love This Place Wednesday:
Jeremy and Marshel Couso
By Terra Avilla
I know two people who are going to absolutely cringe reading this, and honestly, that’s half the reason they deserve this spotlight.
Jeremy and Marshel Couso are about the most modest, hardworking folks you’ll ever meet, and the thought of being the center of attention for this “Why We Love This Place Wednesday” is probably making them want to hide under their desks.
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But, tough luck guys, because your impact on Lassen County is just too big to ignore and years ago, when I took on this writing gig – Jeremy told me I could write about whatever I want. And yes… I know I have written about them before… but let’s be real they deserve at least a yearly feature.
Many of us feel like we know Jeremy and Marshel through SusanvilleStuff, the amazing online space they’ve built. It’s more than just news – it is the actual pulse of our community, a place where our stories are told with heart, and our local pride gets a daily dose of sunshine.
Jeremy, well, what can you say? He’s the voice behind the often hilarious and always insightful “Dispatches from the Lucky Land of Lassen” column. But for so many of us, he’s also the guy who’s up before the birds, sometimes dodging early morning traffic, just to capture that perfect “Good Morning” photo of a Susanville sunrise or a quiet moment on Main Street. Those pictures are a little gift to start our day.
If you’ve ever been to “Dancing for a Brand New Me,” you know his talents extend way beyond the camera and keyboard. I’ve had the absolute pleasure of MC’ing that wonderful event with Jeremy for the past few years, and let me tell you, he is hands-down one of the funniest, wittiest people on the planet. More than once, he’s rescued me on stage with a perfectly timed joke or observation.
His dedication to our community, from his music to his tireless efforts to showcase the good often goes unnoticed.
Then there’s the incredible Marshel Couso, co-owner and the organizational powerhouse behind SusanvilleStuff. Marshel’s community spirit is just as vibrant, pouring her heart into supporting vital local causes, as well as year after year spearheading the daunting mission of putting on our community egg hunt.
And on a personal note, no matter how swamped she is, this woman never, ever forgets a holiday. I can always count on a cheerful Happy Easter, Merry Christmas, or Happy Valentine’s Day message from Marshel, without a single beat missed. It’s those incredibly thoughtful, personal touches that show just how deeply she cares.
Together, Jeremy and Marshel are a fixture in our community, always there with a camera and a smile, capturing everything from the Lassen High Grizzliettes’ big send-off to national competitions to local fun runs. They keep us all connected.
Jeremy and Marshel Couso genuinely embody the welcoming, can-do spirit of Susanville.
They don’t just live here – they are our community. Their enthusiasm is infectious, their work builds relationships, and they nurture a profound sense of what Lassen County means for all of us. They are, quite simply, gems, and even if they’re blushing reading this, they are undeniably two of the biggest reasons we all love this place we live!
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Susanville Church of the Nazarene
Hosting Mother’s Day Tea Saturday
Mark your calendars for a delightful Mother’s Day celebration! Join the Susanville Church of the Nazarene this Saturday, May 10th, from 2:00 to 4:00 for a special Mother’s Day Tea.
Honor your mother or a significant mother-figure in your life with an afternoon of tea, finger foods, and appreciation.
The event will be held at 1825 Spring Ridge Dr., Susanville. Tickets are available for $15 and can be purchased online at SuzNaz.org or in person at Margie’s Book Nook on Main Street.
| | | This charming gathering is not only a wonderful way to celebrate motherhood but also a fundraiser to support students attending camp. Don’t miss this opportunity to show your love and support a great cause! | |
Gary Felt Kilt Classic Golf Tournament Set for June 7th
The Susanville Salvation Army and Sunrise Rotary Club will be hosting the Gary Felt Kilt Classic Golf Tournament on June 7th, with all proceeds raised going to benefit the Susanville Salvation Army and Sunrise Rotary’s Gary Felt Memorial High School Scholarship.
Felt, a much-loved part of the community who passed away in early 2022 after a battle with cancer, was a huge part of the two sponsoring organizations.
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Proceeds from the tournament will be used by the Salvation Army of Susanville and will be used to help feed families, provide utility, and rent assistance; it will also provide funding for their youth programs like summer camp, back-to-school and Angel Tree.
Check-in is at 7:00a.m., with a shotgun start at 8:00. There will be an opening ceremony at 7:30.
Proceeds will also be used to fund Susanville Sunrise Rotary Club’s Gary Felt Memorial High School Scholarship.
Registration for the tournament is $125 per player or $500 per team and includes a cart, gift bag and lunch. Register online at this link or at the Susanville Salvation Army, 1560 Main Street, or Diamond Mountain Golf Course by May 16th.
Registration fee includes cart, gift bag and lunch, which is provided by Susanville Grocery Outlet and Joe Comino.
| | Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road – photos provided | |
Tickets on Sale Now for 14th Annual Susanville Bluegrass Festival
Online ticket sales are now underway for the always popular Susanville Bluegrass Festival, returning to the Lassen County Fairgrounds during the third week of June, and featuring a music camp, quilt room and a ton of good old bluegrass music beginning at 10:00a.m., June 20th.
Bluegrass acts already booked for the festival include Montana Standard, Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road, Ten Dollar Wedding, Eric Thomas Trio, the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, Greg Blake and Hometown and The Rough Edges.
The very popular Susanville Music Camp will also return, and will start at 10:00a.m., on June 17th, and run through the 19th. Music camp is $225 and attendees can purchase discounted festival passes.
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Fairgrounds gates will open for camping beginning Sunday, June 15th. Included with the festival is an air-conditioned secured quilting room, 75+ RV sites with power and water, pets allowed, lighted picking areas at night.
A three-day festival pass is $90 and you can purchase tickets and find more information at the Susanville Bluegrass Festival’s website.
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Westwood Museum Hosting Annual
Museum Dinner this Friday
The Westwood Museum will open its 2025 season with the Annual Westwood Museum Dinner on Friday, May 9th, at the Calvary Chapel, next to the museum, on Ash Street in Westwood.
Enjoy a delicious dinner of rigatoni with meat sauce, steamed broccoli, tossed salad, garlic bread and cupcakes prepared by Pastor Terry.
A special program featuring Maurice Hertzig’s home movies of Westwood in the 1950s and 1960s will be presented.
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Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Museum Board or by contacting the Museum at 1.530.256.2233.
And don’t forget the Annual Museum Bake Sale on Saturday, May 10th from 10:00a.m. until 2:00p.m. Treat your favorite mom (or yourself!) to lots of sweet treats for Mother’s Day and support your local Westwood Museum with these wonderful events.
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| | | From left to right: Med Arnold, Rich Long, Lou Arnold and
Bill Ferreri around 1926. Roop’s fort is in the background. | | |
Sheriff Hooks Prize Trout in Willow Creek
May 7, 1929
To a casual visitor in Susanville Wednesday, the town would have assumed the appearance of one of the famous “ghost” towns of the west. Every man, woman boy and girl who could possibly scrape up an outfit and who could steal a few hours from business and housework was congregated along the banks of Susan River and Willow Creek.
Sheriff Leavitt, however, stole a march on all the anglers and hooked a fighter weighing four pounds and nine ounces, which cornered the first prize of a Shakespeare rod offered by Spalding Drug company.
It is suspected that the sheriff had plenty of help, but in any event, there were no competitors within two pounds of his catch.
An unusual feature of the contest was the three-cornered tie for the second prize, D. C. Webster, G. R. Lanahan and Eber Bangham each bringing in a catch weighing two pounds 14 ½ ounces.
The Spalding Drug company gave each of the three a $2.25 merchandise order.
All catches of note came from Willow Creek.
Raymond Edsoon took the $10 merchandise order offered by Hallowell Hardware store for the first limit displayed. His catch consisted of 11 fish weighing 10 pounds and 2 ounces.
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