By Jeremy Couso

First District Assemblywoman Megan Dahle officially dedicated a stretch of State Route 36 just east of Susanville as the “Richard Bianchi Jr. Memorial Highway” at a ceremony held Monday afternoon near one of the new memorial road signs.

Local dignitaries, fellow officers, administrators from Susanville’s two prisons and the family of the fallen Correctional Officer attended the brief, roadside dedication.

Bianchi was killed June 25th, 2020, when his vehicle overturned on Highway 44 near Old Station. He was driving from High Desert State Prison to a hospital in Redding to guard an inmate.

He served with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for ten years and is survived by his wife and two children.

“After he passed‚ my office was contacted about a memorial effort to honor Richard’s life and service to his community and I was happy to oblige,” explains Assemblywoman Dahle.

“My staff and I drafted ACR-42‚ which memorializes a portion of Route 36 in Richard’s honor‚ and will provide loved ones with a tangible reminder of him every time they drive past.”

We have more pictures from the dedication ceremony at SusanvilleStuff. Click here to see them all.

So far, Goofy doesn’t care about the resident shelter cats. Further testing is needed to see how he reacts nose to nose with other dogs, though there’s been no fence fighting when he’s placed in an outdoor dog run beside other shelter dogs. As always, he’s loud at first, but once he greets the new face beside him he’s usually ready to play chase up and down the length of the fence line. This guy is FAST!

Goofy will need a refresher course in house manners, such as jumping up. Due to this, staff would recommend older children in the home. Additionally, if there are dogs already in the home, it is suggested that potential adopters bring them to the shelter to do a meet and greet with the new dog.

Goofy is scheduled to be neutered Monday, 5/9, heartworm tested, and brought up to date on his vaccinations. If interested in Goofy, or other adoptable animals at the shelter, please call staff at (530) 257-9200.

The time has come for this year’s Margarita Fest. Hosted by Soroptimist of Susanville, Margarita Fest will be held Friday, May 13th from 6:00 – 9:00p.m., at Jensen Hall at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. Enjoy 10 margarita flavors, a nacho bar and salsa contest sponsored by Sierra Desert Properties. Tickets are only $25 and can be purchased at Axia Home Loans or Haven Salon.

The annual Grizzliette show is on Friday, May 13th at 7:00p.m., in the LHS Big Gym. The drill team will be showcasing their routines from this year, including a special performance from their alumni. Local teams and groups from LHS Cheer, Diamond View, Richmond, J&J Performing Arts, and Dance Elevation will also be featured.

Join Bensons Humble Homestead for their Grand Opening on Saturday, May 14th from 10:00 to 4:00p.m., at 712-960 Sunnyside Road in Janesville. Join the fun with a grand opening BBQ and lots of can goods and crafts. Bensons Humble Homestead is an educational homestead with a mission to expose everyone to agriculture in hopes they find the agriculture niche they’re looking for. Find them on Facebook, Benson.Humble.Homestead.

Pine needle collection day in the Lake Forest community is scheduled for Saturday, May 14th, from 8:00 to 2:00p.m., at the lot across from the Firehall on Janet Way. There will be four dumpsters this year. This is a great opportunity to get your property and the community fire safe; no trash, please. For more information, please call 530.257.9593.

Lassen Humane Society is holding its 15th Annual Yard Sale. They need your donations starting May 9th thru May 16th from 9:00 – 3:00p.m., they will be accepting new or gently used items. This year’s Yard Sale will be held Friday, May 20th, Saturday, May 21st, and Sunday, May 22nd. For more information, please call and leave a message at 530.251.7247.

The annual Lassen Sportsman’s Club Junior Fishing Derby along Paiute Creek and Susan River is scheduled to be held May 21st. The busy morning starts at 5:00a.m., with free registration and check in at Memorial Park, registration and check-in end at 9:00a.m. Derby prizes will be awarded after 3:00p.m., at the close of the event, and winners do not need to be present to win. However, kids shooting for the ‘largest fish’ prizes should be off the river by 2:45p.m., and must be in line for weigh-in by 3:00p.m., to qualify. Door prizes will be drawn at the same time and for these, winners must be present. Kids ages 2 to 15 are invited to enjoy a beautiful morning of fishing but don’t forget to dress warmly as mornings along the river are still chilly.

The Susanville Symphony Society brings to you, ‘A Classical Pops Concert’ Saturday, May 21st at 7:00p.m., located at the Susanville Assembly of God, 473-465 Richmond Rd. Tickets are available at Axia Home Loans and Margie’s Book Nook. For more information, contact 530.310.8111 or visit www.susavnillesymphony.com.

The Lassen Fair is excited to announce their Junior Fairboard will be hosting ‘Footloose at the Fairgrounds,’ Saturday, May 21st. There will be local vendors selling popcorn, candy, Mini Benniz, specialty coffee and drinks. Gates open at 7:00p.m., and the show starts at 8:00p.m., the cost is $10 per car.

Mark your calendar for Gala Night for CASA Appreciation, this will be a fundraiser and silent auction event benefiting The Children of Lassen County in the CASA Program. Saturday, May 28th doors open at 5:30p.m., dinner is served at 7:00p.m., at Sentimental Journey Ranch In Janesville. $40 per plate for ages 21+ Tickets are available at Margie’s Book Nook, Zaengles Floor & Home and Lassen Family Services. For more information, contact CASA at 530.250.3927.

Susanville Area Bicycle Association is hosting Ridin’ High at the Ranch. This will be held at Susanville Ranch Park on Saturday, May 28th. This will be Race #2 of the event to be held in Susanville. Race #1 in Nevada City and Race #3 in Grass Valley. Register at https://ybonc.org/events/dirt-class.

Don’t forget to email director@lassencountychamber.org with any upcoming event or swing by the Chamber Office at 1516 Main Street with any event posters.

“We believe sports are a valuable part of life, in which many life skills can be taught and reinforced in a fun and meaningful way. Our first priority is to provide a positive experience in which campers are taught teamwork, conflict resolution skills and individual response.”

Campers will be placed on teams of no more than ten players, with a trained camp counselor. Counselors will provide constant supervision and act as a positive role model to all campers.

Basketball players should wear appropriate athletic attire and comfortable shoes (non-marking basketball shoes) Bring a water bottle and a snack.

Camp will be held in the big gym at Lassen High School from 8:30a.m., until 12:30p.m., each day between June 20th through June 23rd.

Player drop off beings 30 minutes prior to the start of camp. Players can sign-up the day camp begins, though early sign-ups are greatly appreciated.

The cost of the camp is $75 and to participate players must be between the ages of seven (or going into second grade) and eleven.

For important information and a registration form click here.

Mrs. Maud E. Tombs, Lassen county clerk, entertained earlier this week at her home on Roop Street, on the occasion of the birthday anniversary of her daughter, Miss Mardelie McCleland.

Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Trussell entertained recently in Johnstonville in honor of Mrs. John Volner, who has been visiting here from Tule Lake.

Lassen County stockmen have sold to the United States army about 20 head of horses for the remount service. The sellers included Ralph Blosser, William Bailey, Bert Jensen, Don Wemple, Masten Ramsey, Ceryl Schott, Rube Lyons, Norris Gerig, Elbert Spraker and the Clarke Stock Company.

Mrs. Roita Wilbur of Janesville has received word of the death of her sister, Mrs. Eva Gordon, 78, in Muskegon, Mich., a week ago. She was born in Milford and was the widow of Frank Hostetter of that place. She was proprietor of several silver fox farms in Texas and in Traverse City, Mich.

E. F. McCarthy, vocational agriculture instructor in the Lassen Union high school, reports that horses and stock from Fallon and Carson City have already filed entry in the rodeo and racing program next Saturday by the schools’ Future Farmer organization.

Entries are promised from Reno. Greenville, Cedarville, Adin and Alturas already have entered show stock in the rodeo.