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Volume XVII Issue 195
Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Photofeature: Community Easter
Egg Hunt and Gold Egg Winners
A SusanvilleStuff Photofeature
by Marshel Couso
The weather was perfect April 19th, and the Lassen County Fairgrounds were packed with kids and their families for the annual Community Easter Egg Hunt where local kids had a blast searching for nearly 20,000 colorful plastic, candy-filled eggs.
Buckets were overflowing with candy and an enjoyable time was had by all. Thanks to James Hall and Dandy the Smokeless Dragon for making an appearance and thank you to LCC Fire Science, Monte Keady, Sienna Greene and the Lassen College First Responders Club for all of their help.
It’s a big event which requires a lot of volunteer help. From the volunteers who showed up to stuff eggs with candy, to all the nice folks who showed up to help the Easter Bunny hide eggs Saturday morning, it was certainly a group effort by a lot of people.
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Special mention, of course, should be made of Susanville’s Easter Bunny, Tina Jacobs. Also, thanks to Lassen County Fair Manager Bill Payer, Calliope Rose and the Junior Fair Board, without whom the event wouldn’t be possible.
Thanks to our volunteers from Lassen County 4-H, Susanville Future Farmers of America, LHS Drill Team, Junior Fair Board, Eskaton Lassen Manor, FBLA, Lassen High ASB, the Lassen County Fair staff, Calliope Rose, Lassen County royalty Julienne Bennett and Lily Ammon and several really nice families and individuals who showed up to help.
Gold Egg Winners (Kids who found the Golden Egg got a cool Easter Basket)
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Congratulations to our Soroptimist Margarita Fest Ticket Winner Tyron Dunten!
Congratulations to Tyron Dunten, our SusanvilleStuff ticket winner! Tyron wins a pair of tickets to tonight’s Susanville Soroptimists Margarita Fest!
The event, as always, promises to deliver on the fun, with Margaritas to sample, a Salsa Contest, a silent auction, a Nacho Bar, a big raffle and live music by the band Timeless.
The Margarita Fest, held from 6:00 to 10:00p.m., in Jensen Hall at the fairgrounds, has attracted a growing number of attendees each year and is always a lot of fun.
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The T&C Team at Town and Country Real Estate are sponsoring the Salsa Contest, and entries were judged yesterday at Smith Properties. All of the salsas entered will be served this evening at the Margarita Fest. Cash prizes for award winning salsa are $100 for first and $50 for second place.
Soroptimist International of Susanville is a non-profit women’s organization with the sole purpose in bettering the lives of women and children in our local community and around the world.
Each year the club’s dedicated members work diligently on contributing to our town through a multitude of service efforts which include $6,000 in scholarships and education awards, providing necessities for 5-6 families in need during the holiday season and supporting other local non-profits like Lassen Family Services and senior services programs.
The group also works closely with the young women and girls of the community – hosting empowerment workshops, and sponsoring the S-Club; a group of junior high, high school and college student community service clubs.
Tickets are $45 presale ($50 at the door) and include a ten-flavor margarita taster card, one full margarita or beer and nacho bar. You must be 21 to attend.
You can purchase tickets online at this link, at Lassen County Federal Credit Union or Margie’s Book Nook. You can find out more information by visiting the Soroptimists on Facebook.
The Soroptimists have partnered with Lassen Rural Bus to provide safe rides to and from the event within Susanville city limits.
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Susanville Indian Rancheria Holding Special Exhibition and Art Sale Tomorrow
The rich artistic heritage and cultural wisdom of the Susanville Indian Rancheria will be celebrated in a special exhibition and art sale, “Rooted in Story: Elder Native Excellence on Display,” on Saturday, May 10th, from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
Hosted in the Diamond Willow Room at the Diamond Mountain Casino & Hotel, this vibrant event promises an intimate glimpse into the traditions and stories preserved through the hands of local Paiute, Maidu, Pit River, and Washoe artists.
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Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage directly with esteemed Elder artists from the region, including the celebrated Jean LaMarr, Valerie Edwards, Merv Lent, Lisa Lent, Sharon Elmore, Myra Miller and Shywaya Peck. These artists, pillars of their communities, will showcase and offer for sale their original artwork, encompassing a diverse range of mediums such as jewelry, baskets, prints and more.
Beyond the exquisite artwork on display, “Rooted in Story” offers a dynamic cultural experience. Visitors can look forward to captivating live demonstrations of traditional skills, including weaving, drum making, hand games, and grinding stone techniques. Adding another layer of depth, the Elders will share their personal stories and cultural insights through engaging storytelling sessions, offering a powerful connection to the past and present.
This event, presented by Diamond Mountain Casino & Hotel, is more than just an art exhibition; it is a vital opportunity to honor the voices and contributions of the Susanville Indian Rancheria Elders. By sharing their art, stories, and cultural practices, these artists ensure that their heritage continues to flourish and inspire future generations.
Don’t miss this chance to witness the “Elder Native Excellence on Display” and support the artistic legacy of the Susanville Indian Rancheria. The Diamond Willow Room at the Diamond Mountain Casino & Hotel, located at 900 Skyline Drive in Susanville, will be open for this special event on May 10th from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. Come and experience the vibrant tapestry of Native culture!
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Batter Up! T-Mobile and Susanville Little League Present Home Run Derby Saturday
Get ready for some exciting baseball action this Saturday, May 10th, when Susanville Little League and T-Mobile presents their annual Home Run Derby!
Players from both Minors and Majors divisions will have a chance to shine. Major division players will compete to hit the most home runs on the majors field, while Minor division players will test their speed with timed base running on the minors field.
The stakes are high! Winners in each division will receive a $100 gift card to Scheels.
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Registration will take place on the day of the event starting at 1:00p.m. The competitions will kick off at 2:00.
All participating players are required to be in full uniform while competing. The Home Run Derby will consist of three rounds, each timed at 1 minute and 30 seconds.
Bring the whole family down for a day of fun for everyone. The snack bar will be open with plenty of delicious treats, including hot dogs and popcorn.
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Lassen Library Summer Reading
Program: Level-Up at Your Library!
Looking for a fun reason to keep reading this summer? Don’t miss the Lassen Library’s summer events! Track your reading minutes with our reading log, and every child who participates will win a prize at the finale event. The more you read, the better the prize.
Programs will be held from 11:00a.m. to 12:30p.m. at the Lassen Library:
June 13: Mystery at the Library
June 20: Level-Up Minigolf
June 27: The Legend of Zelda
July 11: Adventures in Candyland
July 25: Level-Up Finale Event
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Reading logs must be turned in by 5:00p.m. on July 22nd.
For more information, call or stop by the Library at 1618 Main Street, (next to Grocery Outlet) call 1.530.251.8127, visit the Lassen Library Facebook page, or email the library at lassenlibrary@citlink.net.
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| | | Gallatin Beach at Eagle Lake, summer 1921 | | |
Protest Against Abandonment of the Eagle Lake Road
May 9, 1939
S. A. Webb of Eagle Lake and Pacific Grove, appeared before the board of Supervisors today, a leading protestants against the proposed action to abandon a country road on the west side of Eagle Lake.
The road in question runs from the Gallatin holdings at the south end of the lake, north on the west side, to Champ’s Flat and Coyote Flat, and back to the lake again at the old Stone ranch.
At two different points are branch roads running into the lake shore but not included in the abandonment proceedings.
Spalding’s resort and other holdings along the lake shore would be affected, the protestants say, adversely, and Mr. Webb, who owns property on the lake shore and spends his summers there has been active in arousing property owners to what he considers a most damaging proposal.
Other protestants include the Gallatins, the Forest Service and J. B. Christie. It is understood that a score or more of people have filed letters in opposition to the abandonment of the road.
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