In the years that passed Jessica has been a constant person in this community that ‘shows up.’ She will show up to help, and if for some reason she cannot be there in person to donate her time, she will donate food, a craft, money etc.

This wonderful little woman has become my friend over the past years. She can drive me absolutely insane with her persistence – but I love her, nonetheless.

Jessica used to work at the prison, however, she is currently one of our county’s largest volunteers. Whether it be helping the Police Explorer Program, Holiday with a Hero, all of the golf tournaments, the VFW, Turkey Trots, Fire Evacuation sites, the suicide prevention walk – if it is for the benefit of our community, and there is a need for volunteers or donations, Jessica is on it.

Aside from her volunteerism, Jessica and her husband are lifelong Susanville residents.

Jessica loves kids and my children have also been blessed by her. No, it’s not because she buys them literally whatever they want (much to my displeasure), but because when she is invited to their events, she shows up.

Remember that village I was talking about weeks ago? Jessica is that. Always texting me to let her know about the girls’ upcoming games and recitals. And it’s not just my kiddos. It’s all the children in her life. She somehow remembers all of their birthdays, and anniversaries. All of the things that really matter. The things that will last in our memories long after the gifts are gone. She really does have a very good heart.

When Jessica is not trying to save the world, she loves spending time with her dogs and family.

Jessica is funny and incredibly humble. She, like me, is also gregarious and outspoken. The two of us together can actually be very loud (I know that is hard to believe).

Jessica also likes to craft, and boy is she talented! The things she has made are truly breathtaking! And you know what she does with the wonderful creations? She donates them to silent auctions and raffles. Never once asking for praise or a shout out.

She is a kind person, who wants to do the right thing, and I am thankful for that fateful day, many years ago, when the bouncing, (dare I say loud) little blonde carrying sandwiches came into my life and never left, because she quickly became one of the reasons I love where we live.

• The Shasta-Trinity National Forest will no longer be selling permits for Christmas trees to be cut on the Lassen National Forest.
• Permits purchased from the Plumas National Forest or Rec.gov are not valid on the Lassen National Forest.
• Lassen National Forest Christmas Tree Permits cannot be purchased online.

The LNF offices are open to the public and will be selling permits in person, as well as through the mail. Find more information at Lassen National Forest’s website.

Finding a Christmas Tree can be a fun family adventure on the Lassen National Forest ~photo provided

Money raised by the event will go to help out with the myriad projects that Sunrise Rotarians undertake locally each year; Scholarship Awards; Local Music and Speech Contests; Sober Grad T-Shirts; Local Library Literacy Program; Rotary Eighth Grade Leadership Camp; Camp RYLA; Lassen High School Interact Club; Eagle Scouts; youth projects; donations to other local community organizations and a lot more.

In past years Sunrise Rotary’s major projects have included a complete electrical upgrade at the Standish 4-H building, new windows at Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake, hearing testing equipment for Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities and a major donation and work to reconstruct the roof at Roop’s Fort in Uptown Susanville.

The wine tasting will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 at Jensen Hall in the Lassen County Fairgrounds.

Tickets, which include a commemorative wine glass, are $35 a person and are available from any Susanville Sunrise Rotarian or you can follow this link and purchase them online.

The event is being sponsored by Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, Susanville Supermarket, Lassen Ale Works, Bottle and Brush Art Bar, and Town and Country Real Estate.

For more information contact Patty Gunderson at 530.310-2016

Want to Win Tickets? Of Course You Do! To attend the wine tasting you must be 21 or older.

You can enter once per day, per email address, from now until midnight on November 17th to win a pair of tickets to the wine tasting. We will announce the name of our ticket winner right here Friday morning, November 18th. Follow this link over to SusanvilleStuff for contest details and entry.

An early photo of Lassen High School on a picture postcard

Lassen Plans School Event

November 9, 1953

An historical pageant and “open house” will feature the 50th anniversary of the founding of Lassen Union High School November 19. This will be preceded by a turkey dinner.

Plans are being finished by the celebration’s sponsors, the Parent-Teacher Association, faculty and students.

The pageant will show the school’s history since its beginning, September 14, 1903, when two faculty members conducted classes in the old Washington Grammar School.

Many alumni are taking part in reconstructing the story of the early days. Inspiration for the festival was given by Principal Clinton B. Nielson.

Posters under the direction of Mrs. George Pence. Window displays about town with Mrs. Wells Whitney in charge. Costuming is under the direction of Mrs. Lewis. History and research, Mrs. Poulsen.