Volume XV Issue 53 | Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

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Why We Love This Place Wednesday: HWAH Ugly Christmas Sweater Golf Tournament


By Terra Avilla


My heart is so grateful. This week’s article was actually incredibly hard to write, because I didn’t know where to start.


For the past couple of months Holiday with a Hero has been organizing our first ever ugly Christmas Sweater golf tournament. Our program is trying to expand to reaching kids year-round, not just at Christmas, which of course, requires more funds.

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This tournament was our attempt to help secure funds for our Christmas program, so that we can now focus on other missions we want to do. Welp, ladies and gentlemen of Lassen County, with your help, it was a huge success.


The great thing about our community is how many people are willing just to help where they need to.


My new friend Dave Martin, who I am sure is happy he is finished dealing with me, was a wealth of knowledge and very patient with me, as my knowledge of golf was nonexistent.


And he was just the beginning.


As we continued our journey, I was blown away by the people and groups that approached ME, wanting to help. Not the other way around.


Susanville’s Sunrise Rotary graciously volunteered to help with the bar. Pat and Lance Monath (Monath Construction) tracked me down to give me a huge check, stating “C’mon you know we have a soft spot for kids!”


Amy Holley from Walmart delivered the 5-piece barbeque set for the raffle after asking me if she could donate.


I could go on and on about the people and organizations who, unprovoked, stepped up to be a hero.


Sara Chandler made me cry when she dedicated a hole to her late brother because “Christmas and kids were his favorite.” Sara and Jeremiah are heroes. Karen McDaniel during a work meeting asked me if she could, while Kalli Oxford and Megan Patterson tracked me down to give their money.


Then came by phone calls with Russell Bates and Chris Cobian. Both sponsored a team, and Russell after hearing what we are trying to do, doubled his donation. It was incredible.


But it’s not just people and businesses, its families. Brittney Faria and her daughter donated a basket, my new friends from ChaChas tacos donated, Ben Parrish handcrafted a sign and brought his whole family down to the raffle.


We had volunteers. Oh boy did we have volunteers.


We had Ms. Rebecca Kirkland from Ms. Lassen County’s Court who was the sweetest raffle item model and costume judge that there ever was. We also had one of my all-time favorites – Gregory Crowe and his wonderful daughters as well as Amy Alvin and Sherry Williams.


They sat and watched a hole ALL day for us for the hole in one competition! Just because they wanted to help. (Also, HUGE THANK YOU To Jolene Speers for making the hole in one possible!)


And of course, my favorite volunteer of all time-ever Bri Meyers, who, although she is only ten, is the best human being I have ever met.


Our local press are also super stars, JDX was more than accommodating to allow us airtime to promote our event, and I even saw Sam Williams there the morning of. And of course, my family at SusanvilleStuff, Jeremy and Marshel, always go out of their way to promote any event that benefits our county’s children.


It’s all these people outside of just what I can do by myself that made this event happen.


It’s the ladies that dressed up in their wonderful matching outfits, it’s the Hahn’s and their decorated golf cart, to Jim Dandois and KC Wizer wearing what can only be described as a Christmas outfits like Santa’s factory threw up in a Michael’s fabric store. (I mean that in the best way possible.)


And of course, thank you to my wonderful fellow board members. I know this may be a surprise for some of you, but I can be a lot. A lot to deal with. A lot to manage. And these wonderful people who are also volunteers are the glue and the foundation for why HWAH is what it is today.


I get choked up thinking about the wonderful things we have and will accomplish. The golf tournament was just one of many reasons, supported by our community, of why I love where we live.

Banner Lassen Offering Course

on Preventing Falls October 18th


A free, one-hour course outlining steps to prevent a fall will be hosted by Banner Lassen Medical Center at Lassen Senior Services on October 18th. The class will be led by Amy Roberts, DPT, a physical therapist from Banner Lassen’s Physical Therapy Department.


Topics discussed during the course include the risk factors for fall risk and what we can positively impact; how to keep our homes safe; how to fall safely and get up from a fall; winter implications to fall risk and basic balance assessments and some exercises you can do at home.

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You will also learn how to fit your assistive device correctly and Roberts will be available to adjust the device if necessary.


The class will be held from 10:30 until 11:30a.m., at Lassen Senior Services, 1700 Sunkist Drive.


If you have questions please contact Amy Roberts at Banner Lassen Physical Therapy, 1.530.252.2662 or email amy.roberts2@bannerhealth.com.

Information for Employers: AFWD

Holding Job Fair November 16th


The Alliance for Workforce Development, in partnership with America’s Job Center of California, will be hosting an in-person Job Fair on November 16th, pairing local employers with quality job candidates from across several counties.


Participants can attend the free event, which will run from 11:00a.m. until 2:00p.m., at Jensen Hall in the Lassen County Fairgrounds.

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This is great opportunity for employers, as AFWD does extensive marketing for the event which includes opportunities to fill positions from entry level to management while showcasing your company and sharing your culture.


AFWD provides a six-foot long table, two chairs, refreshments, and Business Service Representatives and Career Center Advisors will be on hand to assist with your candidate search.


The cost for private sector employers is $60; Non-Profit/Government is $40 and there are a limited number of large booths available which cost $110 and include extra space, prime location and access to wall outlets.


Click here to register your business. Employers must register prior to November 2nd.


Please contact Jolea Clapp at 530.616.0902 or jclapp@ncen.org for information.

Lassen High News and Information

for Parents and Students


Yearbooks are on sale for $85 through the end of October.


Seniors, please submit your senior photos to yearbook by the December 2nd deadline.


Today is PSAT Testing and a Minimum Day.


The Sierra Theater will be running “The Outside Circle” a film about the modern west, cattle ranching and more, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week. We hope you get a chance to get out and see it! See Kelli for free tickets donated by Lassen Municipal Utility District.

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Counseling News


Juniors and Seniors, are you wanting more information about preparing for college? Then come to the library today, October 12th at 5:30p.m. Heather Eastwood and Micah Freeman will be doing a great presentation with lots of useful information if you are interested in attending a Junior College, 4-year college/university.


Athletes: You will need to register online at Homecampus.com and submit a current sports physical in order to try-out for any winter sport – Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Soccer, and Boys or Girls Wrestling.

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Entrance to Lassen Park in 1925 ~ National Park Service photo

Susanville Asks Assistance From Reno To Secure Federal Aid for Lassen Park

October 12, 1945


Assistance of the Reno Chamber of Commerce was enlisted yesterday by the Susanville Chamber of Commerce in efforts to secure federal funds to purchase privately owned land within borders of Lassen National park which are blocking complete development of the park.


A delegation from Susanville came to Reno yesterday to discuss the proposal and the members were the luncheon guests of the Reno group. J. V. Lloyd, park superintendent for the National Park service explained the project and colored motion pictures showing the many attractions in the park which was created in 1916 were shown.


There are fourteen parcels of privately owned land under the shadow of Mount Lassen, which are so situated that the park service cannot construct roads and do other necessary work to bring the park to full utilization, it was explained. There are but 2,660 acres in the private-owned land while the park contains approximately 100,000 acres.


An act of Congress, directing the park service to buy the privately owned land and appropriate the fund is necessary.


Representative Engle of the California district in which the park is situated plans to introduce the necessary legislation and the Reno Chamber of Commerce directors voted to ask the Nevada congressional delegation to help Representative Engle secure favorable action on the bill.


The park, where skiing on the Fourth of July attracts thousands of enthusiasts, is growing in popularity as a tourist attraction close to Reno and Susanville. The supervisors of the four California counties in which the park is situated want the private land purchased and the California State Chamber of Commerce is assisting in securing favorable action, it was explained.

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The Outside Circle

A lifelong working cowboy and accomplished western artist, a 5th generation Oregon ranching family, and a Paiute-Shoshone rodeo champion fight to sustain their legacies, traditions, and livelihoods in the remote American Outback. Written and directed by Susanville native Craig Rullman.

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It’s also their biggest import!

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Today: Sunny. Highs 72 to 82. Light winds becoming east around 10 mph in the afternoon.


Toight: Clear. Lows 35 to 45. East winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.


Thursday: Sunny. Highs 73 to 83. Light winds becoming east around 10 mph in the afternoon.


Thursday Night: Clear. Lows 35 to 45.


Friday Through Monday: Clear. Highs 76 to 81. Lows 35 to 45.

Congratulations to Kelly Franklin, the

winner of this week's Pizza Factory giveaway!


You too could win a large one-topping pizza from the Susanville or Janesville Pizza Factory locations just by entering our weekly giveaway!


Just click here and follow the link to our handy entry form. You can enter once per day from each email address. We'll announce our weekly winner right here next Monday morning.


The prize is good for take-out or dine-in orders only, sorry no delivery.


Good luck and enjoy that yummy Pizza Factory Pizza!

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