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Volume XVIII Issue 53
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
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Why We Love This Place Wednesday:
Peyton Garate
By Terra Avilla
For me when I am deciding on who or what I will feature for my, “why we love this place” it usually lands on the people, the low-key heroes that you spot everywhere, even if you’re not sure you know them.
And if you’ve wandered into Susanville Grocery Outlet recently, you’ve definitely crossed paths with Peyton Garate, whether you realize it or not.
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You all know Peyton. I know this because he is the young man behind the counter with the friendly smile and the utmost polite demeanor, he’s been the unofficial ambassador of good vibes at SGO for longer than most any other teenagers stick with any job.
In a world where most folks think teenagers are glued to their phones, Peyton is an absolute standout.
Maybe I have a soft spot for him because I was once “voluntold” to take a job, for character-building (or, as my folks called it, “earning your keep”). But I’ve always had a soft spot for teenagers who work. But Peyton isn’t just working to hold a job – he’s thriving, often put in supervisory positions. And that’s no small feat in a county where we value hard work as much as we do a snow day.
And as if Peyton’s general sweetness wasn’t enough to make you love him, I am so impressed because although he is humble Peyton played multiple sports through high school, balancing the demands of being a student, and athlete as well as holding a job.
When Frankie told me Peyton had decided to come play baseball for the Cougs I was so excited. I knew What a gem of the person we were getting, as I knew he would fit right in with our baseball family… and I was right.
Like all the other baseball brothers, Peyton is so sweet and patient with our girls. You don’t see that everywhere, but you see it here. We love our players that come from here and Peyton is no exception to that rule.
And next time you walk into SGO, wave to Peyton, and see why he is one of the reasons I love where we live. That’s just how we do things in Lassen County.
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Lassen Land and Trails Trust Invites Everyone
to Annual Fall Color Bike Ride on Bizz
Get ready to experience the stunning autumn foliage! Lassen Land and Trails Trust, in partnership with Lassen Rural Bus, is inviting the public to enjoy the season’s peaking colors during their annual fall colors bike ride and shuttle on Saturday, October 25th.
The event offers a unique way to traverse the beautiful Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail as participants are shuttled to various starting points to ride or walk back to Susanville.
Event Details and Logistics
Participants should gather at the historic Susanville Depot, 601 Richmond Road, at 8:15a.m. The bus and bike shuttle will leave promptly at 8:30a.m.
The shuttle will transport riders and their bikes – which will be hauled on a separate trailer -to several locations along the trail:
- Devil’s Corral Trailhead (approximately 7 miles back to Susanville)
- Fredonyer Summit (approximately 15 miles back to Susanville)
- Near Westwood (approximately 25 miles back to Susanville)
Riders can then choose their preferred distance to ride or walk the mostly downhill or flat, smooth gravel route back to town. The ride is considered ideal for families, though wide-tire or hybrid bikes are recommended for the surface.
Fees and Reservations
There are small, separate fees for the transportation services:
- Bus Fee: $3 (Exact change is encouraged)
- Bike Shuttle: $5 donation (Appreciated but not required)
While reservations are not required to participate, they are appreciated to help plan for space. To reserve your spot on the bus and for bike shuttle space, please contact the Lassen Land and Trails Trust at 1.530.257.3252.
What to Bring
Participants should be prepared for significant temperature swings typical of a mountain fall day. Forecasts indicate morning temperatures at or near freezing, with temperatures climbing into the low to mid-60s by midday. Dressing in layers is highly recommended for changing weather conditions.
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Lassen County Fair Looking for Next Year’s Theme! Enter Your Ideas Today!
The Lassen County Fair is seeking a Fair Theme for the 2026 fair. Come up with a clever and catchy theme and you could win a pair of tickets to any grandstand event and a commemorative fair poster.
All you have to do is submit the winning theme, selected by the Lassen County Fair Advisory Board.
The winner will have their theme used in the 2026 fair logo.
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Enter to Win Tickets! LFS Hometown Hoedown Happens this Saturday!
Get your boots and ten-gallon hats ready! Lassen Family Services is hosting their largest fundraiser of the year, the Hometown Hoedown, on Saturday, October 18th at the Veterans Hall and we have tickets to give away to our readers!
The event kicks off at 4:00p.m. and promises a night of Wild West fun, all while recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
This exciting event is for adults 21 years of age and older and is packed with entertainment. You can show off your best Western wear in the Wild Wild West-themed costume contest and compete for prizes in four different categories – man, woman, couple and business.
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You’ll hear live country tunes broadcast by KJDX DJs Aaron and Amanda, and later in the evening, the rock band Forgery will be playing hits that made other people famous on the Vets Hall stage. In between there will be line dancing lessons and more country fun. Kick up your heels with some lively Line Dancing or just enjoy the music!
Get ready to bid on lots of awesome items during the live and online auctions, thanks to generous local sponsors.
For dinner, you can feast on a hearty chuckwagon style meal featuring chili and cornbread and try your luck at the classic cake walk.
You can grab your favorite spirit at the downstairs saloon, and, for a bit of extra fun, you can even “throw your friends in jail” as part of the fundraising activities!
Get Your Tickets!
Don’t miss out on the fun and the chance to support a great cause! Presale tickets are just $20 and can be purchased at several local businesses: Margie’s Book Nook, Plumas Bank, Zaengles Floor and Home, Highway to the Gaming Zone or Lassen Family Services. Tickets will also be available at the door for $25. Remember, this is a 21-and-over event.
To purchase your tickets online head over to Lassen Family Services’ Donate Page and make sure you note that “These funds are for Hometown Hoedown tickets.”
Would you like to win a pair of tickets? Of course you would!
You can enter once per day, per email address, from now until midnight October 16th, to win a pair of tickets to Lassen Family Service’s big Hometown Hoedown. We will announce the name of our ticket winners this Friday morning, October 17th. Click here for entry forms and details at SusanvilleStuff.
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AFWD and Sierra Army Depot Holding Hiring Event Thursday: Immediate Openings
The Sierra Army Depot is hosting a major Hiring Event this Thursday, October 16th, and is looking to hire immediately! They have more than 20 full-time job openings for Material Handlers and Laborers.
The event will be held at the AFWD Lassen Office located at 1626 Ste. B Main Street, in Susanville, between 9:00a.m. and 3:00p.m.
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Why Attend?
This is your chance to secure a great job with excellent pay. Wages start at an impressive $24.30 per hour! Not only does the Sierra Army Depot offer competitive benefits, but it also supports a strong work-life balance for its employees.
The best part? You can get hired right away, as recruiters will be conducting on-the-spot applications and interviews throughout the day.
Come prepared! If you need help with your application, you can follow this link for tips on “How to Make a Resume for Federal Jobs.”
This hiring event is sponsored by the Alliance For Workforce Development, Inc. and America’s Job Center of California.
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Cast Your Line! Join the 4-H
Fly-Fishing Project!
Get ready to learn the exciting art and sport of fly-fishing! The Lassen County 4-H Fly-Fishing Project is kicking off soon, led by Dean Growdon, and all interested 4-H members are invited to join.
First Meeting and Casting Practice
The first official get-together is scheduled for October 28th, and the focus will be on casting practice to help everyone get comfortable with their gear.
When you come, please bring your fly rod and fly line if you have them. If you don’t have a rod yet, don’t worry – some rods will be available for you to use!
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How to Enroll
Ready to enroll? To sign up for the project and find out the exact location for the first practice, simply contact the 4-H office by calling 1.530.251.8285.
This project is proudly run by the UCCE Lassen County 4-H Program.
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Large Crowd Attends Grizzlies Homecoming Games
October 15, 1975
MORE THAN 1,000 PERSONS, some of whom are pictured above, were on hand at Arnold Field Saturday, Oct. 11, to watch a fine defensive football struggle between the Lassen High Grizzlies and the Pleasant Valley Vikings.
It was Homecoming Day at Lassen High and the Grizzlies sent the crowd home happy with a 7-0 varsity game win after the Lassen JVs had fallen 22-0.
It was the Eastern Athletic League opener for the Grizzlies who increased their overall record to an impressive 5-0. The lone score of the game came with 41 seconds left in the third quarter when Scott Langley threw an end screen pass to Tom Foster who hurled the ball down field to Steve Montgomery for a 54-yard touchdown. Langley then kicked the PAT. (Advocate photo).
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