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Actually, this is a two prong question, since some might not even know the name of the mountain, let alone it is  known for a prominent prehistoric site. In addition, there was a lot of gold and silver mining there in the early 1900s.

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A diverse lineup this month, some of the topics readers have suggested. These include Potter’s Maternity Home to Susanville Water Works (Cady Springs). Then there is the dubious 1892 housing subdivision to the demise of the Juniper Inn. Hopefully, with a little bit of luck, the Meet the Mason series should be on track this month.

Tim

Since the 1880s there have been attempts to dam this seasonal stream for irrigation. As the above photograph indicates, there are times when torrential torrents of water cascade from its small watershed. The first person to answer correctly will receive the 2019 Purdy’s Private Reserve Calendar when it is released in the fall.

As usual there is an interesting line-up of topics for March.  There is Eagle Lake Architecture, the Red River Lumber Company’s rumor mill, the proposed dumping ground in eastern Honey Lake Valley of the 1960s, the Amedee Lime Kilns to broaden one’s horizon about the area’s diverse and rich heritage.

However, fasten your seat belt, because it is going to be a bumpy ride. I am in a transition period between my old computer and a new one.  There might be some interruptions or other items that go haywire, due not only to the upgraded software, which also effects the particular Word Press that is used for this site.  The last few months have been a substantial learning curve and I still have a ways to go.

Thanks not only for patience, but your continued support.

Tim

Only two weeks ago, did we experience a trifecta of the full moon, which has not happened since 1866, but now we observe another unusual event. Today is Ash Wednesday and Valentines Day, the last time this occurred was in 1945. If we abide by the affect that things happen in threes, well Easter Sunday and April Fools Day share the same date this year.

Three years ago, on February 5, 2015, I launched this website, without much fan fare. Partly due to the fact the region was hit with a violent windstorm, and by that afternoon the region was without power. Even when power was restored, it would still take several days to upload the various archive and cemetery records. In addition, it was a big learning curve for me, and still is, and I still frustrated with the Login feature.
On March 1, 2015, I began doing the daily postings. It was not until April after I became a bit more proficient with the daily posts, that the subscription feature appeared. I do thank all of you who subscribe for your support. Finally, I just signed another three year contract with the server, so I plan to be around for some time.

A little bit of everything is on tap from the Ravendale Post Office’s forthcoming celebration to Fletcher Walker’s 1927 “snowball brigade.” Among other topics is that of the Fairview School and the Susanville Congregational Church. Two items that I just keep procrastinating is the legend of the Holden Dick Mine. The other is about the famed explorer Leonard Clark who grew up in the Honey Lake Valley and graduated from Lassen High School in 1919. Clark had numerous relatives in the region including the Brubeck and Litch families. In addition, he was married to George Wingfield’s daughter. Stay tuned.