Just the other day, it was interesting to note that the Lassen Ale Works at the Pioneer celebrated its fifth anniversary. Then I just realized that it was five years ago on June 15, 2012, that the Lassen County Fair Manager crashed into my parked Triumph. In addition, it was five years ago at this time when Lassen College Board of Trustees hired Dr. Marlon Hall, as the new president.
Depending upon one’s circumstances in life, we all share a common ground with the passing of each generation. Leonard Pitts, a Miami Herald columnist recently wrote a story about this with the passing of Aunt, the last family member of his parent’s generation. I thought it was rather poignant and you can read the story here.
Normally, as a rule, I have thirty-day postings prepared, but this has been a chaotic year for me, so I am hoping that matters will finally settle down, and I can get some semblance back. Among the issues we will be exploring is Lassen High School’s 1917 graduation, the 1978 Westwood Cemetery Dispute, Lassen Volcanic Ash fallout and more.
On February 5, 2015, the region experienced a major windstorm. One of the casualties was the main entrance to the Susanville Cemetery. The goal was to have a new entrance in place for this year’s Memorial Day. The goal now is for September 16, as part of the Lassen County Courthouse Centennial celebration, which yours truly will be conducting a cemetery tour on that date.
In the 1980s, the forest service considered Gallatin House at Eagle Lake surplus property and wanted to demolish it. More about this later. Anyhow, the property is now part of of Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake. This Saturday and Sunday they will be holding their 24th Annual Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. It only cost five dollars for all you can eat breakfast. Proceeds benefit Lassen County Kids Camper Scholarship Fund.
When: Saturday, May 13, 2017 starting at 9:00 a.m.
Where: 500 Cottage Street, Susanville, California
Details: This is phase two of my mother’s estate sale, since there was more assorting to be done after phase one, since the basement and the garage had not even been touched. Everything at bargain prices, in preparation to place the property on the market. Come one, come all, spread the word.
In late April I made a whirlwind visit to the San Francisco Bay Area. The adventure was two fold–one a needed change of scenery and the other to obtain some new historical data pertaining to Eagle Lake.
The first stop was a visit to Wyn Wachhorst and a review of a fascinating photograph collection of Eagle Lake between the years 1914 to 1920 of the Gallatin family activities there. After some discussion with colleagues, we may attempt a re-photographic survey–then versus now–to examine how the landscape has evolved over the last 100 years. The completed project would be done in a powerpoint presentation and made available to various interested groups. Stay tuned.
The next excursion was to visit Michael Clynne a U.S.G.S. geologist. In a recent finding the Brockman Flat Lava Flow extends to the east side of the lake at Bly Tunnel and Pelican Point is part of that lava flow. In addition, Gallatin Peak is a spillover of the Sierra Nevada. More about these revelations in future posts.
Astute readers of this site have noticed that on the front page in the upper right hand corner there is an image of a magnifying glass. If one clicks on it, one can type in a name, E.C. Brown or a topic Eagle Lake and it will bring up links to everything about it. Enjoy your searching. In addition, each blog is archived, so if you click on Tim’s blog on the header, it will bring you the most recent posts. If you click on page 65 it will transport you to the beginning of February 2015.
And a totally unrelated but interesting photograph
Inspiration Point provides a great vista to discuss the region’s natural history ranging from Lake Lahontan to the region’s earthquake past which had affects of mining on Diamond Mountain to the local stone quarry. Of course, let us not forget about the city park movement, though at one time back in the 1940s the city gave consideration to subdivide Inspiration Point for homesites.
It should be noted for the record, while subscribers do receive a copy of the presentation whether they attend or not, the bonus by attending you experience a lot more. For example, during the question and answer period a discussion ensued about time capsules in Susanville, the earliest one done in 1896.
The tour is scheduled for the morning of Saturday, May 13. Details to follow shortly.
Note: For non-subscribers there is a five dollar fee.