After a very bumpy first seven months of this year, I am looking forward to some smoother sailing for the remainder of the year. Finally, I can focus more on my historical work, than tending to a multitude of “other” matters. I actually have a good line up for early August and with a little luck maybe I can tackle the legend of the Holden Dick Mine among other topics. After a very bumpy first seven months of this year, I am looking forward to some smoother sailing for the remainder of the year. Finally, I can focus more on my historical work, than tending to a multitude of “other” matters. I actually have a good line up for early August and with a little luck maybe I can tackle the legend of the Holden Dick Mine among other topics.

The road through Lassen National Volcanic Park is now open, thanks due in part with assistance from Caltrans, otherwise it could have been delayed until August. It is the latest opening since July 21, 1995. So here is a perfect time to have some summertime fun in the snow!

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A happy fourth of July to all. Remember to use common sense over the holiday week and if you must use fireworks please use carefully. This is not a time for injuries, or setting off a fire.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Today, May 13 at 10:00 a.m.

Meet:  At the LMUD parking lot at Roop and Cottage Streets. Due to limited parking at the gate at Inspiration Point, we would like to carpool.

See you soon!