It is indeed election day, and a sigh of relief that we will not have endure any more campaign rhetoric, etc.  I am keeping today’s post short and brief, just as a  friendly reminder to encourage everyone to vote today.  In 1976, I worked elections for the Lassen County Clerk for the first time and have done so for many years since, even working this year’s primary. However, for this election I will be absent as an official, since my name is on the ballot for Lassen College Trustee Area #1.

More importantly, the average citizen is unaware of just how much work is involved to hold the election. With that in mind, please, please go vote, it will bring smiles to faces of all the precinct workers, who we should be so grateful for all the work and the long hours they do on this special day.

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It was bound to happen sooner or later, that I would make a mistake in scheduling articles. On occasions I do reschedule articles, usually once I completed a Your Topic request, or because something timely occurs, like when the old barn on the east edge of Susanville burned down in 2015.

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Hope those that attended had a good time, and for others hope you enjoyed the narrative.  We ended up with ideal weather conditions. In addition, Jim Chapman informed those in attendance of the work being done to replace the old archway entrance that was destroyed in the February 5, 2015 windstorm when two trees were toppled and demolished the old entrance. Continue reading Oktoberfest Cemetery Tour →

Tis’ that time of year for calendars. This is a bit of deviation from past years.  In 1977, I supplied vintage photographs for the Lassen High School’s Graphic Arts calendar. I did that until 2000 when the program was cancelled. In 2011 I resurrected the calendars for the Lassen High Alumni Association, though there interest has gone by the wayside. However, many individuals have expressed interest and so the calendars continue as a solo endeavor.

As always, there is a great line-up historic photographs. Some scenes include the Columbia float in the 4th of July parade of 1906, the 1891 log slide in the Susan River Canyon, Drakesbad 1920s, Gallatin Beach, 1960, Camp Lasco, 1923, the Lassen Monuments, 1920, the Big Store, 1915 and more.

To order click here, or those in Susanville can purchase them at Margie’s Book Nook.

In February, I inaugurated  a book-of-the-month, that featured Sagebrush Reflections. After all proceeds from book sales not only help support operations, but help finance future publications, in this case the stories behind the brands of the Pioneer.

Untold Stories will  surprise you with a line-up of interesting authors with stories you never heard about. The collection includes tales of buried treasure, hot springs hanky-panky, murder, divorce and more! A variety of untold facets of Lassen County comes to life whether it be Zamboni Hot Springs or Lassen’s Monuments, but not the man. Milford takes center stage during the early 1950s with fire, flood, and snow. In the 1930s, the Army used Honey Lake for aerial training. Military might of the late 20th century comes to light with an ode to the bombing detonations of Sierra Army Depot. In other developments don’t miss Doctor Compton’s failed mineral spring resort for Susanville and Chauncey Smith’s Elixir Springs legacy.

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Unfortunately, time had a way passing by, and to date, I had not put together the East Side Honey Lake Tour. Many expressed when I first posted about the proposed tour, that a self guided one, seems best suited to meet everyone’s schedule.

Before you know it, winter will be here, so  I will put together a Self Guided East Side  Honey Lake Tour. Many may not be aware, but the Eagle Lake Ditch built in 1892, extends all the way to Amedee, so I want to put all these items into the guide. This will allow me plenty of time to give additional contemplation, and I just may make a run on my own to give it a test.

In addition, if there another self guided tour you would like to see developed, let me know.

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The details:

Saturday, October 1 – That’s next Saturday!

Time & Location: 1 p.m. the main entrance to the Susanville Cemetery at Pine and Court Streets.

Each of the German immigrant graves we will visit has a unique story, just as individuals we have our own identity.  Take for instance that of Daniel Cramer. He was a Civil War veteran, a former Lassen County Supervisor, who was a resident of Modoc County when he passed away. His sister was Effie Jensen, another family that will be discussed, among others. Hope to see you then.

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