This was one of those Your Topics request, that almost requires a way back machine to retrieve. It has never been forgotten, but while the good intentions has always been there, a fate of bad karma for one reason or another seems to get in the way. Continue reading Bizz Johnson Trail Markers
Just want to surprise someone with an inexpensive gift. The 2017 calendar, is one of many items available on this site, and also locally at Margie’s Book Nook and at Doyle’s Gift Shop. Of course, I have a wide variety of books, too.
Why not a gift subscription to tipurdy.org. At five dollars a month it is a bargain. You can decided whether for a month, quarter or even splurge for a year. Continue reading Last Minute Gift Ideas
Signature Press has recently released Jeff Moore’s book McCloud River Railroads. All, I can say is, “Wow.” It is an impressive work about logging and railroads, including the little known Pit River Railroad. Of course, the Red River Lumber Company and the Fruit Growers Supply Company influenced operations at McCloud.
The deluxe 368 page hardcover book is available through your favorite local bookstore. Now, excuse me, since I am spending a portion of the Thanksgiving weekend happily reading Moore’s work which he spent a decade to produce. Thank you Jeff for your hard work in preserving a portion of Northern California’s heritage.
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.
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.
All proceeds will help keep Coppervale open. Tickets are available at the LCC Student Union or at Margie’s Book Nook. The cost for this event is $12 for adults and $8 for children under 12. For more information, please call Norm Wilson at (530) 258-7635.
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.
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.
| Untold Stories | 10/1/16 |
| Deer Hunting | 10/2/16 |
| 2017 Calendars | 10/3/16 |
| Susanville’s Kirmess Festival | 10/4/16 |
| The Scottini Family | 10/5/16 |
| Ox Teams | 10/6/16 |
| Susanville’s Banking Crisis | 10/7/16 |
| Where are we? | 10/8/16 |
| Pat O’Dea – The Kangaroo Kicker | 10/9/16 |
| Susanville – Pine Street | 10/10/16 |
| Dixon’s Willow Creek Dam | 10/11/16 |
| Lassen County – Hackstaff | 10/12/16 |
| Susan River Ranch | 10/13/16 |
| To be announced | 10/14/16 |
| Your Topic | 10/15/16 |
| Indian Basket History | 10/16/16 |
| Missouri Bend School | 10/17/16 |
| Moran’s Quest | 10/18/16 |
| Conklin’s Sawmill | 10/19/16 |
| Lassen County – Rongstock Canyon | 10/20/16 |
| Anna Stiles | 10/21/16 |
| Durbin Nursery | 10/22/16 |
| Walker’s Then & Now | 10/23/16 |
| Scottini’s Arrastra Mill | 10/24/16 |
| Standish’s Landmark Store | 10/25/16 |
| Westwood in the movies | 10/26/16 |
| Longville – Plumas County | 10/27/16 |
| Lucerne School – Lassen County | 10/28/16 |
| That old photograph | 10/29/16 |
| Fun, Fun, Fun | 10/30/16 |
| November Preview | 10/31/16 |