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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During the summer, I have been doing preliminary work on an Oktoberfest Cemetery Tour. This will be similar to the St. Patrick’s Cemetery Tour wherein this time the focus will be the German immigrants who are now permanent residents of the Susanville Cemetery.

Tentatively, the graves selected are: Jacob Schmitt, Jurgen Jensen, Antone Bantley, Hans Wiencke, William Brockman, Ben Neuhaus, Daniel Cramer, John Hulsman and Andrew Miller. An interesting note descendants of all these families  still reside in Lassen County.

Currently, it is scheduled for Saturday October 1, 2016. It would truly be appreciated if those interested in attending would let me know. If there is a lack of interest, then there is no reason for me to finalize the presentation.  You can either post in the comment section or email me.

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For those who missed the tour, some have expressed an interest in a second one. With that in mind, a second tour will be conducted this summer on a Saturday morning.  Tentatively, I am looking at July 9 or July 30.

You can read about the preview and topics discussed here.

After I scheduled this post into the calendar, I knew what my intention was. Then I moved onto other topics, before jotting it down.

That spurt of creative genius has not returned. Progress is being made on the Pioneer Brands. It was discussed during the St. Patrick’s Cemetery Tour. In the forthcoming months, I will post some drafts of those brands and some brands from way back when that never adorned the wall of the Pioneer.  Case example was the Red River Lumber Company’s brand.

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