Opinion

Feb. 5, 2013 — Lassen County’s Board of Supervisors’ plan to find a way to build a public swimming pool takes a giant step forward this week when the Lassen County Swimming Pool Steering Committee meets for the first time at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 at the Lassen County Administrative Conference Room, located at 221 S. Roop St. in Susanville.

The committee — created by a unanimous vote of the board Oct. 9, 2012, includes representatives from Lassen High School, the Susanville Elementary School District, the Lassen County Office of Education, the city of Susanville, the Lassen Municipal Utility District, Lassen Community College, the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce and the Lassen Economic Development Commission — is an advisory committee of the board. Lassen County’s Administrative Officer represents the county and also holds a voting position on the committee.

Jan. 29, 2013 — No one driving down Main Street in Susanville can miss the Veterans Memorial Hall that sits directly across the street from Lassen High School, and now the stately old building can be a jewel of the community of which residents can be proud for many years to come.

     Through its 2012-2013 capital improvements budget, the Lassen County Board of Supervisors allocated nearly $200,000 to the repainting project, which called for stripping the building of its old lead-based paint and giving it a facelift that would last well into the future.

     The county owned building not only occupies a very visible spot on Main Street, it also represents the county and its many veterans as well.

Jan. 29, 2012 — Of late, gun control seems to be the topic one hears the most about whether at home, at work or out in the community and I have to admit, it’s a tough topic for anyone to take on regardless of his or her stance.

     It was also an interesting discussion between my husband and son during a 35-mile drive to the theater in Susanville.

     Multi-generational due to a 34-year age gap, life experiences and my husband’s service in the military made for a lively conversation.

Jan. 29, 2013 — Weddings and babies — my daughters and their friends are in that phase of their lives, which provides a constant calendar of bachelorette parties, showers and destination nuptials.

     Members of their generation are also purchasing their first homes and solidifying their careers. It’s an exciting time with a succession of milestones ahead — christenings, first days of school, tooth fairies, Little League, proms and graduations.

     Then there will be a lull.