Remember When

103 years ago

George Winfield, Nevada millionaire, has purchased the Clint DeForest place near Janesville and will build a country home to the cost of $25,000.

45 years ago

The road over Mt. Lassen has been cleared of snow and travel is open between the Sulfur Works and Manzanita Lake, Superintendent Dick Boyer of the Lassen National Park announced.

The road has snow banks 15 feet high in some places, and Boyer urged cautious driving for the next few weeks.

90 years ago

Fourteen people met at the county courthouse to discuss forming a organization to help elderly residents at home. Those in need were people who could not leave their homes and perform everyday activities around their houses. This is reportedly the first effort in Lassen County to assist the elderly.

45 years ago

The road over Mt. Lassen has been cleared of snow and travel is open between Sulpher Works and Manzanita Lake, Superintendent Dic Boyer of the Lassen National Park announced.

The road has snow banks 15 feet high in some places and Boyer urged cautious driving for the next few weeks.