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This year’s powwow bigger and better than ever

Anita Talancon, left, from Hungry Valley, Reno was this year’s headwoman for the annual powwow. Standing next to her are Junior Princess Chesney Sampson, from Reno, Princess Maria Ramirez from Sparks and Irvin Tso, from Pendleton, Ore., who served as headman. Photo by Jordan Clary

May 28, 2013 — The fourth annual Susanville Indian Rancheria Powwow continues to grow, drawing dancers from around the country.

Westwood water deemed safe to drink

May 28, 2013 — Westwood’s water has tested safe to drink, and residents do not need to boil it any longer.

According to Randy Buchanan, Westwood Community Services District manager, the water coming from the spring is running clear and water samples tested at a Greenville lab had good results.

Students send inspirational book to Sandy Hook Elementary

Long Valley Charter School students Trevor Morris, back left row, Kylie Lorton, Faith Henderson, Ryan Bowen, Keana Hamilton, middle left row, Melissa Evans, Valerie Dixon, Violet Giese, Thea Ausmus, front left row, Annmarie Davis, Jazlyn Brussatoi and Robert Cuevas show their support for Sandy Hook Elementary School by creating and publishing a book for them. Photo submitted

May 28, 2013 — Wanting to do something for those affected by a deadly school shooting, Long Valley Charter School junior high school students created a book to send to them.

Supervisors seek meeting with Forest officials

May 28, 2013 — A frustrated Bob Pyle, Lassen County’s District 1 Supervisor wants a face to face meeting with Lassen National Forest Service officials to discuss the service’s Travel Management Plans.

For the past several years the board has expressed its dissatisfaction with the plan that removes some roads from public use — and it created the coordination counsel to gather interested parties together to help resolve the issue.

Pyle brought the matter up during the unagendized reports portion of the Lassen County Board of Supervisors’ meeting Tuesday, May 21.

Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice

Members of the American Legion render honors and a three-volleys-of-seven-rounds rifle salute (commonly known as a 21-gun salute) during last year’s Memorial Day remembrance at Diamond Crest Cemetery. Ceremonies are planned at the historic Pioneer Cemetery and Diamond Crest Cemetery Monday, May 27. For more information and details, call 252-4988 or 251-8192.

This veteran’s grave at Diamond Crest Cemetery is decorated with a flag and flowers for last Memorial Day. The Feather River Blue Star Moms will decorate veterans’ graves at the Westwood Cemetery with flags and cross at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 26.

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