As the New Year begins we wanted to step back for a moment and take a look at the people, stories and events that shaped Susanville’s 2012.
Welcome to Part Two of our Year in Review. If you missed Part One click here.
Banner Lassen Helps Connect Parents a World Away Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
Spring began with a touching story; a military dad stationed in Afghanistan shared a special day with his family back here at home, thanks to Skype and Banner Lassen Medical Center.
The internet connected mom and dad during the labor and delivery process allowing the nurses and medical staff to keep dad informed during the moments leading up to the birth. Read More
Anaheim Company Announces Plans for Westwood Dome (SusanvilleStuff’s April Fools Prank) April 1st 2012
Yep it was a joke. We swear. Nobody was ever really going to build a dome over Westwood.
Our story was posted on April Fool’s Day and within hours of publishing it we received inquiries from alarmed Westwood residents, Sacramento media outlets and lots of folks who thought that building a dome over Westwood was a bad idea. We couldn’t agree more. But it was funny!
You can read our story here and our Westwood Dome faux website is here.
Something New Brewing in Uptown, Opening of Alehouse, Thursday, April 5th, 2012
It was exciting news for the community of Susanville when newcomers Margaret Liddiard and Mark Pfenning of Bend, Oregon and Erik Jefferts and Julie Howard of Denver, Colorado moved here to Susanville, turning Lassen Ale Works at the Pioneer into a robust social spot in historic uptown. Read More
John Choo: A Lifetime of Good Deeds and Kind Acts Thursday, April 19th, 2012
SusanvilleStuff celebrated National Volunteer week with one of our most popular stories of the year; Melissa Blosser’s feature on local volunteer John Choo.
“If someone has a need, John will do anything to fulfill it,” said Juanita Williams, coordinator for the Lassen County Salvation Army. “He is always thinking about other people,” she said.
Choo has been a part of the Salvation Army since 1978 working in the thrift shop on Gay Street, and when it closed Choo stayed on to help with the food distribution. At one point the Salvation Army struggled to stay open, but Choo along with five others fought to keep it going.
Read More of Melissa’s story about Mr. Choo
Mayson James Hawk Couso was born! – Saturday, April 21st, 2012
23rd Annual Junior Fishing Derby, Saturday, April 21st, 2012
The best late-April weather in years brought out the junior anglers, as local waterways opened one week early for the Lassen Sportsmens Club’s 23rd Annual Junior Fishing Derby.
Check out our gallery of photos from the event
NASA Confirms Early Morning Meteor Explosion Over Susanville – Monday, April 23rd, 2012
NASA experts at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory confirmed that the spectacular fireball witnessed by Susanville residents as it passed overhead was, in fact, an exploding meteor entering the Earth’s atmosphere.
Local Rancher Jeff Hemphill spotted the fireball as he was driving on Highway 139 above the college and described it as, “A greenish streak of light crossing from the northeast to the southwest.”
Hemphill’s description was shared by several of the lucky few who saw the fireball Sunday morning. Stacy Wilson was just leaving the grocery store when she noticed the meteor crossing over the Honey Lake Valley, “It was incredible, I thought maybe I was seeing things.” she said.
A Family Tradition: The Zaengles Get Ready for Business Friday, April 27th, 2012
For weeks Susanville watched in anticipation as the new sign went up and furniture moved in for the grand opening of the Zaengle family’s new floor and home store.
“I delivered furniture at the age of twelve, when my parents worked at the furniture store here in Susanville,” says Mark Zaengle, “It has always been my goal to open my own business.”
The business has since became a vital, flourishing, family operated business and their showcase of home furnishings and floor coverings is something everyone is talking about. Read More
Downing Named as New Police Chief Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
The City of Susanville named Tom Downing its new Chief of Police. Downing was appointed by the City Council after the retirement of Chief Jeff Atkinson in March. Downing was sworn in on May 24th. Read More
Live Broadcast: Children’s Fair and Gallery Sunday, May 6th, 2012
It was the first time SusanvilleStuff did a live video broadcast of the Children’s Fair and some great images came from the event Click to see photos
Gallery: History Day for Lassen County’s 3rd Graders Saturday, May 19th, 2012
The event, which ties into third grade curriculum in all of our local schools, helps teach the students history through character reenactments, exhibits and activities at locations throughout the historic uptown district.
Check out Marshel’s gallery of photos from the event.
Gallery: Lassen High’s Annual Biology Field Trip Saturday, May 19th, 2012
It was an overcast day when students of Lassen High loaded their gear and headed over to Patrick’s Point on the California coast to participate in the school’s annual biology field trip.
The group of LHS students spent the week exploring the outdoors, learning the historic background of the area and getting a first-hand look at nature and outdoor life.
Char Petersen brought back this story and a gallery of photos.
Lassen PEAKS: A Common Vision for Local Business and Education Thursday, May 31st, 2012
The group had a turning point this year when more people came together to support it’s vision.
A group of individuals from the education system and business owners met and agreed to draft a program that would meet the needs of the community, increase economic development, and encourage our youth to seek higher education and career goals. Read More
Our Giant Lassen High Graduation Photo Gallery! Saturday, June 2nd, 2012
In easily one of the most beautiful graduation ceremonies in recent memory, Lassen High School graduated its 107th class at the school’s Arnold Field.
Click here to see our gallery of photos.
Wheels West Helps a Tradition Return to Sober Grad Saturday, June 2nd, 2012
The annual tradition of giving a car to a lucky graduating Lassen County Senior has returned this year and the winner was drawn early this morning. The car was donated by Jason Rieger and Wheels West in Susanville.
And the winner was…
Lindsey Benner from Lassen High School!
Tomorrow in part 3 of our Year in Review; Results from the primary election, summer gets into full swing with the Main Cruise and tragedy casts a shadow on the local judicial race.
