By Marshel Couso
Welcome to our weekly feature dedicated to covering Susanville and Lassen County’s business scene! Grand openings, new employees, renovations, new hours… each week we’ll keep you up to date with important information about the businesses you rely on.
Smith’s Pumps 20th Anniversary
Locally owned and community-driven, Smith’s Pumps marks two decades of delivering water system solutions with honesty, speed and reliability!
This year, Smith’s Pumps, a trusted name in water system service and installation, proudly celebrates twenty years in business, a milestone that reflects both the company’s deep roots in the community and its steadfast commitment to quality work and personal service.
Founded and operated locally, Smith’s Pumps has built its reputation by offering dependable, high-quality water systems for families, farms, and businesses across Lassen County. Over the last two decades, the company has grown into a go-to resource for everything from well and pump installations to plumbing upgrades and emergency repair services.
“We’re not just working in this community, we live here, too,” says company owner, Brett Smith. “That’s why we do our best to serve every customer with the kind of care and attention we’d give our own neighbors.”
What truly sets Smith’s Pumps apart is its focus on fast, honest, and friendly service, values that have become increasingly rare in today’s fast-paced world. The team is known for its reliable communication, making sure to answer phone calls, return messages promptly, and work closely with clients to ensure their systems meet their exact needs.
Perhaps most importantly, Smith’s Pumps prioritizes customers who are without water, understanding just how disruptive that can be to daily life. “We will always squeeze someone into our busy day if they call and are out of water,” Smith says.
The company provides a full range of water system services, including:
- New well and pump system installations
- Emergency troubleshooting and repairs
- Electrical rewiring and plumbing retrofits
- Routine inspections and preventative maintenance
- Custom water solutions for remote and off-grid locations including ag wells
As many rural systems age, Smith’s Pumps also specializes in modern upgrades, helping customers bring outdated equipment up to current standards with improved efficiency and performance.
Smith’s Pumps is more than a business; it’s a community supporter. Over the years, the company has donated to and sponsored numerous local programs, events, and youth activities. Their contributions include ongoing support for the Lassen County Junior Livestock Auction, Claybreakers, local softball teams, and various 4-H groups.
“We believe in giving back to the place we call home. Supporting our youth and local programs is an important part of who we are.”
This commitment to community has helped Smith’s Pumps not only grow a loyal customer base, but also play a meaningful role in shaping the future of the region.
As they mark two decades of service, Smith’s Pumps is grateful for the continued support of the Lassen and Plumas County community and remains dedicated to raising the bar for water system services in the area.
“We’re proud of what we’ve built,” says Smith, “But we’re not slowing down. We’ll continue to improve, serve, and give back because that’s what this community deserves.”
To learn more about Smith’s Pumps or to schedule a service, call 1.530.252.4420 or visit our Facebook and Instagram pages @SmithsPumps or their webpage at smithspumps.com
Honey Lake Community Swimming Pool Fall Schedule
Susanville students will be headed back to school at the end of the month and summer vacation will be coming to an end. That, combined with shorter days and cooler temperatures, means changes to the schedule at the Honey Lake Valley Community Pool.
This year the pool will close for the season on August 31st.
After August 9th, until the 29th, Public Swim will be held Saturdays and Sundays from 12:30 to 3:30.
Lap Swim and Water Walking will be held Monday through Friday from 5:15 to 6:15p.m., and on Saturdays from 8:30 to 9:30a.m.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays the pool will hold Aqua Aerobics and Lap Swimming from 8:00 until 9:00a.m.
Margie’s Book Nook Chamber Mixer
Join the gang at Margie’s Book Nook for tonight’s Lassen County Chamber Mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 and help celebrate the conclusion to Margie’s annual “Where’s Waldo” event.
What? You haven’t gotten all your passport stamps? There is still time to get all eleven. You have until this evening’s Chamber Mixer to reach your Waldo goal.
Stop by Margie’s Book Nook and get your Waldo Passport, then visit all of the businesses listed below to search for Waldo.
When you find Waldo at each participating business you will receive a special word to write on your passport. Once this is all filled in bring it to the chamber mixer.
David Teeter from Margie’s tells us they will have Waldo related games to play at tonight’s mixer and some fun prizes for the winners.
Here are the businesses where you can find Waldo:
Margie’s Book Nook 722 Main Street
Forest Office Equipment 724 Main Street
Blue OX Bistro 602 Main Street
Sierra Desert Properties 613 Main Street
Sierra Tan 707 Main Street
Lassen County Chamber of Commerce 1516 Main Street
Susanville Library 1618 Main Street
Plumas Bank 3000 Riverside Drive
Milwood Florist 2020 Main Street
Bottle & Brush Art Bar 2204 Main Street
Haven Salon 614 Main Street
Beck’s Shoes 714 Main Street
Is something noteworthy happening with your business? Let us know about it! Each Thursday morning, we present a round-up of interesting news from the Lassen County business scene and we want to hear from you. E-mail your business news to Marshel at [email protected].
