Pumpkin Patch Time!

Ahh. Fall. There is nothing like it and Lassen County is exceptional when it comes to Fall. The colors! The smells! AND, of course, Wemple’s Pumpkin Patch! It’s not just for the kids you know, not at all. As a matter of fact I find the corn maze so difficult I swear I won’t do it this time but there I am, hopelessly lost again, laughing and having the best time. There’s a hay bale maze that may be more my speed, don’t tell anyone but I had to sneak out of the corn maze once. Fred and Dena Wemple make sure there is plenty of delicious food too, burgers on the grill, apples and caramel, marshmallows dipped in caramel, nachos, hot chocolate… Rick and I go out after work one day for dinner then we also go back with our kids and grandkids. This year I’ll probably make 3 trips because I just found out Hope has never been there, sounds like it’s time for a Susanville Market girls dinner night :). PLUS don’t miss the gift shop, lots of local crafts and goodies!


Thanks to the Wemples for one of my favorite Hometown LoCaL traditions!


Jennifer Cesarin sent me a photo, their 17th annual group photo at the Pumpkin Patch!

LFS Dance

Support can be beautiful. AND oh so fun! Take for instance the annual Dancing for a Brand New Me competition benefit put on by Lassen Family Services. LoCaLs putting it all their dance skills out there for everyone to see…and JUDGE. Yikes. These are some brave folks that do it all for all good cause.


LFS Fiscal Director Kerri Cobb told me what it is all about~
"Lassen Family Services Inc is hosting our annual Dancing for a Brand New Me Fundraising Outreach Event Oct 19th and 20th! We are so excited to have so many amazing volunteers from our Community as our Professional and Star Dancers all working hard and practicing to bring you an amazing show! It’s all to benefit Lassen Family Services, our many service programs, bring awareness to the community and and resources to Domestic Violence Victims."


"When I came to work at Lassen Family Services I thought that I knew what they did here, but it is so much more than I imagined. This event is part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and not only does it provide funds for us to empower our participants but it brings awareness to Domestic Violence and the impact it has on individuals and families in our community. Here is just part of what we at Lassen Family Services offers:

24 hour crisis line and on call Crisis Intervention trained Peer Counselors to help victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in our Community.
A staffed Shelter as well as a clothing closet and food pantry for our participants.
Parenting classes.
We partner with many County service agencies to give people resources to PHASE into empowerment.
Child Abuse Treatment Program and Court Appointed Special Advocates to round out our services to help families become whole. Lassen Family Services is the only service agency of our kind in Lassen County, we are looking forward to an exciting and powerful event. Please join us on October 19th and 20th, tickets are available now at our office at 1306 Riverside Drive.”


For ticket information, please call Lassen Family Services (530)257-5459 you’ll be so glad you did!






This years dancers left to right Kristie Jimenez, Luke Peterson, Shantel Thompson, Alex McElrath, Celeste Wiser, Larry McCracken, David Teeter, Terra Avilla, Doria Dalu, Seanne McElrath, Shannon Cook

Jim Uruburu

Before I get down to business I have to tell you a cute story. Ruthie Vache RAN the bakery here for many, many moons before retiring. We miss her still, that bright red hair, that laugh. Irreplaceable. So she was back in town visiting her son, Susan River Fire Chief Jim Uruburu on her 70th birthday. Can you believe our Ruthie is 70? A lovely little party hosted by Jim, his lovely wife Jenni and Ruthie’s daughter Leslie Whipple, well, they had an actual BURN PERMIT for the candles on her cake! Too much! It was a blast, always a pleasure to be with old friends and their families.

                          
Now down to business. Did you know our Lassen County Public Health Department has a Emergency Preparedness Team consisting of Jim Uruburu, Maryann Kiar, Alice Robinson and so many other of the good people at our LoCaL health department!? They do! AND they are all about Get Ready- Stay Ready. In an emergency situation the team would work with OES and ALL of our public entities would come together as volunteers to pull off needed shelters and such. As Jim pointed out it used to be that neighbors helped neighbors, we were much more self sufficient. I think we’ve lost touch a little bit with the basics that could be necessary in an emergency like;

Water
Food
First aid kit
Evacuation plan
Pet emergency supplies
Is your car ready if you became stranded? Where do you keep your important documents? There is so much I realize I’m not prepared for! Public Health has these terrific pamphlets with tons of great information and they’ll be available right here at the market on October 15th when Jeremy Germ will be here giving Flu Shots from 1:30-4:30! Jim Uruburu will be here to talk about preparedness and to answer any questions!

You gotta see this picture of Jim on his first day at the new job. His daughter put together all the essentials ~


Be sure to add this to your calendar! Hometown Healthy!

Lassen County RoCkS

We live in an area where 4 distinct geological features converge; the Cascade range, the Sierra/Diamond range, volcanoes and desert. This creates a perfect storm for Rockhounds. Susanville Rockhound founder Rollie Emerson tells me. He also says as a Rockhound if he could live anywhere in the world he would choose here. Wow. That’s pretty cool.


I don’t know anything about rocks but found some really pretty rose quartz and a few little crystals, I brought them to work to show Toni Iba (in our Bakery) then I began to find out what we have right here! She brought in a few of her finds from our area:

                            

                                                       

                           

• Petrified wood found near Roxie Peconom
• Black Tourmaline, Thompson Peak
• Rose Quartz, Murdock Crossing
• Amethyst, Red Rock/Hallelujah Junction area

Her finds are all so beautiful and what a fun thing to do! Growing up near the Geysers in Santa Rosa she fell in love with rockhounding and that continues today. Toni told me all of her really cool finds (like that gem quality amethyst pictured) she was with Rollie and he told her where to look. Some people just have a talent for it. Rollie said finding what YOU like is all that matters and Toni said “Even a diamond is just a rock until someone recognizes it’s beauty and polishes it up”

                         


Check out and join the Susanville Rockhounds Facebook page to see some absolutely incredible LoCaL finds!

                                    
Thanks for showing me one more reason to be Hometown Proud!

Sheriff's Posse

It never ceases to amaze me what I can learn in just a short conversation right here at the market. Take for instance the Sheriff Posse's recent shopping trip. Here’s just a few things I was told by Captain Jim Panos and Danny Lindsey:

                               

                              

In 1941-42 the Posse was tasked with watching for invading Japanese with plans Herlong had for both Japanese and American plans.
They were originally established to aid the Sheriff in search and rescue.
Annual St Jude ride has earned over $81,000 in donations which Captain Panos attributes to the huge support they have here.
Support Ag scholarships. One is a veterinary school scholarship in honor of Doc Tangeman, a 40 year member.
Work with our community and Chamber of Commerce at Christmas, Halloween or whatever Chamber Executive Director Patti Hagata asks them to help with :)
They still believe in doing everything LOCAL. Boy, do we appreciate this.
Every year the Posse heads out for their Papoose Meadows Ride Out, where they ride, shoot trap, play horseshoes and such. This year about 45 people will participate.


HUGE Hometown thanks to our Lassen County Sheriff’s Posse for all you do and for doing it all LOCAL!

Sherry Perry has left the building.. .

Sherry Perry has retired. I can’t even believe it. That woman has been an institution in Susanville, serving our community for over 38 years between Walker’s Cafe and Susanville Market. She and her husband Wayne moved here from Pacifica feeling this was a better place to raise their 3 sons. They all grew up to be wonderful successful men so Sherry says she made the right decision.

When we moved here in ‘93 we’d frequently go to Walker’s for breakfast, that’s where I first met Sherry. Always sassy and entertaining, Sherry and coworker (and close friend), Lisa Boyear, would tease each other saying things like “I’m the hostess, she’s the Twinkie.” Super fun place with those two. If you were a regular Sherry knew your order and would put it in before you got out of your car. Sherry was at Walker’s for 25 years. 

                                  
               
What a huge amount of camaraderie, friendship and humor Sherry brought to our workplace. We’re gonna miss her but I know she’ll be in to visit and it’s time for her to just put her feet up! We feel so fortunate that Sherry chose to spend the last 13 years of her career here at Susanville Super.

Thank you Sherry Perry for all your years of sharing yourself with our community!

                      
*pssst~ I hear the long table is back at the new Walker :)

Rick's 60

This Patriot’s Day my favorite Patriot turns 60! Here’s what a few folks had to say about Susanville Market’s own Rick Stewart~


Kailie Shoemaker, Bakery~
"I have always been mildly intimidated by Rick, he has a very commanding presence but oh man..... when you get past that and overhear him crack a total dad joke, or watch him talk about something he loves! He’s such a fun loving family man and it really shows. He’s treated me like a daughter and it gives me such a warm fuzzy feeling have him and Anna in my life."


Todd Eid, Store Director~
"When I was asked to say something about Rick my very first thought was, there is no man I have more respect for than Rick Stewart. I believe that working for Rick has made me a better person. Lastly, I'm double blessed because not only is he my boss but he is my good friend."


Jessica Eid, Assistant Store Director~
"I was very fortunate when we moved here to have gained a second set of parents and role models, Rick and Anna. I'm incredibly lucky to have another amazing person in my life that I look up to and learn from on a daily basis! Happy Birthday Rick!!!”


Hope Browning, Deli Supervisor~
"I don't know if everyone is aware of Rick's passion for photography?? If you don't his art is hanging in our store and it's pretty awesome stuff!! Maybe I'm being biase due that Rick took the infamous picture of me for my turkey buck.. Thank you Rick for all the great memories and many more to come!!! Happy birthday!!!”

Cyndi Bera, Daughter Extraordinaire~
"Happy birthday! I am so lucky to have you as my Dad! You are a great man. You make me laugh, guide me through the hard times, and provide such a great example for al things in life. I could not ask for a better father. We are truly blessed to have you as a role model for us and the kids. Thanks for all that you do and I hope your day is just as special as you are! We love you!"


Anna Stewart, Biggest Fan~
"I think the most perfect quote about Rick came from our youngest granddaughter. After an outing with Papa I asked her how it was, her response with a huge smile was “he never disappoints”. That’s it exactly. Thank you Rick for always exceeding my expectations of our life together. No one is more blessed than me. Happy Birthday Sweetie!"
   


Anna Stewart

Susanville Supermarket
The Green Grocerette
www.thegreengrocerette.com
amstewart@citlink