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The Diamond Mountain Speedway at the Lassen County Fairgrounds has announced the schedule for the 2009 race season.
This summer’s dirt track fun for modifieds, strictly stocks and mini stocks starts with a play day at the track May 2nd, and the first points race of the year on May 9th.
There are ten race dates on the calendar between May and September 12th and racing starts at 6:00pm each night. To see the complete schedule along with more information please click here or call the fairgrounds at 251-8900.
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April 18th the Diamond Mountain Casino and Hotel will present an evening of Cowboy Poetry, Music and Barbecue.
The ‘all ages’ show will feature music and poetry from songwriter Richard Elloyan and cowboy poetry from favorites Tony Argento and Ken Gardner.
Elloyan began singing his western music and telling his stories at a home town open mic event in Dayton, Nevada back in 1997. Surprised by the reception of the crowd to the song “Carolina” he began performing and reciting the songs and stories he had been writing for the past thirty years. He hasn’t slowed down since.
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Tony Argento began reciting Cowboy Poetry in grade school in 1965 at age 5. His unique interpretation of the Cowboy way continues today.
Tony refers to his style of reciting Cowboy Poetry as; "Tuned Up & Twisted!" Notable poems he recites onstage include; "The Devil's Tail," by Gail Gardner, “The Shootin' of Dan McGrew" and "The Cremation of Sam McGee,"
Argento admiringly acknowledges the writers of the poems he recites out of respect, and says, "I like the idea of continuing the poet's stories so others can enjoy them, too."
According to his bio Ken Gardener is, “… an urban cowboy and a professional dude. I own a saddle but no horse and a pasture but no cow. I have done many things that cowboys do, e.g., fallen off a horse, been kicked and bitten by horses, wrangled dudes, been in a western movie, milked cows, drunk milk with flies in it, slept with wet dogs, rolled quirlies, and written poetry.”
The $15.00 dinner includes Tri-tip roast, chicken, country potatoes, vegetables, dessert and appetizers. The dinner starts at 5:30pm and showtime is 6:30.
This is always a popular event so make sure you get your reservations soon. For more information about the Cowboy Poetry, Music and BBQ call 530.252.1100 or visit the Hotel’s website click here.
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Listen to 96.3 Jack FM each weekday at 6:50 and 4:50 for Scott Blackwood Sports reports brought to you by the UPS Store!
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| The George Wingfield house (Today's Mountain Meadows Ranch) circa 1918 from the Brockman Archives. |
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Buck Jones Buys Meadow Brook Ranch in Lassen County
April 6th, 1942
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Buck Jones, western movie star, has purchased the Meadow Brook ranch near Susanville, formerly owned by George Wingfield of Reno.
Announcement of the sale was made by Jones at Susanville.
Jones and his wife plan to remodel the spacious ranch house, and Jones said he would raise blooded horses and cattle on the ranch.
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The Meadow Brook ranch covers 1,427 acres and has a large home built by Wingfield, who bought the property in the early 1900's from the Summers and DeForest holdings.
Later the property was sold to the Lassen Lumber and Box company, which in turn sold it to the Susanville Country club.
In 1925 the property was taken over by the Western States Life Insurance company, which held it until 1932, when L. R. Cady and Frank Coffin purchased it.
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Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming southwest between 5 and 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday: A chance of rain showers. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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April 11 Kiwanis Club of Susanville "Annual Easter Egg Hunt". 10am. Lassen Co. Fair Grounds. For more information call Pam 530-257-5136.
April 16 Diamond Mountain Casino "Survivor Tocantins" 900 Skyline Dr. Team trivia games and challenges starting at 7pm, Show starts at 8pmFor more information call 530-252-1100 or visit www.diamondmountaincasino.com.
April 17 Lassen Historical Museum "Grand Opening 50th Anniversary" 5:30pm-7:30pm. Roop's Fort. For more information call 530-257-3292.
April 17 Lassen Community College "Visual Arts Night", 7pm-9pm. Lassen Community College Cafeteria. Admission is free. For more info call 530-257-6181 ext. 8969.
April 17&18 Diamond Mountain Casino "DJ M:Mortal" 9pm-1:30am. 900 Skyline Dr. Willow Room. For more info call 530-252-1100 or visit www.diamondmountaincasino.com .
April 17&18 Diamond Mountain Casino "Corky & Jack" 8pm-1am. 900 Skyline Dr. Sports Bar. For more info call 530-252-1100 or visit www.diamondmountaincasino.com.
April 18 Lassen Historical Museum "Public Grand Opening 50th Anniversary" For more info call 530-257-3292.
April 18 Diamond Mountain Casino & Hotel " Cowboy Poetry, Music, & BBQ" 5:30pm Dinner & Show Starts at 6:30pm. 900 Skyline Dr. $15 includes dinner & show. For more info call 530-252-1100 www.diamondmountaincasino.com .
April 18 Sportsman Club "Jr. Fishing Derby", Memorial Park, Registration 5am-9am. For more info cal 530-252-5101.
April 18 Honey Lake Motocross Park "Saturday Motocross" 48-450 US Highway 395 Milford, CA. 96121. For more info call 530- 827-2639 www.honeylakemx.com.
April 18 Pheasants Forever "Banquet", 5pm. Jensen Hall. For more info call Jim Brown 530-257-6464
April 19 Honey Lake Motocross Park "Round 2: HoneyLake GP Series" 48-450 US Highway 395 Milford, CA. 96121. For more info call 530- 827-2639 www.honeylakemx.com.
April 21 AFWD " Responding to RFPs (Request for Proposal)" 1pm-4pm, Lassen Career Network 1616 Chestnut St. Register online at www.TheFTC.org or call 1-866-382-7822.
April 23 Plumas Bank Forum "SBA (Small Business Administration) Speaker Rodney Borges" 5:30-7:00pm. 3000 Riverside Drive Susanville Office of Plumas Bank. For more info contact Maria G. Nye 530-257-5013 ext 1801 or email her at maria.nye@plumasbank.com.
April 24 Lassen Community College "Acoustic Cafe", 7pm-9pm. Lassen Community College Cafeteria. Admission is free. For more info call 530-257-6181 ext. 8969.
April 24 Lassen County History Day
April 25 Susanville Basque Club "Annual Mus Tournament", 8am-3pm. Monticola Club. For more info contact Michelle Zubillaga at 530-257-5367 or michelle.zubillaga@yahoo.com.
April 25 LDS Church "Family History Open House" 9:30am-2pm. 905 Richmond Rd. There will be a series of 4 classes. For more info call 530-257-4411.
April 25 “Backyard Waterfalls and Rain Gardens” Seminar at the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce “Spring Home and Garden Show” by Bruce Homme and Homme’s Landscaping. For more information call 251-2525
April 25 Lassen County Chamber of Commerce 3rd Annual "Spring Home & Garden Show", 10am-4pm. Lassen County Fairgrounds. For more info call 530-257-4323
April 25 Honey Lake Valley Riders"Fully Wooly Fun Day",Janesville Park. For more info call Bill or Marlene 530-253-3696.
April 26 Lassen Co. Sheriff's Posse "Jr. Fun Day" Lassen County Fair Grounds. For more info contact Jon Hershberger 530-254-6834.
April 30 Lassen County Chamber of Commerce Mixer hosted by Honey Lake Firearms & Customer Talk, 2995 Johnstonville Rd., 5:30-7:30pm. For more info call 530-257-4323.
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This week at the Sierra Theatre and Uptown Cinemas: thru 4/7/09
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Fast and Furious 4
Knowing
Monsters Vs. Aliens
Haunting in Connecticut
Last House on the Left
I Love You Man
Duplicity
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