Memorial at Courthouse

This memorial to Deputy Sheriff Larry Griffith stands in front of the Lassen County Courthouse. The memorial plaque reads:

Lassen County Deputy Sheriff

Larry Griffith

was killed in the line of duty

March 2, 1995

On that date, Deputies Larry Griffith, Henry Mahan, William Freitas, and Wayne Aldridge were on duty on the Madeline Plains and were ambushed by a gunman.

The community honors those who go in harm's way to serve and protect us, and mourns the loss of one of our own.

Placed by

Rotary Club of Susanville

Lassen County Peace Officers Assoc.

The Old Jail

The old Lassen County jail is located next to the county courthouse. This jail hasn't been used in decades. I believe it is still used as storage, but I could be wrong.

City of Susanville Recreation and Park District

The City of Susanville Recreation and Park District sits one block off Main Street. The former home houses the office. The dark brown building on the left of the photo is the recreation center.

As someone that used to work for a few large park districts in Sacramento County, its sad to see no recreation programs going on in the city. There is City Care, a daycare for after school and school vacations. But there is nothing else in terms of special events, kids programs, teen programs, etc. The recreation supervisor job was eliminated a few years ago. I guess if the residents don't know what they are missing, then there is no incentive to speak up at city council meetings.

Lassen County Courthouse

Happy Easter!!!! I hope everyone had nice day, we did.

Here is a photo of the Lassen County Courthouse. I peaked inside the window and was shocked to see a metal detector by the front door. Its been awhile since I have been to the courthouse, so it was interesting to see that in place. I posted a photo of the detail work above the front entrance a few weeks ago. You can see that here:

http://susanvilledailyphoto.blogspot.com/2008/03/details-on-county-courthouse.html

Another new church........

The Community Evangelical Free Church down the road from us is nearly complete. My son (he is 5) debated that this could not be a church because its a steel building and not a 'traditional' Church design. He was hoping it would be a home depot, because what 5 year old doesn't love a home improvement store!?

Not saying a thing!

This sign is outside of town along Leavitt Lane. Its right next to a bridge that keeps getting washed out every winter or every other winter. I stopped to take some photos of birds, and stumbled across this. At first I thought that maybe the sign was old and had faded. But up close it didn't look like that at all. So who knows what it is for.

Rooster

I saw this Rooster outside of town last year. He was not happy that I was near him to take this photo.