115 years ago

Tom Chow, a Chinese cook, shot and killed Tom Luey, a Chinese waiter, at the Johnstonville Restaurant.

Chow, who was fired earlier that morning by owner Bob Johnston, walked into the restaurant’s dining room and shot Luey in the leg. The bullet pierced an artery, causing Luey to bleed to death. Sheriff Cady later apprehended Chow walking through the neighborhood with the gun.

40 years ago

At an annual convention in Fresno, District 4 Supervisor Gerald Packwood of Bieber was elected president of the County of Supervisors Association of California.

Packwood served as the association’s vice president previously.

30 years ago

Nearly $7.2 million worth of certificates to finance the Lassen College biomass congeneration power plant were sold only hours after they were placed on the market.

In its first year of operation, the college expected the plant to produce $1.5 million in power generation and nearly $500,000 in power to help offset college and plant utility bills.

15 years ago

Susanville Ranch Park played host to the Lassen High School invitational and Fourth Annual Paiute Meadows Train Run and Walk on Saturday, Oct. 11. Seventeen high school cross country teams competed in the invitational while more than 50 kids and adults ventured out in the cool brisk morning air underneath the shadow of Susanville Peak.

10 years ago

After spending all but two years of his adult life in law enforcement, Susanville Police Chief Jim Wages hangs up his badge in January.

“It is time for me to relax and see what the other side of life is about,” said Wages.

Wages became the acting chief in September 1995 after being promoted to captain the month before. He replaced Chief Jack Burke who retired. Wages was made chief on Jan. 3, 1996.

Five years ago

October takes on a special meaning in Lassen County as a time to remember Deputy Larry Griffith, “who put his life on the line for victims of violence.”

Lassen Family Services (LFS) Executive Director Darla Freemen spoke about Griffith’s sacrifice as part of the LFS observance of October as Domestic Violence Awareness month.

A lone gunman, who began shooting as four deputies opened the doors of their patrol cars at about 8:45 a.m, killed Griffith on March 2, 1995, in Ravendale.

One year ago

A countywide in-service and a career fair were implemented this year as part of a response to help raise the value of local education.

Superintendent of Schools Rich DuVarney gave an update of the county’s education system during the second education symposium held Thursday, Sept. 22 at Lassen High School.

Administrators, teachers and interested community members attended the event. They also heard from Craig Cheslog, principal advisor to State Superintendent Tom Torlakson, who provided information about the state education system.