RACQUETBALL TOURNAMENT
There will be a racquetball tournament this Saturday. Feb. 26 at New Image Racquetball & Fitness Center. Director Bob Loflin informed us there is one for Men's, Mixed doubles and a youth division. Call Bob for more information about the tournament.

Also, this Saturday at New Image from 3-4 p.m. you can get to know your instructors. Every 10 minutes the instructor will change. You can enjoy a variety of classes in an hour.

They also have new yoga classes available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Instructors are Karen Roesler and Jodi Nuenschwander.

CONVERT OLD 35MM TO DIGITAL
The UPS Store in Susanville now has the ability to convert old 35 mm slides or negatives to digital pictures. Owner Andy Warren said they could also convert VHS to DVD. So if you have any old video's laying around take them to the UPS Store in Susanville.

JONES NOW A REALTOR
Broker/Owner Tina Cordoba, of Town & Country Real Estate, is happy to announce that Ashley Jones is now an official Realtor. Ashley has worked at Town & Country for years, and recently obtained her Realtor license. Congratulations Ashley.

GINO'S 31ST ANNIVERSARY
Susanville native Gino Callegari, become interested in auto body collision repair after graduating from Lassen High School. At the age of 21 he purchased what was Pete's Auto Body Repair. In February 1980 the body shop on Di Oro Lane became Gino's Auto Body, and to this day is still operated by Gino Callegari. Congratulations Gino on 31 successful years.

REMEMBER CHILDRENS DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
Jeannie Huber, of Smiles for Life, Inc., reminds parents February is Children's Dental Health Month. They see children as young as 6 months of age. You can give them a call for more information.

WHATS NEW
Suzanne Rice, owner of Suzanne’s Ultimate Salon, just finished remodeling the entire salon. The salon has all brand new equipment too!  If you want to be pampered in a top-of-the-line salon, give Suzanne’s a call today.

HIGH SPEED INTERNET ENHANCEMENTS
Windjammer Cable's new triple play offer of phone, cable and Internet service has been in high demand in the Susanville and Janesville areas. As a result, they recently purchased new equipment to assist with the high traffic volume. According to Windjammer's Regional Marketing Manager Roxanna Haynes, these upgrades are currently under way. Existing customers will notice the difference in their speed within the next 30 to 60 days. For more information, give Windjammer a call.

MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE PARTY
Starting on Monday, Feb. 21 through Saturday, Feb. 26 the Diamond Mountain Casino and Hotel will be celebrating Mardi Gras week and if you play their jewels game you can win drawing tickets for a trip for two to New Orleans or $500 cash!  The lucky winner will be selected at a drawing on Feb. 26. Plus from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Feb. 26 you can enjoy Cajun-style food and music at their Mardi Gras Masquerade Party. See the gift shop for tickets.

CHINESE PROVERB, OH, SO TRUE
“A man without a smile should not open a shop.”
How true for salespeople, business people and anyone else whose livelihood depends on the patronage and/or support of others.

OBSTACLES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Many years ago, a large American shoe manufacturer sent two sales reps out to different parts of the Australian outback to see if they could drum up some business among the aborigines. Some time later the company received telegrams from both agents.

The first said, “No business here. Natives don’t’ wear shoes.”

The second one said, “Great opportunity here — natives don’t wear shoes!”