Before I introduce the Miss Lassen contestants, I have to say Happy Anniversary to my mom and dad, Rhonda and Vernon Templeton.

Fifty-three years ago today they got married and together they have raised a family, grown a business, and influenced hundreds of local children through coaching, library time, Campfire girls, Boy Scouts, and other activities.

I’m sure it wasn’t always easy and I am thankful for everything you have done for me.

Parents: Holly and Daren Mueller

Sponsors: Country Pines Quilt Shop and Bliss Salon

Saydee is involved in FFA and enjoys any AG classes, especially Vet Science, Agri Science Honors, and Ag Biology. She also plays volleyball and softball at LHS. Saydee’s hobbies include camping at the lake with her family and skills training for the sports she loves. She will be playing the accordion for her talent.

Parents: Tiffaney and Todd Robinson

Sponsors: Leavitt Lake Ranch and the Shaffer Family

Claire enjoys science classes, especially those in the Ag field because they are hands on. She was played field hockey and soccer at LHS and enjoys camping, tubing, and spending time with her pigs which she will be showing this week. Claire is presenting a speech for her talent

Parents: Jennifer and Bobby Ormachea

Sponsors: NORAD Painting and Idaho Grocery

Olivia’s favorite classes include psychology, graphic design, and English. She has a passion for dance and is one of the captains of the LHS Drill team. Olivia enjoys playing the piano, spending time with friends, and taking pictures. She is performing a lyrical dance in the talent category.

Tami Ebert, Jessy and Itzel Zimmerman

Sponsors: Matandy Trucking and Almanor Dry Dock

Alyssa has found a love of welding and was inspired to try it by watching her dad when she was younger. She also enjoys dancing, playing field hockey, fishing, riding side-by-sides, and exploring the outdoors. Alyssa will be dancing for her talent.

Parents: Megan and Rob Schmidt

Sponsors: NST Engineering and H2O Pros

Alexa’s favorite classes are English and psychology. She is active in Lassen High’s ASB and enjoys playing volleyball, dancing, having photoshoots, and spending time with family and friends. Alexa is performing a jazz dance during the talent portion.

Parents: Stacy and Walter Kirklin

Sponsors: Savage Feed Supply and MLJ Show Cattle

Rebecca enjoys studying science and agriculture. She loves showing livestock, helping in her church’s nursery, and has delivered two kids (not the human kind, but the baby goat variety). Rebecca will be playing the piano for her talent.

Parents: Jennifer and John Fine

Sponsors: Bleu Frog Realty and Vixie Dental

Caitlin lists Agriculture Science as her favorite course of study and would like to become a Veterinarian. Her hobbies include camping, fishing, and playing with her dogs. Caitilyn is presenting a speech during the talent competition.

Parents: Tawnya and Ed Merrill

Sponsors: Kirack Construction and Lassen Rents

Morgan enjoys studying science. She loves to do small projects with her parents, cook, ride horses, paint cow skulls, go to community events, and work at events like the races, Bluegrass festival, and the Lassen Co. Fair. Morgan’s talent is singing.

Parents: Carrie and Casey Williams

Sponsors: Converse Plumbing and Forest Office Equipment

Christa has enjoyed taking graphics and personal finance. Her hobbies include camping, boating, surfing, traveling, and side-by-side adventures with her family. Christa is presenting a song through sign language for her talent.

Parents: Jennifer and Darin Parvin

Sponsors: Susanville Dental Care and Susanville Supermarket

JoHanna’s favorite subjects are anatomy/physiology and mathematics. She enjoys baking and dancing and says that these activities are a great way to demonstrate her creativity. Johanna will be playing the piano during the talent section.

Parents: Priscilla and James Crandall

Sponsors: Lassen Tackle and Kenneth Bailey Painting

Trinity enjoys studying science and math. She likes to go on walks around town, swim at Hobo Camp, listen to music, and take pictures in nature with her friends. Trinity is demonstrating her culture through dance for her talent.

Lassen County’s most exciting week of the year is here! The 2022 Lassen County Fair, which runs from July 19th through the 24th, kicks off this evening with the annual 4H fundraiser BBQ.

BBQ beef tri-tip or chicken, baked potato, green salad, roll and desert are all on the menu from 5:00 to 6:30 at the fairgrounds.

You can purchase discounted tickets ahead of time from the Fair Office, any 4H member or at the CE/4H office, 707 Nevada Street.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children under ten.

Sparks from a forest fire raging three miles from Susanville today endangered approximately 80 million feet of cured lumber, county buildings and other property within the town today. Throughout the day the county hospital was sprinkled with water constantly to protect the building. The lumber yards of the two large companies were patrolled to guard against fire resulting from the falling sparks.

Driven before a brisk west wind, the flames burned an area of about eight square miles and were uncontrolled tonight.

Valuable timber lands, ranches and livestock are in the path of the fire.

Four hundred men were called from the town to battle the blaze when it was noticed at 11 o’clock this morning. They continued their efforts to check it tonight.