Jacob Mack at the piano

Their voices complemented each other nicely and the emotion was evident for those attending.

Manny LaPorte showcased his vocals and saxophone playing skills with an original composition. Manny is always a crowd favorite as he has great showmanship and plays with joy.

Manny La Porte presents an original song on the sax

Nicholas Watson was up next with his rendition of “Over the Rainbow.” As a fan of the Wizard of Oz, I had high expectations and was not disappointed. Nicholas’ voice had a sweet, yet solemn tone as he worked through the meaningful lyrics. It was just beautiful. If there was a teacher’s favorite award, mine would go to Nick.

Then Jacob Mack played his original composition “Purple Ocean” on the piano. Jacob is also a master on the drumline, so it was no surprise as his complex notes filled the rooms. It was one of those songs that you can feel in your gut; building and ebbing, building and ebbing.

Annie Cruz sang an original composition called “Love Lies”. She also composed her accompanying music. As Annie’s lyrics filled the room, a haunting story of friendship and betrayal unfolded.

Winners Ethan Shaw and Olivia Carlson with “Something in the Orange”

The duo of Ethan Shaw and Olivia Carlson performed “Something in the Orange” with Shaw’s guitar providing rhythm for their vocals. Ethan said they picked this popular song because it “was something the crowd would know” and it was evident as other students swayed and sung along.

Guitarist Erik Nez closed the show with Metallica’s “Fade to Black.” Nez was born in the wrong generation; he should have been shredding in an 80’s Heavy Metal band. He would fit right in! The crowd rocked along with him.

After the judges (Wade, Kayla Millar, and Rachel Stewart) marked their final scores, Mr. Wade announced the winners to much applause and cheering.

Winning first place was Ethan Shaw and Olivia Carlson, second place was taken by Erik Nez, and third place was awarded to Annie Cruz. Perhaps no one was as surprised as Ethan Shaw when it was revealed that he and his partner won. “I was shocked,” he said. “I was not expecting it all.” In fact, he said that Erik’s piece was his favorite.

Thank you to our talented students, including Jeremy Nielsen with the sound, and Ben Wade for putting the show together. It has become a highly anticipated Lassen High tradition.

Nicholas Watson in the middle of “Over the Rainbow”

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Tips on large animal evacuation and post-fire restoration programs will also be discussed.

All-beef hotdog and a soda will be served for $1.

Come learn all about McKinley School and meet the TK and Kindergarten teachers.

The first day of school in the fall will be August 16th.

If you have any questions, please call McKinley School at 1.530.257.5161 or visit www.mckinley-school.org.

Soroptimist International of Susanville is a non-profit women’s organization with the sole purpose in bettering the lives of women and children in our local community and around the world.

Each year the club’s dedicated members work diligently on contributing to our town through a multitude of service efforts which include $6,000 in scholarships and education awards, providing necessities for 5-6 families in need during the holiday season and supporting other local non-profits like Lassen Family Services and senior services programs.

The group also works closely with the young women and girls of the community – hosting empowerment workshops, and sponsoring the S-Club; a group of junior high, high school and college student community service clubs.

Tickets for Margarita Fest are available at Margie’s Book Nook and the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce and are $40 and include a ten-flavor margarita taster card, one full margarita or beer and nacho bar. You must be 21 to attend.

You can purchase tickets online up until May 4th, by following this link.

For more information contact Jenny Holmes at 1.530.249.5445 or Jenna Ducasse at 1.209.479.0055.

Would you like to win a pair of tickets? Of course you would!

You can enter once per day, per email address, from now until midnight May 4th, to win a pair of tickets to Margarita Fest. We will announce the name of our ticket winner on May 5th. The more entries the better your odds of winning. Good Luck! Just follow this link over to SusanvilleStuff and get entered!

Interior of Roosevelt Pool in 1938 – Rotary Magazine

$1,500 More Needed To Complete Pool In Susanville

May 2, 1937

Frank C. O’Kelly, who is in charge of the local swimming pool project, announced today that the pool fund of $5,000 is exhausted and approximately $1500 more is needed to complete the pool so that it may be open for the public on June 15.

Due to the fact that the WPA has invested $17,000 and the elementary school district $5,000, he said, it is now up to the service clubs to furnish enough money to keep the ball rolling until July 1, when the school board will apportion more funds for this project.

Monday evening the Business and Professional Women’s club agreed to sell $100 worth of season swimming tickets to the public. The 20-30 club and the Rotary club will also agree to do their share to contribute to this fund.

Professor Frank S. Cralle, vice president of the Susanville elementary school and in charge of the Roosevelt school where the pool is located, will be the pool manager. The pool if 45 feet wide, 105 feet long, with a depth of nine and one half feet at one end. Springboards and all swimming equipment will be ready for the opening June 15 if the necessary funds are raised.

The pool is equipped with underwater lighting.

The pool representatives from each service club will attend a meeting of the school board Thursday night when process of season tickets, individual swim prices, types of swimming suits and other topics will be discussed.