All of these awesome pictures are by Greg Wallace Photography

Trevizu danced an emotional lyrical tribute to “Unsteady” while Bennett tapped her way through “Popular” from the Broadway musical Wicked.

To round out the awards, Hayley Trevizu was also voted Miss Congeniality by her fellow contestants and Hannah Perez earned Most Photogenic. Perez played “Better than Revenge” on the snare drum for her talent.

Each of the nine contestants chose a talent that best showcased their skills. Kahlen Somerville presented a motivational speech on the theme of “Time” and Tammy Justice line-danced to Big and Rich’s “Fake ID”. Katelyn Kirack’s inspirational speech showcased her Uncle Mike’s construction business and his rise to the top.

Renee Delgado’s high energy hip hop dance to “Stir Fry” showcased her grace and athleticism. Mary Weekley performed an acrobatic lyrical dance dedicated to her father in “I Hope You Dance.”

The onstage competition also featured a short introductory speech in the Communication Skills category and an Impromptu Question during the Poise in evening gown portion. Seniors Nash Osborn and Tyler Wood served as escorts and stagehands.

Prior to that evening’s competition, the contestants got to know the judges during a short interview. Their community service hours and scholastic achievements were also taken in to account.

In between areas of competition, the audience enjoyed performances from Joan’s Studio of Dance, Studio 718, and J&J Performing Arts. Each studio demonstrated their own unique style through jazz, lyrical, and partner dances.

A bittersweet goodbye was given to Miss Lassen County 2022 Olivia Ormachea as she relinquished her title. Olivia has been a constant presence in our community with her warm smile and kindness and she will be missed. She will attend Lassen Community College in the fall.

Her court, Ambassadress Saydee Mueller and Princess Rebecca Kirklin, will also continue their education at LCC.

Jeremy Couso emceed the evening of “MLC The Eras Tour”, gamely working his way through numerous Taylor Swift quotes and references. The contestants kicked off the show with a sassy opening number to a mash up of “You Need to Calm Down” and “Are You Ready for It” choreographed by Miss Lassen County 2019 Hailey Gregor.

Manny LePorte followed by playing the “National Anthem” on his saxophone. LePorte is a recent LHS graduate and will be playing in the Cal Band when he starts school at UC Berkeley in August.

While the contestants prepared for talent, Olivia introduced the visiting contestants and court from the Intermountain Fair. Then she and the 2022 court assisted with the crowning of the new Little Miss and Mr court.

Little Miss 2022 Kimber Weire crowned Perri Polan and Little Mr Colton Haynes handed his title down to Colton Weire. 2022 Princess Peyton Anderson crowned Marigold Meadows and Prince Jaxen Stout congratulated new Prince Alexander Harvey.

Later in the show, the 2022 Court presented a Taylor Swift-themed thank you to honor pageant sponsors Diamond Mountain Casino, Banner Lassen, Hat Creek Construction, and Sierra Cascade Nursery.

Chalise and her court hit the ground running on Thursday morning, first appearing on the radio then attending Kiddie’s Day and the sheep show. They were spotted at the rodeo, attending concerts, and supporting fellow contestant Katelyn Kirack during the Master Showman competition. On Saturday, they were highlighted in the parade and met Tyler Rich backstage. It’s just the beginning of a very busy year full of community events, service projects, and making memories.

Jen Wood and Madi Harlan directed and coordinated the Miss Lassen County Scholarship Competition this year with help from Becky Hubbard.

On a personal note, I was a very good audience member. I enjoyed every moment, sat in my seat the whole time, and cheered and clapped when appropriate. I might be able to get used to that!

Watching my daughter shine onstage was one of the highlights of being a mom. I am so proud of what she and her friends accomplished. Can you imagine being that poised at 17? They are Lassen County’s finest and will continue to represent their peers with grace.

Remember when news was ‘newsy’? When you read about weddings, family events and engagement announcements in the newspaper? If you have something that might be newsworthy, please submit it to shelleybennett24@gmail.com and I’ll do my best to include it here in “The Good Stuff.”

“The City of Susanville would like to thank the residents for conserving water during this emergency. We would also like to thank Tri-County Pumps and Automation Electric Inc. for all their hard work getting the well back into operation.”

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the City of Susanville Public Works Department at 1.530.257.1041.

On Sunday, at 4:40a.m., police officers were dispatched to 2685 Main Street after receiving a report of shots fired, arriving on-scene to find a 48-year-old male victim with multiple gunshot wounds.

“The victim was unconscious and immediately transported to an out-of-area hospital for treatment. With assistance from the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office, officers began securing the area and obtaining statements from potential witnesses.”

The condition of the victim has been listed as critical.

According to the police report he was being treated by patrons from the restaurant until the medical units arrived. It was reported to officers that the suspect had fled the area west on Main Street.

A possible vehicle description was provided as a blue, 4-door vehicle with one occupant inside. Officers are currently obtaining video surveillance from the area to identify a potential suspect and provide a better vehicle description.

The male victim was conscious but would not provide any information about the shooter or what led to the incident.

Investigators are actively seeking information on the case, and you are asked to contact the Susanville Police Department at 530-257-5605 or email Detective Warner at rwarner@cityofsusanville.org if you can help provide any details that would help.

According to the report it appears that the victim of the incident knew who their assailant was, but they have not provided investigators with that information.

Looking east on Susanville’s Main Street from near where Lassen High School is today, 1880

LASSEN NOTES

July 25, 1880

A correspondent writing from Susanville under date of August 8th furnishes the annexed news: The trial of C. F. Miers for the murder of Richard Walsh on the 11th of last April commenced here last Monday, in the Superior Court, Judge Hendricks presiding.

The trial consumed the entire week, and was attended by a large concourse of people, attracted, no doubt, more by the reputation for legal ability and talent of counsel employed than interest in the case, as the deceased and Miers were comparatively unknown in this community, living as they did in Big valley, some 75 miles from this place.

The principal facts that led to the killing, as developed during the trial, were that John, Richard and Peter Walsh, along with G. W. Jackson, owned a band of sheep. Mr. Miers was also a sheep owner. There was a piece of Government land which each claimed as a range for their sheep, and on which both had them at that time.

Richard Walsh made threats against Miers’ life if he did not take his sheep off the range. These threats, which were communicated to Miers, led to the shooting of Richard Walsh with a Winchester rifle.

G. W. Jackson was present at the time, and was the principal witness for the prosecution. His testimony and Miers’ conflicted, inasmuch as Jackson swore that Walsh was standing on a rock at the time the shot was fired, while Miers swore that Walsh was approaching in a threatening manner.

The theory of the defense was that a conspiracy to kill Miers had been formed by the Walshes and Jackson. The prosecution was conducted for the people by District Attorney Branham, assisted by Clay W. Taylor of Shasta county, and Judge S. Solon Hall of Sacramento for the prisoner, Creed Haymond of Sacramento. E. V. Spencer of Susanville, J. W. Parker of Adin, and Judge C. McCloskey of Susanville.

The examination of witnesses occupied the time from Monday until Thursday noon.

In the afternoon Judge Hall argued for the people, followed in the evening by Spencer for the defense. Friday morning he continued his argument, which occupied most of the forenoon. In the afternoon Creed Haymond closed “the argument for defense,” which occupied the time until 4:30p.m., when the Court adjourned.

In the evening Clay W. Taylor occupied the time until nearly 10 o’clock, when the jury received its instructions from Judge Hendricks and retired.

After sixteen hours it came into Court for instructions, after receiving which it soon returned a verdict of not guilty.

The jury was composed of worth and exceptional intelligence, and their verdict is received by the majority as just.

During the argument of counsel the Court-room was crowded with an interested but quiet audience, among which were many ladies.

Mr. Miers is a man 46 years of age, and has a wife and four children. He came to California in 1854, and has resided in Trinity, Siskiyou and Lassen counties. He was Assistant Federal Assessor of Siskiyou county three and a half years ago. He has taught school nearly three years, and has a grade State certificate.

The weather here is quite warm, the thermometer reaching 92 yesterday, and 98 in the shade to-day. The farmers are busy making hay, of which there is a larger crop than at first expected.