Three of Susanville’s most talented young musicians were honored by Susanville’s Sunrise Rotarians March 15th, chosen by judges out of a field of nine finalists in the Rotary Youth Music Contest.

Chalise Robbins won first place, a $100 prize, with a piano piece. Marie Giles, also playing piano, captured second place and $75. Autumn Robbins played piano, winning third place and $50.

The top three contestants were all from Mt. Lassen Charter school and were awarded their prizes by Lassen High Music Instructor Ben Wade.

The other participants were Andrew Hatwig on drums, Manny LaPorte on saxophone, Tony Loe on piano, Juliette Singleton on piano and Tyler Van Meter on piano.

First place winner Chalise Robbins will go on to the Rotary District Music Contest and compete for a $1,000 prize.

Sunrise Rotary Club President Zeane Barber thanked the contestants, judges and those that came out for support, saying that “It was a great night.”

“We would like to thank Susanville IGA for the wonderful rolls and cabbage. Thank you, Safeway for the delicious cookies. Grocery Outlet, thank you for the mustard, horseradish, tin foil and baggies. Model Dairy, thank you for the butter for the rolls. Thank you to Margie’s Book Nook for offering our meal tickets for sale. Thank you, Susanville Ace Hardware for the donation of the bags to carry the meals home in. This truly was a community effort.”

“We would like to sincerely thank all the community members who supported the event and purchased a meal and those who made a generous donation.”

According to Todd the money earned from the annual dinner does go right back into the county to support spaying/neutering dogs, cats, the Pups on Parole program, and to assist pets in emergency situations.

CASA’s mission is to provide specially selected and trained community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in Lassen County’s juvenile dependency system. The group works as a non-profit program under the umbrella agency of Lassen Family Services, in collaboration with key agencies, legal counsel and community resources to ensure that each child’s best interests are protected.

Event entry and concessions will be by a donation and organizers suggest that you bring pillows and blankets for the family.

Please contact the CASA program at 1.530.257.4599 with any questions.

Your voice does matter, and you are invited to share stories of share stories of crashes, near misses or places you felt safe or unsafe travelling in Lassen County. You can leave your stories at this website.

There will be two open houses to discuss the Transportation Plan, one at the Westwood Depot Visitor Center, March 30th from 4:30 to 6:00p.m., and at the Susanville Railroad Depot on Richmond Road from 4:30 to 6:00p.m. on March 31st.

For more information contact Genevieve Evans at 1.530.583.4053.

One of the most enjoyable affairs of the season was the Leap year dance given by Artemisia Parlor, No. 200. Native Daughters of the Golden West, at the Native Sons’ Hall, Tuesday night.

About a hundred guests enjoyed the evening. A dainty supper was served in the large banquet rooms downstairs.

Much preparation is being made for the Kirmess, to be held in Susanville. The proceeds will go to rebuild the Methodist Church, destroyed by fire last August.

The entertainment will be held at the Orpheum Theater and will consist of many interesting features, among them being a baby show, cooking contest, musical program, farce by home talent, fancy work booth and everything to eat besides many other features.