Friday, April 18, 2025

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett As I write this (on April 7th), I’m thinking of where I was on this day forty years ago. I remember my dad waking me up and telling me he was taking my mom to the hospital, then later coming home and...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett Last Monday the Grizzliettes returned from their third trip to USA Dance Nationals in Anaheim, CA. The trip was highlighted by their incredible performances onstage in the kick, military, and hip hop divisions, as well as Kaylee Micone, shining in the junior...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett About two years ago a friend mentioned that if I went to an Alumni Association meeting, they might consider donating money towards purchasing a flag that the Drill Team could present. We used to always borrow one from the Depot, but during...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett As I loaded up my car to go to Drill Team practice last weekend, I was thinking of all the hours of practice my girls have put in to compete at USA Dance Nationals. It’s not just the hours in class, at...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett During the 80s, the mini skirt came back into style and my favorite was made out of hot pink denim. I remember wearing it with a white tank top and leather Keds. My mom told me that when she was in high school,...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett For the past 15 years, my friend and coworker Dawn Lightsey has given her heart and soul to Lassen High School. In the beginning she was hired as a clerk, assisting the director of the Lassen Technical Institute (LTI) and covering Academic...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett Exciting news for Reegan Dunten of Lassen High School! He’s off to Southern Oregon University in Ashland to play football and attend college. Last Thursday his parents Michelle and Tyron, friends, family members, and coaches gathered in the LHS library to celebrate Reegan’s...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett Today is my grandma’s birthday. I think she would have been 92. I can’t believe it’s been almost 10 years without her. If you knew my grandma, Joann Simpson, you know she was kind, generous, sassy, resourceful, and fun. My grandma was always...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett Last Friday, hundreds of folks showed up to celebrate the dedication of the LHS gymnasium in memory of Coach Bob Levada. It was heartwarming to hear his two daughters, Michelle and Ann, speak of their memories in the gym. And it was...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett As I made lists, shopped, and wrapped presents for my kids this Christmas, I was a little sad to realize there were no toys in my stash. Not even anything “fun”. I mean, I know they want clothes, perfume, and shoes, but...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett With a pile of essays to grade and a Christmas list that’s only halfway complete, my mind is a little scattered so I wanted to share a few things that have warmed my heart this holiday season. Our LHS Grizzly Varsity Football team...
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Congratulations to Vera Chedwick: This Week’s Red Hut Pizza Giveaway Winner!

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