Monday, April 21, 2025

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

By Shelley BennettThis weekend I ate an apricot that tasted of my childhood. It was sweet, yet tart with the perfect texture (not too crisp, but not mushy; firm with a little give). It brought me back to lazy summer afternoons in my backyard...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

By Shelley Bennett It’s full-on summer in the Bennett household and that means that mom is in Miss Lassen County pageant mode. This year we have eleven lovely young ladies to introduce you to, but that will come at a later date.   They have already been...

The Good Stuff: Graduation Edition

By Shelley Bennett The sun was shining as brightly as the faces of the Class of 2022 as they readied for their graduation ceremony. While they lined up inside the small gym waiting for the processional, hundreds of family members and friends crowded on to...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

By Shelley Bennett This isn’t usually a movie review column, but I’m here to tell you that Top Gun: Maverick is the sequel we didn’t know we needed. I had no expectations walking into the theatre last Friday. I was sixteen when the last movie came...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

By Shelley Bennett Last weekend, Joan’s Studio of Dance held their 47th annual recital, “Alice in Wonderland.” The cast was led by Miah Duerksen as Alice. Miah has been a student of Joan’s for many years and danced the role of a bluebird in the...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

By Shelley Bennett After a two-year hiatus, the Lassen High School ASB class presented the Mr. LHS competition on the red-carpet last week. The evening showcased four of our senior men presenting their skills in public speaking, talent, and impromptu question. Mariah Beckman and Katelyn Johnson hosted...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

By Shelley Bennett Last week was Teacher Appreciation Week and we had a wonderful celebration with lunches, coffee and donuts, snacks, yoga, massage, and meditation. Thank you to our Admin team, LCOE, and the LTA Sunshine Committee for all the activities! It made me think of...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

By Shelley Bennett It’s two days after May Day and this month is already a busy one, filled with games, playoffs, awards, performances, and other celebrations. This Thursday May 5th, the Lassen Baseball team will honor their seniors at 4:00 at Frank Ernaga Field, followed by...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

By Shelley Bennett The Class of 2025 is hosting Lassen High’s first student Art Auction this Saturday April 30th. Starting at 5:30, patrons can enjoy charcuterie boards and soft drinks and place bids on silent auction items, including gift baskets from local businesses and a...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

By Shelley Bennett Our family traded the crazy weather of Nor Cal for the even crazier weather of Texas and Louisiana last week. Despite delayed flights, tornado warnings, and a white-knuckled flight from Dallas to Shreveport in a lightning storm, we made it to our...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

By Shelley Bennett Welcome to Spring Break! Or as we like to call it in Lassen County: Second Winter. As I’ve sat here contemplating my assignment, I’ve seen blue skies with white, fluffy clouds, rain, dark storm clouds, and sideways snow. It’s an old joke, the...
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Smith Properties Real Estate Listings for April 20th

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Melissa and the T&C Team Real Estate Listings for April 20th

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Last Chance to Enter This Week’s Pizza Factory Giveaway!

Good morning! Here is your last chance to enter for tomorrow's Pizza Factory Giveaway!  Every week you have a chance to win a large one-topping...