Friday, May 9, 2025

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...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett The say that it takes a village to raise a child, but to raise the town’s Christmas tree it takes a village, the LCC baseball team, a local realtor, a contractor, an electrician, the chamber of commerce staff, city employees, and LMUD. While...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett It’s been almost a month since the fire at the St Francis Hotel and Restaurant and every time I pass by, I make myself look at the ruins and remember what was and imagine what could have been. Over the summer, I...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett This is one of those columns that is going to make me feel old. Old, because I’ll start a sentence with “Forty years ago…” when it feels like ten years ago and suddenly I am my dad telling a story from the...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett Growing up in a small town means that you have many “other mothers”. The other mothers make sure that you have a ride to dance, a snack after school, and a place to sleep over on Friday nights. They make popcorn with...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett Dancing for a Brand New Me, season 11 was an absolute blast! Winners Luke Petersen and his sister-in-law Christy Parker-Petersen pushed their limits with a powerful contemporary piece that depicted a grieving woman who, with the encouragement of her guardian angel, was...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett I can’t wait until Friday because this week ends with the 11th annual Dancing for a Brand New Me, an innovative fundraiser for Lassen Family Services focused on raising awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Modeled after the popular ABC show “Dancing for...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett I came across a picture on Facebook the other day that reminded me of my childhood. It was a picture of a cake in the shape of Holly Hobby and the caption said, “You knew one person whose mom had the patience...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett The Game of Lassen started last Monday with a Guess Who dress up day. Students and staff alike were seen “twinning” to pay homage to the classic matching game. Tuesday brought White Lies, Wednesday was a chance to dress as the future you...

The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett

by Shelley Bennett First, some corrections need to be made to last week’s article about the grand opening of Om-Ah Holistics. Lynda Jackson will be instructing Gentle Yoga at the studio. Please see their website or Facebook page for dates, times, and prices. I apologize...
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Photofeature: Community Easter Egg Hunt and Gold Egg Winners

A SusanvilleStuff Photofeatureby Marshel Couso The weather was perfect April 19th, and the Lassen County Fairgrounds were packed with kids and their families for the...

Susanville Indian Rancheria Holding Special Exhibition and Art Sale Tomorrow

The rich artistic heritage and cultural wisdom of the Susanville Indian Rancheria will be celebrated in a special exhibition and art sale, "Rooted in...

Congratulations to our Soroptimist Margarita Fest Ticket Winner Tyron Dunten!

Congratulations to Tyron Dunten, our SusanvilleStuff ticket winner! Tyron wins a pair of tickets to tonight's Susanville Soroptimists Margarita Fest! The event, as always,...

LMUD Presents: This Day in Susanville History – May 9, 1939

Protest Against Abandonment of the Eagle Lake RoadMay 9, 1939S. A. Webb of Eagle Lake and Pacific Grove, appeared before the board of Supervisors...