Volume XIV Issue 127 | Tuesday, January 25th, 2022
Happy Birthday Mom!
The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett
If Motherhood was like the Girl Scouts and you received badges for different challenges and tasks, I would have earned my “Prom Dress Shopping” badge last week. I am already a two-time holder of “Tuxedo Measuring” and “Corsage Ordering”, so I was proud to see prom from the other side.

When Sofia told me she was going to the Winter Prom and needed a dress, I instantly thought of my Junior Prom in 1987. My dress was dark blue, almost purple, tea-length satin with lace accents and my date was a guy that some people now refer to as “Your Honor.”

Then I thought, we need to go dress shopping.
We hit Macy’s last weekend along with many other prom-bound shoppers and I was instantly drawn to the sparkly dresses. Sofia chose a plain, medium-colored blue dress that I tried to like. I really tried to smile and say “that’s cute.” I really did.

She chose a couple more; a coral two-piece number and sparkly silver dress, while I added a full-length sequined hot pink, sparkly Kelly green with a slit, and a gold lame that looked cute on the hanger.

Sof went off into the dressing room and gamely tried on dress after dress, reporting back to me in each one. She looked amazing. Grown-up and sophisticated and amazing.

I swallowed back the tears and wondered what happened to my little girl in her Gymboree outfits? One day she’s wearing embroidered jeans and a cardigan sweater with cherries on it and the next it’s an evening gown.

The sequined pink was the winner. We picked some rhinestone-encrusted sandals, a delicate gold necklace, and a jeweled bracelet to finish the ensemble within an hour.

As an English teacher, I’ve heard about the “right-of-passage” story. Usually, it’s about a young protagonist who goes through a defining moment to reach adulthood. I just realized that there is a “right-of-passage” story for moms too. It definitely includes a chapter on shopping for prom dresses.

The Lassen High Class of 2023 is hosting the Moonlight Masquerade-themed prom this weekend at the Susanville Elk’s Lodge, 8:30-11:30. Get your tickets now at the ASB counter, they are $20 each or $35 for a couple.
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.”
Susanville Future Farmers Shine at Tulelake FFA Field Day Competition

Susanville’s Future Farmers of America traveled north to Tulelake Saturday for Tulelake High School’s annual Field Day competition.

In Creed (ninth grade public speaking), Lily Ammon placed second high individual. In Impromptu public speaking (10th grade) Kahlen Somerville placed first high individual.

In Novice Parliamentary Procedure Susanville FFA placed third high team. Ag mechanics placed third high team with Seth Mallery placing third high individual.

In floral design, Cyprus Moore placed first high individual, Taylore Somerville placed second high individual, EmmaLee Rotlisberger placed third high individual and Kahlen Somerville placed fourth high individual with the team placing first high team.

Susanville’s B team for Floral Design also placed second high team. Vegetable crop judging team placed second high team.

In veterinary science, Isabell Moore placed first high individual, Lily Ammon placed third high individual and Claire Robinson placed fourth high individual with the team placing first high team.

On February 2nd the FFA students will travel to sectionals, followed by the Arbuckle field day on February 5th.
Sheriff’s Office Spearheads Multi-Agency Sex Offender Compliance Operation
The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office conducted a joint one-day operation on January 18th to check on the compliance of sex offenders currently on parole in the county. LCSO partnered with the California Department of Justice, California State Parole and the Department of Homeland Security to carry out the operation.

Ten registered sex offenders who are currently on parole were contacted and the sweep resulted in two arrests for parole violations. Other charges are pending from the operation.
According to the report digital evidence was also seized and Cal-DOJ will be examining the evidence for other possible charges.

As a result of the sweep, a man identified by the Sheriff’s Office as 41-year-old Susanville resident Chet Lowry was arrested for having been a parolee at large.

“Lowry had a warrant issued for his arrest on January 7th, 2020 for failing to register upon release from custody as well as failing to meet with his parole officer and receive an ankle monitor,” explains LCSO Sergeant Dustin Russell.

Lowry was located in a remote location in Termo, and the Sheriff’s Office utilized a side-by-side with tracks to access the snowed-in remote location in order to serve the warrant.

Also arrested during the sweep was 29-year-old Standish resident Daniel Brewer.

“Brewer was found to be in violation of his parole when he was contacted outside a residence in Susanville. Brewer was in possession of a smart phone with internet access and social media, which are both violations of the terms of his parole.”

Sergeant Russell and the Sheriff’s Office thanked Cal-DOJ, State Parole and Homeland Security for their partnership in the operation.
On the yard at the California Correctional Center in 1963. The inmates are
performing calisthenics, training for work with the Department of Forestry
California Prepares for Center
January 25, 1962

The state yesterday opened a temporary headquarters in Susanville pending completion of a new 1200 inmate conservation center.

Center Supt. Merle Schneckloth and an 11-member staff will coordinate handling of materials and equipment, recruitment, and other preparation for opening the of the center, slated for completion in July.

The 88 million conservation center, operated by the Department of Corrections, will be the key administrative and training facility for all inmates assigned to conservation camps throughout Northern California.
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