First off, if you have not been able to catch a show, you still have the chance, but you better hurry and buy your tickets because this week is the last week the production will run. A show tonight, Friday night, and two shows this Saturday!

I had no idea the amount of working and planning and prepping, and planning, meetings, and rehearsing, and planning, that goes into this show. But after watching the show, of course it does. It is truly a visually captivating show, all while showcasing the very talented people we have in this community.

No other production in our county, brings together the arts like BoB. I had taken Peach to her rehearsals, but during last week’s shows I was able to watch the other acts… and holy smokes, are they all just awesome. I laughed, I sat in wonder, and I got choked up and goosebumps watching the number “When You Believe.”

Having very little knowledge of any Broadway show did not hinder my ability to enjoy the performances.

Watching the little kids storm the stage in Peter Pan or Willy Wonka, or watching people I work with come to life in their character’s personas was really just so enjoyable to watch.

I was super worried that my beloved husband would be bored watching the other shows that did not contain our daughter, but his review of the show was hysterical and over the top. He loved it! 

Proof that it’s a family friendly show, my four-year-old daughter also loved it. She still walks through our house singing/yelling “Frankenstein! Frankenstein!” as it was her favorite number!

We are very blessed, more than I even realized, to have this production in our community. A place for creativity and inclusiveness to grow. The directors and managers are truly the kindest people on the planet, after being in their presence for merely a moment you can tell how much they love and sacrifice for this show!

The friendships and the bonds behind the scenes are very cool to see. It is no wonder that the cast has become so close and so many of them return year after year. I would strongly recommend you treat yourself and catch one of the remaining shows! You will be sure to recognize various cast members, and be treated to a wonderful production, and you too, will see why Best of Broadway is one of the reasons I love where we live.

“During this grant cycle, the Sheriff’s Office plans to maintain our patrol time in our OHV use areas,” explains Russell. “The vast designated OHV areas and trails throughout our county has continuously seen increased OHV usage. Lassen County attracts many OHV enthusiasts from outside of our state and county.”

“The Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to ensuring safe operations and protection of our OHV use areas for years to come.”

Public input may be expressed during an open meeting Wednesday March 21st, at 5:00p.m., at the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office, located at 1415 Sheriff Cady Lane in Susanville.

Above 6,500 feet, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 8 inches, except up to 18 inches west of highway 395 possible. Winds could gust as high as 50mph.

The Winter Weather Advisory expires at 1:00p.m. this afternoon, there will be a short pause in the storms and then a bog one rolls in Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning.

Higher snow levels Thursday night through Sunday bring the risk of flooding in lower elevations, mainly in areas below approximately 6,500 feet. The main impacts are expected to be on smaller creeks and streams and in areas of poor drainage.

A Flood Watch Will be in Effect from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning.

A warm atmospheric river will lead to rapid runoff in areas of shallow snowpack and wet ground. Continued precipitation on areas with deeper snowpack may begin to pass rain through the snowpack during the prolonged precipitation event. This will lead substantial hazard of minor flooding with significant rises on main stem rivers. Flooding on mainstem

rivers is not forecast at this time, but rises to monitor stage or even minor flooding can’t be ruled out.

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas due to deep snow confining flow and limiting drainage.

Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with snow and debris.

This day is designed for participants to walk away feeling refreshed, inspired and with some new tools to add to their toolbox.

Attendees can expect food, conversation and great information and according to organizers, parents, childcare providers and educators will all greatly benefit from this event.

Advance registration is highly preferred so that accurate seating, food and materials can be prepared. However, walk-ins will not be turned away. Childcare will not be available.

The Family Connections Conference is a collaborative effort among many community organizations including the Lassen Childcare Planning Council, Lassen County Child and Family Services, Lassen County Office of Education, Lassen HEART and Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities.

Register for the conference now by clicking here and heading over to Eventbrite. For questions or more information contact Jessica Stading at jstading@headstart4u.org or call 1.530.253.1040.

Lassen Lumber and Box in 1949 from an Eastman Studio postcard

Box Factory to Be Sold

March 8, 1953

The box factory formerly owned by the Lassen Lumber & Box Inc., is being sold to A. I. Lucero and Walter Wirth of the T &M Carpenter Shop, by the Fruit Growers Supply Co.

Lucero and Wirth plan to operate the factory as a sash and door cup-up plant, employing 25 to 30 men at the present time. The Fruit Growers Co. is making lumber available to support this new enterprise.

Property involved in the sale is the box factory, office and machine shop building, and an area including about 30 acres of land. The Fruit Growers announced that the sawmill machinery at the Lassen Lumber and Box site has been sold to the Goff Machinery Co. of Stockton, who are now in the process of removing the machinery. It is understood that the Stockton company has sold the machinery to a Red Bluff concern, and that the machinery will be taken to Red Bluff.

Also announced was the sale of the former Lassen Lumber & Box properties to A. I. Lucero and Supervisor Lester Coffin, involving about 50 residential units, several of them duplexes.

Messrs. Lucero and Coffin had no statement to make at the present time regarding plans for the residential properties.