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An American Cowboy’s Ride of Passage – Part II: Hunting Trip Transformed Father, Son

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I am 12 years old. It is 1958. This is my second year of deer hunting. Last year, I came out a few times, but never pulled my rifle. This is the fourth ride this fall. However, this day is different. It feels as if it was made for me, the way the morning started with the men and the babbling creek including me in conversation, and the way we ride the narrow trail in silence, patiently intent on getting somewhere. Continue Reading →

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A Young American Cowboy’s Ride of Passage – Part I: From Boy to Man

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The year is 1958. I am 12, going on 13.

Bang! Awakened by the sound of a slamming screen door, my eyes open to see a thousand stars through limbs of a giant pine tree.

Where am I? Oh, yeah, Carl’s ranch. Dad drove us out here last night and we slept in the back of the pickup under the pines. It smells good. We’ve been coming here three years, since we moved to our new ranch on Mojo Lane in Redding’s Churn Creek Bottom. Continue Reading →

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Joseph Pasquale Lobis 1936 – 2018: He Loved Life, Work, Family, Friends, Italian Cooking, Jazzercise, Starbucks and Facebook

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Joseph P. Lobis passed away suddenly at his home in Wasilla, Alaska, on Tues., July 10, 2018. Born on Oct. 15, 1936, in Weed, Calif., Joe was the first-born son of Joseph and Louise Lobis. Named after both his father… Continue Reading →

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World Central Kitchen Feeds Carr Fire Victims, First Responders

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World Central Kitchen sees a need, packs up and arrives to deliver nutritious, homemade meals to victims of disaster and first responders aiding those affected. World Central Kitchen has re-activated #ChefsForCalifornia (which responded to the Thomas Fire in 2017) to provide… Continue Reading →