Jan Morris of Redding and Norene Chase of Anderson own and operate Homemade Treats by Jan and Norene. Jan took some time between baking biscotti and making toffee to answe some questions regarding the women’s business in Millville, here in the North State. Q:… Continue Reading
  I abandoned my post for a few days, but for good reason. Son Joe and his wife Marie arrived from their home in the Czech Republic. We’ve been busy showing Marie around. Thank you for all the great suggestions, some of which you’ll recognize… Continue Reading
Ray John never imagined when he accepted the position as Haven Humane Society’s director this summer that within the first few months he’d nearly die from a staph infection after a supposedly routine shoulder surgery in June. The infection resulted in a near-death experience, an emergency second surgery and… Continue Reading
Bruce, I, Kelly and my sister Shelly attended the Igo Christmas Parade Saturday afternoon. Perfect (spring) weather. (btw, this group photo, above, as well as the one of the star float, were taken by Alan Phillips, our friend and yours. For an added bonus,… Continue Reading
A wise friend Kelly suggested I wait to write about son Joe and his wife, Marie’s, visit to the United States until they’d actually touched down upon U.S. soil. Just in case. Better safe than you know what. I’d hate… Continue Reading
Two holiday parades are scheduled in the north state on Sat., Dec. 6: Parade No. 1 will happen in Igo, west of Redding on Placer Road. It begins at 1 p.m. Plus, a sale of fresh-cut Christmas trees and home-made refreshments. Expect a… Continue Reading
 Doni’s note: In September, Ben Miles replaced Kathleen Gilman, Shasta Land Trust director and founder. Today we meet Ben Miles and hear what he has to say about his new position. Stay tuned for Kathleen Gilman’s upcoming Q&A. Q: First, congratulations on… Continue Reading
As promised,  I hatched a plan to help Bella Vista Farms and the hardworking care-taking couple, 60-year-old Chic Miller, and her husband, 70-year-old Bob Miller. You read about Chic’s Red Cross Heroes Award. And the presentation of readers’ donations to the Millers, who lovingly tend to more than 600 rescued, injured,… Continue Reading
Lucky Bruce and I got a sneak preview of A Cascade Christmas, presented by the Redding Dance Project, directed by James Santos. I’m still smiling. Santos and Co. danced and sang like the pros they are. The sets were terrific.… Continue Reading
Just in time for post-Thanksgiving shopping along Hilltop Drive, the previously bundled-up new palms have been released from their bondage. Ta da! Giant feather dusters! The thing is, is it my imagination or do the palms look like they’ve had… Continue Reading
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