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A Great, Greek Guy: George Economou, 1924 – 2011

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Doni Chamberlain

George Economou, renowned from 1957 through 1977 as a popular Shasta High School sports coach, physical education teacher and drivers training instructor, died May 5 at his Redding home. He was 86. Born Nov. 2, 1924, in Sacramento, Calif., to… Continue Reading →

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Baklava: It’s perfectly Greek to George Economou

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Doni Chamberlain

One of the highlights of my holiday season is when I spend a day at George and Sue Economou’s house in my old Redding neighborhood off Magnolia Street. I go there to help George make baklava, that baked, super-sweet Greek… Continue Reading →

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