North State Parent magazine

A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

Kate Hiller

Kate Hiller

Kate and her family are “adventure-schoolers” more than homeschoolers. Back home in Red Bluff, while recouping from their travels, Kate writes historical fiction—her first novel is set in rural Northern California. Contact Kate at kate@northstateparent.com.

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Comfort in Traditions

As the daughter of a fourth-generation Modoc County cattle rancher, it was effortless to immerse myself in Tehama County and its western traditions when I married into a Flournoy ranching […]

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The Hawes Family Leaves Their Mark

An Influential Family in Agriculture & Education Twin boys Roy and Ray were the first of five children born in 1901 to Jacob and Lillian Hawes at the family ranch […]

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Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression, Inc.

Helping Local Youth Find a Purpose Jim Wills is undoubtedly a man with a vision. He is the founder of Chico, CA’s Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression, Inc., a private fire […]

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Improving Oral Health In Rural Tehama County

The goal to brighten smiles in Tehama County has been gaining momentum over the past 15 years. February’s “Give Kids a Smile Day,” put on by Tehama County Public Health […]

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This is Tehama: Catch a Ride on Leila Dumore’s Learning Adventure at Evergreen Institute of Excellence

Meeting administrator and teacher Leila Dumore at the Evergreen Institute of Excellence is like meeting Ms. Frizzle of The Magic School Bus. Not only does Mrs. Dumore have a fun […]

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Celebrating Twenty Years of Missoula Children’s Theatre in Red Bluff

Early spring in Red Bluff is a time when kids can truly feel like kids. All other “mature” commitments are tossed to the winds for around 60 local kids when […]

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This is Tehama: Northern California Renewal; Field to Fork Tehama

Northern California’s recent wildflower super bloom was a welcome sight, momentarily helping us to forget the destruction wrought by the 2018 fire season. The flowers beckoned us outdoors after a […]

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This is Tehama: The Mothers and Daughters of Bud’s Jolly Kone

Who puts a twinkle in the eyes of North State kids? Who put a twinkle in a young sailor’s eye, so much that he hitchhiked home from San Diego every […]

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This is Tehama: Bennett Apiaries Boxes are the “Bee’s Knees”

Many parents use real-life situations as lessons to increase both knowledge and principle. Tom and Paige Bennett of Bennett Apiaries, Inc., live this out every day in their family-run business. […]

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Mapping Teenagers

Residents of California’s upper North State are fortunate to have access to endless year-round hiking opportunities. Grab a map, and within an hour you can be hitting the trail. Hiking […]

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This is Tehama: 19 In 2019! Affordable Family Fun Ideas In Tehama County

As an “adventure-school” family we have looked for inexpensive, interesting things to do in Tehama County for the past 16 years. Here are some of our favorite places to go […]

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This is Tehama: Dr. Deborah Sutcliffe, Tehama County’s Direct Primary Care Provider, Has “Time in Her Schedule for Compassion”

The ancient word “Tehama” once meant a place where rivers could be crossed. With our county’s rich currents of history, happenings and hope, this is our crossing place today — […]

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