We have all heard the old adage, “money doesn’t grow on trees.” While most adults can attest to the truth in that saying, we can also take a lesson from […]
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North State Arts Are Alive and Well
I am often surprised to hear that some people in our North State community believe the majority of schools have eliminated important curricula, including visual and performance arts. Certainly there have […]
Be the Change: Daniel DeRoss – Educate, Correct, Restore
Daniel DeRoss, a successful athlete, stellar teacher, role model and coach has had a positive impact in Siskiyou County by supporting and believing in the Athletes Committed program, as well […]
Staying Healthy During the Cold and Flu Season
There is no instantaneous way to get rid of a cold once it has set in, so prevention is the key! Here are a few tips for keeping healthy during […]
How Parents Can Make Use of Natural Medicine
When I was growing up, no one emphasized natural medicine as a viable health care choice. Instead I was brought up, as I imagine you were, to rely entirely on […]
Localicious: The Gift of Pie
When you arrive on someone’s doorstep with a pie in hand, you know you’re going to get a smile. The smell of pie magically draws us back to our childhood, […]
Be the Change: Tina Carletta
Happy families surrounded by the smell of Christmas trees, warm apple cider, hot cocoa and a caring community. It may seem idyllic, but these are all elements of the vision […]
Mini Maker Faires Set To Inspire & Amaze in Redding & Ashland
More than a decade ago, Dale Dougherty and Sherry Huss noted that our increasingly consumer-focused society often disregards the fundamental human activity of creating. From this notion came the idea […]
Foster Care & Adoption
There are disadvantaged children and youth in our Upper California community that need the help of loving and supportive families. Thousands of children in the state are waiting for adoptive […]
Adoption Through a Child’s Eyes
What does it mean to be adopted? The definition is “to take by choice into a relationship; especially as one’s own child.” Many adopted children will tell you that they […]
Holiday Meals: Shaping Healthful Year-Round Eating Habits
Although most of us look forward to the holidays, no one looks forward to the consequences of overindulging in the unhealthy food options that have become commonplace at festive mealtimes. […]
Your Local Library is a Hub of Activity
If a library isn’t your idea of the “happening place” in town, it’s time to walk back through the doors of your local branch. Gayle Harrington, Cottonwood’s director of library […]
A Heart For Giving
As a mother, I believe one of the most valuable gifts that I can give to my children is a heart for giving. In a society that places immense value […]
