North State Parent magazine

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

Be The Change

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Be The Change: Bob Maness: Passing the Torch

Bob Maness, owner and director of California Regional Theater (CRT) in Chico, knows that kids are our future. “Bob is very innovative and involved in passing the torch to the […]

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Be the Change: Dawn Hess – Building Character Through Performing Arts

Dawn Hess is founder and director of Kids Unlimited Institute of the Arts (KU) in Redding, as well as part-time music teacher and director of the Festival Choir at Redding […]

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Be the Change: David Donica: Taking a Stand

David Donica of Mt. Shasta loves working with people and being of service. He shares this passion by offering his technological expertise to assist non profit organizations to achieve their […]

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Be The Change – John W. Tillery: A Life Of Service

Occasionally a person comes along whom others, without fail, describe with only the highest of complements. John W. Tillery, Executive Director of Remi Vista, Inc., is such a man. Mr. […]

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Be the Change: Darbie Andrews: Walking Her Talk

Multi-talented Darbie Andrews likes challenges and helping others. She models how setting intentions and practicing self-discipline and commitment create a rich and diverse life. She continually finds opportunities to use […]

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Be the Change: Dr. James Wood – Empowering Children & Parents

Pediatrician Dr. James Wood of Chico says, “I am a physician by occupation. My mission in life, though, is empowerment. I empower children to be the best they can be […]

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Be the Change: Tana Macy, A Life Of Joy

Tana Macy, former owner of Siskiyou Dance Company in Weed, retired in 2013. Having taught dance for most of her life, making this decision didn’t come easily. “Dance is part […]

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Dr. Anna Griffith: Strengthening Eyes for Learning

Dr. Anna Griffith, optometrist at Family Eye Care Optometry in Chico, has a passion for children and her work. “I love children and thought that I might become a teacher,” […]

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Be the Change: Allie Boyer – A Passion For Primates

Most kids have a favorite type of animal. Some are dog people, some are cat people. Others are, well, orangutan people. By the age of 7, Chico teen Allie Boyer […]

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Be the Change: Bliss Bryan – Making a Difference

Bliss Bryan, executive director of Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center since 2006, knows how to create a safe place for community members to come and find resources they need for […]

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Be the Change: Kerry Cordy – The Courage To Transform

Kerry Cordy, owner and founder of Frontier Girls, a nationwide program offered as an alternative to Girl Scouts, lives by Gandhi’s edict “Become the change you want to see.” When […]

The Oroville YMCA staff work hard as a team to benefit area children. From left to right: Celeste Silva, service area director, Cayndis (Cat) Adams, aquatics coordinator, and Jackie Glover, program coordinator.

Be the Change: Jackie Glover: Empowering Kids

Jackie Glover, Program Coordinator for the Oroville YMCA, has devoted her life to empowering youth. “I have been part of the Y here for 17 years,” she says. The Oroville […]