Why We Love Family-Owned, Family-Run Businesses… There’s something magical about family-run businesses that you just don’t find in big corporations. They’re more than just a way to make a living—they’re …
Old School Touch
All in the Family at Bud’s Jolly Cone… As a third-generation manager of Bud’s Jolly Kone, Courtny Abbassi knew what she was in for when she stepped up to the …
Leaving a Legacy
Keeping it healthy at Sohnrey Family Foods. It’s a new year, and many of us have vowed to reach for healthier snacks on January 1. Since our hands first ventured …
Road Trippin’
Hit The Road This Summer… Summer is here and the road is calling. Whether you choose a destination that is a stone’s throw from home or you are planning an …
ONE WOMAN OPERATION
Naturegraph’s Barbara Brown… When I met Barbara Brown some 20 years ago, she was a spry 70-year-old, running her backcountry book publishing business as a one-woman operation. She ran the …
Hope For The Holidays
Dignity For Christmas… During the holiday season, many struggling families are at the mercy of secondhand donations and charities offering pre-selected gifts for children. This can feel disempowering, especially to …
Making The Most Of The Open Road
Life is a Highway… Wanderlust is a real thing. It’s a deep, impenetrable sense of desire to travel. Some may even call it a need. Those who are unrelentingly drawn …
Downtown Mt. Shasta’s Oldest Family Business
The Nuts and Bolts… As the longest running family-owned business in Mount Shasta, Ramshaw’s Ace Hardware has been serving the community from its same downtown location for 75 years. “With …