The Race Must Go On! Black Butte Triathlon

Jun 11, 12 The Race Must Go On! Black Butte Triathlon

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Written & Photographed by Steven Monck Black Butte Triathlon racers got to battle the wind this past weekend on a course that several racers refereed to as their favorite.  Everyone living in Northern California had to recognize that it was a little windy this past weekend, but that was just the beginning for the...

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Orland’s Veterans Remembered

May 28, 12 Orland’s Veterans Remembered

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Written & Photographed by Steven Monck Military Service Veterans were honored during a Memorial Day Ceremony at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Orland, California.  Among the speakers was Glenn County Sheriff Larry Jones, who recalls his father serving in the military.  Sheriff Jones father is buried nearby with the other veterans...

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Exciting First Day for the Glenn County Fair

May 19, 12 Exciting First Day for the Glenn County Fair

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Story & photographs by Steven Monck Miss Glenn County, races on the Orland Speedway and livestock judging highlighted the first day of the Glenn County Fair.  Karlene Shipplehoute, daughter of Doyle and Nora Shipplehoute, is the 2012 Miss Glenn County, taking the position that was held by Jimena Govea. The first and second...

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Orland Community Clean-Up Success at the Swift Adobe Historic Site.

Story and photographs by Steven Monck Several weeks ago, community leader Gary Campbell got tired of seeing the poor condition of the Swift Adobe Monument in Orland.  After driving past it one afternoon, Gary took a photo of the site and posted it on Facebook.  The Swift Adobe Monument, California State landmark 345, marks the...

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Orland’s Top Athletes Coaches and Supporters Inducted Into Hall of Fame

Orland Sports Hall of Fame inducted 10 new members at their annual dinner on April 21, 2012.  The theme the came through the recipients was the culture at Orland High School and how it enabled each of them to excel, giving credit to their coaches and teammates.  It is truly hard to recapture the emotional and tearful speeches that...

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Swift Adobe Community Cleanup Project

Apr 16, 12 Swift Adobe Community Cleanup Project

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Story by Steven Monck     Photograph by Gary Campbell Orland Ca - Orland community leader, Gary Campbell has been organizing a community clean up at the Swift Adobe Monument in Orland California.  The monument is located adjacent to the location of Granville Swift, who was the first to settle in the area that became known...

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