Photos by George L. Winship, Editor

  • Shirene and Scott Regelin of Anderson greet members of the Patriot Guard Riders of Northern California. Led by Rides Captain Jeff Nelson, approximately 25 riders presented the Regelin family with video DVDs of the funeral procession for Chad Regelin, 24, killed by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan.
  • IN REMEMBRANCE -- Patriot Guard Riders of Northern California recently presented this plaque to Scott and Shirene Regelin, parents of Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad R. Regelin, 24, who was killed Jan. 2, 2012, by an IED (roadside bomb) in southern Afghanistan. Chad Regelin was a highly skilled bomb disposal expert recognized Oct. 6, 2011, as the USO's Sailor of the Year.
  • U.S. Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner
  • HAVEN TURNS 60 -- Top staff members attending the Anderson Chamber of Commerce Greeters session at Haven Humane Society's 60th anniversary celebration Wednesday, Jan, 25, 2012, included, from left, Krista Korenko, Public Relations and Education Manager; Chief of Operations/Animal Control Capt. Lee Anne Smith; Chief Executive Officer Ray John; Marketing/Fundraising Manager Pat Wellman and Media/Fundraising Manager Virginia Reeter.
  • Sharon and Bruce Anthony
  • PASSING THE GAVEL -- As outgoing Mayor of Anderson, Norma Comnick receives an engraved plaque Tuesday, Jan. 3, from newly-elected Mayor James Yarbrough, who will serve two years. Debe Hopkins was elected Vice Mayor.
  • Brittney Holley
  • HOMECOMING-More than 100 friends and family members showed up one recent Sunday Morning to welcome 18-year-old Brittney Holley back home to Anderson after she completed 70 days of Marine Corps boot camp at Parris Island in South Carolina.
  • Chris Foxworthy points out different architectural details of how he envisions the sound stages to look to reporter Maghan Hunt, while Steve Durkee, director of development, listens.
  • Anderson City Councilman James Yarbrough, 63, proudly shows visitors the Veterans Walk of Honor memorial park Sunday, Dec. 18, after it opened in Anderson. The nearly $500,000 memorial park was built based on a dream of Yarbrough's some two years prior.
  • Nearly Ready - Benches, shrubs, lights, shade trees and perimeter fences installed last week were some of the final touches needed prior to the city accepting the contractor's work and hosting a grand opening ribbon cut and dedication ceremony set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18.
  • Even memorial markers receive Christmas wreaths and bows during the Wreaths Across America ceremony that was held at noon Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo.
  • Placing Christmas wreaths on grave markers at Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo as part of the Wreaths Across America program.
  • IN THE SPIRIT -- One motorcycle, owned by a biker who dressed as Santa Claus, was decorated for the season.
  • FLAMING HOG -- A biker prepares to donate a plush pig decorated with flames to the Northern California Bikers 28th annual Christmas Toy Run, held Sunday, Nov. 13, at Anderson River Park's gazebo picnic area. Donated toys benefit the Salvation Army gift campaign.
  • Northern California Bikers Association sponsors 28th annual Christmas Toy Drive to benefit Salvation Army.
  • Hero - Korean War veteran Jack Tolbert talks on Veterans Day at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery.
  • Toys On Board - Unwrapped toys and games arrived via motorcycle in Anderson River Park on Sunday, Nov. 13, when north state bikers made their 28th annual Toy Run to benefit the Salvation Army.
  • Toy Run 2011 - Hundreds of northern California bikers representing at least 22 different clubs gathered Sunday in Anderson River Park for the 28th annual Christmas Toy Run to benefit the Salvation Army.
  • MARCHING MASCOT -- The goat mascot from Shasta Lake School follows the school band float. The band is directed by Miss Chelsie Updegraff.
  • BACK TO BASICS -- Singer Chris McAndles, wearing flag shirt, performs his original ballad 'Back to Basics' as members of the Dorris Lions hold aloft a 30-foot by 60-foot American flag, usually flown atop a 200-foot flag pole, the tallest in California. The performance helped kick off the 19th annual Northern California Veterans Day Parade, held Nov. 5, 2011, in the City of Shasta Lake.
  • LOCAL HEROES -- Riding proudly on a float sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9650 in Anderson are Post Commander Don Wehunt, driver; Honor Captain Ricky Collingwood, Chaplain Ken Williams and Honor Guard members Larry Probst, Fred Schlueter, John McShane, Guy Miller and Herman Schoopman.
  • COLOR GUARD -- The last remaining U.S. Marine Corps mounted color guard, riding wild mustang palomino horses rescued from the Bureau of Land Management's Adopt a Horse program, takes part in leading the 19th annual Northern California Veterans Day Parade Nov. 5 in the City of Shasta Lake. Gunnery Sgt. Mike Bate of Pennsylvania is the Staff NCO in charge. Other riders include Sgt. Cole of Arizona, Sgt. Torrealba and Cpl. Villalobos, both of California, Lance Cpl. Rivas of Illinois and Sgt. Marks of Idaho. The mounted color guard is based in Barstow, Calif.
  • GRAND MARSHAL -- Chief Master Sgt. Bob Dunlap, U.S. Air Force (retired), of Cottonwood, center at top, is one of three parade grand marshals for the 19th annual Northern California Veterans Day parade, held Nov. 5, 2011, in the City of Shasta Lake. The parade is organized by the Shasta Lake Lions. Following 26 years of service in the military, Dunlap took on the job of Shasta County's Veterans Service Officer in January 2010. Accompanied by his wife Pam, Dunlap rides in a 1962 Chevrolet convertible owned and driven by Jerry Beaumont, accompanied by his wife Lee.
  • Re-Enactment - Northern California Veterans Museum Director Rob Burroughs, dressed in World War II battle fatigues and standing atop a parade float with arms outstretched towards the flagpole, helps re-enact the raising of the American flag over Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945, during a World War II battle in the Pacific. The museum, located between Anderson and Redding, honors all veterans from the Civil War to Afghanistan.
  • Scale Model - Sculptor Carl Turner shows a maquette or scale model of his monument to Vietnam Veterans. A full-size version of the monument is slated for eventual installation at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo.
  • USO Award -- A shadow box given to Chad Regelin of Anderson containing an engraved plaque, at bottom, and collector's medallions from various admirals, generals and commanders in the U.S. Armed Forces. Regelin was named 'Sailor of the Year' by the USO for 2011.
  • Dig it -- Warm, dry weather is allowing a landscaping contractor to bury utility lines and irrigation pipes prior to preparing the final landscaping design, laying brickwork and creating a meandering walkway through the Veterans Walk of Honor memorial park in Anderson.
  • A Candidate - Les Baugh, flanked by his wife Susie, announces Thursday, Oct. 13, that he is indeed a candidate for state office.
  • Takin' it to the Street - As it has done for 99 years, Anderson Women's Club continues to support the community with inspirational speakers, informative programs, civic projects and scholarships. On Saturday, group members sold a wide variety of craft items, gifts and home-made baked goods to raise funds for the club's philanthropic activities.
  • TJ's Drive In celebrates its final hour of operation with long lines of customers, many nostalgic for one last visit to the iconic car hop restaurant.
  • Poster for Veterans Walk of Honor groundbreaking
  • Civic, business and fund-raising committee members take part in a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 31, for the Veterans Walk of Honor in downtown Anderson.
  • UNDER SIEGE -- Joe and Gina Munday, owners of the Green Heart medical marijuana collective in Anderson, posted this banner Wednesday, Aug. 10, naming three planning commissioners who voted Monday, Aug. 8, to ban such businesses within city limits
  • Guitarist Chris Wormer, on the twin axes, trades licks with Charlie Daniels.
  • Sporting a silver belt buckle that proclaims 'Jesus is Lord,' Charlie Daniels usually plays at least one Gospel tune per concert. At the Shasta District Fair in Anderson on Friday, June 17, he performed 'Amazing Grace' and had most of the crowd singing along by the ending chorus.
  • When he isn't playing fiddle, Charlie Daniels loves trading licks with lead guitarist Bruce Brown of West Frankfort, Illinois, and bass guitarist Charlie Hayward of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
  • When he isn't playing fiddle, Charlie Daniels loves trading licks with lead guitarist Bruce Brown of West Frankfort, Illinois, and bass guitarist Charlie Hayward of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
  • The Charlie Daniels Band was the headline act at the 2011 Shasta District Fair, held June 16-19, in Anderson, Calif. They performed for 90 minutes, ending with 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia,' which only left the sold-out audience wanting more.
  • Guitarist Chris Wormer is a native of Peoria, Illinois, but loves touring with the Charlie Daniels Band.
  • 'The greatest group of musicians I have ever had the opportunity to perform with,' Charlie Daniels said of his road band during a June 17, 2011, performance at the Shasta District Fair in Anderson, Calif.
  • Charlie Daniels gets the Shasta District Fair audience on their feet during an opening number Friday, June 17, 2011.
  • superimposed onto photographs of the store’s future location, computerized renditions of Anderson Florist and Gifts’ signature logo and name show owner Connie Blanc how her new frontage will appear when signs are installed.

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