This Labor Day weekend the Shasta County Inter-Mountain Fair is celebrating "A 90 Year Legacy" in McArthur. The fair begins Thursday, August 28, 2008 and offers many different activities for everyone to enjoy. Opening the fair on Thursday there will be a Horse Show at 8:00 AM and Sheep show at 12:00 PM. That evening the Opening Ceremonies and Fair Queen Scholarship Program will take place.Friday, is Seniors Day where all seniors 60 and over are admitted into the fair free. That day's activities include: the Swine and Beef Shows, the Golden Wedding Anniversary Dinner, as well as, fabulous entertainment in the Gazebo. A California Cowboys Professional Rodeo will spotlight cowboys and cowgirls from all over the state for top notch rodeo action on Friday evening. Following the rodeo, the fair will hold for the first time, a fireworks show in the grandstands.
Kid's Day is scheduled for Saturday, August 30, 2008 where there will be plenty of games and contests for children to participate in. Also, at 9:00 AM the Large Animal Round Robin show will take place along with Pee Wee Swine and Sheep Showmanship. Cattlemen's Day also takes place on Saturday which includes a Senior Beef Show and a Team Branding. At noon there is a Cribbage Tournament in the Beer Garden. Saturday evening the fair is proud to present Country Artists Emerson Drive in Concert. Their most popular songs include "Moments" and "I Should Be Sleeping". Their high energy makes their concerts very entertaining and enjoyable.
The Junior Rodeo, parade, and more entertainment at Lela's Gazebo all take place on Sunday, August 31, 2008. The popular Burney Lion's Destruction Derby is set for Sunday evening at 7:30 pm. Monday, September 1, 2008 is the final day of the fair, all admission and parking are free. At 8:00 AM there is a Buyers Breakfast which is then followed by the Junior Livestock Auction. There is fun to be had by all who attend the Inter-Mountain Fair. Each day the Exhibit Buildings are open to view local talent as well as many different vendors to see. We hope to see everyone at the 90th annual Inter-Mountain Fair!
This will be fun for all....join us.
Ron Largent Keller Williams Realty in Redding, CA
If you have PeeWee football in your area...check it out, It is a kick. Here in Redding, PeeWee football is taken seriously. My grandson is in his first year as a 6th grader, and it is a great learning experience for him. A lot of teaching of the basics; good conditioning; a lot of encouragement; and just a good game of football for these youngsters.
Today our team won, and in this area, the little teams are modeled after the high school teams, so all of the teams have basically the same formations, plays, and overall look. It paid off today as Foothill PeeWee overwhelmed the team from Siskiyou County.
Fun for all and a good experience for the kids, and even the parents.
Ron Largent, Keller Williams Realty of Redding, CA
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For those of you that have been tracking the process of Christy Largent and Tom Engstrom adopting a little boy from China, this is an update. For those of you that have not heard of this story, here it is.
Christy and Tom, may daughter and son-in-law, adopted Amelia 3 ½ years ago. Amelia was born in the Chongqing area of Central China, and her first year was spent with a foster family, Chinese style, that was affiliated with an orphanage. Amelia arrived in Redding a happy, well-adjusted, and healthy little girl and for these past few years has thrilled us and been an amazement to all that have gotten to know her. She is a bright and fun-loving little girl that easily can "steal your heart".
About a year ago, Christy and Tom decided to try and adopt another child, but found that the process to get a girl had changed considerably, with as long as a two year waiting period once you have been approved. An alternate way to adopt would be to get a "special needs" child, which they decided to do. And, in China, they have allowed boys in this condition to be adopted, so Christy and Tom got on the list. Shortly after this, they were notified of a little boy, but before they could decide and get additional information on the condition of the child, he was adopted by another family. Then came the notice about another little boy that had a cleft palate. Christy and Tom moved quickly, and the next thing we knew they were making plans to travel again to Chongqing to adopt a child, this time a boy. That little bundle of joy is Graham.
Seeing him that first time at the airport with that big smile and a winning personality at that young age, no way would one think that he was a "special needs" child, but he was. The cleft palate was quickly evaluated by our local Pediatricians and it was determined that Graham should go ahead and get the surgery, for at this young age it would be done and over with quickly. That surgery took place this past week, and was very successful, and Graham is home and doing fine. A couple more days and he will be back to normal, eating and drinking as he wants to, and the "special need" is a thing of the past. The photo of Graham shows a somber little guy with little swelling, for his little jaw had to be widely opened for the surgery, but other than that, he had a big smile and a giggle for us today. What a guy!
We can be thankful for all things, both big and little, and we are sure thankful for Graham and for the fact the surgery went well and Graham will be fine in no time. You now know the story, and best wishes to all.
Ron Largent
Does Anyone Care?
For For the two thousand, give or take, folks that shop at the Certified Farmers Market in downtown Redding on Saturday mornings, the question still is, does anyone care about the uneven gravel and rock surface on which half of the vendors have to set up? A few weeks ago I wrote about this, and again today when we were picking up our vegetables and fruits, it hit home again. Today, where Duzie's was giving a cooking demonstration, much like what our Doni Greenberg did a few weeks ago, there was a good crowd sitting in the shade, and a much larger crowd standing around the perimeter of the demonstration. Most of this "standing area" was in the dust and dirt and in the direct sun, and with the temperatures rising, not a very comfortable scene. Why do we allow this to go on? Is anyone concerned, other than the vendors?
First, the Market is not just a "temporary fixture" in town. It has been there for many years and will continue to be a part of the Redding scene from about May through November each year. It will continue to be a place where a number of vendors will bring their product for sale, and it will continue to generate about $500,000 to this aspect of our local community each year. Secondly, it is more than just a "market", in that it is a gathering place for both vendors with specialty products and for buyers that want something that they cannot get at Raley's or Winco. From artistic hand made soaps to Churn Creek bottom grown vegetables, there is a lot to choose from. Thirdly, it is the only place in town on Saturday where you can come out and meet your friends and neighbors in a non-rush, non-commercial setting and just enjoy an hour or so kind of "doing nothing" with no parking and crowd hassles. Yes, we have the nice Mt. Shasta Mall, and we have great stores, but we do not have another place like the Farmers Market?
Well, change only happens when someone calls attention to an issue, and if we are going to change the physical conditions at the Farmers Market, then citizens of Redding need to make this concern known to the City Council. With the upcoming elections, this might be a good question to ask of the candidates. This will also tell us if our candidates are really in tune with a local weekly activity that a lot of people enjoy and make part of their weekly schedules. Time will tell, but make your concerns known.
Thanks for reading,
Ron Largent Keller Williams Realty of Redding, CA
The State of California is considering "borrowing" or seizing local tax funds, redevelopment tax increment, and transportation tax funds from our Cities and Counties to balance their budget! There is nothing good about this for our local community. It would be the height of irresponsibility to take these funds when the voters have overwhelmingly passed measures to stop this destructive process, not once, but twice!
Shasta VOICES participated in a press conference yesterday together with officials from the City of Redding, City of Anderson, City of Shasta Lake, Shasta County, Chamber of Commerce, Shasta Builders Exchange, and Shasta Association of Realtors in opposition to balancing the state budget by seizing our local government funds. The entire community is working together regarding this timely and important issue!
We hope you would also be compelled to send letters in opposition to this proposal before it's too late. Feel free to use the attached letter as a guide in writing one of your own. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you for your continued interest and support!
Ron Largent Keller Williams Realty in Redding, CA
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Commercial Real Estate Property; Commercial Property Redding,CA - Shasta County,CA; Redding Commercial Realty; Convenience Stores;Mobile Home Parks; Self Storage; Income Property;Investments; Repos.
Ron Ron Largent, licensed in 1971 in California, is not only one of the leading realtors in the area, but is deeply involved in Board of Realtors activities, from Chairman of the Program and Education Committee, Chairman of the Communications Committee, to moderator of the Wedneday morning MLS Meetings. in addition, he is President of the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army, on the Board of the Good News Rescue Mission, and active in the music program at the Neighborhood Church in Redding. He is an Ambassador with the Chamber of Commerce and is involved in the leadership of the weekly Greeters Meeting. He is a member of the Straight Ahead Big Band and is a founding member of the Rapture Brass Ensemble. Ron is also part owner of the Redding office of Keller Williams Realty-Redding and Keller Williams Realty-Chico.
With over 30 years experience in all aspects of Real Estate, we are the Team to call in the North State. From Red Bluff north to Lake Shasta, including Anderson, Cottonwood, Palo Cedro, and all of the greater Redding area, we are the premier real estate team, consisently selling over $20,000,000 annually. We sell it all, from all types of commercial properties to land, acreage, developments, ranches, land, and rural farms. We have sold mobile home parks, self storage facilities, convenience stores, and of course all forms of residential single family and multi-family properties.
We pride ourselves on superb service from the beginning to the end, and we know the market thoroughly and completely. With the Largent Team, you get a number of agents working for you....not just one. From the time we meet a buyer until closing, we keep our clients totally "in the loop". It is no wonder that our Team was voted "the best Team in the North State", for we have earned it. For a treat instead of a treatment, give us a call to find that "perfect property for you".
Commercial Real Estate Sales and listing of Convenience Stores with Gas Stations, Mini Marts with and withou gas, Mobile Home Parks, Self-Mini Storage Facilities, Motels, Hotels, Apartments, Subdivisions, Lots, Land, Ranches, and Luxury Homes.
We sell and list all forms of real estate, from residential single family to commercial multi-family and investment properties. We sell ranches, farms, and developements, and of course all price range of homes in all of Shasta and Tehama Counties, including Red Bluff, Cottonwood, Anderson, Redding, Palo Cedro, Bella Vista, Shasta Lake City, and all surrounding areas Lake Shasta and the mountain areas, such as Shingletown.
If you are looking for Bank Repos, we are the main office in the Redding area, with over 40 currently. And, there are well over a hundred repos from $125,000 up in the County, and we know of many of them.
We are all very savvy on the Internet, as this is our primary source of both advertising and seeking out buyers. We know the internet works, so we use it. From e-mail to virtual home tours, we lead the way in real estate technology. Check us out at www.ronlargent.com
"The best real estate experience I have ever had in buying and selling homes for over 20 years. The Largent Team knows what they are doing". Mary, Redding, July 2007.
"As an investor, I was looking for a great buy. The Largent Team found it for me, and I am very happy. They know the market and they know how to get deals together. I am amazed by their ability, and will use them with every real estate listing or purchase that I make. Cliff, Shasta County, March 2007.
Ron made a$400,000 profit for me on a mobile home park that I bought from him and then he sold a year later. He knows the market and he knows how to find buyers.He is a real professional. BG. Napa, Sept 2006.
What a team....sold my house and found me a lot to build on...all in record time. Winners all the way. Bill, December 2006.
We just bought a Convenience Store - Mini Mart from Ron. Even though the transaction went throught the SBA and took forever, Ron stayed with the transaction on a daily basis, and kept us well informed. The SBA was very difficult to get through in that their criteria was constantly changing, but Ron and the lender "hung in there". A real professional. Bobby, Redding, CA July 2008
We closed on a home in July in the Redding area, and Ron and his son, Curt, did a wonderful job for us. We bought a bank owned property and the lender could not have been more difficult in terms of getting paper work. Ron did a super job to make the deal happen. We are very, very happy. Jon and Cindy, July 2008
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