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2B Daily News – Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Commerce business By SUZANNE MUENCH It seems my husband and I have supported some of the goals of the Branding Project before we knew there was a Branding Project in Tehama County. Our move to Red Bluff from southern California in 2009 was prompted when my husband, Dick Muench, accepted the job as Chief Probation Officer of Tehama Coun- ty. Truthfully, I had never heard of Red Bluff before our move. Dick and I promised ourselves an adven- ture after the last of our three chil- dren finished college, and an adven- ture it has been. The learning curve has been high for me from time to time adapting to our new life here. The first hard freeze I called property manage- ment to voice my concerns that the well was empty because we had no water. Ignorance? You bet. I have lived on the coast of San Diego for the majority of my life. Remember the average temperature there is 68-degrees and my guess is very few native San Diegans even know about water wells. I shouldn't be surprised at still being asked, "Where are you from?" I guess we city folks are easy to spot. We con- tinue to appreciate the inquiries about our transition here, and yes, we have experienced two summers and still love to call Red Bluff home. (Yes, I know the last two summers haven't really been that hot.) Red Bluff was an easy sell for us after our first weekend visit in October 2009. On the first day here, I was lucky enough to make a new friend, Mary Jayne Eidman, while shopping at her store, Discov- er Earth. Mary Jayne's love and enthusiasm for the region was infectious. As we chatted, she described her interests and hobbies. I learned about an organization called Slow Food, whose mission is linking the pleasure of local food with a com- mitment to community and the environment. Sounded right up my alley! I was warmly invited to attend the Art Walk sponsored by the Tehama County Arts Council, and then recruited to join a commit- tee or two. Living here, I've experienced that community service in all forms is key for our area keeping improve- ments going. The generosity, resourcefulness and self-sufficiency of the people living here is a huge Vita Dermatology is proud to announce its newest employee, Julia Charlesworth W.H.N.P., an expert in the use of the Cutera Laser and Cosmetic procedures. In 2005, Charlesworth was chosen as a trainer by Cutera Laser Company to teach doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners and registered Drew Barrymore's Beauty Secret Dermal-Ktm strength of this region. Recently we hosted an early Christmas celebration that doubled as a family reunion. My mother, Rosemary Putnam, turned 90 this year, so the whole family welcomes any excuse for all of us to get together and honor her. Family and friends came from as far as Texas, Washington, Oregon, and Walnut Creek. Our children and the guest of honor arrived from Southern Cal- ifornia. Our home allows a capacity of four guests, so the remaining twenty-one stayed at the Hampton Inn. Thanks to the Hampton Inn for the RoseMerry Christmas special rate and the warm and personal hos- pitality. On a Saturday, in between kitchen duties preparing dinner for 25, several of us ran downtown for a shopping tour. A visit to House of Design was a perfect venue to pre- pare for our tradition of a Christmas ornament exchange. I noticed a lit- tle shopping was accomplished at each place we stopped, and lots of ooohhh-ing and aahh-ing every- where. We also made it out to Randy Holbrook's Christmas Open House, where we experienced his amazing pottery, as well as other local products available for sale. My niece, Penny, a church administrator in her hometown of Bainbridge, Washington, met Randy and received information on communion chalices she was asked to find for her church. Hopefully, her pastor will choose Randy's work. Either way, it gives me such pleasure knowing Penny will share a story about Red Bluff back home and that our local art is being dis- cussed at Bainbridge Island Cross Sound Church. It was delightful sharing this aspect of Red Bluff's people, places and things. As Chief Probation Officer, Dick has the opportunity to bring business to town in an unexpected way. Mandated training for his Pro- bation Officers traditionally has been held out of town. After con- verting an unused space in Juvenile Hall, he started inviting trainers and participants from other Northern California counties to complete this required training here. Currently there are 2 - 3 classes held monthly with twenty-five participants. Each class brings four to five thousand dollars to the county which other- wise would have been spent else- where. Bringing business to town nurses the proper technique of the Cutera laser systems. She has traveled extensively throughout California and into Canada conducting training sessions. She now brings her expertise to Vita in Red Bluff. In addition to her experi- ence as a trainer, Charlesworth has worked the cosmetic esthetic side of Now at Clark's Drug Store & enterprise The goals of the Branding Project fits right into part of the Branding strategy. An aspect of economic develop- ment each of us can do as residents is supporting and promoting the people, places, and things our region has to offer; with family, friends, visitors and others. Brand- ing economic prosperity starts at home with local communities sup- porting their own goods, services and businesses. With recent press, fund raising events, and the hard work of many, branding has become a catalyst for conversation. Tehama County Branding Project is a movement in response to an opportunity and desire to improve the economic prosperity of Tehama County and its anchor communities of Red Bluff, Manton and Corning. Sounds good to me. The brand itself, along with the marketing plan, does not address all the issues that challenge the future success of our town and county. It is, however, a good start at fusing a collaborative effort amongst our leaders. If you have an opinion on how it can be improved, please get involved and be part of the solution. Tehama County will benefit as all dedicated residents strive to make their hometown a better place to live. Many very worthwhile pro- jects could benefit from your contri- bution of time. Ask yourself how you can support your community's desire to improve and thrive. In the world of branding, economic pros- perity is a journey of discovery and the development of activities, enhancements and new business opportunities that reinforce our community assets. Care to join us? The Tehama County Branding Project is a movement in response to an opportunity and desire to improve the economic prosperity of Tehama County and its anchor communities of Red Bluff, Manton and Corning. Branding: economic prosperity is a community investment in a journey of discovery and the development of activities, enhancements and new business opportunities that reinforce our community lend to the greater community prosperity and create loyalty beyond reason. Suzanne Muench is a resident of Red Bluff and a member of the Tehama County Branding Economic Prosperity At Large Team. Laser expert hired at local office dermatology at offices in Redding, Red Bluff and Chico and consequently has a large following of patients in the north valley who know and trust her. "Julia's experience and knowledge of the Cutera laser systems and cosmetics procedures is a perfect match for our office because we strive to bring together state-of-the-art technology and highly competent staff members to reach our cos- metic patients aesthetic goals in the most natural way possible," Derrick Adams, dermatologist and medical director of Vita. "We 're so glad she 's here with us. We know our cus- tomers will be thrilled with her too." Charlesworth is the newest member of the Vita's team of board certi- fied dermatologists: Doc- tors Derrick Adams, D.O., F.A.O.C.D., Tinyee Chang, M.D., M.B.A and Nancy Anderson, M.D.,F.A.A.D. Vita is at 2450 Sister Mary Columba Drive, Red Bluff, inside Lassen Med- ical Group. NEW YORK (AP) — After uncharacteristically tepid sales in the July-to-September quarter, Apple came back with a vengeance in last three months of 2011, vastly exceed- ing analyst estimates and setting new records. Are You Ready for Better Skin? 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They are open Monday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. They have been in business for six years and have been members of the Corning Chamber of Commerce from the beginning. They have changed location twice in six years, each time expanding their space and what they offer. Quilt'n Thyme specializes in fabric, notions, sewing machine sales and repair, vacuum sales and repair, knitting, crochet, embroidery beading and craft classes. Dan Steigman the owner is married and he and his wife Barbara have fostered and raised nine children of which seven are special needs kids. Three are still at home. Dan is also pastor of Believers Church of God in Corning. Dan says, "We offer a nice selection of goods with one-on-one service. We offer free classes with every sewing machine that we sell. We provide local service on all brands of sewing machines and we have a large eBay store servicing customers around the world." 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