Magazine: January 2011 Issue
Changes
Published: 30-Dec-2010
Like a fresh blanket of snow, we welcome this new year and its endless possibilities. Build a snowman with your kids, make a snow angel with a friend, or sit back with a mug of cocoa and watch the flakes fall in peaceful silence – savor each moment of 2011 in a way that suits your style.We’ve freshened up our look just a tad for the new year, and we hope you’ll enjoy a few additions that we’ve blended into the mix. Look for another exciting travel feature starting in February. Our “Get Acquainted” feature will introduce you to some of the fascinating folks that you know from the business world. This month, eavesdrop on our conversation with Rick Healy, the operations manager for Results Radio and an all-around interesting guy.
Which one of us couldn’t benefit from being a little kinder to ourselves? We’re blessed to live in a place where we can get out and play year-round, and there’s no more fun way to improve your health – we’ll give you some tips to get you on the right path to fitness in 2011. Or slow down and smell the flowers by letting Bob Frost take you on a spin along the Sacramento River Trail on a pedicab. Ready to really relax? Spend a few days at the Old Mill House in McCloud – pure bliss.
You can also treat yourself by connecting with the people who enrich our area, like Bob Gray, McCloud’s elder statesman who has what appears to be boundless knowledge and humor. “I went to the smallest high school in the state. There were five in my graduating class, and if it hadn’t been for the two girls, I would have been valedictorian,” he quips. We’ll share some of the highlights of his fascinating 88 years on earth.
Speaking of people who make an impact, meet the dynamic team behind the new Shasta Family Justice Center. This revolutionary partnership has already helped hundreds of victims of family violence start getting back on their feet. “This place is all about ‘we.’ It’s all to help our community,” says Executive Director Michael Burke. “The volunteers, guests and people who work here all amaze me. It’s such a feel-good place.”
Here’s to a new year filled with inspiration, adventure, reflection and growth. Enjoy!
Featured Articles in This Issue
Enjoyables: Auto Service
Published in January 2011 - Top 10 places to get your car serviced If you aren’t car savvy, it can be intimidating to find someone you trust to work on your vehicle. Finding a mechanic you can rely on is much like finding a doctor you’re comfortable with. Below are the results from our online poll. 1. Paul Stower Automotive 1630 Shasta Street, Redding (530) 243-3904 2. Angelo’s Classic Import Service, Inc...
Profile: In The Know
Published in January 2011 - story: Gary VanDeWalker photos: Brett and Matt Christensen MCCLOUD'S BOB GRAY KNOWS HIS HISTORY Walking through the streets of McCloud, a visitor stops a man in front of the large mercantile building and asks for a tidbit of town history. Without hesitation, a finger points across the street to the town museum. “You need to talk to Bob. He knows everything,” the resident says. In his 88 years ..
Dining: Italian Flavor
Published in January 2011 - story: Jon Lewis photos: Bret & Matt Christensen MOUNT SHASTA'S PIEMONT RESTAURANT From the outside, the Piemont doesn’t look like much – just a straightforward white building with a no-frills neon sign advertising Italian dinners. Step inside, however, and you’re instantly enveloped in the unmistakable warmth of family. That sense of family is by design, tradition and ownership. I..
Recreation: Powder Puffs
Published in January 2011 - story: Billy Brown photos: Brett and Matt Christensen MT. SHASTA SKI TEAM For many kids, winter marks the beginning of several months indoors. But Robert Baker doesn’t see it that way. As the head coach/coordinator of the Mt. Shasta Ski Team, Baker makes it his mission to help equip young skiers and snowboarders with the skills to safely take full advantage of the various terrain that Mt. Shasta has..
Music: Sweet Harmony
Published in January 2011 - story: Claudia Mosby photo: Kara Stewart REDDING'S NORTHERN GATEWAY CHORUS On a Tuesday evening, a dedicated and passionate group of women gather in the gym at a Redding church for their weekly practice. As they warm up, moving and stretching across the basketball court, a wave of enthusiasm spreads. Some of the regulars are absent, away at an international competition in Seattle. But even without t..
