Magazine: May 2010 Issue
Making Memories
Published: 01-May-2010
This is the time of year when its easy to remember why we fell in love with our great North State. The mountains still carry a blanket of snow, yet wildflowers create a kaleidoscope of colors everywhere you turn.
Its all about Mom this month, so consider taking your mother (or grandmother, sister, daughter or girlfriend) up the road to Sereni-tea in Mount Shasta. Proprietor Daniela Bose got a glimpse of the majestic mountain and knew it was the perfect spot to open a tea shop. The idea? Her moms, of course.
Then, meet the moms who founded Spouses Behind the Badge, a nonprofit group that spreads birthday magic to youngsters in the midst of some tough times. “Operation Blue Birthday” helps build trust between these children and local law enforcement officers.
Meanwhile, Nora McNeill has made a living out of helping moms bring their babies into the world. The registered nurse and licensed midwife has helped deliver more than 900 babies in the past 35 years by supporting women “emotionally, physically, spiritually.”
It’s also a perfect time to get outdoors, as the mercury hasn’t yet crept up to headline-grabbing levels. Adrenaline junkies might enjoy joining Epicmasters, one of the North State’s few rock climbing groups. Or tune up your bicycle and sign up for the Shasta Wheelmen’s 40th annual Jamboree Century, where an estimated 400 riders will ride between 10 and 100 miles from the Sundial Bridge. You might even end up alongside 73-year-old Russ Azevedo of Redding, who rode his bike 10,000 miles last year. Inspired yet?
Perhaps you prefer a motor attached to your wheels. Check out Kurt Bowden’s diminutive “teardrop trailers,” designed to fit behind Mini Coopers. Their fine cabinetry and stylish touches make them a tres chic way to travel. “There’s no more planning a camping trip,” Bowden says. “The teardrop has everything already in it. It can be a Friday evening and I’ll say, ‘Let’s go to the coast,’ and we can just take off.”
If you heed that call and end up in Humboldt County, we’ve got some ideas for exploring this densely forested, mountainous, rural county that hugs the Pacific coastline. Waking up to a cloak of fog under a centuries-old redwood will cure what ails you. We’ll share some of our favorite places to grab a bite, check out some art or just watch the waves crash on the shore.
Don’t forget to check out the always-entertaining Redding Rodeo Week activities. You can enter your kids and their beloved critters in the Kiddie Pet Parade, devour flapjacks in Roaring Gulch with 10,000 of our neighbors, watch the Rodeo Parade, and try to unmask the Lone Stranger and find the Loot. Eight days of activities help build the excitement for the main event, which draws bulls, broncs and plenty of cowboys and cowgirls to the rodeo grounds.
Saddle up, and enjoy!
Featured Articles in This Issue
Profile: Be Hooved
Published in May 2010 - Story: Kerri Regan Photos: Kara Stewart FARRIER RYAN GARBE If Ryan Garbe doesn’t do his job correctly, he could render a $50,000 investment worthless – or he could end up knocked into next week by the rear hooves of a 1,000-pound mare. Fortunately, Garbe’s second language is “horse.” The Redding farrier trained at a prestigious school, apprenticed with one of the best h..
Recreation: Catching On
Published in May 2010 - Story: Kallie Markle Photos: Michael Caranci FLY SHOP KIDS' FISHCAMP Your kids already love catching bugs, playing in the water and tying knots in any string, shoelace or knitting yarn available, so why not channel all that energy (and get a week to yourself!) by sending them to FishCamp? FishCamp is a fun, outdoor week of hiking, games and fly fishing instruction designed to teach 10- to 15-year-..
Recreation: Mini Tears Of Joy
Published in May 2010 - Story: Jim Dyar Photos: Kara Stewart CRUISING AROUND WITH MINI TEARDROP TRAILERS Kurt Bowden designs custom homes. It’s a profession that’s paid most of the bills over the years for him and his wife, Shannon. Recently, however, he’s turned his attention to dwellings of a bit smaller scale. The Lakehead resident has begun constructing high-end teardrop trailers that feature fine ca..
Recreation: S'more Summer Fun
Published in May 2010 - story: Cindy Martinusen Coloma CAMPING GETS FAMILIES AWAY AND TOGETHER My feet get warm before the crackling fire, and I take my first sip of hot percolated coffee. The paper plate in my lap holds fluffy pancakes swimming in syrup. I wear my coat on these crisp mornings, and I smile thinking of how it’ll be 100-plus degrees at home today. After taking a bite, I say, “Now, that’s a pa..
Profile: Summer Love
Published in May 2010 - Story: Teresa Wilson Photo: Kara Stewart SIXTEEN–YEAR–OLD SUMMER SCHAPPELL ROCKS COUNTRY MUSIC Sitting cross-legged in a chair at a local coffee shop, Summer Schappell appears to be a typical teenager, although not many young girls can claim they were the opening act for country music star Josh Turner. While taking a sip of her hot chocolate, she pauses. A smile curls about her lips, and..
Recreation: The Wheel Deal
Published in May 2010 - Story: Jim Dyar Photo: Deven Carter Redding’s Russ Azevedo occasionally puts off the chores. The 73-year-old former Caltrans worker feels it’s his duty to enjoy his retirement on two wheels. In fact, Azevedo, a 40-year member of the Shasta Wheelmen bicycle club, rode his bike a staggering 10,000 miles in 2009. That’s the equivalent of riding from San Francisco to New York City and back..
Enjoyables: YEE HA
Published in May 2010 - FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT RODEO WEEK Rodeos are a pretty big deal in the North State. Not only do they bring a lot of revenue to the area, they show community spirit, feature several days of exciting events and bring hundreds of cowboys and cowgirls from all over the country. We asked our online readers to tell us their favorite thing about Rodeo Week and here are the Top 10: 1. Pancake Breakfast 2. Cowb..
