Magazine: September 2008 Issue
A New Chapter
Published: 01-Sep-2008
A refreshing start for the school year. A return to restoring order in our lives. Putting our toys and camping gear away to make way for fall festivals and fundamentals. The reconvening of moms at local coffee shops. The chance to zip up those boots you bought last spring and haven't worn. The suspense of waiting for that first smell of rain. What can we do this fall to enrich our lives?
If you wake up early one cool North State morning and want to get outside, you'll be in good company with SWEAT (Shasta Wonderland Elite Athletic Team). These triathletes, bikers and runners embrace anyone who wants to lead a healthier lifestyle. Their T-shirts are worn like trophies - the more faded, the better!
When your kids ask for ideas on “what I did on my summer vacation,” remind them of the cool, 46-degree Subway Cave. Remember the discoveries, like you were the first to explore this natural wonder. Tell the teacher about the tale of the lava tube that’s rumored to be filled with U.S. Cavalry rifles, stockpiled to combat a Native American uprising.
Celebrate our western heritage with the Cottonwood Old West Art, Wine and Music Festival. On the way to the “Half-Pint Hootenanny” you might even come across an authentic gunfight on Front Street. Find out why in 1890 Cottonwood was also known as “Fist City.”
Or experience the Montague Balloon Fair, where every September, the dawn sky hosts a rainbow of balloons that make a mass ascension into the cool mountain air. Celebrating 14 years, the kaleidoscope of green pastures, barns and waterways pay homage to the passengers of these drifting balloons moving lazily in the lofty currents.
And although we’ve fallen back into fall, let this be a reminder that there’s nothing wrong with having your head in the clouds every once in a while.
Featured Articles in This Issue
Recreation: Caving In
Published in September 2008 - Explore the Subway Caves & More Story: Thom Gabrukiewicz Creepy is cool. And cool is creepy. A sultry September wind blows warm through the Hat Creek Valley. But that hot breeze cloaks a cool secret that lies under the lichen-flecked, dark-black basalt rock formations. It is another world: a dark, subterranean realm where the beam of a single headlamp can dance off formations that are some 20,..
Interest: It's in the Gene's
Published in September 2008 - Gene's Hamburgers a Redding Icon Story: Jon Lewis Photo: Lowell Martinson Back in 1954, Mike Nash had a pretty sweet routine as a fourth-grader at Cypress School. Every day, he’d walk over to Gene’s Hamburgers for lunch. His order never varied—a cheeseburger and a strawberry shake. That little noontime extravagance would have set Nash back 24 cents alone for the cheeseburger. Lucki..
Interest: Life in the Fast Lane
Published in September 2008 - Team Yellow's Generations of Racing Story: Todd McBain Photo: Nikole Kirby Meagan Warner still has five years before she can legally drive along California’s roadways. But the seventh-grader at University Preparatory School in Redding is already an experienced driver with a license, who regularly speeds at over 70 mph. She doesn’t receive tickets for going fast, instead she’s awarded t..
Enjoyables: North State Crush
Published in September 2008 - Whether you prefer a rich, full-bodied Merlot or a fruity Zinfandel, the North State offers many wineries to suit your taste. With September 22 marking the official end of summer, it’s the perfect opportunity to raise a glass and toast the beginning of autumn. Thank you for sharing with us your favorite North State Winery. One Maple Winery Tasting Room Hours: May - September open 11 am - 7 pm daily..
Interest: Redding Beer & Wine Festival
Published in September 2008 - A Downtown Art Affair Builds Community Story: Kimberly Carlson As the days get shorter and the weather cools, local breweries, wineries and restaurants gather to share some of their finer selections at Redding’s 12th Annual Beer and Wine Festival. Chefs will give food demonstrations and then pair their culinary delights with a wine or beer during the Sept. 20 event. Mandee Carlson, who has frequ..
