Magazine: May 2013 Issue
Here Comes the Sun
Published: 24-Apr-2013
Photo by Kara Stewart
KaraStewartPhotography.com
We love community, and we love creativity – put them together, and you have Going Local. This imaginative gathering place supports local artists, musicians, food growers and businesses. It’s a wonderful place to see some of our home-grown talent perform, and we’re eager to tell you more about it.
Looking for the ultimate challenge? It’s the ideal time to climb majestic Mt. Shasta, so if you’ve been training faithfully, wait no longer – grab a guide and the appropriate gear and give it a go. We’ll tell you what it takes.
Meanwhile, please help us welcome Q97’s radio personalities Patrick John and Billy Pilgrim to our pages. This month, Patrick shares his recent voyage into veganism. You’ll be amazed at the results he saw.
If you love Enjoy the Store, you’ll be delighted to learn that there’s now more to love. Enjoy the Store Red Bluff on historic downtown Main Street is open for business, and the proprietors eagerly await the opportunity to help you select that special, local gift.
And don’t forget to take time to smell the flowers!
Featured Articles in This Issue
On The Map: Beneath the Trees
Published in May 2013 - Tree of Heaven Campground By Gary VanDeWalker Photos: Taryn Burkleo Beneath the shade of oak trees and towering pines, a grassy expanse overlooks two unnamed bends of the Klamath River. Willow trees bow down over the rushing water, as the current provides a gentle backdrop of sound for those peering out of their tents in the early morning light. Squirrels dash through their morning chores, while birds hop thro..
Hometown Hero: Bode Well
Published in May 2013 - Bidwell Mansion Community Project Watercolor by Valerie Payne Bidwell Mansion is a site of important historical significance to the state of California and a source of great pride to the citizens of Chico and the surrounding community. In mid-2011, the California Department of State Parks announced its intention to close Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park to the public. Fundraising and the discovery of state funds..
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On The Map: Come in & Enjoy
Published in May 2013 - Enjoy The Store, Red Bluff, Now Open By Carrie Schmeck Photos by Eric Leslie Beside hardworking merchants, quaint boutiques and dining establishments, Brandon and Kate Grissom couldn’t be happier to take their place in downtown Red Bluff. Committed to celebrating what’s good about their community, the pair says this venture has felt nothing but right. Located on historic downtown Main Street, ..
On The Map: Curds and Whey
Published in May 2013 - Alderson Farms and Sierra Nevada Cheese Company By Melissa Mendonca Photo: Eric Leslie Food trends come and go like fashion—from a bygone fascination with Jello-O to today's obsession with bacon. One trend that may just stick around, however, is the notion, according to Meghan Curry, that "Consumers want to be more connected to their food. Curry is the Marketing and Sales Director of Sierra Nevada ..
Good Finds: Healing Horses
Published in May 2013 - Exodus Farms in Anderson Opens its Doors to Troubled Youth By Amber Galusha Photos: Eric Leslie Every year, hundreds of troubled youth walk the streets and school hallways of Shasta County. Some are ignored or forgotten, while others aren’t viewed as kids in need of intervention. Still, a handful are offered the gift of encouragement and unconditional love from a group of local citizens dedicated to maki..
On The Map: History Revealed
Published in May 2013 - The Shasta Courthouse Museum and Litsch General Merchandise Store By Betty Lease Photos by Kara Stewart Time traveling is a lot easier than you may imagine. Just hop in your car and head to the Courthouse Museum and Litsch General Merchandise Store—and presto, you’ll feel like you’ve traveled back to when gold fever was practically epidemic. An abundance of history is waiting for you in this ..
Locals: Like Minded
Published in May 2013 - Brave Faces Portrait Gallery By Jon Lewis As a cop, Neil Shaw dealt with frightening situations and dangerous people on a regular basis. He was in law enforcement, just like his brother and his father before him, and he knew that confronting death and despair was part of the job description. Unbeknownst to Shaw, the daily exposure to all that adversity and trauma was taking a toll. He was changing, and not ..
Good times: On Top of the World
Published in May 2013 - On a Treck to Summit Shasta By Jim Dyar Photos: Garret W. Smith It felt euphoric to reach the summit of 14,179-foot Mt. Shasta, Northern California’s massive Cascade jewel. About an hour later, I figured I’d have another payoff — a fun and controlled slide down the mountain using a technique called glissading (one of my favorite memories from the first time I’d climbed Shasta). ..
Locals: Rue Attitude
Published in May 2013 - Rue's Barber Shop in Red Bluff By Melissa Mendonca Photos: Alexis LeClair There isn’t yet a consensus on how to refer to the intricate and detailed hair styling that comes out of Rue’s Barber Shop in Red Bluff. “People call it hair art because it’s like drawing on people’s heads,” says 21-year-old owner Ruben Aguirre, who goes by Rue. Rue, however, prefers the more mod..
Beauty Trend: Style Network
Published in May 2013 - Fashion Forward with Creative Collaboration By Kimberly Boney Photo: Trisha Davidge The serenity, beautiful trees, palatial grasses and gently swinging white paper lanterns at The White House on Churn Creek are a sharp contrast to the bubbling energy and passion brewing within its guest house. At 7:12 am, the room is buzzing with music, hair stylists, makeup artists, photographers, designers, models with runwa..
Good Finds: Your Fair Share
Published in April 2008 - Going Local in the North State By Jim Dyar Photos: Kara Stewart Christine Mitchell would love to wave a magic wand and suddenly create a world where everyone could find a good job and have a true say in government. It would be a place where the interests of powerful corporations didn’t trump the needs of the greater population. As of right now, however, she doesn’t have that kind of pull. ..
Recent Articles
Hometown Hero: Bode Well
Published in May 2013 - Bidwell Mansion Community Project Watercolor by Valerie Payne Bidwell Mansion is a site of important historical significance to the state of California and a source of great pride to the citizens of Chico and the surrounding community. In mid-2011, the California Department of State Parks announced its intention to close Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park to the public. Fundraising and the discovery of state funds..
On The Map: Beneath the Trees
Published in May 2013 - Tree of Heaven Campground By Gary VanDeWalker Photos: Taryn Burkleo Beneath the shade of oak trees and towering pines, a grassy expanse overlooks two unnamed bends of the Klamath River. Willow trees bow down over the rushing water, as the current provides a gentle backdrop of sound for those peering out of their tents in the early morning light. Squirrels dash through their morning chores, while birds hop thro..
On The Map: Curds and Whey
Published in May 2013 - Alderson Farms and Sierra Nevada Cheese Company By Melissa Mendonca Photo: Eric Leslie Food trends come and go like fashion—from a bygone fascination with Jello-O to today's obsession with bacon. One trend that may just stick around, however, is the notion, according to Meghan Curry, that "Consumers want to be more connected to their food. Curry is the Marketing and Sales Director of Sierra Nevada ..
Good Finds: Healing Horses
Published in May 2013 - Exodus Farms in Anderson Opens its Doors to Troubled Youth By Amber Galusha Photos: Eric Leslie Every year, hundreds of troubled youth walk the streets and school hallways of Shasta County. Some are ignored or forgotten, while others aren’t viewed as kids in need of intervention. Still, a handful are offered the gift of encouragement and unconditional love from a group of local citizens dedicated to maki..
Locals: Like Minded
Published in May 2013 - Brave Faces Portrait Gallery By Jon Lewis As a cop, Neil Shaw dealt with frightening situations and dangerous people on a regular basis. He was in law enforcement, just like his brother and his father before him, and he knew that confronting death and despair was part of the job description. Unbeknownst to Shaw, the daily exposure to all that adversity and trauma was taking a toll. He was changing, and not ..
Good times: On Top of the World
Published in May 2013 - On a Treck to Summit Shasta By Jim Dyar Photos: Garret W. Smith It felt euphoric to reach the summit of 14,179-foot Mt. Shasta, Northern California’s massive Cascade jewel. About an hour later, I figured I’d have another payoff — a fun and controlled slide down the mountain using a technique called glissading (one of my favorite memories from the first time I’d climbed Shasta). ..
Locals: Rue Attitude
Published in May 2013 - Rue's Barber Shop in Red Bluff By Melissa Mendonca Photos: Alexis LeClair There isn’t yet a consensus on how to refer to the intricate and detailed hair styling that comes out of Rue’s Barber Shop in Red Bluff. “People call it hair art because it’s like drawing on people’s heads,” says 21-year-old owner Ruben Aguirre, who goes by Rue. Rue, however, prefers the more mod..
Beauty Trend: Style Network
Published in May 2013 - Fashion Forward with Creative Collaboration By Kimberly Boney Photo: Trisha Davidge The serenity, beautiful trees, palatial grasses and gently swinging white paper lanterns at The White House on Churn Creek are a sharp contrast to the bubbling energy and passion brewing within its guest house. At 7:12 am, the room is buzzing with music, hair stylists, makeup artists, photographers, designers, models with runwa..
Good Finds: Your Fair Share
Published in April 2008 - Going Local in the North State By Jim Dyar Photos: Kara Stewart Christine Mitchell would love to wave a magic wand and suddenly create a world where everyone could find a good job and have a true say in government. It would be a place where the interests of powerful corporations didn’t trump the needs of the greater population. As of right now, however, she doesn’t have that kind of pull. ..
On The Map: Come in & Enjoy
Published in May 2013 - Enjoy The Store, Red Bluff, Now Open By Carrie Schmeck Photos by Eric Leslie Beside hardworking merchants, quaint boutiques and dining establishments, Brandon and Kate Grissom couldn’t be happier to take their place in downtown Red Bluff. Committed to celebrating what’s good about their community, the pair says this venture has felt nothing but right. Located on historic downtown Main Street, ..
