MAGAZINE: January 2010 ISSUE
Winter Warmth
January 01, 2010
Flipping open a brand-new calendar can be exhilarating; each empty square represents another day with limitless potential. We would like to give you a head start on filling up some of that time. We are delighted to introduce Editors Picks, a new monthly feature that will introduce you to some of the jewels that we have discovered right here in our own backyards. This month, we will show you some of the places that make Tehama County unique.
Who says you cant get outdoors in the wintertime? Now is the ideal time for bird watching - and you can get involved by participating in the Wintu Audubon Societys 34th Annual Redding Christmas Bird Count on Jan. 2. Or climb a little higher and explore the stillness of the backcountry on a pair of snowshoes. “Being in the mountains in the snow is very surreal, very tranquil,” says snowshoer David Dodd.
If you’re looking to create an even better you in 2010, check out our fitness tips that are even realistic for those of us with jobs, kids and other weighty responsibilities. Our beauty page will show you how to highlight your most alluring features. And if you’re just looking for a positive way to start the new year, we’ve got tips to help you reach your personal goals.
We always like to share a little bit of inspiration with you. We’re impressed by the Active 20-30 Club of Redding, which has helped build playgrounds, raise money for nonprofit organizations and much more, while giving young adults a meaningful way to connect with their peers. We’re also in awe of the staff at Mercy Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, who tend to the critical medical needs of the North State’s most fragile brand-new residents. And in the category of personal fulfillment, it doesn’t get much more exhilarating than finishing the world’s largest marathon with four of your friends - meet the North State residents who did just that.
Happy New Year!
Featured Content for January 2010
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Recreation: Hangin' Around
Story: Michael O'brien Photo: Frank Kratofil BIRDING AT THE SHASTA COLLEGE CAMPUS January may be too cold for swimming, surfing and other outdoor activities, but it’s not too cold for bird watching. On the contrary, the winter months are ideal for birding. Why? Our feathered friends are just as dedicated to their cold weather digs as they are their balmy breeding grounds. The North State is winter home to many migrating spe... More
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Profile: Awesome Entrees
Story: Gary VanDeWalker Photo: Monica VanDeWalker MICHAEL'S RESTAURANT IN MT. SHASTA Nick Kobseff knew how to promote his restaurant. He purchased an ailing racehorse and fed it ravioli from his Rancho Nicasio restaurant in Marin County. Not only did the horse flourish, it attracted the local press, and the previous owner asked for his horse back. Nick consented and was pleased when the horse won a few races. His young son Michael watched his efforts and gained a love for the r... More
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Recreation: A Shoe In
Story: Jim Dyar EXPLORE THE NORTH STATE WITH SNOWSHOES The appeal of snowshoeing can be summed up in the lines from a famous Christmas carol, where the “snow is glistening,” it’s “a beautiful sight,” and you’re “walking in a winter wonderland.” “Being in the mountains in the snow is very surreal, very tranquil,” explains David Dodd, an avid snowshoer and employee at Sports Ltd. in Redding. “It&rs... More
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Interest: Allison & Victor
Story: Jim Dyar Photos: Kara Stewart THE TRANQUIL VIBES OF ALLISON AND VICTOR Allison Scull and Victor Martin are seated at a table near the spot where they typically perform at the Post Office Saloon in downtown Redding. On this afternoon, however, there’s not a guitar or saxophone in sight. No microphones are set up to welcome the duo into their usual position. Still, bar patrons know who they are. “They’re adored h... More
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Living Room: Artful Dwelling
Story: Kerri Regan STEP INSIDE A MASTERPIECE Often, Armando Mejorado’s artwork takes shape on canvas. Other times it’s sculpted from salvaged metal. Occasionally, however, he does things on a much larger scale, and he and designer Gary Desmond have turned their home into a work of art in its own right. From the street, the brick-accented house with an impeccably manicured yard blends into the quiet north Redding subdivision. But whe... More
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Interest: On The Run
Story: Azriel Relph Photos: Brent Van Auken MARATHON RUNNER TONYA GEERS Tonya Geers never meant to run marathons, but has completed eight over the last 10 years. After finishing the New York City Marathon on Nov. 1, she said eight was enough. “The eight that I did were by accident,” says Geers, 51. “I don’t know if I want to run another one.” Geers, who teaches a boot camp fitness class at Fit One in Redding, said her marathon runs ... More
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Interest: Moore Old-Fashioned
Story: Gwen Lawler -Tough Photos: Brent Van Auken MOORE'S FLOUR MILL IN REDDING We’ve come a long way from the days when every family baked its daily bread. Every town had a flour mill, located on a stream or river to power its millstones. Then in the late 1800s, giant industrial mills took over, producing flour by the ton with electrically powered steel rollers. Moore’s Flour Mill in Redding is one of a few mills nationwide th... More
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Top 10: Fitness Fun
Top 10 ways to stay fit The new year is here – a time when many people become more health-conscious and vow to stick with a healthy diet and exercise plan. We asked where and how you choose to burn those extra calories. The votes have been tallied and here are the Top 10 ways our readers keep fit. 1. Adamson’s Peak Performance 3266 Bechelli Lane, Redding (530) 221-8006 www.adamsonspeakperformance.com Adamson's offers personal train... More