Mt. Shasta Chamber Weblog

Chamber welcomes RCAA’s new branch

Top Row L – R: Jenna Gabriel, Scheduler-Clerical Support; Sherry Ortega, Billing Specialist; Val Martinez, Executive Director; Michael Flannery, Energy Services Coordinator; DeeDee Bryan, Outreach-Intake Specialist; Brett Waite, Mt. Shasta Chamber of Commerce Board Member; Pete LaFortune, Outreach-Intake Specialist.
Front Row L – R: Weatherization Crew: Dan Berg, Mark Marques, Assessor-Inspector, Keith Ralston, Josh Freeman, Joe Radabaugh.

Redwood Community Action Agency has been awarded a grant issued through the Department of Community Services and Development (CSD), originated by the American Redevelopment and Recovery Act (ARA) to provide weatherization, Energy Star refrigerator replacements and home repair services for income-eligible Siskiyou County residents. RCAA is a private, non-profit organization based out of Eureka, California since 1980.

The Siskiyou Division of RCAA opened its doors mid July, providing 10 new jobs to local residents. Our crew and office staff come from various areas of Siskiyou County, including Fort Jones, Yreka, Weed, Dunsmuir and Mount Shasta.

The weatherization, Energy Star refrigerator replacement and home repair services are FREE to income-eligible households. The application process is easy and we are here to help you!  Please call 530-926-4931 TODAY or stop by our office located at 707 Pine Street, Mount Shasta for an application or more information.

The Mount Shasta Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest member

L to R: Larry Mower, Lt. Governor, Redding-Chico area; Jerry Sanchez, Yreka/Weed/Lake Shastina Kiwanis Member and New Club Counselor; Amy Butcheri, Charter Member; Joyce Oliver, Board Director; Marla Anderson, Member; Cheryl Sanchez, Secretary; Lila Mower, First Lady; Muriel Terrell, Treasurer; Elizabeth Mitchell-Collord, President-Elect; Karen Pautz, Acting President; Tom Moore, Mount Shasta Chamber of Commerce Board Member; Maxine Lopey (not pictured)

The newly formed Mount Shasta 5-Star Kiwanis Club will begin its inaugural charter year on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 and, according to acting president Karen Pautz, “we’re looking for a few exceptional Mt. Shasta area women to complete our membership of twenty five .”  Pautz, who serves as executive director of Siskiyou County’s 12-year old First 5 Children & Families Commission, explains that Kiwanis is a global endeavor, with over 600,000 members in 89 countries. “There has never been a Kiwanis Club in Mount Shasta, even though Yreka, Lake Shastina and Weed have had Kiwanians for several decades, dating back to 1965,” Pautz explained, “but Mount Shasta has been left out and now we’re ready to go, with service projects that benefit children and young adults”.

One of those service projects will be the establishment of a Service Leadership Program which will entail starting a Builders Club at Sisson  for grades 6, 7 & 8 (middle schoolers) and a K-Kids Club at Mt. Shasta Elementary School. “There’s already an active Key Club at Mount Shasta High School, so when K-Kids and Builders Club reach high school they are prepared to render even more altruistic service to their communities.”

“Our society, sadly, has become complacent to a large degree and focused on “me” and “mine”. We believe it is important that children grow up with a sense of helping each other and volunteering their time and effort to make something better. This is our chance to get our young people involved.”

Kiwanis of Mt. Shasta has received the support of Shasta Dam Kiwanis, who will lead every step of the way in the birth of the new club. If you are one of these “exceptional” women who want to join in the quest to make a difference in the lives of children, please call 530-925-2409 for more information and/or an application.

Uptown Salon is now open in the heart of town

L to R: Ed Valenzuela, County Supervisor, Pam Garnett, owner, Diana Maclean, Micheal Murray, Mayor of Mount Shasta and Mark Clure, Mount Shasta Chamber of Commerce Board Member.

Pam Garnett’s Uptown Salon is now located in the heart of town at 111 W. Lake St., Suite B.

Esthetician, manicurist and certified permanent makeup artist, Pam provides a professional and calming atmosphere that is designed for your personal needs.

Pam has been in the beauty business for 20+ years, working in salons, spas, and health club in Siskiyu County and the San Francisco Bay Area. She provides skin care, nail treatments (including glitter toes), body waxing, lash and brow tinting and permanent makeup procedures.

Stop by her studio or visit www.mtshastachamber.com/hosted/uptownsalon/ for a complete menu of her services or join her on Facebook: Uptown Salon-Pam, to see her monthly specials.

Pam has a passion for her work and will be happy to accommodate your schedule. Pam can be reached at 530-925-4211 or 530-926-4711

Stor-Ur-Stuff under new management

L to R: Tom Moore, Mt Shasta Chamber of Commerce Representative; Kathleen Dearinger, owner; Vicky Zanni Chamber of Commerce Representative

Are you looking for a safe, friendly secure place to store your belongings??? Then you have found it…..STOR-UR-STUFF Storage is located at 6101 Truck Village Dr. and under “NEW MANAGEMENT” with fast and friendly service. We are a complex storage facility with 13 different unit sizes from 5×10-11×25 complete with RV/Boat and Vehicle storage. We also have cargo containers for your winter needs!  We have over 20yrs experience and go the extra mile with your personal needs. Our facility is equipped with secure/24 hour security, fully fenced gated electronic access and on site resident manager. We will meet or beat any price anywhere!! All major credit cards are accepted and we offer Automatic Debit Pay (with waived storage deposit) for your convenience. We are Open 10-5 or by Appointment, call us today and see what we can do for you!!!

Check out our August “New Management Specials”
$1 move in on any 10×20, 11×25, 8×20, 8×40; 5×10- 3 months for $99; Prepay 1 year-get 2 month free on any 5×10 or 5×12; 1 month free with auto pay and have deposit waived; Free lock with 6 month rental; 20% Military and Senior discounts

“DON’T STOP till you get to the top (of Truck Village Dr.) it’s WORTH the extra mile for Service with a Smile”

STOR-UR-STUFF, 6101 Truck Village Drive, Mt Shasta, 530-926-2701

South Valley Movers thrives in Siskiyou County

L to R: Ed Valenzuela, Supervisor District 2; Ken Abbott, owner/operator; Daniel Carpenter, loader/mover, and Tom Moore, Mt Shasta Chamber of Commerce Representative.

“After 30 years in the relocation business in the San Jose area, this was supposed to be semi-retirement” says Ken Abbott, owner/operator of South Valley Movers. This full-service moving and storage company has been on-going since 1989 in the South Bay area, and after building a home in the McCloud area, Ken thought a satellite operation in Siskiyou County would be advantageous. It makes him the only licensed insured mover within 30 miles. “Traditionally there’s been so little activity here that it is more of a part time hobby than a job”. Now, however, after joining both the Mt. Shasta and the McCloud Chambers, advertising in local phone books and contacting all the storage lockers and realtors, things have picked up.”I specialize in relocating fine household goods but we’ve moved several businesses in town as well. I visit each customer for a walk-through and quote, and then I am present for the entire move, so I am very hands-on.”

Ken’s company can also completely box and prep your location before the move, making your relocation much less stressful.

Whether he’s moving your couch across town or relocating your entire home to another city, Ken’s motto “Handling all your household goods with care and respect” rings true, move after move. Ken can be reached at his home/office at 530-964-3216 or on his mobile 408-309-2974.

Mt. Shasta welcomes new owners of the Wayside Grill

L to R: Terry Taforo, Chamber of Commerce Representative; Terry & Denise Eilers, Owners; Ellen Coleman and Tom Moore, Chamber of Commerce Representatives

Lately there is an unmistakable excitement throughout the north state, regarding the newly reopened Wayside Grill located at 2217 S. Mt. Shasta Boulevard, a Siskiyou County landmark since the 1950’s.

It appears that the new owners of the Wayside Grill, Denise and Terry Eilers and Rich and Elaine Barber, have created a near perfect combination of a diverse menu, great food, excellent service, compelling ambiance and live music. The result: A quintessential little café and roadhouse has quickly grown into one of the most popular restaurants in the county. Featuring a full bar, substantial wine and bottled beer list, in addition to 12 beers on tap, the Wayside Grill is also a favorite watering hole for locals and travelers alike.

Even before you enter the Wayside Grill you are met with the wonderful smoky aroma of the wood fired brick oven, where gourmet pizzas and specialty dishes are baked at a blazing 600 degrees. In addition to the thin-crust, hand tossed, Italian style pizza, the nicely appointed lunch and dinner menus feature numerous half-pound burgers, steaks, pasta, Baja tacos, salads, fish, chicken and Chipotle BBQ. Also, other specialty items include Cuban chicharones, sweet potato fries and roasted red pepper humus. If you love homemade soups, the Wayside has some award winners including their extraordinary Cajun shrimp and lobster bisque, served every Friday.

Live music also plays a part of the overall Wayside experience. Local entertainers as well as touring musicians play a wide variety of music. Terry and Denise, usually hands on cooking and serving, occasionally take a break to play and sing a few songs.

Situated in a beautiful location with views of Mt. Shasta from the main dining room and the Eddy Mountains from the large outdoor deck and back yard, the Wayside offers indoor and outdoor dining at its best. The Wayside is open for lunch and dinner from 11 AM to 9 PM daily, later on weekends and the bar is open from 11AM until closing. After the many changes over the years, it is good to see the Wayside Grill has finally found a unique and successful identity. Call 530-918-9234 for more information or to make a reservation.

Natural hemp products now available in Mt. Shasta

L to R: Brian O’Neill; River Witcher, owner; Josiah Spurrier and Chamber of Commerce representative Vicky Zanni

After opening the first medical cannabis dispensary in Siskiyou County, Hearts of Mt. Shasta invites you to check out Hemp Headz, Siskiyou County’s first hemp-head shop. They carry a wide variety of hemp and eco friendly products, including HEMPZ products: candles, lotions, shampoos, sunscreen, t-shirts and sativa shorts. Large collection of glassware, magazines and miscellaneous products are also available.

Hemp Headz, 404 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. next to Hearts of Mt. Shasta, 926-6215.

Sacred Mountain Spa has a new location

L to R: Jim Mullins & Scotty Bates, Chamber of Commerce Representatives; Nichole Scott; Dina Ricker; Melinda Stephanie; Jennifer Tibbetts; Jennifer & Chad (not shown) Lancour, owners; Michelle Brugiere; Ellen Coleman, Chamber of Commerce Representative and Michael Murray, Mayor of Mt. Shasta.

Sacred Mountain Spa has moved and is now conveniently located at 312 South Mount Shasta Boulevard and can be reached at 530.918.9229.

The spa offers a wide variety of healing services, aesthetic treatments and massage therapies including: Hot Stone massage, Swedish massage, Lomi Lomi massage, Deep Tissue massage, Thai massage, Shiatsu, Aromatherapy, Polarity Therapy, Acupressure, Reiki, facials, waxing, manicures and pedicures. In addition, the spa now offers a full-service hair salon featuring Hair Stylist & Advanced Colorist, Coalie Padula.
The team of therapists, hair stylists, estheticians and nail technicians at Sacred Mountain Spa is a group of highly experienced professionals.

The spa caters to groups and special occasions and also offers a full retail selection of Bare Minerals makeup by Bare Escentuals, the world’s #1 selling mineral makeup, and bath and body products from Mt. Shasta Lavender Farms. Newly added to the retail selection is the full skin care line by Aveda. Aveda™, The Art and Science of Pure Flower and Plant Essences™, was founded in 1978 with the goal of providing beauty industry professionals with high performance, botanically based products that would be better for service providers and their guests, as well as for the planet. Aveda manufactures professional plant-based hair care, skin care, and makeup, Pure-Fume™ and lifestyle products. In 2007, Aveda became the first beauty company to manufacture with 100% certified wind power. Aveda: 30 years of beauty, environmental leadership and responsibility. In the summer of 2010, Sacred Mountain Spa will be adding Aveda’s hair and body care lines.

A full menu of services is available on-line at www.sacredmountainspa.com.

The staff at Sacred Mountain Spa invites you to “Treat Yourself Well” and stop in for a tour and/or to schedule services and guarantees you will leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Mark your calendar for the Grand Opening Event on Friday, June 11^th from 5:00-8:00 pm.

Mt Shasta Fitness new and improved

L to R: Paige Bullerwell & Vince Reinig, Chamber of Commerce Representatives, Linda Stremel, Physical Therapist/Owner; Karen Reginatto, Tanning Salon Owner; Linda Valenzuela, Personal Trainer/General Manager; Tom Moore, General Manager/Owner;  Keith Cool, Chamber of Commerce Representative; Joe Champagne, Physical Therapist/Owner; Michael Murray, Mayor of Mt. Shasta.

Mt Shasta Fitness has reopened following repairs from winter storm damage.  On January 25^th, amid loud frightening cracking and groaning, the roof at Mt Shasta Fitness at 1630 South Mt Shasta Blvd. sagged and failed.  An internal wall bowed and threatened to collapse.  The facility was condemned as a danger to the public.  Crews quickly removed snow from the roof and started the 2-month process of removing and replacing the damaged roof.  During the reconstruction, the entire main central portion of the historic structure was rebuilt from the ground up.  The facility reopened on April 1.

The results of the reconstruction are a spacious, light, open room housing the free weights and weight stack exercise equipment.  Mirrors line the walls, and members have expressed delight at the new look and openness.  The facility now boasts a “spin room” dedicated to the popular spin bike classes.  Spin classes feature an instructor, upbeat music, and the camaraderie of fellow cyclists.

Mt Shasta Fitness (formerly The Racquetball Club) is a satellite location of The Wellness Center and Mt Shasta Physical Therapy.  Owners of the Corporation are Linda Stremel, Tom Moore, Jennifer Pentrack, Joe Champagne, and Jason Koster.  The General Manager of the corporation is Tom Moore.  The Mt Shasta Fitness facility is managed by Linda Valenzuela and is open Monday through Friday from 5am to 11pm and weekends from 7am to 9pm.  Call 925-3589 for more information.

Chamber greets Therabotanica

R  to L  Front row : Scotty Bates, Mt Shasta Chamber of Commerce Board Member; Jan Stirling; Nadine Aiello, Nadine Aiello Graphics; Kathy Lancaster, owner of Therabotanica and Carl Marsak, her husband. Second row: Michael Murray, Mayor of Mt. Shasta; Andy Perry; Peter Mt Shasta; Linda Held, Herb & Health; Tim Sterns, Law Offices of Timothy Stearns.

At Therabotanica we believe that healthy, radiant skin is possible at every age.  We offer customized, European-style facials featuring Eminence Organic Skin Care, along with full retail lines of Eminence Organic and Biodynamic products. Eminence is handmade in Hungary using the freshest natural ingredients available – full of vitamins and anti-oxidants – making the products extremely effective in treating a variety of skin types and conditions. Eminence has been in business for over fifty years, and is now a world leader in organic skin care.

We are also pleased to offer Jane Iredale – The Skin Care Makeup – one of the highest quality makeup lines available. Their award-winning pure mineral foundations create a flawless look, and have earned the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Approval for their UVA and UVB coverage.  They use no chemical preservatives, synthetic fragrance, or fillers such as talc, and offer a full range of fashion conscious eye and lip colors.

Therabotanica owner Kathy Lancaster (former owner of Village Books) graduated from the Oregon Institute of Aesthetics, and is licensed to practice in California and Oregon.  She is a member of the Association of Skin Care Professionals, and updates her skills on an ongoing basis through Advanced Training in the latest skin care science, products and treatments.  In addition to facials, Therabotanica offers a range of services including LED Light Therapy, microcurrent, and gentle, natural peels.  Gift certificates for products and services are also available. Our studio is located at 204 W. Lake St., Suite C, in Mount Shasta, and can also be found on the web at www.therabotanica.com.  We invite you to call 925-0855 for an appointment, or stop by during our drop-in hours on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 1:00.